Official Weekly Picks thread

[SkinsHokieFan]

I am picking against the spread in these picks, not who will win

Feel free to add

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame (-2): Georgia Tech

University of Washington at Syracuse (+3.5): UW

Tennesse at California (-6): California

FSU at Clemson (+3.5): Clemson

Wake Forest at Boston College (-6): BC

[The Evil Genius]

I will take the 17 1/2 that LSU is giving Miss st. I see a 17-3 game in the making.

UConn will beat Duke by more than the 4 they are favored by.

[Forehead]

I don't know the spread, but I'm going to go ahead and pick Penn State to crush FIU this Saturday. I'll be at the game, hopefully watching a blowout. I mean, FIU is rated as the worst team in Division 1 according to ESPN, so I think I'm being pretty safe with this selection.


Hey, I'm 1 for 1 this season!!!

[PleaseBlitz]

I don't know the spread, but I'm going to go ahead and pick Penn State to crush FIU this Saturday. I'll be at the game, hopefully watching a blowout. I mean, FIU is rated as the worst team in Division 1 according to ESPN, so I think I'm being pretty safe with this selection.


Good upset pick. :laugh:

http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/?p=3777#more-3777

MO’ WEEK ONE CUPCAKES: PART TWO
Continuing our survey of week one cupcakes teams are playing in lieu of actual competition.

2. Florida International.

Playing: Penn State.

Mascot: The Panther. Roarrrrgh.

Stadium differential: Considering that FIU shares the Orange Bowl with UM, not as big as you might think: 34,863. (In fact, Florida International gets the final game at the Orange Bowl, not the ‘Canes, something we attribute to A’Mod Ned claiming the place for himself last year during the FIU/UM brawl. It’s really his to share or not, depending on how he feels.)

The line: Penn by 38.5

Beating best described as: Nikolay Valuev punching you in the face until you die. Florida International brings in a young head coach, Mario Cristobal, to get his first taste of being thoroughly and completely overmatched. They return the nation’s fourth best passing defense, which would be tasty happy news if Penn State needed to pass in this game. They don’t: PSU will run the ball at will on FIU with Austin Scott and the beefy Nittany Lion line and sandbag much of what they have in the playbook for next week. Morelli may give a gasp or two early by handing an easy pick over to FIU’s secondary, but if this surprises Penn State fans by now, we have other news for you: Richard Simmons sleeps with men.

http://www.tonyrogers.com/humor/images/valuev1_small.jpg

As for FIU as plucky little Joe…Sure, there’s a cut man in the corner, but you won’t need him. Cut men can’t help you dodge fists the size of an Ottoman coming at your head at ninety miles an hour. Soda Popinski wants his due, and he will suck if from your broken skull with a straw if he has to.

[PleaseBlitz]

I will also take Cal beating Tennessee and a 6 point spread.

I will take Georgia giving six over Okla State

And i will take IDAHO getting 46 versus USC.

[PleaseBlitz]

:1stplace: I will also take Cal beating Tennessee and a 6 point spread.

I will take Georgia giving six over Okla State

And i will take IDAHO getting 46 versus USC.

Winner.

Winner.

Winner.

:cool:

I only missed one game this week in my Yahoo pick'em league. Michigan/Appy State. It did not have a spread.

[SkinsHokieFan]

I am picking against the spread in these picks, not who will win

Feel free to add

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame (-2): Georgia Tech

University of Washington at Syracuse (+3.5): UW

Tennesse at California (-6): California

FSU at Clemson (+3.5): Clemson

Wake Forest at Boston College (-6): BC

I was perfect in week 1 :cheers:

[PleaseBlitz]

Nicely done SHF.

Standings are:

SHF 5-0
PB 3-0
Phoward 1-0
TEG 1-1

[SkinsHokieFan]

Nicely done SHF.

Standings are:

SHF 5-0
PB 3-0
Phoward 1-0
TEG 1-1

Thanks. I'll have mine for this weekend up tomorow

[PleaseBlitz]

This week i will take Louisville -41 over M. Tennessee.
WVU -24 over the Terds of Marshall
Cal -14 over Colorado
PSU -17 over the Irish
and MICHIGAN giving 8 to Oregon.

[GrapeApe]

Navy (+16) to cover against Rutgers
WVU (-24) to cover against Marshall
BC (-14) to cover against NC State
Nebraska (-8) to cover against Wake
VT (+12) to cover against LSU
Miami (+10.5) to cover against OU

I think the VT/LSU and Miami/OU games are likely to be fairly low scoring, for double digit spreads.

3 dogs to cover, 3 favorites to cover. I'm going to be 0-6.

[bschurm]

I am only going to pick one game this week:

Virginia Tech gets it handed to them.

Ok, I'll throw in that I think Michigan bounces back in a big way. I think it was awesome to see ASU upset them, but they are a top 20 team.

[SkinsHokieFan]

I am only going to pick one game this week:

Virginia Tech gets it handed to them.

Ok, I'll throw in that I think Michigan bounces back in a big way. I think it was awesome to see ASU upset them, but they are a top 20 team.

Booooooo, stick to the theme of the thread

Pick a handful of games against the spread. That is what makes this fun

[PleaseBlitz]

Booooooo, stick to the theme of the thread

Pick a handful of games against the spread. That is what makes this fun

Clearly he is picking LSU at home giving 12.5. :D


IMHO 12.5 is too much with VT's defense and a first year QB for LSU, but its his pick.

He is also taking Michigan giving 7 (the line dropped since i posted). :D

[Forehead]

I'll take Penn State again, over Notre Dame, I'll even take the 17 point spread on that one. Hell, even if we don't cover the spread, I'll be happy with a win. Also, LSU over Va. Tech, I just don't see Tech pulling this one out.

Anyway, here's a list of teams I don't see covering. Note that this does not mean I necessarily think they will lose, just won't win by more than the line.

West Virginia vs. Marshall...I may be holding onto the Marshall teams of a few years back with this one, but 24 points seems a little high here. I will now go watch WVU roll up another 70 points.

Oklahoma vs. Miami...I think Miami could win this outright, but 11 points I don't see. Miami is a faster team, which is always worth something. If Oklahoma wins, it's by 10 or less.

Ohio State over Akron...the spread here is 28.5, I don't think they beat Youngstown State by that much. How much worse can Akron be than Youngstown State? OSU wins, maybe in the 17-21 point range.

Fresno State covers 17.5 against Texas A&M.

TCU covers the 9 against Texas. I believe TCU could win this outright.

[bschurm]

Booooooo, stick to the theme of the thread

Pick a handful of games against the spread. That is what makes this fun


Ok, Ok.

LSU will cover the spread. 11

Michigan will cover the spread. 8

The Terps will cover the spread. 24

Florida State will cover the spread. Edit: 2:31 Saturday - FSU will not cover the 35

Auburn will cover the 8.5

I apologize if the idea that Tech is over rated stings a little bit, but LSU is the real deal and Tech is not. ;)

To those who bashed Michigan last week, you all place too much on the fact that Michigan sucked and didn't take into account that they played a quality football team. They'll bounce back. They deserve to be in the top 20.

[SkinsHokieFan]

VT vs LSU (-12) pick: VT

Miami vs Oklahoma (-10.5) pick: Miami

Nebraska vs Wake Forest (+8) pick: Nebraska

Hawaii vs La Tech (+27.5) pick: La Tech

ND vs Penn State (-17) pick: Penn State

[SkinsHokieFan]

This week i will take Louisville -41 over M. Tennessee.
WVU -24 over the Terds of Marshall
Cal -14 over Colorado
PSU -17 over the Irish
and MICHIGAN giving 8 to Oregon.

That Louisville game is a dagger. Who know MTSU had an offense?

[PleaseBlitz]

That Louisville game is a dagger. Who know MTSU had an offense?

Seriously, how does a team score 4 TD's on its first 4 possessions, rack up well over 700 yards of offense, and maintain possession for 40 minutes....and not cover? :whoknows:

[bschurm]

I am only going to pick one game this week:

Virginia Tech gets it handed to them.

Ok, I'll throw in that I think Michigan bounces back in a big way. I think it was awesome to see ASU upset them, but they are a top 20 team.
I should have stuck w/ my one pick. :doh: I am eating crow! :puke:

Ok, Ok.

LSU will cover the spread. 11 LSU looks real good.

Michigan will cover the spread. 8 Crow tastes nasty MICHIGAN SUCKS!!!

The Terps will cover the spread. 24 Figured Ralph and the boys could have put up more points than that.

Florida State will cover the spread. Edit: 2:31 Saturday - FSU will not cover the 35
I took a long second look at this one and knew FSU would NOT cover 35.

Auburn will cover the 8.5 Sure underestimated South Florida. Tuberville screwed his boys at the end by not trying to win w/ 42 seconds and 2 time outs. Poor coaching at the end, but it wouldn't have mattered for my pick.
.

[SkinsHokieFan]

VT vs LSU (-12) pick: VT

Miami vs Oklahoma (-10.5) pick: Miami

Nebraska vs Wake Forest (+8) pick: Nebraska

Hawaii vs La Tech (+27.5) pick: La Tech

ND vs Penn State (-17) pick: Penn State


Tough week

Missed on all the ACC games, but got the other 2

7-3 on the season

[The Evil Genius]

Ok, I will pick extra games to catch up (all lines are from America's Line).

WVU +15 over UMD
TCU +8 over Air Force
MTSU to cover the 42 points from LSU
UNLV to cover the 17 points from Hawaii
Tennessee to cover the 8 points from UF
ULou +6 1/2 over UK

[PleaseBlitz]

Can someone do the standings for last week? I would, but im pretty busy today.

[SkinsHokieFan]

Last week: 2-3

Overall: 7-3

Arkansas at Alabama (-3) Pick: Alabama

Miss State at Auburn (-13) Pick: Auburn

Hawaii at UNLV (+17) Pick: UNLV

Buffalo at Penn State (-34) Pick: Penn State (lock of the week)

USC at Nebraska (+9.5) Pick: USC

[SkinsHokieFan]

bumpin this up for the stragglers this week

[Gary Clark Fan]

Last week: 2-3

Overall: 7-3

Arkansas at Alabama (-3) Pick: Alabama

Miss State at Auburn (-13) Pick: Auburn

Hawaii at UNLV (+17) Pick: UNLV

Buffalo at Penn State (-34) Pick: Penn State (lock of the week)

USC at Nebraska (+9.5) Pick: USC


Dead on in agreement with you..........

whats the spread on the Wash U v. OSU game? Michigan V ND game....

Whatever the spread is in the Wash/OSU game.....its goin to be close.......and while i think OSU wins.....its goin to be a close one

[PleaseBlitz]

Almost forgot. OK give me......

USC will pummell Nebraska by more than 9.5

ULou giving 6.5 to UK

Arkansas is GETTING 3 from Bama, i think Ark will win the game.

GT giving 6.5 over BC

Florida giving 7.5 to Tennessee.

[SkinsHokieFan]

Last week: 2-3

Overall: 7-3

Arkansas at Alabama (-3) Pick: Alabama

Miss State at Auburn (-13) Pick: Auburn

Hawaii at UNLV (+17) Pick: UNLV

Buffalo at Penn State (-34) Pick: Penn State (lock of the week)

USC at Nebraska (+9.5) Pick: USC

This week was a bit rough

Hit on USC and Alabama, I was surprised that Hawaii actually dominated a mainland game, Penn State didn't crush Buffalo like I expected, and Miss State over Auburn? :doh:

2-3 for the week, 9-6 overall now

[jrockster21]

This week was a bit rough

Hit on USC and Alabama, I was surprised that Hawaii actually dominated a mainland game, Penn State didn't crush Buffalo like I expected, and Miss State over Auburn? :doh:

2-3 for the week, 9-6 overall now

Hawaii was expected to run the table with ease...why does that surprise you? Because of the LA Tech game? If anything, I would think you would have expected them to come out blazing on all cylinders after that game. :whoknows:

[SkinsHokieFan]

Hawaii was expected to run the table with ease...why does that surprise you? Because of the LA Tech game? If anything, I would think you would have expected them to come out blazing on all cylinders after that game. :whoknows:

Against the spread Hawaii is historically TERRIBLE when they play on the mainland

One rule in betting, bet against Hawaii when they play on the mainland. All rules of course have exceptions

[PleaseBlitz]

2 and 3 this week.
8 and 5 overall.

Edit, im done picking the ACC, nobody knows what those clowns will do week to week. Is GT good or not. :whoknows:

[SkinsHokieFan]

This week's picks

UNC at South Florida (-13.5) Pick: South Florida

Syracuse at Louisville (-37) Pick: Louisville

Georgia Tech at UVA (+3.5) Pick: GT

South Carolina at LSU (-16.5) Pick: LSU

Penn State at Michigan (+3) Pick: Penn State

Another bad week :(

And I am never going to bet on Louisville again with that horrid D. Swiss cheese for Lewisville

[PleaseBlitz]

UNC at South Florida (-13.5) Pick: South Florida

Syracuse at Louisville (-36.5) Pick: Louisville (I have a different spread than SHF, probably wont matter)

Gimme Oregon giving 17 at Stanford.

and

Georgia pulling the 3.5 point upset at Bama.

Edit: ****it, ECU covers. :anon:

[PleaseBlitz]

3 out of 5 including calling the Georgia upset.

[SkinsHokieFan]

This week's picks

UNC at South Florida (-13.5) Pick: South Florida

Syracuse at Louisville (-37) Pick: Louisville

Georgia Tech at UVA (+3.5) Pick: GT

South Carolina at LSU (-16.5) Pick: LSU

Penn State at Michigan (+3) Pick: Penn State

Another bad week :(

And I am never going to bet on Louisville again with that horrid D. Swiss cheese for Lewisville

Only USF covered

1-4 :(

[PleaseBlitz]

PB TAKES A COMMANDING LEAD! :1stplace:

[The Evil Genius]

Can 2 Division 1AA (to hell with what its called now) teams win over the big boys?

UMass over BC? And to a lesser degree, UC Davis over San Jose St? The former would be a suprise (BC is pretty decent - but then again, UMass is ranked #2 in 1AA right now).

UC Davis beat Stanford a few years back...and Stanford killed San Jose State this year...so its possible.

[PleaseBlitz]

Are you going to make picks or what?


I got PSU giving 3

Cal GETTING 6

Rutgers to spank the Terps (16.5)

Cincy giving 14

[SkinsHokieFan]

Are you going to make picks or what?


I got PSU giving 3

Cal GETTING 6

Rutgers to spank the Terps (16.5)

Cincy giving 14

I'll have mine up later today

[The Evil Genius]

Officially, I am like 2 and 6. :doh:

So I am going to change it up this week:

Based on odds found here --> http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/odds;_ylt=AgiOt.9SYAwHZPfb5xm7w80cvrYF

VPI covers the 5 1/2 point they are getting from Clemson. In fact, they win the game.

WVU covers the 26 1/2 points they are favored over Syracuse.

Kentucky covers the 3 1/2 points they are getting from USC (the other one).

Bowling Green covers the 20 points they are getting from BC.

Florida covers the 8 points they are getting from LSU.

[The Evil Genius]

Looks like I was 3-2 last week, moving me to 5-8 for the season. Hopefully I will be over .500 by sometime next year :silly:

This week, I am picking based on these odds -> http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/odds

I will take:

ULou to cover the 10 points they are getting from Cincinnati (I think ULou wins this game outright).

UConn to cover the 3 1/2 they are getting from UVA

Wisconsin to cover the 6 1/2 they are getting from PSU (Wisconsin wins this game, too).

Mizzou to cover the 9 1/2 they are getting from Oklahoma!

Auburn to cover the 3 points they are getting from Arkansas

and lastly, WVU to allow the BYE to return 3 kickoffs for more than 50 yards. :doh:

[PleaseBlitz]

Damn, TEG took my picks. :laugh:

I skipped last week, so im going to make a bunch of picks.

Give me Mizzou getting 10.5.

Lville getting 10.5 (if Lville doesnt cover, i will not be taking them again.)

LSU beats Kentucky by 10

Oregon covers the 18.5 over Washington St.

Auburn getting 3 over Arkansas

Georgia giving 7

Wisky getting 7

USC giving 7 over UNC (The Spurrier USC)

Illinois giving 3.5 to Iowa

[The Evil Genius]

Looks like I was 3-2 last week, moving me to 5-8 for the season. Hopefully I will be over .500 by sometime next year :silly:

This week, I am picking based on these odds -> http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/odds

I will take:

ULou to cover the 10 points they are getting from Cincinnati (I think ULou wins this game outright).

UConn to cover the 3 1/2 they are getting from UVA

Wisconsin to cover the 6 1/2 they are getting from PSU (Wisconsin wins this game, too).

Mizzou to cover the 9 1/2 they are getting from Oklahoma!

Auburn to cover the 3 points they are getting from Arkansas

and lastly, WVU to allow the BYE to return 3 kickoffs for more than 50 yards. :doh:

Another 3-2 week, bringing my season to 8-10. Getting closer to .500. :laugh:

[PleaseBlitz]

Damn, TEG took my picks. :laugh:

I skipped last week, so im going to make a bunch of picks.

Give me Mizzou getting 10.5. <---------winner

Lville getting 10.5 (if Lville doesnt cover, i will not be taking them again.) <--loser

LSU beats Kentucky by 10 <------big fat loser

Oregon covers the 18.5 over Washington St. <-------Winner

Auburn getting 3 over Arkansas <-------loser

Georgia giving 7 <--------Loser

Wisky getting 7 <------Loser

USC giving 7 over UNC (The Spurrier USC) <------Loser

Illinois giving 3.5 to Iowa <--------Loser


Awful week. 2-7.

[China]

This is why I don't bet on college football. Maybe you guys would do better if you made your picks the opposite of what you would normally choose (PB you would've been 7-2.) :)

[PleaseBlitz]

This is why I don't bet on college football. Maybe you guys would do better if you made your picks the opposite of what you would normally choose (PB you would've been 7-2.) :)

I was winning before this week.

[PleaseBlitz]

Both USC's cover, Colorado getting 4, LSU dismantles Auburn.

Also taking the under on the FSU/Miami game. It's set at 41.

[zoony]

Alabama to beat TN. hmmm... 1 point spread, that's strange.

I like for Auburn to cover against LSU(-10)


Florida (-6.5) to beat KY and cover



and my super-duper mega upset special of the week...

I like for Notre Dame to cover against USC (-17.5)

[PleaseBlitz]

and my super-duper mega upset special of the week...

I like for Notre Dame to cover against USC (-17.5)


:yikes:

USC covering is my lock of the week.

http://www.perkowitz.net/photo/date/2005/04/04/lock.jpg

[zoony]

Alabama to beat TN. hmmm... 1 point spread, that's strange.

I like for Auburn to cover against LSU(-10)


Florida (-6.5) to beat KY and cover



and my super-duper mega upset special of the week...

I like for Notre Dame to cover against USC (-17.5)


with the exception of the Notre Dame collapse, I'm the man :)

[zoony]

:yikes:

USC covering is my lock of the week.


Well if Stanford did it... and considering the rivalry...

but what I didn't consider is how terrible the Irish are :doh:

that ended up being a good lock for you... they more than doubled it.

[PleaseBlitz]

Feelin' good this week. Lets do this.

Im still sold on USC even with QB troubles. They are GETTING 3. USC getting points = money in the bank.

Lville blows the doors of hapless Pitt.

Cal getting 3.

PSU getting 3.5 at home.

Spurrier owning Fulmer again, getting 3.

USF giving 4.5 to UConn......its UCONN for crying out loud.


Yes, this week i am picking all the games i need for WVU to move up. :D

[PleaseBlitz]

Oregon at home giving 7 over ASU.
Oklahoma stomps the hell out of aTm.
Vandy covers the 17.
Rutgers giving 2 at UConn.
I'll take Washington -3 @ Stanford.

[PleaseBlitz]

Im adding one. I think Navy beats Notre Dame today for the first time in 43 years. But i'll take the 3.5 too.

[jbooma]

Did anyone take the over on the Kansas game :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


HOLLY ****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PleaseBlitz]

Oregon at home giving 7 over ASU.
Oklahoma stomps the hell out of aTm.
Vandy covers the 17.
Rutgers giving 2 at UConn.
I'll take Washington -3 @ Stanford.

Im adding one. I think Navy beats Notre Dame today for the first time in 43 years. But i'll take the 3.5 too.

Winner.
Winner.
Loser.
Loser.
Winner.
Winner in the upset special. :D