leroys contest:
Lance Blankenship's Selections
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West Virginia - 7 over South Florida
Illinois - 3 over Penn State
Louisville - 8 1/2 over North Carolina State
U of Pittsburgh + 6 over Virginia
##### California + 6 1/2 over Oregon #####
California & Oregon OVER 73
BEST BET -- Notre Dame + 23 over Purdue
Al McMordie' Selections
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Minnesota Vikings + 1 1/2 over Green Bay Packers
Arizona Cardinals + 6 over Pittsburgh Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals + 7 1/2 over New England Patriots
Nevada - 3 1/2 over UNLV
New Mexico + 4 over BYU
Wisconsin - 7 1/2 over Michigan State
##### BEST BET -- Oregon - 6 1/2 over California #####
"Computer Bob"'s Selections
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U of Cincinnati - 15 over San Diego State
** Arizona Cardinals + 6 over Pittsburgh Steelers **
Temple + 6 over Army
Toledo - 1 1/2 over Western Michigan
Illinois + 3 over Penn State
** Nevada - 3 1/2 over UNLV **
BEST BET -- Clemson - 3 over Georgia Tech
Paul Sonner's Selections
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Baltimore Ravens & Cleveland Browns UNDER 40
Atlanta Falcons + 3 over Houston Texans
** Arizona Cardinals + 6 over Pittsburgh Steelers **
New Mexico + 4 over BYU
Kansas State + 15 over Texas
Green Bay Packers & Minnesota Vikings UNDER 38
** BEST BET -- Nevada - 3 1/2 over UNLV **
ATS Lock Club
8 units on Wisconsin (-7) over Michigan State, 3:30
8 units on Nevada (-3 1/2) over UNLV, 4:00
7 units on UL Monroe (+13) over Troy State, 7:00
7 units on Central Michigan (-3) over Northern Illinois, 12:00
Do a 2 unit round robin parlay on all 4 games
5 units on Colorado (+23) over Oklahoma, 1:30
Parlays will consist of:
Wisconisn and Nevada
Wisconsin and UL Monroe
Wisconsin and Central Michigan
Nevada and UL Monroe
Nevada and Central Michigan
UL Monroe and Central Michigan
Chuck Franklin
2000♦ FLORIDA
Auburn is completely outmatched in this game, and there is no way they are getting even close to a cover. Yes, I know their recent history of playing Florida tough, as the only team to beat the Gators last year, but this is not the same Tigers team. Don’t forget that Auburn is only 2-2 straight up and 1-3 ATS this season, and haven’t seen an offense that even comes close to Florida’s. The Gators dominate in the swamp, and have gone 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 home games. The Tigers have covered only four of their last 13 games, and are only 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings with the Gators in Florida. I expect to see Gators QB Tim Tebow light it up in front of the home fans and totally exploit Auburn’s weakened defense.
2000♦ USC
This Huskies team does have some talent, but are not up to par with the best team in the nation. Especially not after losing to Ohio State and UCLA in the last two weeks. Washington has got to be a bit deflated, not to mention fatigued, and will have a tough time getting up for this game. The Trojans will be rough on Washington’s red shirt freshman QB Jake Locker, who has already proven he can be forced into making mistakes when facing a smothering defense. Southern Cal is on a 7-2 ATS run, while the Huskies are only 4-10 ATS as home dogs. All the more reason to side with the Trojans in this match-up, as they will get the blowout victory tonight in Washington.
1500♦ LSU
LSU has won 15 in a row over Tulane. The Tigers have outscored their first four opponents this season by a combined 165-23. That included 76-23 combined over Virginia Tech and South Carolina. This will be an absolute blowout and possibly a shutout. Tulane will have no chance against the #1 defense in the country. Tulane has been outscored by 91 points in the last three meetings between these two teams. LSU is 12-2-1 the last 15 games when listed as the road favorite, while the Green Wave are 1-9-1 ATS the last 11 games a the home underdog.
1500♦ MICHIGAN
After a rocky start to their 2007 season, the Wolverines have settled in and should easily handle this less than impressive Northwestern Wildcats team. Michigan has covered three of the last four meetings with Northwestern, and are 8-3 in their last 11 road games. The Wolverines have won and covered their last two games, while the Wildcats have failed to get an ATS win this year. Northwestern doesn’t have the speed or athleticism to compete with this recharged Michigan team, who have outscored their last two opponents by a margin of 52-9. Side with the Wolverines in this one.
Michael Cannon
Saturday's Late Plays...
40 Dime -
CLEMSON
15 Dime -
RUTGERS
5 Dime -
VIRGINIA
I will be back by Noon eastern with my analysis.
Saturday's Early Plays...
20 Dime –
VIRGINIA TECH
Lay the big number with Virginia Tech today when they host North Carolina.
The Tarheels had major problems last week against South Florida’s speedy defense, and it’s going to be more of the same today.
Carolina redshirt freshman quarterback T. J. Yates threw four interceptions last week and that’s precisely what the Hokies thrive on...turnovers. In fact, Va Tech makes it a point to try and get scores from their defense and special teams, and that’s exactly what they got in their 44-3 rout of William & Mary last week.
Carolina doesn’t have a running game to speak of, so Yates is going to be under the gun today.
The Tarheels have lost by 17 or more in eight of their last nine road defeats. They will be going against a fresh Hokies squad as coach Frank Beamer has played lots of reserves over the last two weeks.
This is just too much of a pressure spot for Carolina’s Yates to succeed, so I’m looking for multiple picks by the Hokies defense and short fields to work with for their offense.
Lay the big number as Virginia Tech cruises to the home win and cover.
5 Dime –
UCONN
Let’s back another big home chalk this afternoon in the Huskies of UConn.
UConn has been bolstered on offense by Juco quarterback transfer Tyler Lorenzen. The Huskies are averaging 231 ypg passing this year compared to just 140 ypg last year.
They have a balanced attack on offense with nine different players having scored TDs so far.
But the biggest difference for UConn this season has been on defense. Coach Randy Edsall has eight players on defense who are playing in their fourth or fifth seasons. They allow just 11 ppg and rank No. 12 in total defense. The aggressive UConn front seven has 36 tackles for loss and 12 sacks.
Akron is coming off an emotional rally at home against their MAC rival Kent last week. They could be in a flat spot today as they travel for a non-conference game. In fact, the Zips are a woeful 0-9 SU and 1-3-1 ATS after playing the Golden Flashes.
The Zips were missing four starters due to injury by the end of that game against Kent and now they have to hit the road for the fourth time in five weeks.
Akron doesn’t have any passing game to speak of that they can rely on once they fall behind here today.
Look for UConn to grind it out on the ground and pull away in the second half.
Take UConn minus the points at home for the win and cover over Akron.
Root:
Mill GOY: Wash
Chair GOY: N Mex
Bill GOY: Ga Tech
Gavazzi PPoP
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COLLEGE
JOE GAVAZZI’S PPoP
5% WISCONSIN (-7.5)
4% COLORADO ST (+10.5)
4% BYU (-3.5)
3% LOUISVILLE (-8)
4% MISSISSIPPI ST (+13.5)
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PHP TOTALS
5% OVER 60 ARIZONA / WASHINGTON ST
3% OVER 58.5 TEXAS A&M / BAYLOR
3% UNDER 55 COLORADO / OKLAHOMA
Right Angle Sports
1.5 SMU
Top Dog Sports
Kansas state
Mississippi State
Final Score
Tulsa
Kelso
10* Arizona State
Tipps
Top San Diego State
JIM FEIST PREMIUM SPORTS PICKS
Jim has a huge Saturday trio of College Games of the Year including his MAC, PAC 10 and Rivalry Games of the Year.
MAC Game of the Year (Toledo)
PAC 10 Game of the Year (Oregon State)
Rivalry Game of the Year (Nevada)
Sebastian:
20* Maryland
20* C. Mich
20* Ball St.
20* New Mexico
20* Fl. St.
30* Indiana
30* Wisc (buy down to 7)
50* Louisana Monroe (buy up to +14)
50* Nevada
100* Oregon St.
Bmac guys
ICESTORM
OREGON
NC ST
MANAGER
VA TECH
SKILLZ
LOUISVILLE
ROB CROWNE
CROWNE JEWEL
PURDUE
FORMULA ONE
NEVADA
NEVADA CLUB
NEVADA
MONEYMAN
VA--KENT--NEW MEX
TEASER--NEVADA/OREGON
Chuck Luck
for SAT
5unit ALABAMA
4unit CONN,CALIFORINIA,FLORIDA ATLANTIC,NEW MEXICO
3unit PENN ST,GEORGIA TECH,PITTSBURGH,TOLEDO,TROY
Northcoast
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4-Tx-14-
4-SD St+14-
4-Tulsa-23
3-Org St+2-
3-Oregon-6-
NORM HITZGES COLLEGE PICKS
Regular season: NCAA: 40-29
Weekend of 9/29/2007
NCAA
Double Play--Texas A&M - vs Baylor
Double Play-- Tulsa - vs UAB
Double Play--Purdue - vs Notre Dame
Double Play--Rutgers vs Maryland
VaTech - vs North Carolina
UConn - vs Akron
Indiana + vs Iowa
Navy - vs Air Force
Florida - vs Auburn
Nebraska - vs Iowa State
Mississippi State + vs So. Carolina
Illinois + vs Penn State
Nevada - vs UNLV
Hawaii - vs Idaho
Vanderbilt - vs E. Michigan
Virginia - vs Pittsburgh
Florida Atlantic + vs Kentucky
Rob Crowne Crowne Jewel is on Purdue
Mr A's
Saturday, September 29th, 2007, 12:00 p.m. est.
(2) L-S-U Tigers (4-0) at Tulane Green Wave (1-2)
Louisiana Superdome - New Orleans, Louisiana
Home Record: LSU 3-0; Tulane 1-2
Away Record: LSU 3-0; Tulane 1-2
The second-ranked LSU Tigers beat-up their first three opponents and won't be merciful when they beat Tulane in the Superdome for their 16 straight victory over the Green Wave. Tulane doesn't have the talent to compete with the Tigers.
Prediction: LSU 49, Tulane 10