My costume for comic-con (yeah, right.....)
But, I know that I need to do my "civic duty" and pick 5 games that I like and give them to you. So, onward and upward!
Game #1 - I've been harping on this game since the opening line came out, and I still like it enough to do something about it. So, with the first 50 of my units, I'll place the opening bet of the weekend on Illinois (-5) at Rutgers. I've been down to Piscataway, New Jersey, before. The worst thing that the Fighting Illini have to worry about is being caught in the food truck lines before the game. Those can be worse than the actual game. I've definitely seen more tackling in the lines there than on the football field.
The Rutgers "Grease Trucks". Get a Fat sandwich while you're there. It'll help you stomach the college football.
Game #2 - I like Kentucky (+6.5) on the road against Texas A&M. The law firm of Snell, Allen and company travel to College Station and I think they "win the case" against the Aggies. One of Texas A&M's leading receivers, Jhamon Ausbon is out for the rest of the season with a foot injury, and the replacement, while Jimbo Fisher has to say he's doing a "nice job", can't replace the production that Ausbon brings to the table. That being said, Kellen Mond is the best quarterback that Kentucky's defense has faced this entire year, and Kyle Field is a big home field advantage for A&M. I think that Terry Wilson and Benny Snell do their thing, and the Josh Allen-led 'Cats defense does enough to keep Kentucky around for the entire game, either winning OR a tight, close loss. I can't see a blowout here, as both of these teams like to score too much.
My Pick: Kentucky (+6.5)
Okay, time to lay some more points, as new information has come to light regarding A.J. Dillon, Boston College's star running back. According to Phil Steele, author of Phil Steele's guide to College Football, A.J. Dillon is a "game-time" decision for the Eagles' much anticipated matchup with the N.C. State Wolfpack. I hate to say this, but if Dillon doesn't play, the Eagles have virtually no offense, with him rushing for over 600 yards through 5 games this season. Even if Dillon does play, there's obviously something wrong with him to warrant this designation. Dillon is currently 3rd in the country in rushing yards with 652 yards and 6 touchdowns on the season. I think if he doesn't play, the Wolfpack will be able to key on the B.C. passing offense, which has been effective, throwing for 12 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. The loss of Dillon is too much for them to overcome, I think. B.C. can't stand around with the Wolfpack, and North Carolina State wins, 21-14.
My Pick: NC State (-5)
Now, I'll pick an underdog......albeit a very slight one. Drew Lock and the Mizzou offense have put up points this season, and that has helped the Tigers to a 3-1 record. They lost to Georgia (their only SEC loss so far), but they shook the Georgia defense for a while before they adjusted and were able to pull away to win convincingly. I think Mizzou can capitalize on a South Carolina team that seems to be underachieving this season.
My pick: Missouri (+1)
Oh, Boy...This last one might scare some people. I don't know how, but I think a team with 1 win can beat a team with 2. I like the Rice Owls (Yes, the Rice Owls) to beat the UTSA Roadrunners in an all-avian battle with no sight of Wile E. Coyote.
My Pick: Rice (-1)
That's it for this week.........hopefully it's a good one for you and I!!!
Game #2 - I like Kentucky (+6.5) on the road against Texas A&M. The law firm of Snell, Allen and company travel to College Station and I think they "win the case" against the Aggies. One of Texas A&M's leading receivers, Jhamon Ausbon is out for the rest of the season with a foot injury, and the replacement, while Jimbo Fisher has to say he's doing a "nice job", can't replace the production that Ausbon brings to the table. That being said, Kellen Mond is the best quarterback that Kentucky's defense has faced this entire year, and Kyle Field is a big home field advantage for A&M. I think that Terry Wilson and Benny Snell do their thing, and the Josh Allen-led 'Cats defense does enough to keep Kentucky around for the entire game, either winning OR a tight, close loss. I can't see a blowout here, as both of these teams like to score too much.
Kyle Field has a great atmosphere, but I think Kentucky can handle it.
Okay, time to lay some more points, as new information has come to light regarding A.J. Dillon, Boston College's star running back. According to Phil Steele, author of Phil Steele's guide to College Football, A.J. Dillon is a "game-time" decision for the Eagles' much anticipated matchup with the N.C. State Wolfpack. I hate to say this, but if Dillon doesn't play, the Eagles have virtually no offense, with him rushing for over 600 yards through 5 games this season. Even if Dillon does play, there's obviously something wrong with him to warrant this designation. Dillon is currently 3rd in the country in rushing yards with 652 yards and 6 touchdowns on the season. I think if he doesn't play, the Wolfpack will be able to key on the B.C. passing offense, which has been effective, throwing for 12 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. The loss of Dillon is too much for them to overcome, I think. B.C. can't stand around with the Wolfpack, and North Carolina State wins, 21-14.
My Pick: NC State (-5)
Now, I'll pick an underdog......albeit a very slight one. Drew Lock and the Mizzou offense have put up points this season, and that has helped the Tigers to a 3-1 record. They lost to Georgia (their only SEC loss so far), but they shook the Georgia defense for a while before they adjusted and were able to pull away to win convincingly. I think Mizzou can capitalize on a South Carolina team that seems to be underachieving this season.
My pick: Missouri (+1)
Oh, Boy...This last one might scare some people. I don't know how, but I think a team with 1 win can beat a team with 2. I like the Rice Owls (Yes, the Rice Owls) to beat the UTSA Roadrunners in an all-avian battle with no sight of Wile E. Coyote.
Live look in at UTSA v. Rice
That's it for this week.........hopefully it's a good one for you and I!!!
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