College Games, Oct 9, 2004
Ok, I didnt get my picks posted last week. I wrote them down, and then as I was entering them, something came up, and I only got two typed, so I didnt post. I will not post them until after tomorrow, so they dont effect anyone's belief in this week's picks. Im pretty sure I was about .500 last week. I can assure you that all the picks are legitimate from last week, so posting them will be solely for updating my actual record. Below are this week's picks. I have left Minnesota off for fear of upsetting the karma gods.....
***** 5 Star Games
Florida (-3.5) v. LSU (Lock of the Week): LSU is hardly the team they were thought to be. The QB situation is brutal, and CJ Leak gets better every week. Too many weapons on offense against an LSU defense that has been exposed by Auburn. LSU 24, Florida 21 L
Texas (+7) v. Oklahoma (at Dallas): Texas, the leading rushing team in the nation, has struggled against OK due to a lack of a running game. Benson and Young are alot to handle, and Derrick Johnson is ready to lead the Tex defense the way Roy Williams once led the OK defense. Texas should win outright. Jason White is a fraud. Oklahoma 12, Texas 0 L
**** 4 Star Games:
Ohio St (-3.5) v. Wisconsin: Both teams are absolute grinders, but Wisc has won their most difficult games at home. Traveling to the horseshoe should prove to be too much. Wisconsin 24, Ohio St 13 L
*** 3 Star Games:
Notre Dame (-4.5) v. Stanford: ND has shown that they can regroup after a tough loss, and the Stanford offense is not what Purdue is. Home field advantage wins out here. Notre Dame 23, Stanford 15 W
San Jose State (+17.5) @ Washington: UW will win, but the Spartans are that pesky kind of team that can throw the ball on a mediocre defense. They cant stop UW from scoring, but after the Rice game last week (70-63) I believe they can hang within two touchdowns. Washington 21, SJ St 6 W
Rice (-13.5) v. SMU: The Mustangs are terrible and have to travel to Rice to face a formidible running game. The Owls are a scoring machine and may blow out SMU by 30. Rice 44, SMU 10 W
Kansas (+3) v. Kansas State: Ahh, sweet, sweet home dogs. Again, Im riding with the Jayhawks, who have been my money team all season. K St isnt very good, and the Kansas D should corral Darren Sproles, who still hasnt gotten on track. Kansas 31, Kansas St 28 W
** 2 Star Games:
Oklahoma St (-6.5) @ Colorado: This is a road game, and that scares me, but Ok St is that unsung team that is quietly pounding everyone they play. Colorado is garbage, and showed that in losing to Missouri. Bobby Purify might be out, so the Cowboys are clear to crush the Buffs. W
California (+7) @ USC: I just think the Bears offense is too good to get blown out. Tedford is a great coach, and he gameplanned extremely well in leading the Bears over the Trojans last year. This is one of the better games of the year. Just look at Cal's dismantleing of Oregon State in Corvallis to see what they are capable of. USC 23, Cal 17 W
* One Lousy Star:
Florida State (-19.5) @ Syracuse: Probably a huge mistake. I gave my roommate the points, so I have to put the game on the board. Truth is, Lorenzo Booker on the carpet in the dome, and no Chris Rix, sounds like a three touchdown victory to me. Just too much athleticism. Florida St 17, Syracuse 13 L
***** 5 Star Games
Florida (-3.5) v. LSU (Lock of the Week): LSU is hardly the team they were thought to be. The QB situation is brutal, and CJ Leak gets better every week. Too many weapons on offense against an LSU defense that has been exposed by Auburn. LSU 24, Florida 21 L
Texas (+7) v. Oklahoma (at Dallas): Texas, the leading rushing team in the nation, has struggled against OK due to a lack of a running game. Benson and Young are alot to handle, and Derrick Johnson is ready to lead the Tex defense the way Roy Williams once led the OK defense. Texas should win outright. Jason White is a fraud. Oklahoma 12, Texas 0 L
**** 4 Star Games:
Ohio St (-3.5) v. Wisconsin: Both teams are absolute grinders, but Wisc has won their most difficult games at home. Traveling to the horseshoe should prove to be too much. Wisconsin 24, Ohio St 13 L
*** 3 Star Games:
Notre Dame (-4.5) v. Stanford: ND has shown that they can regroup after a tough loss, and the Stanford offense is not what Purdue is. Home field advantage wins out here. Notre Dame 23, Stanford 15 W
San Jose State (+17.5) @ Washington: UW will win, but the Spartans are that pesky kind of team that can throw the ball on a mediocre defense. They cant stop UW from scoring, but after the Rice game last week (70-63) I believe they can hang within two touchdowns. Washington 21, SJ St 6 W
Rice (-13.5) v. SMU: The Mustangs are terrible and have to travel to Rice to face a formidible running game. The Owls are a scoring machine and may blow out SMU by 30. Rice 44, SMU 10 W
Kansas (+3) v. Kansas State: Ahh, sweet, sweet home dogs. Again, Im riding with the Jayhawks, who have been my money team all season. K St isnt very good, and the Kansas D should corral Darren Sproles, who still hasnt gotten on track. Kansas 31, Kansas St 28 W
** 2 Star Games:
Oklahoma St (-6.5) @ Colorado: This is a road game, and that scares me, but Ok St is that unsung team that is quietly pounding everyone they play. Colorado is garbage, and showed that in losing to Missouri. Bobby Purify might be out, so the Cowboys are clear to crush the Buffs. W
California (+7) @ USC: I just think the Bears offense is too good to get blown out. Tedford is a great coach, and he gameplanned extremely well in leading the Bears over the Trojans last year. This is one of the better games of the year. Just look at Cal's dismantleing of Oregon State in Corvallis to see what they are capable of. USC 23, Cal 17 W
* One Lousy Star:
Florida State (-19.5) @ Syracuse: Probably a huge mistake. I gave my roommate the points, so I have to put the game on the board. Truth is, Lorenzo Booker on the carpet in the dome, and no Chris Rix, sounds like a three touchdown victory to me. Just too much athleticism. Florida St 17, Syracuse 13 L
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