Hello Board,
Here are my plays for the week.
No. Illinois –6.5
Riding these guys for the third time in three lined games. I know many of you have read that stud RB Garrett Wolfe was injured in last week’s game. I have done extensive research and it is a shoulder injury, and the main reason they took him out last week is that they didn’t need his services against the I-AA opponent they were playing. As I’ve stated before, this guy is a horse. Watched an ESPN classic game of Barry Sanders at OSU, and I’m telling you, these guys are remarkably similar in their size, running style and pure explosiveness. I am also impressed with back-up A.J. Harris, who could start for a lot of other I-A schools out there. QB Phil Horvath has shown good decision making skills and relies on WR’s Sam Hurd and Shatone Powers.
Last week, NIU’s defense played a great deal better, and I’m hoping this carries over in their game this week vs. offensively challenged Akron. QB Luke Getsy leads the attack for the Zips. I usually don’t like laying points on the road, but I couldn’t pass this one up. I just feel like Akron is going to have a tough time keeping up scoring points with NIU here. Laying the 6.5 with NIU in this one.
Iowa +7
I know this game has been debated a great deal on the forum so far. What it comes down to me is that this is going to be a hard-fought, defensive battle and a situation like that; I almost always take the points. QB Drew Tate is a winner, has fantastic footwork and is extremely accurate. This guy just finds a way to keep them in ball games. Iowa also actually has a running game this year, not that I think they’ll have a ton of success vs. OSU in the running game. They will be able to move the ball through the air as Tate looks for WR’s Ed Hinkel, Clinton Solomon and Scott Chandler. Their kicker, Kyle Schlicher is also very accurate.
I’m hoping that LB’s Abdul Hodge and Chad Greenway are able to contain OSU’s RB, Antonio Pittman. The question mark remains surrounding who will play quarterback for most of the game. Will it be Justin Zwick or Troy Smith? I’m not a big fan of the two QB system, and anyone that watched the Texas/ OSU game saw how this can screw up the tempo of a game (speaking of which, same thing happened during the Tenn./ Florida game).
Two of the better coaches in the country battle wits this week. Going to take Iowa and a TD in this one.
Georgia Tech +10
OK, Jerry Ball is going to play. I know there was a lot of doubt surrounding his health during the week. From what I’ve read, the type of meningitis he had was basically like a battle with the flu. I really don’t think there’s a whole lot of difference, talent wise, between Ball and Marcus Vick. Both teams have solid running games (Daniels for G.T.)/ (Imoh and Humes for V.T.). G.T. does boast playmaking WR Calvin Johnson, but All-American DB, Jimmy Williams, will cover him. WR Damarius Bilbo may be a key factor, especially if he draws a lot of one-on-one coverage.
This should be another great defensive game, highlighted by a few big plays. I’m hoping that G.T. makes some of those big plays. Taking Georgia Tech and the points in this game.
Colorado +14
I’ve watched pretty much two full games of Colorado’s. I’ve also got to see Miami play a couple of times this year. At first glance, most see this as a blowout. However, I think Colorado can give Miami a run for their money this weekend. Things offensively for Colorado start with QB Joel Klatt. Klatt has shown signs of improvement, although he sometimes struggles in the red zone. Colorado has two good backs in HB Hugh Charles and FB Lawrence Vickers. I also really like their TE, Joel Klopfenstein. An important factor in this game will also be Colorado’s special teams play. PK Mason Crosby is as good as there is in the country and Colorado has one of the better punting games in the nation as well.
QB Kyle Wright stepped up when he needed to last week, but the Miami offense is still far from clicking on all cylinders. RB Moss has some explosiveness, but I feel Colorado has the line and LB’s to contain him. Colorado will force Wright to try and beat them, and I’m not sure that he can. I also like that Gary Barnett has had two weeks to prepare for this one, although I don’t really like the start time (9 AM PST). Going with the Buffs and the points in this one.
Purdue +3.5
I listened to most of the Purdue/ Arizona game last week and let me tell you, I was impressed with this Purdue team. They are the number one rank defense vs. the run in the country and held U of A and Mike Bell to 9 rushing yards. That’s flat impressive. I also like how RB Void is running the ball, and Tiller has sprinkled in some option with QB Kirsh. WR Ingram is their big play threat, but they also have a lot of other options at their disposal.
Much like Colorado will try to do, I think that Purdue will try to contain Minnesota’s RB Lawrence Maroney. They will force QB Cupito into some bad decisions in this one. Hate going against Minnesota at home, but this one is just too nice to pass up. Taking the points and Purdue in this one.
ASU –6.5
This was a game that didn’t jump out to me right away, but the more I looked at it, the more it made sense. I watched most of the OSU/ Louisville game last week and I wasn’t all that impressed with QB Moore. He had happy feet and forced far too many balls to keep OSU in the game. It also seemed like every time OSU tried to run the ball, they held. They are truly a one-dimensional team and this week they will meet one of the more high-powered offenses in the country.
Led by QB Sam Keller, ASU has a very balanced attack. RB Keegan Herring is an absolute horse and will open up the passing game in this one. ASU’s only blemish is to a talented LSU team. I’m not quite sure that wins against Portland St. and a demoralized Boise St. squad (in which they trailed the entire game until the end) are enough to steer me away from this one. Laying the points with the Sun Devils in this one.
Oregon +21.5
Call me crazy if you wish. USC is legit, no doubt. I just can’t pass up this kind of value. One of the best home fields in the country here, and Oregon is led by upperclassmen on both the offensive and defensive units. It’ll be Bush, Leinart, Byrd, Smith and Jarrett against Whitehead, Clemmens, Day, Williams and Stewart. I actually think Oregon can hang with these guys. USC has a lot of injuries to their defensive unit, and I’m hoping that Crowton (Oregon’s offensive coordinator will be able to expose them). Going to hold onto my seat, and taking my points with the Ducks in this one.
GLTA
pags11rams
Here are my plays for the week.
No. Illinois –6.5
Riding these guys for the third time in three lined games. I know many of you have read that stud RB Garrett Wolfe was injured in last week’s game. I have done extensive research and it is a shoulder injury, and the main reason they took him out last week is that they didn’t need his services against the I-AA opponent they were playing. As I’ve stated before, this guy is a horse. Watched an ESPN classic game of Barry Sanders at OSU, and I’m telling you, these guys are remarkably similar in their size, running style and pure explosiveness. I am also impressed with back-up A.J. Harris, who could start for a lot of other I-A schools out there. QB Phil Horvath has shown good decision making skills and relies on WR’s Sam Hurd and Shatone Powers.
Last week, NIU’s defense played a great deal better, and I’m hoping this carries over in their game this week vs. offensively challenged Akron. QB Luke Getsy leads the attack for the Zips. I usually don’t like laying points on the road, but I couldn’t pass this one up. I just feel like Akron is going to have a tough time keeping up scoring points with NIU here. Laying the 6.5 with NIU in this one.
Iowa +7
I know this game has been debated a great deal on the forum so far. What it comes down to me is that this is going to be a hard-fought, defensive battle and a situation like that; I almost always take the points. QB Drew Tate is a winner, has fantastic footwork and is extremely accurate. This guy just finds a way to keep them in ball games. Iowa also actually has a running game this year, not that I think they’ll have a ton of success vs. OSU in the running game. They will be able to move the ball through the air as Tate looks for WR’s Ed Hinkel, Clinton Solomon and Scott Chandler. Their kicker, Kyle Schlicher is also very accurate.
I’m hoping that LB’s Abdul Hodge and Chad Greenway are able to contain OSU’s RB, Antonio Pittman. The question mark remains surrounding who will play quarterback for most of the game. Will it be Justin Zwick or Troy Smith? I’m not a big fan of the two QB system, and anyone that watched the Texas/ OSU game saw how this can screw up the tempo of a game (speaking of which, same thing happened during the Tenn./ Florida game).
Two of the better coaches in the country battle wits this week. Going to take Iowa and a TD in this one.
Georgia Tech +10
OK, Jerry Ball is going to play. I know there was a lot of doubt surrounding his health during the week. From what I’ve read, the type of meningitis he had was basically like a battle with the flu. I really don’t think there’s a whole lot of difference, talent wise, between Ball and Marcus Vick. Both teams have solid running games (Daniels for G.T.)/ (Imoh and Humes for V.T.). G.T. does boast playmaking WR Calvin Johnson, but All-American DB, Jimmy Williams, will cover him. WR Damarius Bilbo may be a key factor, especially if he draws a lot of one-on-one coverage.
This should be another great defensive game, highlighted by a few big plays. I’m hoping that G.T. makes some of those big plays. Taking Georgia Tech and the points in this game.
Colorado +14
I’ve watched pretty much two full games of Colorado’s. I’ve also got to see Miami play a couple of times this year. At first glance, most see this as a blowout. However, I think Colorado can give Miami a run for their money this weekend. Things offensively for Colorado start with QB Joel Klatt. Klatt has shown signs of improvement, although he sometimes struggles in the red zone. Colorado has two good backs in HB Hugh Charles and FB Lawrence Vickers. I also really like their TE, Joel Klopfenstein. An important factor in this game will also be Colorado’s special teams play. PK Mason Crosby is as good as there is in the country and Colorado has one of the better punting games in the nation as well.
QB Kyle Wright stepped up when he needed to last week, but the Miami offense is still far from clicking on all cylinders. RB Moss has some explosiveness, but I feel Colorado has the line and LB’s to contain him. Colorado will force Wright to try and beat them, and I’m not sure that he can. I also like that Gary Barnett has had two weeks to prepare for this one, although I don’t really like the start time (9 AM PST). Going with the Buffs and the points in this one.
Purdue +3.5
I listened to most of the Purdue/ Arizona game last week and let me tell you, I was impressed with this Purdue team. They are the number one rank defense vs. the run in the country and held U of A and Mike Bell to 9 rushing yards. That’s flat impressive. I also like how RB Void is running the ball, and Tiller has sprinkled in some option with QB Kirsh. WR Ingram is their big play threat, but they also have a lot of other options at their disposal.
Much like Colorado will try to do, I think that Purdue will try to contain Minnesota’s RB Lawrence Maroney. They will force QB Cupito into some bad decisions in this one. Hate going against Minnesota at home, but this one is just too nice to pass up. Taking the points and Purdue in this one.
ASU –6.5
This was a game that didn’t jump out to me right away, but the more I looked at it, the more it made sense. I watched most of the OSU/ Louisville game last week and I wasn’t all that impressed with QB Moore. He had happy feet and forced far too many balls to keep OSU in the game. It also seemed like every time OSU tried to run the ball, they held. They are truly a one-dimensional team and this week they will meet one of the more high-powered offenses in the country.
Led by QB Sam Keller, ASU has a very balanced attack. RB Keegan Herring is an absolute horse and will open up the passing game in this one. ASU’s only blemish is to a talented LSU team. I’m not quite sure that wins against Portland St. and a demoralized Boise St. squad (in which they trailed the entire game until the end) are enough to steer me away from this one. Laying the points with the Sun Devils in this one.
Oregon +21.5
Call me crazy if you wish. USC is legit, no doubt. I just can’t pass up this kind of value. One of the best home fields in the country here, and Oregon is led by upperclassmen on both the offensive and defensive units. It’ll be Bush, Leinart, Byrd, Smith and Jarrett against Whitehead, Clemmens, Day, Williams and Stewart. I actually think Oregon can hang with these guys. USC has a lot of injuries to their defensive unit, and I’m hoping that Crowton (Oregon’s offensive coordinator will be able to expose them). Going to hold onto my seat, and taking my points with the Ducks in this one.
GLTA
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