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3 Unit Play. #20 Take Penn State -17 ½ over Notre Dame (Saturday 6:00 pm ESPN) We stated last week that Georgia Tech over Notre Dame might be the real gift of the weekend and Christmas it was, as the Irish were destroyed. Things will not get any better here, as Notre Dame will pay for that 41-17 win in South Bend last season. Reports are freshman QB Clausen will start and this is not the best spot for the youngster against a swarming defense. I predicted the Irish would lose their first four, loss No. 2 comes Saturday. Would pull more money out of my wallet, but the inflated line make me a bit cautious, but not enough to worry. Penn State 35, Notre Dame 10.
4 Unit Play. #43 Take South Carolina +4 ½ over Georgia (Saturday 5:45 pm ESPN 2) Big conference game with two of the heavyweight coaches in Richt and Spurrier. QB Mitchell should be back for the Gamecocks after being suspended for the opener. South Carolina has now lost five straight to the Bulldogs, but this is the best team that Spurrier has had to end this losing streak. Talent edge, motivation, plus getting points in what should be a low scoring affair, spells trouble. Gamecocks finally take this game by a field goal. South Carolina 20, Georgia 17.
5 Unit Play. #49 Take California -14 over Colorado State (Saturday 2:00 pm CSTV) Normally would not rate a game this high, since the favorite is playing on the road; however, the Bears are loaded with talent and have one of the top college coaches in the country. A college coach told me this week that this Bear team has as much speed as any team he has seen in the past ten years. What really caught my eye was their win over Tennessee was the balance. Cal rushed 37 times for 230 yards and completed 19 passes for 241 yards against a good Volunteer team. As I looked at this game, my first impression was letdown after such an emotional victory, but the letdown will occur by the Rams. CSU lost a tough game last weekend to Colorado and will not be able to bounce back in this affair. 14 points is tough to lay on the road, but have not doubts about this game, as California explodes against a weak club. Cal 42, Colorado St 14.
3 Unit Play. #59 Take South Florida +7 over Auburn (Saturday 9:00 pm ESPN 2) The Bulls toyed with Elon last week, but look for them to pull out all the stops this week. This team has scheduled difficult games the last couple of years and is accustomed to playing the big boys in hostile environments. The Bulls offensive line was injured and a couple were held out in the opener but most will be back for this contest. Last year’s 9-4 record was no fluke; they have the talent to play against anyone in the country. As I look at Auburn, not the team of the past couple of years. They have a questionable running attack, gaining only 62 yards in 37 carries last week. The defense is solid but will have to carry this team all season. There is no talent gap between the programs and will call the upset here. South Florida 21, Auburn 17.
4 Unit Play. #64 Take East Carolina -5 over North Carolina (Saturday 6:00 pm CSTV) The Pirates always get up for this in-state game, see no let up here. Coach Holtz has a good nucleus of players returning and put a good showing in a narrow loss to Virginia Tech. The Pirates held the Hokies ground game in check, as they could only muster 33 yards. The stats alone could spell trouble for North Carolina, as they managed only 14 first downs against James Madison. Coach Butch Davis may get the Tar Heels program turned around, but help has not arrived yet. The talent gap is bigger then the posted line and there is never a problem with a mid-major program getting up for facing a BCS team, especially when both teams lie in the same state. Homer gets the call. East Carolina 27, North Carolina 14.
6 Unit Play. #65 Take Troy +26 ½ over Florida (Saturday 6 pm ESPN Gameplan) Underdog Game of the Year. Spotted this one several weeks ago. Certainly respect Florida and Coach Meyer; however, this team has lost heavy to graduation and will show in the early going. Defense may be the real question mark on this team with only two starters back. The Trojans did have difficulty with Arkansas stopping the run; however, McFadden will not be lining up in the backfield against them. QB Haugabook is in his second year as a starter and he is able to run a wide open offense that utilizes his legs and his arm. The Trojans always get up to play SEC teams and as a 29-point underdog, they almost beat Florida State last year (lost 24-17). With Tennessee up next, young Gators take this one lightly and vision of Appalachian State/Michigan come to mind. A nail bitter for the Gators and an easy cash for us. Florida 28, Troy 21.
4 Unit Play. #104 Take UNLV +25 over Wisconsin (Saturday 10:00 pm Versus) Saw the Badgers play Washington State last week and was impressed, but not so impressed to give them the call here. Will make this statement and will be right, “Wisconsin is not the number 5 team in the country.” The passing attack looked good, but did not have to worry about the Cougar running attack and this is a team that can be run on. Can the Badgers be upset? Little chance of that, but feel line is much too steep and inflated since Bucky fans will be packing the sportsbooks in Vegas. Injuries hit the Rebels hard last year and much of their personnel is back this season. Nice win last week on the road in Logan (Utah State) and that will give them confidence for this home opener. The Rebels are much strong then in 2006 and the 95 degree heat will make it tough on Bucky, no lights out here, Badgers win, but no blowout. Wisconsin 35, UNLV 17.
4 Unit Play. #106 Take Washington State -14 over San Diego State (Saturday 7:00 pm) A big day in the state of Washington, when the Cougars and Huskies will both be playing games in Seattle. I was able to watch the Cougars in person last week against Wisconsin and their secondary looked overmatched, but the offense moved the ball and they appear to have a nice ball club. QB Brink should be able to exploit a young Aztec defense. In 2006, Washington State opened the season in Auburn and lost 40-14, yet rebounded the next week by beating Idaho 56-10. Defense steps up and Brink has a big day. Washington State 42, San Diego State 17.
4 Unit Play. #111 Take Philadelphia -3 over Green Bay (Sunday 1:00 pm Fox) Andy Reid makes his return to Green Bay, a place where he experienced great success under Mike Holmgren. He has owned the Packers of late, going 5-0 the last four years and outscoring them by 57 points in the latter three. The Eagles team is expected to repeat as NFC East Champions and has QB McNabb back in the saddle to open up the 2007 season. But the biggest edge lies at the running back position, as the Eagles can rely on Brian Westbrooke, whereas Green Bay does not have any running backs people have ever heard of. Philly won this game 31-9 in 2006 and I don’t see as lopsided in 2007 but I still see a comfortably win by the Eagles.
4 Unit Play. #122 Take Over 42 ½ in Carolina @ St. Louis (Sunday 1:00 pm Fox) Both of these teams are looking to get back into the playoffs after being absent in 2006 and both are loaded on the offensive side of the football. The Rams were sixth in the league in offense in 2006 and still have Steven Jackson, Tory Holt, and Marc Bulger. Carolina has always been able to move the football through the air. The Rams did not show anything during the NFLX season and were holding it all back for this affair. Expect them to come out big in the dome, as both teams reach the twenties in points and we will with the over.
4 Unit Play. #126 Take Oakland -2 over Detroit (Sunday 4:15 pm Fox) No surprisingly this game is not the feature game this weekend, but it should be a good match-up between two squads looking to improve after bad 2006 seasons. The main stat is this game is the road record of the Lions, 6-42 in their last 48 games. The Lions will be without their main running back in Kevin Jones and thus will have to live and die through the air, which does not bode well since QB Kinta committed 33 turnovers. Detroit loses this game and Oakland just capitalizes on their mistakes.
3 Unit Play. #136 Take San Francisco -3 over Arizona (Monday 10:15 pm ESPN) An important game for two improved teams in 2007 takes place on Monday night, as these two teams open the season for the second straight year. The Cardinals still have a bad defense and were burned by the passing game last year, ranking 30th in the NFL. The 49ers made some quiet signing during the off-season bringing in CB Clements and WR Jackson, both of whom are proven starters in the NFL. This will be a high scoring game in which the 49ers pull away late and win this affairComment -
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can I call them wise guy plays like GJ does?Bob's plays have been deleted - they are copyrighted.
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I feel like one of the chumps at the RX by posting that early. Win or lose I'll never do it again.And that better not blow that lead either.Comment -
Wow. Shills obviously have a lot more time to F around on Saturday than people who bet on games.Comment -
Poor Mudcat. He got shut out on one side of a scalp and ate the loss. He whined to the book about it and SBR can't help him.Wow. Shills obviously have a lot more time to F around on Saturday than people who bet on games.
All you do is bash posters, bash the way SBR is run or brag. Add something or STFU.Comment