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Louisiana Tech PK 1st Half vs Oklahoma State -110 (Olympic Sports)
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Look for darkhorse Heisman candidate Luke McCown (QB) to bring his A-Game in the season opener against Oklahoma State. The LA Tech offense is high-powered and they like to throw the ball at least 25-30 times/game. McCown has connected for 49 TD's through the air after running the show for 2 years as a starter. 7 defensive starters return for the Bulldogs, which will boast a starting 9 that is 100% JR's & SR's. The Oklahoma State offense is average...Pogi/ Woods is a good tandem, but I think a PK line for a home team as good as LA Tech is too hard to pass on. I may drop a play on LA Tech for the game as well.
 

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-Week of 8/31-
STILL ADDING PLAYS AS THE WEEK PROGRESSES....CHECK THE SITE (can't post a link, but you can see where I am talking about from a neighbor) AT HALF TIME FOR MORE PICKS AS WELL!!!

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Adding one play (played this earlier in between classes), this line seems to be dropping, but I like it at +1 and PK also.

(Thursday Game)
Northern Illinois +2 vs Wake Forest -110 (Olympic Sports)
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(Friday Game)
Oklahoma -19.5 1st Half @ Tulsa -110 (Olympic Sports)
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Oklahoma will not find an easier opponent all year and they should exploit them early and often in this one. Stoopes will bring everything he's got in the first half here and the defense would be disappointed not to shut an unproductive Tulsa team. The Golden Hurricanes are anything but "golden," and the OU defense will not let up against them. Tulsa has failed to cover the first half line in 6 of their last 7 home games (as dogs) the past two seasons. Don't see that changing.

Tulsa +7.5 4th Quarter vs Oklahoma -120 (Olympic Sports)
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I think by the 4th Quarter, Oklahoma will have punished this team enough...getting the hook at 7.5 is solid even with the extra vig...OU is not the type of team to run up the score here. Instead, I see some backups getting some snaps and OU will be looking forward to next week.

Central Florida +7 1st Half @ Penn State -120 (Olympic Sports)
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Paterno's team doesn't impress me...they will have to prove something to me before I lay off a play like this. PSU will have 4 starters returning on offense after a dismal 5-6 year and Zack Mills does not present a threat to a Central Florida defense that has allowed 19.3 PPG over the last two seasons. Yes Penn State is at home, yes Paterno wants all the wins he can get...but flat out, this team is just not very talented.

Florida -17 1st Half vs UAB -120 (Olympic Sports)
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Florida has something to prove, bottom line. They are going to be thinking offense, offense, and more offense in this one, hoping to overcome the Spurrier loss. The UAB defense is inexperienced to say the least and the Florida offense is as potent as any in the country. Grossman will be ready to fire away in this one, and new head coach Zook will use the ground game to open up the passing lanes even more. Florida is 10-4 ATS in the first half as home chalk the last two seasons, and they could cover this one by 21+ in my opinion.

Louisiana Tech PK 1st Quarter vs Oklahoma State -110 (Olympic Sports)
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I like the LA Tech offense too much...I don't see Oklahoma State winning any QTR in this game, so to have a PK line where I think the worst that can happen is a push is hard to pass up on.

Louisiana Tech -1 vs Oklahoma State -110 (Olympic Sports)
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If I like LA Tech in the first (and probably the 2nd QTR as well when I can get a line), I think -1 is a gift for the game.

Texas -35 vs North Texas -110 (Olympic Sports)
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Have to take the Horns here as they open up against a very weak North Texas squad. Simms and Co. are ready to roll, and I see this game with at least a 40 point gap. North Texas did make it to a bowl last season, but don't let that sway you...they were the only team with a sub .500 record to play in the post-season. The Texas defense will bring all kinds of stunts and blitzes, as they will not have much of an offensive attack to worry about. The Longhorns are ready for this one. Cedric Benson and Roy Williams will combine for 5 TD's alone, take my word! NOTE: I "know" this Texas squad VERY well.
 
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psu has more talent than you think. paterno has been the problem there recently. psu went 5-2 last 7 games last year, one close loss at va. on ground-caused fumble ret. late, and at ill.,33-28 when mills left hurt. avg 31 pts. plus in those 7 games. mills poses no threat to c.fla? in 2001 c.fla gave up 13 pts. in 4 games vs. uab, ul monroe, liberty, @ la. laf. every "decent" team they played scored at least 21. not saying psu will necessarily cover, but mills will put up 30 plus pts.
 

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Felonious-

Current SR at UT...been following these guys since day one when I got on campus. Simms was actually in one of my first classes as a freshman.

Worked in Athletic Department a little and just more of a huge fan than anything else.

Hook 'Em!
 

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Never a better way to end the night but with a gambling coach going for the win in OT...gotta love it! Hope the luck stays on my side tomorrow and for the weekend.
 

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Interesting note...Over at Olympic...the Tulsa Team total for the first half opened at 6.5 O/U -115, now it is at a meager 4.5 O/U -115. That is crazy!
 

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Just to keep the records straight, made this play (posted in UT-LONGHORN'S) thread if you want to verify.

2nd Half Play
Oklahoma @ Tulsa OVER 10 3rd Quarter -110 (Olympic Sports)
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Yeah so I chased off my OU 1st half play a little...but OU finally came to play...Glad I got in on that 3rd!
 

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Good to see UCF cash as the first play of the day. This game looked like it would be a shoot-out early on...defenses stepping up!
 

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Look for a nice 2nd Half play in the E Mich/Mich St game...still working on some numbers.
 

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Yea Iam keeping my eye on the Eastern game as well...hopefully they get killed but hopefully they can move the ball.....using this game to cap next weeks Toledo - Eastern game :p
 

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Eastern Michigan +14 2nd Half @ Michigan State +100 (Olympic Sports)
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