After a year's haitus from college FB, starting up again .... 0-0 YTD
Florida -3.5 1/2 unit
Cedric Houston will get his yards behind the great OL of UT...but Wynn and Caron are no slouches themselves. I think a low scoring grind in the game. Although 11 of the last 13 meetings have been the team with the RY edge, the Vols haven't beaten Florida in back-to-back road games since the 1953 and 1955 seasons. Because the past really means little, just a 1/2 unit play.
Arizona +27 1/2 unit
Just don't think that Purdue is good enough to stop either a back door cover, or win outright by 27. Again, just a feeling, hence, the small wager.
Toledo +10 1/2 unit
Herd's passing D is just terrible, but thinking that maybe Pitt will be caught a little lazy after facing 2 "powerhouse" teams thus far this season. Maybe looking ahead to A&M next week ?
N. Illinois +13.5 1 unit
Although the Crimson Tide and the Terps are not exactly on the same level. If the Huskies can keep Shaud Williams to his average 157 yards and get some good hits in on Croyle, the Huskies may just catch the Crimson Tide overlooking them. I think the Huskies keep it within two TDs.
Cincinnati -13.5 1 unit
Bearcat's D allowing 223 ypg and only 8 ppg. Just don't believe that the Owls have any shot of staying within 3 TDs, much less 13.5 points.
Colorado +19.5 1 unit
I know that the Buffs have a QB that hasn't started a game in a couple years and that game a HS game at that. But Colorado's D not too bad and running game will decide if they stay within the points. Colorado, I feel, just has a knack for playing the major games competitively and close.
Georgia Tech -4 1 unit
With a tough October schedule upcoming, the Yellow Jackets need a win here to get ready. With the way that they played the Seminoles, I think they are starting to gel a bit; though Ball could use some help to open up the passing game a bit. Gotta think that Daniels will have a good game against a porous Tiger D at home and thus allow Ball to pass a bit in the 3rd and 4th Qs. Yellow Jackets by 7.
Georgia +1 1 unit
Both of the previous two meetings were won by the Bulldogs, albeit by 1 point each time. And though the Bulldogs are without Gibson, LSU is without a running game. In what should be a great battle between two 'evenly' matched teams, special teams and turnovers will decide the game. I give the edge to the Bulldogs with a more balanced attack and the ability to hold onto the ball.
Missouri -21 1 unit
Does this really need a write up ??? Missouri might use this game as a 'practice' and 'experimental' game to try and see how they can overcome their 'slow start syndrome' and score more in the 1st Q. Just a little apprehensive about a back-door, so only a 1 unit play.
S Carolina -14 1 unit
Have to think that Lou will have the receivers cured of the 'glass hands' that had plagued them. Turnovers will be the ultimate downfall of the UAB Blazers, giving the Gamecocks more chances at offense.
TCU -12.5 1 unit
Though the Horned Frogs are starting an unproven at QB, their game plan has always been the running game. So it comes down to D and Special Teams, both of which outclass Vandy.
BYU - 6.5 1 unit
Pair of freshman QBs opposing each other this year...have to give home field advantage, coupled with the fact that the Cardinals are starting four new OL, the Cougars should get to Stanford often and early.
Houston +4.5 2 units
Similar to Tulane's passing attack, Houston should be able to hang with a mistake and turnover prone Mississippi St team. Call it MS by 3.
Iowa - 7.5 3 units
Anti-AZ St play. ESPN2 nationally televised game. Iowa's D playing better and forcing more turnovers. Nathan Chandler should have a better outing this week against a porous AZ St D. Good opposing QB but then again so was Roethlisberger last week. Iowa 38-13
Texas Tech +6.5 3 units
Against-OT Team play here. Triple OT last week for NC St and have to believe that they may be a bit emotionally spent. Rivers will have a big day against the almost non-existent D of the Red Raiders but then again Symons is no slouch either at 357 ypg. Got to take the fresher team and the points even if it is in NC.
NC State 42 - Red Raiders 38
Boise St +6 3 units
Beaver's Jackson cleared to play but has a sprained left knee, Broncos know this and will be gunning for him. Also, the Broncos have their own stud at RB, Mikell, leaving the matchup Anderson vs. Dinwiddie. I'll take Dinwiddie and the points here. Boise St. 24-Oregon St. 21
At risk : 21.5 units
Just my two cents for this weekend....GLTA
Florida -3.5 1/2 unit
Cedric Houston will get his yards behind the great OL of UT...but Wynn and Caron are no slouches themselves. I think a low scoring grind in the game. Although 11 of the last 13 meetings have been the team with the RY edge, the Vols haven't beaten Florida in back-to-back road games since the 1953 and 1955 seasons. Because the past really means little, just a 1/2 unit play.
Arizona +27 1/2 unit
Just don't think that Purdue is good enough to stop either a back door cover, or win outright by 27. Again, just a feeling, hence, the small wager.
Toledo +10 1/2 unit
Herd's passing D is just terrible, but thinking that maybe Pitt will be caught a little lazy after facing 2 "powerhouse" teams thus far this season. Maybe looking ahead to A&M next week ?
N. Illinois +13.5 1 unit
Although the Crimson Tide and the Terps are not exactly on the same level. If the Huskies can keep Shaud Williams to his average 157 yards and get some good hits in on Croyle, the Huskies may just catch the Crimson Tide overlooking them. I think the Huskies keep it within two TDs.
Cincinnati -13.5 1 unit
Bearcat's D allowing 223 ypg and only 8 ppg. Just don't believe that the Owls have any shot of staying within 3 TDs, much less 13.5 points.
Colorado +19.5 1 unit
I know that the Buffs have a QB that hasn't started a game in a couple years and that game a HS game at that. But Colorado's D not too bad and running game will decide if they stay within the points. Colorado, I feel, just has a knack for playing the major games competitively and close.
Georgia Tech -4 1 unit
With a tough October schedule upcoming, the Yellow Jackets need a win here to get ready. With the way that they played the Seminoles, I think they are starting to gel a bit; though Ball could use some help to open up the passing game a bit. Gotta think that Daniels will have a good game against a porous Tiger D at home and thus allow Ball to pass a bit in the 3rd and 4th Qs. Yellow Jackets by 7.
Georgia +1 1 unit
Both of the previous two meetings were won by the Bulldogs, albeit by 1 point each time. And though the Bulldogs are without Gibson, LSU is without a running game. In what should be a great battle between two 'evenly' matched teams, special teams and turnovers will decide the game. I give the edge to the Bulldogs with a more balanced attack and the ability to hold onto the ball.
Missouri -21 1 unit
Does this really need a write up ??? Missouri might use this game as a 'practice' and 'experimental' game to try and see how they can overcome their 'slow start syndrome' and score more in the 1st Q. Just a little apprehensive about a back-door, so only a 1 unit play.
S Carolina -14 1 unit
Have to think that Lou will have the receivers cured of the 'glass hands' that had plagued them. Turnovers will be the ultimate downfall of the UAB Blazers, giving the Gamecocks more chances at offense.
TCU -12.5 1 unit
Though the Horned Frogs are starting an unproven at QB, their game plan has always been the running game. So it comes down to D and Special Teams, both of which outclass Vandy.
BYU - 6.5 1 unit
Pair of freshman QBs opposing each other this year...have to give home field advantage, coupled with the fact that the Cardinals are starting four new OL, the Cougars should get to Stanford often and early.
Houston +4.5 2 units
Similar to Tulane's passing attack, Houston should be able to hang with a mistake and turnover prone Mississippi St team. Call it MS by 3.
Iowa - 7.5 3 units
Anti-AZ St play. ESPN2 nationally televised game. Iowa's D playing better and forcing more turnovers. Nathan Chandler should have a better outing this week against a porous AZ St D. Good opposing QB but then again so was Roethlisberger last week. Iowa 38-13
Texas Tech +6.5 3 units
Against-OT Team play here. Triple OT last week for NC St and have to believe that they may be a bit emotionally spent. Rivers will have a big day against the almost non-existent D of the Red Raiders but then again Symons is no slouch either at 357 ypg. Got to take the fresher team and the points even if it is in NC.
NC State 42 - Red Raiders 38
Boise St +6 3 units
Beaver's Jackson cleared to play but has a sprained left knee, Broncos know this and will be gunning for him. Also, the Broncos have their own stud at RB, Mikell, leaving the matchup Anderson vs. Dinwiddie. I'll take Dinwiddie and the points here. Boise St. 24-Oregon St. 21
At risk : 21.5 units
Just my two cents for this weekend....GLTA
