Against The Spread - Week 2
Scooter McPointShaver: looks guilty to me
After going 3-0 against the number last week, I’ve been having delirious visions of giving up this 11W thang and starting up one of those 800# gambling advice services. Lord knows it would take far less time and I wouldn’t get exposed nearly as much for not being funny. Jason posted a 2-1 record against the number thanks to Syracuse’s pathetic home effort against Washington. It’s no wonder the ‘Cuse can’t recruit. I wouldn’t put on that uniform if on Fear Factor. A man’s gotta have some pride.
Anyway, Week 2 is upon us and the slate of games is pretty enticing. Since I couldn’t round up any worthy guests from Akron, I decided to invite Scooter McDougle to be this week’s celebrity picker. In case his name doesn’t ring a bell, he’s the RB from the Zips’ MAC brethren Toledo Rockets that the FBI says is heavily involved in the point shaving scandal hanging over the program. Of course, he says he’s done nothing wrong but judging from his picture, he’s been receiving illegal pastry handouts for years.
Now on to the picks:
Oregon (+8) @ Michigan (ABC 3:30)
This could be another tight one as Oregon brings their spread offense to the Big House. After watching Appy State’s spread make the Maize and Blue look Dazed and Confused en route to the biggest upset in the history of mankind, Wolverine Nation is holding its collective breath wondering if Lloyd’s crew can figure out how to stop the Ducks. Luckily for Carr, Oregon’s defense is about as solid as your great grandmother’s stool so putting up 40+ points is highly possible. If Houston can put up 545 total yards, what can UM do? Speaking of Oregon, let me quickly thank Mike Belotti for turning down Ohio State paving the way for Gentleman Jim to take over. U Da Man, Mike.
Chris: I expect a fired up Michigan squad to cover. Michigan 42, Oregon 31
Jason: I think Michigan will bounce back with a W, but Oregon and 8 is too ripe to pass on. Michigan 31-28.
McPointShaver: I called in a few connections so I’ll say UM 3, Oregon 2. That won’t be too obvious, will it?
Notre Dame (+17) @ Penn State (ESPN 6:00)
I wonder what excuses Fat Charlie will have for us this week? I hope he doesn’t tell the one about how Anthony Morelli is a great quarterback. My ribs can’t take anymore spastic laughter.
Chris: I heard a rumor the State fans are planning to throw bacon at Weis. Penn State 34, ND 9
Jason: Penn State in a laugher. The crowd will be insane and when the dust settles, PSU 42-10.
McPointShaver: I wanted to go Notre Dame but was told they didn’t need my help throwing games. PSU 40, ND 0.
TCU (+9) @ Texas (7:00)
Can the Horned Frogs go into Texas and pull the upset? According to the poll at BevoSports, 54% of Texas fans are “very worried” after last week’s lackluster effort against Arkansas State.
Chris: I don’t know about an upset, but TCU could easily cover. Texas 23-17.
Jason: The Horns should be counting their blessings that this one is in Austin. Texas 20-10.
McPointShaver: Readin’ the police blotter, I gotta say those Longhorns sound like my kinda fellas. Texas 24-10.
Virginia Tech (+12.5) @ LSU (9:15 ESPN)
Easily the marquee matchup of the week featuring two of the best defenses in the country. Can Va Tech hang around in a night game in the Bayou?
Chris: I don’t think Beamer’s crew has the offensive firepower to hang around. LSU 27, Tech 10.
Jason: Two weeks ago, I thought this would be close. Now, it’s LSU in a laugher, 35-17.
McPointShaver: Sorry fellas. Gotta jet. 5-0 on the doorstep…
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How sad is that out of all those Big Name match ups and the one that is probably going to be the closest is Texas vs. TCU … ND should be ashamed of themselves.
Also I’m disagreeing with the three of you, I don’t think Michigan has the character to stand back up. I don’t think there are any more mediocre motivational movies for Lloyd Carr to show his troops for some emotion.
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BP - 09/06/07 @ 10:40 am - #
Sadly, I think Michigan comes back in a big way, and Jake Long will suit on both sides of the ball. I’m guessing UM Brass will throw in an extra 100k for Oregon to blow the game, just so that the fans don’t top the stadium over.
Hey, you forgot Oklahoma and Miami. I’d take that game over the jokes from ND this year getting slapped around by a just-mediocre PSU team. I don’t know the line, but I think Oklahoma 23, Miami 7. Oklahoma D has a much easier matchup against Miami O rather than the other way around.
Who else heard Koufos was thinking of leaving to play professionally for Greece, did I miss this? Luckily, he’s staying. And, Scooter is hungry.
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SuckatSports - 09/06/07 @ 11:30 am - #
I agree, I seriously doubt UM’s ability to rebound due to the fact that they are playing a team with the same style of offense only with bigger, stronger, faster, more talented players running it. They could still win the game, but I would take Oregon and the points.
Harold - 09/06/07 @ 11:32 am - #
throwin bacon at Weis, that would be a site to see and I would pay alot of money to see it!
cl - 09/06/07 @ 11:57 am - #
Check last weeks picks again because Jason is 1-2 and almost homeless already because he should be penalized 7 games for thinking ND could hold anyone under 3 TD’s.
I’ll go ahead and add my picks so that Jason can rip on me when I inevitably make a bonehead pick of my own.
Oregon (+8) @ Michigan (ABC 3:30)
U of M wins it 112-111 in an epic battle of the two worst defenses among BCS teams. Mike Hart piles up 750 yards and 9 TD’s to help Michigan overcome the 11 INT’s Henne throws and the 1300 yards their secondary gives up.
Notre Dame (+17) @ Penn State (ESPN 6:00)
PSU wins this 138-9 as they face the only secondary (of any recognizable team) worse than Michigan’s and ND doesn’t hit the double digits unless they have Jesus Christ lining up behind Clausen in the backfield.
TCU (+9) @ Texas (7:00)
Texas wins it 24-17 to retain its dominance in the state…….except in recruiting where they seem to be giving up all their big names to Oklahoma (and more recently Michigan).
Virginia Tech (+12.5) @ LSU (9:15 ESPN)
LSU wins it 42-10 as Les Miles, classy as always, runs up the score to try and pad his resume to get the Michigan coaching job. Its still too early for me to make fun of Va Tech.
Enjoy!
Wil - 09/06/07 @ 12:19 pm - #
Don’t be hating Wil!
Jason - 09/06/07 @ 12:25 pm - #
Wow…I think that’s the most Wil has ever written on his own. Usually he plagiarizes Buckeye books and most sports magazines. Good for you Wil. :)
KJB - 09/06/07 @ 12:54 pm - #
Not hating. haha. just adding my own spice to the picks. If I haven’t said so yet I love the site guys, I check it daily!
As for you Mr. Kenneth Joshua Boone I again will use the words of the immortal Eddie Murphy and say “you sir, have a pig face.”
p.s. How long did it take you to spell “plagiarizes?” or did you just type it in MSWord 1st & use spell check?
Wil - 09/06/07 @ 1:07 pm - #
I have a feeling UM has something to prove but they’ll have to prove it to me b4 I’d bet with them. Take Oregon & the points. UM 35 Ducks 31
PSU is the lock of the week. Too bad I’m having issues getting my money deposited into my off shore betting site. Does anyone know if its still possible…I know the feds (& Vegas) were trying to kill those sites. Can you believe the feds & Vegas are incahoots for once? PSU 41 ND 7
Honestly, I didn’t catch much of the games last weekend since I was on vacation in upstate NY. They love their ‘Cuse up there…believe it or not. So, I’m just guessing on the rest.
Texas 27 TCU 17
LSU 31 VTech 14
frosty - 09/06/07 @ 3:50 pm - #
Louisville 154, Middle Tennessee State 147
If Louisville is the 8th best team in the country, then we are at the very least the 7th best team. Their defense is TERRIBLE!!!!
Harold - 09/06/07 @ 8:14 pm - #
There is no way Louisville is better than us. I watch that entire game and the Cardinals couldn’t stop Middle Tennessee State!?! THeir offense is good, but our deep defense can stop them. I know I am a homer, but OSU is going to be in the BCS hunt once again.
corey - 09/07/07 @ 9:21 am - #
There are no homers allowed on this site. Get off here, Corey.
On a side note, I think they should cancel March Madness and hand Thad the Title. The team can still cut down the nets and all, but no reason for actual games.
Travis - 09/07/07 @ 2:06 pm - #
Travis, if they cancel March Madness, what excuse do we use for Vegas?
corey - 09/07/07 @ 3:19 pm - #
Corey…how about poker, Vegas Vic, Harrah’s buffet, & scantily-clad Spring break chicks? Wait…our ladies won’t dig that. Maybe we’re all going for the construction convention?
frosty - 09/07/07 @ 4:22 pm - #
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