Against The Spread - Week 3
Cranial reduction surgery anyone?
So much for retiring to open a gambling service. I posted a meager 2-2 result against the spread last week while Jason apparently sought the advice of his lady en route to an impressive 4-0 run to take the season lead (Jason 6-1, Chris 5-2). Hell, I might call her for tips this week after taking Michigan -8 against Oregon.
Since it’s Washington week, we’ve invited Mr. Wonderful’s twin, Rick Neuheisel, to be this week’s celebrity guest. As you know, the former Washington head coach prefers gambling on March Madness but with a $4.5 million settlement from the NCAA in his pocket he’s throwing caution to the wind. How can you not like a guy that beat the NCAA out of millions and has his own drinking game?
Now on to the picks:
USC (-10) @ Nebraska (ABC 8:00)
The #14 Huskers are looking to pull the upset to build on a 2-0 start including a 20-17 win at Wake Forest last week. Meanwhile, USC has had a week to prepare for Bill Callahan’s squad following their less than impressive 38-10 win over Idaho two weeks ago. On paper, it looks like any chance for a Husker upset will rely on ASU transfer QB Sam Keller having a huge game.
Chris: Carroll v. Callahan is a mismatch regardless of home field. USC 31-16.
Jason: There’s something about the Trojans when the lights come on. They cover easy 38-20.
SlickRick: Who cares about the game? The Song Girls are where it’s at! USC 42-17.
Tennessee (+8) @ Florida (CBS 3:30)
No need for a game breakdown, EDSBS has you covered with 50 Reasons Florida Rules And Tennessee Just Plain Sucks.
Chris: Again, it comes down to coaching for me. I’ll take Meyer over Fullmer in anything but a meatloaf chugging contest. UF 37, UT 24
Jason: Herban still has the hot hand and you know Fulmer doesn’t like beating good coaches. Gators 34, Vols 21.
SlickRick: The Gators ruled my hoops bracket for two years so I gotta stay with ‘em. Gators 38-27.
Arkansas (+3.5) @ Alabama (ESPN 6:45)
Alabama will be out to avenge last year’s double OT 24-23 loss but they’ll have to stop Darren McFadden to do it. Speaking of ‘Bama, when was the last time they were actually relevant in college football?
Chris: I have no idea what will happen but I can’t stand that job slut Saban so I’ll say 23-17 Arkansas.
Jason: Bear Saban is still the same guy that was on the verge of getting canned at MSU prior to going 9-2 his final season in East Lansing. Hogs win outright, 28-21.
SlickRick: Go easy on SlickNick. He seems like my kinda guy. Alabama 22-20.
Notre Dame (+9.5) @ Michigan (ABC 3:30)
There are probably better games to pick from but I just can’t resist. Considering UM at least has Mike Hart and Mario Manningham while ND has the worst offense in the country, it could be Lloyd’s day to shine. Either way, one of these two will be 0-3 so I’ll be smiling.
Chris: Total crapshoot. Michigan 17-6.
Jason: Both of the teams suck so bad that I’m pissed that I actually have to think about this pick. Michigan 27, Notre Dame 17.
SlickRick: I think I’ll skip this one and watch Buckeye Booty instead…
10 Responses
mmmmmmmmmmmmm……song girls!!!
TLB - 09/13/07 @ 8:38 am - #
The 50 reasons why Florida is better than Tennessee is awesome.
Alan - 09/13/07 @ 10:36 am - #
Chris did you not read my post in last weeks against the spread? You are not down 6-1 to 5-2, you are forgetting to notice that Jason picked ND over Georgia Tech and Syracuse over Washington in week 1. You are still tied with him.
Anyway, after going 3-1 against the spread last week (stupid horns had to cover the spread) I’ll throw some quick picks out to see if I can get KJB to add his picks and show everyone how much of a girl he is since he knows nothing about sports (unless you count Halo online competition as a sport….nothing against Halo it does rock) and is built like a 10 year old boy. I’d also like to point out that Honky has a pig face and should show some balls and put his picks up here too.
Ok, here goes:
Tennessee (+8) @ Florida (CBS 3:30)
I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say Florida wins it 35-28 but doesn’t cover because I think their defense might be suspect……..plus I LOATHE them.
Arkansas (+3.5) @ Alabama (ESPN 6:45)
Bama’s improving, but Saban is still a douchebag. Arkansas covers 20-10.
Notre Dame (+9.5) @ Michigan (ABC 3:30)
Now that we know Jabba the Weis is not a offensive genius and was just a cheater with the Patriots I’m gonna say that the JV team up north wins it 21-7. I do reserve my right to change this pick if I find out Charlie Weis has someone video taping Michigan’s signal callers (not that he should need to).
Wil - 09/13/07 @ 10:51 am - #
I was 4-0 vs. the spread last week. Didn’t pick week #1.
I’m not sure why, but I have a feeling Nebraska may cover. Maybe the home cooking? Maybe I’m not sold opn USC just yet. USC 31 NEB 27
The UF v. UT game is always a good game to watch, but I like UF in this one. UF 31 UT 16
McFadden 24 Bama 21
Poop Bowl….ND 13 UM 10
frosty - 09/13/07 @ 12:55 pm - #
Yo Wil…thanks for looking out for a brother, but Jason still covered that ND game. He predicted ND would win, but only by 1 point and the spread was +3 Georgia Tech so he covered by saying ND would only win by a point.
Saturday: Georgia Tech (+3) @ Notre Dame (NBC 3:30)
Jason: This is Tashard Choice’s coming out party for the ‘07 Heisman race. The Irish pull it out, but it will be close: 21-20.
http://www.elevenwarriors.com/2007/08/against-the-spread-week-1.html
Chris - 09/13/07 @ 2:08 pm - #
Chris, Wil is a little slow you’ll have to forgive him..he’s “special”.
KJB - 09/13/07 @ 3:58 pm - #
My bad. (Sorry Jason) I don’t think my brain was capable of believing that the Vegas odds makers would have Notre Dame as a favorite over anyone.
…Frosty, I didn’t pick week 1 either but I can tell you that I would have went 2-1 because I would’ve picked GT to upset ND, Washington to cover over the Cuse, but wouldn’t have picked LSU to cover the spread against Miss. St. (I didn’t realize LSU was a pro team in disguise at that time)
Also, Chris and Jason, have you thought about adding an “upset pick of the week” to your against the spread section? You could each pick which is the most likely upset. Just thought it was a fun idea for debate when I was arguing with some coworkers that South Florida would beat Auburn last week.
I would go with UK over Louisville this week (mainly because my heart won’t allow me to pick Washington to beat OSU which also seems to be a smart pick)
Wil - 09/13/07 @ 4:05 pm - #
Funny Kenny, where are your picks?
Wil - 09/13/07 @ 4:06 pm - #
Trackbacks
Leave a Reply