Against The Spread - Week 14
Another week, another loss as Jason went 3-1 to better my 2-2 mark in last week’s action. For the year, Jason stands at an eye-popping 32-19 while I’m holding down “2nd place” at 23-28.
With the regular season coming to a close we’ve got numerous conference championship games on tap including the one in San Antonio that’s supremely important to Buckeye Nation. It’s almost like Michigan week around Columbus - everyone at the water cooler is talking Sooners v. Tigers.
Since I’ve been suffering from “Just Got A New Plasma” syndrome, I was too lazy to line up a guest picker so we’re on our own this week. Reader Wil’s picks will undoubtedly be in the comments section so let’s just say he’s this week’s guest.
Now on to the picks:
Oklahoma (-3) vs. Missouri (ABC 78:00)
The Sooners beat Mizzou in the first matchup outscoring the Tigers 18-7 in the 4th quarter to prevail 41-31 in Norman. In that one, the Sooner’s forced 4 turnovers but to hear the Tigers tell it, they gave the game away. That fact isn’t lost on the Sooners who are playing up the comments in the press. Talking aside, the Sooners need to contain studs Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin if they’re going to send the Buckeyes to New Orleans.
Chris: No reason not to bet with my heart at this point…Sooners 31-30.
Jason: Echo that. Oklahoma 55, Missouri 17.
Pitt (+28) @ West Virginia (ESPN 7:45)
With Dave Wannstedt at the helm, not even Mrs. Wannstedt thinks Pitt has a chance in the 100th episode of the Backyard Brawl. Maybe that’s a good thing in a season that’s seen its share of straight up craziness but it’s hard to fathom the Pitt defense hanging with the WVU-O. Hopefully, a drunken Mountaineer fan will misfire and hit Slaton or White with a car battery instead of an intended Pitt target sending OSU to Da Suga.
Chris: Wann’stache caps 3rd straight bowl-less season in style. WVU 48-17.
Jason: Absolutely no hope in this one, but for some reason, I think Pitt keeps it somewhat close before losing 38-14.
Tennessee (+7.5) vs. LSU (CBS 4:00)
Let’s see if the best team in the history of college football from the best conference in the history of college football can salvage their season by winning the SEC title. That shouldn’t be too much to ask since they also have the best defensive lineman in the history of college football. Hell, Tennessee might just forfeit considering how dominant this LSU team is.
Chris: I just hope the Vols can make it out alive against this juggernaut. LSU 28-20.
Jason: Tennessee doesn’t have a chance — they’ll lose in triple OT 31-30.
Boston College (+4.5) vs. Virginia Tech (ABC 1:00)
The ACC title is on the line as the Eagles and Hokies do battle for the 2nd time this season. The first matchup saw BC hang on to their then #2 ranking scoring 14 points in the final 4 minutes to pull out a 14-10 win in rainy Blacksburg. As a result, the Hokies are eager for a shot at redemption. PSA: This is your next to last chance to hear the announcers rave about those Hokie special teams so don’t miss it.
Chris: BC can’t beat ‘em twice but will get the cover. Va Tech 27-24.
Jason: Neutral field helps the Eagles this time as they win by 28-21.
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Thanks Chris…..but you might have been better off getting “Fake Wil” as the guest (although he has been MIA for a while now). Anyway, I did have another solid 3-1 week last week bringing me to 24-27 total and needing a clean sweep this week to finish over .500 for the year.
Oklahoma (-3) vs. Missouri (ABC 78:00)
The Mizzu players should really not be talking smack because that never turns out to be a good thing. Oklahoma 42, Mizzu 24
(And Buckeye Sooner is now in full effect)
Pitt (+28) @ West Virginia (ESPN 7:45)
Pitt keeps this one close by replacing it’s O-line with Wannstedt’s impenetrable mustache. WVU 39, Pitt 31
Tennessee (+7.5) vs. LSU (CBS 4:00)
Both teams are drained from last weeks overtime games….the difference is, while Tennessee left feeling on top of the world, LSU left pissed off at the world. LSU 35, Tennessee 13
Boston College (+4.5) vs. Virginia Tech (ABC 1:00)
As Jason mentioned the “neutral field helps the Eagles this time.” ……But, Va Tech was missing its starting quarterback all of last game. Va Tech covers.
Va Tech 24, BC 17
Upset pick of the week: Washington 35, Hawaii 31
Wil - November 29th, 2007 at 1:54 pm - #
Chris,
Don’t worry about Jason’s picks; after all, you are in 2nd place and he is next to last..
Ken
Ken - November 29th, 2007 at 7:08 pm - #
When did you get a water cooler ?
CJ - November 29th, 2007 at 8:22 pm - #
Ken, nothing more than non-bettors luck. The minute I put any coin on these games and it’s looking more like 19-32.
CJ, it’s the new 11W water cooler. It’s chrome, with spinners and is filled with Grey Goose.
Jason - November 30th, 2007 at 12:17 am - #
Jason…..filled with Grey Goose huh? so did you get that water cooler at a police auction after it was taken from old #13’s SUV? and if so did it come with a free handgun and bulletproof vest?
Wil - November 30th, 2007 at 10:11 am - #
Wil, how’d you guess?
Jason - November 30th, 2007 at 11:47 am - #
I saw you at the auction….I got his old grey goose waterbottle
Wil - November 30th, 2007 at 2:04 pm - #
I think Tenn. will put it to LSU. Especially with the news breaking this morning that LSU is losing their coach to TTUN. Last time waterhead Les pulled this kind of stunt, he was coachin’ for the other OSU, and tOSU put the screws to ‘em in a bowl game… Just my gut feelin’. I think OU wins, and I know WV will absolutely punk Pitt… Just to mix it up a bit, I’ll take Va. Tech.
RedNeck - December 1st, 2007 at 9:22 am - #
Looks like I was wrong… ;)
RedNeck - December 2nd, 2007 at 12:14 am - #
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