Slim action on the college slate this Friday and Saturday, I am going to struggle to find my 5 games to pick. Here is what I have so far, let's hope this Saturday follows suit with last. Also, don't forget to sign up for the Yahoo! Bowl Pick 'em Challenge (Team name is "Potassium Exporters" and Group ID is 1292) This is your chance to compete head to head with such handicappers as myself and Billy Vegas, currently there are only 6 people in the league, lets work on that, unless you are scared of course.
Temple -3 The Owls have been playing some solid defense all year long and their offense has been able to put up points. I like to side with teams with good defenses. Ohio has been winning some close games, but I think Temple will be too much for them to handle. Temple's D creates turnovers and Ohio's offense won't be able to overcome that if they put the ball on the turf.Loss.
UCF -3 UAB is a dumpster fire and UCF is on a late season roll. The Knights are another team that seems to crank out a solid defense year in and year out as well as finding running backs that hate being tackled. Brynn Harvey shouldn't have any problems running against the Blazers. The Knights are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games, while UAB is 5-1 at home ATS, but the Blazers are also 1-5 versus UCF SU and I think that the Knights are 3 points better than them. Big game for UCF here as they are looking to move up and get into a good bowl game and still have a shot at the C-USA title. Win.
PITT Pk The Backyard Brawl is in Morgantown this year, won't matter due to the proximity of these two schools and Pitt fans travel well. I think the running and aerial attack of the Panthers will be too much for the Mountaineers to handle. For Pitt this is a must have game as they look ahead to their showdown with the Bearcats for what will be the Big East title. Noel Devine and Jarret Brown are still bothered by ankle problems. WVU has played some close games this year but I just think they lack the play makers to get it done here. Dion Lewis and Bill Stull should have a good day for us.Loss.
Navy -10 Navy travels to Hawaii this weekend to take on the Warriors in what looks to be a beat down in the making. Hawaii has had massive injuries at the QB position this season and are starting their 4th string QB. Normally teams go to Hawaii and forget how to play football, this will not be the case for Navy as they travel all over to play. I don't see the Warriors defense slowing down the slow moving triple option. With a 4 string QB and the option eating up clock and keeping Hawaii's offense off the field I don't know how they will stay in this game. Loss.
LSU -3 Eh, why not? LSU should be fired up for this game after they forget how to run plays in the 4th quarter last week. Miles will be looking to make a statement to those questioning his coaching skills. LSU has a good defense especially in Death Valley and its a night game. Mallet is a great QB for the Hogs but that and WR Josh Childs are two of the few weapons they have. Mallet struggles against SEC defenses and Arkansas does not have the defense to withstand the Tiger attack.Push.
There you have it, my 5 picks as promised. I might stop by and add some late action to spice up the holiday a little, so be on the lookout for extra games.
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Illionois +21 Bearcats will win this contest, but I expect the Illini to come out fighting for Coach Zooks job. 21 is a big number especially with the Big East title showdown with PITT looming next week. Cincy has a young defense and these two teams do not know each other, look for Illinois to hang around in this contest. Win.
Eastern Michigan +17 Why are the Akron Zips laying 17 points? Is this a soccer game? Last time I checked the Zips were 2-9. While Eastern Michigan is a dumpster fire as well they can score points (Arkansas game) I think the Eagles can hang with them.Win.
Season Record 43-41-3
Pick 'em Challenge 7-16-2
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