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BedlamBottle
09-06-2006, 02:44 PM
Here we go with my first post, I hope to share a little knowledge and help everyone make winning picks. Good luck to everyone except those going against me!

Tulsa +5 @ BYU
Tulsa looked impressive last week and I don't see them letting up any this week. They throttled SF Austin and I know the Mormans are a pretty big step up, but I see TU playing a close game and pulling off an upset or losing by a last second field goal.

Oklahoma State -14 @ Arkansas State
The gloves came off and Bobby Reid finally lived up to the hype surrounding his recruitment. It was just Missouri State, but the Cowboys offense fired on all cylinders as they scored 38 points in the first half. Seven of those came on the opening kick as freshman Perrish Cox started off his career with a dazzling return for a touch. The Pokes defense played great and I think the they roll this week by 20.

Ohio State +2.5 @ Texas
I think this year will be a reversal of last year's game. These great defenses will go back and forth with the offense using big plays to set up the scores. Only this year Texas has a Freshman QB and Ohio State has Troy Smith. This heisman frontrunner will take one step closer as he leads his team for a last minute win. Might take the moneyline also.

Colorado State -2.5 vs. Colorado
I look no farther that the history between these two schools. I was at the game a few years ago that resulted in Denver Police using mace and tear-gas as the crowd got out-of-hand. CSU is always looking to upset the higher-profile Buffalos, but are absolutely licking their chops after 1-AA Montana State beat CU by 9 last week. I hope this one doesn't get too ugly.

Notre Dame -8 vs. Penn State
Notre Dame made it past a stingy Georgia Tech defense last week that many thought would be trouble for the Irish. The big surprise to me was The Golden Domer's D. They looked much improved over a year ago. The pressure is off this week as they get Penn State and an inexperienced QB at home. They should have no problem outscoring PSU by 10.

I may have a few more by Saturday, but I thought I would go ahead and post these before any lines change.

TheBeholdah
09-06-2006, 04:38 PM
gl like tulsa, want to hop on csu too, looks solid, colorado obviously sucks but im having a hard time picturing csu without BELL.

wfdsooner
09-06-2006, 04:45 PM
I like that Colorado St pick as well.I am a little shocked that it open at -2.5 but with it being a rival game thats about right.Still Colorado got beat by a DII school and even if it is at home for them I will lay the points.

BedlamBottle
09-07-2006, 11:12 AM
Thanks guys.

The more I look at it, the more I want to play the moneyline on Tulsa. Paul Smith is a great QB and Kragthorpe's coaching is better than Tulsa has ever seen. The Hurricane better enjoy this season, because Coach Krag will be gone after the season.

I'll be back later today with a few more plays for the weekend.

birdsfan5
09-07-2006, 01:38 PM
GL Bedlam

BedlamBottle
09-07-2006, 06:37 PM
I know the 'public' is all on the over tonight, but I just can't see how the two offenses won't get there. I have Boise scoring 35, so that just leaves 24 for Oregon State. I may be a sucker but I have to take that.

Adding:
Boise/Oregon St over 58

BedlamBottle
09-08-2006, 01:17 PM
I should have known. Even after 42 points in the first half, they can't combine for 17 more in the second half. Classic 'fade the public' play. That one hurt.

Adding a few plays for Saturday:

Virginia Tech -13
After Rutgers RB Ray Rice had over 200 yards against UNC's run D, Brandon Ore has to be pumped for his chance. He should run early and often to open up the passing game and let VT's talented receiving corp to destroy the 'Heels outclassed secondary.

Tulsa moneyline +180
See above. Just think Tulsa wins outright here.

Texas Tech -7
The Raiders will come out and flex their muscles this week against an in-state rival. Tech has the superior offense and defense in this one. Couple that with the better athletes (if they were good enough they would have went to Tech) and you have a big win.

Still looking at a couple more...

BedlamBottle
09-09-2006, 12:04 PM
Adding:

3 Team Parlay
Iowa -19
LSU -15
Texas Tech -7

Georgia -3

Good Luck To All!

BedlamBottle
09-09-2006, 02:58 PM
Just added:
Iowa -16
Even without Tate, Iowa ROLLS!

BedlamBottle
09-09-2006, 03:34 PM
Adding:

Oregon/Fresno State over 54
Last year these teams scored over 70 and I believe this one turn into a shootout as well. This could be over at halftime.