The Two Minute Drill version.
Okay first let me give you ten awful college picks.
Northwestern at Michigan (-30) Last weekend was a rough one for the Cats, but this weekend they will not blow a 35 point lead, or come back from one. Michigan 49 - 10
Notre Dame at Navy (+13) Will the Middies every beat the Irish, even if Navy had their QB they will not. Notre Dame 28 - 13
Oklahoma at Missouri (-1.5) Here is one of the better teams that is flying under the radar. They are not a BCS team, but the Tigers will play in a decent bowl. Tigers 27 - 22
USC at Oregon State (+10.5) The Trojans still keep winning, but it had been ugly. The Beavers will cause some problems but the Trojans will have their W, but not cover. USC 24 - 14
Wake Forest at North Carolina (+8.5) The Demon Deacons 24th in the nation are a bad 2nd half from being unbeaten. Again not a threat for the BCS, but will be playing closer to Jan 1st. Wake Forest 31 - 19
Washington State at UCLA (-1.5) Gut check time UCLA, so if you can finish up retching over last weeks should-have-been-win-but-became-a-loss. Bruins save their season, well until Cal and SC beat on them. UCLA 26 - 24
Tennessee at South Carolina (+3.5) Even without the Tennessee Mascot biting opponents the Vols will get the win, but it is not going to be easy. Tennessee 20 - 16
Texas at Texas Tech (+10.5) Looks like Mack Brown has things chugging along, caught a huge break last week. They keep their BSC hopes alive with a win in Waco. Texas 39 - 17
Florida State at Maryland (+4.5) Don't look now but things are getting ugly in Tallahassee. Bobby, I am looking at my watch and it may be time to go. But that will not matter this week as they beat the Terps. Florida State 21 - 14
Miami at Georgia Tech (-5) And everyone was kung fu fighting, man those. . . oh that was Miami's last game. This week they go to Atlanta. The last time their were there they had their dignity stomped on at the Peach Bowl, by LSU. They meet a team that whacked them last year in Miami. GT will be rambling and the Canes will be the Wreck. Georgia Tech 29 - 17
Okay quick NFL Power Poll Time.
This week since we all the teams back on the charts since now everyone has finally won a game, but don't worry those bottom feeders will lose those spots soon enough.
1. Colts - They get the spot as the Bears were off. Huge game this week at Denver.
2. Bears - They are who we think they are, if you want to crown them, crown their asses.
3. Broncos - Huge game this week, would be nice if the Offense could stop in for a bit.
4. Saints - Sean Payton may be up for coach of the decade with this team.
5. Patriots - Still not the powerhouse, but they win. Huge game Monday night, may be without Seymour
6. Bengals - Now, let us see if they get their swagger back. They still have problems stuffing the run.
7. Giants - Moving up, second straight impressive road win. Now can they beat the team that always gives them fits, themselves.
8. Chargers - Just when you think you got a handle on a team, the next four weeks will be a test. The DB's still suck.
9. Ravens - Problem was not O coordinator it the guys executing the plays that need to be fired.
10. Rams - Tough loss two weeks ago. Now have a shot this week, on the road, against a Charger team that now has issues.
11. Falcons - Big, big win. Though injuries on D may come back to haunt them. Also Vick teases the fans again, he has to give them more of what he showed Sunday.
12. Vikings - Monday night they get the Pats at the dome. They have been better than expected and will show that Monday.
13. Seahawks - What's that about avoiding the Super Bowl Loser curse?
14. Jets - Anyone see that the Jets have a lot of winnable games coming up and could sneak in as a wild card. I know I am shocked myself.
15. Eagles - What should really piss of Eagles fans is not the 62 yard FG to win, but two straight weeks spotting teams big leads.
16. Panthers - Should have won last week, but they a chance to get out their frustrations on the Cowboys.
17. Chiefs - Hold the elevator guys, their might be a chance that the Chiefs got Brodie Croyle this weekend.
18. Jaguars - ????????????????
19. Cowboys - Only here because there are too many that are even worse. Folks it's going to get worse, trust me.
20. Buccaneers - The last three weeks show that this team has some spark, sadly the their records has to include the first two weeks.
21. Steelers - You could make the argument they are better than some teams ahead with better records, but I am not hearing it today.
22. 49ers - Getting better, but they still are lacking talent, especially on the defensive side of the ball.
23. Texans - Two wins and it is not November.
24. Redskins - Two words "Hot Mess"
25. Packers - Beating a NFL team with Joey Harrington does count according to the NFL, but should it?
26. Titans - Fisher may be doing some of his best coaching, sadly he will not be around to see it come to fruition
27. Bills - Happy to have the Sabers taking the spot light.
28. Dolphins - So now can we tone down the Saban is genius talk
29. Browns - If this keeps up, fans may pray that the team is set a blaze, just like the lake was many moons ago.
30. Lions - Just like the last Taurus rolling off the assembly line, Lions fans wish they can see the end of Matt Millen's draft picks.
31. Raiders - Maybe that terrorist it threat did occur, since the Cards and Raiders played, that is the equivalent to a dirty bomb.
32. Cardinals - Phoenix area awaits word if NFL will award them an expansion franchise.
Week 8 Picks
I have not done the research I have wanted to, but here they are.
Atlanta at Cincinnati (-3.5) Both teams looked good in wins, rebounding from some tough losses. Both teams will pound the ball at each other. But the Bengals will be use their speed to contain Vick. They will also get some plays in the passing game since Abraham is out and other dinged. Bengals 30 - 20
Tampa Bay at New York Giants (-9) It is Barber vs. Barber! The Bucs have played well the last three weeks, but they will be in the cold playing against a team that will terrorize their rookie QB. Now the key is, will Giants show up and play like favorites. I say yes. Giants 25 - 13
San Francisco at Chicago (-16) 16 points, the Bears are good and the Niners are rough around the edges, but 16. The Super Bowl hypes will begin it march after this weekend, but the Bears do not cover 16, the Niners still remember last year. Bears 24 - 17
Jacksonville at Philadelphia (-7.5) Questions are swirling about Leftwich. Hey even with Garrard the Jags have problems on offense. The Eagles will take advatage of the Jags injuries on D to get the W. Eagles 28 - 10
Seattle at Kansas City (-4) Seneca Wallace vs Brodie Croyle now that is an epic battle, if it was week 2 of the preseason. Sad to say, but this would be a cake walk if Huard was playing. I like the home team, the have a running back. Cheifs 23 - 14
Houston at Tennessee (-3) I wonder if there was no gambling or fantasy football, would they even play this game. Titans 26 - 16
Baltimore at New Orleans (-1.5) The Saints will get a huge test this week. They face a great Raven D, so this week it is on the D to get them short fields and make life miserable for the Ravens. Saints 20 - 17
Arizona at Green Bay (-4) These two teams would not even be in the running for playoff spots in the CFL. Packers 35 - 24
St. Louis at San Diego (-9.5) What looked like an easy game could be a trap game for the Chargers. They do have Merriman this week, but the Rams can throw the ball if they have to. I like the Rams, hell I like them to win. Rams 24 - 20
New York Jets at Cleveland (-2) How is Cleveland even favored? Jets 27 - 16
Pittsburgh at Oakland (+9) This game used to conger images of some epic battles. This week it congers up a Steelers road win. Steelers 31 - 17
Dallas at Carolina (-6) Cowboys made right move going to Romo. He gets sacked 5 times this weekend, not 8 like Bledsoe would have. Panthers 26 - 13
Indianapolis at Denver (-3) As much as I have had a good feeling about Denver this week. It only means they will get beat. The Colts will make it a long afternoon for Denver and the calls for Cutler will be at a fever pitch. Colts 31 - 10
Monday Night
New England at Minnesota (+2) This will not be a cakewalk for the Pats, in fact I think the Vikes pull an upset. The reason being is the Pats will not be able to run it and the Vikes will make enough plays on D to thwart New England. Also if Seymour is out, I think the Vikes will be able to grind it out on that D. Vikes 19 - 16
Okay, I may come back and change things so don't too attached.
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