The bottom line is, I suck at this! After an
impressive 17-7 start, last week I added my first
losing mark, 5-7 to the even-money results of the week
before.
To be fair I deserved better. I lost the
Florida/Kentucky game even though I picked the Gators
by 36 and they led by 42 at HALFTIME! I think I should
get credit for that one. I also need to spend less
time with the ACC, which has cost me several outcomes.
I thought about giving up, just quitting. But then I
remembered winners never quit, quitters never win. But
more importantly, Ray's gonna pay me for it no matter
how bad I do!
Twelve To Grow On
Miami (minus 21-½) over South Florida: The
Bulls' win over Louisville might well be the shocker
of the year, but they haven't had time to come back
down. Miami has been alerted. Miami 37-10
Florida State (minus 21-½) over Syracuse: The
Orangemen are not all that good, but neither is FSU's
offense. It doesn't have to be against his bunch. FSU
34-7
Iowa (minus 18-½) over Illinoize: The Illini
were destroyed last week in a game that could
completely destroy their confidence. Iowa needs to
make a statement. The Illini get destroyed again. Iowa
38-13
Virginia Tech (minus 10-½) over West Virginia:
Many pegged the Hokies at the start of the season,
and it could be that the Hokies are as good or better
than anyone else is. Va. Tech 33-14
Notre Dame (plus 3-½) over Purdue: After seeing
the Charlie Weis story about the dying kid how could
anyone pick against them? N.D. 27-24
Minnesota (minus 2-½) over Penn State: The
Golden Gophers are a high scoring outfit. The unbeaten
Lions have not played anyone yet. Joe Pa, meet
Laurence Maroney. Minnesota 31-20
Arizona State (plus 16-½) over Southern Cal:
The Sun Devils will be home for their biggest game in
years … and QB Sam Keller is the real deal … sooner or
later I'll get USC figured out. USC 42-31
Vanderbilt (minus 15-½) over Middle Tennessee
State: The Commodores need to enjoy it while it
lasts … the next four games are LSU, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida. Vandy 34-10
Ole Miss (plus 21-½) over Tennessee: The Vols
are a lot better than the Rebels are, but it's been a
tough week. They played Monday night, traveled
afterwards and celebrated awhile after that. Ole Miss
played pretty well in battling a darn good Wyoming
team. Tennessee 27-16
LSU (minus 14-½) over Mississippi State:
Georgia coulda and shoulda scored a lot more
against these Dogs. Wounded LSU will be in a lousy
mood. LSU 35-17
Auburn (minus 14-½) over South Carolina: The
HBC needs players in the worst way. He won't get them
this week. Auburn 30-11
Florida (minus 4-½) over Alabama: I can't
forget watching the tape and seeing the way Arkansas
pushed 'Bama's defensive line around. Gators can't
miss tackles against Kenneth Darby. Florida 27-17
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Last Week: 5 right, 7 Brooks, .417
Year to Date: 28 right, 20 Zookers, .583
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Does the state of Florida
have too many college football teams? UCF, FIU, FAU
are a combined 1-9.
Then again, Florida, FSU, MIAMI and USF are a combined
12-2.
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