***Official Week #1 College Football***

[GiantsRule 0]

I lost my entire preseason bankroll in less than a week to fvcking baseball.

 

There's no need for optimism.

 

And as we speak, Washington TD in less than 75 seconds. MOTHER FVCKER!@@!@#!@

 

And I turn the channel for 30 seconds, and the c0cksuckers are already punting. OK terrific!

[GiantsRule 0]

And I turn the channel for 30 seconds, and the c0cksuckers are already punting. OK terrific!

 

28-6 Washington. Don't ever doubt my anti-talents.

 

Looks like books are going to get every penny back from my ass from last year!

[EAwer 1]

is temple looking like a winner, i think so!

 

[JetsFan28 0]

Temple =

 

Now let's get this CFL game.

[American Chewy 98]

philly-

 

curious as to why you feel so good about kansas state. mostly wondering because i'm a kstate alum i'm not feeling confident about this game at all. just like an outside opinion.

 

also, do you have any lean in the michigan st-uab game?

[Bouve 0]

Philly,

 

Maybe I missed it but why so many dogs this week?

[mikecass7 0]

Temple =

 

Now let's get this CFL game.

 

Lets go BC Lions! Need a second half comeback, the first half almost over and were down 7-3

[JetsFan28 0]

Lets go BC Lions! Need a second half comeback, the first half almost over and were down 7-3

TD BC!

[Bouve 0]

NCAA: 1-0 +. 9 units

 

Only 2 plays so far, but I will add more tomorrow morning.

 

East Carolina +27.5 1 unit to win .926 units

UCLA -17 1 unit to win 1.01 units

[new-guru 0]

17-7 BC

[gummo_dude 0]

Holy crap. Looks like they were just teasing us for the first 1.5 quarters

 

I guess philly is already passed out so he can't join in on the festivities

[new-guru 0]

36-14 BC

[mikeso 0]

need to know where everyone stands on tenn vs. cal game???? im like 50 50 on this game.....im leaning towards tenn and taking the pts....6.5.....hows the broken hand situation on the starting QB for tenn? forgot his name???

[needmoremoney 0]

NCAAF YTD: 4-1-0 +1.5 units

NFL YTD: 0-0-0 0 units

Nice pick on BC philly. i wont even pretend that i know any thing about CFL. If you are ever in the Bay Area, I owe you dinner (lobster, prime rib, you name it).

 

Here are my picks for tomorrow...

 

WEST VIRGINIA/WEST MICHIGAN o56 2 units WIN

Too many key losses on defense for the Mountaineers. I am tempted to bet against public on W. Mich but cannot take a new QB this early in season, especially against WV's record ATS at home. Nevertheless, W. Mich should capitalize at least twice against a shaky D. Over is 7-1 in WV last 8 games on Turf. Over is 16-5 in WV last 21 home games. Over it is.

 

MARSHALL @ MIAMI FLORIDA -17.5 1 unit WIN

Marshall's special teams is going to give up at least a few quick FG's or scores. Their weak Def will not be able to stop the run of returning RB James. I worry about the half point, but still cannot find a reason to take Marshall against an underrated Miama FL D.

 

COLORADO ST +2.5 @ COLORADO 2 units LOSE

Lack of passing attack expected from Colorado again this year. Also, Colorado has been outscored in last quarter by more than 50% vs. opponents and also victim of 30+% more penalties. Colorado St will keep it close again this year and hopefully follow trend of underdog 10-1 ATS

 

TENNESSEE U @ CAL -6 2 units

Revenge game at home against my Bears. Go Bears. I'm sure of it

 

GEORGIA TECH + 1.5@ NOTRE DAME 2 units WIN

I would not be suprised if ND does not break .500 this year. I am tempted to take moneyline here.

 

WAKE FOREST +6 @ BOSTON COLLEGE 2 units

I believe WF will surprise again and they are hungry to get respect against a formidable BC team. They will cause more penalties with their misdirections, hard counts, and a wiser returning QB. Note: BC RB not at full strenght with hamstring injury and loss of LB Francois.

 

BAYLOR @ TCU -21 2 units

TCU has been a fav of mine for past two years and I'll continue to ride them against a perennial loser

 

CONNECTICUT -4.5 @ DUKE 1 unit WIN

ARIZONA/BYU u46.5 1 unit

HOUSTON @ OREGON -16 1 unit WIN

2H BOSTON COLLEGE/WAKE FOREST o23.5 1 unit

ARIZONA +3.5 1 unit

CENTRAL FLORIDA +7.5 1 unit

CENTRAL MICHIGAN +7.5 1 unit

TOLEDO +6 1 unit

KANSAS STATE +13.5 1 unit

2H BYU/ARIZONA u21.5 1 unit

 

Added more ..following philly on later games.

[phillybear 364]

NCAA YTD: 3-2; +.6 units

Subset: 2 unit plays or higher: 2-1; +.7 units

CFL: 19-13; +12.1 units

 

Friday (waiting on lines)

 

NCAA Temple (+21) for 1 unit WINNER

Temple 2nd H (+8.5) for 2 units WINNER

Syracuse 2nd H (PK)@Even for 2 units LOSER

 

(CFL) (10:35 PM EST) British Columbia Lions (-5) for 3 units WINNER

 

I'm playing on Temple as much as playing against Navy. While Navy has had a nice run the last few years, they will have some issues early this season. Navy returns 10 starters this year, 3 of them on defense. This is a sharp contrast to the mostly veteran team the last couple of years. And this doesn't bode well, as they were a bad defensive team last year, and will be even worse this year. They will get a bunch of yards on the ground like usual. How they will stop anyone from scoring on them is anyone's guess. Temple has sucked every year for many years now. But there is some enthusiasm with the program as they are in the MAC now. Temple has an adequate QB, but more importantly, had the best leading all purpose player in the nation last year in WR Travis Shelton. When he got on the field half way through last year, he made Temple's offense respectable, as he gained about 200 yards per game. Being that Temple has been playing a lot of freshman and sophomores the last season or two, they will be improving. Temple will still be a bad team. But Navy is simply laying too many points with such an inexperienced and poor defense, and on the road.

 

British Columbia has their backs to the wall, and I will finally stop betting against them. They are winless in their last 3 games, including two sraight losses at home. Tonight, they face Montreal, the team they beat in the Grey Cup last season. It's a gut check game for sure. British Columbia is coming off a bye, which was much needed as injuries have completely derailed their season. They will get some of those players back into the lineup tonight. Montreal is coming in with a 4 game winning streak, but those wins have come against Toronto, Calgary, and Hamilton, basically the worst teams in the CFL, so I don't put much stock in that accomplishment. I don't think BC will lose 3 straight games at home, a difficult place to win for visitors. BC beat Montreal all three meetings last year, and all the wins were by double digits. While I have been fading BC, the line has finally caught up with their struggles with injuries, and now there is line value with the Lions.

 

I passed out early. Temple with an easy cover. BC blows out Montreal (46-14). The only disappointment was Syracuse 2nd H. No big deal. Still a very positive night.

 

NCAA YTD: 5-3; +1.6 units

Subset: 2 unit plays or higher: 3-2; +.7 units

Subset: Halftime plays: 2-1; +2.0

CFL: 20-13; +15.1 units

[phillybear 364]

philly-

 

curious as to why you feel so good about kansas state. mostly wondering because i'm a kstate alum i'm not feeling confident about this game at all. just like an outside opinion.

 

also, do you have any lean in the michigan st-uab game?

 

Auburn is 0-6 ATS laying 7 points or more, so they tend to choke on the chalk, and 2-2 SU in season openers under Tuberville. Kansas St is an underrated team returning 13 starters, and are a pretty good team whenever Freeman starts at QB. Auburn is nothing special, looking over the stats last year, going 5-0 in games decided by 7 points or less, so they were a bit lucky last year, and I feel that luck tends to even out over the long haul. Auburn lost every key player on special teams (punter, kicker, return specialist) going into this year, and that translates into points on the scoreboard. Auburn only returns one starter on the offensive line, so their offensive capabilities are dubious.

[phillybear 364]

Philly,

 

Maybe I missed it but why so many dogs this week?

 

I am a dog bettor by nature, and feel very comfortable taking points every chance I get. I feel that there are a bunch of favorites living off their reputation going into the games this weekend, and digging into the stats, I feel most of the dogs I took have a shot at winning their games straight up. Whether it works out in my favor, we won't know until Sunday morning, but I feel that I will have picked more winners than losers. I have a couple of early season indicators, such as lack of returning starters for a team, fading new coaching staffs, etc. where certain dogs hold advantages to the line.

[phillybear 364]

need to know where everyone stands on tenn vs. cal game???? im like 50 50 on this game.....im leaning towards tenn and taking the pts....6.5.....hows the broken hand situation on the starting QB for tenn? forgot his name???

 

Auburn lose their top 3 WR from last year to graduation. Top RB is suspended for this game, and Ainge broke his finger on his throwing hand going into this game. The best unit of the team, the defense, only returns 4 starters. The QB of Cal, Longshore, had better numbers than Ainge last year, and is in a better situation this year. Cal's turnovers contributed heavily to the loss last year vs Tennessee, and I like their chances at revenge this year.

[phillybear 364]

Sh!t, 3,000 views, and it's Saturday morning. Hey HD, feeling the pressure?

[mikeso 0]

pressure? no pressure ditka!!!!!! ever since my business went national my wife and CPAs have taken over my fnc and books.....i cant afford to lose....win every week baby !!!!!!

 

WV to cover

wisc to cover

ND to win

and Vtech to go over 40

 

at least for the moring games !!!!

[Chronic Husker 85]

Don't ever doubt my anti-talents.

 

Looks like books are going to get every penny back from my ass from last year!

Yep. The same degenerate gambler is back for more punishment.

[GBFAVRE4 0]

Philly....my man....best time of the year!

Today is like Christmas Day Morn' for a 4 year old......

 

I am just giving you 'homer' heads up here. Bucky will be absolutely punishing Washington St all day today at Camp Randall. I am not telling you necessarily to take UW, just dont take Washington State.

I dont want any of the newbies coming on here later today ?'ing why you felt WS could cover 14 when they lost by 35+.....(not that you care what newbies think)

 

Other than that I wish you luck!

On Wisconsin!!!

FUKKEM BUCKY!!!

[phillybear 364]

Philly....my man....best time of the year!

Today is like Christmas Day Morn' for a 4 year old......

 

I am just giving you 'homer' heads up here. Bucky will be absolutely punishing Washington St all day today at Camp Randall. I am not telling you necessarily to take UW, just dont take Washington State.

I dont want any of the newbies coming on here later today ?'ing why you felt WS could cover 14 when they lost by 35+.....(not that you care what newbies think)

 

Other than that I wish you luck!

On Wisconsin!!!

FUKKEM BUCKY!!!

 

No worries. I took Wash St with a very small play. If anyone is following me, and my multiple 2 unit and 3 unit bets, Wash St will be an afterthought. Still...QB Brink from Wash St gives me hope that Wash St covers, maybe a back door. Mind you, not win, but cover.

[phillybear 364]

NCAA YTD: 5-3; +1.6 units

Subset: 2 unit plays or higher: 3-2; +.7 units

Subset: Halftime plays: 2-1; +2.0 units

CFL: 20-13; +15.1 units

 

Looks like my final card.

 

Saturday

 

All for 1 unit unless indicated otherwise. In time order....

 

College Early

Marshall (+17.5) LOSER

Colorado St (+2.5) for 3 units LOSER

Wyoming (+3) for 2 units WINNER

Georgia Tech (+1.5) for 2 units WINNER

Washington St (+14) LOSER

Stanford (+17) for 2 units LOSER

Wake Forest (+6) for 3 units LOSER

Northern Illinois (+12) for 2 units LOSER

Arizona (+4) for 3 units LOSER

Central Florida (+8) for 2 units WINNER

TCU (-21) WINNER

 

Night Games

Central Michigan (+7.5) for 3 units LOSER

Toledo (+6.5) for 3 units LOSER

UL Lafayette (+29) for 2 units WINNER

Troy (+23) for 2 units WINNER

Kansas St (+13) for 3 units WINNER

California (-6) for 2 units WINNER

New Mexico (-3.5) for 3 units LOSER

San Jose St (+15) for 2 units LOSER

 

Good luck to all.

[mikecass7 0]

NCAA YTD: 5-3; +1.4units

Subset: 2 unit plays or higher: 3-2; +.5 units

Subset: Halftime plays: 2-1; +1.8units

CFL: 20-13; +15.1 units

 

Looks like my final card.

 

Saturday

 

All for 1 unit unless indicated otherwise. In time order....

 

College Early

Marshall (+17.5)

Colorado St (+2.5) for 3 units

Wyoming (+3) for 2 units

Georgia Tech (+1.5) for 2 units

Washington St (+14)

Stanford (+17) for 2 units

Wake Forest (+6) for 3 units

Northern Illinois (+12) for 2 units

Arizona (+4) for 3 units

Central Florida (+8) for 2 units

TCU (-21)

 

CFL (4:05 EST) Saskatchewan for 3 units

 

Night Games

Central Michigan (+7.5) for 3 units

Toledo (+6.5) for 3 units

UL Lafayette (+29) for 2 units

Troy (+23) for 2 units

Kansas St (+13) for 3 units

California (-6) for 2 units

New Mexico (-3.5) for 3 units

San Jose St (+15) for 2 units

 

Good luck to all.

 

Philly,

 

Cheers man on that BC lions pick. I like having a little cushion going into todays action and thanks to you and the BC lions I will. I'm going to piggy back that Saskatchewan pick since they came though for us the first time I jumped on your CFL pick a few weeks back. Good luck to all today! Updated my action for today below:

 

3 Units

 

New Mexico - 3

Colorado -2.5 WINNER

 

2 Units

 

BC lions - 4.5 WINNER

Rutgers -32 WINNER

LSU - 19.5 WINNER

Wisconsin -14

West Virgina - 23.5

Saskatchewan - 6

 

1 Unit

 

Utah +5.5 LOSER

Nevada +21

UAB + 22.5 LOSER

UCLA Over 46

Va. Tech Over 40 LOSER

[EyeOfDaTiga 0]

Started out 2-0. (LSU and Washington) Up 7 units

 

Todays Picks:

 

Miami -18 vs Marshall

Arizona +4 @ BYU

Toeldo +6.5 vs Purdue

Tennesse +6.5 @ Cal

Arizona St.-15 vs San Jose St

New Mexico -3 @ Utep

 

Good Luck to all.

[GiantsRule 0]

Yep. The same degenerate gambler is back for more punishment.

 

Don't you have a girl that's getting mouthy that you want to chuck down a flight of stairs with that ol' CH discipline?

 

The last two years MORE than made up the losses I had in previous years (and I ALWAYS turned profit on NFL prop plays; just got foolish and gave it away pressing on plays I shouldn't have). But thanks for your concern!

[American Chewy 98]

Guys, i'm going to be sitting out week one. i usually start poorly so i've decided to just wait a week before I get things rolling. Good luck everyone.

[Bouve 0]

NCAA: 1-0 +. 9 units

 

My final plays for today.

 

East Carolina +27.5 1 unit to win .926 units

UCLA -17 1 unit to win 1.01 units

Miami-FL -16.5 1 unit to win .878 units

Georgia Tech +1.5 1 unit to win .884 units

Arkansas -22.5 1 unit to win .854 units

 

good luck

[phillybear 364]

Whoops. Disregard my CFL post for today. The game is actually tomorrow. I guess I'm so focking stupid, I can't read a schedule.

 

Anyway, good luck to all today, especially me. I got to go dominate a football draft.

[Hurricane Ditka 0]

Sh!t, 3,000 views, and it's Saturday morning. Hey HD, feeling the pressure?

Not really. We have managed to get about 10 decent handicappers to be regulars in this thread. I have had 4 straight winning years in college football so even if I have a losing year, which I won't. I doubt I would get beat up too much except I would feel bad if GR goes to the ledge to jump.

 

It does seem like a decade ago when I won a few grand on Utah during the Alex Smith/Urban Meyer season. And I think GR still owes me a dollar.

[Hurricane Ditka 0]

I was going to stay away from Cal and Miami. But I see almost all of us are on Cal so I am going to add that one.

 

What about Miami though? Anyone have some thoughts on that game?

[GiantsRule 0]

Not really. We have managed to get about 10 decent handicappers to be regulars in this thread. I have had 4 straight winning years in college football so even if I have a losing year, which I won't. I doubt I would get beat up too much except I would feel bad if GR goes to the ledge to jump.

 

It does seem like a decade ago when I won a few grand on Utah during the Alex Smith/Urban Meyer season. And I think GR still owes me a dollar.

 

I was thinking about the dollar yesterday. I'll eventually send you several crisp new ones if I ever get off my lazy ass.

 

I'll always take your hits and be appreciative of wins but will NEVER place blame on you if it doesn't hit.

 

Doing another all-in with V. Tech-ECU Over 40.5. If it hits (PLEASE let it hit), I'll split the proceeds between the UCLA Over and N. Mexico.

 

Good luck to all! Have a great draft philly!

[Middawg 0]

4. Indiana will play in a bowl game

The Hoosiers will rally around former coach Terry Hoeppner's motto of "Let's play 13" and will win eight games to qualify for their first bowl game since 1993. With quarterback Kellen Lewis and receiver James Hardy leading the way, Indiana will be 6-1 going into its Oct. 20 home game against Penn State.

 

 

[Hurricane Ditka 0]

NCAA 0-0

NFL 9-8 (-.5 units)

I just played my first 3 games of the season.

 

LSU, I agree that the early line looks like a favorable play even with LSU on the road. Many are picking LSU to be in the national title game and this could be the early statement to back it up. I think other than USC this team has the most talent on both sides of the ball in the country.

Head to Head: LSU are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 meetings.

 

LSU -18 (2 units) WINNER

 

Even though Iowa State finished last in the Big 12 North last season I think they are going to come out, at home, a step ahead of Kent State.

78% of the public is betting on Iowa State right now.

 

Iowa State -3.5 (1 unit) LOSER

 

I have no idea why Oregon State is not ranked in the top 25 coming into the season this year. I am going to start my own Yvenson Bernard Heisman watch right here, right now. Right now 77% of the betting public is on Oregon State and you can put me with the majority. This game is at Oregon State as well. I like this game to go 33-21 Beavers.

 

Oregon State -7 (2 units) WINNER

 

I think I am going to go with a play based off of last season. UL-Monroe was terrible and finished the season with like 7 straight losses to some pathetic teams. Tulsa on the other hand has a pretty solid running game and this line doesn't really scare me off. Tulsa is 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games.

 

Tulsa -3 (3 units) WINNER

 

I really like the over 40.5 between Virginia Tech and East Carolina. NOT because I think this will be a close game I just don't want to lay -28 on a defensive team. East Carolina's starting QB is suspended and their starter hasn't thrown a college pass and he is going to Va Tech against that Defense in that House??? I think the Hoakies will stomp a mudhole in their azzes and be in mop up by the 3rd quarter. I like the total points best in this game.

 

Va Tech/East Carolina over 40.5 (4 units)

 

I like UAB on the road against Michigan State. Michigan State has always been a tough gamble as they have been so up and down. Scores and Odds has the game favoring the Spartans by 13 so the 21.5 line has some value. UAB could just win this game period in my opinion.

 

UAB +21.5 (1 unit)

 

I think Washington State is set up to get just WHACKED at Wisconsin. WASU is 0-5 in the last few season openers and they return a few starters on offense including QB Alex Brink. Wisconsin on the other hand has a ton of expectation. For 14 points at home for a top 10 preseason team in the country against a team picked to finish 8th or 9th in the Pac 10 there is value with the Badgers.

 

Wisconsin -14 (2 units)

 

I personally think that UCLA can score 1,000 points this Saturday against Stanford. Maybe even that figure is low. I also expect some creativity from Jim Harbaugh the first year coach at Stanford and I look for this to be a fun game for some reason. I will take the Ovah!

 

UCLA/Stanford over 46.5 (2 units)

 

I looked at the Oklahoma game and I see that the Sooners are going to be missing their tailback. I see 41 points being offered to take North Texas. Truelly, the Sooners should beat N.Texas by as many points as they want to. I just think 41 points is worth looking at for the first game of the season and will give it a go.

 

North Texas +41 (1 unit)

 

I am an Illini fan and I am excited about the future for them. Until they show that they can compete I just don't believe in them. That being sain Missourri is not that much better, but I think they are better. This would be one that I would love to see Juice prove me wrong on.

 

Missourri -4 (1 unit)

 

Not a Husker fan even at home. Not a believer in Callahan and their new QB Keller was up and down at ASU. That all being said Nevada has to replace Rowe but I have been a huge fan of their offensive system. The Huskers should win at home but I like the points and Nevada.

 

Nevada +21.5 (1 unit)

 

I am going to go with a home play here and take Notre Dame at home as my bookie has this game at -1 and I like that value versus Georgia Tech. I was going to wait and see what kind of team the Irish will be this year but I think the home team is worth 1 unit.

 

Notre Dame -1 (1 unit)

 

I was looking at New Mexico as a play early but the problem is I haven't found enough good information on El Paso. At -3 I like the preseason forecast enough on New Mexico to make a play here. Plus Philly backed it.

 

New Mexico -3 (2 units)

 

Finally, and I hope to not add any more games but I can't resist on this game. I hate interstate rivalry games but I have long been a fan of Colorado's coach and ScoresandOdds has the Buffaloes as 12 point side. I am going to make this my biggest play of the weekend.

 

Colorado -2.5 (4 units)

 

This one is a group play. That Cal/Tenn game last year had me so ticked off that I didn't play another Cal game all year. Hoping for some redemtion of my own and since we are almost all on this game, why not. I am a degenerate anyway.

 

Cal -6.5 (2 units)

 

A buddy of mine said this was his "play" of the day. And since he loses everything he touches I am going to take the opposite side, so it is a 100% winner for me!!

 

Iowa -12.5 (half unit)

 

Added 3 1st Half Plays 2 units each:

 

West Virginia -14 1st Half (2 units)

Miami -10 1st Half (2 units)

UCLA -10 1st Half (2 units)

[needmoremoney 0]

*yawn* whos up for winning some money.

 

is it time? is it time? is it time for banana guy?

[dpollaro 0]

Hey Everyone

 

Always lurked and occasionally posted on these threads...will try to be consistent and post my picks each week when they are in....

 

Here goes week 1

 

NCAA YTD 0-0

Subset 2 units or higher 0-0

 

Colorado -2.5 (2 units) WIN!

Missouri -5 (2 units) WIN!

Wake Forest +6 LOSS

Georgia Tech +1 WIN!

Arizona +4 LOSS

TCU -21 WIN!

New Mexico -3.5 (2 units) LOSS

 

 

Best of luck to everyone!

[Hurricane Ditka 0]

Anyone have a good chili recipe that they can post? I am home all day watching football and I gots the fever for some chili to wash down my Miller High Life today. I ran 6 miles this morning so I have earned my High Life today.

[Hurricane Ditka 0]

Hey Everyone

 

Always lurked and occasionally posted on these threads...will try to be consistent and post my picks each week when they are in....

 

Here goes week 1

 

NCAA YTD 0-0

Subset 2 units or higher 0-0

 

Colorado -2.5 (2 units)

Missouri -5 (2 units)

Wake Forest +6

Georgia Tech +1

Arizona +4

TCU -21

New Mexico (2 units) (waiting for later to put this in)

Best of luck to everyone!

Good luck to you too. I like your 2 unit plays.

[needmoremoney 0]

hmmm to bet or not to bet.. Cal/Ten over....tempting....