Beginning of the season I dropped a pretty nice sized wager (for me at least) on Bama to win it all at 4-1. I have to say I am fortunate to even have a shot after Bama lost at home to LSU, although I still believe these are the two best teams in the country and Bama is deserving of a shot to play for the NC. I think Bama could have and should have won the first game, but I think it would be a bit foolish not to hedge this out, at least part of the way. These teams are very evenly matched. One of those instances where you have to be a business man and not a gambler in my opinion. Any thoughts on this?
Solid fade material right now I'll be the first to say it. See if I can turn it around and finish the season strong.
Saints -7.5
Very simple here. Giants without Bradshaw rushed for twenty something yards last week and I don't think have the offensive balance to score tonight and stay in this game, which figures to be pretty high scoring. Saints on the other hand are coming off a bye and playing at home are 4-0 SU and ATS and have not scored less than 27 points all season. Not a trends guy but Giants are 1-4-1 last six and with Saints 4-0 ATS at home I'll say Who Dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints? Not the Giants tonight.
Posted Record: 40-44
Absolutely terrible day yesterday. Don't even know what to say. Hopefully today is a better day.
Jets -9
Buffalo is fading fast and they are decimated with injuries. They haven't traveled well either. Jets really need this game and I think they'll get the job done. Rexy Rex sat Sanchez out for some of the first teams reps and last time that really pissed him off and worked well. I really don't think Buffalo with Fred Jackson out and some of the other injuries does enough offensively to stay in this game, and the Jets defense should have no problem stopping them.
Chicago +3
I know Caleb Hanie is starting for the Bears today but he did a decent job when he took over for Cutler in the NFC Championship game and that was against Green Bay. You never know when the next big guy is gonna step up in the NFL some great quarterbacks have started as backups. Not saying Hanie will be great like that necessarily but you never know. I think he will be serviceable at worst. Also, the Bears can rely on Forte and the defense and hopefully get something out of Hester so it's not like Cutler is their whole team even though he's having a great season. On the other side Oakland is banged up at receiver and Palmer has been doing a nice job but I think this Bears defense is one of the better defenses he will have seen since taking over. McFadden may or may not play either way Bush has been doing a nice job but I really don't see him running wild on the Bears, who are very strong against the run. Oakland did not win handily last week against Minnesota who turned it over five times and lost AP early. I see the Bears pulling out a hard fought win in this one.
Eagles +3.5
Just a funny feeling about this game that the Pats go on the road and struggle against a Philly team that is fighting to save their season. No I'm not wild about Vince Young but the Eagles did play well last week against the G-Men and perhaps a more conservative run-oriented and less turnover prone strategy is a better bet for this Eagles team. I think they find a way to get the job done in this one.
Huge card today could be good or bad. On the phone will update record later.
Cuse +2
Under 44.5 Ohio state Michigan Michigan good d Ohio no offense good d
Northwestern +6
Bama -20.5. Roll tide!
Over 80 Texas tech Baylor. Two good offenses not a lick of d
Penn state +14.5. Offense is rough but good d most underrated team in college this year in Wisconsin will be tough but I'll take a shot.
Under 43.5 Illinois minny
Virginia +5
ND +7. Hope they don't burn me again.
GL everyone
Texas at Texas A&M Under 53
Yea I realize Case McCoy came in and got the Texas offense moving a little yesterday but that was against a mediocre K State defense and I think A&M is a little too good to let that continue. Texas is a running team and I think they realize they absolutely don't have what it takes to get in a shootout with Texas A&M and the offensive weapons they have. Texas' one saving grace is a pretty good defense and I think that and their running game are their only hope of staying in this game, and I think it's a recipe for an under. Frankly I'm surprised that this number is in the fifties and that scares me a little, maybe I'm missing something but I'm gonna go with my gut and take under the total.
Posted Record: 35-34