Allstar's College Football Selections, For November 2nd thru 6th

[Allstar]

SATURDAY

Here are today's selections:

3 Units Ohio State +1.5 -105

One of the toughest analytical determinations to be made is gauging a team's reaction to a potentially devastating loss. That's the dilemma facing any handicapper trying to assess this week's Michigan State matchup, as the Spartans play host to Ohio State. Michigan State certainly has outplayed the Buckeyes over the last several weeks, and at 232 ypg on the ground they have the right style of play to wear out the Ohio State defense and take control of this game as it progresses. But will that Michigan State team show up this week? There's the rub, as the Spartans are home off a bitter loss at Michigan in a game Michigan State seemed to have wrapped up in the fourth quarter. Losing in triple OT is never easy. Losing in that fashion to an arch rival is a nightmare. Compounding the problem for Michigan State is an injury to QB Drew Stanton, as the Spartans are simply not the same team minus their main offensive threat. Michigan State Coach John L. Smith isn’t expecting QB Drew Stanton to return this season. “That’s my gut feeling,” Smith said. Officially, Stanton is out for at least 2-3 weeks because of a separated right shoulder injury. Head Coach John L. Smith will need to call on all his abilities to get his Spartans ready for this clash. The Spartans are trying to recover from blowing a 17-point lead in the final seven minutes. “It’s a very, very, very bitter pill that we’re still attempting to swallow,” Smith said. "But you’ve got to gag it down, you’ve got to move on." Ohio State has QB problems, too, with QB Justin Zwick (shoulder) doubtful, so don't look for an offensive shootout. With Ohio State bouncing back from an ugly three game skid to win its last two, the edge here has to go to the visiting Buckeyes.


3 Units Air Force -4.5 -102

The Falcons (3-5 SU, 3-4 ATS) look to greener pastures this week after bowing to Wyoming 43-26 last Saturday. Making a strong push in the fourth quarter, the Falcons' frreshman QB Adam Fitch passed for one score and ran for two others in the team's second straight defeat and the fourth in the last five outings. Air Force gained 231 yards rushing, but that paled in comparison to the 291 yards put up by Wyoming on the ground. The Cadets two game winning streak was snapped by East Carolina last week 38-28. The Black Knights (2-5 SU, 4-3 ATS), who recently put an end to the nation's longest losing streak, were led by running back Carlton Jones who found the end zone twice and finished with 87 yards rushing on 21 attempts in the losing effort. Air Force has won seven straight over the Cadets, LY by a 31-3 score. The Cadets have won a couple this year but while they could keep this close, Air Force's ground game and Adam Fitch will be the difference in a game with little defense. By the way, Army's last three games have gone OVER the total while Air Force is 5-2 OVER the total overall.


3 Units South Carolina -3.5 -106

Arkansas is back in the mix after having two weeks to prepare and lick their wounds riding a 3-game losing skid to SEC opponents Florida, Auburn and Georgia. The Razorbacks now travel to South Carolina for yet another SEC clash. Like last season, Arkansas is competitive at home, but weak on the road. The Razorbacks are 1-2 SU/ATS on the road where they are getting outscored by a 34-33 average. Arkansas is 7-5 SU its last 12 road games and 9-6-1 ATS its last 16 road games. This season, the Arkansas defense is allowing 34 ppg on the road. This poor defensive play by Arkansas is why they are 6-3 OVER the total in their last 9 road games. Against the Gamecocks (5-3 SU, 4-3 ATS), Arkansas is 5-1 ATS the last 6 meetings with South Carolina. They are going to have a hard time making it 6-1 ATS this year. South Carolina is now enjoying the return of South Carolina QB Dondrial Pinkins, playing for the first time in almost a month because of a partially torn rotator cuff. In last week, 43-29 SU loss to Tennessee, Pinkins was 30-of-42 for a career-high 306 yards passing. South Carolina should have the edge in this one since its defense is only permitting 15 points, 127 yds rushing, 167 yards passing per game. They did get roughed up by Tennessee, but only in the 2nd half. the favorite is 9-1 ATS the last 10 meetings between Arkansas/South Carolina. Look for South Carolina to exploit a depleted Arkansas.

Good Luck Today,

Allstar :toast:

 

[Allstar]

5 Units Minnesota U +6 -101

Paul Bunyan's axe is on the line once again as bitter rivals Minnesota and Wisconsin tangle at Madison. The unbeaten Badgers are out to reclaim possession of the prize after the Gophers claimed ownership on a last play of the game field goal in 2003. But there's more at stake than just regional pride for Wisconsin in this year's renewal, as the Badgers are still in the mix for BCS honors and a shot at claiming a share of the national championship. As for Minnesota, there's no question that knocking their arch rivals out of that hunt would be considerable solace for what has become a disappointing campaign. Minnesota hasn't been the same since squandering a fourth quarter lead for the second straight season in a demoralizing October loss to Michigan. The Gophers subsequently were trashed at Michigan State, bounced back by blowing out Illinois, but suffered another bad loss last weekend in losing to lowly Indiana. While Minnesota will likely go bowling in December, it won't be in Pasadena, making this weekend's clash the most important game still to be played this season. Wisconsin has had the benefit of an extra week to prepare for this game, but that angle has not paid dividends this season. Home favorites in revenge and off a win and a bye while facing an unrested opponent are just 2-5 ATS this year. In fact, what was once a highly profitable go with angle has completely reversed itself in recent years, and is now an astonishing 2-11 ATS the last three seasons after having been a 67% winner for the prior 20 campaigns! Minnesota fits an angle that is producing another strong result this year. Playing on road dogs of less than 20 points that just loss SU as a favorite of more than seven is a robust 6-1 ATS this year, and a rock solid 124-72 going back well over a decade. The safest play here might be the Under, as the Badgers have stayed below the total in every game this season. Moreover, they match up well fundamentally with the Gophers, as Wisconsin is adept at stuffing the run (89 ypg) and if Minnesota cannot run, they don't figure to score all that much. Look for this to be nail biting rivalry duel that goes to the wire.


5 Units Clemson +17 -109

Miami's shocking loss to North Carolina has changed everything in the ACC. Miami, Virginia and Virginia Tech are all 3-1 in the conference. Clemson, at 3-3 in the ACC, is not part of the equation, only as spoiler. The hard-to-figure Tigers (4-4 SU, 2-6 ATS) have won 3 in a row, pulling off a 26-20 win over NC State. The passing offensive busted out with 225 yards behind QB Charlie Whitehurst. This is key as Miami's pass defense has been poor, giving up 293, 260 and 266 the last three games (1-2 ATS in those contests). In fact, the Miami defense has given up 38, 31 and 31 points the last three games! Said coach Larry Coker, "We've got to play a lot better on defense, and we've got to get off blocks. Their offensive line blocked us very well, and they got their backs into the secondary. We didn't get any pressure on North Carolina quarterback Darian Durant and we had no running game." Like last season, Clemson is playing well down the stretch after a poor start. Look for Whitehurst to keep the pressure on Miami's slipping secondary and to keep this shootout close.


5 Units Georgia Tech +7.5 -105

Underachieving Georgia Tech has lost three of five games, where they went 1-4 ATS. The Yellow Jackets are off a tough one to swallow, blowing a late lead in a 34-20 collapse to Virginia Tech on national TV. The offense is averaging just 19 ppg and will have trouble against an NC State defense that is allowing just 236 total yards per game! NC State allows just 2.8 yards per rush and 127 passing yards per game! On the other hand, they are just 4-4 SU and 2-5 ATS. This could be a terrific team if the offense was consistent AND they didn't have a miserable minus-14 turnover margin. NC State has also allowed 45 and 26 points the last two games, both defeats to Miami and Clemson. QB Jay Davis threw five interceptions last week, including one near the goal line as the clock expired. N.C. State was flagged 10 times Saturday - the fifth game with double-digit penalties this season - including two illegal formation penalties that wiped off touchdown passes on the Wolfpack's last drive of the first half. Yuck. With a team so sloppy, you can see why they are 2-5 ATS, so back them at your own risk.


5 Units Ohio -3.5 +103

This game may be a lot of things, but one thing it certainly is not is a marquee matchup. Both teams are a combined 1-10 in the MAC. Ohio (3-6 SU, 3-5 ATS) has no offense, averaging 2.9 yards per rush and scoring a ridiculous 13, 13, 16 and 16 points the last 4 games! Ohio is riding a 4-game losing streak and is 1-4 SU/ATS on the road. Central Florida (0-8 SU, 2-6 ATS) is even worse, averaging 15 points per game. Central has scored a total of 31 points the last three games! Ohio can't stop the run, allowing 213 yards rushing, 4.9 ypc and 35 points per game, so the visitors should be able to move the ball. Ohio is 2-0 ATS the last two years against Central, winning 28-0 last season.

Good Luck Tonight,

Allstar :toast:

 

[Allstar]

7 Units Illinois -2.5 -102

The official announcement has yet to be made, but the verdict is all but assured. This week's game vs. Indiana is almost certainly the home field swan song for beleaguered Illinois Head Coach Ron Turner. The Fighting Illini haven't shown the desired improvement off last year's disaster, and Turner is doomed to pay the price for the team's consistent failure. Even a win here vs. the Hoosiers is not going to stem the tide, and beating the pesky visitors won't be easy. Indiana is off a resounding upset win over Minnesota, and has to be in the far better frame of mind heading into this contest. Indiana may not be heading toward any post season honors at 3-5 going into this game, but they really haven't done all that badly this season. The Hoosiers beat Oregon on the road in September, and just missed at Northwestern in a double OT loss last month. They still have their fair share of deficiencies, but they have a lot more momentum at this juncture than does Illinois. Indiana ended a five game losing streak in this series with a three point home win, 17-14, over Illinois last season, and should be able to make it two straight over this rival with a surprisingly easy win Saturday.


7 Units BYU -9 -111

It's official - SDSU is a late season dead team! The Aztecs began the season with hopes of challenging Utah for the MWC title. After a 2-1 S/U start, including a hard-fought 3-point loss at Michigan, the banged up Aztecs have now dropped 5 straight by an average of 18 PPG! The offensive line is just a shell of the line that started the season due to injuries, and the lack of support by the offense has finally taken its toll on the once proud, darkside defense! Now, trying to just wrap up the season, the Aztecs must travel to Provo to face a BYU team that is suddenly just 1-game behind Utah in the MWC standings! After starting the season 1-3 S/U outside the conference, the Cougars have won 3 of 4 in MW action, including last week's 41-24 pasting of Air Force. In fact, BYU's only conference loss, 24-20 to UNLV was due to Cougar turnovers and miscues. Indeed, the Cougars outgained the Rebels 449-259 and had 26 first downs to UNLV's 15! BYU turned the ball over 5 times, otherwise they would be tied atop the conference with Utah! While HC Gary Crowton is finally getting inspired play from his troops, SDSU is a mess! This is one of those late season situations that usually amounts into a big-time blowout! We have a home favorite playing for a bowl bid, and a shot to win the league title, against a team that can't wait for a highly disappointing season to come to and end. BYU in a blowout!


7 Units Tennessee U -7 -105

After screaming to a 43-29 SU Road victory over South Carolina last week, Tennessee (7-1 SU, 4-4 ATS) now returns Home to face the always troublesome Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-3 SU, 5-3 ATS). The Irish are still smarting after blowing a big lead two weeks ago against Boston College, 21-20 SU. However, Coach Willingham is really doing pretty well with very limited talent and he will have them motivated to play hard this week. Last week, Tennessee rushed for 246 yards against a solid Gamecock defense. They will certainly be looking to continue that momentum against the Irish, especially since they are averaging 180 yards rushing per game. However, Notre Dame's real weakness comes against the pass, where they are allowing 251 yards passing per game. Freshman QB Erik Ainge should be licking his chops hoping to get a shot at that soft defensive backfield. Offensively, Notre Dame has been solid, averaging over 400 yards and 25 points a game. Frankly, this game comes down to the fact that Tennessee has the better athletes and far better team speed. You will get a glimpse at how overmatched athletically, Notre Dame has become as this SEC team buzzes right past ND's defenders the whole game. ND will try to stop the run, and Tennessee will take advantage of the one-on-one coverage as a result. At Home, Tennessee will be difficult to top!

Good Luck Today,

Allstar :toast:

 

[prodog]

good luck allstar, question below

7 Units Illinois -2.5 -102

The official announcement has yet to be made, but the verdict is all but assured. This week's game vs. Indiana is almost certainly the home field swan song for beleaguered Illinois Head Coach Ron Turner. The Fighting Illini haven't shown the desired improvement off last year's disaster, and Turner is doomed to pay the price for the team's consistent failure. Even a win here vs. the Hoosiers is not going to stem the tide, and beating the pesky visitors won't be easy. Indiana is off a resounding upset win over Minnesota, and has to be in the far better frame of mind heading into this contest. Indiana may not be heading toward any post season honors at 3-5 going into this game, but they really haven't done all that badly this season. The Hoosiers beat Oregon on the road in September, and just missed at Northwestern in a double OT loss last month. They still have their fair share of deficiencies, but they have a lot more momentum at this juncture than does Illinois. Indiana ended a five game losing streak in this series with a three point home win, 17-14, over Illinois last season, and should be able to make it two straight over this rival with a surprisingly easy win Saturday.


7 Units BYU -9 -111

It's official - SDSU is a late season dead team! The Aztecs began the season with hopes of challenging Utah for the MWC title. After a 2-1 S/U start, including a hard-fought 3-point loss at Michigan, the banged up Aztecs have now dropped 5 straight by an average of 18 PPG! The offensive line is just a shell of the line that started the season due to injuries, and the lack of support by the offense has finally taken its toll on the once proud, darkside defense! Now, trying to just wrap up the season, the Aztecs must travel to Provo to face a BYU team that is suddenly just 1-game behind Utah in the MWC standings! After starting the season 1-3 S/U outside the conference, the Cougars have won 3 of 4 in MW action, including last week's 41-24 pasting of Air Force. In fact, BYU's only conference loss, 24-20 to UNLV was due to Cougar turnovers and miscues. Indeed, the Cougars outgained the Rebels 449-259 and had 26 first downs to UNLV's 15! BYU turned the ball over 5 times, otherwise they would be tied atop the conference with Utah! While HC Gary Crowton is finally getting inspired play from his troops, SDSU is a mess! This is one of those late season situations that usually amounts into a big-time blowout! We have a home favorite playing for a bowl bid, and a shot to win the league title, against a team that can't wait for a highly disappointing season to come to and end. BYU in a blowout!


7 Units Tennessee U -7 -105

After screaming to a 43-29 SU Road victory over South Carolina last week, Tennessee (7-1 SU, 4-4 ATS) now returns Home to face the always troublesome Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-3 SU, 5-3 ATS). The Irish are still smarting after blowing a big lead two weeks ago against Boston College, 21-20 SU. However, Coach Willingham is really doing pretty well with very limited talent and he will have them motivated to play hard this week. Last week, Tennessee rushed for 246 yards against a solid Gamecock defense. They will certainly be looking to continue that momentum against the Irish, especially since they are averaging 180 yards rushing per game. However, Notre Dame's real weakness comes against the pass, where they are allowing 251 yards passing per game. Freshman QB Erik Ainge should be licking his chops hoping to get a shot at that soft defensive backfield. Offensively, Notre Dame has been solid, averaging over 400 yards and 25 points a game. Frankly, this game comes down to the fact that Tennessee has the better athletes and far better team speed. You will get a glimpse at how overmatched athletically, Notre Dame has become as this SEC team buzzes right past ND's defenders the whole game. ND will try to stop the run, and Tennessee will take advantage of the one-on-one coverage as a result. At Home, Tennessee will be difficult to top!

Good Luck Today,

Allstar :toast:

May I ask what your season records are ??
thanks Prodog

 

[ReggieB]

Deb12..

I agree with you and can not understand where these other idiots are coming from!! How in the heck can they condone anyone that is LYING to them and is actually STEALING the work of others and claiming the work as his own?

I remember last year someone else pointed out that this guy "Allstar" was a FRAUD because he was in fact Cutting & Pasting the picks and write ups from the Pigskin Prophet website and claiming that these picks were his own.

Isn't it odd that he "Accidently" leaves off the projected score of the game?

Other than the projected score he is doing nothing but a Cut and Paste and as such is nothing more than a FRAUD and a THIEF!!

 

[Deb12]

Hey Reggie, I thought the very same thing about WHY does he leave off the projected score? Probably as a way to make it LOOK like it is his work instead of the "Cut and Paste" from the Pigskin Prophets website that it really is!!

Deb

 

[oldirtyku]

He works for the site and only uses and posts write up he works on. What part of that do u now understand?

Secondly, who cares?

 

[Deb12]

Come on now oldirtyku...

Don't believe his Bullsh^t....he doesn't write or work for the pigskin prophet, all he does is simply cut and paste their work and claim it as his own.

Look at things logically, would the pigskin prophet knowingly allow someone that "Works" for them to take their College and NFL selections ( that they make for the purpose of making a profit ) and post them for FREE on the internet?

This guy is a FRAUD plain and simple and has once again been BUSTED...and this isn't the first time, every season someone points this out about this low life, this year its my turn to show him for what he truly is A THIEF.

Once again think about things logically here, why does he post the plays one by one or sometimes two by two and leave little messages sometimes saying that he will post more plays as he "Completes them"???

As mentioned above, ALL of the pigskin prophets plays come out on Tuesday afternoon, if he was being on the "Up and UP" and he really is who he is attempting to make you believe he is....WHY NOT POST THEM all at one time like I have?

Two words come to mind....FRAUD and THIEF.....I think I'll give the guys at the pigskin prophet a call and point them to this thread, I'm sure they would appreciate knowing that someone is STEALING their work and claiming the work as their own.
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[LowTide]

Once again think about things logically here, why does he post the plays one by one or sometimes two by two and leave little messages sometimes saying that he will post more plays as he "Completes them"???

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Perhaps he wants to evaluate the games more before posting a selection. Who knows? If All-Star does indeed work for the Prophet, I doubt his posting of 10 selections out of a possible 50 will hurt their business.If he does not work for them,he has at least demonstrated the ability to pick the right games over the long haul.All-Star has never flamed anyone in these forums,nor has he promoted himself in a tasteless manner. Perhaps you should give him the benefit of the doubt.

 

[Salsantorre]

it's a clear misrepresentation!

 

[tommybpa]

I gotta agree Lowtide either way we get what we want....a little info we may have overlooked...I dont care where it comes from as long as I have time to read it....