(7-6 YTD) (6-4 in this RX forum)
Texas Tech (+6.5) Let's see, TT has had a week off and NC State is off an absolute OT heartbreaker to the Buckeyes. Let's face it, Amato and that coaching staff let the Wolfpack down last week. I wonder about their readiness to play. Both teams have high powered offenses and neither have beaten anybody really great. Of course, NC State hasn't beaten anyone in Division 1-A yet. Finally, you have the revenge factor as TT lost a heartbreaker at home last year to the Wolfpack.
Michigan (-7.5) This could be a huge letdown game for the Wolves, no doubt. I have a feeling however that Michigan knew they were going to win and win big last week. This team looks just as good as the '97 nat'l championship team and last year's USC juggernaut. I think Michigan's defense takes the crowd out of it early. The shaky Ducks D has not been tested yet and any team that toyed with the Irish D the way Michigan did has my respect.
Boston College (+12) This pick is mostly based on BC's spread record against conf. opponents (11-3) and their spread record against winning teams (8-2) recently. Miami has lost a little swagger since last January, and they are playing a good rushing offense on the road.
UConn (-23)Don't know why this line has gone down. I'm sure I'm missing something. UConn has been one of the better ATS teams of recent years. I understand that they were getting points in a lot of those games. UConn found out last week that they couldn't eat at the grownup's table just yet. I think they are going to take out their frustrations against a team that may be the worst in Div. 1-A. The only chance I see of Buffalo covering is if I see Bledsoe handing off to Travis Henry today.
Indiana (+8.5)Uh, no I don't like putting money on Hoosier football. This is a bigger rivalry for them than the Cats, however. I do think the Cats will be looking ahead to the Gators at home next week. The Cats haven't exactly set the world on fire either. (Unless you want to count Murray St.) The Hoosiers are bad but they played Wash. better than the final score indicated + they are at home in a rivalry game that they usually show up for.
Texas Tech (+6.5) Let's see, TT has had a week off and NC State is off an absolute OT heartbreaker to the Buckeyes. Let's face it, Amato and that coaching staff let the Wolfpack down last week. I wonder about their readiness to play. Both teams have high powered offenses and neither have beaten anybody really great. Of course, NC State hasn't beaten anyone in Division 1-A yet. Finally, you have the revenge factor as TT lost a heartbreaker at home last year to the Wolfpack.
Michigan (-7.5) This could be a huge letdown game for the Wolves, no doubt. I have a feeling however that Michigan knew they were going to win and win big last week. This team looks just as good as the '97 nat'l championship team and last year's USC juggernaut. I think Michigan's defense takes the crowd out of it early. The shaky Ducks D has not been tested yet and any team that toyed with the Irish D the way Michigan did has my respect.
Boston College (+12) This pick is mostly based on BC's spread record against conf. opponents (11-3) and their spread record against winning teams (8-2) recently. Miami has lost a little swagger since last January, and they are playing a good rushing offense on the road.
UConn (-23)Don't know why this line has gone down. I'm sure I'm missing something. UConn has been one of the better ATS teams of recent years. I understand that they were getting points in a lot of those games. UConn found out last week that they couldn't eat at the grownup's table just yet. I think they are going to take out their frustrations against a team that may be the worst in Div. 1-A. The only chance I see of Buffalo covering is if I see Bledsoe handing off to Travis Henry today.
Indiana (+8.5)Uh, no I don't like putting money on Hoosier football. This is a bigger rivalry for them than the Cats, however. I do think the Cats will be looking ahead to the Gators at home next week. The Cats haven't exactly set the world on fire either. (Unless you want to count Murray St.) The Hoosiers are bad but they played Wash. better than the final score indicated + they are at home in a rivalry game that they usually show up for.
