It's him. Here's the rest of his play this weekend for college.
West Virginia (-3 Points) at Colorado
There are three reasons why West Virginia should win a close game against Colorado Thursday evening. First, the Mountaineers returns the best offensive line in college football from a year ago-EVERYONE! Next, their Heisman Trophy candidate QB, Pat White, is probably one of the nation’s best “combo-quarterbacks” (running and passing). And third, West Virginia has the best kicker (Pat McAfee) in the nation. His head coach says the Lou Groza semi-finalist from a year ago “has the strongest leg in the country”. Blue-chip RB Noel Divine along with White are two of college football’s fastest men. Meanwhile, Colorado must replace All-American LB, Jordon Dixon and replace both graduating cornerbacks. Colorado does return 8 on defense and retains a good QB in Cody Hawkins. However, Colorado’s leading returning rusher from a year ago rushed for only 335 yards and their leading receiver from last year who is now starting only caught passes totaling 550 yards. If West Virginia’s defense comes up big against Hawkins, West Virginia should win the game rather easily because of their offensive front and speed at the skill positions. If it’s a closer game, look for McAfee’s leg to make the difference.
PLAY: West Virginia (-3 Points)
[Friday, September 19, 2008 at 8:00 PM Eastern]
Baylor at Connecticut
Baylor’s defensive front was just too aggressive for Washington State to handle this past weekend, as they collected 7 sacks in the win. The Bears’ defense has done a great job against the run all year, limiting the opposition to just 95 ypg on a paltry 2.4 ypg. The rub here is that U. Conn’s offensive success depends on the run. Its defense is allowing just 7. 3 ppg. The Huskies are also playing tough defense against the run this season. This type of tough defense will surely lead to a clash of wills on the offensive and defensive lines this Friday evening. The tendency here is for an “under “play in this ball game. In fact, U. Conn has played under the total in 13 of its last 18 non-conference games, while Baylor tends to score poorly against better winning teams.
PLAY: Under 51 Points
[Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 12:30 PM Eastern]
Alabama (-9.5 Points) at Arkansas
Arkansas’ luck just ran out! Thanks to Hurricane Ike, they did NOT have to play TEXAS last week and get exposed for the frauds they are on the road. Instead, Alabama will expose them in front of their home fans on Saturday afternoon. While going 2-0, Arkansas has beaten FCS foe Western Illinois, 28-24, and squeaked by Louisiana-Monroe, 28-27.Alabama crushed Clemson, one of the better teams in the nation, and thrashed a weak Western Kentucky squad. This is a total mismatch, as Alabama’s defense will throttle a mediocre Razorbacks’ offense. When ‘Bama has the ball, look for RB, Glenn Coffee to run well against an undersized Arkansas defense and for QB, John Parker Wilson, to oversee a well-balanced, efficient offense.
PLAY: Alabama (-9.5 Points)
[Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 1:00 PM Eastern]
Akron (-10.5 Points) at Army
While losing to one of the better “unknown” teams in America (BALL STATE), the Zips still ran up 418 yards of offense. They remain one of the better MAC teams. QB Chris Jacquemain played well in that one. Army is no Ball State-not even close-and has trouble scoring (just 17 points in its first 2 games). An Army team who lost to New Hampshire by 18 points is clearly outclassed here.
PLAY: Akron (-10.5 Points)
[Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 4:00 PM Eastern]
Utah (-7.5 Points) at Air Force
If Air Force could pass the ball they might have a good chance in this game. They can’t-and don’t! While both teams have gone unbeaten so far in this young season, it’s the Utes who have really improved, especially on offense. They humiliated their interstate rival, Utah State, last week 58-10. Air Force squeaked out a 3-point win over a feisty Houston team. Utah had the more-balanced offense, with experienced QB, Brian Johnson leading the team. Air Force CANNOT pass the ball, averaging a mere 30 ypg. through the air-and ranks DEAD LAST in college football. Against a good team like Utah, who is limiting opposing teams to JUST 64 YPG RUSHING, Air Force should be grounded.
PLAY: Utah (-7.5 Points)
[Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM Eastern]
Tulsa (-10.5 Points) vs. New Mexico
Home sweet home! Tulsa’s high –flying offensive juggernaut gets to play for the first time in front of its home crowd. Expect the Golden Hurricanes to score early and often under the guidance of QB David Johnson, who has completed 78.9% of his passes so far this year. Conversely, this is the first road game for the Lobos. They face a Tulsa team who usually leads the nation in yards per game (they’re currently third). New Mexico will keep the game close ONLY if RB Rodney Ferguson has a big game. However, look for Tulsa to outscore the opposition at home by at least 2 touchdowns.
PLAY: Tulsa (-10.5 Points)
[Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 8:15 PM Eastern]
Fresno State (-7 Points) at Toledo
Coach Pat Hill of Fresno State has already warned his team about a drop-off in play this week after that tough loss.13-10, to a top-20 Wisconsin team. In their last meeting, in2005, Fresno State hammered Toledo, 44-14. QB Tom Brandstater for Fresno should have a good day passing against a Rockets squad not known for great pass defense so far this year. His top receiver, Devin Wylie, should have a big game, too, because he’s faster than most of the Toledo secondary. Toledo is averaging just 142ypg. Through the air. Offensively, Toledo is LAST in the MAC conference in total offense, averaging just 295.5 ypg. Remembering what Fresno State did to Rutgers offensively and to Wisconsin defensively (holding the Badgers to gust 13 points), the play here is the better Fresno State team.
PLAY: Fresno State (-7 Points)
ffice
></o
