HUMBLED IN WEEK TWO. HUNGRY IN WEEK THREE.

 

Last Saturday we took it on the chin, finishing 4-4 in our GREAT EIGHT™ picks. A humbling experience but we learn and move on. We're still making money!

Picking winners early in the season is always tricky but a couple of teams really surprised us, so we're now sitting at 9-7, but it's a long season so don't panic.

Florida, under new head coach Dan Mullen, lost to Kentucky for the first time since 1986. We thought qb Feliepe Frank would have a better showing but it never materialized.

Nebraska, which has always been problematic for us, lost a close one to a much improved Colorado team. And Northwestern failed for the first time in a long time not to dominate the Duke Blue Devils.

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We did take the UPSET SPECIAL of UCLA (and the points) over Oklahoma.

So enough whining!  Let’s get on with winning!

ARE WE CRAZY OR WHAT?

Matchups for Week Three are a little thin relative to the first two Saturdays. But take a look at our GREAT EIGHT. It’s loaded with some pretty bold UPSET SPECIALS that can make you some serious money. In fact our five UPSET SPECIALS are the most we have ever posted in a single week. Have we been drinking? Of course. It’s five o’clock somewhere, right?

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FROM THE MAIL ROOM

Wow. We received a bunch of notes from around the country this past week. We love hearing from you so keep ‘em coming.

Memphis Momma: “So glad you’re back for another season. Can always use the extra cash I win almost every week.”   WWW: so glad we can help. Be sure to keep that coffee can hidden from your old man.

WalkerTexasRanger:  “Need more games from the Lone Star state.”  WWW: what’s the magic word?

Harvard Yard: “Why is it we have to beg for Ivy League games? After all, college football started up here.”  WWW: we always feature an Ivy League game or two, but let’s face it; no one really cares.

Carolina Cupid: “Don’t forget about my ‘Heels!!”  WWW: well then, start playing some football.

Hoe Down n Tally Town: “I like making money with college games. But how about some NFL games?”   WWW:  while we enjoy the pro game, our focus is exclusively on college games. That’s our passion, and it’s a lot of fun.

Bay City Roller: “Keep up the West Coast coverage. We actually play some pretty good football out here.”  WWW: you’re absolutely correct. The Pac-12 is going to make some serious noise this season.

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THE GREAT EIGHT™ for WEEK THREE

LSU @ AUBURN…the winner of this key game could very well emerge as the biggest threat to the dominance of Alabama in the SEC West. Both clubs had impressive opening wins over tough foes. LSU knocked off Miami while Auburn edged out the Washington Huskies. Key word for this game: DEFENSE. While LSU has put up some strong numbers QB Joe Burrow has been less than stellar, completing only 47% of passes. Orgeron’s gang will be facing one of the nation’s top defensive units with a pretty deep defensive line that will be in  Burrow’s grill all afternoon. And one more point…Auburn’s Jarrett Stidham is off to a fast start. He’s a big reason that we’re going with War Eagle over LSU.

ALABAMA @ MISSISSIPPI…if you’re headed to the Grove on Saturday be sure to pack an extra bottle or two of bourbon. Because this game is shaping up to be an aerial dogfight featuring two SEC teams that are not shy about pointing up points in bunches. It is the first time since 1925 that Alabama has scored more than 50 points in each of their first two games. The Rebs hung 76 points on Southern Illinois, and are ranked 8^th in total yardage per game (596) and 2^nd in passing yards (407). Unfortunately the Ole Miss defense is suspect. The 21 point spread is awfully tempting but we’re rolling with the Tide to win and win big. Tide rises over the Rebs.

WASHINGTON @ UTAH…after a close scare against Northern Illinois, the Utes look to elevate their play when the Huskies arrive at Rice-Eccles Stadium. This will be a slugfest with the Utes dominating the trenches on both sides of the ball. In an UPSET SPECIAL, the Utes knock off Washington and drop them out of the Top Ten.

TCU @ OHIO STATE…the Horned Frogs are probably one of the most underrated teams in the country. They have great size and speed, unlike anything Ohio State has seen in their two cupcake bottom-feeder games. If TCU can limit Buckeye explosive plays, look for qb Shawn Robinson to have a breakout night in Fort Worth. In a huge UPSET SPECIAL, Horned Frogs hop over the Nuts.

VANDY @ NOTRE DAME…when you look at these two schools it’s hard to find anything in common beyond great academics. Having only played twice before, the Commodores will not be intimidated when they arrive in South Bend. They’ve played in crazier venues in the SEC so they won’t be fazed. Obviously the Irish have a deeper bench with 4 and 5 star athletes. But Vandy has some accomplished players as well including receiver Kalija Lipscomb and te Jared Pinkney, strong targets for qb Kyle Shurmur. The key: protecting Shurmur from a tough Irish defensive front. Call us crazy but we’re taking Vandy and the points (14.5) in an UPSET SPECIAL. Notre Dame will not cover.

MISSOURI @ PURDUE…the Boilermakers have won six of the previous games with Mizzou but you can forget about that for now. Purdue has looked bad losing its first two games to Northwestern and Eastern Michigan. Meanwhile the Tigers had strong showings against Wyoming and UT Martin…not exactly Power Five quality. The key to this game is Mizzou qb Drew Lock. He’s 52 of 70, 8 TDs and zero picks, in leading a passing offense that is ranked 3^rd in the country. We don’t see the Boilermakers stopping that air attack. Tigers bite the Boilers.

#22 SOUTHERN CAL @ TEXAS…both teams are works in progress and both are anxious to move forward in their quest for national relevance. Texas was nipped in its opener, losing to Maryland. The Trojans lost last week to a strong Stanford team, 17-3. The key to this game is the play of Trojan qb JT Daniels. He was off last week versus Stanford but the Texas defense has struggled in its first two games this season, and Daniels will seize on that. Look for him to hook up with his favorite target, Mater Dei teammate Amon-Ra St. Brown. In an UPSET SPECIAL, Trojans de-horn the steers.

FRESNO STATE @ UCLA…the Bruins are looking to avoid an 0-3 start for the first time since 1971.  They lost their home opener to Cincinnati and fell to Oklahoma last week on the road. New head coach Chip Kelly is looking for his first win at UCLA, and the fans are hot for a W. But in comes a strong Fresno State team featuring an aggressive ground game led by rbs Josh Hokit, Jordan Mims and Dejonte O’Neal. Meanwhile Kelly is trying to find the answer at qb. Wilton Speight started the season but left the Oklahoma game with a back injury. His replacement, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, has performed well but Kelly may fall back to the experienced Speight. In an UPSET SPECIAL, Bulldogs bite the Bruins.

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