I’M READY FOR WEEK TWO. ARE YOU?

We started off the 2019 season with a bang, going 6-2 with our picks. 

That’s a 75% hit rate which translates into some serious change. The two games we missed out on were decided by an average difference of 4.5 points. 

Close but no cigar, but that’s football. This ain’t horseshoes. Most importantly, we MADE MO’ MONEY.

WEEKEND REWIND

So, what did we learn last weekend?

Some teams were ready to play and make a statement (see Alabama). Other teams embarrassed themselves by failing to show up (see Tennessee).

Oklahoma got a helluva quarterback in Alabama transfer, Jalen Hurts. He went 20 of 23 for 332 yards, 3 TDs plus 3 more rushing TDs with 176 yards on the ground in the Sooners big win over Houston. Does Saban miss him yet? Time will tell. And interesting to see Jalen top Tua in early Heisman polling FWIW.

Clemson hasn’t missed a beat but it was a newly packaged Georgia Tech the Tigers whipped, 52-14. So don’t get too crazy.

Notre Dame looked really strong in their 35-17 win over Louisville. But the Cardinals showed a lotta spunk. They’ll make some noise this season for sure.

FROM THE MAILROOM

BIG RED BUGEATER: “so turns out Tennessee IS an embarrassment. Told you so, butthead.” (WWW: let’s revisit this later, okay?)

MACKDADDY: “so glad WWW is back this season and hitting on picks. I need the cash since my divorce.”  (WWW: anything we can do to help a bro)

HARVARD YARD: “I’m giving up on you including an Ivy League game.”  (WWW: patience, my dear.  It’s coming}

‘CUSE ME PLEASE: “are you ever going to feature Syracuse? We play football, too.” (WWW: what conference are you in again?)

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THE GREAT EIGHT™ FOR WEEK TWO

#12 TEXAS A&M @ #1 CLEMSON…this game will feature a pretty potent Aggie ground game that will go against a brand new, rebuilt Clemson front four. Add to that Jimbo’s stud receivers that can score quick and often.  Tigers may win but NOT cover (17.5). Put your dollars on the Aggies.

#6 LSU @ #9 TEXAS…qb Joe Burrow set a LSU school record with 5 passing TDs as the Tigers up ended Georgia Southern, 55-3 But Longhorn qb Sam Ehlinger looked equally good with 4 TDs in their win over Louisiana Tech. The Bengal Tigers best be ready as they roll into Austin as Texas HC Tom Herman is 8-2-1 as an underdog. In an UPSET SPECIAL, Longhorns upset the Cajun Crazies.

BYU @ TENNESSEE…to say this is a “must win” for Pruitt’s Vols is an understatement. Given the heat that radiated from Rocky Top after their embarrassing loss to Sunbelt Georgia State, Tennessee needs to come out and redeem themselves quickly. In another UPSET SPECIAL, put your money on the Mormons. BYU over UT.

MIAMI @ NORTH CAROLINA…Miami looked confused in their season opener versus Florida. Meanwhile there is a lot of enthusiasm in Chapel Hill after the Tar Heels beat rival South Carolina. But qbs will struggles in their conference opener so defense will be the name of the game. Go with the Canes over the Tar Heels in a close one.

#23 STANFORD @ SOUTHERN CAL…the Trojans have lost their starting qb, JT Daniels, for the season. But the Stanford qb is questionable after getting his bell rung last Saturday against Northwestern. In the end, it’s going to be the Stanford defense that wins this game. In an UPSET SPECIAL, take Stanford over USC.

CAL @ WASHINGTON…if you like defense, this game might be for you. The Bear defense might have one of the very best front seven in the country against the run and they’ll bring a lot of pressure on Huskie qb Jacob Easom. The ex-UGA qb will start slow but put enough points on the board to grab a win. Huskies bite the Bears.

NEW MEXICO STATE @ #2 ALABAMA…whether or not Bama covers the 55.5 point spread depends on what mood Nick Saban is in. Given the Tide plays an SEC opponent next weekend, we think Saban will let up on the gas and put the Tide in cruise control earlier than normal. That spread is just too tasty to ignore. Tide will win but not cover. Take New Mexico State and the points. Cha ching.

NEBRASKA @ COLORADO…the Huskers will be banking on qb Adrian Martinez to continue to improve. He was the first true freshman ever to start a season-openeer for Nebraska. But don’t look past the Buff’s offense which features qb Steven Montez and soph running back, Alex Fontenot. He’s a beast. In a tight game…and another UPSET SPECIAL, the Buffs shuck the Huskers.

MAKE MO’ MONEY™ with MARK