***Note CFB games Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. NFL Thursday***


This weekly wagering contest will reward the best football prognosticator with a $100 gift certificate from a meat/steak company. New guys can still join in any time and you don't have to make a pick every week. Post them all at once or in separate posts, but they must be posted in the current week's contest thread. Post your plays any time, but they must be posted before a game you are playing kicks off. You must make your picks in this thread and you must provide at least one reason for each pick. Minimum 50 picks to qualify by the end of the contest.


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Rocks and Blows_0-0________2-1_______67
Albert Hofmann__0-0________21-12-2___64
DarrenTinleyPark_8-0________46-29-4___61.3
Bud Dude_______6-5________87-70-1___55.4
good dolphin____7-4-1______48-40-1___54.5
WaltWilliamsNeck_3-3________59-50-3___54.1
Irish Boy________0-0________21-19-1___53
Hawkeye Vince__5-1________30-27_____52.6
Chus___________12-9_______128-116-8_52.5
schmitty1121____3-7-1______83-77-7___51.9
Coast2Coast_____3-7-1______63-59-4___51.6
Nas____________16-13-1____57-54-3___51.4
RFDC___________2-8________64-61-2___51.2
donspiracy_______0-0________63-60-4___51.2
shultzyy_________5-7________49-47-4___51.0
Evergreen Tommy_3-4-1______24-23-2____51
muman89________0-0________45-45-5___50.0
newper__________2-6________32-32-3___50.0
MattMurtonsBeard_0-0________15-15_____50
sabu____________4-4________38-40-1___48.7
Colonel Angus____6-9-1______134-145-9__48.0
reents___________3-5________67-74-1___47.5
a retard__________0-0________4-5_______44
City of Fools______0-0________3-4_______43
M_C_____________0-0________18-29-1___38
At Large__________0-0________0-1_______0


OverallStandings
CFBWeek 1 60-43_____58.3%
NFLWeek 1 87-78-9___52.7
NFLWeek 2 86-70-9___55.1
NFLWeek 3 101-103-5_49.5
NFLWeek 4 83-79-4___51.3
NFLWeek 5 84-65-9___56.4
NFLWeek 6 91-89-5___50.6
NFLWeek 7 102-96-1__51.5
NFLWeek 8 125-107-7_53.9
NFLWeek 9 110-106-2_50.9
NFLWeek10 83-99-8___45.6
NFLWeek11 116-111-1_51.1
NFLWeek12 90-96-7___48.4
_Total_1218-1142-67_51.6


Please let me know if any of the totals are incorrect. Thank you.


Early CFB Action
ALL TIMES CENTRAL

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
6:00 PM Western Michigan (9-2, 6-1 MAC) at (15) Ball St (11-0, 7-0 MAC)
6:00 PM Navy (6-4, 2-2 away) at Northern Illinois (6-5, 5-3 MAC)

Thursday, November 27, 2008
7:00 PM Texas A&M (4-7, 2-5 Big 12) at (2) Texas (10-1, 6-1 Big 12)

Friday, November 28, 2008
Early Risers
11:00 AM West Virginia (7-3, 4-1 Big East) at (25) Pittsburgh (7-3, 3-2 Big East)
11:00 AM Central Michigan (8-3, 6-1 MAC) at Eastern Michigan (2-9, 1-6 MAC)
11:30 AM Mississippi St (4-7, 2-5 SEC) at Mississippi (7-4, 4-3 SEC)
11:30 AM Ohio (3-8, 2-5 MAC) at Miami (OH) (2-9, 1-6 MAC)
12:00 PM UTEP (5-6, 4-3 C-USA) at East Carolina (7-4, 5-2 C-USA)
12:00 PM Akron (5-6, 3-4 MAC) at Temple (4-7, 3-4 MAC)

Friday Night Lights
1:00 PM Kent St (3-8, 2-5 MAC) at Buffalo (7-4, 5-2 MAC)
1:30 PM LSU (7-4, 3-4 SEC) at Arkansas (4-7, 1-6 SEC)
2:30 PM Colorado (5-6, 2-5 Big 12) at Nebraska (7-4, 4-3 Big 12)
2:30 PM Bowling Green (5-6, 3-4 MAC) at Toledo (3-8, 2-5 MAC)
5:00 PM Fresno St (7-4, 4-3 WAC) at (9) Boise St (11-0, 7-0 WAC)
8:30 PM UCLA (4-6, 3-4 Pac-10) at Arizona St (4-6, 3-4 Pac-10)

Late CFB Action
ALL TIMES CENTRAL

Saturday, November 29, 2008
Top 25
6:00 PM (23) Oregon (8-3, 6-2 Pac-10) at (17) Oregon St (8-3, 7-1 Pac-10)
7:00 PM (3) Oklahoma (10-1, 6-1 Big 12) at (12) Oklahoma St (9-2, 5-2 Big 12)
7:00 PM Notre Dame (6-5, 2-3 away) at (5) USC (9-1, 7-1 Pac-10)

Rest Of The PrimeTimers
6:00 PM Vanderbilt (6-5, 4-4 SEC) at Wake Forest (6-5, 4-4 ACC)
10:05 PM Washington St (2-10, 1-8 Pac-10) at Hawaii (6-5, 5-3 WAC)


Early NFL Action
ALL TIMES CENTRAL
Thursday, November 27, 2008
11:30 AM Tennessee (10-1, 5-0 away) at Detroit (0-11, 0-5 home) CBS
3:15 PM Seattle (2-9, 1-4 away) at Dallas (7-4, 4-1 home) FOX
7:15 PM Arizona (7-4, 3-3 away) at Philadelphia (5-5-1, 3-2 home) NFL Network

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NCAA
Oklahoma -7 W
W. Michigan/Ball State over 53 W
Miami, Ohio +1.5 L
Akron +3 L
LSU/Arkansas over 52.5 W
Bowling Green/Toledo over 52.5 L
Arizona State -9.5 W
Colorado/Nebraska over 57 W
Boston College -6.5 W
Miami -1 L
Virginia/Virginia Tech over 38 L
Washington State +28.5 W
Florida -15.5 W
Oklahoma -3 (2nd half) W

NFL
Houston -3 W

10-5

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W. Michigan/Ball State over 53

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Niu -3 vs Navy Huskies not as easy as ND
Ball State -10.5 going on BoilMaker Ricks Advise!



Titans -11 Guppy returns angry
Cowboys -12 and the ova 46.5 Romo plays big on turkey day
Cardinals +3 versus Eagles the Eagles season is over

Enough win one lose one!

Bama-14.5 over Auburn Saban makes a statement
Oklahoma vs Okie state under the 75
Cinncinnati -22 Syracuse is set up for a HUGE LETDOWN
Hawaii -28.5 vs Washington St WS is the Indiana of the west coast
Texas Tech-21.5 vs Baylor Tech is pissed

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I'm out.

Ball State -10.5

Texas A&M +35

Miss St. +14

Colorado +17

Missouri -14

Oklahoma -7

Georgia Tech +8

Florida St. +16.5

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Tenn -11

Cowboys -12.5

Arizona +3

Giants -3.5

Baltimore -7

Indy -4.5

Atlanta +5.5

Jacksonville +3

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NCAA
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West Virginia -3.5
Oklahoma -7
Missouri -14
USC -30
Auburn +14

NFL
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Titans -11
Cardinals +3
Saints +3.5
Panthers +3
Colts -4.5

Ball State -10.5 against Western Michigan

Central Michigan played a good game aginst Ball State last week and still could not come within 7 of BSU at home. WMU is not as good and this one is at BSU. I expect there to be a rowdy group of college kids just before the Thanksgiving break who will make this uncomfortable for WMU.

Navy at NIU OVER 52

I don't trust NIU to be ready for the Navy triple option on a short week. At the same time the NIU offense is really starting to shape up under freshman QB Harnisch, and Navy gives up a ton of yards. I would not be shocked if this game played in the 70s.

Bowling Green -2 at Toledo
Nebraska -16.5 against Colorado

NC State +1.5 against Miami
This one is my upset special of the week. NCSTATE is rolling and Miami has shown no reason to be favored on the road. LOVE this one.

Oklahoma -7 against Oklahoma State
I don't see how you can go against Oklahoma, especially at home. OSU can score points...so could Texas Tech.

Alabama -14 against Auburn
Just don't think Auburn stacks up this year. They have no offense so if Bama puts up three scores, this game will be covered.

Georgia Tech +8 at Georgia
Georgia has been one of the most overrated teams throughout this season. Tech has the Paul Johnson triple option rolling. Georgia has no experience in defending it. Tech also plays a tough D that should keep them within a TD.

Oregon +3 at Oregon State
Evenly matched teams with OSU losing its starting RB. This is a grudge match so it should be no more than a TD difference at any point in the game. I like getting the points.

Carinals +3 at Eagles
Eagles are a team in turmoil that is absolutely hurting at RB. I don't think they will be able to move the ball enough to keep the Cards off the field. The home crowd is going to turn ugly in the second half.

Bills -7 against49ers
West Coast team coming east in a noon game, among other things

Saints +4.5 at Bucs
Teams are 1-9 the week after playing the Lions. That is a little more than simply a trend.

Colts -4.5 at Browns
Browns are toast. Anderson in at QB and the defense has not stopped anyone lately.

Falcons +6 at Chargers
Why are these Chargers always favorites against better teams

Steelers +1 at Patriots
Cassell returns to form against a real defense.

Texans -3 against Jaguars
My game of the week in the NFL. Love this one. Jax is quitting and the Texans have gotten hot again.

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From thegreek.com:

Ball State (-10.5) over Western Michigan
Although Western Michigan defeated my Illini earlier this year, I'm riding the Ball State train for another game.

Notre Dame +32 vs. USC
-I have to believe that the Fighting Irish have at least some pride and will keep it closer than this. 32 seems like way too much for a team with that talent. It won't be close, but I'll take my chances here.

Cincinnati -22 over Syracuse
-Syracuse returns back to Earth after a very exciting win. The bad Syracuse team still is bad.

Oklahoma -7 vs. Oklahoma State
-I learned my lesson last week. Oklahoma is the class of that conference and will show it again.

Oregon +3 vs. Oregon State
-When both teams are good, I'll take the points in most rivalry games.

Alabama -14 vs. Auburn
-Alabama won't overlook this game.

Hawaii -28.5 vs. Washington State
-I'm dumb. Why? Dontfademe.com.

Eastern Michigan +10 vs. Central Michigan
-I guess this is a rivalry game, and I'll take 10 in that game.

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Huh?

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Oops!

Do not work and make picks at the same time.

This is why I shouldn't bet actual money on my picks. For some reason, I made my pick assuming that Hawaii was getting 28.5. No wonder I thought it was a good idea.

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Pitt +3
Miami FL -1
Texas Tech -22

Titans U44
Cowboys -13
Cowboys O46.5
Eagles -2.5
Bills -7
Redskins +3
Colts -4.5
Steelers PK
Chiefs +3
Vikings -3
Jaguars +3

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Texas and Texas A&M over 67.5- I think Texas knows they need to score a lot and that may not be enough to stay ahead of Oklahoma after Satrurday, but I see Texas thinking they need to score 60.

Cowboys -12.5 vs Seahawks-I don't see the Seahawks scoring much and look for T.O. to dominate again.

Cardinals +3 vs Eagles- Cardinals make it a special Thanksgiving and get this one and take the division.

I was 6-9-1. I think you missed my Steelers pick from last Thursday.

Pinnacle Sports:

11/27
Titans -11
Boys -12.5
Iggles -3

11/30
Bills -6.5
Cincy +7
GB -3
Indy -4.5
SD -5
NO +3.5
Pats -1
KC +3
NYG -3.5

11/30 (Sportsbook)
NYJ -7.5

12/1
Jags +3

Still no number for Miami/StL?

More from thegreek.com:

Tennessee (-11) over Detroit
The Titans will be very angry coming into this game. I don't know if the Lions will even score.

Under 44 Tenn/Det

Tenn D had their first really bad game of the year last week. I think they come back big time today against this bad Detroit O. I think this game could look alot like last weeks Bears/Rams game.

Over 46.5 Sea/Dal

Dallas O back on track last week. Seattle D nothing great.

Philly -3 over Arizona

Gotta think after the way Philly played last week they bounce back strong on prime time. Philly D should put the pressure on Warner all night.

Arkansas +4.5 vs LSU- LSU has not looked good lately, and I don't see it changeing, Petrino keeps giving the hogs some hope.

Miami, Ohio +1.5
Akron +3
LSU/Arkansas over 52.5
Bowling Green/Toledo over 52.5
Arizona State -9.5

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College is wrapping up fast, time to get after it.

Central Michigan -10 @ Eastern Michigan: EMU just fired their coach because they were just plain bad. CMU throttles the Eagles. (loss)
Akron @ Temple OVER 58: It's the MAC, both teams are scoring and giving up 40+ last 3. (LOSS)
Kent State @ Buffalo -9: Turner Gil is building something special in Buffalo. Bulls roll. (LOSS)
South Carolina PICK @ Clemson: Clemson has beaten ACc bottom feeders. South Carolina is better than that. (LOSS)
Miami @ NC State +2: Pack is the hottest team in the ACC - gets to Idaho. (WIN)
UAB @ UCF UNDER 49: Both teams have trouble scoring (WIN)
Nevada @ La Tech +5 Nevada laid it all out last week against Boise. Let down time. (WIN)
Southern Miss -15 @ SMU: SMU is bad bad bad.(WIN)
Houston @ Rice OVER 79 Those people who watch this will feel like watching a pinball game. (WIN)
Baylor @ Texas Tech -21.5: Sorry Baylor for being the team to face Tech after that asskicking last week (LOSS)
UNC -7.5 @ Duke - perfect game for the Heels to get back on track.(WIN)
Oregon +3 @ Or State: Oregon will take adv. of the star running back for OSU out and ruin their Rose Bowl hopes. (WIN)
Kentucky +4 @ Tennessee: Going with the odd ball side of the number. (LOSS)
Vandy @ Wake -4 Vandy is going bowling but not playing well now. (WIN)
ND @ USC UNDER 48 Pete Carroll pitches a shutout.(WIN)
Maryland @ BC -6 - Maryland is rated - time to lose.(WIN)

10-6 week

Bowling Grn PK over Toledo

Road team has covered 10 of the 11 BG games this year. BG opened as a 3pt fav so I will go against the money.

Utep +6.5 over E Carolina

E Carolina has only covered once since week 2. Utep has covered 3 in a row and their O has been clicking nicely lately.

UCLA +10 over AZ State

UCLA has covered last 5 in series. AZ St has won their last 2 but those were against Wash and Wash St.

Colorado/Nebraska over 57

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Boston College -6.5

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More from the greek.com:

Boston College (-6.5) over Maryland
I believe the Eagles need the win for an ACC Title Game berth.

Oklahoma / Oklahoma St (Under 75)
I know these two teams can score, but I have to believe they can also play some defense in this game.

USC / Notre Dame (Over 47.5)
USC may score that many by themselves, and I like the chance that ND will score some garbage points.

Buffalo (-6.5) over San Francisco
West coast team travels to East coast and the spread is under a touchdown, I like the Bills.

Indianapolis (-4.5) over Cleveland
The Colts are starting to roll and the Browns have to go back to Anderson.

Minnesota / Chicago (Over 41.5)
I'm not expecting a track meet like their last game, but it should get into the mid 40's.

Washington (+3.5) against NY Giants
The Redskins played them tough the first time. I'm going with the intra-division home dog, especially with the hook.

wsex


fresno +21.5- they should be able to exchange body blows with this team


boise fresno over 56.5- to the tune of big points

boston college-6.5 if they want to be the conference team to be dealt with, they have to show it here, I like them at this price should win by 7

virginia +8 - every time ive gone against this team (NC anyone) they have made me eat it, Ill take them here on the rivlary tip

NC DUKE over 44- should be a race to 35

oklahoma -7.5 - Sorry Sooners must get style points here, their D will blow the hell out of the cowboy

ore state -3 - should give the Duck a coronary

Miami -2 vs N.C. State- I think Miami rebounds from the Georgia Tech game and gets a nice win before the bowl game.

Tennesee -3.5 vs Kentucky- I think Tennesee plays well in Phillip Fulmer's last game, maybe does what Purdue did for Tiller.

South Carolina +1 vs Clemson- I think South Carolina is a good team and shuts down Clemson in this rivalry.

Week 14 To The Most Lopsided Rivalry In History, Charlie Weis v. Scooby-sized Turkey Sammich, We Salute You

Iron Bowl
Auburn +14 1/2 @ Alabama

The Tigers need to beat the Tide to become bowl-eligible, this will make Auburn play with extra fire and passion. The total is 41, If Bama gets 30, look for Auburn to get two TD's and close enough to cover.

The Bedlam Series
Oklahoma -7 1/2 @ Oklahoma State

Oklahoma leads the all-time series 78-17-7. The Big 12 will use the BCS standings to determine the South Division champion to play No. 12 Missouri in the Big 12 title game. Style points count. Total is 75 1/2.

Florida -16 @ Florida State

Florida State has averaged 11.5 points in its last four games against the Gators, who lead the all-time series 31-19-2. Gator try for fiddy! Florida is ninth in the country in total defense (278.7) and third in scoring defense (12.0). Not a good matchup.

Notre Dame @ USC - 31 1/2

Saturday marks the 80th meeting between Notre Dame and USC. Last year's game, a 38-0 USC win in South Bend, was the most lopsided Trojan victory in the series. Expect more of the same this year.

Baylor @ Texas Tech -22

The Bears won't be bowling, but will try to build some momentum for next season under QB Robert Griffin. Sweet transferable momentumhmm... Texas Tech, fifth in the Football Bowl Subdivision with 45.5 points per game and fourth with 551.7 scrimmage yards per game, was held to season lows in both categories last week. The total is 69 1/2.

Georgia Tech @ Georgia -7 1/2

The Bulldogs are 7-0 against the Yellow Jackets under Mark Richt. Georgia defense gave up 38 points or more in three straight games before a 17-13 win at Auburn on Nov. 15. Georgia has won 33 of the last 44 matchups and leads the series 59-38-5.

Kansas +16 @ Missouri
At Arrowhead Stadium

Missouri leads the series 54-53-9. Although Missouri will return to Arrowhead next week for the Big 12 championship game. Kansas didn't play the Sooners, Longhorns or Texas Tech last season but has lost to all three this year. The total is 70.

Syracuse +21 1/2 @ Cincinnati

Cincinnati can wrap up the Big East championship with a win at home vs. Syracuse. The Orange are coming off an upset of Notre Dame. The game against Cincinnati will be the last for Cuse coach Greg Robinson. The Bearcats averaged 30.0 points at home this season, while holding three of their five opponents to 10 or fewer.

Civil War
Oregon @ Oregon State -3

NICE BEAVER!

Maryland +7 @ Boston College

It's pretty straightforward for Boston College: beat Maryland and win the ACC Atlantic; lose and FSU wins. The Eagles lead the all-time series 3-2 but lost last season at Maryland. Maryland is 4-0 against Top 25 teams, 3-4 against unranked teams. BC has QB change due to injury. ACC ranked teams at home have been getting rolled this year. Total is 41 1/2. Terps straight up?!?

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GT +7.5 over Georgia

Road team covered 8 of last 10. Georgia hasn't looked good the last 2 weeks barely getting by Kentucky and Auburn. GT hangs in this one all the way.

Vandy +4 over Wake

Both teams at 6-5. Both O's struggling. Will take the pts.

Rice +3 over Houston

Rice is 19-2 ATS as a Conf HD. Rice hasn't lost at home this year.

Maryland +6.5 over BC

Maryland got blown away by Fla St last week. I expect a bounceback against BC here. I think Maryland the better team.

Cincy -21 over Syracuse

Syracuse gets the big upset at ND last week. I think back to reality for Syracuse this week. Cincy wins by 30+.

Miami -1
Virginia/Virginia Tech over 38
Washington State +28.5

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Duke +8
Oklahoma State +7.5

Panthers +3
Browns +4.5
Bears +3.5
Steelers +1
49ers +6.5

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Florida -15.5

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