Go Beavers!

Well that is how I like things. I get on a plane, go to sleep, wake up and realize my dream has come true! Southern Cal loses to Oregon St. I did not get to see the game, but I am sure it was a delight for much of the country, especially in SEC country.

This week I a just giving you picks. No commentary, just picks. Take'em or leave'em.

College

1. North Carolina +7.5 at Miami.
2. Wisconsin -6 at Michigan.
3. Over 58.5 in the Texas/Arkansas game.
4. Over 54.5 in the Oklahoma/TCU game. (I am also tempted to take OU -18.5)
5. South Florida -9.5 at NC State. (big let down by the Wolfpack after they knocked off ECU last week)
6. Over 39.5 in the Miss. St./LSU game.

NFL

1. Philadelphia -3 at Chicago.
2. Over 42.5 in the Green Bay/Tampa Bay game. (also like Green Bay +1).

OK, that is all I have for right now. I hope everyone has a good Friday.

Happy Birthday to Sandman!

Find the Free Money, it's out there!

$NDIRISHJER€

That is why that call it gambling!

This is not about Lehman, Morgan, Goldman, or any of the other big professional gambling houses that are collapsing after losing major bets. I kind of feel like is it LTCM all over again and no one really knows what they are betting on and how much it is worth. Everybody has a side of a bet, but they don't really know much about it. Did nobody really learn when LTCM went belly up (or is it belly-up?).

Anyway enough about Wall St. "One thing is for sure" (borrowing a line from my Belgian friend), you will not be successful if you don't do your homework! I have been in India for the better part of this week and not really been able to give this the attention it needs, but I am not letting that stop me. Come on 6s and 8s! Let's go to the craps table:

College

1. East Carolina -7 at NC State. Yes I am going back to the Pirates. The ECU offense is averaging over 100 more than the Wolfpack and their defense is holding opponents to more than 100 yards less than them too! I feel you can't get anything less than a push here. Good risk to take.
2. Central Florida +10.5 at Boston College. If Central Florida can make it a close game against SoFla last week then they can at least keep it close against BC. FYI (Central Florida was out gained by South Florida by 278 yards).
3. Florida -7.5 at Tennessee. I am not quite sure what to say. I just don't see Tenn. keeping it close.
4. Vanderbilt +7 at Ole Miss. Can Vandy make it to a bowl game for the first time since 1984?
5. Wake Forest +4.5 at Florida St. FSU will find out this weekend it is not a top 25 team.

NFL

1. Over 51 in the Dallas/Green Bay game. I like offense.
2. Atlanta -5.5 vs. Kansas City.

OK, well I gotta run to dinner here in India. I might get on later, but i wanted to get this out there for parlay Friday!!

Enjoy and good luck,

$NDIRISHJER€

Um...I'm sorry. Week 2 kicked my A$$.

What a week alright; a week to forget! I followed up my opening weekend with a pathetic 2-6 (2 wins, 6 losses). This puts me at 7-8 for the season in week 2. Could someone please tell me how ND only put up 21 against SDSU? How did South Florida blow that kind of lead late in the game? I think someone should investigate why Urban Suckmeyer kicked the late (very late) field goal against Miami!

OK I will stop complaining now. There is no use to it. You can (and should) learn from it and move on. So without further delay here are my picks for this week. These were made after I learned from week 2; I am not sure what the hell that means, but take it for what it's worth.

College

1. California -14 at Maryland. This line opened up at 11.5 and has now been moved to 14. I suggest you back the team who beat Washington St. last wee 66-3 and not the team who lost to Middle Tenn. St. 14-24 and only put up 14 against Delaware. Cal beat Michigan St. to start the season and I expect them to roll to 3-0 here against the Terps.
2. UCLA +8 at BYU. The refs at the BYU-Washington game obviously did something very wrong according to the Mormons and were trying to right themselves by giving out a stupid penalty to let them win. I hope for their part it worked, because that was the most bassackwards asinine call I have seen this year (it is only week 2 and I expect there to be a lot more of these during the season). UCLA beat Tennessee week 1 then had a week off to prepare for BYU. This will be BYU's first big test of the season. No way they cover this by more than a TD. Tempted to take them on the money line.
3. Auburn -10 at Mississippi St. Last year the Bulldogs came into Auburn and beat the Tigers/Eagles straight up. Auburn remembers this. They will seek revenge and putting up at least 4 touchdowns and holding Miss St. to 14 points or less.
4. East Carolina -13 at Tulane. I know it seems like I am jumping on the bandwagon here with this pick, but I hey when i see free money i have to point it out. East Carolina has come into 2008 with something to prove. I think coach Holtz the younger is doing a great job and will keep the team balanced and emotions in check. The Pirates (which is a cool mascot) will stay disciplined and beat Tulane for the third year in a row. They cover, but not so easily.
5. Vanderbilt -8 vs. Rice. Rice pulled out a victory over Memphis and I give them props for that. Good come from behind win and they are 2-0! I have been riding the Vandy gravy train this season so far (2-0 ATS) and I think they will make it 3 wins against the spread tomorrow against Rice.

NFL

1. Green Bay -3 at Detroit. It is amazing. How do the Lions always disappoint. Season after season. All I can hope for is making some money off of them.
2. Pittsburgh-6.5 at Cleveland. Pitt has won that last 9 meetings between these two teams, while covering the spread in all but two (one loss, one push). The Steelers move to 2-0. Unfortunately, it will be the exact opposite for the Browns here; 0-2.

Well there you have it folks. This weekend I am definitely going to watch the Michigan-Notre Dame game and of course the USC-Ohio St. game. A game I am also interested in is the Oregon-Purdue game. No I am not a fan of big drums or crazy uniforms, but I want to see what each team is made of. Tempted to take Oregon (-8) and the over (60.5), but i will hold off until I see what PU is made of.

Good Luck out there. Hope Mr. Suckmeyer does not kick a late field goal t ruin it for you.

$NDIRISHJER€

Building on a 5-2 week!

Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening to everyone out there,
I hope everyone enjoyed their first weekend of college ball and was lucky enough to make some dough if that is your style. I had a pretty decent weekend when I was picking the games; however, I got killed in my friendly pools where the games are given to you.

This weekend the Irish open up the 2008 season against San Diego State. Last week the Aztecs got beat by Cal Poly 27-29. Cal Poly rushed for 263 yards on 5.2 yards per carry. Unbeleivable. Coach Weis says the Irish are going to pound the ball this year and with three talented backs, I don't see any reason why ND can't put up at least 350-400 yards rushing against SDSU and several TDs. Furthermore, five defensive linemen for SDSU went down with injuries in the game. If ND fails to win by more than 10, we'll be in for a long season.

This weekend I am looking forward to the West Virginia-East Carolina game. I think this will be a good game and if the weather turns bad on Pat White this might be closer than the experts think (sorry). I am also looking forward to the Stanford-Arizona St. game. I am kind of thinking upset here. The Sun Devils need to be on guard!

OK here are your Free Money Picks for this weekend.
College

1. BYU -9 at Washington. Willingham is desperate for a win, but it will not come here. He won't even come close here.
2. Over 42.5 SDSU at Notre Dame. IF Cal Poly can put up 29 on SDSU, I think ND alone should cover the over. Given that ND's defense has been a little suspect we can bank on SDSU scoring at least a couple times. Easy money here.
3. South Florida -13.5 at Central Florida. Don't get me wrong I like George O'Leary, but he does not have the horses here to keep up with the Bulls. South Florida takes it by at least two touchdowns.
4. Miami +23 at Florida. If I told you Miami has beaten Florida the last 6 times they played would you believe me? Well they have and they covered the spread in 5 of those contests. Given they have not played since 2004, but I think Miami will be up for this game and at least keep it within 3 Tds.
5. Texas -26.5 at Texas-El Paso. There is a lot of hype in El Paso for this game, but they were beaten by Buffalo (not the Bills) by 25 last week. I am not saying Buffalo is a bad team (they will probably beat Pitt this week), but Texas is better than Buffalo and should easily roll in week 2 again.

NFL

1. New York Jets -3 at Miami. Not picking this because Favre. Picking because the Dolphins are still bad.
2. Detroit -3 at Atlanta. A rookie QB in week 1. I dont like it.
3. San Diego -9 against Carolina. San Diego starts there march towards the playoffs. Let's hope LT stays healthy and they keep covering lines.

That is all i have for now. Please share any thoughts, wins, or losses you have.
Good luck and have a good Friday,

$NDIRISHJER€