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.

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