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The embedded video below is only marginally relevant, but is nonetheless another piece of evidence that supports the CFB side in the NFL v. CFB debate.  In sum, NFL fans largely consist of drunken blue-collar sorts who hail from the lowest socio-economic demographic.  As a general rule, the the higher up in the stands you go, the bigger the losers (this guy is in the top row apparently).

CFB, conversely, has only drunken students, who like it or not, will soon graduate to the law, medical, and business professions and let’s face it, drunkennesss is a forgiveable sin when you’re 20 years-old, at a football game, and otherwise on the cusp of cushy white-collar life.  CFB also has bands, alumni, and cheerleaders who actually have some athletic skill. (as opposed to the augmented tarts who appear better suited for fame of the porno variety).

MOVING ON….

Haven’t tallied the last two weeks results, but have made it to 8 games above .500 ATS.  Also, it s my son’s 1st Birth day today, so gotta be brief.

Louisville (+6) v. Pitt:  Pitt won last week in an emotional game.  True, they beat the Irish, who are guaranteed to lose against a team with a winning record.  Still, Pitt is due for an outright loss or close call against the Cards, who lost to the Cuse last week.  This pick is more about Pitt’s inability to string together good performances, that Louisville’s ability to play football, so tread lightly here.

Kentucky (+13) v. UGA:  UK not getting enough credit due to the UF blowout but hell, who isn’t UF blowing out these days?  Good UK defense stops Noshow’s running game and keeps it close.  Strong pick.

Kansas (+1) v. Nebraska:  Had to check the IS when I saw this line.  Kansas’ offense is superb, Nebraska’s defense is horrible.  Nebraska’s offense is okay, Kansas’ defense slightly less horrible.  Take the senior QB and say it slowly, “rock, chalk, Jayhawk.”  Strong pick.

Oregon St. (-7.5) at UCLA:  Love UCLA’s coaches, but hat their players.  OSU has best running game in the PAC 1+9, UCLA has worst defense.  My son, who is currently drooling and slamming a pot lid on the kitchen floor, could figure this one out.  Beavers over Bears.

Cincinatti (+7.5) at WVU:  WVU has improved.  So has Cinci.  Like Cinci’s rush defense to keep this one close and, Cinci’s QB can throw a little.  Take the TD.

-So Sayeth the Shepherd

Tags: ATS, Picks

  Loyal members of the flock (which is approximately 35 strong according to google), SNL welcomes you to the “Circle of Trust,”  which confers to you many benefits.  Well, maybe not many, but at least one:  WINNERS!!!  After last night’s Baylor romp, SNL is now a strong 7-3-1 ATS, which is a damn site better than the goombahs peddling their GOYS, POWS, and Locks.  No thanks is necessary, but adulation, kudos, and even worship would be nice surrogates.  Now….
Missouri (-26.5) v. Nevada:  Missouri, newly anointed CFB royalty, showed the nation that it will again be unstoppable on offense when it outdueled Zooker and the “Juice.”  Led by its vertically challenged QB, Chase Daniels, the party-line on Mizzou as spun by the E-SPIN machine is that Chase will win the Heisman and his team will coast unchallenged until meeting Stoops semi-pro team in the Big 12 Championship.  Whatev…
In its 35-19 loss to the Red Raider, another offensive juggernaut, Nevada had 28 first downs (to TT’s 20), 488 total yards (to TT’s 421), and held the ball almost 14 minutes longer.  For those flock members that are slothful of wit, Nevada can score on Mizzou’s defense-alot.  Not enough to win, but more than enough to cover this gratuitous line.
Pick:  Nevada +26.5
BYU (-8) v. UCLA:  The spoils for victorious gridiron gladiators of UCLA, as shown above, are significant.  And, after bludgeoning Fulmer’s well-fed Vols in front of a national audience, the Vegas goombahs have offered to the degenerates a touchdown for Bruins backers.  Why?  For starters, because BYU’s 1 point (and now infamous) victory of UW was not nearly as close as the score indicated-BYU outgained the Huskies by almost 200 yards and, some redzone miscues not withstanding, could have sent the woeful Huskies limping to their dens early in the third quarter.
Nonetheless, there are two reasons that UCLA, who handed BYU a beatdown last year in the city of Angels, will prevail:  1) The ironically bear-like DT’s of UCLA will cause chaos for BYU; and 2) Coaching.  Previous posts have illuminated the omniscience that results from the Neuheisel/Chow equation, and the brain-trust will again show the nation and more importantly, the Men of Troy, that UCLA is on the rise.
Pick:  UCLA +8
 
Georgia Tech v. VTU (-7):   VTU did little to heal its psyche last week.  Sure, the Hokies won 24-7, but they were up only 3-0 at the half, and mustered an anemic 14 first downs-which, was only 1 more that Furman put up against the ghost of VT’s defense.  More depressing than the uniforms, the offense, or the death of “Bimmer-ball,” however, is that Furman outgained the Hokies by 160 yards through the air.
This year’s Tech team, conversely, is a paragon of contrasts; its offense, a struggling neophyte with some potential; its defense a nasty bunch who can get after the QB and refuse to allow their opponents to run the ball.  Period.  In the nebulous “intangible” category, the Techies, protractors and all, are a team that is swelling with confidence.  Erstwhile, in Blacksburg the stooped shoulders are reminiscent of last year’s Miami squad, which was ready to quit after 2 games.
Unfortunately, the wistful Hokie backers hoping for a resurrection of Bimmer-ball this week will get instead a Yellow Jacket insurgence.
Pick:  Georgia Tech +7
Girls SNL likes, but not enough to commit to or bring home to mom:
Rice + 8.5
GT/VT u38
MTSU +18 
-So Sayeth the Shepherd

Tags: ACC, BIG 10, Big 12, Cheerleaders