QB Henne
RB Caulcrick
RB Wells
RB Hunt
WR Ginn
WR Williams
WR Beckum
K Kelley
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Students Shut Down Campus; Goodgers Game Unaffected
Bucky Beatwriter
On the eve of the 2006 off year elections students at the University have effectively shut down the campus. Anti-war activists have taken over Malcolm X Hall and the John Brown administration complex and have refused to allow the campus to function as normal until, they say, “we bring an end to this ***ing war and this power mad Bush. Bush and his corrupt cronies have got to go. This is the only power the people have ever had, direct action to bring down militarists and fascists who use their power against the many.” Truer words have never been spoken.
There is a long history of student activism on the campus and it is considered by many to be the most open, democratic and egalitarian colleges in the world. Last year, the college drew national headlines when it expanded its free book program to include laptop and desktop computers for all of its students. In addition to this fantasy, it also has a very good Big ten Fantasy Football team. Bucky’s Goodgers have won 3 BTFFL Blue Ox Bowls over the last three years and they are in a dogfight this year to re-re-repeat.
Student activist have not shut down Emancipation Stadium, the site of today’s big showdown in the BTFFL between the school’s beloved Goodgers and the BTFFLs resurgent Halifax Spitfires. In the same three years that the Goodgers have been so dominant, the Spitfires have been at the bottom of the conference. Last year Spitz and company managed just one win, a week 10 victory against the Farmers, before bowing out meekly in the year ending Gopher Bowl to sibling rival Golden Goblins. This year, Spitz is sitting at 5-4, having won in exciting fashion last week on the late game heroics of star Running Back Tony Pittman. That game went to overtime and the 90-90 result may be the difference between a trip to the BOB and a trip to the consolation Gopher Bowl! Now at 5-4 with last week’s win, Spitz sits, or more likely sleeps, in second place in the BTFFL and an inside track on Spitz’s first appearance in the BOB. The two teams will not face each other again this season, so the Goblins have an uphill battle to return to the BOB, although they are currently leading the Spitfires in the crucial tiebreaker of total points.
Today’s Goodger Line-Up, entering Emancipation stadium to “All You Fascists (are bound to lose)”
QB1 Drew “
QB2 Curtis “
RB1 Mike “We could have done a lot worse than
RB2 Albert “Never trust anybody over thirty” Young
WR1 Dorion Bryant
WR2 Greg Orton
WR3 Kerry “I, er, ah, er, ah, lost, ah” Reed
K Taylor Melhoff
(I could only rack my brain for so long for a mildly humorous tangential left wing reference for Bryant, Orton, and Melhoff. I give up)
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
BTFFL Draft 2006: The Worst
And now the worst. A much more abundant harvest this year than the best.
Honorable mentions:
Everyone picked after the 13th Round except: the kickers, Anthony Gonzalez, CJ Bacher, Adrain Arrington, Alex Daniels and Matt Trannon. That’s 15 picks, just a Dead Sea of BTFFL talent. Even the picks with value are, with one exception, marginal at best.
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Shaun Herbert, Halifax Spitfires, 10th Round – There are so many bad WR early in the draft, Herbert is just one of them.
Jeremy Scott,
Steve Breaston, Bucky’s Goodgers, 11th Round. A relatively late round pick but the presence of Anthony Gonzalez and Adrian Arrington haunts the Breaston pick just as it does every other WR selected prior to the 14 the round.
And now the list:
10. The Entire 13th Round, Carlos Brown, Evan Royster, Shonn Greene and Tim Brasic. -- This round is so bad it makes it as part of the Honorable Mentions and the Top 10. What a waste of a round. Brown no longer on a roster, Brasic lost his job to Juice!, Shonn Greene is the cream of the crop, kicking around the BTFFL and scoring a 25 points over the course of the season and one of our favorite things in the Worst list: Royster. A player still on a roster who has scored zero points in the entire season.
9. Ernie Wheelwright, Fighting Farmers, 8th Round. -- The 8th Round rivals the 13th as the worst in the 2006 BTFFL draft. Wheelwright appeared to be the next in a line of very good Gopher fantasy WR. Instead, to use a sports cliché, his picture should be on a milk carton. Wheels has 15 points in the entire season. Selected over Sims, Mendenhall,
8. Demetrius McCray, Bucky’s goodgers, 8th Round – Part of the 8th Round train wreck. Picked as insurance for Marcus Thigpen. Insurance for Marcus Thigpen! If you want a good laugh say that out loud 5 times in a row. I guarantee you won’t get through 3.
7. Lance Smith, Kevin Grady, EJ Jones, Halifax Spitfires, 6th, 7th, and 8th Rounds – part of a sound strategy that could have paid huge dividends, none of these highly regarded, backup Running Backs has done anything this season. Admittedly, Jones started week 1 and was injured, and Hill injured last week could finally give way to Smith but as of now, these three high round picks have done nothing. Pinnix, picked after Smith and Grady (but not Jones) would have served this team much better and allowed at least one more pick.
6. Chad Henne, Fighting Farmers, 5th Round – Unfortunately for the Farmers (and as we will see later, the Spitfires), the highly regarded QBs on the board significantly underperformed the less heralded who remained on the board and were value picks later on. Henne chosen before Stocco (12th Round), Kellen Lewis (undrafted) and Juice! (10th Round). Henne hasn’t been awful but, in hindsight, both the Farmers and Spitfires invested in several QBs that just were not worth the draft position.
5. Herb Grigsby, Bucky’s Goodgers, 6th Round – The Goodgers had the best group of keepers in the BTFFL. They watched as every player with real value were picked by the unfortunate Farmers and Spitfires. The Goodgers primary goal entering the draft was to upgrade their WR corps, having held on to two QBs and two RBs. “With the 24th Pick in the 2006 Big Ten Fantasy Football Draft, the 3 time consecutive Blue Ox Bowl Champion Bucky’s Goodgers select Mario Manningham, WR,
4. Anthony Morelli, Halifax Spitfires, 5th Round – Morelli should read the same as Henne only, oh, I don’t know, 100 times worse. Morelli inherited an offense that produced 4th highest overall BTFFL scorer Michael Robinson last year and Morelli has been shite! (If you need to you can repeat that last part of the sentence in your best Groundstender Groundskeeper Willie voice). Morelli is only ranked above the Northwestern QB in terms of fantasy points scored. That’s right, Juice! and Kellen Lewis, both players who have not started every game for their respective BT teams, have more fantasy points than Skreech, ah, Morelli.
3. Austin Scott, Golden Goblins, 8th Round – A terrible pick this year in its own right, Scott has zero points in the BTFFL this year. He is, with the exception of EJ Jones, the highest drafted player to score nothing on the season. He completes the disastrous 8th Round (joining shitty FFL players and compatriots Jones, Wheelwright, and McCray). Scott gets extra credit for being, as Shawn suggested earlier this year, the biggest bust in BTFFL history for 4 years.
2. Blake Powers, Halifax Spitfires, 3rd Round – Not much needs to be said here, max Powers lost his job early in the season and has never looked back. He somehow remains on the Spitfires roster. He sucks. But, the $41 pick up dollars spent by the Spitfires on the his replacement, Kellen Lewis, mitigates the investment of the 3rd pick in Max. But, it must be said, what a team the Spitfires would have if they had had faith in Teddy Ginn, Jr., who stood out like a sore thumb when the Spitfires picked Powers (and, much less of a disappointment Pierre Thomas).
1. Chris “Beanie” Wells, Fighting Farmers, 1st Round – This is a tough ranking given the situation at the time of the draft but one can’t ignore the fact that the Farmers have been burned, at least for this year and it ain’t looking much better for next (better hope that Tony Pittman and his family need money so he goes pro early even though he certainly should not), by the hype machine that is college football recruiting in 2006. Wells will undoubtedly be a great Running Back at
BTFFL Draft 2006: The Best
There was a lot more to write about last year. Well, actually there are plenty of bad picks to write about but very few good ones. This year's draft is like a black hole of bad picks. So I'll start out with the top 10 best picks. If I can find 10.
(I found more than 10!)
Honorable mentions:
Rashard Mendenhall, Halifax Spitfires, 9th Round -- Since Juice! has come in Mendenhall has benefitted. Could even sneak into Spitfires Keepers next season.
Greg Orton, Bucky's Goodgers, 12th Round -- Looked pretty good, hampered by injury, limited production.
Jaycen Taylor, Golden Goblins, 10th Round -- frustating Joe Tiller RB, 13th ranked BTFFL Fantasy RB.
CJ Bacher, Bucky's Goodgers, 14th Round -- It has taken almost all year but Bashay looks like he'll be the heir to the pass happy Northwestern offense now that Fitz has figured out that being able to throw the ball accurately and downfield is more important to the spread offense than being able to occasionally run for 13 yards when the play breaks down (see Mike Kafka and Andrew Brewer)
John Stocco, Golden Goblins, 12th Round -- 8th QB selected, 5th highest scoring QB. Good, not great value.
And on to the list:
10. Alex Daniels Fighting Farmers, 16th Round -- I know he's moving back to defense or some other move designed to retard his development as a football player but who woundn't use there 16th round pick on a player if they knew they would get 33, 15 and 10 points in the first three weeks?. Virtually nothing after that, who cares? No one picked after him comes close to such production.
9. Ted Ginn, Jr, Fighting Farmers, 4th Round. I hate to have such high picks in the best picks but that's just the nature of the beast this year. Ginn is first WR selected in the draft (among those not kept) and he is the highest scoring WR in the league (tied with Manningham).
8. Logan Payne, Halifax Spitfires, 11th Round -- Payne is the 9th WR off the board. Those selected ahead of him include missing person and teammate Ernie Wheelwright, Shaun Herbert, Jeremy Scott, Herb Grigsby, and PSU disappointments Deon Williams and Derrick Butler (whatever). Payne has more fantasy points than both of the WR who were kept this season, Dorion Bryant and James Hardy.
7. Adrian Arrington, Golden Goblins, 15th Round -- Arrington has been the benificiary of Mario Manningham's injury. After scoring zero points in the first three games, Arrington has not scored less than 7 since. That's good enough to make him the 11th highest scoring fantasy reciever despite being the 15th off the board. His future certainly looks bright and could push for a keeper spot on the Goblins.
6. Damien Sims, Golden Goblins, 9th Round -- Another benificiary of an injury. Sims has taken advantage of a hobbled Albert Young to score 82 fantasy points and turn in a top 10 fantasy year so far. He was the 17th RB selected, behind such fantasy and Big Ten non factors as Chris Wells, Lance Smith, Kevin Grady, EJ Jones, Austin Scott, and DeMetrius McCray.
5. Anthony Gonzalez, Golden Goblins, 14th Round -- Gonzalez could easily be ranked even higher. Selected after such WRs as Greg Orton, Steve Breaston, Shaun Herbert, Jeremy Scott, Herb Grigsby and PSU disappointments Derrick Williams and Dion Butler (or whatever). All Gonzalez has done is score 97 points while putting together the 3rd best fantasy year for a WR. Also selected ahead of Gonzalez: Brian Hoyer, Tim Brasic, Shonn Greene, Evan Royster, Carlos Brown, Brandon Minor, John Stocco, Mike Kafka, Dywan Rowan, Brandon Roberson, well, you can see why it is going to be a long Worst of 2006.
4. PJ Hill/Tony Pittman, Halifax Spitfires, 1st and 2nd Round -- A pair of early picks gets the nod here because Andy gets the highest scoring player in the BTFFL in Hill with the first pick. You can not do any better than that, although you can do much worse. And Pittman, selected in the second round after Chris Wells is a gutsy second pick that also just happens to be the right on. Pittman is running neck and neck with Tony Hunt for the 3rd highest scoring RB and I'd guess that by seasons end he will have outscored Hunt. Either way, Andy gets the core of his likely BOB team with these picks. One can easily imagine a worse set of picks submarining his team.
3. Juice! Bucky's Goodgers, 10th Round -- The only appearance in the Top 10 best picks for the Goodgers, Juice! comes in at 3 based on his taking over the Illinois job much sooner than any expected and looking like he'll be a keeper for as long as he plays college football. Despite not starting the first 2 games, Juice! is the 7th ranked BTFFL QB and has looked better and better with each passing week. Passing week, ha, ha, that's funny.
2. Amir Pinnix, 7th Round, Golden Goblins -- A forgotton man, or at least suspect starter, on draft day. Pinnix has clawed his way to the top of the Gopher depth chart and has produced numbers that make him the 7th highest scoring back in the BTFFL. He has more points than BTFFL keepers Albert Young and Tyrell Sutton. He was selected after Chris Wells, Javon Ringer (inj.), Pierre Thomas, Lance Smith, and Kevin Grady.
1. Mario Manningham, 7th Round, Halifax Spitfires -- Looking at the top 4 best picks, it is apparent why the Spitfires appear poised to get to the BOB for the first time in their history. Manningham, or Touchdown!, completes the core of Spitfire starters. He is the BTFFLs highest scoring reciever, selected after the disasterous 6th round trio of Butler, Williams and Grigsby(!). Despite his injury, which has caused him to miss three games, he remains the highest scoring WR in the BTFFL. If he had not been injured, he'd likely be scoring on par with top 5 RBs in the BTFFL. In any case, he's a Sophomore and he'll certainly be a keeper. Adding insult to injury to the rest of the BTFFL is the fact that he was on every roster last year -- starting with the Goblins, who cut him, moving to the Goodgers, who traded him, and ending up with the Farmers, who didn't keep him, along the way passing through his eventual destination: The Litter Box. I expect to be watching him catch Touchdown! after Touchdown! for more a couple more years and being annoyed that I picked Herb fucking Grigsby over him in the 2006 BTFFL draft.
If I have the time, watch for the carnage that is the Worst of the BTFFL Draft.
(I found more than 10!)
Honorable mentions:
Rashard Mendenhall, Halifax Spitfires, 9th Round -- Since Juice! has come in Mendenhall has benefitted. Could even sneak into Spitfires Keepers next season.
Greg Orton, Bucky's Goodgers, 12th Round -- Looked pretty good, hampered by injury, limited production.
Jaycen Taylor, Golden Goblins, 10th Round -- frustating Joe Tiller RB, 13th ranked BTFFL Fantasy RB.
CJ Bacher, Bucky's Goodgers, 14th Round -- It has taken almost all year but Bashay looks like he'll be the heir to the pass happy Northwestern offense now that Fitz has figured out that being able to throw the ball accurately and downfield is more important to the spread offense than being able to occasionally run for 13 yards when the play breaks down (see Mike Kafka and Andrew Brewer)
John Stocco, Golden Goblins, 12th Round -- 8th QB selected, 5th highest scoring QB. Good, not great value.
And on to the list:
10. Alex Daniels Fighting Farmers, 16th Round -- I know he's moving back to defense or some other move designed to retard his development as a football player but who woundn't use there 16th round pick on a player if they knew they would get 33, 15 and 10 points in the first three weeks?. Virtually nothing after that, who cares? No one picked after him comes close to such production.
9. Ted Ginn, Jr, Fighting Farmers, 4th Round. I hate to have such high picks in the best picks but that's just the nature of the beast this year. Ginn is first WR selected in the draft (among those not kept) and he is the highest scoring WR in the league (tied with Manningham).
8. Logan Payne, Halifax Spitfires, 11th Round -- Payne is the 9th WR off the board. Those selected ahead of him include missing person and teammate Ernie Wheelwright, Shaun Herbert, Jeremy Scott, Herb Grigsby, and PSU disappointments Deon Williams and Derrick Butler (whatever). Payne has more fantasy points than both of the WR who were kept this season, Dorion Bryant and James Hardy.
7. Adrian Arrington, Golden Goblins, 15th Round -- Arrington has been the benificiary of Mario Manningham's injury. After scoring zero points in the first three games, Arrington has not scored less than 7 since. That's good enough to make him the 11th highest scoring fantasy reciever despite being the 15th off the board. His future certainly looks bright and could push for a keeper spot on the Goblins.
6. Damien Sims, Golden Goblins, 9th Round -- Another benificiary of an injury. Sims has taken advantage of a hobbled Albert Young to score 82 fantasy points and turn in a top 10 fantasy year so far. He was the 17th RB selected, behind such fantasy and Big Ten non factors as Chris Wells, Lance Smith, Kevin Grady, EJ Jones, Austin Scott, and DeMetrius McCray.
5. Anthony Gonzalez, Golden Goblins, 14th Round -- Gonzalez could easily be ranked even higher. Selected after such WRs as Greg Orton, Steve Breaston, Shaun Herbert, Jeremy Scott, Herb Grigsby and PSU disappointments Derrick Williams and Dion Butler (or whatever). All Gonzalez has done is score 97 points while putting together the 3rd best fantasy year for a WR. Also selected ahead of Gonzalez: Brian Hoyer, Tim Brasic, Shonn Greene, Evan Royster, Carlos Brown, Brandon Minor, John Stocco, Mike Kafka, Dywan Rowan, Brandon Roberson, well, you can see why it is going to be a long Worst of 2006.
4. PJ Hill/Tony Pittman, Halifax Spitfires, 1st and 2nd Round -- A pair of early picks gets the nod here because Andy gets the highest scoring player in the BTFFL in Hill with the first pick. You can not do any better than that, although you can do much worse. And Pittman, selected in the second round after Chris Wells is a gutsy second pick that also just happens to be the right on. Pittman is running neck and neck with Tony Hunt for the 3rd highest scoring RB and I'd guess that by seasons end he will have outscored Hunt. Either way, Andy gets the core of his likely BOB team with these picks. One can easily imagine a worse set of picks submarining his team.
3. Juice! Bucky's Goodgers, 10th Round -- The only appearance in the Top 10 best picks for the Goodgers, Juice! comes in at 3 based on his taking over the Illinois job much sooner than any expected and looking like he'll be a keeper for as long as he plays college football. Despite not starting the first 2 games, Juice! is the 7th ranked BTFFL QB and has looked better and better with each passing week. Passing week, ha, ha, that's funny.
2. Amir Pinnix, 7th Round, Golden Goblins -- A forgotton man, or at least suspect starter, on draft day. Pinnix has clawed his way to the top of the Gopher depth chart and has produced numbers that make him the 7th highest scoring back in the BTFFL. He has more points than BTFFL keepers Albert Young and Tyrell Sutton. He was selected after Chris Wells, Javon Ringer (inj.), Pierre Thomas, Lance Smith, and Kevin Grady.
1. Mario Manningham, 7th Round, Halifax Spitfires -- Looking at the top 4 best picks, it is apparent why the Spitfires appear poised to get to the BOB for the first time in their history. Manningham, or Touchdown!, completes the core of Spitfire starters. He is the BTFFLs highest scoring reciever, selected after the disasterous 6th round trio of Butler, Williams and Grigsby(!). Despite his injury, which has caused him to miss three games, he remains the highest scoring WR in the BTFFL. If he had not been injured, he'd likely be scoring on par with top 5 RBs in the BTFFL. In any case, he's a Sophomore and he'll certainly be a keeper. Adding insult to injury to the rest of the BTFFL is the fact that he was on every roster last year -- starting with the Goblins, who cut him, moving to the Goodgers, who traded him, and ending up with the Farmers, who didn't keep him, along the way passing through his eventual destination: The Litter Box. I expect to be watching him catch Touchdown! after Touchdown! for more a couple more years and being annoyed that I picked Herb fucking Grigsby over him in the 2006 BTFFL draft.
If I have the time, watch for the carnage that is the Worst of the BTFFL Draft.
Saturday, October 28, 2006
pick'ems a little late
Maryland
Virginia
GT
Cinny
Wis
MSU
Iowa
Mich
OSU
Purdue
KSU
KU
Mizzou
AM
Tex
Marshall
Houston
Tulane
Tol
Ohio
BYU
NEW MEX
TCU
UTah
WASH
WASH ST
FL
MISS ST
TENN
ARk St
MTS
Idaho
Virginia
GT
Cinny
Wis
MSU
Iowa
Mich
OSU
Purdue
KSU
KU
Mizzou
AM
Tex
Marshall
Houston
Tulane
Tol
Ohio
BYU
NEW MEX
TCU
UTah
WASH
WASH ST
FL
MISS ST
TENN
ARk St
MTS
Idaho
Goodger's turning into BADgers?
Bucky Beatwriter
The Goodgers have not seen this kind of adversity since the inaugrual BTFFL season, way back before the hallowed tradition of the Blue Ox Bowl capped the BTFFL season. The 2006 regular season started out according to the script, there were even whispers of a perfect season after the Goodgers started out 4-0. Since then, very little has gone right for the most successful and storied school in the BTFFL. The Goodgers have only managed to win of the next four and now sit precariously on top the BTFFL standings at 5-3. The Golden Goblins and the rejuvinated Halifax Spitfires are each just one game back, nipping at the heals of the reigning champions. And, in the closest BTFFL season ever, the rival Fighting Farmers, technically in last place, are just two games behind the Goodgers and one game out of another appearance in the Blue Ox Bowl. A loss again this week for the Goodgers would mean falling back into a tie for first place for the first time since week 2 of the season. Can the Goodgers respond this week? Will they be able to hold on to the BTFFL lead or will all be thrown into flux after this week?
Goodgers Starters:
Drew Stanton
Curtis Painter
Mike Hart
Albert Young
Dorion Bryant
Steve Breaston
Kerry Reed
Taylor Melhoff
The Goodgers have not seen this kind of adversity since the inaugrual BTFFL season, way back before the hallowed tradition of the Blue Ox Bowl capped the BTFFL season. The 2006 regular season started out according to the script, there were even whispers of a perfect season after the Goodgers started out 4-0. Since then, very little has gone right for the most successful and storied school in the BTFFL. The Goodgers have only managed to win of the next four and now sit precariously on top the BTFFL standings at 5-3. The Golden Goblins and the rejuvinated Halifax Spitfires are each just one game back, nipping at the heals of the reigning champions. And, in the closest BTFFL season ever, the rival Fighting Farmers, technically in last place, are just two games behind the Goodgers and one game out of another appearance in the Blue Ox Bowl. A loss again this week for the Goodgers would mean falling back into a tie for first place for the first time since week 2 of the season. Can the Goodgers respond this week? Will they be able to hold on to the BTFFL lead or will all be thrown into flux after this week?
Goodgers Starters:
Drew Stanton
Curtis Painter
Mike Hart
Albert Young
Dorion Bryant
Steve Breaston
Kerry Reed
Taylor Melhoff
Spitfires Starters
QB - Kellen Lewis
RB - P. J. Hill
RB - Tony Pittman
RB - Rashard Mendenhall
WR - Jordon Norwood
WR - Logan Payne
WR - Herb Grigsby
K - Kyle Schlicher
RB - P. J. Hill
RB - Tony Pittman
RB - Rashard Mendenhall
WR - Jordon Norwood
WR - Logan Payne
WR - Herb Grigsby
K - Kyle Schlicher
Spitfires Starters
QB - Kellen Lewis
RB - P. J. Hill
RB - Tony Pittman
RB - Rashard Mendenhall
WR - Jordon Norwood
WR - Logan Payne
WR - Herb Grigsby
K - Kyle Schlicher
RB - P. J. Hill
RB - Tony Pittman
RB - Rashard Mendenhall
WR - Jordon Norwood
WR - Logan Payne
WR - Herb Grigsby
K - Kyle Schlicher
Spitfires Starters
QB - Kellen Lewis
RB - P. J. Hill
RB - Tony Pittman
RB - Rashard Mendenhall
WR - Jordon Norwood
WR - Logan Payne
WR - Herb Grigsby
K - Kyle Schlicher
RB - P. J. Hill
RB - Tony Pittman
RB - Rashard Mendenhall
WR - Jordon Norwood
WR - Logan Payne
WR - Herb Grigsby
K - Kyle Schlicher
Spitfires Starters
QB - Kellen Lewis
RB - P. J. Hill
RB - Tony Pittman
RB - Rashard Mendenhall
WR - Jordon Norwood
WR - Logan Payne
WR - Herb Grigsby
K - Kyle Schlicher
RB - P. J. Hill
RB - Tony Pittman
RB - Rashard Mendenhall
WR - Jordon Norwood
WR - Logan Payne
WR - Herb Grigsby
K - Kyle Schlicher
Spitfires Starters
QB - Kellen Lewis
RB - P. J. Hill
RB - Tony Pittman
RB - Rashard Mendenhall
WR - Jordon Norwood
WR - Logan Payne
WR - Herb Grigsby
K - Kyle Schlicher
RB - P. J. Hill
RB - Tony Pittman
RB - Rashard Mendenhall
WR - Jordon Norwood
WR - Logan Payne
WR - Herb Grigsby
K - Kyle Schlicher
Spitfires Starters
QB - Kellen Lewis
RB - P. J. Hill
RB - Tony Pittman
RB - Rashard Mendenhall
WR - Jordon Norwood
WR - Logan Payne
WR - Herb Grigsby
K - Kyle Schlicher
RB - P. J. Hill
RB - Tony Pittman
RB - Rashard Mendenhall
WR - Jordon Norwood
WR - Logan Payne
WR - Herb Grigsby
K - Kyle Schlicher
Line Up
QB Henne
RB Hunt
RB Caulcrick
RB Wells
WR Ginn
WR Williams
WR Beckum
K Kelly (or Sommers if Kelly's already been picked up)
RB Hunt
RB Caulcrick
RB Wells
WR Ginn
WR Williams
WR Beckum
K Kelly (or Sommers if Kelly's already been picked up)
picking up
drop K Gophers Giannini
pick up K PSU Kelley (sp?)
if he's already been picked up, then Sommers K Purdue.
pick up K PSU Kelley (sp?)
if he's already been picked up, then Sommers K Purdue.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Week 8
Bucky BeatwriterIn what is the most competitive and exciting BTFFL season yet, the Goodgers look to keep their grip on first place in the league this week against the rival Golden Goblins. Although the Goodgers sit atop the BTFFL standings, a return trip to the Blue Ox Bowl is certainly not assured and every BTFFL team has a legitimate shot at the BOB no matter what happens this week. Of course, with their 5-2 record, the Goodgers have the inside track on an unprecedented fourth consecutive BOB appearance but nothing is guaranteed with 3 teams tied in second place with 3-4 records. Certainly a win for Bucky and the fighting Goodgers would go a long way towards the BOB. A loss, however, would put the entire BOB up in the air.
The Goodgers are excited about the return to the line up of two critical players that have been out of action for the past two weeks: Drew Stanton and Albert Young.
Goodgers line up:
QB Drew Stanton
QB Curtis Painter
RB Mike Hart
RB Albert Young
WR Dorien Bryant
WR Steve Breaston
WR Kerry Reed
K Taylor Melhoff
Farmers Line Up Week 8
As we past the mid-way point of the BTFFL season, the Farmers are at a crossing poing w/ three other lousy teams. The outcome of the Spitefires/Farmers game may very well determine the second place finisher in the BTFFL and of course, the eventual runners up in the Blue Ox Bowl. With a injured QB starting, and another facing a stout Buckeye defense, things may be looking up for the Farmers this week, but I doubt it...
QB Henne
QB Cupito
RB Hunt
RB Caulcrick
WR Ginn
WR Williams
WR Decker (I have his uniform from this game so may as well start him)
K Sommers (My kicker may change based on if we find out who the pick-ups and drops are for this week, Andy?)
Go Farmers!
QB Henne
QB Cupito
RB Hunt
RB Caulcrick
WR Ginn
WR Williams
WR Decker (I have his uniform from this game so may as well start him)
K Sommers (My kicker may change based on if we find out who the pick-ups and drops are for this week, Andy?)
Go Farmers!
Friday, October 20, 2006
pick'em
I think you should list the percentage picked correctly rather than the total games correct. I missed a week or two and I am feeling hot. My trade sports account is balloning as a result of my cogent selections this year. Of course that little weasel bitch Bush is trying to shut down my cash cow after I finally figured out how to turn my Glen "deer in headlights" Mason frustration into something positive. Anyway, here are my free sage predictions, feel free to use them for your personal enrichment.
Nevada - I have been telling you to keep an eye on the west for a while now. Nevada is one of those teams that can recruit CA pretty well and is benefitting from it. If they would pay attention to D they might be a top 25 team. In this case, they will face a stiff test from an under the radar Jose team. It should be entertaining but I like NV to outscore SJS 38-34
Laf - No words of wisdom here, so I pick the home team. 16-7
Oregon - Look out! WSU is better than anyone expected. This could be an upset but I am not quite convinced WSU can stop the Ducks late when they need to- Oregon is not as good as they have been in the past - the wisconsin of the pac ten- always escapes in close struggles and they do it again here. 24-20
Cal - Cal seems to be surging but do not expet them to be in the title game- poor QB and suspect D make this a good but not a great Cal team. Wash is getting better but not ready to beat Cal on the road. 31-17
Arizona - This team gives me fits. I am on the bandwagon and then off it week to week. This week I am back on it. I think the cats should be a top 3 or 4 team in the P10 but they always seem to implode. With hesitation I think Az's D wins this game but whenever I pick them they play like crap so do not expect much from them. 17-13
Wyoming - Did I mention that the power in CF is moving west? Quietly Wyoming is improving. I am not putting them in a BCS bowl I am just saying they do not stink like every other year. This is a rivalry game and it can make the season for Wyoming. In a mild upset they down CSU with inspired D 20-16
Utah - NM is disappointing - they need Urlacher to return. 27-10
Akron - How can anyone expect to win in the rubber bowl? When I think zips I think Gerrry Faust. The zips need to win this to stay in contention and their Q is the difference 26-24
Cent Mich - Bowling Green is rebuilding and CM is poised to punish BG. In a yawner- 28-14
Notre Dame - What happened to UCLA? As bad as ND D is this year it is still better than UCLA. I like ND to win a high scoring affair and the media will lavish praise on ND like they beat an NFL team- it will sicken us all and degrade the entire sport but the front runners everywhere will eat it up. 41-27
TCU - I really want to pick Army but they are still the poor sister military academy that nobody roots for and good college players avoid even more than Minnesota. Army is respectable but not good enough to beat the solid frogs. 30-20
Houston - UTEP is sexy but Houston almost beat Miami- that is good enough for me. 21-17
AM - Does OSU have a football program? The northwestern of the big 12 lets AM off the hook in a heatbreaker- 24-23
Texas - I think Neb has a shot here- mainly b/c I am not a believer in Texas. However, NE is not that good either. I would stay away from betting on this one- NE will be up for the game and at home they might just pull it out. I 'll stick with my hope rather than my gut on this one . 26-20
Mizzou - Wow what a horrible loss last week! The tigers were set up to win the division but they choked against a nothing AM squad- yuk! This devesating loss might carry over, fortunately they play KSU. Missou gets back on track and keeps hope alive with an ugly 27-17 win.
Kansas - Baylor cannot move the ball. This could be a single digit game. Kansas blocks a punt to win 9-6.
TT - Sadly ISU is not very good. They are due for a win but I just do not see any reason for hope. The home field keeps it relatively close but ISU must wait until next year. 33-19
Rutgers - You gotta be happy for Rutgers. This is a really good team and they clearly will produce their best season ever this year. PItt will be tough but I am sticking with the Knights. If they can win this game look out! BCS is a possibility! 28-24
BC - FSU has no offense and their D is overrated. I am not in love with BC but they have a better team overall. They pass to victory 27-23
Clemson - I learned my lesson- Clemson is almost impossible to beat at home. They destroy the calvin Johnson's 30-14
Maryland - When I look at chuck amato and mark testman all I can think is fraud. 21-13
Cinncy - The second best school in Ohio wins in a thrilling OT game 37-34
Michigan State - How much does NW miss Walker? Even JL smith cannot blow this one. Mich St. will carve up the NW D- its a total mismatch- a team that spreads the field is a nightmare for the cats. MSU looks like a title team in this one. 36-15
Penn State- I think Ill will give PSU some trouble. PSU is not very good, especially on O and if Juice can scramble effectively it could be a very close game. Still, PSU does have the better D and will likely grind out a win. 27-17
Ohio State- Please! Indiana can beat an injured, sub-standard Iowa club but not Ohio State. OSU will be bored but the game will never be in doubt. 38-14
Wisconsin - Purdue should have lost to Minnesota. Do I need to give further proof? 40-27
Michigan - Iowa should have lost to Syracuse, got blown out by OSU and lost to Indiana. And they struggled in all their non-conf games against weak Mac teams. If this game is within two touchdowns their should be an investigation. Henne will throw two picks but it will not matter. This is not about MIch being great - in my opinion they are the same old Michigan- this is about a down Iowa team. 34-17
Minnesota- At least its one game closer to the end of the season and one more game closer to the end of the Mason era. 36-20
Nevada - I have been telling you to keep an eye on the west for a while now. Nevada is one of those teams that can recruit CA pretty well and is benefitting from it. If they would pay attention to D they might be a top 25 team. In this case, they will face a stiff test from an under the radar Jose team. It should be entertaining but I like NV to outscore SJS 38-34
Laf - No words of wisdom here, so I pick the home team. 16-7
Oregon - Look out! WSU is better than anyone expected. This could be an upset but I am not quite convinced WSU can stop the Ducks late when they need to- Oregon is not as good as they have been in the past - the wisconsin of the pac ten- always escapes in close struggles and they do it again here. 24-20
Cal - Cal seems to be surging but do not expet them to be in the title game- poor QB and suspect D make this a good but not a great Cal team. Wash is getting better but not ready to beat Cal on the road. 31-17
Arizona - This team gives me fits. I am on the bandwagon and then off it week to week. This week I am back on it. I think the cats should be a top 3 or 4 team in the P10 but they always seem to implode. With hesitation I think Az's D wins this game but whenever I pick them they play like crap so do not expect much from them. 17-13
Wyoming - Did I mention that the power in CF is moving west? Quietly Wyoming is improving. I am not putting them in a BCS bowl I am just saying they do not stink like every other year. This is a rivalry game and it can make the season for Wyoming. In a mild upset they down CSU with inspired D 20-16
Utah - NM is disappointing - they need Urlacher to return. 27-10
Akron - How can anyone expect to win in the rubber bowl? When I think zips I think Gerrry Faust. The zips need to win this to stay in contention and their Q is the difference 26-24
Cent Mich - Bowling Green is rebuilding and CM is poised to punish BG. In a yawner- 28-14
Notre Dame - What happened to UCLA? As bad as ND D is this year it is still better than UCLA. I like ND to win a high scoring affair and the media will lavish praise on ND like they beat an NFL team- it will sicken us all and degrade the entire sport but the front runners everywhere will eat it up. 41-27
TCU - I really want to pick Army but they are still the poor sister military academy that nobody roots for and good college players avoid even more than Minnesota. Army is respectable but not good enough to beat the solid frogs. 30-20
Houston - UTEP is sexy but Houston almost beat Miami- that is good enough for me. 21-17
AM - Does OSU have a football program? The northwestern of the big 12 lets AM off the hook in a heatbreaker- 24-23
Texas - I think Neb has a shot here- mainly b/c I am not a believer in Texas. However, NE is not that good either. I would stay away from betting on this one- NE will be up for the game and at home they might just pull it out. I 'll stick with my hope rather than my gut on this one . 26-20
Mizzou - Wow what a horrible loss last week! The tigers were set up to win the division but they choked against a nothing AM squad- yuk! This devesating loss might carry over, fortunately they play KSU. Missou gets back on track and keeps hope alive with an ugly 27-17 win.
Kansas - Baylor cannot move the ball. This could be a single digit game. Kansas blocks a punt to win 9-6.
TT - Sadly ISU is not very good. They are due for a win but I just do not see any reason for hope. The home field keeps it relatively close but ISU must wait until next year. 33-19
Rutgers - You gotta be happy for Rutgers. This is a really good team and they clearly will produce their best season ever this year. PItt will be tough but I am sticking with the Knights. If they can win this game look out! BCS is a possibility! 28-24
BC - FSU has no offense and their D is overrated. I am not in love with BC but they have a better team overall. They pass to victory 27-23
Clemson - I learned my lesson- Clemson is almost impossible to beat at home. They destroy the calvin Johnson's 30-14
Maryland - When I look at chuck amato and mark testman all I can think is fraud. 21-13
Cinncy - The second best school in Ohio wins in a thrilling OT game 37-34
Michigan State - How much does NW miss Walker? Even JL smith cannot blow this one. Mich St. will carve up the NW D- its a total mismatch- a team that spreads the field is a nightmare for the cats. MSU looks like a title team in this one. 36-15
Penn State- I think Ill will give PSU some trouble. PSU is not very good, especially on O and if Juice can scramble effectively it could be a very close game. Still, PSU does have the better D and will likely grind out a win. 27-17
Ohio State- Please! Indiana can beat an injured, sub-standard Iowa club but not Ohio State. OSU will be bored but the game will never be in doubt. 38-14
Wisconsin - Purdue should have lost to Minnesota. Do I need to give further proof? 40-27
Michigan - Iowa should have lost to Syracuse, got blown out by OSU and lost to Indiana. And they struggled in all their non-conf games against weak Mac teams. If this game is within two touchdowns their should be an investigation. Henne will throw two picks but it will not matter. This is not about MIch being great - in my opinion they are the same old Michigan- this is about a down Iowa team. 34-17
Minnesota- At least its one game closer to the end of the season and one more game closer to the end of the Mason era. 36-20
pick'em
I think you should list the percentage picked correctly rather than the total games correct. I missed a week or two and I am feeling hot. My trade sports account is balloning as a result of my cogent selections this year. Of course that little weasel bitch Bush is trying to shut down my cash cow after I finally figured out how to turn my Glen "deer in headlights" Mason frustration into something positive. Anyway, here are my free sage predictions, feel free to use them for your personal enrichment.
Nevada - I have been telling you to keep an eye on the west for a while now. Nevada is one of those teams that can recruit CA pretty well and is benefitting from it. If they would pay attention to D they might be a top 25 team. In this case, they will face a stiff test from an under the radar Jose team. It should be entertaining but I like NV to outscore SJS 38-34
Laf - No words of wisdom here, so I pick the home team. 16-7
Oregon - Look out! WSU is better than anyone expected. This could be an upset but I am not quite convinced WSU can stop the Ducks late when they need to- Oregon is not as good as they have been in the past - the wisconsin of the pac ten- always escapes in close struggles and they do it again here. 24-20
Cal - Cal seems to be surging but do not expet them to be in the title game- poor QB and suspect D make this a good but not a great Cal team. Wash is getting better but not ready to beat Cal on the road. 31-17
Arizona - This team gives me fits. I am on the bandwagon and then off it week to week. This week I am back on it. I think the cats should be a top 3 or 4 team in the P10 but they always seem to implode. With hesitation I think Az's D wins this game but whenever I pick them they play like crap so do not expect much from them. 17-13
Wyoming - Did I mention that the power in CF is moving west? Quietly Wyoming is improving. I am not putting them in a BCS bowl I am just saying they do not stink like every other year. This is a rivalry game and it can make the season for Wyoming. In a mild upset they down CSU with inspired D 20-16
Utah - NM is disappointing - they need Urlacher to return. 27-10
Akron - How can anyone expect to win in the rubber bowl? When I think zips I think Gerrry Faust. The zips need to win this to stay in contention and their Q is the difference 26-24
Cent Mich - Bowling Green is rebuilding and CM is poised to punish BG. In a yawner- 28-14
Notre Dame - What happened to UCLA? As bad as ND D is this year it is still better than UCLA. I like ND to win a high scoring affair and the media will lavish praise on ND like they beat an NFL team- it will sicken us all and degrade the entire sport but the front runners everywhere will eat it up. 41-27
TCU - I really want to pick Army but they are still the poor sister military academy that nobody roots for and good college players avoid even more than Minnesota. Army is respectable but not good enough to beat the solid frogs. 30-20
Houston - UTEP is sexy but Houston almost beat Miami- that is good enough for me. 21-17
AM - Does OSU have a football program? The northwestern of the big 12 lets AM off the hook in a heatbreaker- 24-23
Texas - I think Neb has a shot here- mainly b/c I am not a believer in Texas. However, NE is not that good either. I would stay away from betting on this one- NE will be up for the game and at home they might just pull it out. I 'll stick with my hope rather than my gut on this one . 26-20
Mizzou - Wow what a horrible loss last week! The tigers were set up to win the division but they choked against a nothing AM squad- yuk! This devesating loss might carry over, fortunately they play KSU. Missou gets back on track and keeps hope alive with an ugly 27-17 win.
Kansas - Baylor cannot move the ball. This could be a single digit game. Kansas blocks a punt to win 9-6.
TT - Sadly ISU is not very good. They are due for a win but I just do not see any reason for hope. The home field keeps it relatively close but ISU must wait until next year. 33-19
Rutgers - You gotta be happy for Rutgers. This is a really good team and they clearly will produce their best season ever this year. PItt will be tough but I am sticking with the Knights. If they can win this game look out! BCS is a possibility! 28-24
BC - FSU has no offense and their D is overrated. I am not in love with BC but they have a better team overall. They pass to victory 27-23
Clemson - I learned my lesson- Clemson is almost impossible to beat at home. They destroy the calvin Johnson's 30-14
Maryland - When I look at chuck amato and mark testman all I can think is fraud. 21-13
Cinncy - The second best school in Ohio wins in a thrilling OT game 37-34
Michigan State - How much does NW miss Walker? Even JL smith cannot blow this one. Mich St. will carve up the NW D- its a total mismatch- a team that spreads the field is a nightmare for the cats. MSU looks like a title team in this one. 36-15
Penn State- I think Ill will give PSU some trouble. PSU is not very good, especially on O and if Juice can scramble effectively it could be a very close game. Still, PSU does have the better D and will likely grind out a win. 27-17
Ohio State- Please! Indiana can beat an injured, sub-standard Iowa club but not Ohio State. OSU will be bored but the game will never be in doubt. 38-14
Wisconsin - Purdue should have lost to Minnesota. Do I need to give further proof? 40-27
Michigan - Iowa should have lost to Syracuse, got blown out by OSU and lost to Indiana. And they struggled in all their non-conf games against weak Mac teams. If this game is within two touchdowns their should be an investigation. Henne will throw two picks but it will not matter. This is not about MIch being great - in my opinion they are the same old Michigan- this is about a down Iowa team. 34-17
Minnesota- At least its one game closer to the end of the season and one more game closer to the end of the Mason era. 36-20
Nevada - I have been telling you to keep an eye on the west for a while now. Nevada is one of those teams that can recruit CA pretty well and is benefitting from it. If they would pay attention to D they might be a top 25 team. In this case, they will face a stiff test from an under the radar Jose team. It should be entertaining but I like NV to outscore SJS 38-34
Laf - No words of wisdom here, so I pick the home team. 16-7
Oregon - Look out! WSU is better than anyone expected. This could be an upset but I am not quite convinced WSU can stop the Ducks late when they need to- Oregon is not as good as they have been in the past - the wisconsin of the pac ten- always escapes in close struggles and they do it again here. 24-20
Cal - Cal seems to be surging but do not expet them to be in the title game- poor QB and suspect D make this a good but not a great Cal team. Wash is getting better but not ready to beat Cal on the road. 31-17
Arizona - This team gives me fits. I am on the bandwagon and then off it week to week. This week I am back on it. I think the cats should be a top 3 or 4 team in the P10 but they always seem to implode. With hesitation I think Az's D wins this game but whenever I pick them they play like crap so do not expect much from them. 17-13
Wyoming - Did I mention that the power in CF is moving west? Quietly Wyoming is improving. I am not putting them in a BCS bowl I am just saying they do not stink like every other year. This is a rivalry game and it can make the season for Wyoming. In a mild upset they down CSU with inspired D 20-16
Utah - NM is disappointing - they need Urlacher to return. 27-10
Akron - How can anyone expect to win in the rubber bowl? When I think zips I think Gerrry Faust. The zips need to win this to stay in contention and their Q is the difference 26-24
Cent Mich - Bowling Green is rebuilding and CM is poised to punish BG. In a yawner- 28-14
Notre Dame - What happened to UCLA? As bad as ND D is this year it is still better than UCLA. I like ND to win a high scoring affair and the media will lavish praise on ND like they beat an NFL team- it will sicken us all and degrade the entire sport but the front runners everywhere will eat it up. 41-27
TCU - I really want to pick Army but they are still the poor sister military academy that nobody roots for and good college players avoid even more than Minnesota. Army is respectable but not good enough to beat the solid frogs. 30-20
Houston - UTEP is sexy but Houston almost beat Miami- that is good enough for me. 21-17
AM - Does OSU have a football program? The northwestern of the big 12 lets AM off the hook in a heatbreaker- 24-23
Texas - I think Neb has a shot here- mainly b/c I am not a believer in Texas. However, NE is not that good either. I would stay away from betting on this one- NE will be up for the game and at home they might just pull it out. I 'll stick with my hope rather than my gut on this one . 26-20
Mizzou - Wow what a horrible loss last week! The tigers were set up to win the division but they choked against a nothing AM squad- yuk! This devesating loss might carry over, fortunately they play KSU. Missou gets back on track and keeps hope alive with an ugly 27-17 win.
Kansas - Baylor cannot move the ball. This could be a single digit game. Kansas blocks a punt to win 9-6.
TT - Sadly ISU is not very good. They are due for a win but I just do not see any reason for hope. The home field keeps it relatively close but ISU must wait until next year. 33-19
Rutgers - You gotta be happy for Rutgers. This is a really good team and they clearly will produce their best season ever this year. PItt will be tough but I am sticking with the Knights. If they can win this game look out! BCS is a possibility! 28-24
BC - FSU has no offense and their D is overrated. I am not in love with BC but they have a better team overall. They pass to victory 27-23
Clemson - I learned my lesson- Clemson is almost impossible to beat at home. They destroy the calvin Johnson's 30-14
Maryland - When I look at chuck amato and mark testman all I can think is fraud. 21-13
Cinncy - The second best school in Ohio wins in a thrilling OT game 37-34
Michigan State - How much does NW miss Walker? Even JL smith cannot blow this one. Mich St. will carve up the NW D- its a total mismatch- a team that spreads the field is a nightmare for the cats. MSU looks like a title team in this one. 36-15
Penn State- I think Ill will give PSU some trouble. PSU is not very good, especially on O and if Juice can scramble effectively it could be a very close game. Still, PSU does have the better D and will likely grind out a win. 27-17
Ohio State- Please! Indiana can beat an injured, sub-standard Iowa club but not Ohio State. OSU will be bored but the game will never be in doubt. 38-14
Wisconsin - Purdue should have lost to Minnesota. Do I need to give further proof? 40-27
Michigan - Iowa should have lost to Syracuse, got blown out by OSU and lost to Indiana. And they struggled in all their non-conf games against weak Mac teams. If this game is within two touchdowns their should be an investigation. Henne will throw two picks but it will not matter. This is not about MIch being great - in my opinion they are the same old Michigan- this is about a down Iowa team. 34-17
Minnesota- At least its one game closer to the end of the season and one more game closer to the end of the Mason era. 36-20
pick'em
I think you should list the percentage picked correctly rather than the total games correct. I missed a week or two and I am feeling hot. My trade sports account is balloning as a result of my cogent selections this year. Of course that little weasel bitch Bush is trying to shut down my cash cow after I finally figured out how to turn my Glen "deer in headlights" Mason frustration into something positive. Anyway, here are my free sage predictions, feel free to use them for your personal enrichment.
Nevada - I have been telling you to keep an eye on the west for a while now. Nevada is one of those teams that can recruit CA pretty well and is benefitting from it. If they would pay attention to D they might be a top 25 team. In this case, they will face a stiff test from an under the radar Jose team. It should be entertaining but I like NV to outscore SJS 38-34
Laf - No words of wisdom here, so I pick the home team. 16-7
Oregon - Look out! WSU is better than anyone expected. This could be an upset but I am not quite convinced WSU can stop the Ducks late when they need to- Oregon is not as good as they have been in the past - the wisconsin of the pac ten- always escapes in close struggles and they do it again here. 24-20
Cal - Cal seems to be surging but do not expet them to be in the title game- poor QB and suspect D make this a good but not a great Cal team. Wash is getting better but not ready to beat Cal on the road. 31-17
Arizona - This team gives me fits. I am on the bandwagon and then off it week to week. This week I am back on it. I think the cats should be a top 3 or 4 team in the P10 but they always seem to implode. With hesitation I think Az's D wins this game but whenever I pick them they play like crap so do not expect much from them. 17-13
Wyoming - Did I mention that the power in CF is moving west? Quietly Wyoming is improving. I am not putting them in a BCS bowl I am just saying they do not stink like every other year. This is a rivalry game and it can make the season for Wyoming. In a mild upset they down CSU with inspired D 20-16
Utah - NM is disappointing - they need Urlacher to return. 27-10
Akron - How can anyone expect to win in the rubber bowl? When I think zips I think Gerrry Faust. The zips need to win this to stay in contention and their Q is the difference 26-24
Cent Mich - Bowling Green is rebuilding and CM is poised to punish BG. In a yawner- 28-14
Notre Dame - What happened to UCLA? As bad as ND D is this year it is still better than UCLA. I like ND to win a high scoring affair and the media will lavish praise on ND like they beat an NFL team- it will sicken us all and degrade the entire sport but the front runners everywhere will eat it up. 41-27
TCU - I really want to pick Army but they are still the poor sister military academy that nobody roots for and good college players avoid even more than Minnesota. Army is respectable but not good enough to beat the solid frogs. 30-20
Houston - UTEP is sexy but Houston almost beat Miami- that is good enough for me. 21-17
AM - Does OSU have a football program? The northwestern of the big 12 lets AM off the hook in a heatbreaker- 24-23
Texas - I think Neb has a shot here- mainly b/c I am not a believer in Texas. However, NE is not that good either. I would stay away from betting on this one- NE will be up for the game and at home they might just pull it out. I 'll stick with my hope rather than my gut on this one . 26-20
Mizzou - Wow what a horrible loss last week! The tigers were set up to win the division but they choked against a nothing AM squad- yuk! This devesating loss might carry over, fortunately they play KSU. Missou gets back on track and keeps hope alive with an ugly 27-17 win.
Kansas - Baylor cannot move the ball. This could be a single digit game. Kansas blocks a punt to win 9-6.
TT - Sadly ISU is not very good. They are due for a win but I just do not see any reason for hope. The home field keeps it relatively close but ISU must wait until next year. 33-19
Rutgers - You gotta be happy for Rutgers. This is a really good team and they clearly will produce their best season ever this year. PItt will be tough but I am sticking with the Knights. If they can win this game look out! BCS is a possibility! 28-24
BC - FSU has no offense and their D is overrated. I am not in love with BC but they have a better team overall. They pass to victory 27-23
Clemson - I learned my lesson- Clemson is almost impossible to beat at home. They destroy the calvin Johnson's 30-14
Maryland - When I look at chuck amato and mark testman all I can think is fraud. 21-13
Cinncy - The second best school in Ohio wins in a thrilling OT game 37-34
Michigan State - How much does NW miss Walker? Even JL smith cannot blow this one. Mich St. will carve up the NW D- its a total mismatch- a team that spreads the field is a nightmare for the cats. MSU looks like a title team in this one. 36-15
Penn State- I think Ill will give PSU some trouble. PSU is not very good, especially on O and if Juice can scramble effectively it could be a very close game. Still, PSU does have the better D and will likely grind out a win. 27-17
Ohio State- Please! Indiana can beat an injured, sub-standard Iowa club but not Ohio State. OSU will be bored but the game will never be in doubt. 38-14
Wisconsin - Purdue should have lost to Minnesota. Do I need to give further proof? 40-27
Michigan - Iowa should have lost to Syracuse, got blown out by OSU and lost to Indiana. And they struggled in all their non-conf games against weak Mac teams. If this game is within two touchdowns their should be an investigation. Henne will throw two picks but it will not matter. This is not about MIch being great - in my opinion they are the same old Michigan- this is about a down Iowa team. 34-17
Minnesota- At least its one game closer to the end of the season and one more game closer to the end of the Mason era. 36-20
Nevada - I have been telling you to keep an eye on the west for a while now. Nevada is one of those teams that can recruit CA pretty well and is benefitting from it. If they would pay attention to D they might be a top 25 team. In this case, they will face a stiff test from an under the radar Jose team. It should be entertaining but I like NV to outscore SJS 38-34
Laf - No words of wisdom here, so I pick the home team. 16-7
Oregon - Look out! WSU is better than anyone expected. This could be an upset but I am not quite convinced WSU can stop the Ducks late when they need to- Oregon is not as good as they have been in the past - the wisconsin of the pac ten- always escapes in close struggles and they do it again here. 24-20
Cal - Cal seems to be surging but do not expet them to be in the title game- poor QB and suspect D make this a good but not a great Cal team. Wash is getting better but not ready to beat Cal on the road. 31-17
Arizona - This team gives me fits. I am on the bandwagon and then off it week to week. This week I am back on it. I think the cats should be a top 3 or 4 team in the P10 but they always seem to implode. With hesitation I think Az's D wins this game but whenever I pick them they play like crap so do not expect much from them. 17-13
Wyoming - Did I mention that the power in CF is moving west? Quietly Wyoming is improving. I am not putting them in a BCS bowl I am just saying they do not stink like every other year. This is a rivalry game and it can make the season for Wyoming. In a mild upset they down CSU with inspired D 20-16
Utah - NM is disappointing - they need Urlacher to return. 27-10
Akron - How can anyone expect to win in the rubber bowl? When I think zips I think Gerrry Faust. The zips need to win this to stay in contention and their Q is the difference 26-24
Cent Mich - Bowling Green is rebuilding and CM is poised to punish BG. In a yawner- 28-14
Notre Dame - What happened to UCLA? As bad as ND D is this year it is still better than UCLA. I like ND to win a high scoring affair and the media will lavish praise on ND like they beat an NFL team- it will sicken us all and degrade the entire sport but the front runners everywhere will eat it up. 41-27
TCU - I really want to pick Army but they are still the poor sister military academy that nobody roots for and good college players avoid even more than Minnesota. Army is respectable but not good enough to beat the solid frogs. 30-20
Houston - UTEP is sexy but Houston almost beat Miami- that is good enough for me. 21-17
AM - Does OSU have a football program? The northwestern of the big 12 lets AM off the hook in a heatbreaker- 24-23
Texas - I think Neb has a shot here- mainly b/c I am not a believer in Texas. However, NE is not that good either. I would stay away from betting on this one- NE will be up for the game and at home they might just pull it out. I 'll stick with my hope rather than my gut on this one . 26-20
Mizzou - Wow what a horrible loss last week! The tigers were set up to win the division but they choked against a nothing AM squad- yuk! This devesating loss might carry over, fortunately they play KSU. Missou gets back on track and keeps hope alive with an ugly 27-17 win.
Kansas - Baylor cannot move the ball. This could be a single digit game. Kansas blocks a punt to win 9-6.
TT - Sadly ISU is not very good. They are due for a win but I just do not see any reason for hope. The home field keeps it relatively close but ISU must wait until next year. 33-19
Rutgers - You gotta be happy for Rutgers. This is a really good team and they clearly will produce their best season ever this year. PItt will be tough but I am sticking with the Knights. If they can win this game look out! BCS is a possibility! 28-24
BC - FSU has no offense and their D is overrated. I am not in love with BC but they have a better team overall. They pass to victory 27-23
Clemson - I learned my lesson- Clemson is almost impossible to beat at home. They destroy the calvin Johnson's 30-14
Maryland - When I look at chuck amato and mark testman all I can think is fraud. 21-13
Cinncy - The second best school in Ohio wins in a thrilling OT game 37-34
Michigan State - How much does NW miss Walker? Even JL smith cannot blow this one. Mich St. will carve up the NW D- its a total mismatch- a team that spreads the field is a nightmare for the cats. MSU looks like a title team in this one. 36-15
Penn State- I think Ill will give PSU some trouble. PSU is not very good, especially on O and if Juice can scramble effectively it could be a very close game. Still, PSU does have the better D and will likely grind out a win. 27-17
Ohio State- Please! Indiana can beat an injured, sub-standard Iowa club but not Ohio State. OSU will be bored but the game will never be in doubt. 38-14
Wisconsin - Purdue should have lost to Minnesota. Do I need to give further proof? 40-27
Michigan - Iowa should have lost to Syracuse, got blown out by OSU and lost to Indiana. And they struggled in all their non-conf games against weak Mac teams. If this game is within two touchdowns their should be an investigation. Henne will throw two picks but it will not matter. This is not about MIch being great - in my opinion they are the same old Michigan- this is about a down Iowa team. 34-17
Minnesota- At least its one game closer to the end of the season and one more game closer to the end of the Mason era. 36-20
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