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**Udog** · 10-02-2016, 09:11 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

Six most popular picks this week in the Westgate Super Contest

1) Jets +2.5 (661)

2) Broncos -3 (592)

3) Panthers -3 (541)

4) Patriots -5.5 (502)

5) 49ers +2.5 (460)

6) Raiders +3.5 (440)

Season record of top 6 picks: 4-14 vs spread

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday……

Before I start here, I’ll state the obvious: college football is amazingly entertaining. Seems like every single week, too.

13) Tennessee 34, Georgia 31– Last 3:00 of this game was nuts; Dawgs led 24-20 with 3:00 left, they try to THROW THE BALL OUT OF THEIR OWN END ZONE WITH A FRESHMAN QB- he gets sacked, fumbles and Tennessee gets a gift TD to lead 27-24. Horrific offensive coaching. Why the bleep are you throwing the ball out of your end zone with 3:00 left?

But because Butch Jones coaches Tennessee, the Vols let a Georgia WR run basically uncovered down the left sideline; he catches a 47-yard TD pass with 0:10 left– there is much jubilation between the hedges. For a while.

Tennessee runs the kick back to around midfield, Dawgs were offsides on the kickoff, so Vols get one play from the Georgia 43 with 0:04 left. For some unknown reason, Georgia rushes only three guys, Tennessee throws the ball into the end zone- one of their guys catches it and they win!!!!

I’d like to be at the booster club luncheon in Athens next week when Kirby Smart tries to explain why only three guys rushed on the last play.

From 6:45 to 7:15 Saturday night, there were fireworks on several TV channels. Superior entertainment.

12) North Carolina 37, Florida State 35– I could write about this game for a week, but because the Tar Heels wound up winning, I’ll leave out the part about the 20 or so ways they almost bleeped this game up.

First of all, the kicker on UNC drained a 54-yarder to win it at the gun, so good for him; TV analyst Rod Gilmore didn’t think he had the leg to reach it, but adrenaline is a funny thing.

FSU’s Dalvin Cook had 35 touches for 240 yards; he is the best running back in the country. The freshman QB will be a great player a couple years from now; he’s pretty damn good now.

But the Seminoles’ defense is awful; Tuesday night on Showtime will be an interesting watch. How will the Florida State kids react now that most of their goals for the season are basically shot on October 1st?

11) Oklahoma State 49, Texas 31– Charlie Strong is 13-16 in 2+ seasons in Austin; the man he replaced, Mack Brown, was 158-48 at Texas with one national title. In four games this year, Longhorns have allowed 47+ points three times- only team they held under 47? Texas-El Paso.

Mack Brown went 158-48 and got told to take a hike. Les Miles just got fired at LSU with a 114-34 record- both guys won national titles, but Charlie Strong is 13-16 at Texas and still has a job. Longhorns play Oklahoma in their rivalry game in Dallas next week. Playing the over is recommended.

10) Oklahoma 52, TCU 46– Sooners led 49-24 after three quarters, but Horned Frogs scored 22 straight to raise the blood pressure of people in the Sooner Schooner. TCU is a very young team- QB Hill threw for 449 yards. Total in the Texas-Oklahoma game next week might be 78 or 80.

9) Miami 35, Georgia Tech 21– Game was 14-7 until Hurricanes ran two Tech fumbles back for TDs in a 0:46 span to break game open. ‘canes host Florida State next week, in a game FSU really, really needs to win.

8) One of the worst rules in all of sports: if your helmet comes off, you have to leave for a play. Non-sensical, as my high school chemistry teacher would’ve said. I can see a bunch of over-educated administrators sitting in a big conference room, sipping coffee, coming up with this one. Pure genius.

7) Washington 44, Stanford 6– Huskies totally bamboozled the Cardinal Friday night in Seattle; who made Stanford’s schedule? USC-UCLA and Washington on consecutive weekends in September? And next three weeks, they play Washington State-Notre Dame-Colorado. Not easy.

6) BYU 55, Toledo 53–Cougars are 2-3; their five games were decided by a total of 11 points (underdogs 3-1-1 vs spread).

Rockets threw for 505 yards, scored go-ahead two-point conversion with 1:11 left, but BYU drove 71 yards for the GW field goal at the gun. Toledo’s old coach was Matt Campbell (35-15 at Toledo) who is now at…….

5) Baylor 45, Iowa State 42– Campbell’s new team, the Cyclones fought like hell as a 17-point home dog, leading 42-28 with 12:00 left, but didn’t score in 4th quarter and Baylor escaped with a conference road win. Very tough loss for Iowa State, but their offense looks good, which will upgrade their recruiting.

4) Penn State 29, Minnesota 26 OT– Gophers led 13-3 at half, kicked go-ahead FG with 0:54 left, but couldn’t seal the deal- they had 31 first downs in a game where total yardage was 471-469. PSU coach James Franklin’s seat would’ve gotten very warm if he had lost this game.

3) South Alabama 42, San Diego State 24– Aztecs were in top 20 until this disaster, losing to South Alabama for second year in row, as favorites of 17 and 19 points. USA also beat Mississippi State this year.

2) Clemson 42, Louisville 36– Eight turnovers, 17 accepted penalties in a wild game that Clemson led 28-10 at the half. Louisville stormed back to take the lead in 4th quarter, but Tigers scored with 3:14 left to stay unbeaten. Total yardage in game: 568-507, Louisville

1- As far as the baseball goes, Seattle got eliminated last night, Mets clinched a Wild Card spot. Giants lead St Louis by a game in the NL, Orioles/Toronto lead Detroit by 1.5 games in AL. If Orioles or Jays lose Sunday and Tigers win, Detroit-Cleveland have to play Monday, in a makeup game. A three-way tie is still possible in the AL.

**Udog** · 10-02-2016, 09:13 AM

WNBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, October 2

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MINNESOTA (30 - 6) at PHOENIX (18 - 20) - 10/2/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1997.
PHOENIX is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) on Sunday games this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in the conference finals since 1997.
PHOENIX is 31-43 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 11-8 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 11-8 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
12 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOS ANGELES (28 - 8) at CHICAGO (19 - 18) - 10/2/2016, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 31-46 ATS (-19.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 87-116 ATS (-40.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 163-209 ATS (-66.9 Units) after scoring 75 points or more since 1997.
LOS ANGELES is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) against Western conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 23-34 ATS (-14.4 Units) after scoring 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 8-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 8-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WNBA

Sunday, October 2

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Trend Report
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3:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. CHICAGO
Los Angeles is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Los Angeles's last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

5:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Minnesota is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota

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