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[ChuckLazar]

Good luck this weekend BB!!

[Blackbeard]

Thanks guys!!!!

CTT, any ATS picks from newspapers are welcome!!! But you were right that was'nt the help I was lookin for LOL, but keep postin them, I'm sure they will help with the fade counts!

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Week Five


3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Preview No. 1 USC (3-0) at No. 14 Arizona State (3-1)
The Trojans average 59.3 points per game (second nationally) while the Sun Devils score 47 (sixth). One hundred and six may be not only the total number of points scored but also the temperature in Tempe for a game beginning at 12:30 locally. Sam Keller & Co. will put some early heat on USC, but a Trojans defense led by Frostee Rucker will finally cool them off.
USC 44, ASU 31

3:30 p.m. ET (CBS)
Preview No. 5 Florida (4-0) at No. 15 Alabama (4-0)
Leonard Maltin gave Gator (1976, starring Burt Reynolds) two stars while awarding Crimson Tide (1995, Denzel Washington) three. Sure, I could bore you with X-and-O analysis, but this is more fun. We'll go with Lenny on this one and take Shulabama in a mild upset.
Alabama 22, Florida 20

7:45 p.m ET (ESPN)
Preview No. 13 Notre Dame (3-1) at No. 22 Purdue (2-1)
I'm not sure if the Irish are all the way back, but the myth-making machine -- pre-dawn haircuts, honoring a dying child's play call, a mullet-haired wideout nicknamed "Shark" -- in South Bend sure is. If Jeff Samardzija catches the winning TD pass, do not be surprised if an enterprising photographer poses him atop a Great White.
Notre Dame 38, Purdue 34

Noon ET (ABC)
Preview No. 2 Texas (3-0) at Missouri (2-1)
A duel between the nation's top dual-threat QBs, you say? The Longhorns' Vince Young is more renowned, but the Tigers' Brad Smith is third nationally in total offense and the NCAA's active career leader in that category. The Longhorns, battle-hardened last month in Columbus, will avoid the upset this month in Columbia.
Texas 31, Missouri 20

Noon ET (ESPN)
Preview No. 3 Virginia Tech (4-0) at West Virginia (4-0)
Neither school has produced a 300-yard passer in the 50 previous editions of this rivalry, and that won't happen here, either. That's because the Hokies and Mountaineers have the nation's Nos. 3 and 4 units in total defense. Ahh, but Tech has Marcus Vick and an always tenacious special teams unit.
Virginia Tech 37, West Virginia 14

8 p.m. (ESPNU)
Preview South Florida (3-0) at No. 9 Miami (Fla.) (2-1)
When the Hurricanes share a stage with the Bulls, it will be like when Robert Redford shared the screen with Brad Pitt in Spy Game: playing against a younger version of yourself (yes, that was the best analogy I could think of). USF is a commuter school located in Florida's third-largest city with homegrown talent completely unawed by a foe with a top 10 ranking (ask Louisville).
Miami 27, South Florida 13

Noon ET (ABC)
Preview Michigan (2-2) at No. 11 Michigan State (4-0)
That creaking you hear is the floorboards beneath the Spartans' bandwagon straining under the pressure of mounting expectations. The Wolverines could not be lower and their East Lansing neighbors could not be higher at the moment, which is exactly why I like Michigan. You take the bandwagon; I'm traveling by Carr.
Michigan 35, Michigan State 31

3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Preview No. 18 Minnesota (4-0) at Penn State (4-0)
In Laurence Maroney, the Golden Gophers have the nation's leading rusher, something no coach ever wants to leave home without. Minnesota is the northwestern-most school in the Big Ten, but it ain't Northwestern. Sorry, Nittany Lions, but a come-from-behind win in Evanston does not mean you're back.
Minnesota 25, Penn State 23

10:15 p.m. ET (Fox Sports Net)
Preview Washington (1-3) at No. 20 UCLA (3-0)
Dog days of October for the Huskies, who face the Bruins, Ducks, Trojans and Sun Devils this month. Halloween will hardly seem frightening by the time it arrives. UCLA has had a week off to rest its 49.33 points-per-game offense, led by tailback Maurice Drew.
UCLA 55, Washington 21

3:30 p.m. (ABC)
Preview No. 23 Iowa State (3-0) at Nebraska (3-0)
Back in Blackshirts? The Cornhuskers have made more news for being offensively inept (or for Brent Musburger's recent "sitting shotgun offense") than they have for being undefeated, but guess who leads the nation in scoring defense? Nebraska, allowing 5.3 points per game. The Cyclones will surpass that figure, but by how much?
Nebraska 16, Iowa State 14

[Spark]

Excellent job beard ... thank you

[griffey_mojo]

Thanks BB!

[Blackbeard]

Did anybody get Mike & maddog college picks? I'll post the NFL later, left it in my car

[Blackbeard]

thats about it for the college picks, everything is up but sporting news, which I can't find, rest of picks should be NFL

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Chicago Sun Times NFL Staff Picks

http://www.suntimes.com/output/footb...nflcaps30.html

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Miami herald/Greg Cote NFL picks

Game of the week
CHARGERS (1-2) AT PATRIOTS (2-1)

• When: 1 p.m. Sunday • TV: None

• Line: NE by 5 ½ • Cote: NE, 27-24

New English might face natural letdown after last week's titanic triumph at Pittville, but the savvy Pats know Diego is too good to overlook -- especially now that Marty Schottenheimer, in an apparent epiphany, has come to realize that putting the football in LaDainian Tomlinson's hands a lot is a good thing. NE losing safety Rodney Harrison to injury won't help in stopping the LaD, but saddle-up two trends and ride the champs here outright if not vs. the bet-line.

Upset of the week
VIKINGS (1-2) AT FALCONS (2-1)

• When: 4:15 p.m. Sunday • TV: None

• Line: ATL by 6 • Cote: MIN, 30-27

''Aawwk!'' trumpets the Upset Bird. ''Daunte Culpepper outduels Michael Vaawwk!'' We haven't given up on Vikes and aren't fully sold on Falcs, so we're hunching a leveling-type result now Culpepper has reminded he can still post large numbers sans Randy Moss. Also, the Halcon Peregrino have Pats on deck and could be looking ahead. ''Halcon Peregrino! Pandering to the NFL's Mexico thing?'' chides U-Bird. ``Give me Falco Peregrinus. Because I'm old school. Aawwk!''

Dog of the week
49ERS (1-2) VS. CARDINALS (0-3)

• When: 8:30 p.m. Sunday • TV: ESPN

• Line: ARI by 2 ½ • Cote: ARI, 28-17

Put a party hat on a pig, it's still a pig. The really bad Niners and really disappointing Cards make a really bad game whether you put it in Tempe, Ariz., Mexico City or Mozambique. Frans have won past three in series, and a mild upset wouldn't surprise, but take 'Zona based on SF's awful defense. Josh McCown in for injured Kurt Warner is no big dropoff, may even be a plus. Cannot confirm a rumor that players from both teams will compete wearing sombreros. Olé!

BILLS (1-2) VS. SAINTS (1-2)

• When: 1 p.m. Sunday • TV: None

• Line: Even • Cote: NO 20-17

Well, the Katrina-displaced Saints' first alleged home game was in East Rutherford, a bad joke, so at least they're getting closer with San Antonio. Take the semi-homers in a rare pick-'em game that feels more like a mild upset. The Buffs struggle to score.

TEXANS (0-2) AT BENGALS (3-0)

• When: 1 p.m. Sunday • TV: None

• Line: CIN by 9 ½ • Cote: CIN 34-16

Here's a milestone. The once-woebegone Bengals as the weekend's biggest favorite, nearly by double digits! Here's why: Cincy is a big plus-12 on turnovers vs. mistake-prone Texans, and it's hard to envision David Carr un-slumping himself against this secondary.

BRONCOS (2-1) AT JAGUARS (2-1)

• When: 1 p.m. Sunday • TV: None

• Line: JAX by 4 • Cote: JAX 23-20

Jacksonvillagers have won past two in series, though both very close, and Byron Leftwich is 9-2 on TDs/picks in his past seven home games. Still, betting line feels fat. Broncs have run-stoppers to limit Fred Taylor and should keep game inside Vegas number.

COLTS (3-0) AT TITANS (1-2)

• When: 1 p.m. Sunday • TV: None

• Line: IND by 7 • Cote: IND, 31-13

Indy slept-walked past Browns last week, now it's Titans, then San Fran. Gee, who drew up Colts' schedule? Tony Dungy? Nags have beaten Tenners four straight, and rolled up 82 points in '04 sweep. Quiet (for him) Peyton Manning is due a Peyton-esque game.

RAMS (2-1) AT GIANTS (2-1)

• When: 1 p.m. Sunday • TV: 7, 29

• Line: NYG by 3 • Cote: NYG, 23-17

NYG defenders swallowed some prime-time embarrassment against San Diego last week, and Michael Strahan's crew should enjoy a nice bounceback effort at home. On the other side, St. Lou's improved run-D should challenge Tiki Barber.

LIONS (1-1) AT BUCCANEERS (3-0)

• When: 1 p.m. Sunday • TV: None

• Line: TB by 6 ½ • Cote: TB, 24-10

Wouldn't be shocked if Detroit, off a bye, denies Bucs rookie Caddy Williams a fourth straight 100Y rushing game. Meaning a big week for Brian Griese, fantasyheads. Meantime, Lions QB Joey Strugglington will do nothing against a stout T-Bay D.

SEAHAWKS (2-1) AT REDSKINS (2-0)

• When: 1 p.m. Sunday • TV: None

• Line: WAS by 2 • Cote: WAS, 20-17

Washers are coming off a bye, are home and poised for first 3-0 start since 1991, back in the pre-sequel Joe Gibbs era. Skins have won three straight in series and bring a fundamentally sound defense and enough run-stoppage to limit Shaun Alexander.

EAGLES (2-1) AT CHIEFS (2-1)

• When: 4:15 p.m. Sunday • TV: 7, 29

• Line: KC by 2 • Cote: KC, 24-20

KC, off its Monday egg, must reintroduce itself as an AFC power amid increasing doubts. Philly is top-echelon in the thinner NFC but not invincible, especially with Donovan McNabb probably toughing through an abdominal strain all season.

JETS (1-2) AT RAVENS (0-2)

• When: 4:05 p.m. Sunday • TV: 4, 12

• Line: BAL by 7 • Cote: BAL, 19-3

Planes lost Chad Pennington and Jay Fiedler so are down to first-time starter Brooks Bollinger, with fossil Vinny Testaverde in reserve. Meanwhile, Anthony Wright pitches again for Crows. Bottom line? Ray Lewis vs. Bollinger = Mean dog vs. raw hamburger.

COWBOYS (2-1) AT RAIDERS (0-3)

• When: 4:15 p.m. Sunday • TV: None

• Line: OAK by 2 ½ • Cote: DAL, 27-24

Tough call. Dallas looked shaky beating a lousy team last week; Oaks looked credible losing to a good one. See an upset here. Drew Bledsoe can roll up numbers on a bad Raiders pass-D; Boys will do better, ending Kerry Collins' interception-less streak.

PACKERS (0-3) AT PANTHERS (1-2)

• When: 9 p.m. Monday • TV: 10, 25

• Line: CAR by 7 ½ • Cote: CAR 24-20

Hard to fathom that Brett Favre's Pack and Carolina -- Sports Illustrated's jinx-pick as Super Bowl champ -- are a combined 1-5. Like Cats at home but beware the fat point spread. Gee Bees have won past three in series and are 4-1 all-time in Charlotte.

Off this week
• Bears (1-2; next at Browns): Pandas returned to Earth last week. Who do you like to snap their championship drought first, Bears or Cubs?

• Browns (1-2; next vs. Bears): It says much about the Clevers' continuing mire: that a seven-point loss to Indy would nearly be cause for celebration.

• Steelers (2-1; next at Chargers): After loss to Pats, Pitters need to win at SD on a Monday night to verify the hype that they might still be playing in February.

How the darts landed
Rang up our first double-digit win week of the young season straight-up, but continued last week to find ground tough to gain against the spread. Fell to an even .500 vs. the line, although -- this year, in this league -- that's close to ticker-tape stuff. Called the Dolphins' upset of Carolina to stay perfect on Miami. Also nailed Jacksonville's upset win at NYJ and had Pack with points over T-Bay. Pittsburgh failed me at home vs. Pats, and Chiefs let us down Monday at Mile High. Should have known things weren't looking good for KC when I saw Dick Vermeil weeping before kickoff.


OVERALL VS. SPREAD
Last week 10-4 .714 6-7-1 .464
Season 27-19 .587 22-22-2 .500

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NY Newsday/Ed Mcnamara + Staff selections NFL

NFL GRIDIRON GUIDE
Eagles will expose Chiefs
BY ED McNAMARA

September 30, 2005


Best bet: Colts

All picks against the spread

Jets: Air of despair

Jets (1-2) at Ravens (0-2)

Line: Ravens by 7. Over-Under: 31.

Bad things, Jet things: Who else could lose their top two QBs in the span of seven plays? It's time to channel WFAN's Joe Benigno, eternally tormented Jets fanatic: "You knew, you knew, that when Chad Pennington was talking Super Bowl in July that he'd be done for the season before you even started raking leaves." Vinny Testaverde? Ah, that was a knee-jerk (arm-jerk?) reaction. Think outside the box and beyond the usual suspects. Consider Fran Tarkenton, who at 65 is still more mobile than Vinny. Or reach into the Jets' hallowed past for Browning Nagle or Bubby Brister. The desperate Ravens will storm and swarm Brooks Bollinger as Rich the Jets fan revises his preseason prediction from 12-4 to 4-12. The pick: Ravens

Giants: Playing like a Manning

Rams (2-1) at Giants (2-1)

Line: Giants by 3. Over-under: 47.

Who is the bigger head case, Plaxico Burress or Jeremy Shockey? Talented receivers are born with the Jerk Gene. Despite nonexistent defense, that rout in San Diego had a positive side, because young Eli Manning showed poise and played well in as stressful a situation as he'll ever face. The Giants' lousy secondary is a brutal flaw that should haunt them all season. The Rams will exploit it, but they don't play much defense, either. They're a sloppy team that's always iffy on the road (8-20 against the spread). St. Louis has played three of the league's worst teams, losing to the 49ers and being fully extended to edge the Cardinals and Titans. Take the over and Big Blue. The pick: Giants

Marquee matchups

Eagles (2-1) at Chiefs (2-1)

Line: Chiefs by 2. Over-under: 45 1/2.

The Chiefs are overrated. Yes, the defense has improved, but after being a joke for two seasons, how could it not be? Besides a strong running game and a great tight end, KC is nothing special. Philly is the class of the NFC, and Donovan McNabb (sports hernia) will play with pain and inflict it. The pick: Eagles

Chargers (1-2) at Patriots (2-1)

Line: Patriots by 5 1/2. O-U: 47.

How many key guys can the Pats lose before they start to struggle? Without Rodney Harrison, an injury-riddled secondary is even more vulnerable. No team could be more resourceful in overcoming adversity, but there has to be a limit. San Diego should keep it close in a shootout. The pick: Chargers

Around the league

Bills (1-2) at Saints (1-2)

Line: Pick 'em. O-U: 39 1/2.

The Saints finally get a home game (in San Antonio) in the same time zone as New Orleans. Buffalo's touted defense is showing holes and will miss LB Takeo Spikes. Young QB J.P. Losman has bumbled almost as much as the Saints, who might get fired up here before reverting to their self-destructive ways. The pick: Saints

Seahawks (2-1) at Redskins (2-0)

Line: Redskins by 2. O-U: 36 1/2.

The Seahawks should win the NFC West by default, but they're soft and rarely show heart. Washington's fierce "D" will contain Shaun Alexander and attack mistake-prone Matt Hasselbeck. Take the under in what looks like a field-goal game. The pick: Redskins

Broncos (2-1) at Jaguars (2-1)

Line: Jaguars by 4. O-U: 36.

The Broncos were wired and inspired against KC on Monday night, but short week plus long trip could equal a letdown after back-to-back division wins at home. Jacksonville's outstanding line should stop the run, Denver's main weapon. The pick: Jaguars

Texans (0-2) at Bengals (3-0)

Line: Bengals by 9 1/2. Over-under: 42.

Research project: The Bengals haven't been favored by this much for the past 10 seasons. Cincinnati has 10 picks in its last two games, and its offense is versatile and potent. Houston can't protect battered QB David Carr, so it fired the offensive coordinator and promoted the offensive line coach. What? The pick: Bengals

Lions (1-1) at Bucs (3-0)

Line: Bucs by 6 1/2. O-U: 34.

NFL.com offers all the data you want, except for the point spread. That's like running a bar and hiding the beer. The Bucs excel at messing up young QBs, and Joey Harrington can implode on his own. Detroit has lost six straight on the road. The pick: Bucs

Vikings (1-2) at Falcons (2-1)

Line: Falcons by 6. O-U: 44 1/2.

The constant focus on Michael Vick's unique brilliance obscures the Falcons' identity: a conservative team with the league's best running game and strong defense. They'll push around the fundamentally unsound Vikings. The pick: Falcons

Colts (3-0) at Titans (1-2)

Line: Colts by 7. O-U: 45.

Will the Colts' locker room become divided? Will the killer defense point fingers at Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison and complain they can't carry them forever? Not likely. Indy's brilliant "D" (16 points allowed) has been a major surprise, and its offense will break out soon. This is a likely spot, because the young, rebuilding Titans are overmatched. The pick: Colts

Cowboys (2-1) at Raiders (0-3)

Line: Raiders by 3. O-U: 46.

Oakland has the dubious honor of being the NFL's best 0-3 team, outplaying KC and almost winning in Philly. This could be breakthrough day. Dallas is vulnerable to the deep ball, so expect some Randy Moss celebrations in the freak-infested Black Hole. The pick: Raiders

49ers (1-2) at Cardinals (0-3)

Line: Cardinals by 2 1/2. O-U: 42 1/2.

If the NFL wants to sell overpriced licensed merchandise south of the border, why send these wretched teams to Mexico City? By halftime, thousands of disgusted fans will feel like playing soccer in the parking lot. Arizona can't block or run the ball, and with Kurt Warner hurt, Josh McCown starts at QB. The pick: 49ers

Packers (0-3) at Panthers (1-2)

Line: Panthers by 7 1/2. O-U: 43.

Carolina is in a 6-15 ATS slump as a favorite. Green Bay is sinking like a stone. This is known as a dilemma. After a tough loss in Miami, Carolina will be psyched to rebound in prime time. The Packers' plan: Put the whole team on the physically unable to perform list, go 0-16 and draft Matt Leinart. The pick: Panthers

The picks

Our writers' picks for this week's NFL games

This season's, and best bet, records displayed after names.

Best bet picks are in bold.

Arthur Staple 27-18-1 best bets 1-2

Jets, Rams, Eagles, Patriots, Saints, Seahawks, Broncos, Bengals, Bucs, Falcons, Colts, Cowboys, 49ers, Panthers

Ken Berger 24-21-1 best bets 2-0-1

Ravens, Rams, Eagles, Chargers, Bills, Redskins, Jaguars, Bengals, Bucs, Falcons, Colts, Cowboys, Cardinals, Panthers

Ed McNamara 18-27-1 best bets 1-2

Ravens, Giants, Eagles, Chargers, Saints, Redskins, Jaguars Bengals Bucs Falcons, Colts, Raiders, 49ers, Panthers

Bob Glauber 17-28-1 best bets 2-1

Ravens, Giants, Chiefs, Patriots, Saints, Seahawks, Jaguars, Texans, Bucs, Falcons, Colts, Raiders, 49ers, Packers

[CoverBoy]

Bb ... Fatso and Fruit Loops ( Mike and Mad Dog )

These are confirmed:

College:

Mad Dog :

UCLA

West Virginia

Michigan St.


Mike:

Iowa St.

Penn St.

Florida

Notre Dame


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Pro:


Mad Dog:

Washington

Houston

NY Jets



Mike:

NY Giants

Jacksonville

Detroit


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I heard these 2 idiots today and wrote down the plays ... always a possible fade


-Neil

[Blackbeard]

Thanks for the help CB!!! Idiots they most certainly are; LMAO

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Sagarin ratings

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/nfl05.htm

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt05.htm

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