Allstar's Saturday College Football Selections

Allstar · Sep 25, 2004

Hear are some early selections with more to follow!!!

5 Units Michigan -12.5 -110

Both Iowa and Michigan were ten game winners in both 2002 and 2003. At least one of those runs, if not both, are about to come to an end. Mathematically, it will still be possible for the Hawkeyes and/or the Wolverines to reach double digit wins again this season. But it's looking pretty unlikely for both teams considering current form, and for the loser of this contest, it will be a virtual impossibility. Each team carries a 2-1 record into this meeting, but neither has been sharp. Iowa blew out Kent State to start the year, but the Golden Flashes were without their best player by far, QB Josh Cribbs. The Hawkeyes barely got by a so-so Iowa State unit in its second game, and Iowa was simply obliterated in last week's demolition at Arizona State. As for the Wolverines, they beat Miami, Ohio by a misleading 43-10 count, lost to a fairly ordinary Notre Dame and then barely squeaked past San Diego State. Both teams have QB issues and neither team is running the ball well at all. In fact, the only shining light for both the Hawkeyes and Wolverines has been their staunch rushing defense. Bearing those facts in mind, this certainly shapes up as a game that will be on the low scoring side. But look for the Wolverines to do the majority of whatever scoring there is. The home field edge is substantive, Michigan has a major revenge motive, and simply stated, the Wolverines appear to be the better overall team by a considerable margin. Look for Michigan to get a defensive score in this game that gets them over the point spread hump.

Good Luck Today

Allstar

Allstar · Sep 25, 2004

5 Units Clemson +17.5 -110

Bowden Bowl 6, as son Tommy battles father Bobby. Poor Clemson is in an emotional slump. After a stunning 28-24 collapse against Georgia Tech, the Tigers looked lost last week with a hangover (and 4 turnovers) in a 27-6 lifeless defeat at Texas A&M. In what might have been a great start, Clemson is now 1-2. And their reward is to travel to Florida State. We've been saying in these pages all season that Clemson is overrated, and the main reason is a poor defense. Yes, their passing attack is strong behind QB Charlie Whitehurst, but there is no offensive balance and the defense is weak. Last week, Texas A&M had 509 total yards and 324 rushing yards! That is a weakness Florida State will exploit. The Seminoles (1-1) ran for 246 yards, 5.5 ypc last week in a win against a good UAB defense. They will use that same formula against Clemson. QB Chris Rix still hasn't thrown a TD pass, but the ground game will lead the way here. This is also a revenge spot for FSU, having lost 26-10 at Clemson last year. Two years ago on this field, Rix and FSU won 48-31 as a 14-point favorite. Clemson may have the air attack to stay somewhat close, but there's no doubt who gets the win: The superior defense and running team.

Good Luck Today

Allstar

Allstar · Sep 25, 2004

7 Units Florida -19 -110

Kentucky (1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS) finally put up some points and rolled an extremely over-hyped Indiana, 52-31 SU. Kentucky is hurting at wide out, as WR Keenan Burton will miss the rest of the season with a broken left wrist, and they were already without their top returning receiver, Tommy Cook, who injured his knee during spring practice and is out for the season. Now they travel to the Swamp to face a FURIOUS Florida (1-1 SU, 2-0 ATS). Florida lost to Tennessee, 30-28 SU, after the Vols kicked a 50-yard field goal with six seconds. Never mind the Ridiculous penalty Florida got that put them back 15-yards, the SEC is now admitting a time management error by the referees. You know the blunder is bad when the conference has to acknowledge it. Florida is steamed and they will take it out on Kentucky. Florida's QB, Chris Leak, is absolutely as good as advertised. He man-handled Tennessee (22 out of 31 for 286 yards. Florida's Defense struggled at Tennessee, allowing 402 yards of total offense. However, Kentucky is not Tennessee when it comes to Football, especially on the Road. Kentucky was just 1-4 SU on the Road last year. Ignore the offensive explosion against Indiana and look to the pitiful performance against a good team, Louisville. Remember that Louisville blanked UK, 28-0 SU. Florida is far more similar to the Cardinals than the Hoosiers. Also, Kentucky has not beaten Florida the past 10 years. They have made it closer in the Ron Zook era. However, UK will be catching Florida when the fans, the school, and the players now have an us against the world mentality. Too much Gator!!!

Good Luck Today

Allstar

Allstar · Sep 25, 2004

10 Units Louisville -8 -110

The ACC meets Conference USA...and if you're a fan of defense, don't watch this game. North Carolina's defense has been abysmal the last two seasons under John Bunting. UNC is off a stunning 34-13 rout of Georgia Tech, but they are still allowing 35 points per game. They gave up 38 points to William & Mary! In fact, North Carolina is allowing 214 yards rushing and 245 yards passing per game. Those are the type of weaknesses that a multi-faceted and sensational Louisville offense will carve up. Louisville Head Coach Bobby Petrino has a potent attack that is averaging 40 points, 245 yards rushing, 260 passing behind senior QB Stefan LeFors and star WR J.R. Russell. Louisville is also rested, as they didn't play last week because of the hurricane (their game with Tulane was postponed). Louisville was 5-2 OVER the total last year. Despite the upset of Georgia Tech, notice that Tech had 409 total yards and 234 yards rushing, 5.4 ypc against North Carolina! Louisville's running and passing attack rolls with ease here.

Good Luck Today

Allstar

Allstar · Sep 25, 2004

10 Units Washington St -3 -115

Close, but no cigar! The woeful Arizona Wildcats just missed upsetting visiting Wisconsin last week, eventually falling 9-7. What a difference in the coaching department with Mike Stoops stepping in for the departed, but not missed, John Mackovic. Stoops' presence has turned the Wildcat defense into a respectable unit but the offense still has no bite whatsoever, with just one touchdown in two games vs. Division 1-A teams. Arizona simply doesn't have the skill players necessary to score points vs. a soild defense. The visiting Cougars are concerned about quarterback Josh Swogger who is questionable for this game, but backups Alex Brink and Chris Hurd are adequate replacements. Brink looked very comfortable when he came in for Swogger in the misleading loss to Colorado. He completed 12 of 23 passes for 250 yards and a score. In that 20-12 loss, the Cougars out-first downed Colorado 20-7 and outgained them 402-225. Wisconsin's close call only alerts WSU to Arizona's improvement. Washington State is 2-0 SU/ATS on the road this season and 9-4 SU/8-5 ATS their last 13 road games. A decision on whether injured Washington State QB Josh Swogger starts Saturday could come as late as kickoff, coach Bill Doba said Tuesday.

Good Luck Today

Allstar

bigtex · Sep 25, 2004

Allstar,

I think you meant to take the Bobby B's Criminole's -17.5, at least that's what I'm hoping you are going with.

The hurricane parlay of the weekend: Gators -19, Seminoles -17.5. You heard it hear 1st

Co-Captain · Sep 25, 2004

Thanks again for sharing your info, insights, and plays for everyone here Allstar....I hope you have a HUGE day tomorrow and spank that Bitch hard....GL and as always Aloha CC.

Allstar · Sep 25, 2004

Bigtex

I like Florida St to win but this game should be a lot closer than everyone thing!!! I have Florida State winning by 10 to 13 points. Good luck today my friend!!!

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