Joe Hallenbeck's Week One CFB

[Joe_Hallenbeck]

Let's do this.

I hate the SEC and a lot of their fans, but I'm a realist. They are the best conference and I'm not going against them anymore. (got killed in last year's bowl season). Even the SEC's worst (Vandy) could probably finish at least 5th or 6th in any other conference at worst. With that said:

8/30

-7.5 vs Memphis

The cupboard isn't bare for Houston Nutt. They finally have the talent and a coach with a decent track record. I think they get a good start right here.

+4.5 vs Clemson

Prove it Clemson. Prove you can win a big game outside of Death Valley. All we've heard this off-season is how great you are. The time for talk is over. ACC vs SEC and Tommy Bowden vs Nick Saban. Sorry Tigers, I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[Vinnie]

"Prove you can win a big game outside of Death Valley"

Isn't Clemson playing at home today???

:think2:

 

[Joe_Hallenbeck]

"Prove you can win a big game outside of Death Valley"

Isn't Clemson playing at home today???

:think2:

It's a neutral site game at the GeorgiaDome.

 

[Vinnie]

Gotcha...thanks for pointing that out....I like your NFL style...look forward to see your NFL picks..

 

[Joe_Hallenbeck]

Nice start. Let's finish it.

9/1

+4 at Rutgers

Everyone's on Fresno, but I don't care and won't be scared away. I know Rutgers has made great strides but they're not USC and can't just reload after losing a great RB such as Ray Rice. Mike Teel is nothing special. Fresno may be able to challenge Boise this year for the WAC title. This is the type of game that Pat Hill has made his reputation on (vs average BCS programs). Not to mention it looks like the Big East may be down this year. Pitt was picked to finish ahead of the Knights in most major pre - season publications.

 

[lumpy]

Where are you?

Joe, where were you this week? I missed the helmets (and the winners)!

 

[cashflow50]

yup..i tailed joe last season and he did pretty well.

 

[Joe_Hallenbeck]

Thanks guys.

I was going to post my plays Saturday morning and of course the Rx had the big crash, so I couldn't.

There is no proof that I was on Ole Miss, UCF and Arizona State (all winners), but I was. 6-0 YTD.

I won't be waiting until Saturday this week.