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Marc Lawrence 4* - South Carolina

 

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Pointwise 2* - Texas Tech

 

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EXPERT: Larry Ness
TITLE: Larry's LEGEND Play-CFB (11-3 in CFB s/'05)
LEGEND Play on Memphis (10*).

 

[msmith2179]

Football Jesus


Bet Georgia – 8 This is easy , SEC VS ACC , SEC teams have cashed all season, The Bulldogs have had TWO weeks, here to prepare, are better at all positions, and will score TD’s not FG’s AND GA won the last seven meetings Georgia’s losses came the best two teams in the SEC and I have sources who say they are pulling out the stops and trick plays here to win big and vault into a new years bowl, even though it wont be the BCS. Georgia should be favored by 10, and have an 89% chance to win by 10 or more. and at -7 or 8 the % gets higher this has to bhe one of the best bets of the day.

Bet Virginia +8 Virginia Tech is just 2-4 ATS in the last six games and the Hokies have failed score 23 points in five straight games. You need to be able to score 28 points or more to cover this many points, I don’t think they can , Virginia
averaging just over 16 points this season, but should be able to score 3 tds in this rivalry, Virginia needs to win this game to become bowl eligible. Virginia Tech is still in the hunt for the ACC Coastal title needing a win and a Miami loss to lock it up. Virginia has played one of the toughest schedules in the nation and the last three losses
have all been close games. Virginia can rise up here and hs an 87% chance to stay within a TD.

Auburn +15.5, tigers have won six in a row in the Iron Bowl. Each ofthe last six meetings has been decided by ten points or less and the Tigers especially need to win this season to be bowl eligible. Auburn’s defense is allowing just 16 points per game and
the talent on defense can keep the Tigers in the game. Alabama has been productive but not a dominant offensive team. Alabama has horrible numbers as a home favorite in recent years, going 4-18 ATS in the last 22 at home although winning and covering in the last two. All the pressure is on Alabama in this game the Tide may have trouble pulling away from an Auburn team that would love to spoil the great Alabama season. Expect a closer game, and auburn has a an 85% to stay within 10

BET Oregon +3 The Beavers had an incredible rally to win last week and keep the Rose Bowl dreams alive. This will be a very tough game as the state rival Ducks are rested and set on redeeming a double-OT loss in
Eugene last season.It actually 3x revenge for the ducks! Come on Bellottti wont lose this one, Oregon more productive offense in this match-up but the defensive edge for Oregon State is equally significant. The injury to OSU RB Rodgers is a concern and the Beavers will face pressure unlike they have ever known , they haven’t been to Pasadena in 44 years. Oregon should have won the Civil War game last season and this is a game the Ducks have been waiting for. Oregon’s offense will be very tough to slow down and the breaks may not keep falling the way of the Beavers, Ducks win by 10 or more, and have an 87% chance to stay within 3.

 

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Wunderdog

Game: South Carolina at Clemson (Saturday 11/29 12:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Game Total UNDER 41 -110
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The Gamecocks are probably an offensive skill player and a QB away from being a great team. They rank 11th in the country on defense, despite getting blown out by Florida, who is doing that to everyone lately. They are allowing just 19 ppg, which is reduced to 15.6 ppg without the Florida game. Offensively they have had trouble moving the ball all season, and have produced 17 points or less in four of their games. The Clemson Tigers are almost a mirror image, they have a big defense, but have had trouble scoring themselves - again, QB issues. The Tigers are allowing just 15.1 ppg in their last 10, while the odffense has averaged just under 20 ppg in their last seven ACC games. This one should be a battle of field position, and few TD's.
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Asa

6-Stars Georgia Tech (+8) over @Georgia – 11:00 am CST

4-Stars @Oklahoma State (+7.5) over Oklahoma – 7:00 pm CST

 

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Spylock

1 Miami Fla.
1 Boston College

 

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Colin Cowherd

Oregon St -3
Notre Dame +33
Oklahoma State +7
Florida -16-
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ACE / ACE - ALLEN EASTMAN


$300.00 #373 Kentucky (+4.5) over Tennessee

$600.00 #340 Wake Forest (-4) over Vanderbilt

$800.00 #344 Virginia Tech (-8) over Virginia

$1000.00 #342 Boston College (-7) over Maryland

 

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Handicapper: Tony Karpinski
Tulane vs. Memphis (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EST Premium Play
Pick: Point Spread: -14/-103 Memphis Play Title: 10* College Football Game of the Month
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Memphis is not yet bowl eligible so this is a critical game for the Tigers .Memphis is 8-1-1 the last 10 in this series and have owned Tulane winning by an average of 21 points. The Tigers allowed less than 200 yards last week while posting solid offensive numbers but still managed to lose. Tulane has now lost 7 straight and the defense was torn up last week for nearly 600 yards, mostly on the ground. The Wave has been out-scored by a nearly 3-to-1 margin in the last seven games, allowing an average of over 40 points per game. Memphis needs to win this game and Tulane has shown no signs of life since injuries have crippled the team. Memphis won by just a single point last season but that has not been the norm in this series. MEMPHIS ROLLS BY 24

 

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Larry Ness Saturday


Larry's LEGEND Play-CFB (11-3 in CFB s/'05)

Larry's 13-4 with his 'high-end' November plays entering Friday (9 and 10*s in all sports). As impressive as that is, his success with his LEGEND Plays in CFB (10* rating), games previously available to only his personal clients, speaks for itself! In CFB regular season games since '05, Larry's 11-3 (84.6% ATS)!. Your move.

Memphis Tigers


Larry's 7* Bedlam Blockbuster (7-1 L/Sat)

Larry went 7-1 (87.5%) last Saturday in all sports. It included an easy win on his 9* in the Big 12 , as Okla crushed Tex Tech, 65-21. Will it be deja vu all over again? Larry says Y-E-S and you won't want to miss his Bedlam Blockbuster, as OU takes on OSU. Is Larry sticking with the Sooners? The 'ANSWER' is just a click away!

Oklahoma State


Larry's 7* Revenge Rout-Part 2 (7-1 L/Sat)

TCU (-20) had little trouble with Air Force last Saturday, winning 44-10. Larry's Revenge Rout was just a small part of his BIG Saturday, as he went 7-1 (87.5% ATS) with all his releases. Larry's back for more this Saturday and he's not shy about "going back to the well," one more time. Don't miss Larry's CFB Revenge Rout-Part 2!


Rice Owls



Larry's Weekend Wipeout Winner:7-1 last Sat

It's the final full Saturday of the '08 CFB season and Larry's poised a "big finish!" He went 7-1 last Saturday with all of his releases (4-1 in CFB) and has isolated one of Saturday's early games with "blowout written all over it." When Larry calls for a W-I-P-E-O-U-T, you want an invite to the 'party.' RSVP now.


Virginia Tech

 

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Pointwise Phone Plays

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3* Florida
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Dr. Bob

3 Star Selection
Maryland (+7) 22 BOSTON COLLEGE 20
29-Nov-08 12:30 PM Pacific Time
I’ll take Maryland in a 3-Star Best Bet at +7 points or more and for 2-Stars from +6 ½ to +5 points.
2 Star Selection




OKLAHOMA ST. (+7.0) 40 Oklahoma 37
29-Nov-08 05:00 PM Pacific Time
I’ll take Oklahoma State in a 2-Star Best Bet at +4 points or more and for 3-Stars at +7 ½ or more.



College Strong Opinions
ALABAMA (-14.0) 30 Auburn 10
29-Nov-08 12:30 PM Pacific Time
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CKO

CONFIDENTIAL KICK OFF 11* (7-5-1) ..... ALABAMA

CONFIDENTIAL KICK OFF 10* (16-22-1) ... MISSISSIPPI...UTEP...OREGON ST


11 *ALABAMA over Auburn
Late Score Forecast:
*ALABAMA 34 - Auburn 6
It’s been a while since Bama has had the resources to take out its frustrations on Iron Bowl rival Auburn, which has won last six meetings. For the first time in nearly a decade, however, Tide enters annual grudge match holding most of the cards. Nick Saban’s top-ranked, unbeaten crew has made a point of “taking names” this campaign, recording 3-0 spread mark in revenge games. And Saban’s “D” makes another success quite likely, as suffocating
Bama stop unit (allowing just 12.5 ppg and 2.8 ypc) figures to overwhelm disjointed Tiger “O” that has struggled to locate any continuity TY following disastrous experiment with spread formation (and o.c. Franklin’s midseason dismissal). No such confusion with balanced Tide attack, piloted expertly by sr. QB Wilson (just 5 picks). And rivalry or not, can’t hesitate to buck Auburn bunch that’s covered only 2 of 10 on board in ‘08.







10 *OREGON STATE over Oregon
Late Score Forecast:
*OREGON STATE 34 - Oregon 20
This is the biggest “Civil War” match under Oregon State HC Mike Riley’s watch, and have to believe Beavers are capable of capturing their sixth straight in the series, and with it a trip to the Rose Bowl. OSU must play through some injuries, but QB Sean Canfield filled in for the injured Lyle Moevao against Arizona and threw for 224 yards
and led the team on a flawless 2-minute-drill drive for the game-winning field goal. Moevao’s return isn’t a concern for Riley, and RB Quizz Rodgers, who left the Arizona game with a shoulder sprain was ably replaced by Ryan McCants, Jeremy Francis and James Rodgers, who combined for 158 YR and caught 10 passes for another 75.
The Beavers have won 13 of their last 14 at Reser Stadium (10-3 vs. the points; 1 “off” game), and this tilt has been sold out for weeks. OSU has turned it on in the 2nd half of the last three seasons, logging a 19-6 spread mark in games played from October on since 2006.



NINE-RATED GAMES:

CINCINNATI (-22) vs. Syracuse—Bearcats strong on defense and can lock up Big East title; Brian Kelly always a high-percentage pointspread coach...

MEMPHIS (-13) vs. Tulane—Tigers need this one for bowl eligibility; QB Arkelon Hall returned last week, and he’s just in time to face injury-ripped Tulane...

RICE (+3) vs. Houston—Owls’ veteran offense equipped to trade with potent Houston; Owls 9-3 as a home dog since QB Clement arrived...

 

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RED SHEET ONLINE
NOV 29, 2008, VOL 40, NO 14 -- RATINGS: 89 & ABOVE: SUPERIOR; 88 & BELOW: ABOVE AVERAGE

THE RED SHEET 89* (16-9-1) ... MEMPHIS....ALABAMA
MEMPHIS 45 - Tulane 17 - (3:30 EST) -- Line opened at Memphis minus 13, and is still minus 13. Tigers represented our only miss on 9 Pointwise Key Releases LW, when they failed vs CentFla, despite holding the Knights to 10 FDs & <200 yds (42 in 2nd half). Thus, they need this one for bowl eligibility. Their ability to move the ball, is hardly reflected in their won/loss record, as their balanced attack ranks 23rd in running, 29th in passing, & 20th on overall offense. And as we wrote a week ago, the depleted Greenies present the perfect foils. In off allowing 489 RYs, & are minus 126½ pts ATS in their last 8 outings. Lay the 2 TDs.
RATING: MEMPHIS 89

ALABAMA 33 - Auburn 10 - (3:30 - CBS) -- Line opened at Alabama minus 14½, and is now minus 14. Topranked Tide completes a perfect season with a win here, & altho they hardly need further incentive in this splendid rivalry, they nonetheless have the added motivation to break the
Tigers stranglehold, having taken 6 straight from 'Bama. Simple fact: Auburn ranks 99th in the land on offense, while the Tide ranks 3rd in the nation on defense. This marks 'Bama's 4th revenge play of the season, & thus far it is now only perfect on the field, but has covered all 3 previous setups. Frustrations taken out with some to spare.
RATING: ALABAMA 89

Florida 49 - FLORIDA STATE 14 - (3:30) -- Line opened at Florida minus 14½, and is now minus 15½. We had figured on a spread closer to 20 pts on this contest, so we gladly jump in with the smaller spot. The series host has been the way to go when these 2 meet, covering 15 of their last 20 meetings, but this Gator team is in a class of its own, with an incredible scoring edge of 299-63 in their last 6 lined games (since their loss to OleMiss) covering those halfdozen by a combined 127 pts. Check 346 RYs on SoCarolina's brilliant "D", with Tebow the perfect steady hand at the controls. Improved 'Noles are simply no match.
RATING: FLORIDA 88

NORTH CAROLINA STATE 27 - Miami-Florida 20 - (12:00) -- Line opened at Miami minus 1½, and is now minus 2. The Wolfpack just keeps on doing it. Now 6 consecutive covers, and 7 straight payoffs in ACC play. Check back-to-back-to-back upsets in their last 3 games, with last week's rout of arch-rival UNC, resulting in not only keeping them alive in their bowl quest, but an amazing 43-pt cover. And check a yardage edge of 466-203 in that contest. Led by QB Wilson (13 TD passes the last 7 weeks), their confidence factor is peaking. 'Canes in off allowing most RYs in 64 years (472) in loss to GaTech, & failing in last 2 revengers.
RATING: NORTH CAROLINA STATE 88

South Carolina 22 - CLEMSON 10 - (12:00) -- Line opened at Clemson minus 1½, and is now minus 1. Three covers in Tigers' last 4 games, after opening on a 5-game spread slide, so they are clicking on all cylinders, right? Hardly. Their supposedly potent offense, featuring the overland brilliance of Davis & Spiller, along with the overhead excellence of Harper, has never materialized, with Clemson ranking 91st in rushing, & 70th in total offense. Thus, a revenge call for the Gamecocks, whose solid "D" has had to live with that embarrassment vs Florida, for 2 weeks. Look for Spurrier & Co to gain their pound of flesh this wk.
RATING: SOUTH CAROLINA 88

NEAR CHOICES (Rated 87): Oklahoma, USC, SoMiss, TexTech, Nevada

 

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Norm Hitzges

November 27-30 2008

NCAA

Double Plays

Nebraska -18 vs Colorado (L)
Toledo +1.5 vs Bowling Green (L)
Missouri -16 vs Kanas
Alabama -14.5 vs Auburn
South Carolina +1 vs Clemson

Single Plays

Texas -35 vs Texas A&M (W)
Temple -2.5 vs Akron (W)
UTEP +5 vs E. Carolina (L)
Central Michigan -10 vs E.Michigan (L)
Buffalo -9 vs Kent St (L)
NC State +1.5 vs Miami, FL
Cincinnati -22 vs Syracuse
USC -32 vs Notre Dame
Georgia Tech +7.5 vs Georgia
UAB +8.5 vs UCF
So. Mississippi -15 vs SMU
Baylor +21.5 vs Texas Tech
Arkansas St -20.5 vs UNT
Oklahoma -7 vs Oklahoma State

 

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NORTHCOAST POWERPLAYS

NORTHCOAST POWER PLAYS 4* (91-69-1) ... PITTSBURGH..MISSISSIPPI ..UTEP .NEBRASKA...BOISE ST... V. TECH...MEMPHIS...MISSOURI..FLORIDA..TENN..C.FLORIDA..



VT is 8-1 SU and 7-2 ATS in this in-state rivalry. A win here would send VT to the ACC Title game next week, while a loss means GT will go. PP calls for VT to win by 12 (line 8’) with a 173-37 yd rush edge meaning the Hokies will control the line of scrimmage.
4★ VIRGINIA TECH 19 VIRGINIA 7

Tulane’s defensive attrition is becoming obvious. This is their second straight road game and 4th in 5 weeks. They have dropped 3 straight SU/ATS and have allowed 46 ppg in those 3 including allowing 593 yds LW. Memphis is projected to outgain Tulane 449-276 this week.
4★ MEMPHIS 33 TULANE 15

Kansas continues to be overvalued due to LY’s results. This season they’ve taken on 4 quality B12 foes (OK, TT, Neb &Tex) and have been outscored by 24 ppg going 1-3 ATS with the only cover in complete garbage time vs Oklahoma. Kansas is also 1-3 SU on the road with the only win at Iowa St as an 11 pt fav in which they trailed 21-0 at the half.
4★ MISSOURI 41 KANSAS 24

Sometimes a loss can be a wake up call and check out what the Gators have done since losing to Ole Miss. They are 7-0 SU (6-0 ATS) winning by 41 ppg. Florida rolls again.
4★ FLORIDA 45 FLORIDA STATE 25

This is the longest current series win streak with the Vols winning 23 straight. Tenn played hard for departing HC Fulmer LW and do so again holding the Wildcats to just 225 yards.
4★ TENNESSEE 23 KENTUCKY 16

UCF has had a pair of upset road wins and now returns to Bright House Networks Stadium to finish the season. They’re projected with a 317-233 yd edge and they’ve been opportunistic scoring-wise.
4★ UCF 31 UAB 14

 

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NORTHCOAST POWERSWEEP

NORTHCOAST POWER SWEEP 4* (4-8) .. MISSOURI
NORTHCOAST POWER SWEEP DOG (6-5) ... UTEP



KEY SELECTIONS
4* Missouri over Kansas - Arrowhead Stadium in KC. MO QB Daniel was 40 of 49 as Mizzou led 21-0 in the 3Q & 28-7 to start the 4Q LY wrapping up the Tigers’ 1st ever B12 North Title. Both tms are off a bye, but Mizzou has wrapped up another B12 North Title & will be back in KC next wk. Incl bowls, MO is 8-3 SU & 9-2 ATS in neutral site gms. QB Daniel is avg 327 ypg (77%) with a 30-11 ratio. WR Maclin is avg 113 ttl ypg & Mackey Finalist TE Coffman (73 rec, 11.2) should be back after a 2 gm layoff w/a toe inj. KU QB Reesing is avg 291 ypg (65%) with a 24-10 ratio. KU is very banged up & could be without its top RB Sharp (748 yds, 5.0) & top WR Meier (73 rec, 11.3). Both offenses are potent (MO#7, KU#29) but MO has the better def (#35-59) & ST (#48-105). KU is also not 100% at LB or in the secondary as they are ranked #39 in our pass eff def allowing 274 ypg (62%) with a 22-13 ratio while Mizzou comes in at #71 (268 ypg, 63%, 20-11). Mizzou does have the B12 Title gm on deck, but KU has been exposed this yr with a tougher sked (#23). Against MO caliber tms TY like OU, TT, NU & UT the Hawks are 0-4 SU & 1-3 ATS (only cover was a backdoor) being outscored by 24 ppg & outgained by 153 ypg. The Tigers warm up for the title gm with a beat down of their rivals who stole their BCS bowl bid last year. FORECAST: Missouri 48 Kansas 20


3* RICE (+) over Houston - These schools are just 5 miles apart and the HT is 6-2 ATS. The L/2Y Houston has come back from DD deficits to win. LY down 48-35 they scored the last 21 pts and amassed 748 ttl yds as WR Avery and RB Alridge (both gone) set an NCAA rec as the only combo to have 300 rec and 200 rush yds in the same game. UH has won 3 straight (1-2 ATS) vs the Owls but hasn’t won 4 straight since ‘89-’92. The Cougars can clinch the CUSA West Title with a win here after a 42-37 come from behind victory vs UTEP. The Cougars trailed 28-9 late 3Q, but put 26 4Q pts on the board to get the win. UH outgained the Miners 700-462 and is now avg 678 ypg and 51 ppg the L/3. QB Keenum threw for 480 yds and is now avg 389 ypg (69%) with a 38-9 ratio. RB Beall has 1,024 total yds (6.4) and 20 combined TD’s. TE Hafner leads tm with 81 rec (10.7) and 11 TD. Rice defeated Marshall 35-10 LW and can still win CUSA West with a win and a Tulsa loss. The Owls have won 8 gms for the 1st time S/’01 and have won 5 straight (4-1 ATS). QB Clement is avg 312 ypg (66%) with a 36-7 ratio. WR Dillard has 1,181 total yds (15.7) and leads NCAA with 19 TD catches. The Owls are 5-0 at home TY (4-1 ATS) and the Cougars are just 1-4 SU/ATS on the road, so even though it is a short trip, we like the home team. FORECAST: RICE 47 (+) Houston 40


2* Maryland (+) over BOSTON COLLEGE - LY the injury plagued Terps upset #8 Boston College 42-35 which was the most pts BC has all’d vs an ACC opponent since joining the conference. In ‘06 here BC got 2 FR TD’s in the opening minutes and led 14-0 without an offensive snap and won 38-16. LW #23 MD was dominated by unranked FSU 37-3 (4-0 vs ranked foes, 3-4 vs unranked foes TY) and now faces #20 ranked BC. QB Turner is avg 178 ypg (58%) with a 9-8 ratio but is 6-0 with 0 int as a starter vs ranked opp’s. RB Scott has rushed for 940 yds (5.2) and WR Heyward-Bey has 38 rec (14.8). BC QB Davis, who was thrust into action when Crane broke his collarbone, shook off 2 FR TD’s and led BC back for the 24-21 win over WF. RB Harris has rushed for 682 yds (5.2) and WR Robinson has 36 rec (15.7). These 2 matchup evenly on offense (BC #67-69) but BC has a solid defensive edge (#18-63). BC needs a win here to earn a trip back to the ACC champ next week while a loss will send FSU to Tampa. Unfortunately for the Eagles they come in as a ranked team which means they should fear the Turtle. FORECAST: Maryland 21 (+) BOSTON COLLEGE 17

 

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MARC LAWRENCE PLAYBOOK

MARC LAWRENCE PLAYBOOK 4* (9-4) . S. CAROLINA
MARC LAWRENCE PLAYBOOK 5* (9-4) ..... NEBRASKA
MARC LAWRENCE PLAYBOOK UPSET (4-7) .. OREGON


PLAY ON any college conference home dog or ‘pick’ in their Last
Home Game of the season playing off a win with rest and revenge...
bringing the opponent in off a win as our angle zooms up to 23-
4 ATS in this role. Now that’s what I call a genuine thirst-quenching
libation! Oh yeah, there is one play on this week’s card and – are
you ready for this frosty one… it’s Oklahoma State plus the points
against Oklahoma!


INCREDIBLE STAT OF THE WEEK
Auburn is 14-3 SU and ATS under head coach Tommy Tuberville in games
against undefeated SEC opponents

When teams on a win streak reach the fi nal game of the regular
season, it’s frequently with a sigh of satisfaction. Contentment,
though, often turns to bitter disappointment when they enter the
season fi nale off a straight-up underdog win. Consider – since 1980 college conference teams off back-to-back victories are just 41-63-3 ATS if their last win was as an underdog. This week’s teams that may end up bottoming out are: Buffalo, Central Florida, Mississippi, NC State and Oregon State. Worse yet, they dip to 18-35-3 ATS when seeking revenge against an opponent they lost to in their most recent meeting. One team finds itself in this role this week: Ole Miss. When cast into the role of a favorite or dog of 5 or less points in season fi nales, off back-to-back wins with the last as an underdog, they dip to 8-22-1 ATS. And if their opponent allows less than 27 PPG on the season, they drop to 4-21-1 ATS. The Rebels of Ole Miss will try and overcome this ‘return to earth’ phenomenon on Saturday against Mississippi State. To that we say, “Look Out Below”. It won’t be an asteroid you’ll hear crashing to earth this weekend. Just Johnny Reb…


4 BEST BET
South Carolina over CLEMSON by 10
Steve Spurrier is not a man who takes kindly to being humiliated and this week he heads to the road off the worst loss in his college coaching career, a 56-6 massacre at the hands of his former team, the Florida Gators. However, Spurrier won’t need any added incentive to get up for Clemson. The Gamecocks and Tigers hate each other even worse than the British despise the French – and the only thing South Carolina fans love more than beating Clemson is beating the Tigers on the enemy’s home fi eld. Clemmie’s Dabo Swinney is a coaching babe in the woods compared to Spurrier but Tommy Bowden’s replacement has done okay after being thrust into the fi re, winning 3 of his 5 games at the helm. Unfortunately, Swinney will be hamstrung by Clemson’s poor 2-9 ATS failure in Last Home Games when taking on a non-ACC foe playing with revenge, including 0-5 ATS off a SU win. Conversely, Spurrier arrives with a 5-1 ATS mark in season-enders off a loss (3-0 taking points) and the Cocks are 5-0-1 ATS lately off a double-digit ATS defeat. And lest we forget, the Ol’ Ball Coach is the answer to this week’s TRIVIA TEASER on page 2, a directive that seldom steers us wrong. Spurrier evens his SU mark against Clemson to 2-2 with a win at Death Valley today.



UPSET GAME OF THE WEEK UPSET
Oregon over OREGON ST by 6
This year’s ‘Civil War’ has some added meaning as the hosts will try
to knock off their in-state rivals for the third straight year and nab
a trip to Pasadena in the process. The feeling here is the Beavers will
face enormous pressure in their quest to make their fi rst Rose Bowl
appearance since the Beatles led the British invasion. With double
revenge on their minds and Oregon HC Mike Bellotti a healthy 7-1
ATS away with rest when facing a conference foe, we’ll look for the
high-fl ying Ducks to not only cover the 3-point number but to grab the
outright win. We’ll turn to our trusty database for additional ammo:
the Beavers are a woeful 1-19 ATS as favorites when they allow more
than 24 points in a contest and that should be the case this Saturday
in Corvallis as the visitors are averaging over 30 PPG on the road under
Bellotti. Also don’t forget about that other little thing we like to call
our SMART BOX. Like a high school girl on Proactive, Riley is roseless.