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College football - Week One
ESPN.com Scoreboard ^ | For the week of August 28th to September 4th

Posted on 08/28/2006 5:53:39 PM PDT by MikefromOhio

It's finally here!!! College football at it's best!!

The scheduled games (and my picks) are below:

Week One – College Football

Yes the season is finally here. It’s about freakin time too. Anyway, I am in several pick’em type leagues and here is how I am going to be filling my card out. Debate, criticize or whatever, but let’s remember that it’s just a game ok?

All rankings are from the ESPN.com Scoreboard page. I will also list any games of interest and any other games listed in my Public Yahoo league.

GAME(s) of the WEEK

Saturday, September 2nd, 2006

(9) California at (23) Tennessee (-1.5)

Cal faces a pretty stiff challenge going into Knoxville against a Tennessee team that everyone is expecting to rebound after a sub-par year. This is going to be a hard game to win right out of the chute and I don’t think they can do it.

Tennessee 24 – Cal 17

Monday, September 4th, 2006

(11) Florida State at (12) Miami (-3)

Now there normally won’t be two games that qualify as games of the week, but seeing that the preseason rankings aren’t exactly accurate by any stretch, I’ll go with two here. First off, last year’s defensive struggle won’t be repeated this year. FSU and Miami both lost key players on the defensive side of the ball. FSU lost more and they have more question marks on offense. Look for Miami to win a close and relatively offensive game.

Miami 32 – Florida State 28

Thursday, August 31st, 2006 – 10:00 PM ET

Northern Arizona at (24) Arizona State (NL)

ASU has an offense to hang with the big boys, but can they develop a defense? Certainly their offense will click against Northern Arizona, but how will their defense look? This game might even be close for a half or so.

The Prediction:

ASU 47 – Northern Arizona – 17

Saturday September 2nd 2006 (in ranking order)



Northern Illinois at (1) Ohio State (-18.5)

Northern Illinois isn’t a pushover by any stretch of the imagination. Although they aren’t on the caliber of Texas or Notre Dame, they can go into Columbus and sneak away with the win IF Ohio State is looking ahead. On paper this game doesn’t look like much of a contest.

The Prediction:

Ohio State 45 – Northern Illinois 10

(2) Notre Dame (-7.5) at Georgia Tech

Can Notre Dame find a defense to go along with the great offense? Calvin Johnson and GT will be a great first test. This game will go closer than many think.

ND 28 – GT 24

North Texas at (3) Texas (-41)

This game is all about getting experience for Colt McCoy. Texas will blow North Texas off of the field.

Texas 60 – North Texas 0

Washington State at (4) Auburn (-14.5)

Some people say Auburn is for real. Others don’t seem to pay much attention to them. Auburn thrives off of that type of non-hype, or at least they have in the past. This year they aren’t starting out of the top 10, they start at #4. Wazzu is improving, but they aren’t quite there yet.

Auburn 45 – Wazzu 13

Marshall at (5) West Virginia (-22)

All West Virginia has to do is win ONE game (at Louisville) and they are in the BCS title game. Marshall is a shadow of it’s former self and this is going to be another long year for the Thundering Herd.

WVU 42 – Marshall 14

(6) USC (-8) at Arkansas

USC 52 – Arkansas 20

Southern Miss at (7) Florida (-20)

Florida 44 – Southern Miss 13

Louisiana – Lafayette at (8) LSU (-30.5)

LSU 45 – LALA 7

UAB at (10) Oklahoma (-21.5)

Oklahoma 33 – UAB 13

Kentucky at (13) Louisville (-22.5)

L-ville 45 – Kentucky 10

Vandy at (14) Michigan (-26)

Michigan 33 – Vandy 9

Western Kentucky at (15) Georgia (NL)

UGA 35 – WKU 14

Montana – (16) Iowa (NL)

Iowa 52 – Montana 10

Northeastern at (17) Virginia Tech (NL)

VT 32 – Northeastern 0

Florida Atlantic – (18) Clemson (NL)

Clemson 38 – FAU 7

Akron – (19) Penn State (-16.5)

Penn State 24 – Akron 0

La Tech at (20) Nebraska (-20.5)

Nebraska 37 – La Tech 3

Stanford at (21) Oregon (-11)

Oregon 34 – Stanford 12

(22) TCU (-7.5) at Baylor

TCU 35 – Baylor 10

SMU at (25) Texas Tech (-26)

Texas Tech 59 – SMU 13

0-0 Straight UP 0-0 Against the Spread


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: collegefootball; ncaa
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To: Dog Gone

LOL!

I told my dad that I was picking Tennessee....he was happy....

He grew up just about 40 miles north of Knoxville give or take....


121 posted on 08/31/2006 6:16:12 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - Go Bucks!!!)
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To: ABG(anybody but Gore); aft_lizard; Auntbee; Bad~Rodeo; Bat_Chemist; daybreakcoming; bamahead; ...
At the half

South Carolina 3

Mississippi State 0
122 posted on 08/31/2006 6:43:56 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - Go Bucks!!!)
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To: MikefromOhio
Yep...good game.I like low scoring defensive struggles.
I'm enjoying this game.
123 posted on 08/31/2006 6:52:37 PM PDT by scott says (MSM=Morons Spouting Misinformation)
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To: scott says

yeah me too...

I'm just glad to see Mississippi State competitive again.

The SEC is better because of it.


124 posted on 08/31/2006 6:53:18 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - Go Bucks!!!)
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To: scott says

LOL

That Fake Punt was straight Spurrier LOL


125 posted on 08/31/2006 6:53:57 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - Go Bucks!!!)
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To: scott says

Consider yourself fortunate. I hate being at work at times like this...I'm stuck with Boise State completely destroying Sacramento State. 28-0 BSU. To be expected against the team picked to finish dead last in a I-AA conference I suppose.


126 posted on 08/31/2006 6:55:22 PM PDT by GOP_Raider (Would you like to join the OFFICIAL Oakland Raiders ping list? Sure you would, send me freepmail.)
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To: GOP_Raider

LOL


127 posted on 08/31/2006 6:55:50 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - Go Bucks!!!)
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To: GOP_Raider
I'm indulging in a fine glass of California wine...very nice.
" Subtle,yet obnoxious..."
I like low scoring tight games.I can't watch blow out games...yawn.
128 posted on 08/31/2006 6:59:18 PM PDT by scott says (MSM=Morons Spouting Misinformation)
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To: MikefromOhio

No Catch!!!


129 posted on 08/31/2006 7:03:58 PM PDT by scott says (MSM=Morons Spouting Misinformation)
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To: scott says
" Subtle,yet obnoxious..."

So...if it had glasses, it would be Harry Reid? :)

130 posted on 08/31/2006 7:10:33 PM PDT by GOP_Raider (Would you like to join the OFFICIAL Oakland Raiders ping list? Sure you would, send me freepmail.)
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To: MikefromOhio
unless their QB situation degenerates....

Booty's back up is no slouch himself. I also think their LB group will have the speed to be effective against the run.

131 posted on 08/31/2006 7:16:33 PM PDT by Michael.SF.
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To: MikefromOhio
It's one thing to schedule a good team in your first game.

But a conference opponent?

And South Carolina has to play Georgia next week.

SO they open up with back to back conference games.

132 posted on 08/31/2006 7:16:43 PM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to protect it.)
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To: GOP_Raider

Oh man...now I really need a drink! ;)


133 posted on 08/31/2006 7:19:07 PM PDT by scott says (MSM=Morons Spouting Misinformation)
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To: scott says

SEC footbal itself has fascinated me, always has. One of these days, I'll get to see one in person. It's on my "to do" list.


134 posted on 08/31/2006 7:25:58 PM PDT by GOP_Raider (Would you like to join the OFFICIAL Oakland Raiders ping list? Sure you would, send me freepmail.)
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To: scott says

For 3 1/2 years he was one of my Senators. The bars in Nevada stay open 24 hrs for a reason. :)


135 posted on 08/31/2006 7:28:01 PM PDT by GOP_Raider (Would you like to join the OFFICIAL Oakland Raiders ping list? Sure you would, send me freepmail.)
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To: Michael.SF.

No he isn't, but even USC can't survive a two headed QB monster....


136 posted on 08/31/2006 9:05:10 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - Go Bucks!!!)
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To: commish

Yeah that's a very interesting schedule that they have there...


137 posted on 08/31/2006 9:05:28 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (aka MikeinIraq - Go Bucks!!!)
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To: MikefromOhio

I'm glad you guys enjoyed that game. For me, it was two not very good teams playing to a draw for a half and then depth and Darth Visor winning out in the end. To my SEC trained eyes, MSU is no better than last year and will win 3 games (4 would be a great year) as they simply do not have enough SEC level talent on offense. USC will likely win at least 6 due to the easy schedule: MSU, Wofford, MTSU, Florida Atlantic, Kentucky and Vanderbilt). A make or break game for them will be next week hosting Georgia. UGA is going to be interesting with Joe Terishinski III at QB. He was simply dreadful last year in his only start. Methinks Richt will veer from the FSU style chuck'n'duck offense and actually focus on running the ball this year. Anyway, USC has 10 days to prepare, gets them at home, with an unproven QB at UGA. Could be interesting...

We (Auburn) get MSU next week in Starkville. Unless they improve dramatically, that game shouldn't be close. We will not win by 40+ because Tuberville calls off the dogs and will try and build some experience. JMHO of course...


138 posted on 09/01/2006 3:54:28 AM PDT by Wyatt's Torch (I can explain it to you. I can't understand it for you.)
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To: GOP_Raider

I would highly recommend making it to the Auburn-Alabama game in Auburn; Georgia-Florida in Jacksonville; Tennessee-Florida either place; or Auburn-Georgia in either place. SEC football is a religion in the south. Nothing like it anywhere else.


139 posted on 09/01/2006 3:56:25 AM PDT by Wyatt's Torch (I can explain it to you. I can't understand it for you.)
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To: MikefromOhio

Pretty boring for a Steve Spurrier coached game.

Typical BC. Looks good for a while then they fall asleep.


140 posted on 09/01/2006 4:25:47 AM PDT by mainepatsfan
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