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Phillies- Won 6-4
Texas- Won 7-2

Record for day- 2-0
Record for month- 2-0

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Possible Pick TCU-

   Finally I get to research a football game. With that said, I really don't know for sure about this one yet. I still need to research Baylor a little more. Here is what I have dug up on TCU so far...

"TCU has entered a new level of prominence and stature as a program, but even with ample resources, the 2011 season will be a thorny one for the Horned Frogs. Head coach Gary Patterson had quite a run with quarterback Andy Dalton over the past four seasons. In 2011, Patterson must replace not only the winningest quarterback in school history, but a plethora of talented wide receivers in Jeremy Kerley, Jimmy Young, and Bart Johnson. Pitching and catching the pigskin is going to be a lingering issue, especially in the face of Boise State’s potency and defensive prowess.

Running back, however, will not be a concern in Fort Worth, Texas. Ed Wesley is back for TCU, along with Matthew Tucker and home-run threat Waymon James. Defense is the Frogs’ mainstay, and they have two of the best linebackers in the nation returning in Tank Carder and Tanner Brock. The defense returns just five starters from last season, but history is on the side of Patterson and defensive guru Dick Bumpas. TCU’s defense will be just fine, and that’s what will keep this program a factor in the top tier of the sport.

TCU has found itself in the top 7 of the final Associated Press ballot in each of the last three seasons. Folks in Fort Worth have become accustomed to success. The Frogs have won at least 10 games eight times during the past decade. With a swan song in the MWC on the docket for 2011, it will be interesting to see how the Frogs respond. TCU will find itself on the road or in a neutral site for all of its most difficult games. The Frogs travel to old Southwest Conference rival Baylor and Mountain West foe Air Force during the first two weeks of the year. TCU plays former MWC rival BYU in late October at Cowboys Stadium. Two weeks later, the Frogs travel to Boise in what should be the deciding game in the MWC. The real test is this: Can TCU fight through a tough road slate while breaking in a new quarterback? We shall see soon enough."

 "The #15 TCU Horned Frogs (0-0) might be the team coming off an undefeated season where they might have been the best college football team in the country, but that hasn’t stopped the online sportsbooks from releasing odds that indicate the Baylor Bears (0-0) might get the victory here.  TCU originally opened up as 10-point favorites on the spread before a huge line move knocked the odds down to -3.5 where they currently sit.  Close to 65% of tracked college football bettors are on the Horned Frogs, and our preview and score predictions will get this game figured out.

TCU was at home last season and destroyed Baylor to the tune of 45-10, while outgaining the Bears by 295 yards in the process.  You know Baylor will be looking for some revenge this time around and they should have a high-powered offense that can both run and pass the ball.  TCU lost quite a bit from their defense but this is a team that has a great scheme.  It’s nearly impossible to gain rushing yards on the Horned Frogs, but Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin should be able to find some room in the passing game.

The Horned Frogs lost long-time starting quarterback Andy Dalton to the NFL but I don’t think all is lost.  The points scored per game will go down for TCU but they have some highly touted quarterbacks on the roster.  Baylor’s defense was very poor at stopping the run last season but I see some potential for improvement with some experienced guys coming back on that side of the ball.

Predictions on the final score were not easy to make here, but I think TCU will be able to score some points while Baylor has the passing game to also get on the board.  This won’t be the blowout that we saw last season but I also don’t believe that the Bears have come far enough to win this game or cover the college football odds.  Look for TCU to have a more balanced offense than last season while Baylor will be forced to abandon the run in a pass-heavy game plan for the home team."

sources:

www.theonlinewire.com

www.streakhelp.blogspot.com

Possible Pick # 2 Boston


  This one is a little tricky. It is hard to pick against Texas' Derek Holland, but the Sox do have a pretty good shot at winning tonight.


  Boston (83-53, 41-27 home) will host the Texas Rangers (78-60, 34-32 away) tonight it what appears will be a good game. Boston will start Andrew Miller (4.42 ERA, 6-1, 39 so, 1.69 whip), who did well against Texas on August 27th (Boston won 6-0). Definetely his best game of the season. Tonight however, Texas will be starting Derek Holland (4.30, 12-5, 127 so,1.43 whip) who has been pretty consistant through this season. Though Holland hasn't played Boston this season, I think he will give Boston batters a bit of trouble tonight at the plate. I don't think it will be a huge problem for Boston, who in my opinion has the best batting in the MLB (2nd in runs, 1st in batting average, 1st on base, and 1st in slugging percent), but a significant amount to keep them in the game. Miller, who I mentioned pitched very well against Texas last time they played, did so against a team top 5 in everything when it comes to batting (3rd in runs, 2nd in batting, 5th on base, 3rd in slugging percent). If Miller shows up like he did last time against Texas when he played them on the road, then I think Boston will be able to ad another W to thier record. Boston for the pick.






I will have more up soon on the TCU pick and 1 other game I like. Sorry for the sketchy posts, its been a very busy day.

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