Wow rough day. I almost just skipped the day altogether because there was nothing I liked. However, I felt obligated to make a pick since the month was so young, and bit on the Boston game. Worst pick I have made in a while outcome-wise. You may have noticed all of my picks today were "possible" picks, and tomorrow's pick so far don't seem a whole lot better...
Possible Pick #1- LSU
With all the drama that has occured at LSU recently, Oregon may be the best pick. I will be pulling for LSU as an SEC football fan, but with a couple key players out (QB Jordan Jefferson, WR Russell Shepard) it puts a lot more pressure on the rest of the LSU offense and team. Oregon will be without cornerback and punt returner Cliff Harris.
LSU is still a solid team and stands a pretty good shot at winning. If Les Miles has the kind of luck he did last season (against Tennessee and Florida), LSU has this easy. If it comes down to circumstances and typical feild performance (which is what I expect) I like Oregon here. I probably wont pick this game just because I hate picking against teams I want to win. Unless the odds are ridiculously stacked against them.
*Update for this pick
I just changed my prediction to LSU. Their defense is ridiculous and stacked. Jefferson didn't really have a huge impact last season. Jarrett Lee was a good QB last season. Better than Jefferson at times. The biggest loss to me for LSU is Shepard.
Possible Pick #2- Minnesota total points or tie
I think USC will do a majority of their scoring in the first half, and Minnesota will score enough toatal points to contend with USC's 2nd half points. Despite Minnesota losing Adam Weber to the Broncos, they will still have a few of their key offensive players from last season. Including their dual running game with running backs DeLeon Eskridge and Duane Bennett. The biggest concern for me though is their offensive line. USC really underperformed last year. I dont see them being a lot different this year. Also Minnesota should be about the same as well, but I think they will have a slighlty better defense (9 returning starters). We will see. After watching TCU, it made me realise how little we know about some of these teams with the season so young.
Pick Request (picks requested by followers) #1 Any Other Result (Akron at Ohio State
If this was last season, I would have said Ohio State. However, with everything that has been circulating around the Ohio State program, I think Akron can keep it within 35. Ohio State is in the process of a rebuilding season. With the scandal involving Jim Tressel and all of the trouble Ohio State got into almost a year ago costing them suspentions and players jumping ship, Ohio State wont be bring their A-game as they did last season.
I will have more soon...
Today will be a little different. Since I cant really guarantee any picks for tomorrow, you can leave a comment, or email me a pick or two you would like me to discuss. Granted it isnt golf...
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