Yesterday's (8/24/2011) Results
Pick #1 Clemson- Won 35-30
Pick #2 Geno Smith more first half yards- Won with 202 compared to Lee's 129
Record for day 2-0
I have a couple today. I never got up a couple because I was unable to post this morning. Anyway, here it is.
Pick #1 New York Yankees (game 2)
Two words; John Lackey (shaking my head...). Despite pitching for Boston, I think he will be the Yankees biggest weapon. A lot of you probably know, Lackey has really struggled this year. Posting a 6.49 ERA, 1.63 whip, and 104 strikouts with a 12-12 record, the main reason he has managed 12 wins is thanks to Boston's great batting. New York will place Ivan Nova on the mound, posting a 3.62 ERA, 16-4 record, 1.33 whip and 95 strikeouts. Nova helped the Yanks beat Boston 9-4 back in April. Lackey is 2-1 this year against the Yankees, but has yet to play them on the road. His most recent game he lost 5-2 back on August 30th at home. The only thing that concerns me is New York only has to beat Boston one more time for a sweep. I really don't think Boston wants this, but at the same time I think New York wants to give a final blow to a much hated rival. Hopefully the rivalry goes deep enough for New York to be motivated to beat them a final time.
Confidence rating: 72% New York 72% ---------------> <----- Boston 28%
Pick #2 20 yards or more, longest touchdown play in the second half.
The thing that concerns me is Collins. The Colts offense has definitely been struggling without Peyton so far this season. I'm really leaning on the Steelers making a play 20 yards or more. Unless Indy does something on special teams or defense. 20 yards isn't a lot to ask for either way.
Confidence Rating 78% 20 yards or more 78% ----------------> <---- 19 or less 22%
