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   Greg Roberts MVP and High Roller

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   $50 MVP play: 7* Colorado

   $25 High Roller: 5* Oregon

   

   posted by phantom

   Oct. 21 2005 9:41pm
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   RAS Official Plays: Week 8

   Oregon State (+9) at UCLA - 4:00pm Pacific - Game #363-364

   The Beavers are physically and mentally as sound as any team in the Pac-10 heading into this week. They are on a two game win streak and thanks to a BYE have only played twice in the last three weeks. The second half comeback vs Washington State three weeks ago is sure to have been the turning point in the season for this team. They made big play after big play in all faucets of the game to pull out that win which has provided them with a huge confidence and momentum boost. They improved even further during their off week and then came out with an impressive win at Cal last week despite settling for three field goals inside of 30 yards. The big news was a new found running game that went for 181 yards against a Cal defense that ranks #1 in the Pac-10. OSU had struggled to run the ball dating all the way back to the start of last season. If they continue to have success it opens up a ton of options for the offense which is already very adept at passing the ball and features one of the top WR's in the history of the conference in Mike Haas. Defensively, the Beavers are showing signs of improvement. They have only given up 30 points in their last 6 quarters after allowing 135 in the previous 10. The young secondary has made the biggest strides having by far their best game of the season vs Cal last week. Senior linebackers Trent Bray and Keith Ellison do not get much press but have possible NFL futures.

   UCLA has been playing Houdini the last three weeks as they continue to pull wins out of a hat. They have come back from 4th quarter deficits of 10 vs Washington, 12 vs Cal, and 17 vs Washington State. UCLA has been outgained by an average of 60 yards per game in Pac-10 play despite facing three teams with a combined record of 2-8 in conference. The defense has surrendered 481.6 yards per game the last three weeks and this week will be without starting linebacker Justin London at 100% due to a reoccurring ankle injury. London currently ranks 3rd on the team in tackles and may play but is not expected to start. UCLA's offense has been efficient, but they did lose starting OL Chris Joseph to injury for the season in last week's win. They are also still without starting WR Junior Taylor and must rely on RB Drew and TE Lewis for their big plays. The offense has been able to overcome the defense in recent weeks with help from special teams but they have to again play well this week just to have a chance to win outright.

   Oregon schools are always fired up to play the Southern California teams as many players are from the area and were not recruited by UCLA or USC. Oregon State currently has 27 players on the roster from the Southern California area. This matchup carries added significance as Oregon State QB Matt Moore transferred from UCLA to Oregon State after UCLA coach Karl Dorrell named Drew Olson the starting QB in 2003. Moore is having a fine season for the Beavers and surely has had this game circled for a long time. UCLA has been finding ways to escape with wins, but none of the Pac-10 teams they have beaten even has a winning record in conference. Oregon State at 2-1 does. UCLA has no business giving -9 points in this spot. Take the points.

   Official Play: Oregon State +9 1 UNIT

   Washington State (+12) at California - 7:15pm Pacific - Game #347-348

   I still believe Washington State can play with any Pac-10 team other than USC. The Cougars have lost three straight games but all three were very winnable. Despite last week's disappointing loss in overtime to UCLA, they still should be a relatively fresh team due to an easy schedule at the start of the season and a BYE before the start of conference play. Head coach Bill Doba said the team ran harder than they have all season the Sunday following the UCLA loss. He also noted that this is a pivotal game for the Cougars if they are to reach their season goal of getting back to a bowl game. Leading wide receiver Jason Hill (#4 in the country in receiving yards per game) sat out the second half vs Oregon State and missed the Stanford game entirely due to injury. He came back sooner than expected last week vs UCLA and is expected to be closer to 100% this week. Fellow starting WR Chris Jordan also has been banged up the past two weeks but is now ready to go. QB Alex Brink had been plagued by interceptions in previous two games but threw zero vs UCLA. The offensive line has been excellent all season and RB Jerome Harrison leads the Pac-10 in rushing. This WSU offense will be difficult to stop this week. Defensively, WSU has been a disappointment, but starting DT Ropati Pitoitua, a key cog in their run defense saw his first action of the season last week playing about half the game. He should see even more time this week. The young Cougar secondary has been a weakness but they gain more experience with every game and Cal has the second to worse pass offense in the conference.

   This will be Cal's eighth straight game without a BYE week. They started the season 5-0 but the five wins came over Sacramento State, Washington, Illinois, New Mexico State, and Arizona who combined have only three I-A wins. JC transfer QB Joseph Ayoob continues to have an up and down season. He went 18-for-35 with 1 interception in loss to UCLA and just 14-for-40 with two interceptions in loss to Oregon State last week which brought on lots of booing from the home crowd. Cal is now dealing with some key injuries on their once formidable offensive line. Starting LT Andrew Cameron is already out for the season and now starting RT Ryan O'Callaghan (1st team Pac-10 last year) is listed as doubtful this week with a concussion. Second leading receiver Robert Jordan (collarbone) is also not expected to play. Defensively, Cal's touted run defense has not looked so good the past two weeks allowing 170 rushing yards to UCLA and 181 to Oregon State. This week they will most likely be without starting DT Brandon Mebane due to an ankle injury. DE Phillip Mbakogu (knee) is listed as questionable. Cal's run and pass defense will both be tested often this week. RT O'Callaghan and DT Mebane are listed as doubtful but Tedford says that a final decision will not be made on each until game time.

   The Cougars are 18-11 ATS in road games since 2000 and actually have performed better as an away dog than any other situation in 2+ years under Bill Doba. I see this as a matchup of two even teams and I will gladly take the double digit points.

   Official Play: Washington State +12 1 UNIT

   

   posted by phantom

   Oct. 21 2005 9:41pm
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   Da Manager

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   Big play NEBRASKA. line already moved from +2 1/2 to a pickem.

   

   posted by phantom

   Oct. 21 2005 9:42pm
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   Dr Bob

   4* Texas

   2* Oregon

   2* Wyoming

   Strong Opinions

   Nebraska

   Michigan State

   

   posted by phantom

   Oct. 21 2005 9:42pm
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   AAA SPORTS

   Miss st

   Washington State

   Iowa

   North Carolina

   

   posted by phantom

   Oct. 21 2005 9:42pm
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   midwest insider

   Michigan

   Meathook

   Iowa

   

   posted by phantom

   Oct. 21 2005 9:43pm
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   Rocco Spacamuro

   GOY=North Carolina -1

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   dave cokins radio show

   rutgers... la tech... wake

   

   posted by phantom

   Oct. 21 2005 9:43pm
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   greg roberts

   THE ROAST OF THE WEEK

   OKLAHOMA OVER BAYLOR BY 28

   Last week Baylor had all their eggs stacked in one basket as they looked to get that signature win against the Cornhuskers. But as the Bears so often learn, eggs are prone to shatter and shatter they did last week in Waco. Now a Bear running on fumes in its emotional tank will try to regroup and win at Norman. Fat chance of that happening as under Stoops leadership the Sooners have blasted the Bears to the tune of 43 to 8 on average and have been favored by more than 35 each time. Granted OU is a little down this year but not by this margin. Look for the Bears to go back into hibernation Sooner rather than later.

   OKLAHOMA - 31 BAYLOR - 3

   TOTALS GAME

   TENNESSEE - ARIZONA OVER 45

   Since the beginning of this month the Cardinals have lost 3 players from their secondary and I look for Steve McNair to take full advantage. On the other side is the Cardinal offense that ranks 2nd in the league who will have it's way against a porous Titan secondary. With the Titans having played 5 straight overs vs. an opponent off a bye and with Arizona 4-1 to the over after scoring more than 20 in back to back games (including 4-1 to the over in all games this year), we'll look for fireworks in the desert.

   ARIZONA - 31 TENNESSEE - 27

   TRENDS and ANGLES

   WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2005

   ATS Against the spread RD Road Dog

   BB Back-to-back RF Road Favorite

   DD Double digit S Since

   HD Home Dog SU Straight-up

   HF Home Favorite YPR Yards per Rush

   LY Last Year > More Than

   PPG Points per Game < Less Than

   SYRACUSE - ORANGE ONLY 3-18 ATS LAST 21 ON ROAD

   VIRGINIA - PLUME HEADS 4-14 ATS LAST 18 ON ROAD

   PURDUE - RIVETERS ONLY 3 COVERS ON BIG 10 ROAD SINCE '97

   USC - RUBBERS 4-1 ATS AS FAVORITE >30 UNDER PETE

   SAN DIEGO - BOLTS 10-0-2 ATS LAST 12 ON ROAD

   BALTIMORE - RAMS 6-1 ATS VS. NFC

   THE BARKING DOG

   OREGON ST. OVER UCLA BY 3

   Wandering into the kennel this week we find a buck toothed flat tail that has been averaging 35 points per game in it's last 8 contest. They are also led by a former UCLA QB in Matt Moore who has produced 4 straight PAC 10 road wins the last of which was against highly ranked Cal. The Bruins meanwhile still sport an undefeated record yet it's all smoke and mirrors as UCLA continues to come from behind while actually being outgained in 4 of 6 contests this year. With Oregon St. suddenly finding a run game and the Bruins having allowed 330 yards on the ground to each of its last 2 opponents, it's like Marc Antony said to Cleopatra "I love this Beaver!"

   OREGON ST. - 31 UCLA - 28

   

   posted by phantom

   Oct. 21 2005 9:44pm
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   Colin Cowherds College PICKS ( He's prettty good ) ESPN Radio

   His "LOCKS"

   1- TEXAS TECH + 15 1/2

   2- AUBURN + 6

   3- U.C.L.A. - 9

   4- NORTHWESTERN + 12 1/2

   __________________

   

   posted by phantom

   Oct. 21 2005 9:44pm
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    Colin Heard (espn radio)

    started the year 8-0...2 weeks ago 0-3..last week 1-1..for the year..9~ 4

    4 locks for today

    Texas Tech +15.5

    Auburn +6.(like them to win outright)

    Ucla -9

    Northwestern +12.5....a bonus lock play

    

    posted by phantom

    Oct. 21 2005 9:44pm
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    Greg Roberts 10*

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    His 10* is on Texas...This is confirmed

    

    posted by phantom

    Oct. 21 2005 9:45pm
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    Maddux sports

    4 units on Iowa -2.5 (Big 10 Game of the Year)

    3 units on UCONN +3.5

    3 units on Purdue +8

    3 units on Oklahoma St. +14.5

    3 units on Akron -8.5

    

    posted by phantom

    Oct. 21 2005 9:45pm
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    Fast Eddie Sports

    Saturday NCAA:

    Special (20* SEC Conference Game of the Year) Kentucky Wildcats, Special (20* Big 12 Conference Game of the Year) Texas Tech Red aiders,

    Regular Plays

    (5*) Pittsburgh Panthers,

    (5*) Iowa Hawkeyes,

    (5*) Wake Forest Deamon Deacons,

    (5*) Nebraska Cornhuskers,

    (5*) Ohio Bobcats,

    (5*) Tulsa Golden Hurricane,

    (5*) Alabama Crimson Tide,

    (5*) Wisconsin Badgers,

    (5*) Iowa State Cyclones,

    (5*) Bowling Green Falcons,

    (5*) Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

    (5*) Navy Midshipmen

    

    posted by phantom

    Oct. 21 2005 11:12pm
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    Right Angle Sports

    Current Records:

    Official Plays: 12-7 (1-2 UNITS per play)

    Early Looks: 19-18 (1/2 UNIT per play)

    Halftime Plays: 2-9 (1 UNIT per play)

    Total: 33-33, -5.10 UNITS

    Early Looks - Week 8

    (By Subscription Only)

    Official Plays - Week 8

    Two plays this week:

    Oregon State (+9) at UCLA - 4:00pm Pacific - Game #363-364

    The Beavers are physically and mentally as sound as any team in the Pac-10 heading into this week. They are on a two game win streak and thanks to a BYE have only played twice in the last three weeks. The second half comeback vs Washington State three weeks ago is sure to have been the turning point in the season for this team. They made big play after big play in all faucets of the game to pull out that win which has provided them with a huge confidence and momentum boost. They improved even further during their off week and then came out with an impressive win at Cal last week despite settling for three field goals inside of 30 yards. The big news was a new found running game that went for 181 yards against a Cal defense that ranks #1 in the Pac-10. OSU had struggled to run the ball dating all the way back to the start of last season. If they continue to have success it opens up a ton of options for the offense which is already very adept at passing the ball and features one of the top WR's in the history of the conference in Mike Haas. Defensively, the Beavers are showing signs of improvement. They have only given up 30 points in their last 6 quarters after allowing 135 in the previous 10. The young secondary has made the biggest strides having by far their best game of the season vs Cal last week. Senior linebackers Trent Bray and Keith Ellison do not get much press but have possible NFL futures.

    UCLA has been playing Houdini the last three weeks as they continue to pull wins out of a hat. They have come back from 4th quarter deficits of 10 vs Washington, 12 vs Cal, and 17 vs Washington State. UCLA has been outgained by an average of 60 yards per game in Pac-10 play despite facing three teams with a combined record of 2-8 in conference. The defense has surrendered 481.6 yards per game the last three weeks and this week will be without starting linebacker Justin London at 100% due to a reoccurring ankle injury. London currently ranks 3rd on the team in tackles and may play but is not expected to start. UCLA's offense has been efficient, but they did lose starting OL Chris Joseph to injury for the season in last week's win. They are also still without starting WR Junior Taylor and must rely on RB Drew and TE Lewis for their big plays. The offense has been able to overcome the defense in recent weeks with help from special teams but they have to again play well this week just to have a chance to win outright.

    Oregon schools are always fired up to play the Southern California teams as many players are from the area and were not recruited by UCLA or USC. Oregon State currently has 27 players on the roster from the Southern California area. This matchup carries added significance as Oregon State QB Matt Moore transferred from UCLA to Oregon State after UCLA coach Karl Dorrell named Drew Olson the starting QB in 2003. Moore is having a fine season for the Beavers and surely has had this game circled for a long time. UCLA has been finding ways to escape with wins, but none of the Pac-10 teams they have beaten even has a winning record in conference. Oregon State at 2-1 does. UCLA has no business giving -9 points in this spot. Take the points.

    Official Play: Oregon State +9 1 UNIT

    Washington State (+12) at California - 7:15pm Pacific - Game #347-348

    I still believe Washington State can play with any Pac-10 team other than USC. The Cougars have lost three straight games but all three were very winnable. Despite last week's disappointing loss in overtime to UCLA, they still should be a relatively fresh team due to an easy schedule at the start of the season and a BYE before the start of conference play. Head coach Bill Doba said the team ran harder than they have all season the Sunday following the UCLA loss. He also noted that this is a pivotal game for the Cougars if they are to reach their season goal of getting back to a bowl game. Leading wide receiver Jason Hill (#4 in the country in receiving yards per game) sat out the second half vs Oregon State and missed the Stanford game entirely due to injury. He came back sooner than expected last week vs UCLA and is expected to be closer to 100% this week. Fellow starting WR Chris Jordan also has been banged up the past two weeks but is now ready to go. QB Alex Brink had been plagued by interceptions in previous two games but threw zero vs UCLA. The offensive line has been excellent all season and RB Jerome Harrison leads the Pac-10 in rushing. This WSU offense will be difficult to stop this week. Defensively, WSU has been a disappointment, but starting DT Ropati Pitoitua, a key cog in their run defense saw his first action of the season last week playing about half the game. He should see even more time this week. The young Cougar secondary has been a weakness but they gain more experience with every game and Cal has the second to worse pass offense in the conference.

    This will be Cal's eighth straight game without a BYE week. They started the season 5-0 but the five wins came over Sacramento State, Washington, Illinois, New Mexico State, and Arizona who combined have only three I-A wins. JC transfer QB Joseph Ayoob continues to have an up and down season. He went 18-for-35 with 1 interception in loss to UCLA and just 14-for-40 with two interceptions in loss to Oregon State last week which brought on lots of booing from the home crowd. Cal is now dealing with some key injuries on their once formidable offensive line. Starting LT Andrew Cameron is already out for the season and now starting RT Ryan O'Callaghan (1st team Pac-10 last year) is listed as doubtful this week with a concussion. Second leading receiver Robert Jordan (collarbone) is also not expected to play. Defensively, Cal's touted run defense has not looked so good the past two weeks allowing 170 rushing yards to UCLA and 181 to Oregon State. This week they will most likely be without starting DT Brandon Mebane due to an ankle injury. DE Phillip Mbakogu (knee) is listed as questionable. Cal's run and pass defense will both be tested often this week. RT O'Callaghan and DT Mebane are listed as doubtful but Tedford says that a final decision will not be made on each until game time.

    The Cougars are 18-11 ATS in road games since 2000 and actually have performed better as an away dog than any other situation in 2+ years under Bill Doba. I see this as a matchup of two even teams and I will gladly take the double digit points.

    Official Play: Washington State +12 1 UNIT

    

    posted by phantom

    Oct. 21 2005 11:12pm
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    College Football Key Game Previews: Oct 22

    by Ken A.

    On Saturday there will be many College Football games that are rated key games that will have huge implications on conference titles. I have selected the matchups of three games that will be what I consider three of the best conference games in College Football this weekend. Based on points scored in previous games this season these matchups have the potential of some high scoring games. The six teams have combined for a record of 31-5 straight up and 21-10-1 ATS overall this season.

    Nebraska at Missouri:

    Nebraska and Missouri are in a three-way tie for first place in the Big 12 North Division at 2-1 in the conference. The Cornhuskers are 5-1 SU and 4-1 ATS overall this season. Nebraska has scored an average of 24.0 points while allowing an average of 14.0 points. Nebraska is 2-4 SU and 3-3 ATS in road games since 2004. Nebraska is 4-1 SU and 3-2 ATS against Missouri since 2000. The Tigers are 4-2 SU and 3-3 ATS overall this season. Missouri has scored an average of 36.0 points while allowing an average of 31.5 points. Missouri is 6-5 SU and 4-7 ATS in home games since 2004.

    Oregon State at UCLA:

    Oregon State is in fourth place of the Pacific 10 at 2-1 trailing the leaders of the conference by one game. The Beavers are 4-2 SU and 2-2-1 ATS overall this season. Oregon State has scored an average of 31.5 points while allowing an average of 33.17 points. Oregon State is 4-4 SU and 5-3 ATS in road games since 2004. Oregon State is 0-2 SU and ATS against UCLA since 2000. The Bruins are 6-0 SU and 4-2 ATS overall this season. UCLA has scored an average of 43.3 points while allowing an average of 27.3 points. UCLA is 7-3 SU and ATS in home games since 2004.

    Texas Tech at Texas:

    Texas Tech and Texas are tied for first place in the Big 12 South Division at 3-0 in the conference. The Red Raiders are 6-0 SU and 2-2 ATS overall this season. Texas Tech has scored an average of 53.7 points while allowing an average of 16.5 points. Texas Tech is 4-3 SU and 2-5 ATS in road games since 2004. Texas Tech is 1-4 SU and 2-3 ATS against Texas since 2004. The Longhorns are 6-0 SU and ATS overall this season. Texas has scored an average of 45.7 points while allowing an average of 14.0 points. Texas is 10-0 SU and 7-3 ATS in home games since 2004.

    

    posted by phantom

    Oct. 21 2005 11:13pm