Week 3:

So I bet over 49.5 in the West Virginia/Maryland game last night. The over is my favorite bet. You sit down, watch the game, and cheer for scoring. Fumbled kickoff return? Great! That means a team is about to score. Pick for six? Great! And the best part is that it's the only bet you can win before the game is over. Once the game went over 5 minutes into the 2nd half, I switched the TV to catch the end of The Office in HD, then headed to the bar. Good times indeed.

Without checking, I think my SEC picks in June have been exactly perfect through two weeks. Though there wasn't much room for failure outside of the Cal/UT game and Ole Miss/Mizzou. I'd expect things to change this week. That's why everybody's calling it Shakedown Saturday.

On an unrelated note, the 2nd Monday Night game featured Dick Vermeil doing color commentary. He might be the best football anouncer I've heard in some time. He breaks down the game for you like Hubie Brown does in basketball coverage. Discussing the reasoning behind certain play calls and why the safety cheated up on a certain play. This is the stuff real fans want to hear. And for the record. I hate Mike Tirico. There I said it.

Last Week: 3-2
Season: 7-3

VIRGINIA TECH -35 Duke

I had the pleasure/misfortune of watching the Duke/Wake game on the third TV last week. It wasn't until halftime that I realized I wasn't watching a high school game on ESPNU. What a crappy collection of football players. Virignia Tech hasn't exploded yet, and that might be worrisome, but they won't be looking ahead to Cincy next week either. One blocked kick, 2 pick/fumble recoveries for a touchdown and you well on your way to covering. Though the Hokie offense looked awful last week and they should by no means be a contender for a conference championship. Luckily for them they're in the ACC. How does a conference fall so far so fast?

Ole Miss +4 KENTUCKY

I actually thought UK looked better than expected against Louisville. But my expectations for the Wildcats were pretty low. At the very least the Rebels can stop a mediocre offense, and Schaeffer and company should be progressing each week. I just don't think Kentucky is good enough to be giving 4 points up to anyone.

Arkansas -5.5 VANDERBILT

Vanderbilt stadium is less intimidating than the dentist's office and almost the same size. The Razorbacks have a lot of questions on offense with new started Mitch Mustain taking control of the team. And Vandy stuck close with Michigan before botching a nail biter against Alabama. Actually, I'm not exactly sure why I'm picking this. Oh well. Luck is always good to have. Actually, Vandy is due for a let down and the Razorback actually have the best offensive line the Dores have seen. Ball control will win the game for Arkansas.

Texas -33 RICE

Mack Brown loves these games. 35 point win is almost certain.

CLEMSON +5 Florida State

Clemson should have a hell of a time moving the ball against a stout Seminole defense. No such worries stopping the FSU rushing attack. Talent gap has leveled, coaching is in the Tiger's favor, and that old home field advantage thing.

Enjoy it bitches! I'm going to miss just about every game on TV this weekend, but I get to see the biggest matchup in the nation live and in person from the South End Zone. War Damn Eagle!