Week 14 College Picks

1- (9) Oklahoma at (1) Missouri - Strong game by Mizzou last week, look for a bit of a letdown this week. Sooners more experienced in big games. I like Oklahoma -3.  
2- UCLA at (8) USC - Rose Bowl on the line. Bruins must get off to a good start if they want a chance to win this. Won’t happen! SC will win, just a matter of how much. Take USC -18.5.  
3- (6) Virginia Tech at (12) Boston College – Tech looking good, but my gut says go with BC. They are due for a monster game and this is their chance to shine at home. I like Boston College +5.
4- Oregon State at (18) Oregon - As much as I would like to think the Ducks can find a way to win, they won’t. Beavers win a close one. My lock! Take Oregon State -1. 
5- (14) Tennessee at (5) LSU  - Once again the Tigers screwed me last week! It took me all year, but this is the one. LSU looks to rebound. Vols won’t know what hit them. I like LSU -7.
6- Washington at (11) Hawaii - They think I am crazy, but I believe this one to be closer than most people think. The Warriors squeak it out and keep their BCS Bowl hopes alive. Take Washington +14.
7- Pittsburgh at (2) W. Virginia – Looking better and better every week. They may take Pitt a bit too lightly, looking ahead to the National Championship game, but Mountaineers win. Not by as much as people think though. I like Pittsburgh +29.
8- Arizona at (13) Arizona State - Almost always a good game between these two teams, don’t expect anything less this time. Close throughout with the home to pulling away at the end. Take Arizona State -7.
9- (21) BYU at San Diego State - How BYU doesn’t blow them out I don’t know. This game should be close for only a quarter. Prove you belong in the top 25! I like BYU -16
10. Army at Navy - Always entertaining, Navy the much better team. Close early, blowout late. Navy runs away at home. Take Navy -14. 

Golden State Warriors on a Roll

They started the season 0-6.  They won their first game against the Los Angeles Clippers and after beating the Rockets on Thursday night, are now over .500, with an 8-7 record.  That’s called resilience. For a team that everyone, including myself, thought would go back into the abyss this year, the Golden State Warriors have shown that they can play with the best of them. I’ve beginning to buy this run and gun system.  On paper, the Warriors have the deepest bench in the league with Matt Barnes (who would’ve thunk it?) Mickael Pietrus, Troy Hudson, and Austin Croshere.  Their starting five, is even better.  Let’s hope this team can continue this run and get home court for the playoffs.  I won’t name names, but there’s one Maverick of a team that doesn’t wanna face them in the playoffs.

Cowboys Separate Themselves from the Pack

On Thursday night, the Dallas Cowboys took one step closer to homefield advantage throughout the playoffs when they beat the Green Bay Packers 37-27. The game was close all night, but it seemed that the Cowboys were one step ahead for the entire game.  Packers quarterback Brett Favre injured his shoulder in the second quarter and did not return.  Phenom Aaron Rodgers, who has barely gotten any action of the past few years filled in nicely, throwing for over 200 yds, 1 td and no pics. That something positive for Packers fans to think about in the future.  However, they’re going to need Brett back if they want to make a run in the playoffs. All in all, a solid game.  Too bad it’s tainted by the injuries.  You still have to give the nod to Dallas as the favorite in the NFC to make it to the bowl.

New York Knicks SUCK

Ok, I’m gonna stop beating around the bush and get to the point, the KNICKS are the worst team in NBA history.  On Thursday night, the Knicks got their asses kicked, 104-59 in Boston Garden. They scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, that’s right 10 points. They were outscored by double digits in every quarter except the last.  I think we should reclassify this team to the NCAA, no that’s too much for them, how about the NBDL or the WNBA?  What an embarrassing display/performance. Zach Randolph, their ownly shining star finished the night with 1-10 shooting and 4 points.  Eddie curry, 2-11, 4 points. Their starting five had 27 total points.  I’m surprised that this team has even won 4 games on the season…Just when you thought the Knicks couldn’t sink lower…think again. What’s next? I don’t want to know.  It’s bad time to be a NY fan. What a disgrace.

Golden State Warriors on a Roll

They started the season 0-6.  They won their first game against the Los Angeles Clippers and after beating the Rockets on Thursday night, are now over .500, with an 8-7 record.  That’s called resilience. For a team that everyone, including myself, thought would go back into the abyss this year, the Golden State Warriors have shown that they can play with the best of them. I’ve beginning to buy this run and gun system.  On paper, the Warriors have the deepest bench in the league with Matt Barnes (who would’ve thunk it?) Mickael Pietrus, Troy Hudson, and Austin Croshere.  Their starting five, is even better.  Let’s hope this team can continue this run and get home court for the playoffs.  I won’t name names, but there’s one Maverick of a team that doesn’t wanna face them in the playoffs.

Golden State Warriors on a Roll

They started the season 0-6.  They won their first game against the Los Angeles Clippers and after beating the Rockets on Thursday night, are now over .500, with an 8-7 record.  That’s called resilience. For a team that everyone, including myself, thought would go back into the abyss this year, the Golden State Warriors have shown that they can play with the best of them. I’ve beginning to buy this run and gun system.  On paper, the Warriors have the deepest bench in the league with Matt Barnes (who would’ve thunk it?) Mickael Pietrus, Troy Hudson, and Austin Croshere.  Their starting five, is even better.  Let’s hope this team can continue this run and get home court for the playoffs.  I won’t name names, but there’s one Maverick of a team that doesn’t wanna face them in the playoffs.

Cowboys Separate Themselves from the Pack

On Thursday night, the Dallas Cowboys took one step closer to homefield advantage throughout the playoffs when they beat the Green Bay Packers 37-27. The game was close all night, but it seemed that the Cowboys were one step ahead for the entire game.  Packers quarterback Brett Favre injured his shoulder in the second quarter and did not return.  Phenom Aaron Rodgers, who has barely gotten any action of the past few years filled in nicely, throwing for over 200 yds, 1 td and no pics. That something positive for Packers fans to think about in the future.  However, they’re going to need Brett back if they want to make a run in the playoffs. All in all, a solid game.  Too bad it’s tainted by the injuries.  You still have to give the nod to Dallas as the favorite in the NFC to make it to the bowl.

Cowboys Separate Themselves from the Pack

On Thursday night, the Dallas Cowboys took one step closer to homefield advantage throughout the playoffs when they beat the Green Bay Packers 37-27. The game was close all night, but it seemed that the Cowboys were one step ahead for the entire game.  Packers quarterback Brett Favre injured his shoulder in the second quarter and did not return.  Phenom Aaron Rodgers, who has barely gotten any action of the past few years filled in nicely, throwing for over 200 yds, 1 td and no pics. That something positive for Packers fans to think about in the future.  However, they’re going to need Brett back if they want to make a run in the playoffs. All in all, a solid game.  Too bad it’s tainted by the injuries.  You still have to give the nod to Dallas as the favorite in the NFC to make it to the bowl.

New York Knicks SUCK

Ok, I’m gonna stop beating around the bush and get to the point, the KNICKS are the worst team in NBA history.  On Thursday night, the Knicks got their asses kicked, 104-59 in Boston Garden. They scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, that’s right 10 points. They were outscored by double digits in every quarter except the last.  I think we should reclassify this team to the NCAA, no that’s too much for them, how about the NBDL or the WNBA?  What an embarrassing display/performance. Zach Randolph, their ownly shining star finished the night with 1-10 shooting and 4 points.  Eddie curry, 2-11, 4 points. Their starting five had 27 total points.  I’m surprised that this team has even won 4 games on the season…Just when you thought the Knicks couldn’t sink lower…think again. What’s next? I don’t want to know.  It’s bad time to be a NY fan. What a disgrace.

Cavs Fall Hard to the Pistons

One night after beating the Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers were punished by the Detroit Pistons, 109-75.  A 34 point ass kicking.  How is that possible?  Were the Cavs tired? Did they not expect a fight from the Pistons?  Considering we are only 16 games into the season and the Pistons have been a powerhouse in the East for at least a few years, I’m still perplexed. The game was close until the second have begun, when the Cavs were outscored by 13. I don’t want to hear the injury card being played, these guys are supposed to be professional NBA Athletes. How often do you see this? A team plays like a king one night, then like the court jester the other.  When you’re getting paid millions of dollars to play ball for 8 months out of the year, I (the fans) expect  110% every singe night. Unfortunately, more often than not we do not get that. Modern day athletes, spoiled brats, call them what you want, but I’ll stick to simply disappointing.