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College Picks Week 8/31

Posted By: mastertx
Date: 30 Aug 02, 11:01 am

(Friday Game)
Oklahoma -19.5 1st Half @ Tulsa -110 (Olympic Sports)
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Oklahoma will not find an easier opponent all year and they should exploit them early and often in this one. Stoopes will bring everything he's got in the first half here and the defense would be disappointed not to shut an unproductive Tulsa team. The Golden Hurricanes are anything but "golden," and the OU defense will not let up against them. Tulsa has failed to cover the first half line in 6 of their last 7 home games (as dogs) the past two seasons. Don't see that changing.
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Tulsa +7.5 4th Quarter vs Oklahoma -120 (Olympic Sports)
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I think by the 4th Quarter, Oklahoma will have punished this team enough...getting the hook at 7.5 is solid even with the extra vig...OU is not the type of team to run up the score here. Instead, I see some backups getting some snaps and OU will be looking forward to next week.
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Central Florida +7 1st Half @ Penn State -120 (Olympic Sports)
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Paterno's team doesn't impress me...they will have to prove something to me before I lay off a play like this. PSU will have 4 starters returning on offense after a dismal 5-6 year and Zack Mills does not present a threat to a Central Florida defense that has allowed 19.3 PPG over the last two seasons. Yes Penn State is at home, yes Paterno wants all the wins he can get...but flat out, this team is just not very talented.
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Florida -17 1st Half vs UAB -120 (Olympic Sports)
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Florida has something to prove, bottom line. They are going to be thinking offense, offense, and more offense in this one, hoping to overcome the Spurrier loss. The UAB defense is inexperienced to say the least and the Florida offense is as potent as any in the country. Grossman will be ready to fire away in this one, and new head coach Zook will use the ground game to open up the passing lanes even more. Florida is 10-4 ATS in the first half as home chalk the last two seasons, and they could cover this one by 21+ in my opinion.
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Louisiana Tech PK 1st Quarter vs Oklahoma State -110 (Olympic Sports)
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I like the LA Tech offense too much...I don't see Oklahoma State winning any QTR in this game, so to have a PK line where I think the worst that can happen is a push is hard to pass up on.
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Louisiana Tech PK 1st Half vs Oklahoma State -110 (Olympic Sports)
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Look for dark horse Heisman candidate Luke McCown (QB) to bring his A-Game in the season opener against Oklahoma State. The LA Tech offense is high-powered and they like to throw the ball at least 25-30 times/game. McCown has connected for 49 TD's through the air after running the show for 2 years as a starter. 7 defensive starters return for the Bulldogs, which will boast a starting 9 that is 100% JR's & SR's. The Oklahoma State offense is average...Pogi/ Woods is a good tandem, but I am taking the PK at home and running with it. Louisiana Tech has proven to be a very effective first half team.
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Louisiana Tech -1 vs Oklahoma State -110 (Olympic Sports)
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If I like LA Tech in the first (and probably the 2nd QTR as well when I can get a line), I think -1 is a gift for the game.
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Texas -35 vs North Texas -110 (Olympic Sports)
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Have to take the Horns here as they open up against a very weak North Texas squad. Simms and Co. are ready to roll, and I see this game with at least a 40 point gap. North Texas did make it to a bowl last season, but don't let that sway you...they were the only team with a sub .500 record to play in the post-season. The Texas defense will bring all kinds of stunts and blitzes, as they will not have much of an offensive attack to worry about. The Longhorns are ready for this one. Cedric Benson and Roy Williams will combine for 5 TD's alone, take my word! NOTE: I "know" this Texas squad VERY well.

Messages In This Thread

College Picks Week 8/31 -- mastertx -- 30 Aug 02, 11:01 am

Interesting picks, but is this plagiarism? -- TrendMan -- 30 Aug 02, 11:55 am

Or.... -- mastertx -- 30 Aug 02, 2:28 pm

I thought Sports Ace had permanently left this site. -- TrendMan -- 30 Aug 02, 2:51 pm

lol. nice bust. (nt) -- Yosh -- 30 Aug 02, 2:58 pm

ok -- mastertx -- 30 Aug 02, 3:42 pm

My unsolicited opinion. -- Yosh -- 30 Aug 02, 3:50 pm

? -- mastertx -- 30 Aug 02, 6:15 pm

Why so hostile? -- TrendMan -- 1 Sep 02, 7:20 pm

Tulsa Team Total -- mastertx -- 30 Aug 02, 2:40 pm

Adding... -- mastertx -- 30 Aug 02, 6:27 pm

Good call -- mastertx -- 30 Aug 02, 6:59 pm

Me too, Dad! (nt) -- mastertx's kid -- 30 Aug 02, 11:13 pm

Nice -- mastertx -- 31 Aug 02, 11:07 am

2nd Half play -- mastertx -- 31 Aug 02, 2:26 pm

big L there, you know i am actually being kind to you -- MT -- 31 Aug 02, 8:33 pm

??? -- mastertx -- 31 Aug 02, 11:20 pm

masterx record 4-6 & -5.30 units -- Postbuster D -- 1 Sep 02, 10:18 am

Sunday -- mastertx -- 1 Sep 02, 11:14 am

5-7 -5.9 -- mastertx -- 1 Sep 02, 11:15 am

Do we have a previous record on this poster? -- Colin Caster -- 1 Sep 02, 11:41 am

Agree. Bust him. (nt) -- WillyHoppy -- 1 Sep 02, 1:51 pm

He posted picks from other sports under the handle "Sports Ace" (nt) -- Postbuster G -- 1 Sep 02, 3:17 pm

Mastertx, please count only those picks posted here at SSB (nt) -- Postbuster G -- 1 Sep 02, 3:19 pm

We only have the resources to track the losses that you post here (nt) -- Yosh -- 1 Sep 02, 4:51 pm

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