I've been offshore the last several weeks getting a rig from the Gulf of Mexico to Nigeria, Africa so I got a late start trying to cap this upcoming season. With that said I have a bunch of "leans" that I need to reduce to some actual picks. My plays that are locked in as of now:
Week 0- SMU first half -14 Lots of talent back for SMU and I don't think this Nevada defense can slow them down.
Hawaii -21 first half- same as above but with the line now at 39 I don't want to get hit with a back door so I like this first half line better
Week 1- South Carolina -20 I think the Gamecocks could be a bit of a sleeper this year. They had lots of good help come in from the portal and they should beat up on inferior teams while they still need a bit of luck against the big boys. The defense should be much improved and they should be able to run all over Old Dominion in this one with their transfer RB from Arkansas. Old Dominion should have trouble with the Gamecocks as their OL game up way too many sacks last year. ODU is a tough gritty team but I see a close first half with S.C. pulling away in the second half for a 37-13 type of game.
Leans- FSU(line is fishy and I don't buy all the GT hype- Mike Norvell is a very good coach), Minny, Colorado, New Mexico, UConn, Florida, Irish, Arizona tt over against N. Mexico.
I've been offshore the last several weeks getting a rig from the Gulf of Mexico to Nigeria, Africa so I got a late start trying to cap this upcoming season. With that said I have a bunch of "leans" that I need to reduce to some actual picks. My plays that are locked in as of now:
Week 0- SMU first half -14 Lots of talent back for SMU and I don't think this Nevada defense can slow them down.
Hawaii -21 first half- same as above but with the line now at 39 I don't want to get hit with a back door so I like this first half line better
Week 1- South Carolina -20 I think the Gamecocks could be a bit of a sleeper this year. They had lots of good help come in from the portal and they should beat up on inferior teams while they still need a bit of luck against the big boys. The defense should be much improved and they should be able to run all over Old Dominion in this one with their transfer RB from Arkansas. Old Dominion should have trouble with the Gamecocks as their OL game up way too many sacks last year. ODU is a tough gritty team but I see a close first half with S.C. pulling away in the second half for a 37-13 type of game.
Leans- FSU(line is fishy and I don't buy all the GT hype- Mike Norvell is a very good coach), Minny, Colorado, New Mexico, UConn, Florida, Irish, Arizona tt over against N. Mexico.
Did you spend time in Port Harcourt or Warri? I worked for Baker Hughes back in 1997...I have a finance background. I was interim controller, and spent Feb 1997 and Aug 1997 in Port Harcourt. It was an interesting place...
Quote Originally Posted by blowoutgm:
I've been offshore the last several weeks getting a rig from the Gulf of Mexico to Nigeria, Africa so I got a late start trying to cap this upcoming season. With that said I have a bunch of "leans" that I need to reduce to some actual picks. My plays that are locked in as of now: Week 0- SMU first half -14 Lots of talent back for SMU and I don't think this Nevada defense can slow them down. Hawaii -21 first half- same as above but with the line now at 39 I don't want to get hit with a back door so I like this first half line better Week 1- South Carolina -20 I think the Gamecocks could be a bit of a sleeper this year. They had lots of good help come in from the portal and they should beat up on inferior teams while they still need a bit of luck against the big boys. The defense should be much improved and they should be able to run all over Old Dominion in this one with their transfer RB from Arkansas. Old Dominion should have trouble with the Gamecocks as their OL game up way too many sacks last year. ODU is a tough gritty team but I see a close first half with S.C. pulling away in the second half for a 37-13 type of game. Leans- FSU(line is fishy and I don't buy all the GT hype- Mike Norvell is a very good coach), Minny, Colorado, New Mexico, UConn, Florida, Irish, Arizona tt over against N. Mexico. Good luck this year everyone!!!
Did you spend time in Port Harcourt or Warri? I worked for Baker Hughes back in 1997...I have a finance background. I was interim controller, and spent Feb 1997 and Aug 1997 in Port Harcourt. It was an interesting place...
Quote Originally Posted by blowoutgm:
I've been offshore the last several weeks getting a rig from the Gulf of Mexico to Nigeria, Africa so I got a late start trying to cap this upcoming season. With that said I have a bunch of "leans" that I need to reduce to some actual picks. My plays that are locked in as of now: Week 0- SMU first half -14 Lots of talent back for SMU and I don't think this Nevada defense can slow them down. Hawaii -21 first half- same as above but with the line now at 39 I don't want to get hit with a back door so I like this first half line better Week 1- South Carolina -20 I think the Gamecocks could be a bit of a sleeper this year. They had lots of good help come in from the portal and they should beat up on inferior teams while they still need a bit of luck against the big boys. The defense should be much improved and they should be able to run all over Old Dominion in this one with their transfer RB from Arkansas. Old Dominion should have trouble with the Gamecocks as their OL game up way too many sacks last year. ODU is a tough gritty team but I see a close first half with S.C. pulling away in the second half for a 37-13 type of game. Leans- FSU(line is fishy and I don't buy all the GT hype- Mike Norvell is a very good coach), Minny, Colorado, New Mexico, UConn, Florida, Irish, Arizona tt over against N. Mexico. Good luck this year everyone!!!
I'm in agreement with the Gamecocks for the reasons you mentioned. Also liking your Florida and Notre Dame leans. But let's talk NC and Minny. I'm liking the Tar Heels in this one. What are you seeing in the Gophers that I'm not? Anyways, good luck this season on all your plays.
I'm in agreement with the Gamecocks for the reasons you mentioned. Also liking your Florida and Notre Dame leans. But let's talk NC and Minny. I'm liking the Tar Heels in this one. What are you seeing in the Gophers that I'm not? Anyways, good luck this season on all your plays.
Rig left 10 days ago and we’ll be in Trinidad around the 26th- then we crew change and head to Port Harcort! I worked in Nigeria around 2002 - offshore out of Lagos- I’ve never been to Port Harcort. I’ll be working offshore in about 6000 ft. of water on my rig which is a DP operated semi-submersible.
Rig left 10 days ago and we’ll be in Trinidad around the 26th- then we crew change and head to Port Harcort! I worked in Nigeria around 2002 - offshore out of Lagos- I’ve never been to Port Harcort. I’ll be working offshore in about 6000 ft. of water on my rig which is a DP operated semi-submersible.
Enjoy the Star Beer! And if you are single and partake in local accompaniment, wear a glove! ;) I hope the rig setup goes well and there is not a Wahala! :) Be safe!
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@LonghornHoosier Rig left 10 days ago and we’ll be in Trinidad around the 26th- then we crew change and head to Port Harcort! I worked in Nigeria around 2002 - offshore out of Lagos- I’ve never been to Port Harcort. I’ll be working offshore in about 6000 ft. of water on my rig which is a DP operated semi-submersible.
Enjoy the Star Beer! And if you are single and partake in local accompaniment, wear a glove! ;) I hope the rig setup goes well and there is not a Wahala! :) Be safe!
Quote Originally Posted by blowoutgm:
@LonghornHoosier Rig left 10 days ago and we’ll be in Trinidad around the 26th- then we crew change and head to Port Harcort! I worked in Nigeria around 2002 - offshore out of Lagos- I’ve never been to Port Harcort. I’ll be working offshore in about 6000 ft. of water on my rig which is a DP operated semi-submersible.
No Drake Maye for one. I'm also not a big Max Johnson fan as I'm an LSU guy and saw him when he was there. PJ Fleck's defense should be much improved over the unit that gave up tons of first downs and rushing yards to N.C. last year. The new Minny QB can sling the ball around and has some good weapons around him. Minnesota is also at home. I haven't played it yet but that's the way I am leaning. Don't let me sway your feelings as I feel this is going to be a close game and ultimately I might not place a wager on it. Good luck to you with your plays!!!
No Drake Maye for one. I'm also not a big Max Johnson fan as I'm an LSU guy and saw him when he was there. PJ Fleck's defense should be much improved over the unit that gave up tons of first downs and rushing yards to N.C. last year. The new Minny QB can sling the ball around and has some good weapons around him. Minnesota is also at home. I haven't played it yet but that's the way I am leaning. Don't let me sway your feelings as I feel this is going to be a close game and ultimately I might not place a wager on it. Good luck to you with your plays!!!
UTEP has 5 new starters on an offensive line and they have no depth. Nebraska should maul them on defense. UTEP has a decent secondary but they won't hold up all game especially if they start getting pounded on the ground. Nebraska rolls 49-13 here!
UTEP has 5 new starters on an offensive line and they have no depth. Nebraska should maul them on defense. UTEP has a decent secondary but they won't hold up all game especially if they start getting pounded on the ground. Nebraska rolls 49-13 here!
Thanks for your input my friend. I'm leaning Carolina but not locked into it. Just read your Nebraska take and I like your South Carolina pick. I pretty much 'capped them the same way on my thread. Nice to know we're on the same sheet of music. BOL
Thanks for your input my friend. I'm leaning Carolina but not locked into it. Just read your Nebraska take and I like your South Carolina pick. I pretty much 'capped them the same way on my thread. Nice to know we're on the same sheet of music. BOL
Good luck this year buddy! I have tickets for the LSU/Hogs game- hopefully I will be home instead of offshore for that game!! Go Tigers!! (and Hogs of course when they aren't playing LSU!)
Good luck this year buddy! I have tickets for the LSU/Hogs game- hopefully I will be home instead of offshore for that game!! Go Tigers!! (and Hogs of course when they aren't playing LSU!)
Wow, that is some good stuff. Blowoutgm is in Nigeria on a rig in the middle of the water and still handicapping....that is some serious dedication! Got to give you credit there! Be safe.
Wow, that is some good stuff. Blowoutgm is in Nigeria on a rig in the middle of the water and still handicapping....that is some serious dedication! Got to give you credit there! Be safe.
Good luck this year!! Those are all much better than Nigeria but we'll be 120 miles offshore and it's all good! I worked there about 15 years ago with no issues.
Good luck this year!! Those are all much better than Nigeria but we'll be 120 miles offshore and it's all good! I worked there about 15 years ago with no issues.
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