*** NCAA Football Week 8 ***

Boom--couple quick things... I was away, and did not post this weekend because I went halfway across the country to attend that Buckeye/ Illini game.  As a buckeye fan, it was nice of my wife to get the tix since she is from near Champaign and I fully expected to see another loss, but what happenend was a team that showed up with a game plan and stuck to it.

Most people forget that with tatoogate this team still has talent sitting out for suspensions, but they got probably the most important one back last week vs nebraska (OT Mike Adams) and it made a huge difference for an OL that looked like a high school team vs. Mich St.  Yesterday they got RB Dan Herron back as well, and welcomed him by giving him the ball early and often.  It was a VERY windy day and throwing the ball was a tough option even for a good passer, which frosh QB Miller is not yet.  He is a very good runner though, and this was a painfully boring game to watch, but it was obvious that OSU was going to dominate the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball early on.  Their DL and linebackers are still very talented, and I know most haters have already thrown the dirt on top of their casket this year, but don't forget how much talent is still there for this program.

Fact is they didn't need to throw it, and just as a correction, Ron Zook has never beaten the bucks in Champaign.  The 2007 win came against the then #1 OSU team in C-bus.

They will probably lose to Wisconsin at home in 2 weeks, but I sure hope to grab a solid number of points with an improving team on 2 weeks of rest in a big revenge spot vs. a badger team with a LOT to lose IF they beat MSU next saturday.

Boom I know you are right about everything you say about my team...will you please give me your thoughts on Ga Tech vs Miami?

Boom Boom, really like your candor.  Most people can't look at talent in their own back yard as objectively as you have.  And you've been right about your homies.  Just as I have been right about some things out here in the West where I live.  One of them was that the 1983 Fresno State men's basketball team, after being snubbed in the at-large seedings for the NCAA Championship (despite giving a Jerry Tarkanian-coached UNLV team a 25-point spanking) and was sent to the NIT, was absolutely going to win the NIT (which they did, beating Ray Meyer's Depaul team in the championship).  Like your love for Clemson, I have a love for Fresno State because I grew up near there and went to college there, getting to watch Cal head coach Jeff Tedford throw to illustrious pro receivers Henry Ellard and Stephone Paige, and I can admit weakness when I see it (which is why last week I was all over Boise State, but this week had my 'Dogs against Utah State).  I also remember telling everyone who would listen that Cal's 1992 basketball team (they had some guy named Jason Kidd for point guard, maybe you've heard of him) was going to take down the mighty Duke, and they did.  I love that you are both a fan and also an astute capper all at the same time.  I was wondering if you would like some knowledge of other conferences out here in the West.  I would be happy to give you some insight.  I of course am especially good with WAC games.  Here was what I predicted last week:  San Jose would cover a +6 spread against Hawaii and was correct, Nevada would cover a -30 spread against New Mexico and was correct, New Mexico State would cover a -1 spread against Idaho and was correct, and Fresno State would cover a +3.5 spread against Utah State and was correct.  4-0 in the WAC, but of course this is not every week or I wouldn't be here talking with everyone.  But I have a fairly good eye, and would be happy to share anything I know or see with you to pass on to all your followers.  As a show of good faith, I will say that my WAC pick of the week is Utah State vs. Louisiana Tech, Utah State to cover -6.5 points at home.  If this wins, and you are interested to learn more, let me know.  If my pick pans out and you want to know more, become a "friend" and send me a private message.  Good luck this week, you're genuine which I can tell even when you have a less-than-desirable week on your picks.

Love checking your thread, but it's getting so hard to wade through all the bullshit to talk some football with ya.  your the man & im damn glad i don't have to deal with the assholes you deal with on a daily basis.

My gut says your due for a big ass week 8  

Jump all of Wisconsin at anything less than 10.  They easily win this game!  Also on Wake and WMU already.  Some leans would be USC, PSU, GTech, Tenn.

BOL as always Boom  

what's happening buddy...had a feeling Sammy was going to be good from the start, great comeback for the tigers

Crabtree was respectable...RS frosh though...134 catches, 1962 yds and 22 TDs 

BOL this week boom