****SHARK´s WEEK 11 PICKS****

havent locked that game yet---line is dropping like a rock---if it hits 10 or less ill make it a locked in pick

GL this week!

CLEMSON -16 
USC -12.5 -
STANFORD -3.5

to lay heavy chalk u need ---- i always do..have done well so far---

Completely agree with your statement about Oregon struggling against power teams & in big games in general.  LSU this year, Auburn last year, Boise St, Stanford & Ohio State the year before.

GREAT GREAT INFO TAPPY----NOW.....SOME PTS TO CONSIDER

Although Stanford wont play with key players.... owuzu hasnt been playing with same confidence since the hit with USC --- fortunately Stanford has depth....Asides LSU no team in Oregon schedule is as physical as Stanford, im not comparing both, LSU is a beast , nevertheless, Stanford is more phsysical and smash mouth on both sides of the ball,than the rest of their schedule, although the oregon option might hurt them if they dont adjust, i see them being agressive on the trenches-- as u mentioned stanford perimeter might be the weak link on the deffense, but as i keep mention it, stanford needs to be and will be very very physical upfront to disrupt the routs and the tempo of the receivers, the key is clock and game management,and Andrew Luck brings u that to the table unlike thomas, thomas is a great athlete but is a very average QB--thats a huge advantage on Stanford, it has been proven that thomas isnt able to overcome adversity the way Luck is and isnt as game savy .... Now La-James is a beast, is very very fast---and strong -- but not that physicall...Stanford D line is built to withstand very very physicall games----and so does their O-line, the Advantage is on Oregon on the HC, nevertheless unlike thomas , Luck has all the playbook wide open for him and he is free to make calls, adjustments and decisions, that Thomas wont be able to do---- it all comes to te ability of stanford to begin strong and hard hitting out of the gates to disrupt oregon speed,and to adjust quickly on deffense----im not worried about stanford offense as i see them beginning with the power running game marching down field in no hurry so they achieve 2 things---1.- wear down Oregon d-line 2.- keeping La james on the side lines -- the home field wont be an issue to oregon but it will help stanford and will give them a boost

Hummmm... I like what you are saying... Let me ask you this... First, will you admit that the only team that Stanford has had issues with is USC, and aside from Arizona's passing game, they are probably the most legit, balanced attack Stanford has played? Second, it is not very obvious that this gave Stanford some MAJOR issues? Third would you not agree that Oregon has a better balance than USC, and is more capable on offense, or would you say that is more of a perception of speed, vs the more physical balance of USC? Finally, if you can say that this is, in fact a mismatch for Stanford, and they are in for another shootout like in the USC game, will they have better success with clock management, running the ball, and keeping that Oregon offense off the field? Also, consider the third down conversion percentages I mentioned earlier...

Actually is more the perception of speed, i know you watched Both LSU vs Oregon and Stanf vs USC , LSU just pounded oregon all day long and that disrupted them, they found themsleves down in the score board and just couldnt stablish a rythm because LSU was hitting them hard all day long on deffense,offense, special teams ,and thomas just looked like in the tittle game, desperate, and clueless then oregon needed to relly on La james but LSU is just to much in front for him--- on the other hand -- USC and stanford hit each other all night long and u could see some vicious blows u were watching hard hitting smash mouth football , and ... barkley is way much better qb than thomas ...besides USC was ahead most of the game and with the home field advantages the preassure wasnt for Barkley the preassure was for luck--and what happened after the int wit 3mins left --- he just drive down the field and score, that drive made me a beleiver on that kid --- 
now , i know and i do know Oregon is more athletic and faster, but they arent more athletic and tougher,and u cant win a game just rellying on speed-- u know Luck is a huge factor, if Stanford find themselves dow by 1 or 2 tds he wont lose his compossure and will drive and score he is a leader , Luck can run and drill through a line backer, james cant... on the other hand what if thomas find himself 2tds down the score board and Stanford stuff La james , he will be clueless---  they keys to this game

QB and leadership - advantage Stanford
Deffensive front- Advantage stanford
DB- advantage Oregon
Rushing game - advantaje Oregon
Passing game- advantage Stanford
O-line - advantage Stanford
WR-- are about even, slight advantage Oregon
TE--advantage stanford
REd zone Deffense- advantage stanford
Red zone offense-- are about even
Special teams-- advantage stanford ( we already know how huge an advantage is this)

so this are the keys

For stanford
1.- stablish their tempo, long ,wearing down, but scoring drives
2.- disrupt Oregon WRs in the line
3.- be diciplined in front to avoid giving the home runner to James
4.- be as physical as they are and can be to rattle thomas
5.- luck just needs to be luck

For oregon
1.- outscore stanford out of the gates
2.- stablishing an early lead will help them to stablish james and that will make life a bit easier for thomas and will open up all the trickery in the playbook
3.-avoid this to become a fight in the trenches, stanford can get into a shoot out with them , but i expect stanford to wear them down and will try to get them in to a street fight
4.- be more disciplined on both sides of the ball
5.- james is prone to make bad  decisions and costly mistakes, he will need to be not near--but perfect
6.- get effectively to and contain luck

I MEANT THOMAS IS PRONE TO MAKE BAD  DECISIONS

I like it! Thanks Shark! I am all on Stanford... Physical teams wears down the less physical. 

last year Stanford had Oregon at eugene down 21-3 at some point of the game--then oregon made a furious come back, i hope Stanfordhad learned the lesson,  and they need to dominate the front lines, rememeber LA-james is dangerous in the open space, but before hitting second level he must overcome the front line, if stanford dominates upfront, and i know they will , as they have improved to much , they will close all lanes and gaps for La-james--- with james and Oregon running game out thomas doesnt have the quality to put the team on his back---- thats what know , i follow Stanford cardinal news infor etc, i know somethings are easier to said than done, thats why is gambling

Shark with you on Stanford Love this play and have made several wagers with them on the points and the moneyline   way to much love for the ducks on this site this week  see you at the  cashiers window   

1.  You didn`t address the question.  It`s been proven he can`t overcome adversity?  When?  

All that info is great and probably took you a long time but what does it have to do with the game with Oregon THIS WEEK????

updated locked  picks

CLEMSON -16.5--2units
OLE-MISS  +1.5--3 units
STANFORD -3.5--6 units

Oregon + 3.5 and Oregon ML..............

BOL--U CANT ALWAYS BE ON THE WINNING SIDE BRO

Question shark looks like USC line has dropped a point can get it at 11.5 and Ole Miss at +2.5.  Obviously more value, but is there any concern.  Hope this makes sense.  Thanks