The picks weren't pretty again last week, but then again I am choosing from the best games each weekend. I went 4-5-2, one game better than Jim and Manny. Rough week for Vinny from East Haven, who had a 1-8-2 record. My season record through three weeks is 15-17-4. My goal is to get above .500 this weekend, then cruise on into the bowl games. On to this week's picks.

Game 1: Rutgers (-4.5) over SOUTH FLORIDA: Scarlet Knight broke the top 25 for the first time since the 70s. Perfect time to slip up, but I don't think they will.

Game 2: Toledo (+16.5) over PITT: Corporal Klinger's favorite team has played two overtime games against Big 12 opponents. They should stay somewhat close to Pitt.

Game 3: Navy (+2) over UCONN: The Huskies offense didn't look so hot against Indiana. Bones will provide a spark, but this will be a one-point game.

Game 4: SYRACUSE (-5) over Wyoming: The only good athlete to ever come out of Wyoming was Fennis Dembo. And that was almost 20 years ago.

Game 5: CINCINNATI (-11.5) over Miami-Ohio: Can anyone figure out these MAC teams? Bearcats have been tough against the spread, and they should cover at home.

And a selection of non-Big East games...
Game 6: Ohio State (-7) over IOWA: Have a feeling this one wont even be close.
Game 7: Michigan (-10) over MINNESOTA
Game 8: Virginia (-5) over DUKE: UConn plays on the road at both schools next season
Game 9: Missouri (-16) over COLORADO
Game 10: Purdue (+14) over NOTRE DAME

And for the weekly local special...
Game 11: Trinity (-5) over WILLIAMS: Can the Bantams extend the nation's longest win streak to 31? It won't be easy, but the answer is yes.

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