Thursday, October 07, 2010

The picks, week 6

With no teleconference scheduled for today -- the short week moved it up to yesterday -- we can focus on the weekly picks this morning. Since UConn is playing Friday night, you'll need to get your entries in a little earlier.
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I suggested on Tuesday that UConn and Rutgers should be a trophy game, tossing out a few ideas. There was some positive response (specifically, one positive response coming out of Orlando, Fla.) to this one being an annual battle for the Golden EZ-Pass. And I have to concur.
Imagine the excitement pulsating throughout the stadium as the EZ-Pass is presented to the winning team at midfield. Shouts of "We gonna OWN the Jersey Turnpike, tonight" resonating from overjoyed players. Of course, the losing coach would be required to dig into his wallet to hand over the $29 activation fee. The visiting team will either have a (relatively) easy bus ride back home, zipping through turnpike traffic and enjoying the full wonder that is the EZ-Pass -- OR, should they lose, be stuck in misery waiting hours on end through the tolls.

Either that or just play for The Big Vat of Sunday Gravy With Sausage, Meatballs and a Little Pork for Added Flavor (too wordy?).
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Game 1: Connecticut (-5) over RUTGERS - Huskies venture to the land of Gym, Tan and Laundry, jump on a few grenades and come away with the robbery. And if that sentence makes no sense, you probably don't own an Ed Hardy T-shirt.
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Game 2: SOUTH FLORIDA (-7.5) over Syracuse - Orange smoked Maine and Colgate the past two games. I think have a real chance to make the Division I-AA playoff this year.
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Game 3: Michigan State (+4.5) over MICHIGAN - Mark Dantonio will coach from the press box Saturday. Michigan considering letting Rich Rodriguez coach from the local Tim Horton's.
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Game 4: LOUISVILLE (-17) over Memphis - Louisville struggling. But Memphis just isn't very good.
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Game 5: Miami-Ohio (+17) over CINCINNATI - Cincinnati fans just hoping Reds manage to get a hit during their inevitable three-games-and-out to the Phillies.
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Game 6: NORTH CAROLINA STATE (-10) over Boston College - BC just hoping to keep fans interested into the second half.
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Game 7: Nevada-Las Vegas (+27) over WEST VIRGINIA - Kenny Mayne was once a backup quarterback for the Runnin' Rebels. Wonder why they haven't been relevant since...forever.
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Game 8: Alabama (-6.5) over SOUTH CAROLINA -
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Game 9: Louisiana State (+6.5) over FLORIDA - Good news. It's a 7:30 p.m. start. No major conflict with the Rays 5 p.m. game. That guy in Sarasota who follows the Rays is very excited.

Game 10: NOTRE DAME (-6) over Pittsburgh - Good to see Dave Wannstedt was able to check out the Ryder Cup last week. Like the Member's Only jacket, too.
Game 11: MIAMI (-6.5) over Florida State -

Game 12: STANFORD (-9.5) over Southern Cal -

Game 13: Southern Conn. State (-9) over NEW HAVEN - Winner gets pizza from Sally's. Loser gets it from Pizza Hut.
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Results
1. Caleb Mandrake 11-1
2. Gabe 10-2
Pete 10-2
4. B-Stew 9-3
5. Vinny 8-4
6. Govphalen 7-5
7. Chip 6-6
ian 6-6
sammy 6-6
harper 6-6
11. gary 4-8
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Standings
1. Pete 35-24-3
2. B-Stew 33-26-3
3. caleb mandranke 32-27-3
4. Chip 31-28-3
Ian 31-28-3
Gabe 31-28-3
7. Gary 30-29-3
8. Vinny 29-30-3
9. sammy 27-32-3
10. GovernorPhalen 25-34-3
11. Uconnbob 12-9-1
12. Walt 7-4-1
13. harper 6-6
14. Rollo V. 5-6-1
15. seanO 4-6-1
16. BostonDan 3-7-1

13 comments:

  1. Chip's picks
    Game 1: Connecticut (-5) over RUTGERS
    Game 2: SOUTH FLORIDA (-7.5) over Syracuse
    Game 3: Michigan State (+4.5) over MICHIGAN
    Game 4: LOUISVILLE (-17) over Memphis
    Game 5: Miami-Ohio (+17) over CINCINNATI
    Game 6: NORTH CAROLINA STATE (-10) over Boston College
    Game 7: Nevada-Las Vegas (+27) over WEST VIRGINIA
    Game 8: Alabama (-6.5) over SOUTH CAROLINA -
    Game 9: Louisiana State (+6.5) over FLORIDA -
    Game 10: NOTRE DAME (-6) over Pittsburgh -
    Game 11: MIAMI (-6.5) over Florida State -
    Game 12: STANFORD (-9.5) over Southern Cal -
    Game 13: Southern Conn. State (-9) over NEW HAVEN -

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  2. UConn
    Cuse
    MSN
    UL
    Cincy
    NC State
    WV
    Bama
    LSU
    Pitt
    Miami
    Stanford
    SCSU

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  3. Game 1: Connecticut
    Game 2: SOUTH FLORIDA
    Game 3: MICHIGAN
    Game 4: Memphis
    Game 5: CINCINNATI
    Game 6: NORTH CAROLINA STATE
    Game 7: WEST VIRGINIA
    Game 8: Alabama
    Game 9: FLORIDA
    Game 10: NOTRE DAME
    Game 11: MIAMI
    Game 12: STANFORD
    Game 13: Southern Conn. State

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  4. UConn
    Syracuse
    MICHIGAN
    LOUISVILLE
    Miami-Ohio
    NORTH CAROLINA STATE
    WEST VIRGINIA
    Alabama
    Louisiana State
    Pittsburgh
    Florida State
    STANFORD
    Southern Conn. State

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  5. Game 1: CRUTGERS
    Game 2: SOUTH FLORIDA
    Game 3: MICHIGAN
    Game 4: Memphis
    Game 5: Miami-Ohio
    Game 6: NORTH CAROLINA STATE
    Game 7: Nevada-Las Vegas
    Game 8: Alabama
    Game 9: FLORIDA -
    Game 10: NOTRE DAME
    Game 11: MIAMI
    Game 12: STANFORD
    Game 13: Southern Conn. State

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  6. Game 1: Connecticut
    Game 2: SOUTH FLORIDA
    Game 3: Michigan State
    Game 4: LOUISVILLE
    Game 5: CINCINNATI
    Game 6: NORTH CAROLINA STATE
    Game 7: WEST VIRGINIA
    Game 8: Alabama
    Game 9: Louisiana State
    Game 10: Pittsburgh -
    Game 11: Florida State -
    Game 12: STANFORD
    Game 13: Southern Conn. State
    Caleb Mandrake

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  7. Game 1: RUTGERS
    Game 2: Syracuse
    Game 3: MICHIGAN
    Game 4: Memphis
    Game 5: CINCINNATI
    Game 6: Boston College
    Game 7: WEST VIRGINIA
    Game 8: SOUTH CAROLINA -
    Game 9: FLORIDA -
    Game 10: Pittsburgh -
    Game 11: Florida State -
    Game 12: Southern Cal -
    Game 13: NEW HAVEN -

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  8. My reign at the top of the overall standings was short lived, but at least I predicted it.

    Anywho...let's get things cookin'

    Game 1: Rutgers (+5)
    Game 2: USF (-7.5)
    Game 3: Michigan (-4.5)
    Game 4: Memphis (+17)
    Game 5: Cincy (-17)
    Game 6: NC St. (-10)
    Game 7: WVU (-27)
    Game 8: Alabama (-6.5)
    Game 9: Florida (-6.5)
    Game 10: Pitt (+6)
    Game 11: Miami (-6.5)
    Game 12: USC (+9.5)
    Game 13: New Haven (+9)

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  9. Game 1: Connecticut
    Game 2: SOUTH FLORIDA
    Game 3: Michigan State
    Game 4: Memphis
    Game 5: CINCINNATI
    Game 6: NORTH CAROLINA STATE
    Game 7: UNLV
    Game 8: Alabama
    Game 9: FLORIDA -
    Game 10: Pittsburgh -
    Game 11: MIAMI
    Game 12: Southern Cal -
    Game 13: Southern Conn. State

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  10. Game 1: Connecticut
    Game 2: SOUTH FLORIDA
    Game 3: MICHIGAN
    Game 4: LOUISVILLE
    Game 5: CINCINNATI
    Game 6: NORTH CAROLINA STATE
    Game 7: WEST VIRGINIA
    Game 8: Alabama
    Game 9: FLORIDA
    Game 10: NOTRE DAME
    Game 11: MIAMI
    Game 12: STANFORD
    Game 13: Southern Conn. State

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  11. Vinny from East HavenOctober 08, 2010 6:45 PM

    Vinny says:
    1. Rutgers (of course)
    2. South Florida
    3. Michigan
    4. Louisville
    5. Cincy
    6. NC State
    7. West Virginia
    8. Alabama
    9. Florida
    10. Pittsburgh
    11. Florida State
    12. Southern Cal
    13. Southern CT

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  12. results
    1. opposite guy (nice) 8-4-1
    2. caleb mandrake 7-5-1
    govphalen 7-5-1
    vinny 7-5-1
    5. ian 6-6-1
    gary 6-6-1
    7. chip 4-8-1
    Bstew 4-8-1
    gabe 4-8-1
    10. Pete 3-9-1
    11. sammy 2-10-1

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  13. Standings
    1. Caleb Mandrake 39-32-4
    2. Pete 38-33-4
    3. B-Stew 37-34-4
    Ian 37-34-4
    5. Chip 36-35-4
    Gabe 36-35-4
    Vinny from East HAven 36-35-4
    8. Gary 34-37-4
    9. governorphalen 32-39-4
    10. sammy 29-42-4
    11. Uconnbob 12-9-1
    12. Opposite guy 8-4-1
    13. Walt 7-4-1
    14. harper 6-6
    15. Rollo V. 5-6-1
    16. seanO 4-6-1
    17. BostonDan 3-7-1

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