Football Picks

All picks against the spread (the Bible) and home team in capitals.

NCAA

Alabama (-4) over FLORIDA
The Crimson Tide defense too fast and too powerful for the Gators.

Clemson (+7) over VIRGINIA TECH
Tigers complete amazing three week stretch with win in Blacksburg.

Nebraska (+9.5) over WISCONSIN
Huskers keep it close but Russell Wilson and the Badgers stay unbeaten.

SOUTH CAROLINA (-10) over Auburn
Gamecocks offense finally breaks out against the defending champions young defense.

Michigan State (+3) over OHIO STATE
Buckeyes are just not that good and, other than a bad loss to Notre Dame, the Spartans are better than advertised.

Last Week: 3 - 2
Season: 14 - 6

NFL

Detroit (+1.5) over DALLAS
Imagine, knowing you are getting a bargain when the Lions are being handed a point-and-a-half.

New Orleans (-7) over JACKSONVILLE
Good week to own Drew Brees in fantasy football.

San Francisco (+8.5) over PHILADELPHIA
Jim Harbaugh takes the 49ers across the country and shocks the "Dream Team."

ST. LOUIS (+1.5) over Washington
Rams finally break out against a pretty good Redskins team.

CLEVELAND (-1.5) over Tennessee
Am I really ready to make a commitment to the Cleveland Browns?

CINCINNATI (+3) over Buffalo
There is no way in hell the Bills are going 4-0.

Minnesota (-1.5) over KANSAS CITY
It's time for the Vikings to string together two good halves of football.

Carolina (+6.5) over CHICAGO
I'm still riding the Cam Newton Bandwagon.

HOUSTON (-4) over Pittsburgh
The Texans are for real.

Atlanta (-4.5) over SEATTLE
Seahawks defense is just what Matt Ryan and the Falcons need to recover from their slow start.

ARIZONA (+1.5) over NY Giants
I doubt the Giants' ability to put together two consecutive good weeks.

SAN DIEGO (-7) over Miami
Andrew Luck will be the long awaited successor to Dan Marino in South Florida.

Denver (+12.5) over GREEN BAY
Broncos pass rush will bother Packers just enough to keep it close.

Patriots (-4.5) over OAKLAND
Tom Brady will bounce back in a big way from his 4 interception game in Buffalo a week ago but Pats defense still has questions to answer.

BALTIMORE (-3.5) over NY Jets
I'm still on board for a Patriots-Raven matchup in the AFC Championship Game.

TAMPA BAY (-10) over Indianapolis
I can't wait to hear Jon Gruden tell us how much the Colts organization loves Curtis Painter.

Last Week: 8 - 8
Season: 25 - 20 - 3