Sunday, November 30, 2014

Candidates to replace Bo Pelini at Nebraska

Nebraska had fired head coach Bo Pelini today. Here are some candidates that can potentially replace Pelini at Nebraska.

1. Scott Frost, Offensive Coordinator, Oregon
2. Mark Stoops, Head Coach, Kentucky
3. Pat Narduzzi, Defensive Coordinator, Michigan State
4. Justin Fuente, Head Coach, Memphis
5. Tom Herman, Offensive Coordinator, Ohio State
6. Craig Bohl, Head Coach, Wyoming
7. Houston Nutt, Analyst, CBS Sports
8. Al Golden, Head Coach, Miami
9. Greg Schiano, Former Rutgers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach
10. Jerry Kill, Head Coach, Minnesota
11. Troy Calhoun, Head Coach, Air Force
12. Jim McElwain, Head Coach, Colorado State
13. Matt Wells, Head Coach, Utah State
14. Mike Gundy, Head Coach, Oklahoma State
15. Ed Orgeron, Former USC Interim Head Coach

Thursday, November 27, 2014

2014 NFL Week 13 Picks

Here are my picks for week thirteen of the 2014 NFL season.

Thursday, November 27th
(5-6) Chicago Bears vs (7-4) Detroit Lions- Chicago is coming off a home win against a lowly Tampa Bay team. Detroit is coming off a disappointing road loss against New England. This should be an entertaining first game of the holiday for sure. Expect Detroit to pull it out at home. Prediction: Detroit 26, Chicago 20.

(8-3) Philadelphia Eagles vs (8-3) Dallas Cowboys- This game is the most relevant NFC East showdown to this point. Philadelphia is coming off a home win against Tennessee. Dallas is coming off a great come from behind win in New Jersey against the Giants. This should be another great game with Dallas coming out on top. Prediction: Dallas 35, Philadelphia 30.

(7-4) Seattle Seahawks vs (7-4) San Francisco 49ers- Many people believe this is the best current rivalry in the league and don't forget what happened the last time they met. Seattle is coming off a big home win against Arizona. San Francisco is coming off a big home win against Washington. Seattle's defense looks like it's getting back in groove and you can say the opposite for San Francisco's offense. That's the difference in this one. Prediction: Seattle 24, San Francisco 20.

Sunday, November 30th
(1-10) Oakland Raiders vs (4-7) St. Louis Rams- Oakland is coming off their first victory of the season last Thursday night at home against Kansas City. St. Louis is coming off a tough loss against San Diego. Expect this game to be a close one, but St. Louis to come out on top. Prediction: St. Louis 28, Oakland 24.

(3-8) New York Giants vs (1-10) Jacksonville Jaguars- The Giants are coming off a tough home loss against Dallas. Jacksonville is coming off a bad road loss against Indianapolis. Expect quarterback Eli Manning and talented rookie wideout Odell Beckham Jr, who made perhaps the best catch ever last week, to finally break their losing skid against a bad Jacksonville team. Prediction: NY Giants 30, Jacksonville 20.

(2-9) Tennessee Titans vs (5-6) Houston Texans- This is actually an interesting game. Tennessee is coming off a road loss against Philadelphia. Houston is coming off a disappointing home loss against Cincinnati. Quarterback Ryan Mallett is out for the season with a torn right pectoral muscle. Ryan Fitzpatrick is under center again, but I still think Houston comes out on top. Prediction: Houston 26, Tennessee 21.

(3-7-1) Carolina Panthers vs (4-7) Minnesota Vikings- Carolina is coming off their bye week and two weeks ago, they lost at home against Atlanta. Minnesota is coming off a home loss against Green Bay, in which they played well in. I believe Minnesota builds on last weeks nice effort and wins at home against a mediocre Carolina team. Prediction: Minnesota 27, Carolina 20.

(7-3-1) Cincinnati Bengals vs (2-9) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Cincinnati is coming off a big road win against Houston. Tampa Bay is coming off a road loss against Chicago. Cincinnati is by far better than Tampa Bay and I believe they continue their success on the road. Prediction: Cincinnati 27, Tampa Bay 17.

(3-8) Washington Redskins vs (7-4) Indianapolis Colts- Washington is coming off a road loss against San Francisco. Indianapolis is coming off a home win against Jacksonville. Washington has been a disaster lately with the benching of quarterback Robert Griffin III for Colt McCoy. Indianapolis is my lock of the week. Prediction: Indianapolis 40, Washington 20.

(7-4) Cleveland Browns vs (6-5) Buffalo Bills- Cleveland is coming off a road win against Atlanta. Buffalo is coming off a big win against the Jets in Detroit. Buffalo is back home after the snowstorm and I believe they will win a big home game against an overrated Cleveland team. Prediction: Buffalo 26, Cleveland 23.

(4-7) New Orleans Saints vs (7-4) Pittsburgh Steelers- New Orleans is coming off a disappointing home loss against Baltimore. Pittsburgh is coming off their bye and two weeks ago, they won on a Monday night on the road in Tennessee. Pittsburgh always rises to the occasion for big home games and they'll do it here against an underachieving New Orleans team. Prediction: Pittsburgh 33, New Orleans 24.

(7-4) San Diego Chargers vs (7-4) Baltimore Ravens- San Diego is coming off a home win against St. Louis. Baltimore is coming off a huge road win against New Orleans. San Diego is a very soft 7-4 and that'll show in Baltimore when a hot team makes a statement at home. Prediction: Baltimore 34, San Diego 23.

(9-2) Arizona Cardinals vs (4-7) Atlanta Falcons- Arizona is coming off a bad road loss against Seattle. Atlanta is coming off a disappointing home loss against Cleveland in which head coach Mike Smith pretty much lost the game on his own. Arizona must win this game and I believe they will bounce back here on the road. Prediction: Arizona 24, Atlanta 20.

(9-2) New England Patriots vs (8-3) Green Bay Packers- This is the best game of week thirteen and it might not be close. Super Bowl XLIX preview? New England is coming off a big home win against Detroit. Green Bay is coming off a road win against Minnesota. Lambeau Field just maybe the difference here for Green Bay. Prediction: Green Bay 41, New England 37.

(8-3) Denver Broncos vs (7-4) Kansas City Chiefs- This is a big game. Denver is coming off a big come from behind home win against Miami. Kansas City is coming off a bad loss against Oakland last Thursday night. This should be a fun game and expect Denver to squeak it out on the road. Prediction: Denver 34, Kansas City 27.

Monday, December 1st
(6-5) Miami Dolphins vs (2-9) New York Jets- Miami is coming off a tough road loss against Denver, which they went toe to toe with. The Jets are coming off a pathetic loss against Buffalo. Miami might be due for a let down after playing well in Denver, but I don't see it here. Prediction: Miami 30, NY Jets 20.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

2014 College Football Week 14 National TV Schedule & Announcers

Here is the National TV Schedule with announcers for week fourteen of the college football season.


Tuesday, November 25

Ohio @ Miami (OH), 7:00
ESPN2: Clay Matvick, Anthony Becht

Thursday, November 27

LSU @ Texas A&M, 7:30
ESPN: Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, David Pollack, Samantha Ponder

TCU @ Texas, 7:30
FS1: Gus Johnson, Charles Davis, Molly McGrath

Friday, November 28

Northern Illinois @ Western Michigan, 11 AM
ESPNU: Mark Neely, Ray Bentley

Nebraska @ Iowa, 12:00
ABC: Bob Wischusen, Matt Millen, Quint Kessenich

UCF @ South Florida, 12:00
ESPN2: Clay Matvick, Anthony Becht, Kayce Smith

Western Kentucky @ Marshall, 12:00
FS1:

Houston @ SMU, 12:00
CBS Sports Network:

Akron @ Kent State, 1:00
ESPN3: Dave Leno, Frank Giardina
Originally scheduled for Nov. 25

Toledo @ Eastern Michigan, 1:00
ESPN3: Dan Gutowsky, Mark Herrmann

Ball State @ Bowling Green, 1:00
ESPN3: David Wilson, Jerod Cherry

Buffalo @ Massachusetts, 1:00
ESPN3: John Brickley, Ken Dunek

Arkansas @ Missouri, 2:30
CBS:

Navy @ South Alabama, 3:00
ESPN3: Darren Goldwater, Peter Vaas

Arizona State @ Arizona, 3:30
FOX: Tim Brando, Joel Klatt, Jenny Taft

Stanford @ UCLA, 3:30
ABC: Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Todd McShay

Colorado State @ Air Force, 3:30
CBS Sports Network:

Virginia @ Virginia Tech, 8:00
ESPN: Dave Flemming, Danny Kanell, Allison Williams

East Carolina @ Tulsa, 8:30
ESPNU: Eamon McAnaney, Dan Hawkins

Saturday, November 29

Michigan @ Ohio State, 12:00
ABC: Dave Pasch, Brian Griese, Tom Luginbill

South Carolina @ Clemson, 12:00
ESPN: Steve Levy, Kelly Stouffer, Dawn Davenport

Kentucky @ Louisville, 12:00
ESPN2: Beth Mowins, Joey Galloway, Paul Carcaterra

Illinois @ Northwestern, 12:00
ESPNU: Mark Neely, Ray Bentley

Cincinnati @ Temple, 12:00
ESPNEWS: Wayne Randazzo, Brian Kinchen

West Virginia @ Iowa State, 12:00
FS1: Craig Bolerjack, Ryan Nece, Julie Stewart-Binks

North Texas @ UTSA, 12:00
FSN:

Rice @ Louisiana Tech, 12:00
CBS Sports Network:

Georgia Tech @ Georgia, 12:00
SEC Network: Dave Neal, Andre Ware, Laura Rutledge

Purdue @ Indiana, 12:00
BTN: Eric Collins, Chuck Long, Rebecca Haarlow

Old Dominion @ Florida Atlantic, 12:00
ASN:

NC State @ North Carolina, 12:30
ACCN (OTA): Tim Brant, David Archer, Rachel Baribeau

Syracuse @ Boston College, 12:30
ACCN (RSN):

UL-Lafayette @ Troy, 12:30
ESPN3: Darren Goldwater, Peter Vaas

Utah @ Colorado, 1:00
P12N:

Texas State @ Georgia State, 2:00
ESPN3: Dave Raymond, Vonnie Holliday

Idaho @ Appalachian State, 2:00
ESPN3: Ryan Rose, Mickey Matthews

Wyoming @ New Mexico, 3:00
Root Sports: Ari Wolfe, Sed Bonner, Torry Holt

New Mexico State @ Arkansas State, 3:00
ESPN3: Brock Bowling, Curtis Braham

Notre Dame @ USC, 3:30
FOX: Gus Johnson, Charles Davis, Molly McGrath

Mississippi State @ Ole Miss, 3:30
CBS: Verne Lundquist, Gary Danielson, Allie LaForce

Michigan State @ Penn State, 3:30
ABC/ESPN2: Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham, Jeannine Edwards

Baylor v. Texas Tech, 3:30
ABC/ESPN2: Mark Jones, Rod Gilmore, Jessica Mendoza

Florida @ Florida State, 3:30
ESPN: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Heather Cox

Rutgers @ Maryland, 3:30
ESPNU: Adam Amin, John Congemi, Quint Kessenich

San Jose State @ San Diego State, 3:30
CBS Sports Network:

Minnesota @ Wisconsin, 3:30
BTN: Kevin Kugler, Glen Mason, Lisa Byington

UAB @ Southern Miss, 3:30
ASN:

Kansas @ Kansas State, 4:00
FS1: Dick Stockton, Brady Quinn, Kristina Pink

Connecticut @ Memphis, 4:00
ESPNEWS: Mike Corey, Rene Ingoglia

Tennessee @ Vanderbilt, 4:00
SEC Network: Tom Hart, Matt Stinchcomb, Heather Mitts

BYU @ California, 4:30
P12N:

UL-Monroe @ Georgia Southern, 6:00
ESPN3: Matt Stewart, Rocky Boiman

Pittsburgh @ Miami, 7:00
ESPN2: Joe Tessitore, Brock Huard, Shannon Spake

Wake Forest @ Duke, 7:00
ESPNU: Anish Shroff, Gene Chizik

Middle Tennessee @ UTEP, 7:00
ASN:

Hawaii @ Fresno State, 7:00
Oceanic Cable:

Auburn @ Alabama, 7:45
ESPN: Brent Musburger, Jesse Palmer, Maria Taylor
A special edition of The Paul Finebaum Show will air on SEC Network

Oregon @ Oregon State, 8:00
ABC: Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge, Holly Rowe

Utah State @ Boise State, 10:15
ESPN2: Mike Couzens, David Diaz-Infante, Shelley Smith

Washington @ Washington State, 10:30
FS1: Joe Davis, Joey Harrington, Kris Budden

Nevada @ UNLV, 10:30
ESPNU: Jason Benetti, Mike Bellotti

Monday, November 24, 2014

2014 Week 14 College Football Picks

Rivalry week is finally here! Here are my picks for week fourteen of the 2014 College Football season.

Tuesday, November 25th
Ohio (5-6) vs Miami (OH) (2-9)
Pick: Ohio

Thursday, November 27th
LSU (7-4) vs Texas A&M (7-4)- What a holiday matchup we have here! Expect a high scoring game and Texas A&M to pull it out at home.
Pick: Texas A&M

TCU (9-1) vs Texas (6-5)- This is another great matchup. I'm feeling upset special here!
Pick: Texas

Friday, November 28th
Northern Illinois (9-2) vs Western Michigan (8-3)
Pick: Western Michigan

Nebraska (8-3) vs Iowa (7-4)- Nebraska has absolutely fallen apart and I think Iowa takes advantage.
Pick: Iowa

Western Kentucky (6-5) vs Marshall (11-0)
Pick: Marshall

UCF (7-3) vs South Florida (4-7)
Pick: UCF

Houston (6-4) vs SMU (0-10)
Pick: Houston

Toledo (7-4) vs Eastern Michigan (2-9)
Pick: Toledo

Ball State (4-7) vs Bowling Green (7-4)
Pick: Bowling Green

Buffalo (4-6) vs UMass (3-8)
Pick: Buffalo

Akron (5-6) vs Kent State (1-9)
Pick: Akron

Arkansas (6-5) vs Missouri (9-2)- This is one of the more underrated games of the weekend. Arkansas has been playing great football and call me crazy, but I'm picking them again here!
Pick: Arkansas

Navy (5-5) vs South Alabama (6-5)
Pick: Navy

Arizona State (9-2) vs Arizona (9-2)- What a game this is! I like Arizona at home.
Pick: Arizona

Stanford (6-5) vs UCLA (9-2)- This should be a fun game as well. I like UCLA at home.
Pick: UCLA

Colorado State (10-1) vs Air Force (8-3)
Pick: Colorado State

Virginia (5-6) vs Virginia Tech (5-6)
Pick: Virginia Tech

East Carolina (7-3) vs Tulsa (2-9)
Pick: East Carolina

Saturday, November 29th
Cincinnati (7-3) vs Temple (5-5)
Pick: Cincinnati

South Carolina (6-5) vs Clemson (8-3)
Pick: Clemson

Georgia Tech (9-2) vs Georgia (9-2)
Pick: Georgia

Kentucky (5-6) vs Louisville (8-3)
Pick: Louisville

West Virginia (6-5) vs Iowa State (2-8)
Pick: West Virginia

Michigan (5-6) vs Ohio State (10-1)- Ohio State has been hot lately and I think they keep it going.
Pick: Ohio State

North Texas (4-7) vs UTSA (3-8)
Pick: UTSA

Old Dominion (5-6) vs Florida Atlantic (3-8)
Pick: Old Dominion

Rice (7-4) vs Louisiana Tech (7-4)
Pick: Louisiana Tech

Illinois (5-6) vs Northwestern (5-6)
Pick: Northwestern

Purdue (3-8) vs Indiana (3-8)
Pick: Indiana

NC State (6-5) vs North Carolina (6-5)
Pick: North Carolina

Syracuse (3-8) vs Boston College (6-5)
Pick: Boston College

LA-Lafayette (7-4) vs Troy (3-8)
Pick: LA-Lafayette

Utah (7-4) vs Colorado (2-9)
Pick: Utah

Texas State (6-5) vs Georgia State (1-10)
Pick: Texas State

Idaho (1-9) vs Appalachian State (6-5)
Pick: Appalachian State

New Mexico State (2-9) vs Arkansas State (6-5)
Pick: Arkansas State

Wyoming (4-7) vs New Mexico (3-8)
Pick: Wyoming

San Jose State (3-8) vs San Diego State (6-5)
Pick: San Diego State

Notre Dame (7-4) vs USC (7-4)- This should be an awesome game. I like USC here.
Pick: USC

Mississippi State (10-1) vs Ole Miss (8-3)- The Egg Bowl! Give me Mississippi State on the road.
Pick: Mississippi State

Florida (6-4) vs Florida State (11-0)- This should be a fun game. I just cannot pick against Florida State unless otherwise.
Pick: Florida State

Baylor (9-1) vs Texas Tech (4-7)
Pick: Baylor

Rutgers (6-5) vs Maryland (7-4)
Pick: Maryland

UAB (5-6) vs Southern Miss (3-8)
Pick: UAB

Michigan State (11-2) vs Penn State (6-5)
Pick: Michigan State

Minnesota (8-3) vs Wisconsin (9-2)
Pick: Wisconsin

Kansas (3-8) vs Kansas State (8-2)
Pick: Kansas State

Connecticut (2-8) vs Memphis (8-3)
Pick: Memphis

Tennessee (5-6) vs Vanderbilt (3-8)
Pick: Tennessee

BYU (7-4) vs California (5-6)
Pick: BYU

UL Monroe (4-7) vs Georgia Southern (8-3)
Pick: Georgia Southern

Hawaii (4-8) vs Fresno State (5-6)
Pick: Fresno State

Wake Forest (3-8) vs Duke (8-3)
Pick: Duke

Pittsburgh (5-6) vs Miami (FL) (6-5)
Pick: Miami (FL)

Middle Tennessee (6-5) vs UTEP (6-5)
Pick: UTEP

Auburn (8-3) vs Alabama (10-1)- Iron Bowl! Nothing will beat last years finish, but Alabama will pull it out this time at home.
Pick: Alabama

Oregon (10-1) vs Oregon State (5-6)
Pick: Oregon

Utah State (9-3) vs Boise State (9-2)- This game is very underrated. I like Boise State at home.
Pick: Boise State

Washington (7-5) vs Washington State (3-8)
Pick: Washington

Nevada (6-5) vs UNLV (2-10)
Pick: Nevada

Sunday, November 23, 2014

2014 College Football Week 13 National TV Schedule & Announcers

Here is the National TV schedule for week thirteen of the college football season.

Tuesday, November 18

Massachusetts @ Akron, 7:00
ESPN3: Michael Reghi, Jerod Cherry

Northern Illinois @ Ohio, 8:00
ESPNU: Mike Corey, John Congemi

Wednesday, November 19

Bowling Green @ Toledo, 8:00
ESPN2: Dave Lamont, Ray Bentley, Quint Kessenich

Kent State @ Buffalo, 8:00
ESPNU: Mike Couzens, Rocky Boiman

This game was postponed due to the historic snowstorm and resulting emergency in Buffalo, then rescheduled for Nov. 21, then canceled outright.  Couzens and Boiman filed a brief report that aired on ESPNU, which the network followed with a rebroadcast of a studio show from earlier Wednesday.

Thursday, November 20

12 Kansas State @ West Virginia, 7:00
FS1: Tim Brando, Joel Klatt

North Carolina @ Duke, 7:30
ESPN: Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, David Pollack, Samantha Ponder

Arkansas State @ Texas State, 9:30
ESPNU: Mark Neely, Jay Walker

Friday, November 21

UTEP @ Rice, 8:00
FS1: Justin Kutcher, Coy Wire

San Jose State @ Utah State, 9:30
ESPN2: Eamon McAnaney, David Diaz-Infante, Allison Williams

Air Force @ San Diego State, 9:30
CBS Sports Network: Rich Waltz, Randy Cross, Cassie Gallo

Saturday, November 22

25 Minnesota @ 23 Nebraska, 12:00
ESPN: Dave Pasch, Brian Griese, Tom Luginbill

Penn State @ Illinois, 12:00
ESPN2: Bob Wischusen, Matt Millen, Quint Kessenich

Northwestern @ Purdue, 12:00
ESPNU: Anish Shroff, Kelly Stouffer

SMU @ UCF, 12:00
ESPNEWS: Jason Benetti, Rocky Boiman

Tulsa @ Houston, 12:00
ESPN3: Brett Dolan, Jay Walker
Moved up from 3 p.m. ET due to impending severe weather

Eastern Kentucky @ Florida, 12:00
SEC Network: Allen Bestwick, Chris Doering, Kayce Smith

Charleston Southern @ 10 Georgia, 12:00
SEC Network: Dave Neal, Andre Ware, Laura Rutledge

South Alabama @ South Carolina, 12:00
FSN: Bob Rathbun, Tim Couch, Olivia Harlan

Fordham @ Army, 12:00
CBS Sports Network: Ben Holden, Kevin O'Connell, Courtney Fallon

UTSA @ Western Kentucky, 12:00
FSN: Tim Neverett, Brian Baldinger, Lesley McCaslin

Rutgers @ 11 Michigan State, 12:00
BTN: Cory Provus, Stanley Jackson, Rich Pizzo

Indiana @ 6 Ohio State, 12:00
BTN: Kevin Kugler, Glen Mason, Lisa Byington

Marshall @ UAB, 12:00
ASN: Mark Martin, Brian Finneran, John Michaels

Virginia Tech @ Wake Forest, 12:30
ACCN (OTA): Tim Brant, David Archer, Rachel Baribeau

Washington State @ 13 Arizona State, 1:00
P12N: Kevin Calabro, Yogi Roth, Lewis Johnson

Louisiana Tech @ Old Dominion, 1:00
Fox College Sports: Mike Morgan, J.C. Pearson, Steffi Sorensen

Western Michigan @ Central Michigan, 1:00
ESPN3: Michael Reghi, Dustin Fox

New Mexico @ Colorado State, 1:30
Root Sports: Ari Wolfe, Sed Bonner, Torry Holt

Kansas @ 21 Oklahoma, 1:30
FS1: Craig Bolerjack, Ryan Nece
Start delayed 90 minutes due to severe weather

Eastern Michigan @ Ball State, 2:00
ESPN3: Jim Barbar, John Gregory

Appalachian State @ UL-Lafayette, 2:00
ESPN3: Matt Stewart, Forrest Conoly
Moved up from 5 p.m. ET due to impending severe weather

Savannah State @ BYU, 3:00
BYUtv: Dave McCann, Blaine Fowler

24 Louisville @ Notre Dame, 3:30
NBC: Dan Hicks, Mike Mayock, Doug Flutie, Kathryn Tappen

8 Ole Miss @ Arkansas, 3:30
CBS: Verne Lundquist, Gary Danielson, Allie LaForce

Boston College @ 3 Florida State, 3:30
ABC/ESPN2: Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham, Jeannine Edwards

16 Wisconsin @ Iowa, 3:30
ABC/ESPN2: Dave Flemming, Chris Spielman, Todd McShay

15 Arizona @ 17 Utah, 3:30
ESPN: Mark Jones, Rod Gilmore, Jessica Mendoza

Syracuse @ Pittsburgh, 3:30
ESPNU: Adam Amin, John Congemi

Texas Tech @ Iowa State, 3:30
FSN: Brendan Burke, Ben Leber, Christian Steckel

Georgia State @ 21 Clemson, 3:30
ACCN (RSN): Wes Durham, James Bates, Jen Hildreth

Maryland @ Michigan, 3:30
BTN: Eric Collins, Chuck Long, Rebecca Haarlow

Florida International @ North Texas, 3:30
ASN: Ron Thulin, Keith Moreland, Dexia Smith

Tulane @ East Carolina, 3:30
ESPN3: Drew Fellios, Al Groh

Stanford @ California, 4:00
FS1: Joe Davis, Joey Harrington, Kris Budden
Began on FS2 due to weather delay at start of KAN vs. OKLA

South Florida @ Memphis, 4:00
ESPNEWS: Mike Couzens, Ray Bentley

Western Carolina @ 1 Alabama, 4:00
SEC Network: Brent Musburger, Jesse Palmer, Maria Taylor

UL-Monroe @ New Mexico State, 4:00
Aggie Vision: Glen Cerny, Danny Knee

Colorado @ 2 Oregon, 4:30
P12N: Ted Robinson, Glenn Parker, Jill Savage

Miami @ Virginia, 7:00
ESPN2: Joe Tessitore, Brock Huard, Shannon Spake

Samford @ 14 Auburn, 7:00
ESPNU: Clay Matvick, Anthony Becht

Florida Atlantic @ Middle Tennessee, 7:00
ASN: Dave Armstrong, Jim Donnan

Oklahoma State @ 7 Baylor, 7:30
FOX: Gus Johnson, Charles Davis, Molly McGrath

20 Missouri @ Tennessee, 7:30
ESPN: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Heather Cox

Vanderbilt @ 4 Mississippi State, 7:30
SEC Network: Tom Hart, Matt Stinchcomb, Heather Mitts

19 USC @ 9 UCLA, 8:00
ABC: Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge, Holly Rowe

Cincinnati @ Connecticut, 8:00
CBS Sports Network: Dave Ryan, Corey Chavous, Lauren Gardner

Boise State @ Wyoming, 10:15
ESPN2: Beth Mowins, Joey Galloway, Paul Carcaterra

Fresno State @ Nevada, 10:30
ESPNU: Shawn Kenney, Dan Hawkins

Oregon State @ Washington, 10:30
P12N: Roxy Bernstein, Anthony Herron, Guy Haberman

UNLV @ Hawaii, 11:00
Oceanic Cable: Robert Kekaula, Rich Miano, Scott Robbs


Thursday, November 20, 2014

2014 NFL Week 12 Picks

Here are my picks for week twelve of the 2014 NFL season.

Thursday, November 20th
(7-3) Kansas City Chiefs vs (0-10) Oakland Raiders- Kansas City is coming off a huge home win against Seattle. Oakland is coming off a road loss against San Diego. Is Kansas City do for a let down after a big win? We shall see, but don't be surprised if Oakland hangs around or even wins this game. Prediction: Kansas City 31, Oakland 26.

Sunday, November 23rd
(6-4) Cleveland Browns vs (4-6) Atlanta Falcons- Cleveland is coming off a disappointing home loss against Houston. Atlanta, who is leading their division with their poor record, is coming off a road win against Carolina. Cleveland will get receiver Josh Gordon back from his suspension this week. With that said, I believe Cleveland bounces back and gets a big road win. Prediction: Cleveland 27, Atlanta 20.

(1-9) Jacksonville Jaguars vs (6-4) Indianapolis Colts- Jacksonville is coming off their bye and two weeks ago, they lost in London against Dallas. Indianapolis is coming off a disappointing home loss against New England. I really like Indianapolis to bounce back with a chip on their shoulder here. Prediction: Indianapolis 37, Jacksonville 20.

(6-3-1) Cincinnati Bengals vs (5-5) Houston Texans- Cincinnati is coming off a big road win against New Orleans. Houston is also coming off a big road win, expect it was against Cleveland. I really think this game will be close and I believe Houston with new starting quarterback Ryan Mallett will win another big game. Prediction: Houston 26, Cincinnati 23.

(7-3) Green Bay Packers vs (4-6) Minnesota Vikings- Green Bay is coming off a big home win against Philadelphia. Minnesota is coming off a road loss against Chicago. Green Bay is arguably the best team in the league right now and I think they continue their hot play on the road. Prediction: Green Bay 37, Minnesota 24.

(2-8) Tennessee Titans vs (7-3) Philadelphia Eagles- Tennessee is coming off a home loss against Pittsburgh. Philadelphia is coming off a disappointing road loss against Green Bay. Tennessee actually didn't look bad against Pittsburgh so don't be surprised if the score is closer than people think. Prediction: Philadelphia 30, Tennessee 21.

(2-8) Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs (4-6) Chicago Bears- Tampa Bay is coming off a nice road win against Washington. Chicago is coming off a bounce back win against Minnesota at home. Lovie Smith's return to Chicago is an underrated storyline for week twelve, but I think Smith's former team will come out on top. Prediction: Chicago 27, Tampa Bay 24.

(7-3) Detroit Lions vs (8-2) New England Patriots- Detroit is coming off a disappointing road loss against Arizona. New England is coming off a huge road win against Indianapolis. New England along with Green Bay are the leagues hottest teams and New England will continue their winning ways. Prediction: New England 40, Detroit 24.

(9-1) Arizona Cardinals vs (6-4) Seattle Seahawks- Arizona is coming off a big home win against Detroit. Seattle is coming off a tough road loss against Kansas City. This is one of the biggest games of the season and I think Seattle gets the job done at home. Prediction: Seattle 23, Arizona 20.

(4-6) St. Louis Rams vs (6-4) San Diego Chargers- St. Louis is coming off a great home win against Denver. San Diego is coming off a narrow home win against Oakland. This is an interesting game, but I like San Diego to win although a St. Louis win won't surprise me. Prediction: San Diego 26, St. Louis 24.

(6-4) Miami Dolphins vs (7-3) Denver Broncos- Miami is coming off a big home win against Buffalo. Denver is coming off a bad loss against St. Louis, in which they lost some of their offensive weapons to injuries. This is going to be a very good game, but expect Denver to come out on top. Prediction: Denver 33, Miami 27.

(3-8) Washington Redskins vs (6-4) San Francisco 49ers- Washington is coming off a disastrous home loss against Tampa Bay. San Francisco is coming off a big road win against the Giants at MetLife. I don't know what to make of San Francisco, but I expect them to win here at home against this messy Washington team. Prediction: San Francisco 24, Washington 20.

(7-3) Dallas Cowboys vs (3-7) New York Giants- Dallas is coming off their bye and two weeks ago, they beat Jacksonville in London. The Giants are coming off a home loss against San Francisco in which quarterback Eli Manning threw five interceptions in. Despite the teams records, this is still a great rivalry and I think this will be a fun game to watch. Expect Dallas to win a close one. Prediction: Dallas 34, NY Giants 30.

Monday, November 24th
(2-8) New York Jets vs (5-5) Buffalo Bills- The Jets are coming off a bye and two weeks ago, they won against Pittsburgh at home. Buffalo is coming off a road loss against Miami. This game is being played in Detroit due to Buffalo being snowed out. This should be an interesting game, but I think Buffalo wins it. Prediction: Buffalo 27, NY Jets.

(6-4) Baltimore Ravens vs (4-6) New Orleans Saints- Baltimore is coming off their bye and row weeks ago, they beat Tennessee at home. New Orleans is coming off a disappointing home loss against Cincinnati. Can New Orleans really lose three straight home games? I'm going to say no because their just awesome in prime time home games. Prediction: New Orleans 34, Baltimore 28.


Monday, November 17, 2014

2014 Week 13 College Football Picks

Here are my picks for week thirteen of the 2014 college football season.

Tuesday, November 18th
UMass (3-7) vs Akron (4-6)
Pick: Akron

Northern Illinois (8-2) vs Ohio (5-5)
Pick: Ohio

Wednesday, November 19th
Bowling Green (7-3) vs Toledo (6-4)
Pick: Toledo

Kent State (1-9) vs Buffalo (4-6)
Pick: Buffalo

Thursday, November 20th
Kansas State (7-2) vs West Virginia (6-4)- This should be a fun game. Expect Kansas State to win a nail biter.
Pick: Kansas State

North Carolina (5-5) vs Duke (8-2)- Expect Duke to bounce back from their disappointing loss from last week.
Pick: Duke

Arkansas State (6-4) vs Texas State (5-5)
Pick: Arkansas State

Friday, November 21st
UTEP (6-4) vs Rice (6-4)
Pick: Rice

Air Force (8-2) vs San Diego State (5-5)
Pick: Air Force

San Jose State (3-7) vs Utah State (8-3)
Pick: Utah State

Saturday, November 22nd
Eastern Kentucky (9-2) vs Florida (5-4)
Pick: Florida

Charl Southern (8-3) vs Georgia (8-2)
Pick: Georgia

South Alabama (6-4) vs South Carolina (5-5)
Pick: South Carolina

Fordham (10-1) vs Army (3-7)
Pick: Army

Minnesota (7-3) vs Nebraska (8-2)- Both teams are coming off bad losses, but I like Nebraska at home.
Pick: Nebraska

Northwestern (4-6) vs Purdue (3-7)
Pick: Northwestern

Rutgers (6-4) vs Michigan State (8-2)
Pick: Michigan State

Marshall (10-0) vs UAB (5-5)
Pick: Marshall

UTSA (3-7) vs Western Kentucky (5-5)
Pick: Western Kentucky

SMU (0-9) vs UCF (6-3)
Pick: UCF

Kansas (3-7) vs Oklahoma (7-3)
Pick: Oklahoma

Penn State (6-4) vs Illinois (4-6)
Pick: Penn State

Indiana (3-7) vs Ohio State (9-1)
Pick: Ohio State

Virginia Tech (5-5) vs Wake Forest (2-8)
Pick: Virginia Tech

Louisiana Tech (7-3) vs Old Dominion (4-6)
Pick: Old Dominion

Western Michigan (7-3) vs Central Michigan (7-4)
Pick: Central Michigan

Washington State (3-7) vs Arizona State (8-2)- Arizona State is poised to bounce back after last weeks letdown and I believe they will.
Pick: Arizona State

New Mexico (3-7) vs Colorado State (9-1)
Pick: Colorado State

Eastern Michigan (2-8) vs Ball State (3-7)
Pick: Ball State

Tulsa (2-8) vs Houston (5-4)
Pick: Houston

Savannah State (0-11) vs BYU (6-4)
Pick: BYU

Arizona (8-2) vs Utah (7-3)- This should be a fun game to watch. I like Arizona to squeeze it our on the road.
Pick: Arizona

Ole Miss (8-2) vs Arkansas (5-5)- Don't be surprised if Arkansas wins this game, but I like Ole Miss to win this one.
Pick: Ole Miss

Louisville (7-3) vs Notre Dame (7-3)- This should be a great game. Expect a low scoring game and a Notre Dame victory.
Pick: Notre Dame

Boston College (6-4) vs Florida State (10-0)- You just cannot bet against FSU at this point.
Pick: Florida State

Georgia State (1-9) vs Clemson (7-3)
Pick: Clemson

Wisconsin (8-2) vs Iowa (7-3)- Wisconsin maybe due for a letdown, but I just don't see it.
Pick: Wisconsin

Maryland (6-4) vs Michigan (5-5)
Pick: Michigan

Texas Tech (3-7) vs Iowa State (2-7)
Pick: Texas Tech

FIU (4-7) vs North Texas (3-7)
Pick: North Texas

Tulane (3-7) vs East Carolina (6-3)
Pick: East Carolina

Syracuse (3-7) vs Pittsburgh (4-6)
Pick: Pittsburgh

South Florida (4-6) vs Memphis (7-3)
Pick: Memphis

Stanford (5-5) vs California (5-5)- Expect this to be a tight game and Stanford to pull it out.
Pick: Stanford

Western Carolina (7-4) vs Alabama (9-1)
Pick: Alabama

UL Monroe (3-7) vs New Mexico State (2-8)
Pick: UL Monroe

Colorado (2-8) vs Oregon (9-1)
Pick: Oregon

Appalachian State (5-5) vs LA-Lafayette (7-3)
Pick: LA-Lafayette

Samford (7-3) vs Auburn (7-3)- Auburn is going to bounce back after two bad losses.
Pick: Auburn

Miami (FL) (6-4) vs Virginia (4-6)- Miami arguably should've beat Florida State, but I think they get it done here.
Pick: Miami (FL)

Florida Atlantic (3-7) vs Middle Tennessee (5-5)
Pick: Middle Tennessee

Oklahoma State (5-5) vs Baylor (8-1)
Pick: Baylor

Missouri (8-2) vs Tennessee (5-5)
Pick: Missouri

Vanderbilt (3-7) vs Mississippi State (9-1)
Pick: Mississippi State

USC (7-3) vs UCLA (8-2)- This should be a fantastic game. Expect a high scoring affair and UCLA to pull it out at home.
Pick: UCLA

Cincinnati (6-3) vs Connecticut (2-7)
Pick: Cincinnati

Boise State (8-2) vs Wyoming (4-6)
Pick: Boise State

Fresno State (4-6) vs Nevada (6-4)
Pick: Nevada

Oregon State (5-5) vs Washington (6-5)
Pick: Washington

UNLV (2-9) vs Hawaii (3-8)
Pick: Hawaii