After another spanking from the boys, Lisa can't sit down. Her tush hurts. Her pride has been bruised. Dammit, she's ticked!
Ryan predicted the Alabama upset as well as an ND win. He also got the tie-breaker on the Penn State game (14 point spread, PSU won by 14) with a total of 6/10, while Lise spanked out a 2/10. Excellent job Ryan! Now boys, buy him a drink!
Updated tallies: Boys 22/40, Lise 10/40. The humanity of it all.
Up next is Miami Mitch, who actually does this kind of stuff professionally. Here is his up close and personal blurb...
"Hi I'm Mitch. When I'm not chatting it up with the best writers on the planet over at Bleacher Report I'm over at my own blog, The College Football Place, where I currently have close to 4,000 unique daily visitors and it's growing every day; I also have a solid winning record against the spread and publish at least 20 free picks a week."
"When I'm not watching, talking, writing, or producing video about college football, I work for a multi-billion dollar hedge fund specializing in investing across 5 different asset classes ranging from equities to venture capital/private equity; sometimes it can be just as exciting as the big game. We do a ton of work with the philanthropic community both here in Chicago and around the world and trust me when I say it is much more fun to give than receive."
Damn, I am officially scared of Mitch! :(
Utah -11.5 vs Oregon State
Lisa: Oregon State. I'm going with the Beavers to run on Utah and chew up the clock so Utah won't have a lot of time to score.
Mitch: Utah-Who doesn't do a Joe Pesci imitation when talking about the Utes?
Ole Miss -2.5 vs South Carolina
Lisa: South Carolina. I refuse to believe a Spurrier team will lose to another SEC team this early in the season. Ole Miss is hungover after Gators win.
Mitch: Ole Miss-Houston Nutt has the Rebels scoring points, Spurrier has the Cocks not scoring points; pretty simple math.
Texas Tech -7.5 @ Kansas State
Lisa: Texas Tech. K State is improved this year, but I still think Tech will put up a lot of points.
Mitch: Kansas State-I don't hold grudges,...... except against teams that schedule U Mass. Welcome to the Josh Freeman show.
Miami -2.5 @ Florida State
Lisa: Florida State. I'm not impressed with either of these teams, so I'm taking the home team to win it in a FG, hopefully not wide right.
Mitch: Miami. Born and raised in Dade county. We're not a Dream Team, we're your worst nightmare. C-A-N-E-S!!
Auburn -4 @ Vandy
Lisa: Vandy. I'm a believer in Vandy. I am not a believer in Auburn's offense.
Mitch: Vandy. Make that 5 home teams in a row for Miami Mitch.
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3 months ago
Cumulative Stats through Week 4
Lisa v. Bleacher Boys (designated spanker plus pickers in Comments section)
Bleacher Boys - 15
Lisa - 1
Ties - 3
Lisa has won 1 out of 19.
from 3 months ago
Kicking a guy when he's down is low class but kicking a girl who is down is downright scumbagish.
from 3 months ago
I have won 10/40...not that that's something to brag about. LOL
from 3 months ago
Now Lisa, why did you have to go up against one of Baby's Mafia? I hope you two tie!
3 months ago
Oregon State
Ole Miss
Texas Tech
Miami
Vandy
from 3 months ago
I don't know what just happened.
Maryland
Colorado
Ohio State
Oregon
Nebraska
3 months ago
Good picks, maybe. That is the thing about predictions.
A quick factoid about Vanderbilt. They are last in the conference in both offense and defense. And 112th in the nation in offense. Last I checked Auburn was 11th in total defense.
from 3 months ago
i like the aubies to burst vandy's bubble.
3 months ago
I'm going with Wisky: The game's in Madison, at night, and the Buckeyes defense is still questionable after four games.
from 3 months ago
Duly noted.....Ilm counting on the Bucks to make a stand here. Hope you're wrong!
from 3 months ago
There's good ole' Ryan the fairweather Ohio State fan, pessimistic as ever about "his favorite team" Ohio State. What a joker.
3 months ago
I'm certainly nothing to be afraid of...just a fan of the game since I was a kid...
from 3 months ago
I'm shaking in my boots!
from 3 months ago
Of course, you're in the import/export business...............olive oil..............
3 months ago
Who would ever predict 2 people in the world would pick Vandy over Auburn, much less two people in one article?
from 3 months ago
Tim...what a great comment.
I am happy Vandy is getting props...I listened to the Bobbie Johnson interview on ESPN today, and he is a class act all the way. Gameday will be there for the game this Saturday, and if that isn't a huge exclamation point on the program, I don't know what is. Great vibes, for sure!
from 3 months ago
Lisa, Lisa, Lisa, will you never learn??? Remember saying LSU would "smoke" Auburn??? LSU scored with one minute left to pull that one out, hardly a "smoke" job. Now you're picking Vandy. The same Vandy who is LAST in the SEC in both total offense AND total defense. So far, it's been all smoke & mirrors for the Commodores. Reality sets in Saturday afternoon. You got to have the faith, girl!!
War Eagle!!
from 3 months ago
Hey Tim,
I had Auburn laying the points last week against Tennessee and I'm still sick to my stomach. Remember one of Auburn's scores came on a return. The announcer literally said he hoped Chris Todd was hurt so it would explain how awful his arm is. I can't root for nor count on that anymore.
3 months ago
Just to give my input, I go with.
OSU (Although a bit late)
Ole Miss
Texas Tech
Florida St.
Auburn
Maryland
Texas
Ohio St.
USC
Mizzou
I hold a grudge against Mitch for not having any faith in Texas Tech.
from 3 months ago
Thankfully we did the picks when we did because that TTech line is dropping like Mike Price's pants when he hears the word call girl.
3 months ago
Colin said:
"I hold a grudge against Mitch for not having any faith in Texas Tech."
Me too. Although it'll go away if we lose the day after tomo :D
from 3 months ago
Not a lot of public faith in the Red Raiders out there this morning..
3 months ago
Rob-
good point, but Vandy has been very consistent, Aubie has not. I don't trust Aubie's O. Just like I said South Carolina was a pretender when they were ranked. That proved true.
Sorry, hon. I am just shooting from the hip with no bias. DON'T HATE ME. (sob)
from 3 months ago
Consistently the worst team in the SEC on both offense and defense. Is that not a bad thing?
You can't rely on turnovers every game. Well, you could, but probably not.
3 months ago
10/40?! Should you even attempt to pick against the spread... Kidding, as long as you're not wagering its only fun
from 3 months ago
No, real money here, just for fun. Ans usually I do a lot better. 10/40 stinks, I admit.
Update: Lisa takes first game, with Oregon State covering! Lisa 1, Mitch 0
from 3 months ago
No, real money here, just for fun. And usually I do a lot better. 10/40 stinks, I admit.
Update: Lisa takes first game, with Oregon State covering! Lisa 1, Mitch 0
from 3 months ago
No, real money here, just for fun. Ans usually I do a lot better. 10/40 stinks, I admit.
Update: Lisa takes first game, with Oregon State covering! Lisa 1, Mitch 0
from 3 months ago
Congrats on the fast start, for those keeping score at home I have a winning record against the spread for the season but am like 2-6 in the Thursday night games....last week I had USC & Tulane and I had Rutgers the week before that...it's far from over but nice start :)
3 months ago
wow...it posted 3 times! I meant to say, this is all in fun, with no money exchanging hands!
3 months ago
Lisa padding her comment stats with triple posts.
Stop the Gamecock hate! Can't believe you picked them, by the way. At Ole Miss at 1 PM is tough. We'll see, though. Hopefully Garcia gives them the change of pace they need.
from 3 months ago
LOL Tim! Ha! I picked your Cocks! Wow...that didn't come out right! Neither did that. Go Cocks go! I'm thinking they respond this week. Cripes..that sounded bad too.
3 months ago
Rob-
I do my best to irritate you. LOL! The Commies look good...I have watched them play in two games...that was no smoke and mirrors, that was phsyical plays.
I'm praying you Auburn fans don't have a meltdown like we Trojans fans.
3 months ago
Lisa, don't know you, but love your spunk. But I have to tell you, you said you didn't like the Buffs because of the way they played Nebraska ~ that's later this year, I think you meant Florida State. The Buffs were not over looking the game as a team, but you could tell they were not all there either when they needed to be. Cody Hawkins has cooled off significantly, so much so I think he is a couple more bad games away from being replaced. Now having said that, I think Cody has as big a heart to play the game as you can ask for so I do think he'll bounce back, but Texas is tough. Maybe I can get a ticket, my bro is going. He roots for the horns though, I'm a Buff to the core. Peace.
from 3 months ago
Chaz-
My bad...I meant Florida State...thanks for clarifying.
I like Hawkins...I was ticked last week because I picked the Buffs and they disappointed me. My husband has played against Colorado in football and so of course, like a good wife, I root for them. (LOL)
In any case, thanks for the heads-up...I'll fix it. :)
3 months ago
Lisa,
Tell your hub ~ come into the light, walk into the light ~
Peace
3 months ago
cody hawkins = least efficient QB in the big 12. add to that the buffs best tackle getting hurt and you have orakpo and melton making a cody hawkins sandwich all day long. does it count as child abuse if he doesn't get pulled after getting his bell rung over and over?
other battles of note:
can the colorado d line keep up with ut's physicality and depth? hypolite is speedy but he will can simply be double teamed. who is going to step up?
1st year starter CBs against colt mccoy and two great possession receivers who have had a couple of the longest college careers i can remember.
super recruit Darrell Scott and Rod "the one who is actually playing well" Stewart against the number 2 rush defense in the nation.
3 months ago
I think Ohio State has a very good chance at beating Wisconsin by getting flawless play out of the offense and defense. We can't have the field goals because that means you aren't getting the production you want and definitely need in games like tomorrow's. One of the biggest mistakes the coaching staff can make is putting Boeckman in. I hope they think smart and don't put him in. Let's face it, he can't produce. Pryor's amazing while Boeckman is mediocre. Can an upset be brewing tomorrow with USC playing Oregon??? Who knows, but USC better play like they know how to or else they will be in some trouble... Same goes with Ohio State, it wouldn't be an upset if Wisconsin won, but there would be quite a few of disappointed Ohio State fans if they were to lose tomorrow night....
3 months ago
Lisa -
Oi!, just looked at your totals and now you are going up against MM?
I just hope your hubby can rig up an icepack laden chair or you won't be able to sit for a month 8^D
from 3 months ago
Have a little faith in me! I'm doing OK, so far. ;p
3 months ago
half-way through update: lisa 5/5, mitch 1/5
Congrats Vandy, thanks for making Mitch and I look smart!
3 months ago
Still think Kansas State will bt. Texas Tech, mitch? :-)
Tough luck for your Canes...close game.
from 3 months ago
didn't touch it in my blog, still no love for teams that schedule UMass.....didn't realze KSU was a measuring stick
3 months ago
Final tally:
Lisa 9/10...every now and then, a blind squirrel finds a nut!
Mitch 2/10
from 3 months ago
Standing O for LISA -
The KING is dead, long live the QUEEN!!!
from 3 months ago
WTG....Thankfully I only picked a few of those for my blog... 9 out of 10 is amazing!!!
3 months ago
Lisa smoked the Boys.
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