This week you get a projection bonus on five college totals
for this weekend. If the line is 6 or more points away from my numbers play
them.
Oklahoma State at Texas Tech, 80.
Oklahoma at Texas, 78.
Iowa State at Colorado, 56.
Clemson at Florida State, 36.
Alabama at LSU, 40.
Remember, if you are playing over, always check the weather
for rain and strong winds in the high teens or better.
Here are a few other football nuggets for the upcoming
weekend.
Check out BYU as a 35 point favorite, as they’ve played
poorly the past few weeks, and they’re not scoring as much as the beginning of
the season. San Diego State.
Oklahoma will try to bury Texas A&M to elevate their
position in the BCS. They are favored by 20, and they figure to win by a lot
more than that. Sooners.
The same goes for Texas, as they host Baylor. The problem
here is Baylor can score. The Bears and over.
Troy seems to cover every week, so why should this week be
different as they host weak Western Kentucky. Go Trojans.
In the NFL, the Lions had their shot at their first victory
against the Bears last week and blew it. They likely have no chance against
Jacksonville. Jaguars.
The Ram rejuvenation was short-lived, as the new coach’s
honeymoon has expired. Jets have few turnovers and cover by at least a TD. Jets.
Do you have enough guts to bet on the Raiders? I wouldn’t
if the spread were 14. In this case it’s only 7. Carolina.
I forgot about the Thursday NFL Network game. Bet over 48. It’s
shame TCU and Utah go at the same time. I’ll have to rent another TV.
Now, a less headier topic … politics.
In our democratic society our representatives normally echo
the feelings of their constituents, as they are the voice of the people. There
are many governmental rules that elected officials must follow, like term
limits.
For instance, presidents can serve only two four-year terms.
This restriction carries over to many local and state agencies. However, the
most amazing action happened recently in New York City, as two-term Mayor
Michael Bloomberg somehow exerted enormous pressure on other elected officials
to change the law which previous kept mayors to two terms, because "his
honor" wanted to serve another four years. The law was changed, and
everyone seemed to be pleased. Is this democracy at its finest?
In Vegas we citizens have a similar situation. Bruce
Woodbury, arguably the finest Clark County Commissioner that has ever served,
was eliminated from seeking another term due to term limits. As several of his
peers were being shot down in the last few years, Woodbury stood tall as a
symbol of excellence for his corner of the county. Your honor, Mr. Goodman, are
you listening? Don’t sweat it, Oscar, as everything that happens in Vegas
stays in Vegas. Incidentally, Mr. Mayor, when is your second term up?
Have a great week.
