
2001. That was the last time that Army beat Navy.
Neither team any good that year. Army finished 3-8. Navy finished 0-10. Since then, well, Army is still awful while Navy is pretty good.
Army is 2-9 this year with only 1 win over a Div 1A team while Navy is 9-2, nearly got to the American Conference Championship game and is ranked 21st. A tale of two service academies.
Both teams like to run, run and then run the ball and then try and stop the run on defense. Navy just does it a lot better. It will be the last time Navy QB Keenan Reynolds faces the Cadets. Reynolds already has the NCAA record for TDs at 83 and should be able to tack on a few more.
If it weren't for the modified Big Al rule I would take Army and the 21.5 points. This is a rivalry game and is usually pretty close.
Neither team any good that year. Army finished 3-8. Navy finished 0-10. Since then, well, Army is still awful while Navy is pretty good.
Army is 2-9 this year with only 1 win over a Div 1A team while Navy is 9-2, nearly got to the American Conference Championship game and is ranked 21st. A tale of two service academies.
Both teams like to run, run and then run the ball and then try and stop the run on defense. Navy just does it a lot better. It will be the last time Navy QB Keenan Reynolds faces the Cadets. Reynolds already has the NCAA record for TDs at 83 and should be able to tack on a few more.
If it weren't for the modified Big Al rule I would take Army and the 21.5 points. This is a rivalry game and is usually pretty close.

But its Army Navy and I want to root for the Middies (and get underneath Dwink's skin a little bit too). And you can add to those reasons - the cool Navy helmets!! Each position will get one of seven ship types with the following rationale:
• Linebacker: Cruiser- Provides anti-air defense and packs the biggest punch of Naval surface ships representative of the linebackers on the Navy football team
• Defensive Back: Destroyer- Known for significant fire power, speed, and anti-missile defense as are Navy's defensive backs
• Wide Receiver: Submarine- Predominantly utilized as blockers, wide receivers play a key role in driving the Navy rush attack, taking on a stealth-like persona as they blend into the rhythm of the offense but bring significant fire power when called upon, just like a Naval submarine
• Lineman: Amphibious Assault Ships- Just as a lineman's job is the create a hole for a running back or linebacker, these ships are utilized to establish the "beach head" that enables the invading force to gain access and ultimately accomplish their objective
• Quarterback: Aircraft Carrier- The QB of the Naval Fleet, the aircraft carrier is the ultimate decision maker; the "quick strike" weapon of the Naval fleet
• Running Back: Littoral Combat Ship- Like running backs, these fast and nimble ships can navigate through both crowded shallow and deep waters
• Kicker/Special Teams: Minesweeper- Much like the specific task of the Navy special teams, this small ship has a unique mission of identifying and eliminating mines
So I'll take Navy and drop the 22.0 - but no quatloos.
Sing second Navy.
• Linebacker: Cruiser- Provides anti-air defense and packs the biggest punch of Naval surface ships representative of the linebackers on the Navy football team
• Defensive Back: Destroyer- Known for significant fire power, speed, and anti-missile defense as are Navy's defensive backs
• Wide Receiver: Submarine- Predominantly utilized as blockers, wide receivers play a key role in driving the Navy rush attack, taking on a stealth-like persona as they blend into the rhythm of the offense but bring significant fire power when called upon, just like a Naval submarine
• Lineman: Amphibious Assault Ships- Just as a lineman's job is the create a hole for a running back or linebacker, these ships are utilized to establish the "beach head" that enables the invading force to gain access and ultimately accomplish their objective
• Quarterback: Aircraft Carrier- The QB of the Naval Fleet, the aircraft carrier is the ultimate decision maker; the "quick strike" weapon of the Naval fleet
• Running Back: Littoral Combat Ship- Like running backs, these fast and nimble ships can navigate through both crowded shallow and deep waters
• Kicker/Special Teams: Minesweeper- Much like the specific task of the Navy special teams, this small ship has a unique mission of identifying and eliminating mines
So I'll take Navy and drop the 22.0 - but no quatloos.
Sing second Navy.

With it being the final game of the regular season for College ball I'll need to start picking more NFL games. My track record is pretty spotty so rather than put down some Mega Bets I'll do some warm up Mini Megas with:
Pittsburgh +3.0 @ Cincinnati - The Bengals hope to sweep the Steelers for the first time since 2009 and clicnh the AFC North in the process. The last time these two met, Big Ben was playing for the first time since being out with a knee injury. He was awful throwing for three picks.
Yet, it took 10 points by the Bengals in the last three minutes of the game to pull out a 16-10 comeback win. Since then Roethlisberger has been playing much better. He has thrown for 10 TDs over the last four games. Much if it has to do with WR Antonio Brown. He has 41 catches for nearly 600 yards and 4 TDs over that time span.
Cincinnati's secondary is dinged up and will be starting rookies Josh shaw and Troy Hill. Pittsburgh's RB DeAneglo Hall should have a good outing too as the Bengals are 27th against the run.
I'll take the points in a revenge "must win" game for the improving Steelers.
Pittsburgh +3.0 @ Cincinnati - The Bengals hope to sweep the Steelers for the first time since 2009 and clicnh the AFC North in the process. The last time these two met, Big Ben was playing for the first time since being out with a knee injury. He was awful throwing for three picks.
Yet, it took 10 points by the Bengals in the last three minutes of the game to pull out a 16-10 comeback win. Since then Roethlisberger has been playing much better. He has thrown for 10 TDs over the last four games. Much if it has to do with WR Antonio Brown. He has 41 catches for nearly 600 yards and 4 TDs over that time span.
Cincinnati's secondary is dinged up and will be starting rookies Josh shaw and Troy Hill. Pittsburgh's RB DeAneglo Hall should have a good outing too as the Bengals are 27th against the run.
I'll take the points in a revenge "must win" game for the improving Steelers.

Detroit -3.0 @ St Louis - This all comes down to - will Detroit be flat after getting stunned by Green Bay last week. Motivation aside, Detroit is playing far better than St Louis, The Rams best offensive weapon is rookie RB Todd Gurley. But since the bye, the Lions have been fantastic against the run.
That means the Rams will need to rely on QB Nick Foles who has been horrible or possibly an even worse Case Keenum.
Meanwhile, the Lions offense has taken off with new OC Jim Bob Cooter. Going to quick drops and the pistol, Matthew Stafford has been resurrected. He should have an easy time finding Megatron and Golden Tate against a delpeted Rams secondary. And the St Louis pass rush missing Robert Quinn giving Stafford time to find his favorite targets.
As long as the Lions don't let Green Bay beat them twice they should cover against a fading St Louis.
And for all this weeks games, spreads and much much more here is the Week 15 Bettors Guide
That means the Rams will need to rely on QB Nick Foles who has been horrible or possibly an even worse Case Keenum.
Meanwhile, the Lions offense has taken off with new OC Jim Bob Cooter. Going to quick drops and the pistol, Matthew Stafford has been resurrected. He should have an easy time finding Megatron and Golden Tate against a delpeted Rams secondary. And the St Louis pass rush missing Robert Quinn giving Stafford time to find his favorite targets.
As long as the Lions don't let Green Bay beat them twice they should cover against a fading St Louis.
And for all this weeks games, spreads and much much more here is the Week 15 Bettors Guide

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