
GO JUMBO!
I think it’s the 20th GO JUMBO trip but I’m not sure. No one quite knows when we started. My earliest (alcohol infused) records are from 2003 which would make this number 20. But since there is some doubt, I’ll call this #19 with one GO MICRO with Woz and I.
Next year baby! The Big 20!
And as befitting GO JUMBO’s last year as a teenager, umm, well, let’s just say we had fun as teenagers but glad we survived. Our bodies can no longer handle the abuse we used to give them. They are getting their paybacks and them some.
I plan to do more sedate things like kick back, consume adult beverages at a more steady and gentile pace, more barrel aged rather than fire brewed, and watch plenty of football.
I think it’s the 20th GO JUMBO trip but I’m not sure. No one quite knows when we started. My earliest (alcohol infused) records are from 2003 which would make this number 20. But since there is some doubt, I’ll call this #19 with one GO MICRO with Woz and I.
Next year baby! The Big 20!
And as befitting GO JUMBO’s last year as a teenager, umm, well, let’s just say we had fun as teenagers but glad we survived. Our bodies can no longer handle the abuse we used to give them. They are getting their paybacks and them some.
I plan to do more sedate things like kick back, consume adult beverages at a more steady and gentile pace, more barrel aged rather than fire brewed, and watch plenty of football.

I’m off to a good start wagering with a parlay win by Southern Miss and a cover by Washington State on Thursday and taking the money line and East Carolina paid off too on Friday.
I may regret it though. In years past wins on Thursday and Friday were offset by a multiple of losses on Saturday. Perhaps this is the year that trend comes to an end.
After many bad practice bets it’s time for the real thing. Hopefully I’ve gotten all my bad picks out of the way. But first some bets I will not be making:
Obviously, the Big Al Rule prevents any type of bet for or against UConn. Also, I never bet on State after the 2018 debacle against Ohio State. Finally, I give up on betting for or against NC State. They are wildly frustrating as Pat found out Thursday night.
I may regret it though. In years past wins on Thursday and Friday were offset by a multiple of losses on Saturday. Perhaps this is the year that trend comes to an end.
After many bad practice bets it’s time for the real thing. Hopefully I’ve gotten all my bad picks out of the way. But first some bets I will not be making:
Obviously, the Big Al Rule prevents any type of bet for or against UConn. Also, I never bet on State after the 2018 debacle against Ohio State. Finally, I give up on betting for or against NC State. They are wildly frustrating as Pat found out Thursday night.

And I told him that Tennessee never covers on GO JUMBO weekend, well almost never (2-13 ATS) so what does he do on our group parlay. Yup, takes Tennessee. I’ll grant you Tennessee is actually good this year and they are at home. But 12 points is a bunch to cover. We will see.
Here’s what I’m going with:
Notre Dame +3.0 @ Syracuse – The Orange finally played a competent team (Clemson) and lost despite having a 4-1 advantage in turnovers. When Clemson decided to hang onto the ball they rolled the Orange defense.
The Domers run game will blow through the Syracuse 3-3-5 defense. Joe hates it when I bet on the Notre Dame but he’s not here. For me, I hate betting on road teams so I’ll keep it to a quatloo.
Here’s what I’m going with:
Notre Dame +3.0 @ Syracuse – The Orange finally played a competent team (Clemson) and lost despite having a 4-1 advantage in turnovers. When Clemson decided to hang onto the ball they rolled the Orange defense.
The Domers run game will blow through the Syracuse 3-3-5 defense. Joe hates it when I bet on the Notre Dame but he’s not here. For me, I hate betting on road teams so I’ll keep it to a quatloo.

Miami (OH) -8.0 @ Akron – Akron is next world bad. Miami star QB Brett Gabbert will be back and healthy and feast on a truly pathetic Zip secondary.
I have no problem going against the home team here. Since 2005, Akron has been the worst home underdog by a wide margin. Over that span, the Zips have gone 17-36 (32.1%) ATS, failing to cover by an average of 7.7 points per game.
I’ll go with a Mega on the Redskins.
UCF +1.0 vs Cincinnati – Finally, a home team to bet on. Cincinnati may be 6-1 but they have feasted on teams that don’t run the ball well (Indiana, SMU, Tulsa) and lost or nearly lost to teams that can run (Arkansas and South Florida). UCF can run the ball. The Knights rank in the Top 20 in yards per carry.
Add to that, penalties have been a huge problem for the BearCats. They rank dead last with 86 YPG on infractions.
I’ll take the Knights to bounce back in the Bounce House. Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell is 1-8 ATS (11.1%) when ranked on the road against an unranked conference opponent, failing to cover by an average of 7.4 points per game
I have no problem going against the home team here. Since 2005, Akron has been the worst home underdog by a wide margin. Over that span, the Zips have gone 17-36 (32.1%) ATS, failing to cover by an average of 7.7 points per game.
I’ll go with a Mega on the Redskins.
UCF +1.0 vs Cincinnati – Finally, a home team to bet on. Cincinnati may be 6-1 but they have feasted on teams that don’t run the ball well (Indiana, SMU, Tulsa) and lost or nearly lost to teams that can run (Arkansas and South Florida). UCF can run the ball. The Knights rank in the Top 20 in yards per carry.
Add to that, penalties have been a huge problem for the BearCats. They rank dead last with 86 YPG on infractions.
I’ll take the Knights to bounce back in the Bounce House. Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell is 1-8 ATS (11.1%) when ranked on the road against an unranked conference opponent, failing to cover by an average of 7.4 points per game

Kansas State -1.5 vs Oklahoma State – Yeah, I know, KSU is likely missing their QB Adrian Martinez. But back up Will Howard nearly beat the Cowboys two years ago. He won’t be intimidated.
Wildcat RB Deuce Vaughn will have a field day against the suddenly suspect Cowboy rush defense. Kansas State is also vulnerable against the run but OSU struggles to move the ball on the ground. Which means Okie State QB Spencer Sanders will be relied on to move the chains. He will struggle against a top 25 Kansas State secondary.
I’ll put a Mini Mega on the Wildcats to cover.
Toledo -6.5 @ Eastern Michigan – I was showing off to the gang my yeti coffee mug I bought specially for GO JUMBO. It’s black with a logo that says “Run the Damn Ball” love it and I will keep it full of Jamesons to sneak into the SuperBook.
And it’s exactly what Toledo is going to do against eastern – run the damn ball. EMU is awful against the run (94th) while Toledo with dual threat QB Dequan Finn is pretty good (34th). The last time eastern faced a running team in Northern Illinios they got rocked 39-10.
I’ll go with the Rockets to rock the Hurons for a Mini Mega
Wildcat RB Deuce Vaughn will have a field day against the suddenly suspect Cowboy rush defense. Kansas State is also vulnerable against the run but OSU struggles to move the ball on the ground. Which means Okie State QB Spencer Sanders will be relied on to move the chains. He will struggle against a top 25 Kansas State secondary.
I’ll put a Mini Mega on the Wildcats to cover.
Toledo -6.5 @ Eastern Michigan – I was showing off to the gang my yeti coffee mug I bought specially for GO JUMBO. It’s black with a logo that says “Run the Damn Ball” love it and I will keep it full of Jamesons to sneak into the SuperBook.
And it’s exactly what Toledo is going to do against eastern – run the damn ball. EMU is awful against the run (94th) while Toledo with dual threat QB Dequan Finn is pretty good (34th). The last time eastern faced a running team in Northern Illinios they got rocked 39-10.
I’ll go with the Rockets to rock the Hurons for a Mini Mega

Texas A&M money line vs Ole Miss – Just going with eh fatigue and injury factor here. Ole Miss is plaing it’s ninth straight game without a bye and is a bit banged up. A&M is coming off a bye and is playing it’s first home game since Sept 17th.
Ole Miss is a bit overrated. Their best win is…Kentucky at home.
I’ll put a quatloo on the home dog on the money line at +110
Missouri +4.5 @ South Carolina – Mr and Mrs H are going to be pleased with the pick. Mizzou’s defense is actually good ranking in the top 20 both against the pass and run. It’s why they were a couple of bad bounces away from beating Auburn and Kentucky and hung around with Georgia.
South Carolina is getting a lot of love after beating Kentucky and Texas A&M but the Wildcats lost their starting QB and A&M was down 17-0 early on the Gamecoks taking the opening KO to the house and two turnovers by the Aggies on their first two drives Yet, A&M nearly came back falling just short 30-24.
I’ll take the Tigers to cover in what should be a FG game.
Ole Miss is a bit overrated. Their best win is…Kentucky at home.
I’ll put a quatloo on the home dog on the money line at +110
Missouri +4.5 @ South Carolina – Mr and Mrs H are going to be pleased with the pick. Mizzou’s defense is actually good ranking in the top 20 both against the pass and run. It’s why they were a couple of bad bounces away from beating Auburn and Kentucky and hung around with Georgia.
South Carolina is getting a lot of love after beating Kentucky and Texas A&M but the Wildcats lost their starting QB and A&M was down 17-0 early on the Gamecoks taking the opening KO to the house and two turnovers by the Aggies on their first two drives Yet, A&M nearly came back falling just short 30-24.
I’ll take the Tigers to cover in what should be a FG game.
Some other wagers I’ll be making
A heavy favorite money line parlay at -147 with:
UCLA over Stanford
Oregon over Cal
Ohio State over Penn State
USC over Arizona
I’ll also go with and over parlay with:
Temple @ Navy
Georgia vs Florida
I’m sure when I get into the SuperBook with a wallet wanting to make some more bets, my wallet will win the argument.
And for all the games, spreads, picks and much much more here is the 2022 GO JUMBO Bettors Guide
A heavy favorite money line parlay at -147 with:
UCLA over Stanford
Oregon over Cal
Ohio State over Penn State
USC over Arizona
I’ll also go with and over parlay with:
Temple @ Navy
Georgia vs Florida
I’m sure when I get into the SuperBook with a wallet wanting to make some more bets, my wallet will win the argument.
And for all the games, spreads, picks and much much more here is the 2022 GO JUMBO Bettors Guide

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