We want more Coke promotions! The long knives are out for Brady Hoke. The loss to Minnesota was bad enough but fans are piling on after Hoke left Shane Morris in the game after what appeared to have been a concussion. If Good Morning America is running a long segment in the first half hour on the decision – you are in deep doo doo.
Hoke goes to a Monday presses and says he has no idea if Morris had a concussion and throws the medical staff under the bus. The beat reporter said that Hoke had a deer in the headlights look as it was all going done.
Then the University released a statement, at 2 in the morning no less, saying that Morris’ bell was indeed rung and there was a “lack of communication” on the sidelines. This is the same administration that said a “lack of communication” led to a buy two cokes and get a freee ticket to the game promotion.
It’s getting just plain comical.
Hole’s career at scUM is toast. Now it’s a matter of during or after the season. This issue may be what is used by certain factions to give Hoke the heave-ho mid season. And trust me he will be fired for losing not due to “player safety” If Jimbo Fisher did something like this with Jameis he would be forced to go through some cooked up “safety training” seminar. But he wouldn’t be fired.
Another interesting twist to the Melt Down at the Fort.
Hoke goes to a Monday presses and says he has no idea if Morris had a concussion and throws the medical staff under the bus. The beat reporter said that Hoke had a deer in the headlights look as it was all going done.
Then the University released a statement, at 2 in the morning no less, saying that Morris’ bell was indeed rung and there was a “lack of communication” on the sidelines. This is the same administration that said a “lack of communication” led to a buy two cokes and get a freee ticket to the game promotion.
It’s getting just plain comical.
Hole’s career at scUM is toast. Now it’s a matter of during or after the season. This issue may be what is used by certain factions to give Hoke the heave-ho mid season. And trust me he will be fired for losing not due to “player safety” If Jimbo Fisher did something like this with Jameis he would be forced to go through some cooked up “safety training” seminar. But he wouldn’t be fired.
Another interesting twist to the Melt Down at the Fort.
Ol' Front Butt got canned The coaching carousel got started a bit early this year. First, June Jones resigned after week 2 at SMU. Now Ol’ Front Butt got canned at Kansas. Charlie Weis was a top candidate on the BBofG preseason Hot Seat coaches and he didn’t fail to deliver. As expected his combined arrogance and incompetence finally caught up to him. Kansas is a tough place to recruit to (in football at least) so a likely replacement will be a promotion from the MAC, Sun Belt or Div 1AA. Jayhawks will need to catch lightning in a bottle in order to be relevant again.
And the NFL was not far behind. The Raiders fired head coach Dennis Allen on Monday. Allen's tenure was about as disastrous as it gets. In 2012, he took over a Raiders team that had posted consecutive 8-8 seasons, and then proceeded to lead them to two straight 4-12 finishes. This year's 0-4 start gave the Raiders 10 straight losses dating back to last November, and the team's -51 point differential this year is good for the second-worst mark in the league. It’s not all Allen’s fault. The Raider front office is a joke.
And the NFL was not far behind. The Raiders fired head coach Dennis Allen on Monday. Allen's tenure was about as disastrous as it gets. In 2012, he took over a Raiders team that had posted consecutive 8-8 seasons, and then proceeded to lead them to two straight 4-12 finishes. This year's 0-4 start gave the Raiders 10 straight losses dating back to last November, and the team's -51 point differential this year is good for the second-worst mark in the league. It’s not all Allen’s fault. The Raider front office is a joke.
And......No Good...Crap Ellis hosted a nice get together to watch the afternoon and evening games. Dwink was scrambling to get the latest on the Army Yale game. When I was able to finally get an update I asked him if he wanted the final score – the game had gone into OT. His face went pale and he meekly asked “Do I want it?” Turns out the Army kicker missed a FG that would have won it in regulation and then another in OT. Yale then punched in a TD to win.
Mr H. was sitting next to Dwink and piped in that even his Harvard team beats Yale. Oh, if looks could kill.
And there were lots more good games to come
Mr H. was sitting next to Dwink and piped in that even his Harvard team beats Yale. Oh, if looks could kill.
And there were lots more good games to come
Stuffed by the Cougar defense?? Not Good Week 5 games of note
Washington State 28 Utah 27 – A week after putting the finishing touches on Brady Hokes career, the Utes looked like they may have something going this year. They jumped out to a 21-0 first quarter lead on the Cougars and then extended it to 24-7 at the close of the first half. The fact that WSU was able to overcome a 17 point deficit is not surprising, The Cougs can put up points. But come on Utah, Only putting up 3 points on WSU in the second half is pretty bad. Their defense is awful. I’ll be looking for opportunities to fade the Utes.
Missouri 21 South Carolina 20 – So which is it South Carolina? Are you the team that got rocked by Texas A&M 52-28 or the team that beat Georgia 38-35?
Uh, it’s the latter. The Cocks had the game in hand leading 20-7 with 7:25 left. But Maty Amuk got hot right at the right time as he led the Tigers to two consecutive TDS. The killer was a TD on fourth and game from the one with 1:25 left. Exciting finish and led to a loud roar from Ellis’ deck.
But Bruce’s favorite moment was this play – Maty Mauk targets and decks Spurrier.
Washington State 28 Utah 27 – A week after putting the finishing touches on Brady Hokes career, the Utes looked like they may have something going this year. They jumped out to a 21-0 first quarter lead on the Cougars and then extended it to 24-7 at the close of the first half. The fact that WSU was able to overcome a 17 point deficit is not surprising, The Cougs can put up points. But come on Utah, Only putting up 3 points on WSU in the second half is pretty bad. Their defense is awful. I’ll be looking for opportunities to fade the Utes.
Missouri 21 South Carolina 20 – So which is it South Carolina? Are you the team that got rocked by Texas A&M 52-28 or the team that beat Georgia 38-35?
Uh, it’s the latter. The Cocks had the game in hand leading 20-7 with 7:25 left. But Maty Amuk got hot right at the right time as he led the Tigers to two consecutive TDS. The killer was a TD on fourth and game from the one with 1:25 left. Exciting finish and led to a loud roar from Ellis’ deck.
But Bruce’s favorite moment was this play – Maty Mauk targets and decks Spurrier.
Hatin' Ass Spurrier Bruce hates Spurrier calling him Satan’s Spawn – born in the bowels of Hell and doing the devil’s work at South Carolina. Before the game I shared this picture with Bruce. It’s from a web site called www.EveryDayShouldBeSaturday.com and a blog called Hatin’ Ass Spurrier. Not sure why the intense animosity towards Spurrier but Bruce is a man of firmly held beliefs. He loved the picture and the website. If you haven’t had a chance – check it out. Funny as Hell.
Florida State 56 NC State 41 – No, this is not your 2013 version of the Seminoles. For the third time in four games FSU was in a slugfest late into the fourth quarter. NC State has been a thorn in FSU’s side for years – always seeming to knock them off when they are highly ranked. And it almost happened again. The WolfPack was up 38-28 with 6:38 left in the third and then Jameis Winston took over – leading the ‘Noles on 5 TDs on the next 6 drives.
Ellis was pleased with the outcome. He despises the swarmy red clad Pack fans. The rest of us were rooting for the upset.
FSU will probably run the table in the ACC and make the playoffs. But this team is looking like a first round out.
Texas A&M 35 Arkansas 28. The Hogs had this game in the bag. Up 28-21, 3:28 left and first and ten at the Aggie’s 31. But then they crumbled. After three conservative plays they missed a FG. A&M then tied the game two plays later.
Still, Arkansas could win the game with another late score. Nope. Hogs went 4 and out effectively setting up OT.
A&M took all of 1 play to score a TD in OT. Hogs then drive to A&M 16. 4th and 1. Stuffed! Ball game
Sure A&M is being heralded for the late game heroics but this belongs as much on Beilema and going to the well with the run game too many times.
Florida State 56 NC State 41 – No, this is not your 2013 version of the Seminoles. For the third time in four games FSU was in a slugfest late into the fourth quarter. NC State has been a thorn in FSU’s side for years – always seeming to knock them off when they are highly ranked. And it almost happened again. The WolfPack was up 38-28 with 6:38 left in the third and then Jameis Winston took over – leading the ‘Noles on 5 TDs on the next 6 drives.
Ellis was pleased with the outcome. He despises the swarmy red clad Pack fans. The rest of us were rooting for the upset.
FSU will probably run the table in the ACC and make the playoffs. But this team is looking like a first round out.
Texas A&M 35 Arkansas 28. The Hogs had this game in the bag. Up 28-21, 3:28 left and first and ten at the Aggie’s 31. But then they crumbled. After three conservative plays they missed a FG. A&M then tied the game two plays later.
Still, Arkansas could win the game with another late score. Nope. Hogs went 4 and out effectively setting up OT.
A&M took all of 1 play to score a TD in OT. Hogs then drive to A&M 16. 4th and 1. Stuffed! Ball game
Sure A&M is being heralded for the late game heroics but this belongs as much on Beilema and going to the well with the run game too many times.
Vikings upended the Falcons On Sunday – Chris hosted a nice end cap to the weekend games as we watched the Falcons get torched by the Vikings. As the game proceeded to go from bad to worse, I decided to hit him up for a Chris Cigar Sampler. Got a great selection at nice price. I’m now ready for the GO JUMBO trip with a nice selection of superbly aged cigars. Can’t wait.
Mr and Mrs. H stopped by to watch Mrs. H’s favorite team – the Saints take on Dallas. Some euchre broke out.
Good thing. The game was another blowout.
And what is it with Lions injuries? First,
Nate Burleson breaks his arm trying to save a pizza from sliding off the passenger seat of his car. Then, Stephen Tulloch tears an ACL celebrating a sack. And then tight end Joseph Fauria sprains his ankle trying to stop his 3-month old dog from urinating in the house. Being a Lions fan would be funny if it weren’t so sad. So far they are 3-1. Will it continue or are the Lions going to tease the fans for another season
Mr and Mrs. H stopped by to watch Mrs. H’s favorite team – the Saints take on Dallas. Some euchre broke out.
Good thing. The game was another blowout.
And what is it with Lions injuries? First,
Nate Burleson breaks his arm trying to save a pizza from sliding off the passenger seat of his car. Then, Stephen Tulloch tears an ACL celebrating a sack. And then tight end Joseph Fauria sprains his ankle trying to stop his 3-month old dog from urinating in the house. Being a Lions fan would be funny if it weren’t so sad. So far they are 3-1. Will it continue or are the Lions going to tease the fans for another season
I wonder if Brandon pissed in the Jug Week 5 Recap
As fun as the games were, the results were not too good. Overall, the BBofG went 34-38 (going 2-6 on the over unders didn’t help) while the Doofus had his first losing weekend of the year.
Minnesota @ Michigan Under 43.0 - I was debating whether to take the under or Minny +13.5. Made the wrong choice. I figured that Michigan would turn the ball over stopping drives. What I wasn’t counting on was for them to do it deep in their own end. Midway through the 3rd quarter Minnesota was leading 13-7 making both bets look good.
Then on back to back drives Michigan throws a pick six (Pick sixes are killers for unders!) and then fumble it away at their own 30. All of a sudden its 27-7. Ouch.
Now it was time for the special teams to join in the fun. Michigan goes 3 and out on the next drive, punts and the Gophers get a nice 32 yard return. Minny drives all the way to the 8 and come away with a FG. Score – 30 to 7. Now a TD will blow the under.
And once again I get screwed by the Wolverines. Michigan scores a meaningless TD with 7 and a half minutes left to blow the under. Final Minnesota 20 Michigan 14 LOSS by a measly point
Boise State -13.0 @ Air Force – Turnovers were a real killer in this game. BSU turned it over 7 times which doesn’t include a turnover on downs or a blocked FG. Amazingly, the turnovers only resulted in 10 AFA points but it sure killed the offense.
Boise tried to make a game of it. Down 28-0 midway through the fourth quarter they reeled off back to back TDs to make it 28-14. But the seventh and last turnover with 2:40 left ended the game. Easily the worst pick of the year so far. Final Air Force 28 Boise State 14 LOSS
Nevada -4.0 @ San Jose State – This time the turnovers worked in my favor. The Spartans turned it over three times including a pick six with 9 minutes left which proved to be the clincher. Final Score Nevada 21 SJSU 10 WIN
As fun as the games were, the results were not too good. Overall, the BBofG went 34-38 (going 2-6 on the over unders didn’t help) while the Doofus had his first losing weekend of the year.
Minnesota @ Michigan Under 43.0 - I was debating whether to take the under or Minny +13.5. Made the wrong choice. I figured that Michigan would turn the ball over stopping drives. What I wasn’t counting on was for them to do it deep in their own end. Midway through the 3rd quarter Minnesota was leading 13-7 making both bets look good.
Then on back to back drives Michigan throws a pick six (Pick sixes are killers for unders!) and then fumble it away at their own 30. All of a sudden its 27-7. Ouch.
Now it was time for the special teams to join in the fun. Michigan goes 3 and out on the next drive, punts and the Gophers get a nice 32 yard return. Minny drives all the way to the 8 and come away with a FG. Score – 30 to 7. Now a TD will blow the under.
And once again I get screwed by the Wolverines. Michigan scores a meaningless TD with 7 and a half minutes left to blow the under. Final Minnesota 20 Michigan 14 LOSS by a measly point
Boise State -13.0 @ Air Force – Turnovers were a real killer in this game. BSU turned it over 7 times which doesn’t include a turnover on downs or a blocked FG. Amazingly, the turnovers only resulted in 10 AFA points but it sure killed the offense.
Boise tried to make a game of it. Down 28-0 midway through the fourth quarter they reeled off back to back TDs to make it 28-14. But the seventh and last turnover with 2:40 left ended the game. Easily the worst pick of the year so far. Final Air Force 28 Boise State 14 LOSS
Nevada -4.0 @ San Jose State – This time the turnovers worked in my favor. The Spartans turned it over three times including a pick six with 9 minutes left which proved to be the clincher. Final Score Nevada 21 SJSU 10 WIN
But at least I beat the Sheriff. He went a crisp 0-3 with
Cal (-13.5) over Colorado: What a wild game. With 3 minutes left, Cal tied the game 42 all. Colorado then threw a pick. Three plays later the Bears were in the endzone with a 49-42 lead – 2:29 left. The Sheriff was dancing.
But in this game 2 minutes is an eternity. Colorado went on a game tying drive sucking all but the last 22 seconds off the clock
Time for some extra football. The teams traded TDs, naturally, in the first overtime. In the second OT Colorado got it down to the 2, first and goal – setting up this dramatic goal line stand
Cal (-13.5) over Colorado: What a wild game. With 3 minutes left, Cal tied the game 42 all. Colorado then threw a pick. Three plays later the Bears were in the endzone with a 49-42 lead – 2:29 left. The Sheriff was dancing.
But in this game 2 minutes is an eternity. Colorado went on a game tying drive sucking all but the last 22 seconds off the clock
Time for some extra football. The teams traded TDs, naturally, in the first overtime. In the second OT Colorado got it down to the 2, first and goal – setting up this dramatic goal line stand
The Doofus is blocking further picks on the Spartans Cal then won it on a FG. For all the offensive fireworks, it was Cal’s defense and kicker that decided the game. Final score – Cal 59 Buffs 56. The Sheriff was very happy with the win but his bet was a LOSS
Oregon State (+9) over USC – The Trojans dominated the Beavers. OSU toyed with an upset by taking a 10-7 lead early in the second quarter. But then it was all Trojans. USC countered with a TD to go up 14-10 and then a Hail Mary to end the first half was good (the Sheriff is getting killed by Hail Marys this year) put USC up 21-10.
Ands the kept going. The Trojans just started pounding the ball ending the game with 17 straight runs. The Beavers were unable to stop ‘em Final – USC 35 OSU 10 LOSS
Wyoming (+31) over Michigan State – It really didn’t matter what the Sheriff picked last week. He was doomed to failure for picking against the Spartans. State trounced the Cowboys. But a couple leaks in the defense has me a little concerned. Narsuzzi better get them fixed soon. Nebraska “Fear the Ameer” is coming to town. Miss a tackle and he will make you pay.
Final score MSU 56 Cowboys 14 LOSS
Going forward – the Sheriff has promised not to pick a Spartan game. But if he does, it will be censored for the good of the game.
This week the Sheriff is going with:
Colorado (+7.5) over Oregon State. The Buffs impressed me last week and should have won that game against Cal. They have a young QB (Sefo Liufau) who has so far thrown 17 TDs and only 6 picks, with a passer rating of 139.2. He’s another in a line of great PAC-12 QBs. They also have a stud wideout in Nelson Spruce who made 19 catches for 179 yards and 3 TDs against the Bears. Oregon State, on the other hand, impressed me not at all against USC. I like the Buffs to win this game outright.
UCLA (-13) over Utah. The Utes offense looked abysmal against Washington State last week (only one offensive touchdown, the rest of their points coming on a pick 6 and special teams play), and I don’t see them being able to move the ball on UCLA in the Rose Bowl. The Bruins finally looked like the team everyone expected them to be against the Sun Devils, and I expect them to roll in this one.
USC (-11.5) over Arizona State. According to Todd Grantham, ASU QB Taylor Kelly is “pretty questionable” for this week’s game in the Collie. Getting beat 62-27 at home will make you question a lot of things, and I have to wonder if ASU can recover from such a demoralizing defeat. As much as I hate ‘em, I like the Condoms to win this one easily.
And this week the Doofus is going with
Oregon State (+9) over USC – The Trojans dominated the Beavers. OSU toyed with an upset by taking a 10-7 lead early in the second quarter. But then it was all Trojans. USC countered with a TD to go up 14-10 and then a Hail Mary to end the first half was good (the Sheriff is getting killed by Hail Marys this year) put USC up 21-10.
Ands the kept going. The Trojans just started pounding the ball ending the game with 17 straight runs. The Beavers were unable to stop ‘em Final – USC 35 OSU 10 LOSS
Wyoming (+31) over Michigan State – It really didn’t matter what the Sheriff picked last week. He was doomed to failure for picking against the Spartans. State trounced the Cowboys. But a couple leaks in the defense has me a little concerned. Narsuzzi better get them fixed soon. Nebraska “Fear the Ameer” is coming to town. Miss a tackle and he will make you pay.
Final score MSU 56 Cowboys 14 LOSS
Going forward – the Sheriff has promised not to pick a Spartan game. But if he does, it will be censored for the good of the game.
This week the Sheriff is going with:
Colorado (+7.5) over Oregon State. The Buffs impressed me last week and should have won that game against Cal. They have a young QB (Sefo Liufau) who has so far thrown 17 TDs and only 6 picks, with a passer rating of 139.2. He’s another in a line of great PAC-12 QBs. They also have a stud wideout in Nelson Spruce who made 19 catches for 179 yards and 3 TDs against the Bears. Oregon State, on the other hand, impressed me not at all against USC. I like the Buffs to win this game outright.
UCLA (-13) over Utah. The Utes offense looked abysmal against Washington State last week (only one offensive touchdown, the rest of their points coming on a pick 6 and special teams play), and I don’t see them being able to move the ball on UCLA in the Rose Bowl. The Bruins finally looked like the team everyone expected them to be against the Sun Devils, and I expect them to roll in this one.
USC (-11.5) over Arizona State. According to Todd Grantham, ASU QB Taylor Kelly is “pretty questionable” for this week’s game in the Collie. Getting beat 62-27 at home will make you question a lot of things, and I have to wonder if ASU can recover from such a demoralizing defeat. As much as I hate ‘em, I like the Condoms to win this one easily.
And this week the Doofus is going with
Nick Marshall will slice through the other TIgers defense Auburn -8.0 vs LSU - Playing the revenge angle here. Auburn's only regular season loss last year was to LSU 35-21. LSU has now beaten Auburn three straight and six of the last seven. Auburn is burning to turn that stat around.
LSU has strted out slowly in games. The beat Wisconsin when the Badgers inexplicably abandoned the run. Against Mississippi State the come back fell short.
Auburn is similar to Mississippi State - only better. If Bulldog QB Dak Prescott can run roughshod over LSU's defense then Auburn QB Nick Marshall should go wild.
And Marshall can throw too with a 6-1 TD to INT ratio. that is bad news for LSU which will be down two starting DBs in Dwayne Thomas and Corey Thompson.
Auburn is going to jump to an early lead and then keep going.
Virginia -6.0 vs Pitt - Pitt is too one dimensional. They have a good running game behind RB James Conner. That plays right into the Hokies strength - run defense. UVA ranks ninth in stopping the ground game allowing a measly 2.59 yards per attempt.
Pitt QB Chad Voytik is has thrown one pick in the last four games. Good news for a Virginia pass defense which has seven different player with at least one pick - tops in the nation.
The Pitt season is about to start circling the drain with back to back losses to Iowa (Not a bad loss) and Akron (Ouch!). Virginia is a covering machine lately winning 7 straight against the spread, 5 straight at home and 5 straight against teams with a winning record (Pitt is 3-2)
Since the NFL didn't doing anything real stupid this week I'm taking them off probation with a Mega Bet
New Orleans -10.0 vs Tampa Bay - Lots of angles in play here. First, New Orleans is in bounce back mode after a miserable showing against Dallas. Mrs. H is just now recovering from her week long funk. The Saints are playing at home where they are a sick 34-13 against the spread.
Tampa Bay is playing it's third straight road game which has proven deadly in trying to cover. And another interesting stat is that home teams going into a bye and laying 6.5 points or more are 35-8 ATS. Yup, Saints have a bye next week.
I'll take a Saints team with its backs to the wall and bunch of trends in their favor to cover a stiff spread.
No Point Whore Parlay this week but I will take a couple of Mini Megas with
Cal @ Washington State over 78.0
New England +1.0 vs Cincinnati
And for all of this weeks picks, spreads times and more here is the Week 6 Bettors Guide
LSU has strted out slowly in games. The beat Wisconsin when the Badgers inexplicably abandoned the run. Against Mississippi State the come back fell short.
Auburn is similar to Mississippi State - only better. If Bulldog QB Dak Prescott can run roughshod over LSU's defense then Auburn QB Nick Marshall should go wild.
And Marshall can throw too with a 6-1 TD to INT ratio. that is bad news for LSU which will be down two starting DBs in Dwayne Thomas and Corey Thompson.
Auburn is going to jump to an early lead and then keep going.
Virginia -6.0 vs Pitt - Pitt is too one dimensional. They have a good running game behind RB James Conner. That plays right into the Hokies strength - run defense. UVA ranks ninth in stopping the ground game allowing a measly 2.59 yards per attempt.
Pitt QB Chad Voytik is has thrown one pick in the last four games. Good news for a Virginia pass defense which has seven different player with at least one pick - tops in the nation.
The Pitt season is about to start circling the drain with back to back losses to Iowa (Not a bad loss) and Akron (Ouch!). Virginia is a covering machine lately winning 7 straight against the spread, 5 straight at home and 5 straight against teams with a winning record (Pitt is 3-2)
Since the NFL didn't doing anything real stupid this week I'm taking them off probation with a Mega Bet
New Orleans -10.0 vs Tampa Bay - Lots of angles in play here. First, New Orleans is in bounce back mode after a miserable showing against Dallas. Mrs. H is just now recovering from her week long funk. The Saints are playing at home where they are a sick 34-13 against the spread.
Tampa Bay is playing it's third straight road game which has proven deadly in trying to cover. And another interesting stat is that home teams going into a bye and laying 6.5 points or more are 35-8 ATS. Yup, Saints have a bye next week.
I'll take a Saints team with its backs to the wall and bunch of trends in their favor to cover a stiff spread.
No Point Whore Parlay this week but I will take a couple of Mini Megas with
Cal @ Washington State over 78.0
New England +1.0 vs Cincinnati
And for all of this weeks picks, spreads times and more here is the Week 6 Bettors Guide
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