Tonight's Pick

Well I went 3-2 on opening night and will not mention the loss by .5 pts on a late TD. Anyway, the games are weak today--apart from the Fordham at Army rematch--but I do have a selection for the late game baring of mild interest. And the main story in the build up to that game concerns a coach returning to the team he recently left. I must admit i find those stories boring. But I am excited to see the jilted team, Boise State, begin what could well be a special season. The Broncos welcome back former head coach Chris Petersen, who is leading his new charges, the Washington Huskies,in year two of what is not a rebuild but a rearranging. And that is the problem. Washington is very young (9 returning starters) and is creating a new identity. Boise is experienced (17 returning starters) and itching to beat the Pac 12 one more time, especially the Pac 12 program that poached their coach. While I believe that Washington can hang for a bit, this game could blow open in the 3rd Q. Pick: Boise -11.5