I am about to run out of the hotel so here goes:
Vandy-7
SC -7.5
ISU-1.5
LSU -6
All favorites I know but...
Monday, December 31, 2012
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Chris Ault Retires
Longtime Nevada head coach and former QB, already a College Football Hall of Famer for his innovative coaching, stepped down after 28 years of coaching. This is Ault's second retirement but this one should stick for the 66-year-old, who led the Pack on their rise from Division II to FCS level and now FBS. Ault won at every level. He also changed football in various ways, from being an early proponent of overtime to his recent development of the Pistol Offense, which is now employed by teams throughout the country. Former charge Colin Kaepernick is living proof that Ault knows his stuff. And in true Ault style he is purposely leaving with a ton of starters returning for next year so as not to screw his replacement.
Ault deserved to go out on top and I hate that his final game--indeed the final 46 seconds--featured a crazy 2-TD rally by opponent Arizona, who won the game 49-48. But that is football I guess and Ault has been around long enough to know that no lead is safe in a game with little defense. But I did love that his offense exploited every inch of field, flummoxing Arizona defenders with an unbelievably varied offense. They just did not get the ball back one more time.
Ault deserved to go out on top and I hate that his final game--indeed the final 46 seconds--featured a crazy 2-TD rally by opponent Arizona, who won the game 49-48. But that is football I guess and Ault has been around long enough to know that no lead is safe in a game with little defense. But I did love that his offense exploited every inch of field, flummoxing Arizona defenders with an unbelievably varied offense. They just did not get the ball back one more time.
Today's Picks
Well my hot start to the bowl season has fizzled away. Desperate to return to the win column I am going all in on Air Force (-1.5), Syracuse (+3.5), ASU (-13.5), Oregon State (-1.5) and TCU (-2.5).
Friday, December 28, 2012
Larry Morris RIP
There was a time, 60 years ago, when Georgia Tech was a national power. Coached by Bobby Dodd, the Ramblin' Wreck enjoyed a 31-game unbeaten streak over the first years of the 1950s and produced dozens of All Americans and a number of future Hall of Famers.
Two of the best were a pair of centers named Morris, George and Larry. George was captain and star of the 12-0 1952 unit while Larry anchored the team the following two years. They both were tough, talented and smart and ferocious on defense. Both Morrises would eventually be enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
It was at a Hall event that I had the pleasure of making acquaintances with George Morris. He was a wonderful man, warm and gregarious. I soon found out that the Morrises were not brothers and then found out that they were a lot closer than siblings in their retirement. Larry, who starred in both college and pro ball, later suffered from dementia. By the time I met George, in 2004, Larry was very sick and George was helping Larry's family as much as he could. Although not brothers, they were linked by being teammates and George knew Larry would help his fmily if the roles were reversed. Sadly George died from a heart attack in 2007. Larry lived on until this December 19 when he died from complications of dementia at age 79.
Two of the best were a pair of centers named Morris, George and Larry. George was captain and star of the 12-0 1952 unit while Larry anchored the team the following two years. They both were tough, talented and smart and ferocious on defense. Both Morrises would eventually be enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
It was at a Hall event that I had the pleasure of making acquaintances with George Morris. He was a wonderful man, warm and gregarious. I soon found out that the Morrises were not brothers and then found out that they were a lot closer than siblings in their retirement. Larry, who starred in both college and pro ball, later suffered from dementia. By the time I met George, in 2004, Larry was very sick and George was helping Larry's family as much as he could. Although not brothers, they were linked by being teammates and George knew Larry would help his fmily if the roles were reversed. Sadly George died from a heart attack in 2007. Larry lived on until this December 19 when he died from complications of dementia at age 79.
Today's Picks
Ouch. I lost two games yesterday in last minute and then watched the UCLA JV try to stop Baylor. I really like La-Monroe and Texas Tech minus the points today and Rutgers in a close one. Good luck.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Today's Picks
Sorry but I was busy moving some of my books. Does anyone want one? Let me know.
I went with Bowling Green and Duke with the points and UCLA today. I will write earlier tomorrow!
I went with Bowling Green and Duke with the points and UCLA today. I will write earlier tomorrow!
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Today's Bowl Pick
Are we really at the point whereby 6-6 MAC teams earn bowl bids? Why play the Little Ceasar's Bowl? No one wants to play in that game (sorry Detroit). No one will see it. What is the point?
That .500 MAC team, Central Michigan, will square off against a very good Western Kentucky squad. Central went 4-1 down the stretch to claim this bowl berth. The cumulative record of the four teams they beat? 8-40. You cannot make this up. Their opponent tonight, Western Kentucky, struggled down the stretch, losing four of six after a great start to the season (5-1 with wins on the road at Kentucky, Arkansas State and Troy). Their coach, Willie Taggart, has accepted the job at USF. But this is a veteran Western squad and in a match-up of squads looking to pound the ball more often than most they should come out ahead by more than a TD. Pick: Western Kentucky -6.
That .500 MAC team, Central Michigan, will square off against a very good Western Kentucky squad. Central went 4-1 down the stretch to claim this bowl berth. The cumulative record of the four teams they beat? 8-40. You cannot make this up. Their opponent tonight, Western Kentucky, struggled down the stretch, losing four of six after a great start to the season (5-1 with wins on the road at Kentucky, Arkansas State and Troy). Their coach, Willie Taggart, has accepted the job at USF. But this is a veteran Western squad and in a match-up of squads looking to pound the ball more often than most they should come out ahead by more than a TD. Pick: Western Kentucky -6.
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