Welcome back to Six Pick, the least reliable betting information on the internet. Last week, nothing of note happened and anyone who reminds me of what happened will make me commit Harry Potter. Let's jump into week two with some proper September foozball.
September 7
LSU (-6)
at Texas
NerdFact #1: Ed Orgeron can understand 12 languages but can barely speak one.
NerdFact #2: Texas scored 17 points off of turnovers by a LA Tech team.
Pick: Much like the U, Texas is back and will lose composure against a real team. LSU by two touchdowns.
Texas A&M
at Clemson (-17.5)
NerdFact #1: Both teams smacked their week 1 opponents by 30+ points.
NerdFact #2: Dabo is actually a failed genetic experiment to clone Saban.
Pick: Oooooooh boy. I wanted to make this week more interesting than a ton of -3 lines and this one is a doosie. I think Clemson wins outright, but give me Texas A&M to cover the spread.
Army
at Michigan (-22.5)
NerdFact #1: Googling "Army Fan" returns a bunch of results from some Korean boy band.
NerdFact #2: Army managed to win the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy for the first time since 1958.
Pick: Another really rough one. A 3+ TD spread is so tempting to pick against. Army is one of those teams that can run the clock so much that you may only get three legitimate scoring chances in the entire game. I think I'm going with Army to cover.
Syracuse
at Maryland (-2)
NerdFact #1: Maryland drivers are the worst drivers in the country. While many think it is because they have no idea how to handle precipitation, it is also due to the fine layer of Old Bay that coats the entire state.
NerdFact #2: The initial contract negotiations with Dino Babers were rough when the SU AD thought they were hiring an ancient reptilian sith lord.
Pick: Maryland isn't good. Syracuse is good. Syracuse wins big and Maryland tries to save face by saying they smashed Howard by almost 80.
Cal
at Washington (-14)
NerdFact #1: Cal managed a two TD win over UC Davis last week. They actually managed to come back from a 10-0 deficit but could not cover the spread.
NerdFact #2: Washington is one of those sleepy conference contenders out west. Everyone seems to have fallen in love with a trendy Utah squad, but the Huskies very quietly packed up East Washington and sent them packing after a 47-14 drumming,
Pick: You don't pick against the good boys. Washington.
ODU
at VT (-28.5)
NerdFact #1: Danny Coale will lead the Hokie Yell at half time. He caught that ball.
NerdFact #2: The guy in that photo is Phil. He was commonly known as the Hokie Spartan while at Tech, but he started as Hokie Moses when we played Bama as he was "parting the Crimson Tide." The spear and shield was a lot cooler so Hokie Leonidas was born.
Pick: I'm gonna catch shit for this, but I am picking ODU to cover. This is for a logical reason, I think this will be a sloppy, emotional game and Kumah is a monster, and an emotional reason where if things go bad, I get a point in Six Pick.
Beer of the Week:
In the spirit of having a relaxing, calm, stress free Saturday, my cheap beer of the week is...
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Tigers (-6) at Texas
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5)
Army at Michigan (-22.5)
Syracuse at Maryland (-2)
Cal at Washington (-14)
ODU at VT (-28.5)
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Last Week:
Last week we had a nice round 50 participants.
The most popular correct pick was, shockingly, WVU (38). Bama was a hair behind at 37.
The most popular incorrect pick was, sadly, VT (45).
There were no perfect scores nor skunks for the week so OHokie still holds the Rich Rod Champion of Life Belt.
Week one was the first week that counted for the final season standings, and 6 users picked 5 correct results. Full scoring is at this google sheet.
Nerd out.
Comments
Texas
Texas A&M
Army
Maryland
Washington
Vah Tech
Fightin' Orgerons
Gig Em
Go Army
Cuse
Worshington
Your Virginia Tech Hokies
Texas
Texas A&M
Michigan
Syracuse
Washington
ODU
LSU
A&M
Army
Cuse
UW
ODU (goes and vomits.)
Tigers (-6) at Texas
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5)
Army at Michigan (-22.5)
Syracuse at Maryland (-2)
Cal at Washington (-14)
ODU at VT (-28.5)
Tigers (-6) at Texas
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5)
Army at Michigan (-22.5)
Syracuse at Maryland (-2)
Cal at Washington (-14)
ODU at VT (-28.5) I think we win but ODU gets some points to avoid the perceived blowout on the final score.
LSU
Aggies
Army
Syracuse
Washington
ODU
Tigers
Clemson
Michigan
Syracuse
Washington
VT
Texas
Texas A&M
Army
Syracuse
Washington
ODU
Texas - Tom Herman teams generally play to the level of their opponent.
Clemson - I'm sure Dabo has had this one circled since aTm almost pulled off the upset last year.
Army - As you said, Michigan might not have enough opportunities to score enough to cover.
Syracuse - Was Vegas drunk when setting this line?
Washington - At home, against a team that almost pulled off the upset last year but struggled to beat their FCS opponent last week? Gimme the favorites, with room to spare.
ODU - Honestly, I'm mostly hedging my bets here, but I also think that Fuente won't allow the offense to open up in fear of making mistakes.
Vegas set the line at Syracuse (-2.5). So, given conventional wisdom, that's Syracuse (-5.5) on a neutral field, (-8.5) at home. Betting drove the line to where it is now.
Seeing as how I am 4-6 overall with Week Zero and Week One, I think I'm going to change up how I make my picks. I honor of my username/handle, I will be making pics based on US Navy Submarine information.
LSU (-6) at Texas - The USS Louisiana is a ballistic missile submarine, the USS Texas is a fast attck submarine. Fast Attack submarines are real men's submarines, ballistic missile submarines are lame. Give me Texas.
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5) - The closest city named submarine to Clemson would be the USS Columbia. The closest city named submarine to College Station is the USS Houston, which is now decomissioned. Give me Klempshun.
Army at Michigan (-22.5) - Army doesn't have a submarine because Army. The USS Michigan is a guided missile submarine, which makes it barely better than a ballistic missile submarine. Still, Army doesn't submarine so give me Mechicken
Syracuse at Maryland (-2) - The closest city named submarine to Syracuse is the fast attack USS Buffalo which is now decommisioned. USS Maryland is a ballistic missile submarine. A decommisioned fast attack is still more manly than a commisioned ballistic missile submarine so give me Syracuse.
Cal at Washington (-14) - This one is tough. Both states have a fast attack submarine named after them, the USS California and USS Washington. USS California is slightly older so give me the young guys, Washington.
ODU at VT (-28.5) - The USS Virginia is the lead submarine of the entire Virginia Class fast attacks, which could apply to both schools being from this great Commonwealth of ours. Virginia Tech actually has Virginia in it's name though so give me Virginia Tech.
In summary:
Texas
Clemson
Michigan
Syracuse
Washington
Virginia Tech
Submarine guy >>> weirdo train fanatics
via GIPHY
eyes in the back of your head my friend, you never know who's watching......
via GIPHY
Tigers (-6) at Texas - I Pick LSU
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5) - I Pick Clemson
Army at Michigan (-22.5) - I pick Michigan
Syracuse at Maryland (-2) - I pick Syracuse
Cal at Washington (-14) - I pick Washington
ODU at VT (-28.5) - VT Obviously
Texas
Texas A&M
Army
Maryland
Washington
Virginia Tech
Beer: probably going to drink a good amount of my kölsch. Perfect yeast character - hint of apple, with a nice light bready malt and a super soft mouthfeel. It's a bit underattenuated (just a bit sweet for the style), but really quenchable on a warm day.
Umm, yea... Beer tastes wet to me but whatever.
LSU
Nobody's getting within 20 of Clemson this year
Never bet a large spread against the triple option. Army covers|
The USS Buffalo was also a Cleveland-class cruiser. If it flies it dies. Terps ground game isn't enough.
I never bet against goodest bois
Don't wanna pick Tech to cover, but I'm gonna
Corn dogs
aTm covers, Clemson wins
Army covers
Orange win big
Washington wins big
ODU covers...sigh.
Tigers (-6) at Texas
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5)
Army at Michigan (-22.5)
Syracuse at Maryland (-2)
Cal at Washington (-14)
ODU at VT (-28.5)
LSU @ TEX(-6)
TA&M @ CLEM(-17.5)
ARMY @ MICH(-22.5)
CUSE @ UMD(-2)
CAL @ WASH(-14)
ODU @ VT(-28.5)
Texas
Texas A&M
Michigan
Syracuse
Washington
ODU
Drink of the Week:
I was stoked when I saw a ton of inventory pop up on VA ABC stores, this has been MIA for a long time, at least here in and around Leesburg. In my opinion, the best $33 bottle of bourbon you can buy.
LSU
aTm
MIchigan
Syracuse
Washington
Hokies
I'm going with all of your picks but sticking strong to Busch Light again this weekend.
Texas
Clemson
Army
'Cuse
Washington
ODU - I'm feeling a 42-14 game
I missed last week, so I'll have to slowly climb out of the hole.
Tigers (-6) at Texas:
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5):
Army at Michigan (-22.5):
Syracuse at Maryland (-2):
Cal at Washington (-14):
ODU at VT (-28.5):
LSU about to prove Texas ain't back.
I'll take Dabo to win the Battle of the Bos
Army dress blues > Khakis
Cuse
UDub
Sweet Revenge
*We need more Phil!!!
I'll be in Happy Valley for a raucous night game against the Buffalo Bulls.
Beer: Stella Artois and Yuengling (duh)
Bourbon: Nope. Tailgating with my newly official in-laws.
Picks:
2X Tigers
Club Blue
'Cuse. BIG
Aaron Rodgers' Mustache
VT by 21-28 - I still don't feel better about the season but continue my quest to not get unreasonably fired up about something I cannot control.
So... considering that these picks are against the spread, and that the spread is 28.5, your pick is ODU.
Just simply stating my prediction. Thanks for pointing that out though; you really added a lot of value there chief.
If nothing else I figured it would save NerdMagic a bit of effort while tallying totals, since you couldn't be bothered to give them a singular pick for the game.
Ya, fair enough. In hindsight, I did over-complicate that. Apologies for the brashness; that's on me.
Tigers (-6) at Texas
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5)
Army at Michigan (-22.5)
Syracuse at Maryland (-2)
Cal at Washington (-14)
ODU at VT (-28.5)
Tigers (-6) at Texas
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5)
Army at Michigan (-22.5)
Syracuse at Maryland (-2)
Cal at Washington (-14)
ODU at VT (-28.5)
Tigers (-6) at Texas
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5)
Army at Michigan (-22.5)
Syracuse at Maryland (-2)
Cal at Washington (-14)
ODU at VT (-28.5)
LSU (-6) at Texas
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5)
Army at Michigan (-22.5)
Syracuse at Maryland (-2)
Cal at Washington (-14)
ODU at VT (-28.5)
LSU
Klempsun
Michigan
Cuse
Washington
ODU (cmon, we ain't covering 28 on nobody)
LSU (-6) at Texas
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5)
Army at Michigan (-22.5)
Syracuse at Maryland (-2)
Cal at Washington (-14)
ODU at VT (-28.5)
LSU
A&M
Mich
Syracuse
Washington
ODU
LSU
Clemson
Army
'Cuse
Washington
Hokies
LSU
TAMU
Army
Cuse
Washington
Good Guys
Tigers (-6)
Texas A&M (+17.5)
Michigan (-22.5)
Syracuse (+2)
Washington (-14)
VT (-28.5)
Texas
Texas A&M
Army
Cuse
Washington
ODU
LSU. Texas still sucks IMO.
Clemson. I think they rock out in this game.
Michigan. Army didn't impress me last week.
Maryland. I think Syracuse will hurt in their first big game without Dungey.
Washington. Spread is only 14?
Hokies. I think we win by 40.
Keystone Lite (made by Coors).
via GIPHY
LSU
Clemson
Army
Maryland
Washington
Vt
Tigers
Texas A&M
Army
Maryland
Cal
ODU
I'll play...
Horns and points. This feels like a sucker bet, but I'm a sucker for the Horns and Herman at Home. (and also alliteration)
Clemson covers this like a warm comfy blanket. It might get ugly.
Ima be all I can be and take Army and the points.
Terps cover. Syracuse is fake. (Maryland is too, but the Orange are faky-er.)
I have no idea here. Huskies to cover. I like that Seattle sound. #KEXP
I think the Hokies cover in a squeaker to the tune of 42-10, 38-7.
Tigers (-6) at Texas: That's a tricky line, but never bet against DACOACHO.
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5): Aggy is not terrible. That's an awfully big spread for a good team.
Army at Michigan (-22.5): NEVER bet against Army with a line this big. The way Army chews clock, UM will be lucky to have enough possessions to get to 23, much less win by that margin.
Syracuse at Maryland (-2): Who the #^$% knows? I'd probably pick the dog to cover in this one no matter who it was. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Cal at Washington (-14): Cal is pretty nasty on D. Hard to pick anyone not named Clembama to beat them by 14.
ODU at VT (-28.5): Damn you, @NerdMagic! Why do you have to do this to us?
Just confirming one is LSU and not referencing Death Valley Clemson.
And who is the last pick?
EDIT: And I think you're picking Syracuse?
Tigers (-6) at Texas
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5)
Army at Michigan (-22.5)
Syracuse at Maryland (-2)
Cal at Washington (-14)
ODU at VT(-28.5)
20 hours to get your picks in!
Texas
Clemson
Michigan
Syracuse
Washington
VT
LSU
Clemson
Army
Syracuse
Washington
Virginia Tech
Tigers (-6) at Texas
Texas A&M at Clemson (-17.5)
Army at Michigan (-22.5)
Syracuse at Maryland (-2)
Cal at Washington (-14)
ODU at VT (-28.5)
Texas to cover
Clemson
Army to cover
Syracuse (I say they win outright)
Washington
#RevengeOfBud
Tigers (-6)
Texas A&M (+17.5)
Army (+22.5)
Syracuse (+2)
Washington (-14)
ODU (+28.5)
LSU
Texas A&M
Michigan
Syracuse
Washington
ODU
Im only gonna give my on the Tech game. So Tech is gonna score 100 but Odu will score 72 and cover😑
LSU
Texas A&M
Michigan
Syracuse
Washington
ODU
LSU
Texas A&M
Army
Syracuse
Cal
ODU
Texas
Clemson
Army
Syracuse
Washington
ODU
need to finish off this 6r ... will have other stuff too.
Last call for picks!
Texas
Clemson
Army
Cuse
Washington
ODU