Week three begins! I'm not late, you're early. How dare you. Anyway, the run game looks nice...
Anyway, let's dive into some games. As always, The Key Play is not #EASTCOASTBIASED so we have a PAC 12 showdown.
Pitt
@ Penn State (-17)
Nerd Fact #1: Sweet Caroline, while a great song, is wasted on Pittsburgh.
Nerd Fact #2: Former Hokie recruit Devyn Ford is averaging over 15 ypc on 7 touches.
Pick: After watching the Hoos throttle the Panthers, I believe Pitt will eat shit in this one. Give me Penn State by 20+.
Stanford
@ UCF (-7.5)
Nerd Fact #1: Stanford claims "fountain hopping" is a fun tradition.
Nerd Fact #2: UCF has had 4 mascots including Vincent the Vulture, Puff the Dragon, and the Citronaut.
Pick: Give me Stanford to cover. I know they looked terrible last week but after two years, I am still not a UCF believer.
Florida (-8)
@ Kentucky
Nerd Fact #1: This is Florida's second feature in the Six Pick: Nerd Edition.
Nerd Fact #2: Kentucky Kicker Matt Ruffalo is related to the Hulk.
Pick: I'm going with Kentucky on this. I feel they are underrated and Florida is a dumpster fire right now.
Hawai'i
@ Washington (-21.5)
Nerd Fact #1: Hawai'i has already knocked off 2 P5 teams and scored 70+ points in 2 games.
Nerd Fact #2: Washington comes off of a sleepy performance against Cal.
Pick: 3 TDs plus against this Hawai'i team? I'm taking Hawai'i every single time.
Arizona St
@ Mich State (-13.5)
Nerd Fact #1: Sun Devil Stadium has a ban on tortillas. This is a hate crime if you are a Texas Tech student.
Nerd Fact #2: Mich St wore arguably the ungliest jersey in the history of college football last week versus Western Michigan.
Pick: Give me Arizona State. While Mich State crushed Western Michigan, they didn't handle too impressively against Tulsa. I think the Sun Devils cover.
Furman
@ Virginia Tech (-21.5)
Nerd Fact #1: Furman likely supports the alliance.
Nerd Fact #2: Furman is the oldest private school in South Carolina.
Pick: Give me the Hokies. Big. I think this team continues to get better and the run game rights itself for a 150+ yard game.
SUMMARY:
PITT @ PSU (-17)
STAN @ UCF (-7.5)
UF (-8) @ KENTY
HAW @ WASH (-21.5)
ASU @ MSU (-13.6)
FUR @ VT (-21.5)
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BEER OF THE WEEK:
My terrible beer of the week is THE BEAST, Natty Lite. Natty Lite recently introduced a 77 pack which may be just enough to give you a buzz.
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LAST WEEK:
I'll be honest. I owe you all some stats but it is 1:30 in the morning so I will go through to get our new point leader and some stats on picks from week two. Blame Alum or something. He has enough legs to spare.
Nerd Out.
Comments
Pitt @ Penn State (-17) - Pitt is atrocious
Stanford @ UCF (-7.5) - Agree with you...just not sold on UCF ever....the football team that is
Florida (-8) @ Kentucky - Agree with you on this one and I don't know otherwise
Hawai'i @ Washington (-21.5) - agree Hawaii scores to much to be beat by over 3 TDs
Arizona St @ Mich State (-13.5) - I'm sold just on the picture alone....
Furman @ Virginia Tech (-21.5) - Head or heart in this one. I'm going heart.
Beer of the Week:
Non-Alcoholic Amstel light....the joys of being deployed
Pedo State
UCF
Kentucky
Hawai'i
Mich State
Hokies
No
Yes
Push
No
No
No
Yeah that fits with the rest of the way my Saturday went...
Penn State
UCF
Florida
Hawaii
Michigan State
Hokies
State
UCF
UK
Hawai'i
ASU
Tech
PITT @ PSU (-17)
STAN @ UCF (-7.5)
UF (-8) @ KENTY
HAW @ WASH (-21.5)
ASU @ MSU (-13.6)
FUR @ VT (-21.5)
Penn State
Stanford
Kentucky
Hawai'i
Arizona St
Virginia Tech
Penn state
UCF
Kentucky
Hawai'i
Arizona state
Virginia Tech
Penn State
UCF
Kentucky
Hawai'i
Arizona State
Virginia Tech
PITT @ PSU (-17)
STAN @ UCF (-7.5)
UF (-8) @ KTY
HAW @ WASH (-21.5)
ASU @ MSU (-13.5)
FUR @ VT (-21.5)
PITT @ PSU (-17)
STAN @ UCF (-7.5)
UF (-8) @ KENTY
HAW @ WASH (-21.5)
ASU @ MSU (-13.6)
FUR @ VT (-21.5)
Nittany Loins
The 2017 National Champions
Stoops the Lesser and his Wildcats
Rainbow Warriors
Sparty
Your Virginia Tech Hokies
Penn State
UCF
Florida
Hawaii
MSU
VT
Penn State
UCF
Kentucky
Washington
Arizona State
VT
Penn State
UCF
Florida
Hawaii
Michigan State
VT
Pitt @ Penn State (-17)
Stanford @ UCF (-7.5)
Florida (-8) @ Kentucky
Hawai'i @ Washington (-21.5)
Arizona St @ Mich State (-13.5)
Furman @ Virginia Tech (-21.5)
PITT @ PSU (-17)
STAN @ UCF (-7.5)
UF (-8) @ KENTY
HAW @ WASH (-21.5)
ASU @ MSU (-13.6)
FUR @ VT (-21.5)
Pitt
Stanford
Florida
Wash St
Zona St
VT
PITT @ PSU (-17)
STAN @ UCF (-7.5)
UF (-8) @ KENTY
HAW @ WASH (-21.5)
ASU @ MSU (-13.6)
FUR @ VT (-21.5)
PITT @ PSU (-17)
STAN @ UCF (-7.5)
UF (-8) @ KENTY
HAW @ WASH (-21.5)
ASU @ MSU (-13.6)
FUR @ VT (-21.5)
PITT @ PSU (-17) - Pitt is bad, but they cover. PSU's lines got the shit beat out of them last week by Buffalo until they tired early in the 3rd quarter. Pitt could exploit, but maybe not. Maryland-PSU will be much more interesting.
STAN @ UCF (-7.5)
UF (-8) @ KENTUCKY - I could see this one getting ugly
HAW @ WASH (-21.5)
ASU @ MSU (-13.6)
FUR @ VT (-21.5) - Nothing yet makes me think we cover. I think Furman's got the QB and WR talent to pick on our cornerbacks and secondary and keep this one closer than we expect. Our RB's haven't proven they could break through finish line tape, so as much as I'd love to think we go 100+ yards on the ground, I'll believe it when I see it. Just prove me wrong plz.
Pitt @ Penn State (-17)
Stanford @ UCF (-7.5) - Stanford's QB is cleared to play =
Florida (-8) @ Kentucky - I don't trust anything or anyone from Kentucky... unless it's Bourbon...
Hawai'i @ Washington (-21.5) - that's a lot of points vs a team putting up a lot of points...
Arizona St @ Mich State (-13.5) - I'd never be able to concentrate with girls that look like ASU girls = distraction...
Furman @ Virginia Tech (-21.5) - you can't spell FAM without picking apart Furman...
(2nd week in a row using gif picks... if it's annoying and/or taking up too much space, let me know and I'll cease and desist...)
I'm sorry is that f*cking Tebow
fo sho
Too many gifs? No one ever said!
PSU
UCF
UK
UW
MSU
VT
Pitt
Stanford
Florida
Hawaii
Michigan State
VT
PITT @ PSU (-17)
STAN @ UCF (-7.5)
UF (-8) @ KENTY
HAW @ WASH (-21.5)
ASU @ MSU (-13.6)
FUR @ VT (-21.5)
PITT @ PSU (-17)
STAN @ UCF (-7.5)
UF (-8) @ KENTY
HAW @ WASH (-21.5)
ASU @ MSU (-13.6)
FUR @ VT (-21.5)
PSU
UCF
KENTY
HAW
MSU
FUR
PITT @ PSU (-17): Pitt still eats shitt
STAN @ UCF (-7.5): Stanford is kind of a mess right now. Heading to the east coast won't help matters.
UF (-8) @ KENTY: Kentucky finally remembers that it is still, unfortunately, Kentucky.
HAW @ WASH (-21.5): Rainbow Warriors - PAC12 CHAMPS, BABY!!!!
ASU @ MSU (-13.6): 13.6 is an oddly specific line. I don't trust it.
FUR @ VT (-21.5): Damn you, Nerd. Why do you keep doing this to me?
PITT +17 @ PSU
STAN (+7.5) @ UCF (-7.5)
UF (-8) @ KENTY
HAW (+21.5) @ WASH (-21.5)
ASU @ MSU (-13.6)
FUR @ VT (-21.5)
Picking some of these goodies up Saturday morning. Good way to end a hot week, and transition into fall weather.
Penn State (Pitt was either looking ahead or they're really that bad now... and I'm leaning the latter)
Stanford (I have UCF winning by a touchdown, which wouldn't be a cover strictly speaking)
Kentucky (winning outright)
Hawaii (when they're hot, they're hot)
Michigan State (they should impress at home)
#ThankYouBud (because #ThankYouBud)
Pitt @ Penn State (-17)
Stanford @ UCF (-7.5)
Florida (-8) @ Kentucky
Hawaii @ Washington (-21.5)
Arizona State @ Michigan State (-13.5)
Furman @ Virginia Tech (-21.5)
Penn State - nothing to do with Devyn Ford who has inflated stats from a big run against Idaho but saw 1 carry against Buffalo. Pitt just isn't nearly as good
UCF - UCF will be fired up to prove themselves in a home game against a P5 team. Stanford has to travel across the country after a disappointing loss to USC.
Florida - I'm not following why Florida is a dumpster fire but Kentucky's QB is out as well
Washington - this is a counterintuitive pick but I'm banking on Washington rebounding and Hawaii playing sluggish in their first road game
Michigan State - Michigan State was bad against Tulsa but Arizona State was even worse in a home game against Sacramento State.
Furman - going for a reverse jinx here.
Penn St.
UCF
Florida
Hawaii
ASU
VT
Give me Penn State. They always get up for the Pitt game.
Stanford. A P5 team with a reason to get up for a G5 team is always a safe pick.
Florida. Kentucky lost their starting quarterback last week.
Hawaii. Colt Brennan is still their quarterback right?
Arizona State. I can't pick Michigan State after those jerseys they wore last week.
Hokies. Haven't picked agains them yet this season and have been wrong every time, so I'm bound to get one soon.
PITT (+17) ... Pitt picks up the all important moral victory by keeping it to 2 TDs
UCF (-7.5) ... can't claim a natty if you take a L vs an decent P5 team
UF (-8) .... really wanted to pick neKtucky, but backup qb, plus 'cat won last yr, gators coming hard
HAW (+21.5) ... the chinese calendar says it's the yr of the bows. backdoor cover on the hook.
ASU (+13.5) ... shockers up was Xerxes hand signal to Ephialtes in 300, but was left on the cutting room floor
VT (-21.5) ... no orange jersey, we coverin' MFers
Beer o' Week
Hazy Mosaic & Nelson Sauvin IPA picked up at Bottlecraft in VB, either drinking tonight or tomorrow, looks tasty!
Outer Range DDH Steezy
I assume that you didnt not have a girls picture for PSU-Pitt because you couldn't find one.
Thank you for not posting one if you could.
It's much harder for certain fanbases, that is true.
PSU
UCF
Florida
Hawaii
Sparty
The Good Guys
Oddly enough, I also picked up some Naturdays
PSU (-17)
STAN (+7.5)
UF (-8)
HAW (+21.5)
ASU (+13.6)
FUR (+21.5)
Penn State
UCF
Kentucky
Hawaii
Michigan ST
Furman
PSU
STAN
UF
WASH
MSU
VT
Pitt
UCF
Florida
Hawaii
MSU
VT
PITT @ PSU (-17)
STAN @ UCF (-7.5)
UF (-8) @ KENTY
HAW @ WASH (-21.5)
ASU @ MSU (-13.6)
FUR @ VT (-21.5)
Penn St
Stanford
Florida
Hawaii
MSU
Furman
PSU
UCF
UF
HAW
MSU
VT
Pitt
Stanford
Kentucky
Washington
MSU
VT
PSU
UCF
KENTY
HAW
MSU
FUR
PSU
UCF
UF
HAW
ASU
VT
Beer: picked up this delicious all Mosaic hopped DIPA by Equilibrium yesterday.
nice. equilibrium hop game is as good as anyone. anyone. nice get.
PSU covers
UCF (west coast team traveling east)
Florida
Hawaii
Arizona State covers
Furman. Hokies win but don't cover
we got football tonight, but no week 4 Pick Six?
I'm working on it! I only put Saturday games on it so everyone has until 12:00 ET Saturday to pick.
Sweet! Thanks for putting this together each week. Sorry for my impatience.