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LSU (-4.5) vs. Ohio State (Monday, Jan. 7, 8:00 p.m. ET) – This is the end of the line. It’s a shame that the whole bowl season has to end with a game that no one wanted and few people care about. I certainly don’t care, but I will pick LSU. They beat better teams, and their losses were less concerning. The Big Ten has had a challenging year, and the SEC should exert their dominance in this game …read more

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Unlike Saturday, these games do absolutely nothing to excite me. That doesn’t mean I won’t pick them, though. I am a wild man.
New York Giants (+2.5) at Tampa Bay – I have gone back and forth on this one, but in the end I just have to go with the Bucs. I don’t like where the Giants are mentally after losing to the Pats despite laying it all out, and I don’t like their injury status. I am concerned about the Giants pass rush, but not as concerned as the media seems to be. In the end, I just …read more

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I like Saturday’s games way more than I like Sunday’s. That doesn’t mean that I am going to be original, though – it’s going to be all about the chalk today. I don’t love being in line with the public, but I can’t justify going another way here.
Washington (+3.5) at Seattle – The Redskins have been playing with emotion and determination. The Seahawks really haven’t. Washington matches up well on the run against the Seattle front line, and should be able to score. If Seattle wins they should win a close game, and my guess is that they won’t even …read more

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Tulsa (-4) vs. Bowling Green (Sunday, Jan. 6, 8:00 p.m. ET) – I don’t know why I am bothering to pick this game because no one is going to watch it. that’s too bad, because this could be a somewhat interesting game. Both teams can score. I think I like Tulsa’s chances of scoring more, though. That’s important because neither team has any defense to speak of, so this should be a bit of a shootout. Pick: Tulsa.

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Rutgers (-9.5) vs. Ball State (Saturday, Jan. 5, 12:00 p.m. ET) – This is one of those games where I would take one team, Rutgers in this case, pretty much regardless of the price. Ball State gets too much credit for almost beating a lousy Nebraska team. Brady Hoke is a terrible coach and I don’t have any faith that he will have his team ready. Rutgers is well coached and will show up here just like they did …read more

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Virginia Tech (-3) vs. Kansas (Thursday, Jan. 3, 8:00 p.m. ET) – This is a showdown between two talented but flawed teams. Ultimately, I have to actually go for the team I emotionally like much less. Virginia Tech is a much tougher defense than Kansas has ever seen, and they are much more used to the bright lights of public scrutiny than Kansas is. That makes them attractive at this spread. Pick: Virginia Tech.

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Oklahoma (-6.5) vs. West Virginia (Wednesday, Jan. 2, 8:00 p.m. ET) – This is the game I wanted to see played for the national championship. Obviously that didn’t quite work out. I think this will be the most interesting and exciting BCS game. It is a tough game to pick, but ultimately I have more faith in Sam Bradford than I do in Pat White. White is an amazing player, but he isn’t very consistent and he’s been fragile recently. …read more

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Georgia (-9.5) vs. Hawaii (Tuesday, Jan. 1, 8:30 p.m. ET) – This is definitely one of the hardest games on the card in my  mind. On one hand, doing well in the SEC gets more credit than going undefeated in the WAC. On the other hand, Hawaii has always found a way to win, and I think it would be a mistake to underestimate their offense. I have gone back and forth many times, but ultimately I think that …read more

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USC (-14) vs. Illinois (Tuesday, Jan. 1, 5:00 p.m. ET) – USC should be the favorite here, but I think this line is inflated by public love. Illinois finished strong, and I think that they will be at the top of their game to prove that they belong in the BCS and that Ron Zook truly has the program turned around. The dynamic Illinois offense could surprise some teams if it keeps up the form it had at the …read more

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Florida (-10) vs. Michigan (Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1:00 p.m. ET) – I am a huge Michigan guy, but I can’t be blinded by my loyalty here. The Michigan coaching situation is a mess, the team just isn’t very good, it is fighting injuries, it has nothing to play for, and it can’t stop a mobile quarterback. Other than that, this is a great spot. Florida’s offense is designed to exploit a team like Michigan, and I have no faith in …read more

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