Top 3 College Football Picks for the Weekend

Top Play: NC State -10 over UNCI really have toStocco to make plays. I like Alverez, but he is so
question the mindset of the Tar Heels coming intostubborn. If Michigan jumps on Wiscy early, he will still
this one 0-2 and sputtering on offense. Their QBrun the ball. By doing this, he could put Stocco in a
Baker took a major pounding against Wisconsin lastbad position later on in the game when they have to
weekend and will continue to do so unless UNC findsthrow.Not a huge Lloyd Carr fan like most, but he will
some sort of running game.This Wolfpack team is sowhip this D into shape, and I saw marked
much more athletic than UNC and faster than whatimprovement in the ND game. They have had trouble
they've seen so far in the losses to Wiscy and Gwith athletic QB's who can run or pass, the type
Tech. No excuse for NC State not getting the jobStocco is not.Always tough to go to Wiscy and win,
done against V Tech, as they held Vick in check andbut this edition of the Badgers are simply not as
outgained them at almost a 2 to 1 clip.These rivalrystrong as those of seasons past.Regular play:
games are usually close, but the Wolfpack are lookingMichigan -2 1/2Small play: Penn State/Northwestern
to avenge a contreversial loss to the Heels last year,OVER 50 1/2I started off looking at this one favoring
are in front of the home crowd, and are facing anNW getting 7 1/2 at home, and that still looks decent.
opponent that is really struggling to move theJust don't trust the Wildcats defense to make stops,
football.NC State QB Davis looks more comfortableand add the fact that unlike past years, Penn State
leading the offense this year and it could be a longhas some guys with big play ability on offense.Now,
day for the UNC D if their offense keeps puttingthe last 2 yrs, these teams played a couple low
their backs against the wall.Wolfback rolls in thisscoring games, but I see a reversal in this trend on
one!!!NC State -10Regular play: Michigan -2 1/2 overSaturday. Lot of talk about how great the Nittany
WisconsinHad Wiscy last weekend against UNC, andLions D is, but this is their first test and I believe this
wasn't real enthused by what I saw outside of thespread offense of NW will give them fits. Even
running game. Looks like the gameplan for thethough they didn't score a whole lot vs. PSU in the
Badgers is back to the old ways, run the ball don'tlast 2 meetings, they did rack up some yardage
take any chances in the passing game. I think Stocco(AVG. 425 in those 2 games).Also, NW can't seem to
could be a decent passer, but it's obvious thestop anyone, and you should see PSU break some
coaching staff has little faith in him.On D, they overbig runs, and QB Robinson should have a nice day
powered a weak team, but still gave up somethrough the air. I haven't been a huge Paterno fan
passing plays. I'll credit UNC's ineptness as much asand not a fan of their offensive playcalling, but NW's
Wiscy's stop unit for the lack of points put up by theopponents realize you must put points on the board,
Heels.Henne will put up some big numbers in thisbecause they can score as quick as they give them
game. Michigan WR's Avant and Breaston have aup. NW reminds me of some of the MAC teams like
huge advantage against these corners, and Henne willBG, Mia Oh, N Ill, ect...that's their style of play.Looks
test them all day. Also, don't think the Badgers will belike a 35-31 type game from my standpoint.NW/PSU
able to push around the Wolverines O-Line like theyOVER 50 1/2John Onan (aka Ego74) invites you to
did UNC. If Michigan can run the ball well, it'll open upvisit for great handicapping info, sports discussion,
everything.Michigan on D will stack the line and forceand free money contests.