The Early Lines are out ... LSU -22 over Troy ... at last

Tirk, this is the same guy that said LSU had NO SHOT of making it to the BCS title game/Sugar Bowl after we beat Ole Miss.........

Does this really surprise you? Of course Ramah decided not to bet on "that game" if his pick was off.

As far as some guy/gal using Ramah's picks to place their own bets...... Well you would have to be a fool to do so.

As W would say............ "He's got a record"

 

I'll post my picks tonight - I haven't had time to look the games over yet...

 

Oh, and one other tiny morsel of information. The Orange Bowl Committee will be in full attendance at the KY-AU game..... better figure on an impressive showing by AU......

 

OK, here are my picks - this weekend is much tougher than last weekend...

#1. Top Pick - 4 BB Stars – Lock City:
Utah (-24) over UNLV (@ Utah)
The Utes are 15-3 ATS under the current coach and, although I hate that they are in the Top 10, they are improving every week. I don’t think Vegas has closed the gap on this team just yet (much like LSU last year). Utah is averaging an extremely healthy 6.9 yards per play on offense and their QB has thrown only 5 interceptions in his 417 career passes and only 2 of those interceptions came this year. The Utah defense has been solid thus far and UNLV is a below average team on both sides of the football. Utah is rolling and I just don’t see UNLV putting up much of a fight. If the line stays at (-24) this is my pick of the week.

#2. 4 BB Stars:
Stanford (-4) over Oregon (@ Stanford)
The Buddy System has taken hold at Stanford and Teevens has this team competing well in the Pac-10. The Stanford offense should have a decent performance against an Oregon defensive unit that is slightly better than average. The Duck offense seems to have come on a bit as of late and they should match up well against the Stanford defense that is also slightly better than average. The main difference between these teams is the play of the special teams – Stanford’s is quite good and Oregon’s is quite bad. This will ultimately be the difference in the game. Good special teams play, home field advantage, 11-4 ATS under Buddy Teevens (4-0 this season and 6-0 ATS as a home favorite), and the fact that it's homecoming make Stanford an attractive play here. Also, maybe buy a point…

#3. 3 BB Stars:
LA Tech (-2.5) over UTEP (@ LA Tech)
UTEP has some impressive wins and they are 4-0 ATS with wins over New Mexico State (45-0 as a 7.5 point favorite), Fresno State (24-21 as an 18 point underdog), and the beating they put on Hawaii last weekend (51-20). However, unlike Utah, I think Vegas has caught up to UTEP. UTEP’s offense has been average on a yards per play basis and the LA Tech defense should hold their own. The LA Tech offense is led by one of the nation’s best running backs in Ryan Moats. Moats ran for 1,300 yards last year and he is already at 1,115 yards this year with an impressive 6.9 yards per run despite missing most of the Auburn game. The Tech passing offense has been good and should move the ball with little resistance against this barely better than average UTEP defense. UTEP has a big advantage in special teams, so Tech will need to move the ball and I don’t see them having trouble doing so. Also, it’s Homecoming for Tech - I like the pick…

#4. 3 BB Stars:
Auburn (-30.5) over Kentucky (@ Auburn)
LSU fan or not, Auburn has been quite impressive this year. The West Coast offense is flourishing and the defense has been excellent against a good schedule. The ground attack has been dominant and the air attack has been efficient. Kentucky’s defense is bad. UK’s offense isn’t all that bad, but Auburn defense has just been playing lights out and shutting good teams down. I think the spread is a bit high under normal circumstances, but with Auburn looking to impress the pollsters I think they will look to dominate and run up the score.

#5. 3 BB Stars:
New Mexico (-4.5) over San Diego State (@ New Mexico)
SD St. will start their backup, more mobile QB because the offensive line is seriously banged up. It has to spell bad news if a team doesn’t start their best arm because of the ineffectiveness of the offensive line. New Mexico’s defense is good and they will play well against a sub-par San Diego State offensive unit. SD St. is more likely to turn the ball over and I give the special teams edge to New Mexico.

#6. 2 BB Stars:
Wisconsin (-12) over Northwestern (@ Wisconsin)
It may have been luck that allowed Wisconsin to win at Purdue last week, but their defense put them in a position to get the victory and I think that will be the same story against Northwestern. I was very impressed with the Badger defense against Purdue’s Heisman frontrunner and that high-octane offense and I can’t imagine Northwestern will have much success finding the end zone. Wisconsin’s offense has been shaky, but they have been better than average since the return of their starting RB after he missed 2 or 3 games with an injury to his eye. Northwestern’s passing defense has been sub-par although they did defeat Ohio State 2 weeks ago. Wisconsin is obviously the superior team and I think they should win by 20 points, but they are on let down alert big time after that HUGE victory at Purdue…

#7. 2 BB Stars:
Arkansas (+8) over UGA (@ Arkansas)
I still think UGA is overrated and Arkansas is tough to defeat at home (either one of them). Houston Nutt is 8-0 ATS as a home underdog. Auburn put it on Arkansas last week, but I was encouraged by the Razorbacks’ ability to move the ball against that great Auburn defense before they started falling apart in the red zone. Actually, I think Arkansas has moved the ball well against every team they’ve faced and they have faced some good defenses. The young Arkansas receivers have looked very good. Arkansas is hurting on the offensive line and Matt Jones is banged up, but even without Jones’ legs, they are still a good offense with just his right arm. Arkansas’ defense has a serious tackling problem, but they have faced some good offenses up to this point and I don’t think UGA’s offense is any better than the others Arkansas has faced. Arkansas flat out rises to the occasion at home against good teams – they outplayed Texas earlier this year and lost 22-20 as a 12 point underdog.

 

Is it just me, or could these two just exchange this information via e-mail or Private Message?

It occurs to me that most here don't shiv three gits about their "24 large" or "BB Stars"...

I mean, is this something that the board clamors for? Are people hurridly asking around the site for Ramah's Ridiculous Picks or "BB's Boogers"?

Again...ONLY READ THIS THREAD IF YOU ENJOY WATCHING RAMAH MAKE A FOOL OF HIMSELF, OR IF YOU NEED TO BE IMMEDIATELY INDUCED INTO A CATATONIC STATE.

 

How about BB's balls? Thanks for sharing...

 

If you haven't grown them by now, I'd tell your wife to stop holding out hope...

;-)

 

You really suck, dude. Honestly, people really despise you around here - can't you post your crap in Microsoft Word, read it to yourself, and spare us the nausea?

 

Great stuff, BB ... But I've gotta say this ...
1. Vegas has UNLV FB sewed down ... this game result may be very close to 24 points ... I'm skeptical, but ... Ya Gotta have Faith
2. I like your Stanford pick ... and they hit a few weeks back too :thumb:
3. I like your LA Tech Pick ... and they've been whippin' azz ATS :thumb:
4. I hate Auburn ... and NEVER bet for them ... PASS
5. I like your New Mexico pick ... but it's not on the boards in Bahrian
6. I liked Wisconsin early ... got a double digit dog report ... am skeptical
7. Disagree here ... Jones is hurt ... was hurt last week :dis: (PASS)

You never mentioned LSU ... I think Vegas is off this week ... I would have made it a -28 line

Here's my final lineup now ... thanks for the insight ... one and all, even you Barners :thumb:

And specifically for our 3 GAY CHEERLEADERS ... with nothing positive to contribute ... You know who you are. Thanks for the laughs, azzclowns

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Headed to the rock now ... with 10 Picks :shock:

Pick # 71/2004...LSU -22 over Troy ... 10 Stars :geaux: :thumb: :thumb:
Pick # 72/2004...Stanford -4 over Oregon ... 3 Stars :thumb: :thumb:
Pick # 73/2004...LA Tech -2.5 over UTEP ... 3 Stars :thumb: :thumb:
Pick # 74/2004...FLA -23.5 over MSU ... 2 Stars
Pick # 75/2004...Utah -24 over UNLV ... 1 Star
Pick # 76/2004...Wisconsin -12 over Northwestern ... 1 Star
Pick # 77/2004...Tennessee -7 over Alabama ... 1 Star
And, these 3 picks came from my e-mail buds in Texas
Pick # 78/2004...Texas Tech +2.5 over Texas ... 1 Star
Pick # 79/2004...Notre Dame -7 over BC ... 1 Star
Pick # 80/2004...Navy -10 over Rice ... 1 star

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If I needed 3 sure wins this week ... I'd put my last dime on # 71, 72 & 73

 

:lol: :lol: :lol: Sure sign of a rookie bettor! :lol: :lol: :lol: