Free NCAA Football Picks Week 8 – 2006

Welcome for the march for 8 in 8. 8 wins in Week 8! Last week marked the 3rd straight week where I had over twice as many wins as losses. 8-2, 7-3, 7-3… I feel like a champion these days. Thank God for college, because the NFL had me by the bullocks this week. week 8 in college ball will help eliminate a team from Championship contention… which squad will it be? Michigan at home? A scare for the Mountaineers and the Buckeyes? Read on and find out… 11 games for your picking pleasure.

Iowa Hawkeyes (+14) @ Michigan Wolverines: I really think the Hawkeyes will come to play against the Wolverines. I think Iowa is a little overrated, but apparently, the books think they are very overrated. Iowa had a tough one last week, but they’ll come back to pinch the Wolverines. This game will be much closer than expected.

SC Fighting Gamecocks @ Vanderbilt Commodores (+3.5): Why do the Commodores keep getting hated on by everyone? The Commo’s nearly upset Alabama, then were a field goal away from beating Arkansas, lost to MISS by a touchdown, and beat Georgia by 2 on the road. I think they’re worth a bet against Steve Spurrier’s lowly squad of overrated punks. They aren’t punks, but they are getting too much love here. Take the Commo’s to cover.

North Carolina State Wolfpack @ Maryland Terrapins (-3): After an early season tumble, the Wolfpack have played well lately. Wins over Boston College, Florida State, and a close loss to Wake show me they’ve turned over a new leaf since they lost back to back games against Akron and SoMiss. However, Maryland has either won or played close with very good teams. Georgia Tech won by 4 points and West Virginia had to scratch and fight to pull ahead late. The Wolfpack have gathered bettors, but don’t forget about the Terrapins.

West Virginia Mountaineers (-22) @ Connecticut: I really don’t think 22 points will be a problem for Pat White and the gang. Steve Slaton will be pimp slapping kids and taking names when he runs all over the field on Saturday. White will have his legs ready as well. The Mounties learned something last week against Syracuse. If they play poorly, anyone can play with them. If they play up to their talent, they can dominate anyone. Look for them to showcase their skill set on Saturday.

Texas Longhorns (-6.5) @ Nebraska Cornhuskers: I don’t think the Huskers’ have a chance in this one. Texas is too high and recent wins for Nebraska over powerhouses like Kansas, Troy, Iowa State, and Kansas State are a few things that don’t excite me. The Huskers haven’t played against enough talent to get them ready to compete with the Longhorns.

Indiana Hoosiers (+31.5) @ Ohio State Buckeyes: The Hoosiers aren’t going to upset college football’s best team, but they will cover. With a few big playmakers roaming their side of the ball, Indiana will put up enough to hold the spread. The Buckeyes don’t care about utter domination on the scoreboard, if they win out, they go to the big show in January, points be damned. I appreciate that as much as the next guy, so I’ll take advantage here.

Wisconsin Badgers @ Purdue Boilermakers (+6.5): The Boilermakers have held pretty solid all week long at just around (+6) for the game against the Badgers. It’s always nice to know Vegas agrees with you. See, even though 80% of the public has their money on the rodents, the line has barely changed a point. Wisconsin always seems to falter right around this time of the season. Vegas is betting on it, so should you.

Illinois Fighting Illini (+18) @ Penn State Nittany Lions: Illinois hasn’t lost a game by more than 17 since Iowa hosted them on September 23rd. Since then, the Illini beat Michigan State, and finished within 3 points against both Indiana and Ohio. Penn State plays tight with folks. It should happen again this week in Pennsylvania.

Miami Hurricanes (-17.5) @ Duke Blue Devils: This is the best thing that could happen for the Hurricanes in this game. The last thing they need to do is start focusing on how pathetic the Blue Devil football program is. With all the “Down with the U” talk going round and round, the Canes should easily be able to lose focus. This is the only team in college football where losing focus actually helps you dominate them. Duke is 6 games away from reverse perfection. Everyone whose anyone is rooting for them! To do the deed and finish a perfect Ofer….

UCLA Bruins (+13.5) @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish: I know what I said about never picking Irish games again, but did you honestly think I would follow through with that? Especially with a prime opportunity like this to bring them down? UCLA is better than they’re getting credit for right now, be careful with your loyalties… In gambling, loyalties are poison.

Washington Huskies @ Cal Bears (-22.5): Without their star offensive player, the Huskies will shed on Saturday. The Bears have really impressed me over the last few weeks, and I imagine this contest won’t be any different. I feel sad for the Huskies loss, they were having a nice season, but honestly, you have to take advantage of situations like this.

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