Detorit Lions on the Rise?

I’m not saying tomorrow's Thanksgiving Day game against Green Bay will be close, but after a decade of losing the Lions look headed in the right direction. A lot will depend on QB Matt Statfford, who is doubtful for tomorrow’s game. Quarterback is by the most important position and Detroit will not have a wining season until they have an above average QB. The reason to optimistic is they drafted much better this year without Matt Millen in charge. Rookie Brandon Pettigrew ultimately might turn into the NFL’s best TE. Their second and third round picks are actually 2nd and 3rd on the team in tackles. Second year player Calvin Johnson looks like a top WR. If the Lions can get two impact defensive players in next year’s draft, add another in free agency, then maybe you’ll see them on TV more than once a year.

College Football Picks Week 13

Pitt vs. WVU is the marquee game locally. As Penn State is now just waiting for a bowl bid. There are a lot of rivalry games this weekend, so an upset is possible.

Pitt @ WVU
Alabama @ Auburn
Oklahoma St. @ Oklahoma
Florida St. @ Florida
Georgia @ Georgia Tech


Mike - (5-0)(35-20) - Pitt, Alabama, Okla. St. Florida, Ga. Tech
Brian - (4-1)(28-17) -
Sean - (5-0)(40-15)

College Football Picks - Week 12

Pitt is off this week after a big win against ND. Could one of the undefeated teams go down in a major upset? We'll see.

Ohio St. @ Michigan
PSU @ Michigan St.
Air Force @ BYU
Cal @ Standord
Orgeon @ Arizona


Mike - (4-1)(30-20) - OSU, PSU, BYU, CAL, Oregon
Brian - (5-0)(24-16) -
Sean - (5-0)(35-15)

NAVY, ARMY or Air Force in a BCS Bowl?

One day removed from Veteran’s Day, the question is: “Can a Service Academy reach a BCS Bowl?” Unfortunately, under the current system, the answer is no.

A lot of people still remember the days when Army dominated college football. Navy’s 7-3 record with a chance for 10 wins is probably the best you’ll see.

Two simple reasons: First, the size of players — now 6’6 325lb — isn’t quite what the Navy Academy is looking for. However, the top reason is the NFL! The lure of millions in pro football has talented players going elsewhere. I suggest if a player can get drafted after graduation from a service academy, they can play in the NFL, but must also work as a recruiter. I also suggest the mega-rich NFL match any service academy graduate’s salary with donations to helping injury veterans.

College Football Picks Week 11

Pitt is in the top 10, but now their schedule finally gets tough. This is a great week of college football games, with many other games worth watching. Sean continues to leads the pack, as we come down to crunch time.

WVU vs. Cincinnati
Indiana vs. PSU
Iowa vs. Ohio St.
Notre Dame vs. Pitt
Utah vs. TCU


Mike - (3-2)(26-19) - Cincinnati, PSU, Ohio St. Notre Dame, TCU
Brian - (2-3)(19-16) -
Sean - (3-2)(30-15)

College Football Picks - Week 10

The whole College Football World seems to waiting for that BCS Title Game showdown of Florida vs. Texas. However Alabama wants to crash the party, and could move a step closer to that with a win against LSU. Closer to home everyone will be talking about the big Ohio St. Vs. PSU game.

Syracuse vs. Pitt
Oklahoma vs. Nebraska
Ohio St. vs. PSU
LSU vs. Alabama
Navy vs. Notre Dame


Mike - (3-2)(23-17) - Pitt, Oklahoma, Ohio St. Alabama, Notre Dame
Brian - (3-2)(17-13) -
Sean - (3-2)(27-13)

College Football Picks Week 9

Pitt is off this week, and Penn State has a easy game against Northwestern. There are only two games I think worth watching this weekend, and they're both at 8:00 on Saturday Night.

West Virgina vs. South Florida
PSU vs. Northwestern
Texas vs. Oklahoma St.
Georgia vs. Florida
USC vs. Oregon


Mike - (3-3)(20-15) - WVU, PSU, Texas, Florida, USC
Brian - (3-2)(14-11) -
Sean - (4-1)(24-11)

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College Football Picks Week 8

Notre Dame almost pulled off the upset, but in the end it wasn't enough. This week Pitt will have a real challenge as South Florida comes to town. While Penn State travels to Michigan.


PSU vs. Michigan
South Florida vs. Pitt
Tennessee vs. Alabama
TCU vs. BYU
Aubrun vs. LSU

Mike - (4-1)(17-13) - Michigan, Pitt, Alabama, BYU, LSU
Brian - (n/a)(11-9) - Michigan, So. Fla, Alabama, TCU, LSU
Sean - (4-1) (20-10)

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