Gameday was in Louisville for the first time in history and Lamar Jackson put on a show.
Just one of those days for the Noles. Ice 'em down.
In another matchup of top 15 teams, Ohio State went into Norman and owned the Sooners from start to finish.
Down in Baton Rouge, LSU wore some heinous jerseys and Leonard Fournette murdered a guy. #prayfornumber1
Staying in the SEC, I think Todd from Wedding Crashers plays for Auburn.
In Oxford, Alabama got off to a slow start but eventually rallied and beat Ole Miss. In hindsight, a brutal day for the entire state. Every team in Mississippi lost last weekend. 0-10.
That's Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Southern Miss, Jackson State, Alcorn State, Mississippi Valley State, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Belhaven and Delta State if you're scoring at home. All lost.
Friday, September 16, 2016
I'm Back
I have been hearing the rumblings. Where is the guy that actually made us $? Well, I am back!!!
Without Further Adieu
Week 3 Picks
Oklahoma (+1.5) over THE Ohio State
Michigan State (+8) over Notre Dame
Miami (-3.5) over App St.
Tennessee -27.5 over Ohio
Illinois +3 over Western Michigan
Notes:
Oklahoma is a classic home dog. This is the season for Oklahoma right here and I don’t trust all the young guys of OSU to hold up under the lights in Norman, get the Papa Johns ready for Urban// Brian Kelly has Dantonio’s #, however ND pass defense is so porous that you will get the back door cover late in the 4th. // Remember when App St. kept it close at Tennessee? Yeah that was 2 weeks ago, long time in college football, Richt will have the U ready// Tennessee finally hit top gear (get it they played at a racetrack last week) and will roll this week// Home dog, and classic over reaction to WMU rowing the boat week 1 against a terrible NW team.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Impetus
Week 3. Big week for the B1G. Expecting some big things. This is also the week where things begin to
finally take shape and I shake off the cobwebs of the early games. I have enough football under my belt going
forward for real picks. No excuses.
Still, when I remember how
confident I was last week picking Clemson over Troy:
After I
shake off the dust of the first gamesecond weekand go on an insane run the rest of this season.
Last Week: 3-4 Season: 5-7 (41.7%) Career: 370-301-15 (55.1%)
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Week 2 Roundup
Under .500 for the first two weeks...
Let's kick this off with the big upset win in Stillwater...
Fire up Chips! Then we rolled into the night with the big game in Bristol.
All about setting a new attendance record, sightlines be damned.
Down south, we had Alabama doing Alabama things...
Big time win for the Stream with Arkansas winning outright as a 7.5 point dog. TCU fans were shocked.
What is this? Figure it out SMU.
And that's it for the second week... Picks for Week 3 go up tomorrow.
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Bounceback
First week is over. A few quick findings to reiterate Laske's points.
1. SEC again is overrated
2. B1G may actually be a formidable opponent to the SEC
3. ND would beat Texas 9/10 times. May go undefeated from here on out.
4. It may be Bama and then the SEC. Bama looks to be the real deal again.
When I saw last week's LOW game after the first quarter.
After I shake off the dust of the first game and going on an insane run the rest of this season.
Kevin's Week 2 Picks
Clemson (-34.5) over Troy
USC (-16.5) over Utah State
Akron (+23) over Wisconsin
Iowa State (+15.5) over Iowa
Ohio State (-28) over Tulsa (LOW)
Last Week's Picks
West Virginia (-10) over Missouri - W
Northwestern (-4.5) over Western Michigan - L
Kent State (+22) over Penn State - W
Notre Dame (-3.5) over Texas - L
USC (+12) over Alabama (LOW) - L
Kevin's 2016 Record
Overall - 2-3 (40%)
Last week - 2-3 (40%)
Lock of Week (LOW) - 0-1 (0%)
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Week 2
+ Week 2 Picks -- Pick is first team listed
Nevada (+28) - Notre Dame
Texas Tech (+3) - Arizona State
Arkansas (+7.5) - TCU
Missouri (-25) - Eastern Mich.
Utah State (+17) - USC
UNLV (+26) - UCLA
New Mexico (-12.5) - New Mexico State
Last Week: 2-3 Season: 2-3 (40.0%) Career: 367-297-15 (55.3%)
//
The last time Nevada visited South Bend, they had a true American, patriotic Colin Kaepernick, and lost 35-0. Note that over the last two years, Nevada is 7-1 as an underdog away from home.
Arkansas and TCU are old foes from the Southwest Conference... Bielema is 9-2 ATS as an underdog during last two years. His record at parties on campus is unknown.
Fading USC and UCLA, at least one of them won't recover from last week.
New Mexico, led by your boy Bob Davie, hasn't lost to the rival in the last four matchups. It's generally accepted that this streak has nothing to do with Bob's coaching ability.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Week 1 Roundup
College football is back and college football delivered during Week 1.
Game of the weekend was Texas and ND. Just a perfect example of the highs and lows of college football. On one hand you have Charlie Strong getting carried off the field by his players and on the other hand.... #IrishTears
Wisconsin showed up to Lambeau and proved that the Big Ten owns the SEC, save this cheap shot after Wisco sealed the win.
USC hung around with Alabama for a quarter before ol Saban started crushing the hopes and dreams of Trojans' fans at JerryWorld.
And finally, the top play of the weekend. Penn State's kicker absolutely dropping the hammer on some poor kid.
PS - Leaving you with a little 'Stream Fun Fact.... All three Service Academies won their game for the first time in six years.
Friday, September 2, 2016
Metamorphosis
2016 is upon us! After a long 7 months with no football it's that glorious time of the year where sports begin to matter again. Last year had a rough start but really came alive the second half of the year. I am feeling a lot better about my understanding of the league dynamics and of college football in general. Expecting BIG things this year.
My expectations on how this year will go versus reality:
First week is low hanging fruit. Me Saturday night after I start the week 4-1 or better and receive congratulatory texts:
Kevin's Week 1 Picks
West Virginia (-10) over Missouri
Northwestern (-4.5) over Western Michigan
Kent State (+22) over Penn State
Notre Dame (-3.5) over Texas
USC (+12) over Alabama (LOW)
Kevin's 2015 Record
Overall - 34-31 (52%)
Two Weeks Ago – 3-2 (60%)
Lock of Week - 6-7 (46%)
Kevin's 2016 Record
Overall - 0-0
Last week - 0-0
Lock of Week (LOW) - 0-0
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Week 1
We have arrived. Week 1. College football. The best.
+ Week 1 Picks --
South Carolina
(+5) - Vanderbilt
USC
(+11.5) - Alabama
Louisville
(-38.5) - Charlotte
Colorado State
(+8.5) - Colorado
Wake Forest
(-15) - Tulane
Last Week: 0-0
Season: 0-0
Career: 365-294-15 (55.4%)
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Considering a late play on West Va -9.5 against Missouri out of respect for their fans and the signs hanging on their porches. After the last year, I now associate Missouri with killing puppies and safe spaces. Team is probably equally soft.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Season Totals
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets – Over 6.5 (-105)
The longtime Streamers will not be surprised here. I’ve picked the Yellow Jackets as much as any other team over the years and they rarely let us down. Paul Johnson’s system is tough to prepare for in a week and they tend to wear teams down during a game. Oh, their first game is in Ireland. This has the makings of a special season.
When it's a few days before the season and I'm grinding my way through last year's stats to update the algorithm...
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Coming Soon....
And then, like a gift from God himself coming down from the clouds, somebody drops off a 2016-2017 hype video just in the nick of time. A little somethin to get the engines revved up.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Season Recap
That's it. Another great college football season in the books. Final records...
The career record stands at 365-294-15 (55.4%).
Thanks to everyone for reading the Stream all year. See everyone next season.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
National Championship Roundup
You could tell this had the makings of a special game even before the kickoff.
Look at the focus. Mark Ingram joined Derrick Henry at the coin toss. The two Heisman winners from Bama.
Derrick Henry is a grown man. Just huge. We're all thinking it, but no one would be dumb enough to tweet at Mark Ingram about it, unless you're Jamele Hill.
Classic Sparty move to poke the bear. And the bear responded. Cue Ingram's response...From the top rope.
Too harsh? Now to the game... Between surprise onside kicks and 3,000 pound touchdowns, we saw Saban lay it all on the line.
And I'm giving all the credit to Saban. Not Lane Kiffin. Kiff probably called for the halfback pass before getting overruled by Saban.
Clemson gave it literally all they had. Deshaun Watson is an absolute monster. Gallman was playing hurt and still turned it on late to give his team a chance. Shaq Lawson was playing with a shredded MCL and draft stock on the line and still ripped off 2 sacks in the first half. Took a Derrick Henry punch to the mouth, shook it off and came right back to build a lead. Took a lead into the 4th quarter. Had Alabama on the ropes. But in the end, Saban is Saban and Bama is Bama.
Monday, January 11, 2016
The National Championship
Alabama (13-1) vs. Clemson (14-0)
Kickoff: Monday, 8:30 p.m. ET
Line: Alabama -6.5, Total: 51
We've made it. #1 vs #2. Alabama will be gunning for its fourth national title during Saban’s nine-year tenure.
When Bama is on offense, I expect to hear "Derrick Henry with the carry" from Fowler on repeat. Saban will start the process of wearing down Clemson's defense early. Much like the MSU game, they won't put up many points before half but the strategy will pay off in the 3rd and 4th quarters. Once Clemson needs their safeties to help stop Henry, that's when our boy Lane Kiffin will dial up a Coker-to-Ridley post-route over the top. Sidenote: Calvin Ridley is a 21-year old freshman. Not sure how that happened.
When Bama is on defense, they'll display the best defensive line in the country. However, Kirby Smart’s unit will face the most athletic signal caller it has seen since losing to Ole Miss and Chad Kelly back in Week 3. Watson’s ability to elude rushers and then make big plays with his legs will be pivotal.
For the total, Clemson has hit the over in 7 of their last 10 games, while Bama has the under in 8 of their last 11 games.
So what's the play?
Even though the numbers slightly point to Clemson +6.5, I'm going with my gut instinct on this one. I'm trusting Nick Saban over Dabo. While Saban has lived in the film room looking for every possible advantage over the past week, Dabo has been taking laps at the go-kart track.
I also think there's a chance that Clemson has a "happy to be here" feeling, while this is straight business for Bama. I mean if you have any questions about Alabama's commitment, from the team to the fanbase....
Final Score. Alabama 31, Clemson 24
Friday, December 25, 2015
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Streamers.
Hot start to the bowl season. Didn't even break a sweat. San Diego State 42, Cinci 7. Next.
Now for a little extra advice to the Streamers, after all it's the season of giving, we are going to take the first two NBA Christmas Day Unders. This a theory created by (my friend) Big Cat that the players eat huge meals on Christmas Eve and can’t shoot as well with an upset stomach the following day.
Dec 25 12:05 PM EST
New Orleans Pelicans / Miami Heat Under 199½ -110 for Game
Dec 25 02:35 PM EST
Chicago Bulls / Oklahoma City Thunder Under 204½ -110 for Game
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Bowl Season
Bowl season, one of the most wonderful times of the year. Rather than pick all of my games up front, I'm going to post them over the course of this week, leading up to the national championship.
I'm also creating a pick'em contest for friends, family, and Streamers. Top 10 games or so. Entry fee $20. Post your name in the comment section if you want an invitation.
Now to the first pick in the Hawaii Bowl tonight....
+ Lasko’s Bowl Picks --
San Diego State (-1.5) - Cincinnati
The main storyline here is San Diego State’s excellent defense. In all of college football they are one of only 8 teams with Top 25 defenses in terms of rushing yards allowed and passing yards allowed (rush rank/pass rank) : Alabama (1st/20th), Wisconsin (3rd/5th), Boston College (4th/24th), San Diego State (10th/12th), Florida (13th/7th), Michigan (17th/2nd), Ohio State (23rd/9th), and Clemson (24th/6th).
Last Week: 1-1 Season: 38-39-1 (49.4%) Career: 364-294-15 (55.3%)
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Finality
Here we go. Bowl season. Yes, I realize there have been about five games and I write this post during the first real bowl game in my opinion (Marmot Boca Raton Bowl with Temple vs. Toledo). I was going to pick Toledo for this one and realized I needed to make my picks pronto.
My opinion on how my picks went this regular season:
Here comes my 5-0 bowl finish. After a huge final week when I end the season with all the spotlight instead of Lasko or Couch:
Kevin's Week 13 Picks
W - Clemson (-5) over North Carolina
W - Florida (+17.5) over Alabama
L - Northern Illinois (+12) over Bowling Green
W - Texas (+20.5) over Baylor
L - Michigan State (-3.5) over Iowa (LOW)
Kevin's 2015 Record
Overall - 34-31 (52%)
Two Weeks Ago – 3-2 (60%)
Lock of Week - 6-7 (46%)
Kevin's Bowl Picks
Pittsburgh (+3) over Navy
Ohio State (-6.5) over Notre Dame
Stanford (-6.5) over Iowa
Kansas State (+13.5) over Arkansas
Indiana (-2) over Duke (LOW)
Friday, December 4, 2015
Championship Week
Here we are, back in the Big 10 Championship! Never thought we would be here after that Nebraska game but that seemed to motivate our team to get there.
Connors' Week 12 Picks
L-Stanford (-3.5) over Notre Dame
W-Indiana (-6.5) over Purdue
L-Illinois (+3.5) over Northwestern
W-Cincinnati (+1.5) over East Carolina
W-Oregon St. (+36) over Oregon
It is with much sadness that I tell you that I am not going to be making any picks this week. My sole focus has been the upcoming game on Sat that I really haven't looked at the other games. This is always a tough slate of games to pick anyways because there are so few games and so much on the line the odds makers are usually dead on. You may think this is cowardly but my sole focus is my teams chance to make the playoff. It makes me so nervous that the LOW is being put on Sparty.
Iowa taking over Lucas Oil Stadium with these fans scares me as well...
GO GREEN! GO WHITE!!!!
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Bewilderment
OK. I am not happy with this. Two losing weeks in a row. Oh well. Also, pair that with an awful Michigan game and it was just a bad weekend. Worse yet, Laske AJM (not to be confused with Laske BJM) looks like he is going to pass me with this strong finish. Is he converting back to his old ways of 60%+ rate? Time will tell.
Me thinking about my picks these past two weeks:
Here we go. Ready to
finish 8-2 or better with the last two rounds of picks. Overall feeling going into week 14:
