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We have non Bears NFL threads so I figured this would be appropriate. I find it interesting that there are five teams in the Western Conference (Dallas, Phoenix, Utah, San Antonio, LA Lakers) who have better records than the top team in the Eastern Conference (Cleveland).

What exactly are you betting on?

Great run by Brian Westbrook for the TD. Tied at 7.

Pat White in his freshman year was about as bad passing-wise as Mustain was this year, and you can't tell me that Arkansas doesn't play better defenses than West Virginia does. We aren't talking about last year. We're talking about this year. This year White was a far better than Mustain and Dick, who you conveniently left off and is a sophomore and attempted just as many passes as Mustain did. This year, White had a far higher completion percentage, yards per attempt, more touchdowns, fewer picks and a way higher QB rating. Even if we were looking at each's freshman year, White as a freshman was better than Mustain. White had a higher completion percentage, more yards per attempt and a higher QB rating. Arkansas played 14 games, 6 of them against teams in the top 20. West Virginia played 13 games, 2 of them against teams in the top 25(and Louisville isn't exactly known for it's defense). There's clearly a strength of schedule component to consider with the difference in the quality of the two teams' opponents. If I had a pick of one of the three quarterbacks I would pick White and wouldn't think twice.

In their defense, Florida's loss was essentially by 4 points. Auburn returned a fumble for a touchdown as time expired and didn't attempt the extra point. The game was closer than the 10 point margin indicated.

Too easy for the Giants.

Pat White in his freshman year was about as bad passing-wise as Mustain was this year, and you can't tell me that Arkansas doesn't play better defenses than West Virginia does. We aren't talking about last year. We're talking about this year. This year White was a far better than Mustain and Dick, who you conveniently left off and is a sophomore and attempted just as many passes as Mustain did. This year, White had a far higher completion percentage, yards per attempt, more touchdowns, fewer picks and a way higher QB rating. Even if we were looking at each's freshman year, White as a freshman was better than Mustain. White had a higher completion percentage, more yards per attempt and a higher QB rating.

I'm 3-0 in the ATS so far. Too bad I only had money on the Pats.

Game, set, match with the pick 6.

First down Pats. Now finish this drive off.

A New England TD would be nice here.

I could see the Patriots beating the Chargers. I wouldn't put my money on it but I could definitely see it happening.

Smart play by Wilfork to pick that ball up and run with it.

You mean the same UM that got hammered by USC, that UM? I would put Florida and LSU ahead of Michigan. If Florida gets hammered by OSU, do you change it back? It's pretty close between those schools though. Maybe, depends on the score and how bad they get beat. But as of right now, there is no way you can put Michigan ahead of Florida and LSU based on the games that have been played so far.

UC Davis shot 30.2% in losing 57-38 to Utah Valley State. According to the guy from our newspaper who covered the game, went off in the media room after the game and was kicking and throwing things. I wish I could have been there.

You mean the same UM that got hammered by USC, that UM? I would put Florida and LSU ahead of Michigan.

I'd put Arkansas over Louisville and WVU. I'd put teams that can pass the ball over Arkansas. Well, you could still keep Arkansas over WVU then. Pat White is a far better passer than the Mustain/Dick combination and it's not even close.

Under/over bets? Yup. Over 48 for this game. I figured with the defensive shortcomings of both teams that points wouldn't be too hard to accumulate.

More points please.

It's better to have won ugly than to have never won at all! Very true.

same percentage (75%) of Big East teams were .500 or better. Well only 5 of the 6 eligible Big East teams were selected. But my statement wasn't as much saying the Big East deserves more team rather that there are way too many Bowl games. This is a more important stat IMO: # of teams each conference had in bowl games Jan 1 or later (excluding the crap games today and tomorrow): ACC: 2 Big 12: 2 Big East: 2 Big Ten: 4 Pac-10: 1 SEC: 5 Out of nine games, the SEC had teams in 5 of them. Exclude the three other BCS bowls that the SEC couldn't put teams into, and that's 5 out of 6 games. And that's crap. What day did the Pac-10's #2 and #3 teams play? December 28 and 29th. They also played games on the 21st, 24th, and 27th. When did the first SEC team play? December 28th. How about the first Big 10 team? December 29th. It's crap. I'm not going to lie, my beef here has to do with the Pac-10 and while Cuse's attacks the "good old boys" network in defense of the Big East, mine are in defense of the Pac-10. Cuse may not be right in everything he's saying but he's spot in in his assessment of the SEC and the Big 10. Well the Pac 10 is an offensive league (theory) and that's why they don't get respect and they have been left out for years. One is ok but more than 1 is something they don't allow. What are the Rose Bowl stats between the PAC10 and Big 10 win wise? There have been a ton of Rose Bowls played so I don't know. Plus, in 3 of the last 6 years it hasn't featured a matchup of Big 10-Pac 10. The Big 10 hasn't won a Rose Bowl since Jan 1, 2000. EDIT: And just because they're "an offensive league and that's why they don't get respect and they have been left out for years" doesn't make it right.

same percentage (75%) of Big East teams were .500 or better. Well only 5 of the 6 eligible Big East teams were selected. But my statement wasn't as much saying the Big East deserves more team rather that there are way too many Bowl games. This is a more important stat IMO: # of teams each conference had in bowl games Jan 1 or later (excluding the crap games today and tomorrow): ACC: 2 Big 12: 2 Big East: 2 Big Ten: 4 Pac-10: 1 SEC: 5 Out of nine games, the SEC had teams in 5 of them. Exclude the three other BCS bowls that the SEC couldn't put teams into, and that's 5 out of 6 games. And that's crap. What day did the Pac-10's #2 and #3 teams play? December 28 and 29th. They also played games on the 21st, 24th, and 27th. When did the first SEC team play? December 28th. How about the first Big 10 team? December 29th. It's crap. I'm not going to lie, my beef here has to do with the Pac-10 and while Cuse's attacks the "good old boys" network in defense of the Big East, mine are in defense of the Pac-10. Cuse may not be right in everything he's saying but he's spot in in his assessment of the SEC and the Big 10.

I think it's set up to be high scoring. Seattle's defense is decimated by injuries and Dallas's defense has been torn apart by offenses including Detroit in the last few weeks.

The only way the Colts could play better is if Manning didn't throw 3 picks. That was their only flaw today. Their WRs had a few stupid drops. The Chiefs were also really stupid for not passing when the Colts basically stacked their entire team in the box. Both teams were poorly coached, to boot. There's a reason why Tony Dungy has one road win in the playoffs in his career. They couldn't have had too many. Manning was 30-38 and three of those incompletions were interceptions so they only had 5 "incomplete" passes. I don't think they have much to complain about other than the picks in the passing game.

The only way the Colts could play better is if Manning didn't throw 3 picks. That was their only flaw today.