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2007 Dave’s Dime Week 17

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By Dave Consolazio, December 28, 2007 10:00 am

Dave’s Dime
“Because Two Cents Just Isn’t Enough”

THE INTRO

Well the Patriots were down, but in the end they prevailed, and finished off a perfect regular season.

I too, am down. Will I prevail?

What I am going for is hardly perfect. After a damn nice run of 41 – 23 to get back in the mix, I’ve rattled off an 8 – 8 and a 6 – 10 week.

This time last year, I was coming off a 5 – 10 week and was 117 – 114 – 9. I finished 9 – 7 to cap off a 51% winning percentage against the spread; my worst career year.

Now, I find myself at 114 – 117 – 9. Oh what a difference 3 games makes. If I can somehow manage to get 10 wins in this confusing, who-is-resting-who-is-playing Week 17, I will cap off an improbable run to a personal goal of .500, in perhaps one of the most influential sports stories of the year (that no one has heard of or cares about besides maybe 4 of you).

The odds are stacked against me.

Two things are for sure. New Year’s Eve, I’m going to be drinking, and I’m going to be crying myself to sleep.

With 9 or less wins, I will be drinking away my sorrows, and the tears that flow will be of anguish, defeat, and failure.

With 10 or more wins, I will be drinking to victory, and the tears that flow will be of joy, pride, and self-respect.

Which will it be? Regardless, to whatever you are drinking and crying to this New Year’s Eve, have a great one everybody; and thank you so much for reading and sticking with me all season long.

THE RECORD

Last Week
With the spread: 6 – 10 – 0 (.375)
Without the spread: 11 – 5 – 0 (.686)
^^Zen Picks^^: 1 – 2 – 0 (.333)
**Outright Upsets**: 0 – 0 – 0 (N/A)

Season
With the spread: 114 – 117 – 9 (.494)
Without the spread: 147 – 93 – 0 (.613)
^^Zen Picks^^: 13 – 7 – 2 (.650)
**Outright Upsets**: 19 – 38 – 0 (.333)

THE PICKS
* – Indicates Upset Pick
^ – Indicates Zen Pick

SATURDAY

New England (-14.0) @ New York Giants (+14.0)
About 2 months ago, I said this would be the game that would give the Patriots their closest call; I was right, as if it didn’t top the Colts, Ravens and Eagles efforts, it certainly tied it.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: New York Giants (WIN)
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: New England (WIN)

SUNDAY

Buffalo (+7.5) @ Philadelphia (-7.5)
Hard to give this many points, but Buffalo has not looked good of late, and Philly is looking like the team they were supposed to be all year. They should send the home crowd out with a big win here.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Philadelphia
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Philadelphia

Carolina (-3.0) @ Tampa Bay (+3.0)
Hard to pick Carolina, but Coach Gruden has seen his fair share of injuries this year, and there is absolutely no reason to start anyone of value in this position.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Carolina
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Carolina

Cincinnati (-2.5) @ Miami (+2.5)
Cincinnati gave it everything they had last week, and with Miami feeling good about adding Parcells to the program AND having already clinched the number 1 pick in the draft, there is no reason they can’t play their hearts out at home here and get one more win.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *Miami
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: *Miami

Dallas (+9.0) @ Washington (-9.0)
I’m taking Washington here simply because this spread says it all; clearly insiders know that Dallas will be resting EVERYONE here.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: ^Washington
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Washington

Detroit (+5.5) @ Green Bay (-5.5)
Hard to take Green Bay after the terrible performance they gave last week. Assuming the Packers rest their defensive starters (as they should), Detroit should be able to keep up; and maybe pull the “upset”.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *Detroit
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: *Detroit

Jacksonville (+6.5) @ Houston (-6.5)
For the most physical team in the league and a very popular underdog pick heading into these playoffs, the Jags will gladly take the week off in preparation for San Diego or Pittsburgh next week.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Houston
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Houston

New Orleans (-1.0) @ Chicago (+1.0)
Have to like Chicago here after the beating they gave to Green Bay last week. True, that is a division rival; but all the same, New Orleans is pretty darn beatable.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Chicago
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Chicago

Pittsburgh (-3.0) @ Baltimore (+3.0)
Pittsburgh has just taken too many injuries to too many valuable players. There is absolutely no way they can afford to start anyone still healthy enough to be useful in the playoffs. Its hard to concede a game to a division rival heading into the playoffs, but I really don’t see them having much of a choice here. The question is; can pitiful Baltimore beat a team of backups?
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *Baltimore
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: *Baltimore

Seattle (-1.0) @ Atlanta (+1.0)
I don’t mean to be mean, but I honestly believe that Seattle’s B-team is strong enough to beat Atlanta. Seneca Wallace should have a full playbook to mess around with this week, and Seattle should win regardless of resting their starters.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Seattle
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Seattle

San Francisco (+11.5) @ Cleveland (-11.5)
All Cleveland can do at this point is watch the scoreboard, because the only thing that matters to them is the Tennessee Titans game. After last week’s loss to Cinci though you figure they will try to win this one big for pride’s sake, don’t you? If Shaun Hill weren’t injured I’d consider SF here, but without their spark plug…
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Cleveland
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Cleveland

Tennessee (-5.0) @ Indianapolis (+5.0)
From what I have gathered, Indianapolis will start Marvin Harrison and Peyton Manning. Factor in that the Titans as a favorite NEVER EVER seem to cover, I’ll give the Colts a cover at home; but assume Tennessee finds a way to win with a late FG or something.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *Indianapolis
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Tennessee

Minnesota (-3.0) @ Denver (+3.0)
Despite an off week last week, I just can’t see the Vikings not running all over Denver this week; namely Adrian Peterson.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Minnesota
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Minnesota

San Diego (-8.5) @ Oakland (+8.5)
San Diego is playing for their Wild Card week match-up; If they get the #3 seed, they play Tennessee or Cleveland. #4 seed gets them Jacksonville. You think that isn’t motivation enough to play? Beating the rival Raiders and staying in groove might be. San Diego will start everyone and will make Jamarcus’s first start a rough one.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: San Diego
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: San Diego

St. Louis (+6.0) @ Arizona (-6.0)
If Atlanta could push Arizona to the very edge, I think St. Louis is capable of pushing them off of it.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *St. Louis
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: *St. Louis

Kansas City (+6.0) @ New York Jets (-6.0)
Losers of 8 straight, the Chiefs will somehow find a way to get a win against the Jets; maybe using coach Herm Edwards as motivation?
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *Kansas City
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: *Kansas City

Look like a 10 win week to you?

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2007 Dave’s Dime Week 16

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By Dave Consolazio, December 21, 2007 10:00 am

Dave’s Dime
“Because Two Cents Just Isn’t Enough”

THE INTRO

Just two more weeks left in this bizarre season…

The playoffs are actually going to be pretty interesting, too.

Assuming the Patriots do finish up the season undefeated, they will have to face two very good AFC teams, as well as Dallas, Green Bay, or Seattle (most likely) out of the NFC… 3 tough games for a team that was pushed to the limit by 2 sub par squads.

Love them or hate them, seeing an undefeated team in this era would be really cool.

Seeing a 16 – 0, 17 – 0, or 18 – 0 team lose in the playoffs? That might be even cooler.

But before we can get to the Patriot Show 2007/08, we have to get through the last two weeks.

Merry Christmas to all of you that celebrate it, and a belated Happy Hanukkah to the rest of you.

If you don’t celebrate anything, um, happy December.

And if you celebrate Kwanzaa, please email me. I have oh-so-many questions!

THE RECORD

Last Week
With the spread: 8 – 8 – 0 (.500)
Without the spread: 10 – 6 – 0 (.625)
^^Zen Picks^^: 0 – 0 – 0 (N/A)
**Outright Upsets**: 2 – 1 – 0 (.667)

Season
With the spread: 108 – 107 – 9 (.502)
Without the spread: 136 – 88 – 0 (.607)
^^Zen Picks^^: 12 – 5 – 2 (.706)
**Outright Upsets**: 19 – 38 – 0 (.333)

THE PICKS

* – Indicates Upset Pick
^ – Indicates Zen Pick

THURSDAY

Pittsburgh (-8.0) @ St. Louis (+8.0)
After losing a tough one at home to Jacksonville, you knew Pittsburgh would come out and make a statement here.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Pittsburgh (WIN)
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Pittsburgh (WIN)

SATURDAY

Dallas (-11.0) @ Carolina (+11.0)
Figured the Cowboys would also use this as a statement game after all of the media garbage this week; but they only just got by. Losing TO doesn’t help.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Dallas (LOSS)
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Dallas (WIN)

SUNDAY

Cleveland (-3.0) @ Cincinnati (+3.0)
I’m all for the hated rival thing, and generally try to go that route, but there is NOTHING about Cincinnati I can take seriously enough to give them the nod here. They lost to San Fran!
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Cleveland
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Cleveland

Green Bay (-8.0) @ Chicago (+8.0)
Pretty much exactly the same story as the one right above it. Winning the turnover battle +3 against the Vikings and still losing? The Bears are awful, and Green Bay is tiers above them.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Green Bay
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Green Bay

Houston (+7.0) @ Indianapolis (-7.0)
Finally, a game I can go the other way on. With the 2nd seed wrapped up, Indy can sleepwalk and rest their way into their first round bye. The Texans, meanwhile, are a proud young team that would LOVE to pick up a win against the Colts. I think Indy will win this one, but barely.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: ^*Houston
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Indianapolis

Kansas City (+4.5) @ Detroit (-4.5)
Coming off of the most embarrassing game of the season, Kansas City at home is JUST what the doctor ordered for Detroit.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Detroit
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Detroit

Miami (+22.0) @ New England (-22.0)
After seeing TO go down Saturday night, even Belichick has to consider pulling his starters when he grabs a 2 TD lead. In the snow and playing with all of the confidence coming off of their first win, plus trying so desperately to defend their 1972 forefathers, the Dolphins have to keep this game close… Or maybe I’ve just forgotten how good the Patriots are.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: ^*Miami
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: New England

New York Giants (-2.5) @ Buffalo (+2.5)
Who knows what to expect here? New York is the better team, but Eli has been awfully Eli lately. Still, at only -2.5, I’ve gotta take the Giants.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: New York Giants
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: New York Giants

Oakland (+13.5) @ Jacksonville (-13.5)
Jacksonville is the team with all of the pressure. A win clinches a playoff spot. They are coming off of a physically punishing game in Pittsburgh. This game just has letdown written all over it. On skill alone they will prevail; but fueled by their impressive effort against Indy last week, the Raiders give the Jags a good game this week.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: ^*Oakland
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Jacksonville

Philadelphia (+3.0) @ New Orleans (-3.0)
New Orleans has too much talent and gained too much confidence last year to let their playoff hopes end with a loss at home this week.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: New Orleans
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: New Orleans

Washington (+6.5) @ Minnesota (-6.5)
I never know what to expect from Washington, but what to expect from Minnesota these days is quite clear; a WIN.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Minnesota
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Minnesota

Atlanta (+10.0) @ Arizona (-10.0)
Part of me thinks Atlanta is due for a big game, but it seems more likely that they are just trying to finish this season up at this point. I can’t really warrant picking them as bad as they have been.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Arizona
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Arizona

Baltimore (+11.0) @ Seattle (-11.0)
Losing to Miami should be pretty good motivation to have a big game the following week, especially against a team that can rest its players having already clinched a playoff spot… but I got the chance to watch that Ravens game, and it is pretty clear to me that the team does not believe in their coach anymore. Seattle losing to Carolina last week also gives them a reason to play hard here; no sense in resting everyone and losing a home game and 2 of 3 heading into the playoffs. Seattle gets the nod here.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Seattle
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Seattle

New York Jets (+9.0) @ Tennessee (-9.0)
I absolutely hate taking the Titans when they give up this many points, but if keeping your slim playoff hopes alive at home against an awful Jets team doesn’t produce a 10+ point victory, what will?
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Tennessee
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Tennessee

Tampa Bay (-6.0) @ San Francisco (+6.0)
Shhh… don’t mind us. The Buccaneers have quietly clinched their division and are winning games the good old fashion way; tough defense. This is one of those teams that come playoff time, you know you are better then on paper but you do not want to face. Where does that leave San Francisco? Absolutely demolished.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Tampa Bay
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Tampa Bay

MONDAY

Denver (+8.5) @ San Diego (-8.5)
San Diego is finally cruising again, and there is just no way that Denver is going to stop LT with their 29th ranked rushing defense.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: San Diego
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: San Diego

No straight up underdogs… hope this doesn’t kill me.

Have a great Sunday everyone!

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2007 Dave’s Dime Week 15

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By Dave Consolazio, December 14, 2007 10:00 am

Dave’s Dime
“Because Two Cents Just Isn’t Enough”

THE INTRO

My oh my what a difference a month can make.

One month ago, I was considering quitting the Dime because I was so disheartened by how much I sucked.

One month ago, I was 17 games under .500 against the spread.

One month ago, the Miami Dolphins were winless, and the New England Patriots were undefeated.

Well, a month doesn’t always make a difference I suppose. But 41 wins and 23 losses later, I suddenly find myself back in a familiar position as a break even guy.

So what was I doing wrong? What am I doing right? What can I learn from this season?

My answer is a resounding “WHO CARES”.

It is good to be back! The last question that remains is which Dave will show up for the last 3 weeks of the regular season; 12 – 4 Dave, or 4 – 12 Dave?

I hope you all don’t mind that I’ve done away with the RESULTS section. My brother pointed out to me that he skips it seeing as he already checked my record and had read last week at that point. This made sense to me; besides, you could always click the link at the bottom of the page to check out past issues. If you miss it though and would like to see it, please let me know though so I can reinstate it.

THE RECORD

Last Week
With the spread: 11 – 5 – 0 (.688)
Without the spread: 13 – 3 – 0 (.813)
^^Zen Picks^^: 2 – 0 – 0 (1.000)
**Outright Upsets**: 0 – 2 – 0 (.000)

Season
With the spread: 100 – 99 – 9 (.503)
Without the spread: 126 – 82 – 0 (.606)
^^Zen Picks^^: 12 – 5 – 2 (.706)
**Outright Upsets**: 17 – 37 – 0 (.315)

THE PICKS
* – Indicates Upset Pick
^ – Indicates Zen Pick

THURSDAY

Denver (-1.0) @ Houston (+1.0)
A simple look at this year’s scores tells you that Denver is an awful road team, and I figured the momentum of the Tampa Bay win would carry Houston to a win here.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *Houston (WIN)
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: *Houston (WIN)

SATURDAY

Cincinnati (-8.5) @ San Francisco (+8.5)
San Francisco’s lethargic offense wasn’t supposed to be able to keep up with the Bengals, let alone beat them!
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Cincinnati (LOSS)
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Cincinnati (LOSS)

SUNDAY

Arizona (+4.0) @ New Orleans (-4.0)
Arizona will punish New Orleans’ poor secondary, and will make their blowout against Atlanta a very distant memory.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *Arizona
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: *Arizona

Atlanta (+13.0) @ Tampa Bay (-13.0)
Sure, Tampa Bay isn’t a “blowout team”, but Atlanta is flat out pitiful, and on top of just being blown out, they have lost their coach, have nothing to play for and are on the road, what is to like?
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Tampa Bay
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Tampa Bay

Baltimore (-3.0) @ Miami (+3.0)
I had this game circled as a winnable one for Miami, but all you have to do is watch 10 minutes of a game of theirs to see why this team is winless. I may consider them against the Bengals, but they have burnt me all year long, and they’ll have to beat me to do so this week.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Baltimore
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Baltimore

Buffalo (+5.5) @ Cleveland (-5.5)
With heavy snows brewing, I can’t see Cleveland running their offense the way they like to; and while they should pull it off at home, it should be close.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *Buffalo
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Cleveland

Green Bay (-8.5) @ St. Louis (+8.5)
Absolutely no reason to believe Green Bay doesn’t roll in this one.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Green Bay
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Green Bay

Jacksonville (+3.5) @ Pittsburgh (-3.5)
Jacksonville may be considered a warm weather team, and the snow may very well bother them… but they don’t play like a soft team. They are harder and tougher than the Steelers (hard to swallow, I know, but its true) and even in the snow, I think they are the pick.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *Jacksonville
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: *Jacksonville

New York Jets (+21.0) @ New England (-21.0)
Weather reports indicate the game will be played in almost blizzard like conditions. Assuming it isn’t canceled, there just isn’t any way you can expect a blowout here. Anything can happen in a game like this…
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *New York Jets
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: New England

Seattle (-7.5) @ Carolina (+7.5)
Carolina starting a rookie QB… Seattle has won 5 straight both with and without the spread… what isn’t to love about Seattle here?
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Seattle
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Seattle

Tennessee (-3.5) @ Kansas City (+3.5)
Yuck. I mean I know Tennessee has fallen off, but they can handle the CHIEFS, can’t they?
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Tennessee
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Tennessee

Indianapolis (-10.5) @ Oakland (+10.5)
I’m honored that bookmakers are giving us a reasonable spread this week, but WHY is beyond me. I suppose the crowd could factor in, and Indy does have injuries… but are the Raiders really going to keep it close on the Colts?
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Indianapolis
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Indianapolis

Detroit (+10.0) @ San Diego (-10.0)
Last week’s slip up was the nail in the coffin to their season. They come out looking dejected in this one and get blown away early.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: San Diego
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: San Diego

Philadelphia (+10.5) @ Dallas (-10.5)
I’m sorry, I know that Dallas is the real deal, but a tough division rival with nothing but hatred of you to play for is a little to dangerous to be giving up double digit points to.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *Philadelphia
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Dallas

Washington (+4.5) @ New York Giants (-4.5)
While the same logic as above could apply here, 4.5 points is a lot easier to swallow.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: New York Giants
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: New York Giants

MONDAY

Chicago (+10.0) @ Minnesota (-10.0)
Kyle Orton getting the start for Chicago… as if I needed another reason to pick the red hot Vikings.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Minnesota
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Minnesota

Have a great Sunday everyone!
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2007 Dave’s Dime Week 14

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By Dave Consolazio, December 7, 2007 10:00 am

Dave’s Dime
“Because Two Cents Just Isn’t Enough”

THE INTRO

I’m not going to lie to you.

I just sat down on my computer at about 2:45 AM after working until 10 o’clock, getting home at 11, and watching Ocean’s 13. It was at this point that I saw a link to “NFL Preview” and saw the word TODAY’S games. This confused me quite a bit.

Alas, I had absolutely no idea it was Saturday night. I had no idea there was football just a short 7 hours away. Such is the problem with working 2pm – 10pm and having TiVo… you never actually know what day it is because you watch your shows whenever it is convenient.

My two days off, Thursday and Friday, have now become Saturday and Sunday in my brain. Monday was today…

I guess I forgot that the end of college football didn’t mean the end of football, period. Whoops.

So here goes nothing; as tired as I am I will try to muscle out a few picks this week, and attempt to keep my improbable return to .500 alive.

THE RECORD

Last Week
With the spread: 10 – 6 – 0 (.625)
Without the spread: 9 – 7 – 0 (.563)
^^Zen Picks^^: 0 – 1 – 0 (.000)
**Outright Upsets**: 1 – 4 – 0 (.200)

Season
With the spread: 89 – 94 – 9 (.486)
Without the spread: 113 – 79 – 0 (.589)
^^Zen Picks^^: 10 – 5 – 2 (.667)
**Outright Upsets**: 17 – 35 – 0 (.327)

THE PICKS
* – Indicates Upset Pick
^ – Indicates Zen Pick

THURSDAY

Chicago (+3.0) @ Washington (-3.0)
I figured after the way last week went, Washington would make sure the game wasn’t in reach for Coach Gibbs to blunder.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: ^Washington
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Washington

SUNDAY

Carolina (+11.0) @ Jacksonville (-11.0)
Jacksonville’s punishing defense should force plenty of turnovers on the Panthers’ spotty offense; and while they aren’t a blowout team generally, the Jags should have one on their hands this week.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Jacksonville
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Jacksonville

Dallas (-11.0) @ Detroit (+11.0)
Dallas is just too damn obvious with Romo against this horrible Lions defense. Every time a game looks like an absolute lock to me, it never ends up that way… so I’ve gotta take the slumping Lions at home to wake up and make a game out of this.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: ^*Detroit
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Dallas

Miami (+7.0) @ Buffalo (-7.0)
I’d be stunned at this point if Miami did end up winning a game this year.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Buffalo
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Buffalo

New York Giants (+3.0) @ Philadelphia (-3.0)
Sure it is in Philly this time, but I don’t see the end result being much different from the last time these two teams played.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: New York Giants
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: New York Giants

Oakland (+10.5) @ Green Bay (-10.5)
Don’t look now, but the Oakland Raiders are actually on a WINNING streak! I can’t believe people argued with me when I said the Raiders would be a better team than the Dolphins this year. In any case, I love this spot for the Raiders; Haven’t exactly figured out how they are going to put points ON the board, but I do expect them to keep points off of it. Green Bay could easily look past this game and get trapped; at least trapped into a close one. The Raiders, with confidence and maybe a bit of Jamarcus this week, are getting plenty of points to consider this week.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *Oakland
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Green Bay

San Diego (-1.0) @ Tennessee (+1.0)
I still can’t figure out San Diego and the season is 3/4’s over. That said, getting them at only -1.0 is just too tempting, even against the equally-impossible-to-figure-out Titans.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: San Diego
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: San Diego

St. Louis (+9.5) @ Cincinnati (-9.5)
I just don’t think Cinci is 10 points better than anyone at this point, save maybe Miami. St. Louis has won 3 of their last 4, and while I won’t pick them to win outright (certainly wouldn’t be surprised), I will take the points.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *St. Louis
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Cincinnati

Tampa Bay (-3.0) @ Houston (+3.0)
As much as I love the new-look Texans, Tampa Bay’s D is just too hot to pick against right now.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Tampa Bay
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Tampa Bay

Arizona (+7.0) @ Seattle (-7.0)
One thing you can almost always count on between these two teams is a close game. As such, I think the +7 is too much; but Seattle definitely prevails at home here.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *Arizona
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Seattle

Minnesota (-8.5) @ San Francisco (+8.5)
Generally speaking, red-hot melts ice cold, doesn’t it?
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Minnesota
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Minnesota

Cleveland (-3.5) @ New York Jets (+3.5)
As awful of a road team as Cleveland is, are they really going to drop to the Jets here? Actually, I think they just might.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *New York Jets
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: *New York Jets

Kansas City (+7.0) @ Denver (-7.0)
If losing to Oakland doesn’t wake you up, Denver might as well just hang up the cleats now.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Denver
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Denver

Pittsburgh (+11.0) @ New England (-11.0)
This week will let us know if the last two off-weeks by New England were a fluke or a sign of weakness. Best of luck to you if you are on the weakness side.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: New England
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: New England

Indianapolis (-9.0) @ Baltimore (+9.0)
Tough to pick against Baltimore after the way the just played the Patriots, but will they have anything at all left? My money is on no.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Indianapolis
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Indianapolis

MONDAY

New Orleans (-3.5) @ Atlanta (+3.5)
Wow, this game sure looked good at the beginning of the season, didn’t it? Aww, poor worldwide leader in sports; another game no one wants to watch. I’ll take the team at home playing for its pride.
PICK WITH THE SPREAD: *Atlanta
PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: *Atlanta

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Weekly College Football Picks 2007

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By Dave Consolazio, December 1, 2007 10:06 am

My first go-round of uploading videos onto youtube, the 2007 college football season’s video highlights included insane hair, terrible lighting, no editing, and my extremely busy bedroom wall backdrop. Everyone must start somewhere!

Final 2007 Season Record Against the Spread: 44-47-0