Fyodor's College Football Picks of the Week.

1) The guys who set the lines are professionals. Their job is to make each game look as attractive as possible to everyone. That way they even out the amount of money bet on each side.
Instant translation: The house wins no matter who wins. That's why people get into the gambling business.

2) I am just a fan. I won't even keep track of these picks week to week if it gets too embarrassing.

3) There is no such thing as "inside information". Especially in the pros.

4) If those idiot touts on tv and in the paper were any good, they wouldn't go public with their genius. They'd sit at Harrah's sports book from open to close and then go out and buy $2,000 an hour hookers who dress like high school girls.
5) Gambling is stupid. You cannot win.

That being said, here are my college picks for this week.



Saturday 12/3

Honestly, I am hoping Texas and/or USC loses to screw up the BCS again. I won't be picking the bowl games. They are meaningless exhibitions.

Give us a playoff system, you fools!




Army (+6.5) versus Navy (at Philadelphia)
This is the only game that really matters. It is played by boys who are better men than our benighted country deserves. Soon these boys will be fighting, bleeding, dying, and leading. All this for you. Even if you don't appreciate it. Even if you hate them. Even if you despise everything they hold dear.
So sit down, shut up, and watch 'em play ball!
Take Army and the points.
FINAL: Navy 42 Army 23 - Fyodor loses! (Bobby Ross is turning the West Point program around. We'll see you next year, Navy.)


Tulsa (+1) at Central Florida
Flip a coin. My quarter says CFU.
FINAL: Tulsa 44 Central Florida 27 - Fyodor loses! (Stupid quarter.)


Big 12 Championship (Neutral field)
Colorado (+26.5) versus Texas
How bad did CU look last week against a mediocre Nebraska squad? Very. Take Texas to win big.
FINAL: Texas 70 Colorado 3 - Fyodor wins!



UCLA (-21) at USC
If the Bruins only had some D...Nope. Take the Trojans to cover.
FINAL: USC 66 UCLA 19 - Fyodor wins!



SEC Championship (Neutral field)
LSU (-1.5) versus Georgia
Take LSU to cover.
FINAL: Georgia 34 LSU 14 - Fyodor loses! (Did I overestimate LSU or underestimate Georgia?)


West Virginia (-9.5) at South Florida
Mountaineers are looking pretty good. They'll cover.
FINAL: WVU 28 South Florida 13 - Fyodor wins!



Louisville (-15.5) at Connecticut
Can't wait to see this matchup on the hardwood. On grass, take the Cards.
FINAL: Louisville 30 Connecticut 20 - Fyodor loses!




ACC Championship (Neutral field)
Florida State (+14) versus Virginia Tech
FSU is in trouble. I think they'll get humiliated. Take Tech.
FINAL: FSU 27 Virginia Tech 22 - Fyodor loses! (Wow. Tech really stinks.)



San Diego State (+3) at Hawaii
In case you haven't noticed, there aren't a lot of games this week. Take the Aztecs.
FINAL: Hawai'i 49 San Diego State 38 - Fyodor loses! (Oh, never mind.)