Lebron For Mayor
LeBron James proved once again why he is the MVP the last two nights. The Cavs have been off to a mediocre (by their recent standards of play) start and had two big road games at nemesis Orlando and always tough Miami. The Cavs took care of business beating down Orlando and LeBron took over when needed in Miami to get the Cavs two statement wins. Cavs have an off day today before returning home to play the Jazz. We are running a dry bar promotion for the Jazz game where you pay $20 dollars and you get all you can drink Old Milwaukee N/A during the Cavs game. Guaranteed to give you a hangover, without the enjoyment of a buzz. Of course, I am a just kidding, but come down and have some drinks with us on Saturday as we celebrate another Cavs victory.
I am turning the page. Since I cannot pick college football to save my life, I am moving on to better things. (This is a similar feeling I have to every Cleveland sports season where I go into the season with high expectations and am 20 games below .500 by mid season). College basketball season is upon us and I want to make some money before Vegas gets smart and figures out who is good and bad. So let us begin the inaugural first picks of the season. Let's Get Drunk Cleveland.
Favorites are in bold
Iowa State Cyclones vs Idaho State Bengals in Ames, Hilton Coliseum
Spread: 13
Pick: Iowa State Cyclones
I have it from a reliable source the the Cyclones are going to be pretty good this year. Idaho State won me a lot last year, but have lost a lot. Give the 13 and watch Craig Brankins knock it out. Cyclones win 80-60.
Washington Huskies vs Wright State Raiders in Seattle, Bank Of America Arena
Spread: 14
Pick: Washington Huskies
The big man is gone for the Huskies, but they still have plenty of talent with Quincy Pondexter and company. At home, the Huskies will be rolling against a fairly experienced Wright State team. Too much offense in the end for the Huskies and they win 92-77.
Purdue Boilermakers vs Cal St. Northridge Matadors in West Lafayette, Mackey Arena
Spread: 20
Pick: Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue has EVERYONE back this year plus a healthy Robbie Hummel. Northridge was good last year, but lost some talent and things get out of hand at Mackey Arena quickly. I think Purdue will crush the Matadors 90-54.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Pennsylvania Quakers in University Park, Bryce Jordan Center
Spread: 14.5
Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions
Penn State is fresh off their NIT Championship and ready for more. Talor Battle is the real deal and the Quakers are not what they once were. Lay the 14.5 and PSU wins big 65-42.
Utah Utes vs Idaho Vandals in Salt Lake City, Jon M. Huntsman Center
Spread: 12
Pick: Idaho Vandals
My lone dog of the day and I am calling for the upset. Utah started last year slow and they have lost their two leading scorers in Neville and Borha and only return 3 players with any real experience from last years team. Idaho conversely returns 4 starters off of a reasonably good team from last year. Take the points, but don't be surprised ifthat money line bet was a good one. Idaho wins 65-63.
Northern Iowa Panthers vs Denver Pioneers in Denver, Magness Arena
Spread: 4.5
Pick: Northern Iowa Panthers
I know Denver only lost one of their starters from last year, but so did N. Iowa and they made the tourney whereas Denver finished 16-15. It is an early road test for the Panthers, but they play in the MVC and are used to raucous small crowds. Lay the points, Northern wins by double digits, 63-52.
Posted by:burg
Added:11/13/09 4:15 PM
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