{"id":5492,"date":"2009-09-05T00:11:00","date_gmt":"2009-09-05T05:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/2009\/09\/florida-atlantic-nebraska-virginia-tech-alabama-central-michigan-arizona-picks-information\/"},"modified":"2009-09-05T00:11:00","modified_gmt":"2009-09-05T05:11:00","slug":"florida-atlantic-nebraska-virginia-tech-alabama-central-michigan-arizona-picks-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.joeduffy.net\/blog\/2009\/09\/florida-atlantic-nebraska-virginia-tech-alabama-central-michigan-arizona-picks-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Atlantic-Nebraska, Virginia Tech-Alabama, Central Michigan-Arizona Picks Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=Section1>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>It&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.covers-experts.com\/\">sports betting information<\/a> to help wise bettors win more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bettorsadvice.com\/\">college football picks<\/a> than any time in history with betting notes compiled by the staff of OffshoreInsiders.com<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Virginia Tech vs. <\/span><\/font><\/b><st1:State><st1:place><b   style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:   normal'>Alabama<\/span><\/b><\/st1:place><\/st1:State><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight: normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Handicapping notes: This game is on a neutral field. <\/span><\/font><st1:State><st1:place>Alabama<\/st1:place><\/st1:State> is looking for d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu from last year. They opened up against a highly touted ACC team in Clemson and dominated them in every facet. Star running back Darren Evans is out for the year for VA Tech. <\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>It will be an emotional game for the Tide as they will be without DE Brandon <span class=SpellE>Deaderick<\/span> who was shot in a robbery attempt. He started all 14 games as a junior making 36 tackles and four sacks, which was second on the team. <\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The flu bug has been going through the Tide as several key players have missed practice time. <span class=SpellE>Bama<\/span> may play as many as four tailbacks against the Hokies. <\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Against the spread records: Virginia Tech is 10-3 as an underdog, but 2-8 outside the conference. <\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Top expert pick on this game: <\/span><\/font><\/b>From the MasterLockLine: Bill Tanner is the No. 1 <span class=grame><font color=black><span style='color:black'>college<\/span><\/font><\/span> and NBA handicapper combined since 1995. He&#8217;s from the basketball crazed state of <st1:State><st1:place>Indiana<\/st1:place><\/st1:State> and his Platinum Plays in hoops hit around 62 percent.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>\u00a0 <\/span>He also hits above 60 percent in college football with &#8220;Plats&#8221;.<span style='mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol'>&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span>About a dozen years ago, he lapped dinosaur &#8220;Doc&#8221; as the top Big 10 handicapper in the land. Five Platinum Plays: Agrees with Philly service on Maryland\/California plus Virginia Tech\/Alabama, New Mexico\/Texas A&amp;M, Virginia Tech\/Alabama, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.offshoreinsiders.com\/index.php?Page=Packages\">Click now to purchase<\/a> sports betting picks from the top sports services or you can get <a href=\"http:\/\/www.offshoreinsiders.com\/index.php?PageID=53\">more information<\/a> and a free sports pick<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal'><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><st1:place><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font  size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold;  mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Central Michigan<\/span><\/font><\/b><\/st1:place><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal'> vs. <\/span><\/b><st1:State><st1:place><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:   normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Arizona<\/span><\/b><\/st1:place><\/st1:State><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal'><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Handicapping notes: It&#8217;s the first time CMU has traveled to the west coast. The Chippewas are led by QB Dan <span class=SpellE>LeFevour<\/span>, one of the best <span class=SpellE>QBs<\/span> in MAC history. His biggest target is WR Bryan Anderson who has more yards and catches than any other receiver in the nation. <\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><st1:State><st1:place><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span   style='font-size:12.0pt'>Arizona<\/span><\/font><\/st1:place><\/st1:State> has not announced who starts at QB for them in the race between sophomores Matt Scott and Nick <span class=SpellE>Foles<\/span>, who have a combined 12 completions. Whoever starts has the difficult task of replacing Willie <span class=SpellE>Tuitama<\/span>, the top passer in <st1:State><st1:place>Arizona<\/st1:place><\/st1:State> history. <\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><st1:State><st1:place><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span   style='font-size:12.0pt'>Arizona<\/span><\/font><\/st1:place><\/st1:State>&#8216;s top offensive player Rob <span class=SpellE>Gronkowski<\/span> is doubtful. He is a leading candidate for the John Mackey Award. <\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Against so-called mid-major conferences, <\/span><\/font><st1:State><st1:place>Arizona<\/st1:place><\/st1:State> is just 4-5 straight up under head coach Mike Stoops. <\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Against the spread records: The Chippewas are 30-13 their last 43. The Wildcats are 8-1 their last nine home games. <\/span><\/font><st1:State><st1:place>Arizona<\/st1:place><\/st1:State> is also 11-29 when laying the lumber and 7-22 as a home chalk. <\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Top expert pick on this game: <\/span><\/font><\/b>Superstar, the legendary Stevie Vincent is now on a 27-6 tear. Saturday has five <span class=SpellE>NCAAF<\/span> winners and three pro baseball burials. Included are three Level 5s in collegiate football and two in pro baseball. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.offshoreinsiders.com\/index.php?Page=Packages\">Click now to purchase<\/a> <span class=SpellE>Stevie&#8217;s<\/span> picks for $40.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><st1:State><st1:place><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font   size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold;   mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Florida<\/span><\/font><\/b><\/st1:place><\/st1:State><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal'> <\/span><\/b><st1:place><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span  style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Atlantic<\/span><\/b><\/st1:place><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal'> vs. <\/span><\/b><st1:State><st1:place><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:   normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Nebraska<\/span><\/b><\/st1:place><\/st1:State><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style='font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal'><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><st1:State><st1:place><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span   style='font-size:12.0pt'>Nebraska<\/span><\/font><\/st1:place><\/st1:State> is breaking in a new starting QB and two new <span class=SpellE>WRs<\/span>.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>\u00a0 <\/span>RB Quentin <span class=SpellE>Castille<\/span> was expected to become an even bigger part of the offense this year, but was kicked off the team. Roy <span class=SpellE>Helu<\/span> Jr. and converted WR Marcus Mendoza are the only <span class=SpellE>RBs<\/span> who have carried the ball in college. <span class=SpellE>Helu<\/span> rushed for 803 yards last year. <st1:State><st1:place>Nebraska<\/st1:place><\/st1:State> enters with high hopes this year after closing out last year with a four game winning streak including a victory in the Gator Bowl. <\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><span class=SpellE><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>FAU<\/span><\/font><\/span> features NFL prospect Rusty Smith at QB. <\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Against the spread records: The <span class=SpellE>FAU<\/span> Owls are 6-13 as road underdogs and 4-12 as double digit dogs. They&#8217;ve also failed five straight to the Big 12. The Cornhuskers are 3-8 their last 11 as home favorites. <\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Top expert pick on this game: <\/span><\/font><\/b>Yet another NFL preseason windfall is in the books, including going 9-2 in the week three, the one that simulates the regular season\u2014and it sure did for us. We are 2-0 in college football with <st1:City><st1:place><span class=GramE>Bowling   Green<\/span><\/st1:place><\/st1:City> and <st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Boise<\/st1:PlaceName>  <st1:PlaceType>State<\/st1:PlaceType><\/st1:place>. We have 11 sides up for Saturday now. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.offshoreinsiders.com\/index.php?Page=Packages\">Click now to purchase<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=MsoNormal><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold; mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>For more information: <\/span><\/font><\/b>The top <a href=\"http:\/\/www.offshoreinsiders.com\/\">football handicapping expert picks<\/a> against the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.offshoreinsiders.com\/index.php?PageID=69\">college football point spreads<\/a> are the heart and soul of the OffshoreInsiders.com Network. <o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>\u00a0<\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<p class=MsoBodyText><font size=3 face=\"Times New Roman\"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/span><\/font><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"blogger-post-footer\"><a\nhref=\"http:\/\/www.offshoreinsiders.com\/\"><b style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>OffshoreInsiders.com<\/b><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s sports betting information to help wise bettors win more college football picks than any time in history with betting notes compiled by the staff of OffshoreInsiders.com Virginia Tech vs. Alabama Handicapping notes: This game is on a neutral field. Alabama is looking for d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu from last year. 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