So, I have no defense for my picks last week.
Dreadful would be the best word for it.
I had Cal (-2.5) over Nevada. Nevada crushed them 52-31.
I had East Carolina (+19.5) over Virginia Tech. Tech won 49-27.
I had Hawaii (+10.5) over Colorado. Hawaii completely fell apart in the second half (they were up 10-0 at the half) and lost 31-13.
Finally, I had Boise State (-23.5) over Wyoming. Boise State completely obliterated the Cowboys, 51-6. Thank you Boise State, thank you so much for being my lone win for the week.
So….
Last week: 1-3
Season: 3-5
Now onto my NCAA week 4 picks (say a prayer for me)…
Air Force (-14) over Wyoming
I’m banking on the fact that the combination of Air Force’s running game and Wyoming’s awful defense create a larger than 14 point victory for Air Force.
Alabama (-7.5) over Arkansas
I think Alabama is going to win this one going away. Ingram is back and looked fantastic against an admittedly bad Duke team, but still to put a performance on after being out the first two weeks is something. Ryan Mallett can be forced into bad throws and I think ‘Bama will do just that.
Notre Dame (+5) over Stanford
The Fighting Irish need to have a bounce back game after two incredibly tough losses. I really do believe Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist (851 yds, 7 TDs) is special and if the Irish can even slow Standford’s QB Andrew Luck (674 yds, 10 TDs) down it could be an upset in the making.
Boise State (-17) over Oregon State
I’m riding this Boise State horse until it kicks me off. Boise State QB Kellen Moore is a ridiculous 28-1 as the starter with 69 TDs against only 14 INTs.
In conclusion, it would be in your best interest to not use my picks for anything. I mean, only 3 wins out of 8 games? I suck!
Don't Kid Yourself (sports edition) 