Weekend Winner$......

After showering my fans with another winner last night, I look forward to keeping this graavy train rolling. Since this is Halloween weekend, I will be releasing both college and NFL picks today, ahead of what is shaping up to be a very active social calendar. Without further adieu, lets get down to brass taxes.

UCLA +9 over Arizona. UCLA coming off an embarrassing loss at Oregon. While the Ducks could have probably dropped a hundo on this putrid squad, expect the Bruins to circle the wagons this weekend. Common man is currently doing the math and coming up with something along the lines of a 30 point Arizona win. I prefer to fade the common man.

USC +7 over Oregon. Part two of the common man's guide to picking losers. Can anyone recall when SC was last playing as an underdog at the coliseum? This is their bowl game and after last years drubbing at the hands of these same Ducks, I expect SC to keep this game close, with a chance to win. Barkley is a pro quarterback and the men of troy will be more than ready for this game.

Florida +2.5 over Georgia. My initial reaction was to take the Bulldogs in this game. After winning in successive weeks with Georgia, I found myself overcome with sentimentality. Upon further review, Florida is coming off a much needed bye week and has as much talent as anyone in the country. With this serving as a must win for the Gators, I expect them to make major statement come Satrday afternoon. This is a "situational release" in which all trends are pointing to Florida in this contest.

NFL

Vikings +6 over the Patriots. Vikings could have Tommy Kramer playing quarterback and I would still like them. This Patriots team is a mirage and six points is too much to lay against a desperate team.

Chargers -3(3.5) over the Titans. Vince Young back under center for this game should allow the Chargers to stack the box against the run. This is the most talented 2-5 team in the history of the NFL. The Chargers are losing because they are a poorly coached, undisciplined football team. While I hate betting against a physical, well coached Jeff Fisher team, this is Halloween and Norv Turner can masquerade as a real head coach for at least one more week.