A look at how prognosticators from around the country view the Week 5 games.
Brett McMurphy, FanHouse: According to team rules implemented by Kansas' Turner Gill, the Jayhawks are not allowed to be with a female past 10 p.m., no matter if the female is visiting the player or a player is visiting the female. Also, the day before each game, players must turn in their cell phones to Kansas' coaches. The cell phones are then returned after the game. This one is easy. Take Baylor and give the points.
Lenn Robbins, New York Post: The storyline calls for Michigan State to defeat Wisconsin for returning coach Mark Dantonio. The reality is that the Badgers are the better team. Take Wisconsin and give the points.
Mike Hlas, Cedar Rapids Gazette: Last week was an abject disaster for Hlastradamus. Three predictions, three blunders. The prophet needs to join John Stewart's rally to restore sanity. Namely, his own. If he doesn't get at least three correct this week, he promises to get out of the prognosticating business and run for mayor of Chicago.
Double D, Boston Herald: Iowa, which is No. 1 in overall defense, has given up only five scores (four touchdowns) in nine trips to the red zone by opponents. Lay the points and take the Hawkeyes, playing at home, against Penn State.
Jon Wilner, College Hotline: Stanford has covered its past three road games (USC, UCLA and Notre Dame) and every game (home or road) this season … and it has covered them easily. Take the Cardinal and the points on the road at Oregon.
John Tamanaha, NBC Sports: It's time for the Friday night special. Brigham Young has a freshman quarterback making his first start on the road against Utah State. The Cougars will win, but won't cover the spread.
Phil Steele: His top 25 forecast calls for Alabama 24, Florida 23.
Heisman Pundit: He's 18-12 against the number the past three weeks. North Carolina State should have enough firepower to hold off Virginia Tech, 27-23.
Tony Barnhart, Atlanta Journal-Constitution: The Fearless Friday forecast calls for Alabama to beat Florida, 24-14.
Tailgate & Cover: Pick of the week: Take Northwestern and lay the points against Minnesota.
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I think you missed an easy one: Take Northwestern and give 5.5 over the Gophers.
Maybe T&C will make the Crystal Ball someday...
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Posted by: Tailgate_Cover | October 01, 2010 at 11:37 AM
That day has come. I updated the post to include your game/winner.
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Posted by: The Wiz | October 01, 2010 at 02:22 PM