Thursday, September 29, 2011

MR. THURSDAY NIGHT


We're back and it's Thursday which can only mean one thing: We will show Larry what happens when you fuck a stranger in the ass. Tonight's game on ESPN is a Big East pillow fight as South Florida travels to Pittsburgh to take on the Panthers. Emerging Heisman canidate B.J. Daniels leads the undefeated Bulls as they look to climb futher up the rankings after settling in at #16 this week. South Florida is far too fast for a Pittsburgh team who is still reeling after blowing a huge 2nd half lead at Iowa two weeks ago.

USF -2.5 AT PITTSBURGH

JOHNNY 5 RETURNS!


After a highly successful debut in 2010, our Big Ten expert Johnny 5 is back to pick the conference games each week!

PSU 31
Indiana 17

Michigan 38
Minnesota 10

Michigan St 17
Ohio State 27

Illinois 27
NW 20

ND 24
Purdue 13

Game of the Week
Wisconsin 34
Nebraska 20

Sunday, September 25, 2011

MY KINDA PARTY


As has become tradition here on Hot Chicks & Picks, we turn to Limestone Kush to put our recent hot streak into words. Another spectacular Saturday runs our season record to 24-9-2. Just a couple NFL plays to pass along today as we look to remain undefeated in the pros!

DETROIT LIONS -4 AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS

ATLANTA FALCONS -1 AT TAMPA BAY BUCS



Saturday, September 24, 2011

SATURDAY FREE FOR ALL


Apologizes are in order for that embarassing North Carolina State pick on Thursday Night however we will make it up to the fellow degenerates today. There isn't a "game of the year" on the slate for Saturday however there are several excellent match-ups that we'll look to expose. The favorites will rule the day as the cream begins to rise to top with the end of September near. Good luck!

LSU -5 AT WEST VIRGINIA

NOTRE DAME -6 AT PITTSBURGH

CLEMSON +3 VS FLORIDA STATE

WYOMING +23 VS NEBRASKA

ARIZONA STATE -3 VS USC

OREGON -13 VS ARIZONA

OKLAHOMA STATE +3 AT TEXAS A&M

Thursday, September 22, 2011

MR. THURSDAY NIGHT


It's that day of the week again and we look to extend our red hot start with a non-conference matchup between North Carolina State and Cincinnati. NC St. looked awful two weeks ago in their loss to Wake Forest while Cincinnati enters the game 2-1 which includes a loss at Tennessee. Look for an ugly game tonight between two bottom rung bowl teams. We'll take the points in this scenario. Season record: 19-7-1. College record: 12-7-1.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE +7 AT CINCINNATI

Monday, September 19, 2011

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL


We look to build on our 6-0 NFL season mark (18-7-1 overall) tonight as the St. Louis Rams head to the Big Apple to take on the New York Giants. The Rams look to be without Steven Jackson which will put even more pressure on second year quarterback Sam Bradford. The Giants can not afford an 0-2 start in the tough NFC East. This figures to be a tight battle until the late stages of the 4th quarter when the Giants will secure the cover.

NEW YORK GIANTS -7 VS ST. LOUIS RAMS

Saturday, September 17, 2011

SATURDAY'S CARD


Lots of interesting matchups this weekend highlighted by the Oklahoma/FSU clash this evening. We are leaning Florida State but as of press time, we have not determined if that will be an official play. Elsewhere, the Big Ten takes center stage as Iowa hosts Pittsburgh while Notre Dame and Michigan State clash in South Bend. Good luck to all!

Iowa -3 vs Pittsburgh

MSU +5.5 at Notre Dame

Texas -3 at UCLA

Washington State +7 at San Diego State

Arizona State -1.5 at Illinois

Friday, September 16, 2011

LIMESTONE KUSH

Our pal Limestone Kush helps us celebrate another victory last night moving our season record to a stunning 16-4-1.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

MR. THURSDAY NIGHT


It's our favorite day of the week and we have an excellent top 25 match-up tonight on ESPN as LSU travels to Starkville to clash with Mississippi St. Through the first two weeks of the season, LSU has looked like the best team in the country but tonight will be a bigger test than their opening week wijn against Oregon as Mississippi St. figures to be a dark horse in the tough SEC. Looks for the Bulldogs to hop out to an early lead however the talent and depth of LSU will eventually win out as they cover the number in the fourth quarter. We will be back Saturday to continue our opening season roll which is backed up by our 15-4-1 mark.

LSU -3.5 VS MISSISSIPPI STATE

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

MTN-ON FIRE

Monday, September 12, 2011

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL


A 3-0 Sunday has our NFL start up to 4-0 as Week 1 winds down with a pair of Monday Night games. The Patriots visit South Florida while Oakland and Denver renew pleasantries in Denver. Enjoy the games everyone, we'll be back Thursday to build on our exceptional start to the season!

OAKLAND +3 AT DENVER

NEW ENGLAND -7 AT MIAMI

Sunday, September 11, 2011

NFL SUNDAY


A 2-2 Saturday (offshore accounts and Vegas paid Utah before today's reversal) puts us at 10-4-1 on the season. Here are our NFL picks of the day, good luck!!

DETROIT +3 AT TAMPA
ARIZONA -3 VS CAROLINA
TEXANS -1.5 VS COLTS

Saturday, September 10, 2011

SATURDAY'S CARD


We look to keep the ball rolling today with 4 more winners below!

Iowa -6.5 at ISU
Auburn +7 vs Miss St.
Ball St. +20 at USF
Utah +8.5 at USC

Friday, September 9, 2011

SOUND THE ALARMS


A 2-0 evening for Mr. Thursday Night puts the season mark at 7-2-1. Another excellent matchup on Friday Night as Missouri returns to Tempe, the scene of their 2010 Insight Bowl loss as they take on Arizona St. Missouri was unimpressive last Saturday in their win over Miami, OH. Arizona States takes the field after 10 days off. The heat figures to be a factor despite the late kickoff time with expected gametime temps near 100 degrees. If Missouri is truly the 21st ranked team in the country, they will cover this spread easily. It has been two years since ASU won a big game. They may win this one, but they won't cover the number.

MISSOURI +8.5 AT ARIZONA STATE

Thursday, September 8, 2011

MR. THURSDAY NIGHT


Mr. Thursday Night looks to get the ball rolling in 2011 after a push last Thursday. Tonight we've got double the action as the NFL Kickoffs in Green Bay. The favorites will roll tonight! Good luck to all!

GREEN BAY -4.5 VS NEW ORLEANS

OKLAHOMA STATE -13 VS ARIZONA

Saturday, September 3, 2011

COLLEGE FOOTBALL RETURNS!



College Football is back in full force today and we here at HC&P could not be happier. Coming off another successful season in 2010, we are looking to top 6% winners this fall. Today we have 5 locks to release that will build on our strong 1-0-1 start after Baylor's thrilling victory over TCU last night. We have decided to stay away from the LSU/Oregon game as there are far too many questions with both rosters to merit a wager. Good luck this season to all my fellow degenerates, kaff-kaff!

BOSTON COLLEGE -3 VS NORTHWESTERN

SOUTH FLORIDA +10.5 VS NOTRE DAME

GEORGIA +3 VS BOISE STATE

TENNESSEE TECH +40 VS IOWA

MINNESOTA +21 VS USC

#1-WISCONSIN BADGERS

The Wisconsin Badgers, coming off a Rose Bowl in 2010 enter 2011 with even higher expectations as Russell Wilson has landed in Madison.

Quaterback figured to be a question mark this spring for Wisconsin until Wilson arrived from North Carolina State and instantly gave the Badgers one of the top 3 signal callers in the conference. The ground game, as usual will be very strong behind a huge offensive line. Super sophomore James White and junior Montee Ball will power the offense as both will likely top 1,000 yards rushing this fall.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Badgers get a huge bonus as medical redshirt Chris Borland (09 Big Ten Freshman of the Year) returns at linebacker. Cornerback Antonio Fenelus returns after picking off four passes and breaking up an additional seven in 2010. Free safety Aaron Henry also returns and is a competent center-fielder for Bielema.

The non-conference schedule should be a breeze with only Oregon State likely to force the Badgers to play a complete 4 quarters. The Big Ten slate is highlighed by the clash with Nebraska and trips to Michigan State and Ohio State in late October. If Wisconsin gets through October in good shape the league will be theirs as November finishes with Purdue, at Minnesota, at Illinois and Penn State. Prediction: 11-1 overall; 7-1 in conference.

Friday, September 2, 2011

#2-NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS


Nebraska enters the Big 10 this year with high expectations as Bo Pelini will have a suffocating defense and explosive ground game at his disposal.

Taylor Martinez is back behind center for his sophomore year after rushing for 965 yards and throwing for 1,631 more in 2010. If Martinez can stay healthy he will have two solid targets in Brandon Kinnie and Jamal Turner. Kinnie and Turner will have to replace the team’s leading receiver from last year, Niles Paul who has since graduated. Rex Burkhead will likely get the majority of the carries at running back.

Nebraska's defense looks tough as usual with perhaps the best defensive line in the country led by Jared Crick. The team’s leading tackler, middle linebacker Lavonte David, returns along with Will Compton. Also of note, Nebraska hit it big with several highly ranked corner back recruits who may seem time this season.

The Huskers will start 4-0 with 3 home games and a trip to Wyoming. The Big Ten did Nebraska no favors as they don't play Illinois, Indiana or Purdue, three of the weakest teams in the league. The Big Ten season opens up with a likely title game preview against Wisconsin. Prediction: 10-2 overall; 6-2 in conference.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

#3-MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS

Michigan State was the most over-rated team during most of 2010 however this seasons Spartan squad is poised to be the best team in East Lansing since the early 90s.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins is perhaps the conferences premier returning signal caller after he threw for 2,825 yards and 20 touchdowns last season. Cousins key targets, Keshawn Martin, BJ Cunningam, and Keith Nichol are all back this fall. The top 6 rushers from 2010 all return as well with Edwin Baker, who rushed for 1201 yards last season figuring to carry the bulk of the load.

Coach Dantonio does have some concerns on the defensive side of the ball with the departed All-American linebacker Greg Jones leaving the biggest hole to fill. In the secondary, Johnny Adams returns after an excellent sophomore season where he intercepted three passes. Trenton Robinson returns as free safety and is the team’s leading returning tackler.

In September, Michigan state will face off with 3 cupcakes plus Notre Dame. The game in South Bend figures to be a stern test against a much improved Irish team. In conference, the Spartans have a trio of tough road games at Iowa, Nebraska and Ohio State. Wisconsin visits Michigan State late in October in what could be a Big Ten Championship game preview. Prediction: 10-2 overall; 6-2 in conference.

#4-OHIO STATE BUCKEYES

A damaging off season for Ohio State can not end soon enough as the Buckeyes attempt to reload after losing their coach, their star qb and multiple players to suspension over the past 4 months.

Luke Fickell has a huge hole at quarterback that he hopes to fill with either Joe Bauserman or true freshman Braxton Miller. A good offensive line returns seniors JB Shugarts, Mike Adams, and Mike Brewster. Dan Harren is back at running back but will miss the first 5 games due to suspension. Look for a running back by committe scenario with Rod Smith, Jaamal Berry, and Jordan Hall all sharing time.

Only four starters return on defense including defensive lineman Nathan Williams and John Simon. The linebacking group is extremely young and figures to have several freshman see playing time. Travis Howard and sophomore Dominic Clarke take over at the corner positions in what looks to be a shaky secondary.

The Buckeyes have a tough early challenge when they visit a Miami team in what is looking to be the "In-eligi-bowl." Colorado visits Columbus to round out a 4-0 September for Ohio State. The Big Ten schedule kicks off with a bang when Michigan State visits OSU and the following when when OSU travels to Lincoln, NE for the first time. Wisconsin visits the Buckeyes in the middle of the season and as usual, Ohio State will finish with Michigan. Prediction: 10-2 overall; 6-2 in conference.

#5-IOWA HAWKEYES

The 2011 Iowa Hawkeyes come in under the radar after a disappointing 2010 which saw them lose 5 games by less than 7 points.

Iowa's offense looks to be one of the better offensive units in the conference with a veteran offensive line, a QB with big game experience, an all-conference wide reciever and a star in the making running back. James Vandenberg takes over for the departed Ricky Stanzi and has WR Marvin McNutt back as his main target. Marcus Coker will run behind an offensive line that looks to rival Iowa's famed 2002 offensive line.

The Iowa defense has been good to great every year for the past 10 seasons however there are major holes in this years edition. The defensive line must improve on a terrible 2010. The linebackers are young and there is little depth behind them. The Hawkeyes secondary showcases all Big Ten corner Shawn Prater and return specialist Micah Hyde.

Iowa will get off to a quick 4-0 start which includes a win over Big East favorite Pittsburgh. The Big Ten schedule is favorable and features a year end clash against Nebraska. Michigan State visits Kinnick Stadium for a second straight year the week after Michigan comes calling. Prediction: 9-3 overall, 5-3 in conference.

#6-MICHIGAN WOLVERINES


Brady Hoke takes over in Ann Arbor after the failed Rich Rod experiment and looks to restore the good name and pride that has previously defined Michigan football.

Denard Robinson is back behind center after an up and down 2010. Michigan's main challenge in 2011 will be keeping Robinson healthy. His style is conducive to taking big hits which is the main reason why Hoke will attempt to keep Robinson in the pocket more this fall. Michigan's undersized offensive line wants to run the ball between the tackles this season which means running backs Michael Shaw and Vincent Smith will need to be durable.

Poor defense is what eventually doomed the Rich-Rod era and things don't look to get much better right away. The Wolverines will will return to a standard 4-3 alignment this fall which should help defensive tackles William Campbell and his running mate Mike Martin in getting back to making plays in the offensive backfield.

Michigan hosts 4 non-conference foes including Notre Dame and an under-rated San Diego State team. The Big Ten slate looks managable despite finishing against Nebraska and Ohio State (both also in Ann Arbor). Prediction: 8-4 overall; 4-4 in conference.

#7 NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS


Pat Fitzgerald returns for another year in Evanston after 3 straight bowl appearances. One has to figure that at some point, hopefully soon, the big boys will come calling to pluck Fitzgerald away from Northwestern.

Dan Persa, who arguable is the best QB in the Big Ten, returns after his 2010 campaign was cut short due to injury. Questions remain if Persa will actually be healthy enough to compete at that same high level this fall. RB Mike Trumpy contributed as a freshman and will see an expanded role carrying the ball this year. Persa should end up carrying the ball less than he did in 2010 due to the possibility of further injury, and as a result, Adonis Smith will see more carries.

The Northwestern defense looks to be around the league average however they do return 3 of 4 starters in the secondary. The battle in Evanston has always been keeping opponents points off the board. This does not figure to change in 2011 as the Wildcats will be involved in several high scoring shoot outs.

Northwestern opens with a good test at Boston College, a game that will likely be determined by the health of Persa. The other 3 non-conference games should be wins for the Wildcats. During Big Ten play, Northwestern misses Wisconsin and Ohio State but travels to both Nebraska and Iowa. Prediction: 7-5 overall, 4-4 in conference.

MR. THURSDAY NIGHT RETURNS!


Football is back and the season opens with a bang as more than a dozen games take place on this wonderful Thursday Night. We'll focus our attention on the Big Ten favorite Wisconsin Badgers as they host UNLV.

UNLV is extremely young all over the field including at QB as Caleb Herring is making his first college start tonight. UNLV hasn't featured a good defense since Stacey Augmon graduated so look for the Badgers to pile up the points as Russell Wilson makes his highly anticipated debut at Camp Randall. Occasionally teams will struggle out of the gate as Wisconsin did last year at UNLV before pulling away late. We look for it to be much easier this time around for the Badgers as they will roll UNLV, 51-10.

WISCONSIN -34 VS UNLV

#8-PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS


Penn State continues their slide down the Big Ten standings this year as questions surround Joe Pa's future. While no doubt a legend to the game, Paterno's time has passed and the program in Happy Valley will be better off once he calls it a career.

Evan Royster has finally graduated after what seemed like an 8 year college career. Silas Redd will take over at running back and will likely be a better version of Royster. Rob Bolden will battle Matt McGloin for the starting quarterback position on an offense that hasn't been a threat through the air for two years now.

The Penn State defense looks solid as usual with linebackesr Michael Mauti, Gerald Hodges, and Nate Stupar all returning. If there is a question on defense, it wiil be on the defensive line where tackles Devon Still and Jordan Hill still are unproven.

The non-conference schedule features a September clash with Alabama along with 3 easy wins. During league play, Penn State gets Nebraska and Iowa at home which should help but they end the season at Ohio State and Wisconsin. Prediction: 6-6 overall, 3-5 in conference.