THEFINCH’s College Football Bowl Picks: Part I
December 19th, 2007 by THEFINCH
Greetings NextRound faithful, and thanks to Team Cool & Tough for the opportunity to make everyone money during Bowl Season.
This season has been quite the roller coaster for gamblers and football fans in general. It’s seen more action than Paris Hilton’s dong pocket, more highs and lows than Amy Winehouse, and bigger disappointments than Jessica Alba’s recent fertilization.
The good thing is that Bowl Season presents the perfect opportunity to kick your bookie back in the nuts and end the year in the black. (Those of you who actually have the self control not to bet on the NBA, MLB, and American Idol during the dreaded offseason, that is.)
As for the picks, I will be submitting them the day of the each game in the comments section of this weekly column. If a game falls at night on a non-holiday weekday the pick will be posted by 2 PM EST at the latest. If a game falls on a weekend or Holiday, the pick will be posted by 11 AM EST at the latest. This is the way handicappers run their show, and for good reason, especially during bowl season. Way too much can happen the week leading up to a team’s bowl game (curfew violations, injuries, weather conditions, etc.)
I will be diligent in getting these picks in, even if I have to type with a hand over one eye on the morning of New Year’s Day. I’m headed to New Orleans for the National Championship game on the 4th, so in case something unexpected happens to me put 3 units on the Tigers -4. I need not explain why the Big Ten will once again be thoroughly embarrassed by the SEC in the National Title game.
Good luck to you all, and remember, don’t bet on a cupcake bowl game just to make it more intriguing than watching paint dry. Wait for my lead and you will make money. Here’s a parting montage to get you jacked for Bowl Season. After watching it, if you need additional motivation, click here.
THEFINCH is NextRound’s “CFB Handicapper” contest winner and resident bowl game specialist. Enjoy his picks column during Bowl Season.
December 19th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
Dong Pocket is my new favorite word.
December 19th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
What is wrong with betting on reality Television? T-Bone remember when you nailed Zora from Joe Millionaire at like 7-1.
December 19th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
I remember when I lost BIG on the Oscars. Dreadful.
December 19th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
There is nothing wrong with it when you pick Jordan Sparks at 4 to 1 early in the Idol season…Jesus Christ, did I just admit that
December 19th, 2007 at 3:25 pm
I believe the correct spelling is Jordin. Isn’t watching American Idol Irrefutably Lame? Maybe its acceptable if any form of gambling is involved.
December 19th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
test. the link to my blog was effed up earlier and took you to some blog where people are mad at their fathers and write poems about pain all day. don’t know that any of you clicked on it, but sorry if you had to experience it.
December 20th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
2 units
Utah/Navy under 65
December 20th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
2 units
Navy +8
December 21st, 2007 at 8:53 am
Florida Atlantic/Memphis over 66
We got hosed on the ref’s inability to call a touchback when the ball was fumbled forward and hit the pile on.
December 21st, 2007 at 8:54 am
sorry 3 units on the above play
December 21st, 2007 at 10:32 pm
To be exact, it was 8-1 for Zora on Joe Millionaire…still my greatest pick ever. Too bad I let it ride the next night on Frank Thomas O/U 2 RBIs. Since you a-holes give a betting column to just about anyone who gets on this site, can I get one for Reality Show picks????
December 22nd, 2007 at 10:43 am
2 units
Cincinatti -10.5
December 22nd, 2007 at 10:46 am
2 units
Cincy -10.5 vs. SO Miss
December 22nd, 2007 at 10:53 am
Sorry, handicapping via blackberry while driving, not safe
December 23rd, 2007 at 1:53 pm
3 units
Boise State/East Carolina over 66