Slept On It (Thrice): Wake Forest Game Review

Five in a row never sounded so good. Carolina, following a shaky start with two Marquise Williams picks, annihilated Wake Forest in the last 3 quarters of game play. What we saw (while some, listened) was a complete offensive performance against a sneak good Wake Forest defense and a Carolina defense that took advantage of an over matched and not very talented Deacon offense. Carolina, after settling in, boat raced Dave Clawsen's Deacon squad sending them back to Winston with the worst less ever dealt to a Wake Forest squad at the hands of the Tar Heels.

Heading into Saturday I was convinced Wake had a punchers chance because of the nature of their quick, shifty, and chaos generating defense. After a couple of drives it looked like that out of bounds prediction could come true. But, like we've seen in the last couple of games, when the Tar Heels have faced adversity, they've collected themselves, listened to coaching, and played their game.

The biggest adjustment I noticed on offense came in the second quarter in the run game.Once Carolina's O finally settled in, they took advantage of the defensive looks the Wake Forest D displayed. Early on Wake used a linebacker to set the edge for defending zone reads and it proved troublesome for the Carolina run game. I have to give credit to the adjustments made by Carolina's coaching staff. Recognizing this unbalanced look for the Wake Forest defense, the offensive coaching staff scripted a counter play utilizing a pulling guard to kick out the extra defender Wake had on the edge. Elijah Hood (a man who Carolina fans should be kissing the feet of) was patient, read and followed his blockers and hit the hole north and south. Elijah Hood's running style makes me salivate.

To exploit the Wake Forest passing D, Carolina took advantage of the Zone Passing Defense Wake Forest relies on. The attacking nature of their front coupled with zone at the rear, creates havoc for opposing QBs and has led to a (until playing Carolina) upper tier ranking in terms of total defense. We saw the havoc early on with Quise's early interceptions. With Wake wanting to stop the run and keep the ball in front of them, Carolina was able to exploit the over the top passing game with with 4 passing receptions that exceeded 40 yards each. Carolina exploited the extra man in the box with a zone read play action fake which froze the safeties and let Quise hit Wake over the top.

On defense, Carolina played to about as close to a complete game on defense that we've seen in years. Wake Forest runs a plethora of pick plays in the passing game that utilizes a quick passing scheme set to catch the opposing defense off guard. The pick plays were plentiful and you could definitely argue that many of the plays would be illegal under the current set of rules, but you have to deal with it. Carolina's DL got after it, took away any chance of a run game and let the DBs make plays. Let it be known:It didn't hurt that Carolina knocked out Wake's Starting QB. With the substitute QB, Carolina was able to load the box and force the new QB to beat him with his arm, which he couldn't.

While this game was far from perfect, it was one of the more complete games Larry Fedora and his staff have put together since he got on campus. Adjustments were made and players made plays. Carolina has a back loaded schedule so we'll have to look out at what lies ahead in the final six. But, I must say, it feels great to be 5-1 heading into UVA.

Go Heels.

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#VIEWERSGUIDE FOR WEEK 7

WEEK 7, IT'S A BIGGIN Y'ALL

Following an absolute dominating performance both in NYC and with last weeks picks, I'm dead even for the season. Yours truly coulda doubled your retirement this past week or gotten you back to even on the year

Last Week: 12-6-1 (push was UVA vs Pitt)
Season: 35-35-1 EVEN MONEY

I look forward to a repeat performance in one of the biggest College Football Weeks of the Year.

Thursday Night 'Ball

Evening Games

• Auburn at Kentucky (+2) - 7pm - The Mothership
• I personally think that Auburn's gonna get waxed in this game. 
• West Kentucky (-34) at North Texas -7:30pm - CBSSN
• If watching Kentucky wiping the floor with Auburn doesn't ring your bell, head on over to CBSSN to watch another blowout until the late game starts.

Late Night

• UCLA at Stanford (-6.5) - 10:30pm - The Motherhsip
• Stanford keeps getting better and better every week, while UCLA's injuries appear to be catching up to themselves. Gimme the Cardinal, the points, and one of the longest home winning streaks in the country to continue.

Friday Night Lights

• Cincinnati (+6.5) at BYU - 8pm - The Mothership
• Love Tommy T on the road here. BYU's not looked like the team prior to their ballgame against UCLA. Cinci's been hot. 
• The Smurfs at Utah State (+10) - 9pm - CBSSN
• The smurfs have quietly put together a solid year as one of the most rounded ball clubs in the country, especially out of the Power 5. Utah State, despite losing Chuckie Keeton, been able to rack up a couple of wins headed into their biggest home game of the year.
• Houston (-19.5) at Tulane - 9pm - The U
• I spoke last week about how much of a fan I am of this Houston squad. Expect them to boat race The Green Wave.
• UNLV (-7) at Fresno - 10:30pm - The Deuce
• I'm gonna refer to this game as the addict game of the week. You'll only watch because you'll get the shakes if you don't. 

High Nooners

• Iowa at Northwestern (+2) - ABC/The Deuce 
• The B1G should be the epicenter of your watching eyes in the early segment on Saturday. I wouldn't be surprised if this ballgame ended up being a push. Iowa and NW, two of the surprising teams of the conference could decide the Big Ten West Division here.
• Louisville at FSU (-7) - The Mothership 
• The biggest question heading into this game has to be how many touches and yards will Dalvin Cook end up with. 
• Ole Miss (-10) at Memphis - ABC/The Deuce
• This ballgame could get ugly if Ole Miss decides to show up. I think the Rebels do and they boat race Justin Fiente's squad.
• WVU at Baylor (-21) - Fox
• Revenge game on the road against a squad that's heard that they haven't played a soul. This one in Central Texas could be ugly early.
• Pitt (+4) at Georgia Tech - 12:30pm - ESPN3/ACC Network
• How in the hell GT is favored in this game is beyond me. Georgia Tech's been a disaster the last month and yours truly is convinced that Saturday will be the 5th straight loss for the Bees. 

Mid-Afternooners

This slot is L.O.A.D.E.D.

• BAMA (-4)  AT TEXAS A AND M - 3;30PM - CBS WITH VERNE
• Judgement day for Texas A and M. The Tide are favored in this game after not being favored in their previous road game. Is Texas A and M for real? 
• SPARTY AT THE MICHIGAN MAN (-8)  - 3:30PM - THE MOTHERSHIP
• Could be the first of many classics between D'Antonio and Harbaugh. I personally think that Big Blue will pick apart every shortfall Sparty's shown this year.
• Oklahoma at Kansas State (+4) - 330 - ABC
• I'm never one to bet against Bill Snyder when they're playing in the Little Apple. He served me well this past weekend and I fully expect the same this week.
• Virginia Tech (+5) at Miami - The U - 3:30pm
• Virginia Tech found some life this past week after handling NC State. Miami's fresh off a close loss in their Super Bowl for the year against FSU. Start of the annual Miami slide? I think so. 
• Cuse (+7) at UVA - 3:30 - ACC Net/ESPN 3
• This #MikeLondonFarewellTour continues this week with a stop in the friendly confines of Scott Stadium. This is UVA's best shot at a win for the rest of the year.

Night Games

• FLOrida (+7) at LSU - 7pm - The Mothership 
• With Will Grier getting caught for shooting up Roids the world been throwing money at the Bayou Bengals. With the defense Florida has, I just can not sleep on the Gators. 
• Southern Cal at Notre Dame (-6.5) - NBC - 7:30pm
• The interim coach is not named Eddie O ------> throws money at ND
• Wake at UNC - 7pm - ESPN3 
• MORE LATER
• Penn State (+17)  at Ohio State - ABC 
• Name the last Power 5 conference team that Ohio State's put up a complete game against? You'd have to go back to January. Penn State's rebounded since their dreadful opener to Temple. Look out Buckeyes.
• Boston College (+16) at Clemson - 7pm - The U
• Dabo went off about how Clemson hasn't pulled a Clemson in close to 4 years and I can blame him. It would be hilarious tho if it happened in the next couple of games.....

Late Night

• Zona State at Utah (-7) - 10pm - The Mothership
•  Utah is close to easy money. 
• Oregon at Washingto (-3) -10:30pm - The Deuce
• Oregon's a trainwreck playing a roadie against a squad who just pulled off a big upset.... do the math.

Enjoy Week 7. 

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WEEK 6 #VIEWERSGUIDE

Last Week: 10-11, lost 4 brutal ones close
Total: 23-29, you'd make money if you bet against me. BUT NOT THIS UPCOMING WEEK

It's a BYE Week for the Tar Heels but there's plenty of ball for us now interested Carolina college football fans to tune into. It all starts tomorrow night

Thursday Night

From the looks of the lines on the two games to turn into, I wouldn't expect much...

• SMU (+26) at Houston - 8pm - The Deuce
• Two middle tier programs who I both believed made slam dunk hires do battle in AAC action on this Thursday night. College Football fans should get used to seeing the names Chad Morris (SMU Coach) and Tom Herman (Houston Coach). These two are gonna be coaches at big time schools in the next few years. Bank on it.
• Washington (+17) at Southern Cal - 9pm - The Mothership
• Prolly not the safest pick I've ever made, but this game just screams to me as a let down game for SC. Not saying they're gonna loose, just feel like the Trojans won't be interested in playing in the first 35 minutes of game play.

Friday Night Lights

• Southern Miss at Marshall (-5) - 7pm - CBSSN
• Southern Miss is in the middle of a bounce back season after being dreadful the past few years. Marshall's always tough in Huntington so I'm taking the Herd and the points.
• Virginia Tech (+2) vs NC State - 8pm - The Mothership
• This game is make or break time for the Hokies and for the Pack. Going with my heart on this one. Night games in Blacksburg are always LIT and I refuse to put money on any team named NC State.

Football Saturday

High Nooners

• Illinois (+11) at Iowa - High Noon - The U
• Both teams have been big surprises in the Big Ten as both have challenged Wisconsin and Nebraska for the top spots. This one could go a long way in determining who plays in Indy.
• Red River Rivalry (Oklahoma -17) - High Noon - ABC
• This wont be a war like it's been in the past. I expect Texas to put up an early fight but then for Oklahoma to boat race them in the second 30 minutes.
• Indiana at Penn State (Pick Em) - High Noon - The Deuce
• Two surprising teams in the B1G East that could ruffle feathers going forward face in an essential knock out game for the B1G race.
• UVA at Pitt (-9) - ACC Network/ESPN3
• The #MikeLondonFarewellTour Stop this week can be found in my current town as Pitt looks to feast on a UVA team that hasnt won a road game in 3 years. LOL

Mid Afternooners

• Northwestern (+8) at Michigan - 3:30pm - B1G Network
• The best game of the segment's in the B1G. This should be a good'n and I don't expect a whole lotta points to be scored.
• Georgia Tech at Clemson (-7) - 3:30pm - ABC/Deuce Combo
• I honestly had GT winning this game prior to the season starting, as I got lost in the hype surrounding a very overrated Georgia Tech squad. Clemson's off a war against ND where the showed no killer instinct. Saturday they repeat failing to show that instinct but talent alone carries them past a well overmatched GT squad.
• Navy (+14.5) at Notre Dame - 3:30pm - NBC
• NAVY ALWAYS GIVES ND A CHALLENGE. 
• UGA (-2.5) at Tennessee - 3:30pm - CBS WITH VERNE
• Despite Georgia pulling a Georgia this past weekend, I have zero faith in Butch Jones finishing a ball game right now. 
• Sakerlina vs LSU (-13) - 3:30 - The Deuce, Games in Baton Rouge
• Lot more's important in South Carolina than the ball game that was moved to Baton Rouge. Thoughts and prayers are with the folks suffering from the devastating floods. I'd love to see ole Spurrier pull this one out, and could have seen it had the game been played close to home.

Night Games

• Arkansas (+17) at Bama - The Mothership - 7pm
• A wounded, yet dangerous Arkansas team heads to Bama, a team fresh off a royal ass kickin' of UGA. I expect Bama to be sloppy and the Hawgs to get a back door cover late.
• OK State at West Virginia (-7) - The Deuce - 7pm
• Night game in Morganhole? Gimme WVU and the points.
• TCU at K State (+9) - Fox - 730pm
• Manhattan, Kansas has hosted it's fair share of upsets. I think TCU squeaks this one out but on cannot discount the Manhattan Magic. In Bill Snyder We Trust. Go shake things up in the top 5, Bill. 
• FLOrida at Mizzou (+5) - SEC Network - 730pm
• This game screamssssss of an upset alert. Florida's fresh off an ass kickin of Ole Miss, and Mizzou's hurtin'.... do the math. I see Florida escaping Columbia
• The U (+9) at Florida State - ABC - 8pm 
• I'm of the party who thinks the game should be a good one. Miami got caught looking ahead this past weekend and Florida State has failed to impress so far this year outside of Dalvin Cook. Cook's hurt so I'm not loving the Noles. 

Late Night

• Cal (+8) at Utah - The Mothership - 10pm
• Two of the undefeated teams left in the Pac 12 mess do battle in a game that has much bigger implications than many thought it would at the start of the year. Winner gets a huge leg up in the Pac 12 race.

I'll be NYC this weekend for an overdue college bro reunion. Expect fire big city takes on the twittersphere as I drink my way around a concrete jungle.

Enjoy

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Slept On It (2x): Winning In Atlanta

If you were in the greater Shadyside Neighborhood of Pittsburgh yesterday afternoon you would have heard stomping, screaming, wooing, and cursing. From about 3:30 to 6:45 I should have probably had the cops called on me. Apologies to the folks in my apartment building. I am certifiably insane when watching Tar Heel Football.

Yesterday's ballgame between Carolina and Georgia Tech sent the UNC fan base through every emotion known to man. Initially Carolina fans were upset, mad and pissed off. This guy especially. 

I hate everything.

— Frattisimo (@FootbawFrat) October 3, 2015

The first 23ish minutes of game play looked like a show we've watched far too often . Carolina's defense was getting out coached, out hustled and out played. On defense, the defensive line was getting mauled by the dive and the exterior defense showed a constant inability to maintain the edge or get off blocks. The offense was lifeless. Marquise Williams missed on several short passes, Carolina receivers dropped a couple first down balls, and the offensive line struggled to find cohesiveness and rhythm. Down 21-0 it looked like the same sad story for UNC in Atlanta. Then, Carolina woke up.

14 quick points to finish out the half set the tone for one of the most complete halves of Carolina Football since Larry Fedora took over. The offense and defense were EXCEPTIONAL in the second half.

On offense

• 7 Plays, 55 yards, 2:25 - Field Goal GT 21-17
• 11 Plays, 75 Yards, 3:54 - Touchdown GT 28-24
• 3 and out, 7 yards, 2:21 - Punt GT 28-24
• 1 play, 37 yards, 0:10 - Touchdown UNC 31-28
• 5 plays, 59 yards, 1:58 - Touchdown UNC 38-28
• 6 plays, 14 yards, 1:42 - Missed Field Goal - UNC GT

On Defense

• 4 plays, 43 yards, 1:50 - Touchdown - GT 28-17
• 16 plays,  74 yards, 7:45 - Turnover on Downs - GT 28-24
• DISCLAIMER: Carolina's defense stopped GT twice on 4th down this drive. I enter exhibit A into evidence

@tarheelblog pic.twitter.com/NECnN47Le8

— Jason Knott (@jasonmknott) October 3, 2015



•  1 Play, -7 yards, 0:10, - Fumble (Lost) - GT 28-24
• 8 plays, 34 yards, 4:35 - Turnover on Donws - UNC 31-28
• 7 plays, 52 yards, 2:06 - Field Goal - UNC 38-31
• 6 plays, 14 yards, 1:04 - INT, ballgame - UNC 38-31

That's what we call "closing out a game." The biggest comeback in school history in one of the hardest places it's been for Carolina to win. I don't think I could have scripted it any better. 

Some takeaways from the game

1. Flipped the script.

• We've watched, read, discussed and heard about how Carolina can't win in Atlanta, about how they can't come from behind, and about how they can't make in game defensive adjustments to close out a game. The defensive adjustments were nothing earth shattering. I believe Chizik and Co. told his bunch to simply play ball. The first half defense looked like a bunch of guys trying to adjust to the game speed and were thinking to much. Once the defense started to just play ball and ease into the game, GT offense didn't ramble. On Saturday those statements were reversed. Let's hope this squad keeps this momentum rollin'.

2. This new scheme shows life

• Throw out the big plays given up in the run game the first few games, Carolina has shown an ability to be in position to make tackles this year. Chizik, Warren, Scott and Papuchis have worked wonders with this unit. I wish I could define how much more often players are in position to make plays this year. Two plays stand out big time when players, in position made plays: Big ups to Junior Gnonkonde on his forced fumble and fumble recovery and Cayson Collins on his picture perfect open field tackle late in the 4th. 

3. Rhythm on Offense

• Sure, Carolina got off to a less than desirable start on offense with the first couple of drives ending in punts. Carolina found a spark on the third series with a balanced attack and a heavy dose of Elijah Hood. Kudos to Seth Littrell and Larry Fedora on one of their better playcalling performances. It kept the Georgia Tech defense (all though not a great defense) off balanced and guessing the last 35 minutes of game play. While I'm never the biggest fan of gimmick plays, that was a hell of a call with the reverse pass following the fumble return from JRG. my reaction is evidenced below

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO YUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

— Frattisimo (@FootbawFrat) October 3, 2015

Headed into the Bye week it feels pretty good to be sitting exactly where I saw this team. It's the first time in a couple of years Carolina's record after the first month of game play has been as optimistic as it's been. I hope this team makes the most of this bye. Rest up, study film, catch up on school work, hit the training room, and get healthy. Carolina has to come firing out against Wake. It's a night game and I hope Kenan is LIT.

Have a great week y'all.

Go Heels.

WFP

WFP TOP 10.05.2015

MY HEART WANTS ME TO PUT UNC AT #1 AFTER BEATING GT IN ATLANTA FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE I WAS 8 YEARS OLD. GO HEELS. GO AMERICA. TO HELL WITH PAUL JOHNSON.

BEEN A FEW WEEKS SINCE WE LAST RANKED EM'. OH YEA.

1. LSU (4-0) - Best player in the country on the best team.
2. TCU (5-0)- Gave Texas an ass kickin they haven't had since the 1950s
3. UTAH (4-0) - Best resume in the country. Complete team.
4. BAMA (4-1) - Vegas knows never to bet against Alabama.
5. CLEMSON (4-0) - Clemson looked like the best team in the country.... for three quarters. Hated how conservative they got in the 4th.
6. OKLAHOMA (4-0) - WVU just got scored on again.
7. TEXAS A AND M (5-0) - The date with Bama in a couple weeks is lookin' massive.
8. NORTHWESTERN (5-0) - NW looks like the best of the B1G West and potentially the B1G.
9. THE MICHIGAN MAN (4-1) - The loss at Utah doesn't look so bad now. Are they the best of the B1G East?
10. FLOrida (5-0)- Ole Miss.... yikes.
11. MICHIGAN STATE (5-0) - The Oregon wins not lookin so hot.... and neither has this team the last couple of weeks.
12. BAYLOR (4-0) - Sure they've looked great, but they haven't played a soul.
T13. OLE MISS (4-1) - Woof. How many stinkers will this bunch have this year?
T13. OHIO STATE (5-0) - This year's FSU. Have looked decent in 2.5 quarters all year.
15. IOWA  (5-0) Kirk Ferentz usually doesn't win 5 until November. Something's up.
16. NOTRE DAME (4-1) - I really wanted to think you were great this year Notre Dame.... I really did.
17. OK STATE (5-0) - Mike Gundy's undefeated. Watch out Big 12.
18. CAL (5-0) - Hello Pac 12 North Favorite.
19. UCLA (4-1) - Dayum, Zona State's still carrying half of that defense.
20. UGA (4-1) - Richt'd.


CLOSE
MEMPHIS
STANFORD
FSU
TEMPLE
SOUTHERN CAL
WVU
NAVY

WEEK 5 #VIEWERSGUIDE

A Big Weekend in College Football awaits us and this guy is fired up. While the interesting games may not start until Saturday, you still have some options to finish up the work week. While these work week games are snoozers, they're also a reminder that MID WEEK MACtion is one week closer.

As for picks, let's see how I did last week: 7-8, better than the week prior
and for the year: 13-18, still losing money

Thursday Night Ball

I'll be tuned in to the works of my fall beer league softball team with a bunch of yinzers who'll be laying down bunts in order to expedite the game so they can get home to watch their beloved Black and Gold. Naturally that's these Yinzers actually show up tonight. With two teams of roughly a dozen players per squad I've listed the over/under of people actually showing up at the 830pm game tonight at 6 (including me and the umpire).

For those uninterested in Michael Vick, Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown gashing the Ravens Defense be sure to tune into the only FBS game of the evening:

• The U at Cincinnati (+6) - 730pm - The Mothership
• Miami's a quiet 3-0 headed to a tricky roadie in a venue that few road teams find success. I expect Tommy T to have his bunch ready to battle a Miami squad that's truly only been tested in one game this year. I don't think Cinci pulls the game out but they make it interesting until the final whistle.

Friday Night Lights

Nothing great on this slate but here's a trio of games to keep you occupied until you spend your paycheck at the bar

• Temple at Charlotte (+23.5) - 7pm - CBSSN 
• Temple's defense has looked great this year but don't discount my hometown's Niners.

• Memphis (-8.5) at USF Bulls - 7pm - The Deuce
• The Tigers of Memphis should remain undefeated following Friday Night as they continue their quest as the best team in the Volunteer State.

• UCONN at BYU (-18) - 10:15pm - The Deuce
• The second game of the doubleheader on the Deuce  could get ugly in a hurry.

Football Saturday

High Nooners

The #goacc Slate

• A Pitt at Virginia Tech (-4.5) - Noon - ESPN3/The Bojangles Network (ACC)
• Judgement game in the ACC Opener for both the Hokies and the Panthers. There's a Hurricane expected to hit the when these teams do battle. Remember the last time VT played in a Hurricane? Kevin Jones got his. 
• Louisville at NC State (-4.5) - 12:30 - ESPN3/The Bojangles Network
• Louisville hasn't beaten anyone vs NC State has really not played anyone. The Pack Faithful think THIS THE YEAR but that could all come to a screeching hault if Petrino hangs a 50 spot in West Raleigh

The Midwest Slate

• Holgo's Hair vs Big Game Bob (-7) - FS1 - High Noon
• West Virginia, like NC State hasn't played a soul in 2015. Yes their defense has been surprisingly outstanding and yes they're scoring points at will, but golly it's come against the Sisters of the Poor and something called Maryland. I expect to Oklahoma take it to the Mountaineers.
• Iowa at Wisky (-7) - The Mothership - High Noon
• There will be lots of ranch dressing, cheese, and beer consumed by these two fan bases in Madison on Saturday. Wisconsin finally started getting their run game going last week and Iowa feels like they've put up more points to start this season than they scored in all of 2014. This one could decide the B1G West

The Southern Ballgame

• Sakerlina (+2.5) at Mizzou - 12:30 - SEC Network
• Wayyyyyyyyyyyylp, Sakerlina found themselves in the other Columbia up against a team without their main QB. With Sakerlina being a club without a QB I'm gonna give the edge to the team with the best player on the field: Pharaoh Cooper. Watch Spurrier take out his frustrations of this past couple rounds of golf on ole Gary Pinkel.  

Mid Afternooners

The #goacc Slate

• Carolina at Georgia Tech - The U - 330pm
• Carolina travels to a venue they haven't won at in 18 years. Line is GT-7.5, more  coming later including pick.
• Boston College at Duke (-7) - ESPN3
• Duke's defense looked very impressive this past weekend in shutting down a Georgia Tech rushing attack that's put up big numbers since Paul Johnson arrived in Atlanta. Duke could be poised for a let down game in this one. BC is a physical squad that seems to give everyone fits.

The Midwestern Slate

• Ohio State at Indiana (+21.5) - 3:30pm - ABC/The Deuce Combo
• Two undefeated B1G team collide (yes, you read that right) at one of America's great gameday party venues. On Saturday, everyone is a Hoosier. 
• K State at OK State (-7.5) - 4pm - FS1 
• In the afternoon Big 12 Doubleheader the second game feature a grown man Mike Gundy vs an old man Bill Snyder.Mason Rudolph, QB for the Cowboys has lit up the statline this season while K State has just methodically won as they always do. Saturday starts a brutal 5 game stretch against 4 ranked teams for the Wildcats.

The Southern Slate

• BAMA (+2) AT GEORGIA - 3:30PM - CBS WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN
• THE LAST TIME ALAFRICKINBAMA WAS AN UNDERDOG WAS AGAINST THE DOGS AND THIS HAPPENED
• THIS GAME HAS GAME OF THE WEEK POTENTIAL.
• THIS MAN LED THEM TO VICTORY. THAT HAIR. 

Night Games

The National Stage

• NOTRE DAME AT CLEMSON (pick em) - 8PM - ABC

I expressed my wants and desires toward this game earlier on the Twittersphere. Here they are:

Here's a rare statement from your's truly: I hope Clemson mauls Notre Dame into submission on Saturday.

— Frattisimo (@FootbawFrat) October 1, 2015

The Southern Slate (a Trio)

•  Ole Miss at Florida (+7.5) - 7pm - The Mothership
• Florida is a quiet 4-0 that escaped this past weekend against Tennessee. Ole Miss has chewed up and spit every team they've faced, especially those Bama Turnovers. This one could get juicy there in the Swamp. Expect a nail biter. 
• Arkansas (+6.5) at Tennessee - 7pm - The Deuce
• Speaking of Team losing heartbreakers, Arkansas and Tennessee seem to have filled their quota for the next couple of years. UT looks to recover against an Arkansas squad that hasn't won a close game since Bret Bielema got to Fayetteville.
• Mississippi State at Texas A&M (-7) - SEC Network - 7:30pm
• Clanga added insult to injury to the flailing Auburn Tigers squad this past week now they move on to face and A&M squad lucky to be undefeated. I unfortunately believe this one could get ugly if Dak Prescott can't find rhythm early against the Aggies fierce pass rush.

The Western Slate

• Zona State at UCLA (-14) - 730 - Fox
• Is it me or  this UCLA squad gonna blast Zona State off this planet?

Late Night Games

#PAC12AfterDark

• Oregon (-7.5) at Colorado - 10 pm - The Mothership
• Pretty sure Utah scored on Oregon a couple times as I typed out this Viewers Guide. The Ducks should respond, cause this ain't the early 1990s Colorado squads. If they don't, Nike Town will be hurtin' badddddddddd
• (+14) Arizona st Stanford - 10:30 - PAC12 Net
• Stanford's looked like a completely different team than the one that played in the Chicago Metro in Week One. Shouts to Zona keeping this one close, but there will be just too much Cardinal to handle

With the hurricane approaching, all you can really do this weekend is show up at your rain soaked game this weekend. If you don't have that option, join me for 15 hours of non stop football action on Saturday.

Enjoy

WFP

WEEK 4 VIEWERS GUIDE

ALWAYS GREAT TO TAKE CARE OF BIZ AGAINST AN OPPONENT YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO. CAROLINA EXPOSED AN OFFENSE AND DEFENSE THAT HADN'T FACED ANYONE IN 2015 AND TOOK ADVANTAGE OF MOMENTUM STEMMING FROM AN EARLY TURNOVER. I'LL BE IN CHICAGO FOR A BACHELOR PARTY SO I'LL BE LARGELY OUT OF COMMISSION FOR WATCHING THE GAMES FRIDAY AND THROUGH MID AFTERNOON SATURDAY. FOR THOSE WHO CAN PLOP IN FRONT OF A COUCH. IT ALL GETS STARTED ON THURSDAY

MY PICKS ARE THE LINES****
Picks Last Week: 6-10 WELP

THURSDAY NIGHT

Cincinnati at Memphis (-9.5) - 7:30pm - The Mothership
This could be called the AAC Championship game. Memphis is likely the best team in the Volunteer State this year with the QB play of Paxton Lynch. Can Tuberville steal one as two score underdogs? I don't think so.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Couple options Friday Night

Boise State (-2.5 ) at UVA - 8pm - The Mothership
The 4th stop on the #MikeLondonFarewellTour stays in Charlotteville after UVA ESCAPED against Bill and Mary. Expect a Boise team, fresh off of a thumpin' of Idaho to struggle a bit in the first half against a quiet crowd in Scott Stadium. I expect the Smurfs to leave Charlottesville 3-1 covering the spread, even without their starting QB.

Stanford at Beavertown (+16) - FS1 - 10pm 
Stanford didn't just prove this guy wrong by covering against the Men of Troy, they flat out won. They look like a completely different squad than the one that appeared lost in Chicago week one. I don't think they cover this week.

FOOTBALL SATURDAY

High Nooners

Kansas at RUTSgers - B1G Network - Noon
CLEAR YOUR CALENDARS THERE'S A THRILLER AT HIGH NOON
ALL OF THE SADNESS CONVERGES IN NORTH JERSEY BETWEEN TWO PROGRAMS IN COMPLETE DISARRAY. THE CHALLENGES IS TRYING TO NOT STICK FORKS IN YOUR EYES FOR THIS ONE.

BYU (+5.5) at Michigan - ABC - High Noon
The Mormons lost a nail biter to UCLA this past weekend and now head to Ann Arbor against a Big Blue squad that's found some excitement. Assuming Mangum has time in the pocket, BYU should cover and win.

Georgia Tech (-8) at Duke - The Deuce - High Noon
The best game of the session will be in Durham between two teams still very much in the Coastal discussion. The loser won't be entirely out of the race, but the road to Charlotte will have just become much more difficult.

Carolina Fans: The game against Delaware will be on ESPN3 or Raycom for those down south.

Mid Afternooners

Maryland (+17) at WVU - 3pm - FS1
Maryland rebounded this past weekend after getting their asses handed to them by Bowling Green the week before while West Virginia is fresh off a bye week after playing the school for the blind and little sisters of the poor. The first true test for Holgo this year should give them some trouble.

Tennessee at Florida (-1.5) - 330pm - CBS with VERNE
Whenever these two squads get together it's always fun to watch. Florida finally looked like a team with potential this past weekend, while Rock Top got things back together in a glorified scrimmage. Can Florida be trusted? We'll just have to wait and see.

Virginia Tech at ECU (+8) -ABC/The Deuce Combo - 330pm
This game is one that VT fans hate having every year. Seems like ECU always plays the Hokies close and with ECU claiming 2 of the last 6 it's easy to see that. VT looked very good last weekend and should have won by about 50. ECU, who's still trying to find themselves on both sides of the ball always gets up for this game and I expect no different.

TCU (+7.5) at Texas Tech - 4:45pm - Fox
The most beautiful man in college football also has one of the biggest mouths after going after Bret Bielema the last week. Now they host TCU who still seems to be working out the kinks on defense. Does Kliff Kingsbury's air raid take down the Frawgs?

Night Games

Cal (-3.5) at Washington - PAC12 - 5pm
If the mid afternooners get out of wack change the channel to PACtion to a Cal team that's looked really good vs a Washington team that took care of business against Utah State this past week.

Texas A and M at Arkansas (+7.5) - 7pm - The Mothership
Bret Bielema's really taken one on the chin after calling out Ohio State's OOC schedule by losing a pair of games in which he was heavy favorites. The Hawgs have an opportunity to rebound against a red hot Aggies squad in Fayetteville, a team that they should have beaten this past year and many believed would handle heading into 2015. This is the first of 3 SEC games during this time slot that'll go a long way in determining who are contenders and who aren't.

#CLANGA (+3) vs #WDE - 730pm - The Deuce 
The second of three SEC games during this slot that you'll want to be posted up for. Like the A&M and Arkansas Game, this one between Miss St and Auburn will go a long way into how the SEC West race shakes out. A loss for either of these teams puts them 0-2 in conference out of reach of ATL.

Mizzou (-2)  at Kentucky - 730pm - SEC Network
Like the other two SEC games, this one will go along way in shaking out the contenders from pretenders but in the east race. This division has been Mizzou's the last couple of years and very well could be if the Tigers get back on track after a couple of stinkers against inferior OOC competition.

UCLA at Arizona (+3) - 8pm - ABC
Zona has an opportunity to take control of the PAC 12 South race with a win over undefeated Bruins squad. The Bruins are banged up on defense with now 3 defensive starters lost for the season including All World Linebacker Myles Jack of this week. Zona has an explosive offense and expects Scooby Wright to be back. His matchup with RB Paul Perkins of UCLA is a fantastic one to watch.

Utah (+12) at Oregon - 830 pm - FOX
Utah's not getting any respect in a game that they deserve it. This is the first true test Oregon's had since dropping the game to Michigan State. Oregon's defense looked out of sorts and that should prove costly against Utah's rushing attack with Devontae Booker. I wouldn't be surprised to see Utah win straight up here. Utah's in the top 15 nationally in takeaways and an opportunistic defense could prove difficult for Oregon.

Late Night

A pair of west coast games featuring Southern Cal at Arizona State on the Mothership and Fresno State and San Jose State on CBSSN should keep you occupied till you pass out.

Enjoy this weekend.

Go Heels.

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