Best bets

Last week: 0-4
Year-to-date: 12-12-1

Let’s put the political hack spin on last week’s Best Bets… it is harder to go 0-4 than 4-0 or even 1-3. Anyone can pick a winner. That’s easy. After all, one consciously examines the ledger and picks the specific game that appeals to them. Obviously, based on that, it can’t be too difficult to pick one winner.

Now going 0-4 when trying to pick all winners – that takes talent. Does anyone think the professional handicappers ever go 0-4?

Me either.

Anyway, take this week’s picks to the bank. They’re all going to be winners.

Ready?

Ohio State plus 7 over Michigan
Let’s start by saying that Michigan is going to win the game. The reason I think Michigan is going to win the game is that everyone I know who went to Michigan is a really good guy. Martin Frank from the Wilmington News Journal? There is a class act. Andy Cross from over on River Dr.? One of the all-time greats. Andy’s brother Gordie? He’s going to Secretary of Defense some day.

Chris Webber? Well, I don’t know him personally and he once plead guilty for perjury, but the other guys I listed more than make up for that indiscretion.

However, the Buckeyes will cover.

Notre Dame minus 32 over Army
So does Notre Dame have the Merchant Marine Academy on the schedule, too. Way to extend yourselves, guys… Fightin’ Irish my ass.

If Army wins this one outright I’ll go down to the recruiting office and enlist.

(crossing fingers)

Navy minus 32½ over Temple
Why can’t the Owls schedule the Merchant Marine Academy?

Indianapolis minus 1½ over Dallas
I have a feeling this one could be a bloodbath in favor of the Colts. I’m not basing this on any football knowledge or anything, but I’m expecting a reptilian effort from Terrell Owens. By reptilian I mean alligator arms followed by crocodile tears.

New England minus 6 over Green Bay
Nothing to add here.

Seattle minus 3 over San Francisco
Hence the term “Best Bet.”

New York Giants plus 4 over Jacksonville
Call this one a hunch. Besides, I need a big game from Tiki Barber in order to stay in the playoff race in the Phillies Scribes Fantasy Football League (PSFL).