August 12, 2005
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August 12, 2005
Issue #41
Weekly Publication
Table of Contents:
Stat Of The Week
NFL Preseason
View from the Nose Bleed Section
Just The Facts
Free Football Picks
Thehooks Special Offers
Stat of the Week:
Iowa State is 14-2 ATS as a Double Digit Favorite under Coach Ferentz. They play Ball State on September 3rd.
Ball State is 3-9 ATS as a road dog and 3-7 ATS va the Big Ten.
New England is 6-0 ATS the past 6 years during the 1st week of preseason.
First Free Pick
Take New England plus the 1 to 2 points that you can get. The Patriots started out as a small favorite and now you are getting a few points. The points jumped across the line in the Dolphins game and the betting public was right to take the Bears. I think the betting public is wrong and will start my season off taking the defending champions.
I will also be betting the under in the same game. The total has been steady at 37.5, which is a nice total to bet the under. The NFL Preseason started off with two overs before the Chargers and Packers lived up to the normal NFL preseason style. I do not expect a lot of points from either team.
So to recap, Meathook is taking New England and the Under this weekend. Trends are on the side of the Patriots and the Under. I told everyone that they would be getting great numbers for New England and Philadephia this year and it is happening even before the season starts.
I also am going to post one more free pick for Saturday and will post others throughout the weekend as I get them from the other handicappers. No sales pitch just solid free picks, go to our Free Football Picks Page. While there you should book mark the page because this will become you one stop source for free picks. Notice at the bottom there is a special trend of the week. We will post an angle during the season that we think can help you win money.
From The Nose Bleed Section:
Thoughts and Ponders:
The season is upon us...the preseason that is. Now it's time for holdouts, injuries and fights; and oh they will be playing a few games as well.
Why do first round draft picks have to holdout for money? They haven't even stepped on the field and they are complaining about their contract. Hey, prove yourself and then we will discuss your contract....just play the game!
What kind of example are you setting to your fellow teammates if you hold out for more money? For example, look at Mark Clayton of the Ravens. He was getting criticized by his coach and what do you think the veterans are thinking? You have Ray Lewis on your team. Do you think he is going to welcome you to camp? His way of welcoming you will be laying your ass out on the field. Have fun your first day of training camp Mark!
What's up with Terrell Owens? Complains all summer about his contract but then shows up to training camp on time and surprises his teammates. Then he injuries his groin and sits out. Comes back and injures his groin again. Maybe Owens should have spent more time this summer keeping himself in shape instead of complaining about his contract.
Ricky Williams is back with the Dolphins. Didn't show too much in the Hall of Fame game against the Bears. But then again it?s preseason and Saban said he wouldn't play too much anyway. Wonder what Ricky will do after the preseason is over and he starts his 4 game suspension. Think he'll stick around or will he get bored and go find himself again?
How about Kyle Orton though? He looked pretty comfortable in the pocket against the Dolphins. Of course it was against the third string but still he looked impressive. Watch out Grossman, this fourth round pick could sneak up on you.
Ty Law is staying in the AFC East by signing with the Jets on Monday. Will he make the Jets' defense better? Maybe not but when you have a 3 time super bowl winner on your team he brings some solid leadership to your team. This could be a big boost for the Jets, we will just have to wait and see.
Congrats to Dan Marino, Steve Young, Fritz Pollard and Benny Friedman for their induction into the Hall of Fame.
Just The Facts:
The poor souls who picked the Colts, Chargers, and the Dolphins are already out for the Preseason Contest. Ouch! That was a short trip for them.
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