OBNUG Pick 'Em Contest - Week 1 - One Bronco Nation Under God

OBNUG Pick 'Em Contest - Week 1

by Nick Kroes on Sep 1, 2009 6:58 AM PDT in Pick 'Em Comment 49 comments

Welcome to Week One of OBNUG's Pick 'Em Contest, presented by Baja Fresh.

As Kevan mentioned this past weekend, you OBNUG readers have a chance to best me, the great savant Nick (I'm pretty sure I can refer to myself as that after the slaughtering I put on Phil Dailey last year), in a weekly pick 'em contest. It'll be a lot like Vegas, minus the regrets and plus free Baja Fresh food.

Join me after the jump for the official rules on how this will play out as well as this week's games.

OBNUG Pick 'Em Rules

Since none of the major sites that handle college pick' em groups allow customizable picks, we are going to have to do this the old fashioned way. In the comments. Here is how this will work:

I will post a list of games each week. This will include the WAC games and some additional national games of interest.
We will be doing this against the spread. This is exponentially more fun since we will be picking WAC games. Get used to 20+ point spreads! Also, the spread I post will be the spread we use. I won't be adjusting it if everyone picks Boise State.
What's a spread? It's Vegas' way of evening out the betting on each game. For instance, if you see Idaho at (-72) Boise State and you pick the Broncos to win, BSU will have to beat the Vandals by at least 72 points for you to be correct. Other questions? Try wikipedia.
Make your picks by leaving a comment. If you need to correct your picks, reply to your comment. Since I'll be tracking this manually (for now), the official Pick' Em Contest thread will only contain comments with picks. Any other comments will be deleted.
The deadline will be posted each week, most likely at game time of the earliest game. Any picks with a time stamp after the deadline will not count.
Prizes will be awarded on a week-by-week basis. Don't sweat it if you miss a week although prizes will be handed out to the overall leader at the end of the year. We haven't exactly worked this out, but I'm going to say best winning percentage with at least 90% of the games picked.
There will be a tiebreaker each week. This will be a guess of the total points of a specified game. This will be the Boise State game unless they are off.

This Week's Games

Now that we've got the rules out of the way, let's get to the good stuff. Below is a list of the games we will be picking this week. I have put the favored teams in bold, and just like in real life, Greg McMackin is on a one week probation here at OBNUG as well.

#13 Georgia at (-5.5) #9 Oklahoma State
(-6.5) #5 Alabama at #7 Virginia Tech
#20 BYU at (-21.5) #3 Oklahoma
Utah State at (-20.5) #19 Utah
San Jose State at (-34) #4 USC
Nevada at (-14.5) #23 Notre Dame
Louisiana Tech at (-13) Auburn
Idaho at (-3) New Mexico State
#16 Oregon at (-4) #14 Boise State

And the Tiebreaker:

Total points scored in the Oregon-Boise State game

Pick away! I'll be back tomorrow with my picks as well as an open comment section to welcome me back and/or bash my choices.

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Picks

• Georgia
• Virginia Tech
• BYU
• Utah
• USC
• Nevada
• Auburn
• New Mexico State
• Boise State
And the Tiebreaker:
• 61

by PeaDiddy on Sep 1, 2009 7:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Give me ...

Georgia
Alabama
Utah State
San Jose State
Nevada
LaTech
New Mexico State
Boise State
And 57 total points scored

I picked way too many WAC teams to cover.

"Never let anyone sign your checks!" - Harvey Bushkin

by Kevan Lee on Sep 1, 2009 7:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

missing a pick

Kevan,
I think you are missing the BYU v Oklahoma game.

"...east and west is the problem, north and south the solution."

by MKingery on Sep 1, 2009 7:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am totally missing the BYU-Oklahoma game

I’ll take Oklahoma to cover.

"Never let anyone sign your checks!" - Harvey Bushkin

by Kevan Lee on Sep 1, 2009 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here we go,

*OK St.
*Bama
*Oklahoma
*Utah
*USC
*Nevada
*La Tech
*NMSU
*Boise State
Points- 65

Boise State - The best in all the land (The "land" being Idaho, and large parts of California, Oregon, and Nevada.)

by Mikrino on Sep 1, 2009 7:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My picks

Georgia
Alabama
Oklahoma
Utah State
USC
Nevada
Auburn
New Mexico St
Boise State
POINTS – 68

"...east and west is the problem, north and south the solution."

by MKingery on Sep 1, 2009 7:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Picks

Georgia
Virginia Tech
Oklahoma
Utah
USC
Nevada
Auburn
New Mexico State
Boise State
POINTS – 44

by xXBroncoNarionXx on Sep 1, 2009 7:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

picks

From Sgrettenberg, OBNUG’s preview man from Berkeley, CA last year…

Oklahoma State – One of the best offenses in the country
Alabama – Hokies do better later in season, I think Alabama is BCS bound again
BYU – To big a spread…
Utah St. – To big a spread
San Jose State – to big a spread, expect running game to eat clock
Nevada – Nevada is underrated here
Louisiana Tech – Auburn likely to win, but has low scoring offense to cover that spread
New Mexico State – toss up, took home team
Boise State – Go Broncos!

by earthren on Sep 1, 2009 8:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

winner winner chicken dinner

Georgia
Virginia Tech
Oklahoma
Utah
USC
Nevada
Louisiana Tech
New Mexico State
Boise State
59 total points

"Your future is not today, but today makes your future." - Napoleon Hill

by OneTrueBlue on Sep 1, 2009 8:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I have come...from the future

Okie State
Va Tech
BYU
Utah State
USC
Nevada
La Tech
New Mexico State
Boise State

64 Points

"I'd rather be a smartass than a dumbass."

by Belexes on Sep 1, 2009 8:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Me Hungry

UGA
VT
BYU-Idaho
Utah
USC
ND
Auburn
NMSU
BSU

Total points- 61

by MiketheTransplant on Sep 1, 2009 8:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The vandals? Really?

Georgia
Alabama
Oklahoma
Utah
USC
Notre Dame
Auburn
Idaho (sigh)
Boise State
Tiebreaker- 62

by Busterfan on Sep 1, 2009 8:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oklahoma State
Alabama
BYU
Utah
San Jose State
Nevada
Louisiana Tech
Idaho
Boise State

Tiebreaker: 69

"You know where i'm from, a little suspicion about one's true identity and motives is considered good manners."
-- Nale

by Loque on Sep 1, 2009 8:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

picks

- Georgia
- Alabama
- Oklahoma
- Utah
- USC
- Nevada
- Auburn
- New Mexico State
- Boise State (Of course)

Total points scored in the Oregon-Boise State game: 54

by CaptainBronco on Sep 1, 2009 8:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Georgia
Alabama
BYU
Utah State
USC
Nevada
Louisiana Tech
Idaho
Boise State

Tiebreaker: 69

by smurfturf on Sep 1, 2009 8:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The winning picks, no copying!

1. Oklahoma State
2. Alabama
3.Oklahoma
4. Uh Utah
5.Uh USC
6. Nevada
7. Auburn
8. Tuffy- New Mexico State
9. Of course Boise State.
Tiebreaker- 70

Ridonkulous!

by OBNUG Intern on Sep 1, 2009 8:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Crap, I'm Picking Nevada, SJSU AND Idaho?

Georgia
Va Tech
BYU
Utah
San Jose
Nevada
Auburn
Idaho
Boise State

Tiebreaker: 68

by JasonHaberman on Sep 1, 2009 8:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Put my life savings on this...

    Georgia
    Alabama
    Oklahoma
    Utah
    USC
    Nevada
    Auburn
    Idaho
    Oregon (only because Boise State will win by 2 or 3 points)
Tiebreaker: 54 points

by Finloopio on Sep 1, 2009 9:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oklahoma State
Virginia Tech
BYU
Utah
SJSU
Notre Dame
La Tech
NMSU
Boise State

66 points

by Egnowit on Sep 1, 2009 9:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Georgia
Virginia Tech
Oklahoma
Utah
USC
Nevada
Auburn
Idaho
Boise State

by BustersBFF on Sep 1, 2009 9:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

total: 62

by BustersBFF on Sep 1, 2009 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I couldn't pick Idaho, I just couldn't

Georgia
Virginia Tech
Oklahoma
Utah
USC
Notre Dame
Auburn
New Mexico State
Boise State

Points-50

Watch out BCS...soon Boise State will be National Champs.

by Dr. Jrig on Sep 1, 2009 9:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Get Ready For This

1. Oklahoma State – Dez Bryant catches 3 touchdowns runs for 2 and throws 7
2. Alabama – Really no reason for this pick, other than Nick Saban has to build himself up before letting everyone down (and delighting everyone else)
3. BYU – Much too large of a spread, unless Max Hall goes all 6 turnovers on us again… Actually I think it was 7… suddenly I’m second guessing myself…
4. Utah State – Aggie Nation celebrates a 19 point loss
5. USC – by 50… no really
6. Nevada – Colin Kaepernicks parents take him out to ice cream after the game
7. Auburn – I really have nothing to say about this game… Kellen Moore is awesome
8. Idaho – (slamming keyboard against head repeatedly)
9. Boise State – I just won 27-17 on NCAA 10 (George Iloka had 2 picks and a sack for those who care)
Score: 44

by J-Stat on Sep 1, 2009 9:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

oklahoma state
virginia tech
oklahoma
utah
san jose state
nevada
auburn
idaho
boise state
58 points.

by Trek7K on Sep 1, 2009 9:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm CRAZY!!!

Ok. State – Tornado rolls through and takes Georgia team
Alabama- they’re mad from losing horribly to Utah
BYU- They’ll lose, but only by like 17
Utah State – Utah’s got too many holes!!!
USC- this one’ll be ugly
Nevada- to WIN. No way Notre Dame wins this
La Tech- because I’m scared of Dooley’s stare
NMS- I will NEVER pick the Vandals! Never!
Boise state- The Hout eats Ed Dickson, Ducks mascot, gets ejected
Points – 58

"The brothers, they don't think I know a butt-load of crap about the gospel, but I DO." -Nacho

by BroncoFever on Sep 1, 2009 10:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

OK State
Alabama (Roll Tide)
BYU
Utah St.
SJ ST.
Nevada
La Tech
Idaho
BSU
Points: 48

by Mountngrown on Sep 1, 2009 10:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

New to the board, what the hell, here goes...

Oklahoma State
Virginia Tech
Oklahoma
Utah
USC
Nevada
Louisiana Tech
Idaho
Boise State
And the Tiebreaker: 72

by broncoitis on Sep 1, 2009 11:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Gotcha!

Oklahoma State
Virginia Tech
Oklahoma
Utah
USC
Nevada
Auburn
New Mexico State
Boise State

Tiebreaker: 66 points

by forum8usa on Sep 1, 2009 12:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll give it a go

• Georgia
• Alabama
• Oklahoma
• Utah
• USC
• Nevada
• Auburn
• Idaho
• Boise State

Tiebreaker: 71 pts

by Drew Roberts on Sep 1, 2009 12:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My WACy picks (lame)

The picks
• Georgia
• Virginia Tech
• Oklahoma
• Utah
• San Jose State
• Nevada
• Louisiana Tech
• New Mexico State
• Boise State
Tiebreaker: 47
Crap, that is way to WAC friendly… that spells trouble

by duc on Sep 1, 2009 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ehh, Whadda I Know

Georgia
Alabama
Oklahoma
Utah State
USC
Nevada
Auburn
Idaho
Boise State
54 points

by TitoRay on Sep 1, 2009 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sure

Georgia
Virginia Tech
Oklahoma
Utah
San Jose State
Nevada
Auburn
Idaho
Boise State
63 points

by killtacular on Sep 1, 2009 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Put it on the Board!

Ok St
Va Tech
Oklahomo
Utah
USC
Notre Dame
Auburn
New Mexico
Oregon(five star lock!!!!!)

I probably don’t need a tie breaker since all you homers have Boise, but here it is:76 points (mostly Duck points, of course)

I can get you a toe by three o'clock this afternoon.

by KyleC on Sep 1, 2009 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

thr04

Georgia
Alabama
BYU
Utah
USC
Nevada
La Tech
Idaho
Boise State

by thr04 on Sep 1, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Question..

If USC wins by exactly 34 points:

A) The house wins and everybody loses.
B) The game is counted as a “wash” (nobody loses)
C) SJSU “pickers” are credited with a win for keeping the game close.
D) Fill in the blank _________.

(You’d be surprised how many times those goof balls in Vegas get the spread exactly right..)

by Drofdarb23 on Sep 1, 2009 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This includes the other whole number spreads:

Louisiana Tech at (-13) Auburn
Idaho at (-3) New Mexico State

Oregon at (-4) #14 Boise State

by Drofdarb23 on Sep 1, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have no idea..

why it put that 1. before the Oregon – BSU spread? Disregard that.

by Drofdarb23 on Sep 1, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here we go.........Drum roll please..........

Oklahoma State
Virginia Tech
BYU
Utah State
San Jose State
Nevada
Louisiana Tech
Idaho
Boise State

76 points

by LoneSausages on Sep 1, 2009 9:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll throw my hat in the ring..

Here’s mine:

*Georgia
*Alabama
*Oklahoma
*Utah
*USC
*Nevada
*Auburn
*Idaho
*Boise State

Tie Breaker – 49 points

by Magnanimous M@tt on Sep 1, 2009 9:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ok State
Alabama
Utah State
USC
Nevada
Auburn
NM State
Boise State
63 points

by pretendhuman on Sep 1, 2009 10:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ummm

And Oklahoma

by pretendhuman on Sep 1, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Call me Crazy...

Oklahoma State
Alabama
Oklahoma
Utah
USC
NEVADA
LA TECH
IDAHO
Boise State
64 Points

If playing in blue uniforms on a blue field is an unfair advantage, then isn't wearing green uniforms on a green field also an unfair advantage?

by TheShrewdOne on Sep 1, 2009 10:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

DELETE...SORRY

Didn’t fully read the rules….please cancel that…these are my real picks AGAINST THE SPREAD:

Oklahoma State
Alabama
BYU
UTAH STATE
SAN JOSE
NEVADA
LA TECH
IDAHO
Boise State
(points still 64)

If playing in blue uniforms on a blue field is an unfair advantage, then isn't wearing green uniforms on a green field also an unfair advantage?

by TheShrewdOne on Sep 1, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gettin' ready to finish last

Georgia
Alabama
BYU
Utah
USC
Nevada
Auburn
New Mexico State
Boise State

Points = 75

by TitanBronco on Sep 2, 2009 8:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Jeff Garcia walks like a Duck, he talks like a Duck...

So says T.O. in the “outing” of Garcia from years back..anyways onto the picks
#9 Oklahoma State

Alabama
#3 Oklahoma – quite easily actually
Utah – picked in a three team parlay out of vegas
#4 USC
Nevada picked in a three team parlay out of vegas
Auburn – Gus Malzhan is a genuis
New Mexico State
Boise State picked in a three team parlay out of vegas and this game scared the BEJEEZUS out of me
65

Total points scored in the Oregon-Boise State game

We do not take counsel of our fears, our naysayers, or the unknown
Coach Pete January 1, 2007

by StatueLeft on Sep 2, 2009 9:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs