Motivation matters in bowl games
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderOregon State faces an opponent with little motivation. We also like Louisville, Troy and Purdue, but for other reasons.
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2004
Playing the percentages with DDHD
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderOur latest indicator is at 73 percent and pushing us toward Temple, Baylor, Mississippi State and Alabama.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2004
We like Colorado, Bowling Green, Hawaii
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderColorado getting points at home vs. reeling Nebraska? Take it. We also like Bowling Green, Boise State, Hawaii.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2003
Plenty to choose from this week
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderSeparation Saturday offers lots of possibilities, but Oklahoma and Texas Tech are among the most intriguing.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2003
Letdowns, revenge spotlight interesting picks
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderThe Longhorns want to make up for the egg it laid against Arkansas, and a number of teams are ripe for a big letdown.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2003
Michigan, Texas look good
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN.comAfter a solid week, our man eyes some high-profile favorites, but he also likes UConn and Rutgers, too.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2003
Beware of teams that aren't emotionally ready to play
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderThe 2005-06 bowl season continues with 11 games to close out December.
Story | Conversation | December 26, 2005
Can Cal create another scare for Trojans?
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderUSC should survive its annual scare with Cal, but Bama might not be so lucky against LSU.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2005
There's no place like home
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderThis week's selections are heavy on teams that always seem to get it done at home.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2005
Trojans too talented for Irish
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderTexas and Iowa State will remain in the BCS picture with impressive home victories.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2004
Revenge isn't enough motive for A&M
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderThe Cyclones are whirling their way toward Big 12 North contention, while the Sooners close in on yet another South title.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2004
Irish, Hokies will keep winning
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderVirginia Tech and Notre Dame figure to build on the momentum generated the last two weeks.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2004
Gamecocks, Irish may surprise
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderSouth Carolina and Notre Dame are both underdogs, but each should benefit from playing in their own backyard.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2004
Slow week still has some gems
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderDon't expect Mississippi State to give LSU much trouble, and Kansas might actually beat Missouri straight up.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2003
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