Proceed with caution in New Year
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderLSU, Utah and USC have felt the fallout from the coaching carousel, which is why we're picking against them.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2004
Hokies, Rockets can win outright
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderFour titles are on the line Saturday; here's why we like Virginia Tech, Toledo, Pittsburgh and Auburn.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 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
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
Night-game emotion provides an edge
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderNotre Dame and Virginia Tech look ripe for the picking. Plus, New Mexico, Clemson get emotional lift.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2003
'Noles, 'Horns looking for love
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderFlorida State should shut the Irish down cold. Plus, Oklahoma will roll, but we're staying away from Texas.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2003
Don't get crazy this week
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderTeams like West Virginia, Ole Miss and UConn look decent, but nearly every other play carries risk.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2003
A lack of intrigue surrounds title games
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderThere may be a lot of conference titles on the line, but the week is not filled with a lot of great matchups.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2005
Ohio State-Michigan highlights rivalry week
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderThe schedule is loaded with rival games, which adds an intangible element to picking games.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2005
All eyes are on Blacksburg
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderMiami at Virginia Tech clearly overshadows the other interesting games on this week's schedule.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2005
Va. Tech faces toughest test of BCS top three
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderTexas and USC appear to have "off" weeks, while Va. Tech and Georgia face different challenges.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2005
Streak is the word
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderThis week's selections are highlighted by two long-running streaks that don't look to be broken.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2005
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
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
Bowl season full of toss-ups
Rich Podolsky, Special to ESPN InsiderEmotion, not talent, will decide many bowl games, so be wary of teams that just missed out on the BCS.
Story | Conversation | December 26, 2003
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