Week 1
First things first. If you haven't read the recent column by Harry King about this pool, click this link and read it: "Take That, Vivian." It is a pretty great column.
I am sending the games out a little early this week since there is a Thursday night game and to help those going out of town for Labor Day weekend. For the new people in the pool, remember that all games are picked without regard to the line, all games are worth two points unless otherwise noted, and all picks must be submitted at one time. If you are new and entered after the pool primer was emailed, let me know and I will send it to you. Also, remember the new rule for this season that awards an extra point to the winners of overtime games.
South Carolina - Vanderbilt
6 p.m., Thursday, ESPN
Line: South Carolina by 7
* Underdog worth three points
Boise State - Michigan State
7 p.m., Friday, ESPN
Line: Michigan State by 7
* Underdog worth three points
Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
Clemson - Auburn
6 p.m., Saturday, ESPN
Line: Clemson by 3
Cowboys Stadium Classic
Michigan - Alabama
7 p.m., Saturday, ABC
Line: Alabama by 12
* Underdog worth four points
Battle of the Techs
Georgia Tech - Virginia Tech
7 p.m., Monday, ESPN
Line: Virginia Tech by 7
* Underdog worth three points
Good luck.
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