Boise = Damned if you do...

I love watching Boise State.

I hate betting on Boise State.

They are too good to feel confident about betting against them in big games even though they are routinely at a talent and depth disadvantage.

That being said Friday's game against Michigan State is just too good to pass up. The Spartans are a -7 favorite, which according to Ohio Ice has recently moved up from 6.5. This is a total trap line in my opinion. Boise has lost of ton -- most of their front seven on defense, Kellen Moore and Doug Martin on offense.

Michigan State should have their way with Boise State to the tune of 34-17. That being said there will be late money on Boise because people have been burned by the Broncos in the past and the argument of giving Chris Petersen nine months to prep for one game usually works out in his favor.

Don't fall for it.

Period.

CMC Mock Draft NFL Futures Challenge

To build off the massive popularity of the CMC mock draft.  This is the first annual NFL futures challenge.

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Top five picks are highlighted in Green and Red

Cardinals	7	Over	Cards can win 8 games in an easier conference if Kolb can be average
Falcons	9	Over	Tough division but this is the team that I think has the Texans breakout of last year.  If they split with NO they can hit 10
Ravens	10	Under	With Pitt and Cincy in conference its not hard to see a 9-7 especially with the way they play down to their competition out of division
Bills	8	Under	Not a 9-7 team considering NE should be them twice
Panthers	7.5	Over	I can see the Panthers at 8-8 if they can impove even slightly on D
Bears	9.5	Under	A 9-7 Bears wouldn’t be shocking with 4 games against GB and DET
Bengals	8	Under	Sophomore slump for Dalton  They had a favorable schedule last year and his numbers waned as defenses figured him out
Browns	5	Under	This team sucks and they have to play 6 games against Bengals, Ravens, Steelers
Cowboys	8.5	Under	Tough call but Philly and NYG seem better bets
Broncos	9	Over	Just cant bet against Manning and an easy division
Lions	9	Under	I think they will go 9-7 but have to pick one or the other.  Easier to see 8-8 than 10-6
Packers	12	Over	No reason to think Pack cant win 13
Texans	10	Over	Tough call 10-6 is about right so I'll go over in with 6 games against Titans, Colts, Jags
Colts	5	Under	Rookie QB and depleted roster
Jags	5.5	Over	They could win 6 even though they suck because all the other crappy teams are in their division
Chiefs	8	Under	All their weapons back but Eli Manning is in the house along with Phil Rivers
Dolphins	7	Under	Dolphins suck…and their division is strong see also Browns,Cleveland
Vikings	6	Under	If Bears, Lions, and Green Bay are strong then Vikings must not win many…see also Browns, Cleveland and Dolphins, Miami
Patriots	12	Over	No reason to think Brady and his newest cast of weapons cant win 13 (they won 14 last year withou Brandon Lloyd)
Saints	10	Under	Tough one as 10 is the right number to me. I say under and bet on a Falcons resurgence with all the distractions in New Orleans
Giants	9	Over	They are the Giants…they'll probably suck during the regular season and win 9 games…but I have to pick something!
Jets	8.5	Over	They can win 9 with a little Tebow magic
Raiders	7	Under	If you cant see the Oakland raiders at 6-10 then you havent seen the Oakland Raiders
Eagles	10.5	Over	This is another breakout team if Vick can stay healthy.  11 wins for the best team on paper is doable
Steelers	10	Over	Never bet against the Steelers in anything except a hot cheerleader competition
Chargers	9	Over	Denver and SD in a dog fight with KC and Oak sniffing jockstraps
49ers	10	Over	Super easy conference with one of the best D in football.
Seahawks	7	Under	These guys kinda suck unless Matt Flynn is the real deal.  They have holes all over the roster
Rams	6	Over	The Rams made some moves in the offseason, their conference is soft, and we have forgotten about last year.
Buccaneers	6	Under	They brought in some weapons but they have a very stiff schedule
Titans	7	Over	Easiest conference in football gifts them 8-8 or 9-7 like last year
Redskins	6.5	Under	They could win 7 but Dallas, NYG, and Philly are all better than them.  They would be the best 6-10 team in the league…but it could happen

Final Picks 59-63

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59. Green Bay Packers, select Josh Robinson, CB, UCF

GB goes back-to-back on defense in Rds 1 & 2.  There defense was not sustainable enough to carry them through the 2011 playoffs - they could not stop the pass. Robinson brings the depth that GB needs to weather a full season.

60. Baltimore Ravens, select Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah St

Ravens get a board riser with the 60th pick.  Consider this a Ray Lewis insurance policy - payout could be respectable.

61. San Francisco 49ers, select Chris Polk, RB, Washington

49ers are restocking their running game and select Polk since Brandon Jacobs & Frank Gore are both closing in on full depreciation.

62. New England Patriots, select Billy Winn, DT, Boise St

After taking Devon Still, the Patriots make a clear message in wanting a dominant defensive line by taking another Boise St player in Winn.  Winn's underachieving reputation lowered his stock value.  Belichick can change that.

63. New York Giants, select Mike Adams, OT, Ohio St

Big Blue goes RB & OT for their first two picks.  A 2011 avg yards per carry number of 3.8 will dictate that for you.  May this be a certified Ohio Ice approved pick.

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54th pick Detroit selects Casey Heyward, CB, Vanderbilt because someone needs to help take pressure off the pass rush and keep Kong Suh from stepping on people's heads.

55th pick Atlanta selects Mitchell Schwartz, OT, California to help shore up an offensive line that is starting to show its age and some cracks.

56th pick Pittsburgh selects Derek Wolfe, DT, Cincinnati and they may have gotten a steal as Wolfe is a scheme-friendly explosive player as a pass-rushing tackle or end in the 3-4.

57th pick Denver selects LaMichael James, RB, Oregon as Willis McGahee isn't getting any younger and Knowshon Moreno isn't getting any healthier.

58th pick Houston selects Bruce Irvin, OLB, West Virginia as he is a bit of a wild card with all-world athleticism. If the Texans can protect Irvin and put him in passing situations he'll have double digit sacks.

Pick 53

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The Bengals Select David Wilson RB Virginia Tech.  Wilson would be a good value at this spot.  The Bengals need to figure out who the back of the future is.  Benjarvus Green Ellis should hold it down for a couple years while we see if Wilson has what it takes.

Picks 48-52

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Round 2 Pick 16 (#48 Overall) New England Devon Still DT Penn St.
New England, as they always do, take the top available player on the board.  Still is good value this far down and will help Vince Wilfork in the trenches.

Round 2 Pick 17 (#49 Overall) San Diego Mohamed Sanu WR Rutgers
Sanu isnt going to make anyone forget about Vincent Jackson but there's no doubt Phillip Rivers needs targets now that his two favorite guys are gone (Jackson and Sproles). 

Round 2 Pick 18 (#50 Overall) Chicago Peter Konz C Wisconsin
Konz helps upgrade the interior of the Bears line.  An OL from Wisconsin won't have any trouble adjusting to the cold weather of Soldier Field.  A short two hour drive from Madison to Chicago should please the Konz family.

Round 2 Pick 19 (#51 Overall) Philadelphia Lavonte David LB Nebraska
Philly doesnt have too many holes in its starting line up going into the draft.  Getting a Safety in the first round and a backer in the second round is just what the doctor ordered.  This team on paper should be a contender this year.

Round 2 Pick 20 (#52 Overall) Tennessee Bryan Quick WR Appalachian St.
Tennessee adds depth at WR.  It became clear after Kenny Britt went out last year that the receiver corps wasnt deep.  Quick put up great numbers at the 1-AA level.  Can he contribute early in Tennessee..if so it will take pressure of Britt's bad knee.

Pick #47

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The New York Jets select Ronnell Lewis, LB, Oklahoma, a good fit for a 3-4 because Lewis has a high motor, can play the run and is a decent pass rusher. His biggest strength is his tackling ability, the downside is the injury history in his neck and back. So it's a bit of a risk/reward pick.