Week One Picks

Gaze into my crystal ball


I went 32-10 with my picks last year, BUT I didn't include point spreads... so take that for what it's worth.


Harvard over Holy Cross* GAME IS TONIGHT

Holy Cross has a great chance to win, but the Crimson are out for some revenge after falling to the Crusaders in a very close game last year in Worcester. Holy Cross' offense will test the Harvard defense, but I think the night game crowd will push the Crimson to victory.


Villanova over Penn

Villanova looks strong once again, and I have real questions about the Quakers this year. If Penn does win, it will be because sophomore tailback Bradford Blackmon broke out as a star. But I don't think Penn will win.


The Citadel over Princeton

Good for Princeton for scheduling a tough new opponent on the road. But this is going to be a huge upset if the Tigers pull it out. They won't.


Brown over Stony Brook

Stony Brook is building a great program with some super recruited players and transfers on scholarship. But I sense a little stumble right now and Brown usually starts very strong at home. Expect a real shoot out of a game either way.

Cornell over Bucknell

I'm not exactly high on the Big Red this year, but Bucknell isn't a stellar team either. This is one of those games Cornell has to win.


Yale over Georgetown

This game could get ugly. I think Georgetown is improved from last year, but not enough to beat the Elis.


Colgate over Dartmouth

A very rough road game for the Big Green against a Colgate team that needs to win to get back on track right now.