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Smack Zone
Chepiga
I had a dream last week. The ghosts of Smack past, present, and future came to me and showed me my evil, vulgar ways. They made me see the light, the way. I've turned over a new leaf. From now on this is going to be a loving, caring, kind Smack Zone. Let's change the name to the Hug Zone. I love Laurie and Kate. They're great. You're great. Our guests are great. Gymnastics is great—they'll win again this weekend ($1,500). Men's b-ball beats Brown ($600); men's squash will be too much for Navy ($850). Men's hockey sweeps RPI and Union ($521 each), and the Rams will beat the Titans ($1,703), but in a kind and gentle sort of way. Peace be with you. Last Week: +$1,000. Current Balance: $5,500.
Moran
Chepiga may want to get all nice and touchy-feely, but I'm sticking to the dirtiest business of all—politics. I'll say that my man Bradley takes Gore by at least 10 points in the New Hampshire primary ($100). If George W.'s results are in any way similar to the grades he earned at Yale, he should come in at least 70 points behind McCain ($30). As for the Super Bowl, I'll leave that to Randell, the [[Delta]]KE brothers, and their meathead compatriots across the country. I'll stay with more meaningful games—Andrew, Guy, et al. take Pierson in IM hockey ($800), while Krissy and Ally combine for 15 in IM hoops ($900). Last Week: +$3,800. Current Balance: $7,700.
Randell
Yo Moron, you may think you're so great, but I have news for you—while you're finding a bed to climb into this weekend to keep warm, I'm going to be in Florida. Warm. On the beach. Ha. It'll be almost as warm in Atlanta, where the Titans will stun the Rams ($1,000). It's going to be chilly on the ice for Yale's enemies, though, as Union falls ($800). You can bet on b-ball taking down Brown again ($600). Since I don't believe in picking against the Knicks or making cheap bets on the Devils, I'll have to bet on UConn snapping out of their funk and beating Seton Hall and 'Nova ($600 each). Last Week: +$400. Current Balance: $5,900.
Josh Drimmer, Guest
Batting .666 at Pick the Pros, guess who's back to put the smack down once more? It seems the guests are doing pretty well against these pathetic souls we call the sports editors who I wouldn't trust with Monopoly money, so let me see if I can continue their slide. Super Bowl XXXIV is a close one, as the Rams become the most unlikely champions in quite some time ($1,500), even though Eddie George rushes for over 100 yards ($500) and the Titans' uniforms still look really bad (no need for a bet). Sacramento proves to be too much for the Knicks ($750), while the Blazers look good against the Jazz ($750). It's good to be back in my zone. Mwa ha ha. Last Week: +$890. Current Balance: $6,340.
Josh Drimmer, DC '03, won Pick the Pros this week. To be Smack Guest, play Pick the Pros at www.yaleherald.com/pickthepros.
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