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Bialik
I feel like I let the football team down. I didn't end up painting a blue "Y" on my chest, mainly because I was only with two other guys (can you say "YAL"?). But this week, I'm sure there will be more than three other Yale fans watching us maul Cornell ($2,500)--so they can paint their chests. Yale will also paint the Big Red red in field hockey and take both soccer games ($1,000 each). And Syracuse will top West Virginia by at least seven to stay atop the Big East. The combination of one roommate's birthday and the other's female guest will make them both money and make me $100 each. Last Week: +$1,950. Current Balance: $24,250.50.

Breglio
I'm so honored to feature the esteemed Mad Dog in our section this week that I feel propelled to a higher level, one transcending Smack. So I'll leave the grappling and insulting to the boys and proceed to the wagering. The Elis will thrash Cornell on the gridiron ($1,000), as well as in field hockey ($1,000). Clearly, volleyball will excel at the Yale Classic this weekend, finishing no worse than second ($500). Sadly, I can't bet on the NBA, and I'll have to disagree with the Dog and say that there won't be a season this year at all for me to bet on. Consequently, I'll resort again to the NFL and say that the Jets will oust the Bills in the hotly contested AFC East ($500). Last Week: +$1,000. Current Balance: $21,760.

Goldenberg
Someone once said, "Oh, how the mighty have fallen!" They could have added "Goldenberg sucks" without so much as batting an eyelash. My balance seems to be falling faster than the hopes of the Republican party. But never fear, as my Smack, much like a certain geographic region, shall rise again. To all of you playing along at home, don't try this: I am going to bet more money than I have and pray that I don't wake up on Sunday with shattered kneecaps: $5,000 on football over Cornell and $5,000 on rugby over Clarkson. Last week: -$4,950. Current Balance: $3,850.

Guest Marc Bush In the NFL, I like the Jets over the Bills ($1,200) and the Pats over Atlanta ($1,000). Tomorrow versus Cornell, look for Big Red QB Mike Hood '99 to go down more times than a certain Davenport sophomore ($5), and for my man #90 Pete Sarantos, MC '00, to register at least two sacks ($750). Walland, TD '00, will scramble for at least 35 yards ($400). The top-ranked Buckeyes won't beat the Spartans by more than two touchdowns ($400) and Silver Charm will win or place at Churchill Downs ($400). Also, I won't end up going to Casino Night stag ($1). Ladies, call me (said D-Port sophomore need not apply). Last week: +$750. Current Balance: $14,201.

Marc Bush, ES '01, won Pick the Pros this week. Go to PickthePros and try your luck!

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