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Smack Zone
Lichtig
It's college football week in the Tig Smack Zone. But to make things interesting, I won't put a cent on Penn State. Instead, I'll give you some upset specials. I'll take Miami over FSU ($1100) and Michigan State over Michi-gan ($1000). I'll also bet on Florida over LSU ($2000) and Virginia Tech over Rutgers ($2000). This is the week where I make my comeback. Ladies, you better watch out. Football is a man's game and men make their come-backs betting on the pigskin. Last Week: -$100. Current Balance: $651.
Moran
It's time for the weekly showdown of Brains vs. Brawn in Smack. I've got the brains, Randell's got the brawn, and, well, pretty boy Lichtig has neither one. Tig, your balance is like your luck with ladies—it's practically non-existent. I'll continue my Smack ascendency this week by saying that Eli football rolls over Holy Cross ($800), while men's soccer steamrolls Dartmouth ($600). In NHL action, the Devils will have no problem disposing of Tampa Bay ($800). As for the Major Leagues, the Yanks, the Tribe, and the Astros will advance to the next round ($400 apiece), while the Diamondbacks will thwart the Mets' bid for a Subway Series ($700). Last week: +1,350. Current Balance: $10,200
Randell
I am unstoppable. I am the Smack Queen and you all should bow to my greatness. Let me guess, Tig bets on Penn State over yet another unranked team ($25), while I get smack for taking Michigan over perennial foe Michigan State ($75). Moron knows nothing about football, so she should leave it alone, but those of us with intelligence will watch the Patriots smack the Chiefs ($500). Yale puts the smack down on Holy Cross ($400). The Mets, Braves and Yankees all cruise into the next round ($500 each), and Tig has a conniption because we're all cooler than he is ($1). Did I mention the fact that any day now Drew Henson will come knocking on my door ($50)? Last Week: +$1,700. Current Balance: $13,650.
Jeffrey Amster, Guest
Hmm...The guest account took a bit of a hit last week. I guess that means I should try to win it all back. No, I'm not a compulsive gambler! Anyway, the Rams will be partying like it's 1989 after they beat up on the 49ers this weekend ($750). There hasn't been a Subway Series since 1956, but the Mets and the Yankees will take one step closer after eliminating the D'backs and Rangers ($1,500). The Braves will lose to the Astros ($1500), prompting Yankee great Yogi Berra to declare, "It's déjà vu all over again" ($0). The Red Sox club the Tribe ($500), and the Browns will run over the Bengals ($1000) because someone has to win, so it might as well be my favorite team. Last week: -$6,550. Curent Balance: -$7,150.Jeffrey Amster, ES '03, won Pick the Pros this week. Try your luck at www.yaleherald.com/pickthepros.
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