*NY Jets 17 - BUFFALO 10—Rematch of bizarre Oct. 18 matchup, when
the notorious Meadowlands winds messed with Mark Sanchez’ mind and
contributed to 6 interceptions, rendering the Jets’ 318 YR meaningless in Bills’
OT win. Now, Buffalo has a new HC, Perry Fewell, who has made better use of
T.O. (293 receiving yards in last two games) than did predecessor Dick Jauron.
But the Bills’ makeshift OL in tough vs. Rex Ryan’s array of blitzers, and the
Jets’ Thomas Jones (210 YR first meeting) can keep pressure off Sanchez. Is
Mike Shanahan serious about the Buffalo job? TV—NFL NETWORK (at
Toronto)
(09-Buf. 16-NYJ 13 (OT)...B.20-15 N.40/318 B.42/142 B.15/30/1/154 N.10/30/6/96 B.1 N.0)
(08-NY Jets 26-BUF. 17...B.18-16 N.25/96 B.17/30 B.24/35/2/262 N.19/28/1/201 N.0 B.1)
(08-NY JETS 31-Buf. 27...B.23-18 B.32/187 N.24/165 N.17/30/2/207 B.24/39/3/119 N.0 B.1)
(09-Buffalo +9' 16-13 (OT); 08-NY Jets +5' 26-17, NY JETS -7' 31-27...SR: Buffalo 54-44)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
*OREGON 33 - Oregon State 30—Those like us who recall the many less-
memorable OSU-UO battles from the past (such as that epic 0-0 tie in 1983!)
can appreciate the tectonic shifts in the Pac-10 that have resulted in this year’s
“Civil War” being for the Pac-10 title and Rose Bowl berth. It’s a bit risky
recommending against an explosive Duck contingent in Eugene, where Chip
Kelly’s prolific spread is undefeated TY and has tallied 46 ppg its last 4 at
Autzen Stadium...not to mention piling up nearly 700 yards of offense in LY’s
65-38 rout of the Beavers at Corvallis. But the bendable Duck “D” should allow
shrewd OSU QB Canfield to dink and play a little keepaway, and expect Mike
Riley to effectively deploy RB Quizz Rodgers (injured and DNP in LY’s Civil
War) to further milk the clock. Riley’s Beavers usually provide good value as
dog (8-2 last 10 in role), and “rivalry dogs” barked loudly last week. TV—ESPN
(08-Ore. 65-ORE. ST. 38...S.25-22 U.51/385 S.31/89 S.27/51/2/374 U.12/18/0/309 U.0 S.2)
*WESTERN KENTUCKY 31 - Arkansas State 30—Winless Western
Kentucky (3 straight covers) fighting hard down the stretch for well-liked HC
David Elson, and Hilltoppers would dearly love to send their lame-duck mentor
out with a victory. WKU soph RB Bobby Rainey has 278 YR on 9 ypc in just last
two games. Versatile RS frosh QB Kawaun Jakes has 373 YP & 167 YR over
same span. Six of Arkansas State’s last nine contests have been decided by
8 points or fewer, with the hard-luck Red Wolves losing straight up in five of
those six close games. ASU RS frosh QB Ryan Aplin ran for 122 yards & 2 TDs
against North Texas last week, but he also threw 3 interceptions during the
Wolves’ 4-point home win over the hapless Mean Green. (DNP...SR: EVEN 1-1-1)
Gold Sheet 12/3
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