This is a new running feature here on SinclairClarion.com. We’ve decided–because of our excitement over football getting rolling again–to run some NFL and NCAA picks in this spot each week, usually by Thursday (if there is a quality Thursday game). Your pickers will be me, Adam Adkins, fellow news editor Taurin Hickman and our esteemed graphic designer, Alexander Linton. The idea is to do 10 picks each week, with maybe an additional pick of something different, maybe ‘how many touchdowns will Tom Brady throw this week?’ or something like that.
We’ll also keep a running tally and the winner will receive a lovely prize. What’s the prize? Well kid, have the fun is not knowing. Also don’t be surprised if you see a guest picker show up every once in a while. It could even be you. (Yes, you!)
Sound like fun?
This week, we’re picking: Miami (FL) @ Ohio St; Florida State @ Oklahoma; Michigan @ Notre Dame; and Penn State @ Alabama on the college side. For the guys getting paid legally: Vikings @ Saints; Ravens @ Jets; Cowboys @ Redskins; Bengals @ Patriots; Packers @ Eagles; and Falcons @ Steelers.
This week’s extra pick is an easy one: who beats who in the Super Bowl?
Adam’s Picks
Miami, FSU, Michigan, Alabama, Saints, Ravens, Cowboys, Patriots, Packers and Falcons.
Super Bowl Pick: Colts over Falcons
Taurin’s Picks
Ohio State, Oklahoma, Michigan, Alabama, Saints, Ravens, Cowboys, Patriots, Eagles and Falcons.
Super Bowl Pick: Colts over Packers.
Alex’s Picks
Ohio State, Florida State, Notre Dame, Penn State, Saints, Ravens, Redskins, Bengals, Eagles and Steelers.
Super Bowl Pick: Redskins over Bengals.
Want to be a guest picker? You can reach the Clarion via email at clarion@sinclair.edu. Put ‘Guest Picker’ in the subject please.