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Las Vegas - Sure, BYU's 7-0 looks gorgeous, it even glitters, but lets step back and take a look at the teams they've run over. Navy, a 3-4 team that is basically offensively challenged. Troy at 4-2 from that POWER conference, the Sun Belt. Louisiana Tech at 4-3 from Conference USA. UTSA at 4-4, and if you're not familiar, it's the University of Texas-San Antonio. Houston at 2-2, Texas State at 1-7 and Western Kentucky at 2-5.
Read MoreLas Vegas - First up, and most important, is the Covid 19 update. San Francisco shut down its facility yesterday because Kendrick Bourne tested positive. Apparently, the NFL has said the game is still a go. Green Bay had a few positive tests as well. The Packers will be without RB AJ Dillon, while RB Jamaal Williams and LB Kamal Martin also have been ruled out after they were deemed "high-risk close contacts" of Dillon.
Read MoreLas Vegas - Some handicappers will claim that they know EVERYTHING about the MAC as they start an abbreviated six game conference-only schedule. DON'T LISTEN!!! None of the teams have played a game yet!!! Wait a week, and then jump into the shallow end.
Read MoreLas Vegas - Not taking a political stand, just looking to make a few bucks on Election Day. Gonna take the Electoral College prop and bet Joe Biden to get 270-299 votes at 8/1, 300-329 at 6/1 and 330-359 at 4/1.
Read MoreLas Vegas - TB12! Man, just came off Tom Brady's website, and loaded up my shopping cart with all sorts of goodies. Bought some TB12 frozen Performance Meals. Grabbed the Roasted Salmon, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes with spinach-pecan pesto. Next up, have no idea what Za'atar Rice is, but it comes with a vegetable medley and Romesco, which Mrs. Ecks & Bacon told me is a type of tomato sauce. Also taking a shot with the TB12 Vibrating Pliability Mini Sphere.
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