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Monday, October 6, 2008
Thank goodness for Tuskegee, N.C. Central
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ouch!
Not a good week for picking winners.
Of the six games highlighted going into the weekend, only two of my picks prevailed. After having some success in the first week, I get two-thirds of my picks wrong? Thirty-three percent is good if you’re a hitter in Major League baseball, but not too many other places.
• Tuskegee came through by defeating Alabama A&M in the Circle City Classic. QB Jacary Atkinson was the truth for the Tigers, throwing for two touchdowns and running for another.
More than 47,000 watched the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the new home of the NFL’s Colts.
• North Carolina Central held on the defeat N. Carolina A&T in the 80th game of their long series. What better way to get your first win of the season than to beat your rival?
Well, that was the end of my success over the weekend. I picked the eventual losing team in the next four games ….
• Should’ve taken the advice of my co-worker who told me that Hampton would defeat Delaware State despite the game being on the road. I’ll listen next time.
• Playing on the road also didn’t stop South Carolina State from remaining unbeaten in the MEAC after its win over FAMU.
• After winning three straight on the road, Clark Atlanta had nearly 18,000 in the house in its three-point loss to Savannah State.
• Prairie View had the big offensive numbers, but it was Grambling who stole the show in its 40-16 victory before more than 54,000 at the State Fair Classic in Dallas.
So, what did you think about last weekend’s games? Did Tuskegee cement its claim as the top black college team with its impressive win?
Let me know what you think.
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