The Big Tailgate with Taylor Zarzour

» TZ Picks and Bowl Projections

Posted: 11/20/2008

TZ Picks and Bowl ProjectionsAgainst the line: 66-54. Typically a bet costs 10% of the wager. So, I would be at EVEN MONEY through 120 bets placed. Hear's the moral of the story.....DON'T BET!!!

Picking Wins and Losses: 97-38

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» Wolfpack Has Caught a Great Disease

Posted: 11/18/2008

It’s always interesting to look at past columns and say, “Exactly what I was talking about happened.” Looking back 2 columns ago when the Wolfpack was 2-6, I stated what my expectations were for this team with 4 games to go. 

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» If Ready, Yates Should Start Again

Posted: 11/18/2008

If Ready, Yates Should Start AgainCam Sexton should be praised, applauded, and given a lot of credit for North Carolina's current 7-3 record.  But he should not be the starting quarterback this weekend when the Tar Heels host a resurgent North Carolina State Wolfpack.

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» Taylor and Denny's Weekly Rankings

Posted: 11/17/2008

Each Monday Denny O'Brien (Harris Voter) and Taylor Zarzour (AP Voter) will discuss their rankings.

The Harris Poll consists of media members and former players and coaches. It is part of the formula that helps in determining the BCS National Championship.

The AP Poll consists of 65 selected media members from around the country. It seems to to garner the most publicity.

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» Heisman Trophy Up For Grabs

Posted: 11/12/2008

Heisman Trophy Up For GrabsEvery November for the last 35-plus years I’d begin narrowing my Heisman Trophy list. I’d look forward to my ballot because it was a special envelope I so enjoyed opening, about as much as that well-wrapped box the blue-and-yellow Alaska Railroad Lionel engine came in my dad bought for me one Christmas back home in Pittsburgh.

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