Adding to his stuffed trophy case, The Wildcat captured first place over more than 50 foes in the 2006-07 edition of Playbook’s long-running Wise Guys Contest with an overall record of 25-11 (going 16-2 on top plays, and closing with 11 in a row). Including the 1997-2006 seasons in The Post, Cat’s 12-year record in print stands at 332-270 (55.1 percent) against the spread.
TODAY
Memphis (+3) over Florida Atlantic (New Orleans Bowl): Many would love a college football playoff , but a tourney would degrade the regular season, and we’d hate to be denied the opportunities associated with spectacles such as this. FAU defeated Troy in huge upset in final regular-season game to get here, and such upstarts frequently fall short in bowls. Tigers (+3) roar, for one unit.
TOMORROW
Southern Miss (+11) over Cincinnati (PapaJohns.com Bowl): Have high regard for Bearcats HC Brian Kelly, but Cincy was dissed in bowl selection process; South Florida and Connecticut wound up in more-prestigious situations, though ‘Cats beat ’em both. QB Jeremy Young engineers holiday gift for departing coach Jeff Bower. Southern Miss (+11) for one unit.
SUNDAY
SAINTS (-3) over Eagles: Few league teams take as much delight in beating the smug Cowboys as does Philly. Eagle defense did the job, but can’t envision visitors sustaining that form vs. high-flying New Orleans offense. Saints (-3) march, for one unit.
LAST WEEK: 1-1 (even units). A mere 10 points were scored in the initial 28:58, but the under could not hold (Steelers/Jaguars under, minus one unit). Lions reverting to past half-century’s form (San Diego, plus one unit).
SEASON: 17-17-1.
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THE ODD COUPLE
Imagine making the Jets, Dolphins and Raiders Best Bets and hitting all three. Let’s hear it for The Odd Couple (Dick Tocco & Peter Klayman)!
LAST NIGHT: Rams.
TOMORROW: Cowboys.
SUNDAY: Bills, Jets, Bengals, Bears, Colts, Chiefs, Jaguars, Saints, Cards, Bucs, Ravens, Patriots, Vikings.
MONDAY: Chargers.
BEST BETS: Bears, Jaguars, Vikings.
MISS CHARLEEN
LAST NIGHT: Steelers.
TOMORROW: Panthers.
SUNDAY: Giants, Titans, Browns, Bears, Colts, Chiefs, Dolphins, Jaguars, Eagles, Redskins, Cards, Seahawks, 49ers.
MONDAY: Chargers.
BEST BETS: Chiefs, Eagles, Redskins.
