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.
TOMORROW
OKLAHOMA STATE (+6) over Kansas: Respect undefeated Jayhawks, but Cat must step in here. Cowboys’ come-from-ahead loss to Texas was tough, but Longhorns have pulled that stunt on ’em before. Won’t be easy, but OSU has hammered KU like a piÑata in last five meetings. Ride with Okie State (+6) for one unit.
SUNDAY
PACKERS (-6) over Vikings: Vikes HC Brad Childress signed veteran QB Koy Detmer Tuesday. Childress knows Detmer’s capabilities from their parallel lives with the Eagles. Detmer joins Brooks Bollinger as the lone combat-ready Minny QBs. Lambeau Field is among few outdoor playpens where Vikes enjoy respectable history, but while Cat acknowledges Adrian Peterson’s wonderfulness . . . you’re getting just six, with Detmer/Bollinger (the NFL’s equivalent of deuce-seven, offsuit), against Brett Favre and the Pack’s defense? Going all-in with high-flying Pack (-6), for one unit.
Bills/DOLPHINS Over 41: Cleo Lemon will be flinging against Buffy defense, while Bills figure to be no less ebullient when they get a look of Dolphins’ so-called D. Over 41, Rover (for one unit).
LAST WEEK: 0-2 (minus two units). Receive close to a TD, score 36 points, and don’t cover? Deserve to lose (South Carolina, minus one unit). Jay Cutler injury no excuse (Broncos, minus one unit).
SEASON: 10-9-1 (plus one unit).
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