The Debut of College Football Rule #1

It's taken us two weeks to finally concede that the Locks' college football gambling Rule #1 is just about as fool-proof as it gets.  For those new comers or regulars with short term memory issues due to excessive drug use, Rule #1 states that you take the points offered to a home underdog in a nationally televised Thursday night game.  This rule proved insanely profitable last season and is off to an excellent start already this year (just ask Cincinnati).  More often than not, these nationally televised games are viewed as the biggest game of the year for these home dogs and, more importantly, their inebriated student sections.  The result is a team playing way over its head, a raucous crowd presenting unique problems for the road favorite and some good old fashioned home town bounces.  So, armed with the sense of invulnerability that is offered by Rule #1, were provide Week 4s first Absolute Lock:

Four Star Special:

Miami @ Pittsburgh - Line is Miami -4 - The fact that Miami is the road favorite in this game makes us feel even better about Rule #1 - if that was even possible.  Has there been a team in recent years more associated with unbelievable letdowns in games they were supposed to win handily (you're lucky I can't see you right now LSU and Georgia Tech)?  Jacory Harris better be careful or the stink of that underachieving label may never scrub off your legs and right arm.  Pittsburgh, on the other hand, is a tough blue collar team with an elite RB and a coach that has been steadily making progress with this program.  Pitt is eager to erase the taste of feces that lingers from its season opening OT loss at Utah (also on Thursday night).  Fortunately for them, ESPN provides the Panthers and the fans the opportunity to do just that tonight.  From the Locks' perspective, these are fairly evenly matched teams.  As such, Rule #1 guides this entire decision.  Pitt may not win but if they don't, they'll keep it tighter than four points.  Take the Panthers and the points.  Thank the Locks and Rule #1.  Final score is 28-27 PITTSBURGH!!!!   LOCK IT UP!!