High-risk, high-reward paid off last week for Olin Buchanan's alter ego, who made good on a number of big bets. Now aims for a rivalry game and the weekend's other more interesting lines and makes his picks.

Drastic times call for drastic measures from Olin Buchanan's alter ego. Following another slide last week, he homes in on four of this weekend's strong bets, makes his picks with high stakes and explains his reasons.

The long climb back into the black was in vain for Olin Buchanan's alter ego, who watched it tumble back down the cliff last week. A fresh slate of games awaits, however, and with it a fresh slate of weekly picks.

TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan's alter ego is back with not much to show for last week. Still sitting in the black, however, he pinpoints some of the weekend's more intriguing spreads and once again takes his picks.

The week BellagiOlin has been waiting for finally came. On the heels of a strong showing, the alter ego of TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan eyes one of the weekend's ranked matchups and a slew of other games.

At the midway point of the season, it's safe to say the fearless bettor has had better years. Undeterred — or perhaps a glutton for punishment — Olin Buchanan's alter ego returns to make his picks and explain them.

Olin Buchanan's alter ego returns following a rough week, which leads him to fashion his latest picks in the mold of George Costanza. Going against the grain — and his own brain — BellagiOlin explains his choices.

As if an omen of impending doom, a single number repeatedly foiled BellagiOlin's picks in what could have been a spectacular week. Back at it, Olin Buchanan's fictional alter-ego takes a crack at this week's games.

Luck was a cruel mistress for Olin Buchanan's alter-ego last week, turning smart picks into money-losers in a mere blink. BellagiOlin takes a look at the spreads on conference matchups in his attempt to recover.

A disastrous third week followed a successful second one for Olin Buchanan's alter ego. Taking aim at some close spreads as well as expected blowouts, BellagiOlin highlights his picks and explains his reasoning.

With a successful Week 2 in the books, BellagiOlin is coming in hot. Taking aim at the games of the week alongside a few easy takes, he notes why some spreads should be even bigger and reveals his picks.

While some teams settle into cupcake games, a few prominent matchups line the national docket. Olin Buchanan's fictional alter-ego laments a forgettable Week 1 and takes aim at the weekend's top games.