There will be a new champion at the Stardust Invitational this year.
Big Al McMordie, the defending champion, had his winning streak snapped by five straight invitational wins (four last year, one this year) by Floridian Marc Lawrence.
Lawrence, a member of the Professional Handicappers League who made a name for himself in the sports gaming and publishing industries in Ohio before moving to the Sunshine State last year, was 4-2-1 while McMordie was 3- Four.
Lawrence becomes the second person, joining Andy Iskoe, to advance to Round 3.
Top performers this week are Tim Trushel and Steve Cofield, both radio sports hosts.
Both players lost at Cal plus 18 1/2 and won at Iowa State plus 2 1/2, McMordie the best bet.
Lawrence drove in his, Alabama plus field goal, which is why Georgia beat the Crimson Tide.
Lawrence also won Arkansas plus 1, Auburn plus 3, and his Ugly Pig Special (UPS), the Green Bay Packers, who not only covered the 9 1/2 point lead, but won outright.
In addition to Cal, Lawrence lost at Arizona State plus 3.
McMordie, a member of the Professional Handicappers League, added the Bills minus 2 1/2 and the Vikings plus 9 1/2 to his win column.
Their losers other than the Bears were Wake Forest plus 17, Eagles minus 3 and Ravens plus 6 1/2.
McMordie and Lawrence were two of 16 players invited by Stardust Race and Athletic Director Bob Scucci to participate in the 11th renewal of the Invitational.
They were paired in eight first-round matches, with the winners progressing to the quarterfinals. The losers were eliminated.
Each week, the two featured guests make seven picks against the Friday night Stardust lineup.
The selections are announced on a Friday night radio show that airs on KDWN-720AM throughout the western United States and Canada.
John Kelly and Seat Williams are co-hosts.