Including his 1997-2011 seasons in The Post, Cat’s record in print stands at 454-393 (53.6 percent) against the spread.
TONIGHT
Oklahoma (+3) over Texas A&M: (Cotton Bowl): Love Johnny Football, but this is OU as a dog, not to mention Bob Stoops against ex-Norman staffer Kevin Sumlin. Boomer Sooner (+3), for one unit.
SUNDAY
REDSKINS (+3) over Seahawks: Seahawks’ personnel philosophies on defense put them on Cat’s radar two years back, and the drafting of whiz-bang rookie QB Russell Wilson lit the fuse. But their transcendent strength is their home-field advantage. 8-0 in the Pacific Northwest, they’re 3-5 away, losing to such as the Lions and Dolphins. Expect this to be tight, but Mike Shanahan’s formula — top quarterback (RG3) and stud running back (Alfred Morris) — is in force. Pete Carroll gets excitable in this kind of spot. Surprise! Washington (+3), for one unit.
LAST WEEK: 1-1. Panthers (plus one unit). Navy (minus one unit).
SEASON: 23-11.
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