I have been looking into both of these games quite a bit and I wanted to hear some other people's insight on them - With the rb going down for Ark this week I am starting to think Baylor is the play here. Can anyone make a solid case how Baylor would not win that game by 35+++?
Also if anyone has any good information on which of the opponents will be worse, please post it up!
I have been looking into both of these games quite a bit and I wanted to hear some other people's insight on them - With the rb going down for Ark this week I am starting to think Baylor is the play here. Can anyone make a solid case how Baylor would not win that game by 35+++?
Also if anyone has any good information on which of the opponents will be worse, please post it up!
SMUs new coach Chad Morris has a pretty creative offensive mind....and it appears dual threat QB matt davis will be the starter for SMU which should give them an extra dynamic for apposing defenses...playing at home with a new coach that wants to prove he is worthy of the job..... With ARK you have a no doubt, completely physically dominant team with a massive offensive line....UTEP simply will not be able to physically sustain throught the course of the game...even with the loss of their starting RB, they have a stable of backs to turn to. - IMO, ARK is the safer bet.
SMUs new coach Chad Morris has a pretty creative offensive mind....and it appears dual threat QB matt davis will be the starter for SMU which should give them an extra dynamic for apposing defenses...playing at home with a new coach that wants to prove he is worthy of the job..... With ARK you have a no doubt, completely physically dominant team with a massive offensive line....UTEP simply will not be able to physically sustain throught the course of the game...even with the loss of their starting RB, they have a stable of backs to turn to. - IMO, ARK is the safer bet.
BB's normally likes to go with two stud RB's in their scheme, but even if Williams is gone, they still have Collins. Collins was a 5 star prospect out of HS, while Williams was a 4 star. In addition, Dan Enos (former HC at Central Michigan) joined BB's staff as the new OC. Ark has the best OL in the country, which will not only open holes for the ground attack, but also give Allen time to pass. Sure, Ark lost some studs on D, but they have 6 returning starters, and I believe they will simply reload. Its a big loss with regards to Ark desire to win the SEC West. However, I don't think it will matter in this matchup. Honestly, I think it may help Ark backers. BB is a prick. He got a rise by destroying my Longhorns (thanks to Swoopes). Ark is playing The University of Texas at El Paso. Granted, its not UT Austin, but BB will emphasize to his troops how important recruiting is in Texas. The game is in the afternoon in Fayetteville. UTEP is a well coached team, but they are breaking in an undersized QB, that in my opinion will be running for his life. UTEP has a good RB (2 star), but that Ark D will face tougher running games in practice. Thus, I doubt UTEP will get more than 70 yards on the ground, and they will force turnovers from UTEP's redshirt Sophomore and green QB.
Ark only has Toledo on deck. Granted, they could take Collins out in the 3rd quarter when they are up big. But, with that O Line, the RB depth that Ark has, a solid QB and athletic WR corps, I think BB, the prick that he is, will keep scoring until they get to half a hundred, then put in the 2nd and 3rd teamers. With the rabid R-Back fans, I doubt there will be much of a letup in intensity in the 4th quarter. UTEP may get a TD and a FG at most. I am betting that the Ark D will be gunning for a shutout, as Ark gets ramped up for SEC play...
BB's normally likes to go with two stud RB's in their scheme, but even if Williams is gone, they still have Collins. Collins was a 5 star prospect out of HS, while Williams was a 4 star. In addition, Dan Enos (former HC at Central Michigan) joined BB's staff as the new OC. Ark has the best OL in the country, which will not only open holes for the ground attack, but also give Allen time to pass. Sure, Ark lost some studs on D, but they have 6 returning starters, and I believe they will simply reload. Its a big loss with regards to Ark desire to win the SEC West. However, I don't think it will matter in this matchup. Honestly, I think it may help Ark backers. BB is a prick. He got a rise by destroying my Longhorns (thanks to Swoopes). Ark is playing The University of Texas at El Paso. Granted, its not UT Austin, but BB will emphasize to his troops how important recruiting is in Texas. The game is in the afternoon in Fayetteville. UTEP is a well coached team, but they are breaking in an undersized QB, that in my opinion will be running for his life. UTEP has a good RB (2 star), but that Ark D will face tougher running games in practice. Thus, I doubt UTEP will get more than 70 yards on the ground, and they will force turnovers from UTEP's redshirt Sophomore and green QB.
Ark only has Toledo on deck. Granted, they could take Collins out in the 3rd quarter when they are up big. But, with that O Line, the RB depth that Ark has, a solid QB and athletic WR corps, I think BB, the prick that he is, will keep scoring until they get to half a hundred, then put in the 2nd and 3rd teamers. With the rabid R-Back fans, I doubt there will be much of a letup in intensity in the 4th quarter. UTEP may get a TD and a FG at most. I am betting that the Ark D will be gunning for a shutout, as Ark gets ramped up for SEC play...
I think the biggest concern for an Arkansas bet is the pace of play. Arkansas is a slow team but UTEP was the slowest team in the nation last year and it wasn't even that close between them and the second slowest team. So just making sure that you get enough snaps to cover the number is the biggest concern there. They match up wonderfully against UTEP. Front 7 for Arkansas is tough to run on and UTEP simply lacks the ability to beat any secondary.
I think SMU matches up better against Baylor for some reasons already mentioned in this thread but the opposite effect of pace applies to that game. SMU almost assuredly falls behind early and if they press pace and the passing game, as their coach likes to do on occasion (at other stops) then the game could get out of hand fast.
Sort of interesting .. perfect matchup with bad pace vs a lesser matchup with greater pace.
I think the biggest concern for an Arkansas bet is the pace of play. Arkansas is a slow team but UTEP was the slowest team in the nation last year and it wasn't even that close between them and the second slowest team. So just making sure that you get enough snaps to cover the number is the biggest concern there. They match up wonderfully against UTEP. Front 7 for Arkansas is tough to run on and UTEP simply lacks the ability to beat any secondary.
I think SMU matches up better against Baylor for some reasons already mentioned in this thread but the opposite effect of pace applies to that game. SMU almost assuredly falls behind early and if they press pace and the passing game, as their coach likes to do on occasion (at other stops) then the game could get out of hand fast.
Sort of interesting .. perfect matchup with bad pace vs a lesser matchup with greater pace.
Great write up LH and right on. At first I shy'd away from this game because of the big number but as I thought about it more, Hogs outweigh Miners by 40 lbs a man across the line and Arkansas is not fat - one of the best conditioned teams anywhere with Ben Herbert. I predicted earlier a 56-16 score and that's giving UTEP all the benefit of the doubt. UTEP won't score in RZ against Hogs but may kick 2 or 3 FGs while the score is relatively close, then maybe get a backdoor TD in garbage time. Again, that's giving benefit of the doubt. Hogs OTOH will score 35 by halftime, dominate the 3rd and most of 4th quarters smashmouth and win by 40, or more.
Great write up LH and right on. At first I shy'd away from this game because of the big number but as I thought about it more, Hogs outweigh Miners by 40 lbs a man across the line and Arkansas is not fat - one of the best conditioned teams anywhere with Ben Herbert. I predicted earlier a 56-16 score and that's giving UTEP all the benefit of the doubt. UTEP won't score in RZ against Hogs but may kick 2 or 3 FGs while the score is relatively close, then maybe get a backdoor TD in garbage time. Again, that's giving benefit of the doubt. Hogs OTOH will score 35 by halftime, dominate the 3rd and most of 4th quarters smashmouth and win by 40, or more.
lol I was taking Baylor already but LH and GWJTF may have just sold me on ARK. I was leaning them, but was worried about the slow pace. I could also see some long runs for ARK in this game and BB might open up a little pass game too.
lol I was taking Baylor already but LH and GWJTF may have just sold me on ARK. I was leaning them, but was worried about the slow pace. I could also see some long runs for ARK in this game and BB might open up a little pass game too.
Both picks are for chalk-eating squares. You'll be lucky to win one of them.
thorpe, bro...in any week other than week 1, with coaches other than BB and AB, I may agree with you...But, its week 1, and you have two pricks with chips on their shoulders, one playing a home game, and another playing a quasi home game...both coach top 15 teams and both are playing bottom 20 teams, UTEP breaking in a new QB at Fayetteville...
Arkansas and Baylor will cover this chalk in week 1...
Both picks are for chalk-eating squares. You'll be lucky to win one of them.
thorpe, bro...in any week other than week 1, with coaches other than BB and AB, I may agree with you...But, its week 1, and you have two pricks with chips on their shoulders, one playing a home game, and another playing a quasi home game...both coach top 15 teams and both are playing bottom 20 teams, UTEP breaking in a new QB at Fayetteville...
Arkansas and Baylor will cover this chalk in week 1...
Both teams performed very well vs. big spreads last year. Arkansas was outstanding ATS. Difficult to make an argument how UTEP stays in this game outside of the pace...the only team UTEP faced last year with this kind of class was KSU and failed to cover a 28 pt spread. K State still managed 188 yards on 37 carries.
UTEP has to replace Jameill Showers (who made an NFL camp) and 6'5 WR Ian Hamilton. I don't see the talent on the depth chart to replace these guys especially that big WR you need in an option offense to throw jump balls and fades to.
Massive downgrade at QB for UTEP in Mack Leftwich from Showers. I don't see any size in F7 for UTEP.
Arkansas should be able to average 6-7 yards/clip in this game, not throw the ball very much to limit an INT, and be able to put points on the board with 2nd string O.
Both teams performed very well vs. big spreads last year. Arkansas was outstanding ATS. Difficult to make an argument how UTEP stays in this game outside of the pace...the only team UTEP faced last year with this kind of class was KSU and failed to cover a 28 pt spread. K State still managed 188 yards on 37 carries.
UTEP has to replace Jameill Showers (who made an NFL camp) and 6'5 WR Ian Hamilton. I don't see the talent on the depth chart to replace these guys especially that big WR you need in an option offense to throw jump balls and fades to.
Massive downgrade at QB for UTEP in Mack Leftwich from Showers. I don't see any size in F7 for UTEP.
Arkansas should be able to average 6-7 yards/clip in this game, not throw the ball very much to limit an INT, and be able to put points on the board with 2nd string O.
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