hahah good points...all the sec/big 10/pac 12 etc biases and what not can be somewhat thrown out the window bowl season....as you allude to in your earlier posts, you must take eacch game as a case by case basis. Understand the coaches situations, the players, motivation, etc.
BTW......congrats on that coaching hire...............
That's what TEXAS shoulda done.......not that Strong or whomever....won't be fine....but this guy is BETTER
The impediment to action advances action - what stands in the way becomes the way.
hahah good points...all the sec/big 10/pac 12 etc biases and what not can be somewhat thrown out the window bowl season....as you allude to in your earlier posts, you must take eacch game as a case by case basis. Understand the coaches situations, the players, motivation, etc.
BTW......congrats on that coaching hire...............
That's what TEXAS shoulda done.......not that Strong or whomever....won't be fine....but this guy is BETTER
NOTE : this is how Vegas makes their money...............IMO *the knee-jerk reaction to what was last seen....by the primitive / magical thinking human brain.................
Which is why I bet Auburn as soon as the line came out.
NOTE : this is how Vegas makes their money...............IMO *the knee-jerk reaction to what was last seen....by the primitive / magical thinking human brain.................
Which is why I bet Auburn as soon as the line came out.
*note: line is dropping...might hit 7 closer to game time?
su ats fav dog
Urban Meyer, Ohio State 7-2 7-2 7-2 — —
Nick Saban, Alabama 6-7 6-7 4-4 2-3
SEC is 8-1 ATS vs B10 and 14-7 ATS in BCS level bowls
B10 is 6-5/7-4/8-3 in BCS level bowls..but as 4+ pt dog B10 is 12-8 ATS vs SEC
Bama is 4-1 SU/ATS...OVER is 7-1 in their bowls
OSU 2-5 SU/3-4 ATS bowl run .....1-8 ATS vs SEC
INJURIES- OSU QB Barrett of course out...Bama top RB Yeldon (should) play with bad hammy
*severity of course unknown....might be great / might be out
To me the issue for Ohio St is course 3rd string QB Jones....after that feel good romp over Wisky
getting himself ready for THIS action....probably poor value at close to 10...as line should maybe be 7ish (where it is now)
*what I don't like (about a play on Bama)...is that the Buckeyes (may) have this team of destiny thing going....meaning this one might be closer than it should be....they really should get their behind kicked here
The impediment to action advances action - what stands in the way becomes the way.
*note: line is dropping...might hit 7 closer to game time?
su ats fav dog
Urban Meyer, Ohio State 7-2 7-2 7-2 — —
Nick Saban, Alabama 6-7 6-7 4-4 2-3
SEC is 8-1 ATS vs B10 and 14-7 ATS in BCS level bowls
B10 is 6-5/7-4/8-3 in BCS level bowls..but as 4+ pt dog B10 is 12-8 ATS vs SEC
Bama is 4-1 SU/ATS...OVER is 7-1 in their bowls
OSU 2-5 SU/3-4 ATS bowl run .....1-8 ATS vs SEC
INJURIES- OSU QB Barrett of course out...Bama top RB Yeldon (should) play with bad hammy
*severity of course unknown....might be great / might be out
To me the issue for Ohio St is course 3rd string QB Jones....after that feel good romp over Wisky
getting himself ready for THIS action....probably poor value at close to 10...as line should maybe be 7ish (where it is now)
*what I don't like (about a play on Bama)...is that the Buckeyes (may) have this team of destiny thing going....meaning this one might be closer than it should be....they really should get their behind kicked here
Forget about all these other teams claiming to be the #1 rushing D...
Bama is the toughest team to run on in the nation (2.8/rush..96/g vs winning teams)
which means it will likely be up to QB Jones to win this one...
*Bama doesn't bring much heat (#72 sacks) but I would think they dial it up here
Bama pass D not up to it's usual standards (#16 > 6.7/243...13 TD/9INT)...but RZ D is #1 / 3rd down D #9...
Bama's weakness?.....really bad ST for some reason....not just FG % (incredibly #96 this year) but defending KR and PR (#87/#63 resp)
*Saban's lack of ST emphasis (that's the reason) recall cost them the Auburn game last year.....
Also they have turned the ball over too much (-1 TO margin/ #66)....fumbling 18X/losing 12....OSU +9 (#17)
Ohio St a really balanced team....note offensive stats with Barrett at QB (affecting D as well)
*TO #2....TD #9...rush O #9...pass O #1...rush D #23...pass D #26
ST #20....use of field position #3...only weakness maybe RZ D #107)
$$ I played Bama small at at 9'.....really like them here... but have been a big fan of Urban and what he can do in getting his team ready to play
*SO....I'll keep it small...but look to add a bit at halftime / in-game...as Bama's dominance (if so) will be apparent very soon....can't see Cardale getting it together at halftime here...total looks about right
The impediment to action advances action - what stands in the way becomes the way.
Forget about all these other teams claiming to be the #1 rushing D...
Bama is the toughest team to run on in the nation (2.8/rush..96/g vs winning teams)
which means it will likely be up to QB Jones to win this one...
*Bama doesn't bring much heat (#72 sacks) but I would think they dial it up here
Bama pass D not up to it's usual standards (#16 > 6.7/243...13 TD/9INT)...but RZ D is #1 / 3rd down D #9...
Bama's weakness?.....really bad ST for some reason....not just FG % (incredibly #96 this year) but defending KR and PR (#87/#63 resp)
*Saban's lack of ST emphasis (that's the reason) recall cost them the Auburn game last year.....
Also they have turned the ball over too much (-1 TO margin/ #66)....fumbling 18X/losing 12....OSU +9 (#17)
Ohio St a really balanced team....note offensive stats with Barrett at QB (affecting D as well)
*TO #2....TD #9...rush O #9...pass O #1...rush D #23...pass D #26
ST #20....use of field position #3...only weakness maybe RZ D #107)
$$ I played Bama small at at 9'.....really like them here... but have been a big fan of Urban and what he can do in getting his team ready to play
*SO....I'll keep it small...but look to add a bit at halftime / in-game...as Bama's dominance (if so) will be apparent very soon....can't see Cardale getting it together at halftime here...total looks about right
*both teams interim HC....OC Rudolph for Pitt / DC Gibbs for UH
maybe best to stay away here...I lean Houston as they should have a nice crowd edge and (should) be the more motivated...
*how does Pitt get up for this one???
PROBLEM?.....250 lb Pitt RB (and ACC POY) James Conner.....with the wet conditions a huge edge here....Pitt played a MUCH tougher schedule.....but might not get off the bus???
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Iowa 3.0 51.5+143
Tennessee-3.0 -162
Bowl- fav is 14-2 SU / 12-4 ATS (former Gator Bowl)
under is 5-1
Iowa- 10-4-1 bowl run / 4-1 vs SEC
HC Ferentz one of best bowl coaches (8-3 ATS)
Tenn- 2-8 SU/ATS...last bowl 2010
SU winner is 18-0 ATS in their bowls
Vols are a very young team....on the way UP
Iowa?.....going nowhere it appears
Vols played the much tougher schedule...have the better D....better ST...the edge in TO margin...offenses about the same...but Vols run the ball slightly better
Iowa should be able to keep this one fairly close and game should be low scoring...
*but Tennessee matches up well here and is clearly the more motivated team
$$ solid play Tennessee -3.....strong lean UNDER ...........
The impediment to action advances action - what stands in the way becomes the way.
*both teams interim HC....OC Rudolph for Pitt / DC Gibbs for UH
maybe best to stay away here...I lean Houston as they should have a nice crowd edge and (should) be the more motivated...
*how does Pitt get up for this one???
PROBLEM?.....250 lb Pitt RB (and ACC POY) James Conner.....with the wet conditions a huge edge here....Pitt played a MUCH tougher schedule.....but might not get off the bus???
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Iowa 3.0 51.5+143
Tennessee-3.0 -162
Bowl- fav is 14-2 SU / 12-4 ATS (former Gator Bowl)
under is 5-1
Iowa- 10-4-1 bowl run / 4-1 vs SEC
HC Ferentz one of best bowl coaches (8-3 ATS)
Tenn- 2-8 SU/ATS...last bowl 2010
SU winner is 18-0 ATS in their bowls
Vols are a very young team....on the way UP
Iowa?.....going nowhere it appears
Vols played the much tougher schedule...have the better D....better ST...the edge in TO margin...offenses about the same...but Vols run the ball slightly better
Iowa should be able to keep this one fairly close and game should be low scoring...
*but Tennessee matches up well here and is clearly the more motivated team
$$ solid play Tennessee -3.....strong lean UNDER ...........
on the Vols....smaller plays on KSU and Washington....prolly add to KSU............
Seems like the Vols should show up to play...I'm thinking about adding it.
I have zero feel for the KSU/UCLA game...I recall last year right before the bowl with Michigan...Snyder said his team had the best week of practice that he's ever seen in bowl prep. He didn't say anything like that this time, but he didn't say anything about being concerned, either. Player comments have been by the book.
I do know that DB Travis Green left the team. Very good player. He had gotten hurt early in the season...was leading tackler at one point. He's been replaced by a redshirt junior that hasn't played much at all (Nate Jackson) and will be playing out of position. Not much to worry about overall...just a spot Hundley and Co might exploit. Can't help, given the cement shoes that KSU's mid-field defense seems wear.
on the Vols....smaller plays on KSU and Washington....prolly add to KSU............
Seems like the Vols should show up to play...I'm thinking about adding it.
I have zero feel for the KSU/UCLA game...I recall last year right before the bowl with Michigan...Snyder said his team had the best week of practice that he's ever seen in bowl prep. He didn't say anything like that this time, but he didn't say anything about being concerned, either. Player comments have been by the book.
I do know that DB Travis Green left the team. Very good player. He had gotten hurt early in the season...was leading tackler at one point. He's been replaced by a redshirt junior that hasn't played much at all (Nate Jackson) and will be playing out of position. Not much to worry about overall...just a spot Hundley and Co might exploit. Can't help, given the cement shoes that KSU's mid-field defense seems wear.
Although these teams are kinda similar...the difference to me is Washington showed a steady improvement in Peterson's first year..........as they (s l o w l y) adapted to the changes...and come into this game with some momentum...and should continue to improve thru bowl practices....
*KEY- .Okie St should really struggle to move the ball here....
OSU after 5 straight losses...ended their season with a huge OT win at OU (Hill's 92 yd PR sent game to OT)...much like Ole Miss kinda sorta....their LONG season ended there................IMO.
SOS / ST / offense / rush O / pass O about the same...QB Miles further along as a passer than OSU FR Rudolph......
*Husky D better in all phases....especially rushing the passer
Washington with a huge edge in TO margin (#8 / +12....OSU #111 / -8)
OSU O esp weak on 3rd / RZ (#114/#94)...not good vs Husky D (#54 / #14)
Line value here is maybe with Okie ST...line maybe should be 4-5 or so....but I like the Huskies / Peterson to take care of biz here....
$$ solid play Washington -6' ......strong lean UNDER.....Okie St TT under not bad
BOL today boys......................
The impediment to action advances action - what stands in the way becomes the way.
Although these teams are kinda similar...the difference to me is Washington showed a steady improvement in Peterson's first year..........as they (s l o w l y) adapted to the changes...and come into this game with some momentum...and should continue to improve thru bowl practices....
*KEY- .Okie St should really struggle to move the ball here....
OSU after 5 straight losses...ended their season with a huge OT win at OU (Hill's 92 yd PR sent game to OT)...much like Ole Miss kinda sorta....their LONG season ended there................IMO.
SOS / ST / offense / rush O / pass O about the same...QB Miles further along as a passer than OSU FR Rudolph......
*Husky D better in all phases....especially rushing the passer
Washington with a huge edge in TO margin (#8 / +12....OSU #111 / -8)
OSU O esp weak on 3rd / RZ (#114/#94)...not good vs Husky D (#54 / #14)
Line value here is maybe with Okie ST...line maybe should be 4-5 or so....but I like the Huskies / Peterson to take care of biz here....
$$ solid play Washington -6' ......strong lean UNDER.....Okie St TT under not bad
OSU after 5 straight losses...ended their season with a huge OT win at OU (Hill's 92 yd PR sent game to OT)...much like Ole Miss kinda sorta....their LONG season ended there................IMO.
left off....top big play guy (maybe fastest guy in CFB?)
*RB/PR/KR Tyreek Hill booted
The impediment to action advances action - what stands in the way becomes the way.
OSU after 5 straight losses...ended their season with a huge OT win at OU (Hill's 92 yd PR sent game to OT)...much like Ole Miss kinda sorta....their LONG season ended there................IMO.
left off....top big play guy (maybe fastest guy in CFB?)
good man.....I think I'm gonna pass on that one as well
*hopefully won't add a stupid in-game play like Houston wtf.....
My live betting stupidity knows no boundaries. Sure bailed me outta Bama last night, though. And I did hit -38.5 Oregon. After Winston slipped and tossed the ball...I couldn't resist.
good man.....I think I'm gonna pass on that one as well
*hopefully won't add a stupid in-game play like Houston wtf.....
My live betting stupidity knows no boundaries. Sure bailed me outta Bama last night, though. And I did hit -38.5 Oregon. After Winston slipped and tossed the ball...I couldn't resist.
Bowl- fav is 14-2 SU / 12-4 ATS (former Gator Bowl)
under is 5-1
Iowa- 10-4-1 bowl run / 4-1 vs SEC
HC Ferentz one of best bowl coaches (8-3 ATS)
Tenn- 2-8 SU/ATS...last bowl 2010
SU winner is 18-0 ATS in their bowls
Vols are a very young team....on the way UP
Iowa?.....going nowhere it appears
Vols played the much tougher schedule...have the better D....better ST...the edge in TO margin...offenses about the same...but Vols run the ball slightly better
Iowa should be able to keep this one fairly close and game should be low scoring...
*but Tennessee matches up well here and is clearly the more motivated team
$$ solid play Tennessee -3.....strong lean UNDER ...........
Ferentz said hes giving both QBS a series in the FQ. This game is serving as the beginning of the Iowa starting for 2015
Bowl- fav is 14-2 SU / 12-4 ATS (former Gator Bowl)
under is 5-1
Iowa- 10-4-1 bowl run / 4-1 vs SEC
HC Ferentz one of best bowl coaches (8-3 ATS)
Tenn- 2-8 SU/ATS...last bowl 2010
SU winner is 18-0 ATS in their bowls
Vols are a very young team....on the way UP
Iowa?.....going nowhere it appears
Vols played the much tougher schedule...have the better D....better ST...the edge in TO margin...offenses about the same...but Vols run the ball slightly better
Iowa should be able to keep this one fairly close and game should be low scoring...
*but Tennessee matches up well here and is clearly the more motivated team
$$ solid play Tennessee -3.....strong lean UNDER ...........
Ferentz said hes giving both QBS a series in the FQ. This game is serving as the beginning of the Iowa starting for 2015
My live betting stupidity knows no boundaries. Sure bailed me outta Bama last night, though. And I did hit -38.5 Oregon. After Winston slipped and tossed the ball...I couldn't resist.
looks like my Houston bet was sheer genius !...............
*I actually paid off the entire Pitt team to win my $100 bet......
The impediment to action advances action - what stands in the way becomes the way.
My live betting stupidity knows no boundaries. Sure bailed me outta Bama last night, though. And I did hit -38.5 Oregon. After Winston slipped and tossed the ball...I couldn't resist.
looks like my Houston bet was sheer genius !...............
*I actually paid off the entire Pitt team to win my $100 bet......
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