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I was really sick the way UH played at SJST. The next week I was at the NMXST game and feeling better when UH scored just before the half. When they missed the PAT there were a lot of pissed off fans in my section. You could tell the bettors who lost money on that missed PAT.
I was pissed when Moniz was pulled with 7 or 8 minutes left in the game and UH only up 2 TDs and change. McMackin got to get packin. He doesn't inspire any confidence in me with his excuses and whining. June Jones in missed. He would FINISH the game, real killer instinct. That's the kind of coach bettors like.
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One of Dr. Bob's featured picks this week: Fla. St.
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One of Dr. Bob's top picks this week: Vanderbilt
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One of Dr. Bob's top picks: Vanderbilt
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UCF it is.
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Quote Originally Posted by Radiators:
HOME DOG SMU sucks I thought Hawaii sucked after watching them barely beat a Div II team, Central Arkansas. Hawaii is also terrible on the road. But WSU is one of the worst teams in Div I football. They made Hawaii look like a world beater. SMU will embarrass WSU. WSU couldn't beat "The Little Sisters of the Poor". |
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Quote Originally Posted by HeadOverHeart:
SMU better defense and waaaaaay more confidence at the moment. How in the world is Wash St. going to stop SMU's aerial game? SMU here. WSU won't be able to stop them. That game with Hawaii showed a poorly coached team against the run-and-shoot. With three or four defensive starters out, they will be easy prey for the real "run-n-shoot" June Jones show coming to town. WSU's only chance is like what one poster said, "I just hope SMU gets lost trying to find Pullman." |
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Damn, I miss Colt and those receivers. Now we are stuck with a run and run and sometimes shoot (yourself in the foot) offense that can't score points. In the second half of WAC games this year, I don't remember the last time we scored. That sucks big time. Oh, I just checked. In the four WAC games we played this year we scored a total of 6 points, two of those games we didn't score at all. Having said that, I did win betting on UH the last 3 games. But unless McMackin does some magic, I don't think UH is as good as Nevada now.
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Quote Originally Posted by Coverpicker:
Yes benjaminparker I remember that game I won big with SJST to cover they almost beat the game SU. As I mention in my first write up in this forum I am waging SJST big in this game. This reminds me of the game of BYU and TCU and we know what happen in that game. SJST is a very tough place to get a win at night time just ask Hawaii last year. Also with that stingy defense of SJST plus the points and over 30,000 sceaming fans Boise State is going to catch hell covering that spread. Once again I am taking SJST big in this game and thinking hard about taking the moneyline with this wager also. GL to all betting this game.
Well, I hope Dick Tomey doesn't order the field to be watered again, ha, ha! That was a great game, and I remember, I think it was Davonne Bess, making a hell of a catch in the end zone to send it in to overtime. |
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Quote Originally Posted by bigdaddyhpd:
I remember last season when My Warriors played SJST on a Friday night in San Jose. I thought it was going to be a cakewalk for Brennan & Co. but SJST felt otherwise. They kept the high powered Warrior offense in check took it into overtime if I'm not mistaken. I normally back Boise St but leaning on SJST in this one. It's college football anything can happen it would not surprise me if SJST shocked the world!!! with a SU victory. I remember that game too. Wasn't it the game where the whole field was covered with 2 inches of mud and Colt kept throwing interceptions? I think he was coming back from a high ankle sprain. UH still won the game. Even with 5 or 6 turnovers, UH still could have won the game this year. SJST doesn't score enough points to stay with Boise. I have been following Boise and winning most of the year (bet UH last game with 24.5). Boise could have buried UH in the second half but Peterson called off the dogs, probably because of coach McMackin. He probably would have been going for those 4th and shorts and touchdowns if JJ was still coach. I see Boise as a very well coached and disciplined team with surprise packages they can execute if need be. They seem to have a lot of skilled players and a QB (freshman) who will be a good one over the next few years. Without some freaky sh#t happening, I don't see SJST keeping up with them on offense. |
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Even after wins over Fresno and LaTech, I am still not sold on our offense. I would feel much better with Graunke at QB but that doesn't look like it will happen. Funaki (present QB) might not be durable with all the running he does.
The coaches have installed a very conservative offensive scheme, moving away from the traditional "run and shoot", with a moving pocket and a green light for the QB to run at will. I think you will see Pilaris in the backfield and at slot. I believe he has the best vision of all the backs. Although Coach McMackin says not, I see a lot more run-oriented scheme now. If nothing else, that should help UH cover, as the clock will be running and turnovers will be minimal, compared to last years pass-happy offense.
The coaches and players were embarrassed at home by the 5 turnover abortion of the San Jose State game. After public booes on the poor performance of the team, right down to the defense appearing to stand around on field goals and extra point kicks, it looked like a different team the last two games. With a professed renewed commitment and intensity on defense and the remake of their offensive philosophy, it was glaringly evident in the turnover/takeaway ratio in the last two contests (which included a blocked field goal attempt). With a new-found confidence, expect more of the same this Friday.
Boise State is a formidable scoring machine and opposing teams have not fared well on the blue carpet. I don't see UH winning this one (although sh#t happens) but UH does have a very solid defense which should help keep them in the game, so to speak. I really like UH getting 24+ points or more, which is more a product of the public's preference rather than the true difference in the two teams' ability.
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Quote Originally Posted by LRpisano:
Shepherd, I'm a San Jose State fan. I go to ALL Of their home games & have been for the last 25 years. I can see Hawaii being favorite here, because( Not to sound negative or anything) the officials SEEM to FAVOR Hawaii at home, that's why they are favorite by 3, that's the only reason !!! As for what team is the better team, San Jose State is. Here's something about the officiating in Hawaii. About 20 years ago, the Santa Clara Broncos Basketball Team traveled to Hawaii to play Hawaii in the Rainbow Tourney & the officials RIDICULOUSLY called 52 team fouls on Santa Clara in that game, which Hawaii won by about 20 pts. That's how PHONY the officiating is ( For football & basketball) when opposing teams play Hawaii in Hawaii !!
Well, that is definitely a bunch of crock... UH is favored only because of its past history of playing well at home with their high-scoring run-and-shoot offense. Remember, this is a public-betting driven line. Having said that, this is NOT the Coltster and supporting wide receiver cast of yesteryear. QB Graunke disappointed a lot of the die-hard UH fans when he failed to uphold his end of the deal and his passing grade appeared questionable. It's difficult for the receivers to gain any kind of confidence when, from the gitgo, they've had to practice with four different QBs and a few new wrinkles in under-center starts for QBs. This is a team in transition with no real identity yet and with new coaches. They have been hit with some key injuries which will also be a factor. SJS has been very impressive in their first few games and their QB seems to be getting more confident with each "passing" game. Dick Tomei is also a very good coach, knows what it takes to beat UH, and his team has played well away from home. He also has a very accurate QB who is the real deal. |
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Quote Originally Posted by Macallanlover:
...Stafford was the #1 HS QB two years ago and is capable of lighting it up as well. The offense is too balanced for him to put up big stats, but he can throw passes few others can. Big arm and is projected a first round draft pick in 1-2 years. Stafford was "annointed" by the same pompous idiot (Mel Kiper jr.) who proclaimed Hawaii "a 'cupcake' defense" and "not physical enough". Kiper also does not recognize Colt Brennan as a top QB prospect and has said, "I'll be surprised if Georgia doesn't score at least 50 points against Hawaii". He sounds like a few of the Georgia backers on this forum. Well, Michigan was humiliated by Appalachian State and defending National Champion Florida (SEC) just lost to Michigan. The mighty Georgia Bulldogs should whip up easily on the Hawaii Warriors, a WAC team with a "cupcake defense". But that's why they play the game.
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Quote Originally Posted by oppmsu:
"There is a reason that all BCS teams that have traveled their since the Northwestern and MSU games have INSISTED on non-WAC referees for the games. They specifiically put the request in the CONTRACTS now. Two sides to every story as they say....just don't like my Spartans getting dogged out publicly when the other side isn't given Okay, my bad. I guess Michigan's reason for opting out of playing Hawaii in their opener this year (and instead choosing Appalachian State) was because WAC referees were chosen to officiate? |
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Quote Originally Posted by jwcarter1980:
Upsets like Boise State had last year do not happen every year.
And IrishEyez you make it sound so simple to get up on the Dawgs early, and shut down the dawgs running game. One team did that this year UT, and look at UGA's record since that game. Please doubt Mr. Stafford, he will impress you, remember Mel Kiper Jr. projected the Matt Stafford will be the #1 overall pick when he declares. Food for thought
Food for thought: 1. Upsets like Boise State had last year happen every year. 2. Mel Kiper also highly lauded Ryan Leaf and said his attitude would be a big plus when he got to the pros.
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Quote Originally Posted by GAMERS:
ALL said and done (12-0) , I hope every one in the country bets on UGA, so I can bet last minute and take all the points, eat popcorn or as the locals call it (pupu & poke) and watch Hawaii stun the SOUTH>
Eh, brah, pass the ahi poke. Mahalo |
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Quote Originally Posted by coverditty:
....I GIVE UH 0% CHANCE TO WIN THIS GAME AND THINK THE ONLY WAY THEY COVER IS IN MOP UP TIME....
UGA 41
UH 20
Actually, giving UH "0% chance to win" shouldn't even be deserving of a response. But apparently some of the time you spent watching all of those Georgia games should have been spent staying up late and watching Hawaii play, especially the last 3 or 4 games. People who KNOW football and have watched both teams play realize that Georgia better show up to play or it could be an embarrassment if Hawaii is clicking on all cylinders. You may be right, as far as the final score: 41 to 20. But it might be Georgia with the 20. That's why they play the game. |
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Quote Originally Posted by gobigblu4evr:
Well you quoted me on that. I was not talking crap about Hawaii. I give them props for beating everyone on their schedule. They deserve a top 15 ranking, however thier toughest game was Boise State and Washington Friday and both are at HOME. I wouldn't crown them UNTILL they beat a big boy like an SEC team and even if they somehow beat one of them they would not be 12-0 if they played in the SEC ACC BIG 12.....the list goes on. If you think that your dillusional. In 2006 Hawaii lost to Oregon State by a field goal, lost to Alabama (at Alabama) by a touchdown, beat Purdue, and then Arizona State in a bowl game. In 2007 Michigan State PAID $250,000.00 to back out of their scheduled game with Hawaii (only thing holding them back was fear). Michigan State lost to Hawaii the last time they came here in 2004. The mighty Michigan, when approached to play AT Michigan, said, “NO!”, and instead scheduled Appalachian State (the rest is history). Hawaii is scheduled to open up with Florida, at Florida next year. Urban Meyer adamantly refused to play in Hawaii to reciprocate a home and away game. Apparently, he feels it would be too much for his boys to bear, to fly 6 time zones to play Hawaii. The mighty SEC?! It’s hard to beat a “Big Boy” when they keep ducking you. Maybe Kentucky could play Hawaii instead of East Kentucky, Kentucky State or the mighty Florida Atlantic, ha, ha. It would have been interesting to have played Kentucky this year , a representative of the mighty SEC, at Aloha stadium. Oh, and speaking of delusional, who do you think the odds makers would make the favorite? The mighty Kentucky or a lowly WAC team like Hawaii? Believe me, if Hawaii beats UW and is invited to the Sugar Bowl, we WANT to play the best your mighty SEC has to offer. But by the same token, be careful what YOU wish for. We just might be your worst nightmare... |
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Last Week's Comments
Johngus:
Everyone will see this week that Hawaii is not for real when Boise takes it to them on the Island. I know you meant to say, “Everyone will see this week that Hawaii is just unreal when Boise bows to them on the island.” Mahalo, brah! PAPAJOHN:
“Sorry Hawaii backers. Boise St has a more balanced offense and a much better defense. Boise will control the ball keeping it away from Hawaii's potent offense. They don't want a shootout which maybe Hawaii might have the advantage. Hawaii have a hard time stopping the running game. Sorry again, everything stops here and Washington will crush Hawaii. To bad, no BCS Boise St 38 - 35” You were right about Boise’s “balanced offense and defense”. They played the same on both sides of the ball. Texan396:
“Boise St. has a running game and a D unit, unlike Hawaii.” Please revisit the 4th quarter of the Boise State game for a dose of reality. Trifecta:
“Boise state becomes noisey state after they beat the poi out of the bunch from the land of overpriced condo's. Hawaii is about to feel its first defeat. Get ready to question your reason for playing the game.” Eh, brah..try some of dis crow luau with some poi…ono, you know! Gobigblu4evr:
“No offense to the Hawaii backers with what I'm about to say... Hawaii has a great offensive team and wins against the teams they play. No one on here thinks they don't deserve to be ranked. With that being said, they don't have a dominant team by any means. They could not beat one team in the SEC.” If we beat Washington and if there is a football God, PLEASE let us play an SEC team in the Sugar Bowl! Idp:
“Boise State will be strictly business on their trip to the Island. The utmost respect should go to the deserving Warriors. However, Boise St. has been in these big, big, big games for the last several years and have gotten after their opponent. Boise State might win this game by more then 10 pts.” Or lose by 12
Colt Brennan:
"That's three weeks in a row the so-called experts and critics out there said we were going to lose and we didn't. Obviously they need to re-check what they're doing because they're wrong." |
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