Posted:
#26
I like it Scal, I'll tail this one for sure.
BOISE STATE @ WYOMING: Usually I say make a somewhat moderately sized play...
Posted:
#27
I'd like to point out a couple of things Scal is using that you may wish to incorporate into your wagering:
1. Keep track of injuries. I use Don Best online, then go through my Phil Steele mag and redline the player if it's season ending, yellow highlighter if he can make it back during the season.
2. Motivation. With Houston screwing themselves, Boise State has now moved into position as the favorite "small" school with a shot at a decent bowl game, a place they've occupied before.....
Scal, keep up the good work
Posted:
#35
Quote Originally Posted by scalabrine:
For a team like Wyoming coming in on a three game win streak and about to be bowl eligible, you have no desperation on that side of the ball. Desperation leads to strange things. Texas is a desperate team, and one that lost their last game, and that is why Baylor, who would/should cover, is a dangerous play against them this week.
The total opposite can be seen with Wyoming regardless of being unsuccessful in ten games against Boise because in their own right, they are having a great season and by default are confident, and more importantly, not desperate. Boise is coming in off a de facto loss given their 5 turnovers with many things that need correcting. They are two very different mindsets.
Regardless of whether YOU say Boise can't play for a national championship, as always, THEY don't believe that and if they continue to go undefeated that is all that matters. Their motivation matters and they believe they have a shot at a playoff. At worst they get a high tier bowl.
And I'm not sure what you are taking about with regard to YPP on offense in WEEK 1. There are no YPP on offense stats to datamine. That is why I talked about coaching angles.
I'll wave to ya from the pay window.
1) Too bad you didn't take that angle on Texas when you wrote a 8 paragraph writeup about how Oklahoma was going to destroy them and name the score. Just another angle you use to fit your opinion without looking at the other side.
2) Big difference in being confident or over confident. Like I said earlier there is no chance that Wyoming (who has never beaten Boise) is coming into the game over confident like you originally stated.
3)Of course Boise coaches and their players know they will not play for a National Championship, you can and flip it any way you want but them getting into the playoff is not happening no matter what.
4)You were talking about how Rutgers defense was coming together last year and how they have improved with the coaching staff and you had a few stats to try and fit your argument but you neglected the fact that Rutgers gave up the most yard on average per play on defense.
5) Like I said I wasn't knocking your pick, was just saying to be a little less bias in your write-ups and not come up with angles that don't exist.
Posted:
#36
Wyoming is not going to win this game. I am surprised to even hear someone say that.
Boise hangs 40+ unless there is a snow/sleet/rain w/40 mph winds in Laramie.
I agree with the pick and analysis. Barring 5 turnovers, this is a boat race and BSU has twin Mercs. 
BSU by 28+
Never Make A Winner A Loser. Never.
Posted:
#37
Quote Originally Posted by scalabrine:
Also want to add that Boise was up 28-10 vs. Colorado state with 5 minutes in the 4th. CSU recovered two straight inside kicks and scored on both to make that game look much closer at 28-23.
You don't mind backing a team that has showed more than once that they are making big mistakes and not closing out games the way good teams normally do? Not "bashing" you, just talking about how you see the game from only the angles that support your pick. They should have buried BYU and Col St, but they didn't because they are a mistake prone team not because of bad luck. 2 pick sixes against BYU isn't bad luck it is bad execution.
Also want to add that Boise was up 28-10 vs. Colorado state with 5 minutes in the 4th. CSU recovered two straight inside kicks and scored on both to make that game look much closer at 28-23.
Posted:
#39
To the Chaloots and the JFeltys of the world: Look, you guys are entitled to your opinions but why does it seem like every week you come on here with all of this criticism of Scal's picks then crawl back under your rocks when the guy hits yet another bet?? Even Scal would agree that dissenting opinions on games are good. But people like you are so malicious and arrogant about it. How bout being more humble when you are wrong?? People might respect you more and not rip you so much. But I am assuming you probably don't care because you both think you know everything anyway!
Posted:
#40
Quote Originally Posted by njsupreme1:
To the Chaloots and the JFeltys of the world: Look, you guys are entitled to your opinions but why does it seem like every week you come on here with all of this criticism of Scal's picks then crawl back under your rocks when the guy hits yet another bet?? Even Scal would agree that dissenting opinions on games are good. But people like you are so malicious and arrogant about it. How bout being more humble when you are wrong?? People might respect you more and not rip you so much. But I am assuming you probably don't care because you both think you know everything anyway!
Show me 1 Scal thread where I made a comment. Where am I being malicious, arrogant or rude? I was quite polite until his silly "wave to you at the window" comment. I don't talk shhit in people's threads, I talk strategies and share opinions. To the Chaloots and the JFeltys of the world: Look, you guys are entitled to your opinions but why does it seem like every week you come on here with all of this criticism of Scal's picks then crawl back under your rocks when the guy hits yet another bet?? Even Scal would agree that dissenting opinions on games are good. But people like you are so malicious and arrogant about it. How bout being more humble when you are wrong?? People might respect you more and not rip you so much. But I am assuming you probably don't care because you both think you know everything anyway!
Posted:
#44
Quote Originally Posted by JFelty:
Spot on chaloots!! Boise this year is NO WHERE close to the boise of old on the offensive side of the ball. Will Wyoming be pumped for this home game with a possible upset on the line of course but there's no way they are over confident
Spot on chaloots!! Boise this year is NO WHERE close to the boise of old on the offensive side of the ball. Will Wyoming be pumped for this home game with a possible upset on the line of course but there's no way they are over confident
why do you still post in these threads? gtfo already no1 cares what you say
Posted:
#49
Quote Originally Posted by JFelty:
Spot on chaloots!! Boise this year is NO WHERE close to the boise of old on the offensive side of the ball. Will Wyoming be pumped for this home game with a possible upset on the line of course but there's no way they are over confident
Spot on chaloots!! Boise this year is NO WHERE close to the boise of old on the offensive side of the ball. Will Wyoming be pumped for this home game with a possible upset on the line of course but there's no way they are over confident
GREAT RECORD YOU HAVE BUDDY
Hot Forum Topics
