The BYU Cougars are looking to continue an incredible stretch of
bowl game wins, as they've won seven of their last eight, and they'll
get a tough match-up on the 27th of December against the Washington
Huskies. The Cougars finished this year out with a 8-4 record, while
the Huskies had the same record. Washington has some drama to deal with
though, as head coach Steve Sarkisian left the program to go coach USC,
meaning that we aren't sure exactly what to expect from this team in
their bowl game.
These teams are pretty similar from a defensive standpoint, but the
Huskies have had to score over a touchdown more per game on average, and
they've played against a conference that features many teams who can
really put points on the board. BYU has done a very good job
offensively of spreading things out and working both the pass game and
the run game, which has been a key to their success this year.
Both teams suffered three of their four losses away from home, so
obviously they both love their home field advantage, which neither will
have. Washington comes into this game as an early sports betting
favorite at -3, and it's likely that this number is going to stay
pretty consistent throughout the sports betting sites.
Strong Defense
Both of these teams play some good defense, and we've seen that this
year. BYU for starters allows just 21.3 points per game, while
Washington is a tad higher at 23.4 points per game. Both of them had
tough games this year, but you can't deny the fact that Washington had
to play against Stanford, Oregon, Arizona State, UCLA, and Oregon
State, which makes their points per game allowed even more impressive.
Consensus
While I'm aware of the questions surrounding
Washington right now without their head coach, I don't think the team
will lose focus. They have some strong players across the board, and
quarterback Keith Price should do a great job leading this team yet
again. The senior quarterback is playing in his final game, and he'll
be poised and ready to go out with a victory. I simply think that
Washington has too much offense for BYU, and that they are going to get
the best of them. I like the money line here with Washington, and I
want to make sure that I get it before that number goes up if it does.
Plus the object of the game is to win so why get beat by a point or
two. Washington wins this game by a touchdown, plain and simple. Forget
the coaching situation, forget everything. Too much is made of interim
coaches and everything. The players play and they win this game. I
would absolutely play this game on the moneyline and not risk laying
any points. Just win baby. Will update as we get closer to game.
WASHINGTON PK (moneyline)
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The BYU Cougars are looking to continue an incredible stretch of
bowl game wins, as they've won seven of their last eight, and they'll
get a tough match-up on the 27th of December against the Washington
Huskies. The Cougars finished this year out with a 8-4 record, while
the Huskies had the same record. Washington has some drama to deal with
though, as head coach Steve Sarkisian left the program to go coach USC,
meaning that we aren't sure exactly what to expect from this team in
their bowl game.
These teams are pretty similar from a defensive standpoint, but the
Huskies have had to score over a touchdown more per game on average, and
they've played against a conference that features many teams who can
really put points on the board. BYU has done a very good job
offensively of spreading things out and working both the pass game and
the run game, which has been a key to their success this year.
Both teams suffered three of their four losses away from home, so
obviously they both love their home field advantage, which neither will
have. Washington comes into this game as an early sports betting
favorite at -3, and it's likely that this number is going to stay
pretty consistent throughout the sports betting sites.
Strong Defense
Both of these teams play some good defense, and we've seen that this
year. BYU for starters allows just 21.3 points per game, while
Washington is a tad higher at 23.4 points per game. Both of them had
tough games this year, but you can't deny the fact that Washington had
to play against Stanford, Oregon, Arizona State, UCLA, and Oregon
State, which makes their points per game allowed even more impressive.
Consensus
While I'm aware of the questions surrounding
Washington right now without their head coach, I don't think the team
will lose focus. They have some strong players across the board, and
quarterback Keith Price should do a great job leading this team yet
again. The senior quarterback is playing in his final game, and he'll
be poised and ready to go out with a victory. I simply think that
Washington has too much offense for BYU, and that they are going to get
the best of them. I like the money line here with Washington, and I
want to make sure that I get it before that number goes up if it does.
Plus the object of the game is to win so why get beat by a point or
two. Washington wins this game by a touchdown, plain and simple. Forget
the coaching situation, forget everything. Too much is made of interim
coaches and everything. The players play and they win this game. I
would absolutely play this game on the moneyline and not risk laying
any points. Just win baby. Will update as we get closer to game.
Next year, the Louisville Cardinals will be joining up with the
Miami Hurricanes in the ACC for what should be a tough league when all
is said and done. This year though, they get to go at it in the Russell
Athletic Bowl in what will be quarterback Teddy Bridgewaters' final
college football game. The Hurricanes and Cardinals had strong years,
and they both did so in large part thanks to some strong offensive
play. Both teams came up short of their goal for a BCS Bowl, but it
helps us fans out because we get an incredible bowl match-up before New
Years.
The Hurricanes finished up the year at 9-3 overall, but their three
straight losses to Florida State, Virginia Tech, and Duke are what sent
them out of the top 25, and also out of any serious contention for the
ACC Title this year. Stephen Morris had a solid year as the
Hurricanes' quarterback, but made some key mistakes, just like the
entire team did at different points this year.
The Louisville Cardinals on the other hand were 11-1, and early on were
one of the most talked about college football teams out there. Their
one single loss came to surprising team in the Central Florida Knights,
who finished at 8-0 in conference play, and held off Louisville for
the top spot in the American. Louisville is led by none other than
Teddy Bridgewater, but they also have a defense that has been huge this
year.
Louisville Defense
I really think that the Louisville defense could be the difference
maker in this game. They have been absolutely great, even though it
hasn't been against the best competition. Their defense allows just
12.4 points per game, and the offense helps out with 35.1 points per
game. Obviously going against a Miami team who scores 35.9 points per
game will be tough, but if Louisville can force turnovers then they can
win this game.
Consensus
All-in-all, I'm a believer in what Louisville has done this year, and I
think their defense, and Bridgewater will step up when it matters most
here. Bridgewater will go out on a win, and the Cardinals are
currently favored by -3 on most sportsbooks. I like the line and think
they'll win this by a couple of touchdowns or so when all is said and
done. Anytime I can play the moneyline when the line is 3 or less I
will take that instead of getting backdoored by a point or two. I'm
going to take Bridgewater and the strong Cardinals' defense to get the
win, and to send Bridgewater to the NFL with a nice bowl victory under
his belt. Louisville should win this game going away and once again
this looks like another fantastic play. Will update as we get closer to
game.
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Next year, the Louisville Cardinals will be joining up with the
Miami Hurricanes in the ACC for what should be a tough league when all
is said and done. This year though, they get to go at it in the Russell
Athletic Bowl in what will be quarterback Teddy Bridgewaters' final
college football game. The Hurricanes and Cardinals had strong years,
and they both did so in large part thanks to some strong offensive
play. Both teams came up short of their goal for a BCS Bowl, but it
helps us fans out because we get an incredible bowl match-up before New
Years.
The Hurricanes finished up the year at 9-3 overall, but their three
straight losses to Florida State, Virginia Tech, and Duke are what sent
them out of the top 25, and also out of any serious contention for the
ACC Title this year. Stephen Morris had a solid year as the
Hurricanes' quarterback, but made some key mistakes, just like the
entire team did at different points this year.
The Louisville Cardinals on the other hand were 11-1, and early on were
one of the most talked about college football teams out there. Their
one single loss came to surprising team in the Central Florida Knights,
who finished at 8-0 in conference play, and held off Louisville for
the top spot in the American. Louisville is led by none other than
Teddy Bridgewater, but they also have a defense that has been huge this
year.
Louisville Defense
I really think that the Louisville defense could be the difference
maker in this game. They have been absolutely great, even though it
hasn't been against the best competition. Their defense allows just
12.4 points per game, and the offense helps out with 35.1 points per
game. Obviously going against a Miami team who scores 35.9 points per
game will be tough, but if Louisville can force turnovers then they can
win this game.
Consensus
All-in-all, I'm a believer in what Louisville has done this year, and I
think their defense, and Bridgewater will step up when it matters most
here. Bridgewater will go out on a win, and the Cardinals are
currently favored by -3 on most sportsbooks. I like the line and think
they'll win this by a couple of touchdowns or so when all is said and
done. Anytime I can play the moneyline when the line is 3 or less I
will take that instead of getting backdoored by a point or two. I'm
going to take Bridgewater and the strong Cardinals' defense to get the
win, and to send Bridgewater to the NFL with a nice bowl victory under
his belt. Louisville should win this game going away and once again
this looks like another fantastic play. Will update as we get closer to
game.
In one of the only games played in a baseball stadium, we get to see
the Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at
Yankee Stadium in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. These two teams score
about the same, and actually a good number of their stats, including
their passing yards and rushing yards per game are pretty similar. Their
styles of play are very similar as well, and that should actually make
this game even more interesting than already expected.
Rutgers finished up this year with a 6-6 record, and although they were
just 3-5 in conference play they were still able to get into this bowl
game. Possibly their most impressive game of the year was their first
game in which they lost by one point in overtime to the Fresno State
Bulldogs and Derek Carr.
Notre Dame on the other hand did fail to live up to expectations to
some extent this year, but they also lost quarterback Everett Golson to
an injury as well. Tommy Rees stepped up well for him and led the
Fighting Irish to an 8-4 record, including some big wins over the likes
of Michigan State, Arizona State, USC, and BYU. They have a ton of
talent, and I'm expecting them to play big here.
Defense
While the offenses seem to be similar, I think that defense should play
a big role in the outcome of this game. Notre Dame definitely gets the
edge in defense here, as they allow just 22.9 points per game, and
Rutgers allows 29.8 points per game. That's even more impressive when
you consider the fact that Notre Dame has played a very tough schedule,
including those teams named above.
Consensus
The Fighting Irish are big favorites, and since I
posted this almost two weeks ago those who read the Express thread may
have got +16 if they bought the point. I do think that the Fighting
Irish win this game, but it's going to be much closer than many think.
I'll take the Scarlet Knights in this big game getting two touchdowns.
That's a great spot for a solid team, and a key reason for the decision
to bet on Rutgers is the fact that I don't think Notre Dame's offense
will be able to outscore Rutgers by that many points, as Notre Dame
really isn't an offensive powerhouse. Take the points or buy up, and
hopefully jump on it before the line moves any lower for the Scarlet
Knights. One of the interesting aspects of the bowl season is when one
team is favored but the other team is predicted to cover. Usually those
games are not selected until closer to kickoff. This is one of them.
Notre Dame should win by almost a touchdown but they are giving way too
many points. Right now I have to take Rutgers. Will update as we get
closer to game.
RUTGERS +16
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In one of the only games played in a baseball stadium, we get to see
the Rutgers Scarlet Knights take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at
Yankee Stadium in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. These two teams score
about the same, and actually a good number of their stats, including
their passing yards and rushing yards per game are pretty similar. Their
styles of play are very similar as well, and that should actually make
this game even more interesting than already expected.
Rutgers finished up this year with a 6-6 record, and although they were
just 3-5 in conference play they were still able to get into this bowl
game. Possibly their most impressive game of the year was their first
game in which they lost by one point in overtime to the Fresno State
Bulldogs and Derek Carr.
Notre Dame on the other hand did fail to live up to expectations to
some extent this year, but they also lost quarterback Everett Golson to
an injury as well. Tommy Rees stepped up well for him and led the
Fighting Irish to an 8-4 record, including some big wins over the likes
of Michigan State, Arizona State, USC, and BYU. They have a ton of
talent, and I'm expecting them to play big here.
Defense
While the offenses seem to be similar, I think that defense should play
a big role in the outcome of this game. Notre Dame definitely gets the
edge in defense here, as they allow just 22.9 points per game, and
Rutgers allows 29.8 points per game. That's even more impressive when
you consider the fact that Notre Dame has played a very tough schedule,
including those teams named above.
Consensus
The Fighting Irish are big favorites, and since I
posted this almost two weeks ago those who read the Express thread may
have got +16 if they bought the point. I do think that the Fighting
Irish win this game, but it's going to be much closer than many think.
I'll take the Scarlet Knights in this big game getting two touchdowns.
That's a great spot for a solid team, and a key reason for the decision
to bet on Rutgers is the fact that I don't think Notre Dame's offense
will be able to outscore Rutgers by that many points, as Notre Dame
really isn't an offensive powerhouse. Take the points or buy up, and
hopefully jump on it before the line moves any lower for the Scarlet
Knights. One of the interesting aspects of the bowl season is when one
team is favored but the other team is predicted to cover. Usually those
games are not selected until closer to kickoff. This is one of them.
Notre Dame should win by almost a touchdown but they are giving way too
many points. Right now I have to take Rutgers. Will update as we get
closer to game.
I like the Gophers as I attended college in MN in late 60s. They are a running team and actually took SJS vs them when I was in LV in Oct. I lost and later they defeated Nebraska and when I was there they lost to Huskers 7-0 and that was the closest they came to winning in over 50 years! In 1967 they were Tri-Champions with Purdue and Indiana. Indiana went to the Rose Bowl to represent the conference. Purdue was led by Leroy Keyes and Bob Griese. Back then I think there was a hoops star Rick Mount for Purdue. He was good. Boise plays well here and always would beat us except once in our unbeaten season, but OSU has lots of local players and coaches on their team so I may not play this game. Thanks a lot for two winners CSU and USC to start. Happy Holidays.
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I like the Gophers as I attended college in MN in late 60s. They are a running team and actually took SJS vs them when I was in LV in Oct. I lost and later they defeated Nebraska and when I was there they lost to Huskers 7-0 and that was the closest they came to winning in over 50 years! In 1967 they were Tri-Champions with Purdue and Indiana. Indiana went to the Rose Bowl to represent the conference. Purdue was led by Leroy Keyes and Bob Griese. Back then I think there was a hoops star Rick Mount for Purdue. He was good. Boise plays well here and always would beat us except once in our unbeaten season, but OSU has lots of local players and coaches on their team so I may not play this game. Thanks a lot for two winners CSU and USC to start. Happy Holidays.
That Colorado St game was truly the wrong side the whole game, until the last 2 minutes or so. I mean they couldn't get out of their own way - fumbles, interceptions, inept kicking. We basically got lucky.
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That Colorado St game was truly the wrong side the whole game, until the last 2 minutes or so. I mean they couldn't get out of their own way - fumbles, interceptions, inept kicking. We basically got lucky.
buffalo and the under ONLY HIGHLIGHTS the ECU game!!!!
Good Luck Spook. When I agree with you everything seems to work out just fine!!!! there is a small quorum in the "game posts" and i'll add you as quin-tastic agreement in the making. Keep the train rollin down the tracks
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buffalo and the under ONLY HIGHLIGHTS the ECU game!!!!
Good Luck Spook. When I agree with you everything seems to work out just fine!!!! there is a small quorum in the "game posts" and i'll add you as quin-tastic agreement in the making. Keep the train rollin down the tracks
That Colorado St game was truly the wrong side the whole game, until the last 2 minutes or so. I mean they couldn't get out of their own way - fumbles, interceptions, inept kicking. We basically got lucky.
In college football.you basically get lucky the majority of the time.
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Quote Originally Posted by Hardtimes75:
That Colorado St game was truly the wrong side the whole game, until the last 2 minutes or so. I mean they couldn't get out of their own way - fumbles, interceptions, inept kicking. We basically got lucky.
In college football.you basically get lucky the majority of the time.
Wow thanks for all of the nice replies everyone...Buffalo game was bad, but hey we aren't going to win them all.....big play on ECU this afternoon.....
Good Luck to all!!!
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Wow thanks for all of the nice replies everyone...Buffalo game was bad, but hey we aren't going to win them all.....big play on ECU this afternoon.....
Wow thanks for all of the nice replies everyone...Buffalo game was bad, but hey we aren't going to win them all.....big play on ECU this afternoon.....
Good Luck to all!!!
yes sir
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Wow thanks for all of the nice replies everyone...Buffalo game was bad, but hey we aren't going to win them all.....big play on ECU this afternoon.....
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BUFFALO WILD WINGS
BOWL
KANSAS STATE vs.
MICHIGAN Saturday, Dec. 28, 10:15
pm ESPN
Michigan
enters the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl on Dec. 28 losers of four of its last five
games, but its latest setback was its most memorable game of the season. The
Wolverines opted to go for a two-point conversion and the win after scoring a
touchdown in the final seconds against Ohio State, but the attempt failed in
their 42-41 loss. They'll get a chance for a bit of redemption against Kansas
State at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. While Kansas State has won five of
its last six games, its struggles in recent bowl games have them perplexed, as
the Wildcats enter the contest losers of five straight bowl contests under famed
coach Bill Snyder. Kansas State rebounded from a 2-4 start this season and all
five of its losses were by 10 points or less. While there doesn't seem to be
much doubt that Michigan's Devin Gardner will start against Kansas State, the
dual-threat quarterback has been battling turf toe and missed the team's entire
first week of practice. Freshman Shane Morris took most of the snaps in
Gardner's place.
Michigan coach Brady Hoke said he expects Gardner to
return for his fifth season next year. Against Kansas State, Gardner will be
looking for another fifth-year star, wide receiver Jeremy Gallon, who is 47
yards shy of setting the school's single-season mark for receiving yards and had
a conference-record 369 yards receiving against Indiana on Oct. 19. The
Wolverines will be making their 43rd all-time bowl appearance (20-22) but they
have never faced Kansas State.
The Wildcats spent the 2013 season trying
in vain to fill the void left by quarterback Collin Klein. Junior Jake Waters
and sophomore Daniel Sams combined for 2,650 yards passing and 1,054 yards on
the ground while rotating in the backfield. Both will get the chances against
Michigan for a Kansas State offense.
Kansas
State should win this game by a bit more than a field goal and they have a
tremendous edge on the coaching sidelines as well. Going to be using K State on
the moneyline. Will update as we get closer to
game.
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BUFFALO WILD WINGS
BOWL
KANSAS STATE vs.
MICHIGAN Saturday, Dec. 28, 10:15
pm ESPN
Michigan
enters the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl on Dec. 28 losers of four of its last five
games, but its latest setback was its most memorable game of the season. The
Wolverines opted to go for a two-point conversion and the win after scoring a
touchdown in the final seconds against Ohio State, but the attempt failed in
their 42-41 loss. They'll get a chance for a bit of redemption against Kansas
State at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. While Kansas State has won five of
its last six games, its struggles in recent bowl games have them perplexed, as
the Wildcats enter the contest losers of five straight bowl contests under famed
coach Bill Snyder. Kansas State rebounded from a 2-4 start this season and all
five of its losses were by 10 points or less. While there doesn't seem to be
much doubt that Michigan's Devin Gardner will start against Kansas State, the
dual-threat quarterback has been battling turf toe and missed the team's entire
first week of practice. Freshman Shane Morris took most of the snaps in
Gardner's place.
Michigan coach Brady Hoke said he expects Gardner to
return for his fifth season next year. Against Kansas State, Gardner will be
looking for another fifth-year star, wide receiver Jeremy Gallon, who is 47
yards shy of setting the school's single-season mark for receiving yards and had
a conference-record 369 yards receiving against Indiana on Oct. 19. The
Wolverines will be making their 43rd all-time bowl appearance (20-22) but they
have never faced Kansas State.
The Wildcats spent the 2013 season trying
in vain to fill the void left by quarterback Collin Klein. Junior Jake Waters
and sophomore Daniel Sams combined for 2,650 yards passing and 1,054 yards on
the ground while rotating in the backfield. Both will get the chances against
Michigan for a Kansas State offense.
Kansas
State should win this game by a bit more than a field goal and they have a
tremendous edge on the coaching sidelines as well. Going to be using K State on
the moneyline. Will update as we get closer to
game.
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BELK
BOWL
NORTH CAROLINA vs. CINCINNATI
Saturday, Dec. 28, 3:20
pm ESPN
North
Carolina won five of its final six games to become bowl eligible after starting
1-5 and was rewarded with its fourth trip to the Belk Bowl on Dec. 28 where it
will meet Cincinnati. The Tar Heels became only the sixth team since the regular
season expanded to 12 games in 2006 to start the season so poorly and make a
bowl game. North Carolina, which did not participate in the postseason last year
due to bowl sanctions, is searching for just its second bowl win since 2001.
Cincinnati will end its season in Charlotte for the second straight season
against an opponent from the state of North Carolina after defeating Duke 48-34
in last year’s contest. With newly hired Tommy Tuberville acting as a “watching
head coach” (as he called it in a recent press conference), the Bearcats won
despite the departure of coach Butch Jones and both of his coordinators after
they accepted similar positions at Tennessee. Despite a decided home-field
advantage, the Tar Heels are still in search of their first Belk Bowl victory.
The Bearcats – winners of six of seven – are striving for their sixth
10-win season in the last seven years after coming up short in an overtime loss
to conference champion Louisville. Brendon Kay directs the passing attack while
Cincinnati is one of five teams in the FBS holding opponents to fewer than 100
yards rushing per game. While Cincinnati has typically been proficient
offensively, it hasn’t always been efficient, committing at least two turnovers
in four straight contests and eight times overall this season.
The Tar
Heels - Marquise Williams filled in admirably once starting quarterback Bryn
Renner was lost for the season in early November, while leading the Tar Heels to
a 3-1 finish. Eric Ebron who has already announced he will enter May’s NFL
Draft, is widely considered to be the best tight end in the country. Freshman
Ryan Switzer tied the ACC single-season record with four punt return touchdowns
in only three games.
Cincinnati should win by
more than 2 touchdowns and really dont see this game being close. This right now
is one of my favorite picks. Really like the Cinci defense and think if they
have a decent game plan they should roll. What a great moneyline dog for us to
jump all over. Will update as we get closer to
game.
CINCINNATI +4
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BELK
BOWL
NORTH CAROLINA vs. CINCINNATI
Saturday, Dec. 28, 3:20
pm ESPN
North
Carolina won five of its final six games to become bowl eligible after starting
1-5 and was rewarded with its fourth trip to the Belk Bowl on Dec. 28 where it
will meet Cincinnati. The Tar Heels became only the sixth team since the regular
season expanded to 12 games in 2006 to start the season so poorly and make a
bowl game. North Carolina, which did not participate in the postseason last year
due to bowl sanctions, is searching for just its second bowl win since 2001.
Cincinnati will end its season in Charlotte for the second straight season
against an opponent from the state of North Carolina after defeating Duke 48-34
in last year’s contest. With newly hired Tommy Tuberville acting as a “watching
head coach” (as he called it in a recent press conference), the Bearcats won
despite the departure of coach Butch Jones and both of his coordinators after
they accepted similar positions at Tennessee. Despite a decided home-field
advantage, the Tar Heels are still in search of their first Belk Bowl victory.
The Bearcats – winners of six of seven – are striving for their sixth
10-win season in the last seven years after coming up short in an overtime loss
to conference champion Louisville. Brendon Kay directs the passing attack while
Cincinnati is one of five teams in the FBS holding opponents to fewer than 100
yards rushing per game. While Cincinnati has typically been proficient
offensively, it hasn’t always been efficient, committing at least two turnovers
in four straight contests and eight times overall this season.
The Tar
Heels - Marquise Williams filled in admirably once starting quarterback Bryn
Renner was lost for the season in early November, while leading the Tar Heels to
a 3-1 finish. Eric Ebron who has already announced he will enter May’s NFL
Draft, is widely considered to be the best tight end in the country. Freshman
Ryan Switzer tied the ACC single-season record with four punt return touchdowns
in only three games.
Cincinnati should win by
more than 2 touchdowns and really dont see this game being close. This right now
is one of my favorite picks. Really like the Cinci defense and think if they
have a decent game plan they should roll. What a great moneyline dog for us to
jump all over. Will update as we get closer to
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VALERO ALAMO
BOWL
TEXAS vs. OREGON
Monday, Dec. 30, 6:45
pm ESPN
Texas coach
Mack Brown's swan song with the Longhorns comes against the 12th-ranked Oregon
Ducks in the Valero Alamo Bowl on Dec. 30 in San Antonio. Texas announced Dec.
14 that Brown will step down after 16 seasons, during which he has compiled a
158-47 record - making him the second-winningest coach in the program's rich
history behind Darrell Royal . Brown led the Longhorns to two Big 12 titles and
the 2005 national championship, but Texas struggled to a 30-20 record over the
past four seasons. Oregon went from national championship contender to having
its streak of four straight BCS bowls snapped thanks to November losses at
Stanford and Arizona, but the Ducks say they won't lack motivation despite the
lower-tier postseason invitation. The Ducks' up-tempo spread offense is similar
to the system employed by Baylor, which rolled up 508 total yards in a 30-10 win
over the Longhorns in the regular-season finale. Texas will need defensive end
Jackson Jeffcoat - the Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year - to be a constant
fixture in the backfield to disrupt Oregon's timing and give the Longhorns a
chance to keep pace on the scoreboard.
OREGON - Even with former coach
Chip Kelly gone to the NFL, the Ducks continue to put up prolific offensive
numbers, ranking second in the nation in total yards and third in scoring.
Quarterback Marcus Mariota's Heisman Trophy candidacy fizzled when the threw
four interceptions and fumbled five times in the last four games of the regular
season, but expects to be fully recovered from a lingering knee injury for the
bowl game. The Ducks will be without tight end Pharaoh Brown, who was suspended
for his role in a snowball fight on campus that escalated and resulted in
innocent bystanders being pelted with snowballs, but he is a minor player in the
passing game as eight Ducks have more receptions with Josh Huff leading the
way.
TEXAS - The Longhorns were written off early after losses to BYU and
Mississippi but rebounded in conference play and found themselves in Big 12
title game against Baylor in the season finale. The offense is built around the
running game with Malcolm Brown leading the way since Johnathan Gray's
season-ending injury, but Texas struggles when playing from behind because of
quarterback Case McCoy's inconsistency. The defense has scuffled against strong
rushing teams - allowing 200 or more yards four times, including a whopping 550
yards against Brigham Young - so it might have its hands full against Oregon's
read option.
The question is does the real
Oregon team show up or which is the real Oregon team. Either way I see the Ducks
winning by almost 3 touchdowns. So I would be the most surprised person if they
dont win this game and only concern would be a back door cover as Mack Brown
heads into the sunset. Will update as we get closer to
game.
OREGON -13
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VALERO ALAMO
BOWL
TEXAS vs. OREGON
Monday, Dec. 30, 6:45
pm ESPN
Texas coach
Mack Brown's swan song with the Longhorns comes against the 12th-ranked Oregon
Ducks in the Valero Alamo Bowl on Dec. 30 in San Antonio. Texas announced Dec.
14 that Brown will step down after 16 seasons, during which he has compiled a
158-47 record - making him the second-winningest coach in the program's rich
history behind Darrell Royal . Brown led the Longhorns to two Big 12 titles and
the 2005 national championship, but Texas struggled to a 30-20 record over the
past four seasons. Oregon went from national championship contender to having
its streak of four straight BCS bowls snapped thanks to November losses at
Stanford and Arizona, but the Ducks say they won't lack motivation despite the
lower-tier postseason invitation. The Ducks' up-tempo spread offense is similar
to the system employed by Baylor, which rolled up 508 total yards in a 30-10 win
over the Longhorns in the regular-season finale. Texas will need defensive end
Jackson Jeffcoat - the Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year - to be a constant
fixture in the backfield to disrupt Oregon's timing and give the Longhorns a
chance to keep pace on the scoreboard.
OREGON - Even with former coach
Chip Kelly gone to the NFL, the Ducks continue to put up prolific offensive
numbers, ranking second in the nation in total yards and third in scoring.
Quarterback Marcus Mariota's Heisman Trophy candidacy fizzled when the threw
four interceptions and fumbled five times in the last four games of the regular
season, but expects to be fully recovered from a lingering knee injury for the
bowl game. The Ducks will be without tight end Pharaoh Brown, who was suspended
for his role in a snowball fight on campus that escalated and resulted in
innocent bystanders being pelted with snowballs, but he is a minor player in the
passing game as eight Ducks have more receptions with Josh Huff leading the
way.
TEXAS - The Longhorns were written off early after losses to BYU and
Mississippi but rebounded in conference play and found themselves in Big 12
title game against Baylor in the season finale. The offense is built around the
running game with Malcolm Brown leading the way since Johnathan Gray's
season-ending injury, but Texas struggles when playing from behind because of
quarterback Case McCoy's inconsistency. The defense has scuffled against strong
rushing teams - allowing 200 or more yards four times, including a whopping 550
yards against Brigham Young - so it might have its hands full against Oregon's
read option.
The question is does the real
Oregon team show up or which is the real Oregon team. Either way I see the Ducks
winning by almost 3 touchdowns. So I would be the most surprised person if they
dont win this game and only concern would be a back door cover as Mack Brown
heads into the sunset. Will update as we get closer to
game.
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