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vanzack

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Posted: Dec. 30, 2006 - 1:22 PM ET #326

Quote Originally Posted by G8RB8:

The suspense on the UF/Ost pick is killing me

I dont think much of this game. I have a small opinion but it will be a regular bet for me (**).

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G8RB8

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Posted: Dec. 30, 2006 - 1:26 PM ET #327

Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

I dont think much of this game. I have a small opinion but it will be a regular bet for me (**).

Still. . . it's been a great thread. Sometimes I'm with you, sometimes I'm not, but I surely like to hear the opinions and write-ups.

At least you will be on a side in this one. After all this, I'd have hated to see you pass on it.

GL to you the rest of the way

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Prodigy

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Posted: Dec. 30, 2006 - 1:32 PM ET #328

Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

Dont know what you mean by that.

By my count, ACC is 2-1 (FSU by 17, MD by 17) so far in bowls and SEC is 2-1.

SEC Victories
South Carolina over Houston
Kentucky over Clemson

Loss would be Alabama

vanzack

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Posted: Dec. 30, 2006 - 1:37 PM ET #329

Quote Originally Posted by Prodigy:

SEC Victories
South Carolina over Houston
Kentucky over Clemson

Loss would be Alabama

Thats what I said. He said that the ACC has looked soft in bowl games and the SEC has looked "quite good". I was pointing out that they had the same records 2-1. Still confused.

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brytay16

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Posted: Dec. 30, 2006 - 1:40 PM ET #330

Great Bowl Run Van...

I love Boise St. ML...

The points are a gift. GL and keep up the good work.

luckythirteen

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Posted: Dec. 30, 2006 - 2:04 PM ET #331

Van............have you heard about the injuries to Nebraska? I started a post about it the other day, but will bump it now.........

TheMoneyShot

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Posted: Dec. 30, 2006 - 2:17 PM ET #332

Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

Michigan +1 (***) vs USC. Lots of individual factors add up to Michigan for me here. Every game that USC struggled offensively in this season was because of defensive pressure on Booty. UCLA and Cal were able to get at him and he is not like Leinart, he will turn it over and make bad decisions. I think that the Michigan defense will be able to stop the run of USC (1^st in the nation against the run) and therefore force him to throw where USC will struggle. They look like world beaters against ND, but look terrible against UCLA and the simple difference is pressure and coverage – both of which Michigan should excel at.

I also believe that Michigan believes that they are still in the National Championship race, even if it is just for the AP vote. I also think that this has to be a letdown for USC after 2 years of playing at the top and losing their last game to UCLA.

Michigan 28-17

Damn it... there goes my parlay. I was hoping you were on USC. Good Luck.

JW1LS

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Posted: Dec. 30, 2006 - 3:50 PM ET #333

Thanks for all the info van. Glad to see you are on michigan cause I will be there and dont want to see them lose. Got a parlay on it Michigan +1 / U 47

taurus

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Posted: Dec. 30, 2006 - 4:14 PM ET #334

Quote Originally Posted by taurus:

Van- You make a strong case for TCU as a PLAY. I understand the hesitancy to lay DDs but I'm likely to do just that.

Good thread. It will get a lot of hits and a lot of responses.

GL..

Joe Public

I posted this way back, as you can see, but I never expected this many.

Great work by vanzack. And much appreciated by all except one or two douchebags.

UL-LAFAYETTEKID

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Posted: Dec. 30, 2006 - 11:07 PM ET #335

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK VAN.. YOU ARE THE BEST THAT I HAVE READ.. I LOVE THE CANES NEWYEARS EVE,, I KNOW THE O. HAS BEEN BAD ,, BUT I THINK THEY ARE DUE FOR A BREAK OUT GAME

THE D. HAS REMAINED SHARP,, AND I THINK THEY WILL BE UP BECAUSE IT;S COKER;S LAST GAME, AND NEW H,C, RANDY SHANNON;S FIRST,, THE ONLY CONCERN I HAVE IS THE WEATHER

StrongSafety

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Posted: Dec. 30, 2006 - 11:30 PM ET #336

Nice job Van

Keep up the great work

Shelby500KR1

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Posted: Dec. 30, 2006 - 11:58 PM ET #337

I can't wait for Michigan/USC. This is the game I've been waiting to pound,and it's good to see that you are on Michigan. Very nice bowl season so far Van,and I hope you keep rolling.

Michigan 34 USC 17

vanzack

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Posted: Dec. 31, 2006 - 12:06 PM ET #338

That VT game took a lot out of me. Im the kind of person that could go 10-1 and only remember the loss. I couldnt sleep last night.

I think the big mistake of the game was when VT got the ball back at their own 40 with 1.45 left in the 1st half, 1 timeout up 21-3 and sat on the ball and ran out the clock.

I dont care how much you are up by you have to try and score there. If they would have gone 3 and out Georgia would have not tried to score so there was no downside.

You never have too many points, as illustrated last night.

GL all, Im happy to have a day off to prepare for tomorrow.

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mr21

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Posted: Dec. 31, 2006 - 12:53 PM ET #339

I hear you Van, some of these coaching decisions leave me shaking my head in disbelief. I had Navy for the game and them doubled down on them for +5 in the 2nd half. Running an option when all you have to do is burn the clock?

TightWad

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Posted: Dec. 31, 2006 - 1:55 PM ET #340

Great work. I appreciate the fact that you grade the plays w/ 1 star through 4. I play accordingly and am making a profit by purely tailing. That way I can rake in NCAAF cash and focus on NBA capping.

taurus

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Posted: Dec. 31, 2006 - 1:57 PM ET #341

That VT game took a lot out of me.

I got burned, too.

Worse meltdown I've seen by a 'quality ' team that I can recall.

Agree, that 2nd Quarter play calling was dubious, to put it politely.

Still, you have a nice run going in the bowl season and a lot of folk are happily following.

I'm not always on the same side , but mostly.

GL the rest of the way.

BTW- Agree with you on the Championship game. I have a small opinion but it will be a regular bet for me (**).

Huss

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Posted: Dec. 31, 2006 - 3:49 PM ET #342

Vanzack,

I found this site in the fall & just wanted to say I have enjoyed reading your thought on the college games.

Thanks

the gipper

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Posted: Dec. 31, 2006 - 5:20 PM ET #343

happy new year van

love the nebraska pick

Johnnynumbers

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Posted: Dec. 31, 2006 - 5:41 PM ET #344

Happy New Year van....lets keep it rolling....

I Like the Tennessee Play...

MB007

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Posted: Dec. 31, 2006 - 6:56 PM ET #345

Hey Van, nice run been following but out of town!!! Keep it up BRO!!!

Homegrown_01

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Posted: Dec. 31, 2006 - 7:37 PM ET #346

Van great write ups and you've helped me make my leans into plays
Thanks DUDE
keep up the good work

Beningo88

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Posted: Dec. 31, 2006 - 7:53 PM ET #347

Ark & Mich

No Miami, think this a great spot against average Nevada.

gtsum

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Posted: Dec. 31, 2006 - 11:30 PM ET #348

Van - nice run so far..I had Georgia, so I feel very fortunate to get that one...I am already on all your plays from here on out, except for Boise...I really like OU here...BOL

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Posted: Jan. 1, 2007 - 1:20 AM ET #349

Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:

That VT game took a lot out of me. Im the kind of person that could go 10-1 and only remember the loss. I couldnt sleep last night.

I think the big mistake of the game was when VT got the ball back at their own 40 with 1.45 left in the 1st half, 1 timeout up 21-3 and sat on the ball and ran out the clock.

I dont care how much you are up by you have to try and score there. If they would have gone 3 and out Georgia would have not tried to score so there was no downside.

You never have too many points, as illustrated last night.

GL all, Im happy to have a day off to prepare for tomorrow.

This always seems to happen when you play not to lose. But considering how shitty their QB is I cant say as I blame them. They do have a very good defense and thedefense should be the ones taken more of the blame.

buddha00mann

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Posted: Jan. 1, 2007 - 1:28 AM ET #350

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