MSU starting QB Stanton should be out for this game leaving MSU with SR Dowdell whom is 1-5 as a starter or a true freshman.
got in early at +7 but still has pretty good value at +5.5.
Also like UC against OSU. UC returns almost all their starters SR Quarterback ex OSU RB Richard Hall- OSU defensive Coordinator taking over. Plus OSU with new QB and possibly playing 2 QBS extremely conservative coach- play for anything more than 14 points.
Also will look at UM/Miami under with 2 new quarterbacks and alot of defensive talent on both squads.
got in early at +7 but still has pretty good value at +5.5.
Also like UC against OSU. UC returns almost all their starters SR Quarterback ex OSU RB Richard Hall- OSU defensive Coordinator taking over. Plus OSU with new QB and possibly playing 2 QBS extremely conservative coach- play for anything more than 14 points.
Also will look at UM/Miami under with 2 new quarterbacks and alot of defensive talent on both squads.
Here is my 1st 10* of the year.
10* Ole Miss -3
Where do you play a guy who benches 400 and runs a 4.4? If you're Ole Miss, you put him at QB and call him Michael Spurlock. Spurlock can run with the WRs and lift with the LBs. Not only that, Michael has a stronger arm than Eli. He also has Eli's top-notch group of WRs and the best OL in the SEC. Jr RB Vashon Pearson is ready to live up to his considerable potential, while backup RB Alan Abrams will make a name for himself as a freshman. The Rebel offense should have no problem putting up points against a Memphis defense that returns only one starter to their front 7.
Speaking of fronts, Ole Miss has only one returning starter themselves, DT Daniel Booth, only he's out for this game with an injury. No problem -- Ole Miss has defensive depth like never before. They have 5 DTs who are practically interchangable. DE Jayme Mitchell at 6-6 and 270 will wreak havoc on QBs. DT McKinley Boykin is a bigger, stronger, quicker, more talented version of last year's star Jessie Mitchell. DT Chris Herring at 310 throws OLs around. Soph Patrick Willis is a budding star at LB. The secondary is deep and talented. They'll be far from the injury plagued group Memphis and Texas Tech tore up last year.
I am aware that Memphis has it's best team in years. DeAngelo Williams is a RB that Ole Miss wanted badly. Albert Means is finally realizing his potential at DT. Danny Wimprine is a winner at QB and he has his top WRs back. However, Memphis does not have the overall talent that Ole Miss has. Ole Miss is at home and they are totally focused on this game. They don't lose to the Tigers often, and they want revenge badly. This should be a high-scoring affair with the Rebels winning by at least 10.
7* UNLV +21
Don't see how this spread even made the books. Tennessee playing freshman QBs in their 1st game and have not proven they belong with the Vol teams of old. UNLV is talented and experienced. This will be closer than most expect. No way Tennessee wins by 3 TDs. Might win by 10.
10* Ole Miss -3
Where do you play a guy who benches 400 and runs a 4.4? If you're Ole Miss, you put him at QB and call him Michael Spurlock. Spurlock can run with the WRs and lift with the LBs. Not only that, Michael has a stronger arm than Eli. He also has Eli's top-notch group of WRs and the best OL in the SEC. Jr RB Vashon Pearson is ready to live up to his considerable potential, while backup RB Alan Abrams will make a name for himself as a freshman. The Rebel offense should have no problem putting up points against a Memphis defense that returns only one starter to their front 7.
Speaking of fronts, Ole Miss has only one returning starter themselves, DT Daniel Booth, only he's out for this game with an injury. No problem -- Ole Miss has defensive depth like never before. They have 5 DTs who are practically interchangable. DE Jayme Mitchell at 6-6 and 270 will wreak havoc on QBs. DT McKinley Boykin is a bigger, stronger, quicker, more talented version of last year's star Jessie Mitchell. DT Chris Herring at 310 throws OLs around. Soph Patrick Willis is a budding star at LB. The secondary is deep and talented. They'll be far from the injury plagued group Memphis and Texas Tech tore up last year.
I am aware that Memphis has it's best team in years. DeAngelo Williams is a RB that Ole Miss wanted badly. Albert Means is finally realizing his potential at DT. Danny Wimprine is a winner at QB and he has his top WRs back. However, Memphis does not have the overall talent that Ole Miss has. Ole Miss is at home and they are totally focused on this game. They don't lose to the Tigers often, and they want revenge badly. This should be a high-scoring affair with the Rebels winning by at least 10.
7* UNLV +21
Don't see how this spread even made the books. Tennessee playing freshman QBs in their 1st game and have not proven they belong with the Vol teams of old. UNLV is talented and experienced. This will be closer than most expect. No way Tennessee wins by 3 TDs. Might win by 10.
Reb,
I hope you don't mind, but I have changed my grading(star) system (5*,7*,10*)to mimic yours. It seems to work better for me.
I love the Ol Miss play. And I know you know OlMiss FB.
A few points I found on interesting on the game:
Memphis is 5-8 ATS as an away dog L13
Ol Miss is 7-1 SU and 6-2 ATS vs. Memphis @ home.
Ol Miss also has to avenge ly game in which they lost 34-44 @ Memphis. This year it is on their turf.
I also think way too much preseason hype has been given to this Memphis team. This emulates Auburn of ly.
GL, my friend
I hope you don't mind, but I have changed my grading(star) system (5*,7*,10*)to mimic yours. It seems to work better for me.
I love the Ol Miss play. And I know you know OlMiss FB.
A few points I found on interesting on the game:
Memphis is 5-8 ATS as an away dog L13
Ol Miss is 7-1 SU and 6-2 ATS vs. Memphis @ home.
Ol Miss also has to avenge ly game in which they lost 34-44 @ Memphis. This year it is on their turf.
I also think way too much preseason hype has been given to this Memphis team. This emulates Auburn of ly.
GL, my friend
SHIT....you copy-catting homer! I've been screaming Ole Miss all week, and now you follow my lead with a 10*....kewl.
I laughed when I got them at -2.5.
You and I are gonna make some very big money for everyone this year.....if they'll listen.
I laughed when I got them at -2.5.
You and I are gonna make some very big money for everyone this year.....if they'll listen.
Reb love the ole miss play...and being a volfan myself I like the unlv spread as well, even though I have a feeling these two qb's are going to reap havoc on defenses with schaeffer being a talented passer but a more talented runner and Ainge being a Manning like pocket passer. Their first start may be shaky but look for them to turn some heads over the course of the season. Tennessee will win but not cover.
HNYLOC-
The only thing I see is:
Miami Ohio 5-0 ATS as RD's off SU win
5-1 ATS in 1st Away game of season
7-2 ATS in their last 9 road openers
3-9 SU & 7-3-2 ATS since 1994 vs Big 10
Michigan 7-0 SU & 5-2 ATS vs. MAC opp. since 1995
3-14 ATS as favs 3> pts in season openers
11-6 ATS when hosting non-conf opp. since 1997
Good Luck
The only thing I see is:
Miami Ohio 5-0 ATS as RD's off SU win
5-1 ATS in 1st Away game of season
7-2 ATS in their last 9 road openers
3-9 SU & 7-3-2 ATS since 1994 vs Big 10
Michigan 7-0 SU & 5-2 ATS vs. MAC opp. since 1995
3-14 ATS as favs 3> pts in season openers
11-6 ATS when hosting non-conf opp. since 1997
Good Luck
Sure Guy, I haven't seen an over in the Ole Miss game. Have you?
Gordon, according to what I know, Eastern Michigan totally outclasses Buffalo. I've got them winning conclusively. Yes, it is the biggest play on the board tonight.
Here's what we got so far:
Thursday
10* E Mich -6
7* Northwestern +7.5
5* Texas A&M +10
Friday:
5* Washington St pk
(I still like them at -3, but I got them at pk)
Saturday:
10* Ole Miss -3
7* Rutgers +7
7* Oregon St +18.5
5* Vandy +5
Sunday:
7* UNLV +21
Here's a teaser I'm adding for Saturday:
5* Oregon St +25.5, under 55.5
Some of my ratings might have changed since earlier. For example, Northwestern and Rutgers are now 7*s.
College football so far: 3-0 +17*
Gordon, according to what I know, Eastern Michigan totally outclasses Buffalo. I've got them winning conclusively. Yes, it is the biggest play on the board tonight.
Here's what we got so far:
Thursday
10* E Mich -6
7* Northwestern +7.5
5* Texas A&M +10
Friday:
5* Washington St pk
(I still like them at -3, but I got them at pk)
Saturday:
10* Ole Miss -3
7* Rutgers +7
7* Oregon St +18.5
5* Vandy +5
Sunday:
7* UNLV +21
Here's a teaser I'm adding for Saturday:
5* Oregon St +25.5, under 55.5
Some of my ratings might have changed since earlier. For example, Northwestern and Rutgers are now 7*s.
College football so far: 3-0 +17*
