"Southern Miss has a sound offense and will put up some points."
Are you sure about this? Do you know who plays offense for them? They are going to have a hard time moving the ball against Nebraska, and their defense has holes this year. If USM couldn't contain the Huskers last season in Hattiesburg, there's no reason to expect them to do any better this year in Lincoln.
"Is Spurlock the main reason you are on Bama?"
No, but he is one of the reasons. If he couldn't settle down in Oxford, what's he going to do with 90,000 detractors? Ole Miss had the revenge angle last week and couldn't take advantage of it. Now Bama has the revenge angle. The Rebels might look better this week, but they still lose to Bama by 2 touchdowns. The Rebs will continue to improve and in 3 or 4 games will probably be playing as I expected them to against Memphis. Last week showed they still have some work to do.
Appreciate all the contributions to the thread.
Are you sure about this? Do you know who plays offense for them? They are going to have a hard time moving the ball against Nebraska, and their defense has holes this year. If USM couldn't contain the Huskers last season in Hattiesburg, there's no reason to expect them to do any better this year in Lincoln.
"Is Spurlock the main reason you are on Bama?"
No, but he is one of the reasons. If he couldn't settle down in Oxford, what's he going to do with 90,000 detractors? Ole Miss had the revenge angle last week and couldn't take advantage of it. Now Bama has the revenge angle. The Rebels might look better this week, but they still lose to Bama by 2 touchdowns. The Rebs will continue to improve and in 3 or 4 games will probably be playing as I expected them to against Memphis. Last week showed they still have some work to do.
Appreciate all the contributions to the thread.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> 5* Troy St +10.5
You want to get this one before the hook disappears. I predict this line to go lower... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Be careful. I always get very nervous that I've missed something when the line moves in the opposite direction than I thought. I've seen as high as -13. Since Troy beat Marshall, Missou will not overlook this team
You want to get this one before the hook disappears. I predict this line to go lower... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Be careful. I always get very nervous that I've missed something when the line moves in the opposite direction than I thought. I've seen as high as -13. Since Troy beat Marshall, Missou will not overlook this team
Football on the 8's
5* Oregon St +8
If they had beaten LSU I wouldn't touch this game, but I like their chances against Boise. If the Beavers can play their game again, without a letdown, they'll have no trouble covering this spot.
5* South Carolina +8
I see this as one of those old-fashioned, hard-nosed, gring-it-out games decided by a TD or a FG. Live home dog in this one.
5* Oregon St +8
If they had beaten LSU I wouldn't touch this game, but I like their chances against Boise. If the Beavers can play their game again, without a letdown, they'll have no trouble covering this spot.
5* South Carolina +8
I see this as one of those old-fashioned, hard-nosed, gring-it-out games decided by a TD or a FG. Live home dog in this one.
Ah, a nice start for the week -- Troy wins!
1-0 +5*
I went back to see what I had written about this game earlier in the week, and was impressed with the accuracy of my write-up. Only thing that was off was the line movement:
You want to get this one before the hook disappears. I predict this line to go lower, and you might consider hopping on it while you can still get those 10.5 points. Troy St is a scrappy team, well-coached, and confident in their abilities. Playing with the big boys is nothing new to them. Mizzou might come in feeling superior and perhaps a little over-confident. I don't think they will be expecting what they will have to deal with here. This is one of those games where the line is mostly dictated by name and public perception, and you might want to look into the possibility of an outright upset. Mizzou, perhaps expecting a relatively easy win, could run into a buzzsaw here. With all due respect to Brad Smith, I think Troy keeps this one closer than anyone might imagine.
1-0 +5*
I went back to see what I had written about this game earlier in the week, and was impressed with the accuracy of my write-up. Only thing that was off was the line movement:
You want to get this one before the hook disappears. I predict this line to go lower, and you might consider hopping on it while you can still get those 10.5 points. Troy St is a scrappy team, well-coached, and confident in their abilities. Playing with the big boys is nothing new to them. Mizzou might come in feeling superior and perhaps a little over-confident. I don't think they will be expecting what they will have to deal with here. This is one of those games where the line is mostly dictated by name and public perception, and you might want to look into the possibility of an outright upset. Mizzou, perhaps expecting a relatively easy win, could run into a buzzsaw here. With all due respect to Brad Smith, I think Troy keeps this one closer than anyone might imagine.
Reb great call on Troy...I don't have to tell you how happy I am to see a 7* on my boys in Blue and White.
I can't WAIT for Saturday night!
sb
I can't WAIT for Saturday night!
sb
Added game:
5* Texas A&M -11
The Aggies terrible showing against Utah on national TV, plus Wyoming's scoring of 51 points or whatever in their opener, gives us an amazing line on this game. A&M is still a superior squad to Wyoming, and they will be in a mood to vent their frustrations. This one could get real ugly.
5* Texas A&M -11
The Aggies terrible showing against Utah on national TV, plus Wyoming's scoring of 51 points or whatever in their opener, gives us an amazing line on this game. A&M is still a superior squad to Wyoming, and they will be in a mood to vent their frustrations. This one could get real ugly.
