..............trust me 25 units in a weekend doesn't BEGIN to illustrate how truly bad this guy is ..........watch closely over the next two weks , and you will see what I mean ......he is ALREADY a great fade, but when COCO starts pressing , chasing, and he starts calling out the bashers , he turns into a human ATM !!!
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This game goes off after 3 pm EST...so you have alot of time to get on this Bad Boy...This play is my 2nd Strongest Play I release, only behind my one and only "BGP"-GOY selection...so it is a very solid play and it should bring home the Big bacon for all who on it with the rest of us...This "BIG GAME PLAY" also will come with a very indepth Write-Up and Big Game Analysis, where I will show you exactly "Why" I am playing it so big and exactly "Why" it is that you should as well.
Remember, anyone can post a Big play that is simply labeled with a Big Title and they Hyped up in a Big way....But where is the value in that, and how can you trust putting a big investment on something that doesnt come with a Big Inve$tment Report backing it up completely...To me, if you do, then that is really gambling..
So with that said, if anyone one of you need to see some of my past "BIG GAME PLAYS" I released over the past two seasons in FB...you can do so by just going back to the beginning of this thread, where I have reposted them just for this purpose...No need to worry about believing what I say...when the Proof is All in the Pudding I provided you in this thread....just go and check it out for yourself and then get on this Bad Boy that is Ready to Rock-N-Roll.....Aloha CC.
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"BIG GAME PLAY"-GAME OF THE MONTH selection is being released on Super Saturday....
This game goes off after 3 pm EST...so you have alot of time to get on this Bad Boy...This play is my 2nd Strongest Play I release, only behind my one and only "BGP"-GOY selection...so it is a very solid play and it should bring home the Big bacon for all who on it with the rest of us...This "BIG GAME PLAY" also will come with a very indepth Write-Up and Big Game Analysis, where I will show you exactly "Why" I am playing it so big and exactly "Why" it is that you should as well.
Remember, anyone can post a Big play that is simply labeled with a Big Title and they Hyped up in a Big way....But where is the value in that, and how can you trust putting a big investment on something that doesnt come with a Big Inve$tment Report backing it up completely...To me, if you do, then that is really gambling..
So with that said, if anyone one of you need to see some of my past "BIG GAME PLAYS" I released over the past two seasons in FB...you can do so by just going back to the beginning of this thread, where I have reposted them just for this purpose...No need to worry about believing what I say...when the Proof is All in the Pudding I provided you in this thread....just go and check it out for yourself and then get on this Bad Boy that is Ready to Rock-N-Roll.....Aloha CC.
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Nevada -1
**TOP RATED PLAYS ON: (3 Units)
Michigan -3
Pitt -1
*REGULAR PLAYS ON: (2 Units)
Missouri -5.5 ................................................... comp play
Wyoming -6.5
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-This was my 1st Set I released on "Super Saturday"
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{First Set}
"BIG GAME PLAY"--WAC GAME OF THE MONTH: (8 Units)
Nevada -1
**TOP RATED PLAYS ON: (3 Units)
Michigan -3
Pitt -1
*REGULAR PLAYS ON: (2 Units)
Missouri -5.5 ................................................... comp play
Wyoming -6.5
-My 2nd Set ...including my Hawaii/NMST pick is being released soon but you still have time to get on it...If you want in on the rest of today's best...just contact me for a solid Price...or simply get on my Monthly/Weekly-Plays Package and Lets Rock! ...GL and Aloha CC.
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Nevada -1
-Last season I opened up the CFB season with a "BIG GAME PLAY"-on the Bulldogs over these Nevada Wolfpack with their new "Air Wolf" attack and they didnt disappoint winning 38-21 as a 5.5 pt home favorite.....In last seasons game, it was all Moats, Moats, and more Moats as he rushed for an amazing 285 yards on the ground....With Moats doing that nothing else was needed to beat this wounded Nevada team.....On the defensive side, La Tech under new DC Rose, who was hired to bring in his 3-4 base package scheme, completely harrassed and pressured Nevada's Rowe all day long...which further secured this easy win for them....Now its one year later and guess what?....Yep, RB Moats left for the NFL, DC Rose left to go help Toledo's defense, and Nevada is the team with the best RB in the WAC this year...It's a new year, but the roles and situations now seems to have changed....The Wolfpack are the ones in better position, with better personal, and the advantage of playing this on their home field....The Bulldogs have beaten the Wolfpack twice including two years ago in Reno...but that was when this Tech team not only had RB Moats but also one of their best QB's in McCown leading their once high flying passing attack....But, as mentioned above...this is another season with different players and different situations existing....Below are some of the Key Advantages, I feel Nevada has over La Tech, which should help them get their double revenge over the Bulldogs and as well set up that showdown Boise St, two weeks from today....The Wolfpack need this one big, they know it and I feel they will get it.
*KEY ADVANTAGE # 1: Nevada's New "Pistol" Offense vs La Techs Pass Defense.
-Last year it was called the "Air Wolf" offense...This year it's called the "Pistol" offense...Whats the difference you may be wondering.....Well, nothing much beside the fact that the "pistol" offense utilizes more shotgun formations and several other scheme designed to help out the running game...Other than that, this high flying passing attack that Nevada possessed last year, that ranked 17th in the land, and which returns almost intact is starting to click again, but its starting to do it more experience, balance, and a few more playmakers added to this years version..
-This year, Nevada returns 6 starters on offense including their main catalyst in this potent air attack, led by Jr QB Rowe and All-American candidate WR Nichiren Flowers....Last season these two combined to form one of the nation's most productive combinations as Rowe passed for over 2,600 yards and Flowers 91 catches (1,126 yards) was 5th most in the land...However, this year Flower's and Rowe are not alone as the Wolfpack have several other receivers (WR Spencer and TE Pudwell) who have gained alot of experience and now are starting to shine themselves....And, the addition of JC transfer WR Sammons is already paying dividends as he is 3rd on the team in receptions and has recorded 2 TDs as well....Many dont know this but as WR Flowers was grabbing everything in sight on the Div 1-A level with his 91 catches last season....WR Sammons was doing the same with his 85 catches last season, which was the most among all California Juco players...
-In addtion, the Wolfpacks Junior WR Caleb Spencer..has been making a name for himself as well....He is coming off of back-to-back career days in receiving with 126 yards on 7 catches with a career-long 52-yarder and a touchdown against Washington State...He then followed this with 12 catches, a career-best, with 149 yards against UNLV....And he started the season on fire leading the conference for the first 3 weeks...and now currently ranks 3rd in receiving yards (82.4 per game) and is 4th in receptions per game with 6.23....
-All in all, Wolfpack air attack has a total of 4 receivers who rank in the top 25 in receptions in the WAC....And, all 4 of Nevada's top receivers has catch totals in the double digits and all also are averaging double digit yards per reception as well....Ie, Spencer ranked 3rd (31 catches, avg 13.3 ypc, 3 TDs)....Flowers ranked 7th (24 catches, avg 12.2 ypc)....Sammons ranked 15th (12 catches, avg 15.2 ypc, 2 TDs)...and Pudewell ranked 23rd (13 catches, avg 11.7 ypc).....
La Tech, on the other hand, only has one player in Seneca Chambers who has more than 10 catches with 17 and he also leads the team in reception yards per a game with an average of just 43.5 ypg... but has not scored a TD yet this year....Tech's other top 2 receivers have combined for 26 catches but just 2 TDs....and their # 3 and # 4 on the team in reception yards come from RBs in Dillard and Franklin, who combined for just 14 catches, and again none have been for a TD.
Side Note: Nevada has 6 different players who have caught a TD pass this year...while La Tech only have 3 players that has grabbed a pass for a TD.
Nevada's strength on offense is in their WR's and their veteran QB in Rowe, who does seems very comfortable operating in Ault's shotgun formation....He also seems to have continued his great rapport he had for Flowers, and has also spread this rapport out amongst the others receivers he now has at his disposal....ie, vs Col St's defense Rowe went 23-34 for 324 yards and 3 TDs, while also spreading the ball around to 7 different receivers....Vs UNLV's defense Rowe and the Wolfpack offense rolled up over 400 yards, spreading the passes out to 6 different receives....Vs SJST, Rowe again spread it out to 6 different receivers as he put up 226, 2 TDs, and had a TOP of over 35 mins and 10 more 1st downs in the win....Still, all the previous games played before this one with La Tech was very important as this team with all the muliple weapons had to have more time to work out some of the kinks...and last weeks opponent in Idaho..provided a good tune up for this important game with La Tech today....In this game, the Wolfpack's "pistol" offense was near perfect, putting up 262 yards through the air to go along with their 265 yards on the ground...But this time, QB Rowe spread out the wealth to 10 different players in that blowout win.....Solid!
-Nevada is second in first downs (119), passing offense (268.8) passing efficiency (140.1) and total offense (421.6).
-They rank third in rushing offense (152.8), third-down conversions (46.6), and time of possession (32:46).
-National Individual Rankings: Rowe is 18th in total offense and 27th in passing efficiency and 24th in total offense....Inaddition, WR Spencer is 26th in receptions and 36th in receiving yards
-National Team Rankings: As a team, Nevada ranks 25th in passing offense, 29th in total offense, 32nd in scoring offense, 35th in passing efficiency, and 45th in turnover margin.
Side Note: SR WR Flowers has caught a pass in 32 straight games to lead the WAC....He is also tied for sixth with 183 career receptions among active WAC receivers.
-Last season, the Bulldogs weakness on defense was in their passing defense..as they ranked 108 in the nation, giving up 247.5 ypg through the air...This year, things dont look as bad just yet...especially after just shutting down and blowing out two passing attacks they faced....But, that was at home and this one is not...So, expect things to start getting worse for them as their weakness is not only in the secondary where they only returned one starter from last years squad that gave up 25 TDs last season....Well on second thought maybe the signs are already showing as this Bulldog secondary is currently allowing 62.2% completion rate which ranks 7th most in the WAC....And, with just 4 games played they are ranked 6th in the WAC allowing 247.5 ypg passing and have given up 7 passing TDs so far as well...That is way to much room for this aerial attack of Nevada to work with.
These are the yards passing already given up by La Tech this season...Vs Florida 224 yards passing given up, vs Kansas 236 yards, vs NMST 261 yards, and vs Hawaii 269 yards....Do you see a trend happening here?....Again, expect things to start getting worst for this inexperienced secondary who will have it harder this year as the D-L is also new and their is no clear star rusher yet to take some of the pressure on them....Wolfpack air assult this year has already put up 219 yards passing on Wash St, 265 yards on UNLV, 324 yards on Col St, and in last weeks blowout win over Idaho, they put up 272 yards to go along with their over 200 yards the gained on the ground....Today, La Tech's pass defense wont be able to hide behind their impressive defensive stats that ranked them in the top of the conference overall..as Rowe and company will surely Expose their weakness all around the field......Can you say, "Your Toast Baby!"
Side Note: Not including the Hawaii game...La Tech corners haven't stopped anyone yet this year....Florida, Kansas and New Mexico State didn't go nuts, but they were all effective at moving the ball through the air combining for 721 yards in the three games....The Bulldogs have been having problems against the run and that leads to problems against the pass as well..
*KEY ADVANTAGE # 2 : Nevada's Run Attack vs La Tech's Run Defense.
-Believe it or not..but what is helping this Wolfpack passing attack become more efficient, as well as, effective has been the resurgent running game led by Sr tailback B.J. Mitchell....Before I do though....it should be noted that La Tech's #1 ranking against the run is Not a true indication of how shutdown this defense is against the run....La Tech's defensive strength is at the LB position, where they return All-WAC LB'er Santiago...but another area of weakness, on this team, this year is also on the D-Line, as they had to replace all 3 starters from last season's team who recorded 32 sacks....If you only looked at La Tech's defensive stats vs the run, you would think they are very solid vs the run...as it does show them only allowing opponents just 98.8 ypg and just 3.3 ypr average....But, if you look alittle closer at who they played and also at the type of offensive schemes their opponents likes to run, you will see that their last two opponents, especially, in Hawaii and NMex St are two of the worst running teams in the nation...not to mention also, that these two teams offensive schemes is to pass, pass, and then pass some more....Both of these two teams offenses are not your typical run first and pass when you have to type of teams....And this is evident in them both averaging the fewest amount of rushing attempts per game in the nation (NMST 28.5 run attemps (5th fewest)..and Hawaii 22.2 run attempts (2nd fewest)....Furthermore, NMST, is currently ranked 4th worst in running offense in the nation, averaging just 73.5 ypg on the ground....And Hawaii, ranks 3rd worst in run offense in the land averaging just 69 ypg on the ground....Vs the Bulldogs, Hawaii only attempted 15 running plays and gained just 11 yards....Now can you see how La Tech got their high defense vs the run rankings so far...Playing two of the nations worst running teams, who also chose not to run the ball as much as they pass it...will help any team in that stat department....But, as mentioned above...stats like these wont help you any when you finally face a team who plans on establishing the run and has been doing a good job of it as well....Add this running attack to a solid passing game creating a very balanced offensive attack, like what Nevada has and thats even worst news for teams, who believe in their statistices..
Side Note: NMST who only averages 73.5 ypg on the ground....had 25 run attempts vs La Tech rushing for a total of 92 yards.
Side Note: Nevada's rush attack is currently ranked 56th in the land, averaging 153.8 ypg...They also average 3.8 ypc and has also scored 9 rushing TDs (tied for 11th most in the nation) this year.
La Techs first two games played were on the road against Florida and Kansas, where they lost both of them....Kansas offense this year is very weak, inconsistant, and very predictable....In that loss at Kansas the Bulldogs held this weak offense to just 65 yards on 29 attemtps....However, in Tech's other road game vs a more balanced Florida attack, one that is a bit more similar in style to that of Nevada's "Pistol" offense...they werent able to handle such balanced attacks and thus allowed a shit load of yards...ie, just on the ground they gave up 251 yards on 49 attempts for 5.2 ypr and 4 TDs....Not a good sign!....Now I am not saying Nevada's offense is equal to the talent of Florida's offense in any way...what I am trying to show is that La Tech's defense has only played against one balanced offensive attack that possess mulitple weapons in their offense..and struggled badly....All the other teams they faced depend almost entirely on one aspect of their offense instead of creating more balance for defense's to have to deal with...ie, NMST and Hawaii.....Nevada's offense, in this comparison, is like Florida's offense, in that they play with alot more balance, as well as, possessing alot more multiple weapons that they will throw and run at your defense...while also doing it from anywhere on the field and also from all scoring position on the offense....This is another Key Advantage I see the Wolfpack's have over the Bulldogs defense today...It should be a long day tomorrow for them trying to slow down, let alone contain this Wolfpack attack...It wont happen and that spells big time trouble for the Bulldogs....Big Time Trouble!
Nevada's offense is not the same version as the one they whipped in Ruston last season.....Last year, Nevada was about the passing game due to RB injuries and also that new "Air Wolf" attack that Coach Ault installed....Plus, they came into that game with a bunch of injured WRs as well....Still, in the loss, the wounded Wolfpack offense led by QB Rowe was able to hit 61% of his passes, going 23-of 38 for 244 yards...but again, due to the injured running game and the weakness that year being on their OL...they were only able to rush for 7 yards on 34 attempts......This year, no key personal is hurt and the Pack currently possess a solid ground game to go with their high flying passing game...which they will be trying to establish......So far, this resurgent ground attack led by Senior RB BJ Mitchell is ranked #2 in the WAC in total rushing yards gained...However, Mitchell is leading the WAC in rushing with his 460 yard, his average of 92 ypg, and his solid 5.3 ypc....And, he is also tied for the lead with Fresno St's Mathis, in rushing TDs scored this year with 6....Nationally, RB Mitchell ranks 29th in rushing...No one for La Tech is even close to the yards put up by Mitchell so far this year..
Side Note: Nevada's rush offense is averaging 152.8 ypg, which ranks 3rd in the WAC...La Tech is 4th with averaging 146.8 ypg....Nevada is also tied for 1st with the most rushing TDs in the WAC with 9 so far...La Tech has just 6 rushing TDs.....and Nevada also has recorded the 2nd most rushing 1st downs with 40 so far...while, La Tech has only recorded 33 rushing 1st downs.
As mentioned, La Tech's defense hasnt been really tested by a balanced offensive attack since they faced Florida in their first game...and because of this, I feel they will struggle against Nevada's potent offense with so many weapons to defend against....Although the O-Line is where the Nevada's weakness lies again this year..they do have an advantage because La Tech needed to replace their entire D-Line this season....Last season's defense allowed opponents to rush for 177 yards per game and 20 TDs...and this year's stat, athough lower at the moment, will surely rise as the Bulldogs start facing more teams that play balanced ball like Nevada does, unlike Hawaii and NMST......We all know that most times those who can win the battle of the trenches will come out on top...In last year game between these two, the Bulldogs had this advantage on both sides and thus won handily...This year however, the Wolfpack and there balanced attack, not to mention, QB Rowe taking snaps from the shotgun position...will be alittle to much for this new DL to have to contend with all day....Also, with all the Nevada's receiver available to throw to..RB Mitchell hasnt been called upon to be a receiving back out of the backfield...which also means more pass protection help for QB Rowe...this is important as the Bulldogs, due to poor pass rushing will bring their blitz packages to help out....Rowe has been sacked 13 times but has only thrown 3 interceptions so far this year..
Its going to be hard winning games, let alone the WAC without a strong front line on defense....and I feel it will be just as hard trying to stop an attack like Nevada runs when so many weapons are available to the QB.....La Tech after this game will surely wish that Moats hadnt enter the NFL this year..cause his presense alone was enough to keep defenses honest and at bay, but more importantly was able to keep his defense off giving them more time to rest...
Side Note: Nevada will run the ball more with senior RB B.J. Mitchell.as he's coming off his best running game this year with 149 yards and 4 touchdowns against Idaho...Plus, in Nevada's other wins, he ran for 85 yards and 114 yards...but in their two losses, he ran for 59 yards against Washington State and 53 yards against Colorado State...so its no coincidence that the wins came when he was running strong...and I expect that he will vs La Tech today.
*KEY FACTOR: Nevada's Improved Defense..
-The defense, was a major weakness last year but this year they have climbed up the charts...The Wolfpack currently rank 4th in the WAC in scoring defense, pass defense and total defense...The weakness, though, could be a problem against La Tech as Nevada still allows 159.2 rushing yards per game...Eventhough this seems bad, it is more so due to their first 3 games where they faced 3 solid ground attacks in Wash St, Col St, and Unlv...but this La Tech ground attack is not as solid as them...plus, besides Unlv and Idaho, all the rest of the teams they faced had the benefit of playing in a balanced offense....La Tech to me tries to be balanced but they are surely lacking when it comes to doing that...
Last season, La Tech also had their heart-and-soul on the team in RB Ryan Moats...But Moats decided to go off early to the NFL and that leaves a BIG HOLE in the offense that totally depended upon his running and presence to keep this offense moving the chains...Moats was one of those backs that could do it all, run, catch, and block...Plus, last season this La Tech team also had a Big Solid O-Line that helped Moats gain all those yards and mow down all those opponents, which led to their 17th ranking in run offense in the nation...But, as mentioned RB Moats is gone and the majority of that huge O-Line he ran behind also didnt return this year...So why again is this a huge positive for Nevada this year?...Well Moats two years ago in Reno behind his O-Line simply pounded out 201yards on the ground against Nevada...and then last season with Moats and this same O-Line returning intact, again simply demolished Nevada's defense by pounding out a total of 331 yards on the ground vs them, thats why...
Side Note: Last season La Techs O-Line paved the way for them to rank 17th in the nation in run offense...however, they sucked at pass blocking giving up 37 sacks, even though the offense didnt throw very much.
This year, almost every part of this Bulldog offense has a weakness that can be exploited and the O-Line is another place as they are a young group, who although having that "Big Ugly" size needed for the running game...this may also hurt them as faster players on the outsides and on blitzs will be able to out quick them to the the QB...This years line definately have the size, but not the speed to protect their QB's from getting drilled to the turf...In fact, La Tech's O-Line is already tied for 3rd in the WAC allowing the most sacks with 16 in just 4 games...Thats an average of 4 sacks a game given up so far...At this rate, they are on track to give up a whopping total of 44 sacks this year.... Not Good!
Tech simply doesnt have any other playmakers on the offense that can contribute consistantly enough...and this includes both QB's, and they only threw 11 touchdown passes last seasons, and they dont look improved at all this year eithere...So far, starting QB Kubick is only completing 54.1% of his passes...He has thrown 6 TDs but also has 4 ints...He currently also ranks last in yppg with only 141 average...Oh and he has been sacked 9 times in 4 games....QB Allen, meanwhile has only completed 48.6% of his passes...0 were for TDs, but 3 were for interceptions...and he has been sacked 7 times this season..
In Kubicks last game, he didnt have to match Hawaii's QB Brennan yard for yard..because their running game took care of business and their defense was able to take care of a tired, depressed, jetlagged Warrior offense that was far far away from home...However, today in the Wolfpacks Den and against QB Rowe and company, he will have to match him yard for yard..and also score for score, or this one could be a blowout....Can he do this?....I say HELL NO!....His best game came at home against one of the shittest teams in the nation in NMST and he was only able to go 17-of-28 for 173 yards....He is going to need a hell of alot more production than that, especially if their running game gets shutdown as the Wolfpack will stack the line to do just that....Both of La Tech QBs have proven that they again are not consistant, nor efficient, or effective, and they also don't know how to play error-free ball.
Side Note: Not even one of Tech's two QB's were even listed in the top ten best players on the team...If this doesnt go to show how shitty these two guys are, then I dont know what will...LOL.
Ten Best Bulldog Players
1. LB Byron Santiago, Sr.
2. G Aaron Lips, Sr.
3. WR Johnathan Holland, Soph.
4. LB Jeremy Hamilton, Sr.
5. LB Barry Robertson, Sr.
6. C Marcus Stewart, Sr.
7. RB Freddie Franklin, Soph.
8. DT Ladarius Love, Sr.
9. CB Tramon Williams, Sr.
10. RB Mark Dillard, Soph.
Last season the Wolfpack secondary was 21st best pass defense in the nation...and should be more than decent this year with all the good experience and good depth they have this area...For this one, they should be able to contain any La Tech passing game from trying to make big plays, which of course it's not equipped to do...But, their stats so far vs the pass is something that gives me the confidence that Tech is in trouble if they air it out to much....Currently, the Wolfpack defense is ranked first in the WAC in pass completion %, allowing just 49.4% to be completed on them....Eight starters return on defense for the Wolfpack and that should result in more production for them...Today they go up against Tech's 70th ranked run offense..and 105th ranked pass offense (95th ranked overall in total yards) and this is a big difference from previous seasons La Tech offenses they had to face..
*Side Note: Nevada's Stanley is 2nd in passes defended (1.8), Cooks is 25th in sack, and Hawthrone is 39th in interceptions among the top 40 players in NCAA Division I-A....The Pack also rank 1st in pass efficiency defense (124.1) and in fourth-down conversions (75.0)...The Wolfpack also are 4th in sacks (tie) with 50, turnover margin (.20), total defense (393.4), pass defense (234.2) and scoring defense (29.6)...INDIVIDUALS AMONG WAC LEADERS: ..Roosevelt Cooks is 17th in tackles (7.2) and second in sacks with .80 per game...Ezra Butler is sixth (tie) in tackles-for-loss (1.1) and Cooks is ninth (tie) with 1.0 per game...Kevin Stanley is second in passes defended (1.8) and Nick Hawthrone is tied for third (1.0)...Nick Hawthrone is also third in interceptions (.40) and De'Angelo Wilson is fifth (.25).
*Situational Edge and Other Key Advantages Favoring Nevada...
-Nevada has Boise St up next...but they have a bye after this game...so they will be fully focused on La tech and getting this important win today...
-This one is a Double Revenger for the Wolfpack and Coach Ault..as La Tech beat them up last season in Ruston...and took one from them the previous year in Reno...I like when I see a Coach making this kind of comment about an opponent...."Tech stunned us pretty good last year," coach Chris Ault said. "We're anxious to get them back this year."....This year, I believe that the Wolfpack will be the ones doing the stunning..
-Special teams always plays an important role in any football game....and when you have a weapon like Sr Punter Justin Bergendahl is for the Wolfpack...it definately helps out the defense with his ability to pin teams deep in their own territory, as well as, bailing out their offense in bad territory...Currently, Bergendahl is tops in the WAC, and ranks 15th in the nation, with his 43.7 yard per punt average...He also has punted a 70 yard punt, which is the longest in the conference this year and which also won him special teams player of the week honors...
In games like this where you have a La Tech team that is inconsistant on offense...having the ability to keep them working with a long field all day makes the job of the defense a bit easier, but it also creates more opportunities for a big turnover and winning the field position battle....This year, he also has put 3 of his 4 punts inside the 20 as well...Love It!
Others on the Wolfpack special teams that is bringing alot of value to them this year is punt returner Kevin Stanley, who is fourth in punt return average (6.5)...Jaekle who is 4th in kick scoring (6.0), 5th in PAT percentage (90.0), tied for 5th in field goals (.80 per game) and in field goal percentage (66.7).
La Tech's Punter, btw, ranks as the 3rd worst in the nation with his 34.9 per a punt average....And La Tech also only is averaging just 4.1 yppr, which is the 2nd worst in the WAC...Big Advantage in the Special Teams for Nevada....Love It Baby!
*More Stats, Trends, and Info:
-Nevada last season was Great at Home going 5-1 but poor on the road 0-6...This one is at HOME.
-This years Nevada team is much deeper, more talented, then the '04 version and are clearly capable of moving to upper half of the leagues standings.
-La Tech returns just 9 starters, the fewest in the league and 24 lettermen lost, the 2nd highest..
-La Tech does have the disadvantage of being the only WAC team that plays in the Central time zone..
-Louisiana Tech leads the series 4-1, but Nevada has won 7 of its past 9 home games
-Nevada only loss 15 letterman, the second fewest in the league and are now in the second year under Coach Ault.
-Nev 7-1 ATS since 98 before a bye week.
-Nev is 5-1 ATS their lasst 6 games when lines is at +3 to -3.
-La Tech is 0-2 ATS as a Dog this year.
-La Tech is 0-2 ATS on the Road this year...and 5-11 ATS in their last 16 on the Road.
-La Tech is 1-12 ATS after scoring 35> pts.
-La Tech is 2-23-1 ATS off ATS wini.
-La Tech has a 4.0 turnover in 2 Road games...and average just 228.5 ypg (3.4 ypp) on those Road games.
-Nev at Home has averaged 438.3 ypg.
-Nev is 21-2 ATS when win SU.
-Nev is 6-0 ATS in Home games off a home win.
Bottom line here...is Nevada lost the last 2 years to La Tech and Ryan Moats, who rushed for 295 yards in last years game and 207 in the year before...In addition, La Tech last season passing offense went 8-of-16 for 149 yards...and the year before that they were a high flying pass attack led by star QB McCown, who lit them up going 23-of-34 for 283 yards....Buuuut again, this year there is NO MOATS and their is NO PASSING GAME to save their Bulldog Asses!....Wolfpack win this one in solid fashion...Take Nevada as my first "BIG GAME PLAY"--WAC GAME OF THE MONTH selection...GL and Aloha CC.
*please disregard any typos and grammatical errors as I had no time to edit this book...Thxs, CC.
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-This was my Second to None indepth Write-Up and Big Game Analysis that I released with this play.
"BIG GAME PLAY"-WAC GAME OF THE MONTH ON: (8 Units)
Nevada -1
-Last season I opened up the CFB season with a "BIG GAME PLAY"-on the Bulldogs over these Nevada Wolfpack with their new "Air Wolf" attack and they didnt disappoint winning 38-21 as a 5.5 pt home favorite.....In last seasons game, it was all Moats, Moats, and more Moats as he rushed for an amazing 285 yards on the ground....With Moats doing that nothing else was needed to beat this wounded Nevada team.....On the defensive side, La Tech under new DC Rose, who was hired to bring in his 3-4 base package scheme, completely harrassed and pressured Nevada's Rowe all day long...which further secured this easy win for them....Now its one year later and guess what?....Yep, RB Moats left for the NFL, DC Rose left to go help Toledo's defense, and Nevada is the team with the best RB in the WAC this year...It's a new year, but the roles and situations now seems to have changed....The Wolfpack are the ones in better position, with better personal, and the advantage of playing this on their home field....The Bulldogs have beaten the Wolfpack twice including two years ago in Reno...but that was when this Tech team not only had RB Moats but also one of their best QB's in McCown leading their once high flying passing attack....But, as mentioned above...this is another season with different players and different situations existing....Below are some of the Key Advantages, I feel Nevada has over La Tech, which should help them get their double revenge over the Bulldogs and as well set up that showdown Boise St, two weeks from today....The Wolfpack need this one big, they know it and I feel they will get it.
*KEY ADVANTAGE # 1: Nevada's New "Pistol" Offense vs La Techs Pass Defense.
-Last year it was called the "Air Wolf" offense...This year it's called the "Pistol" offense...Whats the difference you may be wondering.....Well, nothing much beside the fact that the "pistol" offense utilizes more shotgun formations and several other scheme designed to help out the running game...Other than that, this high flying passing attack that Nevada possessed last year, that ranked 17th in the land, and which returns almost intact is starting to click again, but its starting to do it more experience, balance, and a few more playmakers added to this years version..
-This year, Nevada returns 6 starters on offense including their main catalyst in this potent air attack, led by Jr QB Rowe and All-American candidate WR Nichiren Flowers....Last season these two combined to form one of the nation's most productive combinations as Rowe passed for over 2,600 yards and Flowers 91 catches (1,126 yards) was 5th most in the land...However, this year Flower's and Rowe are not alone as the Wolfpack have several other receivers (WR Spencer and TE Pudwell) who have gained alot of experience and now are starting to shine themselves....And, the addition of JC transfer WR Sammons is already paying dividends as he is 3rd on the team in receptions and has recorded 2 TDs as well....Many dont know this but as WR Flowers was grabbing everything in sight on the Div 1-A level with his 91 catches last season....WR Sammons was doing the same with his 85 catches last season, which was the most among all California Juco players...
-In addtion, the Wolfpacks Junior WR Caleb Spencer..has been making a name for himself as well....He is coming off of back-to-back career days in receiving with 126 yards on 7 catches with a career-long 52-yarder and a touchdown against Washington State...He then followed this with 12 catches, a career-best, with 149 yards against UNLV....And he started the season on fire leading the conference for the first 3 weeks...and now currently ranks 3rd in receiving yards (82.4 per game) and is 4th in receptions per game with 6.23....
-All in all, Wolfpack air attack has a total of 4 receivers who rank in the top 25 in receptions in the WAC....And, all 4 of Nevada's top receivers has catch totals in the double digits and all also are averaging double digit yards per reception as well....Ie, Spencer ranked 3rd (31 catches, avg 13.3 ypc, 3 TDs)....Flowers ranked 7th (24 catches, avg 12.2 ypc)....Sammons ranked 15th (12 catches, avg 15.2 ypc, 2 TDs)...and Pudewell ranked 23rd (13 catches, avg 11.7 ypc).....
La Tech, on the other hand, only has one player in Seneca Chambers who has more than 10 catches with 17 and he also leads the team in reception yards per a game with an average of just 43.5 ypg... but has not scored a TD yet this year....Tech's other top 2 receivers have combined for 26 catches but just 2 TDs....and their # 3 and # 4 on the team in reception yards come from RBs in Dillard and Franklin, who combined for just 14 catches, and again none have been for a TD.
Side Note: Nevada has 6 different players who have caught a TD pass this year...while La Tech only have 3 players that has grabbed a pass for a TD.
Nevada's strength on offense is in their WR's and their veteran QB in Rowe, who does seems very comfortable operating in Ault's shotgun formation....He also seems to have continued his great rapport he had for Flowers, and has also spread this rapport out amongst the others receivers he now has at his disposal....ie, vs Col St's defense Rowe went 23-34 for 324 yards and 3 TDs, while also spreading the ball around to 7 different receivers....Vs UNLV's defense Rowe and the Wolfpack offense rolled up over 400 yards, spreading the passes out to 6 different receives....Vs SJST, Rowe again spread it out to 6 different receivers as he put up 226, 2 TDs, and had a TOP of over 35 mins and 10 more 1st downs in the win....Still, all the previous games played before this one with La Tech was very important as this team with all the muliple weapons had to have more time to work out some of the kinks...and last weeks opponent in Idaho..provided a good tune up for this important game with La Tech today....In this game, the Wolfpack's "pistol" offense was near perfect, putting up 262 yards through the air to go along with their 265 yards on the ground...But this time, QB Rowe spread out the wealth to 10 different players in that blowout win.....Solid!
-Nevada is second in first downs (119), passing offense (268.8) passing efficiency (140.1) and total offense (421.6).
-They rank third in rushing offense (152.8), third-down conversions (46.6), and time of possession (32:46).
-National Individual Rankings: Rowe is 18th in total offense and 27th in passing efficiency and 24th in total offense....Inaddition, WR Spencer is 26th in receptions and 36th in receiving yards
-National Team Rankings: As a team, Nevada ranks 25th in passing offense, 29th in total offense, 32nd in scoring offense, 35th in passing efficiency, and 45th in turnover margin.
Side Note: SR WR Flowers has caught a pass in 32 straight games to lead the WAC....He is also tied for sixth with 183 career receptions among active WAC receivers.
-Last season, the Bulldogs weakness on defense was in their passing defense..as they ranked 108 in the nation, giving up 247.5 ypg through the air...This year, things dont look as bad just yet...especially after just shutting down and blowing out two passing attacks they faced....But, that was at home and this one is not...So, expect things to start getting worse for them as their weakness is not only in the secondary where they only returned one starter from last years squad that gave up 25 TDs last season....Well on second thought maybe the signs are already showing as this Bulldog secondary is currently allowing 62.2% completion rate which ranks 7th most in the WAC....And, with just 4 games played they are ranked 6th in the WAC allowing 247.5 ypg passing and have given up 7 passing TDs so far as well...That is way to much room for this aerial attack of Nevada to work with.
These are the yards passing already given up by La Tech this season...Vs Florida 224 yards passing given up, vs Kansas 236 yards, vs NMST 261 yards, and vs Hawaii 269 yards....Do you see a trend happening here?....Again, expect things to start getting worst for this inexperienced secondary who will have it harder this year as the D-L is also new and their is no clear star rusher yet to take some of the pressure on them....Wolfpack air assult this year has already put up 219 yards passing on Wash St, 265 yards on UNLV, 324 yards on Col St, and in last weeks blowout win over Idaho, they put up 272 yards to go along with their over 200 yards the gained on the ground....Today, La Tech's pass defense wont be able to hide behind their impressive defensive stats that ranked them in the top of the conference overall..as Rowe and company will surely Expose their weakness all around the field......Can you say, "Your Toast Baby!"
Side Note: Not including the Hawaii game...La Tech corners haven't stopped anyone yet this year....Florida, Kansas and New Mexico State didn't go nuts, but they were all effective at moving the ball through the air combining for 721 yards in the three games....The Bulldogs have been having problems against the run and that leads to problems against the pass as well..
*KEY ADVANTAGE # 2 : Nevada's Run Attack vs La Tech's Run Defense.
-Believe it or not..but what is helping this Wolfpack passing attack become more efficient, as well as, effective has been the resurgent running game led by Sr tailback B.J. Mitchell....Before I do though....it should be noted that La Tech's #1 ranking against the run is Not a true indication of how shutdown this defense is against the run....La Tech's defensive strength is at the LB position, where they return All-WAC LB'er Santiago...but another area of weakness, on this team, this year is also on the D-Line, as they had to replace all 3 starters from last season's team who recorded 32 sacks....If you only looked at La Tech's defensive stats vs the run, you would think they are very solid vs the run...as it does show them only allowing opponents just 98.8 ypg and just 3.3 ypr average....But, if you look alittle closer at who they played and also at the type of offensive schemes their opponents likes to run, you will see that their last two opponents, especially, in Hawaii and NMex St are two of the worst running teams in the nation...not to mention also, that these two teams offensive schemes is to pass, pass, and then pass some more....Both of these two teams offenses are not your typical run first and pass when you have to type of teams....And this is evident in them both averaging the fewest amount of rushing attempts per game in the nation (NMST 28.5 run attemps (5th fewest)..and Hawaii 22.2 run attempts (2nd fewest)....Furthermore, NMST, is currently ranked 4th worst in running offense in the nation, averaging just 73.5 ypg on the ground....And Hawaii, ranks 3rd worst in run offense in the land averaging just 69 ypg on the ground....Vs the Bulldogs, Hawaii only attempted 15 running plays and gained just 11 yards....Now can you see how La Tech got their high defense vs the run rankings so far...Playing two of the nations worst running teams, who also chose not to run the ball as much as they pass it...will help any team in that stat department....But, as mentioned above...stats like these wont help you any when you finally face a team who plans on establishing the run and has been doing a good job of it as well....Add this running attack to a solid passing game creating a very balanced offensive attack, like what Nevada has and thats even worst news for teams, who believe in their statistices..
Side Note: NMST who only averages 73.5 ypg on the ground....had 25 run attempts vs La Tech rushing for a total of 92 yards.
Side Note: Nevada's rush attack is currently ranked 56th in the land, averaging 153.8 ypg...They also average 3.8 ypc and has also scored 9 rushing TDs (tied for 11th most in the nation) this year.
La Techs first two games played were on the road against Florida and Kansas, where they lost both of them....Kansas offense this year is very weak, inconsistant, and very predictable....In that loss at Kansas the Bulldogs held this weak offense to just 65 yards on 29 attemtps....However, in Tech's other road game vs a more balanced Florida attack, one that is a bit more similar in style to that of Nevada's "Pistol" offense...they werent able to handle such balanced attacks and thus allowed a shit load of yards...ie, just on the ground they gave up 251 yards on 49 attempts for 5.2 ypr and 4 TDs....Not a good sign!....Now I am not saying Nevada's offense is equal to the talent of Florida's offense in any way...what I am trying to show is that La Tech's defense has only played against one balanced offensive attack that possess mulitple weapons in their offense..and struggled badly....All the other teams they faced depend almost entirely on one aspect of their offense instead of creating more balance for defense's to have to deal with...ie, NMST and Hawaii.....Nevada's offense, in this comparison, is like Florida's offense, in that they play with alot more balance, as well as, possessing alot more multiple weapons that they will throw and run at your defense...while also doing it from anywhere on the field and also from all scoring position on the offense....This is another Key Advantage I see the Wolfpack's have over the Bulldogs defense today...It should be a long day tomorrow for them trying to slow down, let alone contain this Wolfpack attack...It wont happen and that spells big time trouble for the Bulldogs....Big Time Trouble!
Nevada's offense is not the same version as the one they whipped in Ruston last season.....Last year, Nevada was about the passing game due to RB injuries and also that new "Air Wolf" attack that Coach Ault installed....Plus, they came into that game with a bunch of injured WRs as well....Still, in the loss, the wounded Wolfpack offense led by QB Rowe was able to hit 61% of his passes, going 23-of 38 for 244 yards...but again, due to the injured running game and the weakness that year being on their OL...they were only able to rush for 7 yards on 34 attempts......This year, no key personal is hurt and the Pack currently possess a solid ground game to go with their high flying passing game...which they will be trying to establish......So far, this resurgent ground attack led by Senior RB BJ Mitchell is ranked #2 in the WAC in total rushing yards gained...However, Mitchell is leading the WAC in rushing with his 460 yard, his average of 92 ypg, and his solid 5.3 ypc....And, he is also tied for the lead with Fresno St's Mathis, in rushing TDs scored this year with 6....Nationally, RB Mitchell ranks 29th in rushing...No one for La Tech is even close to the yards put up by Mitchell so far this year..
Side Note: Nevada's rush offense is averaging 152.8 ypg, which ranks 3rd in the WAC...La Tech is 4th with averaging 146.8 ypg....Nevada is also tied for 1st with the most rushing TDs in the WAC with 9 so far...La Tech has just 6 rushing TDs.....and Nevada also has recorded the 2nd most rushing 1st downs with 40 so far...while, La Tech has only recorded 33 rushing 1st downs.
As mentioned, La Tech's defense hasnt been really tested by a balanced offensive attack since they faced Florida in their first game...and because of this, I feel they will struggle against Nevada's potent offense with so many weapons to defend against....Although the O-Line is where the Nevada's weakness lies again this year..they do have an advantage because La Tech needed to replace their entire D-Line this season....Last season's defense allowed opponents to rush for 177 yards per game and 20 TDs...and this year's stat, athough lower at the moment, will surely rise as the Bulldogs start facing more teams that play balanced ball like Nevada does, unlike Hawaii and NMST......We all know that most times those who can win the battle of the trenches will come out on top...In last year game between these two, the Bulldogs had this advantage on both sides and thus won handily...This year however, the Wolfpack and there balanced attack, not to mention, QB Rowe taking snaps from the shotgun position...will be alittle to much for this new DL to have to contend with all day....Also, with all the Nevada's receiver available to throw to..RB Mitchell hasnt been called upon to be a receiving back out of the backfield...which also means more pass protection help for QB Rowe...this is important as the Bulldogs, due to poor pass rushing will bring their blitz packages to help out....Rowe has been sacked 13 times but has only thrown 3 interceptions so far this year..
Its going to be hard winning games, let alone the WAC without a strong front line on defense....and I feel it will be just as hard trying to stop an attack like Nevada runs when so many weapons are available to the QB.....La Tech after this game will surely wish that Moats hadnt enter the NFL this year..cause his presense alone was enough to keep defenses honest and at bay, but more importantly was able to keep his defense off giving them more time to rest...
Side Note: Nevada will run the ball more with senior RB B.J. Mitchell.as he's coming off his best running game this year with 149 yards and 4 touchdowns against Idaho...Plus, in Nevada's other wins, he ran for 85 yards and 114 yards...but in their two losses, he ran for 59 yards against Washington State and 53 yards against Colorado State...so its no coincidence that the wins came when he was running strong...and I expect that he will vs La Tech today.
*KEY FACTOR: Nevada's Improved Defense..
-The defense, was a major weakness last year but this year they have climbed up the charts...The Wolfpack currently rank 4th in the WAC in scoring defense, pass defense and total defense...The weakness, though, could be a problem against La Tech as Nevada still allows 159.2 rushing yards per game...Eventhough this seems bad, it is more so due to their first 3 games where they faced 3 solid ground attacks in Wash St, Col St, and Unlv...but this La Tech ground attack is not as solid as them...plus, besides Unlv and Idaho, all the rest of the teams they faced had the benefit of playing in a balanced offense....La Tech to me tries to be balanced but they are surely lacking when it comes to doing that...
Last season, La Tech also had their heart-and-soul on the team in RB Ryan Moats...But Moats decided to go off early to the NFL and that leaves a BIG HOLE in the offense that totally depended upon his running and presence to keep this offense moving the chains...Moats was one of those backs that could do it all, run, catch, and block...Plus, last season this La Tech team also had a Big Solid O-Line that helped Moats gain all those yards and mow down all those opponents, which led to their 17th ranking in run offense in the nation...But, as mentioned RB Moats is gone and the majority of that huge O-Line he ran behind also didnt return this year...So why again is this a huge positive for Nevada this year?...Well Moats two years ago in Reno behind his O-Line simply pounded out 201yards on the ground against Nevada...and then last season with Moats and this same O-Line returning intact, again simply demolished Nevada's defense by pounding out a total of 331 yards on the ground vs them, thats why...
Side Note: Last season La Techs O-Line paved the way for them to rank 17th in the nation in run offense...however, they sucked at pass blocking giving up 37 sacks, even though the offense didnt throw very much.
This year, almost every part of this Bulldog offense has a weakness that can be exploited and the O-Line is another place as they are a young group, who although having that "Big Ugly" size needed for the running game...this may also hurt them as faster players on the outsides and on blitzs will be able to out quick them to the the QB...This years line definately have the size, but not the speed to protect their QB's from getting drilled to the turf...In fact, La Tech's O-Line is already tied for 3rd in the WAC allowing the most sacks with 16 in just 4 games...Thats an average of 4 sacks a game given up so far...At this rate, they are on track to give up a whopping total of 44 sacks this year.... Not Good!
Tech simply doesnt have any other playmakers on the offense that can contribute consistantly enough...and this includes both QB's, and they only threw 11 touchdown passes last seasons, and they dont look improved at all this year eithere...So far, starting QB Kubick is only completing 54.1% of his passes...He has thrown 6 TDs but also has 4 ints...He currently also ranks last in yppg with only 141 average...Oh and he has been sacked 9 times in 4 games....QB Allen, meanwhile has only completed 48.6% of his passes...0 were for TDs, but 3 were for interceptions...and he has been sacked 7 times this season..
In Kubicks last game, he didnt have to match Hawaii's QB Brennan yard for yard..because their running game took care of business and their defense was able to take care of a tired, depressed, jetlagged Warrior offense that was far far away from home...However, today in the Wolfpacks Den and against QB Rowe and company, he will have to match him yard for yard..and also score for score, or this one could be a blowout....Can he do this?....I say HELL NO!....His best game came at home against one of the shittest teams in the nation in NMST and he was only able to go 17-of-28 for 173 yards....He is going to need a hell of alot more production than that, especially if their running game gets shutdown as the Wolfpack will stack the line to do just that....Both of La Tech QBs have proven that they again are not consistant, nor efficient, or effective, and they also don't know how to play error-free ball.
Side Note: Not even one of Tech's two QB's were even listed in the top ten best players on the team...If this doesnt go to show how shitty these two guys are, then I dont know what will...LOL.
Ten Best Bulldog Players
1. LB Byron Santiago, Sr.
2. G Aaron Lips, Sr.
3. WR Johnathan Holland, Soph.
4. LB Jeremy Hamilton, Sr.
5. LB Barry Robertson, Sr.
6. C Marcus Stewart, Sr.
7. RB Freddie Franklin, Soph.
8. DT Ladarius Love, Sr.
9. CB Tramon Williams, Sr.
10. RB Mark Dillard, Soph.
Last season the Wolfpack secondary was 21st best pass defense in the nation...and should be more than decent this year with all the good experience and good depth they have this area...For this one, they should be able to contain any La Tech passing game from trying to make big plays, which of course it's not equipped to do...But, their stats so far vs the pass is something that gives me the confidence that Tech is in trouble if they air it out to much....Currently, the Wolfpack defense is ranked first in the WAC in pass completion %, allowing just 49.4% to be completed on them....Eight starters return on defense for the Wolfpack and that should result in more production for them...Today they go up against Tech's 70th ranked run offense..and 105th ranked pass offense (95th ranked overall in total yards) and this is a big difference from previous seasons La Tech offenses they had to face..
*Side Note: Nevada's Stanley is 2nd in passes defended (1.8), Cooks is 25th in sack, and Hawthrone is 39th in interceptions among the top 40 players in NCAA Division I-A....The Pack also rank 1st in pass efficiency defense (124.1) and in fourth-down conversions (75.0)...The Wolfpack also are 4th in sacks (tie) with 50, turnover margin (.20), total defense (393.4), pass defense (234.2) and scoring defense (29.6)...INDIVIDUALS AMONG WAC LEADERS: ..Roosevelt Cooks is 17th in tackles (7.2) and second in sacks with .80 per game...Ezra Butler is sixth (tie) in tackles-for-loss (1.1) and Cooks is ninth (tie) with 1.0 per game...Kevin Stanley is second in passes defended (1.8) and Nick Hawthrone is tied for third (1.0)...Nick Hawthrone is also third in interceptions (.40) and De'Angelo Wilson is fifth (.25).
*Situational Edge and Other Key Advantages Favoring Nevada...
-Nevada has Boise St up next...but they have a bye after this game...so they will be fully focused on La tech and getting this important win today...
-This one is a Double Revenger for the Wolfpack and Coach Ault..as La Tech beat them up last season in Ruston...and took one from them the previous year in Reno...I like when I see a Coach making this kind of comment about an opponent...."Tech stunned us pretty good last year," coach Chris Ault said. "We're anxious to get them back this year."....This year, I believe that the Wolfpack will be the ones doing the stunning..
-Special teams always plays an important role in any football game....and when you have a weapon like Sr Punter Justin Bergendahl is for the Wolfpack...it definately helps out the defense with his ability to pin teams deep in their own territory, as well as, bailing out their offense in bad territory...Currently, Bergendahl is tops in the WAC, and ranks 15th in the nation, with his 43.7 yard per punt average...He also has punted a 70 yard punt, which is the longest in the conference this year and which also won him special teams player of the week honors...
In games like this where you have a La Tech team that is inconsistant on offense...having the ability to keep them working with a long field all day makes the job of the defense a bit easier, but it also creates more opportunities for a big turnover and winning the field position battle....This year, he also has put 3 of his 4 punts inside the 20 as well...Love It!
Others on the Wolfpack special teams that is bringing alot of value to them this year is punt returner Kevin Stanley, who is fourth in punt return average (6.5)...Jaekle who is 4th in kick scoring (6.0), 5th in PAT percentage (90.0), tied for 5th in field goals (.80 per game) and in field goal percentage (66.7).
La Tech's Punter, btw, ranks as the 3rd worst in the nation with his 34.9 per a punt average....And La Tech also only is averaging just 4.1 yppr, which is the 2nd worst in the WAC...Big Advantage in the Special Teams for Nevada....Love It Baby!
*More Stats, Trends, and Info:
-Nevada last season was Great at Home going 5-1 but poor on the road 0-6...This one is at HOME.
-This years Nevada team is much deeper, more talented, then the '04 version and are clearly capable of moving to upper half of the leagues standings.
-La Tech returns just 9 starters, the fewest in the league and 24 lettermen lost, the 2nd highest..
-La Tech does have the disadvantage of being the only WAC team that plays in the Central time zone..
-Louisiana Tech leads the series 4-1, but Nevada has won 7 of its past 9 home games
-Nevada only loss 15 letterman, the second fewest in the league and are now in the second year under Coach Ault.
-Nev 7-1 ATS since 98 before a bye week.
-Nev is 5-1 ATS their lasst 6 games when lines is at +3 to -3.
-La Tech is 0-2 ATS as a Dog this year.
-La Tech is 0-2 ATS on the Road this year...and 5-11 ATS in their last 16 on the Road.
-La Tech is 1-12 ATS after scoring 35> pts.
-La Tech is 2-23-1 ATS off ATS wini.
-La Tech has a 4.0 turnover in 2 Road games...and average just 228.5 ypg (3.4 ypp) on those Road games.
-Nev at Home has averaged 438.3 ypg.
-Nev is 21-2 ATS when win SU.
-Nev is 6-0 ATS in Home games off a home win.
Bottom line here...is Nevada lost the last 2 years to La Tech and Ryan Moats, who rushed for 295 yards in last years game and 207 in the year before...In addition, La Tech last season passing offense went 8-of-16 for 149 yards...and the year before that they were a high flying pass attack led by star QB McCown, who lit them up going 23-of-34 for 283 yards....Buuuut again, this year there is NO MOATS and their is NO PASSING GAME to save their Bulldog Asses!....Wolfpack win this one in solid fashion...Take Nevada as my first "BIG GAME PLAY"--WAC GAME OF THE MONTH selection...GL and Aloha CC.
*please disregard any typos and grammatical errors as I had no time to edit this book...Thxs, CC.
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FYI:
-This was my 2nd Set I released today on "Super Saturday" .
*SATURDAY'S PLAYS (10-15):
{2nd Set}
**TOP RATED PLAYS ON: (3 Units)
Neb -2.5
Oklahoma -6.5
*REGULAR PLAYS ON: (2 Units)
Wash St +5
BYU +3
*REGULAR 2ND HF PLAYS ON: (2 Units)
ND +10.5
Nevada -3
-Ok Gang...I hit my "BIG GAME PLAY"-WAC GAME OF THE MONTH on Nevada ....That was yet another $weet A$$ Winner for me and all who jump on board the $$$ Train ....I have one more play left to go and it is on the Hawaii/NMST game..if you want it then contact me for it....Till then, GL and Aloha as always, CC.
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comp play on: BYU +3
-This was my 2nd Set I released today on "Super Saturday" .
*SATURDAY'S PLAYS (10-15):
{2nd Set}
**TOP RATED PLAYS ON: (3 Units)
Neb -2.5
Oklahoma -6.5
*REGULAR PLAYS ON: (2 Units)
Wash St +5
BYU +3
*REGULAR 2ND HF PLAYS ON: (2 Units)
ND +10.5
Nevada -3
-Ok Gang...I hit my "BIG GAME PLAY"-WAC GAME OF THE MONTH on Nevada ....That was yet another $weet A$$ Winner for me and all who jump on board the $$$ Train ....I have one more play left to go and it is on the Hawaii/NMST game..if you want it then contact me for it....Till then, GL and Aloha as always, CC.
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-This was my Second to None indepth Write-Up and Big Game Analysis that I released with this play.
"BIG GAME PLAY"-WAC GAME OF THE MONTH ON: (8 Units)
Nevada -1 (Big 37-27 Winner!) :toast:
-Last season I opened up the CFB season with a "BIG GAME PLAY"-on the Bulldogs over these Nevada Wolfpack with their new "Air Wolf" attack and they didnt disappoint winning 38-21 as a 5.5 pt home favorite.....In last seasons game, it was all Moats, Moats, and more Moats as he rushed for an amazing 285 yards on the ground....With Moats doing that nothing else was needed to beat this wounded Nevada team.....On the defensive side, La Tech under new DC Rose, who was hired to bring in his 3-4 base package scheme, completely harrassed and pressured Nevada's Rowe all day long...which further secured this easy win for them....Now its one year later and guess what?....Yep, RB Moats left for the NFL, DC Rose left to go help Toledo's defense, and Nevada is the team with the best RB in the WAC this year...It's a new year, but the roles and situations now seems to have changed....The Wolfpack are the ones in better position, with better personal, and the advantage of playing this on their home field....The Bulldogs have beaten the Wolfpack twice including two years ago in Reno...but that was when this Tech team not only had RB Moats but also one of their best QB's in McCown leading their once high flying passing attack....But, as mentioned above...this is another season with different players and different situations existing....Below are some of the Key Advantages, I feel Nevada has over La Tech, which should help them get their double revenge over the Bulldogs and as well set up that showdown Boise St, two weeks from today....The Wolfpack need this one big, they know it and I feel they will get it.
*KEY ADVANTAGE # 1: Nevada's New "Pistol" Offense vs La Techs Pass Defense.
-Last year it was called the "Air Wolf" offense...This year it's called the "Pistol" offense...Whats the difference you may be wondering.....Well, nothing much beside the fact that the "pistol" offense utilizes more shotgun formations and several other scheme designed to help out the running game...Other than that, this high flying passing attack that Nevada possessed last year, that ranked 17th in the land, and which returns almost intact is starting to click again, but its starting to do it more experience, balance, and a few more playmakers added to this years version..
-This year, Nevada returns 6 starters on offense including their main catalyst in this potent air attack, led by Jr QB Rowe and All-American candidate WR Nichiren Flowers....Last season these two combined to form one of the nation's most productive combinations as Rowe passed for over 2,600 yards and Flowers 91 catches (1,126 yards) was 5th most in the land...However, this year Flower's and Rowe are not alone as the Wolfpack have several other receivers (WR Spencer and TE Pudwell) who have gained alot of experience and now are starting to shine themselves....And, the addition of JC transfer WR Sammons is already paying dividends as he is 3rd on the team in receptions and has recorded 2 TDs as well....Many dont know this but as WR Flowers was grabbing everything in sight on the Div 1-A level with his 91 catches last season....WR Sammons was doing the same with his 85 catches last season, which was the most among all California Juco players...
-In addtion, the Wolfpacks Junior WR Caleb Spencer..has been making a name for himself as well....He is coming off of back-to-back career days in receiving with 126 yards on 7 catches with a career-long 52-yarder and a touchdown against Washington State...He then followed this with 12 catches, a career-best, with 149 yards against UNLV....And he started the season on fire leading the conference for the first 3 weeks...and now currently ranks 3rd in receiving yards (82.4 per game) and is 4th in receptions per game with 6.23....
-All in all, Wolfpack air attack has a total of 4 receivers who rank in the top 25 in receptions in the WAC....And, all 4 of Nevada's top receivers has catch totals in the double digits and all also are averaging double digit yards per reception as well....Ie, Spencer ranked 3rd (31 catches, avg 13.3 ypc, 3 TDs)....Flowers ranked 7th (24 catches, avg 12.2 ypc)....Sammons ranked 15th (12 catches, avg 15.2 ypc, 2 TDs)...and Pudewell ranked 23rd (13 catches, avg 11.7 ypc).....
La Tech, on the other hand, only has one player in Seneca Chambers who has more than 10 catches with 17 and he also leads the team in reception yards per a game with an average of just 43.5 ypg... but has not scored a TD yet this year....Tech's other top 2 receivers have combined for 26 catches but just 2 TDs....and their # 3 and # 4 on the team in reception yards come from RBs in Dillard and Franklin, who combined for just 14 catches, and again none have been for a TD.
Side Note: Nevada has 6 different players who have caught a TD pass this year...while La Tech only have 3 players that has grabbed a pass for a TD.
Nevada's strength on offense is in their WR's and their veteran QB in Rowe, who does seems very comfortable operating in Ault's shotgun formation....He also seems to have continued his great rapport he had for Flowers, and has also spread this rapport out amongst the others receivers he now has at his disposal....ie, vs Col St's defense Rowe went 23-34 for 324 yards and 3 TDs, while also spreading the ball around to 7 different receivers....Vs UNLV's defense Rowe and the Wolfpack offense rolled up over 400 yards, spreading the passes out to 6 different receives....Vs SJST, Rowe again spread it out to 6 different receivers as he put up 226, 2 TDs, and had a TOP of over 35 mins and 10 more 1st downs in the win....Still, all the previous games played before this one with La Tech was very important as this team with all the muliple weapons had to have more time to work out some of the kinks...and last weeks opponent in Idaho..provided a good tune up for this important game with La Tech today....In this game, the Wolfpack's "pistol" offense was near perfect, putting up 262 yards through the air to go along with their 265 yards on the ground...But this time, QB Rowe spread out the wealth to 10 different players in that blowout win.....Solid!
-Nevada is second in first downs (119), passing offense (268.8) passing efficiency (140.1) and total offense (421.6).
-They rank third in rushing offense (152.8), third-down conversions (46.6), and time of possession (32:46).
-National Individual Rankings: Rowe is 18th in total offense and 27th in passing efficiency and 24th in total offense....Inaddition, WR Spencer is 26th in receptions and 36th in receiving yards
-National Team Rankings: As a team, Nevada ranks 25th in passing offense, 29th in total offense, 32nd in scoring offense, 35th in passing efficiency, and 45th in turnover margin.
Side Note: SR WR Flowers has caught a pass in 32 straight games to lead the WAC....He is also tied for sixth with 183 career receptions among active WAC receivers.
-Last season, the Bulldogs weakness on defense was in their passing defense..as they ranked 108 in the nation, giving up 247.5 ypg through the air...This year, things dont look as bad just yet...especially after just shutting down and blowing out two passing attacks they faced....But, that was at home and this one is not...So, expect things to start getting worse for them as their weakness is not only in the secondary where they only returned one starter from last years squad that gave up 25 TDs last season....Well on second thought maybe the signs are already showing as this Bulldog secondary is currently allowing 62.2% completion rate which ranks 7th most in the WAC....And, with just 4 games played they are ranked 6th in the WAC allowing 247.5 ypg passing and have given up 7 passing TDs so far as well...That is way to much room for this aerial attack of Nevada to work with.
These are the yards passing already given up by La Tech this season...Vs Florida 224 yards passing given up, vs Kansas 236 yards, vs NMST 261 yards, and vs Hawaii 269 yards....Do you see a trend happening here?....Again, expect things to start getting worst for this inexperienced secondary who will have it harder this year as the D-L is also new and their is no clear star rusher yet to take some of the pressure on them....Wolfpack air assult this year has already put up 219 yards passing on Wash St, 265 yards on UNLV, 324 yards on Col St, and in last weeks blowout win over Idaho, they put up 272 yards to go along with their over 200 yards the gained on the ground....Today, La Tech's pass defense wont be able to hide behind their impressive defensive stats that ranked them in the top of the conference overall..as Rowe and company will surely Expose their weakness all around the field......Can you say, "Your Toast Baby!"
Side Note: Not including the Hawaii game...La Tech corners haven't stopped anyone yet this year....Florida, Kansas and New Mexico State didn't go nuts, but they were all effective at moving the ball through the air combining for 721 yards in the three games....The Bulldogs have been having problems against the run and that leads to problems against the pass as well..
*KEY ADVANTAGE # 2 : Nevada's Run Attack vs La Tech's Run Defense.
-Believe it or not..but what is helping this Wolfpack passing attack become more efficient, as well as, effective has been the resurgent running game led by Sr tailback B.J. Mitchell....Before I do though....it should be noted that La Tech's #1 ranking against the run is Not a true indication of how shutdown this defense is against the run....La Tech's defensive strength is at the LB position, where they return All-WAC LB'er Santiago...but another area of weakness, on this team, this year is also on the D-Line, as they had to replace all 3 starters from last season's team who recorded 32 sacks....If you only looked at La Tech's defensive stats vs the run, you would think they are very solid vs the run...as it does show them only allowing opponents just 98.8 ypg and just 3.3 ypr average....But, if you look alittle closer at who they played and also at the type of offensive schemes their opponents likes to run, you will see that their last two opponents, especially, in Hawaii and NMex St are two of the worst running teams in the nation...not to mention also, that these two teams offensive schemes is to pass, pass, and then pass some more....Both of these two teams offenses are not your typical run first and pass when you have to type of teams....And this is evident in them both averaging the fewest amount of rushing attempts per game in the nation (NMST 28.5 run attemps (5th fewest)..and Hawaii 22.2 run attempts (2nd fewest)....Furthermore, NMST, is currently ranked 4th worst in running offense in the nation, averaging just 73.5 ypg on the ground....And Hawaii, ranks 3rd worst in run offense in the land averaging just 69 ypg on the ground....Vs the Bulldogs, Hawaii only attempted 15 running plays and gained just 11 yards....Now can you see how La Tech got their high defense vs the run rankings so far...Playing two of the nations worst running teams, who also chose not to run the ball as much as they pass it...will help any team in that stat department....But, as mentioned above...stats like these wont help you any when you finally face a team who plans on establishing the run and has been doing a good job of it as well....Add this running attack to a solid passing game creating a very balanced offensive attack, like what Nevada has and thats even worst news for teams, who believe in their statistices..
Side Note: NMST who only averages 73.5 ypg on the ground....had 25 run attempts vs La Tech rushing for a total of 92 yards.
Side Note: Nevada's rush attack is currently ranked 56th in the land, averaging 153.8 ypg...They also average 3.8 ypc and has also scored 9 rushing TDs (tied for 11th most in the nation) this year.
La Techs first two games played were on the road against Florida and Kansas, where they lost both of them....Kansas offense this year is very weak, inconsistant, and very predictable....In that loss at Kansas the Bulldogs held this weak offense to just 65 yards on 29 attemtps....However, in Tech's other road game vs a more balanced Florida attack, one that is a bit more similar in style to that of Nevada's "Pistol" offense...they werent able to handle such balanced attacks and thus allowed a shit load of yards...ie, just on the ground they gave up 251 yards on 49 attempts for 5.2 ypr and 4 TDs....Not a good sign!....Now I am not saying Nevada's offense is equal to the talent of Florida's offense in any way...what I am trying to show is that La Tech's defense has only played against one balanced offensive attack that possess mulitple weapons in their offense..and struggled badly....All the other teams they faced depend almost entirely on one aspect of their offense instead of creating more balance for defense's to have to deal with...ie, NMST and Hawaii.....Nevada's offense, in this comparison, is like Florida's offense, in that they play with alot more balance, as well as, possessing alot more multiple weapons that they will throw and run at your defense...while also doing it from anywhere on the field and also from all scoring position on the offense....This is another Key Advantage I see the Wolfpack's have over the Bulldogs defense today...It should be a long day tomorrow for them trying to slow down, let alone contain this Wolfpack attack...It wont happen and that spells big time trouble for the Bulldogs....Big Time Trouble!
Nevada's offense is not the same version as the one they whipped in Ruston last season.....Last year, Nevada was about the passing game due to RB injuries and also that new "Air Wolf" attack that Coach Ault installed....Plus, they came into that game with a bunch of injured WRs as well....Still, in the loss, the wounded Wolfpack offense led by QB Rowe was able to hit 61% of his passes, going 23-of 38 for 244 yards...but again, due to the injured running game and the weakness that year being on their OL...they were only able to rush for 7 yards on 34 attempts......This year, no key personal is hurt and the Pack currently possess a solid ground game to go with their high flying passing game...which they will be trying to establish......So far, this resurgent ground attack led by Senior RB BJ Mitchell is ranked #2 in the WAC in total rushing yards gained...However, Mitchell is leading the WAC in rushing with his 460 yard, his average of 92 ypg, and his solid 5.3 ypc....And, he is also tied for the lead with Fresno St's Mathis, in rushing TDs scored this year with 6....Nationally, RB Mitchell ranks 29th in rushing...No one for La Tech is even close to the yards put up by Mitchell so far this year..
Side Note: Nevada's rush offense is averaging 152.8 ypg, which ranks 3rd in the WAC...La Tech is 4th with averaging 146.8 ypg....Nevada is also tied for 1st with the most rushing TDs in the WAC with 9 so far...La Tech has just 6 rushing TDs.....and Nevada also has recorded the 2nd most rushing 1st downs with 40 so far...while, La Tech has only recorded 33 rushing 1st downs.
As mentioned, La Tech's defense hasnt been really tested by a balanced offensive attack since they faced Florida in their first game...and because of this, I feel they will struggle against Nevada's potent offense with so many weapons to defend against....Although the O-Line is where the Nevada's weakness lies again this year..they do have an advantage because La Tech needed to replace their entire D-Line this season....Last season's defense allowed opponents to rush for 177 yards per game and 20 TDs...and this year's stat, athough lower at the moment, will surely rise as the Bulldogs start facing more teams that play balanced ball like Nevada does, unlike Hawaii and NMST......We all know that most times those who can win the battle of the trenches will come out on top...In last year game between these two, the Bulldogs had this advantage on both sides and thus won handily...This year however, the Wolfpack and there balanced attack, not to mention, QB Rowe taking snaps from the shotgun position...will be alittle to much for this new DL to have to contend with all day....Also, with all the Nevada's receiver available to throw to..RB Mitchell hasnt been called upon to be a receiving back out of the backfield...which also means more pass protection help for QB Rowe...this is important as the Bulldogs, due to poor pass rushing will bring their blitz packages to help out....Rowe has been sacked 13 times but has only thrown 3 interceptions so far this year..
Its going to be hard winning games, let alone the WAC without a strong front line on defense....and I feel it will be just as hard trying to stop an attack like Nevada runs when so many weapons are available to the QB.....La Tech after this game will surely wish that Moats hadnt enter the NFL this year..cause his presense alone was enough to keep defenses honest and at bay, but more importantly was able to keep his defense off giving them more time to rest...
Side Note: Nevada will run the ball more with senior RB B.J. Mitchell.as he's coming off his best running game this year with 149 yards and 4 touchdowns against Idaho...Plus, in Nevada's other wins, he ran for 85 yards and 114 yards...but in their two losses, he ran for 59 yards against Washington State and 53 yards against Colorado State...so its no coincidence that the wins came when he was running strong...and I expect that he will vs La Tech today.
*KEY FACTOR: Nevada's Improved Defense..
-The defense, was a major weakness last year but this year they have climbed up the charts...The Wolfpack currently rank 4th in the WAC in scoring defense, pass defense and total defense...The weakness, though, could be a problem against La Tech as Nevada still allows 159.2 rushing yards per game...Eventhough this seems bad, it is more so due to their first 3 games where they faced 3 solid ground attacks in Wash St, Col St, and Unlv...but this La Tech ground attack is not as solid as them...plus, besides Unlv and Idaho, all the rest of the teams they faced had the benefit of playing in a balanced offense....La Tech to me tries to be balanced but they are surely lacking when it comes to doing that...
Last season, La Tech also had their heart-and-soul on the team in RB Ryan Moats...But Moats decided to go off early to the NFL and that leaves a BIG HOLE in the offense that totally depended upon his running and presence to keep this offense moving the chains...Moats was one of those backs that could do it all, run, catch, and block...Plus, last season this La Tech team also had a Big Solid O-Line that helped Moats gain all those yards and mow down all those opponents, which led to their 17th ranking in run offense in the nation...But, as mentioned RB Moats is gone and the majority of that huge O-Line he ran behind also didnt return this year...So why again is this a huge positive for Nevada this year?...Well Moats two years ago in Reno behind his O-Line simply pounded out 201yards on the ground against Nevada...and then last season with Moats and this same O-Line returning intact, again simply demolished Nevada's defense by pounding out a total of 331 yards on the ground vs them, thats why...
Side Note: Last season La Techs O-Line paved the way for them to rank 17th in the nation in run offense...however, they sucked at pass blocking giving up 37 sacks, even though the offense didnt throw very much.
This year, almost every part of this Bulldog offense has a weakness that can be exploited and the O-Line is another place as they are a young group, who although having that "Big Ugly" size needed for the running game...this may also hurt them as faster players on the outsides and on blitzs will be able to out quick them to the the QB...This years line definately have the size, but not the speed to protect their QB's from getting drilled to the turf...In fact, La Tech's O-Line is already tied for 3rd in the WAC allowing the most sacks with 16 in just 4 games...Thats an average of 4 sacks a game given up so far...At this rate, they are on track to give up a whopping total of 44 sacks this year.... Not Good!
Tech simply doesnt have any other playmakers on the offense that can contribute consistantly enough...and this includes both QB's, and they only threw 11 touchdown passes last seasons, and they dont look improved at all this year eithere...So far, starting QB Kubick is only completing 54.1% of his passes...He has thrown 6 TDs but also has 4 ints...He currently also ranks last in yppg with only 141 average...Oh and he has been sacked 9 times in 4 games....QB Allen, meanwhile has only completed 48.6% of his passes...0 were for TDs, but 3 were for interceptions...and he has been sacked 7 times this season..
In Kubicks last game, he didnt have to match Hawaii's QB Brennan yard for yard..because their running game took care of business and their defense was able to take care of a tired, depressed, jetlagged Warrior offense that was far far away from home...However, today in the Wolfpacks Den and against QB Rowe and company, he will have to match him yard for yard..and also score for score, or this one could be a blowout....Can he do this?....I say HELL NO!....His best game came at home against one of the shittest teams in the nation in NMST and he was only able to go 17-of-28 for 173 yards....He is going to need a hell of alot more production than that, especially if their running game gets shutdown as the Wolfpack will stack the line to do just that....Both of La Tech QBs have proven that they again are not consistant, nor efficient, or effective, and they also don't know how to play error-free ball.
Side Note: Not even one of Tech's two QB's were even listed in the top ten best players on the team...If this doesnt go to show how shitty these two guys are, then I dont know what will...LOL.
Ten Best Bulldog Players
1. LB Byron Santiago, Sr.
2. G Aaron Lips, Sr.
3. WR Johnathan Holland, Soph.
4. LB Jeremy Hamilton, Sr.
5. LB Barry Robertson, Sr.
6. C Marcus Stewart, Sr.
7. RB Freddie Franklin, Soph.
8. DT Ladarius Love, Sr.
9. CB Tramon Williams, Sr.
10. RB Mark Dillard, Soph.
Last season the Wolfpack secondary was 21st best pass defense in the nation...and should be more than decent this year with all the good experience and good depth they have this area...For this one, they should be able to contain any La Tech passing game from trying to make big plays, which of course it's not equipped to do...But, their stats so far vs the pass is something that gives me the confidence that Tech is in trouble if they air it out to much....Currently, the Wolfpack defense is ranked first in the WAC in pass completion %, allowing just 49.4% to be completed on them....Eight starters return on defense for the Wolfpack and that should result in more production for them...Today they go up against Tech's 70th ranked run offense..and 105th ranked pass offense (95th ranked overall in total yards) and this is a big difference from previous seasons La Tech offenses they had to face..
*Side Note: Nevada's Stanley is 2nd in passes defended (1.8), Cooks is 25th in sack, and Hawthrone is 39th in interceptions among the top 40 players in NCAA Division I-A....The Pack also rank 1st in pass efficiency defense (124.1) and in fourth-down conversions (75.0)...The Wolfpack also are 4th in sacks (tie) with 50, turnover margin (.20), total defense (393.4), pass defense (234.2) and scoring defense (29.6)...INDIVIDUALS AMONG WAC LEADERS: ..Roosevelt Cooks is 17th in tackles (7.2) and second in sacks with .80 per game...Ezra Butler is sixth (tie) in tackles-for-loss (1.1) and Cooks is ninth (tie) with 1.0 per game...Kevin Stanley is second in passes defended (1.8) and Nick Hawthrone is tied for third (1.0)...Nick Hawthrone is also third in interceptions (.40) and De'Angelo Wilson is fifth (.25).
*Situational Edge and Other Key Advantages Favoring Nevada...
-Nevada has Boise St up next...but they have a bye after this game...so they will be fully focused on La tech and getting this important win today...
-This one is a Double Revenger for the Wolfpack and Coach Ault..as La Tech beat them up last season in Ruston...and took one from them the previous year in Reno...I like when I see a Coach making this kind of comment about an opponent...."Tech stunned us pretty good last year," coach Chris Ault said. "We're anxious to get them back this year."....This year, I believe that the Wolfpack will be the ones doing the stunning..
-Special teams always plays an important role in any football game....and when you have a weapon like Sr Punter Justin Bergendahl is for the Wolfpack...it definately helps out the defense with his ability to pin teams deep in their own territory, as well as, bailing out their offense in bad territory...Currently, Bergendahl is tops in the WAC, and ranks 15th in the nation, with his 43.7 yard per punt average...He also has punted a 70 yard punt, which is the longest in the conference this year and which also won him special teams player of the week honors...
In games like this where you have a La Tech team that is inconsistant on offense...having the ability to keep them working with a long field all day makes the job of the defense a bit easier, but it also creates more opportunities for a big turnover and winning the field position battle....This year, he also has put 3 of his 4 punts inside the 20 as well...Love It!
Others on the Wolfpack special teams that is bringing alot of value to them this year is punt returner Kevin Stanley, who is fourth in punt return average (6.5)...Jaekle who is 4th in kick scoring (6.0), 5th in PAT percentage (90.0), tied for 5th in field goals (.80 per game) and in field goal percentage (66.7).
La Tech's Punter, btw, ranks as the 3rd worst in the nation with his 34.9 per a punt average....And La Tech also only is averaging just 4.1 yppr, which is the 2nd worst in the WAC...Big Advantage in the Special Teams for Nevada....Love It Baby!
*More Stats, Trends, and Info:
-Nevada last season was Great at Home going 5-1 but poor on the road 0-6...This one is at HOME.
-This years Nevada team is much deeper, more talented, then the '04 version and are clearly capable of moving to upper half of the leagues standings.
-La Tech returns just 9 starters, the fewest in the league and 24 lettermen lost, the 2nd highest..
-La Tech does have the disadvantage of being the only WAC team that plays in the Central time zone..
-Louisiana Tech leads the series 4-1, but Nevada has won 7 of its past 9 home games
-Nevada only loss 15 letterman, the second fewest in the league and are now in the second year under Coach Ault.
-Nev 7-1 ATS since 98 before a bye week.
-Nev is 5-1 ATS their lasst 6 games when lines is at +3 to -3.
-La Tech is 0-2 ATS as a Dog this year.
-La Tech is 0-2 ATS on the Road this year...and 5-11 ATS in their last 16 on the Road.
-La Tech is 1-12 ATS after scoring 35> pts.
-La Tech is 2-23-1 ATS off ATS wini.
-La Tech has a 4.0 turnover in 2 Road games...and average just 228.5 ypg (3.4 ypp) on those Road games.
-Nev at Home has averaged 438.3 ypg.
-Nev is 21-2 ATS when win SU.
-Nev is 6-0 ATS in Home games off a home win.
Bottom line here...is Nevada lost the last 2 years to La Tech and Ryan Moats, who rushed for 295 yards in last years game and 207 in the year before...In addition, La Tech last season passing offense went 8-of-16 for 149 yards...and the year before that they were a high flying pass attack led by star QB McCown, who lit them up going 23-of-34 for 283 yards....Buuuut again, this year there is NO MOATS and their is NO PASSING GAME to save their Bulldog Asses!....Wolfpack win this one in solid fashion...Take Nevada as my first "BIG GAME PLAY"--WAC GAME OF THE MONTH selection...GL and Aloha CC.
*please disregard any typos and grammatical errors as I had no time to edit this book...Thxs, CC.
Result: Nevada Big 37-27 Winner! :toast:
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FYI:
Like I mentioned Gang...anyone can post a so-called Big Play with a Big Title...and then simply resort to Hyping this play up to entice you to buy it from them...But asked them to provide you with some sort of indepth Write-Up and Investment Analysis, just like I have provided for my "BIG GAME PLAY"-GOM selection and I bet they will run and hide from you..or maybe say something like "trust me"...This game wont lose...Pleaaaase!
Remember, anyone can post a Big play that is simply labeled with a Big Title and then Hyped up in a Big way....But where is the value in that, and how can you trust putting a big investment on something that doesnt come with a Big Inve$tment Report backing it up completely...To me, if you do, then that is really gambling...So next time just remember, All the Proof in the Pudding is provided for you whenever you need to see it concerning my "BGPs" and That is what you should expect from everyone else as well!....Aloha CC.
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"BIG GAME PLAY"-WAC GAME OF THE MONTH ON: (8 Units)
Nevada -1 (Big 37-27 Winner!) :toast:
-Last season I opened up the CFB season with a "BIG GAME PLAY"-on the Bulldogs over these Nevada Wolfpack with their new "Air Wolf" attack and they didnt disappoint winning 38-21 as a 5.5 pt home favorite.....In last seasons game, it was all Moats, Moats, and more Moats as he rushed for an amazing 285 yards on the ground....With Moats doing that nothing else was needed to beat this wounded Nevada team.....On the defensive side, La Tech under new DC Rose, who was hired to bring in his 3-4 base package scheme, completely harrassed and pressured Nevada's Rowe all day long...which further secured this easy win for them....Now its one year later and guess what?....Yep, RB Moats left for the NFL, DC Rose left to go help Toledo's defense, and Nevada is the team with the best RB in the WAC this year...It's a new year, but the roles and situations now seems to have changed....The Wolfpack are the ones in better position, with better personal, and the advantage of playing this on their home field....The Bulldogs have beaten the Wolfpack twice including two years ago in Reno...but that was when this Tech team not only had RB Moats but also one of their best QB's in McCown leading their once high flying passing attack....But, as mentioned above...this is another season with different players and different situations existing....Below are some of the Key Advantages, I feel Nevada has over La Tech, which should help them get their double revenge over the Bulldogs and as well set up that showdown Boise St, two weeks from today....The Wolfpack need this one big, they know it and I feel they will get it.
*KEY ADVANTAGE # 1: Nevada's New "Pistol" Offense vs La Techs Pass Defense.
-Last year it was called the "Air Wolf" offense...This year it's called the "Pistol" offense...Whats the difference you may be wondering.....Well, nothing much beside the fact that the "pistol" offense utilizes more shotgun formations and several other scheme designed to help out the running game...Other than that, this high flying passing attack that Nevada possessed last year, that ranked 17th in the land, and which returns almost intact is starting to click again, but its starting to do it more experience, balance, and a few more playmakers added to this years version..
-This year, Nevada returns 6 starters on offense including their main catalyst in this potent air attack, led by Jr QB Rowe and All-American candidate WR Nichiren Flowers....Last season these two combined to form one of the nation's most productive combinations as Rowe passed for over 2,600 yards and Flowers 91 catches (1,126 yards) was 5th most in the land...However, this year Flower's and Rowe are not alone as the Wolfpack have several other receivers (WR Spencer and TE Pudwell) who have gained alot of experience and now are starting to shine themselves....And, the addition of JC transfer WR Sammons is already paying dividends as he is 3rd on the team in receptions and has recorded 2 TDs as well....Many dont know this but as WR Flowers was grabbing everything in sight on the Div 1-A level with his 91 catches last season....WR Sammons was doing the same with his 85 catches last season, which was the most among all California Juco players...
-In addtion, the Wolfpacks Junior WR Caleb Spencer..has been making a name for himself as well....He is coming off of back-to-back career days in receiving with 126 yards on 7 catches with a career-long 52-yarder and a touchdown against Washington State...He then followed this with 12 catches, a career-best, with 149 yards against UNLV....And he started the season on fire leading the conference for the first 3 weeks...and now currently ranks 3rd in receiving yards (82.4 per game) and is 4th in receptions per game with 6.23....
-All in all, Wolfpack air attack has a total of 4 receivers who rank in the top 25 in receptions in the WAC....And, all 4 of Nevada's top receivers has catch totals in the double digits and all also are averaging double digit yards per reception as well....Ie, Spencer ranked 3rd (31 catches, avg 13.3 ypc, 3 TDs)....Flowers ranked 7th (24 catches, avg 12.2 ypc)....Sammons ranked 15th (12 catches, avg 15.2 ypc, 2 TDs)...and Pudewell ranked 23rd (13 catches, avg 11.7 ypc).....
La Tech, on the other hand, only has one player in Seneca Chambers who has more than 10 catches with 17 and he also leads the team in reception yards per a game with an average of just 43.5 ypg... but has not scored a TD yet this year....Tech's other top 2 receivers have combined for 26 catches but just 2 TDs....and their # 3 and # 4 on the team in reception yards come from RBs in Dillard and Franklin, who combined for just 14 catches, and again none have been for a TD.
Side Note: Nevada has 6 different players who have caught a TD pass this year...while La Tech only have 3 players that has grabbed a pass for a TD.
Nevada's strength on offense is in their WR's and their veteran QB in Rowe, who does seems very comfortable operating in Ault's shotgun formation....He also seems to have continued his great rapport he had for Flowers, and has also spread this rapport out amongst the others receivers he now has at his disposal....ie, vs Col St's defense Rowe went 23-34 for 324 yards and 3 TDs, while also spreading the ball around to 7 different receivers....Vs UNLV's defense Rowe and the Wolfpack offense rolled up over 400 yards, spreading the passes out to 6 different receives....Vs SJST, Rowe again spread it out to 6 different receivers as he put up 226, 2 TDs, and had a TOP of over 35 mins and 10 more 1st downs in the win....Still, all the previous games played before this one with La Tech was very important as this team with all the muliple weapons had to have more time to work out some of the kinks...and last weeks opponent in Idaho..provided a good tune up for this important game with La Tech today....In this game, the Wolfpack's "pistol" offense was near perfect, putting up 262 yards through the air to go along with their 265 yards on the ground...But this time, QB Rowe spread out the wealth to 10 different players in that blowout win.....Solid!
-Nevada is second in first downs (119), passing offense (268.8) passing efficiency (140.1) and total offense (421.6).
-They rank third in rushing offense (152.8), third-down conversions (46.6), and time of possession (32:46).
-National Individual Rankings: Rowe is 18th in total offense and 27th in passing efficiency and 24th in total offense....Inaddition, WR Spencer is 26th in receptions and 36th in receiving yards
-National Team Rankings: As a team, Nevada ranks 25th in passing offense, 29th in total offense, 32nd in scoring offense, 35th in passing efficiency, and 45th in turnover margin.
Side Note: SR WR Flowers has caught a pass in 32 straight games to lead the WAC....He is also tied for sixth with 183 career receptions among active WAC receivers.
-Last season, the Bulldogs weakness on defense was in their passing defense..as they ranked 108 in the nation, giving up 247.5 ypg through the air...This year, things dont look as bad just yet...especially after just shutting down and blowing out two passing attacks they faced....But, that was at home and this one is not...So, expect things to start getting worse for them as their weakness is not only in the secondary where they only returned one starter from last years squad that gave up 25 TDs last season....Well on second thought maybe the signs are already showing as this Bulldog secondary is currently allowing 62.2% completion rate which ranks 7th most in the WAC....And, with just 4 games played they are ranked 6th in the WAC allowing 247.5 ypg passing and have given up 7 passing TDs so far as well...That is way to much room for this aerial attack of Nevada to work with.
These are the yards passing already given up by La Tech this season...Vs Florida 224 yards passing given up, vs Kansas 236 yards, vs NMST 261 yards, and vs Hawaii 269 yards....Do you see a trend happening here?....Again, expect things to start getting worst for this inexperienced secondary who will have it harder this year as the D-L is also new and their is no clear star rusher yet to take some of the pressure on them....Wolfpack air assult this year has already put up 219 yards passing on Wash St, 265 yards on UNLV, 324 yards on Col St, and in last weeks blowout win over Idaho, they put up 272 yards to go along with their over 200 yards the gained on the ground....Today, La Tech's pass defense wont be able to hide behind their impressive defensive stats that ranked them in the top of the conference overall..as Rowe and company will surely Expose their weakness all around the field......Can you say, "Your Toast Baby!"
Side Note: Not including the Hawaii game...La Tech corners haven't stopped anyone yet this year....Florida, Kansas and New Mexico State didn't go nuts, but they were all effective at moving the ball through the air combining for 721 yards in the three games....The Bulldogs have been having problems against the run and that leads to problems against the pass as well..
*KEY ADVANTAGE # 2 : Nevada's Run Attack vs La Tech's Run Defense.
-Believe it or not..but what is helping this Wolfpack passing attack become more efficient, as well as, effective has been the resurgent running game led by Sr tailback B.J. Mitchell....Before I do though....it should be noted that La Tech's #1 ranking against the run is Not a true indication of how shutdown this defense is against the run....La Tech's defensive strength is at the LB position, where they return All-WAC LB'er Santiago...but another area of weakness, on this team, this year is also on the D-Line, as they had to replace all 3 starters from last season's team who recorded 32 sacks....If you only looked at La Tech's defensive stats vs the run, you would think they are very solid vs the run...as it does show them only allowing opponents just 98.8 ypg and just 3.3 ypr average....But, if you look alittle closer at who they played and also at the type of offensive schemes their opponents likes to run, you will see that their last two opponents, especially, in Hawaii and NMex St are two of the worst running teams in the nation...not to mention also, that these two teams offensive schemes is to pass, pass, and then pass some more....Both of these two teams offenses are not your typical run first and pass when you have to type of teams....And this is evident in them both averaging the fewest amount of rushing attempts per game in the nation (NMST 28.5 run attemps (5th fewest)..and Hawaii 22.2 run attempts (2nd fewest)....Furthermore, NMST, is currently ranked 4th worst in running offense in the nation, averaging just 73.5 ypg on the ground....And Hawaii, ranks 3rd worst in run offense in the land averaging just 69 ypg on the ground....Vs the Bulldogs, Hawaii only attempted 15 running plays and gained just 11 yards....Now can you see how La Tech got their high defense vs the run rankings so far...Playing two of the nations worst running teams, who also chose not to run the ball as much as they pass it...will help any team in that stat department....But, as mentioned above...stats like these wont help you any when you finally face a team who plans on establishing the run and has been doing a good job of it as well....Add this running attack to a solid passing game creating a very balanced offensive attack, like what Nevada has and thats even worst news for teams, who believe in their statistices..
Side Note: NMST who only averages 73.5 ypg on the ground....had 25 run attempts vs La Tech rushing for a total of 92 yards.
Side Note: Nevada's rush attack is currently ranked 56th in the land, averaging 153.8 ypg...They also average 3.8 ypc and has also scored 9 rushing TDs (tied for 11th most in the nation) this year.
La Techs first two games played were on the road against Florida and Kansas, where they lost both of them....Kansas offense this year is very weak, inconsistant, and very predictable....In that loss at Kansas the Bulldogs held this weak offense to just 65 yards on 29 attemtps....However, in Tech's other road game vs a more balanced Florida attack, one that is a bit more similar in style to that of Nevada's "Pistol" offense...they werent able to handle such balanced attacks and thus allowed a shit load of yards...ie, just on the ground they gave up 251 yards on 49 attempts for 5.2 ypr and 4 TDs....Not a good sign!....Now I am not saying Nevada's offense is equal to the talent of Florida's offense in any way...what I am trying to show is that La Tech's defense has only played against one balanced offensive attack that possess mulitple weapons in their offense..and struggled badly....All the other teams they faced depend almost entirely on one aspect of their offense instead of creating more balance for defense's to have to deal with...ie, NMST and Hawaii.....Nevada's offense, in this comparison, is like Florida's offense, in that they play with alot more balance, as well as, possessing alot more multiple weapons that they will throw and run at your defense...while also doing it from anywhere on the field and also from all scoring position on the offense....This is another Key Advantage I see the Wolfpack's have over the Bulldogs defense today...It should be a long day tomorrow for them trying to slow down, let alone contain this Wolfpack attack...It wont happen and that spells big time trouble for the Bulldogs....Big Time Trouble!
Nevada's offense is not the same version as the one they whipped in Ruston last season.....Last year, Nevada was about the passing game due to RB injuries and also that new "Air Wolf" attack that Coach Ault installed....Plus, they came into that game with a bunch of injured WRs as well....Still, in the loss, the wounded Wolfpack offense led by QB Rowe was able to hit 61% of his passes, going 23-of 38 for 244 yards...but again, due to the injured running game and the weakness that year being on their OL...they were only able to rush for 7 yards on 34 attempts......This year, no key personal is hurt and the Pack currently possess a solid ground game to go with their high flying passing game...which they will be trying to establish......So far, this resurgent ground attack led by Senior RB BJ Mitchell is ranked #2 in the WAC in total rushing yards gained...However, Mitchell is leading the WAC in rushing with his 460 yard, his average of 92 ypg, and his solid 5.3 ypc....And, he is also tied for the lead with Fresno St's Mathis, in rushing TDs scored this year with 6....Nationally, RB Mitchell ranks 29th in rushing...No one for La Tech is even close to the yards put up by Mitchell so far this year..
Side Note: Nevada's rush offense is averaging 152.8 ypg, which ranks 3rd in the WAC...La Tech is 4th with averaging 146.8 ypg....Nevada is also tied for 1st with the most rushing TDs in the WAC with 9 so far...La Tech has just 6 rushing TDs.....and Nevada also has recorded the 2nd most rushing 1st downs with 40 so far...while, La Tech has only recorded 33 rushing 1st downs.
As mentioned, La Tech's defense hasnt been really tested by a balanced offensive attack since they faced Florida in their first game...and because of this, I feel they will struggle against Nevada's potent offense with so many weapons to defend against....Although the O-Line is where the Nevada's weakness lies again this year..they do have an advantage because La Tech needed to replace their entire D-Line this season....Last season's defense allowed opponents to rush for 177 yards per game and 20 TDs...and this year's stat, athough lower at the moment, will surely rise as the Bulldogs start facing more teams that play balanced ball like Nevada does, unlike Hawaii and NMST......We all know that most times those who can win the battle of the trenches will come out on top...In last year game between these two, the Bulldogs had this advantage on both sides and thus won handily...This year however, the Wolfpack and there balanced attack, not to mention, QB Rowe taking snaps from the shotgun position...will be alittle to much for this new DL to have to contend with all day....Also, with all the Nevada's receiver available to throw to..RB Mitchell hasnt been called upon to be a receiving back out of the backfield...which also means more pass protection help for QB Rowe...this is important as the Bulldogs, due to poor pass rushing will bring their blitz packages to help out....Rowe has been sacked 13 times but has only thrown 3 interceptions so far this year..
Its going to be hard winning games, let alone the WAC without a strong front line on defense....and I feel it will be just as hard trying to stop an attack like Nevada runs when so many weapons are available to the QB.....La Tech after this game will surely wish that Moats hadnt enter the NFL this year..cause his presense alone was enough to keep defenses honest and at bay, but more importantly was able to keep his defense off giving them more time to rest...
Side Note: Nevada will run the ball more with senior RB B.J. Mitchell.as he's coming off his best running game this year with 149 yards and 4 touchdowns against Idaho...Plus, in Nevada's other wins, he ran for 85 yards and 114 yards...but in their two losses, he ran for 59 yards against Washington State and 53 yards against Colorado State...so its no coincidence that the wins came when he was running strong...and I expect that he will vs La Tech today.
*KEY FACTOR: Nevada's Improved Defense..
-The defense, was a major weakness last year but this year they have climbed up the charts...The Wolfpack currently rank 4th in the WAC in scoring defense, pass defense and total defense...The weakness, though, could be a problem against La Tech as Nevada still allows 159.2 rushing yards per game...Eventhough this seems bad, it is more so due to their first 3 games where they faced 3 solid ground attacks in Wash St, Col St, and Unlv...but this La Tech ground attack is not as solid as them...plus, besides Unlv and Idaho, all the rest of the teams they faced had the benefit of playing in a balanced offense....La Tech to me tries to be balanced but they are surely lacking when it comes to doing that...
Last season, La Tech also had their heart-and-soul on the team in RB Ryan Moats...But Moats decided to go off early to the NFL and that leaves a BIG HOLE in the offense that totally depended upon his running and presence to keep this offense moving the chains...Moats was one of those backs that could do it all, run, catch, and block...Plus, last season this La Tech team also had a Big Solid O-Line that helped Moats gain all those yards and mow down all those opponents, which led to their 17th ranking in run offense in the nation...But, as mentioned RB Moats is gone and the majority of that huge O-Line he ran behind also didnt return this year...So why again is this a huge positive for Nevada this year?...Well Moats two years ago in Reno behind his O-Line simply pounded out 201yards on the ground against Nevada...and then last season with Moats and this same O-Line returning intact, again simply demolished Nevada's defense by pounding out a total of 331 yards on the ground vs them, thats why...
Side Note: Last season La Techs O-Line paved the way for them to rank 17th in the nation in run offense...however, they sucked at pass blocking giving up 37 sacks, even though the offense didnt throw very much.
This year, almost every part of this Bulldog offense has a weakness that can be exploited and the O-Line is another place as they are a young group, who although having that "Big Ugly" size needed for the running game...this may also hurt them as faster players on the outsides and on blitzs will be able to out quick them to the the QB...This years line definately have the size, but not the speed to protect their QB's from getting drilled to the turf...In fact, La Tech's O-Line is already tied for 3rd in the WAC allowing the most sacks with 16 in just 4 games...Thats an average of 4 sacks a game given up so far...At this rate, they are on track to give up a whopping total of 44 sacks this year.... Not Good!
Tech simply doesnt have any other playmakers on the offense that can contribute consistantly enough...and this includes both QB's, and they only threw 11 touchdown passes last seasons, and they dont look improved at all this year eithere...So far, starting QB Kubick is only completing 54.1% of his passes...He has thrown 6 TDs but also has 4 ints...He currently also ranks last in yppg with only 141 average...Oh and he has been sacked 9 times in 4 games....QB Allen, meanwhile has only completed 48.6% of his passes...0 were for TDs, but 3 were for interceptions...and he has been sacked 7 times this season..
In Kubicks last game, he didnt have to match Hawaii's QB Brennan yard for yard..because their running game took care of business and their defense was able to take care of a tired, depressed, jetlagged Warrior offense that was far far away from home...However, today in the Wolfpacks Den and against QB Rowe and company, he will have to match him yard for yard..and also score for score, or this one could be a blowout....Can he do this?....I say HELL NO!....His best game came at home against one of the shittest teams in the nation in NMST and he was only able to go 17-of-28 for 173 yards....He is going to need a hell of alot more production than that, especially if their running game gets shutdown as the Wolfpack will stack the line to do just that....Both of La Tech QBs have proven that they again are not consistant, nor efficient, or effective, and they also don't know how to play error-free ball.
Side Note: Not even one of Tech's two QB's were even listed in the top ten best players on the team...If this doesnt go to show how shitty these two guys are, then I dont know what will...LOL.
Ten Best Bulldog Players
1. LB Byron Santiago, Sr.
2. G Aaron Lips, Sr.
3. WR Johnathan Holland, Soph.
4. LB Jeremy Hamilton, Sr.
5. LB Barry Robertson, Sr.
6. C Marcus Stewart, Sr.
7. RB Freddie Franklin, Soph.
8. DT Ladarius Love, Sr.
9. CB Tramon Williams, Sr.
10. RB Mark Dillard, Soph.
Last season the Wolfpack secondary was 21st best pass defense in the nation...and should be more than decent this year with all the good experience and good depth they have this area...For this one, they should be able to contain any La Tech passing game from trying to make big plays, which of course it's not equipped to do...But, their stats so far vs the pass is something that gives me the confidence that Tech is in trouble if they air it out to much....Currently, the Wolfpack defense is ranked first in the WAC in pass completion %, allowing just 49.4% to be completed on them....Eight starters return on defense for the Wolfpack and that should result in more production for them...Today they go up against Tech's 70th ranked run offense..and 105th ranked pass offense (95th ranked overall in total yards) and this is a big difference from previous seasons La Tech offenses they had to face..
*Side Note: Nevada's Stanley is 2nd in passes defended (1.8), Cooks is 25th in sack, and Hawthrone is 39th in interceptions among the top 40 players in NCAA Division I-A....The Pack also rank 1st in pass efficiency defense (124.1) and in fourth-down conversions (75.0)...The Wolfpack also are 4th in sacks (tie) with 50, turnover margin (.20), total defense (393.4), pass defense (234.2) and scoring defense (29.6)...INDIVIDUALS AMONG WAC LEADERS: ..Roosevelt Cooks is 17th in tackles (7.2) and second in sacks with .80 per game...Ezra Butler is sixth (tie) in tackles-for-loss (1.1) and Cooks is ninth (tie) with 1.0 per game...Kevin Stanley is second in passes defended (1.8) and Nick Hawthrone is tied for third (1.0)...Nick Hawthrone is also third in interceptions (.40) and De'Angelo Wilson is fifth (.25).
*Situational Edge and Other Key Advantages Favoring Nevada...
-Nevada has Boise St up next...but they have a bye after this game...so they will be fully focused on La tech and getting this important win today...
-This one is a Double Revenger for the Wolfpack and Coach Ault..as La Tech beat them up last season in Ruston...and took one from them the previous year in Reno...I like when I see a Coach making this kind of comment about an opponent...."Tech stunned us pretty good last year," coach Chris Ault said. "We're anxious to get them back this year."....This year, I believe that the Wolfpack will be the ones doing the stunning..
-Special teams always plays an important role in any football game....and when you have a weapon like Sr Punter Justin Bergendahl is for the Wolfpack...it definately helps out the defense with his ability to pin teams deep in their own territory, as well as, bailing out their offense in bad territory...Currently, Bergendahl is tops in the WAC, and ranks 15th in the nation, with his 43.7 yard per punt average...He also has punted a 70 yard punt, which is the longest in the conference this year and which also won him special teams player of the week honors...
In games like this where you have a La Tech team that is inconsistant on offense...having the ability to keep them working with a long field all day makes the job of the defense a bit easier, but it also creates more opportunities for a big turnover and winning the field position battle....This year, he also has put 3 of his 4 punts inside the 20 as well...Love It!
Others on the Wolfpack special teams that is bringing alot of value to them this year is punt returner Kevin Stanley, who is fourth in punt return average (6.5)...Jaekle who is 4th in kick scoring (6.0), 5th in PAT percentage (90.0), tied for 5th in field goals (.80 per game) and in field goal percentage (66.7).
La Tech's Punter, btw, ranks as the 3rd worst in the nation with his 34.9 per a punt average....And La Tech also only is averaging just 4.1 yppr, which is the 2nd worst in the WAC...Big Advantage in the Special Teams for Nevada....Love It Baby!
*More Stats, Trends, and Info:
-Nevada last season was Great at Home going 5-1 but poor on the road 0-6...This one is at HOME.
-This years Nevada team is much deeper, more talented, then the '04 version and are clearly capable of moving to upper half of the leagues standings.
-La Tech returns just 9 starters, the fewest in the league and 24 lettermen lost, the 2nd highest..
-La Tech does have the disadvantage of being the only WAC team that plays in the Central time zone..
-Louisiana Tech leads the series 4-1, but Nevada has won 7 of its past 9 home games
-Nevada only loss 15 letterman, the second fewest in the league and are now in the second year under Coach Ault.
-Nev 7-1 ATS since 98 before a bye week.
-Nev is 5-1 ATS their lasst 6 games when lines is at +3 to -3.
-La Tech is 0-2 ATS as a Dog this year.
-La Tech is 0-2 ATS on the Road this year...and 5-11 ATS in their last 16 on the Road.
-La Tech is 1-12 ATS after scoring 35> pts.
-La Tech is 2-23-1 ATS off ATS wini.
-La Tech has a 4.0 turnover in 2 Road games...and average just 228.5 ypg (3.4 ypp) on those Road games.
-Nev at Home has averaged 438.3 ypg.
-Nev is 21-2 ATS when win SU.
-Nev is 6-0 ATS in Home games off a home win.
Bottom line here...is Nevada lost the last 2 years to La Tech and Ryan Moats, who rushed for 295 yards in last years game and 207 in the year before...In addition, La Tech last season passing offense went 8-of-16 for 149 yards...and the year before that they were a high flying pass attack led by star QB McCown, who lit them up going 23-of-34 for 283 yards....Buuuut again, this year there is NO MOATS and their is NO PASSING GAME to save their Bulldog Asses!....Wolfpack win this one in solid fashion...Take Nevada as my first "BIG GAME PLAY"--WAC GAME OF THE MONTH selection...GL and Aloha CC.
*please disregard any typos and grammatical errors as I had no time to edit this book...Thxs, CC.
Result: Nevada Big 37-27 Winner! :toast:
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FYI:
Like I mentioned Gang...anyone can post a so-called Big Play with a Big Title...and then simply resort to Hyping this play up to entice you to buy it from them...But asked them to provide you with some sort of indepth Write-Up and Investment Analysis, just like I have provided for my "BIG GAME PLAY"-GOM selection and I bet they will run and hide from you..or maybe say something like "trust me"...This game wont lose...Pleaaaase!
Remember, anyone can post a Big play that is simply labeled with a Big Title and then Hyped up in a Big way....But where is the value in that, and how can you trust putting a big investment on something that doesnt come with a Big Inve$tment Report backing it up completely...To me, if you do, then that is really gambling...So next time just remember, All the Proof in the Pudding is provided for you whenever you need to see it concerning my "BGPs" and That is what you should expect from everyone else as well!....Aloha CC.
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arty:FYI:
-This was my NFL-1st Set I released today on "Showtime Sunday"
*SUNDAY'S PLAYS (10-16):
{NFL-1st Set}
**TOP RATED PLAYS ON: (3 Units)
Dallas -3
Pitt -3
TB -3
**TOP RATED 7 PT TEASER PLAYS ON: (2 Units)
Dallas +4 & TB +4
Chiefs +1 & Pitt +4
*REGULAR PLAY ON: (1 Unit)
KC -6
-Ok Gang...my NFL-2nd Set along with the Sunday Night ESPN game is available if anyone is interested in getting on board for them...Or you can still get on either my Monthly or Weekly-Play Packages which is still being offered at a "Special" Rate....Just contact me and Lets Go Get Em! ....Aloha CC.
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comp play (opinion only) on: Jets/Bills Under 33
-This was my NFL-1st Set I released today on "Showtime Sunday"
*SUNDAY'S PLAYS (10-16):
{NFL-1st Set}
**TOP RATED PLAYS ON: (3 Units)
Dallas -3
Pitt -3
TB -3
**TOP RATED 7 PT TEASER PLAYS ON: (2 Units)
Dallas +4 & TB +4
Chiefs +1 & Pitt +4
*REGULAR PLAY ON: (1 Unit)
KC -6
-Ok Gang...my NFL-2nd Set along with the Sunday Night ESPN game is available if anyone is interested in getting on board for them...Or you can still get on either my Monthly or Weekly-Play Packages which is still being offered at a "Special" Rate....Just contact me and Lets Go Get Em! ....Aloha CC.
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comp play (opinion only) on: Jets/Bills Under 33
FYI:
-This was my NFL-2nd Set I released today on "Showtime Sunday"
*SUNDAY'S PLAYS (10-16):
{NFL-2nd Set}
**TOP RATED PLAY ON: (3 Units)
Bills -3
SD -1
**TOP RATED 7 PT TEASER PLAY ON: (3 Units)
Seattle -2 & Bills +4
-Ok Gang...the Sunday Night ESPN game is available if anyone is interested in getting on board for it...You can also still get on either my Monthly or Weekly-Play Packages which is still being offered at a "Special" Rate....Just contact me and Lets Get To Rockin! ....Aloha CC
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comp play (opinion only) on: Houston +132
-This was my NFL-2nd Set I released today on "Showtime Sunday"
*SUNDAY'S PLAYS (10-16):
{NFL-2nd Set}
**TOP RATED PLAY ON: (3 Units)
Bills -3
SD -1
**TOP RATED 7 PT TEASER PLAY ON: (3 Units)
Seattle -2 & Bills +4
-Ok Gang...the Sunday Night ESPN game is available if anyone is interested in getting on board for it...You can also still get on either my Monthly or Weekly-Play Packages which is still being offered at a "Special" Rate....Just contact me and Lets Get To Rockin! ....Aloha CC
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comp play (opinion only) on: Houston +132
UPDATE:
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Monthly & Weekly-Plays Package still available at that "Special Rate" I initially gave out to start Rocktober!.....Get on it and dont miss out on any action, especially any "BIG GAME PLAY" action...and remember, all Play Package holders receive any and all "BGPs" in their package at No Additional Cost....Solid Deal!....Aloha CC.
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Looking like yet another Huge Day again...The $$$ Train just keeps Rollin....All Aboard!
Yep, the Clowns who visited my thread was right...it sure is like an ATM Ca$h Machine!...All Money Baby.....LOL.....
Monthly & Weekly-Plays Package still available at that "Special Rate" I initially gave out to start Rocktober!.....Get on it and dont miss out on any action, especially any "BIG GAME PLAY" action...and remember, all Play Package holders receive any and all "BGPs" in their package at No Additional Cost....Solid Deal!....Aloha CC.
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"Showtime Sunday" -UPDATE:
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*Comp Play 4 "Showtime Sunday Night"...Enjoy!
**TOP RATED 7 PT TEASER PLAY ON: (3 Units)
Seattle -2 & Under 51.5
Looking like yet another Huge Day again...The $$$ Train just keeps Rollin....All Aboard!
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**TOP RATED 7 PT TEASER PLAY ON: (3 Units)
Seattle -2 & Under 51.5
FYI:
-This is my Espn Sunday Night plays I released..
*SUNDAY'S PLAYS (10-16): (Winning Day!)
{NFL-ESPN Sunday Nighter}
*TOP RATED PLAY ON: (3 Units)
Seattle -3 +112 (1st Quarter)
-Houston in all 4 games combined has been outscored by their opponents in the 1st Q..32 to 0....Seattle's last 3 games has outscored their opponents 24 to 10..
**TOP RATED 7 PT TEASER PLAY ON: (3 Units)
Seattle -2 & Under 51.5 ...................................................... comp play
*REGULAR 7 PT TEASER PLAY ON: (2 Units)
Seattle & Indy/Rams Over 44.5 (MNF)
-Ok Gang...Contact me to get on either my Monthly or Weekly-Plays Package...and Let Keep Kickin More Bookie Ass!...Hell Yeah!....Aloha CC.
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comp play (opinion only) on: Angels +120
-This is my Espn Sunday Night plays I released..
*SUNDAY'S PLAYS (10-16): (Winning Day!)
{NFL-ESPN Sunday Nighter}
*TOP RATED PLAY ON: (3 Units)
Seattle -3 +112 (1st Quarter)
-Houston in all 4 games combined has been outscored by their opponents in the 1st Q..32 to 0....Seattle's last 3 games has outscored their opponents 24 to 10..
**TOP RATED 7 PT TEASER PLAY ON: (3 Units)
Seattle -2 & Under 51.5 ...................................................... comp play
*REGULAR 7 PT TEASER PLAY ON: (2 Units)
Seattle & Indy/Rams Over 44.5 (MNF)
-Ok Gang...Contact me to get on either my Monthly or Weekly-Plays Package...and Let Keep Kickin More Bookie Ass!...Hell Yeah!....Aloha CC.
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Co-Captain said:FYI:
-This is my Espn Sunday Night plays I released..
*SUNDAY'S PLAYS (10-16): (Winning Day!)
{NFL-ESPN Sunday Nighter}
*TOP RATED PLAY ON: (3 Units)
Seattle -3 +112 (1st Quarter) (EZ 14-0 WINNER!)
-Houston in all 4 games combined has been outscored by their opponents in the 1st Q..32 to 0....Seattle's last 3 games has outscored their opponents 24 to 10, in the 1st Q.
**TOP RATED 7 PT TEASER PLAY ON: (3 Units)
Seattle -2 & Under 51.5 ................................................ comp play
*REGULAR 7 PT TEASER PLAY ON: (2 Units)
Seattle & Indy/Rams Over 44.5 (MNF)
-Damn that 1st Quarter play was to EZ Baby! ....Gang, contact me to get on either my Monthly or Weekly-Plays Package...and Let Keep Kickin More Bookie Ass!...I am back in the Zone Baby!....Aloha CC.
Cont Info: COCAPTAINSPORTS@YAHO*.COM
comp play (opinion only) on: Angels +120
