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Game Previews and Selections
Navy +5 (-2) over Vanderbilt
Navy is off a emotional high of beating undefeated Air Force and positioning themselves for their first Commander-in Chief trophy since 1981. The Midshipmen are averaging 308 ypg and 5.3 pa. The Commodores are allowing over 200 yards rushing per game over their last four contests. To win this game Vandy needs to stop the run which they seem incapable of doing. Vanderbilt has moved the ball off and on this season, but QB Cutler inconsistency has prevented them from closing out a few opportunities this season. The Commodores are in a non-conference situation where the level of interest should be minimal. Navy is 18-4 ATS as a road team playing against losing teams and are 32-11 ATS as a RD off the role as a home dog. Look for the Midshipmen to sink Vandy in the Music City.
Florida State -7 (-10) over Miami-Fl.
Here is why the Seminoles will not only win but cover and make you money this Saturday. First off Florida State football is back. Bobby’s Boys have the swagger back. This is not false bravado, this is superior talent on both sides off the ball. The Miami defensive scheme is to play straight-up defense on the front four and have their LB and safeties make tackles. Just like last year, look for the FSU tackles to hook the DE’s of Miami, which creates lanes that the outside LB’s can not reach. The ‘Canes have not run consistently all year and with the loss of RB Gore they lose the ‘shake’ that Miami backs are known for. People question QB Rix for he is known to put the ball up for grabs occasionally. That has been true in the past, but this year he has matured (as a football player only) giving his team an opportunity to win every time out. QB Berlin has shown why Steve Superior (I did it again) Spurrier was so impatient him. He takes ridiculous chances. Florida State will be given 4 chances by Berlin to change the game in their favor. If they capitalize on three of them it will be “Game over Man.” In this hotly contested rivalry keep this one, a first time QB in this rivalry is 2-7. Seminoles tomahawk chop valiant Hurricanes.
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Texas Tech -16 vs. Iowa State
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Western Michigan +9 (-1) over Bowling Green
The Broncos off two SU wins are primed for the upset in Kalamazoo. This game will feature two outstanding MAC QB’s in Munson and Harris. The Falcons are currently #2 in D-1 averaging 520 ypg. They are averaging an impressive 8.8 per pass attempt and coupled with a sufficient running game that averages 4.4 ypc., this team can move the ball. Western Michigan is no slouch on offensive either averaging 32 ppg. QB Munson is the key ingredient to a Home Dog Win. In this situation, you must have a strong QB, of which he certainly feels the bill. Our Impact Power Ratings suggest Bowling Green by only 2 and we smell the Broncos stampeding to a MAC upset over the Falcons.
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Baltimore -5.5 (-13) over Arizona
J.Lewis 31. That is what the Cardinals will be looking at in the desert as he goes by them after 25 carries. If Arizona loses this game, we believe this will be C.McGinnis last game as the HC of Arizona. Baltimore has the DB’s to close down the Cardinal WR’s. The Cowboys formula last week was to POUND the wide-outs as they attempted to catch Blake’s passes. Professional football is unforgiving, so look for the more talented Ravens defense to provide more of the same. The largest O-Line in the NFL can’t move because of slow feet, thus the quicker Baltimore defense will feast on at least 3 turnovers. Arizona is 3-11 ATS vs the AFC, and 1-10 ATS after scoring 7 or less points. Look for the Ravens to swoop down and feast on these desert birds.
GOOD LUCK,
Doug
Impact Sports
Game Previews and Selections
Navy +5 (-2) over Vanderbilt
Navy is off a emotional high of beating undefeated Air Force and positioning themselves for their first Commander-in Chief trophy since 1981. The Midshipmen are averaging 308 ypg and 5.3 pa. The Commodores are allowing over 200 yards rushing per game over their last four contests. To win this game Vandy needs to stop the run which they seem incapable of doing. Vanderbilt has moved the ball off and on this season, but QB Cutler inconsistency has prevented them from closing out a few opportunities this season. The Commodores are in a non-conference situation where the level of interest should be minimal. Navy is 18-4 ATS as a road team playing against losing teams and are 32-11 ATS as a RD off the role as a home dog. Look for the Midshipmen to sink Vandy in the Music City.
Florida State -7 (-10) over Miami-Fl.
Here is why the Seminoles will not only win but cover and make you money this Saturday. First off Florida State football is back. Bobby’s Boys have the swagger back. This is not false bravado, this is superior talent on both sides off the ball. The Miami defensive scheme is to play straight-up defense on the front four and have their LB and safeties make tackles. Just like last year, look for the FSU tackles to hook the DE’s of Miami, which creates lanes that the outside LB’s can not reach. The ‘Canes have not run consistently all year and with the loss of RB Gore they lose the ‘shake’ that Miami backs are known for. People question QB Rix for he is known to put the ball up for grabs occasionally. That has been true in the past, but this year he has matured (as a football player only) giving his team an opportunity to win every time out. QB Berlin has shown why Steve Superior (I did it again) Spurrier was so impatient him. He takes ridiculous chances. Florida State will be given 4 chances by Berlin to change the game in their favor. If they capitalize on three of them it will be “Game over Man.” In this hotly contested rivalry keep this one, a first time QB in this rivalry is 2-7. Seminoles tomahawk chop valiant Hurricanes.
Impact Sports “Saturday Solution” Selection
Texas Tech -16 vs. Iowa State
Scooby Doo Play
Western Michigan +9 (-1) over Bowling Green
The Broncos off two SU wins are primed for the upset in Kalamazoo. This game will feature two outstanding MAC QB’s in Munson and Harris. The Falcons are currently #2 in D-1 averaging 520 ypg. They are averaging an impressive 8.8 per pass attempt and coupled with a sufficient running game that averages 4.4 ypc., this team can move the ball. Western Michigan is no slouch on offensive either averaging 32 ppg. QB Munson is the key ingredient to a Home Dog Win. In this situation, you must have a strong QB, of which he certainly feels the bill. Our Impact Power Ratings suggest Bowling Green by only 2 and we smell the Broncos stampeding to a MAC upset over the Falcons.
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Baltimore -5.5 (-13) over Arizona
J.Lewis 31. That is what the Cardinals will be looking at in the desert as he goes by them after 25 carries. If Arizona loses this game, we believe this will be C.McGinnis last game as the HC of Arizona. Baltimore has the DB’s to close down the Cardinal WR’s. The Cowboys formula last week was to POUND the wide-outs as they attempted to catch Blake’s passes. Professional football is unforgiving, so look for the more talented Ravens defense to provide more of the same. The largest O-Line in the NFL can’t move because of slow feet, thus the quicker Baltimore defense will feast on at least 3 turnovers. Arizona is 3-11 ATS vs the AFC, and 1-10 ATS after scoring 7 or less points. Look for the Ravens to swoop down and feast on these desert birds.
GOOD LUCK,
Doug
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