I agree. For a team to get blown out by the same margin on a weekly basis, they either a) don't care/aren't motivated (bad coaching) or b) are extremely poor with the fundamentals (bad coaching). Either way, the coaches are most certainly to blame and Glenn should have already been fired.
This is really a tough game to cap..Which is probably why I'm going to leave it alone..Normally Iowa State plays much better at home than they do on the road..And i would be siding with the home team..Problem is my numbers have Nebraska winning by 12. And the Huskers are now taking a significant drop in class after playing Va Tech, Mizzou and Texas Tech back to back. And I have no idea how Nebraska is going to play after coming off an overtime loss to TT...So I think I'm going to have to pass on this one even though the 7.5 number is very tempting to take ISU.
I think it's Nebraska or nothing in that game, but at the end of the day, passing altogether is the best option because Nebraska's defense cannot be trusted to win the game straight up, much less cover more than a TD on the road. Still Iowa State is very poor and the worst team in the conference, so you can't be wild about taking them either.
The thing that bothers me more than anything about Nebraska giving points is they don't have a good running game..And you really need that on the road if you want to cover the bigger numbers..Now 7.5 might be doable..But at this point in the season I would much rather play Nebraska in the dog role than as favorites.
If you want to know my opinion, Hawaii is very weak offensively in every phase compared to what Boise's D can handle. Hawaii's defense will not hold Boise from the start of the game and onward. Boise will get out to a fast lead, probably 2 TD's quickly. I really don't think the Bows are within 25 points of being competitive tonight on the smurf turf. They may even look desperate at times. It's not often that good teams can give Boise a game there much less teams that are down like Hawaii. I think the Broncos will pull away and win this game by 30-35 points. They like these big TV games at home.
Hmmm. A 1Q bet seems like a probable winner. Might even find <7 but 7 is definitely worth a shot. 14-0 is my 1Q prediction. See what happens.
Addict....My numbers have Boise favored by 18. And giving Boise the home field advantage it comes out to around 22.. Less than the line. But here's something that I've noticed about Hawaii the last few games..They are -7 in turnover margin for the year. But in the games they haven't turned the ball over they've won..I believe they had 5 against OSU and 6 against San Jose and lost..But they only had one turnover in each game against Fresno and La Tech and won both of those games..If they can cut out turnovers tonight I see no reason why they can't cover the spread. I wonder what the weather is like tonight in Boise?
I think Boise is down this year relative to the past several seasons. They were fortunate to cover last week against So Miss in a game where the Eagles failed to cash in on their scoring chances. Also, Boise's OL is a big ? to me and i think Hawaii's front seven is good enough to slow them down enough to get the cover.
I really hope someone upsets boise because i don't think they are BCS caliber this year, but their schedule is easy.
I really hope someone upsets boise because i don't think they are BCS caliber this year, but their schedule is easy.
GoSooners, I was talking with a guy today that is "close" to the OU program, and he said the coaches got disgusted at the middle-linebacker replacements, and it looks like they are going to move the safety(Harris) there. It might work with all the spread offenses they have left to face, except for Okie State.
I thought about the numbers here too GoSooners. The Boise offense's output is slightly down by comparison (the Bows are way down) but I like the way QB Kellen Moore has grown up as the season has progressed. They may not have yet reached their full momentum this season but they are getting closer every week. Hawaii seems to be fumbling around trying to find some identity. That's tonight's sub-plot as I see it. Makes for a strong Bronco effort on TV. I just hope that it adds up as I think it will.
Thanks BP...I've been watching the message boards to try to get a feel for what's happening behind the scenes with this defense. I've heard rumor about Harris being moved there..It makes sense since he has more linebacker size and can actually tackle someone.. Personally I wish they would junk the whole system and go to a 4-2-5 scheme. Seems like this would be a better way to go for all of the spread offenses and no strong rushing teams to speak of except OSU..
