Valid points. One thing to consider is that Al Groh's teams have a tendency to start the season slow and get stronger late. Cedric Peerman, I believe, did not play when Virginia lost to Duke and UConn. The QB, Vera, has substantially improved and Virginia is not the same team. I like Paul Johnson a lot too. Triple Option can lead to some big plays, but also some turnovers. It is a lot of points. Have to respectively disagree with you on this one. This is a tough spot for GT. For the first time, they are ranked and no longer under the radar. I see a very close game that will be fought tooth and nail.
Peerman is good..But he's going to find the yards very tough to come by against this GT defensive front. The best by far that Virginia has faced this season in conference. When they stop the run it's going to put the game on Vera's shoulders. This is where I think Virginia gets in trouble on the road..Ga Tech is now ranked..But they've been the favorites with the lines in their last 3 games, including on the road at Clemson..I actually think we're getting good value here..My numbers have Ga Tech favored by 16.74...Good luck
Of ALL the Games on the board, we both made Gerogia Tech our strongest play. That can only mean one thing..........Money in the Bank. I caught this game Early, and have been suprised some of the other guys on here have not really talked about it.
Win or lose, there is more value in this game than any other on the board I think. But I have shown those reasons. Anyway, just stopped by too see what you were looking at this week and saw our Best Bets were the same.
Lets cash, Dizzle
Win or lose, there is more value in this game than any other on the board I think. But I have shown those reasons. Anyway, just stopped by too see what you were looking at this week and saw our Best Bets were the same.
Lets cash, Dizzle
Rice at Tulane...CUSA games are always tricky to play with close lines because most of the time these teams defenses forget to get off the bus..The team who stays on the bus more often is Rice...Their aim is to outscore their opposition...Period. But in Tulane's case, they are the better running team with the much better defense (#1 in the CUSA in in total D ppg. passing D and sacks). Rice has the second worse defense in the CUSA (allowing 480 ypg) and they are allowing almost 200 ypg rushing (Tulane's strength). Rice is also 11th in the league running the ball. They can't run the ball and can't stop the run. Not a great formula for success on the road against a team like Tulane...It's all a matter of Tulane pounding the ball and keeping Rice's offense off the field..It will probably be a close CUSA game..But I like the hometeam here for all of the reasons above...Taking Tulane (-2) over Rice **
GS,
Great write-ups once again. you are such an asset to this sight. Keep up the great work.
I love the Rutgers play. Schiano will have his squad ready, and like usual just when you think (the stach) has his team ready and playing good, he throws up a shit game plan. Pitt also has ND @ ND next week. They will be looking ahead to that game.
Also like your call on Purdue. I think Minny is simply overrated.
BOL, my friend
Muffin:drink:
Great write-ups once again. you are such an asset to this sight. Keep up the great work.
I love the Rutgers play. Schiano will have his squad ready, and like usual just when you think (the stach) has his team ready and playing good, he throws up a shit game plan. Pitt also has ND @ ND next week. They will be looking ahead to that game.
Also like your call on Purdue. I think Minny is simply overrated.
BOL, my friend
Muffin:drink:
Thanks Wormy...Something else about this game...Even though GT is 6-1, they still have to win this game to become bowl eligible because they've played two FCS teams this year..So besides this being a Homecoming week, they'll have some extra incentive to win this game..And Virginia is coming off a hard fought overtime game and now hitting the road for the first time in a month..A good situational angle as well as a technical angle....BOL this weekend.:toast:
Yeah, I meant to mention the Notre Dame game they have next week. Pitt is starting to play well, which is why this isn't a big play..But I like playing on teams with good fundamentals who play good defense. And Rutgers isn't making any mistakes and beating themselves..Which gives them a decent chance here.
This is really a big game for Kansas because they can't afford to lose to Tech when they also have Texas coming to town in a couple weeks..You have to protect your home field if you want to win your division..So this is a must-win because I don't see Kansas beating Texas. BOL:toast:Bol my friend & hope all is well ........I have already posted KU in another forum as one of my plays ......gl on the rest of your card ....your as solid as they come over here .
As always GS, best of luck this week, Glad to see you on the Skers, hope you are correct. I relly like the attitude Pelini has installed in the team. Night and day from last year with Calahan. Also nice to see the OU-NU game in prime time next week this year. Hopefully it will be somewhat respectable game.
Sooner-
I like GT as well. I coach HS football up here and I have incorporated many of Paul Johnsons schemes(blocking/running the option) Only difference is I run the Midline(freeze) more than the off tackle play-You cant use the exact blocking techniques becuse you cant use cut blocks like college can. One of his coaches(Monken) who coaches the wing backs has been up in these parts and give great lectures on the Zone read/give.
Johnson has been using this offence since his days at Goergia Southenr and has been very successful-I know this doesnt bring any substance to the capping part but I figured I would share.
BTW HS football up here doesnt come close to what you guys have down there.
GL this weekend and I am riding GT with you.
Take care bro-
I like GT as well. I coach HS football up here and I have incorporated many of Paul Johnsons schemes(blocking/running the option) Only difference is I run the Midline(freeze) more than the off tackle play-You cant use the exact blocking techniques becuse you cant use cut blocks like college can. One of his coaches(Monken) who coaches the wing backs has been up in these parts and give great lectures on the Zone read/give.
Johnson has been using this offence since his days at Goergia Southenr and has been very successful-I know this doesnt bring any substance to the capping part but I figured I would share.
BTW HS football up here doesnt come close to what you guys have down there.
GL this weekend and I am riding GT with you.
Take care bro-
Auburn at West Virginia...This is a game where strength of schedule really comes into play...I've always liked playing SEC teams going out of conference in the middle of the season as dogs...Their winning/covering percentage is very high..Especially against much inferior conferences like the Big East this season..This has really got to be a disappointing season for WV...They were supposed to be a top ten BCS team favored to win the Big East. But right now they are sitting at 4-2 with losses to non-BCS team East Carolina (4-3) and Colorado (4-3). Two very mediocre teams. Something else that this WV team is lacking compared to previous years; they can't score..27 points is the most they've put up against Division 1 opponents. And now their facing one of the best defenses in the country after playing no defense that is ranked above #45. WV has Pat White under the ball..But his problem this year is he has no go-to receivers..So basically everybody is putting 8 and 9 in the box and stop this team without the worry of having a big play threat downfield..Auburn will do the same thing, only better than everybody else has. Auburn has of course struggled on offense this year..But despite these troubles keep this in mind. They haven't lost any game by more than 5 points all year..And these were against some very good SEC defenses that are every bit as good as WV's. Auburn has just come off a much needed bye week where I'm sure Tuberville has gotten his dominoes more in a row on offense. They should have a decent enough gameplan here to get them enough points for the win or cover in what should be a low scoring game...A big coaching mismatch here...Taking Auburn (+3) over West Virginia **
Interesting post GS. I was going to lay off that game, but I think you are right about several things.
What's your take about the return of Pat White and the loss of Blackmon for AU? I'm concerned that White, who is throwing more this year, will be able to move the ball on AU. I think AU's D is good but not as good as year's past.
What's your take about the return of Pat White and the loss of Blackmon for AU? I'm concerned that White, who is throwing more this year, will be able to move the ball on AU. I think AU's D is good but not as good as year's past.
KC...I've watched this GT team play 3 times this year...And I can tell you that there is nothing I like more in a team than one who plays great funamental football in every phase of the game. And then has a tough attitute on top of that..Their defense really impresses me..They've only allowed 6 TD's scored on them all year. And they are especially tough at home..I also like their +5 turnover margin compare to Virginia's -3. Johnson is a great coach..I've probably made more money on his running dog teams at Navy more than about any other team in the last few years...BOL this weekend.:toast:
