FYI: AN INTERESTING LOCAL ARTICLE I THOUGHT I SHARE WITH YOU.....
Warriors will take injured players on trip
Jones is prepared to risk being short-handed for Friday's game.
WAC rules and the school's budget limit the Warriors' travel roster to 60 players. With the availability of ailing players not known until Friday, the Warriors, who leave tomorrow, will bring along some who might not be able to compete. As the home team, Boise State has no restrictions on its active roster.
"We'll play short," Jones said.
Jones said weakside linebacker Tanuvasa Moe, who suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's victory over San Jose State, "won't go" to Boise. Moe, who did not practice yesterday, said he is hopeful of a fast recovery. "I want to play (on Friday)," he said.
Boise Stadium's infamous blue field has been a tourist attraction, according to athletic director Gene Bleymaier.
Jones said defensive ends Melila Purcell III (bruise to sternum area) and Nkeruwem "Tony" Akpan (subluxed shoulder) and defensive tackle Matt Faga (hyper-extended right elbow) will be on the travel roster. Jones said Akpan "won't practice all week, (and) I don't think Matt Faga will play." As for Purcell, Jones said, "I'm doubting he'll play, but I'll take him."
Two starters who did not play against San Jose State — cornerback Kenny Patton (pulled left hamstring) and middle linebacker Ikaika Curnan (sprained right ankle) — are expected to play this week. Patton was on the field during walk-through drills yesterday. He wore sweat pants to keep his left hamstring from tightening.
Matt Manuma, who replaced injured safety Lono Manners (fractured right ankle), said he was diagnosed with a "slight rotator cuff strain" in his left shoulder. He suffered the injury during a goal-line stand.
"The next day, (the shoulder) felt a little stiff," he said. "It won't keep me out. I'll be ready to go for the game."
Manuma, a fifth-year senior who joined UH as a quarterback in August 2000, is expected to start at right safety.
"It's good to get a shot, but it sucks it happened this way, with Lono going down," Manuma said.
Manuma and Manners are members of Maohi Nui, a dance troupe that has performed in Guam, American Samoa, Japan, Okinawa and South Korea.
The ailing defensive secondary — cornerback Abraham Elimimian also has a pulled right hamstring and sprained right ankle — is forcing the Warriors to scramble for replacements. Freshman George Perry, who was expected to redshirt this season, will receive extended playing time. Rich Miano, who coordinates the pass defense, said Guyton Galdeira, a walk-on from Kamehameha Schools, was activated last week.
Warriors will take injured players on trip
Jones is prepared to risk being short-handed for Friday's game.
WAC rules and the school's budget limit the Warriors' travel roster to 60 players. With the availability of ailing players not known until Friday, the Warriors, who leave tomorrow, will bring along some who might not be able to compete. As the home team, Boise State has no restrictions on its active roster.
"We'll play short," Jones said.
Jones said weakside linebacker Tanuvasa Moe, who suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's victory over San Jose State, "won't go" to Boise. Moe, who did not practice yesterday, said he is hopeful of a fast recovery. "I want to play (on Friday)," he said.
Boise Stadium's infamous blue field has been a tourist attraction, according to athletic director Gene Bleymaier.
Jones said defensive ends Melila Purcell III (bruise to sternum area) and Nkeruwem "Tony" Akpan (subluxed shoulder) and defensive tackle Matt Faga (hyper-extended right elbow) will be on the travel roster. Jones said Akpan "won't practice all week, (and) I don't think Matt Faga will play." As for Purcell, Jones said, "I'm doubting he'll play, but I'll take him."
Two starters who did not play against San Jose State — cornerback Kenny Patton (pulled left hamstring) and middle linebacker Ikaika Curnan (sprained right ankle) — are expected to play this week. Patton was on the field during walk-through drills yesterday. He wore sweat pants to keep his left hamstring from tightening.
Matt Manuma, who replaced injured safety Lono Manners (fractured right ankle), said he was diagnosed with a "slight rotator cuff strain" in his left shoulder. He suffered the injury during a goal-line stand.
"The next day, (the shoulder) felt a little stiff," he said. "It won't keep me out. I'll be ready to go for the game."
Manuma, a fifth-year senior who joined UH as a quarterback in August 2000, is expected to start at right safety.
"It's good to get a shot, but it sucks it happened this way, with Lono going down," Manuma said.
Manuma and Manners are members of Maohi Nui, a dance troupe that has performed in Guam, American Samoa, Japan, Okinawa and South Korea.
The ailing defensive secondary — cornerback Abraham Elimimian also has a pulled right hamstring and sprained right ankle — is forcing the Warriors to scramble for replacements. Freshman George Perry, who was expected to redshirt this season, will receive extended playing time. Rich Miano, who coordinates the pass defense, said Guyton Galdeira, a walk-on from Kamehameha Schools, was activated last week.
FYI:
TOMORROW, I WILL POST A WRITE-UP FROM ANOTHER CAPPER FROM HAWAII....HE USUALLY ONLY CAPS HAWAII GAMES....SO FAR HE IS 4-2 ON THE YEAR WITH HIS PLAYS IN HAWAII'S GAMES...
I WILL ALSO SHARE AN INTERESTING INSIGHT INTO THIS GAME, WHICH COULD PLAY OUT AND IF IT DOES, MAY HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON THE RESULTS OF THIS GAME IN THE LATE QUARTERS....
STAY TUNED IF INTERESTED......ALOHA CC.
TOMORROW, I WILL POST A WRITE-UP FROM ANOTHER CAPPER FROM HAWAII....HE USUALLY ONLY CAPS HAWAII GAMES....SO FAR HE IS 4-2 ON THE YEAR WITH HIS PLAYS IN HAWAII'S GAMES...
I WILL ALSO SHARE AN INTERESTING INSIGHT INTO THIS GAME, WHICH COULD PLAY OUT AND IF IT DOES, MAY HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON THE RESULTS OF THIS GAME IN THE LATE QUARTERS....
STAY TUNED IF INTERESTED......ALOHA CC.
FYI: BOISE, IDAHO WEATHER FORECAST...
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i want to play hawaii but that would be lunacy with all the trends backing up boise st. boise's defense does suck though. the way though corners play so softly is a testement to how slow they are. chang will break the record. i think the better play is a teaser-
over 66.5
hawaii +28
not comfortable playing it anyother way with hawaii's d, the weather and boise's outstanding ats record.
over 66.5
hawaii +28
not comfortable playing it anyother way with hawaii's d, the weather and boise's outstanding ats record.
With all the injuries to the Bows Defense and...
the fact that Boise can't stop the pass, How can this game not go over?
Also the Bows Run defense is horrible and Boise should be able to score at will everytime they touch the ball. I like Boise -22 in this game. I think they roll over the overrated Chang and the Rainbow Tulips.
JMHO
the fact that Boise can't stop the pass, How can this game not go over?
Also the Bows Run defense is horrible and Boise should be able to score at will everytime they touch the ball. I like Boise -22 in this game. I think they roll over the overrated Chang and the Rainbow Tulips.
JMHO
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TRULYPATHETIC....HEAR THIS AND TAKE NOTES SO I DONT HAVE TO REPEAT IT AGAIN TO YOU KID....
YOU AND YOUR STUPID ASS COMMENTS ARE NOT NEEDED HERE, NEVER WAS NEEDED HERE, AND WONT EVER BE NEEDED HERE,... SO STAY THE HELL OUT OF MY THREADS FROM NOW ON.:neenee:
YOU ARE A CLOWN WHO PROVIDES NOTHING OF VALUE IN WAY OF INFORMATION OR INSIGHTS...AND I LIKE MANY OTHER RESPECTED CAPPERS HERE, DO NOT RESPECT YOU AT ALL...SO PLEASE REMAIN IN YOUR OWN THREADS WHERE YOU CAN TALK TO YOURSELF, AND BAD MOUTH OTHERS BEHIND THEIR BACKS, LIKE ALWAYS.
I DONT RUN A BABY SITTING BUSINESS HERE...YOU GOT IT!....GOOD!...NOW GET LOST AND STAY LOST KID! :finger:
OH YEAH....AND TIGERBAIT, WHY DONT YOU KEEP YOUR ASS OUT OF MY THREAD AS WELL....AND GO SUCK ON TRULY'S NUTS SOME MORE...THAT IS WHAT HIS GHOSTS LIKES TO DO.:heh:
I ATTACKED YOU?....AW, DO YOU FEEL LIKE A VICTIM NOW?...DAMN, YOU ARE ALWAYS CRYING LIKE A BEEACTH ABOUT BEING ATTACKED...MAYBE, IF YOU LEARN TO KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT AND NOT SPREAD YOUR STUPIDITY AND NEGATIVITY ON TO OTHERS, WHILE ALSO GETTING A GRIP ON YOUR INSECURITIES AND JEALOUSIES THAT YOU HAVE TOWARDS ME, YOU WONT BE ATTACKED AND/OR FEEL LIKE A VICTIM....LIKE YOU SAY YOU CONTINUALLY ARE AND FEEL....EVER THOUGHT ABOUT THAT.:ughhh:truelyhandicapping said:
TRULYPATHETIC....HEAR THIS AND TAKE NOTES SO I DONT HAVE TO REPEAT IT AGAIN TO YOU KID....
YOU AND YOUR STUPID ASS COMMENTS ARE NOT NEEDED HERE, NEVER WAS NEEDED HERE, AND WONT EVER BE NEEDED HERE,... SO STAY THE HELL OUT OF MY THREADS FROM NOW ON.:neenee:
YOU ARE A CLOWN WHO PROVIDES NOTHING OF VALUE IN WAY OF INFORMATION OR INSIGHTS...AND I LIKE MANY OTHER RESPECTED CAPPERS HERE, DO NOT RESPECT YOU AT ALL...SO PLEASE REMAIN IN YOUR OWN THREADS WHERE YOU CAN TALK TO YOURSELF, AND BAD MOUTH OTHERS BEHIND THEIR BACKS, LIKE ALWAYS.
I DONT RUN A BABY SITTING BUSINESS HERE...YOU GOT IT!....GOOD!...NOW GET LOST AND STAY LOST KID! :finger:
OH YEAH....AND TIGERBAIT, WHY DONT YOU KEEP YOUR ASS OUT OF MY THREAD AS WELL....AND GO SUCK ON TRULY'S NUTS SOME MORE...THAT IS WHAT HIS GHOSTS LIKES TO DO.:heh:
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Co-Capt: Just think only eight more pages and you'll be tied with Shrinky and Fishy's LARGE SELECTION THREAD in another forum.
BTW.................your insight on the Bo's and there injury situation is much appreciated. That truly is what this site is supposed to be about, isn't it. Simmer dude, he's jerking ya'
That being said, ripping trulyhandi's head-off ain't nothing but a waste of time...................................
you ain't mad at me are ya'
BTW.................your insight on the Bo's and there injury situation is much appreciated. That truly is what this site is supposed to be about, isn't it. Simmer dude, he's jerking ya'
That being said, ripping trulyhandi's head-off ain't nothing but a waste of time...................................
you ain't mad at me are ya'
GMON said:Co-Capt: Just think only eight more pages and you'll be tied with Shrinky and Fishy's LARGE SELECTION THREAD in another forum.
BTW.................your insight on the WARRIORS and there injury situation is much appreciated. That truly is what this site is supposed to be about, isn't it. Simmer dude, he's jerking ya'
That being said, ripping trulyhandi's head-off ain't nothing but a waste of time...................................
you ain't mad at me are ya'
NO, OF COURSE NOT...I ALWAYS APPRECIATE COMMENTS FROM OTHERS WHO APPRECIATE WHAT I TRY TO BRING HERE.....BUT THAT DAMN HOMER SIMPSON IS STARTING TO PISS ME OFF...LOL....HARD TO READ YOUR POST WITH THAT ASS GOING UP AND DOWN, UP AND DOWN...LOL.:heh:
Co-Capt: Bo's, Warriors, Mice, Men, Tax, Tip.........................WHATEVER.
Just keeping throwing the verbage in here cause we like it. As far as my key-guy Homer goes...................lay off. lol
BTW..............YOUR DOING A GOOD BEANTOWNJIM IMITATION USING ALL THE CAPS.
BTW,BTW..................Did Tigerbait tell you how nuts taste ? :manwh:
Just keeping throwing the verbage in here cause we like it. As far as my key-guy Homer goes...................lay off.
lolBTW..............YOUR DOING A GOOD BEANTOWNJIM IMITATION USING ALL THE CAPS.
BTW,BTW..................Did Tigerbait tell you how nuts taste ? :manwh:
Co-Captain,
I would say if you polled most college football gamblers their thoughts on Tim Chang would mirror the posts by others in this thread. They feel he's more a product of the UH offensive scheme more than anything else. I don't want to cause an argument or upset you, Im just saying I believe MOST college football handicappers feel he's overrated.
Some excellent Hawaii/Boise State info, thanks.
I would say if you polled most college football gamblers their thoughts on Tim Chang would mirror the posts by others in this thread. They feel he's more a product of the UH offensive scheme more than anything else. I don't want to cause an argument or upset you, Im just saying I believe MOST college football handicappers feel he's overrated.
Some excellent Hawaii/Boise State info, thanks.
FYI: THIS IS A WRITE-UP BY ANOTHER HAWAII CAPPER WHO ONLY CAPS HAWAII GAMES.....HE FADES HAWAII THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME...BUT THIS YEAR, HE SIDED WITH HAWAII TWICE GOING 1-1 (WON VS TULSA, AND LOST VS UTEP).
4-2 (200)
Weekly spiel:
I remember back in 1999 we played Boise State before they joined the WAC. Everyone was like, "Who the hell is this???". Hawaii promptly pummeled them. My how things have changed. Now Boise is Top 25 year in and out, and the cream of the crop.
Let me be the first to say this....Boise has serious questions coming into this game.
Right now, the coaching staff is reviewing tape of Hawaii...and they are in the coaching lounge asking themselves, "Should we run these guys into the ground for 450 yards and 8 touchdowns? Or should we throw all over them for 500 yards and 8 touchdowns???". Seriously, the Boise State staff is either salivating at the chops or in bewilderment at how bad their WAC rival's defense has become.
Bottom line, Boise State can name their score, it will only be determined by how merciful they choose to be.
It's bend over and grab your ankles time for Hawaii. I just hope they have lubrication for this one.
A quick rant:
This is a lame rant, but I know ALL of you have wondered about it. Why the hell is BSU's fricking field Blue?? When I play this game on Playstation NCAA 2004, I can't even see the fricking players.
UH coach Jones mentioned awhile ago when they first went up to play BSU (paraphrased), "Sure, playing on a Blue field with Blue uniforms has an advantage. An opposing QB under pressure/blitz has about 3/10 of a second or just his peripheral vision to go through each receiver to determine which reciever is open. At that speed, it is easy to miss or not discern a defender in the area." Wow. I thought about it. What if Alabama Crimson Tide played on a blood red Crimson field??
The NCAA needs to ban this blue field. Or, when Boise State comes down next year, Hawaii should be play in field turf camouflage green. lol.
Reasons for my pick:
- I mentioned this before. Think of all of Hawaii's big victories during Tim Chang's 5 years here. Alabama, undefeated BYU, and David Carr's top 25 Fresno team. None involved Timmy, rather the second stringers won the game. Timmy notoriously has his worst games on ESPN or "big" games. I believe this qualifies. Only ESPN Friday night game, breaking the record.
- There was a huge drop off in accuracy in Timmy's passes last week. Those watching the game saw him overthrow a lot of receivers. His aggravated non throwing shoulder is messing up his mechanics. He was way more accurate before last week.
- I can talk about it all I want, but it seems this is beaten into the ground. Hawaii has no one on defense left. Besides our assorted basketball players, long snappers, cheerleaders drafted to play defense, this week they are going to try to put some backup offensive players on defense. Hawaii could not stop the worst WAC teams, now they face one of the nation's best? I truly believe Boise will break the 56 point mark.
- Motivation. Hawaii is limping into this game. Boise, all they hear is, "You guys can't stop the pass!". Guess what, what better way to prove they can then by shutting down the guy who is GOING to set the NCAA passing record? Boise is going to shut down everything in a statement game.
- BSU QB Jared Zabransky. Damn this guy is good. I watched the game last week, and even though BSU won, I honestly think Zabransky had his worst game of the year. He fumbled snaps, and looked disconnected at times. He will play better this week.
- Road woes.....Hawaii is miserable on the road. Any win on the road calls for a parade. Think about it, Hawaii will lose, the only question is, "By how much?".
- Talent level. I realize now, Hawaii has none this year. When Timmy Chang is the best player on the roster you know you are in trouble. Like the triple option run by the academies for smaller, less athletic players, the run and shoot oftentimes hides the lack of talent. We have small, slow receivers, with no hands (except Chad Owens). Look for at LEAST 6 dropped passes.
- Latest BCS polls. Check the Idaho newspaper yourselves. They talk about Utah, only non-BCS team to break the Top 6. Boise knows now it is possible, and they have been shown the way. Boise is oh so close. Pounding Hawaii in a nationally televised game will help them get more AP and Coach's votes.
It kinda makes me bitter to play this. But it seems as clear as day to me. I hate laying points period, 21 1/2 is ridiculous....But, the oddsmakers are wrong on this one (or maybe right since they made it so big).....they can't make a spread big enough for me.
Boise kicks off, stops Hawaii, scores. Boise kicks off, stops Hawaii, scores, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat.
Boise State 63 Hawaii 20
Boise State -21 1/2 1100 to win 1000
Who knows, hopefully I am totally wrong and my alma mater pulls off a huge upset.
4-2 (200)
Weekly spiel:
I remember back in 1999 we played Boise State before they joined the WAC. Everyone was like, "Who the hell is this???". Hawaii promptly pummeled them. My how things have changed. Now Boise is Top 25 year in and out, and the cream of the crop.
Let me be the first to say this....Boise has serious questions coming into this game.
Right now, the coaching staff is reviewing tape of Hawaii...and they are in the coaching lounge asking themselves, "Should we run these guys into the ground for 450 yards and 8 touchdowns? Or should we throw all over them for 500 yards and 8 touchdowns???". Seriously, the Boise State staff is either salivating at the chops or in bewilderment at how bad their WAC rival's defense has become.
Bottom line, Boise State can name their score, it will only be determined by how merciful they choose to be.
It's bend over and grab your ankles time for Hawaii. I just hope they have lubrication for this one.
A quick rant:
This is a lame rant, but I know ALL of you have wondered about it. Why the hell is BSU's fricking field Blue?? When I play this game on Playstation NCAA 2004, I can't even see the fricking players.
UH coach Jones mentioned awhile ago when they first went up to play BSU (paraphrased), "Sure, playing on a Blue field with Blue uniforms has an advantage. An opposing QB under pressure/blitz has about 3/10 of a second or just his peripheral vision to go through each receiver to determine which reciever is open. At that speed, it is easy to miss or not discern a defender in the area." Wow. I thought about it. What if Alabama Crimson Tide played on a blood red Crimson field??
The NCAA needs to ban this blue field. Or, when Boise State comes down next year, Hawaii should be play in field turf camouflage green. lol.
Reasons for my pick:
- I mentioned this before. Think of all of Hawaii's big victories during Tim Chang's 5 years here. Alabama, undefeated BYU, and David Carr's top 25 Fresno team. None involved Timmy, rather the second stringers won the game. Timmy notoriously has his worst games on ESPN or "big" games. I believe this qualifies. Only ESPN Friday night game, breaking the record.
- There was a huge drop off in accuracy in Timmy's passes last week. Those watching the game saw him overthrow a lot of receivers. His aggravated non throwing shoulder is messing up his mechanics. He was way more accurate before last week.
- I can talk about it all I want, but it seems this is beaten into the ground. Hawaii has no one on defense left. Besides our assorted basketball players, long snappers, cheerleaders drafted to play defense, this week they are going to try to put some backup offensive players on defense. Hawaii could not stop the worst WAC teams, now they face one of the nation's best? I truly believe Boise will break the 56 point mark.
- Motivation. Hawaii is limping into this game. Boise, all they hear is, "You guys can't stop the pass!". Guess what, what better way to prove they can then by shutting down the guy who is GOING to set the NCAA passing record? Boise is going to shut down everything in a statement game.
- BSU QB Jared Zabransky. Damn this guy is good. I watched the game last week, and even though BSU won, I honestly think Zabransky had his worst game of the year. He fumbled snaps, and looked disconnected at times. He will play better this week.
- Road woes.....Hawaii is miserable on the road. Any win on the road calls for a parade. Think about it, Hawaii will lose, the only question is, "By how much?".
- Talent level. I realize now, Hawaii has none this year. When Timmy Chang is the best player on the roster you know you are in trouble. Like the triple option run by the academies for smaller, less athletic players, the run and shoot oftentimes hides the lack of talent. We have small, slow receivers, with no hands (except Chad Owens). Look for at LEAST 6 dropped passes.
- Latest BCS polls. Check the Idaho newspaper yourselves. They talk about Utah, only non-BCS team to break the Top 6. Boise knows now it is possible, and they have been shown the way. Boise is oh so close. Pounding Hawaii in a nationally televised game will help them get more AP and Coach's votes.
It kinda makes me bitter to play this. But it seems as clear as day to me. I hate laying points period, 21 1/2 is ridiculous....But, the oddsmakers are wrong on this one (or maybe right since they made it so big).....they can't make a spread big enough for me.
Boise kicks off, stops Hawaii, scores. Boise kicks off, stops Hawaii, scores, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat.
Boise State 63 Hawaii 20
Boise State -21 1/2 1100 to win 1000
Who knows, hopefully I am totally wrong and my alma mater pulls off a huge upset.
FYI: THIS IS THE EARLY INSIGHTS FROM A KNOWLEDGABLE CAPPER ON THIS GAME....
have to say, alot of points to be laying on a hawaii team that can score points.
-CURRENTLY BOISE ST -22, opened at -20 1/2 at startdust. no total as of yet, but i'm guessing it will be around 73, you know the # of points they scored last year.
-with a total like that, it is safe to say hawaii may cover this +22. i'm not picking a side yet, i just looked at it for a second, but one thing jumps out at me here. BOISE ST NO LONGER HAS RYAN DINWITTIE AT QB, and HAWAII STILL HAS CHANG.
-this team isn't the same as years past when boise DOMINATED everyone who walked by them, even more so at home on the SMURF TURF. and it starts with the new QB.
-Mistake-prone sophomore QB Jared Zabransky put together his first interception-free outing of the season last week against FRESNO ST.--- a team ranked second nationally in pass-efficiency defense. very impressive, but come-mon The Broncos are 4-0 against the Bulldogs now since 2001, outscoring Fresno State 131-54 in the last three games. he still has a 11 TD to 8 INT ratio in seven games.
- The Broncos continue to let teams hang close in games that should be blowouts. They settled for four field goals against the Fresno State. Twice, they fumbled inside the 10-yard line to stall drives, and another time back-to-back penalties took them from the red zone to outside the 40. ANOTHER WET/COLD NIGHT IN BOISE THIS FRIDAY. its only tues, but the weather is calling for showers on and off all day with a gametime temp of 45-50. that may help boise, cause chang throws about 55-60 passes a game, or it can hurt them cause the CB and Safey's may have a hard time with the passing routes of hawaii with a wet field.
-on the defense of BOISE, the Broncos' use of a 3-3-5 scheme in passing situations WHO ELSE HAS HAWAII PLAYED THAT HAS A 3-3-5 LIKE BOISE?????? the broncos haven't covered a double digit spread since week 1 against IDAHO. and this double digit is over 3 TD's!!!!
CAN ANYONE REMEMBER THE LAST TIME HAWAII WAS GETTING A 3 TD'S SPREAD, ARE YOU FREAKIN KIDDING ME
-THE last 3 games between these teams, which i must point out boise had dinwittie for all three, hawaii was +11 1/2 o/u 69, boise -4 1/2 o/u 64, hawaii
-5 o/u 68
-boise should'nt be more than a 14 point FAV here, no way injuries result in 8 points in the spread difference.
-hawaii doesn't have that bad of a run game when they use it, brewster is avg. 7.3 per carry and with hawaii throwing 40 passes a game, boise will not crowd the line, i can see him maintaining that avg of 7.3 and they have great WR weapons to mix in. The special teams for The Warriors averaged 32.7 yards on punt returns and 31.5 yards on kickoff returns last week to give them short fields to work with. chad owens has 3 TD's already in punt returns
-as of right now, i'm leaning towards taking the points but i am not gonna bet the game till friday night so i can see how the injuries are going for the warriors by then. this is actually gonna be a GREAT game to cap, not easy by any means.
have to say, alot of points to be laying on a hawaii team that can score points.
-CURRENTLY BOISE ST -22, opened at -20 1/2 at startdust. no total as of yet, but i'm guessing it will be around 73, you know the # of points they scored last year.
-with a total like that, it is safe to say hawaii may cover this +22. i'm not picking a side yet, i just looked at it for a second, but one thing jumps out at me here. BOISE ST NO LONGER HAS RYAN DINWITTIE AT QB, and HAWAII STILL HAS CHANG.
-this team isn't the same as years past when boise DOMINATED everyone who walked by them, even more so at home on the SMURF TURF. and it starts with the new QB.
-Mistake-prone sophomore QB Jared Zabransky put together his first interception-free outing of the season last week against FRESNO ST.--- a team ranked second nationally in pass-efficiency defense. very impressive, but come-mon The Broncos are 4-0 against the Bulldogs now since 2001, outscoring Fresno State 131-54 in the last three games. he still has a 11 TD to 8 INT ratio in seven games.
- The Broncos continue to let teams hang close in games that should be blowouts. They settled for four field goals against the Fresno State. Twice, they fumbled inside the 10-yard line to stall drives, and another time back-to-back penalties took them from the red zone to outside the 40. ANOTHER WET/COLD NIGHT IN BOISE THIS FRIDAY. its only tues, but the weather is calling for showers on and off all day with a gametime temp of 45-50. that may help boise, cause chang throws about 55-60 passes a game, or it can hurt them cause the CB and Safey's may have a hard time with the passing routes of hawaii with a wet field.
-on the defense of BOISE, the Broncos' use of a 3-3-5 scheme in passing situations WHO ELSE HAS HAWAII PLAYED THAT HAS A 3-3-5 LIKE BOISE?????? the broncos haven't covered a double digit spread since week 1 against IDAHO. and this double digit is over 3 TD's!!!!
CAN ANYONE REMEMBER THE LAST TIME HAWAII WAS GETTING A 3 TD'S SPREAD, ARE YOU FREAKIN KIDDING ME
-THE last 3 games between these teams, which i must point out boise had dinwittie for all three, hawaii was +11 1/2 o/u 69, boise -4 1/2 o/u 64, hawaii
-5 o/u 68
-boise should'nt be more than a 14 point FAV here, no way injuries result in 8 points in the spread difference.
-hawaii doesn't have that bad of a run game when they use it, brewster is avg. 7.3 per carry and with hawaii throwing 40 passes a game, boise will not crowd the line, i can see him maintaining that avg of 7.3 and they have great WR weapons to mix in. The special teams for The Warriors averaged 32.7 yards on punt returns and 31.5 yards on kickoff returns last week to give them short fields to work with. chad owens has 3 TD's already in punt returns
-as of right now, i'm leaning towards taking the points but i am not gonna bet the game till friday night so i can see how the injuries are going for the warriors by then. this is actually gonna be a GREAT game to cap, not easy by any means.
