Wake -4.5
Do people actually think Baylor in their first game with a new coach after coming off an 0-8 Big 12 campaign last year can keep it close with an ACC Championship contender!?
By the way regarding Rutgers/Fresno St:
I follow Rutgers VERY closely and I do not even know what to make of them right now. The question is not WHO will replace Ray Rice, it is WHO will replace OT Jeremy Zuttah, OT Pedro Sosa, and OG Mike Fladell. The one constant from the two intra-squad scrimmages is a lack of holes opening up in the running game. Don't get me wrong moving stud Anthony Davis out to his regular position of LT will be a major plus, but the OL as a whole hasn't seemed to gel yet which would have significantly slowed down even Ray Rice this year. But with that being said the Rutgers passing game will not be stopped in 2008, and especially not by Fresno State. Fear a healthy Mike Teel (played 75% of last season with an injured thumb on his throwing hand). Also fear Kenny Britt, Tiquan Underwood, and Tim Brown in 80 degree weather.
However, my uncertainty of the OL's capabilities of opening anything up for the RB's coupled with my still lingering questions regarding the defense (which cost Rutgers 3 of its 5 losses in '07 by themselves) will keep me away from playing this game ATS. In my opinion this game should be a PK on a neutral field, and Rutgers -2.5 or -3 at Rutgers Stadium. The line is off by a few points but nowhere near enough for me to bet Fresno State, as the argument can be made that Fresno State failed to beat anyone of Rutgers' caliber on the road last season. It is going to be a long trip to Piscataway for the Bulldogs, a trip that will be interrupted for a fuel stop halfway along the way (the school apparently is on a limited budget). The pressure is off Rutgers this season after last year's 8-5 record, and the pressure has been put squarely on Fresno State who is hearing whispers of BCS dreams.
Final Advice: Stay away from betting the line ATS in this one
Do people actually think Baylor in their first game with a new coach after coming off an 0-8 Big 12 campaign last year can keep it close with an ACC Championship contender!?
By the way regarding Rutgers/Fresno St:
I follow Rutgers VERY closely and I do not even know what to make of them right now. The question is not WHO will replace Ray Rice, it is WHO will replace OT Jeremy Zuttah, OT Pedro Sosa, and OG Mike Fladell. The one constant from the two intra-squad scrimmages is a lack of holes opening up in the running game. Don't get me wrong moving stud Anthony Davis out to his regular position of LT will be a major plus, but the OL as a whole hasn't seemed to gel yet which would have significantly slowed down even Ray Rice this year. But with that being said the Rutgers passing game will not be stopped in 2008, and especially not by Fresno State. Fear a healthy Mike Teel (played 75% of last season with an injured thumb on his throwing hand). Also fear Kenny Britt, Tiquan Underwood, and Tim Brown in 80 degree weather.
However, my uncertainty of the OL's capabilities of opening anything up for the RB's coupled with my still lingering questions regarding the defense (which cost Rutgers 3 of its 5 losses in '07 by themselves) will keep me away from playing this game ATS. In my opinion this game should be a PK on a neutral field, and Rutgers -2.5 or -3 at Rutgers Stadium. The line is off by a few points but nowhere near enough for me to bet Fresno State, as the argument can be made that Fresno State failed to beat anyone of Rutgers' caliber on the road last season. It is going to be a long trip to Piscataway for the Bulldogs, a trip that will be interrupted for a fuel stop halfway along the way (the school apparently is on a limited budget). The pressure is off Rutgers this season after last year's 8-5 record, and the pressure has been put squarely on Fresno State who is hearing whispers of BCS dreams.
Final Advice: Stay away from betting the line ATS in this one
I've seen some VT suggestions. I'm staying away from that one. Just too many new starters. I have 3 less career catches than all the WR's combined. Ore is now at a D-2 school. OL should be good, but if WR's aren't doing anything, it's not like Glennon will be scrambling anywhere. Defense loses lots of experience, returning only 4 starters, and their best one (Macho Harris..also one of the best CB's in the country) hasn't practiced all week, is in a walking boot, and says chances are slim he will play (think they were gonna decide today). Doubtful then he will return kicks and play WR. ECU does lose their top RB, but QB's are back and so are 9 defensive starters from a team that held VT to 10 offensive points in Blacksburg LY.
I actually teased the Under as I think VT will have to use that OL with the inexperience at WR. Teased it with USC, who I saw someone else mention. I can't see them not winning by at least 2 TD's vs UVA with what UVA brings back.
I actually teased the Under as I think VT will have to use that OL with the inexperience at WR. Teased it with USC, who I saw someone else mention. I can't see them not winning by at least 2 TD's vs UVA with what UVA brings back.
