You sound worse then a tout with this RIDICULOUS post. Lets see where to start. You arent hitting 65% no matter what strategy you are using. Most touts were correctly on Seattle yesterday on my count. Either way it surely wasnt a hefty amount on st louis as you claim. And lastly did you just say but a hook off 3.5 to 4? Shows you really do not know what the heck you are doing. Keep up good work, I love people like you.
ANDY ISKOE
Virginia Tech vs Stanford
Pick: Virginia Tech +4
This is one of the most attractive matchups of the Bowl season, pitting a perennial eastern power against a program known more for its academics than prowess on the gridiron. Early season prospects for Virginia Tech did not look bright after an opening game loss to Boise State followed 5 days later by a home loss to FCS opponent James Madison. However they turned things around quickly and firmly by winning their next 11 games, including the ACC Title game. 10 wins were by double digits (the lone exception was 28-21 vs Georgia Tech) Stanford had arguably the best season in school history and came within one half from being in the BCS Title game, leading unbeaten Oregon 31-24 before being outscored 28-0 in the second half. They did survive a couple of scares, defeating USC by 2 and winning at Arizona state by just 4. Both teams are led by outstanding QB’s although Stanford’s Luck has received much more attention than Tech’s Taylor. Both teams excelled at avoiding turnovers on offense and creating them on defense. Stanford was +14 in turnover margin, Tech +18. Stanford has statistical edges on both sides of the football but they are not huge. Both offenses are well balanced with each rushing and passing for over 200 ypg. Tech played an overall better brand of competition, going 7-1 against Bowl teams. Stanford played just 4 Bowlers, going 3-1, in addition to a win over USC (8-5 but on probation). Both teams closed strongly. Tech was 4-0/10-1 ATS, Stanford 4-0-1. Tech has a significant edge in prior Bowl experience. Stanford is in a second straight Bowl but prior to last season had not been to a Bowl since 2001. The Cardinal lost a well played game in last season’s Sun Bowl to Oklahoma, 31-27, but covered as a 10 point dog. Tech has been to a Bowl each season since 1993. They’ve won and covered their last 2 Bowls and are 5-5 SU and ATS over the last decade including 1-1 SU and 2-0 ATS when in the rare role of Bowl underdog. These two teams are very evenly matched with the slight statistical edges of Stanford offset by Tech’s experience and more challenging schedule. Getting points, especially at least a FG, with a very talented underdog is attractive. Tech is fully capable of winning outright.
Virginia Tech vs Stanford
Pick: Virginia Tech +4
This is one of the most attractive matchups of the Bowl season, pitting a perennial eastern power against a program known more for its academics than prowess on the gridiron. Early season prospects for Virginia Tech did not look bright after an opening game loss to Boise State followed 5 days later by a home loss to FCS opponent James Madison. However they turned things around quickly and firmly by winning their next 11 games, including the ACC Title game. 10 wins were by double digits (the lone exception was 28-21 vs Georgia Tech) Stanford had arguably the best season in school history and came within one half from being in the BCS Title game, leading unbeaten Oregon 31-24 before being outscored 28-0 in the second half. They did survive a couple of scares, defeating USC by 2 and winning at Arizona state by just 4. Both teams are led by outstanding QB’s although Stanford’s Luck has received much more attention than Tech’s Taylor. Both teams excelled at avoiding turnovers on offense and creating them on defense. Stanford was +14 in turnover margin, Tech +18. Stanford has statistical edges on both sides of the football but they are not huge. Both offenses are well balanced with each rushing and passing for over 200 ypg. Tech played an overall better brand of competition, going 7-1 against Bowl teams. Stanford played just 4 Bowlers, going 3-1, in addition to a win over USC (8-5 but on probation). Both teams closed strongly. Tech was 4-0/10-1 ATS, Stanford 4-0-1. Tech has a significant edge in prior Bowl experience. Stanford is in a second straight Bowl but prior to last season had not been to a Bowl since 2001. The Cardinal lost a well played game in last season’s Sun Bowl to Oklahoma, 31-27, but covered as a 10 point dog. Tech has been to a Bowl each season since 1993. They’ve won and covered their last 2 Bowls and are 5-5 SU and ATS over the last decade including 1-1 SU and 2-0 ATS when in the rare role of Bowl underdog. These two teams are very evenly matched with the slight statistical edges of Stanford offset by Tech’s experience and more challenging schedule. Getting points, especially at least a FG, with a very talented underdog is attractive. Tech is fully capable of winning outright.
THE DUKE SPORTS
Virginia Tech Under (59) for 2 Units
Much press given to the explosive offenses these teams possess; however, their defenses are equally tough. V Tech brings to the field another tough and turnover producing defense under longtime V Tech DC Foster. The Hokies will come after you with multiple blitz packages that force turnovers. This year the Hokies' secondary was second in the nation in interceptions with 22. We do realize that Stanford runs multiple formations with a ton of plays lead by arguably the best pure passing QB in the nation (Luck); however, this is one of the best defenses the Cardinal has faced --giving up 19 ppg. And the Hokies had plenty of time to scheme. On the other hand, the Stanford defense was nothing short of outstanding over the course of the final 5 games of the season allowing just under 9 ppg, including 2 shutouts. The Hokies bring a dangerous offensive attack to the field; however, the Stanford defense is very disciplined in all aspects of run stopping and pass defense while being very aggressive; consequently, that is tough combination to penetrate consistently. The Cardinal went 2-3 O/U down the stretch. The Hokies are 1-5 O/U on grass surfaces, 1-5 O/U in January. We'll see points in this one but we do believe the offensive hype surrounding this game was made without enough regard for the rock-solid defenses these teams possess, thus inflating this total. "Under" the call.
Virginia Tech Under (59) for 2 Units
Much press given to the explosive offenses these teams possess; however, their defenses are equally tough. V Tech brings to the field another tough and turnover producing defense under longtime V Tech DC Foster. The Hokies will come after you with multiple blitz packages that force turnovers. This year the Hokies' secondary was second in the nation in interceptions with 22. We do realize that Stanford runs multiple formations with a ton of plays lead by arguably the best pure passing QB in the nation (Luck); however, this is one of the best defenses the Cardinal has faced --giving up 19 ppg. And the Hokies had plenty of time to scheme. On the other hand, the Stanford defense was nothing short of outstanding over the course of the final 5 games of the season allowing just under 9 ppg, including 2 shutouts. The Hokies bring a dangerous offensive attack to the field; however, the Stanford defense is very disciplined in all aspects of run stopping and pass defense while being very aggressive; consequently, that is tough combination to penetrate consistently. The Cardinal went 2-3 O/U down the stretch. The Hokies are 1-5 O/U on grass surfaces, 1-5 O/U in January. We'll see points in this one but we do believe the offensive hype surrounding this game was made without enough regard for the rock-solid defenses these teams possess, thus inflating this total. "Under" the call.
