THE GOLD SHEET EXTRA
THE GOLD SHEET EXTRA (32-25) .... NC ST ....VANDY...S.MISS....G TECH...ARK ST
TECHNICAL PLAYS OF THE WEEK
N.C. STATE
The hottest team in the ACC at the moment? Try sizzling N.C. State, which looks to become bowl-eligible with another win Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium vs. visiting Miami-Florida. The Wolfpack has been howling lately, covering its last 6 and 8 of its last 9 (all as an underdog) in ‘08. That sort of pointspread success is nothing for HC Tom O’Brien, whose recent NCS and Boston College teams have covered 25 of their last 36 tries getting points, and a main reason NCS is a featured College Coach as
Underdog recommendation this week. Also please note the Wolfpack’s impressive recent “AFS” (Away form Spread) twogame rating of a hefty +24.50, third-best in the nation that span!
VANDERBILT
A lot of compelling team-specific trends point toward Vanderbilt as it travels to Winston-Salem for a Saturday battle against Wake Forest. The role of road dog has long agreed with the Commodores, now 15-3 their last 18 as the “short” away from Nashville. Vandy has also managed covers in its last five outings when visiting non-SEC opposition. On the other hand, the Demon Deacons have long labored laying points at BB&T Field (nee Groves Stadium), covering just 5 of their last 21 as a home favorite.
SOUTHERN MISS
There’s no mistaking the recent uptick of Southern Miss, now on the verge of becoming bowl-eligible after three consecutive wins and covers. And the Golden Eagles should have a good chance to break the regular-season tape in style when traveling to Dallas for a Saturday C-USA battle at Ford Stadium vs. fading SMU. Note the Golden Eagles’ solid 9-4 spread mark their last 13 away from home, as well as a 7-2 mark their last 9 as road chalk. Meanwhile, the Mustangs can’t wait for the season to conclude,
failing to cover their last 3 outings.
GEORGIA TECH
Several tech factors are stacked in Georgia Tech’s corner for the annual regular-season ending, in-state showdown “between the hedges” in Athens vs. nearby Georgia. Note the success of the visiting team in this rivalry, 4-0-1 vs. the line the last 5 meetings, and 8-1-1 vs. the number the last 10. The Bulldogs have also been underachieving vs. the points lately, dropping their last 3 and 6 of their last 7 overall against the line, as well as 3 straight at Sanford Stadium. On the other hand, the Yellow Jackets are 3- 1 vs. the number away from Atlanta in ‘08, and HC Paul Johnson’s teams at Navy & GT are now 13-3 vs. the spread as a visiting dog since 2003. The Jackets are also a featured recommendation in
several systems this week (including Rivalry Dogs, Power Underdogs, and College Coach as Dog with Johnson).
ARKANSAS STATE
This is our last chance to go against North Texas this season, and we’re not about to pass it up when Arkansas State invades Denton for a Saturday Sun Belt battle. The not–so-Mean Green has yet to cover in four tries at Fouts Field this season, and stands just 14-31-1 vs. the number its last 46 games on the board since late ‘04, as well as 1-19 its last 20 as more than an 18- point dog! The hungry Red Wolves, after last week’s win over Florida Atlantic, are a featured Streakbuster-Win recommendation
this week.
THE GOLD SHEET EXTRA (32-25) .... NC ST ....VANDY...S.MISS....G TECH...ARK ST
TECHNICAL PLAYS OF THE WEEK
N.C. STATE
The hottest team in the ACC at the moment? Try sizzling N.C. State, which looks to become bowl-eligible with another win Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium vs. visiting Miami-Florida. The Wolfpack has been howling lately, covering its last 6 and 8 of its last 9 (all as an underdog) in ‘08. That sort of pointspread success is nothing for HC Tom O’Brien, whose recent NCS and Boston College teams have covered 25 of their last 36 tries getting points, and a main reason NCS is a featured College Coach as
Underdog recommendation this week. Also please note the Wolfpack’s impressive recent “AFS” (Away form Spread) twogame rating of a hefty +24.50, third-best in the nation that span!
VANDERBILT
A lot of compelling team-specific trends point toward Vanderbilt as it travels to Winston-Salem for a Saturday battle against Wake Forest. The role of road dog has long agreed with the Commodores, now 15-3 their last 18 as the “short” away from Nashville. Vandy has also managed covers in its last five outings when visiting non-SEC opposition. On the other hand, the Demon Deacons have long labored laying points at BB&T Field (nee Groves Stadium), covering just 5 of their last 21 as a home favorite.
SOUTHERN MISS
There’s no mistaking the recent uptick of Southern Miss, now on the verge of becoming bowl-eligible after three consecutive wins and covers. And the Golden Eagles should have a good chance to break the regular-season tape in style when traveling to Dallas for a Saturday C-USA battle at Ford Stadium vs. fading SMU. Note the Golden Eagles’ solid 9-4 spread mark their last 13 away from home, as well as a 7-2 mark their last 9 as road chalk. Meanwhile, the Mustangs can’t wait for the season to conclude,
failing to cover their last 3 outings.
GEORGIA TECH
Several tech factors are stacked in Georgia Tech’s corner for the annual regular-season ending, in-state showdown “between the hedges” in Athens vs. nearby Georgia. Note the success of the visiting team in this rivalry, 4-0-1 vs. the line the last 5 meetings, and 8-1-1 vs. the number the last 10. The Bulldogs have also been underachieving vs. the points lately, dropping their last 3 and 6 of their last 7 overall against the line, as well as 3 straight at Sanford Stadium. On the other hand, the Yellow Jackets are 3- 1 vs. the number away from Atlanta in ‘08, and HC Paul Johnson’s teams at Navy & GT are now 13-3 vs. the spread as a visiting dog since 2003. The Jackets are also a featured recommendation in
several systems this week (including Rivalry Dogs, Power Underdogs, and College Coach as Dog with Johnson).
ARKANSAS STATE
This is our last chance to go against North Texas this season, and we’re not about to pass it up when Arkansas State invades Denton for a Saturday Sun Belt battle. The not–so-Mean Green has yet to cover in four tries at Fouts Field this season, and stands just 14-31-1 vs. the number its last 46 games on the board since late ‘04, as well as 1-19 its last 20 as more than an 18- point dog! The hungry Red Wolves, after last week’s win over Florida Atlantic, are a featured Streakbuster-Win recommendation
this week.