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| [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Navy -5½ at Tulane[/FONT] | |
| [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Maryland -10½ at Central Florida[/FONT] | |
| [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Alabama -10 at Mississippi[/FONT] | |
| [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]South Florida -14 at Syracuse[/FONT] |
The words there and their are often confused and misused because they are homophones (they sound alike).
"Their" is the possessive form of the plural pronoun they, used as an adjective preceding a noun (e.g., their company, their books on the shelves, their promotion to upper management).
Despite being plural, "their" has also come to be used as a replacement for the singular possessive pronouns his and her, as an indefinite singular antecedent (i.e., when the gender of a person is unknown or when referring to people in a mixed group or crowd).
• Someone parked their car in a towing zone.
• Does everyone have their ticket in hand?
This use of "their" is common in casual conversation and informal written English, but whether it is used in academic or professional writing often depends on style guide requirements, which typically prefer the more verbose "his or her" or alternating gendered pronouns.
"There" has multiple functions and can be used as an adverb, noun, pronoun, adjective, or interjection.
As an adverb, "there" can refer to in or that place, a moment in time or a point in a process, or a particular or specific matter. It can also call attention to a particular spot.
• My wife will be there soon. (referring to in or that place)
• She paused there to let him reply. (referring to a moment in time)
• I was right to be sad there. (referring to a specific matter)
• There he is! (calling attention)
As a noun, "there" refers to a state or condition.
• Once you get into college, you have to face it alone from there on.
As a pronoun, "there" replaces a noun where the verb comes before the subject or the subject is not mentioned. It can also supplant a place name or a specific time-based noun.
• There is no way to fail. (replacing a noun)
• She went there last week. (replacing a place name)
• We were there when that bell rang. (replacing a time-based noun)
As an adjective, "there" provides emphasis.
• See the lady there for directions.
As an interjection, "there" can express a variety of feelings and emotions, ranging from relief, satisfaction, and approval, to encouragement and consolation.
• There! We won!
• There, there, you'll get them next time.
Please move this post to "chatter."
Scott Spreitzer
SPREITZER:NCAAF SAT MORNING MASSACRE
Game: (171) MIAMI FLORIDA at (172) APPALACHIAN ST
Date/Time: Sep 17 2016 12:00 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Westgate
Play Rating: 4%
Play: MIAMI FLORIDA -3.0 (-110)
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PLAY: 171 MIAMI OF FLORIDA -3
I'm laying the points with Miami-Florida on Saturday. Appalachian State was impressive when they gave highly ranked Tennessee a scare. But Tennessee overlooked the Mountaineers, something Hurricanes' HC Mark Richt will use to keep his team motivated and focused on the task at hand. Also, the 'Canes have nothing standing in the way of complete focus with a bye week on deck. Miami has not only tuned-up their experienced offense in their first two games, (albeit against out-manned opponents), but they have also played a very stingy brand of defense. We believe Miami's pedigree and talent will wear down ASU in the second half. The Mountaineers have jumped out fast in each of their first two games, but have scored a grand total of seven second half points, failing to score against the Vols, while scoring one TD after intermission in a 31-7 win over Old Dominion. The offensive line has new faces and should struggle here against a solid defensive front seven. Mark Richt-coached teams are 21-9 ATS on the road after holding their previous two opponents to no more than 17 points each.
Meanwhile, ASU is on a 0-5 ATS slide after a SU win.
Finally, and more importantly, my ratings make Miami 8 points better than ASU at this venue. I'm backing Miami, my Morning Massacre.
Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
PLAY: 171 MIAMI OF FLORIDA -3
SPREITZER:NCAAF SAT MORNING MASSACRE
Game: (171) MIAMI FLORIDA at (172) APPALACHIAN ST
Date/Time: Sep 17 2016 12:00 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Westgate
Play Rating: 4%
Play: MIAMI FLORIDA -3.0 (-110)
View Analysis
PLAY: 171 MIAMI OF FLORIDA -3
I'm laying the points with Miami-Florida on Saturday. Appalachian State was impressive when they gave highly ranked Tennessee a scare. But Tennessee overlooked the Mountaineers, something Hurricanes' HC Mark Richt will use to keep his team motivated and focused on the task at hand. Also, the 'Canes have nothing standing in the way of complete focus with a bye week on deck. Miami has not only tuned-up their experienced offense in their first two games, (albeit against out-manned opponents), but they have also played a very stingy brand of defense. We believe Miami's pedigree and talent will wear down ASU in the second half. The Mountaineers have jumped out fast in each of their first two games, but have scored a grand total of seven second half points, failing to score against the Vols, while scoring one TD after intermission in a 31-7 win over Old Dominion. The offensive line has new faces and should struggle here against a solid defensive front seven. Mark Richt-coached teams are 21-9 ATS on the road after holding their previous two opponents to no more than 17 points each.
Meanwhile, ASU is on a 0-5 ATS slide after a SU win.
Finally, and more importantly, my ratings make Miami 8 points better than ASU at this venue. I'm backing Miami, my Morning Massacre.
Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
PLAY: 171 MIAMI OF FLORIDA -3
Sports Cheetah
NCAAF Week 3 #8
Game: (117) FLORIDA STATE at (118) LOUISVILLE*
Date/Time: Sep 17 2016 12:00 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 3%
Play: FLORIDA STATE -2.5 (-110)
View Analysis
***I added a half bet (1.5%) to FSU PK -113. Disagree with the moevement, have an even bigger edge at PK now and am taking advantage of it.
Good to -3, there are a few other +$ 3s that can be bought down to similar price on a -2.5. Wouldn't lay more than -117 on the 2.5 though, better off just taking -3 at that point.
FSU's starting safety is out which is why the number has dipped under 3 a bunch of places. I like the spot playing a VIlle team that everyone has seen on TV twice against weak opposition light up the scoreboard (and getting a number that is still short anyway, I made this -4). The Ville defense still has plenty of question marks and struggled at times vs. the Syracuse offense throughout that game Week 2. So not only will Lamar Jackson and the offense finally see a defense worht a damn, but the Ville defense is in for a wake up call as well.
PLAY FLORIDA STATE NOLES -2.5
NCAAF Week 3 #8
Game: (117) FLORIDA STATE at (118) LOUISVILLE*
Date/Time: Sep 17 2016 12:00 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 3%
Play: FLORIDA STATE -2.5 (-110)
View Analysis
***I added a half bet (1.5%) to FSU PK -113. Disagree with the moevement, have an even bigger edge at PK now and am taking advantage of it.
Good to -3, there are a few other +$ 3s that can be bought down to similar price on a -2.5. Wouldn't lay more than -117 on the 2.5 though, better off just taking -3 at that point.
FSU's starting safety is out which is why the number has dipped under 3 a bunch of places. I like the spot playing a VIlle team that everyone has seen on TV twice against weak opposition light up the scoreboard (and getting a number that is still short anyway, I made this -4). The Ville defense still has plenty of question marks and struggled at times vs. the Syracuse offense throughout that game Week 2. So not only will Lamar Jackson and the offense finally see a defense worht a damn, but the Ville defense is in for a wake up call as well.
PLAY FLORIDA STATE NOLES -2.5
