Wayne Root
Root Trust Football Service
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Millionaires
Air Force (+7) over California
1:00 PM (EST) -- Amon G. Carter Stadium
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No Limit
Nevada (+3) over Colorado State
5:30 PM (EST) -- Arizona Stadium
No Limit--Nevada Nevada is one-dimensional running the ball on almost every play. For this matchup of 3rd tiered teams from the weak Mountain West conference, that''s all they need to do. Colorado St has one of the worst rush defenses. Over-all, the Rams clocked in at giving up a horrific 5.2 yards per carry. The Wolfpack should be able dominate the offense, the clock and wear the Rams down. Colorado State has no reason to want to take a beating on their defensive side of the ball. Most defensive efforts are fueled by the fans. In this case, their might be only 2000 people in the entire stadium. Nevada went 4-1 ATS in their final 5 games closing their season very strong. The final score has "close" written all over it but the team playing better now gets our bet. Additionally, with a four week layoff, the running team has a huge advantage over the passing team. It may take an entire half to get the quarterback''s timing down.
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Perfect Play
Baylor (+3) over North Carolina
5:30 PM (EST) -- Orlando Citrus Bowl
Perfect Play--Baylor Baylor has never quit, complained or made excuses for having their preseason top ranking and expected dream season crushed while having to run thru four different quarterbacks due to injuries. Baylor has the No. 1 offense in the nation, both by total and scoring metrics. They understand adversity and used it to accomplish such a feat on stellar play. QB replacement, Chris Johnson threw two touchdowns to beat Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Oklahoma for the first time since 1939 in relief. He also has the 4th best rush attack in the country to give huge necessary support to his team. The Tar Heels are not that strong against a rushing attack like the one coming at them from Baylor. The Bears offensive line can completely dominate North Carolina''s defensive line. Watch this team unite for Baylor''s fourth year players. Defensive ends Shawn Oakman and Jamal Palmer will need to dominate in their final college games to earn win No. 40 for this year''s senior class. This team is better on both sides of the ball, played a tougher schedule and excelled in mental areas throughout the season. Close game but the wrong team is favored.