RANDALL THE HANDLE
NCAAF
Miami – Ohio +1.16 over Mid Tenn St.
Mid Tennesee State favored here is ludicrous. The Blue Raiders have dominated the Sun Belt Conference over the past few years and their reputation is one of a quality team with a wicked offense. There was even talk about their QB, Dwight Dasher being a Heisman winner candidate. Dasher had a great season last year but he also had a much better cast around him and frankly, he’s just not that good and neither is the Blue Raiders offense. Dasher can run but his decision-making is questionable at best and his throwing ability is even more questionable. Then we have the Blue Raiders defense or lack thereof. The Blue Raiders allowed an average of almost 200 rushing yards against per game. That is horrifying and while the Blue Raiders rankings are not that bad, it’s only because they played against just about every dreg in the nation. This is a bad 6-6 team Mid Tennessee State club that can’t stop anyone and that’s offense is not even that strong either. The Redhawks are a decent club that went 9-4 and the four games they lost were to Florida, Missouri, Cincinnati and Ohio. They also beat Northern Illinois to close out the season and that was a very good win. Miami, Ohio went 1-11 this season and they have a chance to be the first team in NCAA history to go from one win to 10 in a single calendar year. The Redhawks are the better team on offense, they’re a 100 times better on defense and they have every reason in the world to be jacked up for this Bowl game. Play: Miami Ohio +1.16 (Risking 2 units).