SDST couldn't possibly be as good as they showed against ND can they? I mean there are only 11 starters back on this team, who is picked to finish last in their conference.. Only 3 starters are back on offense. I think one advantage that SDST had coming into that game was they had a game under their belts and ND didn't. As much as I hate ND, something tells me they'll come out next week playing a little sharper. I don't really feel that way about SDST. That was probably as good as they were going to get for awhile. This was another reason I liked Arizona over Toledo. It was Toledo's first game and Zona's second. I think this can be a big deal for some teams. Look at how much San Jose improved from their first to their second game.
I'm not betting ND with my heart here. Just saying Michigan is horrible and ND has the motivation. They are still a year away, but as this season goes along they should improve. Everyone in this area (I'm 30 minutes away from South Bend) is really down on ND and will all be betting on Michigan. Michigan threw for 100 yards and scored 6 points the last three quarters vs Miami. Utah gave them basically all their points too. If ND can take care of the ball, they should win this by 10+. Claussen is farther along than the two Michigan has at qb.
I will be all over MSU vs ND the week after.
I'm pretty sure Indiana is in the Central time zone and Oregon is Pacific. That would be 2 hours diff. Someone in Indiana or out that way correct me if I'm wrong.
Fairwarning, like I said I'm no expert on ND or the B-10. Maybe there is more about UM that I don't know that would mean something. Doesn't ND have a problem with Michigan over the years or could that be Mich. St? From a historical perspective, I think one of those 2 teams ND has had a real problem with. Might be MSU. ???
I'm not going to make this pick an official selection in the end. I'd rather stick to what I know -- WC and Pac-10. The only reason why I mentioned it here is because last Saturday I saw a terrible ND team get beat by one that I know is worse -- worse than UM by far and also a doormat from a non-BCS conference.
Fairwarning, like I said I'm no expert on ND or the B-10. Maybe there is more about UM that I don't know that would mean something. Doesn't ND have a problem with Michigan over the years or could that be Mich. St? From a historical perspective, I think one of those 2 teams ND has had a real problem with. Might be MSU. ???
I'm not going to make this pick an official selection in the end. I'd rather stick to what I know -- WC and Pac-10. The only reason why I mentioned it here is because last Saturday I saw a terrible ND team get beat by one that I know is worse -- worse than UM by far and also a doormat from a non-BCS conference.
conan,
I'm just not getting that people are betting this Oregon game like they already know the final score...I just got done watching the Purdue tape and they looked pretty good to me, especially their WR corps that I didn't have very high expectations for...I'm on Purdue this week, guess I'm in the minority...GL to you...
I'm just not getting that people are betting this Oregon game like they already know the final score...I just got done watching the Purdue tape and they looked pretty good to me, especially their WR corps that I didn't have very high expectations for...I'm on Purdue this week, guess I'm in the minority...GL to you...
Pags,
I don't think you believe in Chip Kelly the way I do. If Oregon covers, I will have ONE guy to thank for it (mostly.) In a large part, he is why I think they get the cover. My opinion is that Oregon's offense is overwhelmingly good. I also think Oregon's D is a top 10 squad, especially their secondary.
Thanks for the heads up Pags, I wish you the best of luck and a great season for the Wolfpack.
Ucla
Man, UCLA really gutted it out (especially their defense) to beat Tennessee. It's not solely because it was Crompton's first game. They shut down their running game pretty well too.... things I noticed. But the point is that it took a lot of guts for the defense to keep them in it and I think they were put to task because they knew their offense was hurting.
If any of that carries over to this game with an extra week to prepare and revenge also keeping the fire burning, they could pull off another upset. They sure have the coaches to make it happen. The extra week should also help them from looking backwards at W1. Some time for it to wear off.
With all the points, UCLA is starting to look like a good bet. Worth checking the blogs to see how their practices are going. How about Walker's D? How is Kahlil Bell feeling? Is Craft learning the offense better and is he synching up with his WR's? What's the latest about their OL?
Man, UCLA really gutted it out (especially their defense) to beat Tennessee. It's not solely because it was Crompton's first game. They shut down their running game pretty well too.... things I noticed. But the point is that it took a lot of guts for the defense to keep them in it and I think they were put to task because they knew their offense was hurting.
If any of that carries over to this game with an extra week to prepare and revenge also keeping the fire burning, they could pull off another upset. They sure have the coaches to make it happen. The extra week should also help them from looking backwards at W1. Some time for it to wear off.
With all the points, UCLA is starting to look like a good bet. Worth checking the blogs to see how their practices are going. How about Walker's D? How is Kahlil Bell feeling? Is Craft learning the offense better and is he synching up with his WR's? What's the latest about their OL?
ND and Michigan usually trade victories. The ND-MSU series is dominated by the road team. The game is played at MSU this year, but the line play is a huge advantage to MSU. I can only look their way.
Every major college in Indiana is in the Eastern Time Zone. There are six counties right around the Illinois State Line that voted to stay in the Central Time Zone. Also there is six at the botton tip of the state that are Central. West Lafayette used to be Central, meaning there is a three hour difference for Oregon.
http://www.timetemperature.com/tzus/indiana_cities_h_thru_l.shtml
Pags, I think there will be times when the Duck offense will have to keep their opponent's offense off the field... they should score most of the time but if not, their defense may need to do some of the talking. Painter is a challenge for sure. But I don't think Purdue lines up vs the Ducks too well. Not many teams will. I hope Chris finishes up his career and makes himself a lot of money on Sundays. Drew Brees thinks so. He will probably do that despite never getting a defining win in his entire college career.
BOL
PS... UCLA beat TN but it was also a "perfect storm" that beat the vols. Craft on the road does not appeal to me. I was really just floating the idea. Hope you win that one.
BOL
PS... UCLA beat TN but it was also a "perfect storm" that beat the vols. Craft on the road does not appeal to me. I was really just floating the idea. Hope you win that one.
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