Hardball
Active Member
Well, it is finally here. The reason I have season tix. The reason I am a die hard card fan. I have touted UL all year... And it has cost me, dearly at times. Although, I have cashed in at times too. Most over estimation was against MTSU when I bet 6 units. Lost my anus, but have cashed in on MTSU since watching them play the cards.
Here is how I see it. WVU is good. Real good. Cards aren't anywhere near their potential. But then again, their potential was upseting OSU in Nat'l Championship, though I don't think they could pull that off against Michigan. However, injuries have mounted. Bush, gone. Brohm, 50% for most of half of his games this year. Council, out over half season. Etc, etc with all the others that have been hurt.
Well, now we are just minus Bush. Everyone should be back in full force that makes a difference.
WVU is healthy and hitting their stride. They have done everything they can all year long for their rankings (very deserved) including leaving their stars in for late points.
Truth in this game lies in UL vs. UK and WV vs. Miss St. Take it for what it is worth, but WVU schedule is running cleared that UL's. Throw out the Miami win for the cards for obvious reasons. Throw out the Syracuse scores for both teams because of Brohm and Petrino... Petrino you ask? Well, he has been holding out, believe it or not. Trust me. He would have taken 1 point wins all year if it didn't mean showing his weapons just for this game. And it about cost us big vs. Cincy and Syracuse.
Keys to the game... WVU defense which we all agree is lacking. Also, UL's special teams on returns which has cost big money all year long. UL has changed their returners to someone that can catch the damn ball and not fumble. WVU hasn't played anyone that can analyze D's like Petrino.
I was thinking lay off, lay off, lay off. But how can you? UL's defense is too strong and WV's D is mediocre. See Maryland game first half if you have questions. Running QB you say... Well, here is how you stop that. You shut down Slaton and protect/hold the corners. Force QB up middle. He is going to have to throw it sooner or later. And UL is going to have to stop it.
My play... Get drunk at game and celebrate biggest win in school history. Oh, and Cards for 2 units. Waiting to see under line, because I agree with Troy. Too much contolling the clock in this game. Expect 24-17 score.
Expect to learn the name Brock Bolin and Kolby Smith for a 3 yd gain and another "First Down Cards". Super Mario does something he hasn't done in 10 quarters... Run routes deeper than 12 yards. Can a QB getting 75-100 yds and total rushing being around 200 win the game for Mountaineers?
However, I have been known to be too optimistic about my home team. Goodluck to all... If things work out well, I am going to Glensdale via a pizzabox. If not, I will see you in sunny South Beach!
Here is how I see it. WVU is good. Real good. Cards aren't anywhere near their potential. But then again, their potential was upseting OSU in Nat'l Championship, though I don't think they could pull that off against Michigan. However, injuries have mounted. Bush, gone. Brohm, 50% for most of half of his games this year. Council, out over half season. Etc, etc with all the others that have been hurt.
Well, now we are just minus Bush. Everyone should be back in full force that makes a difference.
WVU is healthy and hitting their stride. They have done everything they can all year long for their rankings (very deserved) including leaving their stars in for late points.
Truth in this game lies in UL vs. UK and WV vs. Miss St. Take it for what it is worth, but WVU schedule is running cleared that UL's. Throw out the Miami win for the cards for obvious reasons. Throw out the Syracuse scores for both teams because of Brohm and Petrino... Petrino you ask? Well, he has been holding out, believe it or not. Trust me. He would have taken 1 point wins all year if it didn't mean showing his weapons just for this game. And it about cost us big vs. Cincy and Syracuse.
Keys to the game... WVU defense which we all agree is lacking. Also, UL's special teams on returns which has cost big money all year long. UL has changed their returners to someone that can catch the damn ball and not fumble. WVU hasn't played anyone that can analyze D's like Petrino.
I was thinking lay off, lay off, lay off. But how can you? UL's defense is too strong and WV's D is mediocre. See Maryland game first half if you have questions. Running QB you say... Well, here is how you stop that. You shut down Slaton and protect/hold the corners. Force QB up middle. He is going to have to throw it sooner or later. And UL is going to have to stop it.
My play... Get drunk at game and celebrate biggest win in school history. Oh, and Cards for 2 units. Waiting to see under line, because I agree with Troy. Too much contolling the clock in this game. Expect 24-17 score.
Expect to learn the name Brock Bolin and Kolby Smith for a 3 yd gain and another "First Down Cards". Super Mario does something he hasn't done in 10 quarters... Run routes deeper than 12 yards. Can a QB getting 75-100 yds and total rushing being around 200 win the game for Mountaineers?
However, I have been known to be too optimistic about my home team. Goodluck to all... If things work out well, I am going to Glensdale via a pizzabox. If not, I will see you in sunny South Beach!
