Chick-Fil-A Bowl: Duke vs Texas A&M Discussion
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Jimmydafreak
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I like A&M quite a bit, and I like them because I think they are motivated to win big for Manziel. Duke is solid but not great on both sides of the ball. Defense has been A&M's bugaboo this season, and has kept them from winning and covering several games this season. That, of course, is the concern for A&M backers in this game, but I honestly think after playing SEC West competition all season, Duke's offense will be a notch or two below what A&M is accustomed to seeing. I think A&M will get their points, but I also think we'll see a surprisingly good defensive performance from A&M.
I will also be on the 1st half UNDER for much of the same reason.
Duke will probably hang tough for a half, but in the end I think this is a very one-sided game.
I will also be on the 1st half UNDER for much of the same reason.
Duke will probably hang tough for a half, but in the end I think this is a very one-sided game.
nbafan88
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:goal:
motivation is a KEY aspect of capping... but im afraid at halftime johnny is going to get his team fired up, i'll see how it plays out and i should probably take duke 1h as well... if duke doesnt cover 1h, i dont see them covering the game tbh
Jimmydafreak
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The big difference with Manziel in this game is he will be healthy for the first time in over two months. Every thing I have seen leads me to believe A&M will be motivated for this game.
Much like Boston College, Duke is not much of a threat in the passing game. A&M will load up to stop Duke's running attack, and when Duke falls behind, they'll be pretty much dead and stinkin'.
I look for a 49-21 type of a score.
bones
We Must Protect Our Democracy
Not arguing...but Rice ran ball on A&M quite well as I recall
Gorgolon Lives
The Reverend of CTG
On Texas -13.5 for 1 unit. Johnny looking to increase his draft stock
Gorgolon Lives
The Reverend of CTG
Too many athletes on Texas.
madshooter
Nascar Connoisseur
line holding steady at 13.5 after hitting 14 for a slight moment.....books gonna be loving all that AM money coming in.
Jimmydafreak
Pretty much a regular
They did, but that was a long time ago. I think Duke will have some success running the ball, but they'll have to do more than that to keep this game competitive.
I think another notable aspect of this game that is being overlooked is the huge speed advantage A&M has in this game, and playing on the Fieldturf in the Georgia Dome will magnify that advantage even more.
emkee
The Truth Is Out There
This.
captbunch18
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Tamu looks motivated, but they can't stop anything
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