CollegeKingRex
CTG Regular
OK fellas. Another season is upon us.
Eagerly looking forward to it.
A lot of shop responsibilities have been cutting into my time, including having to constantly watch the baseball games to deal them live after each half-inning. But I'm writing bets, and that's the goal.
UTEP enters tonight’s game at UB Stadium coming off back-to-back losing seasons and a six-game losing streak. Meanwhile, UB is coming off one of its most successful campaigns. Last season’s 5-7 showing — its best since becoming a Division I-A program nine years ago — has raised the level of expectations. Tonight’s game will be played before a crowd of more than 20,000, only raising the stakes.
The Miners are bringing 16 true and redshirt freshmen to Amherst, and coach Mike Price promises they’ll all play. He says that youth might hurt them, but these kids are talented. The Bulls return 18 starters, so they open as a small fave. But Price has new coordinators on both sides, making it tougher to figure out what the Miners will do. Gonna pass this one; need to see a game or two from each.
I call for UB to win by three.
Seems like a lot of people like Miami tonight against Vandy. I say not so fast. The Dores beat Miami last season at home, 24-13, and a similarly lower-scoring game should also give them a chance tonight. Look at the rushing disparity from last season. Hard to overcome that and be the favorite in less than 12 short months.
The talented and experienced secondary will key the defense. Cornerbacks Moore and Lewis are lockdown cover guys, and safeties Langford and Hamilton patrol the middle. I don 't expect Raudabaugh to have any success against them, and he's never proven his worth as a MAC starter to me.
The 'Dores also have talent and depth at receiver. Even without injured George Smith, they have about 6 receivers who will be in action tonight that can play in the SEC. Facing an SEC opponent at home for the first time, Miami and its fans will be revved up. It will be key to limit mistakes and weather the emotional storm Miami should have early. After that, it's still SEC against MAC.
Prediction: Vandy 19, Miami O 16
The play: Vandy plus 4 for a medium bet.
I also know a lot of people are interested in South Carolina tonight, but that seems to be a lot of points to lay with an offense as inept as this one.
Beecher is going to start, but I don't see the Cocks doing much early against a disciplined NC State defense. With Spurrier's seed sharing playcalling duties with the ol' ballcoach tonight, let's see how often they try to pound Rank and/or Davis on first down.
With Wilson getting the start tonight for the Pack, that gives them the added ability to run the ball tonight. USC does not fare as well against mobile quarterbacks as dropback passers, so if the linebackers can't keep him in the pocket then the Wolfpack should be able to score 17-20 points, which should get them the cash against the woeful USC offense.
Prediction: South Carolina 24, N.C. State 17
The play: NC State plus 14.5 for a medium bet
Tons of money has come pouring in on Wake Forest today. All I can say is: Look at Grobe's track record as a favorite - especially a road favorite. Art Briles passes his first test - covering the number in his opener.
Prediction: Wake 34, Baylor 24
The play: Baylor plus 12 for a medium bet
Initial lean was to Stanford, but have to pass it after reading Gold Sheet update...
"*Oregon State 24 - STANFORD 17--By focusing solely upon returning starters, Stanford (which returns almost all of its defensive regulars from LY) would rate edge, especially since OSU breaking in an entirely new front 7 after leading nation in rush "D" in '07. But Pac-10 insiders report Mike Riley's new defenders possess the same sort of quicks that completely overwhelmed Cardinal OL the past two seasons, and jury still out on Stanford QB Pritchard after series of uneven performances LY. As long as Beaver QB Moevao doesn't self-destruct, OSU continues recent series edge."
And lean to Middle Tennessee - would like some advice on that one, but I also want to take 7 and that number doesn't exist at this point.
GL fellas, and let's hope this year is as prosperous as 2007....
:cheers:
Eagerly looking forward to it.
A lot of shop responsibilities have been cutting into my time, including having to constantly watch the baseball games to deal them live after each half-inning. But I'm writing bets, and that's the goal.
UTEP enters tonight’s game at UB Stadium coming off back-to-back losing seasons and a six-game losing streak. Meanwhile, UB is coming off one of its most successful campaigns. Last season’s 5-7 showing — its best since becoming a Division I-A program nine years ago — has raised the level of expectations. Tonight’s game will be played before a crowd of more than 20,000, only raising the stakes.
The Miners are bringing 16 true and redshirt freshmen to Amherst, and coach Mike Price promises they’ll all play. He says that youth might hurt them, but these kids are talented. The Bulls return 18 starters, so they open as a small fave. But Price has new coordinators on both sides, making it tougher to figure out what the Miners will do. Gonna pass this one; need to see a game or two from each.
I call for UB to win by three.
Seems like a lot of people like Miami tonight against Vandy. I say not so fast. The Dores beat Miami last season at home, 24-13, and a similarly lower-scoring game should also give them a chance tonight. Look at the rushing disparity from last season. Hard to overcome that and be the favorite in less than 12 short months.
The talented and experienced secondary will key the defense. Cornerbacks Moore and Lewis are lockdown cover guys, and safeties Langford and Hamilton patrol the middle. I don 't expect Raudabaugh to have any success against them, and he's never proven his worth as a MAC starter to me.
The 'Dores also have talent and depth at receiver. Even without injured George Smith, they have about 6 receivers who will be in action tonight that can play in the SEC. Facing an SEC opponent at home for the first time, Miami and its fans will be revved up. It will be key to limit mistakes and weather the emotional storm Miami should have early. After that, it's still SEC against MAC.
Prediction: Vandy 19, Miami O 16
The play: Vandy plus 4 for a medium bet.
I also know a lot of people are interested in South Carolina tonight, but that seems to be a lot of points to lay with an offense as inept as this one.
Beecher is going to start, but I don't see the Cocks doing much early against a disciplined NC State defense. With Spurrier's seed sharing playcalling duties with the ol' ballcoach tonight, let's see how often they try to pound Rank and/or Davis on first down.
With Wilson getting the start tonight for the Pack, that gives them the added ability to run the ball tonight. USC does not fare as well against mobile quarterbacks as dropback passers, so if the linebackers can't keep him in the pocket then the Wolfpack should be able to score 17-20 points, which should get them the cash against the woeful USC offense.
Prediction: South Carolina 24, N.C. State 17
The play: NC State plus 14.5 for a medium bet
Tons of money has come pouring in on Wake Forest today. All I can say is: Look at Grobe's track record as a favorite - especially a road favorite. Art Briles passes his first test - covering the number in his opener.
Prediction: Wake 34, Baylor 24
The play: Baylor plus 12 for a medium bet
Initial lean was to Stanford, but have to pass it after reading Gold Sheet update...
"*Oregon State 24 - STANFORD 17--By focusing solely upon returning starters, Stanford (which returns almost all of its defensive regulars from LY) would rate edge, especially since OSU breaking in an entirely new front 7 after leading nation in rush "D" in '07. But Pac-10 insiders report Mike Riley's new defenders possess the same sort of quicks that completely overwhelmed Cardinal OL the past two seasons, and jury still out on Stanford QB Pritchard after series of uneven performances LY. As long as Beaver QB Moevao doesn't self-destruct, OSU continues recent series edge."
And lean to Middle Tennessee - would like some advice on that one, but I also want to take 7 and that number doesn't exist at this point.
GL fellas, and let's hope this year is as prosperous as 2007....
:cheers:
