Johnnyonthespot
CTG Regular
Babers has no problem winning in September and October
time to post my week one card so far
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Babers has no problem winning in September and October
RetroVK
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I like it
Fondybadger
CTG Partner
Good luck this week and season Kyle
RetroVK
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woof
Wisconson WKU - Offensively there were two stories. 1. Hornibrook couldn't hit uncovered players. WIDE WIDE WIDE open players were missed on several occasions in the first half. WIDE open. He rarely even gives his player an opportunity to make a play. 2. But the real story was that Wisconsin couldn't move WKU on the ground throughout the game and they didn't really do a wonderful job of protecting Hornibrook either. Western Kentucky bowed up against them and played tough. Defensively Wisconsin could muster no pass rush at all. Plenty of open receivers for WKU. They actually moved the ball on wisconsin in the second half but just turned it over in the red zone, interception, fumble, downs. For me this was poorly capped at the line of scrimmage where I thought Wisconsin would have a big advantage that just never materialized. While not a real fear that they would be stopped on the ground, I did fear that if they struggled the wide receiver injuries would make it tough on them. And it might have in the sense that I think Wisconsin was conservative with their play calls but the plays they did pass, there sure were a lot of open guys but the QB couldn't hit them. WKU will score on some teams this year. Wisconsin oline looks down and the Defensive line looks WAY down.
Just so shocked at their offensive and defensive line play. Cannot emphasize that enough.
Wisconson WKU - Offensively there were two stories. 1. Hornibrook couldn't hit uncovered players. WIDE WIDE WIDE open players were missed on several occasions in the first half. WIDE open. He rarely even gives his player an opportunity to make a play. 2. But the real story was that Wisconsin couldn't move WKU on the ground throughout the game and they didn't really do a wonderful job of protecting Hornibrook either. Western Kentucky bowed up against them and played tough. Defensively Wisconsin could muster no pass rush at all. Plenty of open receivers for WKU. They actually moved the ball on wisconsin in the second half but just turned it over in the red zone, interception, fumble, downs. For me this was poorly capped at the line of scrimmage where I thought Wisconsin would have a big advantage that just never materialized. While not a real fear that they would be stopped on the ground, I did fear that if they struggled the wide receiver injuries would make it tough on them. And it might have in the sense that I think Wisconsin was conservative with their play calls but the plays they did pass, there sure were a lot of open guys but the QB couldn't hit them. WKU will score on some teams this year. Wisconsin oline looks down and the Defensive line looks WAY down.
Just so shocked at their offensive and defensive line play. Cannot emphasize that enough.
JohnnyGambler
Kevin Warren Fan Club Founder
Yeah Top 3 underrated storyline for me entering the year is how down WISC defense was going to be. You can't suffer that many losses on the DL and secondary and not feel it. Good pass team is going to put a lot of points on them for sure.
RetroVK
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154 plays I think.
carolinablue
College Football Guru
Completely agree with you in the under in the heels game, as the only reason I don’t have it on my card is the conflict of interest since I already have a play on the side and I don’t want to have to worry about the points aspect.
With Elliott more of a game manager, I expect Fedora to put him in a position where he isn’t asked to do anything to crazy, so more use of the backs than most expect in my opinion.
Also think the defense is one of the best Fedora has had, which may not be saying much but does count for something.
Best of luck today!
Frank Costanza
Co-Inventor of the Man's Bra
Thanks as always for the insights. GL this season.
RetroVK
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Thanks Frank. Good luck with your season this year.
Bull - I am mainly of the mind that ODU has a lot returning this year while Liberty takes a step up in class. They have a decent offensive line and I think they can gash Liberty. Charleston southern 229, Baylor 254 (and by season end the liberty win over baylor wasn't that shocking), jax st 140, kennesaw 498 (probably doesn't apply here given kennesaw system but telling still), monmouth 364, gardner webb 277, duquesne 295, presbyterian ... have to think with basically the whole odu line back that they will have a ton of success against the liberty defense in that respect and if Williams has developed at all then the passing game. But in following my basic questions .. .what does team A like to do? Can team B stop it? ... I think ODU matches up better than Liberty. ODU likes to run it and Liberty can't stop the run and as the game wears on with liberty tossing it all around the yard, that defense should be pretty tired second half. Meanwhile, I think the ODU front can get some pressure on the Liberty QB and possible force turnovers or big negative plays. I certainly don't think ODU shuts Liberty down (I have the over) but I think they can do enough.
Bull - I am mainly of the mind that ODU has a lot returning this year while Liberty takes a step up in class. They have a decent offensive line and I think they can gash Liberty. Charleston southern 229, Baylor 254 (and by season end the liberty win over baylor wasn't that shocking), jax st 140, kennesaw 498 (probably doesn't apply here given kennesaw system but telling still), monmouth 364, gardner webb 277, duquesne 295, presbyterian ... have to think with basically the whole odu line back that they will have a ton of success against the liberty defense in that respect and if Williams has developed at all then the passing game. But in following my basic questions .. .what does team A like to do? Can team B stop it? ... I think ODU matches up better than Liberty. ODU likes to run it and Liberty can't stop the run and as the game wears on with liberty tossing it all around the yard, that defense should be pretty tired second half. Meanwhile, I think the ODU front can get some pressure on the Liberty QB and possible force turnovers or big negative plays. I certainly don't think ODU shuts Liberty down (I have the over) but I think they can do enough.
bones
We Must Protect Our Democracy
I did great tailing you. Appreciated the help. Sincerely
gamblinjunkie
Pretty much a regular
I tailed on a few and did ok. Hope you change your mind and stick around a bit longer. It's only just begun.
Timh
CTG Psychiatrist - Dr. Tim
VK - You are a great asset to the board, who always provides terrific insight and are always willing to discuss with others of us not so well informed. Hope you stick around and enjoy the season. I know you may not be working this to your satisfaction (i.e. chasing numbers and outs which we have discussed in the past) but would hope you can find some balance to continue enjoying the handicapping which I know you greatly enjoy.
twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
I am not gonna play the whole "please please STAY" begging shit
But cmon dude......post
even if you dont have plays
you have great insight
ksimpsc
Pretty much a regular
I do understand his point though especially for some like VK who grew up in a better time of CFB, the product from CFB to NFL has become progressively worse and I have seen vk make this exact post the last few years and it seems to come earlier and earlier unfortunately.
bull
Coattailing Cheerleader
Mr retro, do not get discouraged about your capping. I understand your being disillusioned about how the game is being played. I share that to a degree. But you do enjoy many of the aspects of betting. In week one you played a shitload of games you normally don’t play. Your usual threads have almost as many ‘ talk me out ofs’ As actual plays. I recall trying unsuccessfully to get you to play more games because your talk me out ofs were very logical. In week one you departed from your usual modus operandi. I urge you to go back to doing what you do best, which is capping and picking winners. All of us respect your superior knowledge, and we appreciate what you contribute to this forum. Like you, I deviated from my usual in week one and paid the price. I’m hanging in there in week two . Please, Do the same.
booksbestfriend
On Johnny's Shitlist
I'll start a paging VK thread for you to answer all of our questions to keep you involved if that is what it takes.
Johnnyonthespot
CTG Regular
As you know, this pursuit, besides being stressful and exciting, can also be lonely as anything, particularly if you underperform. I know you love the intellectual challenge of handicapping and that you are MORE than smart enough to figure it out. A good night sleep always helps.
