I'm going to try to be a more dedicated poster on this site. It is by far the best site that I've run across and I'll try to make it better (with my uneducated insite) by getting more involved. I still post at hornfans (and will continue to post there), but maybe a change of scenery will get my units going as I've been hovering between 10 and 20 units all year. Here is what I got:
YTD: 49-44-4 (+10.6 units)
Gave a little back last week. The really big swing was when Stoops decided to run up the score against Colorado. Instead of a push, it was a 5.5 unit loss. That one hurt.
I know there has been a trend to take the home dog during the week. It has been very profitable. The problem with this trend is that it works great to fade average to above average teams. Clemson is not some average MAC, MWC or Conference USA team. I don't think that should be the sole reason to take Virginia Tech tonight as there are too many other factors that have to be looked at.
First of all, Virginia Tech has struggled against teams that have equal of better talent this year...that is Boston College, Georgia Tech and Cinci to some extent. This problem has been shown when they have tried to run the ball, which has always been a staple of the Hokies offense. So, they pass the ball and have been successful doing so against teams like Northeastern, Duke and even Georgia Tech. This is how they score points! However, Clemson has a good secondary that gives up around 150 yards per game. The highlight of the defense came last weekend when they shut out Georgia Tech WR Calvin Johnson for the first time in his career. That is no small feat. I really don't see Virginia Tech getting more than 14 points if Clemson doesn't give them a short field.
The Virginia Tech defense is still a good defense. They will stop Clemson at times tonight. But, Clemson has one of the best rushing offenses in the nation at over 250 yards per game. They also rush at over a 6 yards per carry. James Davis (who should play) and CJ Spiller will reach 200 yards combined. This should allow Will Proctor to do just enough to get a comfortable victory.
In conclusion...I think the 2 defenses are very similar. The big difference between these 2 teams are on offense where Clemson has the advantage. Is Lane Stadium that much of a home field advantage for the Hokies? In years past, I would be all over Virginia Tech. But, not this year as I'm taking the better team to win by almost 2 touchdowns. Clemson wins this one 27-14.
Clemson -4 - 4 units
YTD: 49-44-4 (+10.6 units)
Gave a little back last week. The really big swing was when Stoops decided to run up the score against Colorado. Instead of a push, it was a 5.5 unit loss. That one hurt.
I know there has been a trend to take the home dog during the week. It has been very profitable. The problem with this trend is that it works great to fade average to above average teams. Clemson is not some average MAC, MWC or Conference USA team. I don't think that should be the sole reason to take Virginia Tech tonight as there are too many other factors that have to be looked at.
First of all, Virginia Tech has struggled against teams that have equal of better talent this year...that is Boston College, Georgia Tech and Cinci to some extent. This problem has been shown when they have tried to run the ball, which has always been a staple of the Hokies offense. So, they pass the ball and have been successful doing so against teams like Northeastern, Duke and even Georgia Tech. This is how they score points! However, Clemson has a good secondary that gives up around 150 yards per game. The highlight of the defense came last weekend when they shut out Georgia Tech WR Calvin Johnson for the first time in his career. That is no small feat. I really don't see Virginia Tech getting more than 14 points if Clemson doesn't give them a short field.
The Virginia Tech defense is still a good defense. They will stop Clemson at times tonight. But, Clemson has one of the best rushing offenses in the nation at over 250 yards per game. They also rush at over a 6 yards per carry. James Davis (who should play) and CJ Spiller will reach 200 yards combined. This should allow Will Proctor to do just enough to get a comfortable victory.
In conclusion...I think the 2 defenses are very similar. The big difference between these 2 teams are on offense where Clemson has the advantage. Is Lane Stadium that much of a home field advantage for the Hokies? In years past, I would be all over Virginia Tech. But, not this year as I'm taking the better team to win by almost 2 touchdowns. Clemson wins this one 27-14.
Clemson -4 - 4 units
