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  • Pistol Pete
    Restricted User
    • 08-30-05
    • 330

    #1
    West Coast guys help me cap this game
    Looking at the Cal Tenn game this week. Im having a very strong lean on Tenn-1 1/2. Tenn did get offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe which I think will make a big impact in that horrible offence we saw last year. Lets also not forget that as bad as they were last year they were 2nd in the nation in run defense and isnt all the hype aound cal this year about there running game?

    West coast guys esp imgv give me your take on this game looking at this one as my big one for the week so would like to see what u guys think. Thanks
  • MPMEYER1982
    SBR Hustler
    • 08-27-06
    • 98

    #2
    I also was looking at this game. Cal QB situation is up in the air but they do have the best 1-2 RB tandem is college football in Lynch and Forsett. Tennessee on D has to replace 6 out of 7 men up front including all linebackers from last year. Can Ainge improve upon last years disastrous season is the big concern for Tennessee. Cal has the potential to beat them but Tennessee needs this win a lot more, mainly for confidence reasons. My prediction is Tennessee wins by a late FG as a combination of homefield and question marks regarding Cal's QB situation is too much for them to overcome. Best of luck with whatever you decide to play.
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    • bigboydan
      SBR Aristocracy
      • 08-10-05
      • 55420

      #3
      I feel Ainge has improve this year with Cutcliffe there to guide him, or some reports have been saying. the only thing i worry about with Ainge is how his arm is.
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      • pags11
        SBR Posting Legend
        • 08-18-05
        • 12264

        #4
        slight lean to Tennessee although this one should come down to the wire...I wouldn't play it heavy...
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        • imgv94
          SBR Posting Legend
          • 11-16-05
          • 17192

          #5
          I actually like Cal alot in this game.. I don't think we should analyze this game so much. Just realize that CAL is one of the best teams in the country going against a team that went 5-6 last year. The Tennessee program has been in decline ever since Peyton Manning left and the glory days might just be over...
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          • EBone
            SBR MVP
            • 08-10-05
            • 1787

            #6
            Whoever loses this game, it does not spell DISASTER for either team. Cal can still win the Pac 10 and Tennessee can still win the SEC East. However, from a psychological standpoint, I don't think there is any doubt that the Vols need to come out and make a statement more than Cal. The stabilization with Cutcliffe for Ainge combined with the uncertain QB situation with Cal should give an edge to Tenn in my opinion as well as the Vols being at home. That being said, Tedford is a helluva coach. He's the guy to turn chicken shit into chicken soup with his QB situation. However, I'm not betting it. In my opinion, both of these teams will be in Top 20 by the end of the year. A very good early season matchup to say the least.



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            • Razz
              SBR Hall of Famer
              • 08-22-05
              • 5632

              #7
              Originally posted by imgv94
              I actually like Cal alot in this game.. I don't think we should analyze this game so much. Just realize that CAL is one of the best teams in the country going against a team that went 5-6 last year. The Tennessee program has been in decline ever since Peyton Manning left and the glory days might just be over...
              Well, they won the national championship the year after he left.

              Tennessee is the better team. The rankings are phony, and the oddsmakers have the #23 team in the nation favored over the #9 team in the nation for a very good reason. Cal's QB Ayoob is a disaster waiting to happen, especially at Neyland Stadium against the best defense the Bears have seen in several years. With respect for Tedford and his coaching advantage over Fulmer, a Bears win would be very surprising to me.
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              • imgv94
                SBR Posting Legend
                • 11-16-05
                • 17192

                #8
                Originally posted by Razz
                Well, they won the national championship the year after he left.

                Tennessee is the better team. The rankings are phony, and the oddsmakers have the #23 team in the nation favored over the #9 team in the nation for a very good reason. Cal's QB Ayoob is a disaster waiting to happen, especially at Neyland Stadium against the best defense the Bears have seen in several years. With respect for Tedford and his coaching advantage over Fulmer, a Bears win would be very surprising to me.
                Ayoob isn't starting Longshore is..
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                • pags11
                  SBR Posting Legend
                  • 08-18-05
                  • 12264

                  #9
                  if Ayoob was starting, Cal would lose by at least ten...not sure I can agree with Razz that Tennesse is the better team here as I have a lot of respect for Cal...however, situationally, this is much better for Tennessee coming in a little disrespected after last year...it's gonna be hot and Rocky Top will be blaring through the loud speakers...still think this one comes down to a kick by either team at the end...
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                  • Dr.Phil
                    SBR Hustler
                    • 08-09-06
                    • 95

                    #10
                    wow all the best handicappers in the same thread this is like a buffet of great handicapping. pistol pete i think you should just not bet this game in my opinon but good luck fella
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                    • pags11
                      SBR Posting Legend
                      • 08-18-05
                      • 12264

                      #11
                      can't wait to watch this one...
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                      • imgv94
                        SBR Posting Legend
                        • 11-16-05
                        • 17192

                        #12
                        I took CAL @ ML +110

                        Now they are -2 ML -127

                        I like what I got...
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                        • pags11
                          SBR Posting Legend
                          • 08-18-05
                          • 12264

                          #13
                          excellent work imgv...
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                          • imgv94
                            SBR Posting Legend
                            • 11-16-05
                            • 17192

                            #14
                            Originally posted by pags11
                            excellent work imgv...
                            Thank you very much sir..
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                            • Pistol Pete
                              Restricted User
                              • 08-30-05
                              • 330

                              #15
                              imgv as much as I love to follow your plays esp in football im going to have to take tenn here. All signs point to them, so ill be betting only about 2-4 units instead of 10. Thanks everyone for your imput
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                              • rightsideup
                                SBR Hustler
                                • 08-31-06
                                • 59

                                #16
                                cal/tennessee

                                tennessee lost the entire front seven on defense(everybody), which means they are going to have to outscore CAL...dont see that happening..cal has arguably the 2 best rbs in the country.....
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                                • pags11
                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                  • 08-18-05
                                  • 12264

                                  #17
                                  remember not to discount Tennessee's HFA here though...
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                                  • rightsideup
                                    SBR Hustler
                                    • 08-31-06
                                    • 59

                                    #18
                                    yep, agreed, but

                                    i give tennessee, maybe a plus 4 for home field ad...cal would be a 8-9 point favorite at home.... i think tennessee is being over compensated for....i just dont think they have the guns to go to war with....
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                                    • pags11
                                      SBR Posting Legend
                                      • 08-18-05
                                      • 12264

                                      #19
                                      man, people are steaming cal pretty good...I still don't see it...should be a great game...
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                                      • imgv94
                                        SBR Posting Legend
                                        • 11-16-05
                                        • 17192

                                        #20
                                        I was wrong. Very sorry.
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                                        • onlooker
                                          BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                          • 08-10-05
                                          • 36572

                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by imgv94
                                          I was wrong. Very sorry.
                                          No need to be sorry IMG. We all cant cap games at a 100%. If so, Im sure most of us would not be here posting.

                                          I thought that California would win this one as well, but Tennesse came out and just jumped all over them early, and didnt let up. If this is what we are going to see from Tennessee every week, man, watch out for them in the SEC.
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                                          • bigboydan
                                            SBR Aristocracy
                                            • 08-10-05
                                            • 55420

                                            #22
                                            thats right IMG. just like looker said above you can't win them all, so don't sweat it bud because it happens. we just have to regroup and get everyone the best info we can for next weeks slate is all
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                                            • pags11
                                              SBR Posting Legend
                                              • 08-18-05
                                              • 12264

                                              #23
                                              imgv,

                                              that's what the first couple of weeks are all about...getting a feel for things...keep truckin' bud...
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                                              • imgv94
                                                SBR Posting Legend
                                                • 11-16-05
                                                • 17192

                                                #24
                                                Thanks guys!!! Good pep talk!!
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                                                • pags11
                                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                                  • 08-18-05
                                                  • 12264

                                                  #25
                                                  no doubt, it's a sprint, not a marathon my friend imgv...let's get to studying...
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