Am I missing something... USF -7 vs Syracuse?

GatorFan · 09-27-09, 11:53 PM

Nothing hurts but you if USF wins by a field goal Mac. Las Vegas ain't blind my man

Mac4Lyfe · 09-28-09, 12:34 AM

I don't see Cuse moving the ball much against USF's defense. Plus USF's offense is high powered. I'm curious to see what the over is going to be as well.

clowncar · 09-28-09, 01:19 AM

usf offense is high powered ?

The exact opposite is why this line is so low. Their offense is not prolific at all. You have a freshman qb making a road start travelling from florida all the way to new york to play indoors. That same team is coming off of a big win and the freshman qb will be feeling his oats. Don't get me wrong , the line surprised me as well but I was looking towards betting the orange at a higher number. I won't be involved at this number so I can wish you lots of luck. Of course, one play by paulus and the usf defense could cover the number for you pending the extra point.

accuscoresucks · 09-28-09, 03:09 AM

Shortstop · 09-28-09, 04:38 AM

The old saying goes, "If it seems too good to be true, it usually is."

But then again, what do I know?

hhsilver · 09-28-09, 08:07 AM

be careful -- syracuse is more competitive than in recent years -- if the line was off, it would have moved by now -- teams often letdown after a big win and for usf it doesn't get much bigger than beating fsu

twincities77 · 09-28-09, 09:13 AM

I got them at -7 (+107) because they still somehow seem underrated (although on face these "duh" plays always worry me). Syracuse is a bit more competitive and from what I've heard their home crowd has been more enthusiastic this year. I also think somehow Paulus gets them a bet more press (and perhaps respect) than they deserve.

Mac4Lyfe · 09-28-09, 07:13 PM

I've hammered USF for $2G's and will continue to watch this line during the week. Something tells me I need to bang USF even more.

CLASSIC ROCK · 09-28-09, 08:10 PM

This game looks similar to the cuse -minn game at the first of the year.Everybody thought Minn. forgetting that some games are a little shady. One thing for certain , for cuse to stay in this game they will need outside help

wal66 · 09-28-09, 08:43 PM

I'll grant you that the line looks fishy. I'll agree that this will be a heavy public play on USF. If you are concerned this is a very potential letdown spot after a huge win last weekend over FSU you have history on your side. If you think Syracuse is an improved team you're absolutely right.

Every week we all try and out smart the games, some do it better than others and still sometimes we just end up over analizing things. South Florida is far better on the defensive side of the ball. They are extremely fast and aggressive. Thye certainly are suspect with a rookie QB in his first road game no doubt. I personally think the athletism wins out here guys.

stocker08 · 09-28-09, 11:14 PM

I would watch out. This definetly loos like a trap. Syracuse has played pretty well so far this year.

SexyMit · 09-29-09, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by Shortstop

The old saying goes, "If it seems too good to be true, it usually is."

But then again, what do I know?

SexyMit · 09-29-09, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by Shortstop

The old saying goes, "If it seems too good to be true, it usually is."

But then again, what do I know?

I've heard that saying before

accuscoresucks · 09-30-09, 05:42 PM

im on ucf this week also
nothing clueless about this markked bet

vegas makes mistakes all the time..lol
their not as smart as one thinks

sweetjones55 · 09-30-09, 10:02 PM

USF could have easily only scored 3 points against FSU if it weren't for them lucking out on two 70+ yard throws on horribly blown assignements by FSU's secondary.

Mac4Lyfe · 09-30-09, 11:11 PM

USF could have also scored 2 more TD's as well. Refs called some horseshit calls against USF as well. No way in hell was USF only going to score 3 points. Did you see how they dominated both sides of the ball? Even Blobby said that USF beat the hell out of them, whipped them good. He said he was surprised how athletic those guys were and they were just better.

I doubt you will ever get Bowden to say the same thing about Cuse...

LT Profits · 09-30-09, 11:17 PM

I am not too anxious to lay a touchdown on the road in an obvious letdown spot.

Joe_Shabadoo · 09-30-09, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

USF could have also scored 2 more TD's as well. Refs called some horseshit calls against USF as well. No way in hell was USF only going to score 3 points. Did you see how they dominated both sides of the ball? Even Blobby said that USF beat the hell out of them, whipped them good. He said he was surprised how athletic those guys were and they were just better.

I doubt you will ever get Bowden to say the same thing about Cuse...

I agree.

I would've thought that Rick Tricket's (sp?) O-line would've faired much better than they did against the Bulls, but they were more-or-less dominated, and it seems that the experience of going against a South Florida defense at West Virginia would've aided FSU a bit.

So, I think a bit of credence should go to the SFU front-7, before their offensive output is denigrated when mistakes are taken advantage of accordingly.

tbill11 · 10-01-09, 12:35 AM

I would fade this one simply on the fact that USF just came off a huge upset, and you usually see a team slacking off next week after they win the big one. Case in point: the Washington/Stanford game last weekend.

I just don't think situationally USF is going to warrant a play.

JMUplayer · 10-01-09, 09:16 AM

Take Syracuse with Confidence...........

You won't hear many people say that over the course of the last decade but this is one of those times.

Mac4Lyfe · 10-01-09, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by tbill11

I would fade this one simply on the fact that USF just came off a huge upset, and you usually see a team slacking off next week after they win the big one. Case in point: the Washington/Stanford game last weekend.

I just don't think situationally USF is going to warrant a play.

Maybe you and all the public thought that that was an upset but to me and the USF players, I don't think they thought they should have been dogs. I think everyone was discounting them because Groethe was out. For the record I had USF ML against FSU and I wasn't surprised in the least bit. I see no let down here in there first game in conference.

I appreciate all the comments and I understand both sides of the argument. I'm already locked and loaded LARGE (+20 units) on USF. In the end, I have to go with my eye test and USF's defense is too good IMO to lose this cover. Good luck to all on both sides

Mac4Lyfe · 10-01-09, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by JMUplayer

Take Syracuse with Confidence...........

You won't hear many people say that over the course of the last decade but this is one of those times.

Your rationale???

Mac4Lyfe · 10-04-09, 02:14 AM

romoney · 10-04-09, 02:17 AM

yeah, why we even talkin bout this I had them for 15 units and it was like a dead issue. MAC U da man!!!

Mac4Lyfe · 10-04-09, 02:19 AM

This bet made my day... Nice cash RoMoney

romoney · 10-04-09, 02:22 AM

Made my day too, just to start off.

The General · 10-04-09, 02:23 AM

Nice call on S Fla

Mac4Lyfe · 10-04-09, 02:28 AM

Thanks G... I wish I'd bet the 5G. Oh well, more games to be had.

clowncar · 10-12-09, 01:01 AM

You were right.