Cincinnati -vs- S.Florida opinions

saltwatercowboy · 10-14-09, 07:38 PM

Cincy has played really well in all 5 of their games so far. Tony Pike has been playing as well as any QB in the country and the job that Kelly has done replacing over 90% of his defense has been extraordinary. When Grothe went down for South Florida, I think people jump to the conclusion that they were done. However, Daniels has shown in his 2 starts that he is capable of handling the workload. Although the Florida State win doesn't look as good as it did at the time, it still is a big step for that program. Their defense is the real deal only giving up around 9 points a game. While there schedule hasn't been brutal, that's still pretty impressive. Cincy will give them there biggest test by far though tomorrow night. Their offense is capable of hanging big numbers. If history is any indication, the home team usually wins these Big East midweek matchups. With that said, I'm leaning to South Florida +3. I think the crowd will be a big factor in the game and the kids will feed off of it. Pike and Gilyard will connect for a big play or two but I think South Florida's defense plays tough and the Bulls come up with the outright win. Good Luck with your play.

jasont · 10-14-09, 08:20 PM

I'll definitely be at that game- USF defense, esp their secondary has been impressive. They'll have a tough time vs the Cinci pass offense, but should create enough TO to win this game.

AlphaOmega · 10-14-09, 08:39 PM

I personally hate this game because I love Cincy, but this game will be played on Thursday Night and there is just something about playing on Thursday night for top 10 teams falling on Thursday night. Do some research and you will see that many top ranked teams get upset by the weaker team on Thursday night.

That being said I am rolling with Cincy-5

Cougar Bait · 10-14-09, 08:49 PM

-5? With what bookie? I got it at -2.5

AlphaOmega · 10-14-09, 08:54 PM

I got a local guy over here in Los Angeles I saw it at -5 this morning . . . damn just checked the line u r right -2.5, -3, -3 on yahoos odds page . . . well I hope that I dont get screwed

AlphaOmega · 10-14-09, 08:55 PM

I saw it in the mornig paper at -5 maybe they posted the opening line from the day before? anyways still like Cincy

Mac4Lyfe · 10-14-09, 08:57 PM

Isn't there already another thread on this game...

TPowell · 10-14-09, 10:06 PM

guys this Cincy offense is VERY similar to the old Bobby Petrino offenses.... Bobby Petrino got blown out TWICE with top 20 teams at South Florida. Just a sidenote there, I love Cincy but I lean towards USF.