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rjt's Week 9 NCAA Plays
Sides: 22-14-3, +16.89
Totals: 8-8-1, -1.82
ML: 3-4, +.25
YTD: 33-26-4, +15.32
Pressed for time, so just a few thoughts on each play:
2* Washington -3 (-120): (Bought 1/2 pt.) Both teams have struggled mightily of late, but there's one big difference: Arizona's packed it in - coach Mike Stoops is on his way out, the last straw being a home loss to Stanford. There's just nothing left for 'Zona to play for in what has been a very disappointing season. Willingham always has his team playing hard, and a conference win here would go a long way for a predominantly young squad. Even after getting gashed for 450+ on the ground against Oregon, the Huskies' defense should perform better against a 'Zona team that can't run the ball. Jake Locker and co. moved the ball with ease against the Ducks, and that trend should continue against Arizona's defense, which has mysteriously disappeared this season after being the strength of the club a year ago.
1* Illinois -13.5 (-105): After two tough conference losses, this is a good spot for Illinois, particularly the offense, to get right. Nate Davis and the Ball St. offense will put a few in the end zone, but the Cardinals' defense hasn't stopped anyone all year, and facing the best offense they've seen will lead to more of the same.
1* Texas Tech -13: Tough spot for Cody Hawkins, who's going to have to play the game of his life for the Buffs to keep this one close. Tech was embarrassed at Mizzou, but Harrell returning home against a lesser opponent spells trouble for a Colorado team struggling moving the ball and committing too many turnovers.
1* Tulane +1: Memphis a road fave in conference play? Ridiculous. Matt Forte's rushed for over 200 yards in 3 straight games, and against a Memphis defense allowing 176 YPG he should continue racking up huge yards on the ground.
1* Washington St. +6.5: Cowan returning has helped, but despite being tied for first in the Pac 10, I still think UCLA is the 6th best team in the conference. Wazzou's 0-4 in conference play, but they're pretty tough at home. They should have beaten ASU, and if not for a few bad calls, would have. The Cougs still feature one of the best offenses in the conference, QB Alex Brink will play on Sunday, and despite WSU's struggles on defense, UCLA's offense isn't explosive enough for the Bruins to pull away, particularly on the road.
Was planning on playing Fresno +, but I missed the opener at 6, so unless the number creeps back up I will prob. pass. Waiting on 1 total, maybe more, but for the most part this is the final card.
Good luck everyone.
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