Georgia Tech by 40

Tigers1230 · 09-08-10, 10:37 AM

Little weary about this one. Kansas should get blown out but ACC teams always screw me. If G-tech can force 3+ turnovers like NDS did last week, then yes, this will be a blood bath.

hoop guru · 09-08-10, 05:56 PM

I would be nervous to take GT -14 on the road. GT does not play good defense and have not played west of the mississippi since the 2005 season. GT is not that great offensively. They will beat teams and run up the score on opponenets that are weak against the run. Kansas is solid against the run. Kansas only gave up 10 first downs and less than 160 yards of total offense to s dakota st. Kansas was also stingy against the run in 2009. Teams in the big 12 like to pass more than they run and it was those teams that make kansas defense look bad in 2009. Kansas started 2009 with 5-0 and finished with a 7 game losing streak. I do not spreads that move this quickly. When the spread moves like this on favorites, usually it is bad news.

jml7z2 · 09-08-10, 06:01 PM

I took this game last week when it was -7.5. This seems like an easy cover to me, but usually when I think that it's always a lot closer than I think. Here's a quote from the South Dakota State Coach about their upcoming game at Northern Iowa.... Ouch

"I think the environment that we're going to play in Cedar Falls is going to be much more of a hostile environment than Memorial Stadium in Kansas. That was pretty docile," North Dakota State coach Craig Bohl said. "And the type of team that we're going to be playing is going to be a much more physical, aggressive football team than KU. And quite frankly I think we're going to be playing a better opponent."

Hotlanta Steam · 09-08-10, 07:14 PM

I have to say that the under seems a very strong play here... Kansas played well against NDSU on Saturday against the run... GA Tech did not look capable of throwing the ball against SC State.. (was at the game)... 50 pts against for a running offense in GT and a Kansas offense that could not get out of their own way...

Not to mention the fact that Turner Gill might know a thing or 2 about how to defend against the option....

slim dog · 09-08-10, 11:12 PM

Guys, Ku just changed their qb today. They will be going with Webb. The coachs have all been very vocal that he was clearly the #2 qb up till today. This team has lots of problems. I think Gill is in over his head as a coach and it's going to take more then a rah rah to win in the Big 12. Last week vs N.Da St., Ku got no push on the line. This was against a 1AA team that was picked to take 6th in their league. I'm from Kansas and talked to many that were at the game. Said that watching it was worse then it appears. I'm definatly laying with GT!

Jimmy Proffett · 09-08-10, 11:30 PM

Kansas did look awful in that game, but they weren't outplayed or anything. They threw a pick in the end zone, fumbled twice after making 1st down yardage, missed a couple field goals, had a punt blocked..... basically anything that could've gone wrong did.

What I'm trying to say is: If they could've come out of that game winning in ugly fashion, I don't think the line for this week's game would be GT -14. Maybe more like -10 or so. Kansas has nothing to lose, Georgia Tech plays North Carolina on the road the following week. I don't know; I just don't see a blowout in this game.

hoop guru · 09-08-10, 11:32 PM

Teams, usually playing back to back games at home, will cover a spread of the 2nd game after not covering the spread in the first game. Kansas is goin to cover that spread in this game. GT does not have a good defense and they are vulnerable to the run. All Kansas has to do is score 2 td and they will cover. Kansas defense or special teams may score a td. ITs to risky to lay that many points on an overrated run option team. GT has the worst passing offense of the top 25 teams and that is a reason not to go with them laying 14 points. And what is GT goin to do if Kansas shuts down the running game. GT has not played west of the mississippi since 2005. DIffferent time zone is a disadvantage. SPread opened at -7 and now is -14. Spread movements on favorites like this are dangerous. I would only take a favorite if they had a prolific passing game and a solid defense. GT has neither and Kansas is good against the run. I would not take GT as their are better games on the board.

rm18 · 09-08-10, 11:37 PM

Tech is not going to be the same on offense this year without Thomas and Dwyer

purecarnagge · 09-08-10, 11:37 PM

Tech by 40 is laughable.

hoop guru · 09-08-10, 11:42 PM

GT was basically running team last year and they only passed to Thomas. Do not be surprised if GT throws fewer passes than last week. GT will lead the lead the nation in the few passes attempted and completed at the end of the season.

rm18 · 09-08-10, 11:44 PM

Thomas bailed them out so much last year, they would cut block and get in 1st and 20, he would always bail them out when they had 20 yards+ for a first down.

ACCBlitz · 09-08-10, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by jml7z2

I took this game last week when it was -7.5. This seems like an easy cover to me, but usually when I think that it's always a lot closer than I think. Here's a quote from the South Dakota State Coach about their upcoming game at Northern Iowa.... Ouch

"I think the environment that we're going to play in Cedar Falls is going to be much more of a hostile environment than Memorial Stadium in Kansas. That was pretty docile," North Dakota State coach Craig Bohl said. "And the type of team that we're going to be playing is going to be a much more physical, aggressive football team than KU. And quite frankly I think we're going to be playing a better opponent."

I'm still kicking myself for not taking this when I saw it at -7 before Week 1

tickingclock1 · 09-09-10, 12:17 AM

Love Kansas +14. Gill has experience stopping the option and Kansas' run defense is not horrible. Webb, starting for Kansas this week played at Union High School in Central Missouri and they ran a run and shoot. He had the ability to put the ball wherever he wanted. Ive seen film of him playing in the pouring rain with pinpoint accuracy. I will be on the +14 for a normal unit bet and most likely the moneyline for half a unit.

Patrick McIrish · 09-09-10, 12:22 AM

Originally posted by marley33

This is the easiest line I have seen in years. Ramblin Wreck giving two Td's on the road at Kansas. KU may very well go 0-12 this year under Turner Gill. Load up on this one fellas....Guaranteed cash. Tech by 40.

marley33

Translated for the newer readers - he needs Kansas badly.......

hoop guru · 09-09-10, 12:28 AM

Originally posted by tickingclock1

Love Kansas +14. Gill has experience stopping the option and Kansas' run defense is not horrible. Webb, starting for Kansas this week played at Union High School in Central Missouri and they ran a run and shoot. He had the ability to put the ball wherever he wanted. Ive seen film of him playing in the pouring rain with pinpoint accuracy. I will be on the +14 for a normal unit bet and most likely the moneyline for half a unit.

I am smelling an upset here. I as well like kansas ML for the game. I have seen big line movements on favorites before like this and the favorites rarely cover spreads.

ACCBlitz · 09-09-10, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by Patrick McIrish

Translated for the newer readers - he needs Kansas badly.......

hahaha

purecarnagge · 09-09-10, 08:23 PM

good post patrick

The DiB · 09-09-10, 08:29 PM

This game is a pass. Something tells me Kansas will come out inspired to make up for that game, but it's possible they are that awful.

rk9 · 09-09-10, 10:40 PM

Kansas just is not that good of a team. NDSU has no offense and they couldnt even beat them. Ga Tech should have there way with Kansas.

Cubs4591 · 09-09-10, 10:42 PM

Go ga tech!! This weekend will be a blow out

eatdust11 · 09-09-10, 11:06 PM

I think anything less than -14 for Tech is a good play... I see it at -13.5 some places.. looks good

tickingclock1 · 09-09-10, 11:11 PM

Was available at 5dimes at +14.5 earlier. not sure if it still is. Should have been gobbled up.

Jericholic · 09-09-10, 11:11 PM

I like Georgia Tech here too.

Slim · 09-10-10, 10:25 PM

Laying 14 on the road is a lot. Kansas did lose to North Dakota State last week 6-3 so laying that much looks like a good idea. What was the line on that game last week?

Vince Lombardi · 09-10-10, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by Hotlanta Steam

I have to say that the under seems a very strong play here... Kansas played well against NDSU on Saturday against the run... GA Tech did not look capable of throwing the ball against SC State.. (was at the game)... 50 pts against for a running offense in GT and a Kansas offense that could not get out of their own way...

Not to mention the fact that Turner Gill might know a thing or 2 about how to defend against the option....

Gill might know how to stop the option but he doesn't have the players to do it so that really doesn't matter. GT by 14+.

Jimmy Proffett · 09-10-10, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by Slim

Laying 14 on the road is a lot. Kansas did lose to North Dakota State last week 6-3 so laying that much looks like a good idea. What was the line on that game last week?

Kansas was favored by 27

ehp6737 · 09-10-10, 11:05 PM

Kansas looked absolutely awful last week against a I-AA team, lay the points

Reno Paul · 09-10-10, 11:08 PM

Like Tech laying the points in this one.

sweethook · 09-10-10, 11:25 PM

gt may win but i dont think K is that bad a team as 0-12 or even 4-8

MickChunky · 09-10-10, 11:29 PM

That's a lot of points man, idk about -14 on the road, gl

ACCBlitz · 09-10-10, 11:53 PM

For those on 5 Dimes, this was available at -7 before Week 1's games. Why the he!! I didn't jump on it then, I don't know.

pavyracer · 09-11-10, 12:31 AM

good luck

MBENZ · 09-11-10, 03:29 AM

40 may be a stretch,maybe not.24 is more like it.No way sober I think Turner Gill can outthink Paul Johnson.Guess we'll know around 3:30.

Spartan14745 · 09-11-10, 07:21 AM

Got this locked in at -13.5. EASY MONEY!