Boyz,
Hoping to add to this season's profits with the following plays.....
COLORADO +16- at OHIO STATE
I noted in an earlier thread that Colorado is a program in a slump. They haven't won an away game (not counting last week's neutral field win against Colo St.) since 2007. That's 19 straight losses on the road. Very unlikely they break that pathetic streak here at the Horseshoe. However, these are not the Buckeyes of old and I see absolutely no reason they should be laying this many points. The Buckeyes are only averaging 25 ppg and most of that came against lowly Akron. The Buffs aren't great, but they are competitive and should be able to hang within the lofty number.
MEMPHIS +21- against SMU
Fully realize that Memphis is bad.....real bad. But the oddsmakers have already factored that into this number. The Mustangs haven't laid this kind of lumber on the road since the glory days of the Pony Express, when they featured Dickinson and James in the same backfield. The Tigers had a bit of success passing last week against weakling Austin Peay (332 yds). They should have enough momentum behind them to put up a reasonable fight at home.
MISSISSIPPI +9- against GEORGIA
Two coaches on the hot seat. Rebs coach Nutt is almost certainly a goner, particularly after last week's beatdown against Vanderbilt. Still compelled to take the generous points against a Georgia team that seems perpetually over-rated.
SAN DIEGO STATE +10- at MICHIGAN
This is a huge out-of-conference game for the Aztecs. First off, they believe that they're an underrated program and aim to prove it here. Secondly, Michigan new HC Hoke coached at SD St. last year. He recruited most of these kids, then deserted them for greener pastures. The Aztecs are pretty good, sitting at 3-0, averaging 38 ppg, including 220 ypg rushing. The Wolverines defense is definitely improved from last year, giving up only 14.7 ppg. Two of their three wins were against MAC competition though. Notre Dame lit them up pretty good. I think SD St. should be able to put up a few scores and give the Wolverines a real battle.
NOTRE DAME -7 at PITTSBURGH (***Double Play***)
All the momentum is with the Irish. They finally got their first win of the season last week against Michigan State while Pitt had their heart broken against Iowa, blowing a 21 point lead. Notre Dame has lost 7 fumbles and 6 interceptions in three games. That pace can't keep up. I see them protecting the ball much better this week, shredding the Pitt secondary, and winning rather easily.
BUFFALO +8- against UCONN
The Huskies have not looked very good in the early going of this season. The offense is averaging barely over 300 ypg against the likes of Fordham, Vanderbilt, and Iowa State. The Bulls have covered their first three, playing moderately better than expected. I see this game as a toss up and will gladly take over a TD.
WYOMING +21- against NEBRASKA
Sandwich game for the Huskers. Last week they had a big rematch with the Huskies of Washington and next week they travel to Madison to face a very impressive Wisconsin team. The objective this week is to get in and out of Laramie with a victory and no injuries. They won't show too much of their playbook in this one and may even use quite a few subs. The Cowboys have been surprisingly strong offensively, averaging 227 ypg rushing and 265 ypg passing. Not bad. I'll take the home dog getting over 3 TDs.
As always, best of luck.
Harry
Hoping to add to this season's profits with the following plays.....
COLORADO +16- at OHIO STATE
I noted in an earlier thread that Colorado is a program in a slump. They haven't won an away game (not counting last week's neutral field win against Colo St.) since 2007. That's 19 straight losses on the road. Very unlikely they break that pathetic streak here at the Horseshoe. However, these are not the Buckeyes of old and I see absolutely no reason they should be laying this many points. The Buckeyes are only averaging 25 ppg and most of that came against lowly Akron. The Buffs aren't great, but they are competitive and should be able to hang within the lofty number.
MEMPHIS +21- against SMU
Fully realize that Memphis is bad.....real bad. But the oddsmakers have already factored that into this number. The Mustangs haven't laid this kind of lumber on the road since the glory days of the Pony Express, when they featured Dickinson and James in the same backfield. The Tigers had a bit of success passing last week against weakling Austin Peay (332 yds). They should have enough momentum behind them to put up a reasonable fight at home.
MISSISSIPPI +9- against GEORGIA
Two coaches on the hot seat. Rebs coach Nutt is almost certainly a goner, particularly after last week's beatdown against Vanderbilt. Still compelled to take the generous points against a Georgia team that seems perpetually over-rated.
SAN DIEGO STATE +10- at MICHIGAN
This is a huge out-of-conference game for the Aztecs. First off, they believe that they're an underrated program and aim to prove it here. Secondly, Michigan new HC Hoke coached at SD St. last year. He recruited most of these kids, then deserted them for greener pastures. The Aztecs are pretty good, sitting at 3-0, averaging 38 ppg, including 220 ypg rushing. The Wolverines defense is definitely improved from last year, giving up only 14.7 ppg. Two of their three wins were against MAC competition though. Notre Dame lit them up pretty good. I think SD St. should be able to put up a few scores and give the Wolverines a real battle.
NOTRE DAME -7 at PITTSBURGH (***Double Play***)
All the momentum is with the Irish. They finally got their first win of the season last week against Michigan State while Pitt had their heart broken against Iowa, blowing a 21 point lead. Notre Dame has lost 7 fumbles and 6 interceptions in three games. That pace can't keep up. I see them protecting the ball much better this week, shredding the Pitt secondary, and winning rather easily.
BUFFALO +8- against UCONN
The Huskies have not looked very good in the early going of this season. The offense is averaging barely over 300 ypg against the likes of Fordham, Vanderbilt, and Iowa State. The Bulls have covered their first three, playing moderately better than expected. I see this game as a toss up and will gladly take over a TD.
WYOMING +21- against NEBRASKA
Sandwich game for the Huskers. Last week they had a big rematch with the Huskies of Washington and next week they travel to Madison to face a very impressive Wisconsin team. The objective this week is to get in and out of Laramie with a victory and no injuries. They won't show too much of their playbook in this one and may even use quite a few subs. The Cowboys have been surprisingly strong offensively, averaging 227 ypg rushing and 265 ypg passing. Not bad. I'll take the home dog getting over 3 TDs.
As always, best of luck.
Harry
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No need to apologize, shit happens, everybody had a rough weekend!