USC +5.5/ml

GunShard · 11-21-12, 07:56 PM

I wouldn't trust my money on USC.

CBASS · 11-23-12, 05:10 AM

USC moneyline

Cuse0323 · 11-23-12, 05:31 AM

I want ND to lose as much as anyone but I think they cover here. I'm cold lately though, so hopefully I am wrong here.

Gamblor23 · 11-23-12, 07:39 AM

This is a tough one to call. I would stay away.

SBR_John · 11-23-12, 07:50 AM

I'm thinking you have USC a team that has already packed it in playing a team that is probably working twice as hard in practice and preparing for this game. Yes USC plays harder than last week but ND will be focused aLa the Oklahoma game and eventually get ahead for good, 27-14.

Bostongambler · 11-23-12, 08:01 AM

I would lean ND

RetardStrength · 11-23-12, 09:08 AM

I want to believe exactly what you've said OP but there is too much doubt in this overly confident backup.

No play for me

RetardStrength · 11-23-12, 09:22 AM

Just realized ND is on the cover of Sports Ill.

USC money line for a small play

Big Bear · 11-23-12, 10:16 AM

UCLA is a quality team this year.

They played out of their minds against USC and it was a big revenge game.

USC is motivated bc they know everyone will be watching , they get to play spoiler, and these guys are playing infront of pro scouts and this is like a tryout for the NFL

2daBank · 11-23-12, 10:17 AM

umm yea, give me ND please...

Nomadik · 11-23-12, 10:24 AM

Expecting Wittek, making his first start, to do anything against this ND D is a lot to ask.

ridims · 11-23-12, 11:06 AM

landered

KGambler · 11-23-12, 11:27 AM

What do you mean it was +3 with Barkley? Where are you getting that?

lakerboy · 11-23-12, 11:32 AM

You were okay till Landers just posted usc.

GoBlue77 · 11-23-12, 12:00 PM

All the biggest losers on here trying to predict.an.UPSET. LMAO...you know what to do at this.point

Sacamano · 11-23-12, 12:05 PM

USC should be more like +7 without Barkley. ND will deff cover -5.5.

itchypickle · 11-23-12, 12:19 PM

I'm going to actually take the Trojans and the points boys.

Was an easy 'stay away game' for me initially but looking at all of the intangibles now I think they have a shot of keeping it close. Never been a fan of Matt's anyway - overhyped since he came into the position.

Wittek has seen action in 3 games and is 3-3, 2-3 and 3-3 which I know doesn't hold much water on its on...but he's still got Lee and Woods as weapons and scouting report has him with a strong arm and not afraid to take shots. As a Bama homer I remember McCarron when he was in this spot behind McElroy and in the spring games/mop up he was a similar wild card with confidence and stepped up when he needed to and look at those results...maybe Max is ready for his coming out party tomorrow? Night game in the coliseum...the history USC has over the last 20+ years of ending an undefeated Notre Dame season is lopsided, this senior class wants to go out on a positive note so they will be playing their asses of as well as Kiffin's arrogant ass needing to put together something to get back in the good graces in LA.

Notre Dame has been lucky and benefited from shot referee help late in some close wins as we all know. Their QB has improved recently but he's still young and this stage might be too big for him.

GoBlue77 · 11-23-12, 12:23 PM

Keep betting USC everyone lol. Sucker born every minute

GOIRISH · 11-23-12, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by itchypickle

I'm going to actually take the Trojans and the points boys.

Was an easy 'stay away game' for me initially but looking at all of the intangibles now I think they have a shot of keeping it close. Never been a fan of Matt's anyway - overhyped since he came into the position.

Wittek has seen action in 3 games and is 3-3, 2-3 and 3-3 which I know doesn't hold much water on its on...but he's still got Lee and Woods as weapons and scouting report has him with a strong arm and not afraid to take shots. As a Bama homer I remember McCarron when he was in this spot behind McElroy and in the spring games/mop up he was a similar wild card with confidence and stepped up when he needed to and look at those results...maybe Max is ready for his coming out party tomorrow? Night game in the coliseum...the history USC has over the last 20+ years of ending an undefeated Notre Dame season is lopsided, this senior class wants to go out on a positive note so they will be playing their asses of as well as Kiffin's arrogant ass needing to put together something to get back in the good graces in LA.

Notre Dame has been lucky and benefited from shot referee help late in some close wins as we all know. Their QB has improved recently but he's still young and this stage might be too big for him.

what history is that????????????????????

itchypickle · 11-23-12, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by GOIRISH

what history is that????????????????????

USC has history of handing ND first loss

http://espn.go.com/blog/notre-dame-football/post/_/id/11685/usc-has-history-of-handing-nd-first-loss

Saturday will be the 84th meeting between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the USC Trojans and the 21st time that the Fighting Irish will enter the game undefeated, but the first time since 1993.

8/10 times I dismiss these 'historical records' from years past that have nothing to do with the current class or coaching staff...but being its Notre Dame and USC - similar to tradition like Alabama...these stats creep into the minds of the players who grew up on these programs and adds to the mentality. For that reason I think its got some more relevance this time.

convick · 11-23-12, 12:36 PM

Originally posted by itchypickle

http://espn.go.com/blog/notre-dame-f...-nd-first-loss

8/10 times I dismiss these 'historical records' from years past that have nothing to do with the current class or coaching staff...but being its Notre Dame and USC - similar to tradition like Alabama...these stats creep into the minds of the players who grew up on these programs and adds to the mentality. For that reason I think its got some more relevance this time.

wow, really. 1980 and 1971?

If anything, perhaps people are jumping on the SC train because they have won 9 of the last 10 against the Irish. Theyve completely owned the series the last decade...

itchypickle · 11-23-12, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by convick

wow, really. 1980 and 1971?

If anything, perhaps people are jumping on the SC train because they have won 9 of the last 10 against the Irish. Theyve completely owned the series the last decade...

Like I said in the post...8 out of 10 times I agree with you on its relevance. Its all bundled into the intangibles this time though.