[boneheaded1]

IU +21 for me! Indiana's QB Lagow had alot of ups-n-down last year, but now its his 2nd year and he looked pretty good at the Manning Passing Academy according to reports. They're pretty deep at WR and OSU's whole secondary from last year went early in the NFL draft. The Indiana defense is experienced and returns 9 of 11 starters

Main thing is...Indiana is hyping this up as their biggest game in school history. I think they'll ride on emotion for a little while atleast. I think BigDaddy might be right about the first half bet...but I took +21. I cashed Clemson big last yr on Ohio State in the playoffs. They're a little overrated imo. 5 road games last year and 3 were within a TD.

Ohio State 34 Indiana 23

That is the kind of data that sounds good but weren't all three of those against teams that regularly challenge them for the conference championship? And, I believe two of those were ranked in the top 10?

A better statement would be, last year OSU beat IU by 21 points at OSU and IU is a much improved team this year.

Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad bet. But as enticing as it is, this is the kind of bet I lose regularly enough to stay away from.

[ZINISTER]

If I didn't bet Old School Brick and Mortar style, I would jump all over that 1st Half bet. Can't imagine Indy coming out flat. They may start fading after half. I am going to put a bit the Dog. I'm a true blue Buckeye fan. Looks good from Akron,Ohio. GL

The problem with that is that it simply never happens until midway into the 4th quarter with a team up by 21 or more points. By that time, it will be too late for Indiana. I like Indiana + 13 1/2 in the first half at the Southpoint. If I decide to wager on the game, that will be my wager.

[ZINISTER]

Had a few drinks that should read put a bet on the dog.lol

[bigbubbafade]

I like Indiana, but man if this starts to get away from them it will happen FAST

[ZINISTER]

They want Blood! I disagree. If I had a few Coaches that I disliked coach against me this soon, I would be ready to fock something UP!

[jjgold]

I don't know how anybody taking Ohio St here

[USCPHILLYGUY]

Really loving my Ohio St -6 1st - -14 1st half & -20 plays now

[Cubs4ever]

Go IU

[gojetsgomoxies]

haven't read everything but good analysis......

to me, it's a bad number to play, not quite big enough ......... basically not big enough for bad door cover. sort of that no-man's land with indiana with no chance of winning or keeping it reasonably close but OSU wont let up with a 20 to 28 point lead and allow a garbage TD.

i think i like OSU ATS alot here......... not sure what to think of indiana hating ex-coach angle. my inclination is it isn't worth anything. lots of returning starters is good, but that's completely different argument.

[vividjohn45]

Ohio St 's Meyer starting to slip

Terrible play caller now and living in the past

Those weasels didnt even win the big 10 last yr. Got to sit out big 10 championship game. Rest and heal up for nat championships. Biggest load of horseshit ever. I wouldnt of even watched championship but o state got creamed there right away. I like the play +21.

[Eddy Munny]

I'm officially on Ohio State -20 -116 (Bookmaker)

Let's go Buckeyes!

[Matt1144]

I'm officially on Ohio State -20 -116 (Bookmaker)

Let's go Buckeyes!

Got the same @ -118. BOL.

[StackinGreen]

I got IU +21.5 ... looking great

[StackinGreen]

I might go live IU outright, they know what's up tonight

[2Shirts]

OSU offense MIA - but they got a D.

[boneheaded1]

Don't want to jinx it, but looking good Greaser!

[grease lightnin]

Don't want to jinx it, but looking good Greaser!

Your ml is most probably still good, so hopefully we both win

But I would be sweating if I were you.

Have to load a new parlay for the wkend

[Fred The Hammer]

The Manning Passing Academy is no joke. Its a decent angle to look for with returning college QBs. Lagow looks 100x better then last year...even though he's an immobile slug

[grease lightnin]

The Manning Passing Academy is no joke. Its a decent angle to look for with returning college QBs. Lagow looks 100x better then last year...even though he's an immobile slug

Slug but hanging in the pocket and getting rid of the ball like an NFL QB

[boneheaded1]

Your ml is most probably still good, so hopefully we both win

But I would be sweating if I were you.

Have to load a new parlay for the wkend

Yeah, that would be my best case scenario is we both win. I consider all bets lost until they are won. But yeah, not looking good for me right now. OSU needs to just start pounding it. Forget the pass, just start pushing them around, that might help a little.

But right now, it's looking like I'm gonna lose. IU receivers too big and strong for OSU corners. OSU better start bringing some blitzes.

No biggie though. I've been doing it for the last seven years. I've taken hits like this before (Appalachian State at Michigan is the first one to come to mind). I never go too big early in the season, need teams to show themselves before I bet the farm. Won't phase me or make me desperate.

Good luck dude. Seriously hope you cash this (and it's looking solid).

[swag1982]

Yeah, that would be my best case scenario is we both win. I consider all bets lost until they are won. But yeah, not looking good for me right now. OSU needs to just start pounding it. Forget the pass, just start pushing them around, that might help a little.

But right now, it's looking like I'm gonna lose. IU receivers too big and strong for OSU corners. OSU better start bringing some blitzes.

No biggie though. I've been doing it for the last seven years. I've taken hits like this before (Appalachian State at Michigan is the first one to come to mind). I never go too big early in the season, need teams to show themselves before I bet the farm. Won't phase me or make me desperate.

Good luck dude. Seriously hope you cash this (and it's looking solid).

Thought u didn't watch

[qwertvt]

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[boneheaded1]

Thought u didn't watch

I'm not, helping the 7 y.o. with homework, but my oldest (22) is watching it in his room and is calling me in for certain plays (he has no idea I have any money on it). If he wasn't around, I wouldn't be.

[swag1982]

Oh boy

[paco]

Someone woke the beast

[grease lightnin]

no shit

[krk1030]

yikes

[grease lightnin]

and just like that

[DaColts]

Ha - someone woke the beast or IU woke up from the dream

[Mac4Lyfe]

Greaser - I like Indy first half. I'm not sure they can sustain over the course of a game. Meyer's teams are notorious slow starters but might pick it up in the 2nd half.

What a difference a half made. Indy looked fantastic in that first half but collapsed in the 2nd half.

This will be the tune for OSU all season long. Slow first half but pound em out in the 2nd half with depth.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Indy's passing game will be hard to game plan week to week as well. That should mean that they will be good bets in the 1st half of most games. They'll jump out early but slowly fade with these quick, no huddles that wears out their defense.

[krk1030]

Indiana will be a great target against teams that lack a pass rush. Give this lego kid time and he can put it in the right spots for his awesome receivers to go make plays.

[Fred The Hammer]

Big problem with Indiana's gameplan....if you hurry up and they hurry up then depth becomes huge and Ohio State wins that 100% of the time. If they ate more clock on offense in the 1st half then their D wouldn't be so worn out. No huge dog is going to win a 4 hour game

[paco]

Hope u get the backdoor push grease

[Eddy Munny]

Big problem with Indiana's gameplan....if you hurry up and they hurry up then depth becomes huge and Ohio State wins that 100% of the time. If they ate more clock on offense in the 1st half then their D wouldn't be so worn out. No huge dog is going to win a 4 hour game

But the flipside of that is that without hurry-up mode, their offense probably wasn't going to be as effective as it was at times in this game. The quickened pace neutralized OSU's pass rush providing Indiana with some schematic edge until it didn't.