USC vs. Ohio St (9/13)... Game of the Year... who u got?

[daggerkobe]

What do you think the line will be and who you got?

I think USC -3.5

[BeatTheJerk]

i think Carson Palmer is gonna lay 500 Large on that game for sure ...........

[daggerkobe]

He'll be more excited about this game than his own the next day that's for sure.

[armyoflovers]

Im taking mother****ing OHIO STATE all the way guys. Youre NUTS if you lay the chalk. USC has FOUR brand new starting puds on OL. A NEW starting QB who is unproven and going up against one of the best Ds in the nation. Say what the hell you want about OSU but this isnt an SEC team so we will send USC back to geeksville in a milk carton. Beanie and Robiskie will tee of on USC's D while Lawrence Wilson, Heyward and co. will be in the backfield every other play. Fuk da points, jigga, take da ML for 10 dimes. OSU win 34-14. You heard it here first.

[LT Profits]

Why is this the Game of the Year? USC by 20+, and they should be at least a 10-point favorite at home.

[daggerkobe]

USC by 20? As a USC honk, I like it, but I expect a lot closer game.

[VegasDave]

No reason to dagger... last two times Ohio State has been tested in big games against real teams, what happened?

LSU 38 - Ohio State 24

FLA 41 - Ohio State 14

Not to mention, these games were played at NEUTRAL locations...

[onthewhat]

USC by double digits...it will likely be my biggest play ever

[daggerkobe]

No reason to dagger... last two times Ohio State has been tested in big games against real teams, what happened?

LSU 38 - Ohio State 24

FLA 41 - Ohio State 14

Not to mention, these games were played at NEUTRAL locations...

I hope so. But is USC as good as LSU & Florida, as they were national champs that year.

[daggerkobe]

USC by double digits...it will likely be my biggest play ever

How much we talking here?

I'm the biggest USC honk you'll probably find but I am seriously worried about this game.

[armyoflovers]

USC by double digits...it will likely be my biggest play ever

I am imploring you to join the dark side and not to make that mistake sir, read between the lines bro.

I will wait until the line hits 4 or 5 and then take the Ohio State adjusted line, laying a FG or so for 10 dimes.

If you take USC youll be sorry....

[daggerkobe]

Army, but you seem kinda biased.

[armyoflovers]

How much we talking here?

I'm the biggest USC honk you'll probably find but I am seriously worried about this game.

You got good reason to be worried and youre obviously a realist who sees a STACKED team against a team that although is top flight in its own right, is going through a transitional year.

OSU returns studs at every position. We have a staggering NINETEEN returning starters, losing just 1 man on O and 2 on D. Beanie Wells is the best back in America, Boeckman is one of the most efficient QBs, even with his high INT totals, and Robiskie and Hartline are two stud WRs.

The D is LOADED. Lawrence Wilson is an insta-All American, while Ironehead Heywards son is an up-and-comer. We are the NEW LB U. James Laurinaitis and Marcus Freeman anchor the deepest LB core in the country, while Malcolm Jenkins is another in a long line of great OSU corners.

I could go on an on about the punter, kicker, intangibles, etc., but understand this: OSU was not built for last year, they were built to take it all this year. The fact that they even got to the Championship Game last year was part everyone choking and part OSU overachieving.

Show some respect to Buckeye Nation and get on the right side of this game you wankers. Drink the USC kool-aid, I dont care. Make the line as big as you want, bc I will gobble it up.

34-14. You heard it here first.

[armyoflovers]

Army, but you seem kinda biased.

Is pig pork? Thatll answer your statement.

But tell me, why do you have some reservations about USC winning?

[VegasDave]

I hope so. But is USC as good as LSU & Florida, as they were national champs that year.

USC was every bit as good as LSU last year... if not for that absolutely stunning one in a million loss to Stanford, they would have been there crushing Ohio State. USC and Georgia were the best teams in the country last year when they were on.

McKnight with a year under his belt, Sanchez with a year under his belt, Home field... I dunno.

[Buckeyefan]

Ohio State by 7

Ohio State will win by 7 against USC, in case some of you idiots forgot USC got beat by Stanford and Oregon last year, 2 teams that couldn't hold a candle to Ohio State.

[daggerkobe]

Is pig pork? Thatll answer your statement.

But tell me, why do you have some reservations about USC winning?

Just not sold on Sanchez after his shaky starts against Oregon and Arizona last season. And their defenses were no where as good as the Buckeyes.

I know USC always has the best recruiting class so Pete can easily plug up any position with another All-American but week 3 against a well seasoned team just feels uneasy to me, home or away.

If Sanchez can step up and play well like he did against ND, USC wins but that's the biggest question mark for me.

[armyoflovers]

USC was every bit as good as LSU last year... if not for that absolutely stunning one in a million loss to Stanford, they would have been there crushing Ohio State. USC and Georgia were the best teams in the country last year when they were on.

McKnight with a year under his belt, Sanchez with a year under his belt, Home field... I dunno.

RETARD!!! A FORTY-ONE point dog takes down the MIGHTY Trojans. LOL. Get real dude. USC is a farce and just wait, OSU will show you all what the deal is. OSU is a weeeee bit better than Stanford, thank you very much.

[daggerkobe]

Ohio State will win by 7 against USC, in case some of you idiots forgot USC got beat by Stanford and Oregon last year, 2 teams that couldn't hold a candle to Ohio State.

Not a good argument considering LSU lost to #17 KY and unranked Arkanasas last season.... yet crushed Ohio St.

[onthewhat]

army, i'm sure you thought OSU would beat Florida and LSU am i right?

[onthewhat]

Booty was hurt against Stanford and LSU didn't have Early Doucet against KY

[armyoflovers]

army, i'm sure you thought OSU would beat Florida and LSU am i right?

Fla I thought for sure but i wasnt sold on OSU vs LSU. But I am just as sure OSU will beat USC as I was Fla.

[LT Profits]

I will wait until the line hits 4 or 5 and then take the Ohio State adjusted line, laying a FG or so for 10 dimes.

Huh? This line will open at AT LEAST USC -10.5, so if youi really like OSU, no need to wait. Personally, I think even 10.5 is too low as this game is a total mismatch. The difference in the team speeds is like night and day,

[durito]

Personally I'll wait till the week of the game and evaluate it like every other one on the board (actually less so, as my attention will be on much less popular games).

And LT is right, the line will be closer to 10 than 3.

[daggerkobe]

Sorry fellas, but there is no way USC will be favored by double digits over Ohio St.

[LT Profits]

daggerkobe,

I'll take USC -7 right now, my $1.100 to your 1K. What do you say?

[daggerkobe]

What happened to -10?

[LT Profits]

Well YOU are saying line is -3.5, so I split the difference.

And are you forgetting that USC is home? Trust me, line will open either -10.5 or -11, and USC will blow Buckeyes out of the water. Plenty of REAL Game of the Year candidates besides this one.

[VegasDave]

First of all, to those of you talking shit about the Stanford loss, whatever. It was an absolutely insane upset. They happen from time to time. Remember when the like 1 - 11 Dolphins beat the then undefeated Patriots a few seasons back? Just a bizarre anomaly, not the norm.

Besides, are you sure you want to play this game with me?

11/10/07; Illinois 28 @ Ohio State 21

01/01/08; Illinois 17 @ USC 49

[daggerkobe]

Golden Nugget in Las Vegas has set the line at


USC -4.5

[LT Profits]

Golden Nugget in Las Vegas has set the line at


USC -4.5

If that is accurate, I may have to make my first 5% bet in about eight years! Also, if that is the line, bet as soon as possible as it will only go up.

[nysmoneyman]

What do you think the line will be and who you got?

I think USC -3.5

USC -7...take ohio state

[flyingillini]

I never go with a pac 10 team.. I am big ten all the way

[jjgold]

Usc -9

[zootiehead]

pick 'em