Texas(#1) v. Texas Tech(#7)

[Panic]

4th week in a row Texas has had to play a top ranked team. You would think the wear and tear would start to show itself...and it did just that against OSU. Now they have to travel to Lubbuck and take on the Red Raiders who showed they are for real. I took Texas on ML against Oklahoma. And I'm going to take the ML again....only on Texas Tech. I think they win this game. Spread is Texas -6. I can grab Tech on the ML @ +191 at Matchbook right now. Wondering if I should wait and see if the # goes up. Will there be a push on the Longhorns?

[laxdjock]

I capped it at -6, so I'm glad I'm not a complete idiot. I happen to like the TTech ML, as they actually have a DEF this year. I may wait and see if the ML will creep up with early action on Texas. I think people will continue to underestimate TTech.

[awhitejackson]

I capped it at -6, so I'm glad I'm not a complete idiot. I happen to like the TTech ML, as they actually have a DEF this year. I may wait and see if the ML will creep up with early action on Texas. I think people will continue to underestimate TTech.

Totally agree here... See earlier thread where eveybody guessed opening line...I said it would end up at -6 but I think this line still moves with some heavy Texas action and ends up at 7 or 8....On the other hand I really dont know how valuable 1 or 2 points will be in this shootout

[Patrick McIrish]

...I said it would end up at -6 but I think this line still moves with some heavy Texas action and ends up at 7 or 8....On the other hand I really dont know how valuable 1 or 2 points will be in this shootout

I'd hold off if you're betting it and believe the line is going that way, going through the 7 is worth plenty, even in big total games. As for who wins I have to disagree with you all, Texas IMO is a much superior team, I see no way they lose this game.

[l7ustin]

Dont get too excited about that Ok State game because OK State is better than Tech. OK State definitely plays better defense and have a more balanced offense.

Do you really think Tech has a better defense than Oklahoma or Missouri?

[Trey333]

Dont get too excited about that Ok State game because OK State is better than Tech. OK State definitely plays better defense and have a more balanced offense.

Do you really think Tech has a better defense than Oklahoma or Missouri?

Exactly... This is the Mizzou game all over again. Texas Rolls

[starboots]

I might be biased but although Texas Tech's defense does not compare with that of Oklahoma's or Missouri's I feel that our fast paced passing offense is unlike any team Texas has played this season. I am not saying that I expect Texas Tech to win big, but I do think people are really underestimating them. I would not be surprised to see Texas win, but there a LARGE possibility for an upset here. Tech improves every game and I think they will continue the trend versus UT.

[fiveteamer]

bottom line, Texas has a better defense.

[Patrick McIrish]

I might be biased but although Texas Tech's defense does not compare with that of Oklahoma's or Missouri's I feel that our fast paced passing offense is unlike any team Texas has played this season. I am not saying that I expect Texas Tech to win big, but I do think people are really underestimating them. I would not be surprised to see Texas win, but there a LARGE possibility for an upset here. Tech improves every game and I think they will continue the trend versus UT.

Very reasonable post, especially by a TT fan. I don't think Texas will necessarily blow them out, I just think they are a more complete team overall. Hell that's no insult, not many teams in football can say they are as well rounded as Texas. Problem here is TT's pass defense is weak, rated very low if memory serves me correctly. Probably not a good thing against a QB completing 80% of his passes. Also it's amazing what a quality defense can do to an "unstoppable offense". Not saying they shut down TT's offense, not sayng that at all, but they won't be running up and down the field all afternoon long like they did against a tired Kansas defense either. Longhorns by 17 or so would be my guess.

[onlooker]

Texas Tech wins this game.

Texas 67
Texas Tech -1

That is how I got it capped. With the score being 34-33.

[casper]

SAT analogy time: Texas is to Texas Tech as:

a) Boise was to OU in Fiesta '06
b) Georgia was to Hawaii last Sugar Bowl
c) Texas was to Missouri a few weeks ago
d) None of the above.

I could see Texas beating Tech by 14 to 17 but just can't see Tech playing the perfect game to keep it within 4 or 5. I don't think Graham has been hit like Texas is going to hit him. Timing will be off; Longhorns will shut down Crabtree. Hook'em!

No cheating.....

[l7ustin]

Games in Lubbock, crowd will be rowdy to say the least...

I have heard weird crap about the air is different or something kinda like when you play in Denver...

Texas ususally struggles with Tech 1 every 4 or so years...Trust me Texas always has the better team but some years Texas rolls some years its a great game- I just can't imagine Texas won't show up.

I like to Texas to win but IDK by how many points, I think their defense is the best its been since the year they beat USC.

[LT Profits]

Am I the only one that sees this game as a blowout?

Texas by at least 20. Tech is totally outclassed here, and it takes a lot more than a gimmicky offense to beat the Longhorns this year.

Only thing that bothers me is the low line, but if I see a lot more support for Tech like I see here, I will stop worrying about it.

[LT Profits]

Early betting has just 52% on Texas. If that keeps holding, Texas will be my biggest bet of the year, as it would show that their are enough suckers out there that this line is what it is - an absolute gift for Texas backers. If the percantages shift to 60% Texas and the line doesn't move, THEN I'll be worried.

[MBENZ]

Am I the only one that sees this game as a blowout?

Texas by at least 20. Tech is totally outclassed here, and it takes a lot more than a gimmicky offense to beat the Longhorns this year.

Only thing that bothers me is the low line, but if I see a lot more support for Tech like I see here, I will stop worrying about it.

Totally agree,laying 6 now is smart since this line is heading up.

[l7ustin]

Im not sure that it is heading up, I thought like LT until the Kansas game, maybe Kansas is not as good as I thought or maybe Tech is better....

Everyone I talk to seems to be all over Tech so we'll see

[I.R.B]

Texas would be my guess where the Smart money lyes on friday night and sat morning.. Will watch the numbmers and as Lt said if it plays out rite Texas will be my big play.

[LT Profits]

Texas would be my guess where the Smart money lyes on friday night and sat morning.. Will watch the numbmers and as Lt said if it plays out rite Texas will be my big play.

Can't wait that long because Texas may be -8.5 or -9 by then. I will make a decision tomorrow (Wednesday) night.

[pantala]

It seems like every year Tech puts up huge numbers and blowouts in the beginning of the season.. and then follows it up with some pretty poor performances. Beating Kansas so bad was a big step for them, but then again I don't think Kansas is a very good team.

To say it again, Tech = Mizzou. I don't even know if Tech is as good as Mizzou... I know you can't really do this, but this year Tech beat Nebraska by 6 (Mizzou won by 35), Tech beat Nevada by 16 (Mizzou won by 52). Also, last year Mizzou beat Texas Tech 41-10 when Tech was 6-1.

Texas completely shut down Missouri in the first half. I don't know why they wouldn't do it to Texas Tech.

[Panic]

Same people that said Kansas was the play last week and Tech was outclassed and overrated are saying the same thing this week. Tech is better than people think and the Longhorns are tired. Dont know how people can say Tech defense is worse than Oklahoma or Missouri. Tech has only given up 30, once this year in an overtime game...Oklahoma has given up 30+ in the last 3 games in a row(including giving up 35 to Kansas St. last week). And Tech is a better team than OSU. Playing at home. Lets just see what happens, boys. Take Texas Longhorns in a big way and get poor quick.

[CaptainFurFace]

As a Longhorn I can tell you I am worried about this game. I can't think of a more brutal schedule stretch than the past 3 weeks and into this weekend by any team. Texas is doing great staying aggressive, but unless Texas can pressure Harrell they could be in trouble. Tech has allowed 3 sacks all year. I think Texas will be able to move the ball, but the D will be the difference.

That's my insight. Go Horns.

[LT Profits]

Same people that said Kansas was the play last week and Tech was outclassed and overrated are saying the same thing this week. Tech is better than people think and the Longhorns are tired. Dont know how people can say Tech defense is worse than Oklahoma or Missouri. Tech has only given up 30, once this year in an overtime game...Oklahoma has given up 30+ in the last 3 games in a row(including giving up 35 to Kansas St. last week). And Tech is a better team than OSU. Playing at home. Lets just see what happens, boys. Take Texas Longhorns in a big way and get poor quick.

Texas is not Kansas. And Tech defense is not nearly as good as their numbers because of their weak schedule.

[teaserpleaser]

kansas had no pass rush against Texas Tech thats the kiss of death... Texas has a pretty good pash rush. cant wait until the team totals come out. If Graham Harrell has 5.7 seconds to pass like he did vs that jayhawks Defense Texas is going to be in for a long day. Pick a Team total they both go over

[fiveteamer]

Are people that are betting against Texas just copy and pasting from the Mizzou game? because thats what it sounds like to me.

[teaserpleaser]

Hey LT what do you think Texas Techs team total will be??? It was 34 vs a terrible jayhawks pass rush books gave away $$$ on that one... Im thinking somewhere between 28-31 what do you think? I'd be able to figure it out but havent found the game total yet.

[sportsguy04]

I would take Texas -6. I also think Texas wins this by 2 scores. Another high scoring Big 12 affair. But ultimately Texas wins this game by 14 points.

[Ralphie1412]

I love texas here, i also think oklahoma is a gift.

[james4512]

Mizz is not nearly as good as texas Tech. Chase daniel is a first class choke artist, has not beaten a top 10 ever i dont think and not to mention TT defense is about 10x better than mizzous. I do see a lot of similarities between TT and Mizz so comparing them makes sense but if the line moves to 7,8 or even 9 i will be all over texas tech. It will be a high scoring game of coarse but i think texas falls in the forth quater and blows a descent size lead for TT to cover or even win

[l7ustin]

Mizz is not nearly as good as texas Tech. Chase daniel is a first class choke artist, has not beaten a top 10 ever i dont think and not to mention TT defense is about 10x better than mizzous. I do see a lot of similarities between TT and Mizz so comparing them makes sense but if the line moves to 7,8 or even 9 i will be all over texas tech. It will be a high scoring game of coarse but i think texas falls in the forth quater and blows a descent size lead for TT to cover or even win

james i read half of this and stopped and laughed as hard as i could for how much of an idiot you are.

I went to high school the same year as chase daniels

He played football for a team called southlake carrol.

the team didnt lose a single game while he was in high school.

the team won 4 state championships in the highest classification 5A. High school football in Texas is no joke.

The dude is a big game quarterback who never choked. He is surrounded by retards as Missouri who was never good before he got there. dont call him a choke artist you dont have a clue.

[fiveteamer]

What has Texas done so far this year to warrant a bet against? They've been just about as perfect as a team could be this deep into the season.

[Patrick McIrish]

Just made it official, I'm on Texas. Pinnacle has 5- /-108, that should be plenty good here. No disrespect to TT, I had them last week to wear Kansas out and enjoyed watching them play, just a big difference from top to bottom in Texas and TT. Just looked, Texas has played the 17th toughest schedule in the country, TT the 91st toughest. These things seem to make themselves obvious out on the field. Good luck guys....... if you're on Texas.

[THEGREAT30]

I cant get over watching Texas Tech almost lose to Nebraska. I think Texas is better defensively. Texas will be able to get two to three stops or force two to three field goals that will be the difference. I will take Texas up to -9 in this one.

[Panic]

Texas is not Kansas. And Tech defense is not nearly as good as their numbers because of their weak schedule.

Not good, LT. Becareful. Tech wins this game..LT.

[dwaechte]

james i read half of this and stopped and laughed as hard as i could for how much of an idiot you are.

I went to high school the same year as chase daniels

He played football for a team called southlake carrol.

the team didnt lose a single game while he was in high school.

the team won 4 state championships in the highest classification 5A. High school football in Texas is no joke.

The dude is a big game quarterback who never choked. He is surrounded by retards as Missouri who was never good before he got there. dont call him a choke artist you dont have a clue.

Southlake Carroll has enough talent that they could win with a grandma playing QB.

[pantala]

Southlake Carroll has enough talent that they could win with a grandma playing QB.

Fortunately, they didn't. They had the currently 5th rated QB in NCAA D-1 football (as of today).