A NY Perspective -- Bowl Thread

[NY Reb]

Bowls: 0-2 (-11*)

Well, I messed around and lost the first two silly bowls. Time to regroup and get down to real business. All the rest of my bowl picks will be in this same thread.

7* NC State -11
Kansas has to be commended for having a fine season and a huge turnaround from last season, when they along with Baylor (also improved) were two of the most profitable "go-against" teams in college football. With that said, I think the Wolfpack have a little more going for them, especially in terms of firepower. The Jayhawks have no marquee players in the league of Rivers and McLendon. I think the Wolfpack will outscore them efficiently enough to cover this double-digit spread.

7* TCU +10.5
We all know Boise St can score with the best of them, but TCU will actually have one of the better defenses the Broncos have run across. This is essentially a home game for the Horned Frogs, and I feel they have also played a much stronger schedule week in and week out. TCU can keep this one closer than they are being given credit for.

Best of luck to everyone with these two games!

 

[ajoytoy]

gl Reb on all your selection Reb!


toy

 

[Schouest]

I agree with TCU..you should be able to start a good run with that winner !

 

[Schouest]

Not to mention..it's also like a home game for em.
GL to ya

 

[Rebel21]

GL NY...time to get your win streak started...i love the NC St. pick and will ride with you on TCU...Just got done with my med shcool exams so i'm finally able to get geared up for Dallas, headed down there the 30th...HOTTY TODDY...

 

[Kdogg21]

Good luck to ya Reb!!!!

 

[bamachuck23]

Hey Reb,

Good Luck buddy. I'm with you. Enough of the B/S from last week. Let's make some money!!!

Go PACK!!!!!

GL2E.

"Eat, drink, and be merry. For tomorrow, we may die." DMB

 

[NY Reb]

Thanks for your comments and good wishes, guys. I've had only one losing bowl season in the last ten years, and I certainly don't intend on having one this year.

Rebel21, have a great time in Dallas. Hope you enjoy a resounding Ole Miss victory!

 

[bamachuck23]

BTW Reb,

Do you have any feeling about the o/u in the Tangerine? Just wondering.

 

[NY Reb]

Chuck, my feeling is the over. Not sure if I'm playing it or not.

 

[bamachuck23]

Thanks Reb,

Trying to decide how confident I am about the Pack's D. I just feel like neither team will be able to stop the other. Know what I mean? I think I am going both ways...State and over.

GL...

 

[NY Reb]

Guys, I also have a:
5* on over 64.5

Also teased it to:
NC State -5
over 57.5

 

[bamachuck23]

I really like that tease. Maybe that's the way to go??? Anyway GL Reb and thanks again...

 

[Rebel21]

got the TCU line at 10...guess that was a mistake because its flying up near 12 now...what do you think about the over NY?

 

[Rebel21]

Another good win NY...looks like your getting cranked up...GL on the rest of the bowls...

 

[NY Reb]

Nice win last night, enjoyable game to watch. I never could get why so many were so confident that it was going to be a Boise blowout, when it seemed obvious to me that either team could easily win. Anyway, one more in the win column.

Which brings me to my new record:

Bowls: 3-2 (+8*)

A slow start losing the first two, but the last three were downright easy winners, with the outcomes never in doubt.

Guys, will someone let me know if this kind of thread is difficult to follow? Would it be easier if I posted different threads for different days?

I am not even certain how this thread will play out. I will probably not be playing all bowl games, and some, like possibly the next two games, I might not play until late in the day, up to an hour before the game.

On the other hand, I already have quite a few plays made in advance, usually when a good line was available. In several games I bought a half point when I had a shot of a more secure line. I think what I will do is post a couple of plays a day.

I will post the lines as I played them. Don't let this throw you off. Line movement up to 3 points does not affect my play. At 3 points it might move a 7* to a 5*. My 10*s are absolute -- line movement of any kind is irrelevant. If I worry about a couple of points, I won't be making a play.

7* Virginia Tech -2.5
I have about as much respect for Coach Tedford and the California program as any other in college football right now. I am impressed with what he can do with the talent at hand. With that said, I believe the Hokies have all kinds of advantages in this game. If they come to play, they win fairly easily. In fact, if I knew for certain that they were coming to play, this would be a 7*.

7* Texas Tech -12.5
With all respect to Navy, who have had a great year, I cannot see them slowing down this Red Raider attack. They simply do not have the speed or athleticism. I think TT will win something like 50-30. Whatever the final score, I feel confident that they will cover this spread. I'd still have a 7* at -14.

BTW, if I have a totals play, it will probably be made the day of the game. I usually don't do these in advance. There is, so far, one exception. I am playing:

5* OK/LSU under 49
These two teams have such great defenses. I just can't see a lot of scoring going on here.

Okay, fellows, be back later with more reports. Best of luck to each and every one of you.

 

[THE KOD]

REB

I like it all in here. Or maybe split it into two threads as the bigger games come up.

I can find it easier.

thanks and good luck rest of way.

KOD

 

[Cie]

Nice work, Reb. You continue to impress. One thread seems easier than daily threads, jmo.

By the way, couldn't agree with you more on the LSU total.

GL:weed:

 

[Box and one]

Reb,great job again. congrads

 

[NY Reb]

Thanks for the kind comments, guys. Your support keeps me going