YTD 57-46 +64.5x
Rough last two weeks put a little dent in an overall good season. Time to get it going in the best time of year, bowl season.
One early grab:
A&M -3 5x - Getting this one before it hits 3.5. Coach Fran has had his ups and downs this season, but that can be expected with a young team. They have shown they can play with the best (see OU), but also have shown they can play down to the level of their competition (see: Baylor, CU). The extra time to prepare and more importantly more practice time for Coach Fran to teach, gives A&M an edge. Looking at UT, they essentially have played really well in one game this year, at UGA. This was an impressive win in Athens, but lets look at the other tough opponents they've faced. Auburn (twice), routed both times. Florida, they were handed this game at the wire by the officials. ND, loss at home. Alabama, near loss against a bad team, again at home. Throw in close to kentucky and Vandy. Looks like an average team, smells like an average team.......
Throw in the fact that A&M is essentially playing a bowl game, and that UT is again playing in a 2nd tier bowl (see Peach Bowls of last two years) and methinks fat Phil and the boys are in trouble.
After looking hard at most ofl the bowl teams/games, it appears my "horse" will be the Big 12 this year. I also see the Big Ten being in some serious trouble. Not a very good conference, and not very good matchups either.
btw, all signs are pointing to the Longhorns in the Rose Bowl. I may not play it. Don't especially like playing against my team in big games, but this was looks REALLY bad for the blue. Lots of similarities betweeen UM and UT really. Go through UM's schedule this year and try and find a win that they can hang their hat on. The only angle that spells good for UM is Lloyds record vs top ten teams. there are also some off field problems going on in A2 right now that will likely cost UM two starters as well. whether I play the RB or not I will do a write up on the game.
Rough last two weeks put a little dent in an overall good season. Time to get it going in the best time of year, bowl season.
One early grab:
A&M -3 5x - Getting this one before it hits 3.5. Coach Fran has had his ups and downs this season, but that can be expected with a young team. They have shown they can play with the best (see OU), but also have shown they can play down to the level of their competition (see: Baylor, CU). The extra time to prepare and more importantly more practice time for Coach Fran to teach, gives A&M an edge. Looking at UT, they essentially have played really well in one game this year, at UGA. This was an impressive win in Athens, but lets look at the other tough opponents they've faced. Auburn (twice), routed both times. Florida, they were handed this game at the wire by the officials. ND, loss at home. Alabama, near loss against a bad team, again at home. Throw in close to kentucky and Vandy. Looks like an average team, smells like an average team.......
Throw in the fact that A&M is essentially playing a bowl game, and that UT is again playing in a 2nd tier bowl (see Peach Bowls of last two years) and methinks fat Phil and the boys are in trouble.
After looking hard at most ofl the bowl teams/games, it appears my "horse" will be the Big 12 this year. I also see the Big Ten being in some serious trouble. Not a very good conference, and not very good matchups either.
btw, all signs are pointing to the Longhorns in the Rose Bowl. I may not play it. Don't especially like playing against my team in big games, but this was looks REALLY bad for the blue. Lots of similarities betweeen UM and UT really. Go through UM's schedule this year and try and find a win that they can hang their hat on. The only angle that spells good for UM is Lloyds record vs top ten teams. there are also some off field problems going on in A2 right now that will likely cost UM two starters as well. whether I play the RB or not I will do a write up on the game.
