CAN YOU SAY LOCK AND LOAD
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Jabberwocky...
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MM Sports pk
Jazz L-V -1 (-110)
Raymond, I'm on the other side tonight but good luck to you and congrats on the upcoming addition to the family. It's fantastic.
Does anyone think White will have sucess throwing the ball? IMO he don't get over 100yds in the air
WV Off. is very 1dimensional. To beat a good team like Lville
you need a balanced attack. I just can't see WV rushing for 300yds...or 200yds.
Lville plays great @ Papa Johns...
IMO not a game to lock & load
I'm on Lville
GL to all
WV Off. is very 1dimensional. To beat a good team like Lville
you need a balanced attack. I just can't see WV rushing for 300yds...or 200yds.
Lville plays great @ Papa Johns...
IMO not a game to lock & load
I'm on Lville
GL to all
OVER 50
West Virginia at Louisville
Cold weather -- freezing temps -- will put plenty of money on
the UNDER here, but the playing surface is FieldTurf, articifial,
and it should be just fine for footing on a dry night.
Both coaches have talked about the importance of coming out
and scoring quickly. Louisville says that big plays have been
there, but receivers have been dropping balls. Louisville once
had the kind of offense that could protect a lead with ball-control
if they wanted to -- and score in the process. Injuries have taken
it down a peg but the big-play potential is still there
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College Football
****BEST BET
CLEMSON* over MARYLAND by 35
The A.C.C. Atlantic Division standings create an interesting notion ? Ralph Friedgan?s Terrapins are tied for first place, and can control the race by winning down the stretch. As such, this game has a completely different set-up that what it is ? a complete mismatch between the superior team coming in with a chip on its shoulder, and a pretender that is ready to snap like a dry autumn twig after a draining run of games. Off of that dismal showing at Virginia Tech last Thursday we can expect Tommy Bowden?s Tigers to play with a special fire here, especially now that they are forced to look up in the standings at Maryland. An O.L. that might be the nation?s best can turn that energy into dominance of the line of scrimmage, and that opens the door for bursts by James Davis and C. J. Spiller against a Terrapin defense that was helpless against similar speed in an earlier whipping at West Virginia (the Mountaineers ran for 340 yards at 7.9 per carry). And with Chansi Stuckey having a full week to get healthy again there will be much more rhythm to the passing game than we saw at Blacksburg last week. Meanwhile Maryland lacks similar playmakers, and do not be fooled for a moment by those three straight A.C.C. wins ? they came by a combined 11 points, and film study would not indicate that they were the better squad in any of them. When teams like this fall, it is often a crash, especially in Death Valley against this class ? the Tigers mauled Georgia Tech and North Carolina by a combined 83-14 in their only two home league games so far. CLEMSON 41-6.
***BEST BET
L.S.U. over TENNESSEE* by 17
Many times a ?first? in life will create some rather intense memories, although they are not always good. As such, the first defeat that Les Miles suffered as L.S.U. coach is one that has been haunting him since the final whistle that night; a 30-27 overtime loss to Tennessee in Baton Rouge last year in which a 21-0 halftime lead got away. Now that motivation sparks Miles and the Tigers to a top effort in this one, and all of the other pieces are also in place for them to get the job done. With the line in the right place, we have our piece to complete the puzzle as well. In what will be billed as a major S.E.C. showdown we may instead see this turn into a mismatch between a team that is not only much more physical at the line of scrimmage than their opponent, but also much fresher as well, which accentuates that edge. L.S.U. not only had a bye last week to focus on the bitter memories of LY?s defeat, but having coasted by Fresno State and Kentucky by an 87-6 count in the two previous games, they are as fresh as they have been since the opening week. Contrast that with Tennessee coming in off of draining wins vs. Alabama and South Carolina, and the line of scrimmage belongs to the Tigers. Given that Tennessee can not run anyway, it creates huge headache for an offense that also has its passing game shut down. The L.S.U. pass defense may be the best in the land, allowing only 49% completions, 4.9 yards per pass, and having a great ratio of 11 interceptions vs. only three touchdown passes, which is more than Erik Ainge can handle without ground support. L.S.U. 30-13.
**PREFERRED
Arkansas over South Carolina* by 14
Steve Spurrier has managed to pull off some semi-miracles the past two seasons despite having only limited personnel. But now he faces his worst headache, with his depth-shy squad low on gas as the tough schedule takes its toll, and now having to face a team that can not be beaten with tricks alone. The Razorbacks are going to line up and play smashmouth, and not only bring the freshness to do it, having coasted vs. only lightweights the last three weeks, but also the focus. They were among Spurrier?s victims last year, when they dominated the line of scrimmage to the tune of 356-187 in total offense, as Darren McFadden had as many yards rushing as South Carolina?s entire offensive output. But somehow the Gamecocks walked away with a 14-10 win. Not this time, with the Arkansas ground game firmly controlling matters, and an offense that did not have a single turnover in easily winning its last two S.E.C. games (including a dominating 27-10 rout at Auburn), will not give anything away this time. ARKANSAS 28-14.
Tulsa over Houston* by 12
According to the standings, this is for the top spot in the Western Division of Conference USA, and the winner goes a long way towards cementing a berth in the league championship game. But on the field it just is not that close - the gap between these two defenses is about as wide as we will ever find for a game in this price range. Even what seemed to be a rout for the Cougars on the scoreboard vs. Central Florida was anything but that ? the game was tied 31-31 in the fourth quarter, and they allowed a weak Golden Knight offense to roll for season highs in points and yards (520). With Houston showing no ability to stop either the run or the pass this game is controlled by Paul Smith and the balanced Hurricane attack, and not only do they have the balance to attack all Cougar weaknesses, but they are the ideal kind of team to play on the road, with a precision that has seen them only turn the ball over 10 times all season. That polish has led to an 8-0 ATS run on the conference road the past two seasons, and it continues here. TULSA 33-21.
Brigham Young over Colorado State* by 24
We have been getting a great ride from Bronco Mendehall and his Cougars this season, with two easy wins at the top of these pages, and while a crowded card at the top forces them a bit lower this week, we are not about to step away from the ride. If anything they have not completely flexed their muscles yet, largely coasting in the second half of their three October conference games after leading San Diego State, U.N.L.V. and Air Force by a stunning 89-10 at halftime. This one also has a chance to get out of hand early, with that superbly-balanced Cougar offense once again dominating a defense that lacks the personnel to match up, and they continue to get the most of any opportunities, with only two turnovers through four conference games. Meanwhile the early loss of Kyle Bell has combined with some injuries to the O.L. that leaves the Rams without any semblance of a ground attack ? just 64 yards per game vs. lined opponents. If you can not run you can not keep John Beck & Co. off the field, so it just becomes a matter of time. B.Y.U. 40-16.
Rice over U.T.E.P. by 1
These two are tied at 2-2 in the Conference USA standings, but there is a world of difference in terms of attitude. While the Miners are disconsolate after that second half collapse at Tulsa, having expected much better things this season, the Owls are quite happy to be where they are in Todd Graham?s debut as head coach. And the truth is that they are even further along than the marketplace has accounted for, which gives us a great line to exploit here. A brutal non-conference schedule has kept hidden the Rice improvements, especially when we factor in that emerging QB Chase Clement was injured and did not play in any of those defeats. With him in the lineup they are a solid 4-1 ATS this season, and since his return in the last four games the offense is singing to tunes of 36.5 points and 424.5 yards per game. Now with two full weeks to prepare Graham not only has a chance to get some wounded bodies healthy again, but also to reach deeper inside of the playbook, and the Miner defense is hardly a dominating unit. RICE 28-27.
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College Football
****BEST BET
CLEMSON* over MARYLAND by 35
The A.C.C. Atlantic Division standings create an interesting notion ? Ralph Friedgan?s Terrapins are tied for first place, and can control the race by winning down the stretch. As such, this game has a completely different set-up that what it is ? a complete mismatch between the superior team coming in with a chip on its shoulder, and a pretender that is ready to snap like a dry autumn twig after a draining run of games. Off of that dismal showing at Virginia Tech last Thursday we can expect Tommy Bowden?s Tigers to play with a special fire here, especially now that they are forced to look up in the standings at Maryland. An O.L. that might be the nation?s best can turn that energy into dominance of the line of scrimmage, and that opens the door for bursts by James Davis and C. J. Spiller against a Terrapin defense that was helpless against similar speed in an earlier whipping at West Virginia (the Mountaineers ran for 340 yards at 7.9 per carry). And with Chansi Stuckey having a full week to get healthy again there will be much more rhythm to the passing game than we saw at Blacksburg last week. Meanwhile Maryland lacks similar playmakers, and do not be fooled for a moment by those three straight A.C.C. wins ? they came by a combined 11 points, and film study would not indicate that they were the better squad in any of them. When teams like this fall, it is often a crash, especially in Death Valley against this class ? the Tigers mauled Georgia Tech and North Carolina by a combined 83-14 in their only two home league games so far. CLEMSON 41-6.
***BEST BET
L.S.U. over TENNESSEE* by 17
Many times a ?first? in life will create some rather intense memories, although they are not always good. As such, the first defeat that Les Miles suffered as L.S.U. coach is one that has been haunting him since the final whistle that night; a 30-27 overtime loss to Tennessee in Baton Rouge last year in which a 21-0 halftime lead got away. Now that motivation sparks Miles and the Tigers to a top effort in this one, and all of the other pieces are also in place for them to get the job done. With the line in the right place, we have our piece to complete the puzzle as well. In what will be billed as a major S.E.C. showdown we may instead see this turn into a mismatch between a team that is not only much more physical at the line of scrimmage than their opponent, but also much fresher as well, which accentuates that edge. L.S.U. not only had a bye last week to focus on the bitter memories of LY?s defeat, but having coasted by Fresno State and Kentucky by an 87-6 count in the two previous games, they are as fresh as they have been since the opening week. Contrast that with Tennessee coming in off of draining wins vs. Alabama and South Carolina, and the line of scrimmage belongs to the Tigers. Given that Tennessee can not run anyway, it creates huge headache for an offense that also has its passing game shut down. The L.S.U. pass defense may be the best in the land, allowing only 49% completions, 4.9 yards per pass, and having a great ratio of 11 interceptions vs. only three touchdown passes, which is more than Erik Ainge can handle without ground support. L.S.U. 30-13.
**PREFERRED
Arkansas over South Carolina* by 14
Steve Spurrier has managed to pull off some semi-miracles the past two seasons despite having only limited personnel. But now he faces his worst headache, with his depth-shy squad low on gas as the tough schedule takes its toll, and now having to face a team that can not be beaten with tricks alone. The Razorbacks are going to line up and play smashmouth, and not only bring the freshness to do it, having coasted vs. only lightweights the last three weeks, but also the focus. They were among Spurrier?s victims last year, when they dominated the line of scrimmage to the tune of 356-187 in total offense, as Darren McFadden had as many yards rushing as South Carolina?s entire offensive output. But somehow the Gamecocks walked away with a 14-10 win. Not this time, with the Arkansas ground game firmly controlling matters, and an offense that did not have a single turnover in easily winning its last two S.E.C. games (including a dominating 27-10 rout at Auburn), will not give anything away this time. ARKANSAS 28-14.
Tulsa over Houston* by 12
According to the standings, this is for the top spot in the Western Division of Conference USA, and the winner goes a long way towards cementing a berth in the league championship game. But on the field it just is not that close - the gap between these two defenses is about as wide as we will ever find for a game in this price range. Even what seemed to be a rout for the Cougars on the scoreboard vs. Central Florida was anything but that ? the game was tied 31-31 in the fourth quarter, and they allowed a weak Golden Knight offense to roll for season highs in points and yards (520). With Houston showing no ability to stop either the run or the pass this game is controlled by Paul Smith and the balanced Hurricane attack, and not only do they have the balance to attack all Cougar weaknesses, but they are the ideal kind of team to play on the road, with a precision that has seen them only turn the ball over 10 times all season. That polish has led to an 8-0 ATS run on the conference road the past two seasons, and it continues here. TULSA 33-21.
Brigham Young over Colorado State* by 24
We have been getting a great ride from Bronco Mendehall and his Cougars this season, with two easy wins at the top of these pages, and while a crowded card at the top forces them a bit lower this week, we are not about to step away from the ride. If anything they have not completely flexed their muscles yet, largely coasting in the second half of their three October conference games after leading San Diego State, U.N.L.V. and Air Force by a stunning 89-10 at halftime. This one also has a chance to get out of hand early, with that superbly-balanced Cougar offense once again dominating a defense that lacks the personnel to match up, and they continue to get the most of any opportunities, with only two turnovers through four conference games. Meanwhile the early loss of Kyle Bell has combined with some injuries to the O.L. that leaves the Rams without any semblance of a ground attack ? just 64 yards per game vs. lined opponents. If you can not run you can not keep John Beck & Co. off the field, so it just becomes a matter of time. B.Y.U. 40-16.
Rice over U.T.E.P. by 1
These two are tied at 2-2 in the Conference USA standings, but there is a world of difference in terms of attitude. While the Miners are disconsolate after that second half collapse at Tulsa, having expected much better things this season, the Owls are quite happy to be where they are in Todd Graham?s debut as head coach. And the truth is that they are even further along than the marketplace has accounted for, which gives us a great line to exploit here. A brutal non-conference schedule has kept hidden the Rice improvements, especially when we factor in that emerging QB Chase Clement was injured and did not play in any of those defeats. With him in the lineup they are a solid 4-1 ATS this season, and since his return in the last four games the offense is singing to tunes of 36.5 points and 424.5 yards per game. Now with two full weeks to prepare Graham not only has a chance to get some wounded bodies healthy again, but also to reach deeper inside of the playbook, and the Miner defense is hardly a dominating unit. RICE 28-27.
3) West Virginia (7-0) at (5) Louisville (7-0)
Thursday, November 2nd, 7:30 p.m. (et)
The Sports Network
By Pat Taggart, Associate College Football Editor
GAME NOTES: The national championship picture will gain some clarity Thursday evening, as the third-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers and the fifth-ranked Louisville Cardinals are set to collide in a much-anticipated Big East Conference matchup. West Virginia has won all seven of its games this season to steadily climb up the national ladder, and none of the contests have been close. In fact, all of the victories have come by double figures, and only once has an opponent managed to stay within 20 points of WVU. The Mountaineers have had almost two full weeks to prepare for this clash, and they are aiming for their 15 consecutive regular season victory, which would extend an already established school record. As for Louisville, it also enters this tilt with a 7-0 record, and while the Cardinals have not been quite as dominant as WVU lately, they have a chance to make a major statement and put themselves in position to contend for a berth in the BCS title tilt. Louisville has been idle since October 21st when it posted a 28-13 decision over Syracuse. With undefeated Rutgers up next for the Cardinals following this clash, the team has a chance to prove itself worthy of such a high ranking. West Virginia holds a 6-1 edge in the all-time series with Louisville, including a 46-44 triple- overtime victory over the Cardinals last season.
West Virginia has scored at least 37 points in all but one of its games thus far, not bad for a team that does not feature a balanced offensive attack. The Mountaineers are averaging 40.9 ppg and 459.3 total ypg to place fourth nationally in total offense and second in scoring offense, and they have been able to accomplish those gaudy numbers on the strength of a dominant ground attack. Tailback Steve Slaton is explosive, a statement backed up by his 1,059 yards, nine touchdowns and 7.0 ypc average. Option quarterback Pat White has done some damage on the ground as well, posting 619 yards and nine scores while averaging a staggering 8.5 ypc. As a passer, White has completed 68.8 percent of his throws for 822 yards with six scores and five interceptions. Darius Reynaud leads all receivers with 25 catches for 299 yards and a pair of scores. West Virginia rolled to a 37-11 victory over Connecticut in its most recent outing, and White had both a passing score and rushing touchdown in the win. Both White and Slaton eclipsed the 100-yard mark on the ground, and WVU finished with 419 total yards.
While the West Virginia offense receives most of the credit for the team's success, the defense continues to dominate the opposition. The Mountaineers rank eighth nationally in scoring defense, surrendering just 12,7 ppg, and they are 12th in total defense, yielding a meager 271.4 total ypg. Foes have four rushing touchdowns in seven games with averages of 89.3 ypg on the ground and 2.9 ypc. The pass defense has been just as good, holding opposing quarterbacks below a 50 percent completion rating with 10 interceptions. Kevin McLee leads the Mountaineers with 40 total tackles, and Eric Wicks has record three sacks. In the 26-point victory over UConn last time out, West Virginia was once again masterful on defense. The Huskies were only able to post 210 total yards on 67 plays, an average of barely over three yards per snap. The Mountaineers came up with a pair of interceptions and limited UConn to 4-of-15 success on third down conversion attempts.
Louisville currently ranks second nationally in total offense, as the club is racking up 496.1 total ypg. The Cardinals are fifth in scoring offense with 38.7 ppg, so expect them to seriously challenge the stout WVU defense. It all starts with quarterback Brian Brohm. Back from an injury that sidelined him early on, Brohm has completed 61 percent of his passes for 1,269 yards with four touchdowns and three picks, and while those numbers aren't going to win him any awards, he is considered by many to be one of the top 10 quarterbacks in the nation. Harry Douglas leads the Cards with 35 catches for 520 yards, while Mario Urrutia also has 520 receiving yards to go along with his four touchdowns. Make no mistake, Louisville's best form of attack offensively is the run, even without the services of star tailback Michael Bush who was lost for the year in the season opener. Kolby Smith has rushed for 451 yards and six touchdowns, while George Stripling has 355 yards and five scores to his credit. Anthony Allen has reached the end zone five times as well, and all three backs are averaging more than five-and-a-half yards per rushing attempt. In the 15- point win over Syracuse last time out, both Allen and Smith finished with two touchdowns. Brohm finished 18-of-26 for 203 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.
The Cardinals' defensive stats are eerily similar to those posted by West Virginia thus far. Louisville is allowing only 284.6 total ypg and 12.6 ppg to place seventh nationally in the latter. Only two rushing touchdowns have been scored against the Cardinals, who are yielding 74.9 rushing ypg to rank eighth among the 119 Division I-A teams. The pass defense hasn't been quite as strong, as opponents have made some big plays against the secondary. Clearly, Louisville has the type of defense that can contain West Virginia, but that is much easier said than done. Syracuse posted 322 total yards against the Cardinals last time out, but just 19 of those came on the ground. The low rushing total was certainly aided by the fact that Louisville managed seven sacks totaling 48 yards in losses.
Expect this game to live up to the hype, as both the Mountaineers and Cardinals are exceptionally well coached. Louisville obviously has the advantage of playing at home, but West Virginia has been the more dominant of the two teams this season and will win narrowly.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: West Virginia 27, Louisville 23
Thursday, November 2nd, 7:30 p.m. (et)
The Sports Network
By Pat Taggart, Associate College Football Editor
GAME NOTES: The national championship picture will gain some clarity Thursday evening, as the third-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers and the fifth-ranked Louisville Cardinals are set to collide in a much-anticipated Big East Conference matchup. West Virginia has won all seven of its games this season to steadily climb up the national ladder, and none of the contests have been close. In fact, all of the victories have come by double figures, and only once has an opponent managed to stay within 20 points of WVU. The Mountaineers have had almost two full weeks to prepare for this clash, and they are aiming for their 15 consecutive regular season victory, which would extend an already established school record. As for Louisville, it also enters this tilt with a 7-0 record, and while the Cardinals have not been quite as dominant as WVU lately, they have a chance to make a major statement and put themselves in position to contend for a berth in the BCS title tilt. Louisville has been idle since October 21st when it posted a 28-13 decision over Syracuse. With undefeated Rutgers up next for the Cardinals following this clash, the team has a chance to prove itself worthy of such a high ranking. West Virginia holds a 6-1 edge in the all-time series with Louisville, including a 46-44 triple- overtime victory over the Cardinals last season.
West Virginia has scored at least 37 points in all but one of its games thus far, not bad for a team that does not feature a balanced offensive attack. The Mountaineers are averaging 40.9 ppg and 459.3 total ypg to place fourth nationally in total offense and second in scoring offense, and they have been able to accomplish those gaudy numbers on the strength of a dominant ground attack. Tailback Steve Slaton is explosive, a statement backed up by his 1,059 yards, nine touchdowns and 7.0 ypc average. Option quarterback Pat White has done some damage on the ground as well, posting 619 yards and nine scores while averaging a staggering 8.5 ypc. As a passer, White has completed 68.8 percent of his throws for 822 yards with six scores and five interceptions. Darius Reynaud leads all receivers with 25 catches for 299 yards and a pair of scores. West Virginia rolled to a 37-11 victory over Connecticut in its most recent outing, and White had both a passing score and rushing touchdown in the win. Both White and Slaton eclipsed the 100-yard mark on the ground, and WVU finished with 419 total yards.
While the West Virginia offense receives most of the credit for the team's success, the defense continues to dominate the opposition. The Mountaineers rank eighth nationally in scoring defense, surrendering just 12,7 ppg, and they are 12th in total defense, yielding a meager 271.4 total ypg. Foes have four rushing touchdowns in seven games with averages of 89.3 ypg on the ground and 2.9 ypc. The pass defense has been just as good, holding opposing quarterbacks below a 50 percent completion rating with 10 interceptions. Kevin McLee leads the Mountaineers with 40 total tackles, and Eric Wicks has record three sacks. In the 26-point victory over UConn last time out, West Virginia was once again masterful on defense. The Huskies were only able to post 210 total yards on 67 plays, an average of barely over three yards per snap. The Mountaineers came up with a pair of interceptions and limited UConn to 4-of-15 success on third down conversion attempts.
Louisville currently ranks second nationally in total offense, as the club is racking up 496.1 total ypg. The Cardinals are fifth in scoring offense with 38.7 ppg, so expect them to seriously challenge the stout WVU defense. It all starts with quarterback Brian Brohm. Back from an injury that sidelined him early on, Brohm has completed 61 percent of his passes for 1,269 yards with four touchdowns and three picks, and while those numbers aren't going to win him any awards, he is considered by many to be one of the top 10 quarterbacks in the nation. Harry Douglas leads the Cards with 35 catches for 520 yards, while Mario Urrutia also has 520 receiving yards to go along with his four touchdowns. Make no mistake, Louisville's best form of attack offensively is the run, even without the services of star tailback Michael Bush who was lost for the year in the season opener. Kolby Smith has rushed for 451 yards and six touchdowns, while George Stripling has 355 yards and five scores to his credit. Anthony Allen has reached the end zone five times as well, and all three backs are averaging more than five-and-a-half yards per rushing attempt. In the 15- point win over Syracuse last time out, both Allen and Smith finished with two touchdowns. Brohm finished 18-of-26 for 203 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.
The Cardinals' defensive stats are eerily similar to those posted by West Virginia thus far. Louisville is allowing only 284.6 total ypg and 12.6 ppg to place seventh nationally in the latter. Only two rushing touchdowns have been scored against the Cardinals, who are yielding 74.9 rushing ypg to rank eighth among the 119 Division I-A teams. The pass defense hasn't been quite as strong, as opponents have made some big plays against the secondary. Clearly, Louisville has the type of defense that can contain West Virginia, but that is much easier said than done. Syracuse posted 322 total yards against the Cardinals last time out, but just 19 of those came on the ground. The low rushing total was certainly aided by the fact that Louisville managed seven sacks totaling 48 yards in losses.
Expect this game to live up to the hype, as both the Mountaineers and Cardinals are exceptionally well coached. Louisville obviously has the advantage of playing at home, but West Virginia has been the more dominant of the two teams this season and will win narrowly.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: West Virginia 27, Louisville 23
W VIRGINIA
Remaining Schedule
Date Time Opponent
11/02 7:30 PM at LOUISVILLE
11/11 TBA vs CINCINNATI
11/16 TBA at PITTSBURGH
11/25 TBA vs S FLORIDA
12/02 TBA vs RUTGERS
BIG EAST Standings
Division
Conf All Scoring Home/Away
Team W-L Pct W-L Pct PF PA Home Away
RUTGERS 3-0 1.000 8-0 1.000 29.3 9.1 4-0 4-0
W VIRGINIA 2-0 1.000 7-0 1.000 40.9 12.7 4-0 3-0
LOUISVILLE 2-0 1.000 7-0 1.000 38.7 12.6 3-0 4-0
PITTSBURGH 2-1 0.667 6-2 0.750 34.1 14.1 3-2 3-0
CINCINNATI 2-2 0.500 5-4 0.556 18.6 17.2 5-1 0-3
S FLORIDA 1-2 0.333 5-3 0.625 24.3 17.6 3-1 2-2
CONNECTICUT 0-3 0.000 3-5 0.375 19.6 23.1 2-3 1-2
SYRACUSE 0-4 0.000 3-6 0.333 19.1 24.0 2-3 1-3
Injuries
OT Damien Crissey (Foot) out indefinitely. - 9/13
Game LOG for the 2006 Season Results Offense Defense
Date Opponent Line OU Score SU ATS OU RY RYPA PY PYPC RY RYPA PY PYPC
10/20 at CONNECTICUT -23 48.5 37-11 W W Un 263 6.3 156 17.3 95 2.9 115 7.7
10/14 vs SYRACUSE -24.5 50.5 41-17 W L Ov 457 10.2 105 8.1 81 2.3 146 16.2
10/07 at MISSISSIPPI ST -20.5 47 42-14 W W Ov 314 7.1 92 15.3 56 1.5 250 14.7
09/23 at E CAROLINA -20.5 56 27-10 W L Un 153 3.6 216 12.7 41 1.7 276 12.5
09/14 vs MARYLAND -17 47 45-24 W W Ov 340 7.9 43 7.2 122 3.7 211 8.8
09/09 vs E WASHINGTON NL NL 52-3 W - 394 6.8 197 10.9 76 3.6 109 7.3
09/02 vs MARSHALL -21.5 45.5 42-10 W W Ov 312 6.0 173 15.7 154 4.5 168 14.0
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Remaining Schedule
Date Time Opponent
11/02 7:30 PM at LOUISVILLE
11/11 TBA vs CINCINNATI
11/16 TBA at PITTSBURGH
11/25 TBA vs S FLORIDA
12/02 TBA vs RUTGERS
BIG EAST Standings
Division
Conf All Scoring Home/Away
Team W-L Pct W-L Pct PF PA Home Away
RUTGERS 3-0 1.000 8-0 1.000 29.3 9.1 4-0 4-0
W VIRGINIA 2-0 1.000 7-0 1.000 40.9 12.7 4-0 3-0
LOUISVILLE 2-0 1.000 7-0 1.000 38.7 12.6 3-0 4-0
PITTSBURGH 2-1 0.667 6-2 0.750 34.1 14.1 3-2 3-0
CINCINNATI 2-2 0.500 5-4 0.556 18.6 17.2 5-1 0-3
S FLORIDA 1-2 0.333 5-3 0.625 24.3 17.6 3-1 2-2
CONNECTICUT 0-3 0.000 3-5 0.375 19.6 23.1 2-3 1-2
SYRACUSE 0-4 0.000 3-6 0.333 19.1 24.0 2-3 1-3
Injuries
OT Damien Crissey (Foot) out indefinitely. - 9/13
Game LOG for the 2006 Season Results Offense Defense
Date Opponent Line OU Score SU ATS OU RY RYPA PY PYPC RY RYPA PY PYPC
10/20 at CONNECTICUT -23 48.5 37-11 W W Un 263 6.3 156 17.3 95 2.9 115 7.7
10/14 vs SYRACUSE -24.5 50.5 41-17 W L Ov 457 10.2 105 8.1 81 2.3 146 16.2
10/07 at MISSISSIPPI ST -20.5 47 42-14 W W Ov 314 7.1 92 15.3 56 1.5 250 14.7
09/23 at E CAROLINA -20.5 56 27-10 W L Un 153 3.6 216 12.7 41 1.7 276 12.5
09/14 vs MARYLAND -17 47 45-24 W W Ov 340 7.9 43 7.2 122 3.7 211 8.8
09/09 vs E WASHINGTON NL NL 52-3 W - 394 6.8 197 10.9 76 3.6 109 7.3
09/02 vs MARSHALL -21.5 45.5 42-10 W W Ov 312 6.0 173 15.7 154 4.5 168 14.0
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WEST VIRGINIA at LOUISVILLE
3rd-ranked West Virginia (7-0 SU/4-2 ATS) had a bye last week after winning 37-11 at UConn as -22 point favs in an ESPN Friday Nighter two weeks ago. QB Patrick White threw for over 100 yards and ran for over 100 yards as well in the win. White completed 9-of-14 passes for 156 yards with a touchdown and an interception, while rushing the ball 15 times for 102 yards and a score for the Mountaineers, who have won 14 straight games dating back to last season and have the second longest winning streak in school history. RB Steve Slaton added 128 yards on 19 carries for West Virginia, which came into the game leading the nation with 328.3 rushing yards per game. WV had a 419-210 edge in total offense and a 263-95 edge in rushing. 5th-ranked Louisville (7-0 SU/4-3 ATS) also comes off a bye week after posting a lethargic 28-13 win at Syracuse two weeks ago as -17? point road favs. Kolby Smith ran for a game-high 165 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns and Anthony Allen added 45 yards on 10 carries with a pair of TD's in the win as well. QB Brian Brohm hit on 18-of-26 passes for 203 yards and an interception in the win the Cardinals, who moved to 7-0 for the first time since 1925. Louisville had a 426-322 edge in offense and also outrushed the Orange 223-19. West Virginia is 10-1 ATS when playing on weekdays and 8-1 ATS when hitting the road, as well as 5-0 in the second game of back-to-back road games. The Mountaineers also come in 22-7 ATS in Big East Conference play and are on an 11-2 ATS run in their last 13 games, overall. The Mounties are also 7-2 SU and 8-1 ATS when hitting the highway in November and 6-1 SU all-time vs. the Cards. On the other hand, Louisville is 10-3 SU and 9-4 ATS in November home games, but the 'dog is 4-0 ATS the last four meetings. This is a revenger for the Cards, who lost 46-44 in triple OT at WV last year as -7 point road favs. This one pits two evenly matched teams - at least on paper. WV ranks 1st in the nation in rushing with 319 ypg, while Louisville ranks 7th with 216 ypg. In total offense, Louisville ranks 2nd in the nation with 496 ypg and WV ranks 4th with 459 ypg. Defensively, WV ranks 12th in the land (271 ypg), while Louisville ranks 20th (284) - but WV holds the upper hand here with the dual threat of Slaton and White. Louisville simply hasn't been blowing teams out like the Mounties have and the loss of RB Michael Bush in the season opener puts the Cards a few notches below the Mountaineers at this point. West Virginia is the play here..
3rd-ranked West Virginia (7-0 SU/4-2 ATS) had a bye last week after winning 37-11 at UConn as -22 point favs in an ESPN Friday Nighter two weeks ago. QB Patrick White threw for over 100 yards and ran for over 100 yards as well in the win. White completed 9-of-14 passes for 156 yards with a touchdown and an interception, while rushing the ball 15 times for 102 yards and a score for the Mountaineers, who have won 14 straight games dating back to last season and have the second longest winning streak in school history. RB Steve Slaton added 128 yards on 19 carries for West Virginia, which came into the game leading the nation with 328.3 rushing yards per game. WV had a 419-210 edge in total offense and a 263-95 edge in rushing. 5th-ranked Louisville (7-0 SU/4-3 ATS) also comes off a bye week after posting a lethargic 28-13 win at Syracuse two weeks ago as -17? point road favs. Kolby Smith ran for a game-high 165 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns and Anthony Allen added 45 yards on 10 carries with a pair of TD's in the win as well. QB Brian Brohm hit on 18-of-26 passes for 203 yards and an interception in the win the Cardinals, who moved to 7-0 for the first time since 1925. Louisville had a 426-322 edge in offense and also outrushed the Orange 223-19. West Virginia is 10-1 ATS when playing on weekdays and 8-1 ATS when hitting the road, as well as 5-0 in the second game of back-to-back road games. The Mountaineers also come in 22-7 ATS in Big East Conference play and are on an 11-2 ATS run in their last 13 games, overall. The Mounties are also 7-2 SU and 8-1 ATS when hitting the highway in November and 6-1 SU all-time vs. the Cards. On the other hand, Louisville is 10-3 SU and 9-4 ATS in November home games, but the 'dog is 4-0 ATS the last four meetings. This is a revenger for the Cards, who lost 46-44 in triple OT at WV last year as -7 point road favs. This one pits two evenly matched teams - at least on paper. WV ranks 1st in the nation in rushing with 319 ypg, while Louisville ranks 7th with 216 ypg. In total offense, Louisville ranks 2nd in the nation with 496 ypg and WV ranks 4th with 459 ypg. Defensively, WV ranks 12th in the land (271 ypg), while Louisville ranks 20th (284) - but WV holds the upper hand here with the dual threat of Slaton and White. Louisville simply hasn't been blowing teams out like the Mounties have and the loss of RB Michael Bush in the season opener puts the Cards a few notches below the Mountaineers at this point. West Virginia is the play here..
