Vanderbilt(+6') over South Carolina (1*)
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California(-11) over Nevada (1*)
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Clemson(-3) over Auburn (1*)
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California(-11) over Nevada (1*)
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Clemson(-3) over Auburn (1*)
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First and Ten
- Thread starter lostinamerica
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NCAA YTD: 2-1 (+0.90*)
Vanderbilt(-3) over Northwestern (1.5*)
Mississippi State(-3) over Auburn (1*)
Georgia(-1') over Missouri (1*)
Iowa State(+4) over Iowa (1*)
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Vanderbilt(-3) over Northwestern (1.5*)
Mississippi State(-3) over Auburn (1*)
Georgia(-1') over Missouri (1*)
Iowa State(+4) over Iowa (1*)
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Love Vandy and Ms. State.
Hawks / Clones.... I can't get a handle on that. State "should" win by 10 but these rivalry things have some weird things happen. I think hawks are in for a long season. Both lines have issues and if bullock goes down or ends up in the Johnson Co. Jail the roof will fall in.
Good luck today.
Hawks / Clones.... I can't get a handle on that. State "should" win by 10 but these rivalry things have some weird things happen. I think hawks are in for a long season. Both lines have issues and if bullock goes down or ends up in the Johnson Co. Jail the roof will fall in.
Good luck today.
Cheers! :0008
Nevada(+1) over South Florida (1*)
- - May be the play missing from my card.
- - We've had the debut of the new Iowa OC and the product was less than stellar. Fortunately Vandenberg plays better at home, but confidence in his arsenal of arm strength throws (and/or judgment) was totally absent. Today I expect both teams to encounter serious resistance in attempts to impose their will in a 25-24 type game . . . Vanderbilt has further steps to take if they ever overcome and thereafter establish their credentials in close games, but focusing on what they can control should mean they are coming off a big time week of practice.
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Nevada(+1) over South Florida (1*)
- - May be the play missing from my card.
- - We've had the debut of the new Iowa OC and the product was less than stellar. Fortunately Vandenberg plays better at home, but confidence in his arsenal of arm strength throws (and/or judgment) was totally absent. Today I expect both teams to encounter serious resistance in attempts to impose their will in a 25-24 type game . . . Vanderbilt has further steps to take if they ever overcome and thereafter establish their credentials in close games, but focusing on what they can control should mean they are coming off a big time week of practice.
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NCAA YTD: 5-2 (+2.35*)
NFL YTD: 3-0 (+4.00*)
Louisville(-3)(-121) over North Carolina
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Iowa(-5) over Northern Iowa (1*)
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Ohio State(-16') over California (1*)
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Northwestern(-3)(-127) over Boston College (1*)
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NFL YTD: 3-0 (+4.00*)
Louisville(-3)(-121) over North Carolina
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Iowa(-5) over Northern Iowa (1*)
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Ohio State(-16') over California (1*)
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Northwestern(-3)(-127) over Boston College (1*)
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NCAA YTD: 9-4 (+4.15*)
NFL YTD: 7-0 (+9.50*)
Iowa(-14)(-120) over Central Michigan (1*)
- - 3 angles are the prongs of this play: (1) For the last two seasons, it has been extremely disappointing to the point of perplexing to watch the Iowa defense get gassed and unable to make plays in late game and late drive situations. This excerpt, however, talks about something refreshing that has been brewing early this season : ? . . .the Hawkeye defense has recorded just three sacks through three games, but Iowa does rank 23rd nationally in total defense, and (LB James) Morris says the defensive line may be ready for a break through . . . "The line has been excellent," said Morris, who ranks second on the team and fifth in the Big Ten averaging 9.3 tackles per game. "They're doing a great job. Week to week they continue to improve. We know they haven't played their best football yet so I'm excited about what they're going to be able to do this week." . . . Thus far, the defense has shined when the lights have been their brightest. Iowa ranks among the nation's top 30 defenses in red zone efficiency, and over the last two games, the Hawkeyes have forced three turnovers in the red zone, including two fumbles and an interception . . . Iowa has also stood tall late in the game when it's time to get the defense off the field. The Hawkeyes have held the opposition to 5-23 on third and fourth down conversions, and allowed just 10 points in the second half."; (2) On the road in a hostile environment, this Central Michigan squad is not poised to employ a wide open game to stun the Hawkeyes early and often, and I think they will be playing into the current strengths of the significantly better home team; (3) I?ve had a good feel for Iowa all season (a lean against them ATS against N.Ill., but a belief they were going to prevail SU in the 4th quarter when the 3 diehards in the room with me thought they were toast; a strong play on Iowa State, which I thought was the better team at that early stage, and with more motivation under Coach Rhoads; and a confident play against N.Iowa, which only scared me if Iowa was sloppy on defense, and they were not), and with a persistent feel for their fortunes this week, I?ll go to the well again . . . I don?t know yet if this Iowa team might be a little better than I expected, but with two new coordinators on the job, I think they are on an uptick this week rather than just going through the motions, and Ferentz and Vandenberg will carry my cash at home today.
Louisville(-14) over Florida International (1*)
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Oregon State(+7')(-115) over UCLA (1*)
- - This definitely shapes up as a scrappy conference battle between emerging teams, and I may be too late for grabbing the line value, but I?m not too late to grab the value of a live dog.
Florida(-23) over Kentucky (1*)
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LEANS:
San Jose State(+3)
Army(+7)
Kansas State(+16')
Michigan(+6)
Florida State(-15')
California(+15)
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NFL YTD: 7-0 (+9.50*)
Iowa(-14)(-120) over Central Michigan (1*)
- - 3 angles are the prongs of this play: (1) For the last two seasons, it has been extremely disappointing to the point of perplexing to watch the Iowa defense get gassed and unable to make plays in late game and late drive situations. This excerpt, however, talks about something refreshing that has been brewing early this season : ? . . .the Hawkeye defense has recorded just three sacks through three games, but Iowa does rank 23rd nationally in total defense, and (LB James) Morris says the defensive line may be ready for a break through . . . "The line has been excellent," said Morris, who ranks second on the team and fifth in the Big Ten averaging 9.3 tackles per game. "They're doing a great job. Week to week they continue to improve. We know they haven't played their best football yet so I'm excited about what they're going to be able to do this week." . . . Thus far, the defense has shined when the lights have been their brightest. Iowa ranks among the nation's top 30 defenses in red zone efficiency, and over the last two games, the Hawkeyes have forced three turnovers in the red zone, including two fumbles and an interception . . . Iowa has also stood tall late in the game when it's time to get the defense off the field. The Hawkeyes have held the opposition to 5-23 on third and fourth down conversions, and allowed just 10 points in the second half."; (2) On the road in a hostile environment, this Central Michigan squad is not poised to employ a wide open game to stun the Hawkeyes early and often, and I think they will be playing into the current strengths of the significantly better home team; (3) I?ve had a good feel for Iowa all season (a lean against them ATS against N.Ill., but a belief they were going to prevail SU in the 4th quarter when the 3 diehards in the room with me thought they were toast; a strong play on Iowa State, which I thought was the better team at that early stage, and with more motivation under Coach Rhoads; and a confident play against N.Iowa, which only scared me if Iowa was sloppy on defense, and they were not), and with a persistent feel for their fortunes this week, I?ll go to the well again . . . I don?t know yet if this Iowa team might be a little better than I expected, but with two new coordinators on the job, I think they are on an uptick this week rather than just going through the motions, and Ferentz and Vandenberg will carry my cash at home today.
Louisville(-14) over Florida International (1*)
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Oregon State(+7')(-115) over UCLA (1*)
- - This definitely shapes up as a scrappy conference battle between emerging teams, and I may be too late for grabbing the line value, but I?m not too late to grab the value of a live dog.
Florida(-23) over Kentucky (1*)
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LEANS:
San Jose State(+3)
Army(+7)
Kansas State(+16')
Michigan(+6)
Florida State(-15')
California(+15)
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Mississippi State(-9')(-113) over Kentucky (1*)
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Georgia/South Carolina(Un55) (1)
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Auburn(-7)(-113) over Arkansas (1*)
- - A play on Auburn, not against Arkansas.
I like South Florida(-3)(-125) over Temple, but the whole world seems strong in liking the other side, so it's just a small and non-posted play for me now.
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Georgia/South Carolina(Un55) (1)
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Auburn(-7)(-113) over Arkansas (1*)
- - A play on Auburn, not against Arkansas.
I like South Florida(-3)(-125) over Temple, but the whole world seems strong in liking the other side, so it's just a small and non-posted play for me now.
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NCAA YTD: 14-9 (+3.52*)
NFL YTD: 8-5 (+4.50*)
Iowa(+8') over Michigan State (1*)
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Oregon State(+6) over BYU (1*)
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Texas(+3)(+100) over Oklahoma (1*)
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Utah State(+3) over San Jose State (1*)
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West Virginia(-3)(-129) over Texas Tech (1*)
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Texas A&M(-9) over Louisiana Tech (1*)
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Florida State(-28') over Boston College (1*)
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NFL YTD: 8-5 (+4.50*)
Iowa(+8') over Michigan State (1*)
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Oregon State(+6) over BYU (1*)
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Texas(+3)(+100) over Oklahoma (1*)
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Utah State(+3) over San Jose State (1*)
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West Virginia(-3)(-129) over Texas Tech (1*)
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Texas A&M(-9) over Louisiana Tech (1*)
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Florida State(-28') over Boston College (1*)
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I'm in Denver doing some work for friends. Last time I voted was for student council ! I have no qualms which batch of shysters we are dealing with. They just take turns bending you over. :shrug:
Best of luck today !
Best of luck today !
Oregon State(-7)(-123) over Utah (1*)
- - I'm still on board.
TEASE Penn State/Iowa(+8 & Un49) (1*)
- - This game plays out in teaserville territory.
Louisville(-6) over South Florida (1*)
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- - I'm still on board.
TEASE Penn State/Iowa(+8 & Un49) (1*)
- - This game plays out in teaserville territory.
Louisville(-6) over South Florida (1*)
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