The line opened at SC -5 over the Commies.
How does everyone anticipate the line movement will shake out?
How does everyone anticipate the line movement will shake out?
Opinions on SC -5 against Cal
- Thread starter ballsweat
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I think the line may be a slight overreaction since Cal lost to Zona, but IMO Zona is vastly improved and it has been a trend under Stoops that they have been a dangerous team late in the season. I would anticipate that this line may stay pretty close to 5
It may stay right @ -5, perhaps -4'.....I don't
believe that it goes much higher. IMO, Cal
has a good shot SU.....
:SIB
believe that it goes much higher. IMO, Cal
has a good shot SU.....
:SIB
take a look at the defensive stats. USC is much, much better on the defense. Even though Cal HC Thedford seems to have a clue on what to do against USC, I think USC is the play.
i hate usc qb--think hes choker
i hate usc qb--think hes choker
as far as line movement goes--as long as stay no more than 6 usc is play. even though lynch is awesome for cal--they have fallen apart and lost anykinda swagger they got in mid season dismantling of teams that got to IMO undeserved high ranking. that said--usc is not top 5 team in my mind either-offense not consisent enough-though i think in irrational manners--so go figure. usc wins.
i hate usc qb--think hes choker
as far as line movement goes--as long as stay no more than 6 usc is play. even though lynch is awesome for cal--they have fallen apart and lost anykinda swagger they got in mid season dismantling of teams that got to IMO undeserved high ranking. that said--usc is not top 5 team in my mind either-offense not consisent enough-though i think in irrational manners--so go figure. usc wins.
Compared to most, my handicapping method is strange. I pay attention to team roles, ats momentum and in some cases, how a game was won or lost.
For me, USC -5' vs Cal matchup is showing a strong play against the dog.
Teams which are cast in the role of a favorite are expected, in a sense, to uphold the honor of that designation.
Some do, some don't.
In the final analysis, either the favorite or the dog trots away with the cover.
But getting beat isn't nearly as bad losing the game.
And that's exactly what happened with Cal @ ARIZONA.
Cal (-13') had a 17-3 lead at the half and then got clobbered in the second half - three td's to a field goal.
CALIFORNIA (8) 10 / 7 / 0 / 3 /= 20
ARIZONA 3 / 0 / 7 / 14 /= 24
California-TD, D Jackson 95 YD PUNT RETURN (T Schneider
KICK) 3:17 1st Qtr
ARIZONA-FG, N Folk 39 YD 9:01 1st Qtr
California-FG, T Schneider 46 YD 11:28 1st Qtr
California-TD, D Jackson 62 YD PASS FROM N Longshore (T
Schneider KICK) 8:46 2nd Qtr
ARIZONA-TD, C Henry 1 YD RUN (N Folk KICK) 9:09 3rd Qtr
ARIZONA-TD, C Henry 4 YD RUN (N Folk KICK) 0:49 4th Qtr
ARIZONA-TD, A Cason 39 YD INTERCEPTION RETURN (N Folk
KICK) 2:21 4th Qtr
California-FG, T Schneider 20 YD 5:09 4th Qtr
Throughout the season, lots of teams get clobbered in the second half. Such is the nature of the game.
But my research shows committing this kind of error in the role of a favorite can have a profound and immediate consequence.
For me, USC -5' vs Cal matchup is showing a strong play against the dog.
Teams which are cast in the role of a favorite are expected, in a sense, to uphold the honor of that designation.
Some do, some don't.
In the final analysis, either the favorite or the dog trots away with the cover.
But getting beat isn't nearly as bad losing the game.
And that's exactly what happened with Cal @ ARIZONA.
Cal (-13') had a 17-3 lead at the half and then got clobbered in the second half - three td's to a field goal.
CALIFORNIA (8) 10 / 7 / 0 / 3 /= 20
ARIZONA 3 / 0 / 7 / 14 /= 24
California-TD, D Jackson 95 YD PUNT RETURN (T Schneider
KICK) 3:17 1st Qtr
ARIZONA-FG, N Folk 39 YD 9:01 1st Qtr
California-FG, T Schneider 46 YD 11:28 1st Qtr
California-TD, D Jackson 62 YD PASS FROM N Longshore (T
Schneider KICK) 8:46 2nd Qtr
ARIZONA-TD, C Henry 1 YD RUN (N Folk KICK) 9:09 3rd Qtr
ARIZONA-TD, C Henry 4 YD RUN (N Folk KICK) 0:49 4th Qtr
ARIZONA-TD, A Cason 39 YD INTERCEPTION RETURN (N Folk
KICK) 2:21 4th Qtr
California-FG, T Schneider 20 YD 5:09 4th Qtr
Throughout the season, lots of teams get clobbered in the second half. Such is the nature of the game.
But my research shows committing this kind of error in the role of a favorite can have a profound and immediate consequence.
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think its also called a severe butt whipping
in the next game played.
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Total is the play here...
Total is the play here...
Big play over 55....shootout at the OK corral comes to mind....
glta
Total is the play here...
Big play over 55....shootout at the OK corral comes to mind....
glta
USC stands for the University of Spoiled Children. Cal is coming off a loss and will hang with the hated USC Shetlens. USC has been overrated this year in my opinion.
