Personally I think Utah and Auburn should have a say in this one but oh well. Auburn backers were screwed at the end of the game. . . no question about it. I thought properly capped but the team lost their focus a little in the 4th and look what happens. Lucky for me I had the ML in several parlays but I would have played the spread just the same as I had posted it.
On to the final game. . . I first posted USC after the BCS announced the pairings. . . then I thought about staying away completely and waiting for halftime if anything. . . but now I've decided firmly on two plays:
OU ML (even) average
OU +8/under 60 BIG
The team that runs the ball most effectively will win this game.
Of the two RBs, I believe Bush has the more difficult challenge ahead especially when OU can now focus on him when USC runs the ball. I think this total for a national championship game is basically absurd. . . shouldn't be above 50 but then again, I've never been spectacular with totals. My thinking is that if OU can have success on defense as I believe they will, then they likely win the game, definitely cover the eight, and the game total is well below 60. . . probably the low 40s.
Difference IMO is USC's receivers. . . just not the same without Williams and that will be the difference as Leinhart will be forced to the air but will not be as effective as he would have been with last year's group of receivers (obviously Williams).
Finally, USC is due for a loss. . . this team is good but not great like last year IMO. . . they have been fortunate this season and slipped past Cal. Just not as great and that's all Stoops will need to pull out a win.
Gl
On to the final game. . . I first posted USC after the BCS announced the pairings. . . then I thought about staying away completely and waiting for halftime if anything. . . but now I've decided firmly on two plays:
OU ML (even) average
OU +8/under 60 BIG
The team that runs the ball most effectively will win this game.
Of the two RBs, I believe Bush has the more difficult challenge ahead especially when OU can now focus on him when USC runs the ball. I think this total for a national championship game is basically absurd. . . shouldn't be above 50 but then again, I've never been spectacular with totals. My thinking is that if OU can have success on defense as I believe they will, then they likely win the game, definitely cover the eight, and the game total is well below 60. . . probably the low 40s.
Difference IMO is USC's receivers. . . just not the same without Williams and that will be the difference as Leinhart will be forced to the air but will not be as effective as he would have been with last year's group of receivers (obviously Williams).
Finally, USC is due for a loss. . . this team is good but not great like last year IMO. . . they have been fortunate this season and slipped past Cal. Just not as great and that's all Stoops will need to pull out a win.
Gl
