08:25 PM NFL [302] NE PATRIOTS -1-110
07:30 PM CFB [304] Georgia Tech +10-110
08:10 PM MLB [906] Milwaukee Brewers -101 ( R Vogelsong - R / C Anderson)
10:10 PM MLB [909] Colorado Rockies +161 ( T Chatwood - R/ ACTION )
07:10 PM MLB [913] New York Yankees +120 ( L Cessa - R / B Snell - L )
08:10 PM MLB [920] Houston Astros -158 ( R Nolasco - R / M Fiers - R )
07:10 PM MLB [1916] TOTAL u4.5 +100 (1H KC Royals vrs 1H Cle Indians) (Vargas/Clevinger)
1 unit bet pays 135 ....betdsi line
MLB parlays: 16-163, -34.49 units (risk 1 unit each pick)... winner #1 posted here......winner #2 posted here....winner #3 and nice winner #4... and small reduced winner #5, winner #6 paid 5.07 units...winner #7...and here is winner #8...and then winner #9....after long dry spell, hit four teamer on July 4th.....and another long dry spell, hit five teamer on July 23rd....yet another long dry spell, hit four teamer on Aug 17...hit nice daytime five teamer on Aug 18....won small daytime three teamer on Aug 24.....won daytime and evening parlays on Sept 7...
Goood luck everyone!! :firing: :toast:
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ripped, cut and pasted, otherwise written by others, from across the internets:
Over is 11-1 in Prices last 12 starts overall...Under is 34-16-2 in BAL last 52 home games...BAL are 13-3 in Tillmans last 16 starts vs. BOS.
Red Sox vs. Orioles
Play: Under 8?
We have a premium pitching matchup on deck at Camden Yards on Thursday night as the Red Sox send ace David Price to the hill while the O's hand the ball to Chris Tillman.
Yes, Tillman has struggled lately but it's worth noting that he's pitched only twice at home since the beginning of August, also keeping in mind that his home starts are averaging just over eight total runs despite Camden Yards being known as a hitter's park. Tillman has held the Red Sox to exactly one earned run in four of his last six outings against them.
David Price was roughed up in his last start but should bounce back nicely against the slumping Orioles. Note that Price has allowed just six earned runs in 22 innings over his last three starts against the Orioles after having a tough time against them back in early April. Prior to his last outing, Price had allowed two earned runs or less in six consecutive trips to the hill.
This is obviously a big game for the Orioles as the Tigers can gain some ground playing a double-header in Minnesota and the Blue Jays are idle. Expect a low-scoring affair.
Twins are 6-25 in their last 31 overall.
CLE are 39-14 in their last 53 home games.
Mike Clevinger - 4.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 Hits, 1 BBs, 3 Ks. Despite the low baserunner tally, Clevinger was a bit wild (8/16 on first pitch strikes) and was pulled after throwing 85 pitches through just four. If Clevinger could harness his command ala Jacob DeGrom, he has the perfect finesse stuff to be a major contributor. That's a bigger IF than the Marlins winning the World Series this year, but it's something to keep in mind as I label him a Young Gun.
Phillies bats are #28 on season and #28 last 30 days, but #8 last two weeks...
http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.as...nd=0&team=0,ts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0
The Phillies are 7-22 in their last 29 games following a win. Philadelphia is 7-19 in Morgan's last 26 starts, including 1-6 in his last seven road starts. The Phillies are 1-10 in Morgan's last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record. New York is 5-0 in Lugo's last five starts.
But Morgan has turned his season around of late, with a new pitch - a sinker fastball he is using as his primary offering
https://thatballsouttahere.com/2016/09/16/phillies-featured-player-adam-morgan/
New York Mets -165
The New York Mets just got swept by the Atlanta Braves and cannot afford to lose Game 1 of this series to the lowly Philadelphia Phillies. I fully expect them to win today and get back on track as they are tied with the Giants and Cardinals for the two NL wild card spots.
I like the edge the Mets on the mound behind Seth Lugo, who is 4-1 with a 2.21 ERA and 1.091 WHIP in six starts this season. He has really been dominant down the stretch, going 2-0 with a 1.89 ERA and 1.105 WHIP in his last three starts.
Adam Morgan is 2-10 with a 5.60 ERA and 1.465 WHIP in 19 starts for the Phillies, including 2-4 with a 5.92 ERA and 1.459 WHIP in nine road starts. Morgan has never beaten the Mets, going 0-1 with an 11.42 ERA and 1.961 WHIP in two career starts against them. He has allowed 11 earned runs and 7 homers in 8 2/3 innings in those two starts.
MIAMI -1? +152 over Atlanta
What a great spot for the Marlins, as they catch the red-hot Braves coming off a three-game sweep in New York against the Metropolitans. That series was filled with twists, turns and emotion, which was capped off by an incredible, game saving catch by Atlanta?s Ender Inciarte with two on and two out in the ninth last night. Atlanta now goes from playing to a full house against a contender to playing an also ran in front of a three-quarter empty stadium. It just doesn?t have the same feel and Atlanta may show up in body only here.
Then there?s Josh Collmenter, a 30-year-old career minor-leaguer with the lowest velocity in the majors. In 16 games this season, 15 out of the pen, Collmenter?s fastball tops out at 85 MPH. His average velocity is 84.4 MPH. Collmenter has enjoyed some success in a swingman role in the past but outside of his control, he?s only truly notable for annually outshining his xERA. Collmenter has a history of maneuvering around his modest metrics with one of hit%, strand% or hr/f falling on the lucky side. With his K-rate in free-fall mode and throwing fewer strikes than ever, his skills have been telling us good fortune is getting harder to come by. Collmenter?s groundball rate this year? How about 20%. Josh Collmenter is nothing more than a warm body out there to fill in for the time being until the Braves get more serious. That will come next season at which time you won?t see Josh Collmenter anywhere near a major league ballpark.
By contrast, Jose Urena has a future. The key for Urena is control and that appears to be trending the right way with just seven walks issued in his last 27 innings. Elements of intrigue are a 95+ mph fastball with movement, a good slider and his changeup shows promise. The seeds of something are here and he?s had the time this season to sew the raw materials together. Urena is someone to keep your eye on but for this one game in a very favorable situation, we?ll bet on Atlanta being flat and for Collmenter to be exactly who he is.
SAN DIEGO +136 over San Francisco
After a highly emotional and intense three-game series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, the Giants will now take their act to Petco Park to face the Padres. For San Diego, this is their playoffs because they can have a say in the Giants playoffs fate. When you wager on a contender against a team that has no shot of making the playoffs, you are paying inflated prices. Win or lose, these wagers are poor ones because they have absolutely no value whatsoever. We get the team with no pressure that brings as much or more intensity than the contender because for the non-contender, they are playing important or impactful games. We?ve seen Oakland, Atlanta, and the Angels do some heavy damage the past couple of weeks and we also saw San Diego sweep these Giants in San Fran in a series that started 10 days ago.
Out of Coors Field and thrust into the starting rotation for the Padres, Christian Friedrich got off to a hot start, compiling a 2.12 ERA over his first six starts but things started to turn for the worst for him in late June and his ERA now sits at 4.78 after 21 starts. Friedrich is getting more first pitch strikes, but continues to issue too many free passes, which keeps getting him into trouble. With a 60% first-pitch strike rate, it appears that he is nibbling. That?s never good but it?s also fixable. Friedrich is doing a pretty nice job of keeping the ball on the ground, which helps him enormously to get out of jams and in keeping the ball in the yard. He also has 21 K?s over his last 23 innings. We?re not going to try and sell anyone on Friedrich, as his skills don't inspire much confidence. He's walking too many batters, an issue that has plagued him throughout his career. Given his dramatic splits, he?s a risk every time he takes the mound but he?s not the one that spotting a significant tag here, which brings us to Jeff Samardzija.
On his best day, Samardzija isn?t even a 50/50 proposition on the road. Here?s a guy that is 29-39 in his career on the road, which includes this year?s 6-5 mark. Samardzija has had some good and bad stretches for years so we really never know what we?re going to get from him. What we do know is that Samardzija hasn't been able to recover 2015's strikeout rate losses. With an ordinary BB/K split of 53/147 in 190 innings, we can't expect anything better than league-average numbers from Samardzija. That doesn?t warrant spotting a big price like this one on the road.
Anderson is set to make his third start this season and first since he landed on the disabled list with a blister on his left index finger Aug. 20. The 28-year-old was encouraged after his last rehab appearance, when he allowed three hits and one run in five innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City in the Pacific Coast League playoffs.
Rockies vs. Dodgers
Play: Rockies +1?
The Dodgers begin a four game series with the Rockies as they send Brett Anderson to the mound. The southpaw has allowed 11 runs and 14 hits in just four innings of work this season before heading back to the DL. Anderson has a 4.43 ERA in four career outings against the Rockies. Colorado's hitting over .300 in their last eight games and still has one of the best lineups. Who knows how deep the Dodgers starter will go in his first start off the disabled list. Tyler Chatwood is 7-1 with a 1.77 ERA and a WHIP of 1.136 in 11 starts away from Coors Field. One of those wins came in LA back in June when he held them to one run and one hit in eight innings. The Dodgers lineup isn't in the greatest of form hitting around .220 in their last eight games. Yes, Colorado's bullpen isn't great, but I think there's some value with the road team and an inflated price.
Clemson @ Georgia Tech
Pick: Under 58
With everyone looking ahead to a Clemson-Louisville clash, Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney is making sure his team is focused on 3-0 Georgia Tech. Sure, the Yellow Jackets have wins over Boston College, Mercer, and Vanderbilt, but the Tigers haven?t been world beaters. The nation?s No. 5 team beat Auburn 19-13 and struggled to beat Troy, 30-24. Clemson fans should not forget that in 2014, Heisman Trophy candidate QB Deshaun Watson was injured in a 28-6 Yellow Jackets victory.
That Georgia Tech win two seasons ago was the last regular season loss for the Tigers. For Swinney and Clemson to avoid another, it is going to come down to defense. The Yellow Jackets are well known for their triple option offense and are averaging 397.7 yards per game thus far this season. Clemson?s defense should be up to the task. Even after losing eight starters from last year, the Tigers are eighth in the country in total defense giving up just over 250 yards per game. They allow only 92 yards per game on the ground.
Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson will need to establish the run if the Yellow Jackets are to have any shot at an upset. Quarterback Justin Thomas is the team?s leader rusher so far and averages six yards per carry. Running back Dedrick Mills has four touchdowns and Clinton Lynch is a dynamic threat. Lynch has just nine touches so far this season, but has gained 116 yards.
Clemson?s offense will ride Watson, RB Wayne Gallman (46 carries, 197 yards, 2 TDs), and WR Mike Williams (15 rec., 245 yds.). The offense averages 456 yards per game and will need to break out on Thursday night. The last time Clemson beat Georgia Tech in Atlanta was 2003 and the last time the two teams played when Clemson was ranked No. 5 ended up in a 31-17 Georgia Tech victory.
GEORGIA TECH +10 over Clemson
Once again, it?s all about value. The Tigers were headline grabbers all of last year. They are 3-0 this year and they?re ranked #5 in the country. What we have here is a ranked opponent spotting road points to an unranked host, which has a very low win percentage over the years. Why? It has a low win percentage because when you play the favorite in these situations, you are spotting inflated points every single time and this one is no exception. For one, Clemson does not look anything like they did last year, as they struggled against Auburn with just 19 points scored in a six-point win and they barely escaped Troy in another six-point win. Clemson?s other win was a blowout over South Carolina State, 59-0. To complicate matters even more, the Tigers have a massive game on deck next week against Louisville. Even if the Tigers do win this game, it is not likely going to be by the margin offered here.
The Yellow Jackets 3-0 record is not holding much weight in the marketplace because the victories occurred against Boston College, Mercer and Vanderbilt. However, Tech allowed just 31 points combined in the three games. Tech?s offense is starting to come alive too. They have gotten progressively better each week and it was capped off last week when the Jackets' spread option attack produced 289 rushing yards against a good Vandy defense. Frankly, nobody is sure whether or not the Jackets are legit. Remember, this is a team that went 3-9 a year ago, which included getting blown out by Clemson back in Death Valley by a score of 43-24. Put it all together and we can understand the difficulty of trusting Georgia Tech to come up with something better. However, Tech?s confidence is much higher this year, they?re at home, they have a clear scheduling advantage, they had an outstanding all-around game last week in a ?look-ahead? spot and a win here or even competing here gives them instant credibility. Tech has always played some tough football atBobby Dodd Stadium. In fact, the Tigers have had nothing but misery at this venue for years. Forget the game against South Carolina State and the Tigers are 0-2 against the spread and haven't looked anything like a team with which we'd want to lay heavy weight with on the road against an opponent that is coming on and that has clearly put more emphasis on this one than the favorite.
07:30 PM CFB [304] Georgia Tech +10-110
08:10 PM MLB [906] Milwaukee Brewers -101 ( R Vogelsong - R / C Anderson)
10:10 PM MLB [909] Colorado Rockies +161 ( T Chatwood - R/ ACTION )
07:10 PM MLB [913] New York Yankees +120 ( L Cessa - R / B Snell - L )
08:10 PM MLB [920] Houston Astros -158 ( R Nolasco - R / M Fiers - R )
07:10 PM MLB [1916] TOTAL u4.5 +100 (1H KC Royals vrs 1H Cle Indians) (Vargas/Clevinger)
1 unit bet pays 135 ....betdsi line
MLB parlays: 16-163, -34.49 units (risk 1 unit each pick)... winner #1 posted here......winner #2 posted here....winner #3 and nice winner #4... and small reduced winner #5, winner #6 paid 5.07 units...winner #7...and here is winner #8...and then winner #9....after long dry spell, hit four teamer on July 4th.....and another long dry spell, hit five teamer on July 23rd....yet another long dry spell, hit four teamer on Aug 17...hit nice daytime five teamer on Aug 18....won small daytime three teamer on Aug 24.....won daytime and evening parlays on Sept 7...
Goood luck everyone!! :firing: :toast:
ripped, cut and pasted, otherwise written by others, from across the internets:
Over is 11-1 in Prices last 12 starts overall...Under is 34-16-2 in BAL last 52 home games...BAL are 13-3 in Tillmans last 16 starts vs. BOS.
Red Sox vs. Orioles
Play: Under 8?
We have a premium pitching matchup on deck at Camden Yards on Thursday night as the Red Sox send ace David Price to the hill while the O's hand the ball to Chris Tillman.
Yes, Tillman has struggled lately but it's worth noting that he's pitched only twice at home since the beginning of August, also keeping in mind that his home starts are averaging just over eight total runs despite Camden Yards being known as a hitter's park. Tillman has held the Red Sox to exactly one earned run in four of his last six outings against them.
David Price was roughed up in his last start but should bounce back nicely against the slumping Orioles. Note that Price has allowed just six earned runs in 22 innings over his last three starts against the Orioles after having a tough time against them back in early April. Prior to his last outing, Price had allowed two earned runs or less in six consecutive trips to the hill.
This is obviously a big game for the Orioles as the Tigers can gain some ground playing a double-header in Minnesota and the Blue Jays are idle. Expect a low-scoring affair.
Twins are 6-25 in their last 31 overall.
CLE are 39-14 in their last 53 home games.
Mike Clevinger - 4.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 Hits, 1 BBs, 3 Ks. Despite the low baserunner tally, Clevinger was a bit wild (8/16 on first pitch strikes) and was pulled after throwing 85 pitches through just four. If Clevinger could harness his command ala Jacob DeGrom, he has the perfect finesse stuff to be a major contributor. That's a bigger IF than the Marlins winning the World Series this year, but it's something to keep in mind as I label him a Young Gun.
Phillies bats are #28 on season and #28 last 30 days, but #8 last two weeks...
http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.as...nd=0&team=0,ts&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0
The Phillies are 7-22 in their last 29 games following a win. Philadelphia is 7-19 in Morgan's last 26 starts, including 1-6 in his last seven road starts. The Phillies are 1-10 in Morgan's last 11 starts vs. a team with a winning record. New York is 5-0 in Lugo's last five starts.
But Morgan has turned his season around of late, with a new pitch - a sinker fastball he is using as his primary offering
https://thatballsouttahere.com/2016/09/16/phillies-featured-player-adam-morgan/
New York Mets -165
The New York Mets just got swept by the Atlanta Braves and cannot afford to lose Game 1 of this series to the lowly Philadelphia Phillies. I fully expect them to win today and get back on track as they are tied with the Giants and Cardinals for the two NL wild card spots.
I like the edge the Mets on the mound behind Seth Lugo, who is 4-1 with a 2.21 ERA and 1.091 WHIP in six starts this season. He has really been dominant down the stretch, going 2-0 with a 1.89 ERA and 1.105 WHIP in his last three starts.
Adam Morgan is 2-10 with a 5.60 ERA and 1.465 WHIP in 19 starts for the Phillies, including 2-4 with a 5.92 ERA and 1.459 WHIP in nine road starts. Morgan has never beaten the Mets, going 0-1 with an 11.42 ERA and 1.961 WHIP in two career starts against them. He has allowed 11 earned runs and 7 homers in 8 2/3 innings in those two starts.
MIAMI -1? +152 over Atlanta
What a great spot for the Marlins, as they catch the red-hot Braves coming off a three-game sweep in New York against the Metropolitans. That series was filled with twists, turns and emotion, which was capped off by an incredible, game saving catch by Atlanta?s Ender Inciarte with two on and two out in the ninth last night. Atlanta now goes from playing to a full house against a contender to playing an also ran in front of a three-quarter empty stadium. It just doesn?t have the same feel and Atlanta may show up in body only here.
Then there?s Josh Collmenter, a 30-year-old career minor-leaguer with the lowest velocity in the majors. In 16 games this season, 15 out of the pen, Collmenter?s fastball tops out at 85 MPH. His average velocity is 84.4 MPH. Collmenter has enjoyed some success in a swingman role in the past but outside of his control, he?s only truly notable for annually outshining his xERA. Collmenter has a history of maneuvering around his modest metrics with one of hit%, strand% or hr/f falling on the lucky side. With his K-rate in free-fall mode and throwing fewer strikes than ever, his skills have been telling us good fortune is getting harder to come by. Collmenter?s groundball rate this year? How about 20%. Josh Collmenter is nothing more than a warm body out there to fill in for the time being until the Braves get more serious. That will come next season at which time you won?t see Josh Collmenter anywhere near a major league ballpark.
By contrast, Jose Urena has a future. The key for Urena is control and that appears to be trending the right way with just seven walks issued in his last 27 innings. Elements of intrigue are a 95+ mph fastball with movement, a good slider and his changeup shows promise. The seeds of something are here and he?s had the time this season to sew the raw materials together. Urena is someone to keep your eye on but for this one game in a very favorable situation, we?ll bet on Atlanta being flat and for Collmenter to be exactly who he is.
SAN DIEGO +136 over San Francisco
After a highly emotional and intense three-game series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, the Giants will now take their act to Petco Park to face the Padres. For San Diego, this is their playoffs because they can have a say in the Giants playoffs fate. When you wager on a contender against a team that has no shot of making the playoffs, you are paying inflated prices. Win or lose, these wagers are poor ones because they have absolutely no value whatsoever. We get the team with no pressure that brings as much or more intensity than the contender because for the non-contender, they are playing important or impactful games. We?ve seen Oakland, Atlanta, and the Angels do some heavy damage the past couple of weeks and we also saw San Diego sweep these Giants in San Fran in a series that started 10 days ago.
Out of Coors Field and thrust into the starting rotation for the Padres, Christian Friedrich got off to a hot start, compiling a 2.12 ERA over his first six starts but things started to turn for the worst for him in late June and his ERA now sits at 4.78 after 21 starts. Friedrich is getting more first pitch strikes, but continues to issue too many free passes, which keeps getting him into trouble. With a 60% first-pitch strike rate, it appears that he is nibbling. That?s never good but it?s also fixable. Friedrich is doing a pretty nice job of keeping the ball on the ground, which helps him enormously to get out of jams and in keeping the ball in the yard. He also has 21 K?s over his last 23 innings. We?re not going to try and sell anyone on Friedrich, as his skills don't inspire much confidence. He's walking too many batters, an issue that has plagued him throughout his career. Given his dramatic splits, he?s a risk every time he takes the mound but he?s not the one that spotting a significant tag here, which brings us to Jeff Samardzija.
On his best day, Samardzija isn?t even a 50/50 proposition on the road. Here?s a guy that is 29-39 in his career on the road, which includes this year?s 6-5 mark. Samardzija has had some good and bad stretches for years so we really never know what we?re going to get from him. What we do know is that Samardzija hasn't been able to recover 2015's strikeout rate losses. With an ordinary BB/K split of 53/147 in 190 innings, we can't expect anything better than league-average numbers from Samardzija. That doesn?t warrant spotting a big price like this one on the road.
Anderson is set to make his third start this season and first since he landed on the disabled list with a blister on his left index finger Aug. 20. The 28-year-old was encouraged after his last rehab appearance, when he allowed three hits and one run in five innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City in the Pacific Coast League playoffs.
Rockies vs. Dodgers
Play: Rockies +1?
The Dodgers begin a four game series with the Rockies as they send Brett Anderson to the mound. The southpaw has allowed 11 runs and 14 hits in just four innings of work this season before heading back to the DL. Anderson has a 4.43 ERA in four career outings against the Rockies. Colorado's hitting over .300 in their last eight games and still has one of the best lineups. Who knows how deep the Dodgers starter will go in his first start off the disabled list. Tyler Chatwood is 7-1 with a 1.77 ERA and a WHIP of 1.136 in 11 starts away from Coors Field. One of those wins came in LA back in June when he held them to one run and one hit in eight innings. The Dodgers lineup isn't in the greatest of form hitting around .220 in their last eight games. Yes, Colorado's bullpen isn't great, but I think there's some value with the road team and an inflated price.
Clemson @ Georgia Tech
Pick: Under 58
With everyone looking ahead to a Clemson-Louisville clash, Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney is making sure his team is focused on 3-0 Georgia Tech. Sure, the Yellow Jackets have wins over Boston College, Mercer, and Vanderbilt, but the Tigers haven?t been world beaters. The nation?s No. 5 team beat Auburn 19-13 and struggled to beat Troy, 30-24. Clemson fans should not forget that in 2014, Heisman Trophy candidate QB Deshaun Watson was injured in a 28-6 Yellow Jackets victory.
That Georgia Tech win two seasons ago was the last regular season loss for the Tigers. For Swinney and Clemson to avoid another, it is going to come down to defense. The Yellow Jackets are well known for their triple option offense and are averaging 397.7 yards per game thus far this season. Clemson?s defense should be up to the task. Even after losing eight starters from last year, the Tigers are eighth in the country in total defense giving up just over 250 yards per game. They allow only 92 yards per game on the ground.
Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson will need to establish the run if the Yellow Jackets are to have any shot at an upset. Quarterback Justin Thomas is the team?s leader rusher so far and averages six yards per carry. Running back Dedrick Mills has four touchdowns and Clinton Lynch is a dynamic threat. Lynch has just nine touches so far this season, but has gained 116 yards.
Clemson?s offense will ride Watson, RB Wayne Gallman (46 carries, 197 yards, 2 TDs), and WR Mike Williams (15 rec., 245 yds.). The offense averages 456 yards per game and will need to break out on Thursday night. The last time Clemson beat Georgia Tech in Atlanta was 2003 and the last time the two teams played when Clemson was ranked No. 5 ended up in a 31-17 Georgia Tech victory.
GEORGIA TECH +10 over Clemson
Once again, it?s all about value. The Tigers were headline grabbers all of last year. They are 3-0 this year and they?re ranked #5 in the country. What we have here is a ranked opponent spotting road points to an unranked host, which has a very low win percentage over the years. Why? It has a low win percentage because when you play the favorite in these situations, you are spotting inflated points every single time and this one is no exception. For one, Clemson does not look anything like they did last year, as they struggled against Auburn with just 19 points scored in a six-point win and they barely escaped Troy in another six-point win. Clemson?s other win was a blowout over South Carolina State, 59-0. To complicate matters even more, the Tigers have a massive game on deck next week against Louisville. Even if the Tigers do win this game, it is not likely going to be by the margin offered here.
The Yellow Jackets 3-0 record is not holding much weight in the marketplace because the victories occurred against Boston College, Mercer and Vanderbilt. However, Tech allowed just 31 points combined in the three games. Tech?s offense is starting to come alive too. They have gotten progressively better each week and it was capped off last week when the Jackets' spread option attack produced 289 rushing yards against a good Vandy defense. Frankly, nobody is sure whether or not the Jackets are legit. Remember, this is a team that went 3-9 a year ago, which included getting blown out by Clemson back in Death Valley by a score of 43-24. Put it all together and we can understand the difficulty of trusting Georgia Tech to come up with something better. However, Tech?s confidence is much higher this year, they?re at home, they have a clear scheduling advantage, they had an outstanding all-around game last week in a ?look-ahead? spot and a win here or even competing here gives them instant credibility. Tech has always played some tough football atBobby Dodd Stadium. In fact, the Tigers have had nothing but misery at this venue for years. Forget the game against South Carolina State and the Tigers are 0-2 against the spread and haven't looked anything like a team with which we'd want to lay heavy weight with on the road against an opponent that is coming on and that has clearly put more emphasis on this one than the favorite.
