Tuesday, September 25, 2007
OSU Coach Mike Gundy sounds off!!
NCAA Football made mid week news when Mike Gundy sounded off on a reporter that had some things to say about a QB for OSU.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Friday Night Lights!
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Oklahoma is searching far and wide for another offense that can keep up with its 61.3 points and 565.3 yards per game. Quite frankly, there isn't one out there, but it's safe to say that Tulsa will give it a shot on Friday night.
Tulsa's 559 yards per game is fourth in the nation just behind Oklahoma, but the Golden Hurricane's 45 points per game is still 16-points shy of the Sooners. The scoreboard at Shelly Stadium in Tulsa will no doubt have its work cut out for this in-state showdown. Whichever team punts first may very well receive its first loss of the year.
This may be bad news for Tulsa as Oklahoma is equally as good on defense as it is on offense. The No. 4 Sooners have outscored their three opponents 184-26 en route to a 3-0 record to open the season. All three of those games were in Norman making this Friday night game OU's first road test and it comes on a short week to prepare.
Typically this would be a struggle for a freshman quarterback, but Oklahoma passer Sam Bradford has proven that he's not a typical freshman. Through three games, the Sooner slinger has a 219.51 passer rating and a completion percentage of 79.7. He has notched 11 touchdowns to only one interception, with five of those TDs coming in Oklahoma's clash versus perennial defensive power Miami (Fl).
It certainly helps Bradford having All-American candidates at all the skill positions. Freshman running back DeMarco Murray only made the rich, richer. He already has 251 rushing yards and six touchdowns to go along with fellow running back Allen Patrick's 160 yards and one touchdown. These two will make life difficult for a Golden Hurricane defense that has allowed an average of 184.5 rushing yards over their first two games.
Oklahoma is not only 3-0 SU, but also undefeated ATS. In fact, so far it seems that there isn't a line the oddsmakers can post that the Sooners can't cover. Oklahoma covered more than a 40-point spread against both North Texas and Utah State and in Week 2 covered an 11-point spread by 27 points against Miami.
Obviously the Sooners' talented offense has played a huge part in OU's early success, but it's tough for teams to cover a spread when they can't even score. Oklahoma's D ranks second in the nation giving up only 8.7 points per game and a measly 179.7 yards. These impressive stats have come against poor offensive units, so Tulsa's offense should be a good litmus test.
QB Paul Smith has led the Golden Hurricane to a 2-0 SU and ATS mark. The senior is coming off one of his best games to date, having thrown for 454 yards and five scores in a 55-47 win over BYU. Tulsa closed as a 7-point home underdog, yet on the shoulders of Smith, the Hurricane got the outright win.
These teams have met twice over the past six seasons with the most recent being in September 2005. Smith was a sophomore starter at the time and performed valiantly. The Tulsa running game was nonexistent in the game, forcing Smith to air it out 36 times and completing 24. He finished the game with 246 yards, one interception and a one-yard touchdown run in the 31-15 Oklahoma victory. The Sooners were ranked No. 18 at the time and bookmakers were expecting a blowout and didn't even post a line.
Tulsa hung tough with Oklahoma through three quarters heading into the fourth down only 14-9, but the mighty Sooners posted 17 points to close out the game. The other meeting was in Tulsa on a Friday night, similar to this year's matchup, but Oklahoma routed the Hurricane 37-0.
History tells us that Oklahoma has the edge in this one considering the Sooners are 8-1 when they score 28 or more points over the last two seasons. Given Tulsa's troubles on defense, it's almost a given that Oklahoma will score at least 28. Although Tulsa covered against BYU, it is uncommon over the past 15 years for the Hurricane to get the cheese when allowing more than 28 points. Since 1992 Tulsa is 23-64 ATS when allowing that many points.
Oddsmakers opened Oklahoma as a 20-point road favorite over Tulsa, but the public immediately came in on the Sooners pushing that number up to 23. The 'total' hovering around 67 1/2.
Selection: Over 66.5
Oklahoma is searching far and wide for another offense that can keep up with its 61.3 points and 565.3 yards per game. Quite frankly, there isn't one out there, but it's safe to say that Tulsa will give it a shot on Friday night.
Tulsa's 559 yards per game is fourth in the nation just behind Oklahoma, but the Golden Hurricane's 45 points per game is still 16-points shy of the Sooners. The scoreboard at Shelly Stadium in Tulsa will no doubt have its work cut out for this in-state showdown. Whichever team punts first may very well receive its first loss of the year.
This may be bad news for Tulsa as Oklahoma is equally as good on defense as it is on offense. The No. 4 Sooners have outscored their three opponents 184-26 en route to a 3-0 record to open the season. All three of those games were in Norman making this Friday night game OU's first road test and it comes on a short week to prepare.
Typically this would be a struggle for a freshman quarterback, but Oklahoma passer Sam Bradford has proven that he's not a typical freshman. Through three games, the Sooner slinger has a 219.51 passer rating and a completion percentage of 79.7. He has notched 11 touchdowns to only one interception, with five of those TDs coming in Oklahoma's clash versus perennial defensive power Miami (Fl).
It certainly helps Bradford having All-American candidates at all the skill positions. Freshman running back DeMarco Murray only made the rich, richer. He already has 251 rushing yards and six touchdowns to go along with fellow running back Allen Patrick's 160 yards and one touchdown. These two will make life difficult for a Golden Hurricane defense that has allowed an average of 184.5 rushing yards over their first two games.
Oklahoma is not only 3-0 SU, but also undefeated ATS. In fact, so far it seems that there isn't a line the oddsmakers can post that the Sooners can't cover. Oklahoma covered more than a 40-point spread against both North Texas and Utah State and in Week 2 covered an 11-point spread by 27 points against Miami.
Obviously the Sooners' talented offense has played a huge part in OU's early success, but it's tough for teams to cover a spread when they can't even score. Oklahoma's D ranks second in the nation giving up only 8.7 points per game and a measly 179.7 yards. These impressive stats have come against poor offensive units, so Tulsa's offense should be a good litmus test.
QB Paul Smith has led the Golden Hurricane to a 2-0 SU and ATS mark. The senior is coming off one of his best games to date, having thrown for 454 yards and five scores in a 55-47 win over BYU. Tulsa closed as a 7-point home underdog, yet on the shoulders of Smith, the Hurricane got the outright win.
These teams have met twice over the past six seasons with the most recent being in September 2005. Smith was a sophomore starter at the time and performed valiantly. The Tulsa running game was nonexistent in the game, forcing Smith to air it out 36 times and completing 24. He finished the game with 246 yards, one interception and a one-yard touchdown run in the 31-15 Oklahoma victory. The Sooners were ranked No. 18 at the time and bookmakers were expecting a blowout and didn't even post a line.
Tulsa hung tough with Oklahoma through three quarters heading into the fourth down only 14-9, but the mighty Sooners posted 17 points to close out the game. The other meeting was in Tulsa on a Friday night, similar to this year's matchup, but Oklahoma routed the Hurricane 37-0.
History tells us that Oklahoma has the edge in this one considering the Sooners are 8-1 when they score 28 or more points over the last two seasons. Given Tulsa's troubles on defense, it's almost a given that Oklahoma will score at least 28. Although Tulsa covered against BYU, it is uncommon over the past 15 years for the Hurricane to get the cheese when allowing more than 28 points. Since 1992 Tulsa is 23-64 ATS when allowing that many points.
Oddsmakers opened Oklahoma as a 20-point road favorite over Tulsa, but the public immediately came in on the Sooners pushing that number up to 23. The 'total' hovering around 67 1/2.
Selection: Over 66.5
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Thursday Night College Football ESPN
Thursday night Showdown
The Texas A&M Aggies and the Miami Hurricanes will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Orange Bowl. Wagerweb currently has the Hurricanes listed as 3-point favorites versus the Aggies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.The Aggies were too much for the winless Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks last time out, pounding them 54-14.The 22.5-point favorite Aggies were easily able to cover the spread in that mismatch, and Texas A&M's offense put the game's combined tally OVER the posted 61-point total.The Hurricanes improved to 2-1 with a 23-9 win over the Florida International Golden Panthers in Week 3. The Hurricanes failed to cover the 33-point spread at home, while the combined 32 points were UNDER the posted total of 47.
Trends:
Texas A&M
Texas A&M is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Texas A&M is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Texas A&M is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
Texas A&M is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas A&M is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
MIAMI
Miami is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games
Miami is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games at home
Selection: Miami +3
The Texas A&M Aggies and the Miami Hurricanes will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Orange Bowl. Wagerweb currently has the Hurricanes listed as 3-point favorites versus the Aggies, while the game's total has not yet been posted.The Aggies were too much for the winless Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks last time out, pounding them 54-14.The 22.5-point favorite Aggies were easily able to cover the spread in that mismatch, and Texas A&M's offense put the game's combined tally OVER the posted 61-point total.The Hurricanes improved to 2-1 with a 23-9 win over the Florida International Golden Panthers in Week 3. The Hurricanes failed to cover the 33-point spread at home, while the combined 32 points were UNDER the posted total of 47.
Trends:
Texas A&M
Texas A&M is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Texas A&M is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Texas A&M is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
Texas A&M is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas A&M is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
MIAMI
Miami is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 8 games
Miami is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games at home
Selection: Miami +3
Friday, September 14, 2007
Saturday Football
Saturday NCAA Selections:
This is another great Saturday of NCAA Football action with great games like USC against Nebraska, Notre Dame against Michigan and Florida against Tennessee. Selections, information and Trends are readily available here and always for free to give you all of the information you need to win on Saturday!!Before the game analysis begins make sure you sign up at WagwerWeb.com! You gate a 50% bonus if you sign up today and that is the best in the industry!!! Sign up now to get this bonus and you can bet on all of today’s games with the best lines! Teasers, parlays, they have everything!!
USC at Nebraska
This is the big game of the day as the folks in Lincoln are buzzing with excitement because they believe this is the year they can make some noise and history and beat USC. Nebraska will be ready and will keep this close. Pete Carroll has three losses off a bye week and they are just 7-10 ATS as road favorites. Nebraska has 'covered' six of seven at home and three of four as home dogs
Nebraska +10
Notre Dame at Michigan
What normally is a huge game has lost some luster with both teams at 0-2. This game I lean to the wolverines because they have so much to lose. They can still win the big ten which would give them a BCS berth while the Irish are in complete rebuilding. Michigan will do all they can to make sure they do not go lose three straight at the big house. I only pass on this game because I do not want to drop this many points. Notre Dame: 2-10 ATS vs. non-conference opponents. PASS.
Tennessee @ Florida
A big game for both clubs as the Vols invades the swamp. The Vols are prepared and ready to expose the Gators at home. Tennessee has cashed at a 14-9-1 clip on the road versus SEC foes while Florida is just 7-14 ATS at home against conference rivals.
Vols +7.5
Rest of the Best
BC +7
Miami OH +7
Iowa St. +17.5
Washington +4
Utah +16
This is another great Saturday of NCAA Football action with great games like USC against Nebraska, Notre Dame against Michigan and Florida against Tennessee. Selections, information and Trends are readily available here and always for free to give you all of the information you need to win on Saturday!!Before the game analysis begins make sure you sign up at WagwerWeb.com! You gate a 50% bonus if you sign up today and that is the best in the industry!!! Sign up now to get this bonus and you can bet on all of today’s games with the best lines! Teasers, parlays, they have everything!!
USC at Nebraska
This is the big game of the day as the folks in Lincoln are buzzing with excitement because they believe this is the year they can make some noise and history and beat USC. Nebraska will be ready and will keep this close. Pete Carroll has three losses off a bye week and they are just 7-10 ATS as road favorites. Nebraska has 'covered' six of seven at home and three of four as home dogs
Nebraska +10
Notre Dame at Michigan
What normally is a huge game has lost some luster with both teams at 0-2. This game I lean to the wolverines because they have so much to lose. They can still win the big ten which would give them a BCS berth while the Irish are in complete rebuilding. Michigan will do all they can to make sure they do not go lose three straight at the big house. I only pass on this game because I do not want to drop this many points. Notre Dame: 2-10 ATS vs. non-conference opponents. PASS.
Tennessee @ Florida
A big game for both clubs as the Vols invades the swamp. The Vols are prepared and ready to expose the Gators at home. Tennessee has cashed at a 14-9-1 clip on the road versus SEC foes while Florida is just 7-14 ATS at home against conference rivals.
Vols +7.5
Rest of the Best
BC +7
Miami OH +7
Iowa St. +17.5
Washington +4
Utah +16
Friday night Lights
Oklahoma St. against Troy who is going to win?
Friday night has become a staple for some good college football and tonight is no different!
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Troy comes into this game tonight off of two road losses but these losses were against ranked teams and they get to finally play at home tonight. The Trojans are 28-5 straight up at home the last seven years. Oklahoma State has to guard against taking Troy to lightly with Big 12 opener next week and has poor 3-9 (4-8 ATS) road record under Coach Mike Gundy.
First Half Play: Troy +6.5
Troy will come out at home and be excited to get in this game and play on ESPN. Oklahoma St has a monstrous offensive line and will wear down Troy in the second half and very well could pull away and cover the 10. Stick with the first half in this game because the second half will be close and so will the final number much like last night’s game.
Check this blog out tomorrow for a huge Saturday’s slate in College Football to include information in games like USC/Nebraska, Notre Dame/Michigan, and Boston College and Georgia Tech.
Friday night has become a staple for some good college football and tonight is no different!
The blog will cover tonight’s game with a selection and stats and trends but make sure to check out our MLB blog for Red Sox Vs Yankees insight and make sure to select a great sportsbook at our Sportsbook Watchdog blog!
Join the best football contest on the web today at Bet Jamaica!
Troy comes into this game tonight off of two road losses but these losses were against ranked teams and they get to finally play at home tonight. The Trojans are 28-5 straight up at home the last seven years. Oklahoma State has to guard against taking Troy to lightly with Big 12 opener next week and has poor 3-9 (4-8 ATS) road record under Coach Mike Gundy.
First Half Play: Troy +6.5
Troy will come out at home and be excited to get in this game and play on ESPN. Oklahoma St has a monstrous offensive line and will wear down Troy in the second half and very well could pull away and cover the 10. Stick with the first half in this game because the second half will be close and so will the final number much like last night’s game.
Check this blog out tomorrow for a huge Saturday’s slate in College Football to include information in games like USC/Nebraska, Notre Dame/Michigan, and Boston College and Georgia Tech.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Duck Suspended!
The Oregon Mascot was suspended for a beat down of the Houston Cougar Mascot.
Even though the University of Oregon's Duck mascot was suspended almost two weeks ago for roughing up Houston's Cougar mascot at the Sept. 1 football game between the schools, it's just now getting some serious online attention.
Youtube videos have more than 100,000 hits, The Associated Press' footage was the lead story on Yahoo.com for awhile and the blogosphere is abuzz.
Last week, the university called the fight "irresponsible" and said that it violates the athletic department's "Code of ConDUCKt."
Nevertheless, comments are still filling up online forums, many of which reflect the humor of the dust-up. It's hard to tell if there was real rage in the scuffle, or if the mascots just got carried away. Apparently, the Cougar ruffled the Duck's feathers after it copied its trademark pushup.
Fans from both teams are chiming in. One Ducks fan writes, "Too bad our defense isn't that fiesty!"
Houston fans are getting their two cents in also. "...it was soo imature for their mascot to do that...so it makes oregon look bad not HOUSTON!!!" writes one fan at larrybrownsports.com.
Even though the University of Oregon's Duck mascot was suspended almost two weeks ago for roughing up Houston's Cougar mascot at the Sept. 1 football game between the schools, it's just now getting some serious online attention.
Youtube videos have more than 100,000 hits, The Associated Press' footage was the lead story on Yahoo.com for awhile and the blogosphere is abuzz.
Last week, the university called the fight "irresponsible" and said that it violates the athletic department's "Code of ConDUCKt."
Nevertheless, comments are still filling up online forums, many of which reflect the humor of the dust-up. It's hard to tell if there was real rage in the scuffle, or if the mascots just got carried away. Apparently, the Cougar ruffled the Duck's feathers after it copied its trademark pushup.
Fans from both teams are chiming in. One Ducks fan writes, "Too bad our defense isn't that fiesty!"
Houston fans are getting their two cents in also. "...it was soo imature for their mascot to do that...so it makes oregon look bad not HOUSTON!!!" writes one fan at larrybrownsports.com.
Thursday Night NCAA Football!
Thursday night FootballTonight there are two football games to get us ready for the big weekend of college football and there are some lines that need to be adjusted.
Check out the Pig.com for the best lines on tonight's games!
Maryland goes against West Virginia in the big game tonight and the Terps will be out for revenge. The Maryland home base will be ready for a nationally televised game against a fourth ranked team in West Virginia. There is no doubt that the offense with two heisman candidates on WV will be tough to deal with, but Maryland has the 7th ranked defense in the country and will be up to the challenge. The WV offense has been suspect and has difficulties with teams with less than impressive records. Maryland may not pull off the upset but they will keep this well within the posted line. West Virginia is just 5-10-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
Maryland +16.5
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