FFA Wagering Thread: THERE HE IS!@! (4 Viewers)

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

Huskers -14 vs. U-Dub.I'm eating a lot of chalk this bowl season but I can't pass this one up.

I've watched every UW game this season and I'd take Nebraska -22.

I don't know man, UW finished strong, and while it was against weak-### Pac 10 teams, you could tell they really made a push there at the end. I also watched them and you have to admit, they wanted this badly. And now they get everything they could've hoped for -- a good bowl game against not only a big name, but a chance at redemption. It doesn't get better. There can't be many other teams that worked as hard as Washington must have the last month, I bet. And a young coach who this also means a ton to. On the other side, you have to think Nebraska can't be as fired up. They had higher hopes and now return to the same Bowl they did last year? And facing Washington, how exciting is that for them?I've also seen Nebraska and yes, they are much better. But if I can be pretty sure on what side has all the motivation in a bowl game, and get two TDs, I'll take it. And even if Nebraska controls things, having a QB like Locker should at least keep a backdoor cover very much alive. Good enough for me.

 

[-fish-]

Huskers -14 vs. U-Dub.I'm eating a lot of chalk this bowl season but I can't pass this one up.

I've watched every UW game this season and I'd take Nebraska -22.

I don't know man, UW finished strong, and while it was against weak-### Pac 10 teams, you could tell they really made a push there at the end. I also watched them and you have to admit, they wanted this badly. And now they get everything they could've hoped for -- a good bowl game against not only a big name, but a chance at redemption. It doesn't get better. There can't be many other teams that worked as hard as Washington must have the last month, I bet. And a young coach who this also means a ton to. On the other side, you have to think Nebraska can't be as fired up. They had higher hopes and now return to the same Bowl they did last year? And facing Washington, how exciting is that for them?I've also seen Nebraska and yes, they are much better. But if I can be pretty sure on what side has all the motivation in a bowl game, and get two TDs, I'll take it. And even if Nebraska controls things, having a QB like Locker should at least keep a backdoor cover very much alive. Good enough for me.

Nebraska fans travel. I've gone to a lot of Holiday Bowls, and they're going to have more fans than UW. Getting to the bowl game against Wazzu in the Apple Cup was the Huskies' big game. They made it; they're happy. Nebraska absolutely destroyed them in September. You don't just turn 56-21 around because you're motivated. That won't stop the run, which they haven't done all year. Plus, this is Sarkisian's first bowl game as a head coach. I just don't buy that he can have them not only ready, but playing over their heads.

 

[Tiger Fan]

any good reload bonuses available? looking to make a deposit for the weekend

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

At my local book. Discuss this bet. No td in 2h +2500??

Eagles are good for 14 points. I still don't think Minny scores offensively. Maybe they get a FG.

Well what would you make the odds for no td in the 2h?

No idea bro... I just smoked.

Found this answer hilarious for some reason.

so did I, on time delay.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

phi/min u44.5 at sportsbook

I don't care that it's after the fact, this was a great bet when you think about it...for a lot of reasons we all should have known/talked about. I actually tried to tail you but it was like 5:20 and had missed the game completely. I thought we were getting a regular MNF start time for some reason. Anyway, nice work.

me too. I thought the game was at 8:30.

 

[nittanylion]

After getting worked like an odd job on Monday Night both NCAA and NFL, NC State and Iowa (whew!) have me back in the game...

So, University of Maryland's Bowl Game might as well be being played in College Park. Here's the dynamic:

Game is being played at RFK Stadium in DC, which is the Redskins former Stadium. There's a absolute SHTI-TON of nostalgia going on with us locals whenever a football game is played there, much less one involving the Terps or the Redskins...I'm not speaking in hyperbole when I tell you all that almost every University of Maryland graduate living in the Washington Metropolitan Area grew up as a Terps/Redskins fan, and the Alumni Association is about as strong as it gets - East Carolina fans were getting CRAZY offers for their tickets and selling them faster than hotcakes according to all the local sports talk...that stadium can hold about 60,000 ppl, and I'd guarantee there won't even be 6000 ECU fans in attendance...

...part of the reason for this is because the Maryland Administration made an IMMENSELY unpopular decision to part ways with Head Coach Ralph Friedgen, who is absolutely ADORED by the Players and Fan Base...this will be Friedgen's last game Coaching the Terps, and the atmosphere is going to be rabid, and the Team is going to be absolutely in kill mode, and no let down despite being slotted as a big favorite.

Currently running at -7.5, you can use this as a very solid Teaser Leg, getting the Terps down to as low as -1/2, or basically money line. There's absolutely (next to) no way Maryland is going to lose this game today.

That O/U # is absolutely obscene, currently at 68.5...we're approaching 11 TD Territory in Teaserville, I'd love to see this thing move to 69 before 2:30 Eastern...

No feel at all for Baylor/Illinois, just want to watch that one...

Really liking Arizona getting points v Okla St., at +5 now could buy it up to a TD, but waiting to see if it'll move to 5.5 to auto-buy the hook...still waiting to see if that moves at all, however I'll probably add that to Maryland regardless before the MD/ECU game kicks off, as in Maryland -1/2, Arizona +12, and if the Maryland Total goes up another 1/2 point, Maryland/ECU U76...

Good Luck!

 

[Doctor Detroit]

The total on the Maryland/ECU game is so high because East Carolina gave up 49, 76, 42, 62 and 45 the last five weeks.

ECU is awful, and Maryland's offense is fast and efficient so although I'm not playing the total, I don't think I'd even play the under if it were teased to 76. Maryland could score 76, Navy did on ECU.

I have Maryland -7.5, they really should roll ECU today.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Turtle Power!

 

[jamil]

After getting worked like an odd job on Monday Night both NCAA and NFL, NC State and Iowa (whew!) have me back in the game...So, University of Maryland's Bowl Game might as well be being played in College Park. Here's the dynamic:Game is being played at RFK Stadium in DC, which is the Redskins former Stadium. There's a absolute SHTI-TON of nostalgia going on with us locals whenever a football game is played there, much less one involving the Terps or the Redskins...I'm not speaking in hyperbole when I tell you all that almost every University of Maryland graduate living in the Washington Metropolitan Area grew up as a Terps/Redskins fan, and the Alumni Association is about as strong as it gets - East Carolina fans were getting CRAZY offers for their tickets and selling them faster than hotcakes according to all the local sports talk...that stadium can hold about 60,000 ppl, and I'd guarantee there won't even be 6000 ECU fans in attendance......part of the reason for this is because the Maryland Administration made an IMMENSELY unpopular decision to part ways with Head Coach Ralph Friedgen, who is absolutely ADORED by the Players and Fan Base...this will be Friedgen's last game Coaching the Terps, and the atmosphere is going to be rabid, and the Team is going to be absolutely in kill mode, and no let down despite being slotted as a big favorite.Currently running at -7.5, you can use this as a very solid Teaser Leg, getting the Terps down to as low as -1/2, or basically money line. There's absolutely (next to) no way Maryland is going to lose this game today.That O/U # is absolutely obscene, currently at 68.5...we're approaching 11 TD Territory in Teaserville, I'd love to see this thing move to 69 before 2:30 Eastern...No feel at all for Baylor/Illinois, just want to watch that one...Really liking Arizona getting points v Okla St., at +5 now could buy it up to a TD, but waiting to see if it'll move to 5.5 to auto-buy the hook...still waiting to see if that moves at all, however I'll probably add that to Maryland regardless before the MD/ECU game kicks off, as in Maryland -1/2, Arizona +12, and if the Maryland Total goes up another 1/2 point, Maryland/ECU U76...Good Luck!

talked me into that maryland game. go terps

 

[Warehouse Nasty]

Huskers -14 vs. U-Dub.

I'm eating a lot of chalk this bowl season but I can't pass this one up.

I've watched every UW game this season and I'd take Nebraska -22.

I don't know man, UW finished strong, and while it was against weak-### Pac 10 teams, you could tell they really made a push there at the end. I also watched them and you have to admit, they wanted this badly. And now they get everything they could've hoped for -- a good bowl game against not only a big name, but a chance at redemption. It doesn't get better. There can't be many other teams that worked as hard as Washington must have the last month, I bet. And a young coach who this also means a ton to. On the other side, you have to think Nebraska can't be as fired up. They had higher hopes and now return to the same Bowl they did last year? And facing Washington, how exciting is that for them?

I've also seen Nebraska and yes, they are much better. But if I can be pretty sure on what side has all the motivation in a bowl game, and get two TDs, I'll take it. And even if Nebraska controls things, having a QB like Locker should at least keep a backdoor cover very much alive. Good enough for me.

Nebraska fans travel. I've gone to a lot of Holiday Bowls, and they're going to have more fans than UW. Getting to the bowl game against Wazzu in the Apple Cup was the Huskies' big game. They made it; they're happy. Nebraska absolutely destroyed them in September. You don't just turn 56-21 around because you're motivated. That won't stop the run, which they haven't done all year. Plus, this is Sarkisian's first bowl game as a head coach. I just don't buy that he can have them not only ready, but playing over their heads.

Typically Nebraska fans travel very well but they don't appear to care too much about this game. Nebraska fans staying home

 

[LHUCKS]

Betting the house on Oklahoma St. here(20 units)...Stoops, while he has his strengths, is a terrible gameplanner. Not to mention Oklahoma St. is just straight up better than AZ.

EVERYBODY I know is fading AZ here.

Free Money

 

[Angry Beavers]

on MD as well. LET'S DO THIS!

 

[Dexter Manley]

Ok, you guys talked me into Maryland -7.5

 

[LHUCKS]

I like Nebraska too. UW is terrible.

 

[MarshallPlan]

So we are betting Maryland because they will have more fans and will be "trying harder?"

No thanks. Dog, under, and ml for me.

And also it's not necessarily a good thing playing the bowl game in your backyard. For a lot of these kids they want to go somewhere new and play a game. Playing in #### RFK will do nothing for them. If you had the choice would you want to go to Hawaii to play a bowl game or play 10 miles form home in a stadium you've been to many times before. It's a no brainer. A lot more fun going somewhere new, staying in a hotel, etc.

GL.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

So we are betting Maryland because they will have more fans and will be "trying harder?"No thanks. Dog, under, and ml for me. And also it's not necessarily a good thing playing the bowl game in your backyard. For a lot of these kids they want to go somewhere new and play a game. Playing in #### RFK will do nothing for them. If you had the choice would you want to go to Hawaii to play a bowl game or play 10 miles form home in a stadium you've been to many times before. It's a no brainer. A lot more fun going somewhere new, staying in a hotel, etc. GL.

Since when does having more fun = a better performance on the field?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

So we are betting Maryland because they will have more fans and will be "trying harder?"No thanks. Dog, under, and ml for me. And also it's not necessarily a good thing playing the bowl game in your backyard. For a lot of these kids they want to go somewhere new and play a game. Playing in #### RFK will do nothing for them. If you had the choice would you want to go to Hawaii to play a bowl game or play 10 miles form home in a stadium you've been to many times before. It's a no brainer. A lot more fun going somewhere new, staying in a hotel, etc. GL.

I'm betting Maryland because East Carolina let Rice score 62. You are thinking too hard on this.

 

[MarshallPlan]

So we are betting Maryland because they will have more fans and will be "trying harder?"No thanks. Dog, under, and ml for me. And also it's not necessarily a good thing playing the bowl game in your backyard. For a lot of these kids they want to go somewhere new and play a game. Playing in #### RFK will do nothing for them. If you had the choice would you want to go to Hawaii to play a bowl game or play 10 miles form home in a stadium you've been to many times before. It's a no brainer. A lot more fun going somewhere new, staying in a hotel, etc. GL.

Since when does having more fun = a better performance on the field?

Just saying playing close to home is not as big of a deal as you think. I would think it would be more of a negative then positive.

 

[nittanylion]

Betting the house on Oklahoma St. here(20 units)...Stoops, while he has his strengths, is a terrible gameplanner. Not to mention Oklahoma St. is just straight up better than AZ.EVERYBODY I know is fading AZ here.Free Money

I dunno, LHUCKS - perhaps living in PAC-10 Country, you're too close to the situation to see it for what it could be: First of all, as much as folks around here might not want to give you the satisfaction to admit it, the PAC-10 Conference was STRONG this Season - it's Average Team Rating was the highest in the Nation, and the margin might have been greater if Washington State hadn't dragged it down. Arizona played a tough schedule, and performed pretty well against it, the PAC-10 in general played tough out of conference opponents and did well against them - Arizona beat Toledo and Iowa (when they were good), and also faced Stanford and Oregon in conference, who are better than Oklahoma State, and while they were average vs them, they did a pretty good job containing USC. To PAC-10 fans, Arizona might look bad because they had a tough time WITHIN the PAC-10, but judging how they performed out of conference, and how the PAC-10 in general performed out of conference vs quality opponents, they have a decent shot to keep it close with Oklahoma State. Statistically, they have a better defense, played in a tougher conference from top to bottom, and played a tougher schedule.I'm not betting them at +5, but I think getting or manipulating them over +7 or +10 are both worth considering.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

accuscore likes ECU and the Under.

 

[guru_007]

no strong opinion on the early game, but will play an action bet under 70.

Like Baylor a bit later, and played them

 

[guru_007]

we did play Club Brugge/Charleroi o2.5 -125 earlier. g'luck

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

accuscore likes ECU and the Under.

and statfox has MD -13

 

[LHUCKS]

Betting the house on Oklahoma St. here(20 units)...Stoops, while he has his strengths, is a terrible gameplanner. Not to mention Oklahoma St. is just straight up better than AZ.EVERYBODY I know is fading AZ here.Free Money

I dunno, LHUCKS - perhaps living in PAC-10 Country, you're too close to the situation to see it for what it could be: First of all, as much as folks around here might not want to give you the satisfaction to admit it, the PAC-10 Conference was STRONG this Season - it's Average Team Rating was the highest in the Nation, and the margin might have been greater if Washington State hadn't dragged it down. Arizona played a tough schedule, and performed pretty well against it, the PAC-10 in general played tough out of conference opponents and did well against them - Arizona beat Toledo and Iowa (when they were good), and also faced Stanford and Oregon in conference, who are better than Oklahoma State, and while they were average vs them, they did a pretty good job containing USC. To PAC-10 fans, Arizona might look bad because they had a tough time WITHIN the PAC-10, but judging how they performed out of conference, and how the PAC-10 in general performed out of conference vs quality opponents, they have a decent shot to keep it close with Oklahoma State. Statistically, they have a better defense, played in a tougher conference from top to bottom, and played a tougher schedule.I'm not betting them at +5, but I think getting or manipulating them over +7 or +10 are both worth considering.

AZ was a tale of two teams, the team that beat Iowa early in the year was a completely different team than the team that got stomped by Stanford in the second half of the season. I watched every minute of every AZ game, this team faded down the stretch. Foles never got his rhythm back after the injury. The ASU game in particular was telling.Barring an insane turnover differential, this is free money.

 

[nittanylion]

So we are betting Maryland because they will have more fans and will be "trying harder?"No thanks. Dog, under, and ml for me. And also it's not necessarily a good thing playing the bowl game in your backyard. For a lot of these kids they want to go somewhere new and play a game. Playing in #### RFK will do nothing for them. If you had the choice would you want to go to Hawaii to play a bowl game or play 10 miles form home in a stadium you've been to many times before. It's a no brainer. A lot more fun going somewhere new, staying in a hotel, etc. GL.

Since when does having more fun = a better performance on the field?

Just saying playing close to home is not as big of a deal as you think. I would think it would be more of a negative then positive.

It is in this case - unless you live here, it's tough to understand what's going on between the Team, the Fan Base, and the surrounding population outside of a few wealthy and influential boosters regarding the meaning of this Game as the last Game for 'The Fridge', who is largely a beloved cultural icon, and a Maryland Alumnus himself. Emotion does factor into a Team's play at times, and I all but guarantee you that no player on that Team recruited by Fridge would rather be anywhere else than in front of 60000 screaming Terp fanatics to send him out on top. Players, students, alumni in attendance all have a point to make and something to prove. It's ridiculous how crazy it is out here.I fully respect what you are saying, and in general you have a valid point. This is a special circumstance, however. The atmosphere out here is literally like the Roman Colosseum prior to Circus Maximus. Thousands of people took the day off work today just to tailgate in the parking lots, not even go into the game. It's unreal.

 

[MarshallPlan]

Let's see how these go.

Un 71 -105

Un 35.5 1h -115

Un 38.5 even MD tt

ECU +8 -110

ECU +280

Edit: for got un 66 +144

More on under. GL.

 

[Raider Nation]

They have some nerve starting a game this early.... just woke up and missed post time.

 

[nittanylion]

Lines moving, up to the last second...

MD -8 now, and O/U 71

Baylor moving from PK to -1, Total up to 64 from 63.5

Okla St dropping from 5 to 4.5, Total rising to 67 from 66.5

Good Luck!

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

Ugh, Nittany, you know better than to reply to him, don't you? There are plenty of other threads if you want to give him the attention he needs...

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Ugh, Nittany, you know better than to reply to him, don't you? There are plenty of other threads if you want to give him the attention he needs...

20u=$30

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

Let's see how these go.Un 71 -105Un 35.5 1h -115Un 38.5 even MD ttECU +8 -110ECU +280Edit: for got un 66 +144More on under. GL.

where did you get 71?and +280

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Let's see how these go.Un 71 -105Un 35.5 1h -115Un 38.5 even MD ttECU +8 -110ECU +280Edit: for got un 66 +144More on under. GL.

where did you get 71?and +280

Same place I got O55 +1500.

 

[Angry Beavers]

Missed extra point

 

[MarshallPlan]

Let's see how these go.Un 71 -105Un 35.5 1h -115Un 38.5 even MD ttECU +8 -110ECU +280Edit: for got un 66 +144More on under. GL.

where did you get 71?and +280

280 was at the greek. 71 was at bodog, sia, and a local book I use.

 

[lumpy19]

east carolina

baylor

over in the late game

 

[culdeus]

I've made a total of 5 non NFL teaser bets since September.

Baylor will be #6.

 

[Raider Nation]

Wow, Maryland's QB stinks.

 

[Raider Nation]

JAX/HOU is OTB.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP)—Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard will miss the season finale at Houston because of a finger injury.

 

[optionmaven]

Ugh, Nittany, you know better than to reply to him, don't you? There are plenty of other threads if you want to give him the attention he needs...

20u=$30

[CHUCKLING]I like the Baylor Bears a little today. I consider myself a sort of illini homer too. Just correlating things I've seen over the course of the season, I thought the line was odd when i first saw it. Not anymore. If anything, I think the bears should be favored by 3-4. Taking a shot on the over too.

 

[Dexter Manley]

My take on Nebraska-Washington

When you combine the fact that 20k+ fans travelled to Seattle earlier this year with the Huskers playing in the Holiday Bowl for the second straight season, this is probably going to be the weakest bowl showing by Husker fans since they played Northwestern back in the 2000 season.

Some key factors:

- One of UW's DT's is out and is being replaced by a guy that's 50 lbs lighter. One of their starting DE's is also out.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/husk...932_uwfb29.html

Reportedly, they only have 5 guys healthy on the dline.

- Sean Callahan reported that he got to watch T-Magic at practice for a little bit on Tuesday, and that he appeared to have his old burst back, which he hasn't had since he got hurt against Mizzou. In SC's opinion, T-Magic is healthy (although he admitted he didn't get to watch a lot of the practice).

Personally, I'm still not going to be convinced that he's at 100% until I see it with my own eyes.

- Niles Paul, NU's leading wr, may play a little bit after coming back from a broken foot, but I don't see him being a significant factor.

- Starting DT Baker Steinkuhler is suspended and will be replaced by Terrence Moore/Thadeus Randle. This may slightly soften up the interior run defense, but it's not a major loss, imo.

- Pelini is 3 - 0 in bowl games. The biggest concern for Nebraska is obviously their motivation. Bo did lead NU to a 17 - 3 win over Michigan St. back in 2003 after Solich was fired, and motivation didn't seem to be a problem for that game (it was a valid concern beforehand).

- Locker went 4-20 passing in the first meeting. I don't see how he can possibly be held in check to the same degree this game. Also, I expect him to be running the ball a lot more this time which teams have had some success running the qb against Nebraska this year.

My conclusion: I think the line of Nebraska -14 is about right (I would of set it at -15). Unless T-Magic is 100%, this isn't the same explosive offense that stomped UW in Seattle earlier this year. I'm probably going to lay off this game, but if I had to play it I would take Nebraska -14.

I think the biggest opportunity will be taking the Huskers minus the points in the 2nd half, if Nebraska plays sloppy and uninspiring football in the 1st half and Martinez looks good. In this scenario, the team will definitely be motivated after receiving a tongue lashing from the coaches at halftime. With virtually no depth and little size on the dline, the Huskers should wear down the Huskies defensive front which should lead to some big plays in the 2nd half.

 

[Dexter Manley]

Oh and I forgot to add the Holiday bowl weather report:

Pregame (Thursday afternoon/early evening): Temperatures will struggle into the mid 50s Thursday afternoon -- with winds 10-15mph and gusts to 20. Quite a bit of sunshine during the daytime, however -- but definitely chilly.Kickoff (9PM CST/7PM PST): 49°. Mostly clear. Wind West-Northwest at 5mph. No rain.Halftime: 46°. Mostly clear. Wind East at 5mph. No rain.4th quarter: 43°. Mostly clear. Wind East at 5mph. No rain.Postgame (Saturday night): Chilly at around 40°. No chance of rain.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Ugh, Nittany, you know better than to reply to him, don't you? There are plenty of other threads if you want to give him the attention he needs...

20u=$30

[CHUCKLING]I like the Baylor Bears a little today. I consider myself a sort of illini homer too. Just correlating things I've seen over the course of the season, I thought the line was odd when i first saw it. Not anymore. If anything, I think the bears should be favored by 3-4. Taking a shot on the over too.

Yeah I really like the over but the long layoff is a bit scary. As an OU/UM fan I get to watch both these teams a lot and neither plays a lick of D, and both have really explosive offensive personnel. So over for me.On the side, Baylor has not played in a bowl game since 1994 and they get to play this one pretty close to home. They are a solid team, and I think they are really pumped to play in this game. Going Baylor -1.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Going Baylor -1.

Actually got them +1

 

[Romulan]

Sorry to say I think I am the only one on Illinois -1 today

 

[Badm]

lost juice yesterday

NBA

Det +6.5

Lakrs -3

NCAAB

Illinois over 131

NCAAF

Illinois over 65

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

Huskers -14 vs. U-Dub.I'm eating a lot of chalk this bowl season but I can't pass this one up.

I've watched every UW game this season and I'd take Nebraska -22.

I don't know man, UW finished strong, and while it was against weak-### Pac 10 teams, you could tell they really made a push there at the end. I also watched them and you have to admit, they wanted this badly. And now they get everything they could've hoped for -- a good bowl game against not only a big name, but a chance at redemption. It doesn't get better. There can't be many other teams that worked as hard as Washington must have the last month, I bet. And a young coach who this also means a ton to. On the other side, you have to think Nebraska can't be as fired up. They had higher hopes and now return to the same Bowl they did last year? And facing Washington, how exciting is that for them?I've also seen Nebraska and yes, they are much better. But if I can be pretty sure on what side has all the motivation in a bowl game, and get two TDs, I'll take it. And even if Nebraska controls things, having a QB like Locker should at least keep a backdoor cover very much alive. Good enough for me.

Nebraska fans travel. I've gone to a lot of Holiday Bowls, and they're going to have more fans than UW. Getting to the bowl game against Wazzu in the Apple Cup was the Huskies' big game. They made it; they're happy. Nebraska absolutely destroyed them in September. You don't just turn 56-21 around because you're motivated. That won't stop the run, which they haven't done all year. Plus, this is Sarkisian's first bowl game as a head coach. I just don't buy that he can have them not only ready, but playing over their heads.

I don't get the big deal with fans...and especially so at Qualcomm, won't matter. Not even sure why it keeps coming up; what games are we seeing this make a difference?I also don't agree that Washington is somehow just content because they won the Apple Cup. They wanted this and got everything they could've asked for. In fact, the one thing that's hard to argue against - no matter what side you like - is that Washington HAS to be more excited about this than Nebraska. Can't disagree with you on "turning that previous score around", they won't, and you are of course right about stopping the run. However, I doubt we see that same performance, especially from Locker.And I don't why you don't buy that a promising young coach can have a team playing over their heads. Or even have them ready? Why not? I would think Sarkisian's SC days taught him quite a bit about Bowl preparation.

 

[optionmaven]

Going Baylor -1.

Actually got them +1

Pretty sure I was looking at Baylor -1.5 last night. Steamy on the Illini now -1.5. Might be doing some live betting on this one if the Illini surprise me and look dominant from the getgo. I have two 3 team parlays with Baylor as last leg and 2 other parlays (4 and 5 teams)with Baylor and Stanford left.

 

[-fish-]

Huskers -14 vs. U-Dub.I'm eating a lot of chalk this bowl season but I can't pass this one up.

I've watched every UW game this season and I'd take Nebraska -22.

I don't know man, UW finished strong, and while it was against weak-### Pac 10 teams, you could tell they really made a push there at the end. I also watched them and you have to admit, they wanted this badly. And now they get everything they could've hoped for -- a good bowl game against not only a big name, but a chance at redemption. It doesn't get better. There can't be many other teams that worked as hard as Washington must have the last month, I bet. And a young coach who this also means a ton to. On the other side, you have to think Nebraska can't be as fired up. They had higher hopes and now return to the same Bowl they did last year? And facing Washington, how exciting is that for them?I've also seen Nebraska and yes, they are much better. But if I can be pretty sure on what side has all the motivation in a bowl game, and get two TDs, I'll take it. And even if Nebraska controls things, having a QB like Locker should at least keep a backdoor cover very much alive. Good enough for me.

Nebraska fans travel. I've gone to a lot of Holiday Bowls, and they're going to have more fans than UW. Getting to the bowl game against Wazzu in the Apple Cup was the Huskies' big game. They made it; they're happy. Nebraska absolutely destroyed them in September. You don't just turn 56-21 around because you're motivated. That won't stop the run, which they haven't done all year. Plus, this is Sarkisian's first bowl game as a head coach. I just don't buy that he can have them not only ready, but playing over their heads.

I don't get the big deal with fans...and especially so at Qualcomm, won't matter. Not even sure why it keeps coming up; what games are we seeing this make a difference?I also don't agree that Washington is somehow just content because they won the Apple Cup. They wanted this and got everything they could've asked for. In fact, the one thing that's hard to argue against - no matter what side you like - is that Washington HAS to be more excited about this than Nebraska. Can't disagree with you on "turning that previous score around", they won't, and you are of course right about stopping the run. However, I doubt we see that same performance, especially from Locker.And I don't why you don't buy that a promising young coach can have a team playing over their heads. Or even have them ready? Why not? I would think Sarkisian's SC days taught him quite a bit about Bowl preparation.

Every interview I've heard with UW players (and there have been a lot on local radio here) has been talking about the Apple Cup, and how great it was to get to a bowl game through them. Not one even spoke about Nebraska or even mentioned the Holiday Bowl, other than to say they reached their goal of getting to a bowl game. These guys are just happy to be there. They're facing a pissed off Nebraska team that is deeper, more talented and better coached. I don't see Sarkisian somehow getting them to overcome the fact that they've already called their season a success after beating a bad Wazzu team. Not one said they wanted to make up for getting embarrassed at home by Nebraska--they're done. They're going to go to San Diego, see the sun for the first time in two months. get blown out and go home satisfied.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

I'ma be right pissed if Maryland doesn't go over because of the missed extra point (37.5).

 

[optionmaven]

College hoops. Northern Iowa @home -2 over Missouri State. N. Iowa coming off 2 nice road victories over Indiana and New Mexico and now come home where they are undefeated. Also like Notre Dame a little.