Maryland At West Virginia 9/14

Tommy · 09-14-06, 02:56 PM

Make no mistake about it people, this is a huge rivalry that's seen the Terps get the best of the Mountaineers the last 5 years. Both Head Coaches Ralph Friedgen and Rich Rodriguez took over each of their respective programs back in 2001, and it's been "The Fridge" that holds the upper hand in the series by a 3-2 margin. That being said, the Mountaineers are a much different animal right now than they've ever been under the tutelage of HC Rodriguez. They come into this match-up the #5 ranked team in the country, and will no doubt want to put on a show for all the casual onlookers with this being the only primetime pigskin game of the night. However, the turtles aren't just going to lay down and allow the Mounty's to manhandle them. I believe Maryland has kept it very low key in their first two games of the season. Once they built a comfy first half lead vs. MTSU last week, HC Friedgen elected to pull a bulk of his starters and march a number of his reserves in for the remainder of the game. He also hasn't shown much of his aerial attack this year, and I'm hoping he's planned on unleashing it against WV's inexperienced secondary. That's where the Mounty's are most susceptible, so I'm sure the big guy has devised a plan to attempt to pick it apart. I'm going to give him and the turtles the benefit of the doubt and predict they'll be able to do it. However, I don't see the Terps containing WV's potent offensive attack at all, and RB Slaton has already said he plans on doing a number vs. the team he planned on playing for early in his career. QB White will also be able to burn the Terps defense with both his legs and his arm, and I'm looking for enough points to be accumulated by both squads to push the total 'Over' the closing number.

MARYLAND/WEST VIRGINIA OVER 47

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By Mike Rose.

Tommy · 09-14-06, 03:21 PM

Maryland covered 10 of its last 14 road games; they're 10-4-1 vs spread when facing West Virginia, but lost 31-19 at home to WV last year, as 3-pt favorite. Mountaineers are 5-9 vs spread in last 14 tries as home favorite; they have eight offensive starters from last year back. Terps were outgained 329-275 by MTSU a week ago, but Maryland was up 17-3 at half in 24-10 win. WVU is 9-0 in night games under Rodriguez. Mountaineers played I-AA foe last week, hammered Marshall week before, so hard to tell how sharp they are at this point.

09-14-06, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tommy Now go get your shinebox Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sportscapper Island Posts: 15,068	Maryland At West Virginia 9/14 Make no mistake about it people, this is a huge rivalry that's seen the Terps get the best of the Mountaineers the last 5 years. Both Head Coaches Ralph Friedgen and Rich Rodriguez took over each of their respective programs back in 2001, and it's been "The Fridge" that holds the upper hand in the series by a 3-2 margin. That being said, the Mountaineers are a much different animal right now than they've ever been under the tutelage of HC Rodriguez. They come into this match-up the #5 ranked team in the country, and will no doubt want to put on a show for all the casual onlookers with this being the only primetime pigskin game of the night. However, the turtles aren't just going to lay down and allow the Mounty's to manhandle them. I believe Maryland has kept it very low key in their first two games of the season. Once they built a comfy first half lead vs. MTSU last week, HC Friedgen elected to pull a bulk of his starters and march a number of his reserves in for the remainder of the game. He also hasn't shown much of his aerial attack this year, and I'm hoping he's planned on unleashing it against WV's inexperienced secondary. That's where the Mounty's are most susceptible, so I'm sure the big guy has devised a plan to attempt to pick it apart. I'm going to give him and the turtles the benefit of the doubt and predict they'll be able to do it. However, I don't see the Terps containing WV's potent offensive attack at all, and RB Slaton has already said he plans on doing a number vs. the team he planned on playing for early in his career. QB White will also be able to burn the Terps defense with both his legs and his arm, and I'm looking for enough points to be accumulated by both squads to push the total 'Over' the closing number. MARYLAND/WEST VIRGINIA OVER 47 Click here to bet on all games and view all lines and odds. By Mike Rose.
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09-14-06, 03:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tommy Now go get your shinebox Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sportscapper Island Posts: 15,068	Maryland covered 10 of its last 14 road games; they're 10-4-1 vs spread when facing West Virginia, but lost 31-19 at home to WV last year, as 3-pt favorite. Mountaineers are 5-9 vs spread in last 14 tries as home favorite; they have eight offensive starters from last year back. Terps were outgained 329-275 by MTSU a week ago, but Maryland was up 17-3 at half in 24-10 win. WVU is 9-0 in night games under Rodriguez. Mountaineers played I-AA foe last week, hammered Marshall week before, so hard to tell how sharp they are at this point.
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