Thurs 10/12 College Football

Tommy · 10-12-06, 06:00 PM

TEMPLE (+44) VS. CLEMSON 7:30 ET

Grab the healthy helping of points here as Clemson romps huge in the first half, then blast Phish's chalk dust torture and sit back as the Owls fight to stay within the number in the second stanza. Man this is a heaping load of points the Tigers are laying in this spot. I know they've been playing like the team to beat in the ACC of late, but that is a ton of chalk to have to lay in this spot. I can't foresee the 1st string to get many snaps in this one as HC Tommy Bowden would be wise to rest them up for next weeks Homecoming game against GTECH that is sure to be a battle. They're not at home, this is a non-conference sandwich game, and they're coming off a grueling game a week ago that saw them put forth a stunning 4th quarter comeback. I really don't see them getting up for the mighty Temple Owls in this spot. That being said, Temple is flat out atrocious, and Clemson might be able to cover this number against them while asleep. However, Temple has shown a pulse the last few weeks by covering their last two games ATS, and should put forth another solid effort under the big bright lights of an ESPNU telecast.

COLORADO STATE (+6) VS. AIR FORCE 8:00 ET CSTV

If you asked any casual college football fan whom they thought would be in first place in the MT West right now, you'd most likely hear Utah, TCU, or BYU come out of their mouth. You certainly wouldn't hear Air Force after putting up a losing campaign for the second year in a row last season, but that's exactly the case. The Falcons find themselves atop the MWC standings with Utah and BYU, and HC DeBerry's men will be eager to get back on the field this Thursday night to rinse the bitter taste of the Navy loss out of their mouths. Colorado State picked up its first conference win of the season with a commanding effort against UNLV that saw them win by a 28-7 count. HC Lubick has done an excellent job with this club to date considering I felt they were in for a down year. That just hasn't been the case, and it's mostly been due to the stellar play of its defense. CSU is now second in the conference and 13th in the nation in run defense, allowing a mere 75 YPG. The pass defense is also second in the league and 22nd in the country, permitting just 162 YPG which in turn pushes the overall defense for the Rams to sixth in the nation, with a combined 237 YPG allowed overall. Points should be at a premium in the frigid air of Colorado Springs this evening, so I'm inclined to grab as many points as I can and watch as these two lock horns in a pivotal MWC battle.

By Mike Rose of BetWWTS

Tommy · 10-12-06, 06:02 PM

Clemson beat Temple last year, 37-7, coasting to 17-0 lead at half with total yardage 514-331. Tigers had a fierce struggle at Wake Saturday, rallying from 17-3 deficit in 4th quarter to win; they're in ACC sandwich, with Georgia Tech on deck. Temple is awful, but they covered last two games, losing 43-14 at Vandy (+33), 28-17 to Kent State at home (+23.5). Owls been outscored 103-24 in the second half, but spread is ridiculous. What genius put this one on television?

Boston College has kicker issues; their PK has never been in a football game of any kind. Virginia Tech won its last 11 games on Thursdays (10-1 vs spread); they beat Eagles 30-10 last year, outrushing BC 212-27, their third win in last four tries vs Boston College. Visitor is 7-3-1 vs spread in series. Eagles covered only five of last 16 after a bye. Average total in last four series games is 51.5. Hokies 3-0 vs spread after loss the last two years.

Underdog is 10-5-1 vs spread in last 16 Air Force-Colorado St games; Rams won four of last five in series, but they covered only two of last ten Moutain West road games. Colorado State was 18-29/338 passing last year, outgaining Falcons 551-357 in 41-23 win. Air Force had tough loss vs Navy last week; they're 1-3 vs spread in last four weeknight games. Average total in last five series games is 54.

Tommy · 10-12-06, 06:03 PM

Temple at Clemson, 7:30 EST

Temple: 12-1 ATS away off BB ATS wins
Clemson: 0-7 ATS off 5+ games allowing 125 or less rushing yards

Virginia Tech at Boston College, 7:30 EST ESPN

Virginia Tech: 6-0 ATS as a road favorite
Boston College: 30-16 Under off an ATS loss

Colorado State at Air Force, 8:00 EST CSTV

Colorado State: 22-10 ATS away off a win by 17+ points
Air Force: 11-3 Over vs. conference opponents

TheFather · 10-13-06, 12:45 AM

Nice hit on CSU big,

Temple is a D1 school

, atleast hoops starts for the school in a week or so..

Tommy · 10-13-06, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFather

Nice hit on CSU big,

Temple is a D1 school

, atleast hoops starts for the school in a week or so..

These weren't my picks. I was sharing Mike Rose analysis of the games for tonight.

But yeah, Temple is a brutal football team...

10-12-06, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tommy Now go get your shinebox Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sportscapper Island Posts: 15,068	Thurs 10/12 College Football TEMPLE (+44) VS. CLEMSON 7:30 ET Grab the healthy helping of points here as Clemson romps huge in the first half, then blast Phish's chalk dust torture and sit back as the Owls fight to stay within the number in the second stanza. Man this is a heaping load of points the Tigers are laying in this spot. I know they've been playing like the team to beat in the ACC of late, but that is a ton of chalk to have to lay in this spot. I can't foresee the 1st string to get many snaps in this one as HC Tommy Bowden would be wise to rest them up for next weeks Homecoming game against GTECH that is sure to be a battle. They're not at home, this is a non-conference sandwich game, and they're coming off a grueling game a week ago that saw them put forth a stunning 4th quarter comeback. I really don't see them getting up for the mighty Temple Owls in this spot. That being said, Temple is flat out atrocious, and Clemson might be able to cover this number against them while asleep. However, Temple has shown a pulse the last few weeks by covering their last two games ATS, and should put forth another solid effort under the big bright lights of an ESPNU telecast. COLORADO STATE (+6) VS. AIR FORCE 8:00 ET CSTV If you asked any casual college football fan whom they thought would be in first place in the MT West right now, you'd most likely hear Utah, TCU, or BYU come out of their mouth. You certainly wouldn't hear Air Force after putting up a losing campaign for the second year in a row last season, but that's exactly the case. The Falcons find themselves atop the MWC standings with Utah and BYU, and HC DeBerry's men will be eager to get back on the field this Thursday night to rinse the bitter taste of the Navy loss out of their mouths. Colorado State picked up its first conference win of the season with a commanding effort against UNLV that saw them win by a 28-7 count. HC Lubick has done an excellent job with this club to date considering I felt they were in for a down year. That just hasn't been the case, and it's mostly been due to the stellar play of its defense. CSU is now second in the conference and 13th in the nation in run defense, allowing a mere 75 YPG. The pass defense is also second in the league and 22nd in the country, permitting just 162 YPG which in turn pushes the overall defense for the Rams to sixth in the nation, with a combined 237 YPG allowed overall. Points should be at a premium in the frigid air of Colorado Springs this evening, so I'm inclined to grab as many points as I can and watch as these two lock horns in a pivotal MWC battle. By Mike Rose of BetWWTS
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10-12-06, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tommy Now go get your shinebox Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sportscapper Island Posts: 15,068	Clemson beat Temple last year, 37-7, coasting to 17-0 lead at half with total yardage 514-331. Tigers had a fierce struggle at Wake Saturday, rallying from 17-3 deficit in 4th quarter to win; they're in ACC sandwich, with Georgia Tech on deck. Temple is awful, but they covered last two games, losing 43-14 at Vandy (+33), 28-17 to Kent State at home (+23.5). Owls been outscored 103-24 in the second half, but spread is ridiculous. What genius put this one on television? Boston College has kicker issues; their PK has never been in a football game of any kind. Virginia Tech won its last 11 games on Thursdays (10-1 vs spread); they beat Eagles 30-10 last year, outrushing BC 212-27, their third win in last four tries vs Boston College. Visitor is 7-3-1 vs spread in series. Eagles covered only five of last 16 after a bye. Average total in last four series games is 51.5. Hokies 3-0 vs spread after loss the last two years. Underdog is 10-5-1 vs spread in last 16 Air Force-Colorado St games; Rams won four of last five in series, but they covered only two of last ten Moutain West road games. Colorado State was 18-29/338 passing last year, outgaining Falcons 551-357 in 41-23 win. Air Force had tough loss vs Navy last week; they're 1-3 vs spread in last four weeknight games. Average total in last five series games is 54.
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10-12-06, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tommy Now go get your shinebox Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sportscapper Island Posts: 15,068	Temple at Clemson, 7:30 EST Temple: 12-1 ATS away off BB ATS wins Clemson: 0-7 ATS off 5+ games allowing 125 or less rushing yards Virginia Tech at Boston College, 7:30 EST ESPN Virginia Tech: 6-0 ATS as a road favorite Boston College: 30-16 Under off an ATS loss Colorado State at Air Force, 8:00 EST CSTV Colorado State: 22-10 ATS away off a win by 17+ points Air Force: 11-3 Over vs. conference opponents
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10-13-06, 12:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
TheFather SCI Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 326	Nice hit on CSU big, Temple is a D1 school , atleast hoops starts for the school in a week or so..
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