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RoadRage · 10-14-2003, 09:26 PM

Hopefully, this doesn't turn into ESPN-Slap-Another-Stupid-Disney-Trademarked-Label-On-It Saturday. Using TFP Rankings:

Missouri @ #1 Oklahoma
#2 Miami-Florida @ Temple
#4 Georgia @ Vanderbilt
#5 Florida State @ Virginia
#6 Southern California @ Norte Dame
#7 Washington State @ Stanford
#8 Iowa @ #9 Ohio State
Florida @ #10 Arkansas
#11 Louisiana State @ South Carolina
#14 Purdue @ #12 Wisconsin
Western Michigan @ #13 Northern Illinois
#14 Michigan State @ #16 Minnesota
Illinois @ #17 Michigan
Texas A&M @ #18 Nebraska
#19 Texas Christian @ Alabama-Birmingham
hm Air Force @ Colorado State (Thursday)
hm Miami-Ohio @ Ball State
hm Texas @ Iowa State
#3 Virginia Tech & hm Tennessee idle

Oklahoma will need a fifth-straight 50 point game to beat Missouri.
Temple covers the spread. Miami is caught yet again looking forward to the next week and has to come from behind in the fourth quarter against another bottom 20 team.
It's Vanderbilt, what do YOU think Georgia is going to do?
Virginia's grounds crew has a mysterious water pipe rupture in the hours before the game, flooding the field. (You're smiling now, just wait and see.)
Norte Dame in an upset over the Trojans in front of Touchdown Jesus™? Ya never know.
Stanford suffers another whipping.
Iowa-Ohio State loser can forget the Rose Bowl and start thinking Florida (Citrus or Gator) or Texas (Alamo or Sun) for the holidays.
Florida tries to continue the carnage in the SEC West. Why couldn't have they played Auburn this year instead?
LSU tries to keep up with the other Tigers, the Cocks want a good Bowl game.
Purdue-Wisconsin winner could be alone atop Big 10 with a little luck; loser is still in the chase.
All the anti-BCS pressure is on Northern Illinois to keep winning.
Minnesota wants redemption, Michigan State wants Pasadena.
Wolverines sharpen their teeth for Spartans the next week. Hopefully (for them) they won't pull a page from Miami's book and forget to play this week.
Texas A&M would love to hang 73 on Nebraska. Nebraska fights for air in the Big XII North.
TCU is in the same boat as Northern Illinois.

The_Dude · 10-14-2003, 09:42 PM

USC will TROUNCE n.dame as they did last year.

Iowa WILL beat ohio state

arkansas will get beat (again

)

minnesota will win against mich state

nebraksa will trounce aTm and i'm predicting a big injury for texas aTm.

and hopefully texas can trounce the cyclones.

gov135 · 10-15-2003, 09:20 AM

Missouri/Oklahoma
Oklahoma is running out of legitimate threats pretty quickly. Missouri QB is a threat - but he's matched by Oklahoma's quick linebackers. Still, Missouri shows some life.
Oklahoma 35, Missouri 24

Miami-Fla./Temple
Miami is also running out of legitimate opponents, as it takes on the Big East bottom feeders. No let down is possible against Temple, although Brock Berlin has two turnovers.
Miami 48, Temple 10

Georgia/Vanderbilt
Georgia unveils the class of 2007 by halftime.
Georgia 56, Vandy 0

Florida State/Virginia
Virginia was the wiseguy pick for the national championship at the beginning of the year. They can match FSU athlete for athlete at most positions. Who ya gonna take, Matt Shaub or Chris Rix? Rix finds a way to lose a close one.
Virginia 24, FSU 21

Southern Cal/Notre Dame
What's The Dude have against Notre Dame, anyway? Notre Dame played some nice defense against Pittsburgh last week, and their offense made enough big plays to win. Southern Cal abuses ND's rookie quarterback, however.
USC 17, ND 7

Washington State/Stanford
Washington State is the most overrated team in college football. This trend continues for another week.
Washington State 45, Stanford 7

Iowa/Ohio State
Iowa simply doesn't have the defense Ohio State does - the Iowa defense tends to give up too many big plays. Ohio State gets it done.
Ohio State 21, Iowa 17

Florida/Arkansas
What do we really know about the Arkansas squad? They beat a weak Texas team for a nice victory on the road, then lose a few eeks later to an underrated Auburn team. Florida is coming off a nice win, but also struggling to find their identity. The team that wins this one can right their season, the team that loses is in some trouble.
Florida 21, Arkansas 17

Purdue/Wisconsin
Here is the premier matchup this week. I watched Purdue/Penn State while the rest of you watched the Red River Slaughter. Purdue didn't impress.
Wisconsin 34, Purdue 21

Western Michigan/Northern Illinois
Western Michigan has had alot of succes in the past. They recruit well, and are a dangerous opponent here. Still...
Northern Illinois 34, Western Michigan 17

Michigan State/Minnesota
Minnesota lost in the worst way to Michigan - a total collapse on both sides of the ball. Look for a hangover as Minnesota struggles to find itself. Jeff Smoker is that good.
Michigan State 45, Minnesota 14

Texas A&M/Nebraska
Texas A&M finds it difficult to copy the blueprint of Missouri with their style of offense. However, Nebraska likes to play with fire - bad special teams and excessive turnovers
Texas A&M 21, Nebraska 7

Miami of Ohio/Ball State
Miami is coming of a bye week called the University of Buffalo. Well rested, they dominate and show why they are best team in the MAC.
Miami 56, Ball State 10

Texas/Iowa State
Texas gets a chance to show it can run the ball again, and they'll need to. Iowa State lost to Northern Illinois, and Northern was able to run the ball against them. Texas gets it done on the ground in an unimpressive game.
Texas 28, Iowa State 17

Virginia Tech and Tennessee
Tennessee could have lost to South Carolina and Marshall this year. Neither is a bowl team. Tennessee is in some trouble this year.
Virginia Tech 33, Tennessee 21

Ohio University/Kentucky
Kentucky is coming off some disappointing losses against good teams. Ohio is banged up, losing its top two quarterbacks in its historic win over Central Florida. But when you run a triple option, how important is the QB's arm? The thrid string quarterback can't be as bad as Jamal Lord, right?
Ohio University 54, Kentucky 12
EDIT: Upon futher research, Ohio is ranked #91 on RoadRage's rankings while Kentucky is ranked #92. What a match-up - and Kentucky is seventeen point favorites. Bet OU big - and thank RoadRage for your winnings. Or blame him for you loss.

Rudel73 · 10-15-2003, 03:28 PM

The Iowa/OSU game is at OSU, and for some reason the Bucs never lose at their own stadium so i'll give it to them. As much as i dont want to say it, they are a different team at home, if this game was played at Iowa they would win

RoadRage · 10-16-2003, 09:17 PM

Gov: Take another look at this:

Quote:

#3 Virginia Tech & hm Tennessee idle

In other words, they aren't playing, each other or anyone else. They're slapping the snooze bar and catching up on homework.

And I only bet on double-digit underdogs. Any point shaving that is going on is working for me.

I honestly would take Missouri+26 & Temple+31, and would strongly consider Colorado+18 vs Kansas State and Ohio+16 vs Kentucky.

Don't bet Oklahoma's OU big, unless you think they're doing back-to-back 65 point games.

MikeyChalupa · 10-16-2003, 09:43 PM

Virginia will take FSU this week. Bet the farm.

-Mikey

Liquor Dealer · 10-17-2003, 06:46 AM

I think you guys are wrong but I'm very partisan -

OU will beat Missouri by 35

Nebraska may be down but they're 10 points better than the Aggies

Texas can handle Iowa State but won't walk on them

OSU will get by Tech

Notre Dame is going down - Again

Arkansas by 10 over Florida

gov135 · 10-17-2003, 07:40 AM

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Originally posted by RoadRage
Gov: Take another look at this:

In other words, they aren't playing, each other or anyone else. They're slapping the snooze bar and catching up on homework.

Don't bet Oklahoma's OU big, unless you think they're doing back-to-back 65 point games.

I meant Ohio University when I put "bet OU big." Sorry for the confusion. That's why I put the line about thanking RoadRage - your rankings say the teams are as close as one can get - yet the spread is sixteen points. And I'm mostly joking here - Kentucky has played strongers opponents. As for the Oklahoma game, if you put a gun to my head, I'd take Missouri and the points - but I never advocate betting big games.

As for the snooze bar matchup, at least I know someone is reading what I put on this stupid website. Sorry for the error - I think I got a little over-excited.

Anyhow, the OU (Ohio University) Bobcats are big winners this week. Or at least spread coverers.

RoadRage · 10-17-2003, 08:40 AM

It would be a good tune-up game for Virginia Tech, a lot better than Temple is for Miami.

bierslayer · 10-17-2003, 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by gov135

Purdue/Wisconsin
Here is the premier matchup this week. I watched Purdue/Penn State while the rest of you watched the Red River Slaughter. Purdue didn't impress.
Wisconsin 34, Purdue 21

If Purdue passes all day like they used to, they've got a shot. Badger secondary is a little shaky at times.

gov135 · 10-18-2003, 04:56 PM

Purdue had the big win this week to take charge in the Big Ten. Wisconsin could never really get their offense going - but qb Sorgi was taken off early. Purdue's defense looked much better to me this week.

Ohio State was a better club than Iowa today. They played better defense and special teams - and the offenses were a wash. This score could have been worse.

Texas A&M should be ashamed. I saw the highlights - and they let Jamal Lord get the corner a few times for big plays. What the hell did their defense think Nebraska was gonna do? Go deep?

Iowa State really misses Seneca Wallace. They got beat up front today, as Texas ran the ball.

Michigan State was on ESPN2. They outplayed Minnesota, while limiting their running ability. Michigan State would be scary if the defense comes together.

Ohio University is tied seven to seven at the half with Kentucky. Looks like we''' win out little bet. Go Bobcats.

gov135 · 10-18-2003, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gov135

Ohio University is tied seven to seven at the half with Kentucky. Looks like we win our little bet. Go Bobcats.

Or not. Twenty-eight second half points by the Wildcats.

bierslayer · 10-18-2003, 09:32 PM

Badgers had it to win and couldn't close the deal. Big win for Purdue on the road.

I still can't figure out why Ohio State can't blow anyone out.

Rudel73 · 10-19-2003, 06:44 AM

Hehe all i care about is Washingtons tromping of Oregon State and possibly the best running back in the Country!

Go Huskies!!!

10-14-2003, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
RoadRage Stay off the sidewalk! Location: Oklahoma City, OK	Another big college weekend - October 16-18 Hopefully, this doesn't turn into ESPN-Slap-Another-Stupid-Disney-Trademarked-Label-On-It Saturday. Using TFP Rankings: Missouri @ #1 Oklahoma #2 Miami-Florida @ Temple #4 Georgia @ Vanderbilt #5 Florida State @ Virginia #6 Southern California @ Norte Dame #7 Washington State @ Stanford #8 Iowa @ #9 Ohio State Florida @ #10 Arkansas #11 Louisiana State @ South Carolina #14 Purdue @ #12 Wisconsin Western Michigan @ #13 Northern Illinois #14 Michigan State @ #16 Minnesota Illinois @ #17 Michigan Texas A&M @ #18 Nebraska #19 Texas Christian @ Alabama-Birmingham hm Air Force @ Colorado State (Thursday) hm Miami-Ohio @ Ball State hm Texas @ Iowa State #3 Virginia Tech & hm Tennessee idle Oklahoma will need a fifth-straight 50 point game to beat Missouri. Temple covers the spread. Miami is caught yet again looking forward to the next week and has to come from behind in the fourth quarter against another bottom 20 team. It's Vanderbilt, what do YOU think Georgia is going to do? Virginia's grounds crew has a mysterious water pipe rupture in the hours before the game, flooding the field. (You're smiling now, just wait and see.) Norte Dame in an upset over the Trojans in front of Touchdown Jesus™? Ya never know. Stanford suffers another whipping. Iowa-Ohio State loser can forget the Rose Bowl and start thinking Florida (Citrus or Gator) or Texas (Alamo or Sun) for the holidays. Florida tries to continue the carnage in the SEC West. Why couldn't have they played Auburn this year instead? LSU tries to keep up with the other Tigers, the Cocks want a good Bowl game. Purdue-Wisconsin winner could be alone atop Big 10 with a little luck; loser is still in the chase. All the anti-BCS pressure is on Northern Illinois to keep winning. Minnesota wants redemption, Michigan State wants Pasadena. Wolverines sharpen their teeth for Spartans the next week. Hopefully (for them) they won't pull a page from Miami's book and forget to play this week. Texas A&M would love to hang 73 on Nebraska. Nebraska fights for air in the Big XII North. TCU is in the same boat as Northern Illinois. __________________ Join TFP Team SETI 43K workunits complete, 34 members, more of each needed. Last edited by RoadRage; 10-15-2003 at 04:35 AM..

10-14-2003, 09:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	USC will TROUNCE n.dame as they did last year. Iowa WILL beat ohio state arkansas will get beat (again ) minnesota will win against mich state nebraksa will trounce aTm and i'm predicting a big injury for texas aTm. and hopefully texas can trounce the cyclones. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

10-15-2003, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
gov135 Junkie Location: Midwest	Missouri/Oklahoma Oklahoma is running out of legitimate threats pretty quickly. Missouri QB is a threat - but he's matched by Oklahoma's quick linebackers. Still, Missouri shows some life. Oklahoma 35, Missouri 24 Miami-Fla./Temple Miami is also running out of legitimate opponents, as it takes on the Big East bottom feeders. No let down is possible against Temple, although Brock Berlin has two turnovers. Miami 48, Temple 10 Georgia/Vanderbilt Georgia unveils the class of 2007 by halftime. Georgia 56, Vandy 0 Florida State/Virginia Virginia was the wiseguy pick for the national championship at the beginning of the year. They can match FSU athlete for athlete at most positions. Who ya gonna take, Matt Shaub or Chris Rix? Rix finds a way to lose a close one. Virginia 24, FSU 21 Southern Cal/Notre Dame What's The Dude have against Notre Dame, anyway? Notre Dame played some nice defense against Pittsburgh last week, and their offense made enough big plays to win. Southern Cal abuses ND's rookie quarterback, however. USC 17, ND 7 Washington State/Stanford Washington State is the most overrated team in college football. This trend continues for another week. Washington State 45, Stanford 7 Iowa/Ohio State Iowa simply doesn't have the defense Ohio State does - the Iowa defense tends to give up too many big plays. Ohio State gets it done. Ohio State 21, Iowa 17 Florida/Arkansas What do we really know about the Arkansas squad? They beat a weak Texas team for a nice victory on the road, then lose a few eeks later to an underrated Auburn team. Florida is coming off a nice win, but also struggling to find their identity. The team that wins this one can right their season, the team that loses is in some trouble. Florida 21, Arkansas 17 Purdue/Wisconsin Here is the premier matchup this week. I watched Purdue/Penn State while the rest of you watched the Red River Slaughter. Purdue didn't impress. Wisconsin 34, Purdue 21 Western Michigan/Northern Illinois Western Michigan has had alot of succes in the past. They recruit well, and are a dangerous opponent here. Still... Northern Illinois 34, Western Michigan 17 Michigan State/Minnesota Minnesota lost in the worst way to Michigan - a total collapse on both sides of the ball. Look for a hangover as Minnesota struggles to find itself. Jeff Smoker is that good. Michigan State 45, Minnesota 14 Texas A&M/Nebraska Texas A&M finds it difficult to copy the blueprint of Missouri with their style of offense. However, Nebraska likes to play with fire - bad special teams and excessive turnovers Texas A&M 21, Nebraska 7 Miami of Ohio/Ball State Miami is coming of a bye week called the University of Buffalo. Well rested, they dominate and show why they are best team in the MAC. Miami 56, Ball State 10 Texas/Iowa State Texas gets a chance to show it can run the ball again, and they'll need to. Iowa State lost to Northern Illinois, and Northern was able to run the ball against them. Texas gets it done on the ground in an unimpressive game. Texas 28, Iowa State 17 Virginia Tech and Tennessee Tennessee could have lost to South Carolina and Marshall this year. Neither is a bowl team. Tennessee is in some trouble this year. Virginia Tech 33, Tennessee 21 Ohio University/Kentucky Kentucky is coming off some disappointing losses against good teams. Ohio is banged up, losing its top two quarterbacks in its historic win over Central Florida. But when you run a triple option, how important is the QB's arm? The thrid string quarterback can't be as bad as Jamal Lord, right? Ohio University 54, Kentucky 12 EDIT: Upon futher research, Ohio is ranked #91 on RoadRage's rankings while Kentucky is ranked #92. What a match-up - and Kentucky is seventeen point favorites. Bet OU big - and thank RoadRage for your winnings. Or blame him for you loss. Last edited by gov135; 10-15-2003 at 11:50 AM..

10-17-2003, 06:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Liquor Dealer Super Agitator Location: Just SW of Nowhere!!! In the good old US of A	I think you guys are wrong but I'm very partisan - OU will beat Missouri by 35 Nebraska may be down but they're 10 points better than the Aggies Texas can handle Iowa State but won't walk on them OSU will get by Tech Notre Dame is going down - Again Arkansas by 10 over Florida __________________ Life isn't always a bowl of cherries, sometimes it's more like a jar of Jalapenos --- what you say or do today might burn your ass tomorrow!!!

10-17-2003, 08:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
RoadRage Stay off the sidewalk! Location: Oklahoma City, OK	It would be a good tune-up game for Virginia Tech, a lot better than Temple is for Miami. __________________ Join TFP Team SETI 43K workunits complete, 34 members, more of each needed.

10-15-2003, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rudel73 Psycho	The Iowa/OSU game is at OSU, and for some reason the Bucs never lose at their own stadium so i'll give it to them. As much as i dont want to say it, they are a different team at home, if this game was played at Iowa they would win

10-16-2003, 09:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
MikeyChalupa Squid Location: USS George Washington	Virginia will take FSU this week. Bet the farm. -Mikey

10-18-2003, 04:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
gov135 Junkie Location: Midwest	Purdue had the big win this week to take charge in the Big Ten. Wisconsin could never really get their offense going - but qb Sorgi was taken off early. Purdue's defense looked much better to me this week. Ohio State was a better club than Iowa today. They played better defense and special teams - and the offenses were a wash. This score could have been worse. Texas A&M should be ashamed. I saw the highlights - and they let Jamal Lord get the corner a few times for big plays. What the hell did their defense think Nebraska was gonna do? Go deep? Iowa State really misses Seneca Wallace. They got beat up front today, as Texas ran the ball. Michigan State was on ESPN2. They outplayed Minnesota, while limiting their running ability. Michigan State would be scary if the defense comes together. Ohio University is tied seven to seven at the half with Kentucky. Looks like we''' win out little bet. Go Bobcats.

10-18-2003, 09:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
bierslayer Upright	Badgers had it to win and couldn't close the deal. Big win for Purdue on the road. I still can't figure out why Ohio State can't blow anyone out.

10-19-2003, 06:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
Rudel73 Psycho	Hehe all i care about is Washingtons tromping of Oregon State and possibly the best running back in the Country! Go Huskies!!!