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re: OFFICIAL Week 1 CFB Bet Thread™
Posted on 8/19/12 at 12:01 am to sms151t
Posted on 8/19/12 at 12:01 am to sms151t
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The thread of a lifetime was oSu TU as it made us all money that night.
That it was. Plus the fact that it kicked off at midnight and most of us were drunker than shite made it that much more special.
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Posted on 8/19/12 at 12:05 am to supadave3
Best thread ever. Proudly can say I gave my lock of the century for that game.
Most fun I've had glued to my computer ever. I barely watched the game BC I was reading and postin so much. I'd see what happened on my computer alot before I realized it happen on tv sometimes
Most fun I've had glued to my computer ever. I barely watched the game BC I was reading and postin so much. I'd see what happened on my computer alot before I realized it happen on tv sometimes
Posted on 8/19/12 at 12:06 am to wish i was tebow
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Best thread ever. Proudly can say I gave my lock of the century for that game.
Yeah it was. I remember I checked with my friend who is a sportswriter in Tulsa and he told me to bet the house on OSU. So I did. We made money that night.
Posted on 8/19/12 at 12:09 am to supadave3
I've scanned this whole thread and haven't seen any love for Miami +1 at Boston College. This may be my big play for week one. The Canes lost their last game of '11 to a 4-8 BC squad, so I see this being somewhat of a revenge game. I've been researching this one and really don't plan to get into detail until closer til' kickoff, but am I the only one liking this game?
Posted on 8/19/12 at 12:09 am to supadave3
Wasn't Dave giving the weather updates? I just remember That month in Arky we had that storm and an earthquake during CFB nights.
ETA:
Somewhere around that game I learned to never bet Indiana, as they lost to N. Texas in a gimme. Then my dumbass bet against Indiana and they won later that year, might have been the Purdue game.
ETA:
Somewhere around that game I learned to never bet Indiana, as they lost to N. Texas in a gimme. Then my dumbass bet against Indiana and they won later that year, might have been the Purdue game.
This post was edited on 8/19/12 at 12:14 am
Posted on 8/19/12 at 12:20 am to sms151t
I think I had something like $2K on that Oklahoma State game.
Posted on 8/19/12 at 12:34 am to LSUAlum2001
Wasn't involved in this thread last year, but am looking to get in here this season. Here's my first set of picks, go easy on me.
I llike La Tech right now at +7. This is a home game for the Bulldogs on a Thursday night. They will be highly motivated in this game. Summlin is his first game with A&M. Aggies lost a lot on offense in addition to losing Tannehill to the NFL. Not only do I see Tech covering this +7, I give them a decent chance of the week 1 upset.
I like Navy at +16.5. Navy has played ND extremely tough the past several seasons. Navy runs that tough to defend triple option and if it is effective they absolutely control the clock. ND has to replace Floyd at WR and lost a couple key contributors on defense especially the safety Harrison Smith.
West Virginia at +24.5 seems like a lock. They didn't lose anything on offense and they were explosive last year. I see them scoring 42+ in this one and I can't see Marshall doing to much on offense.
I llike La Tech right now at +7. This is a home game for the Bulldogs on a Thursday night. They will be highly motivated in this game. Summlin is his first game with A&M. Aggies lost a lot on offense in addition to losing Tannehill to the NFL. Not only do I see Tech covering this +7, I give them a decent chance of the week 1 upset.
I like Navy at +16.5. Navy has played ND extremely tough the past several seasons. Navy runs that tough to defend triple option and if it is effective they absolutely control the clock. ND has to replace Floyd at WR and lost a couple key contributors on defense especially the safety Harrison Smith.
West Virginia at +24.5 seems like a lock. They didn't lose anything on offense and they were explosive last year. I see them scoring 42+ in this one and I can't see Marshall doing to much on offense.
Posted on 8/19/12 at 12:34 am to LSUAlum2001
I had several hundred on it as well. That was my favorite thread of all time. I remember about 7 of us got the thread to about 100 pages and then it was anchored.
Posted on 8/19/12 at 12:42 am to PurpleAndGold86
Marshall WVU always scares me especially after that OT game and it's Marshall's year. If the game is in Morgantown I may look but if Huntington stay away. Marshall's QB was true Fr last yr also.
Posted on 8/19/12 at 3:50 am to supadave3
I was a lurker last year, did some reading last year and just placing test bets no money involved at the moment, leading up to the real thing. I would like to have some idea of what I am doing before I wonder what happened to my money.
So, critique away on my first 3 "wagers". Lines as of 8/18
USC 38.5 over Hawaii. Big spread but I think USC will handle it.
Rice/UCLA under 56 UCLA has been under 4 out of last 5 and starting freshman QB, Rice under 5 out of last 6 at home.
Wash 14.5 over San Diego St. I am planning on the offseason changes in the Washington defense and a home game to have an effect in the first game. San Diego St. is starting a senior transfer from Oregon St. He was the starter for OSU in 2010 and lost to UW 35-34. Hope I am right about the defense.
I thought about Va Tech at -7.5. This seems to be againt what most people think but Ga Tech really has trouble against good teams that have more than a week to prepare and Va Tech has 8 starters returning on defense and I think Ga Tech will have trouble scoring, but Va Tech only have 3 back on offense. The QB returns and that may make the difference plus Va Tech was +4 turnover margin at home, Ga Tech was -2 on the road.
Offer any help or let me know any mistakes you think I may have made.
So, critique away on my first 3 "wagers". Lines as of 8/18
USC 38.5 over Hawaii. Big spread but I think USC will handle it.
Rice/UCLA under 56 UCLA has been under 4 out of last 5 and starting freshman QB, Rice under 5 out of last 6 at home.
Wash 14.5 over San Diego St. I am planning on the offseason changes in the Washington defense and a home game to have an effect in the first game. San Diego St. is starting a senior transfer from Oregon St. He was the starter for OSU in 2010 and lost to UW 35-34. Hope I am right about the defense.
I thought about Va Tech at -7.5. This seems to be againt what most people think but Ga Tech really has trouble against good teams that have more than a week to prepare and Va Tech has 8 starters returning on defense and I think Ga Tech will have trouble scoring, but Va Tech only have 3 back on offense. The QB returns and that may make the difference plus Va Tech was +4 turnover margin at home, Ga Tech was -2 on the road.
Offer any help or let me know any mistakes you think I may have made.
Posted on 8/19/12 at 8:13 am to ptra
I like the USCw bet. I too think they will stomp hawaii. But as far as the others i really cant see my self betting a rice/ucla game or wasington. Theres to many proven teams that you know are going to be good like bama or ohio st to just lay the chalk. I like sticking with the teams i know are going to be good. IMO
Posted on 8/19/12 at 8:42 am to PurpleAndGold86
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I like Navy at +16.5. Navy has played ND extremely tough the past several seasons. Navy runs that tough to defend triple option and if it is effective they absolutely control the clock. ND has to replace Floyd at WR and lost a couple key contributors on defense especially the safety Harrison Smith.
Not saying I don't like navy BC I haven't looked at just giving out a little tip. When team have all offseason or bowl game they do a lot better against the option. It's hard to prepare for them in one week but over a month plus typically can stop them. Example LSU ga tech in chicken bowl
Just take that into consideration and good luck
Posted on 8/19/12 at 8:50 am to Flatt2Flowers04
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I've scanned this whole thread and haven't seen any love for Miami +1 at Boston College. This may be my big play for week one. The Canes lost their last game of '11 to a 4-8 BC squad, so I see this being somewhat of a revenge game. I've been researching this one and really don't plan to get into detail until closer til' kickoff, but am I the only one liking this game?
Haven't even looked at that game or either team at that. I will look at it later when I have time..
Posted on 8/19/12 at 9:23 am to aVatiger
I'm getting to Vegas on Friday so I'd like to bet all three games...is the feeling tenn -4? What about Boise +7 against mich st? I'm not sure what the third game is but if y'all know I'd like ideas on it too. Thanks..this thread is gonna be awesome
Posted on 8/19/12 at 9:24 am to GhostBuster6
Bama would be my third game. I like tenn. don't really like Boise. Both teams losing starting QBs like to see what they got before I bet on either team
Posted on 8/19/12 at 9:30 am to wish i was tebow
Yeah I'm taking Bama but I meant just the Friday games...I'm leaning San Jose +25.5... But that would be solely off of thinking Stan won't be as good this year and vanilla offensively so I'm seeing a 31-10 type of game
Posted on 8/19/12 at 9:34 am to GhostBuster6
Oh my bad. I've been busy so I have no idea what games are on what days. I'm staying far away from Stanford game personally.
Posted on 8/19/12 at 9:56 am to wish i was tebow
What does everyone think about UW at -14.5. Really high powered offense with absolutely no defense. San Diego state has been a solid team for the past few seasons because of a good offense. With this one being up over 2 TDs I am leaning towards SDSU.
Posted on 8/19/12 at 10:07 am to GhostBuster6
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What about Boise +7
Mich States defense is tough. Should end up beating them by about 16-17
Posted on 8/19/12 at 10:28 am to HoLeInOnEr05
Anyone thinking Buffalo at UGA (-37.5) is safe?
Buffalo's strength is their running game. Unfortunately for them, their running game isn't all that good. They only averaged 155 yards per game last season. They do return four starters on the OL, however.
Georgia has one of the best front sevens in the NCAA, that isn't debatable. They only allowed 101 rushing yards per game last season, and now they return nine starters on the nation's fifth best defense in 2011.
Anyone think UGA's speed and size overpower Buffalo's servicable offensive line?
Buffalo's strength is their running game. Unfortunately for them, their running game isn't all that good. They only averaged 155 yards per game last season. They do return four starters on the OL, however.
Georgia has one of the best front sevens in the NCAA, that isn't debatable. They only allowed 101 rushing yards per game last season, and now they return nine starters on the nation's fifth best defense in 2011.
Anyone think UGA's speed and size overpower Buffalo's servicable offensive line?
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