So USC by 80 is the lock of the week, is what you're saying?
P.S. Isn't Travis Wilson banged up?
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College Football 2013 |Week 9| Low-class football
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So USC by 80 is the lock of the week, is what you're saying?
P.S. Isn't Travis Wilson banged up?
I didn't even pay attention, who won last week, ND or USC?
Also, think I'll change my pick, had USC by 7. This info is enough to make me flip the pick.
NBA2k? What's that?
Still have a reserve on Amazon for PS4, but having Watchdogs and Driveclub delay, really put a damper on it for me.
Have you seen the launch lineup? Save your money. That has the advantage of letting other people see if there will be another rrod/ylod incident.
I'll eventually get a PS4, but I just got a new laptop, so the wife may hit me with a shoe if I buy one this year.
Aren't you in med school?
Don't think I'll be getting either at launch but I'm leaning towards PS4 right now. Friends only had 360s last gen so I'm trying to convince them to go PS4 with me.
Utah will be playing their backup QB, and also they really arent that good.
.. wait now Wilson says he will play.
whatever they gonna lose.
chicko1983
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I am actually buying a PS4 with the money I made from gambling on CFB this year!
I'm sitting at about $300 now after depositing $200 at the start of the season. It doenst sound very good but I managed to get it up to about $1300 two rounds ago and have lost big the last two weeks.
First Texas beating Oklahoma killed me in week 7 and then Louisville and TexasAM losing last week killed me.
Cant be any more upsets like that this season can there!?!
I need to get to about $600 by the end of November when the PS4 comes out in Australia.
I'm sitting at about $300 now after depositing $200 at the start of the season. It doenst sound very good but I managed to get it up to about $1300 two rounds ago and have lost big the last two weeks.
First Texas beating Oklahoma killed me in week 7 and then Louisville and TexasAM losing last week killed me.
Cant be any more upsets like that this season can there!?!
I need to get to about $600 by the end of November when the PS4 comes out in Australia.
Welcome to college football. Tennessee will probably beat Bama this weekend.
chicko1983
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I wonder if there is any truth to the idea of rivalry games being more likely to have an upset. Is there data out there looking into that?
Not in TSIO, from memory. Totally a streaky series. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Saturday_in_October
Another interesting note: Alabama has never been behind in the win/loss column against Tennessee. Right now, it's 49-38-7, Last Tennessee win, the series was at 43-38-7. For 1 single year, they manage to tie, back in 1970 (23-23-7), which of course, pissed Bear off, and reeled off 11 consecutive wins. Which is crazy. It feels like forever since Tennessee beat Alabama, and it's only been 6 in a row. We'd have to win this year and the next 4 years, just to tie that streak from the 70's.
Fuck you, 10RC.
bucknuticus
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Im not getting a new console right away, leaning slightly PS4 but probably wont get either until tax return time.
What im debating on right now is building a new pc or getting a new tv.
What im debating on right now is building a new pc or getting a new tv.
I'd consider betting the under on Texas-TCU (51.5) and the over on Baylor-Kansas (67.5).
Don't take it to the bank, just my opinion. Keep in mind the Big 12 has been pretty unpredictable this season.
perfectchaos007
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Your 4th string QB looks like an O'Doyle
perfectchaos007
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Seems like a no brainer considering Baylor has scored an average of 64.7 points per game so far this season, which alone is just a FG away from the spread. And they are playing Kansas.
The wrench is the fact this game is in Lawrence, and Baylor is only averaging 35 points per away game. Small sample size of away games this year ( just one ) but last year they lost all of their true away games in conference, and nearly lost their away game @ Louisiana Laffayette. So recent history suggests they suck at playing away. Be wary of the over
You could just as easily argue that Manziel's game would suffer as much if he didn't have Evans to throw too.
chicko1983
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I don't have the stats but I base that opinion in my own experience with sports in Australia. Rivalries are considered 50-50 matches in Australian football, no matter what the season form looks like.
Lines and unders/overs are hard because they are made up by the bookies to give them the slight advantage based on their opinion of the two teams.
I can bet straight winners and multi (parlay) them up.
This week I have put $50 on the following multi (all to win straight):
Miami
Texas AM
Clemson
Virginia Tech
Oregon
Ohio St
Fresno St
Although now I am a bit worried about Texas AM if Manziel is out.
chicko1983
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Thinking about the "best player" comment I made, I was actually thinking "most important player" and not their "best player" skill or talent wise.
Manziel is their most important player.
Skill and talent wise, Evans and Manziel are both elite and yes, you could argue that either is Texas AM's best player.
Yeah, I'm a bit worried. ISU isn't as bad as its record, but I also feel like we've worked through some issues on offense and might be ready to take off.
If Rohach starts, the Fighting Gondos should be worried. When Iowa State QBs have their first start, they always manage to enter Jesus mode. It's looking like Richardson is going to start on his bum ankle though
These next two games are pivotal for our season. Win both and we're in good position to potentially win the conference.
Much better than some of the other things I saw. Someone written "GWB was President"
That's not exactly a "WHOA" fact. If it was Clinton or before, then it'd be WHOA.
course, now thinking about it, there's a sad personal fact that just hit me, and made me sad....
Spoilered to prevent complete Debbie Downering the topic
The last time Tennessee beat Alabama...
My Dad was still alive. I believe he was still incubated, suffering from pneumonia while at Emory for Cancer Treatment, so I barely remember anything about the game, just that it was kind of close, and Alabama lost. He died a week after the Iron Bowl that year, 2 days before Mike Shula was fired, and never got to see the turnaround.
Sucks, man.
devildog820
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Couldn't resist, eh?
PS4 for me. But will mostly pick up games for cheap. Because I don't need to day one them anymore.
They haven't paid their $9.95 yet this month!
ConfusingJazz
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Jesus Shuttleworth is doing the reporting. He had a couple hot tips about 3 or 4 years ago during the coaching merry go round that got him a lot of credibility.
He has since moved to a $9.95 and become worthless.
The shag thread went its expected direction: pics of a semi nude woman that bears a resemblance to Saban's daughter.
Well, at least something productive came out of it.
At this point, the Internet has unveiled at least 5 versions of Kristen Saban.
ConfusingJazz
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That's easier than trying to predict Nick Saban's career choices.
I'm hearing that Saban to UT is basically a done deal and that they are looking to bring back Muschamp as DC and lure away Briles from Baylor so he can be the OC. Both guys will have 5 mil salaries and Saban's is going to approach 15 million.
Pristine_Condition
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If the weather forecast says no chance of rain or gale force winds, that Baylor-Kansas over is as close to a lock as you'll get in CFB.
NEOPARADIGM
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PS4
And speaking of that, hey I was thinking: could EA release NCAA 14 as a "PS3 classic" on PS4? Just the same game but optimized for all the new power? Maybe bust that bitch out at 120fps or something? Because I would pay full price for that knowing how far off another cfb game is, if we ever get another one.
And speaking of that, hey I was thinking: could EA release NCAA 14 as a "PS3 classic" on PS4? Just the same game but optimized for all the new power? Maybe bust that bitch out at 120fps or something? Because I would pay full price for that knowing how far off another cfb game is, if we ever get another one.
I'd agree to this to an extent but I live in the heart of UNC's insufferable fan base. Anytime they fail is a good time.
Very true, but Resogun and Contrast are free with PS+ at launch. Resogun is one I've really been looking forward to. There's quite a few PSN games that interest me at launch. Killzone Shadow Fall looks really good too. I've been a fan all along, so the move from a shooter where the mechanics have momentum and feel more "real" to something that looks like it moves much quicker, and by extension more responsive makes me uneasy. They're considering these almost separate games than the prior ones, so I'm worried it'll turn into CoD with Helghast. But I know a lot of people that didn't get heavily into Killzone 2 hated how sluggish it felt, but I loved it how it played. Plus, dat chirp.
bucknuticus
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This weeks poster
BlackGhost
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Damn draft stock destroyed, guess the Coke Lyerla nickname was real
Can't say I'm surprised. I am amused that so far every Junior I've put on ignore has been banned shortly thereafter.
PS4 still on preorder here. I got it mostly because I've never gotten a console at launch and I kinda want to line up with all the other dorks. Never too late to experience a console launch I suppose. Of course I'll probably be one of the oldest non-parents there. Wouldn't mind putting CFB Gaf on my friends list if anyone is interested. Probably more interested in interacting with you all than I am with folks I'm less familiar with on GAF. If only to compare leaderboard scores and see what everyone is playing.
bucknuticus
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