October 2nd, 2011 at 9:15 PM ^
I'm surprised given our "12" rank that we're not favored by more. I'd say that's an accurate spread though
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:55 PM ^
A lot of people here are attaching too much value to being ranked. You don't have to be that great to have a ranking next to your name. After the top 5-7 teams, there's always a major dropoff.
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:06 PM ^
um, aren't most people here in agreement that we're ranked too high?
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:09 PM ^
At this point, we easily fit in with the teams around us. We're right about where we should be if you look at everyone elses resumes.
October 3rd, 2011 at 7:42 AM ^
Disagree.
Clearly Texas (#11 in the AP) has a superior resume' with wins over Rice, BYU (by a single point), UCLA and Iowa State.
Don't forget Florida, who was ranked #12 in the AP before getting pantsed by
Bama, and their sterling wins over FAU, UAB, Tennessee and Kentucky.
October 3rd, 2011 at 9:38 AM ^
amen brother
October 3rd, 2011 at 9:38 AM ^
amen brother
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:18 PM ^
I do not think we're ranked too high. I think we'd hang right with or beat every team ranked below us on any given day, so I think we're about right.
October 2nd, 2011 at 11:41 PM ^
October 3rd, 2011 at 5:57 AM ^
It will be hard to get 3 wins in the next 3 weeks, seeing as we have NW, MSU then BYE. I think we beat NW and MSU, but BYE is going to kick our butts.
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:09 PM ^
Vegas cares not for your mortal rankings.
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:25 PM ^
I think it's something like 3.5 to 4 points. So if this were a home game, we would be favored by 12 or 13, which sounds like a lot if Persa is playing. This spread sounds about right, although I would take us to cover.
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:47 PM ^
the new, new, new math.
October 2nd, 2011 at 11:11 PM ^
Well if it's -5 @ their place and home field is worth 3.5, then at a neutral site its UM -8.5 and with UM at home its UM -12(the number he got).
October 3rd, 2011 at 7:45 AM ^
His math was correct, his error was in assuming that N'Western gets 3.5 points at home for their "home field advanatage" when they bascially play in a H.S. stadium that is usually filled with fans of the visiting team.
October 3rd, 2011 at 10:12 AM ^
I think people make too much of fan support as the rationale for home field advantage. With a few notable exceptions, home field advantage is more about the familiarity of surroundings than it is about crowd noise.
October 2nd, 2011 at 11:12 PM ^
I fail worse than my baseball team.
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:37 PM ^
My thoughts exactly.
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:01 PM ^
That is deep, dude. Really deep ....
Go Blue!
October 2nd, 2011 at 11:45 PM ^
Not sure how I managed that.. At any rate give me Nebraska -10.
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:15 PM ^
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:19 PM ^
Sounds about right, but assumes Persa is playing.
Nebraska could easily beat that spread.
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:19 PM ^
I'll take Air force
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:21 PM ^
You can have them next year.
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:25 PM ^
AFA for me.
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:25 PM ^
Air Force 25 ND 21
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:29 PM ^
I'd like to see that happen, but it doesn't help Michigan in the eyes of the pollers and most of all the BCS computers.
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:34 PM ^
On playing for the National Championship?
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:27 PM ^
If Persa doesn't play Vegas will nullify the bets
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:07 PM ^
that the first Rose Bowl never went all 4 quarters. Stanford's captains surrendered to Michigan when trailing 49 - 0. Two questions .... did Vegas nullify all bets on this game AND did the NCAA decide (50 years after the game) that the stats from that game did not count?
Go Blue!
October 2nd, 2011 at 11:18 PM ^
At least that's what Hyman Roth told me.
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:28 PM ^
How many points do you think OSU scores this weekend? I think 3.
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:36 PM ^
I would say something along the lines of 38-10. OSU couldn't move the ball in any of their games but do get their guys back from suspension, should be able to find the end zone once.
October 3rd, 2011 at 12:00 PM ^
I can't see Nebraska scoring that many points. OSU's D is still very good.
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:57 PM ^
I think it depends a lot on how many passes Martinez throws.He's capable of torching Ohio or keeping them in the game.
October 2nd, 2011 at 11:25 PM ^
38-10 is giving Nebraska a lot of credit. I am not sure they deserve much at this point. Jury is out and I agree, he could easily keep OSU in the game.
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:18 PM ^
I think they all cover with the exception of Penn State. I think Iowa will beat them again. If the Tat4 @ tsiO don't make an impact, that game could be nasty. Nebraska just got straight embarassed and will want to beat on someone.
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:45 PM ^
This could be the first time I can remember that OSU could put up a goose egg. I am thoroughly enjoying the osu schadenfreude. Nebraska will run them over. Wisconsin will absolutely butt-rape the bucks.
Air Force might beat ND, they will certainly cover.
Iowa might beat PSU
I still don't know about Illinois, but they'll win.
October 2nd, 2011 at 11:36 PM ^
You are aware that they weren't shut out right?
October 2nd, 2011 at 11:43 PM ^
In his defense, he said "could", so he's trying to remember the future, or something like that.
October 3rd, 2011 at 7:53 AM ^
Maybe he is THE_KNOWLEDGE's apprentice.
October 3rd, 2011 at 12:07 AM ^
for the last 2 weeks I have not been sure that we would cover the spread, 10 against SDSU and 20 against Minny. This time I have to think that we will cover the spread. I don't see anyway PSU beats Iowa. The Huskers should cover the spread but there is no telling how much of a difference the Tat4 will make, too many uncertainities. Ill should cover the spread but I thought the same thing about them with WMU.
October 3rd, 2011 at 7:41 AM ^
It might be your upbringing, back in the day it was a safe pick that UM would always win at home but never cover do to Gentlemen Lloyd always calling off the dogs in the second half.
October 3rd, 2011 at 12:26 AM ^
Just curious, I have no clue. I kind of hope they do, because -5 is great motivation to beat it. Seems low for #12 vs an unranked team, even on the road.
October 3rd, 2011 at 12:59 AM ^
Even if I wasn't a complete homer I'd take Michigan. This is a team that barely came out alive against a poor BC squad and gave up 38 points to Illinois. UM by 14, maybe more.
October 3rd, 2011 at 7:38 AM ^
ND -15.5 over Air Force? Take the fly boys and the points. It's a gift.
October 3rd, 2011 at 8:16 AM ^
I like Michigan to win BUT
Cant overlook the fact that Michigan is 10-22 ATS in their first road game since 1979, 3-18 ATS when they're chalk. Some scray history of let downs, at least per the oddsmakers number
October 3rd, 2011 at 10:48 AM ^
double post oops