Thursday NCAAFB: PITT@UCONN, ECU@UAB
Big East on ESPN. How bad is it? Pitt is leading the conference with a 3-0 record. Their non-conference record? 2-3 with losses to Utah in overtime, against Miami who is not the goodt, and Notre Dame.
On the other side, we've got UCONN. We've seen how bad they can be. Hell, they couldn't even put up more than 10 points against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. Despite tihs, they are coming off a fairly decent (by Big East standards) win over WVU in what was one of the ugliest games I've seen all year.
The line is Pitt -6, with O/U around 47.5. I want nothing to do with the line, but mark me down for the under.
For those of you with CBS College Sports, you've got the chance to catch the East Carolina Pirates at UAB (-1.5). Yes, that's UAB favored over ECU. Why you might ask? Check out ECU's box score against Navy. Yes, that's 76 points by Navy in regulation. Yikes.
Like Michigan, ECU also has a chasm between offense and defense. The Pirates are 7th in passing yards and 14th in points scored per game (36.4). For all that, they're 117th in points allowed (41.3). They don't run much either, ranking 94th in the NCAA in rush yards per game.
UAB isn't a good team. They're 3-6 overall with a couple close losses to Marshall (shootout), Tennessee (overtime), Mississippi State, and Florida Atlantic. They do have wins over Troy, UTEP, and Southern Miss (overtime). They are fairly balanced, ranked 43rd in both rushing and passing yards per game. Their defense is slightly better than ECU, but that's not saying much.
I like ECU to cover and win straight up. They'll be looking to right the ship after last week's embarassment. O/U is around 68, and I have no idea what to make of it. I'm feeling the over, but 68 is quite a few points.
November 11th, 2010 at 10:32 PM ^
/s (kinda)
November 11th, 2010 at 10:33 PM ^
Big East Footbaw Law says Pitt will now somehow kick 2 FGs, line up for a 3rd, then miss it.
November 11th, 2010 at 10:36 PM ^
And the Wannstache will find a way to mismanage the clock along the way.
November 11th, 2010 at 10:38 PM ^
*sigh* seriously he's a monster (literally he's huge)
November 11th, 2010 at 10:38 PM ^
Was it Baldwin that is cousins with Ty Law?
November 11th, 2010 at 10:40 PM ^
I think that's a TD.
November 11th, 2010 at 10:46 PM ^
On 3rd Down but doesn't call one on 4th and 1? WTF?
November 11th, 2010 at 10:47 PM ^
Your balls they are so big!
November 11th, 2010 at 10:48 PM ^
math wins.
November 11th, 2010 at 10:50 PM ^
yay Michigan SOS! /sarcasm
November 11th, 2010 at 10:51 PM ^
UConn win = Success?
November 11th, 2010 at 10:52 PM ^
Give credit to UConn's rushing attack - 200+ yards against a legit rushing attack with Pitt. Kind of happy they weren't in sync when they started the season.
November 11th, 2010 at 11:06 PM ^
UConn is pretty good, especially Frazier and Toddman, and Michigan's defense more or less contained them.
November 11th, 2010 at 11:42 PM ^
Frazier couldn't hit the broad side of a barn against Michigan.
November 12th, 2010 at 12:57 AM ^
Holy _____
I just got back from the PITT vs UConn.
Decided to go shirtless and painted the chest for the game. It was only 6 hours of 33 Degree temperature and a slight breeze. But it was well worth it.
November 12th, 2010 at 8:23 AM ^
Hopefully they can win out, makes the victory over them that much better.
November 12th, 2010 at 3:30 PM ^
It's not a sure thing, but if UCONN wins out, I think they might win the Big East and thus a BCS bid. How about that kick in the pants???? Now you know why TCU is interested in joining the Big lEast.
November 12th, 2010 at 8:28 AM ^
That was one hell of a game and a great effort by UConn. I know we beat them but that was early and you have to give them credit for resiliency. Todman is really good - better than I realized - and their O-line is impressive.
One hell of a ballsy call on 4th and 1 from their 20 - fun game to watch.
November 12th, 2010 at 11:25 AM ^
glad to see they were rewarded with the win after going for it on 4th
no reason to punt and watch pitt get 25 yards and kick the game winner