Truly appreciate all you do. Thanks for making us all some serious cash this year. Been lurking in the background for quite some time...won a lot, learned a lot, and lost a bit too.
Thanks for the effort and insight. I'll be tuned in again next season.
thanks buddy Was really a fun season ! All the best and let's hope for a good game tonight !!
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Quote Originally Posted by Hitman74:
Mega,
Truly appreciate all you do. Thanks for making us all some serious cash this year. Been lurking in the background for quite some time...won a lot, learned a lot, and lost a bit too.
Thanks for the effort and insight. I'll be tuned in again next season.
thanks buddy Was really a fun season ! All the best and let's hope for a good game tonight !!
[Quote: Originally Posted by MEGALOCKS] Final pick of the year
Alabama -6.5
Megalocks line 9
Sagarin 5
Well however this game turns out - On paper we have a pretty compelling matchup. Ironically - for the first time in a long time - these were our two best teams in our rankings for most of the season and we have really enjoyed watching both of these squads all year. We have watched 2/3 of Alabama's games start to finish and seen most or part of well over half of Clemson's games....We feel like we have a good handle on the teams - but most importantly - how the matchup may favor the Tide.
On several occasions this year we have stated how Dabo - and Clemson to be honest - has not gotten the credit or recognition that they deserve for being so consistently good over the past 4-5 years and beating REALLY good teams in bowl games. As underdogs. Against very good or great head coaches. By now - you have read a bunch of write-ups - heard about all the players - matchups - X factors - KY factors - Z factors - motivation - etc...To us this game comes down to a something really simple - can Clemson run the ball against the Alabama D - but more specifically - can Watson run the ball against that front 7 productively AND without getting killed ? Alabama is peaking right now and look scary at QB to go along with that D - so Clemson is going to have to score some points and the only way that happens is if they can be balanced and run the ball for at least 150 IMO. Well this is one of the best run Ds we have seen - giving up only 70/game on the ground. They are #2 in D - #1 in rush D and scoring D all while playing the most DIFFICULT SCHEDULE....beating among others Tenn LSU Miss St Aub Mich ST Ark Ga Wisc - waaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ??? Just as a frame of reference - never like to go back in time much at this point - but BC has the 2nd best run D and they held Clemson to just over 100 yds rushing - Gallman 48 and Watson 32. Of course they could throw at will vs BC - but have to think Bama shuts their run game down in a similar fashion and if Watson doesnt get killed running the ball not sure he can pick them apart other than on a big play or three do not think that will be enough. And we read somewhere - cannot find it been looking this morning - but something like Clemson's special teams were the 2nd worst in the NCAA in terms of net points allowed attributed to ST. Not good. And Bama has the ability to sting you in the return game.
I did some more work but at this point - you have all probably bet the game already or read some of this crap.
Summary. Think that this Bama D is THAT good and if Clemson cannot run the ball consistently cannot see them covering because we feel Alabama will score 3TDs or more. Whatever happens - we wish both sets of FANS best of luck and congrats having your team in the big game. And yes - we will drink out of our frosty Clemson mug during the game should we decide to have a beer or two.
Best of luck to all. Thanks for a fun season.
MEGA
I think turnovers could play a key in this game. Clemson -1, Bama +9 for the year. We can't handicap turnovers, but I think there is a better chance of Bama winning this category.
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[Quote: Originally Posted by MEGALOCKS] Final pick of the year
Alabama -6.5
Megalocks line 9
Sagarin 5
Well however this game turns out - On paper we have a pretty compelling matchup. Ironically - for the first time in a long time - these were our two best teams in our rankings for most of the season and we have really enjoyed watching both of these squads all year. We have watched 2/3 of Alabama's games start to finish and seen most or part of well over half of Clemson's games....We feel like we have a good handle on the teams - but most importantly - how the matchup may favor the Tide.
On several occasions this year we have stated how Dabo - and Clemson to be honest - has not gotten the credit or recognition that they deserve for being so consistently good over the past 4-5 years and beating REALLY good teams in bowl games. As underdogs. Against very good or great head coaches. By now - you have read a bunch of write-ups - heard about all the players - matchups - X factors - KY factors - Z factors - motivation - etc...To us this game comes down to a something really simple - can Clemson run the ball against the Alabama D - but more specifically - can Watson run the ball against that front 7 productively AND without getting killed ? Alabama is peaking right now and look scary at QB to go along with that D - so Clemson is going to have to score some points and the only way that happens is if they can be balanced and run the ball for at least 150 IMO. Well this is one of the best run Ds we have seen - giving up only 70/game on the ground. They are #2 in D - #1 in rush D and scoring D all while playing the most DIFFICULT SCHEDULE....beating among others Tenn LSU Miss St Aub Mich ST Ark Ga Wisc - waaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ??? Just as a frame of reference - never like to go back in time much at this point - but BC has the 2nd best run D and they held Clemson to just over 100 yds rushing - Gallman 48 and Watson 32. Of course they could throw at will vs BC - but have to think Bama shuts their run game down in a similar fashion and if Watson doesnt get killed running the ball not sure he can pick them apart other than on a big play or three do not think that will be enough. And we read somewhere - cannot find it been looking this morning - but something like Clemson's special teams were the 2nd worst in the NCAA in terms of net points allowed attributed to ST. Not good. And Bama has the ability to sting you in the return game.
I did some more work but at this point - you have all probably bet the game already or read some of this crap.
Summary. Think that this Bama D is THAT good and if Clemson cannot run the ball consistently cannot see them covering because we feel Alabama will score 3TDs or more. Whatever happens - we wish both sets of FANS best of luck and congrats having your team in the big game. And yes - we will drink out of our frosty Clemson mug during the game should we decide to have a beer or two.
Best of luck to all. Thanks for a fun season.
MEGA
I think turnovers could play a key in this game. Clemson -1, Bama +9 for the year. We can't handicap turnovers, but I think there is a better chance of Bama winning this category.
Haven't been around the college forum much this year..but just want to congratulate you on an awesome year. Followed your thread religiously last year but mainly lurked. You truly are a great asset to this forum and it's a breath of fresh air to see that your success hasn't gone to your head.
Good luck to us on our Bama bets. TBH, I REALLY wanted to root for Clemson but Clemson's most notorious fan on covers makes it impossible for me to do so
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Mega,
Haven't been around the college forum much this year..but just want to congratulate you on an awesome year. Followed your thread religiously last year but mainly lurked. You truly are a great asset to this forum and it's a breath of fresh air to see that your success hasn't gone to your head.
Good luck to us on our Bama bets. TBH, I REALLY wanted to root for Clemson but Clemson's most notorious fan on covers makes it impossible for me to do so
Well however this game turns out - On paper we have a pretty compelling matchup. Ironically - for the first time in a long time - these were our two best teams in our rankings for most of the season and we have really enjoyed watching both of these squads all year. We have watched 2/3 of Alabama's games start to finish and seen most or part of well over half of Clemson's games....We feel like we have a good handle on the teams - but most importantly - how the matchup may favor the Tide.
On several occasions this year we have stated how Dabo - and Clemson to be honest - has not gotten the credit or recognition that they deserve for being so consistently good over the past 4-5 years and beating REALLY good teams in bowl games. As underdogs. Against very good or great head coaches. By now - you have read a bunch of write-ups - heard about all the players - matchups - X factors - KY factors - Z factors - motivation - etc...To us this game comes down to a something really simple - can Clemson run the ball against the Alabama D - but more specifically - can Watson run the ball against that front 7 productively AND without getting killed ? Alabama is peaking right now and look scary at QB to go along with that D - so Clemson is going to have to score some points and the only way that happens is if they can be balanced and run the ball for at least 150 IMO. Well this is one of the best run Ds we have seen - giving up only 70/game on the ground. They are #2 in D - #1 in rush D and scoring D all while playing the most DIFFICULT SCHEDULE....beating among others Tenn LSU Miss St Aub Mich ST Ark Ga Wisc - waaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ??? Just as a frame of reference - never like to go back in time much at this point - but BC has the 2nd best run D and they held Clemson to just over 100 yds rushing - Gallman 48 and Watson 32. Of course they could throw at will vs BC - but have to think Bama shuts their run game down in a similar fashion and if Watson doesnt get killed running the ball not sure he can pick them apart other than on a big play or three do not think that will be enough. And we read somewhere - cannot find it been looking this morning - but something like Clemson's special teams were the 2nd worst in the NCAA in terms of net points allowed attributed to ST. Not good. And Bama has the ability to sting you in the return game.
I did some more work but at this point - you have all probably bet the game already or read some of this crap.
Summary. Think that this Bama D is THAT good and if Clemson cannot run the ball consistently cannot see them covering because we feel Alabama will score 3TDs or more. Whatever happens - we wish both sets of FANS best of luck and congrats having your team in the big game. And yes - we will drink out of our frosty Clemson mug during the game should we decide to have a beer or two.
Best of luck to all. Thanks for a fun season.
MEGA
Your last pick of the season agrees with the model I use so GL to you mega and can't wait til next season! Although I really hope Bama loses I like money more. I'll be a "winner" either way. Lol
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Quote Originally Posted by MEGALOCKS:
Final pick of the year
Alabama -6.5
Megalocks line 9
Sagarin 5
Well however this game turns out - On paper we have a pretty compelling matchup. Ironically - for the first time in a long time - these were our two best teams in our rankings for most of the season and we have really enjoyed watching both of these squads all year. We have watched 2/3 of Alabama's games start to finish and seen most or part of well over half of Clemson's games....We feel like we have a good handle on the teams - but most importantly - how the matchup may favor the Tide.
On several occasions this year we have stated how Dabo - and Clemson to be honest - has not gotten the credit or recognition that they deserve for being so consistently good over the past 4-5 years and beating REALLY good teams in bowl games. As underdogs. Against very good or great head coaches. By now - you have read a bunch of write-ups - heard about all the players - matchups - X factors - KY factors - Z factors - motivation - etc...To us this game comes down to a something really simple - can Clemson run the ball against the Alabama D - but more specifically - can Watson run the ball against that front 7 productively AND without getting killed ? Alabama is peaking right now and look scary at QB to go along with that D - so Clemson is going to have to score some points and the only way that happens is if they can be balanced and run the ball for at least 150 IMO. Well this is one of the best run Ds we have seen - giving up only 70/game on the ground. They are #2 in D - #1 in rush D and scoring D all while playing the most DIFFICULT SCHEDULE....beating among others Tenn LSU Miss St Aub Mich ST Ark Ga Wisc - waaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ??? Just as a frame of reference - never like to go back in time much at this point - but BC has the 2nd best run D and they held Clemson to just over 100 yds rushing - Gallman 48 and Watson 32. Of course they could throw at will vs BC - but have to think Bama shuts their run game down in a similar fashion and if Watson doesnt get killed running the ball not sure he can pick them apart other than on a big play or three do not think that will be enough. And we read somewhere - cannot find it been looking this morning - but something like Clemson's special teams were the 2nd worst in the NCAA in terms of net points allowed attributed to ST. Not good. And Bama has the ability to sting you in the return game.
I did some more work but at this point - you have all probably bet the game already or read some of this crap.
Summary. Think that this Bama D is THAT good and if Clemson cannot run the ball consistently cannot see them covering because we feel Alabama will score 3TDs or more. Whatever happens - we wish both sets of FANS best of luck and congrats having your team in the big game. And yes - we will drink out of our frosty Clemson mug during the game should we decide to have a beer or two.
Best of luck to all. Thanks for a fun season.
MEGA
Your last pick of the season agrees with the model I use so GL to you mega and can't wait til next season! Although I really hope Bama loses I like money more. I'll be a "winner" either way. Lol
collegefund great point on the turnovers....Fumbles hard to predict but think if Clemson gets behind Watson may throw and int or two...Just a guess tho - GL
naesiy THANKS so much for the kind words appreciate it very much....Easy to stay humble since I know from experience there is no way to avoid losing streaks and my bowl picks were bad and unlucky - mostly bad....Enjoy the game pal !
Smalldolla
Relax Dude ....thanks man BOL tonight and have a safe offseason.
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collegefund great point on the turnovers....Fumbles hard to predict but think if Clemson gets behind Watson may throw and int or two...Just a guess tho - GL
naesiy THANKS so much for the kind words appreciate it very much....Easy to stay humble since I know from experience there is no way to avoid losing streaks and my bowl picks were bad and unlucky - mostly bad....Enjoy the game pal !
Smalldolla
Relax Dude ....thanks man BOL tonight and have a safe offseason.
Well however this game turns out - On paper we have a pretty compelling matchup. Ironically - for the first time in a long time - these were our two best teams in our rankings for most of the season and we have really enjoyed watching both of these squads all year. We have watched 2/3 of Alabama's games start to finish and seen most or part of well over half of Clemson's games....We feel like we have a good handle on the teams - but most importantly - how the matchup may favor the Tide.
On several occasions this year we have stated how Dabo - and Clemson to be honest - has not gotten the credit or recognition that they deserve for being so consistently good over the past 4-5 years and beating REALLY good teams in bowl games. As underdogs. Against very good or great head coaches. By now - you have read a bunch of write-ups - heard about all the players - matchups - X factors - KY factors - Z factors - motivation - etc...To us this game comes down to a something really simple - can Clemson run the ball against the Alabama D - but more specifically - can Watson run the ball against that front 7 productively AND without getting killed ? Alabama is peaking right now and look scary at QB to go along with that D - so Clemson is going to have to score some points and the only way that happens is if they can be balanced and run the ball for at least 150 IMO. Well this is one of the best run Ds we have seen - giving up only 70/game on the ground. They are #2 in D - #1 in rush D and scoring D all while playing the most DIFFICULT SCHEDULE....beating among others Tenn LSU Miss St Aub Mich ST Ark Ga Wisc - waaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ??? Just as a frame of reference - never like to go back in time much at this point - but BC has the 2nd best run D and they held Clemson to just over 100 yds rushing - Gallman 48 and Watson 32. Of course they could throw at will vs BC - but have to think Bama shuts their run game down in a similar fashion and if Watson doesnt get killed running the ball not sure he can pick them apart other than on a big play or three do not think that will be enough. And we read somewhere - cannot find it been looking this morning - but something like Clemson's special teams were the 2nd worst in the NCAA in terms of net points allowed attributed to ST. Not good. And Bama has the ability to sting you in the return game.
I did some more work but at this point - you have all probably bet the game already or read some of this crap.
Summary. Think that this Bama D is THAT good and if Clemson cannot run the ball consistently cannot see them covering because we feel Alabama will score 3TDs or more. Whatever happens - we wish both sets of FANS best of luck and congrats having your team in the big game. And yes - we will drink out of our frosty Clemson mug during the game should we decide to have a beer or two.
Best of luck to all. Thanks for a fun season.
MEGA
I did an extensive analysis on this game and all point toward the Tide.
Congrats on a great year. MegaLock you are the best.
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Quote Originally Posted by MEGALOCKS:
Final pick of the year
Alabama -6.5
Megalocks line 9
Sagarin 5
Well however this game turns out - On paper we have a pretty compelling matchup. Ironically - for the first time in a long time - these were our two best teams in our rankings for most of the season and we have really enjoyed watching both of these squads all year. We have watched 2/3 of Alabama's games start to finish and seen most or part of well over half of Clemson's games....We feel like we have a good handle on the teams - but most importantly - how the matchup may favor the Tide.
On several occasions this year we have stated how Dabo - and Clemson to be honest - has not gotten the credit or recognition that they deserve for being so consistently good over the past 4-5 years and beating REALLY good teams in bowl games. As underdogs. Against very good or great head coaches. By now - you have read a bunch of write-ups - heard about all the players - matchups - X factors - KY factors - Z factors - motivation - etc...To us this game comes down to a something really simple - can Clemson run the ball against the Alabama D - but more specifically - can Watson run the ball against that front 7 productively AND without getting killed ? Alabama is peaking right now and look scary at QB to go along with that D - so Clemson is going to have to score some points and the only way that happens is if they can be balanced and run the ball for at least 150 IMO. Well this is one of the best run Ds we have seen - giving up only 70/game on the ground. They are #2 in D - #1 in rush D and scoring D all while playing the most DIFFICULT SCHEDULE....beating among others Tenn LSU Miss St Aub Mich ST Ark Ga Wisc - waaaaaaaaaaaaaaat ??? Just as a frame of reference - never like to go back in time much at this point - but BC has the 2nd best run D and they held Clemson to just over 100 yds rushing - Gallman 48 and Watson 32. Of course they could throw at will vs BC - but have to think Bama shuts their run game down in a similar fashion and if Watson doesnt get killed running the ball not sure he can pick them apart other than on a big play or three do not think that will be enough. And we read somewhere - cannot find it been looking this morning - but something like Clemson's special teams were the 2nd worst in the NCAA in terms of net points allowed attributed to ST. Not good. And Bama has the ability to sting you in the return game.
I did some more work but at this point - you have all probably bet the game already or read some of this crap.
Summary. Think that this Bama D is THAT good and if Clemson cannot run the ball consistently cannot see them covering because we feel Alabama will score 3TDs or more. Whatever happens - we wish both sets of FANS best of luck and congrats having your team in the big game. And yes - we will drink out of our frosty Clemson mug during the game should we decide to have a beer or two.
Best of luck to all. Thanks for a fun season.
MEGA
I did an extensive analysis on this game and all point toward the Tide.
Congrats on a great year. MegaLock you are the best.
I agree...in big games I look at who is more balanced and if one team is good or even better on both sides, that does it no matter how good the other team is on one side. Clemson's D is worse in comparison to Alabama's offense vs. the other side respectively
Also, teams playing with an extra edge like Alabama having all year to make up for them blowing the OSU game is huge...Ohio State had that edge vs. Michigan finally, should of had it earlier...
Sure Clemson wants to win but Alabama is even more pissed off...
Special teams also an edge and experience, and edge...this could get ugly
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I agree...in big games I look at who is more balanced and if one team is good or even better on both sides, that does it no matter how good the other team is on one side. Clemson's D is worse in comparison to Alabama's offense vs. the other side respectively
Also, teams playing with an extra edge like Alabama having all year to make up for them blowing the OSU game is huge...Ohio State had that edge vs. Michigan finally, should of had it earlier...
Sure Clemson wants to win but Alabama is even more pissed off...
Special teams also an edge and experience, and edge...this could get ugly
You are a class act Mega, thank you for all you did for this community over the course of the season. I made futures bets on Clemson 33:1 and Tide 9.5:1 at the start of the season. So, I'm going to be drinking cool ones out of my Clemson mug and hope for a great game. Cheers everybody
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You are a class act Mega, thank you for all you did for this community over the course of the season. I made futures bets on Clemson 33:1 and Tide 9.5:1 at the start of the season. So, I'm going to be drinking cool ones out of my Clemson mug and hope for a great game. Cheers everybody
hey mega i just wanna say thanks for all the effort, write ups and analisys, personally only bookie assassin and you are the greatest wizards in here, appreciate a lot ur insight and info, looking forward to read you back on some months
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hey mega i just wanna say thanks for all the effort, write ups and analisys, personally only bookie assassin and you are the greatest wizards in here, appreciate a lot ur insight and info, looking forward to read you back on some months
Great season Mega, can't say nothing that hasn't been said. Won a lot of money off your picks this year, and was able to share the wealth and turned a few other guys onto you with positive results. Much respect bro. Prayers for you and your family, have a safe winter/spring, see you next year!!+
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Great season Mega, can't say nothing that hasn't been said. Won a lot of money off your picks this year, and was able to share the wealth and turned a few other guys onto you with positive results. Much respect bro. Prayers for you and your family, have a safe winter/spring, see you next year!!+
You were on the right side in the end, just got backdoor'd. I felt disgusting winning that game since Clemson literally folded in the fourth. That being said like your analysis mentioned there were no fault in picking either side. +7/-7 was the way to go and essentially a coin flip.
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You were on the right side in the end, just got backdoor'd. I felt disgusting winning that game since Clemson literally folded in the fourth. That being said like your analysis mentioned there were no fault in picking either side. +7/-7 was the way to go and essentially a coin flip.
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....Enjoy the game pal !
....thanks man BOL tonight and have a safe offseason.
GL
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