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Kansas is a 38 pt favorite in this game and they were 10-1 ATS last year but 38 is alot of cheese for one game
anybody think they can cover that?
 
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But if there's one thing Mangino likes to do, it's feast on cupcakes. KU will put up at least 50 in this game. Question is how much FIU puts up. KU team over, if you can find it somewhere, might be the better play
 
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FIU??? As in Fla. international
 
 
 
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KU only covered 37 5 times last year.
C.Mich.   52 to 7
SE Louisiana 62 to 0
FIU  55 to 3
Baylor  58 to 10
 
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Oop's, my bad ,dumb fingers!!!
 
KU only covered 37 5 times last year.
 
C.Mich.   52 to 7
 
SE Louisiana 62 to 0
 
FIU  55 to 3
 
Baylor  58 to 10
 
Iowa St. 45 to 7
 
In Vegas KU is a 37 point fav. so far
 
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Quote Originally Posted by snowjocky:

Oop's, my bad ,dumb fingers!!!
 
KU only covered 37 5 times last year.
 
C.Mich.   52 to 7
 
SE Louisiana 62 to 0
 
FIU  55 to 3
 
Baylor  58 to 10
 
Iowa St. 45 to 7
 
In Vegas KU is a 37 point fav. so far

 

i had c michigan and baylor. I made up for it by playing virginia tech in the bowl game.  ouch.

 
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feels like a 52-10 game all day, not quite enough variation from the spread for me though (38.5 on the greek)
 
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KU is a covering machineee!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
 
but not sure if they can pull off the same ATS results as last year, which were UNBELIEVABLE
 
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But if there's one thing Mangino likes to do, it's feast on cupcakes.
 
Nice double entendre. 
 
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Kansas Fan:  Kansas can easily cover this line.  If they are up 38 in the 3rd quarter Mangino will run it up and win by 59.  All I hear is how bad Kansas is this year compared to LY.  That is underestimating Mangino when he has a smart, mobile, accurate QB to maneuver with on offense.  Kansas has a top coaching staff from everything I read.

FIU Fan:  The whole Sun Belt (except Troy) is vastly improved over LY, and this is a conference that has closed the gap with Conf USA.  FIU QB McCall is 1-0 as a starter so he will have a chip on his shoulder.  I don't think FIU gives up and there is all kinds of backdoor and frontdoor cover potential with a 38 point line.

Deciding factor: is the lack of respect given to Kansas this preseason.  I think FIU scores 24 points, but Kansas puts up 73.  Kansas covers by 7 or more points.  McCall was 1-0 as starter but the team was 0-11 in the other games.


 
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FIU scored 24 or more points only 3 times last year  and only scored 3 against Kansas...

What makes you think they'll be able to put up more than 3 this year, not to mention three scores in the end zone?
 
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Cope, when you give up 11 scores, that gives your offense plenty of chances to score. 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by mws:

But if there's one thing Mangino likes to do, it's feast on cupcakes.
 
Nice double entendre. 


Unfortunately, I can't take credit for it. I read it on a snarky blog, I think it was EverydayShouldBeSaturday.com.

As for this game, I'm sticking to my KU over. From what I've read, FIU will be better this year, and if you look at the closing games last year, they started playing more competitively, with the offense scoring more points, and the team ultimately winning against against North Texas in the season finale. Granted, the previous game, they got blown out by FAU, but that team was clicking on all cylinders at the end of last year. The point spread is too much of a tossup.

I think the final could be 58-13 or 51-35 KU.
 
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pass on this one fella's unless you gotta feed the monster
 
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Quote Originally Posted by thorpe:

 

FIU QB McCall is 1-0 as a starter so he will have a chip on his shoulder.  I don't think FIU gives up and there is all kinds of backdoor and frontdoor cover potential with a 38 point line. 
McCall was 1-0 as starter but the team was 0-11 in the other games.


I have worked with Paul McCall's dad for many years and followed Paul's HS career at Hollywood Hills HS. Inside scoop is that Wayne Younger has the inside track to starting now that his collarbone has healed. I hope that Paul gets more of a shot this year. In any event, I think Kansas covers the number on opening day at home aganist an inferior team from an inferior conference.
 
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KU could cover this number but why lay 37 points? Aren't there better bets out there?
While KU was a SU & ATS darling last year, reality will set in this year. The Hawks benefited from a cupcake schedule that included A&M, Okie St, & Baylor. This it's OK, TX, & Tech. I don't believe this program is at the level yet where they can go into Norman or Austin and win. The Red Raiders do come into Lawrence, and could be a must win for the Hawks (could be a high scoring affair). Missouri again should prove to be a loss in KC, and even though they visit Lawrence, be careful of Colorado. I think the Buffs are certainly a sleeper team in the North. While the non conference schedule still includes a few cupcakes, such as FIU, it also includes a trip to South Florida. Not really sure what to expect from the Hawks in a non conference road game against a team I expect to contend for the Big East. The Bulls could prove to be a good bet if they're catching points at home in that one. Factor in the loss of a few key contributors such as RB Brandon McAnderson, WR's Marcus Henry & Dexton Fields, not to mention several key contributors from one of the nations best defenses. Everything set up perfectly for the team I love last season, and it was the greatest in school history. Expect reality to set in this year. KU is a 7, maybe 8 win team
 
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bstuart do you think Kansas takes a step back this year in overall talent?

 
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Quote Originally Posted by mws:

But if there's one thing Mangino likes to do, it's feast on cupcakes.
 
Nice double entendre. 


cupcakes, sides of beef, small villages...
 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by mws:

But if there's one thing Mangino likes to do, it's feast on cupcakes.
 
Nice double entendre. 


cupcakes, sides of beef, small villages...
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