Quote Originally Posted by dbasports:
Byu -2 in your 1 unit picks is confusing the garbage outta me lol
HOW DARE YOU QUESTION....................................
you mean the pick?....or possible typo (not 2')....probably was at 2 when I posted it....can't recall to tell ya the truth.............
pick explained for whomever...........been awhile
If a number cruncher.......good for you BTW......these teams may appear to be close.......suggesting this one (should) be closer to pick-em......meaning at 2' the value is with NI
* I see that side.....but the BABPHT (BA big picture handicapping theory)......says THIS game is HUGE.......for a BC team desperately needing W's.....HC has shown that NC games are key.....AND he prepares his teams to play tough on the road
$ while 2' is no doubt a 'fair' line......I have this one at BC -5
* meaning essentially the (intangibles) I mentioned.....are worth about 3 points or so
NI ?.....FOCUS is on MAC games......tough as hell as a ROAD DOG......not so much in THIS SPOT......this game is important sure....but their goal is a MAC title.....they're gonna make a bowl anyway....>> the EDGE is with BC
* their D......esp run D..... is weak
I think BC......with an improved O.....(how much who TF knows sure)......will move it at least some.....on NI....I don't think NI moves it much at all tho.....on BC
$$ BC should win the game.....and IMO there is a strong chance they win by 3 or more...............
ONE NOTE.............
This game is a great eggzample..... of what's wrong with COVERS.....betting mentality........misconceptions......etc
MANY guys like the play......leading others to think that this some great LOCK.....or something
* are there 2 threads or so?......WARNING guys... to not play BC !!
SO......win / lose.....discussion will carry over LONG into the following week......with " I told you so's"......either way
* esp if the bet loses.......oh it's a Covers blood bath < I told you !!
IDEA?......stop living / dying with each F'in play......whydontcha
* maybe view each as a simple 'PROBABILITY'...>> it's esp great if you can express the probability as a number %.....like that Double-Up does..............
WHY in TF......EMOTIONALLY tie yourself to each play?
* WIN?.....brag on yourself for days
* LOSE.....blame it on ANYTHING......whine about how you were screwed somehow.........BOTH incredibly CHILDISH right?
OK......why do SO MANY grown-azz men......do it?
* check the threads......most EVERYBODY does it
PROBLEM?.......adding EMOTION to this......leads us to making STUPID decisions..................................
WOULD love to call a few names here.....but I'll resist ha......
* older / SHARP handicappers here......spend ALL week going BACK and FORTH.....getting BOLDER as the week progresses...
$ you should be studying NEXT week here you dumbazz.....
THEN......wildazz celebrations if they win.....carrying over for 2-3 weeks sometimes....LOSE?.....criticism is such they must leave COVERS!.................
BC loses?......I'll check the boxscore.....play / drive charts......etc
* see if anybody got hurt.....anything weird happen....pick 6 / ST TD......etc
* BC rushes for 5 yds/carry......out gains NI 350 to 250....basically controls the game......late KO return for TD / pick 6 costs me the win / cover.....I'm HAPPY > move on.......I DID MY JOB......did not play OR coach in this game
BC wins/ covers ?.....I might grin (briefly)......but still go to boxscore....
NI out gains BC.....350-250.......BC is not able to run or move the chains consistently.....or shut down the NI running game.....
* maybe a late NI turnover wins it for BC............I AM PISSED.....for 5-10 minutes........
Before moving on I see if I can 'play off' this one......either way
* how does either prepare his team AFTER a win / loss
page 98-99 in PLAYBOOK
NI ?....Carey is 21-10 ATS off a W.....only 4-9 off a L........
BC....Addazio is 10-11 off W.....12-9 off a L
NI got beat by W Illinois LY.....so (with @ Nebraska on deck)...they might be a bit more focused vs E Illinois next week......
BC.....BAD spot next week.....at home (weaker at home).....vs WF .....a team they beat LY......with NOTRE DAME on deck
* Clawson tough as dog / good in revenge spot
WORK >> MAKE THE PLAY >> MOVE ON
* don't sweat GAME to GAME......even WEEK to WEEK......treat it as a continuous thing.....like a round of golf.....week 1 = 1st hole etc.........hole #2 starts?.....better forget hole #1................
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