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BWS77

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Posted: Sep. 6, 2015 - 12:07 PM ET #26

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UCLA- Jim Mora humble Josh Rosen. Anyone who saw the Elite 11 special will know what I'm talking about. Rosen was a punk. Even Trent Dilfer said he was. Talent wise, the kid could be a great one. Mora has a tough job to do, as Brett Hundley was pretty much the polar opposite of Rosen personality wise. If this kid gets humbled and acts the right way look out, otherwise it wouldn't surprise me if he transfers. Add the fact that Rosen is a doppelganger for 1980's movie prick Billy Zabka... he's just not likeable.

Arizona State- If Mike Bercovici is for real. He threw for 488 vs. UCLA and 510 vs. USC, put up 2 of the 6 passing performances in ASU history and beat Stanford. If he can come close to those numbers ASU will contend not just for the Pac12.

Kansas- 1 win. I think they only have 2 chances.... Week 1 vs. South Dakota State (#15 FCS Preseason) and @ Iowa State where they haven't won since 2008. I don't think they will get either one.

UCLA- Rosen was impressive. 28-35 for 351 and 3/0 TD/INT. Looked calm and seemed quite humble

ASU- 2 new starting tackles on the OL were dominated by Texas A&M's pass rushers. Granted, those might be the best DE's the Sun Devils see all year, but their confidence can't be too high right now.

Kansas- A zero win season is now a strong possibility. They fought back but now it's all FBS teams from here out, Iowa State on the first weekend of October is their only chance now.

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Posted: Sep. 6, 2015 - 12:12 PM ET #27

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ACC:

Louisville- 1 win in the first 3 games. They play Auburn (in Atlanta), Houston and have a 5-day turnaround for a Thursday game with Clemson to open the season. Houston is not only a sandwich game, but the Cougars are also one of the teams I think is going to be a sleeper.

SMU- Overmatched again? One of the worst teams in FBS last year, the Mustangs have a new HC and play Baylor and TCU in the first 3 weeks of the year. No easy games on the schedule, even James Madison is ranked #13 in FCS.

Florida International- Just a teeny tiny bit of improvement. Just enough to stay under the books radar as they went 8-4 ATS last year with only 4 SU wins. Their biggest challenge will be exhaustion, as they play their entire schedule without a bye, so late in the season they may not be a good play, but I'll give them chances early on.

Louisville- QB play was underwhelming with the still suspect Auburn D. Very interesting game this week with Houston and then Clemson on the short week. 0-3 is possible.

SMU- They actually looked capable on offense, which is leaps and bounds better than last year. They will wear down as games go on against stronger competition, but they may no longer be totally inept.

FIU- Big win at UCF with good execution of a safe gameplan and a great shot to be 3-0 going to Louisiana Tech at the end of the month.

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Posted: Sep. 6, 2015 - 12:37 PM ET #28

I'm guessing if you had a Baylor part in there it would say show me some defense? :)

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Posted: Sep. 13, 2015 - 11:02 AM ET #29

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Michigan State- Beat a quality team out of conference not named Notre Dame. Spartans get Oregon at home this year and they actually won their last OOC home game vs. a ranked team other than ND (Boise in 2012, 1st game post Kellen Moore ranked #24 and finished unranked), but they need this type of win to take them from a 'good' team to a Playoff contending team.

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Posted: Sep. 13, 2015 - 11:03 AM ET #30

Quote Originally Posted by BWS77:

ACC:

Louisville- 1 win in the first 3 games. They play Auburn (in Atlanta), Houston and have a 5-day turnaround for a Thursday game with Clemson to open the season. Houston is not only a sandwich game, but the Cougars are also one of the teams I think is going to be a sleeper.

I don't think they're gonna get it

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Posted: Sep. 23, 2015 - 7:13 AM ET #31

Hey BW, I hope you dont mind me bumping this thread

LSU- The forward pass. Once September ended, the QB's could not complete it at a 50% clip. It even got to the point where calling a pass play, the best they would hope for was an incompletion against Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi. Why can't the Tigers get a good passing QB? Since JaMarcus Russell left in 2006, Mettenberger was the only real passing threat. Matt Flynn was ok, but no one feared him.

So Far they have a running back that is freeing up the passing game. I think they are showing us something Agreed?

Auburn- Stop someone in conference play. After only allowing 7 points to LSU (see above) in their first conference game last year, the Tigers allowed 38, 35, 31, 41, 34 and 55 to finish up their conference schedule.

Completely falling apart and looks like things will get worse before they get better. What do you think BW?

Arkansas- Beat one of the big boys on the road. Razorbacks haven't beaten a ranked opponent on the road since 2010. They will get a few chances this year (road games @ Tennessee, Bama, LSU, Mississippi). With their power running game, it is possible and they should get one this year.

Worst coach in football I think I said that about Bulima a while back in another thread I gotta find it, I find it funny that you asked them to beat one of the big boys on the road., they cant even beat a Mac school at home

Ole Miss- A QB that won't keep both teams in the game. Bo Wallace made some great plays the last few years, he also made some completely boneheaded plays too. There is too much talent in the WR's to only have a 22-14 TD/INT ratio. The end of the LSU game (or the game as a whole) is a reason why Rebels fans should be excited for a new QB.

You called this one PERFECTLY, no doubt about it.

That is why I copied this thread and I rarely ever do that. Perfect call, just hope its not too late to profit from this team as expectations are now thru the roof.

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Hey BW, I hope you dont mind me bumping this thread

LSU- The forward pass. Once September ended, the QB's could not complete it at a 50% clip. It even got to the point where calling a pass play, the best they would hope for was an incompletion against Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi. Why can't the Tigers get a good passing QB? Since JaMarcus Russell left in 2006, Mettenberger was the only real passing threat. Matt Flynn was ok, but no one feared him.

So Far they have a running back that is freeing up the passing game. I think they are showing us something Agreed?

Auburn- Stop someone in conference play. After only allowing 7 points to LSU (see above) in their first conference game last year, the Tigers allowed 38, 35, 31, 41, 34 and 55 to finish up their conference schedule.

Completely falling apart and looks like things will get worse before they get better. What do you think BW?

Arkansas- Beat one of the big boys on the road. Razorbacks haven't beaten a ranked opponent on the road since 2010. They will get a few chances this year (road games @ Tennessee, Bama, LSU, Mississippi). With their power running game, it is possible and they should get one this year.

Worst coach in football I think I said that about Bulima a while back in another thread I gotta find it, I find it funny that you asked them to beat one of the big boys on the road., they cant even beat a Mac school at home

Ole Miss- A QB that won't keep both teams in the game. Bo Wallace made some great plays the last few years, he also made some completely boneheaded plays too. There is too much talent in the WR's to only have a 22-14 TD/INT ratio. The end of the LSU game (or the game as a whole) is a reason why Rebels fans should be excited for a new QB.

You called this one PERFECTLY, no doubt about it.

That is why I copied this thread and I rarely ever do that. Perfect call, just hope its not too late to profit from this team as expectations are now thru the roof.

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Posted: Sep. 23, 2015 - 7:16 AM ET #32

Too tired tonight, gotta be up by 9 am and didnt close shop till 2 AM

Ill comment on everything that is happening but your assessment on most of these teams is pretty spot on.

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Posted: Sep. 23, 2015 - 7:20 AM ET #33

Posted: 9/13/2015 11:03:51 AM

QUOTE Originally Posted by BWS77:

ACC:

Louisville- 1 win in the first 3 games. They play Auburn (in Atlanta), Houston and have a 5-day turnaround for a Thursday game with Clemson to open the season. Houston is not only a sandwich game, but the Cougars are also one of the teams I think is going to be a sleeper.

Quote Originally Posted by BWS77:

I don't think they're gonna get it

Another unreal call

Predicting they would lose all three. That one saved me that Saturday

I was determined to play them and I looked at my notes where I had this printed for that game.

Not only did I back off Loiusville but said screw it and played houston.

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Posted: Sep. 24, 2015 - 6:04 AM ET #34

Pac 12:

USC- Depth = More wins. The Trojans sanctions are lifted and will be near full strength with scholarships. They face the 2nd toughest schedule in the country, so we will see if they are able to get back to contending for the Playoff and not fade away late in games like they did last year against BC, ASU and Utah.

We all know what the Problem is at USC its called the coach.

No Game planning, No balls.

UCLA- Jim Mora humble Josh Rosen. Anyone who saw the Elite 11 special will know what I'm talking about. Rosen was a punk. Even Trent Dilfer said he was. Talent wise, the kid could be a great one. Mora has a tough job to do, as Brett Hundley was pretty much the polar opposite of Rosen personality wise. If this kid gets humbled and acts the right way look out, otherwise it wouldn't surprise me if he transfers. Add the fact that Rosen is a doppelganger for 1980's movie prick Billy Zabka... he's just not likeable.

Rosen looks like the real Deal, I like this team.

Arizona State- If Mike Bercovici is for real. He threw for 488 vs. UCLA and 510 vs. USC, put up 2 of the 6 passing performances in ASU history and beat Stanford. If he can come close to those numbers ASU will contend not just for the Pac12.

The Kids Not For Real, so now we know.

Oregon- Toughness. After getting beaten down physically at the end of the NC game last year, did the Ducks work on conditioning to counter the way that Ohio State beat them? Their top defensive lineman were gassed in the 4th quarter and getting run over. We'll have to wait to find out until after their bye on Oct.24th, after that they play ASU, Cal, Stanford and USC in a 4-week stretch.

Even in a Loss to Michigan St. I saw toughness, what I do not see is an overwhelming talent pool like in years past. Much like Harbough with Stanford as he left his recruits graduated and now its the new coaches guys in there and they are not the same guys.

California- Points! Sonny Dykes offense put up 30+ points in 10 of the Bears 12 games last year and with all major skill players on offense returning except for Chris Harper this team should be an Over machine.

Over machine Yes they are 2-1 to the Over, Good call there too.

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Pac 12:

USC- Depth = More wins. The Trojans sanctions are lifted and will be near full strength with scholarships. They face the 2nd toughest schedule in the country, so we will see if they are able to get back to contending for the Playoff and not fade away late in games like they did last year against BC, ASU and Utah.

We all know what the Problem is at USC its called the coach.

No Game planning, No balls.

UCLA- Jim Mora humble Josh Rosen. Anyone who saw the Elite 11 special will know what I'm talking about. Rosen was a punk. Even Trent Dilfer said he was. Talent wise, the kid could be a great one. Mora has a tough job to do, as Brett Hundley was pretty much the polar opposite of Rosen personality wise. If this kid gets humbled and acts the right way look out, otherwise it wouldn't surprise me if he transfers. Add the fact that Rosen is a doppelganger for 1980's movie prick Billy Zabka... he's just not likeable.

Rosen looks like the real Deal, I like this team.

Arizona State- If Mike Bercovici is for real. He threw for 488 vs. UCLA and 510 vs. USC, put up 2 of the 6 passing performances in ASU history and beat Stanford. If he can come close to those numbers ASU will contend not just for the Pac12.

The Kids Not For Real, so now we know.

Oregon- Toughness. After getting beaten down physically at the end of the NC game last year, did the Ducks work on conditioning to counter the way that Ohio State beat them? Their top defensive lineman were gassed in the 4th quarter and getting run over. We'll have to wait to find out until after their bye on Oct.24th, after that they play ASU, Cal, Stanford and USC in a 4-week stretch.

Even in a Loss to Michigan St. I saw toughness, what I do not see is an overwhelming talent pool like in years past. Much like Harbough with Stanford as he left his recruits graduated and now its the new coaches guys in there and they are not the same guys.

California- Points! Sonny Dykes offense put up 30+ points in 10 of the Bears 12 games last year and with all major skill players on offense returning except for Chris Harper this team should be an Over machine.

Over machine Yes they are 2-1 to the Over, Good call there too.

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Posted: Sep. 24, 2015 - 3:52 PM ET #35

mafioso, feel free to bump away anytime.

As for your thoughts....

LSU- It would be hard for them to not improve the passing game from last year. So far Harris has only thrown 31 passes for 145 yards. Luckily for the Tigers their schedule is soft until November so they have to time to work on it.... I'd say it's still a work in progress.

Auburn- They are pretty much a mess and might be one of the biggest disappointments of the year. Glad I didn't run out and grab that Over 8.5 wins at -160 that I thought about.

Arkansas- They are seriously puzzling me. I loved them last year with the running game. Now I don't know what the hell they are doing on offense. I doubt they win any of their road games now. Fat boy Bielema got his @ss handed to him twice now and I couldn't be happier

Ole Miss- Kelly looks good, but he did have a few against Bama that he got lucky on. As long as he doesn't get too cocky after getting a few lucky bounces these guys will be fine. Those WR's are beasts

Louisville- I knew that would be a tough stretch. I also didn't realize that the Cards were so young. But for them to be competitive in all 3 of those games to the end shows me that they will be good, most likely sooner than later so we should keep an eye on them down the stretch. October 17th @ FSU with the Cards off a bye could be a spot where it comes together for them

USC- Wasn't the Stanford game just so USC? You get excited to see them, think they are back and then they lay a turd against a real team. So USC that it hurt.... I have no idea what to expect from them now. Probably about .500 in conference? What do you think?

UCLA- Rosen impressed me. I didn't get a chance to watch the BYU game but it looked like he had his 'freshman game'. National TV this week, too bad Jack is out. I liked seeing him play. Always good a personal foul too.

Arizona State- No doubt a combination of an inexperienced O-line and no go-to WR has hurt Bercovici. I think he had to be shell shocked after the A&M game. I've seen all 3 of their games so far, DJ Foster hasn't transitioned to WR very well and he seems to limp off the field every other series.

Oregon- I've only seen the Michigan St game but they did play tough. I think this week against Utah will tell us the rest of their story for the season

Cal- Finally saw them play this weekend... very impressed by the offense. They have to be a nightmare for defensive coordinators. Who do you focus on stopping? 15 different players have receptions! Lawler, Powe, Harris, Anderson, Davis are all good and Treggs is supposed to be the best of the bunch and he's been quiet so far.