Vegas has some stones setting this Texas West Virginia line like this...

Scal-

I reviewed the posts, and am a bit surprised. What exactly are you upset about?

The PSU @ Purdue +14.5 and BSU -13.5 @ Wyoming and Purdue RSW over were conclusions that I had arrived at on my own and bet accordingly. A likely 0 for 3......WVU ML this week @ Texas is another game that we see the same way, and I was making light of that fact. Not really an indictment of the picks, but more of an attempt at sarcasm.  

Now I am a philandering Trump supporter who needs to "warm my rump" before it is too late, and beg the mods to delete my posts? Why would I do that?.......To preserve credibility on the message boards of a gambling website?!!!

It seems that you have the impression that I actually wager money solely based upon your opinions. The only wager that I have ever blind tailed you on was this year's Nathan's hotdog eating contest. Bet the max ($250 prop bet @5dimes) and didn't bother to watch. I figured that only a true degenerate would write 2 pages on handicapping a hotdog contest. The pick and analysis did not disappoint. Well done.

Records don't lie...you certainly have a pretty good feel for sports and proposition gambling. But, you have to find a way to keep all of that sand out of your vagina.

And thanks for checking me  and best of luck from here on in.

I think Texas at home or no bet here. West Virginia is good, but a touch overrated.

Raucous fans.  Lmfao.   U do know why Aggie fans call them tea sippers.   Point being, if a big 12 team had to pick an away game against  a 5-4 team to win the conference w the sole determination based on fan craziness, raucous (All other things coaching, talent, being =), aside from ISU and Kansas, Tx would win that vote.    Or perhaps we can put it 2 a test.   How bout we meet at Schultz bout 1030 and then we can over to the game and measure the decibel level, paid attendance, etc.

Shiek:

u obviously weren't there for Baylor game

Shiek,

Not sure what point you are trying to make about the fans.

What do you think home field advantage is all about? Access to the in-house jacuzzis and a short walk to the field? It's about the fan support and how the other team responds to that. And of course, no travel.

It's the 9th largest stadium in the world and you're hear to crap on Texas fans?

Why do you think bettors here are siding with Texas? The home field advantage (FAN support and less so, travel) and Strong's job on the line.

That's it. Outside of superior run offense, WV beats them in every other category.

So your counter-argument to that is that Texas fans are tea sippers? Well then take West Virginia since you are downgrading the fan support!

I was positing an argument FOR the Texas backers because there is no substantive reason to back them WITH points (which to me is obnoxious line-setting by the books to give Texas this much credit). They are backing them in a large part because they are unbeaten at home.

And you are the one who keeps downgrading their cheering/applause levels.

And to say Texas should be 8-1? You haven't watched these games. If you have watched them, go back and watch them 10 times over. And if you come back and say Texas should be 8-1 after that, DO not bet on these games. 

Crap on Texas fans.  I am a Texas fan.   Haven't watched the games I've watched every game of UTs for the last 30 years.   The whole point of the fire charlie movement is how pathetic the mistakes have been  as u noted all the blown leads, 3 blocked extras, and 3 offsides penalties on first drive of Kan St game.     Im saying but for the coaching/inexperience they should be 8-1 (although arguably Baylor game was kind of handed to them).   Look at the Tech comparable.   W Va dominated the entire game (albeit mahomes should not have played) tx did the same thing after first quarter but due to the same stupid mistakes they let Tech back into game.

I made the line WVU -4.5 on a neutral field. 

Hey scal what were your betting points for joey chestnut?

Vern you win. Holy shi t

Tough break Scal. I know that one hurt. Shake it off, and don't let a big loss like the election into your football handicapping.

One disaster has a way of changing everything. Nothing wrong with taking a break.

Moving forward, I have no intention of going to war with you. I would much rather carry on a productive dialogue, most of the time from opposite ends of the spectrum.

On a side note, after this weekend I am going to be gone for awhile:

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Just booked. Going to have a little celebration with the wife and a few friends after I get the lampshade off of my head.

Have fun

Shiek:

Blocked PATs and FS...we saw it in OKSt....cleaned that up so far.  Even shockingly made a big kick against Baylor

Stupid defensive penalties....over-exuberance after making big plays versus ISU.  Dumb but understandable and you want to see fire from the players.  Just not to the point of 15-yd PF.

More stupid defensive penalties....offsides vs KState and other dumb crap

The last 2 games vs Bay and TT were better overall.  While Texas is a very young team, and penalties happen with them, it still shouldnt happen and what irks most people about Strong's leadership.

Hard to fault Foreman's fumble at the half yd line considering the effort he put in that run.  I very very very much fault Gilbert for running the 18-wheeler pkg in crucial times when Foreman was the right call.  I dont fault the players

Texas is improving and learning.  They arent getting the head kicked in like we've seen in past years.  The morale is up.  The running game is terrific.  The deep passing game is good.  The defense is better than earlier this year, though still below average.  People in Austin are actually optimistic about the team.  9-4 may keep Charlie's job and that's what the players want. 

The books are definitely taking a side here with Texas.  Those taking WV cannot be faulted.  They are better in a number of aspects of the game.  Can they play well away from home?  They didnt in Stillwater and this will be another tough road test.

Should be another close game.

good luck guys

Texas has one of the best RB's in the nation. If he didn't get hurt vs OKst IDK if we pull that one off. 

Thanks Scal, just wanted to offer some insight and follow up on some extra points before the game Saturday. First of all, I did want to clarify I've only gotten to watch 3 full Texas games this season so I can't give as good of insight on the Longhorns as others here. I will say this:

This game is going to be the biggest cat and mouse game since Tom & Jerry

Holgorsen is calling this "the toughest running game we've faced all year" and I don't disagree. BYU had a bruiser of a tailback that had success on the Mountaineers 3-3-5 defense, and Foreman looks to be in that same class and better. Combine that with a dose of Tyrone Swoopes and WVU finds themselves in unfamiliar territory defensively. If they have success early and force WVU to bring in their coverage to stop the run, there will be shots taken down the field and really test the secondary.

Hearing quotes throughout the week from Mountaineer players saying "we're not scared of them" and some calling this "the biggest game of the year" lets me know their focus is on this game and not next week with Oklahoma, and why shouldnt it be?
The Mountaineers have a viable path to the Big 12 Championship, with games against both the Sooners and the Baylor Bears in chilly Morgantown.

The Longhorns on the other hand? Bowl Eligibility, la di freakin da
Charlie Strong himself this week while excited about bowl eligibility stated hes hoping to build on momentum and also wants bowl eligibility for his seniors (Guys, they play Kansas next week and they know they'll become bowl eligibile)

On a more personal note, Senior QB Skyler Howard recalls sneaking into DKR at night time in as a kid, idolizing Vince Young and the Texas greats. You can bet he wants this victory in Texas after getting snubbed from his home team.

Were my Mountaineers overrated at #10 and have aspirations of playoff crashers? but the key word of aspiration is what might make the difference in this one. I'm still anxious to see the intensity and emotional state of this team as I don't take much away from the Kansas victory. But lets not also forget an impressive offensive stat that has led to a successful 2016 campaign:

WVU is one of only two football programs ranked in the top 30 nationally in passing (26th) and rushing (28th). The other is Louisville

The status of running back Rushel Shell has gone from game time decision, to a full participant in practice, thus leaving me to believe he will be a go. The cupboard is not empty if he is still limited.

I believe this is the biggest game of the year for the Mountaineers, and if they truly believe this as well, I see us coming away with a victory. If the running game of Texas is successful early, this game could be a toss up. Waiting on a preferential line and either making a play on WVU or nothing.

Best of luck to everyone on this weekends plays

I don't believe in WVU, Taxas is the play, GL of who ever you pick