liljohn3

It is certainly not a value at that number.  Although, if this game fell mid-season, Auburn would probably beat them by 50.  The gameplan will definitely be to get Cam Newton some valuable reps, but not throw anything too complicated out there.  Also, the first time playing collegiate football for several players.  If anything, it might be a good game to throw in a tease.

Reports last night that OU team hotel had a small fire causing the hotel to evacuate around midnight, also OU coming off @ Colorado (altitude) and K St (very physical)... I bet OU is just ready for this season to be over with..

GL tonight. With you on KU

Im hammered right now, prank callin' D. Cousins' phone -- 251 229 2595 if anyone is interested.  I am giving him hell. Yes, I go to Auburn. Great friends with guys on the team. I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE playing the UNDER 155 tomorrow...

Auburn's gameplan is to pack the paint, crash the boards with everyone, and hold the ball for the first 15 seconds before taking a shot: remember this is coming off of a thurs game against TENN. We will have a sell out for the first time in ages and we will play D. Thats all I can say. We prob wont cover. Butttttt, i bet Cousins has no more than 12 points bc I wanna raid his hotel room in a few hours.

Good luck tomorrow everyone.

Hey UNC, just wanted to comment on the AUB pick.

My roommate on the team left yesterday, and I discussed the game with him he told me that the team is basically falling apart. Reed and many of the players are openly criticising the coach and getting in yelling matches.  Auburn opens a new stadium next year and no one expects Lebo to be there. I'm sure you remember Lebo from his playing days, but he is a truly horrible basketball coach.

We are 300 and something against the 3 this year which plays right into TENN advantage. Also, with all the football distraction at UT the last few days, the attention has been taken off of Bball for the team and I believe the let down angle is diminished slightly. Just some thoughts, I know its a smaller play for you, but to anyone thinking about tailing you on this one, I want to slightly discourage blindly tailing this one.  Auburn is a very bad team.

First of all, CU is not in Denver, its Boulder.  Also, this is a game you just cant play if you are so uncertain.  Clearly Baylor is the best rebounding team in the Big 12. I saw them play in the NIT last year, and they were a determined team on the glass. I think the altitude comes into play tonight as far as homecourt advantage goes. Its certainly no easy trip from Waco, and I would like to believe that if Baylor does cover, it is because CU just simply cannot get a board over Baylor, as CU has been outrebounded in almost every game.

Just lay off of this game my man, but if you play it BOL.

Either he is mocking this board, which I think is hilarious if so.. OR he is socially retarded, in that case I feel sorry for him.  Either way the reaction he gets out of everyone is great. He cant pick games any better than the next person....

If I go with Bama and they win without covering could anything possibly be worse?

I cant imagine anything worse than that. I am on the under much larger than the side for what its worth.

The defenses usually dictate the tempo of the game when the respective D's come in ranked in the top 10. Especially in bowl games, look at TCU/Boise and Iowa/GT for recent examples.

Bama vs good defenses like Tenn, LSU, Ole Miss, So. Car. they struggled to score points. Likewise with Texas vs OU and NEB.

HOWEVER, WAR DAMN LONGHORNS TONIGHT BOYS.

Love the title, simply "Thurs."

classic stuff GL

As a diehard Aub fan, I cant bring myself to wager on the Tide, even though I feel strongly that they will cover.  It is not b/c I am against betting them in general (i bet them vs. Fla). But the last 32 days have been brutal. I so desperately want Texas to win that I have for the first time in my life decided I will bet this game because I want every reason to hate Texas for losing this game and possibly rejoice even moreso if the Horns somehow win tomorrow night.

Am I the only one who is doing this, or has done this?

Someone make me not regret doing this...

I have never even chuckled at any thread at any point in time in the 4 years at these message boards. Sammy, maybe you suck, maybe you dont- who really is THAT good on here anyways? But congratulations is due because you have made me not just chuckle but laugh out loud to your antics on here. Your unintentional comedy is much appreciated. Keep it comin.

I would be very surprised if this was not the same type of game that Bama had vs. LSU, Ole Miss, Tenn. and in the other respect that Texas has had against Neb and Oklahoma.

Look at the Boise/TCU game. The defense always prevails when teams come in with strong offenses AND exceptional defense.

I'm leaning UNDER. In all of those games below 38 degrees, Favre was throwing over 25 attempts. After Chilly tried to pull him last week, I see him having a short leash with Favre. Lots of Peterson and ground game. Windy night will play into the pass attempts as well.

Any thoughts on the Under?

Really, a fraud?  Kentucky was a below average SEC team playing arguably the best ACC team and barely missed the cover because of CJ Spiller alone.

You sir, are a moron.

I know Hartline started then got hurt.

They went with Newton, and around the Auburn game went with Fidler, who was terrible..

Are they going back to Hartline tonight?

Usually in rainy games I will jump on the Over, as sloppy turnovers lead to short fields and easy points. But tonight in Nashville, the winds will be gusting over 30 mph, and steady between 15-20. 

As we saw in the Las Vegas Bowl, the wind is the biggest factor going into a total. This will especially affect the Chargers' passing attack, given that the Titans have struggled with the pass, this should help them greatly.

On a short week, I really like the Under in the sloppy conditions, playoff type atmosphere and emotion, and late season type grind-it-out game.

GLTA and Merry Christmas!!