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Bluefin

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 10:27 AM ET #126

As usual as we head into the championship game opinions and emotions run high. It seems some need to express their commitment in a rather agresssive fashion but such is life just fade em. I have LSU on several open plays so I gotta stay where I am I do feel LSU is heathier than they have been all season and this will give the Buckeyes all they want. It may be a close one I'm leaning on the under.

Irisheyez

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 10:34 AM ET #127

I am all over the over with Lefty!!! This is a no sweat special!!! If you don't know who to take or are chasing and feeling the crunch........don't take a side......just root for everybody!!!!! Go Bucks......Go Tigers.......enjoy the energy and big plays that should be coming tonight!!

SNIPER702

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 11:21 AM ET #128

REVENGE IS SUCH A SWEET FACTOR IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Although it isn't Florida, LSU is close enough, Tressel will not let this team be walked on by anyone.

This Jim Tressel is a genius of a coach and got caught sleeping against Fla. NOT THIS YEAR, NO DISSTRACTIONS, NO COVER OF SPORTS ILL. , JUST FOCUS..............

GO BUCKS

IF YOU BET ????? MONEY LINE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

stabo

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 11:39 AM ET #129

The talk on this game sounds so much like the GA/HAWAII game pump the underdog minimize the quality of the favorite LSU will win and cover easily not because of SEC speed or SOS simply because they are the better team . It will play out like last year and for that matter last week in the dome, one sided.

LSU- 31

OHIO ST- 10

doubleKnuckle27

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 11:40 AM ET #130

Go Buckeyes!!! Overall had a bad bowl season while betting favorites, done much better taking the dogs and I honestly feel OSU is the better team regardless of conference. The only thing that scares me is that time off, seven weeks come on!! OSU should have no problem winning this one outright in LSU's backyard, can't wait to see my bookie get killed tonight!!

byabeach

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 11:57 AM ET #131

O S LIKE CRAZYASIAN'S BATHING SUIT

BloodyShredder

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 12:45 PM ET #132

SEC is the most over-rated conference in 1A. LSU had their chance to be champion and lost to the Hogs (who got smoked by Big 12 runner-up Missouri). Somehow they get another opportunity. Game will be closed but the tigers choke in the end.

OHIO STATE on the ML

Wish I was watching Ohio State / USC...

teabag69

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 12:46 PM ET #133

Quote Originally Posted by gobigblu4evr:

I am officially making a pick....OSU!!!!

As a diehard fan of the SEC and someone who made a ton on Florida in last years game, I cannot put my money on the luckiest team in the country. LSU IMO is a tad overrated. This game feels like the Miami/OSU championship game where the U was a favorite and OSU hit them in the mouth, shut them down and won. So I'm taking OSU+3.5 and a moderate ML play. I figure I have won a nice chunk of change fading LSU against Auburn, Bama, Ark, and my Wildcats. So I'll do it again.

OSU+3.5 (2 unit)

OSU ML (1 unit)

Good Luck Guys and Gals

Agreed completely across the board. I also made a killing on Fla last year, at first this seemed like a similar situation, but I switched to OSU. Two big differences, LSU is not as good as Fla was lat year. I also believe they are slightly overrated. How they beat Auburn I have no idea. And OSU's defense is a year older and better than last year. I also dont think the coaching is as even as last year, tressel now ha san edge there. I made a killing on NFK but did not do very wll in college, crazy year. Looking forward to a good close out. GL all.

Hunted466

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 12:55 PM ET #134

I'm feelin the love!!

(Loser psycho fan?? Band Nerd???

)LOL

I guess it all comes down to this. No matter the outcome, I love my Buckeyes. As most of you know, I post on a lot of threads but OSU is personal. It's the only team that I post with my heart.

The really sad part is that this is it until September.

3rd_and_Long

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 1:03 PM ET #135

5 Units on LSU -3.5 for me. Good luck everyone.

Coverdatspred

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 1:43 PM ET #136

I cant figure this game out I keep crunching and crunching and I honestly think this game could go either way.

Does anyone have any opinions on the over/under? I can see this game being a knock down drag out brawl between two strong defenses. Im seeing a 21-17 type of game at the most. Im leaning toward the under here what do you guys think?

goinggone

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 2:00 PM ET #137

LSU 42-25

That is what the calculator says.

The defense on teams hasn't been holding up in a high% of the bowl games.[18 or so]

Attitude of players means a LOT!

teabag69

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 2:31 PM ET #138

Hunted back to the game - are "your" Buckeyes gonna show up this year? Thed better because I plan on takinbg them. I enjoyed the hell out of watching all these clowns with their buckeye necklaces singing songs, giving me sh-t after that opening kickoff for a TD, proceed to get their as-es handed to them on national TV and put a few g's in my wallett. But this year I am taking the Buckeyes for the reasoins stated above.

revfairchild

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 2:44 PM ET #139

OSU hasn't made a peep this entire year. They're one of the BCS's token teams that gets a pass every year as some sort of powerhouse. There are only four states in sports as far as the media is concerned.....NY, FL, CA, and OH. Ohio being a late edition. Look at what the NCAAB is doing to Memphis right now....number 2? yeah right. They've been number 1 for A LONG TIME. As soon as they lose a single game they will be pushed back to number 12 or something. It makes me sick these people don't understand that there are entire states here in the south. We even have running water and air conditioning too! LSU is the better team, but I don't think 'the powers that be' will ever allow OSU to lose. I say Ohio wins the game and I see at least two terrible game changing calls during this exhibition. YU HURD IT FURST DOWN HEER SOUTH. BADD KAWLS MAKE DEM DERE LSU TIGERS LOSE!

spdland

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 2:44 PM ET #140

My first post. Found this site about a month ago and have been a frequent visitor. Finally got myself a username and will add my 2 cents (for what it is worth). Have been to all Penn State home games for 4 years (my son is a student) and when I saw Ohio State this year at Beaver Stadium I was impressed with their ability to run the ball and the defense was all over the field. I had the chance to see LSU on TV several times as well and in looking at both teams, and not because I am a Big Ten dad, I think Ohio State has the atheletes to not only compete with LSU but have an outright win tonight.

danstyk

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 2:59 PM ET #141

I am leaning heavily toward Ohio State here but have yet to place a wager. I just don't see them stinkin' it up and being unprepared like last year. I also think LSU is a tad overrated. Very good yes, but overrated.

This OSU team is used to a prime time environment. They played 3 night games in primetime this year. They also beat Penn State and Michigan on the road in two of the largest stadiums in the country.

Most people on here are well aware of the # 2 jix this year... how every team that got ranked # 2 eventually, if not immediately, lost at least one more game and their ranking. That trend continues.

Ohio St. 31, LSU 20.

I think the total could go either way. My kneejerk reaction is under, but in the two games LSU lost, many points were scored. (56 and 54, not including the OT's.) If forced to pick I would say over 48.

Good luck all...

Bluefin

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 3:17 PM ET #142

spdland great avitar

THE-FN-SHOW

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 3:20 PM ET #143

Quote Originally Posted by CollegeSharp:

All I need is LSU -4 to hit a $500 4-team parlay for $5,000.... plus I have LSU -4 for $1,000

How sharp are you------->don't be stupid, play ohio state 1000 and your a winner

charlielo55

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 3:23 PM ET #144

Here's Sportsbook.com's Game of the Day:

"Allowing just 10.7 points per game, OSU has the #1 ranked defense in the country. However, in their last 5 games, four of their opponents were able to score at least 17 points. Versus two other top 10 defenses (Auburn & VA Tech), LSU scored 30 and 48 points respectively. Additionally, OSU has failed to cover in each of their last four games against an SEC opponent. LSU, on the other hand, is 19-7 against the spread (ATS) in their last 27 games against out of conference opponents. With all of these numbers in mind, it is obvious why 66% of the early bettors are backing LSU (-4)."

Thought I'd share that tidbit of propoganda, still trying to figure this one out, my early lean is to grab the points, though.

Arad77

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 3:26 PM ET #145

Good arguements on either side, tough read over all imo.

Small Teas w/ LSU, Over, Spurs, Nuggets to satisfy my urges.

Hope for an exciting game regardless of outcomes!

LSU, Tulsa them b*tches!

Backroads23

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 3:26 PM ET #146

Ok, as far as this national championship game goes between LSU and Ohio State, I really believe people are either overthinking this game or just plain playing who they are rooting for. #1 rule for me as far as gambling is, take all emotional ties away, bet with your head, not your heart. Breaking this game down, here is what I came up with:

Ohio State did not give up more than 17 pts in any game until that Nov.10th matchup against the Illini where Illinois spread this very gritty and tough defense out and ran a lot of misdirection plays. They ran a lot of zone read, and ran Mendenhall and Juice Williams, but also got big chunks of yardage when Ohio St would bring up 8 in the box to stop the option plays. Well, LSU does not run that kind of offense so I believe LSU will have trouble scoring pts in this game.

HOWEVER, the big key in this game is how the heck is OSU going to score any pts against LSU's defense. I know I know, everyone looks at that Arkansas game where McFadden put over 200 yards on them. But take out that game and look at some of the numbers LSU's D put up, especially in the run game where they only allowed 1 guy (McFadden) to run over 100 yards on em ALL SEASON LONG. Forgive me all you loyal OSU fans out there, but Todd Boeckman flat out is horrible. Below is the last 3 games that Boeckman has played:

@Mich : 7/13 50 yads, 1 INT 0 TDs

Illinois : 13/23 156 yards, 3 INT 0 TDs

Wisc: 17/28 166 yards, 0 INT 2 TDs

Ohio St does not ask that much from their QB, I grant you that, but in tonights game, you know, and everybody in the entire country knows that LSU is brining 8 in the box to stop Wells in the running game, and I'm gonna put my hard earned money on Todd Boeckman to win the game for Ohio St.???

I do agree that this game should be low scoring, but betting Ohio St would be like praying that they only lose by a FG somehow b/c their defense creates TOs. If LSU has 0 TOs in this game, there is 0% chance in my opinion that they lose this game. I mean that with every fiber in my body. Give me a break on some of these scores I'm seeing on this thread with Ohio St scoring in the 30s. Ohio St will be LUCKY and I mean LUCKY to score anywhere in the low 20s in this game.

Is there a chance that Ohio St can keep it close? Yes, of course with that D, of course there is. But how can you trust that offense to score enough pts for you to win this game. LSU is no slouch on offense and you know they can put up some pts. Can LSU bettors lose by 0.5-1 pt in this game? Yes

BUT if I'm betting this game, and with the line being small enough (at -3.5 or -4 (depending on where u get your lines)), I rather go with the team I think is going to win the game (LSU) rather than a team that I'm just hoping will keep the game close...

LSU -3.5, -4

@Mich : 7/13 50 yads, 1 INT 0 TDs

Illinois : 13/23 156 yards, 3 INT 0 TDs

Wisc: 17/28 166 yards, 0 INT 2 TDs

LSU -3.5, -4

duffield550

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 3:35 PM ET #147

LSU easy.

STR8UPBAD

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 3:41 PM ET #148

OK I LIKE THE UNDER 47.5 IN THE BIG GAME..IF U LIKE MONEY THATS THE PLAY

DONT POST MUCH ON HERE BUT 2-0 SO FAR GOING FOR 3-0 TONIGHT

GL ALL

franchise84

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 3:44 PM ET #149

Great post Backroads...

I hadn't really been looking at it that way. I'll lay the points here and take the team that is dangerous on both sides of the ball.

Probably under too.

GLA

lilmikecav

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Posted: Jan. 7, 2008 - 3:55 PM ET #150

guy i can use a little help, instead of argueing about who is going to win this game. I am more interested in the PROP BETS available for tonight. I would like some feedback on these. A few that caught my attention were

UNDER 195.5 PASSING YDS BY BOECKMAN

UNDER 112.5 RUSHING YDS BY CHRIS WELLS

UNDER 1.5 TD PASSES BY BOECKMAN

OVER RECEIVING YDS BY BYRD 38.5

???????

WOULD APPRECIATE FEEDBACK GUYS

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