Future Total (9/21) Bowling Green @ Boise St.
- Thread starter smurphy
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It seems like a logical choice. However, everytime I take a shot at one of these obscene lines it loses. 81 points - Staying away. Fools gold.
I think I took a shot at one of these principle bets when Boise and Hawaii had an 80+ total. It was over at the half.
T1. Bowling Green (8-3, 7-1 in MAC) ? Offense: Get the abacus ready because the nation's number two offense, and number four scoring offense, should be rolling again after averaging 506 yards and 44 points per game. Quarterback Omar Jacobs leads a MAC all-star cast that might not put up quite the numbers it did last year, but it'll still be potent. P.J. Pope is back as one of the nation's best all-around backs, while Charles Sharon and Steve Sanders will put up huge numbers as Jacobs' main targets. The line will be dominant on the left side with tackle Rob Warren and guard Kory Lichtensteiger, but there are three new starters coming in and questionable depth.
Defense: The Falcon defense wasn't a rock last year. It didn't have to be. Expect more of the same with a decent run defense and a shaky pass defense despite the return of starting corners Jelani Jordan and Terrill Mayberry. There has to be a more steady pass rush with end Devon Parks needing to become more of a playmaker. The linebacking corps will need some work around weakside star Teddy Piepkow.
1. Boise State (CFN predicted finish 10-2, 8-0 in WAC) ? Offense; Expect more of the same from the attack that finished fourth in the nation in total offense (453 yards per game) and second in scoring (48.92 points per game). Actually, expect even more production with far more experience than last year with quarterback Jared Zabransky due to be even better behind a veteran offensive line. The running game has several interesting options, as does the receiving corps. However, a number one receiver has to emerge to replace T.J. Acree, but there are a variety of players to pick up the slack. TE Derek Schouman will have a huge season.
Defense: The defense was phenomenal at home and had some good moments against some great offenses finishing 10th in the nation in run defense, but it didn't play anyone who could consistently move the ball on the ground. There was a high-profile shut-down of Timmy Chang and the Hawaii passing attack, but it was helpless against Oregon State WR Mike Hass and BYU deep threat Todd Watkins. While the defense was a bit overrated last year, that won't be the case this season with eight returning starters, the best pair of tackles in the WAC, and LB Korey Hall in the middle pushing for All-America honors. The key will be to consistently shut down the better passing attacks.
Looks like there could be some fireworks and a 6 hour game. Buy a case, dont think a 12 pack will get you through this one.
GL
Defense: The Falcon defense wasn't a rock last year. It didn't have to be. Expect more of the same with a decent run defense and a shaky pass defense despite the return of starting corners Jelani Jordan and Terrill Mayberry. There has to be a more steady pass rush with end Devon Parks needing to become more of a playmaker. The linebacking corps will need some work around weakside star Teddy Piepkow.
1. Boise State (CFN predicted finish 10-2, 8-0 in WAC) ? Offense; Expect more of the same from the attack that finished fourth in the nation in total offense (453 yards per game) and second in scoring (48.92 points per game). Actually, expect even more production with far more experience than last year with quarterback Jared Zabransky due to be even better behind a veteran offensive line. The running game has several interesting options, as does the receiving corps. However, a number one receiver has to emerge to replace T.J. Acree, but there are a variety of players to pick up the slack. TE Derek Schouman will have a huge season.
Defense: The defense was phenomenal at home and had some good moments against some great offenses finishing 10th in the nation in run defense, but it didn't play anyone who could consistently move the ball on the ground. There was a high-profile shut-down of Timmy Chang and the Hawaii passing attack, but it was helpless against Oregon State WR Mike Hass and BYU deep threat Todd Watkins. While the defense was a bit overrated last year, that won't be the case this season with eight returning starters, the best pair of tackles in the WAC, and LB Korey Hall in the middle pushing for All-America honors. The key will be to consistently shut down the better passing attacks.
Looks like there could be some fireworks and a 6 hour game. Buy a case, dont think a 12 pack will get you through this one.
GL
#4 & #2 scoring offenses last year, scoring 44 & 50 pts per game. Both put up 50+ pts in at least 5 games. Imagine what they'll do when they face each other and neither team is letting the clock run!
