Handicapper: IndianCowboy
Sport: College Football
Game: Illinois Fighting Illini @ USC Trojans - Tuesday January 1, 2008 4:30 pm
Detail: IC'S ROSE BOWL WINNER!
Pick: 3 units (Play of the Day) ATS: Illinois Fighting Illini +14 (-110)
In Ron Zook I trust. That's right, I trust Ron Zook. I wanted to take a look at how Mizzou was doing early on before I released this play as it is ballzy, but then again, so was FSU, and that cashed. I am always frank with you and this is no exception, this play very well could look like a terrible call. But, my focus is to always provide you with what I feel are the best plays (typically 3) on the board and the largest margins of covers and this game could provide an opportunity for Illinois to lose by 10 points or less. My spreadsheets show that Illinois will fall by 4 to 5 points today. But, more importantly, Ron Zook can fire up players like no other coach. He is that good in getting the most out of his players. Think about it, did you truly think that he can create this much havoc in the Big 10 bringing a fast paced SEC type of offense to the Big 10? What havoc you say? How about beating Wisconsin, Penn State and the National Title Contender Ohio State and losing to the likes of Missouri and Michigan - Missouri ranked 2nd in the nation in power rankings. Speed kills and Zook has it. He has a great rushing attack and a quarterback that is very mobile and even the associated press reports that gives USC trouble - look at the Washington game where they nearly lost or even at the Oregon game when Dixon gave them a headache. Juice Williams is no Dixon, but he has gotten better an dI believe Ron Zook has his players compete well today and I wouldn't be surprised if this is closer than most people realize as this Illinois team will wear the underdog tag well with a chip on their shoulder today in my opinion.
Sport: College Football
Game: Illinois Fighting Illini @ USC Trojans - Tuesday January 1, 2008 4:30 pm
Detail: IC'S ROSE BOWL WINNER!
Pick: 3 units (Play of the Day) ATS: Illinois Fighting Illini +14 (-110)
In Ron Zook I trust. That's right, I trust Ron Zook. I wanted to take a look at how Mizzou was doing early on before I released this play as it is ballzy, but then again, so was FSU, and that cashed. I am always frank with you and this is no exception, this play very well could look like a terrible call. But, my focus is to always provide you with what I feel are the best plays (typically 3) on the board and the largest margins of covers and this game could provide an opportunity for Illinois to lose by 10 points or less. My spreadsheets show that Illinois will fall by 4 to 5 points today. But, more importantly, Ron Zook can fire up players like no other coach. He is that good in getting the most out of his players. Think about it, did you truly think that he can create this much havoc in the Big 10 bringing a fast paced SEC type of offense to the Big 10? What havoc you say? How about beating Wisconsin, Penn State and the National Title Contender Ohio State and losing to the likes of Missouri and Michigan - Missouri ranked 2nd in the nation in power rankings. Speed kills and Zook has it. He has a great rushing attack and a quarterback that is very mobile and even the associated press reports that gives USC trouble - look at the Washington game where they nearly lost or even at the Oregon game when Dixon gave them a headache. Juice Williams is no Dixon, but he has gotten better an dI believe Ron Zook has his players compete well today and I wouldn't be surprised if this is closer than most people realize as this Illinois team will wear the underdog tag well with a chip on their shoulder today in my opinion.
