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College Football - Live Thread - Week EIGHT
Sportsline.com Scoreboard ^ | Thursday, 19th October to Sunday, 22nd October

Posted on 10/19/2006 3:09:52 PM PDT by MikefromOhio

Week Seven brought another major upset in the Big Ten and the SEC. Iowa lost to Indiana; Vanderbilt beat Georgia snapping a 53 game losing streak to ranked teams. While this season has been kind of odd in that here have not been very many major upsets, the past two weeks have provided their fair share. The Auburn – Florida game lived up to the hype and went down to the last minute with Auburn winning the game. It was not without controversy either, which is another long running story this year. This week features two games that should get top billing. Texas travels to face Nebraska while Clemson hosts Georgia Tech in a battle for ACC supremacy.

Saturday, October 21st, 2006 – 7:45 PM on ESPN

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(12) Clemson (-7.5) at (13) Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech has the best defense in the ACC. They shut down Notre Dame and have been dominant in each of their other games. Clemson has a chance to really take control of the ACC with a win. Clemson will win this game, but it will be closer than a Touchdown.



Clemson 24 – Georgia Tech 20

Saturday, October 21st, 2006 – 12:00 PM on ABC


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(5) Texas (-4.5) at (17) Nebraska

For Texas, this game is all about maintaining its spot in the Big XII and BCS pecking order. To have any chance at reaching Glendale, they MUST win out. As for Nebraska, they are in a position to take control of the Big XII North. It would be a major upset for Nebraska to win this game, but a good showing here is not out of the question either. This will also be a measuring stick for how good USC might be.



Texas 34 – Nebraska 17

Thursday October 19th, 2006 (ESPN Thursday Night Game)


North Carolina at Virginia (-7)

More or less as a place maker until next week, there’s really no reason to watch this game. Virginia and North Carolina both have struggled this year and expect this game to be a clunker of epic proportions.

Virginia 20 – UNC 7

Friday October 20th, 2006 (ESPN Friday Night Game)


(4) West Virginia (-22.5) at UCONN

I find it kind of hard to believe that WVU won’t win this by 5 or 6 TDs. Maybe the line is like it is so that people will put some money on it. ***Note for all Yahoo League members, this game IS ON THE LIST.

West Virginia 49 – UCONN 17

Saturday October 21st 2006 (in ranking order)
Indiana at (1) Ohio State (-30.5)

Ohio State 42 – Indiana 6

Iowa at (2) Michigan (-12.5)

Michigan 34 – Iowa 17

(3) USC BYE

(6) Louisville (-17) at Syracuse

Louisville 37 – Syracuse 13

Alabama at (7) Tennessee (-11)

Tennessee 31 – Alabama 17

Tulane at (8) Auburn (-31.5)

Auburn 45 – Tulane 10

(9) Florida BYE

UCLA at (10) Notre Dame (-13.5)

ND 43 – UCLA 22

Washington at (11) Cal (-23.5)

Cal 42 – Washington 17

Fresno St. at (14) LSU (-33)

LSU 48 – Fresno St. 10

Mississippi at (17) Arkansas (-21)

Arkansas 41 – Ole Miss 17

(16) Oregon (-3.5) at Washington State

Oregon 33 – Washington St. 28

(18) Boise St. (-21) at Idaho

Boise St. 45 – Idaho 10

(19) Rutgers at Pittsburgh (-6.5)



Pittsburgh 23 – Rutgers 17

Colorado at (20) Oklahoma (-14)

Colorado 18 – Oklahoma 14

(21) Wisconsin (-6.5) at Purdue

Wisconsin 35 – Purdue 20

(22) Boston College at Florida St. (-6)

Boston College 33 – FSU 17

(23) Texas A&M at Oklahoma St. (-3.5)

Texas A&M 32 – Oklahoma St. 25

Kansas St. at (24) Missouri (-15)

Missouri 34 – K State 10

(25) Wake Forest BYE

BY REQUEST

Utah (-6) at New Mexico – Thursday, 19th of October (Mountain West Conference)

Utah should win this game and get closer to being bowl eligible. New Mexico can pull the upset, but I don’t see it.

Utah 32 – New Mexico 17

(23) Texas A&M at Oklahoma St. (-3.5)

Texas A&M comes in after a big win for them against Missouri. The line indicates that people aren’t buying it quite yet. I’m a believer.

Texas A&M 32 – Oklahoma St. 25

Sunday October 22nd, 2006 (ESPN Sunday Night Game)


South Florida (-2) at Cincinnati

Cincy is a better team that their record indicates. South Florida can win this game, but I think the home field advantage will help Cincy here.

Cincy 24 – South Florida 21


Record for the year
I'll skip the sob story and just say that if I pick a game one way, you have a better than even chance of being right if you pick it the other way.

117-28 Straight UP
77-64-4 Against the Spread



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To: MikefromOhio

Got it. Not many good matchups this week. Texas-Nebraska and Clemson-Georgia Tech are the only two matching Top 25 opponents.

It was pointed out that the Longhorns will be facing temperatures in the mid-40s this Saturday with possible rain. This season, Texas has not had to play a game outside their home state until now.


21 posted on 10/19/2006 4:04:41 PM PDT by Tall_Texan ("Journalislam" - reporting about murderous extremists as if they are moral equivalents.)
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To: MikefromOhio

their D isnt THAT bad.


22 posted on 10/19/2006 4:05:47 PM PDT by Echo Talon
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To: MikefromOhio

I think the AZ Cardinals and Leinart need Chow more urgently...


23 posted on 10/19/2006 4:06:49 PM PDT by rockthecasbah (Don't wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.)
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To: Tall_Texan

Nope, but I think they have a good running game that everyone overlooks.

I think that Nebraska isn't quite there yet, although they are a top 25 team, they are a year away or so.


24 posted on 10/19/2006 4:08:44 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (FEAR THE SWEATERVEST!!!)
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To: rockthecasbah

LOL

That too...


25 posted on 10/19/2006 4:08:54 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (FEAR THE SWEATERVEST!!!)
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To: MikefromOhio

Any idea on why the line is so close on the Nebraska game?

If Nebraska wins it also continues to throw into question BC's gameplan he had against USC. But maybe he knew what he was doing because PC says BC's gameplan is the blueprint teams are using now to compete with them.


26 posted on 10/19/2006 4:09:23 PM PDT by aft_lizard (born conservative...I chose to be a republican)
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To: Echo Talon

nope but Ohio State's offense is that good.

IU doesn't have a prayer at stopping the run and if they put 8 or 9 in the box, Troy Smith and Gonzales and Ginn will eat them alive.

IU doesn't have the athletes on defense to stay in this one.


27 posted on 10/19/2006 4:09:47 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (FEAR THE SWEATERVEST!!!)
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To: aft_lizard

I'm guessing it's because this is the first true road trip for Texas this year and for Colt McCoy....


28 posted on 10/19/2006 4:10:27 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (FEAR THE SWEATERVEST!!!)
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To: MikefromOhio

Or the only weapon they had.


29 posted on 10/19/2006 4:10:29 PM PDT by aft_lizard (born conservative...I chose to be a republican)
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To: aft_lizard

yeah but you'd think that considering virtually no one outside of Oklahoma St had even heard of the guy before that week, I'm thinking there's another focus on their offense.


30 posted on 10/19/2006 4:11:17 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (FEAR THE SWEATERVEST!!!)
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To: MikefromOhio

I think its because Baylor let up there secondary last week, since NU has both a running and passing game they think it will be a closer score.


31 posted on 10/19/2006 4:14:10 PM PDT by aft_lizard (born conservative...I chose to be a republican)
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To: MikefromOhio

For all the pre-season hype about our Buckeye's weak defense, I believe we're ranked 3rd?

That said, we should not take any game lightly, obviously.

I heard that the ONN is broadcasting the game with a one hour delay???


32 posted on 10/19/2006 4:14:25 PM PDT by LisaMalia (GO BUCKEYES!)
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To: MikefromOhio

I dont think IU will win, but it think it will be closer than what you posted.


33 posted on 10/19/2006 4:14:54 PM PDT by Echo Talon
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To: LisaMalia

I don't know about a one hour delay...

I don't get ONN anyway though.

I do know they are replaying the game late at night Saturday.


34 posted on 10/19/2006 4:21:55 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (FEAR THE SWEATERVEST!!!)
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To: aft_lizard

maybe....

it depends on how good BC's offensive gameplan is.

I think if he opens it up and keeps a balanced attack going, it could be a very close game.

But if he comes out uber-conservative like he did against USC, they won't have a shot.


35 posted on 10/19/2006 4:23:18 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (FEAR THE SWEATERVEST!!!)
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To: Mikey_1962

One week at a time, FRiend. We get Mario back (?), run some plays for the other receivers, spread out the offense, stay tight on D, play a good solid game and have a nice, comfortable win at home, cementing our hold on AP #2. Then three weeks of fairly soft opponents (NW, Ball St., IN) where we repeat the process and get Mario slowly and carefully back to 100%. Then on November 18 it all gets utterly serious. The *uckeyes will be ready, and so will we. History will be made. Go Blue!


36 posted on 10/19/2006 4:39:44 PM PDT by rogue yam
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To: ABG(anybody but Gore); aft_lizard; Archie Bunker on steroids; Auntbee; Bad~Rodeo; Bat_Chemist; ...

If you're extremely bored or if Baseball just isn't holding your attention tonight, UNC at Virginia is on ESPN.


37 posted on 10/19/2006 4:50:47 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (FEAR THE SWEATERVEST!!!)
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To: MikefromOhio

Offensively I am not worried, I am more worried about the D, and not the Rush D. The WR corp for TU is not bad, but will they be effective in 30* weather with sleet?


38 posted on 10/19/2006 4:54:14 PM PDT by aft_lizard (born conservative...I chose to be a republican)
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To: aft_lizard

I think they can be...

And I think they need to be, because virtually every one of them has NFL aspirations....


39 posted on 10/19/2006 4:55:51 PM PDT by MikefromOhio (FEAR THE SWEATERVEST!!!)
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To: Mikey_1962

Personally, I think the best rivalry is still Army-Navy, but Ohio State-Michigan isn't too shabby.


40 posted on 10/19/2006 5:03:16 PM PDT by ABG(anybody but Gore) ("By the time I'm finished with you, you're gonna wish you felt this good again" - Jack Bauer)
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