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Re: 1-2-08
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4 Unit Play. #31 Take Utah Utes over Alabama Crimson Tide (Sugar Bowl Friday 8:00 pm Fox) No question that Utah has not played the same schedule as Alabama and if both teams were undefeated playing for the National Championship my opinion would be different. The Tide are disappointed to be here and Utah is happy to be in New Orleans. One has to wonder if Bama has any gas in the tank especially since they will be without Outland winner Smith. Parlay that with the Utes having the better QB in Johnson will allow the Utes to be very competitive in this affair. Bama did not blow out many mid-majors this season and Utah is certainly the best team of that field. Alabama 27, Utah 24. -
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AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic
Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas
10 Units on Ole Miss (+4) over Texas Tech
Mississippi (8-4) vs. Texas Tech (11-1)- Texas Tech will come into this game with a chip on their shoulder. They still have a bad taste in their mouth from the beating that Oklahoma put on them, they feel their season warranted a birth in a BCS game, and QB Graham Harrell was snubbed on an invite to New York for the Heisman trophy presentation. The Red Raiders have been one of the most entertaining teams to watch all season and were one of the nation’s best teams for most of the season. Wide Receiver Michael Crabtree is in all likelihood playing in his last game at the collegiate level and will look to go out with a bang. Crabtree creates all types of matchup problems for opposing defenses, which creates opportunities for other receivers, and Graham Harrell is a master at exploiting those opportunities. Ole Miss comes in as a team on the rise, and will look to use this game as a springboard to next season. Jevan Snead is one of the country’s top young signal callers and has directed an offense that has gotten progressively better throughout the season. The Ole Miss defense will look to create pressure on Harrell and force him out of his comfort zone. The Rebels defensive front seven matches up favorably with the Texas Tech offensive line and could be the difference in the game. Look for the Rebels to spring the upset. Ole Miss by 4-7.
Auto Zone Liberty Bowl
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee
5 Units on East Carolina (-3) over Kentucky
Kentucky (6-6) vs. East Carolina (9-4)- East Carolina comes in winning 6 of their last 7 after a rough stretch in the middle of the season. The Pirate defense will look to take advantage of a Kentucky offense that has struggled of late. Defensive end CJ Wilson should be able to get to QB Mike Hartline who will regain his starting job from the injured Randall Cobb. For Kentucky to have any chance they will have to win the turnover battle. East Carolina QB Patrick Pinckney has struggled at times turning the ball over, but seems to have put those problems behind him. Look for East Carolina to pull away late. East Carolina by 10-14.
Allstate Sugar Bowl
Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
25 Units on Alabama (-9.5) over Utah
Utah (12-0) vs. Alabama (12-1)- Alabama has suffered a huge loss with the suspension of All American Left Tackle Andre Smith. Utah will no doubt look to attack the Alabama offense on that side to take advantage, that being said, nobody adjusts better than Nick Saban. Utah QB Bryant Johnson is a dual threat who has been at his best in the biggest moments, but will see a defense like none he has seen before. Utah will need to establish the run to give Johnson a chance, but that could be a problem with Terrance Cody in the middle of the Crimson Tide defense. On offense Alabama is a run first team with Glen Coffee and dynamic Freshman Mark Ingram in the backfield. They will look to dominate the line of scrimmage by pounding the ball and set up the play action pass. John Parker-Wilson has been a very good game manager for the Tide all season, and when he needs a big play he has been able to find his outstanding receiver Julio Jones. Utah could keep it close early, but look for Alabama to separate in the 2nd half when talent and depth really start to show through. Alabama by 14-20.Comment
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Re: 1-2-08
Marc Lawrence 100% NBA Super Pick Super Play! - Friday 1/25:
Play On: San Antonio Spurs
Note: When the Spurs take on the Grizzlies Friday night they will do so knowing San Antonio is 7-0 SU and ATS in this series when playing off a loss when Memphis is off back-to-back losses. With The Grizzlies a staggering 1-32 ATS in their lass thirty-three SU home losses, we'll lay the points with the Spurs here tonight.Comment
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Re: 1-2-08
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College Football
Texas Tech -4.5 over Mississippi
Texas Tech obviously wanted to be in a bigger bowl game, but coach Leach will have his players ready to play. Mississippi plays great defense, but in a 60 minute game I do not see them hanging with Tech. The Red Raiders put up almost double the offense of Ole Miss and should get a big win in their home state today. Take Texas Tech.
East Carolina -3 over Kentucky
ECU was a fan favorite team this year when they jumped out of the gates early to beat West Virginia and VTech. Kentucky is just a 6-6 team who was lucky to get into a bowl game. These teams are pretty evenly matched so I will give the edge to ECU for having a better record this season. I am not a big fan of 6-6 teams making bowl games. Take ECU.
Utah +9.5 over Alabama
Utah is a really good football team with a lot of experience. Bama had a great season and was undefeated in the SEC until the title game against Florida. The betting public is all over Alabama and really is giving the Utes no shot. I would not be surprised to see an upset here as Bama might not be up for this game as most teams should be. This Alabama team was a few minutes away from playing in the Title Game. Look for Utah to make this a close game. Take the Utes.Comment
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