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Re: 12-19-09
Trace Adams
1500* - New Orleans Saints,
500* - Fresno State Bulldogs,
500* - Butler Bulldogs
Yikes, sucks to be a Dallas Cowboys fan this time of year, doesn't it?
Just like the title of Tom Petty's song, Dallas is "Free Fallin" right now, and while this is a "must win" for the Pokes, I just don't see it happening.
It is a well documented fact the Cowboys under Wade Phillips are 0-6 against the spread on the road in December since 2007. In fact, Dallas is 3-15-1 against the spread their last 19 games in the 12th month of the year, and while Tony Romo is actually playing decent, the fact is he is just 5-10 straight up as a starter in December.
To compound matters, the Cowboys ain't playing Tampa Bay this evening. No, these Saints are marching towards regular season perfection, and can clinch home field throughout the playoffs with a win tonight, and a Vikings loss on Sunday.
The Saints ONLY home game in the last 5 weeks was their Monday night rout of New England back on November 30th. Expect another rowdy crowd in the bayou this Saturday night at the Superdome where the Saints have covered 10 of their last 14 home dates.
With DeMarcus Ware not at 100%, and the Dallas psyche not anywhere near 100%, expect the Saints to join the Colts at 14-0.
Lay it!
1500? - New Orleans Saints
Do you realize that in 12 games this season, Wyoming has been shut out 3 times, has been held to 10 points in 3 games, and has scored 17 points or less in 8 of those 12 contests?
I am not saying the Cowboys are going to get blanked here, but I don't think they are staying inside of this number.
Fresno State may not have the pointspread record to support laying double-digits, as the Bulldogs have failed their last 4 bowl tries when favored, but with their loss in this bowl game to Colorado State last year as the favorite, I think you are going to see a more "focused" effort from Pat Hill's team today.
State's defense is healthier than it was last year at this time, and they did go 2-1-1 against the spread this year when laying double-digits.
With this being Wyoming's first bowl game since 2004, and Coach Christensen's first bowl game as a head coach, have to side with the experience Pat Hill brings to the table.
Go with Fresno State minus the points.
500? - Fresno State Bulldogs
Speaking of Bulldogs, Butler's muderous early season schedule will pay dividends today against Xavier.
Butler has already played the likes of; Northwestern, Minnesota, and Ohio State out of the Big 10. They have also battled Clemson, and Georgetown, and have a 7-3 record to show for it.
Xavier has also played some solid competition, but my money is on Butler for the second meeting in as many seasons. Last year the Bulldogs beat a better Xavier edition, 74-65 at Xavier as the 8-point dog.
No issue laying a little wood with Butler as they handle the Musketeers for the 2nd season in a row.
500? - Butler Bulldogs
Trace Adams
1500* - New Orleans Saints,
500* - Fresno State Bulldogs,
500* - Butler Bulldogs
Yikes, sucks to be a Dallas Cowboys fan this time of year, doesn't it?
Just like the title of Tom Petty's song, Dallas is "Free Fallin" right now, and while this is a "must win" for the Pokes, I just don't see it happening.
It is a well documented fact the Cowboys under Wade Phillips are 0-6 against the spread on the road in December since 2007. In fact, Dallas is 3-15-1 against the spread their last 19 games in the 12th month of the year, and while Tony Romo is actually playing decent, the fact is he is just 5-10 straight up as a starter in December.
To compound matters, the Cowboys ain't playing Tampa Bay this evening. No, these Saints are marching towards regular season perfection, and can clinch home field throughout the playoffs with a win tonight, and a Vikings loss on Sunday.
The Saints ONLY home game in the last 5 weeks was their Monday night rout of New England back on November 30th. Expect another rowdy crowd in the bayou this Saturday night at the Superdome where the Saints have covered 10 of their last 14 home dates.
With DeMarcus Ware not at 100%, and the Dallas psyche not anywhere near 100%, expect the Saints to join the Colts at 14-0.
Lay it!
1500? - New Orleans Saints
Do you realize that in 12 games this season, Wyoming has been shut out 3 times, has been held to 10 points in 3 games, and has scored 17 points or less in 8 of those 12 contests?
I am not saying the Cowboys are going to get blanked here, but I don't think they are staying inside of this number.
Fresno State may not have the pointspread record to support laying double-digits, as the Bulldogs have failed their last 4 bowl tries when favored, but with their loss in this bowl game to Colorado State last year as the favorite, I think you are going to see a more "focused" effort from Pat Hill's team today.
State's defense is healthier than it was last year at this time, and they did go 2-1-1 against the spread this year when laying double-digits.
With this being Wyoming's first bowl game since 2004, and Coach Christensen's first bowl game as a head coach, have to side with the experience Pat Hill brings to the table.
Go with Fresno State minus the points.
500? - Fresno State Bulldogs
Speaking of Bulldogs, Butler's muderous early season schedule will pay dividends today against Xavier.
Butler has already played the likes of; Northwestern, Minnesota, and Ohio State out of the Big 10. They have also battled Clemson, and Georgetown, and have a 7-3 record to show for it.
Xavier has also played some solid competition, but my money is on Butler for the second meeting in as many seasons. Last year the Bulldogs beat a better Xavier edition, 74-65 at Xavier as the 8-point dog.
No issue laying a little wood with Butler as they handle the Musketeers for the 2nd season in a row.
500? - Butler Bulldogs
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