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Re: 9-24-10
Bob Balfe
TCU / SMU Over 55
For the past few years, TCU has been overlooked in the state of Texas. When people think Texas football, they think of University of Texas and Texas Tech. Now SMU (which is another Texas school) is wanting their piece of the pie. TCU has a huge chip on their shoulder and wants to put their mark on the state and demolish Texas football. For the first time in many years, they now have the talent on both sides of the ball and the pieces are there to compete for a national title. TCU will be going against a SMU defense that was very poor last year and were even worse in kickoff coverage. There are a ton of playmakers on the TCU offense, but none more impacting than wide receiver and return man Jeremy Kerley. Look for Kerley to be a huge factor in this game tonight.
The problem for SMU is that they do not have enough guys to cover the amount of skilled TCU receivers. Andy Dalton is a great QB and will find someone open the entire night. To make makers worse, the Mustangs best cover corner, Sterling Moore, is coming off an injury and will not be at 100 percent. When SMU is on offense, they have the luxury of having a solid and experienced offensive line to protect QB Kyle Padron. TCU is stacked on offense and defense, but their one weakness is the lack of experience at the corner position and it just so happens they will be without their starting strong safety tonight!
SMU loves to attack via the air and, based on these factors, should have success tonight. June Jones is a great offensive mind and will have some tricks up his sleeve for tonight's game. This is the main reason I am not taking just TCU - 18 points. I think the Horned Frogs should win this game with ease, but the OVER is even more appealing because both teams have an advantage in the passing game. Each team will want to make a statement and really pound the other. If you like offense, tonight should be a real treat. Take the Over.
San Francisco Giants +114
The Rockies did not help their playoff chances when they got crushed by the basement of the division, Arizona Diamondbacks. San Francisco has the better pitcher on the mound and I look for the Rockies to come back home feeling down about how they ended their road trip. The Giants still need a big win to stay on top of the division and who better than Lincecum to be on the mound! Take San Francisco.
Bob Balfe
TCU / SMU Over 55
For the past few years, TCU has been overlooked in the state of Texas. When people think Texas football, they think of University of Texas and Texas Tech. Now SMU (which is another Texas school) is wanting their piece of the pie. TCU has a huge chip on their shoulder and wants to put their mark on the state and demolish Texas football. For the first time in many years, they now have the talent on both sides of the ball and the pieces are there to compete for a national title. TCU will be going against a SMU defense that was very poor last year and were even worse in kickoff coverage. There are a ton of playmakers on the TCU offense, but none more impacting than wide receiver and return man Jeremy Kerley. Look for Kerley to be a huge factor in this game tonight.
The problem for SMU is that they do not have enough guys to cover the amount of skilled TCU receivers. Andy Dalton is a great QB and will find someone open the entire night. To make makers worse, the Mustangs best cover corner, Sterling Moore, is coming off an injury and will not be at 100 percent. When SMU is on offense, they have the luxury of having a solid and experienced offensive line to protect QB Kyle Padron. TCU is stacked on offense and defense, but their one weakness is the lack of experience at the corner position and it just so happens they will be without their starting strong safety tonight!
SMU loves to attack via the air and, based on these factors, should have success tonight. June Jones is a great offensive mind and will have some tricks up his sleeve for tonight's game. This is the main reason I am not taking just TCU - 18 points. I think the Horned Frogs should win this game with ease, but the OVER is even more appealing because both teams have an advantage in the passing game. Each team will want to make a statement and really pound the other. If you like offense, tonight should be a real treat. Take the Over.
San Francisco Giants +114
The Rockies did not help their playoff chances when they got crushed by the basement of the division, Arizona Diamondbacks. San Francisco has the better pitcher on the mound and I look for the Rockies to come back home feeling down about how they ended their road trip. The Giants still need a big win to stay on top of the division and who better than Lincecum to be on the mound! Take San Francisco.
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