Re: HD's 2007-08 Bowl Thread
Greetings from Tempe!!!!!!!!
Out here to watch the Hoosiers in the Insight Bowl. First time in 13 years. A note for bettors that pay attention to how teams travel. IU sold about 9000 of their 10500 tickets. The allotment would have sold out if they went to the Champs Bowl in Orlando. However, there are more IU people here than Okie State people. I just got here a little while ago, so I haven't walked around much, but everyone I have seen tells me IU is fairly well represented.
Anyway, on to the picks. Played these overnight and early morn, not all #'s avail, most are though.
9-9 YTD (6-2 Totals, 3-7 Sides)
Armed Forces Bowl:
Air Force (+4')
Air Force/Cal Over 54'
Cal making a mistake sticking with the injured Longshore. Cal will score b/c AFA doesn't have the speed to stop their pass game. However, AFA will also score. Plus, AFA much more motivated team here.
Sun Bowl:
Oregon (+7) (-120)
Oregon/South Florida Under 52
If Oregon keeps Grothe in the pocket, he's not as effective. Roper wasn't too bad against the Beavs in the Civil War. They will have him manage the game. USF couldn't stop Rice running, so Stewart could have a big day.
Humanitarian Bowl:
Fresno State (+6)
Fresno State/Georgia Tech Under 54'
Pat Hill always gets his team up to play BCS conf schools. This is no exception.
Music City Bowl:
Florida State (+10)(-120)
Florida St/Kentucky Under 58
FSU, depleted as they are, are still dangerous getting this many from a UK team that won this bowl LY. I like the under as well b/c DC Mickey Andrews is as crafty as anyone in devising schemes.
Insight Bowl:
Indiana/Oklahoma State Over 68'
Shootout. This could be the highest scoring bowl of them all. Okie State's defense is swiss cheese. IU's defense a tad better. Good pass rush, one good cover corner, that's it. I want to take Indiana, but don't want to bet with my heart. I do feel they win here. This is the perfect end to an emotional year.
Chick-Fil-A Bowl:
Auburn (+3) (-120)
Auburn/Clemson Under 46'
I like Tuberville over Tommy B. Auburn more experienced. I see both teams struggling to score. Aub has a new OC for this one.
GL
HD