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Old Tue Nov 27, 2007, 10:50pm
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On a more philosophical note, how can the #1 team in the country be an underdog in a game? Perhaps the pollsters don't have the right team sitting at the top?
As Padgett has pointed out on numerous occasions, the line isn't a prediction of who will win. It's a prediction of how many people will bet on either side, to maximize the casinos' profits (or bookies - if gambling were legal in this country).
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Old Wed Nov 28, 2007, 02:07am
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As Padgett has pointed out on numerous occasions, the line isn't a prediction of who will win. It's a prediction of how many people will bet on either side, to maximize the casinos' profits (or bookies - if gambling were legal in this country).
Indeed. Tons of people will be Oklahoma nationally for the pure fact of the name recognition and that OU beat Mizzou earlier this year.

Mizzou's D really showed up against Kansas. Let's hope they've got something left in the tank for Oklahoma.
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Old Wed Nov 28, 2007, 07:30am
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Indeed. Tons of people will be Oklahoma nationally ....
Known nationally for jumping the gun.
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Old Wed Nov 28, 2007, 10:59am
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This just in NV has scheduled Missouri for next season. The game will be in Reno. NV also plays @ Texas Tech. That should bump up their SOS number.
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HOW SWEET IT IS!! Part II
Pitt-13 WV-9 Final Score.

OU-38 Mizzu-17 Final Score.



It don't get any better than this.


GO BUCKEYES!!!


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Pitt-13 WV-9 Final Score.

OU-38 Mizzu-17 Final Score.



It don't get any better than this.


GO BUCKEYES!!!


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So who you hoping to play against?
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Old Sun Dec 02, 2007, 09:49am
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So who you hoping to play against?

Juulie:

I want to play Hawaii. The Rainbows are undefeated and deserve to be in the Championship Game.

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Old Sun Dec 02, 2007, 01:19am
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Pitt-13 WV-9 Final Score.

OU-38 Mizzu-17 Final Score.



It don't get any better than this.


GO BUCKEYES!!!


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Amen Brither!!! I gott get some subs, looks like my wife and I are going to New Awlins!!!!!!!

Allegator Etouffe!
Turtle Soup!!!!!!!
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Old Sun Dec 02, 2007, 01:44am
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Amen Brither!!! I gott get some subs, looks like my wife and I are going to New Awlins!!!!!!!

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Old Sun Dec 02, 2007, 02:38am
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Pitt-13 WV-9 Final Score.

OU-38 Mizzu-17 Final Score.
Wow! Double Wow!!

Right now in the 4th Q Washington holds the lead over Hawaii by a touchdown.

Clearly the BCS folks are praying that UW holds on.

So would it be Ohio State and LSU or Ohio State and USC? Both would be good, but I'd like to see the second pairing. Of course, in that case it would be even better if they would move the NC to the Rose Bowl.
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Old Sun Dec 02, 2007, 03:12am
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Hawaii is looking good with a tying TD midway through the 4th quarter.
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