ALLSTAR'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL SELECTIONS TREND

[Allstar]

BOWL POSTS 4-2 +9.41 UNITS

Here are todays selections:

5 Units Northwestern +6.5 +108

A couple of good rushing teams meet. Northwestern (6-6 SU, 8-4 ATS) regrouped late in the season finishing the year on a 4-2 SU, ATS run featuring solid defensive effort wins over Illinois 37-20, Penn State 17-7 and Wisconsin 16-7. In the season finale against the Illini, Jason Wright set career highs with 42 carries for 251 yards and tied another with four touchdowns. In addition, Noah Herron had 17 carries for 163 yards for Northwestern as they rushed for 444 yards. The defense intercepted four passes and recovered two fumbles. For Bowling Green (10-3), let's begin with QB Josh Harris. Harris ran for 762 yards on the year and completed 65% of his 444 throws for 3,427 yards, 24 TDs and just 10 INTs. B.G closed the regular season losing the MAC championship game to Miami-Ohio 49-27. On the ground, other than Harris, P.J. Pope (982 yards) did most of the rushing. B.G. opened the season with a 27-26 win over Purdue and lost to Ohio State 24-17. With that being said, I'm looking for a very close game going right down to the wire!!!

5 Units Virginia Tech -3 -104
5 Units Virginia Tech OVER 56.5 +102

The Virginia Tech Hokies (8-4 SU, 4-7 ATS) finished the season on a downer losing four of six games after opening the season on a 6 game winning streak. The run-oriented Hokies feature a ground attack with All-America Kevin Jones (heading for the NFL draft), who compiled 1,494 yards on the ground. QB Bryan Randall, who had an up, then down season, wrapped up the year against Virginia with a 35-21 loss. Va-Tech highlighted the season with an impressive win over Miami-Fla (31-7)!!! The Cal Golden Bears had several big wins as they put together a 7-6 SU, 9-4 ATS log. Quarterback Aaron Rogers put up good numbers and completed 60% of his passes for an average 255 ypg while the running game is led by Adimchinobe Echemandu (1,161 yards). A solid California defense gave up an average of only 17 ppg down the strech and they were the only team to beat No. 1 USC (34-31). There's a lot of pressure on the Hokies running game here but Kansas State ran for 330 yards against Cal in game one. On the other side of the coin, Cal's last four opponents gained 303 total running yards!!!

Good Luck Today My Friends,

ALLSTAR

[This message was edited by Allstar on December 26, 2003 at 11:09 PM.]

 

[Co-Captain]

Good Win on the first game , lets get that second one my friend, Aloha CC.

 

[Allstar]

Co-Captain,

There were a few of us on the right side (Northwestern +6.5) in that one (they almost won this one SU). Now lets hope that Virginia Tech can hold off the Bears. The total is with a touchdown at the half lol!!! I don't play a lot of totals but when I do look out below!!! Talk to you later my friend.

ALLSTAR

 

[Allstar]

BOWL POSTS 6-3 +19.71 UNITS

FRIDAY RECAP 2-1 +10.30 UNITS

Here are the final results:

Virginia Tech -3 (LOST 49-52) -5.20 UNITS

Northwestern +6.5 (WINNER 24-28) +5.40 UNITS

Virginia Tech OVER 56.5 (WINNER 49-52) +5.10 UNITS

See you all early in the morning,

ALLSTAR

 

[Kojak]

Nice capping today. Keep up the great work and best of luck the rest of the bowl season.

 

[Allstar]

Kojak,

Thanks, and good luck the rest of the way also my friend!

ALLSTAR

 

[Allstar]

BOWL POSTS 6-3 +19.71 UNITS

FRIDAY RECAP 2-1 +10.30 UNITS

Here is today’s selections:

10 Units Pittsburgh U +130

15 Units Pittsburgh U +2.5 +103

10 Units Pittsburgh U OVER 56 -102

Two terrific senior QBs face off here and both teams like to move the ball through the air. Pitt (8-4) has QB Rod Rutherford (3,433 yards, 35 TDs, 13 INTs) and sophomore WR Larry Fitzgerald (1,595 receiving yards, 22 TDs). Pittsburgh averaged 31 points and 291 passing yards per game, though they ended the year on a down note. Pitt went 0-3 ATS, with a non-cover win over Temple and losses to West Virginia (52-31) and Miami, Florida (28-14). They can score, but notice that Pitt's defense away from home was very poor, allowing 29 ppg. Pitt gave up 35 at Toledo, 26 at Texas A&M, 32 at Rutgers, and 52 at West Virginia. Virginia (7-5) has a solid passing attack of its own, averaging 28 points and 256 passing yards per game behind senior QB Matt Schaub (2,708 yards, 70% completions, 17 TDs, 9 INTs.) Virginia didn't have a strong road defense, either, giving up 28 ppg on the road. Their last three road games, Virginia allowed 30 points at Clemson, 51 at NC State and 27 at Maryland. They went 3-1 OVER the total their final four games, which included impressive home wins over Georgia Tech 29-17 and 35-21 over Virginia Tech. Looks like a high scoring shootout between to ace QBs.

Good Luck Today My Friends,

ALLSTAR

 

[oldmanTED]

Allstar:

Great job yesterday! With you on the Over today. Good luck on your plays!

 

[wonderdog]

not bashing just wanted to make a note you need to add again....I think you forgot to take off your vt loser....you must be my age...53...it happens all the time.if your not 53 you have something to look for when you become 53 ....good luck

 

[Allstar]

wonderdog,

Yes, I'm over 50 but I didn't forget the Virginia Tech loss. Good luck tonight my friend.

ALLSTAR

 

[Allstar]

Tough loss on the Pit game and looking to get back on track tonight. Should be a great game tonight. I'll be back after the game tonight. Here is tonights selection:

7 Units Nebraska -3.5 -104

If opposites attract, then look out San Antonio when the pass-happy Michigan State (8-4 SU, 6-6 ATS) Spartans meet up with the cloud of smoke Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-3 SU, 7-5 ATS). The Spartans, of course, are a throw-first team, led by QB Jeff Smoker who completed over 62% of his passes and threw for over 300 yards in six games this year. Nebraska QB Jamaal Lord, who passed and ran for 2,038 yards, will lead the run-first offense for the Huskers for their 35th straight bowl appearance. Shifty soph Cory Ross (437 yards) is the #1 running back but interim head coach Bo Pelini also has Josh Davis (600 yards) and David Horne (441 yards) in reserve. Nebraska (236 yds rushing pg) has rushed for over 250 yards in seven games, including wins over Kansas, Oklahoma State and Penn State. The Nebraska secondary has allowed only a 50% completion rate and 179 ypg...that will be the big difference here. It wasn't the kind of year Nebraska wanted, losing to Kansas State, Texas and Missouri, but a bit of redemption is in order with a bowl win for "new" coach Pelini (at least for one game).

Good Luck Tonight My Friends,

ALLSTAR

 

[Allstar]

BOWL POSTS 6-6 -15.49 UNITS

MONDAY RECAP 0-3 -35.20 UNITS

Here are MONDAY'S final scores:

Pitt +130 LOST 16-23 -10 UNITS

Pitt +2.5 LOST 16-23 -15 UNITS

Pitt OVER 56 LOST 16-23 -10.20 UNITS

See you all after the game,

ALLSTAR

 

[Allstar]

BOWL POSTS 7-6 -8.49 UNITS

Here are the final results:

Nebraska -3.5 (WINNER 17-3) +7 UNITS

See you all tommarrow,

ALLSTAR

 

[Allstar]

ADDIND TODAYS SELECTIONS


BOWL POSTS 7-6 -8.49 UNITS

Here are todays selections, let me know what you think.

20 Units Texas Tech -11.5 -106

Do you prefer the pass or the run??? Navy led the nation in rushing, while Texas Tech passes nearly every down. Navy (8-4 SU, 9-1 ATS) averages 31 points and 326 yards rushing per game behind QB Craig Candeto and RB Kyle Eckel. Navy will look to go ball-control to keep the ball out of the hands of Texas Tech coach Mike Leach’s pass-happy offense. Navy played only two strong passing teams all season and lost both. They lost 21-3 to TCU (as a +21 dog) and got bombed 48-27 at Rutgers. Texas Tech (7-5 SU, 8-4 ATS) has a passing attack that's tough to stop (42.8 points and 473 yards pg) led by QB B.J. Symons (5,336 yards, 48 TDs and 21 INTs). Texas Tech played three games against strong running teams and went 0-3 SU, though 2-1 ATS. They lost 62-31 to Brad Smith and Missouri, lost 43-40 to Texas and 51-49 to Oklahoma State. With Navy running the ball all game, don't look for as high a scoring game as might be expected!!!


10 Units Washington State +10 -108

A pair of high powered offenses from the PAC-10 and Big 12 on tap in what should be quite a shootout. Washington (9-3 SU, 6-5 ATS) State stormed the PAC-10 this year but lost its grip on a possible Rose Bowl berth when the Cougars were unable to hold a 16-7 lead on Washington in the Apple Cup entering the fourth quarter when quarterback Matt Kegel suffered a recurring shoulder injury. He has been cleared to play in the Holiday Bowl following an MRI test. Kegel has thrown for 2,744 yards with 19 TDs. His production was limited over the final three games against UCLA, Arizona State, and Washington though he was the starter in each. Josh Swogger completed just 11-of-24 passes for 127 yards and three interceptions in relief of Kegel in the Apple Cup. RB Jonathan Smith (851 yards) carries the rushing load for the Cougs. The Cougar defense (19 ppg allowed) had a number of solid performances, particularly against Oregon (16 pts) and UCLA (13 pts) and they will be tested here against a solid Texas offense. The Longhorns (42 points, 448 yards per game) might have lost two games (Oklahoma & Arkansas) but had a strong year topping the likes of Kansas State (24-20), Oklahoma State (55-16) and Nebraska (31-7). Texas also outrushed opponents by a 89 yards pg, 241 ypg to 152 per game. The Texas defense yields 21 ppg and they gave up a bunch to Arkansas (38), Texas Tech (40) and Oklahoma (65). The Longhorns running game is deep with RB Cedric Benson (1,277 yards) and Vince Young (948 yards). Quarterbacks Chance Mock and Vince Young threw for over 2,400 yards and 21 touchdowns. Expect the Cougars offense to put up enough against Mack Brown's Longhorns!!!


10 Units UCLA -3 -108

Fresno (7-5 SU, 6-6 ATS) State QB Paul Pinegar returned in time to lead Fresno State to five wins in their last seven games and with additional time off he should be better than ever. The Bulldogs pulled out several nail-biters this year, including a 16-14 win over Oregon State and a 31-28 decision over Rice. But the season finale at El Paso, a do-or-die game, turned out to be the biggest comeback victory of the season. The UCLA Bruins somehow made it to a bowl game despite logging a 6-6 SU, 3-9 ATS mark and getting trounced 47-22 by arch-rival USC in the season's finale. After much uncertainty, Drew Olson will man the quarteback slot having taken over the job at mid-season. The problem is that the Bruins dropped their final four games with him behind center. For the season, Olsen completed 162 of 294 passes for 1,971 yards, with nine touchdowns and eight interceptions. The Bruin highlight of the season was a comeback win over Washington 46-16. Freno State has big problems, the Bulldogs lost both starting offensive tackles, early in the season, and now get to play a UCLA defensive line that features All-American defensive end and NCAA sack leader Dave Ball (16.5 sacks) as well as NFL prospect Rodney Leslie. Could make for a long night for quarterback Paul Pinegar. Plus, UCLA has never lost to Fresno State in six tries!!!

Good Luck Today My Friends,

ALLSTAR

 

[AceLitigator]

Thanks Allstar. Appreciate the write-ups.

 

[hbl]

hi,allstar
any NBA picks today ? thanks

 

[Co-Captain]

Aloha Allstar, yeah Baby, like I said in my other post, when me and you are on the same picks , i dont think I ever lost yet in the bowls. Lets hope we continue this run. GL my braddah and Aloooooooha CC.

 

[Allstar]

AceLitigator,

Thanks, I hope you cashed BIG on Texas Tech as well!!! Good luck the rest of the night my friend.

ALLSTAR

 

[Allstar]

hbl,

Sorry, I may have a play or two tommarrow but not for sure. I hope that you had a great night tonight my friend.

ALLSTAR

 

[Allstar]

Co-Captain,

I'm glad that we can help fellow cappers here and only wish the bestest of luck to all, the rest of the bowl season. Take care my friend

ALLSTAR