Utah 23 TCU 17
We have a real good one brewing in Utah tonight when 2 undefeated BCS hopefuls go toe to toe. The Loser will not be playing in January, The winner a possible BCS Bowl bid. That is a lot to play for and as witnessed last week, the Utes have been thinking about this one for weeks.
Last week the Utes barely squeaked by New Mexico 13-10, a game in which they should have walked away with. Plenty of offense but too many miscues. That will not happen again with the well focused Utes. The best player on the field will be Utah QB Brian Johnson. Although we have seen some conservative play from the offensive co-ordinator this year to keep Johnson healthy, tonight the unleash him and allow him to show his duel threat capabilities. This is a must win and nothing will be held back. Johnson comes in #2 in the MWC in pass efficiency behind BYU's Hall. When running the ball the Utes have 2 healthy RB's in Asiata and Mack. Last year Mack rambled for 109 yards against the Frogs defence. Now the Frogs rush defence allows 1.4 ypc but this Utes squad can run the ball. Mind you, Wyoming ran for 113 yards 2 weeks agao against this defense, so possibly, Mack or Asiata can hit the century mark again.
Last week the 13 points was a Utes low. This week they are back on turf so look for more offense still. After all, this Utes team has rushed for over 500 yards in their last 2 games! To make things tougher for the Frogs Defence the Utes will show some option plays tonight.
On to the Frogs offense. I have a big concern with the temperature tonight. Chances of snow and the temp will be cold. Not to the liking of a Texas team that never practices in the cold. Last year QB Dalton was a dismal 20-45 for just 164 yards against the Utes D, This years rendition is even better so Dalton may have a few more problems tonight. Granted Dalton has tossed for 9 TD's and 0 INTS in his last 3 games but just look at the level of competition.
The Utes have won 4 of the last 5 in this series, look for that to move to 5 of 6... How can the Utes be dogs at home? Utah Straight up Winner!
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PM me more info about this...Thursday, November 6, 2008
$60: 25 Unit College Football Release
Betting Expert members picked up another 5 units last night with the Kings covering for us. Tony Parker's last second free throw he missed in 2OT cost us from winning even more units, but another winning day.
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Brian King again...
One of the first lessons I learned was to ride a streak until it ends. I do not always follow this rule. Tonight I will. Thursday Night home dog has been solid all year and we find Utah in that spot tonight. This is a huge game for the school with a planned black out and a capacity crowd in what may be some unpleasant weather conditions.
TCU is a Texas team not acclimated to the environment they find themselves playing in tonight with cold temps and a possibility of snow. This is the Utes house and they find themselves playing for a lot in this game tonight including a continued run at a perfect season and a potential January bowl date. The loser meanwhile will not be playing in January.
TCU is on their second straight road game and traveling on a short week to altitude. I am giving Utah the clear advantage here coming off a short week as well but playing at home off a mistake prone game last week against New Mexico. The Utes had nine penalties a muffed punt and a late interception while threatening in their 13-10 win. We catch them here at a great price off that uninspired effort last week while TCU has been steamrolling opponents on their way to rattling off 5 straight by an average of 28.4 ppg.
Thing is Utah has won nine straight at home, they are averaging 39 ppg, they have a 15-3 SU mark in November including 5-3 on Thursdays. All this and they hold a 4-1 SU advantage over TCU with an average score of 24-15. Meanwhile TCU is just 2-5 SU on Thursdays and their defense will be facing a very stiff challenge from veteran signal caller Brian Johnson and a Utah rushing game that has rushed for 520 yards over their last two games. We will see tonight if TCU is the real deal and their third ranked scoring defense and leading run defense can slow this Utah stampede. The Utes faithful will be out in force and the team that makes less mistakes wins. With Sophomore Andy Dalton at QB I see TCU losing the turnover battle.
Last year Andy Dalton struggled against Utah in a 27-20 Utes victory. He threw four picks in that game and now travels as a sophomore to Utah where the welcome will be anything but friendly. Utah has won four of the five meetings with TCU and everyone is jumping on this TCU bandwagon. Problem is those people are a week late to that party. Utah tonight in a thriller that will be closer than it should. Take Utah and the points to get it done tonight.
UTAH (+1') 25 Dimes