THIS is why the USC line bugs me

[MightyGinseng]

USC is currently -10.5 @ home vs what many people view as the overrated Buckeyes. HOWEVER, I would say the "team speed" angle that so many give the Trojan's is very comparable to that of LSU in last year's bowl game. They also had a dominant ground game, like USC does. And LSU ended up winning by 14 points. Thats only 3.5 over the spread we're being given now.

I really don't know how bad Wells' ankle is because is he a major threat to even a speedy defense. If he is 90% I still think he can get 100 yards and a TD. But I'm just concerned about production from the QB rotation they'll have going. If Pryor can pull a Vince Young from a few years ago, USC may be in for a closer game that expected.

I see a 31-17 game but am really worried of it ending up as either 24-17 or 31-24 in which case OSU gets the cover.

Thoughts?

 

[Basket Case]

Line at The Greek Right Now = -10

At the time of this post, the line at The Greek has gone to USC -10.

Perhaps some peeps have the same thoughts you do? :think2:

It was -10.5 early this morning.

 

[woodypaige]

I see this game no different than the last 2 yrs. that OST got blasted in the National Championship game. Compound that with Beenie's ankle not being 100%.

 

[doubledeuce22]

USC is currently -10.5 @ home vs what many people view as the overrated Buckeyes. HOWEVER, I would say the "team speed" angle that so many give the Trojan's is very comparable to that of LSU in last year's bowl game. They also had a dominant ground game, like USC does. And LSU ended up winning by 14 points. Thats only 3.5 over the spread we're being given now.

I really don't know how bad Wells' ankle is because is he a major threat to even a speedy defense. If he is 90% I still think he can get 100 yards and a TD. But I'm just concerned about production from the QB rotation they'll have going. If Pryor can pull a Vince Young from a few years ago, USC may be in for a closer game that expected.

I see a 31-17 game but am really worried of it ending up as either 24-17 or 31-24 in which case OSU gets the cover.

Thoughts?

while the final of the bcs champ against lsu was 14 pts, the game wasn't even competitive IMO. this game wont be either.

 

[hackerhog]

You have to ask yourself what this line would have been two weeks ago. USC beat a BAD Virginia team by 35 points. Ohio State, who was likely looking ahead and unfocused struggled with a MAC team. Before the season this line was 3.5 at the offshore books and now it's 10.5? Ohio State will likely step up to the challenge this weekend playing the #1 team in the country. No doubt USC is a great team but judging them solely because of a victory over a bad team and judging Ohio State solely off of a close win over a bad team is short-sighted. You are getting all kinds of line value with Ohio State. Also, notice how the Ohio State players talked about how poorly they played against Ohio and even saying they deserved to lose. I am not sure if I will play anything in this game but I am sure I will not be on USC. I haven't heard a person yet say they thought Ohio State had a chance. We have all seen this scenario play out a million times before.

 

[jdigae01]

Everyone and their mother is on USC in this one because of how OSU struggled this past week. But that game needs to be looked at in context. Wells didnt play, and I am sure that after their week one win, and with USC next on their schedule that the OSU guys werent all juiced up to play a MAC team.

That being said I think USC is the better team but I sure as hell dont like having to lay double digits to a team like OSU. I am on OSU or nothing here.

 

[woodypaige]

. I haven't heard a person yet say they thought Ohio State had a chance. We have all seen this scenario play out a million times before.

The same was said the last 2 yrs. Ohio St played a great team in a big game.
Both blow-out loses.......:nohead:

 

[hackerhog]

If you're referring to the Florida game two years ago, everyone was not saying Ohio State would be blown out, everyone was saying Ohio State would blow out Florida. I remember that game and I had Florida and I was in the minority. That was a big time play on Ohio State by most bettors. Now last year against LSU was a little different but people still gave Ohio State somewhat of a chance to win. The funny thing is that before the last two bowl games is that everyone raved about how great Ohio State did in big games. I remember when Ohio State went to Austin two years ago as a small favorite and it was 1 vs. 2 and most penciled Texas in with the victory and Ohio State crushed them.

Yes, they were blownout the last two years in bowl games but two years ago almost everyone had undefeated Ohio State beating one loss Florida. Shoe is on the other foot now.

 

[woodypaige]

Everyone and their mother is on USC in this one because of how OSU struggled this past week. But that game needs to be looked at in context. Wells didnt play, and I am sure that after their week one win, and with USC next on their schedule that the OSU guys werent all juiced up to play a MAC team.

That being said I think USC is the better team but I sure as hell dont like having to lay double digits to a team like OSU. I am on OSU or nothing here.

Have you ever had a sprained ankle from playing a football game. I have in college. You can't run on that ankle unless you get a shot in it.
But what happens is the shot wears off and the ankle starts to swell up and he'll be useless back on the bench in the second half.

 

[hackerhog]

Agreed. When was the last time Tressell was a double digit dog? Most should remember. They were a two touchdown underdog to Miami in the Mythical National Title game and won outright.

Everyone and their mother is on USC in this one because of how OSU struggled this past week. But that game needs to be looked at in context. Wells didnt play, and I am sure that after their week one win, and with USC next on their schedule that the OSU guys werent all juiced up to play a MAC team.

That being said I think USC is the better team but I sure as hell dont like having to lay double digits to a team like OSU. I am on OSU or nothing here.

 

[5-0SAT]

Don't be worried my friend. Ohio State might not score any points.

 

[woodypaige]

If you're referring to the Florida game two years ago, everyone was not saying Ohio State would be blown out, everyone was saying Ohio State would blow out Florida. I remember that game and I had Florida and I was in the minority. That was a big time play on Ohio State by most bettors. Now last year against LSU was a little different but people still gave Ohio State somewhat of a chance to win. The funny thing is that before the last two bowl games is that everyone raved about how great Ohio State did in big games. I remember when Ohio State went to Austin two years ago as a small favorite and it was 1 vs. 2 and most penciled Texas in with the victory and Ohio State crushed them.

Yes, they were blownout the last two years in bowl games but two years ago almost everyone had undefeated Ohio State beating one loss Florida. Shoe is on the other foot now.

Answer me this? Who has Ohio St beat in the top 20 besides their stinky conference teams in the last 3 years.

 

[woodypaige]

Agreed. When was the last time Tressell was a double digit dog? Most should remember. They were a two touchdown underdog to Miami in the Mythical National Title game and won outright.

What are you smoking. They were a dd dog to LSU last yr.hno:
Besides that was the only big game that Tressell has won over the last 5 years.

 

[hackerhog]

Even if he doesn't play someone else will step up. People tend to make too much out of injuries. Does it hurt Ohio State that Wells is injured and maybe not at full strength? Absolutely. But the oddsmaker has already figured that into the line. The line is 10.5 points now. Players step up in the absence of star players and no way is Wells worth 7 points (the spread at offshores before the season was USC -3.5). The line has been adjusted because of the injury and questions around Wells playing, Ohio State's weak win over Ohio in a look ahead game and USC's blowout win over a bad Virginia team.

Have you ever had a sprained ankle from playing a football game. I have in college. You can't run on that ankle unless you get a shot in it.
But what happens is the shot wears off and the ankle starts to swell up and he'll be useless back on the bench in the second half.

 

[hackerhog]

They were a 4.5 point underdog to LSU last year. They were a 7 point favorite to Florida. What am I smoking? The facts. You might want to research before you start distorting the facts.

What are you smoking. They were a dd dog to LSU last yr.hno:
Besides that was the only big game that Tressell has won over the last 5 years.

 

[hackerhog]

I told you in a post earlier. Two years ago they won at #2 Texas easily as a small road underdog. The line is inflated because of public perception.

Answer me this? Who has Ohio St beat in the top 20 besides their stinky conference teams in the last 3 years.

 

[woodypaige]

Even if he doesn't play someone else will step up. People tend to make too much out of injuries. Does it hurt Ohio State that Wells is injured and maybe not at full strength? Absolutely. But the oddsmaker has already figured that into the line. The line is 10.5 points now. Players step up in the absence of star players and no way is Wells worth 7 points (the spread at offshores before the season was USC -3.5). The line has been adjusted because of the injury and questions around Wells playing, Ohio State's weak win over Ohio in a look ahead game and USC's blowout win over a bad Virginia team.

You still never answered my question.
Who has Ohio St beat in the top 20 besides their stinky conference teams in the last 3 years.
Case Closed

 

[hackerhog]

I have posted twice who they beat (once before you chimed in and once when you asked). Maybe if you would read the posts instead of posting false information you would have seen the answer. You might want to do a little more research before you start throwing out accusations and making fun of people. You didn't even know the line of the Ohio State - LSU game last year. Case closed.

You still never answered my question.
Who has Ohio St beat in the top 20 besides their stinky conference teams in the last 3 years.
Case Closed

 

[silver7]

Pass For Me

I'll just sit back and watch OSU L, but cover 10-!

 

[jdigae01]

You still never answered my question.
Who has Ohio St beat in the top 20 besides their stinky conference teams in the last 3 years.
Case Closed

no one cares who they beat. look at the covers, thats all the matters here isnt it? no one is saying they can win outright, and they dont have to. but ur bashing someone and you dont even have ur facts right. take some time to gather the ACCURATE facts and then post.