9th January, 2012 - Posted by writer - No Comments
While this specific contest may not have the same energy that its football version does, the Jan 9 – Oklahoma at Oklahoma State game still has its own brand of anticipation. With the conference basketball year just under way, both the Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys will try to set the tone for the remainder of their year with this game. In Oklahoma’s case, they are going to be seeking to continue what has been a great start as they concluded the non-conference slate with a 10-2 record.
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8th January, 2012 - Posted by writer - No Comments
On Jan 8th, postseason ncaa football comes to Mobile, AL when the Red Wolves battle against the Huskies at the GoDaddy.com Bowl. Both teams arrive in the game with rookie head coaches with the Huskies headed by first-year head coach Dave Doeren. Interim head coach David Gunn who has been the running backs coach all season heads the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Arkansas State has opted for Gus Malzahn who will take over after the season ends. The take from the sportsbook is Arkansas State (-1 ½) with an over-under established at 63 points.
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8th January, 2012 - Posted by tang - No Comments
It’s not merely the Division I-A colleges gaining face time on ESPN, on January 7th the NCAA Division I-AA Championship game is performed at Pizza Hut Park in Fricso, TX. The Bison face the Sam Houston Bearkats in a battle of the 2 greatest small colleges in the nation. Both the Bearkats and the Bison have steamrolled their competition all year long and both are furthermore arriving into play with comparable styles on offense. Expect a lot of running and a lot of first downs by each team as the defenses are going to get a workout. The sports book is having a tough time with this one as the line currently stands at North Dakota State (-1) with the over-under scheduled at 46.
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8th January, 2012 - Posted by writer - No Comments
Birmingham, AL plays host to the Compass Bowl on January 7th with the Pittsburgh Panthers taking on the Southern Methodist University Mustangs. The Pitt Panthers come in following the one-year Todd Graham experiment at head coach. Graham quit his post on December 14th to take the head coaching job at Arizona State. Defensive Coordinator Keith Patterson will wear the headset for the Pitt Panthers in this clash of titans. SMU comes into play with the specter of the “Death Penalty” handed down in the 1980′s still being discussed today. Former Nfl and Hawaii coach June Jones is already in his fourth year on the side lines of Southern Methodist University. The betting line has this established at Pittsburgh (-3) with an over-under of 47 points.
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8th January, 2012 - Posted by writer - No Comments
It all boils down to this as the #1 ranked Louisiana State University Tigers take on the #2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in the BCS National Tournament Game at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA on January 9th. After winning the national tournament in 2009 and also winning it with LSU as a head coach in 2003, Alabama head coach Nick Saban is no stranger to this match. LSU head coach Les Miles is also no stranger at this time as he’s won the national tournament in 2007. 2 excellent squads and head coaches meeting on a collision course in what is certain to be an awesome game. The odds makers now have this at Alabama (-1) with the over-under scheduled at 40 points.
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14th December, 2011 - Posted by tang - No Comments
December 20 marks the Beef O’Brady’s Bowl in St Petersburg, Florida with the Florida International Golden Panthers taking on the Marshall Thundering Herd. FIU enters into play with an 8-4 record along with a 5-3 record in the Sun Belt Conference. FIU averages 19.4 points per game on defense and 26.3 points per game on offense. FIU also leads the nation in punt return yardage with their return team a constant threat to take it all the way up. FIU is directed by 5th-year head coach Mario Cristobal. Marshall enters into play with a 6-6 record that is 2nd in Conference USA. The Thundering Herd average 22 points per game on offense and a somewhat confusing 30.2 points per game on defense. Marshall Is directed by 2nd-year head coach Doc Holliday.
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14th December, 2011 - Posted by tang - No Comments
The Louisiana Superdome comes to life on Dec. 17 when the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl kicks off. The Aztecs battle against the Ragin’ Cajuns in a fight to the finish. The Aztecs come into play with an 8-4 record as well as a 4-3 record in the MWC. The Aztecs average 29.8 points per game on offense and 24.4 points per game on defense. First year head coach Rocky Long will be guiding the Aztecs. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns come into New Orleans with an identical 8-4 record and a 6-2 record in the Sun Belt Conference. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns average 32.3 points per game on offense and 29.8 points per game on defense. Louisiana-Lafayette is directed by 1st year head coach Mark Hudspeth.
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14th December, 2011 - Posted by tang - No Comments
Dec 17 is marked on the calendar for the Gildan New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Temple Owls take on the Cowboys in this clash of 2 great squads. The Owls come into play with an 8-4 record and a 5-3 record, which is good for second in the MAC. Arriving in third in the Mountain West Conference, the Wyoming Cowboys additionally have an 8-4 record with a 5-2 record. With near-identical records, this game should show to go right down to the last whistle. Temple enters into the game averaging 30.1 points per game on offense with an amazing 13.8 points per game on defense which rates third in the nation. Wyoming’s win-loss record isn’t indicative of their proportion of points as the Wyoming Cowboys average 27 points per game on both sides of the ball.
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14th December, 2011 - Posted by tang - No Comments
The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl starts off with the Ohio Bobcats competing with the Aggies when an “A-Peelin’” game comes to Boise, Idaho on December 17th. Arriving at 1st place in the MAC, the Ohio Bobcats come into play with a 9-4 record and a 6-2 record. The Bobcats average 31 PPG on offense and 22.1 points per game on defense. Winning 5 of their last 6 matches, Ohio has performed wonderfully in the second half of the year. The Bobcats are directed by former Nebraska coach and Tom Osborne protégé Frank Solich who is in his 7th year as Ohio head coach. The Utah State Aggies come into Boise with a 7-5 record and a 5-2 record that is 2nd in the WAC. Along with standard of the shootout nature of the WAC, the Utah State Aggies average 34.5 points per game on offense and 28.3 points per game on defense. Utah State has additionally been on a streak as recently winning their last 5 matches. The Utah State Aggies are directed by 2nd year coach Gary Andersen.
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14th December, 2011 - Posted by tang - No Comments
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) plays its title game on December 10th, 2011 in Birmingham, Alabama. The Bulldogs take on the Grambling State Tigers in what is certain to be a real fight at Legion Field. The Bulldogs arrive into play with a 8-3 record and a 7-2 record in the SWAC. They have been on a tear all year winning 8 of their last 9 games. The Bulldogs average 20.6 points per game on offense and 18.7 points per game on defense. Head coach Anthony Jones is guiding the Bulldogs for the 10th year. The Tigers come into play with a 6-4 record and a 5-3 record in the SWAC. The Tigers are additionally on a hot streak winning their last five games this year. The Tigers average 23.2 points per game on offense and 22 points per game on defense. Football icon Doug Williams who is in his 1st year of his second stint in coaching Grambling State will be guiding the Tigers.
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