I realize BYU is playing the Cadets on 9/11, and they won their opening game by 154 points (though still didn't' cover the spread interesting enough) but was shocked to see AFA initially opened up as a 2.5 point favorite. The wise guys must have jumped on that instantly because the line has already swung to AFA being a 1 to 1.5 dog. I have never wagered on a game, but if I was to I would feel very confident placing a substantial sum of money on the boys in royal blue from Provo.
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Originally posted by Art Vandelay View PostI realize BYU is playing the Cadets on 9/11, and they won their opening game by 154 points (though still didn't' cover the spread interesting enough) but was shocked to see AFA initially opened up as a 2.5 point favorite. The wise guys must have jumped on that instantly because the line has already swung to AFA being a 1 to 1.5 dog. I have never wagered on a game, but if I was to I would feel very confident placing a substantial sum of money on the boys in royal blue from Provo."Take it to the Bank"
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Originally posted by Hot Lunch View PostAir Force might be without their best corner this week."To the man who only has a hammer, everything he encounters begins to look like a nail."
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Originally posted by WashingtonCoug View PostAnd even if he plays this week, will he be at full strength? It's going to be tough to make the proper cuts on a bum ankle.
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Originally posted by jay santos View PostWhat does AFA have back in the way of returning starters? AFA never worries me, but they do this year. I wish this young team had a few more games under their belts before this game.Do Your Damnedest In An Ostentatious Manner All The Time!
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I've been worried about this game since the MWC scheduled it, but after Saturday I feel much better. Obviously the key to beating Air Force is stopping the option, and with such a young front seven, they need time to jell as a defensive unit, and trying to learn option defense in only your second game together is a tall task.
BYU's defense showed me enough in the second half against UW to tell me they're up to the challenge. Fuga is a beast and should do a good job stopping the fullback dive provided he doesn't break an ankle or leg. The LBs, including Hunter, were almost always in the right places to stop the run. Bradley and Logan generally provide good run support, although they had a few whiffs against the Huskies. If the cadets try anything fancy through the air, Rich will lay the wood like they haven't felt before (not THAT way, sickos!).
Anae's offense has consistently put up plenty of points against the flyboys. I don't see why that would be any different this week.
I originally said that I'd be happy if BYU wins 2 out of its first 3. After Saturday, I'd be very disappointed if they don't start 2-0.
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Originally posted by TheBYUGuy View PostI've been worried about this game since the MWC scheduled it, but after Saturday I feel much better. Obviously the key to beating Air Force is stopping the option, and with such a young front seven, they need time to jell as a defensive unit, and trying to learn option defense in only your second game together is a tall task.
BYU's defense showed me enough in the second half against UW to tell me they're up to the challenge. Fuga is a beast and should do a good job stopping the fullback dive provided he doesn't break an ankle or leg. The LBs, including Hunter, were almost always in the right places to stop the run. Bradley and Logan generally provide good run support, although they had a few whiffs against the Huskies. If the cadets try anything fancy through the air, Rich will lay the wood like they haven't felt before (not THAT way, sickos!).
Anae's offense has consistently put up plenty of points against the flyboys. I don't see why that would be any different this week.
I originally said that I'd be happy if BYU wins 2 out of its first 3. After Saturday, I'd be very disappointed if they don't start 2-0.
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Originally posted by jay santos View PostI wish this young team had a few more games under their belts before this game.
BYU has always had AFA's number. I think it's a combination of Cougar discipline and Cougar size.
Everyone talks about the danger of AFA's brand of football which is radically different than every other team. Not so different for BYU.
But, I await with keen interest Utah vs. AFA.
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Originally posted by Katy Lied View PostYoung but kinda disciplined, no? At least they appeared that way last Saturday.
BYU has always had AFA's number. I think it's a combination of Cougar discipline and Cougar size.
Everyone talks about the danger of AFA's brand of football which is radically different than every other team. Not so different for BYU.
But, I await with keen interest Utah vs. AFA."There is no creature more arrogant than a self-righteous libertarian on the web, am I right? Those folks are just intolerable."
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Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View PostI always scratch my head at the notion of cougar discipline. Given the fact that we often lead the league in penalties, I am wondering why this belief persists. What is it about BYU that would lead to greater discipline?Dyslexics are teople poo...
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Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View PostI always scratch my head at the notion of cougar discipline. Given the fact that we often lead the league in penalties, I am wondering why this belief persists. What is it about BYU that would lead to greater discipline?
I also wonder how much correlation there is between penalties and wins. I don't doubt that football refs fall into the NBA ref trap and tend to call more penalties on the leading team/call less penalties on the losing team. I certainly don't think it's as extreme as the NBA.
The ten most penalized teams in 2008 (found after quick google search):
1. Hawaii
2. TCU
3. Georgia
4. South Florida
5. Florida International
6. USC
7. Florida (tie)
7. Oklahoma (tie)
7. Florida State (tie)
10. BYU
Six teams on this list had double digit wins in 2008.Part of it is based on academic grounds. Among major conferences, the Pac-10 is the best academically, largely because of Stanford, Cal and UCLA. “Colorado is on a par with Oregon,” he said. “Utah isn’t even in the picture.”
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Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View PostI always scratch my head at the notion of cougar discipline. Given the fact that we often lead the league in penalties, I am wondering why this belief persists. What is it about BYU that would lead to greater discipline?*Banned*
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Originally posted by Color Me Badd Fan View PostBeing disciplined isn't only about being the less penalized.
I also wonder how much correlation there is between penalties and wins. I don't doubt that football refs fall into the NBA ref trap and tend to call more penalties on the leading team/call less penalties on the losing team. I certainly don't think it's as extreme as the NBA.
The ten most penalized teams in 2008 (found after quick google search):
1. Hawaii
2. TCU
3. Georgia
4. South Florida
5. Florida International
6. USC
7. Florida (tie)
7. Oklahoma (tie)
7. Florida State (tie)
10. BYU
Six teams on this list had double digit wins in 2008.
But your stats illustrate my point. On what basis would anyone consider BYU to be disciplined? I can't think of a better indicator than penalties. Sure there are other things, but it seems to me like that would be the primary barometer."There is no creature more arrogant than a self-righteous libertarian on the web, am I right? Those folks are just intolerable."
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