Rockerbraves Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Here's a look at some early lines I found for this weekend's conference championship games. Should make for another interesting Saturday of college football. ACC Championship (Noon CST) Virginia Tech -4 Boston College SEC Championship (3pm. CST) LSU -7 1/2 Tennessee Big 12 Championship (7pm CST) Oklahoma -3 Missouri By the way West Virginia is a 27 point favorite at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Here's a look at some early lines I found for this weekend's conference championship games. Should make for another interesting Saturday of college football. ACC Championship (Noon CST) Virginia Tech -4 Boston College SEC Championship (3pm. CST) LSU -7 1/2 Tennessee Big 12 Championship (7pm CST) Oklahoma -3 Missouri By the way West Virginia is a 27 point favorite at home. I like my Vols plus a TD a whole lot. LSU seemed to be backing into the NC game despite the fact that their D had gotten worse and worse each week and their offense was random. Now they're a team who's lost their shot at the big game and is about to lose their HC. Tenn isn't setting the world on fire either, mind you, but I like their chances. If there's an SEC coach that Fulmer can still out wit, it's your boy Miles. Did you catch his latest? Freaking out and calling time-out right away after 3rd down near the end of regulation? Way to keep your head Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 How can OU be favored in that game? #9 vs. #1 on neutral territory...doesn't make any sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 How can OU be favored in that game? #9 vs. #1 on neutral territory...doesn't make any sense. For the same reason that the Heisman Trophy winner isn't always picked #1 in the draft. If you think the line is silly, you should lay money on MU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) How can OU be favored in that game? #9 vs. #1 on neutral territory...doesn't make any sense. Because the odds makers know that OU fans are idiots, and they don't set the line based upon how they think the game is going to turn out, but on how the money is going to come in. Add to that the only reason OU is #9 instead of #2 is because in the TT game their QB got knocked silly and their best RB dislocated his knee cap. Their QB's cobwebs have cleared, and they are still a very good team. Edit to add: I now feel dirty having defended OU's loss against the Red Raiders. Edited November 26, 2007 by Perchoutofwater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 I like my Vols plus a TD a whole lot. LSU seemed to be backing into the NC game despite the fact that their D had gotten worse and worse each week and their offense was random. Now they're a team who's lost their shot at the big game and is about to lose their HC. Tenn isn't setting the world on fire either, mind you, but I like their chances. If there's an SEC coach that Fulmer can still out wit, it's your boy Miles. Did you catch his latest? Freaking out and calling time-out right away after 3rd down near the end of regulation? Way to keep your head Les. No one should question the timing of Coach Miles timeouts. No excuse. That's coaching 101. However we can question our coaches decision not to blitz on 4th and 10 in OT. Worse case scenerio Arkansas hits a big play for a TD and we go to another OT. Tennessee plus the points does look attractive. Emotionally the Vols should have a huge advantage coming off a win. In regard to our head coach leaving no news there since Miles refuses to discuss it. However it's been reported that Nebraska flew into Baton Rouge Sunday to interview Bo Pelini our DC for the Nebraska job. Hard to imagine why Coach Miles would grant this interview the week leading up to the SEC championship game. But you and I can easily figure if Bo is spending Sunday interviewing for a new job he sure can't have his mind on how to stop Tennessee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 Their QB's cobwebs have cleared, and they are still a very good team. Cobwebs? Thought she broke a fingernail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Because the odds makers know that OU fans are idiots, and they don't set the line based upon how they think the game is going to turn out, but on how the money is going to come in. Add to that the only reason OU is #9 instead of #2 is because in the TT game their QB got knocked silly and their best RB dislocated his knee cap. Their QB's cobwebs have cleared, and they are still a very good team. Edit to add: I now feel dirty having defended OU's loss against the Red Raiders. Its ok Perch, there is room on the bandwagon for one more. What do you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 For the same reason that the Heisman Trophy winner isn't always picked #1 in the draft. If you think the line is silly, you should lay money on MU. I would never bet against OU. It's against my religion. I don't think the line is silly at all...it just doesn't make sense. That is unless most still feel OU is a top 3 team. I'd rather bet on how many boogers Chase Daniels will eat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I would never bet against OU. It's against my religion. I don't think the line is silly at all...it just doesn't make sense. That is unless most still feel OU is a top 3 team. I'd rather bet on how many boogers Chase Daniels will eat: Missouri is very capable of beating OU, especially if Murray is out, but I think OU gets it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I would never bet against OU. It's against my religion. I don't think the line is silly at all...it just doesn't make sense. That is unless most still feel OU is a top 3 team. I'd rather bet on how many boogers Chase Daniels will eat: My point is simply that rankings by design don't reward the "best" teams, rather the "most deserving" teams. UM "deserves" to be ranked over OU by virtue of having lost one less game but that doesn't mean they're a "better" team. Vegas is not required to be dogmatic about where teams are ranked when it sets the line. Well, there's that and the fact that the line has more to do with getting even money for both sides than it does in predicting a winner. I can assure you that if OU was a dog in this game, the money would fly to that side of the bet and the line would shift back the other way in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) The odds makers could give a crap who is "best". They are in it to make money, bottom line. Edited November 26, 2007 by cre8tiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 My point is simply that rankings by design don't reward the "best" teams, rather the "most deserving" teams. UM "deserves" to be ranked over OU by virtue of having lost one less game but that doesn't mean they're a "better" team. Vegas is not required to be dogmatic about where teams are ranked when it sets the line. Well, there's that and the fact that the line has more to do with getting even money for both sides than it does in predicting a winner. I can assure you that if OU was a dog in this game, the money would fly to that side of the bet and the line would shift back the other way in a heartbeat. You're right. My post was more rhetorical. I just don't recall a time where a BCS and AP #1 has been a dog to a #9. Regardless, this should be a fun game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 I would never bet against OU. It's against my religion. I don't think the line is silly at all...it just doesn't make sense. That is unless most still feel OU is a top 3 team. I'd rather bet on how many boogers Chase Daniels will eat: Pretty obvious the Sooners match up well. Oklahoma 41 Missouri 31 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeohiostate Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 OU Somehow i fear, Sarge will copy this post and pull it out next season as a reminder, Oh the humility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 2 User(s) are reading this topic (0 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users) 2 Members: detlef, SEC=UGA Hurts don't it? Reading about the odds on the conference championships are you're not in it? GO VOLS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 2 User(s) are reading this topic (0 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)2 Members: detlef, SEC=UGA Hurts don't it? Reading about the odds on the conference championships are you're not in it? GO VOLS! NOW that is being a true dick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 2 User(s) are reading this topic (0 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)2 Members: detlef, SEC=UGA Hurts don't it? Reading about the odds on the conference championships are you're not in it? GO VOLS! Long time, no see UGA. Welcome brack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 OU Somehow i fear, Sarge will copy this post and pull it out next season as a reminder, Oh the humility You might want to be careful for what you wish for. Sooner win coupled with a Pitt win will likely get you a Buckeye's worse nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 My point is simply that rankings by design don't reward the "best" teams, rather the "most deserving" teams. UM "deserves" to be ranked over OU by virtue of having lost one less game but that doesn't mean they're a "better" team. Vegas is not required to be dogmatic about where teams are ranked when it sets the line. Well, there's that and the fact that the line has more to do with getting even money for both sides than it does in predicting a winner. I can assure you that if OU was a dog in this game, the money would fly to that side of the bet and the line would shift back the other way in a heartbeat. UM....who is UM? IT'S MU.........Mizzou!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Tigers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 NOW that is being a true dick! I was in Knoxville a few years back when UGA came in and did us proper. I took my share that evening, nothing wrong with it all coming around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerbraves Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 Updated odds for this weekend's big conference championship games. No big movements from the opening lines. Keep an eye on that LSU game. Supposely LSU starting QB hasn't practiced yet this week. Virginia Tech -4 1/2 over Boston College LSU -7 1/2 over Tennessee Oklahoma -3 over Missouri Other game of BCS interest West Virginia -28 over Pittsburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Illinois was unranked and they were the favorite over #5 Wisconsin earlier this year. So how does a team ranked 5th, not the favorite over an unranked team. Because Vegas knows more than the BCS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 OU Somehow i fear, Sarge will copy this post and pull it out next season as a reminder, Oh the humility If OSU held the Sooners fate of playing for a NC, Id be a rooting for OSU as well. But, I always knew you were a closet Sooner fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 The odds makers could give a crap who is "best". They are in it to make money, bottom line. true to a point- more along the lines of getting action on both sides. Still, alot of info to be gained by where Vegas sets the odds on games, and IMO it is just a perfect example of how screwy this whole thing is when the #1 team in the country is a 3 point underdog on a neutral field. hopefully somehow this season will somehow get us closer to a playoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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