Texas vs Texas Tech

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11-01-2008, 07:51 AM
USCTrojans

Texas vs Texas Tech

Ok guys, big game is today at 8:00pmET PRIME TIME and wow, do I have to say something here:

4 out of 5 CBS Sports game analists are picking Texas Tech to come away with a victory today (straight up, no spread) when they host Texas today.

I am really thinking Texas Tech can pull out a victory here although I am still not past the shock of 4 out of 5 analists picking Texas Tech over Texas LOL

Here's the comments from each sports analist on this game:

J. Darin Darst: Imagine playing your buddy on XBox or PS2 with the settings on junior varsity. Both teams can easily score in the 40s, meaning this game could come down to "last team with the ball wins." Texas' defense is slightly better, but Texas Tech gets a small edge with the better receivers. Both teams are strong against the run (who cares, right?), but in a close matchup, I'll take the team with a mobile QB (Colt McCoy) and better special teams (Texas). Prediction: Texas 45, Texas Tech 41

Dennis Dodd: Sorry, Bevo, this is where it ends. At world's end to be exact. Tech fans have been waiting for this one since they put on their first pair of Baby Levi's. There is not much love -- OK, none -- for the upper-crust Longhorns in Lubbock. Look, I don't make the hate, I just write about it. Tech gets the nod because they haven't been stopped yet. Texas has the Big 12's best defensive line which is a bit like saying Phyllis Diller is the best looking woman in an empty room. Prediction: Texas Tech 41, Texas 27

Jason Horowitz: In 1956, Texas Tech was admitted to the Southwest Conference just one year removed from finally beating Texas after 20 years of conference rejection. The Red Raiders have been good, but never fully given the respect of the nation because of the style of offense, because people think they don't play defense. Guess what, this team does, and just like in 1998, I think it ruins Texas' national title hopes. Prediction: Texas Tech 45, Texas 38

Johnny Rosenstein: Texas' amazing run finally hits a speed bump. The Longhorns might be the best team in the country, but you just can't expect them to complete the OU-Mizzou-OK State-Tech sweep. Graham Harrell and Michael Crabtree will win at home and snap Tech's five-game skid to Texas. Last year, Texas beat Tech 59-43, but Harrell threw for 466 yards and five TDs. Prediction: Texas Tech 48, Texas 40

Accuscore (computer generated): With the strength of the Big 12, shouldn't these teams get some sort of award just making it through their ridiculously difficult schedules? The Longhorns need to find a way to get up for yet another emotional contest this time on the road in Lubbock. Tech can finally legitimize itself as a real national player (and BCS favorite) with a win on Saturday. The Red Raiders have the offense to score enough, but the question is whether the defense is up to the task of at least slowing down Colt McCoy and the Texas offense. Prediction: Texas Tech 39, Texas 38
11-01-2008, 08:03 AM
Lilred36

I think it may be higher than that, gonna be a good game.What time was that game? ooh may not get to go golfing.
11-01-2008, 08:06 AM
USCTrojans

Nah, you can golf, its at 8pm ET :)

Plenty of time to prepare for the shootout!
11-01-2008, 04:22 PM
targetguy1

your a fool not to take texas here. who has tech played this year so far? this is the first top 25 team they are facing this year. i see them losing 2 out of their next 3 and losing any hope of a bcs game. mark my words.
11-01-2008, 04:25 PM
Lilred36

well my grandmother raised me not to call people fools, but I do like Texas and the over.I do forsee alot points tho.
11-01-2008, 05:19 PM
targetguy1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilred36

well my grandmother raised me not to call people fools, but I do like Texas and the over.I do forsee alot points tho.

i never really called anyone a fool. just said you would be one to take them in this game. so really people are choosing to be fool not me calling them one
11-01-2008, 05:21 PM
USCTrojans

LOL
If we knew for certain man, we would be rich. All I can say is that, to a game that consits of TD that way and TD the other way, I do believe in home team advantage :)

Remember my words, Teaser Texas Tech +9.5 to the Over 65.5

We shall see the result :)
11-01-2008, 05:21 PM
USCTrojans

Quote:

Originally Posted by targetguy1

i never really called anyone a fool. just said you would be one to take them in this game. so really people are choosing to be fool not me calling them one

I choose to be a fool tonight then! :)

But JUST tonight hahahahaha
11-01-2008, 05:32 PM
targetguy1

Quote:

Originally Posted by USCTrojans

LOL
If we knew for certain man, we would be rich. All I can say is that, to a game that consits of TD that way and TD the other way, I do believe in home team advantage :)

Remember my words, Teaser Texas Tech +9.5 to the Over 65.5

We shall see the result :)

i going to other way on this one texas -9.5 and the under
11-01-2008, 05:43 PM
USCTrojans

Quote:

Originally Posted by targetguy1

i going to other way on this one texas -9.5 and the under

Would be Texas +2.5 and Under 77.5 :) GL
11-01-2008, 05:51 PM
Lilred36

well where I grew up "fool" was fighting words.I do think target has good intentions here I think now Texas big.
11-01-2008, 06:23 PM
USCTrojans

That was a beauty of a safety to start Texas' drive ;)
11-01-2008, 06:26 PM
Lilred36

geez it sure was, how cool would that be if it was the final score.lol
11-01-2008, 07:47 PM
USCTrojans

Half Time 22-6 Texas Tech
11-01-2008, 08:07 PM
targetguy1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilred36

well where I grew up "fool" was fighting words.I do think target has good intentions here I think now Texas big.

i thought the texas longhorns were playing looks like some high school team showed up tonight
11-01-2008, 08:08 PM
USCTrojans

Quote:

Originally Posted by targetguy1

i thought the texas longhorns were playing looks like some high school team showed up tonight

Just at the most important game of their lifes, makes you think, are they really #1?

LOL j/k its not that man, it is the O and D lines of TT, too big and too strong
11-02-2008, 12:06 AM
USCTrojans

Quote:

Originally Posted by USCTrojans

LOL
If we knew for certain man, we would be rich. All I can say is that, to a game that consits of TD that way and TD the other way, I do believe in home team advantage :)

Remember my words, Teaser Texas Tech +9.5 to the Over 65.5

We shall see the result :)

Hahaha, well, I hope you guys remember my words :)

Texas Tech 39 - Texas 33 makes my play the ONLY winning teaser here ;)
11-02-2008, 05:33 AM
Lilred36

well USC you were right, the over was easy tho.In fairness look at there schedule, brutal.Going me some more good games to,I am in favor of a playoff system.
11-02-2008, 06:04 AM
USCTrojans

Ermm, excuse me red but the Over wasnt EASY at all, if you look at it, it was over by half a point.

Once again, the only safe play was the teaser to secure the over and the winning team :)

And YES, PLAYOFF system would be really fair :)
11-02-2008, 07:55 AM
Lilred36

I thought it was 65 and half, oh you got me I guess.
11-02-2008, 08:13 AM
USCTrojans

That's what I thought would be at, the set total at books was 71.5, it was 65.5 on my teaser with the 6 points i get
11-02-2008, 03:11 PM
Lilred36

was very very close then,I did see a hint of defense in the game tho.
11-02-2008, 04:24 PM
USCTrojans

Was close to the handicappers total yes indeed, but I was pretty confident at over -6 points on teaser.

I never said bet over straight up, LOL