| 1) Okay, 59 can still be had at -115 at matchbook, | | | | able to establish much of a run game, and I know |
| the exchange backed by WSEX. | | | | their QB Meyer can't pass this team to victory in |
| Went ahead and grabbed it up. Both these | | | | this spot. |
| defenses looked stronger past the 1st quarter of | | | | I am usually wary of laying almost double digits on |
| their repective games last week. | | | | the road, especially in a rivalry game. But, the |
| Michigan is a lot more physical than Pittsburgh, and | | | | talent gap has grown between this two teams |
| will make plays and not miss the kind of tackles | | | | compared to previous years. Ferentz has turned |
| the Panthers did. The Michigan D struggled with | | | | this program into one of the most talented in the |
| mobile QB's like Troy Smith and Vince Young, but | | | | country. Yeah, they get overhyped at times, but |
| this won't be as much a problem with Brady | | | | that's because they take care of teams in these |
| Quinn who is a classic drop back passer. | | | | situations. |
| On the other side, Michigan has some nice | | | | Even though Iowa State is a Big 12 North |
| weapons with Hart, Avant, and Breaston, but | | | | contender, they aren't close to being one of the |
| Carr is still a stubborn guy who likes to establish | | | | best teams in that conference. Iowa, on the |
| the run. These two offenses are more ball control | | | | other hand, is among the elite in likely the |
| than meets the eye. I believe the Irish will hit, and | | | | toughest conference in the NCAA's. |
| hold their own against this offense. Weis has | | | | Drew Tate is the real deal at QB, and he's even |
| stressed they cut down on the penalties though. | | | | more dangerous now that he's got healthy running |
| My projected total looks closer to 48, I see some | | | | backs to help shoulder the load. I expect the Iowa |
| of these drives being stalled and both teams | | | | O-Line to knock the Iowa St defense off the ball |
| having to settle for field goal attempts a handful | | | | all day long. |
| of times. | | | | Give me the better team on both sides of the |
| I give Michigan a slight edge here, but can't take | | | | ball, the more efficent quarterback, better special |
| the 7 at the Big House. Don't see ND pulling off | | | | teams, and better coach. I see very little that |
| the SU win. | | | | impresses me about Iowa State here, except |
| Regular play: Michigan/Notre Dame UNDER 59 | | | | they do play hard for McCarney. |
| 2) Top Play: Iowa -8 1/2 over Iowa State | | | | They'll have to make this an ugly defensive battle |
| DEFENSE | | | | to stay close, because they certainly don't have |
| That's the difference here, namely Iowa's | | | | the firepower to move up and down the field |
| defense. Just don't see this Cyclones club being | | | | against this defense. Doubtful. |
