11-15-2010, 01:41 PM
I have come to realize that Saturday\'s games were probably good for Stanford.
Stanford players now understand that a serious defensive front 7 can present major problems. Â Stanford players also likely are not taking C.a.l lightly since they held tough with Oregon.
Meanwhile, C.a.l showed almost everything they have on D in an effort to slow Oregon. Â And because they were close to winning, they showed everything Mansion can do on offense too.
So that C.a.l game was probably better than if they just packed it up after 10 game minutes.
1) JH was quoted as saying he thought Owusu was going to play against ASU, but that it was a game time decision to not play him. Â Based on that, I would be shocked if he did not play at C.a.l.
2) I think bookmakers underestimate the magic of Memorial stadium in 2010. Â If this game is at a neutral venue I would take Stanford and give 14 points. Â At Memorial Stadium, I think 3 or 4 is probably right to my eyes. Â It should be pointed out that excluding the Eugene trip, Stanford has played better on the road. Â Stanford beat teams in venues that have been very tough for Stanford for the last 10-40 years.
3) I would bet the money on Stanford to win. Â Stanford has more to play for at this point. Â That is why my money would go to Stanford if I was a neutral type. Â I would make that bet, but would not be happy that I have to bet $10,000 on the game. Â I would be more willing to bet on the under because C.a.l is too one dimensional now, and Stanford will happily consume the clock on long drives. Â If forced to bet on the spread, I think I would really ask for a pass.
Stanford players now understand that a serious defensive front 7 can present major problems. Â Stanford players also likely are not taking C.a.l lightly since they held tough with Oregon.
Meanwhile, C.a.l showed almost everything they have on D in an effort to slow Oregon. Â And because they were close to winning, they showed everything Mansion can do on offense too.
So that C.a.l game was probably better than if they just packed it up after 10 game minutes.
1) JH was quoted as saying he thought Owusu was going to play against ASU, but that it was a game time decision to not play him. Â Based on that, I would be shocked if he did not play at C.a.l.
2) I think bookmakers underestimate the magic of Memorial stadium in 2010. Â If this game is at a neutral venue I would take Stanford and give 14 points. Â At Memorial Stadium, I think 3 or 4 is probably right to my eyes. Â It should be pointed out that excluding the Eugene trip, Stanford has played better on the road. Â Stanford beat teams in venues that have been very tough for Stanford for the last 10-40 years.
3) I would bet the money on Stanford to win. Â Stanford has more to play for at this point. Â That is why my money would go to Stanford if I was a neutral type. Â I would make that bet, but would not be happy that I have to bet $10,000 on the game. Â I would be more willing to bet on the under because C.a.l is too one dimensional now, and Stanford will happily consume the clock on long drives. Â If forced to bet on the spread, I think I would really ask for a pass.