Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Northern Illinois (7-5) vs. TCU (10-2)
TCU should be able to pass the ball against the weak N Illinois defense, but I think the 12 points is alittle high. I plan on playing N Illinois +12.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Northern Illinois (7-5) vs. TCU (10-2)
TCU should be able to pass the ball against the weak N Illinois defense, but I think the 12 points is alittle high. I plan on playing N Illinois +12.
SBR Founder Join Date: 8/9/2005
what do you feel about the ground game for both teams? What do your numbers say on how that might pan out?
SBR Founder Join Date: 8/10/2005
Both teams are about equal on the ground. TCU's real edge is the passing game, but I think N. Illinois will keep it close.
SBR Founder Join Date: 8/9/2005
I'm on NIU +13 here as well...
SBR Founder Join Date: 8/18/2005
I think the real question is this in this bowl game: can NI run the ball against TCU? With the large betting line, I think it is imperative that NI be effective in running the ball against TCU. TCU has been good at limiting the run this year. However, I wouldn't say that their schedule had a bunch of run-oriented teams. I think if you can answer "YES" to the question: can NI run the ball effectively (say 3.5 yards per carry)? Then I say NI as well.
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SBR Founder Join Date: 8/10/2005
I see that QB Horvath probably won't play, but Nicholson is a capable back-up...NIU's real weakness lies in their secondary and I'm not sure Ballard will be able to exploit it...
SBR Founder Join Date: 8/18/2005
THE KICKOFF TO BOWL SEASON KICKS OFF TONIGHT![]()
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Anyone else liking NIU +12.5 besides me tonight?
SBR Founder Join Date: 8/10/2005
NIU keeps it close here I'm taking the points as well. GL All.
SBR Founder Join Date: 9/22/2005
I've decided to go with TCU tonight -12. I don't normally make it a point to go against the board. But I just don't think NIU will be able to run the ball. If they can't run the ball, they are going to get slaughtered. If they can, then my bet will be garbage. TCU -12 is my bet.
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SBR Founder Join Date: 8/10/2005
nosu,
if you look back to last year, Nicholson started about five games for them while Horvath was out...my statement was not only about his performance this year, but also about last year (I don't make statements like that without basis for them)...I disagree that the public moved the line down, but you are entitled to your opinion...very easy to say it will be a blowout because that's how it looks on paper...bowl season is very strange though and with Wolfe and NIU being healthy I expect them to put up a good fight tonight...whether or not they cover remains to be seen...GL if you decide to play anything but I'm standing behind NIU +13...
SBR Founder Join Date: 8/18/2005
sorry dude...
SBR Founder Join Date: 11/16/2005