Joel Tyson 12/19
500♦ - New Orleans Saints minus the points
200♦ - Fresno State minus the points
200♦ - Rutgers Scarlet Knights minus the points
After watching Dallas implode on Sunday at home in a game they had to have, and after watching Indy handle matters on Thursday at Jacksonville, I am convinced the Saints will keep pace with the Colts, and kick some Dallas ass this Saturday night. The Dallas December Dive is for REAL, as the Cowboys stand at 3-15-1 against the spread their last 19 December games!
New Orleans is finally back home after playing just 1 home game in their last 5 games, and we all remember what happened the last time they played at home, as the crushed New England under the Monday night lights to make it a 10-4 home spread run their last 14.
Make it 11-4 after tonight.
200♦ - Fresno State minus the points
This is the same bowl game Fresno State played in last season, and it is the same bowl game that saw them lose to Colorado State as the 2 1/2-point favorite.With Wyoming making their first bowl showing since 2004, and their first under new Coach Dave Christensen, expect veteran Pat Hill and his staff to have a huge advantage, and also a hige motivational edge, as they look to make amends for last season's bust in this game.The Cowboys have been offensively-challenged this year, as they were blanked 3 times in their 12 games.
I can see this one getting away from the Pokes.
Bulldogs roll.
200♦ - Rutgers Scarlet Knights minus the points
Here is another case where I feel the line dictates the play.
Central Florida arguably closed stronger than Rutgers, and there is no denying the fact the Knights from Florida will have a stronger fan base, as this venue is about 100 miles from their campus.
Also of note, Rutgers WR Tim Brown is slowed by an ankle injury, and the Scarlet Knights did just finish up with their winter final exams.
Still, cannot argue with Greg Schiano's bowl success of late, as Rutgers has been a winner in their last 3 bowl games, covering in 2 of 3, as they just missed last season in a 29-23 win as the closing 6 1/2-point favorite.
Central Florida is making their 3rd bowl trip under George O'Leary, and thus far they are 0-for-2 straight up, and 1-1 against the spread.
I like the Knights from New Jersey to win their 4th straight bowl game, and cover this small impost.
AS ALWAYS POINTS WOULD BE GREAT!
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