Tulane (-3) @ Tulsa - Just a feeling. Tulane's ready to start winning again
Temple @ Vanderbilt (-10) - Temple will put up points, but not enough
BYU (-17) @ UConn - UConn is better than last year, but still has work to do
UTSA @ Houston (-14) - UTSA gives them a game but can't keep up for long
Penn St vs. UCF (-7) - Hackenberg's a good QB, but UCF's secondary is better
Austin Peay @ Memphis (-23) - I expect Memphis to be pretty good this year
WCU @ USF (-20) - Willie won't overlook their FCS opponent this year, even one as bad as WCU
NCCU @ ECU (-28) - ECU should win comfortably unless they're looking ahead to USC
SMU @ Baylor (-35) - Baylor looks to impress the committee early

(08-14-2014 08:30 AM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  

(08-13-2014 10:09 PM)Stookey57 Wrote:  

(08-05-2014 10:06 PM)PirateMarv Wrote:  Tulane @ Tulsa
24-21 Tulsa (Tulsa's quarterback play can't be worse than last season).

Temple @ Vanderbilt
This is my upset pick. Vandy's first game with a new coach and Temple has a play maker at quarterback. 35-34 Temple.

BYU @ UConn
BYU 42-24.

Penn St vs. UCF
UCF 28-20

UTSA @ Houston
Houston 45-35

Austin Peay @ Memphis
Memphis

WCU @ USF
USF

UNCC @ ECU
ECU

SMU @ Baylor
Yikes

dude, your not doin any research, we know how to play football in new england, we was in a bcs conf for many years and did well. ever here of everett mass high or Ansonia conn high, they're new England fb factories, don't sleep on UConn... underestimate us an ecu will be in for a surprise, just ask Memphis fans, mark my words. UConn in the nfl see below,



http://www.courant.com/sports/football/h...0447.story

ECU won't underestimate UCONN... but we'll still beat you. And if you're comparing a win against Memphis to a potential win against ECU, you obviously don't know much about ECU... we're a lot better than Memphis. (No disrespect to Memphis)

Memphis was in almost every game they played, they almost beat louville and they will be better this year, they have a good coach as do we. im comparing their body of work pal.

UConn has a great young qb, good recievers, great freshman running back, good dline and linebackers. the frosh will start he's 5-9 210 and very hard to tackle. seems like uconn is vaSTLY UNDERATED, this yr.

we get 40 k at our stadium only 10k less than you and its expandable.
to 50k. you will see the electric atmosphere when we play byu and UConn has a good chance to win. the stadium will be packed and my kid will be there.

I say UConn goes 8-4
only weakness is one side of the ol and they working feverishly to fix it

(08-13-2014 10:09 PM)Stookey57 Wrote:  

(08-05-2014 10:06 PM)PirateMarv Wrote:  Tulane @ Tulsa
24-21 Tulsa (Tulsa's quarterback play can't be worse than last season).

Temple @ Vanderbilt
This is my upset pick. Vandy's first game with a new coach and Temple has a play maker at quarterback. 35-34 Temple.

BYU @ UConn
BYU 42-24.

Penn St vs. UCF
UCF 28-20

UTSA @ Houston
Houston 45-35

Austin Peay @ Memphis
Memphis

WCU @ USF
USF

UNCC @ ECU
ECU

SMU @ Baylor
Yikes

dude, your not doin any research, we know how to play football in new england, we was in a bcs conf for many years and did well. ever here of everett mass high or Ansonia conn high, they're new England fb factories, don't sleep on UConn... underestimate us an ecu will be in for a surprise, just ask Memphis fans, mark my words. UConn in the nfl see below,



http://www.courant.com/sports/football/h...0447.story

I am not underestimating UConn. I actually suspect that UConn and USF will be a couple of the most improved teams in the league. However, I just think that BYU is going to be very good this year.

I would like to hear from UConn posters as to why they feel that UConn is going to beat BYU. UConn posters seem outraged that people are picking BYU to win, but the UConn posters never explain what makes everyone picking against them wrong. Does BYU have injuries that we don't know about? Does UConn have secret weapons that they will spring on BYU? What are we missing?

(08-05-2014 08:37 PM)PirateTreasureNC Wrote:  ESPN 411:
http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/scoreboard...ekNumber=1

USAToday 411:
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnfo...CFOOT.aspx

Thursday 8/28

Tulane @ Tulsa CBSSN

Temple @ Vanderbilt SEC NET
Friday 8/29

BYU @ UConn ESPN / WatchESPN

UTSA @ Houston ESPNU / WatchESPN
Saturday 8/30

Penn St vs. UCF (Ireland) ESPN2/WatchESPN

Austin Peay @ Memphis ESPN3

WCU @ USF ESPN3

NCCU @ ECU ESPNews/WatchESPN

Sunday 8/31

SMU @ Baylor FOXS1

Tulsa 38-31
Vandy 41-24
BYU 45-21
UCF 31-28
Memphis 38-10
USF 42-13
ECU 58-13
Baylor 52-35

(08-14-2014 01:44 PM)PirateMarv Wrote:  

(08-13-2014 10:09 PM)Stookey57 Wrote:  

(08-05-2014 10:06 PM)PirateMarv Wrote:  Tulane @ Tulsa
24-21 Tulsa (Tulsa's quarterback play can't be worse than last season).

Temple @ Vanderbilt
This is my upset pick. Vandy's first game with a new coach and Temple has a play maker at quarterback. 35-34 Temple.

BYU @ UConn
BYU 42-24.

Penn St vs. UCF
UCF 28-20

UTSA @ Houston
Houston 45-35

Austin Peay @ Memphis
Memphis

WCU @ USF
USF

UNCC @ ECU
ECU

SMU @ Baylor
Yikes

dude, your not doin any research, we know how to play football in new england, we was in a bcs conf for many years and did well. ever here of everett mass high or Ansonia conn high, they're new England fb factories, don't sleep on UConn... underestimate us an ecu will be in for a surprise, just ask Memphis fans, mark my words. UConn in the nfl see below,



http://www.courant.com/sports/football/h...0447.story

I am not underestimating UConn. I actually suspect that UConn and USF will be a couple of the most improved teams in the league. However, I just think that BYU is going to be very good this year.

I would like to hear from UConn posters as to why they feel that UConn is going to beat BYU. UConn posters seem outraged that people are picking BYU to win, but the UConn posters never explain what makes everyone picking against them wrong. Does BYU have injuries that we don't know about? Does UConn have secret weapons that they will spring on BYU? What are we missing?

BYU does have injuries and suspensions. Starting RB and 2 Wrs will be out. UConn will cover. I'd be shocked if they win. Can't wait either way though.

Tulane 17 @ Tulsa 9 CBSSN

Temple 13 @Vanderbilt 44 SEC NET
Friday 8/29

BYU 42 @ UConn 24 ESPN / WatchESPN

UTSA 20 @ Houston 57 ESPNU / WatchESPN
Saturday 8/30

Penn St 24 vs. UCF 18 (Ireland) ESPN2/WatchESPN

Austin P 3 @ Memphis 29 ESPN3

WCU 7 @USF 35 ESPN3

NCCU 13 @ ECU 63 ESPNews/WatchESPN

Sunday 8/31

SMU 27 @ Baylor 77 FOXS1

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(08-14-2014 02:00 PM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 01:44 PM)PirateMarv Wrote:  

(08-13-2014 10:09 PM)Stookey57 Wrote:  

(08-05-2014 10:06 PM)PirateMarv Wrote:  Tulane @ Tulsa
24-21 Tulsa (Tulsa's quarterback play can't be worse than last season).

Temple @ Vanderbilt
This is my upset pick. Vandy's first game with a new coach and Temple has a play maker at quarterback. 35-34 Temple.

BYU @ UConn
BYU 42-24.

Penn St vs. UCF
UCF 28-20

UTSA @ Houston
Houston 45-35

Austin Peay @ Memphis
Memphis

WCU @ USF
USF

UNCC @ ECU
ECU

SMU @ Baylor
Yikes

dude, your not doin any research, we know how to play football in new england, we was in a bcs conf for many years and did well. ever here of everett mass high or Ansonia conn high, they're new England fb factories, don't sleep on UConn... underestimate us an ecu will be in for a surprise, just ask Memphis fans, mark my words. UConn in the nfl see below,



http://www.courant.com/sports/football/h...0447.story

I am not underestimating UConn. I actually suspect that UConn and USF will be a couple of the most improved teams in the league. However, I just think that BYU is going to be very good this year.

I would like to hear from UConn posters as to why they feel that UConn is going to beat BYU. UConn posters seem outraged that people are picking BYU to win, but the UConn posters never explain what makes everyone picking against them wrong. Does BYU have injuries that we don't know about? Does UConn have secret weapons that they will spring on BYU? What are we missing?

BYU does have injuries and suspensions. Starting RB and 2 Wrs will be out. UConn will cover. I'd be shocked if they win. Can't wait either way though.

I am going to make it a point to watch this game. If I am wrong then I will acknowledge that I just missed on this game. The last time I saw the line it was something like 17 points or so in favor of BYU, so if UConn wins or for that matter even covers; then that means that Vegas missed on this game too.

(08-14-2014 02:00 PM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 01:44 PM)PirateMarv Wrote:  

(08-13-2014 10:09 PM)Stookey57 Wrote:  

(08-05-2014 10:06 PM)PirateMarv Wrote:  Tulane @ Tulsa
24-21 Tulsa (Tulsa's quarterback play can't be worse than last season).

Temple @ Vanderbilt
This is my upset pick. Vandy's first game with a new coach and Temple has a play maker at quarterback. 35-34 Temple.

BYU @ UConn
BYU 42-24.

Penn St vs. UCF
UCF 28-20

UTSA @ Houston
Houston 45-35

Austin Peay @ Memphis
Memphis

WCU @ USF
USF

UNCC @ ECU
ECU

SMU @ Baylor
Yikes

dude, your not doin any research, we know how to play football in new england, we was in a bcs conf for many years and did well. ever here of everett mass high or Ansonia conn high, they're new England fb factories, don't sleep on UConn... underestimate us an ecu will be in for a surprise, just ask Memphis fans, mark my words. UConn in the nfl see below,



http://www.courant.com/sports/football/h...0447.story

I am not underestimating UConn. I actually suspect that UConn and USF will be a couple of the most improved teams in the league. However, I just think that BYU is going to be very good this year.

I would like to hear from UConn posters as to why they feel that UConn is going to beat BYU. UConn posters seem outraged that people are picking BYU to win, but the UConn posters never explain what makes everyone picking against them wrong. Does BYU have injuries that we don't know about? Does UConn have secret weapons that they will spring on BYU? What are we missing?

BYU does have injuries and suspensions. Starting RB and 2 Wrs will be out. UConn will cover. I'd be shocked if they win. Can't wait either way though.

Uconn has shocked before an will shock again capeneli at dl is a beast. Ucan rest assured the defence will be good.

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(08-14-2014 01:44 PM)PirateMarv Wrote:  

(08-13-2014 10:09 PM)Stookey57 Wrote:  

(08-05-2014 10:06 PM)PirateMarv Wrote:  Tulane @ Tulsa
24-21 Tulsa (Tulsa's quarterback play can't be worse than last season).

Temple @ Vanderbilt
This is my upset pick. Vandy's first game with a new coach and Temple has a play maker at quarterback. 35-34 Temple.

BYU @ UConn
BYU 42-24.

Penn St vs. UCF
UCF 28-20

UTSA @ Houston
Houston 45-35

Austin Peay @ Memphis
Memphis

WCU @ USF
USF

UNCC @ ECU
ECU

SMU @ Baylor
Yikes

dude, your not doin any research, we know how to play football in new england, we was in a bcs conf for many years and did well. ever here of everett mass high or Ansonia conn high, they're new England fb factories, don't sleep on UConn... underestimate us an ecu will be in for a surprise, just ask Memphis fans, mark my words. UConn in the nfl see below,



http://www.courant.com/sports/football/h...0447.story

I am not underestimating UConn. I actually suspect that UConn and USF will be a couple of the most improved teams in the league. However, I just think that BYU is going to be very good this year.

I would like to hear from UConn posters as to why they feel that UConn is going to beat BYU. UConn posters seem outraged that people are picking BYU to win, but the UConn posters never explain what makes everyone picking against them wrong. Does BYU have injuries that we don't know about? Does UConn have secret weapons that they will spring on BYU? What are we missing?

Casey cochran 3 star rivals will start, when he came in late in the season they won there last 3 games. He torched a good memphis def for 45 points, they bring back a veteran recieving corps. Reubin frank an campenelli on def two 300 pounders jr's.

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(08-14-2014 02:30 PM)PirateMarv Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 02:00 PM)Hank Schrader Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 01:44 PM)PirateMarv Wrote:  

(08-13-2014 10:09 PM)Stookey57 Wrote:  

(08-05-2014 10:06 PM)PirateMarv Wrote:  Tulane @ Tulsa
24-21 Tulsa (Tulsa's quarterback play can't be worse than last season).

Temple @ Vanderbilt
This is my upset pick. Vandy's first game with a new coach and Temple has a play maker at quarterback. 35-34 Temple.

BYU @ UConn
BYU 42-24.

Penn St vs. UCF
UCF 28-20

UTSA @ Houston
Houston 45-35

Austin Peay @ Memphis
Memphis

WCU @ USF
USF

UNCC @ ECU
ECU

SMU @ Baylor
Yikes

dude, your not doin any research, we know how to play football in new england, we was in a bcs conf for many years and did well. ever here of everett mass high or Ansonia conn high, they're new England fb factories, don't sleep on UConn... underestimate us an ecu will be in for a surprise, just ask Memphis fans, mark my words. UConn in the nfl see below,



http://www.courant.com/sports/football/h...0447.story

I am not underestimating UConn. I actually suspect that UConn and USF will be a couple of the most improved teams in the league. However, I just think that BYU is going to be very good this year.

I would like to hear from UConn posters as to why they feel that UConn is going to beat BYU. UConn posters seem outraged that people are picking BYU to win, but the UConn posters never explain what makes everyone picking against them wrong. Does BYU have injuries that we don't know about? Does UConn have secret weapons that they will spring on BYU? What are we missing?

BYU does have injuries and suspensions. Starting RB and 2 Wrs will be out. UConn will cover. I'd be shocked if they win. Can't wait either way though.

I am going to make it a point to watch this game. If I am wrong then I will acknowledge that I just missed on this game. The last time I saw the line it was something like 17 points or so in favor of BYU, so if UConn wins or for that matter even covers; then that means that Vegas missed on this game too.

To be clear. The "they" I was referring to in "I'd be schoked if they win" was my huskies.

This will be a more entertaining game than Vegas predicts. UConn has historically beaten the spread as a home dog including 4/5 last year in their worst year ever. The only time I can remember a home loss by at least 17 points at home in recent memory was to Louisville last year.

Vegas and likely the public are vastly underestimating how poorly coached this team was the past three years.

I'm looking forward to the game to see how much progress has been made since abandoning PP and GDL, but I am realistic about my immediate expectations.

Tulane @ Tulsa
20-17 Tulsa

Temple @ Vanderbilt
24-14 Vandy

BYU @ UConn
31-10 BYU

Penn St vs. UCF
35-31 UCF

UTSA @ Houston
Houston 41-38 UTSA

Austin Peay @ Memphis
30-27 Memphis

WCU @ USF
42-21 USF

UNCC @ ECU
49- 28 ECU

SMU @ Baylor
63-21 Baylor


Take these picks to the bank!!!!!!!!!

(08-05-2014 10:10 PM)Pony94 Wrote:  

(08-05-2014 10:08 PM)PirateTreasureNC Wrote:  

(08-05-2014 10:06 PM)PirateMarv Wrote:  SMU @ Baylor
Yikes

But, yeah...@ Baylor.... this could get ugly unless SMU really got it together over the summer/fall practice.

I took Baylor with 31.5 and the over of 74

(08-14-2014 03:13 PM)Cali_Cat Wrote:  Tulane @ Tulsa
20-17 Tulsa

Temple @ Vanderbilt
24-14 Vandy

BYU @ UConn
31-10 BYU

Penn St vs. UCF
35-31 UCF

UTSA @ Houston
Houston 41-38 UTSA

Austin Peay @ Memphis
30-27 Memphis

WCU @ USF
42-21 USF

UNCC @ ECU
49- 28 ECU

SMU @ Baylor
63-21 Baylor


Take these picks to the bank!!!!!!!!!

please dont take these picks to the bank peay was winless in the fcs last season but play memphis to a 3 point game?

and i wont let my homer side come out in the utsa picks

(08-06-2014 04:34 PM)YNot Wrote:  

(08-05-2014 11:52 PM)DefCONNOne Wrote:  Y'all are so adorable thinking UCONN's losing week 1. Adorable, I say!!!

UConn doesn't have a strong running game and will reportedly try a two-QB system - at least at the start of the season. That v. BYU defense will not end well.

The Huskies' best hope is that BYU has to travel cross-country in an unknown environment.

BYU will also have to do without its leading running back, Jamaal Williams, who has been suspended for the season opener. While BYU feels that it has a stable of running backs that can fill in Williams' gap, QB Taysom Hill rushed for over 1,000 yards himself in 2013.

Also, Hill's passing game developed nicely in 2013, after starting the first 2 games at under 40% completion (both on soaked fields in storm-delayed games against UVA and Texas). Anyone who saw the BYU-Houston game in 2013 can attest to Hill's capabilities. And, BYU has added TWO 4-star JC transfer WR's and UTEP's leading 2013 receiver (grad school eligible).

Bonus factor: UConn had only 3 players who had more than 2 sacks in 2013...and all three are gone.

I'm predicting that BYU will control the game on both sides, but will struggle to pull away decisively. BYU 27, UConn 17.

Let's not forget that BYU rolls with 22 year old freshmen.

(08-14-2014 04:31 PM)pesik Wrote:  

(08-14-2014 03:13 PM)Cali_Cat Wrote:  Tulane @ Tulsa
20-17 Tulsa

Temple @ Vanderbilt
24-14 Vandy

BYU @ UConn
31-10 BYU

Penn St vs. UCF
35-31 UCF

UTSA @ Houston
Houston 41-38 UTSA

Austin Peay @ Memphis
30-27 Memphis

WCU @ USF
42-21 USF

UNCC @ ECU
49- 28 ECU

SMU @ Baylor
63-21 Baylor


Take these picks to the bank!!!!!!!!!

please dont take these picks to the bank peay was winless in the fcs last season but play memphis to a 3 point game?

and i wont let my homer side come out in the utsa picks

Weren't they pretty good last year??? I thought I remember them almost beating Houston even! I think Houston getting out to a decent sized lead with UTSA making a late come back to make it close isn't that far fetched!!!

(08-14-2014 05:13 PM)Cali_Cat Wrote:  please dont take these picks to the bank peay was winless in the fcs last season but play memphis to a 3 point game?

and i wont let my homer side come out in the utsa picks

Weren't they pretty good last year??? I thought I remember them almost beating Houston even! I think Houston getting out to a decent sized lead with UTSA making a late come back to make it close isn't that far fetched!!!
[/quote]

houston won by 31, it was kinda close for 3 quarters but it was also okorn first away start and they got most of their yards passing and their qb graduated

i get they were decent last year and return every not the qb (most in the nation) but i feel we should still win by more than 3

Thursday 8/28

Tulane @ Tulsa
Tulsa 24-21

Temple @ Vanderbilt
Vandy 35-10

Friday 8/29

BYU @ UConn
BYU 42-17

Saturday 8/30

Penn St vs. UCF (Ireland)
Penn State 21-17

UTSA @ Houston
Houston 90-0

Austin Peay @ Memphis
Memphis 49-0

WCU @ USF
USF 35-7

UNCC @ ECU
ECU 56-7

Sunday 8/31

SMU @ Baylor
Baylor 77-17

Thursday 8/28

Tulane @ Tulsa
Tulsa 31-10

Temple @ Vanderbilt
Vandy 24-10

Friday 8/29

BYU @ UConn
BYU 35-21

Saturday 8/30

Penn St vs. UCF (Ireland)
UCF 31-17

UTSA @ Houston
UTSA 31-28

Austin Peay @ Memphis
Memphis 35-14

WCU @ USF
USF 21-3

UNCC @ ECU
ECU 49-7

Sunday 8/31

SMU @ Baylor
Baylor 49-14

(08-14-2014 03:13 PM)Cali_Cat Wrote:  Tulane @ Tulsa
20-17 Tulsa

Temple @ Vanderbilt
24-14 Vandy

BYU @ UConn
31-10 BYU

Penn St vs. UCF
35-31 UCF

UTSA @ Houston
Houston 41-38 UTSA

Austin Peay @ Memphis
30-27 Memphis

WCU @ USF
42-21 USF

UNCC @ ECU
49- 28 ECU

SMU @ Baylor
63-21 Baylor


Take these picks to the bank!!!!!!!!!

Go. Wit uconn an take the points you'll win . Mark. My words

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(08-14-2014 01:12 PM)MechaKnight Wrote:  Tulane (-3) @ Tulsa - Just a feeling. Tulane's ready to start winning again
Temple @ Vanderbilt (-10) - Temple will put up points, but not enough
BYU (-17) @ UConn - UConn is better than last year, but still has work to do
UTSA @ Houston (-14) - UTSA gives them a game but can't keep up for long
Penn St vs. UCF (-7) - Hackenberg's a good QB, but UCF's secondary is better
Austin Peay @ Memphis (-23) - I expect Memphis to be pretty good this year
WCU @ USF (-20) - Willie won't overlook their FCS opponent this year, even one as bad as WCU
NCCU @ ECU (-28) - ECU should win comfortably unless they're looking ahead to USC
SMU @ Baylor (-35) - Baylor looks to impress the committee early

This is a pretty solid list. I don't think SMU loses by quite that much. Maybe more like 17 after Baylor pulls away late. Early Bayloy lead, SMU claws back to within 10, Baylor puts it away. ;]