Good morning Pregame family. Day 2 of the opening weekend of CFB and Labor Day weekend. Quick recap of plays yesterday. Out of the barn with a 2-0 day to begin 2015. Vandy +3 came through. Although, IMO, thought Vandy should have won the game outright. The Dores HC Derek Mason had an excellent defensive game plan vs the dynamic offense of WKU. If it not for the the miscues on offense by Vandy (2 INT's in end zone and missed chip shot field goal) they would have gotten the "W". Also, got to the winners window with UNDER 46 in Michigan/Utah game. The Under in this game was solid throughout, but, it got scary with the INT return for the TD. Total landed on 41. Now turn the page to Friday. Let's Get After Their Ass!
Friday 9-4...Kent St. @ Illinois
First of all, the firing of the Illinois HC Beckham a few days ago doesn't bother me in this spot. Handed the reins to OC Bill Cubit, who has previous HC experience (recently Western Michigan). The schemes and game plan will remain in tact. Both teams return a large number of starters (Illinois 15/Kent St.17). The Fighting Illini also returns highly touted QB Wes Lunt. IMO, both teams are better at this point than they were last year. With that said, Im not willing to get involved in the double-digit side. However, I do like the total. IMO, Lunt and the Fighting Illini offensive will score. And, IMO, the Golden Flashes will hit paydirt also. Illinois defensive unit has allowed an average of 35 ppg the past two seasons. I will invest in the total here.
OVER 51 1/2...AIR RAID!! (IMO, this # may rise)
ADDED TOTAL PLAY=WASHINGTON @ BOISE ST
This game strikes me as a lot of familiarity factors. Both teams and staffs know a lot about each other. Another major factor here is both squads are breaking in skill players, including, the all important QB. Hopefully, the Turnover bug doesnt raise its ugly head and there are cheap scores. Again, staying away from the double-digit side. Investing in the Total here.
UNDER 56....Protect The Football!!
The #'s used are those of Pregame Make Picks section @ time of post.
BOL Pregamers. GATA!!!