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All-In [30593]
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Just have to be honest
Sep 20, 2012, 11:13 AM
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I'm generally pretty level headed about matchups, even involving Clemson... but the line on our games makes no sense to me.
We are the 10th ranked team in the country. I know we are in Tally, but they have beaten Savannah St., Murray St., and WF.
We are putting up 520 yds. a game, with 4 guys on offense that are getting national attention.
Our defense hasn't looked great, but we have a legit 3rd down % and redzone %.
Should we be favored... absolutely not... but I don't see how the line's not 5 or so... 14 is unbelievable to me.
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All-In [48298]
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Good assessment
Sep 20, 2012, 11:15 AM
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and my money has been on the Tigers for 4 days now!
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Orange Blooded [4302]
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Trying to be completely objective, I think a reasonable line
Sep 20, 2012, 11:16 AM
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for the game is 9-10 points. Using the proverbial 3-point home field advantage and thinking they would be a 6-7 point favorite just based on paper. The 14 makes no sense to me either.
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Oculus Spirit [94302]
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You know how point spreads work and why they are given.
Sep 20, 2012, 11:18 AM
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I won't go into that.
With all the preseason hype and the scores of the first three games it's no wonder the heavy money is on FSU. ESPiN has set this game up since we walked over AU in the kickoff classic.
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All-In [30593]
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does the fact that the line isn't moving mean Vegas is
Sep 20, 2012, 11:19 AM
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getting money on both sides?
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Varsity [225]
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^^spot on^^***
Sep 20, 2012, 12:05 PM
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Orange Blooded [4302]
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Yeah, you're right when you think about the mentality of the
Sep 20, 2012, 11:23 AM
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betting public as a whole. FSU has dominated three opponents, with Wake being the "better" of the three.
Clemson took care of the 2 cupcakes, but not nearly in as dominating a fashion. The Auburn win seemed really good at the time, but the general public now looks at Aubrun as a dumpster fire and a lot of the respect that win initially gave us has waned.
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1st Rounder [626]
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Re: Just have to be honest
Sep 20, 2012, 11:19 AM
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because based on their previous scores and stats, everyone thinks this is the FSU of the 90's.
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All-TigerNet [14233]
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It's about perception from the public
Sep 20, 2012, 11:32 AM
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Not about reality. I think the smart money is on Clemson.
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Trainer [28]
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Re: It's about perception from the public
Sep 20, 2012, 12:07 PM
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I'm putting $300 on you guys to cover
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