Opening spread: Texas @ ISU 16.5

chadm · 10-07-2007, 05:51 PM

I can see that.

Cyclonepride · 10-07-2007, 06:19 PM

Yeah, that pretty much makes sense, but my guess is the game will be within 10 either way.

AirWalke · 10-07-2007, 06:22 PM

We finally get the advantage of having this game at home. I think the players will be excited to be back home after an excrutiating road trip. ISU will once again beat the spread that labels them the underdog.

cstrunk · 10-07-2007, 06:25 PM

I think it could be a close game. Chizik should want this game pretty bad and so should the players. Call it our "Second Superbowl".....

Cyclone42 · 10-07-2007, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by cstrunk

I think it could be a close game. Chizik should want this game pretty bad and so should the players. Call it our "Second Superbowl".....

I think how much a coach "wants" a game is really overrated. It isn't like he can suit up and play quarterback or wide-receiver or fill-in on the offensive line. There is really very little he can do for any particular individual game. Its all up to the players, period.

ISUFan22 · 10-07-2007, 06:44 PM

Texas just lost 2 straight. I can't say I'm looking forward to this game as Texas will be trying to get-right in this game - making a statement.

I await the expected Debbie-Downer responses...

jumbopackage · 10-07-2007, 06:45 PM

I think that is a pretty reasonable spread. My lock of the week is Illinois -3.5 over Iowa.

How in the HELL is that spread only -3.5?

SouthernHawk · 10-07-2007, 06:47 PM

Brown's seat is a little warm again - regardless of his success. UT will be fired up - as they have several 10 win season streak on the line.

It'll be close, mainly because the Horns aren't very impressive - but I don't think they'll leave Ames with a loss.

JHudd · 10-07-2007, 07:04 PM

Yeah that Illinois spread really shocks me too, you will see it go up during the week. I mean they were favorites at home over WI and now this after beating them?

keepngoal · 10-07-2007, 08:34 PM

i typically don't bet on teams from this state.

but I would take TX to cover and Iowa to beat the spread.

I see Iowa winning Saturday.

-keep

SouthernHawk · 10-07-2007, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by keepngoal

i typically don't bet on teams from this state.

but I would take TX to cover and Iowa to beat the spread.

I see Iowa winning Saturday.

-keep

I dunno, I'm probably the opposite on that one.

I can see Iowa winning, but I wouldn't bet on it.

However, Texas has been struggling against weaker competition (supposedly weaker), and while I know ISU isn't a KSU right now, I do think they can give the Horns a run for their money.

cstrunk · 10-07-2007, 08:35 PM

Iowa does not have what it takes to beat Illinois.

SouthernHawk · 10-07-2007, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by cstrunk

Iowa does not have what it takes to beat Illinois.

Sadly, as of now, I'd agree. I could see it changing, but this team hasn't given any reason why they should beat a fired up Illannoy team.

cloneu · 10-07-2007, 08:41 PM

I actually was thinking the spread would be bigger, even though Texas has lost 2 in a row. Texas vs 1-5 ISU, makes me think bigger spread.

brianhos · 10-07-2007, 08:42 PM

I am just happy we get to go to a game again. I feel removed from the team when they go on long road stretches. I think this is about the longest I have ever gone without seeing an ISU football game in the fall.