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Discussion in 'Football: NFL, College, High School' started by Chopped, Aug 29, 2011.

  1. Sydeffect

    Sydeffect Member

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    Ranked 18th now. I wasn't around during the Keenum era. What was the highest we were ranked then?
     
  2. Rockets12

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    I think it was 12th in the '09 season
     
  3. Fulgore

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    7th in 2011. Loss to Southern Miss in conference title game. Would have played Michigan in the sugar bowl
     
  4. Gimmmethemike

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    Actually we were rank #6 in the nation at that time.
     
  5. Kim

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    Vandy line opened with UH -14, then it bumped up to -14.5, then it got reduced way down to -10.5 and in some places is off the board completely. I see no injury reports and early returns aren't in yet on total bets. What is going on?
    It's either
    1) big wagers are jumping inflated line bc there's money to be made going against the UH hype. Vandy is athletic on D and doing well ATS this season.
    or
    2) big money is lowering the line intentionally so that the syndicates can jump back on top to cover once it's bet down enough.
     
  6. the shark

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    They better not look past Vandy, or they're going to get beat. I hope it doesn't rain, because if it does it will negate our biggest strength (speed).
     
  7. T-Yao

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    Thinking about hitting the Memphis game. What are some of the good sections to sit at the stadium? What are some to avoid? Any other tips/info would be appreciated as well.
     
  10. DonnyMost

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    You'll want to be in a chairback section.
     
  11. Harden2Dwight

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    depends on where you want to sit. If you want to avoid the students and band sit in section 120.
     
  12. paulftsk

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    Does anyone know if a move to the BIG is possible once it's time for their realignment?
     
  13. T-Yao

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    Ahh you're right -
     
  14. the shark

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    Is it possible? Yes.

    Will it happen? Only time will tell.
     
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    Any seat in the stadium is a good view, but those bleachers will hurt your butt after 10 mins.

    I think the end zone upper deck is supposed be family friendly if you're looking for that.
     
  16. Madmanmetz

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    Might have a little to due with weather forecast (we will struggle on a sloppy field vs. Vandy's size)/Farrow going through protocol/and where the money is coming in.
     
  17. UTKaluman597

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    Real question: If UH goes undefeated and wins their conference, do they get a playoff spot?

    My guess is, not a chance. They would get a good bowl game though but I have a feeling they would get smacked by a powerhouse.
     
  18. FishBulb913

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    I would doubt it, there would need to be several 2 loss teams at the top for us to have a chance at that.
     
  19. Snow Villiers

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    It would be very difficult IMO. If Temple beats ND, it could help a little though. That's why there should be an 8 team playoff instead of 4.
     
  20. DonnyMost

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    Reminds me of that Onion article from 2011.

    "Houston scrambling to find ways to become more undefeated before BCS selections."
     

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