Just thought I would try to run something.

Rules
1.Guess as to what the FINAL over/under will be during this game.
2. Deadline is Monday at 12 am.
3. Any one who edits their post is disqualified.


My guess: 84
Maybe a bit high.

[This message has been edited by Ultimate Aggie (edited 9/30/2003 4:31p).]

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AGGIES 43
clowns 35
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78

80

Well, if you take the average points scored by each team (42.5 for tech, 24.8 for A&M), you get 67. Probably a good O/U number.....


Also, I 'll take the average points scored as a good read on the final score:

Tech 42 A&M 24

90ish....i'll say...

94

its not out of the question if you look at last year.

I'll go with 90

Tech 52
A&M 38

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Also, I 'll take the average points scored as a good read on the final score:

Tech 42 A&M 24

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. . . because we've played similar defenses.[/sarcasm]

Tech may (probably will) win, but your statement and prediction (especially considering your defense) is ludicrous.

The over/under will probably be around 70. Take the over.

Hmmmmmm, A&M has played the better D's and Tech has played the better O's, so I guess that is a wash and my original prediction stands.......

Tech 42 - A&M 24


And Col, while Tech's D is very young and inexperienced, many of the points scored against them in the last two games have been because of the O giving up the ball in their own redzone. Heck, last night there were many opportunities for Ole Miss to score TD's after the O gave it up and the D held them to FGs, which allowed for the comeback.

I don't see any reason why I should change my opinion of the way this game plays out. Enlighten me.........



[This message has been edited by raiderjay (edited 9/28/2003 1:47p).]

First of all, the average points scored has nothing to do with the quality of the offenses played. The other team can have the number 1 offense in the history of college football, score 100 touchdowns, and that wouldn't have anything to do with how many points your offense scores. So there's the first flaw in your argument.

Secondly, even if your flawed logic were an indication VaTech has scored an average of 43.5 points per game, Pitt has scored 38.25 points per game, and Utah has scored 31.25 points per game. Oh, and these three teams have a total of 2 losses in 12 games, giving them an .800 winning percentage. Please tell me how SMU, New Mexico, N.C. State, and Ole Miss stack up.

Consider yourself enlightened.

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<--- Anxiously awaiting raiderjay's rebuttal.

Still waiting.

76

Did your mother have any children that lived?

Col - if you're playing a team that scores 100 points, how can that not affect your offense?

I thought the best defense was a good offense.

I gonna go with 91...I love to see a game that high scoring that is close.

A&M's offense is much more potent than UNMs, so how do all the tekkies say A&M will only put up 24.

You're on serious crack.

52-52 heading into OT.

Okay, really.

93 as my total.

hindsight -- Hyperbole. Look it up.

[Still waiting for Raiderjay]

I'll say anything in the 90s is realistic

Col, Haven't been on in a while......


Good logic in your reply. Hell this game could go any number of ways. For all we know the O's could bog down and it could be a low scoring afair ala 2 years ago. My point was that both teams have so many questions that the avg points scored was as good an indication as any as to how this game could go.

I don't see any reason why Tech can't score around the 42 mark against A&M's D. Your line has lacked sufficient pressure, and your secondary is suspect. Not a flame, just my observation. Granted, Tech's D has let Ole Miss and NCST move up and down the field, but these teams are in the top 5 in scoring and total offense and they were aided by turnovers in the red zone. I know A&M had similar mistakes, and the same excuse could be used for the Ags.

In rating both sides of the ball for both teams, The Ags get the nod on D and Tech gets the nod on O. I just believe that Tech's O will move the ball easier on A&M's O than A&M's O will on Tech. A&M will score and move the ball though. Could be wrong, and would not be surprised if it goes the other way.

Turnovers will be the key stat, and the team that makes the most of these will get the advantage.

Should be a fun shootout to watch, and hopefully both teams will put forth their best effort and make it a good game.

Jay,

Good reply. You're right, it should be a fairly entertaining game. I didn't mean to imply that your score prediction was wrong (although I hope it is), I'm just a smart ass.

I like to see well thought out posts, and you're coming through with them. Should be fun.

P.S. -- Our secondary is more than suspect. That's my big fear . . . we'll need 45+ points to win it.