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I don't know but I have a hard time believing in such thing. But baddog's argument makes a lot of sense and is hard to argue with. So mine, unlike my scientifically based, irrefutable ( ) stance on global warming (I'm pot stirring here), I guess I just don't want to believe. My wife, on the other hand, who is without a doubt my better half, will tell you it definitely happened. She has read much more than me on the subject so I don't argue. But then again, I learned many years ago not to argue with her

More of the same. Trump started off better but eventually can't help himself. Hard to change after 70+ years. I will shocked if he gets much of a bump, if any, from his performance. Would be much less surprised if his numbers continue to dwindle. I would have asked him how on earth he is actually losing in Utah now...

I think the debates have resembled the election in general.

FWIW, Wallace not a Pub.

Far and away the best they have had. Completely agree.

Remember Smith well. I thought he was the best HS player I had seen at the time.

Why did you change your prediction? (Score wise)

Wow. Hadn't seen that. That was in an upset special too (at least to many it was).

if it stays with 2 polls instead of 3, does it change from Dirty Dozen to Fabulous 15?? I like the two polls but see merit breaking it down further. Don't want the 6A and 5A schools being upset when a 4A school is ranked at the top...

I am assuming they didn't see it either. Which is a pretty safe assumption I would think. Ball was fumbled, players are being unstacked. He tried to be sneaky about it. But we live in a video age. I would bet he would have been ejected had one of them seen it.

Yeah, not sure who's back. Antoine Davis I assume but not sure who else. I think the youngest Kopp is also playing with them (Anderson).

Can't argue with you. Trends would say K St. is the smart play and trends are trends for a reason. Usually what happens. Charlie managed to break an 0-14 trend when trailing at the half last Saturday against a very strong Iowa St. team (I am being facetious about "very strong" in case the sarcasm is lost on "others."). Maybe he can break another this week. For some reason my hopes aren't real high, but I hope you and I are wrong.

With three wins against basically division 2 schools. And no, I thought you meant exactly what I said because you made that comment in response to a post of mine that said everyone was "picking" A&M. As if to argue that wasn't the case, everyone was betting on Bama. But I will take your word for it that you were agreeing with me that the "smart money" was on Bama. My apologies for misconstruing your comment.

Fair question. I just don't know that those sort of links are frowned upon on this site. I found that information on scoresandodds. They have a section called "betting trends" that lists the public percentages on most teams and many of the totals. When a line moves one way yet the vast majority of the public is playing the other side, you know the big money is on the "steam." I know the "covers" site also posts that information. I always preferred the former because it was easier to navigate to me with less ads.

No you said "all the early money." Had you said "big money," it would have indicated you knew what you were talking about. And it was in response to a comment I made about the commentators loving A&M at +17, which typically means take the other side. But thanks for letting me know that $100 doesn't move the line since that's exactly what my post was about. At least you are learning; definitely puts you ahead of the aggy curve... On the bright side, you do have New Mexico State and Texas State coming up to add to that Prairie View A&M win, all of which should be super impressive come committee time. I'm sure even with one loss.

Hopefully they send their "A" team this year. They were supposed to be in it last year and sent the B team.

But what Mamba and I both know (and he doesn't want to admit) is this is precisely the type of team he loves. No stars, everyone playing together and selflessly. Not going to mention any names but Ozen lost a piece that would have made them even better IMO but they also had some addition by subtraction. I think this team has a chance to come together and be very, very good. And from what I am hearing (Lord help me I sound like Trump), they are well on their way. I don't know how they will do in the region but they are the district favorite IMO. But any of those top 4 in district have the chance to win it.

What the heck is going on here?? I'm arguing how good Ozen is and Mamba is downplaying them. We have entered Bizarro World!!!!

Not at all what it means but I guess I will educate you. 66% of betting public on aggy. Which means only 34% is on Bammer. (With me so far?). So why on earth has the line moved a point and a half Bammer's way? That makes no sense! Here's why:. Because the sharps are on Bama. Or the big money. Or the smart money. This is probably the best indicator of which way to bet. Bet against Joe Schmo and bet with the sharks in Vegas who do it for a living. When you see a game where the vast majority of folks are betting on one side but the line is moving in their favor, this is what is occurring. And that's a game you play if you do that sort of thing. I prefer 70-80 percent but those are few and far between. This one is close enough. Chumps lose their money; Bama "beats the hell out of aggy." This concludes the lesson for the day...

Junior. And i think he's started since week 1. Played last year for Kelly.

All the talking heads love A&M +17. And you know what that means. Pigeon play alert. Bama wins easy...

Well duh. That's what happens when you overrate an entire conference.

Bush's guard play will be as good as anyone's. Guess it will depend on whether it's enough. I wouldn't bet against a Sam return to SA though.

I have to believe your assessment on the reason why makes the most sense. Either that or complete incompetence. No reason to make that a first round matchup in a tournament that has THIRTY-TWO teams. Hope Silsbee shocks the heck out of them...would be hilarious to see one of their big boys start out in the consolation bracket.