Beef O'Brady Bowl..............
SunBelter
Senior Member
Love the bowl name, lol.
FIU -4 2 Units
Panthers with a big experience edge here, and the better defense. Not impressed with the way Marshall played the 2nd half of the season, with blowout losses to Houston and Tulsa, and struggled to beat bad teams like Rice, Memphis, and E.Carolina. I look for FIU's athletic front 7, to harrass the fairly immobile freshman QB of Marshall, and slow down the run game of Marshall. I also look for FIU's star wideout T.Y Hilton, to have a big final game. He was slowed by an injury in several games this year, and is a huge difference maker in both the recieving game, and special teams.
FIU -4 2 Units
Panthers with a big experience edge here, and the better defense. Not impressed with the way Marshall played the 2nd half of the season, with blowout losses to Houston and Tulsa, and struggled to beat bad teams like Rice, Memphis, and E.Carolina. I look for FIU's athletic front 7, to harrass the fairly immobile freshman QB of Marshall, and slow down the run game of Marshall. I also look for FIU's star wideout T.Y Hilton, to have a big final game. He was slowed by an injury in several games this year, and is a huge difference maker in both the recieving game, and special teams.
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T.Y Hilton Total yards rushing and recieving Over 90.5 (Bookmaker)
I look for him to get 2-4 carries rushing, as FIU will build their game plan around getting him the ball.
I believe they will run him alot, to try and establish the run. Marshall does not have a very good run defense. Almost took the over on his rushing yards prop bet.
I took that into consideration Bucky, but just feel like Marshall was a diff team in the 1st half of the season. They had nice wins over S.Miss and Louisvill in their first 6, but for whatever reason, dropped off in the last 6.
Longest TD Over 47.5 Yards .25 unit
Some big play guys in this one on both sides.
Thanks for your response SB--BOL
Other one is a freshman, who is injured. Not sure if he is able to go or not. Hilton going out for a while hurt, and ridiculiously conservative play calling is keeping it tight. FIU not taking any shots downfield.
I'm at 3.5 but still going to take it. Let's hope the under stays as is. Thx Belter. Hope all is well.
Did someone whisper in the coaches ear " hey, lets screw Dave Mason & throw with the lead & :25 left in the game"
Yes I know teasers suck & I don't play many but geeez, that was a baaaaad lose
Despite how bad he was, two touchdowns with less than 30 seconds to end the game and half, then a blocked punt all in the same game. Plus fourth and inch you go for it. Thanks for plays and keep up the good work.
Yeah, I thought punting on 4th and an inch was a gutless call. Its a freaking bowl game.
My final word on last night. To judge Mario Cristabal's ability as a coach based on one bowl game, is incredibly short sighted. The man has worked a minor miracle at FIU. He took over a very young program, coming off an 0-12 season. They didnt even have a weight room at FIU when he got there. One month into the job, he was told they were losing 30 scholarships due to violations prior to his arrival. The guy can coach and recruit, and IMO Pitt would be damn lucky to get him.