Came off UConn Buffalo to check in UofL vs. Louisville...49-0 first half? Any chance, no matter how remote, at the Sun Bowl is probably gone for Huskies (doubt it was ever in play. No UConn buzz).
Think back for a moment to the UConn-Rutgers game. If Dave Teggart was kicking, UConn wins at Rutgers easily and the Scarlet Knights probably go 4-8. Talk about awaking a monster. They were 1-5 when they played UConn. May get a Top 25 vote from me this week.
Good for the Scarlet Knights.
As far as a Thursday update, nothing interesting on this afternoons teleconference. Steve Brouse is going to play at tight end. That's about it. Brouse was missed blocking and of course as a pass catching target.
I do want to point out something that doesn't make sense to me about the Pittsburgh-UConn game. All the pundits I am reading, mostly national, have Pitt winning this game and going to the Sun Bowl. It's an almost universal acceptance. I wouldn't argue with that scenario, Pitt is Top 25 and has looked great in recent weeks. But, how come the line is UConn -2 1/2?
How do you rectify almost universal acceptance that Pitt is superior and going to win with a betting line that has UConn -2 1/2?
There is a cognitive dissonance here. That just doesn't make sense. To entice money on this game, UConn is favored? What do the pros know, that I don't? I know how betting lines work, they are built to try and get action on both sides to insure the house wins. Why does UConn need to be -2 1/2 to get money on Pitt?
The pros do not like Pittsburgh in this game, but the national pundits and everyone else loves Pitt. It's going to be interesting to see who is right. I was skeptical of the line, but last time I checked Vegas books are still in business, aren't they?
I read the NY Times blog on Tommy Tubberville's resignation and Randy Edsall was mentioned as a possible candidate for the opening at Auburn. I know, I laughed too. These things get out of control. I am surprised Edsall hasn't been mentioned as a member of Obama's cabinet. He has been connected to every other job in the universe.
Auburn is a job any coach in the Big East would have to listen too. I don't see it (why not Wake's Jim Grobe?), but if Edsall is offered Auburn, I will help him pack and drive him to the airport. That's a great job. You can win a national championship at Auburn.
Lastly, I haven't checked my email, but I was wondering if I was a candidate for the Syracuse job. What is going on up there? Everyone is a candidate, still no coach. How many interviews do you have before you hire someone? Edsall said no, Al Golden said no, Lane Kiffin interviewed and then got a better job. Either they are going to make a major run at Edsall Saturday night despite what Edsall has said, or they are shooting too high with their coach.
Skip Holtz would be a coup, but he could be in line for some other jobs that are bound to open if not this year, than definitely next. Wasn't the purpose of getting rid of Robinson early to actually beat everyone else to the punch and hire a coach? That seems to have backfired.
An established head coach isn't going to make the jump to Syracuse. Their best bet is to get a hot shot young assistant, or an NFL coordinator with college experience in the Northeast (cough, Mark Whipple).
Take care.
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I'm not sure the national pundits know UConn plays football or that they're any good.
I hope Edsall is using this as some bulletin board material. I don't know how or why Pitt is getting so much respect from winning one lousy game against West Virginia. I guess no one watch Cincinnati beat them up or just saw the final score (28-21) and thought Pitt played them close.
Vegas knows this game is a toss up. And UConn has been excellent against the spread at home, 7-2 in their last 9 home games. Haha, I had to google that but it does seem like they always cover at home. Since they're always winning, naturally.
Vegas looks at UConn's record at home over the last 2 seasons, 11-1. They look at UConn-Pitt head-to-head. They look at Lorenzen's record at home, as a starter etc. They know that UConn beat a good Cincy squad at home as well. All the trends that the Saturday morning gambling shows look at are in our favor.
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