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Posted on 12/31/24 at 5:33 am
Posted on 12/31/24 at 5:33 am
Both are substantial favorites (Bama-14 over Michigan & SC-8.5 over Illinois), but I would not be surprised to see both Big Ten teams to win SU, no points needed.....Bama I'm putting y'all down for a Level 4 meltdown threat, try not to embarrass your selves or the rest of the conference.....and Happy New Years, you filthy animals! 
This post was edited on 12/31/24 at 5:35 am
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Posted on 12/31/24 at 5:35 am to GTP8445
I'm not saying SC is going to win, if you look at strengths vs weaknesses this is a very favorable match up for SC.
For example, since week 8 Sellers is the highest rated QB when being blitzed (in both rushing and passing). Illinois also plays alot of cover 1 and cover 0 with their backs to the ball. That's not a good combo with a mobile QB.
Illinois OL is 94th in the county giving up pressures in close to 40% of their drops backs. Everyone knows SC's DL is the strength of their defense, with the 2nd highest rated D-line in the country. Their pressure rate is in the top 10 nationally. That being said, our best player on D is opting out (and he likely should).
For example, since week 8 Sellers is the highest rated QB when being blitzed (in both rushing and passing). Illinois also plays alot of cover 1 and cover 0 with their backs to the ball. That's not a good combo with a mobile QB.
Illinois OL is 94th in the county giving up pressures in close to 40% of their drops backs. Everyone knows SC's DL is the strength of their defense, with the 2nd highest rated D-line in the country. Their pressure rate is in the top 10 nationally. That being said, our best player on D is opting out (and he likely should).
This post was edited on 12/31/24 at 5:51 am
Posted on 12/31/24 at 6:45 am to GTP8445
quote:welp - time for breakfast -
SC-8.5 over Illinois
Posted on 12/31/24 at 7:09 am to Lonnie Utah
Not playoff
Therefore doesn’t matter
Therefore doesn’t matter
Posted on 12/31/24 at 7:13 am to GTP8445
Bama and USC should beat the brakes off of their opponents. There is absolutely no excuse for either to lose. Woe unto them if they lose as there will be much weeping and gnashing of teeth in tRant.
This post was edited on 12/31/24 at 7:14 am
Posted on 12/31/24 at 7:14 am to 1801
"Yyyaaaah! Nit, nit nit, F, f, f........Indians."
Posted on 12/31/24 at 7:14 am to Lonnie Utah
Posted on 12/31/24 at 7:17 am to SemperFiDawg
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Bama ... should beat the brakes off of their opponent
Which means we won't
Posted on 12/31/24 at 7:25 am to Lonnie Utah
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That being said, our best player on D is opting out (and he likely should).
Dylan Stewart is playing.
Posted on 12/31/24 at 7:44 am to SOSFAN
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Dylan Stewart is playing.
Touche'.
Posted on 12/31/24 at 7:45 am to Lonnie Utah
What are our opt outs though, aside from obviously Rocket? I don't keep up with this stuff.
Posted on 12/31/24 at 7:50 am to southpawcock
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What are our opt outs though, aside from obviously Rocket? I don't keep up with this stuff.
We have 2 opt outs (Rocket and Kennard) 1 injury, and 13 in the portal.
• Kyle Kennard, EDGE (NFL Draft)
• Raheim Sanders, RB (NFL Draft)
• Brady Hunt, TE (doubtful with injury)
• Elijah Davis, EDGE (transfer portal)
• Jamaal Whyce, DL (transfer portal)
• Djay Braswell, RB (transfer portal)
• Debron Gatling, WR (transfer portal)
• Nick Elksnis, TE (transfer portal)
• Connor Cox, TE (transfer portal)
• CJ Adams, WR (transfer portal)
• Tyshawn Russell, WR (transfer portal)
• Reid Mikeska, TE (transfer portal)
• Mohamed Kaba, LB (transfer portal)
• Jamaal Whyce, DL (transfer portal)
• Ni Mansell, iOL (transfer portal)
• Bangally Kamara, LB (transfer portal)
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:02 am to GTP8445
cool
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:15 am to GTP8445
Illinois best win was a 21 pt victory over Michigan. Worst loss was Minnesota. Got manhandled by Oregon and Penn st. Despite going 9-3 their strength of record isn’t really impressive. Usce should be able to handle them. Meechigan who knows, it looked like they checked out after their second loss but they have a good run D, good roster and day’s stupidity may have lit a fire under them.
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:18 am to bamabaseballsec
I feel like we always come out flat in bowl games. If we win, I think Illinois will still manage to cover. Would be curious to know what their opt out situation is..
This post was edited on 12/31/24 at 8:19 am
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:26 am to GTP8445
In Orlando for the game. Go cocks.
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:28 am to gamecockman12
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In Orlando for the game. Go cocks.
I'm at work... 8:00 - 4:30.
Posted on 12/31/24 at 8:45 am to GTP8445
Bowl games since opt-outs have become a thing are by nature a bit unpredictable.
At this point they're more about the following year's team and not about ending the current season.
Because of that, betting lines are more like those to start a season when we have incomplete information on teams rather than those once all the teams have a few games under their belt (you know... the lines that had FSU as a great team early in the year).
I personally think betting on bowl games is not a good idea because of that.
At this point they're more about the following year's team and not about ending the current season.
Because of that, betting lines are more like those to start a season when we have incomplete information on teams rather than those once all the teams have a few games under their belt (you know... the lines that had FSU as a great team early in the year).
I personally think betting on bowl games is not a good idea because of that.
Posted on 12/31/24 at 9:58 am to DawginSC
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betting lines
I'm kind of surprised some of these betting sites even bother with non-playoff games due to the volatile nature of player status.
Hell, Cam Ward opted out MID GAME.
Posted on 12/31/24 at 10:05 am to SemperFiDawg
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Bama and USC should beat the brakes off of their opponents.
The CFP likely spared Bama from a 4 loss season.... unless Bama plays like they did against the Sooners.
South Carolina might just come into this game over confident and lay an egg.
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