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So…above average?Forecast says 62%
So…above average?Forecast says 62%
Odd you would say that because I was thinking Max VS AK is like Purdy VS Ponder.I am impressed with the ball velocity Max has shown on his passes when needed to throw into tight windows. Combined with wits to know what kind of pass is required for the situation makes him very good.
He could be a Brock Purdy type pickup for someone.
You tell me.So…above average?
In his press conference, Bielema sounded as though he hoped most of those guys (not Feagin) should be ready for the Gopher game. The WR with a concussion” (Pat Bryant) is Illinois’ top offensive threat, a Daniel Jackson type WR, only 3 inches taller. Bielema says Bryant is going to practice later in the week and, hopefully, should be ready to go. We’ll see. I think the Gophs, if they play a complete game using the full offensive play book, can beat a full-strength Illinois. Go Gophers.wondering about injuries impacting the point spread. found this on an Illinois page at "SB Nation" - written after the Oregon game.
Any loss is bad, but a loss that results in a handful of your players being injured is bad news.
Wide receiver Malik Elzy was banged up, falling to the ground following a huddle, but did return to action in the second half.
Defensive back Tyler Strain suffered what looked to be a left ankle injury and was replaced by Jaheim Clarke.
Defensive back Kaleb Patterson suffered what appeared to be a right shin injury, and did not return to action.
Bielema and his staff had to rely on depth after losing two defensive backs who sit toward the top of his depth chart.
Running back Kaden Feagin, who was injured in practice ahead of the Purdue game, is out for the rest of the season.
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an update this week makes it sound as if most of the players who got banged up against Oregon should be back this week. DB Tyler Strain was more doubtful. another WR was being evaluated for concussion protocol. But Illinois has definitely had some injury issues in the secondary. I will note that the Update was written by an Illinois student reporter.
(imagine - updates during the week on injured players. what a concept. Ryan Burns will be weeping with jealousy.)
The Gophers are unranked (not even receiving votes) and are road favorites against a ranked team. Anyone know the last time that happened?
The point spread has already movedThat's a great question.
I keep waiting for that point spread to move. Don't the gamblers say that "the sharps" usually bet later on?
The point spread has already moved
This is the spread after the movement
Not even sure how you would go about finding that info but I doubt it happens very often.The Gophers are unranked (not even receiving votes) and are road favorites against a ranked team. Anyone know the last time that happened?
It’s possible but lines don’t often move twiceYou're saying no more movement is possible, or likely, or allowed?
It’s possible but lines don’t often move twice
The game opened with Illinois favored but due to betting action moved to the current spread. I haven’t seen a line move significantly twice very often. Obviously still possible but not probable
Assume at this point it would take some major injury news or something along those lines to shift the line drastically.It’s possible but lines don’t often move twice
The game opened with Illinois favored but due to betting action moved to the current spread. I haven’t seen a line move significantly twice very often. Obviously still possible but not probable
AgreeAssume at this point it would take some major injury news or something along those lines to shift the line drastically.
Actually seeing the line moving up -- Gophers -3. This will be a tough game - we never seem to do well lately vs. Illinois and their hated coach but we need it bad to continue the momentum!Betting opens with Illinois a 2.5 point favorite, and the over/under at 44.5. Game at Illinois, so pretty much a toss-up game (neutral field) for betting purposes. Gophers and Illini are close to each other statistically in many categories, but we seem to be on the upswing. Becoming bowl eligible and simultaneously smashing the Bert Curse? Lot of incentive! Go Gophers!
We have the more talented team with or without Bryant, that’s why.3:45 pm on Friday. Betting line has held firm at Gophers by 3 points. Why are the Gophs favored (by bettors) over a ranked opponent? My guess: Illinois WR Pat Bryant remains in the concussion protocol and won’t see action tomorrow. Whatever the reason is—Go Gophers!
It would take a ton of money being bet on IllinoisAssume at this point it would take some major injury news or something along those lines to shift the line drastically.
Beyond strange. Oregon will destroy Michigan. Gophers’ move still looks big, but not as unusual as I thought, when you put it in context of other games this week. Thanks for the global view.The original Michigan / Oregon line was strange.
Who the heck set it at 3?
The original Michigan / Oregon line was strange.