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Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:10 pm
by SC Pony
According to computer simulations at Fox sports, we are one of the least likely teams in college football to win this week:

http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/powerRanki ... redictions

109 Southern Methodist Mustangs Houston Cougars 13 - 39 5.0%

Re: Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:16 pm
by Charleston Pony
that's what the point spread would suggest...but that's why the coaches say "we'll show up"

Re: Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:18 pm
by SmooBoy
I am betting UTEP's "chances" were similar.

Re: Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:44 pm
by that's great raplh
slim

Re: Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:50 pm
by ClickClack
SmooBoy wrote:I am betting UTEP's "chances" were similar.


UTEP was at home and about a 10.5 pt underdog

Re: Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:55 pm
by SMU 86
that's great raplh wrote:slim


Slim and none ( I won't say "and slim is about to leave town").

Re: Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:02 pm
by Mestengo
Houston is going down. Hey honey give me another shot of that yeager

Re: Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:39 pm
by Mustangsabu
Mestengo wrote:Houston is going down. Hey honey give me another shot of that yeager


On that note, I am going down to the bar! I need to get my courage up for the Houston game. Starting early!

Re: Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:13 pm
by tristatecoog
I won't be shocked. Yes, UTEP was at home but they had just been blown out at UT. SMU has played close all year.

I think the difference will be our run offense and short game.

Re: Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:07 pm
by lwedge
tristatecoog wrote:I won't be shocked. Yes, UTEP was at home but they had just been blown out at UT. SMU has played close all year.

I think the difference will be our run offense and short game.



I agree that our run offense could be the key. Time of possession is key for us and we have to hope the the coogs are a little over confident.

A couple of quick scores and we will be there at the end. Again.

Re: Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:17 pm
by Stallion
my concern is that we haven't faced a QB this season that could exploit some of the weaknesses that we all thought were problems before the season. Basically, can our back 8 play well in space. So far from what we've seen they have passed the test they have faced so far and exceeded expectations. New test this week-i don't think anyone can really claim we've faced a strong passing QB unless it was the Division 1AA kid.

Re: Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:26 pm
by Stallion
NCAA Passing Statistics;
The only 2 QBs we've faced that were in the Top 100 are No. 44 Patrick Pickney of ECU and No. 64. Andy Dalton of TCU. Neither inspires great fear in passing game. This week we face the No. 1 QB in Country
http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/natlRank.jsp?y ... =IA&dest=O

Re: Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:27 pm
by ponyboy
we will win.

Re: Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:07 pm
by ozfan
Stallion wrote:NCAA Passing Statistics;
The only 2 QBs we've faced that were in the Top 100 are No. 44 Patrick Pickney of ECU and No. 64. Andy Dalton of TCU. Neither inspires great fear in passing game. This week we face the No. 1 QB in Country
http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/natlRank.jsp?y ... =IA&dest=O


I agree with your comment but it only takes 1 good hit on a qb to upset the rhythm of a game.

Re: Chances versus Houston

PostPosted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:55 am
by MrMustang1965
ozfan wrote:
Stallion wrote:it only takes 1 good hit on a qb to upset the rhythm of a game.
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