Prediction Time | Missouri Tigers vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders
by Seth C on Nov 5, 2010 9:01 AM CDT
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| INFORMATION: | Detail |
| OPPONENT: | Missouri Tigers (7-1, 3-1) |
| DATE: | November 6, 2010 |
| LOCATION: | Lubbock, TX |
| WEATHER: | Sunny, 72 |
| TIME: | 7:00 p.m. CST |
| TV: | ABC |
| RADIO: | Affiliates |
| GAME CAST: | Fox Sports |
Synopsis of the Game | By the time this post goes up, I'm not sure if I will have had the time to write the MU offense vs. TTU defense (if I don't, I'm sorry), but Missouri is an excellent offense and were it not for Robert Griffin, III, Blaine Gabbert might be the best quarterback (not including Nebraska's Martinez) in the Big 12 right now. I don't think the Texas Tech defense has enough to keep pace with Missouri on offense. The Missouri rushing game isn't great, but the Tigers are 23rd in the nation in passing and 33rd in the nation in scoring offense. I'm picking Darrin Moore as my offensive MVP because I'm not sure if there are many options out there (there are, but at some point, I'm going to take a picture of me grasping for straws and link to it where it's appropriate) and Brian Duncan for my defensive MVP because this defense isn't half as good when he's not getting to the quarterback. He's got to get there.
The line opened at 6.5 and has moved down to 4.5. Must have been quite a bit of money on Texas Tech to force a 2 point swing.
Offensive MVP | WR Darrin Moore
Defensive MVP | OLB Brian Ducan
Final Score | Missouri Tigers 42, Texas Tech Red Raiders 35
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Did anyone catch the forecast?
Suppose to be 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph. How in the world will we ever be able to play??
"They challenged us. They said, 'Here, try to run past us, try to run inside us.' And they were better at preventing that than we were throwing and catching it." --Mike Leach
our power running game should take over fine......
"A job well done is better than a job well said."
by I bleed Red and Black on Nov 5, 2010 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions
We are committed to the run...
and thus the wind shouldn’t be a problem. Gameplanning on having the wind at our back for our punts is tricky though.
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Nov 5, 2010 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions
True, but that dang strong wind can sure mess with one's cuts in the running game.
I invision running backs making a cut and then falling over from a brief gust, maybe even rolling a few tumbles towards the sidelines before they can stabilize themselves. It will be hell. Hell, I say.
"They challenged us. They said, 'Here, try to run past us, try to run inside us.' And they were better at preventing that than we were throwing and catching it." --Mike Leach
2nd down draw
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
A 10 MPH wind could push the lighter RB's in the wrong direction
They should practice in one of the wind tunnels the professors use to study tornados.
don't forget the long snap, going to be a tough day
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
perhaps though
when Stephens fumbles on the goalline…the wind will blow it back into his arms
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Nov 5, 2010 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
depends on the starting QB.
How in the world will we ever be able to play??
sticks is windproof.
i bleed scarlette and black...and will 'til i die...but this season blows like a 10MPH wind in lubbock. GUNS UP.
Taking a new path...
I would like to base my decision on which QB we have starting, if its the tall skinny guy, we win, but he won’t make MVP. Just the difference. Gotta change things up
OMVP: Douglas
DMVP: Phillips
Score: TTU 38-MU 31
"Shock the Monkey!" - SARR
There are other ways to think of things.
by San Antonio Red Raider on Nov 5, 2010 10:00 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Only because I lived there for a year.....
and when I left it was pronounced misery.
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Nov 5, 2010 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I've spent many afternoons in the airport bar in St. Louis
but not much more experience than that.
Don't blame me- I voted for happy hour.
by San Antonio Red Raider on Nov 5, 2010 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Wide stance congressman?
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Nov 5, 2010 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
that was in Minnesota
and I was in that same bathroom a week before that sicko. True story.
However, I was there for a completely legitimate reason. Airport bars were my friend, all across the country.
See, I can name drop, just like Tuberville.
Don't blame me- I voted for happy hour.
by San Antonio Red Raider on Nov 5, 2010 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
I was in an airport stall next to tubs this week....
I said to him, you don’t have to tell me who is going to start against Mizzou…but if you tap 3 times I know it is Sticks….
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Nov 5, 2010 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
I will show you mine if you show me yours.
by ST04 on Nov 5, 2010 5:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Don't blame me- I voted for happy hour.
by San Antonio Red Raider on Nov 5, 2010 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't blame me- I voted for happy hour.
by San Antonio Red Raider on Nov 5, 2010 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Must be cold in s a
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Nov 6, 2010 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Have some hope kids !
The boys in Vegas opened Texas Tech +6.5 then it moved to +4, which means that someone out there knows enough of something that so much $$$ went on Tech in the first day that the line moved to entice more people to “vote” on Missouri to even out things. At this point in the year the computers and wise guys are quite close !
Then again Atm is only getting 3 vs OU.
Dont buy the Espn/Disney/ABC hype ! Playoffs are just spin to hide their agenda of owning our favorite sport.
Prediction
Tech 38
Mizz 34
OMVP – Eric Stephens
DMVP – Jarvis Phillips
Dont buy the Espn/Disney/ABC hype ! Playoffs are just spin to hide their agenda of owning our favorite sport.
I only play in the fastasy world, but I could have made a fortune on TECH this year
except for the Colorado game, and that would have been a push. How can they pick TECH over Missouri.
I will predict TECH to win 35 to 34, but that is with my heart and not my butt.
Sticks is my MVP even if he doesn’t play, which I don’t think he will because it is now clear that Stiicks beats to his own drum, and you do not do that under Tubby. Just ask Smith.
DMVP is going to be Mr. Bird. Why not.
Can’t wait for Post Game Thread, its going to be fun boys.
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
Who’s Bird? I thought he graduated :)
"You've got to find your inner pirate" - Mike Leach
"We started too late" - Neal Brown
I wish it was already 2011
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
Call me crazy
I see this as the first signature win under the Tuberville era of 2010. We have no more big wins left after this game so this is it. OU will curb stomp us next week in Norman and the last 2 games are very far from elite competition. Question is will this staff risk starting Sheffield. It’s a double edged sword. If he starts and succeeds the staff looks like they didn’t make the right choice from the beginning and if he doesn’t start and we lose they look like a bad coaching staff once more that can’t win at home. Tough call but I say send Potts deer hunting. I like our chances in this game especially if Sheffield starts.
Tech 42
Missouri 30
OMVP – Sheffield
DMVP – Graves
"You've got to find your inner pirate" - Mike Leach
"We started too late" - Neal Brown
Okay your crazy
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
Thank you! I thought so also
"You've got to find your inner pirate" - Mike Leach
"We started too late" - Neal Brown
Its a Mad Mad World... I am with you
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
If Sticks is playing,
I could see it happening.
One more thing;
Tubby has even killed our home filed advantage. The reason The Jones was so much fun was because we always had a chance to win. Now no one believes that we can win, so no freaking crazy rowdy fans.
I really need the halftime speach from animal house, I know there is someone on DTN that has it ready to download.
thanks in advance.
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
Since I'm Not Going to the Game
Texas Tech wins big in its signature game of the year, 35-17.
Chicos Tacos
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
I'm thinking about a quick vacation to Juarez. Good idea?
Don't blame me- I voted for happy hour.
by San Antonio Red Raider on Nov 5, 2010 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Freds or how about Martinez
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
Negatory.....
I could tell you stories about the 80’s there, but there is no way I would go over there now. My 72 hour streak in J-Town at establishments is safe…from me.
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Nov 5, 2010 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Are you afraid of a few drug loards and machine guns, where's your inner pirate
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
Yeah, screw the inner pirate. He would get shot.
I was there a few years ago. Played golf at some country club and ate at some fancy restaurant that made salsa at the table and tequila shots. Long night.
Don't blame me- I voted for happy hour.
by San Antonio Red Raider on Nov 5, 2010 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Damn those were the days
remember all the mequitos, I played there a few times
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
Having a personal caddy is cool.
Don't blame me- I voted for happy hour.
by San Antonio Red Raider on Nov 5, 2010 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Yep, wonder if it is still open
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
I never had an inner pirate.....
Im a juero from El Paso….I dont’ know jack about pirates or anything water related.
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Nov 5, 2010 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
the only way we win is if missouri takes us lightly because their FL girlfriends tell them how good they are.
But i dont think thats gonna happen after their loss.
I voted tech will lose by at least 7 but Ive seen good teams lose to lesser teams every week this season so anything is possible and I think tech is due for an upset.
When Sheffield goes out onto the field the crowd will get into it and that will provide the spark.
OMVP – Sheffield/Stevens/Lewis
DMVP – Graves/?
Whoever said, 'It's not whether you win or lose that counts,' probably lost.
I think this is a wild one. I have no doubt, if SS starts, we have a different energy and different level of overall execution. And that will bleed over to the defense – for a while. But in the end, we will struggle to keep Mizzou from rolling in the second half.
Close at half, maybe even a Tech lead. But Mizzou romps in the 3rd and 4th.
Mizzou 52
Tech 38
OMVP: SS
DMVP: Nobody
I think the guy named Freedom is going to be the MVP
"You've got to find your inner pirate" - Mike Leach
"We started too late" - Neal Brown
Okay I found it I just needed this today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsmybQKpmTw
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
Game time
I will be at this game. First time this year and I hope the magic returns of the great games I have seen here. I will have fun regardless. I predict a complete abomination of the raiders. But I’m hoping for the underdog tech to make a cameo appearance. My guns r already up!!!
by techsj on Nov 5, 2010 10:54 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
No crystal ball
I have no idea -and know everything looks bad for the team right now.
Realistically I doubt a win.
BUT:
But If I am going to make a prediction, I might as well go big:
Optimisim? Sunshine? Hope? Naw- just WAY too much caffeine.
Solid/respectable but not devastating win. Might even be the big one of the year.
1. Tech by 14+
2. Potts all 4 quarters and looking like Heisman material.
Sticks: in for 5 minuets of gametime just to say hi.
Receivers will look pretty good this game too but not excellent.
3. Oh boy- way too many penalties and 2 blown ref calls, but not a gamebreaker.
4. The air-raid returns. Good competent football does too.
5. Tubs gets a flood of emails, but this time they are all pictures of kittens.
6. Mike leach is lost at sea and declared dead – ending the debacle.
However… some weeks later, Smith and Ligget publish a recent telegram:
“Send Harrell and Batch. Have taken over. Castro whining- Russia pissed.”
…and this concludes my wave of caffeine. Time for siesta.
This.
6. Mike leach is lost at sea and declared dead – ending the debacle.
However… some weeks later, Smith and Ligget publish a recent telegram:
"Send Harrell and Batch. Have taken over. Castro whining- Russia pissed."
" Answers --Become Resources."
Without Questions, There are limited Resources...
A Tubbervile team
wouldn’t want to play a Havana Tech team after two years of training by Leach. I know where I would lay my bets…
amazing...absolutely amazing.
beat you to it today!
"You've got to find your inner pirate" - Mike Leach
"We started too late" - Neal Brown
The question that is haunting me at this point
are we as amazing as we are awesome or are as awesome as we are amazing ??? !!
as for me and my house, we chose the Lord.
Tech wins a close one. 31-27 Tech. Missouri gives up some costly turnovers.
OMVP- Sticks
DMVP- duncan
by ST04 on Nov 5, 2010 12:12 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I am only able to predict these things about a Tech home game with this year's team
I predict that I will buy a large Dr Pepper & a bottled water before taking my seat. I predict that I will quickly down the bottled water so I have a re-sealable dip cup the rest of the game. I predict that I will have 1 dip of Copenhagen per quarter. I predict that the Going Band will play at halftime. I predict that will take pictures of the double T scoreboard whenever Tech gets a lead. No lead, no scoreboard pictures. And I predict we will stay until the final gun is sounded. Finally I predict that if Steven Sheffield plays QB the entire game I will be giddy for the first time all season.
What if they run out of water?
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Nov 5, 2010 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
That's why I get it before kickoff
I guess I could smuggle a water bottle in shoved down my pants. “Is that a water bottle Mister or are you just glad to see me?”. But my rule breaking days are well behind me. Except driving speeds on the North Dallas Tollway. I’m a pirate on my daily commute. Speed limits are for wussies.
If you don't speed on DNT
you are taking your life in your hands. My boots sure do fit a lot better without 5 flasks stuffed in them.
"It's fun to do bad things"- Latarian
by oldschoolraider on Nov 5, 2010 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
No score prediction this week.
OMVP: Sticks (make it happen Tubs)
DMVP: Graves
Tommy Tuberville can bite my shiny metal ass!!!
Stating the obvious, but...
With Sheffield:
TTU 38
Mizzou 35
With Potts and his lack of leadership and enthusiasm:
TTU 21
Mizzou 42
If we lose, Baron “Media Darling” Batch will actually call FSN Southwest to see if he can have his own television show titled “Lovable Losers: The Season that Wasn’t”
I refused to predict a loss for TTU...
So we win !!
OMVP: Leong
DMVP: Whitlock
Defensive ? mark of the game = number 20.
Offensive ? mark of the game = whoever lines up at slot
as for me and my house, we chose the Lord.
I hate to do it. . .
OMVP: Batch rushes for 145 yards
DMVP: Cody Davis for most tackles beyond 9 yards
Tech: 30
Mizz:: 37
Tech acquits itself. But I don’t see us getting the win.
I don’t understand the Vegas spread.
"This time it's different."
Maybe Sticksomania has reached the shores of Nevada
It’s a tidal wave of hero worship that just cannot be stopped. I saw Stcks cure a man who lost both legs in a Curling accident. It was miraculous.
Maybe we can get Al Pacino.....??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rFx6OFooCs
Otherwise…and it hurts me to say it…
Mizzou 56
TT 17
"Everything will be better once we get a fullback....."
This is way better... for those of you that have not heard it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw7KijRfU-c
Well on second thought that might get you fired at TT..
"Everything will be better once we get a fullback....."
Here we go boys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsmybQKpmTw
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
Being Perfect Get Your Guns Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cer03FCBuRM&feature=related
"I spent 18 months, off and on, with the script writer. I might as well have not spent one second with him." Don Haskins.
Some of the best back ground music ever runs through out FNL's !!
as for me and my house, we chose the Lord.
I know that song!
EITS, A good Texas band I had forgotten all about!
I heard of Friday night lights, but never seen it. Apparently it’s about football right here in West Texas.
Compelling speech btw. I’ll have to check out the series someday. It sounds like it really captures West Texas as one of the great cradles of football and speaks to the values we share.
And to think right now in Tokyo people are going about a Friday night totally unaware of West Texas and what football means out here. Sad for them.
I recommend this series...
I almost reluctantly started watching it because I disdain weak tv shows…this one is strong…it captures a lot of what I remember of West Texas.
And it is easy to get, a Netflix account it streams to whatever you have to watch it on…I go with my computer…almost any game box that connects to the webs, can host it for your telly. Less than $10 per month for lots and lots of great viewing…all without interruptions that you do not initiate.
as for me and my house, we chose the Lord.
Rumor is the Potts will start
On another texas tech board there is a tech fan from KC reporting that Tubs was on radio there this morning, he told in his interview that Potts was really good in practice this week but he will withhold the announcement of starting qb until game time. If this rumor is correct and if Potts really starts then the game is over even before it starts. If Potts plays for even one quarter, we lose this game.
I kind of like "the Potts", as a name, not so much as starting QB for today's game.
That is countrier than a biscuit. - Garth Brooks
"Cold and Timid Souls".....
“If he fails at least fails by daring greatly so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat”
Tech 38
Mizzou 31
OMVP = Sheffield
DMVP = Graves
Wreck their ass, Tech
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