HERE WE GO...THE START OF THE SEASON. I AM STILL GOING TO PLAY A FEW GAMES IN THE PRESEASON BUT ONLY FOR MAYBE A TOKEN AMOUNT. REGARDLESS OF WHAT PEOPLE MAY ARGUE, IT IS MY OPINION THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PICK WITH ANY CERTAINLY A SPREAD IN AN NFL PRESEASON GAME. THERE ARE SIMPLY TO MANY INTANGIBLES, HOW LONG WILL THE PLAYERS PLAY, THE QB, THE FACT THE GAMES MEANS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING EXCEPT FOR US WHO BET IT, ECT...ECT. SO ALL PRESEASON PLAYS WILL BE OPINION PLAYS. AS FOR THE OTHER RATED PLAYS, I PLAY ALL RATED GAMES AT $100/UNIT SO BET ACCORDINGLY, (IE REDUCED THE UNITS IF YOU PLAY A SMALLER AMOUNT. AS ALWAYS GOOD LUCK IF YOU PLAY!
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8* MY TOP PLAY...VERY RARE (23-8 ) LAST YEAR IN FOOTBALL (74%)
6-7* HIGH RATED SELECTION ONLY WHEN ALOT OF GAMES ON THE CARD TO CHOSE FROM (WELL OVER 60%)
5* STRONG PLAY USUALLY HIGHEST WHEN ONLY A FEW GAMES
4* STRONG SELECTION
3* PROBABLE COVER
2* A GAME THAT SHOULD COVER
1* ALMOST AN OPINION SELECTION
OPINION PLAY: GAME THAT I THINK MAY WIN BUT OFTEN JUST TO WATCH A GAME OR A LEAN.
Summary of Plays:
(1) MARYLAND -8
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MARYLAND (0 - 0) at N ILLINOIS (0 - 0)
Week 1 Thursday, 8/28/2003 7:30 PM
vs
125 MARYLAND -8
126 N ILLINOIS
Detailed Analysis
The Maryland Terrapins are a strong 7-2 straight up and against the spread on the road the last two years. Maryland has 17 starters back to a team that outscored opponents by a 32-17 average with perfect balance: 202 yards rushing/196 yards passing per game. QB Scott O’Brien is injured (strained groin muscle) and is questionable for this game, with Orlando Evans the possible replacement. The Terrapins like to run the ball, and so do the Northern Illinois Huskies. Maryland's running game is strong behind Chris Downs (1,113 yards) and Bruce Perry, though Perry has not been 100% lately and status uncertain. Northern Illinois has a remarkable RB in Michael Turner (1,915 yards, 19 TDs and 5.7 yards per carry). N. Illinois went 8-4 SU and a sizzling 9-2 ATS and the offense looks strong again. N. Illinois averaged 31 points, 200 yds rushing and 175 yds passing per game in 2002. Defense is another issue and they gave up a whopping 24.8 ppg and 386 total yards. The ‘D’ was poor against the run (131 yds rushing) pass (255 yds passing allowed). The primary trouble for the Huskies is the Terrapins are bigger, faster, and stronger on both sides of the ball. The Terrapins O-line outweighs the opposing line by almost 40 lbs per man. In addition Maryland operates a 3-4 defensive set which is specifically designed to stop the run. The Terrapins will keep it on the ground and roll over the smaller stop unit to a double digit victory. Based on today's report, this should be a high scoring game, so if they post a number, also bet the over for a small amount.
Projected Score: Maryland 44, No Illinois 28
PLAY 1* UNIT ON MARYLAND -8
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8* MY TOP PLAY...VERY RARE (23-8 ) LAST YEAR IN FOOTBALL (74%)
6-7* HIGH RATED SELECTION ONLY WHEN ALOT OF GAMES ON THE CARD TO CHOSE FROM (WELL OVER 60%)
5* STRONG PLAY USUALLY HIGHEST WHEN ONLY A FEW GAMES
4* STRONG SELECTION
3* PROBABLE COVER
2* A GAME THAT SHOULD COVER
1* ALMOST AN OPINION SELECTION
OPINION PLAY: GAME THAT I THINK MAY WIN BUT OFTEN JUST TO WATCH A GAME OR A LEAN.
Summary of Plays:
(1) MARYLAND -8
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MARYLAND (0 - 0) at N ILLINOIS (0 - 0)
Week 1 Thursday, 8/28/2003 7:30 PM


125 MARYLAND -8
126 N ILLINOIS
Detailed Analysis
The Maryland Terrapins are a strong 7-2 straight up and against the spread on the road the last two years. Maryland has 17 starters back to a team that outscored opponents by a 32-17 average with perfect balance: 202 yards rushing/196 yards passing per game. QB Scott O’Brien is injured (strained groin muscle) and is questionable for this game, with Orlando Evans the possible replacement. The Terrapins like to run the ball, and so do the Northern Illinois Huskies. Maryland's running game is strong behind Chris Downs (1,113 yards) and Bruce Perry, though Perry has not been 100% lately and status uncertain. Northern Illinois has a remarkable RB in Michael Turner (1,915 yards, 19 TDs and 5.7 yards per carry). N. Illinois went 8-4 SU and a sizzling 9-2 ATS and the offense looks strong again. N. Illinois averaged 31 points, 200 yds rushing and 175 yds passing per game in 2002. Defense is another issue and they gave up a whopping 24.8 ppg and 386 total yards. The ‘D’ was poor against the run (131 yds rushing) pass (255 yds passing allowed). The primary trouble for the Huskies is the Terrapins are bigger, faster, and stronger on both sides of the ball. The Terrapins O-line outweighs the opposing line by almost 40 lbs per man. In addition Maryland operates a 3-4 defensive set which is specifically designed to stop the run. The Terrapins will keep it on the ground and roll over the smaller stop unit to a double digit victory. Based on today's report, this should be a high scoring game, so if they post a number, also bet the over for a small amount.
Projected Score: Maryland 44, No Illinois 28
PLAY 1* UNIT ON MARYLAND -8
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