Line Closing Tulane 3 pts. > FIU

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Aberzombie1892 wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 8:35 am
ccap05 wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:03 am The Beau Rivage sports book is offering Tulane -2. I asked the lady at the sales window and she told me that, surprisingly, there did not seem to be a tremendous amount of interest among the Beau Rivage patrons in the Tulane/FIU game.
I would imagine because it's such a small line and there is so much uncertainty between the two teams.
I'd imagine it's because few really care about a Tulane vs FIU game. Neither team has much of a fan base.


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DfromCT wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:12 am
Aberzombie1892 wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 8:35 am
ccap05 wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:03 am The Beau Rivage sports book is offering Tulane -2. I asked the lady at the sales window and she told me that, surprisingly, there did not seem to be a tremendous amount of interest among the Beau Rivage patrons in the Tulane/FIU game.
I would imagine because it's such a small line and there is so much uncertainty between the two teams.
I'd imagine it's because few really care about a Tulane vs FIU game. Neither team has much of a fan base.
And, another reason why so many underestimate the Wave for this season. We are no more than an afterthought for most football fans and analysis as well.; and, very few analysis have really done their homework on this team.
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ccap05 wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:03 am The Beau Rivage sports book is offering Tulane -2. I asked the lady at the sales window and she told me that, surprisingly, there did not seem to be a tremendous amount of interest among the Beau Rivage patrons in the Tulane/FIU game.
The Vegas spread has now moved to the Wave 2 pts. > FIU (Rotation nos. 137-138 for Vegas Sheet) http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-foo ... las-vegas/

O/U 57 pts.
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If our D is as good as advertised, the UNDER bet is the safest one. Our O isn't going to light it up.
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Wave755 wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:40 am
DfromCT wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:12 am
Aberzombie1892 wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 8:35 am
ccap05 wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:03 am The Beau Rivage sports book is offering Tulane -2. I asked the lady at the sales window and she told me that, surprisingly, there did not seem to be a tremendous amount of interest among the Beau Rivage patrons in the Tulane/FIU game.
I would imagine because it's such a small line and there is so much uncertainty between the two teams.
I'd imagine it's because few really care about a Tulane vs FIU game. Neither team has much of a fan base.
And, another reason why so many underestimate the Wave for this season. We are no more than an afterthought for most football fans and analysis as well.; and, very few analysis have really done their homework on this team.
I certainly hope I can look back at this season and say we were underestimated. For now, I am hopeful and optimistic (like every other team). We ALL know what the history of this program is, and it never leaves the backs of our minds. Having a solid defensive front can always keep things manageable and we do have that. If we can beat FIU by 10+, we've got something. If not, we could be looking at sweating it out every week; win a few, lose a few.
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anEngineer wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:52 am I certainly hope I can look back at this season and say we were underestimated. For now, I am hopeful and optimistic (like every other team). We ALL know what the history of this program is, and it never leaves the backs of our minds.....
I am happy to report 18 to 22 year-olds couldn't care less about "history," and as you may have noticed, they just completely ignored the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Aquarian Exposition held at Bethel, New York in August, 1969. :o :lol: 8-) For 18 to 22 year-olds there is only "now." :D
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Wave755 wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:28 am
anEngineer wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:52 am I certainly hope I can look back at this season and say we were underestimated. For now, I am hopeful and optimistic (like every other team). We ALL know what the history of this program is, and it never leaves the backs of our minds.....
I am happy to report 18 to 22 year-olds couldn't care less about "history," and as you may have noticed, they just completely ignored the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Aquarian Exposition held at Bethel, New York in August, 1969. :o :lol: 8-) For 18 to 22 year-olds there is only "now." :D
if their history is "only now" how bright is their future ?
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golfnut69 wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:16 am
Wave755 wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:28 am
anEngineer wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:52 am I certainly hope I can look back at this season and say we were underestimated. For now, I am hopeful and optimistic (like every other team). We ALL know what the history of this program is, and it never leaves the backs of our minds.....
I am happy to report 18 to 22 year-olds couldn't care less about "history," and as you may have noticed, they just completely ignored the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Aquarian Exposition held at Bethel, New York in August, 1969. :o :lol: 8-) For 18 to 22 year-olds there is only "now." :D
if their history is "only now" how bright is their future ?
As bright as they want to make it.
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Wave755 wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:22 am
golfnut69 wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:16 am
Wave755 wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:28 am
anEngineer wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:52 am I certainly hope I can look back at this season and say we were underestimated. For now, I am hopeful and optimistic (like every other team). We ALL know what the history of this program is, and it never leaves the backs of our minds.....
I am happy to report 18 to 22 year-olds couldn't care less about "history," and as you may have noticed, they just completely ignored the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Aquarian Exposition held at Bethel, New York in August, 1969. :o :lol: 8-) For 18 to 22 year-olds there is only "now." :D
if their history is "only now" how bright is their future ?
As bright as they want to make it.
we shall see.....now, on to important stuff...adding to the Tanner thread
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This team is no joke. From Athlon what other CUSA coaches said about FIU:

“The best-coached team in the league. Every unit, special teams, all of it."

"They have more discipline and awareness on the field than any other team.”

"They really show a level of legitimacy in how they develop their guys. Very detail-oriented and they’ve got fantastic ball control on offense. They don’t make mistakes, they can grind on you with a lead and don’t have to shoot it out."


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Bicoastalwave wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:33 pm This team is no joke. From Athlon what other CUSA coaches said about FIU:

“The best-coached team in the league. Every unit, special teams, all of it."

"They have more discipline and awareness on the field than any other team.”

"They really show a level of legitimacy in how they develop their guys. Very detail-oriented and they’ve got fantastic ball control on offense. They don’t make mistakes, they can grind on you with a lead and don’t have to shoot it out."


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Yeah, but so long as we go out and take the field we'll win. Others here guarantee it.
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DfromCT wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:36 pm
Bicoastalwave wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:33 pm This team is no joke. From Athlon what other CUSA coaches said about FIU:

“The best-coached team in the league. Every unit, special teams, all of it."

"They have more discipline and awareness on the field than any other team.”

"They really show a level of legitimacy in how they develop their guys. Very detail-oriented and they’ve got fantastic ball control on offense. They don’t make mistakes, they can grind on you with a lead and don’t have to shoot it out."


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Yeah, but so long as we go out and take the field we'll win. Others here guarantee it.
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DfromCT wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:36 pm
Bicoastalwave wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:33 pm This team is no joke. From Athlon what other CUSA coaches said about FIU:

“The best-coached team in the league. Every unit, special teams, all of it."

"They have more discipline and awareness on the field than any other team.”

"They really show a level of legitimacy in how they develop their guys. Very detail-oriented and they’ve got fantastic ball control on offense. They don’t make mistakes, they can grind on you with a lead and don’t have to shoot it out."


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Yeah, but so long as we go out and take the field we'll win. Others here guarantee it.
Get your popcorn ready DfromCT! We are kicking some Panther ass next week.
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I can't wait!
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Bicoastalwave wrote: Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:33 pm This team is no joke. From Athlon what other CUSA coaches said about FIU:

“The best-coached team in the league. Every unit, special teams, all of it."

"They have more discipline and awareness on the field than any other team.”

"They really show a level of legitimacy in how they develop their guys. Very detail-oriented and they’ve got fantastic ball control on offense. They don’t make mistakes, they can grind on you with a lead and don’t have to shoot it out."


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2018: FAU 49, FIU 14?

Enough said! :D
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Wave755 wrote: Thu Aug 22, 2019 6:01 am
2018: FAU 49, FIU 14?

Enough said! :D
2017 Coach Davis' first year at FIU.

Tulane 10
FIU 23

Most would expect FIU to be better in Butch Davis' 3rd year.
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DfromCT wrote: Thu Aug 22, 2019 7:49 am
Wave755 wrote: Thu Aug 22, 2019 6:01 am
2018: FAU 49, FIU 14?

Enough said! :D
2017 Coach Davis' first year at FIU.

Tulane 10
FIU 23

Most would expect FIU to be better in Butch Davis' 3rd year.
After all, Butch did end the season with a big 3 point win over the Toledo Rockets of the Mid-American Conference? :D
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DfromCT wrote: Thu Aug 22, 2019 7:49 am
Wave755 wrote: Thu Aug 22, 2019 6:01 am
2018: FAU 49, FIU 14?

Enough said! :D
2017 Coach Davis' first year at FIU.

Tulane 10
FIU 23

Most would expect FIU to be better in Butch Davis' 3rd year.
3rd party predictions:

Oddshark (score) - FIU 30.7 to Tulane 29.2
PicksandParlays (spread) - FIU +2
S&P+ (% chance of victory) - Tulane has a 47% chance to win
ESPN FPI (% chance of victory) - Tulane has a 50.5% chance to win
Bettorsworld (spread) - FIU +3
SBG Global (score) - FIU 31 to Tulane 17
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I really hope we drub FIU and we can all look back and laugh at this thread
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Bicoastalwave wrote: Thu Aug 22, 2019 12:20 pm I really hope we drub FIU and we can all look back and laugh at this thread
That would be ideal. :mrgreen:
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Bicoastalwave wrote: Thu Aug 22, 2019 12:20 pm I really hope we drub FIU and we can all look back and laugh at this thread
Much like we did to ULALA in the Cure Bowl :thumbup: with the line closing for that game Tulane only by 3 pts. and many on our forum warning we were heading for another "humiliation" on national television. :)
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https://accuscore.com/football/college- ... een-wave-3

Accuscore says " Florida International is a solid favorite with a 63% chance to beat Tulane. "
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RobertM320 wrote: Thu Aug 22, 2019 1:51 pm https://accuscore.com/football/college- ... een-wave-3

Accuscore says " Florida International is a solid favorite with a 63% chance to beat Tulane. "
🤘 And, for a good laugh, see Accuscore's prediction for the Cure Bowl.. :lol: https://accuscore.com/football/college- ... cajuns-747
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Bicoastalwave wrote: Thu Aug 22, 2019 12:20 pm I really hope we drub FIU and we can all look back and laugh at this thread
I do too. But I also think we have proven nothing to be looking down our noses at any opponent on this schedule. Last year we snuck into a lousy bowl game at 6-6. We lost to a bad SMU team and barely beat a bad Navy team to become bowl eligible. Put up 8 or 9 wins and then we can go into games like this one much more confident.

And I'm not sold on McMillan. Yeah, yeah, I know he went 5-1. But I've also watched a few of those games and really don't trust his left arm.

Maybe I'm too shell shocked from Lucy pulling the ball away year after year after year as a Tulane fan.
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Everything you said is fair. We thought we had our QB in banks last year and saw that 2nd year regression and Lucy pulling the ball away in that nightmare of a first half of the season. The hope is this year that 1) McMillan isn’t Banks 2) Will Hall is a far superior OC & is capable of developing QB talent.
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