UConn -6.5 over ISU

[dualthreat]

UCONN has a small def. line. I hope that bodes well for our run game, but Steele may have a little more trouble getting away from DE's that are 230lbs and quicker.

only 1 starter was 230. the other guys were closer to 290 and the other DE was 6'4 248

 

[Kickedinthenuts]

I think Cyclone nation should know more than anyone that past QB performance isn't indicative of future results. This UConn team is going to be coming off a close loss and going into a huge game for them that they expected to win two weeks ago. I think we've got the edge if Real Steele shows up like he did all day against Iowa. No reason to expect that he won't, but expect UConn to play better than they did against Vandy too. Love the fact that the stakes keep getting raised every week for ISU this year!!!

 

[nickcyv]

I've seen a couple lines. Here it is at Uconn -4.5.

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[DMICyclone]

Does this line **** anyone else off?

 

[ISUAlum04]

This spread is a tough one. I agree with previous posts that maybe the odds makers have "figured out" our road woes. There is also the fact that we are coming off an exhausting, big game that may leave a hangover. Also, it is on Friday so there is one less day to prepare...

That being said, I was hoping the spread would be closer to straight up or maybe a few points in their favor.

 

[twojman]

Lots of money on ISU so far. Within 1.5 hours of the line coming out it went from 6.5 to 5.5 with UCONN favored. Seriously, bet the mortgage. See my latest blog post.

 

[hurdleisu24]

UCONN is now only a 5.5 or 4.5 favorite depending on which line you look at

 

[cyclonepower]

Huge game would be understatement, need it if we want a bowl game

 

[DesertClone1]

this seems like a trap game to me...
hopefully i'm wrong.

 

[bostrem00]

Lines are created to get people interested and having them bet on the game...if it is something ridiculous, nobody will bet on the game.....therefore casinos will make 0 money on it so they set it at what they think will entice/lure them into betting....

 

[BigM]

CyBookie?

 

[ICclone23]

this seems like a trap game to me...
hopefully i'm wrong.

This.

Road game on short rest. Potential for huge let down game after our rivalry game. And its sandwiches between two of our biggest games Iowa, and Texas.

I hope were ready, but this has TRAP written all over it.

 

[IcSyU]

Lines are created to get people interested and having them bet on the game...if it is something ridiculous, nobody will bet on the game.....therefore casinos will make 0 money on it so they set it at what they think will entice/lure them into betting....

One thing to add...they want to entice/lure people into betting both sides equally.

 

[RedBlooded]

anyone have a link yo uconns message boards?

 

[isuchicago]

looks like they return more starters than any team in the big east.. not a game to take lightly

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[ISUcy08]

Is Vandy good? UConn lost to them and failed to even score an offensive TD. Their QB doesn't seem very good according to stats. Or WRs. RB is pretty good. I will be pretty disappointed if we lose. 3-0 is there for the taking. Could be a trap though.

 

[Clone9]

UConn is better than they have played. Their defense is VERY good, and if they can figure anything out on offense, we might be in trouble. I don't think they'll win the Big East again this year, but if we don't show up ready to play well, we could lose. MUST take them very seriously....

I'm actually happy a few things went wrong yesterday so that coaches have plenty to get after them about this week.

 

[Al_4_State]

I think Vegas is banking on a classic "let down" game and/or Jantz ******** the bed in his first road game.

I'd take ISU to cover in this one.

UConn's offense is just awful, but their defense keeps them in pretty much every game they play.

 

[bosco]

I think Vegas is banking on a classic "let down" game and/or Jantz ******** the bed in his first road game.

I'd take ISU to cover in this one.

UConn's offense is just awful, but their defense keeps them in pretty much every game they play.

After watching the first two games I don't think Jantz is capable of ******* his pants but I'm really worried about the team being very flat for the first road game after an emotional, long game in a short week.

 

[JUKEBOX]

This.

Road game on short rest. Potential for huge let down game after our rivalry game. And its sandwiches between two of our biggest games Iowa, and Texas.

I hope were ready, but this has TRAP written all over it.

This. Hopefully CPR's mantra about never falling in to the valley kicks in this year and the team can get it done. We don't want 2002 again.