Re: Someone Sell Me On...



CheckRazor wrote:
>
> Baylor is actually ranked higher both offensively and defensively than
> Nebraska. They also beat Iowa State on the road, while Nebraska had to
> go to overtime to beat them at home. On the other hand, Baylor lost to
> a somewhat suspect Texas A&M team. A&M's passing defense is ranked
> something like 101st in the nation, and that was before the CU game. I
> like the way Nebraska's quarterback has improved over the last two
> games, but I think one of their starting linebackers {Bradley} may be
> out for the season. I just don't see any real clear edge here for
> betting on Nebraska.

The teams look pretty even to me. NU has minor edges in offense (#80 vs
#93) and defense (#17 vs #29) but is in a letdown situation and traveling
to Waco where Baylor has their best team since Grant Teaff and has been a
tough home dog under Morriss. It is not on my list at the moment either
way, but my lean is to Baylor.

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