shorthorns are a 3pt fav, opened at 1

[Collier11]

Something really fishy about that line, I was expecting atleast 5.5 or 6

[Curly Bill]

I expected 6 or 7 myself.

[Collier11]

so what does Vegas know/think that we arent thinking about?

[GKeeper316]

so what does Vegas know/think that we arent thinking about?

best way to hide a body?

[OUHOMER]

ummm.....

[Curly Bill]

so what does Vegas know/think that we arent thinking about?

That Texas sucks? ;)

[OUHOMER]

Maybe * has more injuries that their not talking about. now i hate talking about any college player getting injured, but if Shippley came up with a sore ankle, well that would be ok with me

[OUHOMER]

That Texas sucks? ;)

I should neg just for capitalizing the t in that there word;)

[Curly Bill]

I should neg just for capitalizing the t in that there word;)

Sorry, I normally just say the whorns. I'm a little off my game. :(

[Collier11]

well we already know texas sucks, CK mentioned they may be without 2 running backs, their running games sucks anyway. If we could make them 1 dimensional we could have a field day, IF!

[Curly Bill]

Maybe Vegas knows that Musclehead has been fired? Don't you think that would make us better Collier ol boy? ;) :P

[Collier11]

Oh goodness, we could beat texas 28-7 and you would still be mad that texas converted 39.6% of their 3rd downs

[Curly Bill]

LOL...

I just like referring to BV as Musclehead -- I is a genius for coming up with that. :D

[soonervegas]

What did vegas favor us by in miami? Sounds like they just don't know us very well.

[OUAlumni1990]

Something really fishy about that line, I was expecting atleast 5.5 or 6

Now you should know better than that, how on earth are they going to score 5.5 more points. :rolleyes: ;) :D

[rawlingsHOH]

Hard call. I was thinking about 7 or so. But Texas has played one of the weakest schedules in the country thus far, and hasn't looked that great, even against the poor competition.

[Hotrod3157]

I was expecting it to be 7. Just shows how unimpressive Texas has been in their games to this point.

[CaliBornSoonerBred]

I expected it to stay right around 6.5-7.5 and we all know that they set the lines to induce betting on both sides and make their money but I've always looked at it as the commentators, espn, and all the writers say what they want with no recourse, Vegas sets the lines to keep makin money.

[Indy Sooner]

I expected it to stay right around 6.5-7.5 and we all know that they set the lines to induce betting on both sides and make their money but I've always looked at it as the commentators, espn, and all the writers say what they want with no recourse, Vegas sets the lines to keep makin money.

Exactly...and the early bettors went in heavily on TX laying the one point so the spread increased to entice more OU money... it will be interesting to see how the late money flows.

[adoniijahsooner]

I was hoping that we were going to be double digit underdogs.

[XingTheRubicon]

they suck too

[Sirus]

Wait till Wednesday. The line will move by then. Vegas is just baiting bets to fall on Texas cuz' it looks like a gift right now.

[soonerspudman]

Something really fishy about that line, I was expecting atleast 5.5 or 6

Probably shows that a lot of money believes a (somewhat) healthy Bradford is that much better than McCoy. A little surprising considering our O line and receiver play to date, have to believe the line will adjust to 5 or so by later in the week.

Also, it's kind of overlooked, but our defensive stats for the year are impressive, a lot of people may be figuring we'll stuff the run and make * one-demensional, for right or for wrong.

[IronHorseSooner]

I go with the tested v. untested argument. * has played almost no one, and the only decent team that they have played was at home, and it was a pedestrian 10 point win over a team that cost them a MNC shot last year. They look at us as much more tested, and having lost both games by a combined 2 points without the Heisman Trophy Winner.

[soonerspudman]

I go with the tested v. untested argument. * has played almost no one, and the only decent team that they have played was at home, and it was a pedestrian 10 point win over a team that cost them a MNC shot last year. They look at us as much more tested, and having lost both games by a combined 2 points without the Heisman Trophy Winner.

True, just checked the NCAA stat site, based on opponents played so far this year, OU has #4 strength of schedule in the country, * is #52. We have the #3 scoring D, and we also have the #17 scoring O, two games without Bradford.

At least on paper you can see why the money so far is pretty close on this.

[Collier11]

Basically I think Vegas is looking at this game as if Bradford had been playing and We are 5-0 as well

[JLEW1818]

i wish we were 5-0


errrrrrrrr, sucks.

[Funky G]

This line will grow as the week goes on.

[IronHorseSooner]

i wish we were 5-0


errrrrrrrr, sucks.

With the way things have been going around the country, if we were, we would be shoo in for the MNC.

[Widescreen]

With the way things have been going around the country, if we were, we would be shoo in for the MNC.

And we'd subsequently get stomped by (most likely) Bama. This team isn't MNC caliber. I'd just love to somehow win the Big12 again and actually win a BCS bowl.

[IronHorseSooner]

And we'd subsequently get stomped by (most likely) Bama. This team isn't MNC caliber. I'd just love to somehow win the Big12 again and actually win a BCS bowl.

Yeah, even with a healthy Sam, and even if we had Broyles and Gresh, I don't think we could beat 'Bama. It just looks like their year, which they are the SEC version of us. What we NEED to do though is spoil the supposed "red letter years" for *, KU, Nebbish, and the Pokes, and break the BCS curse.

[Gresho Murford]

Yeah, even with a healthy Sam, and even if we had Broyles and Gresh, I don't think we could beat 'Bama. It just looks like their year, which they are the SEC version of us. What we NEED to do though is spoil the supposed "red letter years" for *, KU, Nebbish, and the Pokes, and break the BCS curse.

If we were completely healthy I would love our chances against Bama.

[lloyd45]

Its not that they think Texas is a 3 pt favorite but that's the line they think the public will bet. They might think Texas is an 8 point favorite or that Oklahoma is an 8 point favorite but they also know they don't have to give that many points because most OU fans and most UT fans are gonna bet for their team whether its a 3 pt line or an 8 pt line.

[Widescreen]

If we were completely healthy I would love our chances against Bama.

Yes, with healthy Bradford, Gresham and Broyles, we'd have a shot.

[IronHorseSooner]

Yes, with healthy Bradford, Gresham and Broyles, we'd have a shot.

The concern there would be with the OL. 'Bama's DL and LBs is freaking mean. I would love to see that match up, but until the line develops, they would have an advantage there.

[OK2LA]

I'd just love to somehow win the Big12 again and actually win a bowl.

Fixed it for me . . .