That doesn't answer the question. This is our biggest/local rival. We are tied for 3rd in a league that is likely to get 3 bids at most. Do you really think the Rams were preparing for this game, and then when the line came out they were like...."oh yeah, we got this one easy?" Or the Spiders were lacking motivation until the line came out and then said..."wow, I really want to win now." I don't think either team gives a whit about the point spread.Vegas/people are saying little chance you got beating VCU. Chop, did you think VCU would be this big of a fav? I sure didn't. No respect and best way to get it is to beat those guys.
Oh and just talking about the Spiders added motivation. Nothing to do VCU at all ..... their just probably enjoying the fact that most think the Spiders will be our bitches once again.
How could the line move the other way if 2/3 of the wagers are on us? That is not how Vegas works.
If 2/3 the money was on us and line was going the other way, THAT would be suspicious.Because the 1/3 is betting the bigger money.
Because the 1/3 is betting the bigger money.
LOL. Explain it to me.How could the line move the other way if 2/3 of the wagers are on us? That is not how Vegas works.
EL called the line ridiculous. I was responding to you both.I thought I did answer the question. Of course UR just think it could be used as added Mo if coach plays his cards right. And haven't placed a bet but seriously thinking about it. Yes, you're right, numbers betting UR, but line going other way. That's what makes hesitant on betting on UR, few betting VCU but maybe big $$$ amounts?Those people on a scale of 1-10 are 10 while I'm a .5 on pregame knowledge.
Sorry, but did I write "ridiculous" in reference to line? The respect part is the narrative Mooney might use with team? Just don't want the Spiders ever again get beat up before and during the game like against Kansas. Sad having to endure looking at KA and Justin on the bench late in game. I was PISSED.
Well, he could say "beating the spread strengthens my strong A** offer".EL called the line ridiculous. I was responding to you both.
I really think you're overestimating their awareness of the spread. This ain't "Blue Chips."
Besides, I wouldn't want a coach - especially a college coach - using point spreads as a motivator as part of a "no respect" narrative.
There's plenty of motivation already.
As to your first paragraph, that's certainly something to consider.
I really think you're overestimating their awareness of the spread. This ain't "Blue Chips."
Besides, I wouldn't want a coach - especially a college coach - using point spreads as a motivator as part of a "no respect" narrative.
I'd rather calm and settle them than pump them up.
The players probably have little knowledge so I would suggest Mooney casually let them know. My mistake, we're talking about a coach whose top priority is "competing" at the highest level. God forbid talk of betting in the presence of UR athletes. Let us not corrupt them.
our kids live in Richmond ... and have played in the undeniable shadow of VCU for their whole careers.
sure, a coach needs to motivate. but if our guys aren't self-motivated for this at their place, then we have the wrong kids. I don't think we do.
I played on teams where we certainly needed to be motivated sometimes. and sometimes nothing you could do would get through to us. but never against our rival.
lol. no, I can't imagine that. well ... I can as a fan but it's different.Did you only win 25% against your rival too?
to load up on the Spiders.