Fearless Predictions - FAU vs North Texas - Oct 21, 2017
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I am looking forward to hearing all the UNT fan's predictions telling me how good the run defense is, and Motor & Buddy aren't that good.
I was thinking this game was a coin flip going into the game, and even more so with the rain.
If the bad weather hits I think that may gave a slight edge to the Owls mainly due to the defenses ability to cause turnovers -
2017 T/O margin
FAU is +6
UNT is -4
I think that is a key stat many UNT fans have failed to mention in the discussion leading up to the game.
UNT out gains FAU, but the owls cause 3 turnovers.
Owls win 34-30
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We have to run the ball!!!!!
We have to run the ball!!!!!
We have to run the ball!!!!!
We must maintain a balance attack.
(That was an recycled excerpt from the MTSU & ODU Fearless Prediction threads and still applicable here)
I am worried about the weather this weekend. Let's protect the ball on offense, and force some fumbles on defense. It's an early game, so I'm willing to wait out 2 or 3 rain delays. I'm looking forward to an improved passing attack to complement our lethal running game.
We're playing a very talented team, and weather is not, has not, or will ever be on our side. Both teams will allow big plays.
Probably won't be a shoot out due to the weather. Team with less turnover wins. I believe in Owl's defense.
FAU manages the clock and wins a close one 28-27.
GO OWLS!!!
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FAU 35 UNT 31
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DeltAlumnus said
Of course we can't have a big home game without 90% chance of rain with thunderstorms currently in the forecast.
I am looking forward to hearing all the UNT fan's predictions telling me how good the run defense is, and Motor & Buddy aren't that good.
I was thinking this game was a coin flip going into the game, and even more so with the rain.
If the bad weather hits I think that may gave a slight edge to the Owls mainly due to the defenses ability to cause turnovers -
2017 T/O margin
FAU is +6
UNT is -4
I think that is a key stat many UNT fans have failed to mention in the discussion leading up to the game.
UNT out gains FAU, but the owls cause 3 turnovers.
Owls win 34-30Posted On: Oct 19th 2017, 10:15 AM #371927
Nobody has mentioned it because it's a spurious and inflated stat. 4 of your turnovers were INTs from ODU's terrible freshman QB that currently has a sub 50% completion percentage. 3 more came off of Stockstill's backup, who has thrown TEN INTs this year. I think maybe you're reading too deeply into that stat.
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DeltAlumnus said
Of course we can't have a big home game without 90% chance of rain with thunderstorms currently in the forecast.
I am looking forward to hearing all the UNT fan's predictions telling me how good the run defense is, and Motor & Buddy aren't that good.
I was thinking this game was a coin flip going into the game, and even more so with the rain.
If the bad weather hits I think that may gave a slight edge to the Owls mainly due to the defenses ability to cause turnovers -
2017 T/O margin
FAU is +6
UNT is -4
I think that is a key stat many UNT fans have failed to mention in the discussion leading up to the game.
UNT out gains FAU, but the owls cause 3 turnovers.
Owls win 34-30Posted On: Oct 19th 2017, 10:15 AM #371927
Nobody has mentioned it because it's a spurious and inflated stat. 4 of your turnovers were INTs from ODU's terrible freshman QB that currently has a sub 50% completion percentage. 3 more came off of Stockstill's backup, who has thrown TEN INTs this year. I think maybe you're reading too deeply into that stat.Posted On: Oct 19th 2017, 2:27 PM #371936
Why are all of you angry with little man syndrome? I waiting for guys to start hash tagging everything with #fakenews and #sad
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DeltAlumnus said
Guest_Eagle said
DeltAlumnus said
Of course we can't have a big home game without 90% chance of rain with thunderstorms currently in the forecast.
I am looking forward to hearing all the UNT fan's predictions telling me how good the run defense is, and Motor & Buddy aren't that good.
I was thinking this game was a coin flip going into the game, and even more so with the rain.
If the bad weather hits I think that may gave a slight edge to the Owls mainly due to the defenses ability to cause turnovers -
2017 T/O margin
FAU is +6
UNT is -4
I think that is a key stat many UNT fans have failed to mention in the discussion leading up to the game.
UNT out gains FAU, but the owls cause 3 turnovers.
Owls win 34-30Posted On: Oct 19th 2017, 10:15 AM #371927
Nobody has mentioned it because it's a spurious and inflated stat. 4 of your turnovers were INTs from ODU's terrible freshman QB that currently has a sub 50% completion percentage. 3 more came off of Stockstill's backup, who has thrown TEN INTs this year. I think maybe you're reading too deeply into that stat.Posted On: Oct 19th 2017, 2:27 PM #371936
Why are all of you angry with little man syndrome? I waiting for guys to start hash tagging everything with #fakenews and #sadPosted On: Oct 19th 2017, 2:29 PM #371937
Really funny post, love it!!
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Stats aside, we are a better team - that's just reality.
If it wasn't Vegas would not have opened with a -6.5 line for the Owls.
They aren't in business to lose money.
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Rick said
I'm probably going to get heat for saying this, but it is was it is…
Stats aside, we are a better team - that's just reality.
If it wasn't Vegas would not have opened with a -6.5 line for the Owls.
They aren't in business to lose money.Posted On: Oct 19th 2017, 2:46 PM #371942
But Rick have you seen their run defense?
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