10/11/2022 Temple Edition:
Let's recap SMU.
Julian and I both got the defense right. Julian predicted 24-17 and I predicted 30-24. UCF won 41-19.
What we didn't expect was the offense settling in more. Of course it was the 2nd half, but it seemed more relaxed and in tempo. The math from the sims was actually accurate with the average of 44. Figures, after I discounted it. Funny how that works.
I think we see more things gel offensively against Temple. I just get that feeling. Temple is in a process of rebuilding, I think...
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Temple Fun-Facts:
It's not a Temple.
Temple got their mascot Owls because founder, Russell Conwell, started teaching students at night because of their work schedules. These students got the name “night owls” which is why Temple took the mascot of the Owl.
Temple has many notable alumni such as Bob Saget from Full House and Kunal Nayyar from The Big Bang Theory.
Some scenes from Creed, the new Rocky Movie, was filmed on campus. Scenes from an episode of Friday Night Lights were filmed on Temple's campus also.
Source: https://oneclass.com/blog/temple-un...ts-about-temple-university-28part-129.en.html
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Players to watch for Temple:
Adonicas Sanders - #5, 6'1", 190 WR, RS SR. Georgia Tech Transfer.
Ian Stewart - #18, 6'3", 210 WR, RS SO. Michigan State Transfer
Dominick Hill - #21, 6', 200 CB, RS FR. South Carolina Transfer originally from Orlando, FL (Jones)
***Onto the REAL Beef*** (or Baked Mango Habanero Wings)
10/13 Weather forecast at 7:00PM Eastern kickoff:
Sunset: 6:57pm
Temp: 80F
Chance of rain: 48% (48%...not 45%. Not 50%. No, 48%.)
TV: ESPNU
I ran 12 CPU simulations for a good math spread. I ran 6 of 12 with light rain. I think the offense is going to continue to improve at the right time. Just a gut feeling. Temple is coming at the right time too as other schools are starting to lose 2 games in conference.
Average of 12 simulation results:
UCF 51
Temple 27
Sim Avg Spread:
UCF -24 (Vegas: UCF -23.5 2:27PM 10/11/22)
"Heart" Prediction:
The defense is stout, and ranked among the best. I think the offense is going to start getting better. If they score in the 20s, it's due to garbage-time substitutions.
UCF 49
Temple 17
"Heart" spread:
CENTRAL FLORIDA: -32 (Vegas be damned)
My friend's son Julian's prediction:
UCF 56
Temple 3
Julian's line of doom: UCF -53 (He's not old enough for Vegas, sorry)
NOTE: Yes, two sims ended with the exact same score...
Let's recap SMU.
Julian and I both got the defense right. Julian predicted 24-17 and I predicted 30-24. UCF won 41-19.
What we didn't expect was the offense settling in more. Of course it was the 2nd half, but it seemed more relaxed and in tempo. The math from the sims was actually accurate with the average of 44. Figures, after I discounted it. Funny how that works.
I think we see more things gel offensively against Temple. I just get that feeling. Temple is in a process of rebuilding, I think...
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Temple Fun-Facts:
It's not a Temple.
Temple got their mascot Owls because founder, Russell Conwell, started teaching students at night because of their work schedules. These students got the name “night owls” which is why Temple took the mascot of the Owl.
Temple has many notable alumni such as Bob Saget from Full House and Kunal Nayyar from The Big Bang Theory.
Some scenes from Creed, the new Rocky Movie, was filmed on campus. Scenes from an episode of Friday Night Lights were filmed on Temple's campus also.
Source: https://oneclass.com/blog/temple-un...ts-about-temple-university-28part-129.en.html
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Players to watch for Temple:
Adonicas Sanders - #5, 6'1", 190 WR, RS SR. Georgia Tech Transfer.
Ian Stewart - #18, 6'3", 210 WR, RS SO. Michigan State Transfer
Dominick Hill - #21, 6', 200 CB, RS FR. South Carolina Transfer originally from Orlando, FL (Jones)
***Onto the REAL Beef*** (or Baked Mango Habanero Wings)
10/13 Weather forecast at 7:00PM Eastern kickoff:
Sunset: 6:57pm
Temp: 80F
Chance of rain: 48% (48%...not 45%. Not 50%. No, 48%.)
TV: ESPNU
I ran 12 CPU simulations for a good math spread. I ran 6 of 12 with light rain. I think the offense is going to continue to improve at the right time. Just a gut feeling. Temple is coming at the right time too as other schools are starting to lose 2 games in conference.
Average of 12 simulation results:
UCF 51
Temple 27
Sim Avg Spread:
UCF -24 (Vegas: UCF -23.5 2:27PM 10/11/22)
"Heart" Prediction:
The defense is stout, and ranked among the best. I think the offense is going to start getting better. If they score in the 20s, it's due to garbage-time substitutions.
UCF 49
Temple 17
"Heart" spread:
CENTRAL FLORIDA: -32 (Vegas be damned)
My friend's son Julian's prediction:
UCF 56
Temple 3
Julian's line of doom: UCF -53 (He's not old enough for Vegas, sorry)
NOTE: Yes, two sims ended with the exact same score...
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