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12/26/2007 2:41:21 PM
College Football Betting – Champs Sports Bowl Spartans vs. Eagles
By Russell Edward
For those of us who love college football betting, this Champs Sports Bowl between the Boston College Eagles and the Michigan State Spartans provides ample opportunity for tons of excitement. The Spartans secondary has been eaten up at times by passing games, but Boston College simply does not have the receiving corps to take advantage of this weak spot. The Spartans, meanwhile, do have the weapons both in the backfield and in their receiving corps to possibly give fits to Boston College’s defense. So, can they cover the 4.5-point football betting spread that pegs them as dogs to the Eagles? Quite possibly, yes.
Michigan State Spartans +4.5 vs. Boston College Eagles –4.5
The Spartans running back tandem of Javon Ringer and Jehuu Caulcrick are both very effective between the tackles, but Ringer is the faster back and is very dangerous if he can find a space. Caulcrick can move a pile and break tackles, picking up good yardage after contact; he has 21 rushing TDs this season. When Caulcrick comes into the game, the Eagles will have to adjust, stuff the middle and try to force the back to the outside where they have a better chance at containment. The run defense of the Eagles is very tough, despite some injuries, and will not lay back in this game.
Champs Sports Bowl @ Citrus Bowl: 5 PM, Friday, December 28, 2007
With cornerback DeJuan Tribble expected back from being out with a knee injury, BCs pass defense should receive a boost and put on a better show than what they did against Virginia Tech in the ACC championship game. The Spartans will try to have wide receiver Devin Thomas beat the secondary with quarterback Brian Hoyer throwing him the ball. Hoyer is an accurate thrower with a good arm who can get the ball deep quickly if Thomas can break away. In the red zone, Michigan State will look to use tight end Kellen Davis, who can make catches even when he knows he’s going to have to sacrifice his body to do so.
The Spartans will have to get a few key third down stops in this game, as the Eagles game plan will revolve around long, clock-eating drives. They will have to tire out the Boston College defense and remain strong themselves when the Eagles try running the ball in the fourth quarter.
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