Rising And FallingBy Jim Johnson Successful handicappers are usually ahead of trends, spotting them before they become common knowledge. Here are some college football trends I'm expecting to see this season. As always, it's just as important to know bad ones as it is good ones, especially in advance, when betting on college football. RISING Join SBG Global and start winning CASH today! Setting the industry standards with fast, free, secure and reliable deposit and withdrawl options, for over a decade SBG Global has been the World's most respected Online Sportsbook, Online Casino, Poker Room and Racebook! With up to 265% in total Bonuses for this 2011-2012 NFL Season, sign up to SBGGLOBAL.COM for their Unmatched Bonuses and Phenomenal Customer Service right now!! Steve Spurrier. I could say South Carolina, but down in Columbia it's really all about the 'ol ball coach. He's probably another recruiting class or two away from being a serious challenge to Florida, Georgia and Tennessee in the SEC East, but then again his Gamecocks beat the Gators and Tennessee in 2005 and lost by only two points to Georgia. The passing combination of QB Blake Mitchell and WR Sidney Rice, with another year of Spurrier's offense under their belts, could become one of the most dangerous duos in the nation. Ohio State's offense. Sure, it was good last year, but look out in 2006. For one thing, Troy Smith is settled in at quarterback. This time last year, he was preparing to sit out the opener on suspension and did not start the big game vs. Texas (which probably cost the Buckeyes a shot at the national championship). Toward the end of last season, Coach Jim Tressel starting getting the ball in Ted Ginn Jr.'s hands a lot more. That will be a foundation of his game plan from the opening whistle this year. Ohio State's running game, in the hands of Antonio Pittman (1,331 yards last year) and freshman stud Chris Wells, should make the Buckeyes one of the most prolific offenses in the nation. They just need to improve their turnover margin (-.75 in 2005, 104th in the nation). FALLING Air Force. It wasn't long ago that this school was among the most dangerous non-BCS teams in the nation. Now, well, not so much. The sands are running out of the hourglass for 68-year-old head coach Fisher DeBerry. After posting only two losing records in his first 20 seasons in Colorado Springs, DeBerry's Falcons have gone 5-6 and 4-7 the last two years. There is some twisted irony in the fact that Air Force, whose players will soon be an integral part of our nation's national defense, ranked 100th nationally in scoring defense last season. Quarterback Shaun Carney will keep the Falcons in most games this year, but that awful defense will keep the Falcons out of the win column often and push DeBerry toward retirement. UCLA's offense. The Bruins were the fifth highest scoring team in the nation last year, averaging 39.1 points per game. They don't figure to come close to that this season. New quarterback Ben Olson has plenty of promise, but he has only thrown four passes in college and will be a drop off (at least this year) from Drew Olson (no relation). Also missing from last year's juggernaut are running back Maurice Drew and tight end Marcedes Lewis, both among the nation's best at their positions. Chris Markey will do well filling Drew's shoes (5.1 yards per carry last season), but the receiving corps does not have a proven game-breaker. Additionally, Coach Karl Dorrell's team will have at least three new starters on the offensive line. New trends will appear as the season plays out, but you don't have to wait to apply this knowledge. Play in the FREE $15,000 NFL Betting Handicapping Contest every week all season long! Put your bankroll over the TOP and sign-up now at SBG Global!Join SBG Global and start winning CASH today! Setting the industry standards with fast, free, secure and reliable deposit and withdrawl options, for over a decade SBG Global has been the World's most respected Online Sportsbook, Online Casino, Poker Room and Racebook! With up to 265% in total Bonuses for this 2011-2012 NFL Season, sign up to SBGGLOBAL.COM for their Unmatched Bonuses and Phenomenal Customer Service right now!! --- by Jim Johnson at wagerweb.com on August 24, 2006
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