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Missouri 17 UConn 16
Score: First half 24-6 - Don't know about the second half but it never gets close.
Sorry Stray, but my bet is we'll have the lead in the second half. We may not win in Missouri Saturday but my sources on the team say we will win all of our home games and (surprise) play for the AAC title. Before the season began I urged you all to bet on UConn over 3 wins. Any doubters about that now? This is a team that is still undiscovered. We are much better than anyone thinks. Too many skeptics on this board. You can be sure of one thing, unlike the last three years this team has zero doubts, none, about its ability to compete with anyone. Just watch this Saturday.
I am expecting a defensive struggle. I can't see Missouri consistently moving the ball on offense. If our defense plays like its capable and the offense takes the next step, I still think we lose but it's a close game going into Q4. For us to win we need to bring our A game and Mizzou brings their C game or less. Thats this year. We are headed in the right direction.
The only thing that will happen in the polls if UConn wins is Missouri won't be receiving any votes most likely.If we play mistake free football, I still think we can win, however I think it will be 35-28 Missouri. If we do win, will be get an 'others receiving votes' in the poll?
I just want the Mizzou fans to want their coach fired after the game. Like old times. I think we can win this one.
Quick reality check that leads to two questions. We are playing an SEC team on the road after multiple horrendous seasons. Are we better than last year...most definitlely. Are we ready to beat an SEC team on the road...doubt it. Will I still be rooting like crazy...absolutely.
Q1. Does the unbridled optimism shown here turn ugly and kill the good will earned to date if we lose by the spread number (21)?
Q2. We lose 27-13 in a relatively well played, defensive battle, with no really painful moments (e.g. Famous fumble on first carry). Everyone fairly content?
Yep, this is the score I settled on today pondering the game. Its either lose by 1 or get blown out 45-10. We might play 3 qtrs with them, but not 4.Missouri 17 UConn 16
I don't have much faith in Vechery and Samra to hold up 4Qs against Mizzou. I think we cover fairly easily but still lose by 2 possessions, 28-17.
This is the question. Most positions on the field they don't dominate us physically. On D they could give us problems. On the other hand lesser teams found a way to score on them so hard to guage. Worst thing would be to give them too much credit and shut down our own offense. Run the offense and make them prove they're that good.