Out of the bottom 10?

[Husky25]

What would the Vegas odds be for UConn to go undefeated for it’s remaking games? Honest question.

I'm confused. Isn't that what BL asked you?

This sub-discussion reminds me of the Kemba Walker is a Hall of Famer (provided he puts up 7-8 more Hall of Fame caliber seasons, in his final 7-8 seasons) argument from a few years ago.

 

[businesslawyer]

I'm confused. Isn't that what BL asked you?

This sub-discussion reminds me of the Kemba Walker is a Hall of Famer (provided he puts up 7-8 more Hall of Fame caliber seasons, in his final 7-8 seasons) argument from a few years ago.

Sigh. Thank you. Another one for the ignore list (not you).

 

[HuskyNan]

With six games remaining we have already won two, so winning only two of three out of the next winnable six I would take as a disappointment, and I know the coaches would. If the team continues to improve the way it has, dare I say 7 wins. Three of the six are home games IIRC.

 

[Samoo]

What would the Vegas odds be for UConn to go undefeated for it’s remaking games? Honest question.

So instead of answering the question, you ask him almost the same question (6-0 vs. 5-1)?

BTW, if each game was a toss up (they aren't), UConn would have a 1.65% chance of running the table.

 

[Hoophound]

Been drinking so excuse me if I repeat anyone. Just got back to Naples and witnessed the carnage. I will be involved in recovery beginning tomorrow. It is a big job but I’m excited to contribute.

We can’t worry about anything in our rear view. This is a new season now that we’ve found a few new weapons and our QB is game to sling it. I think we’ll see some fun football going forward. I’ll take the chance and say BC is our only major challenge left. The lines dominate, Zion plays with moxie and we win 4-5 more.

 

[ScottVib]

Using the Sagarin rankings here are the spreads/odds for each of the remaining games:

UConn (51.16)

@FIU (42.40) UConn -6.69 // UConn 67.7%
@Ball State (60.84) Ball State -11.75 // UConn 18.4%
BC (63.47) Boston College -10.24 // UConn 22.6%
UMass (41.30) UConn -11.93 // UConn 81.6%
Liberty (69.13) Liberty -15.90 // UConn 11.5%
@Army (64.66) Army -15.57 // UConn 12.0%


Therefore the odds of UConn going 6-0 is = 0.03%
The odds of UConn going 5-1 is = 0.75%

 

[businesslawyer]

Using the Sagarin rankings here are the spreads/odds for each of the remaining games:

UConn (51.16)

@FIU (42.40) UConn -6.69 // UConn 67.7%
@Ball State (60.84) Ball State -11.75 // UConn 18.4%
BC (63.47) Boston College -10.24 // UConn 22.6%
UMass (41.30) UConn -11.93 // UConn 81.6%
Liberty (69.13) Liberty -15.90 // UConn 11.5%
@Army (64.66) Army -15.57 // UConn 12.0%


Therefore the odds of UConn going 6-0 is = 0.03%
The odds of UConn going 5-1 is = 0.75%

Well done. The point being, yes, UConn could get better, and that would change the odds, but other teams could get better as well. As things stand today, one can’t rationally expect to go 5-1. One can, however, try to win each game as they come, and no game is unwinnable (as the Syracuse, Michigan and NC State games were).

 

[ScottVib]

For what it's worth, I cranked through each of the remaining permutations here's your odds table:

6-0: 0.03%
5-1: 0.75%
4-2: 6.53%
3-3: 25.60%
2-4: 42.78%
1-5: 21.38%
0-6: 2.92%

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Using the Sagarin rankings here are the spreads/odds for each of the remaining games:

UConn (51.16)

@FIU (42.40) UConn -6.69 // UConn 67.7%
@Ball State (60.84) Ball State -11.75 // UConn 18.4%
BC (63.47) Boston College -10.24 // UConn 22.6%
UMass (41.30) UConn -11.93 // UConn 81.6%
Liberty (69.13) Liberty -15.90 // UConn 11.5%
@Army (64.66) Army -15.57 // UConn 12.0%


Therefore the odds of UConn going 6-0 is = 0.03%
The odds of UConn going 5-1 is = 0.75%

So you're saying there's a chance?

 

[mikedog10]

When that happens you can throw logic and Vegas odds out the window.

If the odds are bunk, how much have you wagered on UConn? You you put money where your mouth is?

 

[Hogoff]

If the odds are bunk, how much have you wagered on UConn? You you put money where your mouth is?

Money is dirty. You should never put it anywhere near your mouth.

 

[History Geek]

For what it's worth, I cranked through each of the remaining permutations here's your odds table:

6-0: 0.03%
5-1: 0.75%
4-2: 6.53%
3-3: 25.60%
2-4: 42.78%
1-5: 21.38%
0-6: 2.92%

I continue to stand by my before the first game 4 win prediction . I was expecting one WTF game, which was taken care of last week. One more would be nice. Or six

 

[Tex-Lager93]

Bottom 10: Without Kansas, it's the point of no return

As the Jayhawks prepare to host TCU and College GameDay, we hope they won't forget those they left behind in the Bottom 10.

www.espn.com

Out of the Bottom 10 and into the waitlist. Fresno St took the spot.

 

[phillionaire]

Bottom 10: Without Kansas, it's the point of no return

As the Jayhawks prepare to host TCU and College GameDay, we hope they won't forget those they left behind in the Bottom 10.

www.espn.com

Out of the Bottom 10 and into the waitlist. Fresno St took the spot.

Excuse me, I believe you mean Fres-No State (must have taken a few hours to come up with that zinger)

 

[HuskyNan]

Excuse me, I believe you mean Fres-No State (must have taken a few hours to come up with that zinger)

Does he think up the names himself or does he have a group of 10 year olds do it for him? Although #9 showed a surprising flash of clever banter.

 

[Chuck]

Does he think up the names himself or does he have a group of 10 year olds do it for him? Although #9 showed a surprising flash of clever banter.

It's a childish column (if that's what it should be called). I find the whole change-the-name-to-insult to be petty and unimaginative in most cases (not just in this column). I don't even have an issue with a funny Bottom 10, but this guy doesn't do it right.

Also, is he told which schools/conferences he can go after? No ACC schools? No Big Ten? How is Northwestern not in the "Waiting List?" First place in the Big Ten West with an opening win against terrible Nebraska at home followed by losses (at home) to Duke, Southern Illinois, Miami Ohio and at Penn State.

 

[Bongo Fury]

Perhaps, with ESPN it is certainly plausible.

 

[phillionaire]

Does he think up the names himself or does he have a group of 10 year olds do it for him? Although #9 showed a surprising flash of clever banter.

10 year olds would give this dude a swirlie, but then again I don't think a 10 year old could come up with an (actual) pun like Akronmonius

 

[huskymedic]

Helping to get coaches fired like the old days...

 

[Scrutineer]

While I admire your optimism, I don't admire your logic. Beating a decent team doesn't make you a decent team. You are a decent team if you can beat a few teams. Could we reasonably win any game on our schedule? Yes, maybe except Liberty. But that's different than winning 5 of 6. If we were playing each of the 6 remaining games this weekend, we would be favorites in 2 and probably dogs by at least a TD in the other 4.

Let me ask you this -- if you went to Vegas and asked the house what odds they'd give you today on UConn winning at least 5 of their remaining games, what odds do you think you'd get?

5 to 1?

 

[SubbaBub]

Does he think up the names himself or does he have a group of 10 year olds do it for him? Although #9 showed a surprising flash of clever banter.

Chris Berman needed something to do.

 

[RedStickHusky]

Ain't it peculiar.

Props for the Marvin Gaye reference.