I went 4-3 straight up and 3-4 against the spread. My season totals are now 14-7 SU and 10-11 AGS
Dartmouth -4 1/2 at Yale
I like this smaller point spread and the way Dartmouth is playing. This will be the best defense the Elis have seen all year and that doesn't bode well for them.
Harvard -11 at Cornell (Game is Friday night!)
No, I'm not putting too much stock in Cornell's win over Yale... at least for Cornell.
Brown +8 1/2 at Rhode Island
I like the volatile Bears to take this one.
Penn -14 1/2 vs. Bucknell
Penn is going to play angry.
Princeton + 23 1/2 at Mercer
I can't remember the last time Princeton was a 23.5-point underdog. Neither can you. The Tigers will probably make a game of this, but still lose.
Georgetown +12 at Lafayette
The Hoyas are better than advertised.
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I'm guessing that Princeton was a 20+ point underdog a couple of times in Surace's first three seasons.
With Princeton, Harvard and Yale all having off years the timing has never been better for the Lions to rise. Good times lie ahead.
Yes, on Princeton, but I cannot yet assert that Harvard and Yale are having off years. But definitely there’s a strong opportunity for the Lions.
When will we see Canty and Townsend? I assume not against Wagner, but what about Penn?
We should see Bryon Canty on Saturday against Wagner as our two-deep has him as a starter.
Aydin Baker will start at defensive end in place of Justin Townsend.
Will Townsend be back in time for Penn?
Yep- Princeton was a 30.5 underdog to Harvard in 2011.
Like 1996? Dartmouth fans will take that!
Has to be GG
At this point, it seems pretty clear that the coaching staff doesn't discuss injury status of the players which, in my opinion, is the way it should be. Probably best for the details to not be posted on a message board/blog as the players and families deserve a little privacy.
CU publishes the 2-deep on a weekly basis and that's all that we really need to know.
I think Cornell could beat Harvard tonight.
Just to keep the conversation going....why do you "think" Cornell could beat Harvard? Harvard coming off impressive win over UNH, Cornell clubbed at home by UAlbany. Anything is possible, but you might add a little logic to your opinion.
He said "could," not "will." And if Cornell plays well, they most certainly can win tonight.
Well, they hung 47 on Yale, and it’s a conference game at home for them on a Friday night. The game last week against Albany was very tight until the fourth quarter, and I’m not sold on Harvard’s offense. That’s why I think Cornell could win. If they lose, I believe they’ll keep it within a field goal or so. TLDR: Cornell’s not as bad as their loss to Albany (which wasn’t even all that bad), conference play is a different animal, and Harvard not as good as their win last week. Also, crazy parity in the IL this year.
https://www.columbiaspectator.com/sports/2024/10/09/football-sets-its-sights-on-wagner-for-final-nonconference-game-of-the-season/
Townsend is done for the season. That info was included in the article referenced above. HokieToph, I presume you’ll let us discuss injury news reported in a student publication. Thanks!
Thanks for the above comments. Totally agree that conference play is different. Look at what happened to us at Georgetown, though we were minus our starting quarterback. I was not being a wise ass asking for more thoughts.. Of course, he did not say they “will”. Of course, “if” they play well they “could” win. We shall see if Cornell turns the corner or if they fall into the same thing as last year following the beating of Yale. And I also agree with both of you that this is a winnable game for Cornell. I may be jaded by the past, but I expect Harvard to win.
Lions 49
Seahawks 10
Well, I was dead wrong. Harvard is better than I thought, and it looks like their offense is the real deal. Going to be a tough game for us up in Cambridge. It seems I took the Cornell fake. I wouldn’t be shocked if they only win once more in conference—hopefully not at our expense!
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