Originally Posted by
heffray
I think its anecdotal and optimistic. I'd be willing to bet losing your starting QB alone, especially when he is an NFL draft pick, usually results in a drop in play on the offensive side of the ball, if you looked at all situations on all teams where that was the case.
Defensively you're obviously solid, but I wouldn't exactly say you were dominant against any good competition. Losses to Auburn and Arizona St (ew), and the PAC12 is bottom tier p5.
Just listen to me for a second, I'm coming around to you on this because you're obviously a beer person and beer people are my people... What I'm saying is, NDSU has 2 big question marks at corner and DE. Outside of that, I expect our defense to be just as good, and we have a history of depth on the line with guys stepping up especially in big games. Filling that corner spot is the biggest question mark for the Bison and could be the key factor in this game. We agree, this *should* be a good game. I will be surprised if Oregon wins by more than 1 score. I wouldn't be surprised at a Bison loss, but in all sincerity, it has more to do with aforementioned questions on the Bison D than a dominant Oregon.
Notice I'm not asking you to name any PAC12 teams you think would beat any Bison team since 2011, because I have no idea what that would prove or why anyone would ask you to do that. I was calling *that* "fucking moronic." But you're absolutely entitled to thinking you'll be the best Defense in the FBS and a better Offense. Honestly I don't have a problem with that take, you guys all seem to know your team. I'll believe it when I see it....
As for the bet... Ok, lets do this. But terms need to be modified. Are you confident Oregon will cover the spread? Would you be willing to use that as a measuring stick or do we need to find our own line?