In my last article I promised to start previewing teams that are playing each other in the first couple of weeks. It makes my philosophy about fading and playing on teams in the first couple of weeks more applicable.
So we’ll start with the return of the backyard brawl! To be honest, I don’t have fond memories of the this rivalry, but everyone else seems excited about it, so that’s good enough for me!
I guess this is a game preview too? But, not really, I’m going just to stay on format, I’ll write a quick preview of each team and you can take it from there.
West Virginia – PLAY ON/BET ON
I like the JT Daniels transfer. He’s a transfer from Georgia, who was starting over Stenson Bennett, before he got injured. This is huge upgrade at Quarterback for the Mountaineers. I’m only concern with this team is the coach. I’m not very familiar with Neal Brown, only that he previously coached at Troy University and his first four season in Morgantown, have been underwhelming. However, with the addition of Daniels and a lot of returning starters, it will be on Neal Brown and his coaching staff’s shoulders if this team doesn’t overachieve.
Pittsburgh Panthers – FADE
I think there’s enough talent here to be equally competitive compared to last year’s squad. The team’s potential will be dependent on the USC QB transfer, Kedon Slovis. His play has declined every year since his freshman season at USC. Can Pitt head coach, Pat Narduzzi fix him? I’m unsure and I’m a huge Kenny Pickett fan and I think the team will miss his presence greatly.
Bet?
So you get the idea? Pitt is a FADE team and West Virginia is a Play-On/Bet-On team, and Pittsburgh is 7 point favorite when the teams square off on September 1st in Pittsburgh.
See ya soon!
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