Argumentative Essay: Football Season Odds Against Cal
Football Season Odds Against Cal
The moment that everyone has been waiting for is almost here. Although it is hard to believe, the college football season is finally here. The thrills that come with it will be unleashed on Friday against Hawaii on August 26th as Cal Bears kick off their season. According to NCAA football expert picks, Cal has a 21-point favorite to win during their opening game at Las Vegas.
According to Johnny Avello who is a Wynn’s top oddsmaker, Cal Bears have a tough year ahead of them. Jared Goff, who was a Cals star quarterback; has graduated to NFL. His most likely replacement will be Davis Webb who is a former Texas quarterback. Despite the fact that Webb’s numbers are good, Cals will still struggle. This is because most of the receivers are gone and Webbs will have no one to throw the ball to. …show more content…
According to Avello, the Cals only stand a chance to win about five to six games in this season.
Avello added that the Cal’s schedule is very tough. They will host Texas, Utah, Oregon, Stanford and Washington and according to the statistics over the last five years, playing at home is not such a strong advantage for the Cals.
The favorites to win the Pac-12 are Washington and Stanford at (3/1) and the university of California trails behind them at (7/2).
In the third place is Oregon at (4/1). The Cals are least favorites to win the Conference at (50/1).
Stanford has also suffered a hit after losing their star quarterback Kevin Hogan. Kevin has also graduated to the NFL. Christian McCaffrey, who is the Heisman candidate, is set to lead them. The Stanford offensive line is not as strong as last year, however, their offense looks better, said Avello.
Stanford has an advantage due to the guidance of Coach David Shaw. In this season, they will play 12 games excluding playoffs and bowl games McCaffrey, Stanford’s running back and punt returner has 5/1 odds of winning the Heisman Trophy despite being among the top three players. The Stanford chances of winning the NCAA stand at 22/1.
As the games begin, the perennial powerhouse Alabama is the most favorite to emerge winners in the national premiership at 5/1. They are followed closely by Michigan squad at 6/1. The Michigan squad is led by Jim Harbaugh. In the third place, is a tie between Clemson and Ohio State at
8/1.
In his statement, Avello added that the coach is such a very important person in the college football as they have total control. Several top players will base their decision to which school to go Depending on the person in charge of the program. A good leader makes all the difference since players have to play according to the game plan.
During the last year, Michigan coined 10 wins; it was Harbaugh first season as the coach. It was a good start and now that the signed players will be starting, they will be among the national title contenders. That is if they play as good as expected, Avello said.
The moment that everyone has been waiting for is almost here. Although it is hard to believe, the college football season is finally here. The thrills that come with it will be unleashed on Friday against Hawaii on August 26th as Cal Bears kick off their season. According to NCAA football expert picks, Cal has a 21-point favorite to win during their opening game at Las Vegas.
According to Johnny Avello who is a Wynn’s top oddsmaker, Cal Bears have a tough year ahead of them. Jared Goff, who was a Cals star quarterback; has graduated to NFL. His most likely replacement will be Davis Webb who is a former Texas quarterback. Despite the fact that Webb’s numbers are good, Cals will still struggle. This is because most of the receivers are gone and Webbs will have no one to throw the ball to. …show more content…
According to Avello, the Cals only stand a chance to win about five to six games in this season.
Avello added that the Cal’s schedule is very tough. They will host Texas, Utah, Oregon, Stanford and Washington and according to the statistics over the last five years, playing at home is not such a strong advantage for the Cals.
The favorites to win the Pac-12 are Washington and Stanford at (3/1) and the university of California trails behind them at (7/2).
In the third place is Oregon at (4/1). The Cals are least favorites to win the Conference at (50/1).
Stanford has also suffered a hit after losing their star quarterback Kevin Hogan. Kevin has also graduated to the NFL. Christian McCaffrey, who is the Heisman candidate, is set to lead them. The Stanford offensive line is not as strong as last year, however, their offense looks better, said Avello.
Stanford has an advantage due to the guidance of Coach David Shaw. In this season, they will play 12 games excluding playoffs and bowl games McCaffrey, Stanford’s running back and punt returner has 5/1 odds of winning the Heisman Trophy despite being among the top three players. The Stanford chances of winning the NCAA stand at 22/1.
As the games begin, the perennial powerhouse Alabama is the most favorite to emerge winners in the national premiership at 5/1. They are followed closely by Michigan squad at 6/1. The Michigan squad is led by Jim Harbaugh. In the third place, is a tie between Clemson and Ohio State at
8/1.
In his statement, Avello added that the coach is such a very important person in the college football as they have total control. Several top players will base their decision to which school to go Depending on the person in charge of the program. A good leader makes all the difference since players have to play according to the game plan.
During the last year, Michigan coined 10 wins; it was Harbaugh first season as the coach. It was a good start and now that the signed players will be starting, they will be among the national title contenders. That is if they play as good as expected, Avello said.