Tomorrow, I will be attending a college football game. The mighty Trojans of USC will be here in Pullman to take on the WSU Cougars at Martin Stadium. Part of me is thrilled that I will be going to a college football game, because I think college football is one of the best sporting events that there is. Another part of me is dreading what is likely to be one of the worst blowouts in college football history, with my Cougars being on the losing side.
USC hasn't forgotten the bloody nose that was delivered to them by Oregon State and they are still looking for redemption.
I have been looking at some stats, and things aren't looking good for the Cougars. WSU has scored a total of 111 points this season while giving up 316 points. They have been outscored nearly 3 to 1. USC, on the other hand has scored 180 points while giving up only 47 points, outscoring opponents nearly 4 to 1. If these sort of statistics exhibit synergy, the Cougars could very well be outscored 12 to 1 tomorrow.
I am afraid tomorrow will be a bloodbath, and that it will all be Crimson and Gray blood being let on the field of battle.
Still, this is college football, and anything can happen. But it reminds me of an old Las Vegas saw comparing the odds of the typical honest gambler vs. the casinos:
USC hasn't forgotten the bloody nose that was delivered to them by Oregon State and they are still looking for redemption.
"Southern California coach Pete Carroll vowed that his team wouldn’t take any game for granted after the Trojans fell out of the No. 1 spot in the country following a loss to an unranked opponent. He hopes to live up to his word during this week’s meeting with woeful Washington State."
I have been looking at some stats, and things aren't looking good for the Cougars. WSU has scored a total of 111 points this season while giving up 316 points. They have been outscored nearly 3 to 1. USC, on the other hand has scored 180 points while giving up only 47 points, outscoring opponents nearly 4 to 1. If these sort of statistics exhibit synergy, the Cougars could very well be outscored 12 to 1 tomorrow.
I am afraid tomorrow will be a bloodbath, and that it will all be Crimson and Gray blood being let on the field of battle.
Still, this is college football, and anything can happen. But it reminds me of an old Las Vegas saw comparing the odds of the typical honest gambler vs. the casinos:
"When a lamb is taken to slaughter, it is possible that the lamb could kill the butcher. But my money is on the butcher every time."Still, things could be worse. At least I will be in the fresh air and sunshine watching football, instead of breathing recycled air and soaking in fluorescent light in a submerged tube. Life is grand.
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