{"id":11309,"date":"2009-06-26T11:56:56","date_gmt":"2009-06-26T16:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=11309"},"modified":"2023-02-07T06:44:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T14:44:45","slug":"penn-st-nittany-lions-predictions-2009-gambling-odds-260609","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/ncaa-football\/penn-st-nittany-lions-predictions-2009-gambling-odds-260609\/","title":{"rendered":"2009 Penn St. Nittany Lions Gambling Odds"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Penn St. Nittany Lions 2009 Season Preview\/Prediction<\/h2>\n<p>The College Football season may be 7-8 weeks away but our man James Hayes has been deep in study and will provide his take and 2009 <a title=\"College Football Predictions\" href=\"\/ncaaf\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>College Football Predictions<\/strong><\/a> on as many NCAA teams as he can before the 2009\/10 season kicks off.<\/p>\n<p>We start from the top and move  our way down so keep checking in for more <a title=\"College Football Previews\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/ncaa-football\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>college football previews<\/strong><\/a> for the 2009-2010 NCAA Football Season!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Our 2009 NCAA Football Predictions &#8211; Teams | Analysis | Previews Online<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Coach:<\/strong> Joe Paterno<br \/>\n<strong> 2008 Record:<\/strong> 11-2<\/p>\n<p>The Lions were USC\u2019s annual Big Ten prey in the Rose Bowl last season, but that doesn\u2019t change the fact they had a phenomenal campaign. Crafty vet senior QB (might stick in the NFL as a Wildcat-offense kinda guy?) Daryll Clark and running back Evan \u201cBlue Royster Cult\u201d Royster should again make fans in Happy Valley\u2026well, happy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gambling Odds from Betus.com to win BCS: +4000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The top three wideouts from last year accounted for 61% of Penn State\u2019s receiving yards, and they are all gone. Hence, the Lions will be leaning on Clark and Royster to generate their offense. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.betus.com\/ats\/11892\/mid\/1401\/promo\/football\/getmore\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/a> At tailback, the Lions have speedy Stephfon Green and bruiser Brandon Beachum for depth. They also have a pair of solid tight ends in Andrew Quarless and Mickey Shuler.<\/p>\n<p>Defensively, \u2018Linebacker U\u2019 lives up to its name, with 2008\u2019s leading tackler Navorro Bowman teaming up with star \u2019backer Sean Lee, who suffered a torn ACL last season. With the linebackers as well as size and experience up the middle of the D-line, the front seven should be effective in shutting down opponents\u2019 run game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team Strengths<\/strong><br \/>\nThe excellent offensive backfield and maybe the best linebacking unit in the NCAA will translate into success in the gritty Big Ten. These tendencies are supplemented by one of the best punters in the conference, Jeremy Boone. JoePa\u2019s men will control the ball and win the field position game more often than not.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Team Weaknesses<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Lions lose a lot of depth from the defensive secondary; some freshmen will likely be called upon to make an immediate contribution. Losing Rimington Award-winning center A.Q. Shipley will also hurt. The defensive ends are talented but not very game-tested.<\/p>\n<p>Many critics were on ancient coach Joe Paterno (he is entering his 44th season as head coach at Happy Valley \u2013 no that is not a misprint) at the turn of the decade for losing his touch.<\/p>\n<p>However, since 2005 Penn State has been in the thick of the January bowl rat race. In a still somewhat slumping Big Ten, Paterno and Co. are probably the cream of the crop.<\/p>\n<p>Expect another Rose Bowl appearance for those rabid Pennsylvanian fans.<\/p>\n<h3>2009 Penn State Nittany Lions Record Prediction: 11-2<\/h3>\n<p><strong>James has been naming every player on the EA Sports NCAA video game rosters for half a decade now, he&#8217;s finally putting his knowledge to better use. Writing for us here at CappersPicks.com. As always you&#8217;re comments are welcome below&#8230;Give Us Your Take!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check in with CappersPicks.com Best <a title=\"NCAA Football Sportsbooks\" href=\"\/ncaaf\/sportsbooks\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NCAA Football Sportsbook<\/strong><\/a> Review daily for exclusive College gambling bonus specials, and betting promotions. Plus get all the Info on upcoming <a title=\"College Football Matchups\" href=\"\/ncaaf\/matchups\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>football matchups<\/strong><\/a>, which will allow you to bet on all the NCAAF weekly games during the regular season plus Bowl games and the National Championship game in our approved secure and safe online <a title=\"Football Betting Sites\" href=\"\/internet-sportsbooks\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>football betting sites<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.betus.com\/ats\/11892\/sports-betting\/ncaa-football\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Click Here To Bet Online With Betus.com. Get the latest College Future Odds Plus The 2009 BCS Championship Lines at Betus Sportsbook Today!<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>College football preview guide for the 2009 Penn St. Nittany Lions CFB betting season. 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