{"id":25053,"date":"2010-08-16T11:43:15","date_gmt":"2010-08-16T16:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=25053"},"modified":"2010-08-16T11:43:15","modified_gmt":"2010-08-16T16:43:15","slug":"betting-on-college-football-coaches-160810","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/cappers\/betting-on-college-football-coaches-160810\/","title":{"rendered":"NCAA Football Coaches: College Football Handicapping"},"content":{"rendered":"

Betting on College Football Coaches<\/h2>\n
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Doug Upstone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For those that love to wager on college football, it comes in handy to know certain tendencies of the head coach. Though virtually every coach could care less about the point spread on any game they are involved in coaching, word will filter down thru various channels that high-profile alumni with large bank accounts wouldn\u2019t mind if the home team covered a spread against a particular opponent.<\/p>\n

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Though no task master will worry about such a trivial matter consciously leading into a contest, given the right set of circumstances late in a game with his team comfortably ahead, but not covering the spread, he might be inclined to run up the score.<\/p>\n

Though there is no way to prove a coaches motive, in 1995 coach Tom Osborne of Nebraska had the No.1 team in the country heading into last regular season conflict against Oklahoma at Lincoln. The Cornhuskers were monstrous 34-point favorites and basically was toying with the Sooners, leading 30-0 late in the game. In the final drive, Nebraska went for a first down THREE times on fourth down and eventually scored a touchdown to cover the spread, with 37-0 shutout.<\/p>\n

If I hadn\u2019t seen it with my own eyes, I never would have believed it.<\/p>\n

Another example was 2008 when Florida hosted Miami in Gainesville. The Gators were 23-point favorites against the Hurricanes and that night despite dominating the action, led just 23-3 in the final minutes. Urban Meyer could have easily run out the clock deep in Miami territory, but instead had Tim Tebow throw two passes towards end zone before settling for field goal and a Push.<\/p>\n

Most bettors might know about the head coach where they reside or even the coaches within the conference.<\/p>\n

Only a select few would be able to recall all the different variables from all the head coaches in the FBS.<\/p>\n

Here is a breakdown of the top coaches in several areas based on latest runs. (Coaches only at present school)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coaches with best home ATS records<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Troy Calhoun \u2013 Air Force 11-4
\nKevin Sumlin \u2013 Houston 8-2
\nChris Ault \u2013 Nevada 23-9
\nChris Peterson \u2013 Boise State 14-7
\nUrban Meyer – Florida 18-10<\/p>\n

Worst <\/em>\u2013Rodriguez – Michigan 4-9, Dodge – No. Texas 4-9<\/p>\n

Notes<\/strong>– The most common denominator about all five of these winning coaches is they are offensive-minded in their approach. Each does it a little differently, yet they all have their own unique style that allows them to separate from others within their given conferences and it permits those betting on sports to have more confidence. Calhoun, Peterson and Meyer look to be the most trustworthy since they have defenses that can also help. This won\u2019t be the last time you see Rich Rod mentioned as Play Against candidate. <\/p>\n

Coaches with best road ATS records<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bo Pelini \u2013 Nebraska 9-3
\nArt Briles \u2013 Baylor 8-3
\nRick Stockstill \u2013 M.T.S.\u00a0 15-6
\nPaul Johnson \u2013 Georgia Tech 10-4
\nHouston Nutt \u2013 Ole Miss 8-4<\/p>\n

Worst <\/em>\u2013Rich Rod-Michigan 2-7, Fairchild \u2013 CSU 3-9<\/p>\n

Notes<\/strong>– What every college fan that participates in football betting likes is a tough-minded team that they can trust as a visitor. Invariably, the point spread will be fairly low catching or handing out points in this role and a select few coaches consistently know how to prepare a team for this type of battle. Pelini and Nutt tend to be more emotional, while the other three are business-like in their approach. It doesn\u2019t matter how it gets done, everyone just wants a coach and team that gives them the best opportunity to cash winners. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Coaches with best favorite ATS records<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Troy Calhoun \u2013 Air Force 13-4
\nRick Stockstill \u2013 M.T.S. 15-6
\nMike Gundy \u2013 Okla. State 19-9
\nChris Ault -Nevada 27-15
\nJim Tressel \u2013 Ohio State 54-38<\/p>\n

Notes-<\/strong> Any one head coach that can make this list has different qualities. It\u2019s is particularly impressive as football oddsmakers know whom these individuals are and are shading a point or more towards their teams in this particular role. To be able to make this group the team has to be well-prepared and giving effort that exceeds the norm. Curious to watch how Gundy does since the cupboard is rather bare at Stillwater. Two Big Ten coaches make the wrong list, with one more familiar here and with the NCAA rules committee.<\/p>\n

Worst<\/em> \u2013Rich Rod-Michigan 2-9, Fitzgerald \u2013 Northwestern 4-12<\/p>\n

Coaches with best underdog ATS records<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Butch Davis \u2013 UNC 11-5
\nAl Golden \u2013 Temple 20-12
\nMike Price \u2013 UTEP 20-13
\nJim Grobe \u2013 Wake Forest 33-19
\nFrank Beamer \u2013 Virg. Tech 50-34<\/p>\n

Worst<\/em> \u2013Sherman \u2013Texas A&M 4-9, Gundy \u2013 Okie State 9-18<\/p>\n

Notes<\/strong>– Some coaches on the gridiron just have a knack for selling their squad on playing their best as underdogs. They use every clich\u00e9 imaginable, \u201ccircle the wagons\u201d, \u201cus against the world\u201d, \u201cnobody respects us\u201d, you name it, and they find a way to convince young men to play better than what the linemakers and public perceive they should. Coaches Golden and Beamer will not have many chances to be placed in this position, but they are certainly reliable. Cannot help but notice that how good Gundy is a favorite, yet he is equally as bad as an underdog, which might tell you a little bit about his ability to be a front-runner and maybe not much more.<\/p>\n

Best coaches Off a SU Win, ATS records<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Al Golden \u2013 Temple 12-5
\nRick Stockstill \u2013 M.T.S 19-7
\nFrank Solich \u2013 Ohio U. 19-9
\nTroy Calhoun – Air Force 16-8
\nChris Peterson \u2013 Boise State 28-16<\/p>\n

Worst <\/em>\u2013Stewart \u2013 West Virg. 6-11, Roberts\u2013 Ark. State 11-25<\/p>\n

Notes<\/strong>– The two biggest surprises on this list are Stockstill and Solich. If Middle Tennessee State can win the Sun Belt Conference and have another bowl win, a bigger payday at a larger university might be in coach Stockstill\u2019s future. Coach Solich doesn\u2019t bring in great recruiting classes to Athens, yet he maximizes the talent on hand and has them believing they should contend for MAC crown each year. Head coach \u201csmiley-face\u201d Stewart hasn\u2019t met a game that his team can\u2019t find a way not to cover. Coach Roberts at Arkansas State flies under the radar with his Arkansas State team terribly up and down.<\/p>\n

Best coaches Off a SU Loss, ATS records<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Urban Meyer \u2013 Florida 7-2
\nJim Tressel \u2013 Ohio State 12-5
\nBob Stoops \u2013 Oklahoma 15-7
\nRandy Edsall \u2013 UConn 31-16
\nMack Brown \u2013 Texas 15-8<\/p>\n

Worst<\/em> \u2013 Fairchild-CSU 3-10, Rich Rod- Michigan 3-9<\/p>\n

Notes<\/strong>– Tried to keep this to minimum of at least 10 games, but coach Meyer does not fit this category often, but he has his teams VERY prepared following a defeat. It should be noted four of the five top coaches on this list have won a national championship. Coach Edsall\u2019s character was proven after UConn player Jasper Howard was tragically killed last season. Here is a hot rumor gaining quiet momentum.<\/p>\n

If the Jacksonville Jaguars have the kind of season as expected, Jack Del Rio will be fired, and Edsall is on very short list right now to be the next guy.<\/p>\n

Another Rich Rod sighting.<\/p>\n

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