Golden Panthers versus Thundering Herd at Beef ‘O’Brady’s Bowl in Sports Betting

December 14, 2011 · By tang

Dec . 20 signifies the Beef O’Brady’s Bowl in St Petersburg, Florida with the Golden Panthers facing the Thundering Herd. Florida International comes into play with an 8-4 record plus a 5-3 record in the Sun Belt Conference. Florida International averages 19.4 ppg on defense and 26.3 ppg on offense. With their return team a constant threat to take it all the way, Florida International also leads the country in punt return yardage. Florida International is directed by 5th-year head coach Mario Cristobal. Marshall comes into play with a 6-6 record that is 2nd in Conference USA. The Marshall Thundering Herd average a head-scratching 30.2 ppg on defense and 22 ppg on offense. Marshall Is directed by second-year head coach Doc Holliday.

Fights bets

The Golden Panthers are directed by senior Qb Wesley Carroll (2,224 yards – 59.7 completion pct – 14 touchdowns / 4 int – 134 rating). The Florida International running attack is paced by sophomore Kedrick Rhodes (224 carries – 1,121 yards – 8 tds). Senior WR TY Hilton (64 catches – 950 yards – 7 touchdowns) and junior WR Wayne Times (51 catches – 531 yards – 2 touchdowns) will be leading the Golden Panthers down the field. TY Hilton is also the primary cog behind FIU’s punt return machine returning a punt for a 97-yard touchdown in a 41-7 defeat of Florida Atlantic on November 12th.

Sportsbook

The Marshall Thundering Herd are directed under center by freshman Qb Rakeem Cato (1,833 yards – 58.5 completion pct – 13 td’s / 10 int – 125.2 rating). The running game is in able hands with both sophomore RB Tron Martinez (144 carries – 591 yards – 3 tds ) and freshman RB Travon Van (132 carries – 529 yards – 3 tds). Marshall continues in the great tradition of wide outs such as Randy Moss with stable junior WR Aaron Dobson (42 catches – 587 yards – 10 touchdowns) pacing the Marshall Thundering Herd down the field. With the steadiness of Kedrick Rhodes on the run and the serious skills of TY Hilton on punt returns, Florida International is seeking to make a point against Marshall. The Marshall Thundering Herd will have a lot on their plate as it wants to finish the season above .500 by defeating the Golden Panthers.



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