Last night I gave out #UtahState over the #BYU #Cougars. The pick was based on an Aggie team I thought could compete with almost any team in the country. They have a nice defense, led by an imposing linebacker corps, which includes 3, All-Conference returnees from 2012. #USU also has a formidable D-Line and experienced cornerbacks.
BUT, the most important part of the USU puzzle is quarterback Chuckie Keeton. His stats during an outstanding 2012 campaign included a TD/Int ratio of 27-9; a completion percentage of 68%; a per attempt completion average of 8.3 yards! Get this: he also rushed for 700 yards(4.8 yards per carry).
Add to all the info above USU's home field advantage, and a serious revenge motive(lost to BYU last two years), and the Aggie pick by yours truly was a strong one.
Then I heard the news as I was working on some of today's games: Chuckie Keeton was injured in the game, and, GULP, would probably not return.
Knowing USU had no experience behind Keeton, and also knowing no replacement could match Keeton's value, I also knew one other thing: my Utah St. pick was in dire trouble. I felt bad for Keeton, for his teammates, and their fans. The Aggies went from a very dangerous team to an also-ran in the MWC.
Adjusting to the new information, I texted my crew of people and tweeted a new plan of attack. Both BYU and Utah St would now be playing quarterbacks who were in their first year as starters and both QBs would be playing against good defenses.
I recommended an under the totals play for the second half. The totals number was 24'. Total points scored in the second half was 21!
It was one of my proudest picks of the year. Adjusting to the information at hand resulted in a win for me and my people.
Get well, Chuckie Keeton.
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