Grothe for Heisman? 50-to-1, odds site says
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Bodoglife.com, an Antigua-based gambling site, has issued odds on individual players winning the Heisman Trophy this season. Yes, USF quarterback Matt Grothe is one of 45 players honored with a line of their own: 50-to-1, the site says, which is (oddly) better odds than USF, which gets 75-to-1 odds on winning a national championship from the same site (FSU is 50-1, Miami 60-1).
The Heisman favorite, predictably, is Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, last year's winner, who has 7-2 odds. Ohio State's Beanie Wells is 5-1, Missouri's Chase Daniel is 6-1, and Georgia's Knowshon Moreno is 8-1. Big East players? West Virginia's Pat White is 10-1, Pitt's LeSean McCoy is a bit high at 22-1, and West Virginia's Noel Devine has better odds than Grothe at 30-1. In all, Grothe winds up tied for 25th-best odds, which shouldn't be taken as a slight. For Grothe to really be a Heisman candidate, he probably needs USF to be undefeated, at least going into the West Virginia game.
The site also has Big East odds, with West Virginia so heavily favored they list at 1:1, an even-money bet. USF is next at 5-2, followed by Pittsburgh (3-1), Rutgers (6-1), Cincinnati (7-1), Connecticut (12-1), Louisville (14-1) and Syracuse, respectfully at 40-1.
Times sportswriter Greg Auman, who covers USF, will post news and thoughts on the Bulletin and we invite your participation in the comments area.
If they gave the Heisman to the guy who threw the most interceptions, Grothe's chances would be better. Even considering Grothe a "Heisman Candidate" is a joke.
Posted by: Cub Man | August 20, 2008 at 07:08 AM
GA
Just wanted let you and all the readers know, even though I'm sure you already did. GREEN OUT game is going to be the September 12 match up with Kansas.
Posted by: D | August 20, 2008 at 07:16 AM
For the life of me, I'll never understand the hatred some have on here for Grothe. All he's done is take this program to the next level on the field and in the national eye.
Do you all not remember the Ronnie Banks/Pat Julmiste days? They weren't all that long ago.
Playmakers make plays and take risks. It's part of his game.
Posted by: Puzzled | August 20, 2008 at 07:27 AM
USF will defintiely have to go undefeated for Grothe to even be considered a serious choice at presentation. I feel he can get away with interceptioins as long as his other production areas make up for that nasty negative.
Posted by: BullBard | August 20, 2008 at 07:32 AM
I'm with D - please help us to spread the word:
WEAR GREEN FOR KANSAS!!!!!
Posted by: Mike Lakeland | August 20, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Yes, Grothe is a program builder, but the guy doesn't read defenses well. He stares down his wrs, never looks off, and never stays in the pocket when pressure is coming off the end. Grothe should be good friends with Cedric Hill, but he never notices that this guy is constantly open. I understand that his running game is a strength, but it would be nice if he could consistently make good reads.
Posted by: Mark | August 20, 2008 at 08:26 AM
For the life of me, I'll never understand the hatred some have on here for Grothe. All he's done is take this program to the next level on the field and in the national eye.
Do you all not remember the Ronnie Banks/Pat Julmiste days? They weren't all that long ago.
Playmakers make plays and take risks. It's part of his game." Puzzled
I like having Grothe at helm, but Matt isn't a Heisman Trophy caliber player.
Posted by: Al | August 20, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Matt throws too many int and not enough tds. That being said undefeated going into WVU and 20 tds to 5 ints and he would merit consideration.
Posted by: DELdaBULL | August 20, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Matt Grothe rhymes with Heisman Trophy.
Posted by: Steve Stacy | August 20, 2008 at 09:55 AM
I like our chances of going undefeated, at least into a BCS or even NC game, better than I do MG winning the Heisman. Besides USF having a great year, MG would have to have a really great year, and at least some of those other guys would have to stumble significantly (injuries, etc.).
But, what do you think of 75:1 on USF to win it all--$100 would be a small loss and $7500 a significant gain.
Posted by: Ken | August 20, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Grothe is the reason we have risen so quickly. He also has a lot of room for improvement. Like for any QB coming into his third year, turnovers are key. I'm expecting a 2-1 TD-INT ratio and over 65% completion rate from Grothe. If he can do that, we'll win 10 games, for sure.
Posted by: Dave W | August 20, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Ken, if $100 is a small loss, let me send you my address ...
Posted by: G.A. | August 20, 2008 at 11:59 AM
hey Bulls
don't waste your money ... He15MAN staying where it belongs ...
GAINESVILLE BABY!
Posted by: The Grothe in my Jean Shorts | August 20, 2008 at 03:42 PM
go ahead and waste you money on this bet, you degenerate USF fans. No way Grothey should even be mentioned in the same sentence as Heisman. You should spend your money on bail to get your players out of jail. You know there going to get arrested AGAIN! Can't wait til we destroy your season at THE BH! GO KNIGHTS!!!
Posted by: Howard Smellyburger | August 20, 2008 at 04:00 PM
The Heisman would return only 50:1 according to Greg's info yet seems far less likely than our winning the NC--not that that's likely but 75:1?
Posted by: Ken | August 20, 2008 at 09:10 PM
I don't want to lose the $100, Greg, but for a shot at $7500!
Posted by: Ken | August 20, 2008 at 09:10 PM
howard smellyberger can't talk
hey howard when your team actually beats a real football team, then we'll talk
Your team still has a hard time beating teams like Tulsa and Southern Mississippi state
You're just making a fool of yourself
Posted by: a | September 17, 2008 at 01:28 PM