Memphis vs. UAB
UAB -1.5 (-110 odds)
Sat November 14th 2009 1:00p
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UAB is a veteran team that returned 18 starters this season, including all 11 offensive starters, and the Blazers should have success moving the ball today against a bad Memphis defense. UAB has a dominating rushing attack that is averaging 241 rushing yards per game and a fantastic 6.4 yards per carry (versus opponents that allow just 168 yards and 4.6 ypr). The Blazers should have continued success against a bad Memphis rush defense that permits 191 yards per game on the ground and 4.8 yards per carry (versus opponents that average just 156 yards and 4.3 yrp).

UAB’s main weakness this season has been a poor pass defense that permits 64.4% completions and 8.5 yards per pass (versus opponents that average just 58.0% and 7.1 ypp), but it is doubtful that a below average Memphis passing offense can take advantage. Memphis is averaging only 6.5 yards per pass this season (versus opponents that allow 7.0 ypp).