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01/19/2012 - Jacksonville, AL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jacksonville State's Jack Crowe still keeps his ties to the SEC.
The dean of Ohio Valley Conference head football coaches will lead his Gamecocks program into not one, but two games against SEC opponents in 2012. The two match-ups are part of their 11-game schedule announced Thursday.
Jacksonville State will open the season on Sept. 1 at Arkansas, where Crowe coached for more than three seasons from 1989-92, including a 9-15 mark as head coach.
Crowe, who also was the offensive coordinator at Auburn from 1982-85, will lead the Gamecocks to Florida for their regular-season finale on Nov. 17.
The Gamecocks have played an SEC team in each of the past two seasons, beating Ole Miss in double overtime to open the 2010 campaign.
Jacksonville State's other non-conference game will be at home against Chattanooga on Sept. 8. The series dates back to 1904 and the Gamecocks dedicated Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium two years ago with a 21-17, come- from-behind win over the Mocs.
The Gamecocks earned a share of the 2011 OVC title and will open conference play at Eastern Kentucky on Sept. 22.
They will then host Southeast Missouri State on Sept. 29. Their other home conference games will be against Tennessee State (Oct. 20), Murray State on Homecoming (Oct. 27) and Austin Peay (Nov. 10).
Their other road conference games will be against Tennessee Tech (Oct. 6), Eastern Illinois (Oct. 13) and UT Martin (Nov. 3).
2012 JACKSONVILLE STATE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
All Times ET
Sept. 1, at Arkansas, Fayettville, Ark., TBA
Sept. 8, Chattanooga, Jacksonville, Ala., 7 p.m.
Sept. 22, at Eastern Kentucky*, Richmond, Ky., TBA
Sept. 29, Southeast Missouri State*, Jacksonville, Ala., 4 p.m.
Oct. 6, at Tennessee Tech*, Cookeville, Tenn., TBA
Oct. 13, at Eastern Illinois*, Charleston, Ill., TBA
Oct. 20, Tennessee State*, Jacksonville, Ala., 4 p.m.
Oct. 27, Murray State* (Homecoming), Jacksonville, Ala., 4 p.m.
Nov. 3, at UT Martin*, Martin, Tenn., TBA
Nov. 10, Austin Peay*, Jacksonville, Ala., 4 p.m.
Nov. 17, at Florida, Gainesville, Fla., TBA
* - Ohio Valley Conference game
<< Inter's Forlan picks up new injury
Milan, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Inter Milan forward Diego Forlan has suffered
strained right hip flexor, and will be sidelined for an unknown period.
The Uruguayan international joined Inter from Atletico Madrid last summer, but
the 32-year
<< Third class set to be inducted into NASCAR Hall of Fame
Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Five new members will be enshrined into the
NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday. Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip, Richie Evans,
Dale Inman and Glen Wood make up the 2012 class. They were voted into the
NASCAR
<< Wales hires Coleman to replace Speed
Cardiff, Wales (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wales named Chris Coleman its new manager on
Thursday, following the death of former coach Gary Speed in November.
Coleman, 41, played 42 times for Wales from 1992-2002, and was a teammate with
Speed for the
<< Bengals WR Simpson indicted on drug charge
Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome
Simpson was indicted Thursday on a drug charge stemming from an arrest in
September.
According to reports, police confiscated a package containing 2 1/2 pou
Busch brothers sharing Nationwide driving duties at KBM >>
Mooresville, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kyle Busch Motorsports announced on
Thursday that brothers Kyle and Kurt Busch will share driving duties in the
No.54 Toyota during the 2012 Nationwide Series season.
KBM is entering its first f
Acclamation's trainer disappointed with Eclipse Award >>
Arcadia, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It may seem funny, but trainer Don Warren
doesn't appear all that enthused with winning a 2011 Eclipse Award. His
charge, Acclamation, was voted 2011 champion Older Male thoroughbred.
What's not to
DePaul F Freeland intends to transfer >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - DePaul junior forward Tony Freeland plans to
transfer due to a family illness, the school announced Thursday.
Freeland, who was already out for the season due to a shoulder injury, said
that he is going h
Giants' Manning returns to practice >>
East Rutherford, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning
was a full participant in practice on Thursday after leaving Wednesday's
practice with a stomach illness.
"I'm 100 percent. I had a full practice today,
Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.
Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.
Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.
Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.
All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.
A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.
For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided.
2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award
Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1
Ron Brace (NE) 25/1
Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1
Darius Butler (NE) 40/1
Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1
Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1
Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1
Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1
Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1
Larry English (SD) 15/1
Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1
Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1
Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1
Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1
James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1
Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1
Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1
Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1
Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1
Roy Miller (TB) 20/1
Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1
Fili Moala (IND) 30/1
Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1
Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1
B J Raji (GB) 7/1
Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1
Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1
David Verkune (CLE) 20/1
Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1
Field (Any Other Player) 6/1
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Underdog bettors love the Super Bowl and, history suggests, the underdogs love them back. And the big dogs bite harder.
Even so, there is a warning in store for Super Bowl gamblers who must love dogs: The Arizona Cardinals Super Bowl betting lines might not be enough of a Cinderella to make it worth your while.
Although the Cardinals were widely panned as one of the worst division winners and least playoff-worthy teams in recent memory, their trip to Super Bowl XLIII Jan. 31 in Tampa against the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl betting lines comes with a little more respect from the oddsmakers than you might imagine. They are a 7-point underdog at most sports books.
If you count yourself among those who covet the big dog in the big game, this isn’t exactly great news. You should have been hoping for more points. This is because the facts show that the bigger the dog, the better the bet in the Super Bowl.
Case in point: Over the past 13 seasons, double-figure underdogs in the Super Bowl are 4-0-1 ATS and have won the past three outright. In fact, the last double-digit chalk to do the deed for bettors was the 1995 San Francisco 49ers, who managed to beat the astounding 19-point spot afforded backers of the San Diego Chargers in the 49-26 romp in Super Bowl XXIX.
By contrast, 7-point favorites are 2-1-1 ATS in the same span, the last such contest resulting a cover grinded out by the Colts in their 29-17 win over the Bears two seasons ago in Super Bowl XLI.
In 2004, the Patriots failed to cover the number in their 32-29 triumph over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl props while the Rams and Titans gave everyone a refund in 2000 after the Rams posted a 23-16 win as a seven-point favorite.
So while Arizona’s run has included impressive upsets as a 10-point road underdog to the Carolina Panthers and Sunday’s 32-25 win in the NFC championship game to the 4-point favored Philadelphia Eagles, their long-shot story lacks a bit of the David vs. Goliath storyline of past Super Bowl underdogs.
While the seven-point spread represents a significant gap in the perception of strength between the two teams, it is far from monumental. For example, last season the Giants were the wild-card afterthought turned road-warrior buzzsaw, with stunning wins over the Buccaneers, Cowboys and Packers to earn their place in the Super Bowl.
There, they played spoiler to New England’s bid to become the first 19-0 team in NFL history and cemented their place in sports betting lore with a 17-14 win as a 12.5-point underdog.
In other words, the Cardinals appear to have their work cut out for them as a mid-range underdog. But in homage to the spread beaters who have come before them, here is a brief look back at recent colossal upsets in the Super Bowl:
SB XLII -- 2008 -- New York Giants 17, New England Patriots 14 (Giants +12.5) – Eli Manning’s 13-yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress in the final minute clinched the historic upset for the Giants, who used a masterful defensive plan to slow down Tom Brady and the previously undefeated New England Patriots.
XXXVI -- 2002 -- Patriots 20, Rams 17 (Patriots +14) – This was the coming out party for the aforementioned Brady, who went from obscure sixth-round draft pick to Super Bowl hero in one fell swoop. He led the game-winning drive in the final minute – eschewing analyst John Madden’s advice to take a knee and play for overtime – leading to Adam Vinatieri’s memorable 48-yard field goal that split the uprights as time expired.
XXXII 1998 Broncos 31, Packers 24 (Denver +12) – The first of John Elway’s two consecutive Super Bowl titles to put an end to his Hall of Fame career was an upset for the ages. The Broncos used the determination of Elway and a 157-yard, three-touchdown performance from Terrell Davis to turn back Brett Favre and the heavily favored Packers.
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