Previous coach Randy Edsall did a remarkable job in bringing this program from literally non-existent in the FBS ranks to national relevancy – the Huskies were in the Fiesta Bowl vs. Oklahoma last year.
The Florida International Golden Panthers have only had a football program since 2002, but Mario Cristobal took his team to the top of the Sun Belt in 2010.
For the second straight years, pundits and bettors alike were mostly high on the Rockies entering the season, expecting them to challenge for the National League West crown.
The Running Back By Committee is a relatively new phenomenon in the NFL world – it is a pain in the rear but is something that we are going to have to get used to. With more than one prominent Back for some teams, how do you draft?
Preview: NASCAR’s annual trek to upstate New York and Watkins Glen International represents the second of just two road-course races on the 36-race Sprint Cup schedule.
The NFL preseason has begun baby and I do not know about you, but I am so fired up to see football I was glued to the TV yesterday for preseason games!
I have to admit – I didn’t expect the Angels to still be contending for the American League West crown this late in the 2011 season.
Did the Tampa Bay Rays just spontaneously decide that they want back in the American League East race?
Sportsbook Review: Legends.com Sports Book
Sure, spelling “Legends” with a “Z” is a little trashy, but does the Legendz sportsbook make up for it by being otherwise awesome?
Let’s find out.
On paper, Legendz’s sports betting options are decent enough. It doesn’t offer many crazy exotics but keeps you covered for football, basketball, hockey and so on.
On the other hand, it seems like many lines are missing. Futures don’t seem to be apparent anywhere. Neither do UFC lines – a big no-no considering the sport’s growing popularity. The sports betting options are a bit disappointing.
The casino section is under construction, so it’s hard to grade. I can at least say that the advertised features and games look like they cover almost everything you’d find in Vegas, allow you to play for money or for fun, and generally appear glossy and attractive.
Legendz redeems itself with a few extra frills. Its racebook is arguably the best-organized, most complete option on its site, with dozens of tracks covered, a section detailing the most popular horse bets, and special racebook-specific promos.
Other pluses: a detailed, very up-to-date blog detailing current sporting events and mobile betting offerings.
Legendz’s goes about making its offerings appealing in a roundabout way. It falls short in the obvious categories like sports lines but its racebook and other features are nice and the casino has potential.
Grade: B-
There’s a running theme with Legendz. It almost feels like this site is geared toward the non-sporty gambler, as its racebook is well laid out and easy to navigate and its casino certainly looks like it will be crisp and easy to use.
I can’t say the same for the spots lines. They’re jumbled together in one, long, small, scrollable window. The odds are hard to find and poorly divided; you can’t tell who’s playing whom.
The money lines don’t have “+” and “-“ symbols attached; that could really confuse novice bettors.
Again, Legendz gets it done for the non-sports offerings but the sportsbook is quite difficult to use.
Grade: C+
Legendz is known for being amazingly quick with its payouts – even recognized as the industry leader. Withdrawals via Moneybookers and Neteller are guaranteed to be ready the same day. Even cashier’s checks take only three to six business days to arrive.
The payout speed is downright awesome, even if the payout methods are limited.
Legendz is kind enough to offer bonuses, though they aren’t particularly big. Other books do better than Legendz’s 25 per cent signup bonus or 25 per cent redeposit bonus.
It offers some cool rebates, like five per cent on casino losses and five per cent on racebook bets if you enter a given code. It also offers reduced juice on Fridays.
Legendz gets major points for being the sportsbook king of fast payouts.
It also deserves credit for its variety of bonuses, though I’d like to see bigger ones.
Grade: A-
Legendz can be a useful book if you use it in the right way. It’s great for a diehard gambler who wants to get paid very quickly. It’s generally handy for people who enjoy horses, casino games, or other Vegas-like experiences.
However, I don’t recommend it for sports bettors. The odds are limited and tough to navigate. If you play Legendz for its strengths, you’ll be happy.
FINAL GRADE: B
The College Football season is 3 weeks away and our CFB Experts have been deep in study and will provide College Football Predictions on as many NCAA teams as he can before the 2011/12 season kicks off.
Is college football betting different than NFL football betting? In a word, yes. Sure, the sports are mostly the same and many of the basic principles don’t need to be covered again.
The Tennessee Titans are headed in a new direction after years with Jeff Fisher at the helm. Mike Munchak takes over at head coach and is looking to rebuild the once-proud franchise.
The Jacksonville Jaguars hung around in the playoff race for a few months last year before finally petering out.
The Colts are one of the NFL’s powerhouses thanks to an impressive run of consistency. It shouldn’t be much different in 2011, as most of the same faces are back in place, including Peyton Manning.
5Dimes claims to separate itself because of its 1,000-plus wagering options. Does it live up to that billing?
Where do you start when talking about the WAC. Boise State is gone and the top three contenders this season – Nevada, Hawaii and Fresno State – will all be gone by this time next year.
