One of the longest and most heated rivalries in college football opens another chapter on Saturday as the Redhawks of Miami-Ohio (1-2 SU, 1-1 ATS) visit the Cincinnati Bearcats (1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS) as the Victory Bell is at stake in this NCAA college football contest that is set to begin at 7:30 PM ET at Nippert Stadium (artificial turf) in Cincinnati.
The Houston Texans, (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS, 1-0 O/U), were pounded in their season opener 38-17 and had their Week 2 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens postponed because of Hurricane Ike.
The Golden Panthers of Florida International University (0-2 SU, 1-1 ATS) will try to get on the board with their first win of the season on Saturday, but they will face a formidable foe in the South Florida Bulls (3-0 SU, 0-2 ATS) in NCAA college football action that is set to kick off at 5 PM ET at FIU Stadium (natural turf) in Miami.
The Georgia Bulldogs (3-0 SU, 1-0-1 ATS), who are considered by many observers to be a national title contender, will be traveling almost across the country on Saturday, as they visit the Arizona State Sun Devils (2-1 SU, 1-1 ATS) in an NCAA college football matchup that is set to kick off at 8 PM ET from Sun Devil Stadium (natural turf) in Tempe, AZ.
On a special Wednesday night edition of NCAA college football televised on ESPN, the Kansas State Wildcats (2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS) will travel to the state of Kentucky to take on the Louisville Cardinals (1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS) in an inter-conference matchup that is set to kick off at 8 PM ET at Papa Johns’ Stadium (artificial turf) in Louisville.
BetUS Sportsbook bettors who love mixed martial arts will have their eyes on Spike TV on Wednesday night (September 17) when Nick Diaz, the former TUF champion, will take on the more experienced Josh Neer in a UFC Fight Night special that is scheduled for three five-minute rounds from the Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 41-37 in Monday Night Football, but the real winners were the Sportsbook.com members who registered for our Primetime Prop.
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Player of the Week honors go to BYU QB Max Hall, who threw for 271 yards and a school-record seven TDs against a hapless UCLA defense.
To me, this NHL season is such an open and shut case. The Detroit Red Wings were such an omnipotent force in the NHL last year; it was almost fruitless for the betting community to get excited about anyone else. The Penguins, Rangers and Habs all made us excited in the Eastern Conference, but for no apparent reason. Then the Stars and Sharks continued to wheel and deal in an effort to strengthen their rosters, but to no avail.
The USC Trojans opened up as 9.5 point favorites over the Ohio State Buckeyes this Saturday night, but that didn’t dissuade Trojan backers in the least.
Friday, 12 September 2008
The Sprint Cup boys move to New Hampshire this Sunday for the 27th race of the season. New Hampshire Motor Speedway is a 1.058 mile Oval flat Track located in Loudon, New Hampshire. Here are my Top 5 drivers to win in New Hampshire this weekend.
It’s the first huge showdown of the year in college football, as the Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0 SU, 0-1 ATS) take the field against the USC Trojans (1-0 SU & ATS) in an inter-conference game that some think could be a preview of the BCS title match, set to kick off at 8 PM ET on Saturday at the Los Angeles Coliseum (natural turf).
The Ohio State Buckeyes and the USC Trojans will be trying their hardest to grab a W Saturday when they battle at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, live in PRIMETIME on ESPN Saturday Night Football. Oddsmakers have the Trojans listed as 12-point favorites, while the game’s total has been posted at 44 1/2.
Our NFL Week 2 Picks and predictions (Straight Up) Will be posted on this page of our site in our 2008 Pigskin Pickem Staff Contest.
NFL Furious Free Picks – Week 2 Preview
Sunday, September 14th — Edward Jones Stadium, St. Louis — 1:00pm EST
North Carolina is favored by 5.5
Last Week: Brandon Tate put on a dazzling one-man show, scoring on an 82-yard punt return and putting North Carolina ahead for good with a 57-yard catch to help the Tar Heels hold off McNeese State 35-27.
Last Week: Ryan Mathews ran for 163 yards and three touchdowns, Seyi Ajirotutu set up two scores with long receptions and Fresno State made its first trip to the East Coast a successful one with a 24-7 victory over Rutgers on Monday night.
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