<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 11–> LINCOLN, Neb. – It looks as though Nebraska’s defensive starters will be back in black Monday. The ninth-ranked Cornhuskers shut down Kirk Cousins and Michigan State on Saturday with a dominating performance that would have made any Blackshirt of the past proud. Defensive coordinator Carl Pelini held up one of the [...]
Archive for October, 2011
College football: Nebraska gushing over defense
Posted: 31st October 2011 by Whats the odds in Sports BlogTags: NCAA, nfl, odds, sports
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College Football Wrap-Up: Week 9
Posted: 31st October 2011 by Whats the odds in Sports BlogTags: NCAA, nfl, odds, sports
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In what was one of the most thrilling, stunning, and exciting weekends of college football in quite some time–college football fans nationwide were treated to a wide variety of games on Week 9 of the college football season. It’s weekends like this one that make me love being a die-hard college football fan. You have [...]
Chalk up a victory for Texans’ defense
Posted: 31st October 2011 by Whats the odds in Sports BlogTags: nfl, odds, sports
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The Texans knew going into Sunday’s game against Jacksonville that the only way they were going to lose was if the offense or special teams committed turnovers to shorten the field for rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert. Because the defense has been playing so well – well enough to be ranked eighth in the NFL – [...]
A Sporty Halloween
Posted: 31st October 2011 by Whats the odds in Sports BlogTags: nfl, odds, sports
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Brett Davis/US PresswireWith a name like Sage, Rosenfels had to make Page 2′s All-Spice Team. Every so often, we like to amplify the flavor around here. Banish the bland. Mock the mundane. Extradite the everyday. And in that spirit, take a taste of Page 2′s All-Spice Team. Rosemary Casals: One of the first of tennis’ [...]
College Football Predictions Week 10: BCS Bowl Projections
Posted: 30th October 2011 by Whats the odds in Sports BlogTags: NCAA, nfl, odds, sports
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Nine weeks into the college football season, the BCS picture is beginning to clear up. As we head down the stretch, several teams appear to have a chance at undefeated seasons. But will it be good enough to land a spot in the BCS National Championship game? Heading into next week’s clash with No. 2 [...]
College football: Stanford moves up BCS standings after big win
Posted: 30th October 2011 by Whats the odds in Sports BlogTags: NCAA, nfl, odds, sports
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Stanford’s first win of the season against a ranked team helped Andrew Luck and the Cardinal move up in the BCS standings. While LSU (8-0), Alabama (8-0) and Oklahoma State (8-0) remained locked into the top three spots in the standings released Sunday, Stanford moved up two places to fourth after beating Southern California 56-48 [...]
All-American: Herzlich battles cancer for a future in football
Posted: 30th October 2011 by Whats the odds in Sports BlogTags: nfl, odds, sports
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(CBS News) For most people, a successful fight against a deadly cancer would mean staying alive. But for Boston College football star Mark Herzlich, who was diagnosed with bone cancer at age 21, living also means playing football. As Byron Pitts reports, Herzlich made a risky treatment choice, determined to achieve his dream of joining [...]
A Fan’s Perspective: Are the Seahawks Making Any Progress?
Posted: 30th October 2011 by Whats the odds in Sports BlogTags: nfl, odds, sports
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(Audible sigh) I had hopes going into the Seattle Seahawks game on October 30. Despite a 4-2 record, the Cincinnati Bengals looked like a beatable team and the Hawks were playing in the friendly confines of loud CenturyLink Field. Unfortunately, nothing seemed to go right for Seattle despite some solid offensive production. The Seahawks are [...]
College football: UCF breaks out of slump with 41-0 win over Memphis
Posted: 30th October 2011 by Whats the odds in Sports BlogTags: NCAA, nfl, odds, sports
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ORLANDO — Despite back-to-back disappointing performances that ended with losses, for two weeks Central Florida coach George O’Leary was steadfast in conveying his confidence in sophomore Jeff Godfrey as his starting quarterback. Saturday, Godfrey got back to showing his coach the reasons why he got the job in the first place. And, perhaps, it could [...]
College football: Ohio State hands Wisconsin another stunning loss
Posted: 30th October 2011 by Whats the odds in Sports BlogTags: NCAA, nfl, odds, sports
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — After almost a year of suspensions, rumors and NCAA trouble in the headlines, Ohio State finally made some news on the field. Braxton Miller threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Devin Smith with 20 seconds left, and the Buckeyes beat No. 12 Wisconsin 33-29 on Saturday night, handing the Badgers their second [...]
