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**pm530** · 09-01-2007, 07:21 AM

Six-pack for Saturday

-- Colorado outhit Diamondbacks 17-3, but needed a run in ninth inning to force extra frames, where they outlasted a fading Arizona team, 7-3. Rockies are a spunky bunch.

-- Rookie Yovani Gallardo hit his first big league home run, as he also pitched Brewers over the Pirates 3-2 in front of 35,689 at Miller Park.

-- Minnesota's Scott Baker lost his perfect game, no-hitter in 9th inning, but still got compete game win, 5-1 vs Royals.

-- Jack Cassel, starting pitcher for Padres Friday night, is a brother of Patriots' backup QB Matt Cassel.

-- Pitcher-turned-outfielder Rick Ankiel is hitting .328 for the suddenly resurgent Cardinals.

-- Washington, picked to finish near bottom of the Pac-10, pounded Syracuse in the Carrier Dome. Wonder if nitwits in Syracuse would like to have Coach Pasqualoni back now?

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**pm530** · 09-01-2007, 07:22 AM

Saturday's List of 13: Random info as football season starts

13) You think JD Drew is overpaid? The NY Post reports that Britney Spears earns $728,686 a month. For doing what?

12) More proof that NFL preseason games are waste of time; the two QB’s in second half of Rams-Chiefs game Thursday went to Princeton and Harvard.

11) By the way, of the Rams’ 22 starters, zero took the field Thursday night. Even the kicker got the night off.

10) NFL players come from everywhere: Dallas has four QB’s on its summer roster; they went to college at Florida State, Oregon State, Eastern Illinois and Tarleton State, with Tony Romo being the EIU alum.

9) Watching LSU-Miss State Thursday night, it was hard to believe those two teams belong to the same conference……

8)……..and it underlines how much harder it is to revive a football program than it is in basketball; you need so much more of everything. In basketball, you bring in six decent guys in two years, and you’ll be competitive; two exceptional years, and you’re probably a contender. Almost all freshman football players redshirt, so it takes until the fourth year for your first recruits to become upperclassmen.

7) Strange stat; in their last 41 home games, Tennessee Vols are 13-28 against the spread.

6) Week 1 NFL matchups shouldn’t be great rivalry games; Dallas-Giants, Ravens-Bengals, Jets-Pats are too important to be played the first week. People are so excited about the NFL starting, they could get away with lesser matchups in Week 1, or at least get away without scheduling big division games that will be ratings grabbers whenever they’re played.

5) Everything is sponsored on Met radio broadcasts, even an announcement of the gametime temperature. Seriously.

4) If Eldrick Woods doesn’t play in all four Fed Ex Cup events next year, how long you think Fed Ex will pony up $10M/ year to whomever wins the playoffs? Bottom line, Mr. Woods will make or break this idea, as he does with most everything in modern golf.

3) Major league coaches have been warned and fined for not wearing game jerseys under those pullovers you see them wearing in dugout. One official approached Terry Francona during a game in Bronx this week; Francona had his jersey on, but he wasn’t happy about being asked during a game.

2) Can we bring Ted Koppel out of retirement to do a nightly update on Rocco Baldelli's hamstring? America held hostage; it has been 109 days since Rocco Baldelli last appeared in a major league game; broken bones heal faster than Baldelli’s tweaked hamstring. It'll probably heal on September 30.

1) It was estimated this week that 13.6 million people play in a fantasy football league. Good luck with your seasons.

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**pm530** · 09-01-2007, 07:23 AM

Major League Soccer

MLS
Previews and Picks

Saturday, September 1

Saturday’s MLS Preview and Picks

Chicago Fire at New York Red Bulls (+280, draw +225, -125)

Glued to the bottom off the table at the halfway point of the season, the Chicago Fire decided to take a gamble. They appointed a new coach and gave him a free reign to sign big-name players, all in the hopes of making a late push for the playoffs. So far the plan has worked.

The addition of Paolo Wanchope and Cuauhtémoc Blanco has given the team an attacking edge that was sorely lacking earlier in the season. The Fire have now scored nine goals in the past five games, winning three of those.

New coach Juan Carlos Osorio revolutionized the team almost overnight. They play quick attacking football that is difficult for opponents to deal with.

Osorio has also worked wonders with Chicago’s once-leaky defense – the Fire had conceded eight goals in four games before the All-Star game, but have let in just three in five games since.

Playing the Red Bulls at Giants Stadium is never an easy proposition, but New York has lost its last two games. It's a good time to face them. Chicago still has a lot of work to do this season, but its new-look side can take a draw from Meadowlands.

Pick: Draw +225

DC United at FC Dallas (+210, draw +210, +110)

It went under the radar with all the Beckham hoopla, but this week FC Dallas made one of the biggest signings in the history of MLS. Brazilian World Cup winner Denilson joined the club and, depending on work permit issues, could play this weekend.

The quick and exceptionally skillful attacker is only the fourth World Cup winning player to join MLS, and at 30 years old still has several good years left in him. Denilson will give Dallas an extra edge going forward; he is the kind of player who can change any game with one moment of magic.

The fascinating thing about the move is that Dallas was already one of the best teams in the league and a certain contender for the MLS Cup. Dallas has won two of its last three games and is two points off league-leading Houston with two games in hand.

This weekend they welcome a surging DC United side to Pizza Hut Park for the game of the weekend. United are on a three-game winning streak, while Dallas is unbeaten at home since April. It’s impossible to see one team dominating the other.

Pick: Draw +210

Kansas City Wizards at Houston Dynamo (+280, draw +225, -125)

A loss to Real Salt Lake on Wednesday did more than just put the Wizards playoff place in jeopardy. It will also have severely dented their confidence. RSL had won just twice all season before the clash and hammered Kansas, a +120 favorite, 3-0 on the night.

The loss sums up what has been a terrible month for the Wizards. They've lost four of their five games in August – two defeats to New England and one apiece to Chicago and RSL.

The Wizards' biggest concern has to be their lack of offense. They have scored just three times in the last five games and their reliance on Eddie Johnson to provide most of the offense has backfired. He's scored twice in the past six games – not a bad record, but not good enough to keep Kansas on track.

For their part, the Houston Dynamo have been going through a bit of a wobbly patch as well. Houston's lost two of its last four matches (both losses were on the road), but they boast a 7-2-3 record at home this season and should dominate the Wizards.

Pick: Houston -125

Real Salt Lake at L.A. Galaxy (+333, draw +240, -110)

Salt Lake pulled out a shock win over Kansas on Wednesday as a +210 favorite, and are now gunning for Los Angeles. On paper, the Galaxy are by far the better team and boast the likes of Beckham and Donovan, but the league table tells a different story.

RSL’s recent win lifted them off the bottom of the standings for the first time all season and left an embarrassed Galaxy sitting in last place in the West in what was expected to be a successful season.

To make matters worse, star player David Beckham suffered a knee injury in the SuperLiga final (a 4-3 loss on penalties) and could miss up to six weeks of action. That would essentially rule him out for the season, with the Galaxy unlikely to play into the postseason.

With all the negatives hanging over L.A. this week, it’s hard to see them winning. RSL have improved their squad with the addition of Argentinean trio Matias Mantilla, Fabian Espindola and Javier Morales, and are good for a draw against the downtrodden Galaxy

Pick: Draw +240

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**pm530** · 09-01-2007, 07:25 AM

College Football - Dunkel Index

NCAAF
Dunkel Index

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Game 151-152: Western Michigan at West Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 81.815; West Virginia 102.055
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 20; 63
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 24; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+24); N/A

Game 153-154: East Carolina at Virginia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: East Carolina 80.348; Virginia Tech 107.505
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 27; 34
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 24; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (-24); N/A

Game 155-156: Marshall at Miami (FL)
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 81.639; Miami (FL) 97.073
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 15 1/2; 45
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 19; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (+19); N/A

Game 157-158: UAB at Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 70.782; Michigan State 91.707
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 21; 48 1/2
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 18; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-18); N/A

Game 159-160: Connecticut at Duke
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 83.083; Duke 73.289
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 10; 55
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 4 1/2; 52
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-4 1/2); Over

Game 161-162: Virginia at Wyoming
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 85.871; Wyoming 87.884
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 2; 39
Vegas Line: Virginia by 4 1/2; 41
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (+4 1/2); Under

Game 163-164: Nevada at Nebraska
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 89.427; Nebraska 105.568
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 16; 45
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 21; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (+21); N/A

Game 165-166: Mississippi at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 84.711; Memphis 83.948
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 1; 46
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 3; 49
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+3); Under

Game 167-168: Iowa vs. Northern Illinois (N)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 90.332; Northern Illinois 82.447
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 8; 41
Vegas Line: Iowa by 12; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (+12); Under

Game 169-170: Houston at Oregon
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 91.714; Oregon 100.114
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 8 1/2; 59
Vegas Line: Oregon by 15 1/2; 57
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+15 1/2); Over

Game 171-172: Washington State at Wisconsin
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 86.290; Wisconsin 106.849
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 20 1/2; 45 1/2
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 14; 49 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-14); Under

Game 173-174: Georgia Tech at Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 96.629; Notre Dame 95.629
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 1; 50 1/2
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 2 1/2; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (+2 1/2); Over

Game 175-176: Missouri vs. Illinois (N)
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 97.727; Illinois 83.563
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 14; 50
Vegas Line: Missouri by 5; 56
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-5); Under

Game 177-178: UCLA at Stanford
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 96.887; Stanford 85.551
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 11; 42
Vegas Line: UCLA by 17; 47
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (+17); Under

Game 179-180: Wake Forest at Boston College
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 95.570; Boston College 99.733
Dunkel Line: Boston College by 4; 38
Vegas Line: Boston College by 6 1/2; 43
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (+6 1/2); Under

Game 181-182: Arizona at BYU
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 97.351; BYU 109.750
Dunkel Line: BYU by 12 1/2; 44 1/2
Vegas Line: BYU by 4 1/2; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-4 1/2); Under

Game 183-184: Army vs. Akron (N)
Dunkel Ratings: Army 66.804; Akron 75.337
Dunkel Line: Akron by 8 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Akron by 4 1/2; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-4 1/2); Over

Game 185-186: Central Florida at North Carolina State
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 74.610; North Carolina State 87.965
Dunkel Line: North Carolina State by 13; 41
Vegas Line: North Carolina State by 8; 48
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina State (-8); Under

Game 187-188: Baylor at TCU
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 77.542; TCU 107.332
Dunkel Line: TCU by 30; 57
Vegas Line: TCU by 20 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: TCU (-20 1/2); N/A

Game 189-190: Oklahoma State at Georgia
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 92.151; Georgia 106.188
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 14; 48
Vegas Line: Georgia by 6 1/2; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (-6 1/2); Under

Game 191-192: Central Michigan at Kansas
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 85.684; Kansas 89.658
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 4; 55
Vegas Line: Kansas by 8; 52
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+8); Over

Game 193-194: Colorado State vs. Colorado (N)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 80.543; Colorado 86.894
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 6; 39
Vegas Line: Colorado by 2 1/2; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-2 1/2); Under

Game 195-196: Eastern Michigan at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 66.802; Pittsburgh 91.123
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 24 1/2; 48
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 19 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-19 1/2); N/A

Game 197-198: Purdue at Toledo
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 89.620; Toledo 80.731
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 9; 51
Vegas Line: Purdue by 7; 55
Dunkel Pick: Purdue (-7); Under

Game 199-200: Kansas State at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 86.972; Auburn 103.824
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 17; 43
Vegas Line: Auburn by 13 1/2; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (-13 1/2); Under

Game 201-202: Bowling Green at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 72.478; Minnesota 96.480
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 24; 55
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 14 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-14 1/2); N/A

Game 203-204: Tennessee at California
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 97.296; California 112.810
Dunkel Line: California by 15 1/2; 48
Vegas Line: California by 6; 53
Dunkel Pick: California (-6); Under

Game 205-206: New Mexico at UTEP
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 83.704; UTEP 77.147
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 6 1/2; 57
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 3; 52
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-3); Over

Game 207-208: San Jose State at Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 82.314; Arizona State 103.249
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 21; 44
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 14 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-14 1/2); N/A

Game 209-210: Idaho at USC
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 63.004; USC 115.008
Dunkel Line: USC by 52; 52
Vegas Line: USC by 45; No Total
Dunkel Pick: USC (-45); N/A

Game 211-212: Florida International at Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 53.952; Penn State 102.986
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 49; 49
Vegas Line: Penn State by 38; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Penn State (-38); N/A

Game 213-214: Arkansas State at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 68.481; Texas 110.117
Dunkel Line: Texas by 42; 42
Vegas Line: Texas by 39; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-39); N/A

Game 215-216: North Texas at Oklahoma
Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 63.193; Oklahoma 107.136
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 44; 44
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 40; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (-40); N/A

Game 217-218: UL-Lafayette at South Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Lafayette 67.729; South Carolina 100.881
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 33; 46
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 28 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (-28 1/2); N/A

Game 219-220: Troy at Arkansas
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 81.847; Arkansas 99.961
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 18; 46
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 24; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Troy (+24); N/A

Game 221-222: Middle Tennessee St. at Florida Atlantic
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee St. 78.861; Florida Atlantic 76.888
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee St. by 2; 43
Vegas Line: Florida Atlantic by 2 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee St. (+2 1/2); N/A

OTHER MAJOR GAMES:

Northeastern at Northwestern
Dunkel Ratings: Northeastern 64.799; Northwestern 91.452
Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 27

Appalachian State at Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Appalachian State 83.372; Michigan 111.733
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 28

Youngstown State at Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 77.254; Ohio State 109.981
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 32 1/2

Holy Cross at Massachusetts
Dunkel Ratings: Holy Cross 57.488; Massachusetts 84.995
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 27 1/2

Fordham at Rhode Island
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 38.243; Rhode Island 63.476
Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 25

Albany at Colgate
Dunkel Ratings: Albany 54.523; Colgate 55.017
Dunkel Line: Colgate by 1

Dayton at Robert Morris
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 33.959; Robert Morris 52.785
Dunkel Line: Robert Morris by 19

St. Peter's at St. Francis (PA)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 16.954; St. Francis (PA) 35.065
Dunkel Line: St. Francis (PA) by 18

Western Kentucky at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 65.517; Florida 117.180
Dunkel Line: Florida by 52

South Carolina State at Air Force
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina State 60.277; Air Force 88.671
Dunkel Line: Air Force by 28

Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Mississippi Valley St.
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas-Pine Bluff 49.416; Mississippi Valley St. 49.328
Dunkel Line: Even

Charleston Southern at The Citadel
Dunkel Ratings: Charleston Southern 48.617; The Citadel 62.881
Dunkel Line: The Citadel by 14

Southern at Florida A&M
Dunkel Ratings: Southern 45.469; Florida A&M 53.785
Dunkel Line: Florida A&M by 8

Southern Utah at Montana
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Utah 50.043; Montana 84.965
Dunkel Line: Montana by 35

Jacksonville at Bethune-Cookman
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville 32.596; Bethune-Cookman 54.583
Dunkel Line: Bethune-Cookman by 22

Villanova at Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 64.695; Maryland 95.580
Dunkel Line: Maryland by 31

Eastern Kentucky at Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 57.595; Kentucky 95.999
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 38

Monmouth at Maine
Dunkel Ratings: Monmouth 53.615; Maine 75.731
Dunkel Line: Maine by 22

James Madison at North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: James Madison 83.441; North Carolina 84.979
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 1 1/2

Bucknell at Duquesne
Dunkel Ratings: Bucknell 48.872; Duquesne 45.776
Dunkel Line: Bucknell by 3

Marist at Lafayette
Dunkel Ratings: Marist 30.264; Lafayette 62.482
Dunkel Line: Lafayette by 32

Georgetown at Stony Brook
Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 39.268; Stony Brook 52.128
Dunkel Line: Stony Brook by 13

Gardner-Webb at Ohio
Dunkel Ratings: Gardner-Webb 46.369; Ohio 86.046
Dunkel Line: Ohio by 40

North Carolina A&T at Winston-Salem
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina A&T 25.812; Winston-Salem 52.557
Dunkel Line: Winston-Salem by 27

Montana State at Texas A&M
Dunkel Ratings: Montana State 68.478; Texas A&M 100.821
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 32

Presbyterian at Furman
Dunkel Ratings: Presbyterian 25.000; Furman 70.630
Dunkel Line: Furman by 45 1/2

Cal Poly at Texas State
Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 72.639; Texas State 64.693
Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 8

Richmond at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Richmond 64.606; Vanderbilt 88.166
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 23 1/2

Grambling at Alcorn State
Dunkel Ratings: Grambling 42.327; Alcorn State 49.621
Dunkel Line: Alcorn State by 7

Coastal Carolina at Delaware State
Dunkel Ratings: Coastal Carolina 63.019; Delaware State 59.791
Dunkel Line: Coastal Carolina by 3

Central Arkansas at Louisiana Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Central Arkansas 61.219; Louisiana Tech 70.872
Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 9 1/2

Tennessee-Martin at Southern Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee-Martin 59.282; Southern Mississippi 94.584
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 35

Alabama A&M at Tennessee State
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama A&M 51.734; Tennessee State 58.373
Dunkel Line: Tennessee State by 7

Elon at South Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Elon 54.221; South Florida 101.286
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 47

Western Carolina at Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: Western Carolina 47.077; Alabama 95.713
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 48 1/2

Indiana State at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 46.752; Indiana 85.767
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 39

Jacksonville State at Alabama State
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville State 64.443; Alabama State 51.176
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville State by 13

Nicholls State at Rice
Dunkel Ratings: Nicholls State 55.476; Rice 79.826
Dunkel Line: Rice by 24

Prairie View at Texas Southern
Dunkel Ratings: Prairie View 38.147; Texas Southern 43.787
Dunkel Line: Texas Southern by 5 1/2

Portland State at McNeese State
Dunkel Ratings: Portland State 75.648; McNeese State 65.347
Dunkel Line: Portland State by 10

Sacramento State at Fresno State
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 58.832; Fresno State 82.919
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 24

Northern Colorado at Hawaii
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 44.138; Hawaii 109.646
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 65 1/2

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Game 223-224: Texas Tech at SMU
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 93.696; SMU 86.838
Dunkel Line: Texas Tech by 7; 64
Vegas Line: Texas Tech by 10; 59
Dunkel Pick: SMU (+10); Over

Game 225-226: Florida State at Clemson
Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 94.670; Clemson 96.431
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 2; 41
Vegas Line: Florida State by 3 1/2; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (+3 1/2); Under

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**pm530** · 09-01-2007, 07:27 AM

College Football – Long Sheet

NCAAF
Long Sheet

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Saturday, September 1

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W MICHIGAN (8 - 5) at W VIRGINIA (11 - 2) - 9/1/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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E CAROLINA (7 - 6) at VIRGINIA TECH (10 - 3) - 9/1/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in September games since 1992.
E CAROLINA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MARSHALL (5 - 7) at MIAMI (7 - 6) - 9/1/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
MARSHALL is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in road games since 1992.
MARSHALL is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in road lined games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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UAB (3 - 9) at MICHIGAN ST (4 - 8) - 9/1/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) as an underdog since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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CONNECTICUT (4 - 8) at DUKE (0 - 12) - 9/1/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.
DUKE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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VIRGINIA (5 - 7) at WYOMING (6 - 6) - 9/1/2007, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 1-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 1-0 straight up against WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEVADA (8 - 5) at NEBRASKA (9 - 5) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 50-26 ATS (+21.4 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 55-33 ATS (+18.7 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 55-33 ATS (+18.7 Units) in home games since 1992.
NEBRASKA is 55-33 ATS (+18.7 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
NEVADA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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OLE MISS (4 - 8) at MEMPHIS (2 - 10) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLE MISS is 1-0 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 2-0 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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IOWA (6 - 7) vs. N ILLINOIS (7 - 6) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 1-0 against the spread versus IOWA over the last 3 seasons
IOWA is 1-0 straight up against N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (10 - 4) at OREGON (7 - 6) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON is 1-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 1-0 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON ST (6 - 6) at WISCONSIN (12 - 1) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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GEORGIA TECH (9 - 5) at NOTRE DAME (10 - 3) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 1-0 straight up against GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MISSOURI (8 - 5) vs. ILLINOIS (2 - 10) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 42-71 ATS (-36.1 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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UCLA (7 - 6) at STANFORD (1 - 11) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in a road game where the total is between 45.5 and 49 since 1992.
STANFORD is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in September games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 1-1 against the spread versus UCLA over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 2-0 straight up against STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WAKE FOREST (11 - 3) at BOSTON COLLEGE (10 - 3) - 9/1/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WAKE FOREST is 2-0 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-1 straight up against WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARIZONA (6 - 6) at BYU (11 - 2) - 9/1/2007, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 1-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 1-0 straight up against BYU over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARMY (3 - 9) vs. AKRON (5 - 7) - 9/1/2007, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARMY is 1-0 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
ARMY is 1-0 straight up against AKRON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UCF (4 - 8) at NC STATE (3 - 9) - 9/1/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BAYLOR (4 - 8) at TCU (11 - 2) - 9/1/2007, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 46-69 ATS (-29.9 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
TCU is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 1-0 against the spread versus BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 1-0 straight up against BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA ST (7 - 6) at GEORGIA (9 - 4) - 9/1/2007, 6:45 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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C MICHIGAN (10 - 4) at KANSAS (6 - 6) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 67-93 ATS (-35.3 Units) in all games since 1992.
KANSAS is 62-87 ATS (-33.7 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS is 67-93 ATS (-35.3 Units) in all lined games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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COLORADO ST (4 - 8) vs. COLORADO (2 - 10) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO ST is 2-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-1 straight up against COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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E MICHIGAN (1 - 11) at PITTSBURGH (6 - 6) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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PURDUE (8 - 6) at TOLEDO (5 - 7) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.
TOLEDO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games in September games since 1992.
TOLEDO is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home games since 1992.
TOLEDO is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home lined games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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KANSAS ST (7 - 6) at AUBURN (11 - 2) - 9/1/2007, 7:45 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BOWLING GREEN (4 - 8) at MINNESOTA (6 - 7) - 9/1/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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TENNESSEE (9 - 4) at CALIFORNIA (10 - 3) - 9/1/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 2 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 1-0 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 1-0 straight up against CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW MEXICO (6 - 7) at UTEP (5 - 7) - 9/1/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
UTEP is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 1-1 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 1-1 straight up against NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN JOSE ST (9 - 4) at ARIZONA ST (7 - 6) - 9/1/2007, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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IDAHO (4 - 8) at USC (11 - 2) - 9/1/2007, 10:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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FLA INTERNATIONAL (0 - 12) at PENN ST (9 - 4) - 9/1/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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ARKANSAS ST (6 - 6) at TEXAS (10 - 3) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NORTH TEXAS (3 - 9) at OKLAHOMA (11 - 3) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTH TEXAS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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LA LAFAYETTE (6 - 6) at S CAROLINA (8 - 5) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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TROY (8 - 5) at ARKANSAS (10 - 4) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MIDDLE TENN ST (7 - 6) at FLA ATLANTIC (5 - 7) - 9/1/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-0 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 2-0 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Monday, September 3

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TEXAS TECH (8 - 5) at SMU (6 - 6) - 9/3/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS TECH is 1-0 straight up against SMU over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FLORIDA ST (7 - 6) at CLEMSON (8 - 5) - 9/3/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 2-0 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 2-0 straight up against FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**pm530** · 09-01-2007, 07:29 AM

College Football – Short Sheet

NCAAF
Short Sheet

Saturday, September 1st

(TC) Western Michigan at West Virginia, 3:30 ET
Western Michigan: 8-4 Under as an underdog
West Virginia: 2-7 ATS as a home favorite of 21.5 to 28 points

East Carolina at Virginia Tech, 12:00 ET ESPN
East Carolina: 12-4 Under as an underdog
Virginia Tech: 30-13 ATS in the first month of the season

Marshall at Miami FL, 12:00 ET ESPNU
Marshall: 2-9 ATS in road games
Miami FL: 1-7 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

UAB at Michigan State, 12:00 ET ESPN2
UAB: 33-17 ATS as an underdog
Michigan State: 3-9 ATS in home games

Connecticut at Duke, 2:00 ET
Connecticut: 19-8 ATS away vs. non-conference opponents
Duke: 2-9 ATS in home games

Virginia at Wyoming, 2:00 ET VER
Virginia: 2-8 ATS in road games
Wyoming: 6-1 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Nevada at Nebraska, 3:30 ET ABC
Nevada: 13-4 ATS playing on artificial turf
Nebraska: 12-4 Over playing on artificial turf

Mississippi at Memphis, 3:30 ET
Mississippi: 1-5 ATS in the first month of the season
Memphis: 5-1 Under as a home underdog

Iowa vs. Northern Illinois, 3:30 ET at Chicago, Illinois | ESPNU
Iowa: 1-7 ATS as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points
Northern Illinois: 5-1 Under as an underdog

Houston at Oregon, 3:30 ET
Houston: 7-17 ATS in the first two weeks of the season
Oregon: 5-1 Over in September

Washington State at Wisconsin, 3:30 ET ABC
Washington State: 8-2 Over as an underdog
Wisconsin: 8-1 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame, 3:30 ET NBC
Georgia Tech: 16-6 Under with a line of +3 to -3
Notre Dame: 7-2 ATS at home with a total of 42 points or less

Missouri vs. Illinois, 3:30 ET at St. Louis, Missouri
Missouri: 5-1 Over playing on artificial turf
Illinois: 1-8 ATS in dome stadiums

UCLA at Stanford, 3:30 ET FSN
UCLA: 10-2 ATS away with a total of 45.5 to 49 points
Stanford: 0-6 ATS in September

Wake Forest at Boston College, 3:30 ET ABC
Wake Forest: 15-5 Under in September
Boston College: 8-4 ATS in home games

Arizona at BYU, 5:30 ET VER
Arizona: 10-3 Over as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points
BYU: 11-4 ATS as a favorite

(TC) Army vs. Akron, 7:00 ET at Cleveland, Ohio
Army: 1-5 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points
Akron: 7-3 Under with a total of 42.5 to 49 points

Central Florida at NC State, 6:00 ET
Central Florida: 10-1 Under in September
NC State: 9-2 Under as a favorite

Baylor at TCU, 6:00 ET CSTV
Baylor: 5-1 Under in September
TCU: 8-2 ATS in home games

Oklahoma State at Georgia, 6:45 ET ESPN2
Oklahoma State: 1-6 ATS as a road underdog
Georgia: 20-7 Under in September

Central Michigan at Kansas, 7:00 ET
Central Michigan: 13-3 ATS playing on artificial turf
Kansas: 12-4 Over vs. non-conference opponents

(TC) Colorado State vs. Colorado, 12:00 ET at Denver, Colorado | FSN
Colorado State: 8-3 ATS in the first half of the season
Colorado: 6-1 Under vs. non-conference opponents

(TC) Eastern Michigan at Pittsburgh, 6:00 ET
Eastern Michigan: 5-18 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Pittsburgh: 9-2 Over in home games

Purdue at Toledo, 7:00 ET ESPNU
Purdue: 20-6 Under as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points
Toledo: 9-1 ATS at home in September

Kansas State at Auburn, 7:45 ET ESPN
Kansas State: 14-3 Over as a road underdog
Auburn: 7-14 ATS as a home favorite of 7.5 to 14 points

Bowling Green at Minnesota, 8:00 ET
Bowling Green: 1-6 ATS in the first half of the season
Minnesota: 7-1 ATS as a home favorite

Tennessee at California, 8:00 ET ABC
Tennessee: 8-2 Under as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points
California: 8-1 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points

New Mexico at UTEP, 10:00 ET CSTV
New Mexico: 8-3 ATS in road games
UTEP: 2-10 ATS as a home underdog of 3.5 to 7 points

San Jose State at Arizona State, 10:00 ET
San Jose State: 9-2 Under in road games
Arizona State: 6-2 ATS as a home favorite of 14.5 to 21 points

Idaho at USC, 10:15 ET FSN
Idaho: 7-12 ATS vs. Pac-10 opponents
USC: 5-1 ATS in the first month of the season

Added Games:

Florida International at Penn State, 12:00 ET
Florida Int: 6-1 Under vs. non-conference opponents
Penn State: 9-16 ATS in the first two weeks of the season

Arkansas State at Texas, 7:00 ET
Arkansas State: 18-11 ATS in September
Texas: 6-0 Over as a favorite of 31+ points

North Texas at Oklahoma, 7:00 ET FSN
North Texas: 7-2 Over vs. non-conference opponents
Oklahoma: 10-23 ATS as a home favorite of 21.5+ points

Louisiana Lafayette at South Carolina, 7:00 ET
LA Lafayette: 7-2 Over as a road underdog
South Carolina: 6-0 ATS as a favorite

Troy at Arkansas, 7:00 ET
Troy: 5-1 ATS vs. SEC opponents
Arkansas: 1-6 ATS in September

(TC) Middle Tennessee State at Florida Atlantic, 4:00 ET
Mid Tenn State: 6-1 Under in September
Florida Atl: 2-8 ATS in home games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

Monday, September 3rd

Texas Tech at SMU, 4:00 ET ESPN
Texas Tech: 0-7 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points
SMU: 8-3 ATS as a home underdog of 7.5 to 14 points

Florida State at Clemson, 8:00 ET ESPN
Florida State: 5-1 Over as a road favorite
Clemson: 6-0 ATS as an underdog

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**pm530** · 09-01-2007, 07:30 AM

College Football – Write up

NCAAF
Write-up

Saturday's college football information
Top 10 Games of Week

Ole Miss starting less-mobile, more dependable Adams at QB in place of Tennessee transfer Schaeffer; Rebels beat Memphis the last two years (10-6/28-25), but Ole Miss covered just six of last 15 on road, lost nine of last 10 SU on road. Tigers covered four of last 12 as dog; they have senior QB and four starters back on OL. Ole Miss is 2-6 vs spread as road favorite since 2001.

Wisconsin is 11-5-1 vs spread in last 17 tries as home fave; they covered six of last seven non-league games, last four openers. Washington State has senior QB with 28 starts; they are 6-4 vs spread in last ten road games, but are 3-5 as road dog last three seasons. Badgers have four starters back on OL, but also have new QB, who has started only two games in his college career.

Georgia Tech won last three road openers, all vs ranked teams; they lost 14-10 to Notre Dame LY (+6.5); they were outgained in that game, 384-259. Irish are 6-13 in last 19 tries as home favorite, 4-8 under Weis. Tech is 9-5 vs spread on road last three years; they have new QB, which will be improvement, because Ball was horrible. Irish have only nine starters back (4 offense, 5 defense)

Missouro-Illinois is annual hoop game in St Louis; now they are doing it in football too; good idea. Mizzou won last five openers is 10-6 vs spread in last 16 games away from home. Illini is 8-28 SU last three years, 4-7 vs spread in last 11 non-league games. Both sides have three seniors starting on OL; biggest variable is how much did Illini's Williams improve as a passer?

Home side won eight of last nine UCLA-Stanford games; Bruins won last visit here 30-27 (OT) in '05. First game for Harbaugh as Cardinal coach; they have senior QB who started seven games when Edwards was hurt LY. UCLA is 3-6 vs spread as a favorite on road under Dorrell; they had seven sacks in 31-0 home win vs Cardinal LY, but have junior QB with only five starts.

Wake Forest is 17-7 as road dog under Grobe, 26-12 as dog at all sites; they won three of last four games vs Boston College, with all four decided by seven or less points. Deacons are 11-6 vs the spread in last 17 ACC games. BC was 42-57/402 passing in last year's 21-14 loss to Wake. Eagles have senior QB with 18 starts, but have new coach- they're 5-2-1 in last eight as a home fave.

Great chance for explosive Oklahoma State to play on national stage at Georgia, where Dawgs are just 5-10-1 in last sixteen as a home favorite, and have SEC rival South Carolina on deck. OSU covered eight of last 11 non-league games, but they've been bad on road (just 7-19 as road dog, 2-6 with Gundy). OSU QB Reid is vet with 19 starts. Georgia has soph QB with eight starts.

Underdog covered four of last five Colorado-Colorado St games with last five all decided by seven or less pts, and four decided by five or less. Both sides are struggling; Buffs covered six of last 17 non-league games- they had only 146 total yards last yr, in 14-10 loss. Colorado's new QB is coach Hawkins' son, redshirt freshman. State has a senior QB with 17 career starts.

Kansas State covered two of last seven as road dog, and three of last 11 non-league games; they have soph QB with five starts under his belt, vs Auburn defense with seven starters back, so they'll be tough. Tigers have senior QB, but new punter, kicker, long snapper, and four new starters on OL. K-State got good by scheduling weak teams early; this game is cash grab by them.

Tennessee waxed Cal LY, 35-18, in game that was 35-3 after 3rd quarter; Vols outgained Bears 514-336, and had four TD plays of 40+ yards. Cal covered just two of last seven non-league games. Both sides have vet QB and three starters back on OL, but three of Vols' OL starters are sophs, still young. Tennessee is 8-3 vs spread in last 11 tries as dog; since '04, they're 6-4 as road dog.

Rest of the Card

Western Michigan is 8-6 vs spread as road dog last three years, 5-3 vs spread outside of MAC. West Virginia is 6-12-1 vs spread in last nineteen games as home favorite.

Emotional day for Virginia Tech team that won last three home openers by combined score of 146-0; they play LSU next; Tech covered 15 of last 23 tries as home favorite.

Miami covered just nine of last 28 as home favorite; they open last season in Orange Bowl hosting Marshall squad that lost its three games vs bigtime opponents LY, 42-10/23-7/33-7.

Michigan State covered eight of last 27 as home favorite; they won last eight home openers by 18-point average. UAB has new coach, new QB; new head coaches on both sidelines here.

UConn covered four of last 14 road games. Duke lost twenty in row SU, has covered only six of last 21 at home, but they have whole OL back and vet QB, while UConn has a new QB.

Virginia beat Wyoming 13-12 in OT LY (-9) on missed PAT; UVa lost nine of last ten road games, covered one of last seven out of ACC. Wyoming outgained Cavs 313-206 LY; they're 18-11 vs spread in their last 29 home games.

Arizona State transfer Keller makes Nebraska debut at QB; they are 15-10 vs spread in last 25 tries as home favorite. Nevada has covered just two of last 10 as road dog, but they were 5-1 vs the spread away from home last season.

Iowa failed to cover last six tries as favorite away from home; in '06, they were 1-6 as favorite, beating Northern Illinois 24-14 as a 16-pt favorite. New QB this year for Hawkeyes, who outgained Huskies 405-196 in last year's meeting.

Houston breaks in new QB, replacing Kolb, who had played in Briles' system for seven years (HS/college). Oregon won 38-24 at Houston in '05; they've covered seven of last nine as favorite at home. Lookahead alert: Ducks play Michigan next week.

Arizona beat BYU last season 16-13 on 48-yd FG with 0:06 left; 'cats are 7-3 vs spread in last ten road games, but lost last five road openers- they have 17 starters back and explosive vet QB in Tuitama, with 13 career starts. BYU has new QB.

Army actually shut Zips out 20-0 in Akron in '05, but since, the Cadets fell apart, to point that former Arenaball coach Brock is their new coach. Zips lost their QB and four starters on OL, and are 7-12 vs spread in last nineteen tries as home favorite.

Central Florida is 7-12 vs spread in last nineteen tries as dog on road; they have four starters back on OL, but new QB. NC State has new coach; they're 3-13 vs spread in last 16 as home fave, and have ACC game at Boston College up next.

Underdog Baylor led TCU 7-0 at halftime LY, but Horned Frogs were 11-13/148 passing in second half, and won 17-7. Frogs are 6-2 vs spread in last eight as home favorite, but they have date at Texas next week, so could be looking ahead.

Kansas is 7-4 vs spread in last 11 tries as home favorite, but the QB is a soph, and they lost three starters off OL. Central Mich lost their coach to Cincinnati, but they have a prolific soph QB, and new coach who was WR coach at West Virginia.

Pittsburgh is 6-3 as home favorite under Wannstedt, but they'll have freshman at QB, so hard to lay 20 with them. E. Michigan is 10-7 vs spread as road underdog under Genyk, but are 5-14 in non-league games since 2000.

Purdue is 2-0-1 vs spread in last three tries as road favorite, but is 8-13-1 overall as favorite since 2004; they have junior QB with 19 career starts. Both sides have three starters back on the OL.

Minnesota is switching from running team to spread offense, so new coach, new QB for team that covered 10 of last 13 as home favorite under Mason. Bowling Green is 10-12 last two seasons, after Brandon had great success taking over for Urban Meyer.

Home side won last two New Mexico-UTEP games, with Lobos losing last visit here, 21-13 (+2.5). Miners covered just four of 11 at home last two years. Lobos covered 16 of last 21 on the road; they have 18 starters back (8 offense, 10 defense).

Arizona State is 21-15 as home favorite since '00; they have QB with 18 career starts, as Erickson makes his debut at ASU, third Pac-10 team he's coached. San Jose had resurgence LY, playing in a bowl; their QB is senior, with 26 career starts.

USC is 45-point favorite over Idaho; Trojans' DL coach is former head coach of Vandals. USC covered 11 of last 15 in non-league games. Idaho has new QB, and third head coach in three years.

Penn State has Notre Dame coming to town next week, so they'll be under wraps here, vs Florida International squad that has a new coach, new QB, but OL with five starters back. Penn State is 6-3-1 as home favorite the last two years.

Texas is 24-16 as home favorite since '00; they've covered five of last six non-league games. Both teams lost three starters on OL and have soph QB. Longhorns won last seven openers by 52-5 average score.

Oklahoma plays Miami next week, so could be underwraps vs a North Texas team coached by former Texas QB Dodge, who was a great high school coach before taking this job. Both teams are breaking in new QBs; Sooners have five juniors starting on OL.

South Carolina QB Mitchell is out for this game (academics) and one of their CBs is suspended for legal reasons, so with Georgia on deck, Gamecocks have issues to deal with; they're 7-2 as fave under Spurrier, 4-2 at home.

Arkansas has great RBs, shaky QBs, and coach under scrutiny after last year's lousy finish. Troy State played at Florida State, Georgia Tech and Nebraska in consecutive weeks last year and covered two of the three; they're 7-5 as road dog since 2004.

Middle Tennessee beat Florida Atlantic by 35-14 score in each of last two years; MTSU is 5-3 as road dog last two years. FAU is 0-4 as home favorite in program history; they have 8 starters back on offense, 10 on defense, after rebuilding 5-7 mark in '06.

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**pm530** · 09-01-2007, 07:31 AM

College Football - Tips & Trends

NCAAF

Saturday, September 1

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East Carolina at #9 Virginia Tech (ESPN | 12:00 PM ET)

Since accepting membership in Conference USA, the Pirates have produced a 16-28 (.364) non-conference record, which includes a program-high 5-1 mark in 1999. East Carolina has compiled an all-time record of 26-57-1 against current members of the Atlanta Coast Conference. EDGE: VA TECH
In their last 20 games against Top 25 teams, the Pirates have fashioned a 4-16 slate. ECU’s last win over a ranked opponent occurred on Nov. 23, 2002 when the Pirates handled No. 22 TCU 31-28 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. EDGE: VA TECH
Emotions will certainly be high on opening night, with this being the first major sporting even on the Virginia Tech campus since the April 16 tragedy. The Hokies have won the last five in the series, including a 45-28 win the last time the two played – coming in 2000 at Greenville. Virginia Tech has also won its first home game of the season in 18 of Frank Beamer’s last 20 seasons as a head coach. EDGE: VA TECH
Virginia Tech has an impressive 40-7-1 record versus non-conference teams at Lance Stadium since 1991, winning 25 straight non-league home games. EDGE: VA TECH

Washington State at #7 Wisconsin (ABC | 3:30 PM ET)

Washington State will be looking for their first season-opening win against a Top 10 team Saturday when they travel to Wisconsin. The Cougars are 0-5 all-time when opening against top 10 opponents, though they are 68-38-5 overall in season-opening contests. SLIGHT EDGE: WISCONSIN
The Cougars are 17-30 in games played in the Central Time Zone. Washington State has won six of their last eight trips to the Central Time Zone dating back to a season-opening triumph at Illinois in 1988. SLIGHT EDGE: WASH ST
Wisconsin is one of five programs in the nation with no more than one home loss since the start of the 2004 season. The Badgers are 18-1 at Camp Randall Stadium during that time. They have also won seven straight season-openers that were played at Camp Randall Stadium. EDGE: WISCONSIN
Saturday will be the first time Wisconsin has opened a season against a Pac-10 opponent since a 27-10 loss at No. 2-ranked Washington on Sept. 12, 1992. The Badgers have opened its season against a Pac-10 foe on four previous occasions and lost all four encounters. EDGE: WASH ST

#14 UCLA at Stanford (3:30 PM ET)

The last two times the Bruins have opened up with a conference opponent, they have gone on to tie for the Pac-10 championship. In 1997, the Bruins tied for first in the Pac-10 standing with Washington State and went on to play in the Cotton Bowl. In 1993, the Bruins tied for first in the Pac-10 with Arizona and USC and went on to play in the Rose Bowl. EDGE: UCLA
UCLA is led by a defense that returns 10 starters and allowed just 91.1 yards per game on the ground last season. The Bruins also allowed just 27 touchdowns in 13 games during the 2006 season – seven in the first five games. EDGE: UCLA
Stanford begins the season with a Pac-10 game for the second straight year, but it’s the first Pac-10 opener at home since 1991. Overall, the Cardinal is 6-4 in its last 10 openers, including wins in its last three home openers. EDGE: STANFORD
Since 1977, Stanford is 8-7 versus the Bruins at Stanford Stadium. In those 15 games, there have been seven games decided by a touchdown or less and five decided by a field goal or less. EDGE: STANFORD

Oklahoma State at #13 Georgia (ESPN2 | 6:45 PM ET)

Oklahoma State is 19-35-1 all-time against members of the SEC conference, but those numbers are deceiving. The Cowboys played neighboring Arkansas 42 times before the Razorbacks joined the SEC and none since Arkansas left the Southwest Conference. They haven’t visited an SEC venue since trekking to Mississippi State in 1999. SLIGHT EDGE: OKLA ST
Under head coach Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State is 6-1 in September games, including 2-1 in none-conference road games. The Cowboys are 2-6 when facing a member of the Top 25 in their first game of a season, but 2-1 in those games since 1984. SLIGHT EDGE: OKLA ST
Under the direction of head coach Mark Richt, Georgia owns a 25-2 record against teams from outside the Southeastern Conference. At home, the Bulldogs own a record of 17-0 against non-conference foes. EDGE: GEORGIA
Georgia is 62-15-1 in home openers and has won 10 consecutive home openers. Richt is 6-0 in season openers and 6-0 in home openers. EDGE: GEORGIA

Kansas State at #18 Auburn (7:45 PM ET)

Kansas State will put its 17-game winning streak in season openers on the line when the Wildcats travel to 14th-ranked Auburn Saturday for the 2007 season opener. The winning streak is currently the longest string of season-opening wins in school history. BIG EDGE: KANSAS STATE
The Wildcats enter tonight’s game with a 6-14 all-time record against the SEC. The last SEC opponent for the Wildcats was the 2001 Cotton Bowl against Tennessee, a 35-21 Wildcat win. EDGE: AUBURN
Auburn has an 87-25-2 record in season-opening games. The Tigers have won 16 of its last 21 season openers and a 5-3 mark under head coach Tommy Tuberville. Auburn’s 87 season-opening victories is just one win behind Alabama for the most among the 12 Southeastern Conference schools. EDGE: AUBURN
The Tigers are 11-1 in home night games since the 2000 season, including victories over four nationally-ranked teams. They are 28-5 in the month of September under Tuberville. EDGE: AUBURN

#15 Tennessee at #12 California (ABC | 8 PM ET)

Tennessee head coach Philip Fulmer is 14-1 all-time in season openers, with the lone loss coming at the hands of Pac-10 opponent UCLA in 1994 – the Bruins posted a 25-23 victory in Pasadena. SLIGHT EDGE: TENNESSEE
The Volunteers’ defense has allowed just six opposing ball carriers to rush for 100 yards in the last 37 games. During that span, the opponents’ top rusher has averaged 77.2 yards per game. EDGE: TENNESSEE
California junior quarterback Nate Longshore stepped into the starting role at quarterback in 2006 and established himself as one of the top signal-callers in the Pac-10, if not the nation. As a sophomore, Longshore connected for 24 touchdowns while directing the Bears’ offense to a Pac-10 best 32.8 points per game. EDGE: CAL
Senior running back Justin Forsett is slotted to be the starter for Cal, with the departure of Marshawn Lynch to the NFL. He’s more than capable with over 1,600 yards, six 100-yard games and an average of 6.4 yards per carry in his career. EDGE: CAL

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**pm530** · 09-01-2007, 07:35 AM

College Football – Betting Trends

NCAAF

Saturday, September 1

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at South Florida Bulls by NL Elon O/U NL
South Florida Bulls are 8-24-1 O/U All Games (All Lines)
South Florida Bulls are 2-11-0 O/U As Favorite (All Lines)
South Florida Bulls are 3-11-1 O/U As Home (All Lines)
South Florida Bulls are 1-7-0 O/U As Home Favorite (All Lines)
South Florida Bulls are 1-11-0 O/U After 2 Wins (All Lines)

at Maryland Terrapins by NL Villanova O/U NL
Maryland Terrapins are 6-18-0 O/U As Home (All Lines)
Maryland Terrapins are 3-13-0 O/U As Home Favorite (All Lines)

at Missouri Tigers by NL Illinois Fighting Illini O/U NL
Illinois Fighting Illini are 5-14-0 O/U As Away (All Lines)
Illinois Fighting Illini are 0-5-0 ATS After 7 Losses (All Lines)

at Ohio State Buckeyes by NL Youngstown State O/U NL
Ohio State Buckeyes are 25-12-1 ATS As Home (All Lines)

at Vanderbilt Commodores by NL Richmond O/U NL
Vanderbilt Commodores are 7-18-1 ATS After 1 Home (All Lines)

at Iowa Hawkeyes by NL Northern Illinois Huskies O/U NL
Iowa Hawkeyes are 24-9-0 ATS As Home (All Lines)
Iowa Hawkeyes are 21-7-0 ATS As Home Favorite (All Lines)

at Air Force Falcons by NL South Carolina State O/U NL
Air Force Falcons are 0-5-0 O/U After 2 Overs (All Lines)

at Florida Gators by NL Western Kentucky O/U NL
Florida Gators are 15-29-2 ATS As Favorite (All Lines)
Florida Gators are 0-5-0 O/U After 2 ATS Wins (All Lines)

at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs by NL Central Arkansas O/U NL
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are 21-37-1 ATS All Games (All Lines)

at Fresno State Bulldogs by NL Cal State Sacramento O/U NL
Fresno State Bulldogs are 3-20-1 ATS After 1 Losses (All Lines)

at Rice Owls by NL Nicholls State O/U NL
Rice Owls are 18-5-0 O/U All Games (All Lines)
Rice Owls are 10-2-0 O/U As Home (All Lines)
Rice Owls are 7-1-0 O/U After 1 ATS Loss (All Lines)
Rice Owls are 11-2-0 O/U After 1 Away (All Lines)

at Miami Hurricanes by 18.0 Marshall Thundering Herd O/U NL
Miami Hurricanes are 14-35-0 O/U All Games (All Lines)
Miami Hurricanes are 18-33-0 ATS As Favorite (All Lines)
Miami Hurricanes are 11-28-0 O/U As Favorite (All Lines)
Miami Hurricanes are 6-19-0 O/U As Home (All Lines)
Miami Hurricanes are 6-17-0 O/U As Home Favorite (All Lines)
Miami Hurricanes are 0-5-0 ATS After 2 Wins (17 -> 19.5)
Miami Hurricanes are 8-19-0 O/U After 1 ATS Loss (All Lines)

at Michigan State Spartans by 21.0 UAB Blazers O/U NL
Michigan State Spartans are 21-38-1 ATS All Games (All Lines)

Connecticut Huskies by 4.0 at Duke Blue Devils O/U 52.0
Duke Blue Devils are 7-1-1 O/U As Home Dog (All Lines)

Virginia Cavaliers by 4.0 at Wyoming Cowboys O/U 41.0
Virginia Cavaliers are 8-20-1 ATS As Away (All Lines)
Virginia Cavaliers are 2-10-0 ATS As Away (3 -> 6.5)
Virginia Cavaliers are 17-6-1 ATS After 1 Losses (All Lines)
Virginia Cavaliers are 9-2-0 ATS After 1 Losses (3 -> 6.5)

Mississippi Rebels by 2.5 at Memphis Tigers O/U 49.5
Mississippi Rebels are 1-7-0 O/U After 2 Unders (All Lines)

at Wisconsin Badgers by 14.0 Washington State Cougars O/U 49.5
Wisconsin Badgers are 7-0-1 ATS After 2 Unders (All Lines)
Washington State Cougars are 14-4-0 O/U As Dog (All Lines)

at Notre Dame Fighting Irish by 2.5 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets O/U 46.0
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 8-19-1 O/U As Dog (All Lines)

UCLA Bruins by 17.0 at Stanford Cardinal O/U 47.0
UCLA Bruins are 0-5-0 O/U vs. Stanford (All Lines)
Stanford Cardinal are 12-32-0 O/U All Games (All Lines)
Stanford Cardinal are 10-30-0 O/U As Dog (All Lines)
Stanford Cardinal are 3-16-0 O/U After 2 Losses (All Lines)
Stanford Cardinal are 5-16-0 O/U After 1 Away (All Lines)
Stanford Cardinal are 0-5-0 O/U vs. UCLA (All Lines)

at Boston College Eagles by 6.0 Wake Forest Demon Deacons O/U 43.0
Boston College Eagles are 1-7-0 O/U After 1 Wins (3 -> 6.5)
Wake Forest Demon Deacons are 1-7-1 O/U All Games (3 -> 6.5)

at Brigham Young Cougars by 4.0 Arizona Wildcats O/U 46.5
Arizona Wildcats are 11-25-1 O/U All Games (All Lines)
Arizona Wildcats are 1-9-0 O/U All Games (3 -> 6.5)

at Akron Zips by 5.0 Army Black Knights O/U 43.5
Army Black Knights are 0-12-1 ATS All Games (3 -> 6.5)
Army Black Knights are 0-8-1 ATS As Dog (3 -> 6.5)
Army Black Knights are 0-7-0 ATS As Away (3 -> 6.5)

at North Carolina State Wolfpack by 8.0 UCF Golden Knights O/U 48.0
North Carolina State Wolfpack are 2-9-0 O/U After 2 ATS Loss (All Lines)
North Carolina State Wolfpack are 0-9-0 O/U After 3 Unders (All Lines)
UCF Golden Knights are 1-7-0 ATS All Games (7 -> 9.5)

at Texas Christian Horned Frogs by 20.5 Baylor Bears O/U NL
Texas Christian Horned Frogs are 5-0-0 O/U After 8 Wins (All Lines)

at Georgia Bulldogs by 6.5 Oklahoma State Cowboys O/U 54.5
Georgia Bulldogs are 12-3-2 ATS All Games (3 -> 6.5)
Georgia Bulldogs are 9-1-1 ATS As Favorite (3 -> 6.5)

at Kansas Jayhawks by 7.5 Central Michigan Chippewas O/U 52.0
Central Michigan Chippewas are 1-7-1 ATS After 2 Home (All Lines)

Purdue Boilermakers by 6.5 at Toledo Rockets O/U 55.0
Purdue Boilermakers are 16-31-3 O/U All Games (All Lines)
Purdue Boilermakers are 8-19-2 O/U As Favorite (All Lines)
Purdue Boilermakers are 1-10-0 O/U After 2 Losses (All Lines)
Purdue Boilermakers are 6-17-1 O/U After 1 ATS Loss (All Lines)
Toledo Rockets are 18-7-0 ATS As Home (All Lines)
Toledo Rockets are 11-2-0 O/U As Home (All Lines)
Toledo Rockets are 5-0-0 O/U As Home Dog (All Lines)

at Minnesota Golden Gophers by 14.5 Bowling Green Falcons O/U NL
Minnesota Golden Gophers are 25-12-0 ATS As Favorite (All Lines)

at California Golden Bears by 6.0 Tennessee Volunteers O/U 53.0
California Golden Bears are 7-1-0 ATS As Home (3 -> 6.5)

New Mexico Lobos by 3.0 at Texas El Paso Miners O/U 52.0
Texas El Paso Miners are 0-5-0 ATS As Dog (3 -> 6.5)

at Southern California Trojans by 45.0 Idaho Vandals O/U NL
Southern California Trojans are 23-9-0 ATS As Home (All Lines)
Southern California Trojans are 23-9-0 ATS As Home Favorite (All Lines)
Southern California Trojans are 19-5-0 ATS After 1 Overs (All Lines)

at Penn State Nittany Lions by 38.0 Florida Intl Golden Panthers O/U NL
Florida Intl Golden Panthers are 2-9-0 O/U As Dog (All Lines)
Florida Intl Golden Panthers are 1-7-0 O/U As Away (All Lines)
Florida Intl Golden Panthers are 0-7-0 O/U As Away Dog (All Lines)

at Oklahoma Sooners by 40.5 North Texas Eagles O/U NL
North Texas Eagles are 6-17-0 O/U All Games (All Lines)
North Texas Eagles are 2-10-0 O/U After 1 Away (All Lines)

at South Carolina Gamecocks by 29.0 UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns O/U NL
South Carolina Gamecocks are 17-7-1 O/U As Home (All Lines)
South Carolina Gamecocks are 9-1-1 O/U As Home Favorite (All Lines)

at Arkansas Razorbacks by 24.0 Troy Trojans O/U NL
Arkansas Razorbacks are 5-0-0 ATS After 3 Losses (All Lines)

at Florida Atlantic Owls by 2.5 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders O/U NL
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 0-5-0 ATS All Games (PK -> 2.5)

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**pm530** · 09-01-2007, 07:36 AM

College Football - Gameday

NCAAF
Gameday

Saturday, September 1

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College Football Gameday

The first weekend of the college football season kicks off on Saturday with a number of ranked teams making their debut. There’s only one contest between two ranked teams on the slate, while No. 1 USC and No. 3 West Virginia will both get their seasons of high expectations started.

Tennessee (15) at California (12)

The only ranked matchup of the week sees the Volunteers face the Golden Bears in their season opener for the second year in a row. Last year the Vols blasted the Bears 35-18 as a 3-point home underdog. The Volunteers head into the rematch with starting quarterback Erik Ainge not at 100 percent. Ainge broke the pinkie finger in his throwing hand while taking a snap in practice earlier in the week, and it’s not yet known whether it will hinder his throwing ability in Saturday’s game. If Ainge is ineffective, Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer has already said he will hand the reins over to sophomore Jonathan Crompton. The Golden Bears had BCS aspirations heading into last season before the Vols sent them crashing back down to earth in their opener. Quarterback Nate Longshore has one of the best wide receivers in the nation to throw to in DeSean Jackson and could be a tandem to watch this year. The Golden Bears are 6-point favorites at home in this game.

Idaho at USC (1)

The Trojans open their season with a laugher versus Idaho in which they are favored by a whopping 47 points. That means USC may have to score seven touchdowns to even have a chance to cover the spread. USC quarterback John David Booty begins his Heisman campaign, while starting running back Chauncey Washington is out with a shoulder injury. Look for the powerhouse USC defense to feast on Idaho, which will likely be starting a freshman at QB and RB.

Western Michigan at West Virginia (3)

This game looks like an easy win for the Mountaineers and the oddsmakers agree after spotting West Virginia 23.5 points. The Broncos aren’t pushovers though, and are a popular choice to win the MAC this season. If West Virginia wants to prove they really belong in BCS talk, they need to come out with a resounding win in their opener. Expect both RB Steve Slaton and QB Pat White to run wild after the duo combined for 34 rushing touchdowns last season. Western Michigan could have some growing pains to go through at the quarterback position. With Ryan Cubit gone, 2005 MAC Freshman of the year Tim Hiller takes over but Hiller missed all of last season with a knee injury.

East Carolina at Virginia Tech (9)

There’s just no way that the Hokies can lose this game. Virginia Tech will be playing for more than just a win, with this game and the entire season dedicated to the victims of last year’s shooting at the school. Virginia Tech will likely go as far as their incredible defense will take them. Their big D was the best in all of college football last season and if they get some help from their offense, the Hokies will be fearsome this season. If QB Sean Glennon can find some consistency, the Hokies should be able to put more points on the board this year. The Pirates will start the season without quarterback Rob Klass, after the sophomore was suspended following a DWI charge last week. Brett Clay will likely get the start, but he’s never even thrown a pass at the college level.

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**pm530** · 09-01-2007, 07:41 AM

WNBA – Betting Trends

WNBA

Saturday, September 1

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ATS Trends
San Antonio
Silver Stars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games.
Silver Stars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Silver Stars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Silver Stars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Silver Stars are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

Phoenix
Mercury are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.
Mercury are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Mercury are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Mercury are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Mercury are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
Mercury are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Saturday games.

OU Trends
San Antonio
Over is 4-0 in Silver Stars last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Silver Stars last 4 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Silver Stars last 5 road games.
Under is 14-6 in Silver Stars last 20 Saturday games.
Under is 11-5 in Silver Stars last 16 games following a S.U. loss.

Phoenix
Over is 8-1 in Mercury last 9 overall.
Over is 7-1 in Mercury last 8 games following a S.U. win.
Over is 4-1 in Mercury last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 21-8 in Mercury last 29 games following a ATS win.
Under is 5-2 in Mercury last 7 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Over is 36-17 in Mercury last 53 vs. Western Conference.

Head to Head
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Phoenix.
Silver Stars are 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Phoenix.
Silver Stars are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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**pm530** · 09-01-2007, 07:43 AM

Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB

Saturday, September 1

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New York Mets at Atlanta Braves (FOX | 3:55 PM ET)

New York starter Mike Pelfrey is 0-3 with a 4.96 ERA in three road starts this season. He hasn’t pitched on the road since July 6, picking up a 4-0 loss to the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. EDGE: BRAVES
Pelfrey made his only career start against the Braves on April 20, allowing four runs and six hits in five innings of work – with Atlanta picking up a 7-3 victory. SLIGHT EDGE: BRAVES
Atlanta’s Chuck James returns to the rotation after spending two weeks on the disabled list to rest a dead arm. The Braves took the precaution because the left-hander has shown a tendency in his career to break down at this point in the season. SLIGHT EDGE: METS
James has posted a 1-3 record and 6.33 ERA in six career outings versus New York. He’s gone 0-2 with a 7.20 ERA in two starts against the Mets in 2007, allowing eight earned runs and 17 hits in 10 innings of work. EDGE: METS

Detroit Tigers at Oakland Athletics (FOX | 3:55 PM ET)

Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander is an even 2-2 with a 2.87 ERA in five career starts versus the Athletics. He was handed a 7-3 defeat on July 31 at Oakland, allowing three earned runs and seven hits over 5 1/3 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: A’S
Verlander has enjoyed great success on the road in 2007, posting a 7-2 record and 3.26 ERA in 12 starts. The right-hander has made only one start away from Comerica Park this month, picking up a 8-5 victory over the New York Yankees. EDGE: TIGERS
Oakland’s Dan Haren is an ultra-impressive 8-1 with a 2.56 ERA in 14 home starts this season. The All-Star pitcher has allowed just seven home runs in 95 innings at his home ball park. BIG EDGE: A’S
Haren has struggled to a 1-3 record and 4.68 ERA in five career starts versus the Tigers. He actually tallied his lone victory against them on July 31 at home, going six innings and allowing just two earned runs on six hits. SLIGHT EDGE: TIGERS

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians (7:05 PM ET)

White Sox starter Javier Vazquez is 4-2 with a 4.05 ERA in nine career starts versus Cleveland. The hard-throwing right-hander has allowed just two home runs in 53 1/3 innings against them. EDGE: WHITE SOX
Vazquez has been a solid option on the road this season, going 5-2 with a 4.15 ERA in 13 starts. The White Sox have split his last four starts away from U.S. Cellular Field, as Vazquez has allowed 13 earned runs in 25 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: WHITE SOX
Cleveland right-hander Paul Byrd is a solid 6-2 with a 4.72 ERA in 11 career starts versus Chicago. He’s posted a 1-0 record and 3.00 ERA in two outings against them in 2007, allowing four runs and 11 hits over 12 innings. EDGE: INDIANS
Byrd has an impressive 7-3 record at home, but carries in a highly-inflated 6.05 ERA. The right-hander has allowed an amazing 109 hits in just 74 1/3 innings of work. SLIGHT EDGE: INDIANS

Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres (10:05 PM ET)

Los Angeles right-hander Derek Lowe is 3-2 with a 2.52 ERA in 11 career starts versus San Diego. The sinker ball thrower has allowed just two home runs in 71 1/3 innings of work against them. EDGE: DODGERS
Lowe has won three consecutive starts this month, adding to his impressive 26-11 record and 3.13 ERA during the month in his career. The Dodgers have outscored opponents 26-9 over his last three outings. BIG EDGE: DODGERS
San Diego ace Jake Peavy is a fantastic 7-1 with a 2.44 ERA in 16 career starts versus Los Angeles. He’s fanned an amazing 101 batters and walked just 27 in 103 1/3 innings against them. BIG EDGE: PADRES
Peavy is 7-5 with a 2.86 ERA in 16 home starts this season. The Padres have lost four of his last six starts at Petco Park, with the offense managing to score just 17 runs over that span. SLIGHT EDGE: PADRES

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**pm530** · 09-01-2007, 07:44 AM

Baseball – Betting Notes

MLB

Saturday, September 1

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Saturday’s MLB betting notes

Rays of hope

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays' improved performances over the past few weeks have given them some hope for next year.

The Rays have won six of their last eight games, scoring 61 runs in the process. On Thursday they completed a three-game sweep of their AL East rivals, the Baltimore Orioles.

"I just see an overall change in attitude," manager Joe Maddon told MLB.com. "We're getting to the point now where we believe we can win every night.

"The starting pitching has gotten better, the bullpen has gotten better, our defense has gotten better. We're starting to get that vibe. We're starting to believe we can win these things late; we can beat these people," he added.

The competition gets a whole lot stiffer for the Rays this weekend as they travel to the Bronx to take on the surging Yankees. Edwin Jackson (4-12, 5.51) will face Yanks call-up Ian Kennedy (0-0, 0.00) on Saturday and New York is a –220 favorite with the total set at 11.

Royals, Twins play three times in 24 hours

The Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins will play three games inside a 24-hour period during this weekend’s four-game series. On Friday, they played a doubleheader and are scheduled to come right back to the park for a 12:10 p.m. Saturday game.

The tight schedule is because the teams have to make up for a game canceled earlier this month due to the bridge collapse in Minneapolis.

"It's going to be interesting. I didn't know we had a one o'clock game until I was checking the itinerary," Royals shortstop Tony Pena told MLB.com ahead of the series.

"It's got to be done. It's an unfortunate situation that happened there," first baseman Ross Gload added. "We'll just get it done."

One advantage of this weekend’s scheduling is that Saturday’s game falls on September 1 – the day MLB teams can expand their rosters. This will enable both teams to add to their bullpens before the final two games of the series.

Saturday features the pitching matchup of the Royals' Brandon Duckworth (2-3, 2.94) and the Twins' Carlos Silva (10-13, 4.33). Minnesota is a –157 favorite with the total set at 9.

Starters the key for Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are the only team with a winning record in the NL Central – the division they now lead by 2 ½ games. Much of the credit must go to their impressive starting pitchers.

The Cubs starters are 52-40 for the season – the best record in the NL and the fourth best in all of baseball. They also boast the second-best ERA in the NL at 4.00.

"The thing you always need is pitching, pitching, pitching," Cubs second baseman Mark DeRosa told MLB.com. "Bottom line, when it comes down to nitty-gritty time, it always comes down to who pitches the best game. I have all the confidence in the world in our bullpen and starting staff."

The ability to keep the rotation healthy is another factor in Chicago’s success. Last season they used 12 different starters; this year they have used just seven so far.

One of the most influential of the seven, Jason Marquis (10-8, 4.26), will take the mound on Saturday as the Cubs continue a three-game series against the Astros. Houston counters with Troy Patton (0-1, 4.76) and is a +161 underdog.

Anderson gets hot

The first half of Garret Anderson’s season was hampered by injury, but the Angels center fielder has quietly started to produce since the All-Star break. He is fourth in the majors with 39 RBIs in the second half and has scored 54 runs in 82 games overall this season.

"Garret was telling me he finally feels good," Chone Figgins told MLB.com when asked about his friend and teammate. "It's been a long road for him. It's really good to see him playing the way he can now."

Since a 10-RBI performance against the Yankees last week, Anderson has gone a tear. He has whacked four homers and 14 RBIs in seven outings to lift his slugging percentage from .415 to .462.

"He's feeling much more comfortable in the box," Angels manager Mike Scioscia told the team's website. "He's found a swing he can use and is driving the ball to all fields."

Anderson will get the chance to continue his hot-hitting streak when the Angels face the Texas Rangers in the second of a three-game series on Saturday. Edinson Volquez (0-0, 0.00) and Kelvim Escobar (15-6, 2.77) are the starters and Los Angeles is a –255 favorite with the total set at 9.

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**pm530** · 09-01-2007, 07:46 AM

Baseball Today - September 1

SCOREBOARD
Saturday, Sept. 1
L.A. Dodgers at San Diego (10:05 p.m. EDT). Derek Lowe faces NL strikeout-leader Jake Peavy in a key NL West matchup.

STARS
Friday

-Scott Baker, Twins, allowed one hit and struck out nine in a 5-0 victory over Kansas City.

-Hunter Pence, Astros, homered twice and drove in a career-high five runs in Houston's 6-1 victory over Chicago.

-Carlos Pena and Andy Sonnanstine, Devil Rays. Pena homered twice and Sonnanstine allowed two hits in eight innings in a 9-1 win at New York.

-Yovani Gallardo, Brewers, gave up two runs in seven innings and hit his second home run of the season in a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh.

SO CLOSE

Scott Baker came within three outs of a perfect game and two outs of a no-hitter, falling short of history but leading the Minnesota Twins over the Kansas City Royals 5-0 in the second game of a doubleheader Friday night. Baker entered the ninth inning with a chance for just the 18th perfect game in major league history. Baker then walked John Buck and allowed a single to pinch-hitter Mike Sweeney. The 25-year-old right-hander recovered to get the one-hitter, struck out a career-high nine and threw 111 pitches in just his second complete game in 44 major league starts.

TRADE

The Cardinals, acquired power-hitting Russell Branyan from the Phillies on Friday for a player to be named. Branyan is a .229 hitter with 120 homers and 298 RBIs. He hit a career-high 24 homers with the Indians and Reds in 2002. Branyan batted a combined .198 with nine homers and 24 RBIs this year for the Phillies and Padres.

SUSPENDED

Yankees rookie sensation Joba Chamberlain was suspended for two games and fined $1,000 Friday, a day after he threw two 98-99 mph pitches over the head of Boston's Kevin Youkilis. Chamberlain missed Friday night's game against Tampa Bay and was to sit out again on Saturday. Chamberlain has thrown 11 1-3 scoreless innings in the majors, striking out 17, walking four and allowing just five hits.

COMEBACKE KID

Houston right-hander Brandon Backe is to start Tuesday in his first appearance in almost a year following elbow ligament replacement surgery. Backe's first start of 2007 will come in Milwaukee and will be three days shy of a year since his elbow was operated on last Sept. 7. He hasn't appeared in a major league game since Aug. 18, 2006, at Milwaukee. Backe is 19-14 with a 4.71 ERA in his big league career.

STREAKING

Philadelphia beat Florida 9-2 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to a season-best six games. ... Cleveland beat the White Sox 8-5 Friday night for their season-high seventh straight win.

SNAPPED

The Mets snapped a five-game losing streak with a 7-1 victory over the Braves on Friday night. ... Baltimore snapped a nine-game losing streak after beating Boston 9-8 on Friday night. It was the first time the Orioles won since announcing manager Dave Trembley would return next season.

SLUMPING

Seattle lost to Toronto 7-5 on Friday night. The Mariners have lost seven straight. ... San Francisco beat Washington 3-2, extended the Nationals' skid to seven games. ... The White Sox lost to Cleveland 8-5 Friday night, losing their 10th straight on the road for the first time since 1977.

SPEAKING

''It's been so long since I had a hit in the big leagues I was going to ask him for the ball.''- Kansas City's Mike Sweeney after singled off of Scott Baker to break up his no-hitter. Sweeney, activated from the disabled list between games, pinch hit and blooped a two-seam fastball to left-center for his first hit since June 16 in the Royals 5-0 loss to Minnesota.

SEASONS
Sept. 1

1906 - The Philadelphia Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 in 24 innings. Jack Coombs of the Athletics and Joe Harris of the Red Sox pitched all 24 innings. Coombs fanned 18.

1930 - Wes Ferrell of Cleveland beat the St. Louis Browns 9-5 for his 13th straight victory.

1931 - Lou Gehrig hit his third grand slam in four days as the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1.

1958 - Vinegar Bend Mizell of the St. Louis Cardinals set a National League record by walking nine batters and tossing a shutout. Mizell beat Cincinnati 1-0 in the first game of a doubleheader.

1963 - Curt Simmons of the St. Louis Cardinals allowed six hits, drove in two runs with a triple and stole home plate in a 7-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Simmons' steal of home is the last by a pitcher.

1975 - Tom Seaver struck out Manny Sanguillen in the seventh inning to become the first pitcher to strike out at least 200 batters in eight consecutive seasons. Seaver recorded 10 strikeouts in the Mets' 3-0 triumph over Pittsburgh.

1998 - Mark McGwire broke Hack Wilson's 68-year-old National League record for home runs in a season, hitting his 56th and 57th in the St. Louis Cardinals' victory over the Florida Marlins.

1999 - Twenty-two of baseballs 68 permanent umpires found themselves jobless, the fallout from their union's failed attempt to force an early start to negotiations for a new labor contract. Under the deal mediated by U.S. District Judge J. Curtis Joyner, the union agreed the 22 ''will provide no further services.''

2001 - Rafael Palmeiro drove in three runs for Texas, including a two-run homer in a 8-7 loss to Kansas City. Palmeiro became the fourth player in major league history to record seven straight seasons of at least 35 home runs and 100 RBIs. The other three are Jimmie Foxx (1932-40), Babe Ruth (1926-32) and Sammy Sosa (1995-2001).

2002 - Miguel Tejada hit a game-ending three-run homer to power Oakland to a 7-5 win, Oakland's 18th straight victory, over Minnesota.

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