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**pm530** · 10-02-2007, 03:08 AM

Six-pack for Tuesday

-- If you skipped the Colorado-San Diego playoff game, you missed a thrilling, controversial end to most exciting game I've ever seen. These two teams are both terrific, its too bad the country hasn't gotten to see more of them.

-- Padres, Rockies played epic playoff game late into night Monday, as Colorado scored three times in bottom of 13th to knock the Padres out of the playoffs, 9-8, with winning run scoring on a missed call by Tim McClelland, with Matt Holliday missing home plate on headfirst slide after fly ball by Jamie Carroll, but Holliday was ruled safe.

-- Holliday's triple not only tied game, it clinched the batting title, the RBI title, and set him up to score game-winning run on Carroll's sac fly. But did he score? Replays showed that he was blocked off the plate by Michael Barrett.

-- Colorado finishes season 14-1 in their last fifteen games, and a serious threat to do further damage.

-- Padres had 3-2 lead in 9th inning Saturday, but game was tied on triple by Tony Gwynn Jr, son of the greatest Padre of all time. That win would have clinched a playoff spot.

-- Phils-Rockies series should be excellent, lot of hitting and not much pitching. Colorado used ten pitchers Monday.

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**pm530** · 10-02-2007, 03:10 AM

Tuesday's List of 13: Our college football List of 13.....

This list isn’t a ranking, except at the very top, just bunch of comments relating to what happened this past weekend in college football. Remember, if you lose to a I-AA team, you’re disqualified from a mention here, although you can still play in the Rose Bowl (hello, Michigan)………..

13) Wabash—D-III school in Indiana has All-American QB candidate named Dustin Huff, who threw for 477 yards and four TD’s in recent 35-33 win over Franklin, but broke his leg late in game, when his nitwit coaches had him on the hands teams when Franklin was trying an onside kick. This is kind of thing that happens when you coach at a school with no female students—you lose your mind.

12) Indiana—4-1 after huge upset at Iowa; this despite losing their coach to brain cancer over the summer. They have an explosive offense. Is Coach Lynch permanent yet?

11) Mississippi State—3-2 after loss at South Carolina, but coach Croom has Bulldogs competitive in SEC, and that’s no small feat, considering where they’ve been. One more good recruiting year, and State could be a bowl team.

10) Cincinnati—Already beat Oregon State 34-3, hammered San Diego State 56-23 Saturday; now comes a trip to revenge-minded Rutgers, with Scarlet Knights off upset loss. Tough trip for UC.

9) Colorado—Dan Hawkins had big week; he lost lead for the Best Rant of Year title to Mike Gundy, then his Buffs went out and beat Oklahoma in Boulder, behind fine play of Cody Hawkins, his QB son. Excellent week.

8) Arizona State—Dennis Erickson has Sun Devils unbeaten, and he even won a road game, albeit at Stanford. Is denying rumors he is candidate for Wabash job, after that nitwit gets fired for getting his star QB knocked out for season.

7) Auburn— Coaching in SEC is a meatgrinder; after losing to Mississippi State, South Florida, going to Swamp and beating Florida is hell of a coaching job by Tommy Tuberville.

6) Florida State— Bobby Bowden went to Alabama when he was a freshman, then had to leave (I think because he was getting married, reason #4,354 why you shouldn't get married, but I digress) so beating the Tide is a big deal. Making mobile Xavier Lee the QB was an excellent/overdue move.

5) California—Has beaten Tennessee and won at Oregon. How are the Bears keeping coach Tedford in Berkeley? He is going to be big candidate, in either Ann Arbor, Baton Rouge, unless Michigan wins Big 11, and coach Carr doesn’t retire.

4) Navy—Has leg up on Commander-in-Chief trophy with win over Air Force; last time they beat Notre Dame was in 1963, when Roger Staubach was the QB. Could the streak end this season?

3) South Florida—Put Notre Dame’s uniforms on the USF record, and this is where they’re ranked, in the real poll. Bulls are real deal, beating West Virginia, winning at Auburn. USF will be a monster for years to come, because coach Leavitt is too smart to leave this football goldmine.

2) LSU— If you lead Tulane 10-9 at half, you can’t be #1 on this list. At least not this week.

1) USC—Won at Nebraska, won at Washington, still has lot of tough road tests. It seems like they’re improving, gathering steam as season rolls on.

Guess what? When Washington tried its onside kick against Trojans Saturday, QB John David Booty was standing on the bench. Pete Carroll is no nitwit.

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**pm530** · 10-02-2007, 03:12 AM

College Football – Long Sheet

NCAAF
Long Sheet

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Tuesday, October 2
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MARSHALL (0 - 4) at MEMPHIS (1 - 3) - 10/2/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 1-1 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 1-1 straight up against MARSHALL 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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Wednesday, October 3
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RICE (0 - 4) at SOUTHERN MISS (2 - 2) - 10/3/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.

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

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Thursday, October 4
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KENTUCKY (5 - 0) at S CAROLINA (4 - 1) - 10/4/2007, 7:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 2-0 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
S CAROLINA is 2-0 straight up against KENTUCKY 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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Friday, October 5
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UTAH (2 - 3) at LOUISVILLE (3 - 2) - 10/5/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 36-18 ATS (+16.2 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
UTAH is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

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

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Saturday, October 6
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N ILLINOIS (1 - 4) at TEMPLE (0 - 5) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 1-0 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 1-0 straight up against TEMPLE 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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W VIRGINIA (4 - 1) at SYRACUSE (1 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 1-1 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 2-0 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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CINCINNATI (5 - 0) at RUTGERS (3 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 1-1 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
RUTGERS is 1-1 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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WISCONSIN (5 - 0) at ILLINOIS (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in home games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
ILLINOIS is 44-72 ATS (-35.2 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS is 2-0 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 2-0 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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MINNESOTA (1 - 4) at INDIANA (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 2-0 straight up against INDIANA 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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NORTHWESTERN (2 - 3) at MICHIGAN ST (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN is 2-0 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 1-1 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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MIAMI (4 - 1) at N CAROLINA (1 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 2-0 straight up against N CAROLINA 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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WAKE FOREST (2 - 2) at DUKE (1 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
DUKE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 1-1 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 2-0 straight up against DUKE 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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C MICHIGAN (2 - 3) at BALL ST (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 2-0 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 2-0 straight up against BALL 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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VANDERBILT (3 - 1) at AUBURN (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUBURN is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a home favorite of 7.5 to 10 points since 1992.

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

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BOWLING GREEN (3 - 1) at BOSTON COLLEGE (5 - 0) - 10/6/2007, 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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OHIO U (2 - 3) at BUFFALO (1 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO U is 2-0 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 2-0 straight up against BUFFALO 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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TULANE (1 - 3) at ARMY (2 - 3) - 10/6/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
TULANE is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
TULANE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
TULANE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 1-0 against the spread versus ARMY over the last 3 seasons
TULANE is 1-0 straight up against ARMY 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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E MICHIGAN (2 - 3) at MICHIGAN (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E MICHIGAN is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in games played on a grass field since 1992.
E MICHIGAN is 5-20 ATS (-17.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 1-0 straight up against E MICHIGAN 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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TCU (3 - 2) at WYOMING (3 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TCU is 2-0 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
TCU is 2-0 straight up against WYOMING 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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OKLAHOMA ST (3 - 2) at TEXAS A&M (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS A&M is 2-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 2-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST 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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UAB (1 - 3) at MISSISSIPPI ST (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) as an underdog since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-0 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 1-0 straight up against UAB 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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MIAMI OHIO (2 - 3) at KENT ST (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 1-1 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 1-1 straight up against MIAMI OHIO 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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KANSAS (4 - 0) at KANSAS ST (3 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 38-59 ATS (-26.9 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
KANSAS is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) in road games since 1992.
KANSAS is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
KANSAS is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) in home games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 75-52 ATS (+17.8 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 37-19 ATS (+16.1 Units) in home games after playing a conference game since 1992.
KANSAS ST is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) in home games in games played on turf since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 1-1 against the spread versus KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 1-1 straight up against KANSAS 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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LOUISIANA TECH (1 - 3) at OLE MISS (1 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 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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COLORADO (3 - 2) at BAYLOR (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in October games since 1992.
BAYLOR is 47-70 ATS (-30.0 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
BAYLOR is 47-69 ATS (-28.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
BAYLOR is 44-69 ATS (-31.9 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
BAYLOR is 25-45 ATS (-24.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BAYLOR is 1-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
BAYLOR is 1-0 straight up against COLORADO 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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VIRGINIA TECH (4 - 1) at CLEMSON (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-0 straight up against CLEMSON 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 (4 - 1) vs. TEXAS (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 2-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 2-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA 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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NEBRASKA (4 - 1) at MISSOURI (4 - 0) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI is 1-1 against the spread versus NEBRASKA over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 1-1 straight up against NEBRASKA 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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IOWA (2 - 3) at PENN ST (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest 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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NC STATE (1 - 4) at FLORIDA ST (3 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 20-40 ATS (-24.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 2-0 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 2-0 straight up against FLORIDA 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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GEORGIA (4 - 1) at TENNESSEE (2 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games since 1992.
GEORGIA is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road lined games since 1992.
TENNESSEE is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 1-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 1-1 straight up against GEORGIA 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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FRESNO ST (2 - 2) at NEVADA (2 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in October games since 1992.
FRESNO ST is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
NEVADA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
NEVADA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.
NEVADA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games in October games since 1992.
NEVADA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 2-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 1-1 straight up against FRESNO 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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HOUSTON (2 - 2) at ALABAMA (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 15-33 ATS (-21.3 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points since 1992.
ALABAMA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
ALABAMA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games 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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IDAHO (1 - 4) at SAN JOSE ST (2 - 3) - 10/6/2007, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.
SAN JOSE ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
SAN JOSE ST is 33-14 ATS (+17.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE ST is 1-1 against the spread versus IDAHO over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE ST is 2-0 straight up against IDAHO 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 DIEGO ST (1 - 3) at COLORADO ST (0 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) in October games since 1992.
COLORADO ST is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.
COLORADO ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO ST is 2-0 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 2-0 straight up against COLORADO ST 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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ARIZONA (2 - 3) at OREGON ST (2 - 3) - 10/6/2007, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 47-73 ATS (-33.3 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 1-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
OREGON ST is 1-1 straight up against ARIZONA 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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STANFORD (1 - 3) at USC (4 - 0) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
STANFORD is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 1-1 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
USC is 2-0 straight up against STANFORD 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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AKRON (2 - 3) at W MICHIGAN (2 - 3) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 1-0 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN 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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GEORGIA TECH (3 - 2) at MARYLAND (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 1-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA TECH is 1-0 straight up against MARYLAND 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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IOWA ST (1 - 4) at TEXAS TECH (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 14-34 ATS (-23.4 Units) in road games in games played on turf since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 50-27 ATS (+20.3 Units) in home games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 50-27 ATS (+20.3 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 69-45 ATS (+19.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 89-64 ATS (+18.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 68-45 ATS (+18.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 41-21 ATS (+17.9 Units) in October games since 1992.
TEXAS TECH is 44-24 ATS (+17.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS TECH is 1-0 straight up against IOWA 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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UCF (3 - 1) at E CAROLINA (2 - 3) - 10/6/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
E CAROLINA is 1-1 straight up against UCF 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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FLORIDA (4 - 1) at LSU (5 - 0) - 10/6/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-0 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 1-1 straight up against FLORIDA 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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OHIO ST (5 - 0) at PURDUE (5 - 0) - 10/6/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in October games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 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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NOTRE DAME (0 - 5) at UCLA (4 - 1) - 10/6/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1992.
UCLA is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
NOTRE DAME is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games in October games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 1-0 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 1-0 straight up against UCLA 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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UNLV (2 - 3) at AIR FORCE (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in road games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in road games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in weeks 5 through 9 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AIR FORCE is 1-1 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
AIR FORCE is 1-1 straight up against UNLV 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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TULSA (3 - 1) at UTEP (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UTEP is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 1-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 1-1 straight up against TULSA 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 ST (5 - 0) at WASHINGTON ST (2 - 3) - 10/6/2007, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA ST is 2-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA ST is 2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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UTAH ST (0 - 5) at HAWAII (5 - 0) - 10/6/2007, 11:59 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.
HAWAII is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
HAWAII is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HAWAII is 2-0 against the spread versus UTAH ST over the last 3 seasons
HAWAII is 2-0 straight up against UTAH ST 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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S FLORIDA (4 - 0) at FLA ATLANTIC (3 - 2) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S FLORIDA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games played on a grass field 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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ARKANSAS ST (2 - 2) at LA MONROE (0 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA MONROE is 2-0 against the spread versus ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
LA MONROE is 1-1 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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NORTH TEXAS (0 - 4) at LA LAFAYETTE (0 - 5) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTH TEXAS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NORTH TEXAS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAFAYETTE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTH TEXAS is 2-0 against the spread versus LA LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
LA LAFAYETTE is 1-1 straight up against NORTH TEXAS 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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TROY (3 - 2) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (0 - 5) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 1-0 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
TROY is 2-0 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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VIRGINIA (4 - 1) at MIDDLE TENN ST (1 - 4) - 10/6/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games in October games since 1992.

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

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Sunday, October 7
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NEW MEXICO ST (3 - 2) at BOISE ST (3 - 1) - 10/7/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO ST is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
BOISE ST is 66-39 ATS (+23.1 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 66-39 ATS (+23.1 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
BOISE ST is 37-15 ATS (+20.5 Units) in home games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 37-15 ATS (+20.5 Units) in home lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 42-21 ATS (+18.9 Units) against conference opponents since 1992.
BOISE ST is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
BOISE ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games in October games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 42-23 ATS (+16.7 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1992.
BOISE ST is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
BOISE ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 1-1 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 2-0 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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**pm530** · 10-02-2007, 03:13 AM

College Football – Short Sheet

NCAAF
Short Sheet

Tuesday, October 2nd

Marshall at Memphis, 8:00 ET ESPN2
Marshall: 1-8 ATS as a road underdog
Memphis: 23-10 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less

Wednesday, October 3rd

Rice at Southern Miss, 8:00 ET ESPN2
Rice: 10-0 Over off a non-conference game
Southern Miss: 19-5 ATS after a loss by 17+ points

Thursday, October 4th

Kentucky at South Carolina, 7:45 ET ESPN
Kentucky: 5-1 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points
South Carolina: 13-4 Over as a home favorite

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**pm530** · 10-02-2007, 03:16 AM

College Football – Preview

NCAAF

Tuesday, October 2

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NCAAF Preview
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Tuesday Night Football Preview

What bettors need to know: Marshall at Memphis

Marshall Thundering Herd at Memphis Tigers (-2 ½)

Memphis player killed on Sunday

Taylor Bradford, a Memphis defensive lineman, was shot Sunday night as he got into his car outside of his dormitory. The 21-year-old was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, and his fellow students and teammates are said to be devastated at the loss.

"Our entire football team is deeply saddened by the loss of Taylor," said head coach Tommy West on the team’s website. "He was well respected and a popular member of our team. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family."

Bradford transferred to Memphis after playing two seasons at Samford University in Alabama. He played at Antioch High School, where he was named all-region and was the team’s defensive line MVP. He never made an appearance for the Tigers.

Members of the Memphis University athletic department met for several hours this morning to decide if Tuesday’s game should be postponed, but eventually concluded it would be best to go ahead with the nationally televised matchup.

A moment of silence will be held in Bradford’s honor ahead of the 7 p.m. kickoff.

Injuries hampering Marshall

An injury crisis of epic proportions has severely hampered Marshall’s season and is a big reason for its 0-4 start. At times this season the Thundering Herd have been without ten key starters, with the defense the worst affected area.

"We do look a little bit like a M.A.S.H. unit," coach Mark Snyder told the Memphis Commercial-Appeal ahead of Tuesday night's meeting with the University of Memphis. "The injury bug really stung us."

The problems began in August when junior defensive end and reigning C-USA Defensive Player of the Year Albert McClellan tore ligaments in his left knee – ruling him out for the season.

The problem got a whole lot worse once the season started.

Defensive tackle Montel Glasco is out for the season with knee problems, one of five defensive starters who have missed time this year. Defensive end John Jacobs, linebacker Josh Johnson, defensive tackle Shane Moore and safety Aaron Johnson complete that list.

Not surprisingly, Marshall ranks next to last in the nation in rushing defense and 115th in scoring defense. The Herd are allowing 263 yards on the ground and 41.8 points per game.

Tigers reeling from second-half collapse

Memphis will be looking for a vast improvement in the second half on Tuesday after they gave up 29 points in the final two quarters against Arkansas State last week. Memphis took a 31-6 halftime lead in that game before allowing ASU to rally to a 35-31 victory.

"It hurts right now," Memphis coach Tommy West told the Charleston Gazette after the game. "It ought to hurt. This is two games now (a 23-21 loss to Mississippi being the other) we have given away."

The Tigers managed just 98 total yards and three first downs in the second half against ASU, and the loss took them to 1-3 for the season.

Thursday’s game was a makeup of a contest postponed by persistent lightning earlier this month, meaning the Tigers will play their third game in just 11 days when they face Marshall.

Pre-snap penalties hurt Herd

A considerable number of Marshall’s offensive problems this season stem from constantlt taking false-start penalties. The Herd have given up 12 such flags in just four games – six coming in the 40-14 loss to the University of Cincinnati alone.

"We've talked about pre-snap fouls," Marshall coach Mark Snyder told the Charleston Daily Mail. "We talked about them again right before we took the field at Cincinnati. I went to Larry (offensive coordinator Larry Kueck), I went to Mike Cummings (offensive line coach) and I went to that offensive line.

"I was warned that down in that end zone, just like Central Florida, just like Tennessee, just like Miami, when you get down in that bowl end, teams have a tendency to false start. We had them down there and, then, came down to the other end and had some there," added Snyder.

The Marshall offense now ranks 67th in the nation with an average 380 yards and 18.8 points per game this season.

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**pm530** · 10-02-2007, 03:24 AM

Baseball – Long Sheet

MLB
Long Sheet

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Wednesday, October 3
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CHICAGO CUBS (85 - 77) at ARIZONA (90 - 72) - 4:05 PM
CARLOS ZAMBRANO (R) vs. BRANDON WEBB (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 85-77 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 76-91 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 85-77 (-11.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 29-36 (-14.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARIZONA is 90-72 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 50-31 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
ARIZONA is 90-72 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 64-55 (+8.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
ARIZONA is 42-38 (+6.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 35-25 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
ZAMBRANO is 23-9 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 13-3 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 23-9 (+13.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 15-4 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZAMBRANO is 14-5 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-2 (+2.4 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

CARLOS ZAMBRANO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ZAMBRANO is 1-2 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.88 and a WHIP of 1.583.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

BRANDON WEBB vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WEBB is 4-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.219.
His team's record is 4-3 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

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Thursday, October 4

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LA ANGELS (94 - 68) at BOSTON (96 - 66) - 8:05 PM
JOHN LACKEY (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 71-43 (+10.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
BOSTON is 44-23 (+14.1 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
LA ANGELS are 94-68 (+6.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
LA ANGELS are 132-115 (+18.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-29 (+17.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 91-62 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
LA ANGELS are 76-47 (+17.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
LA ANGELS are 40-26 (+12.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA ANGELS are 51-32 (+18.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LACKEY is 65-37 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 33-19 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 14-4 (+10.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 63-34 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LACKEY is 23-8 (+13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 20-28 (-19.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday over the last 2 seasons.
BECKETT is 9-12 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-4 (+1.1 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

JOHN LACKEY vs. BOSTON since 1997
LACKEY is 1-6 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 6.27 and a WHIP of 1.923.
His team's record is 1-10 (-9.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-6. (-2.7 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BECKETT is 2-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 2.16 and a WHIP of 1.080.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

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NY YANKEES (94 - 68) at CLEVELAND (96 - 66) - 7:05 PM
CHIEN-MING WANG (R) vs. C.C. SABATHIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 94-68 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY YANKEES are 1-8 (-9.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 42-39 (-9.8 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
NY YANKEES are 16-21 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 82-59 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
NY YANKEES are 5-14 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters this season.
NY YANKEES are 110-79 (-21.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
WANG is 1-6 (-11.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Thursday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CLEVELAND is 96-66 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 48-67 (-30.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 52-57 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Thursday since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 334-294 (-62.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 6-0 (+6.1 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.9 Units)

CHIEN-MING WANG vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
WANG is 2-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

C.C. SABATHIA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
SABATHIA is 1-7 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.13 and a WHIP of 1.752.
His team's record is 1-7 (-6.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-6. (-4.5 units)

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**pm530** · 10-02-2007, 03:28 AM

MLB ADDITIONAL

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL - Oct 03
NATIONAL LEAGUE
10 /03 /07
# Money Line Runline Total
963 CUB GM1, Pitcher: C ZAMBRANO-R +125 +1½-195 o7½-105
964 ARI GM1, Pitcher: B WEBB-R -135 -1½+165 u7½-115

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ALDS Game One Starters and Lines
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AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS SERIES
BEST OF 5 GAMES
10 /03 /07
# Money Line Runline Total
965 LAA GM1, Pitcher: J LACKEY-R +140 +1½-165 o8½-120
966 BOS GM1, Pitcher: J BECKETT-R -150 -1½+145 u8½EV

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL - Oct 04
AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS SERIES
BEST OF 5 GAMES
10 /04 /07
# Money Line Runline Total
971 NYY GM1, Pitcher: C WANG-R -112 -1½+140 o8½-120
972 CLE GM1, Pitcher: C SABATHIA-L +102 +1½-160 u8½EV

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Each coast's best team meet Wednesday when the Los Angeles Angels roll into Fenway Park to face the Boston Red Sox for the first game of their best-of-five American League Division Series.

Boston won six of the 10 meetings with Los Angeles in the regular season but dropped two of three when they traveled to California. The Angels managed to split a four-game set in Beantown back in mid-August after getting swept on their first trip east in April.

The first pitch is scheduled for noon ET, with Angels ace John Lackey faces Red Sox’s Cy Young hopeful Josh Beckett in Game 1. Here's a preview on how this series will play out.

BOSTON RED SOX

Why they’ll win: The veteran savvy Red Sox have plenty of big-game experience in both the lineup and the rotation. Boston has remained one of the most balanced teams all season, ranking in the top 10 of most hitting and pitching categories.

Boston Red Sox
Projected Rotation
Game 1@ BOS Josh Beckett
Game 2@ BOS Curt Schilling
Game 3@ LAA D. Matsuzaka
Game 4@ LAA Josh Beckett
Game 5@ BOS Curt Schilling

The fourth-ranked offense in the major leagues features the bats of David Ortiz, Mike Lowell, Kevin Youkilis and now Manny Ramirez, who recently returned from a nagging abdominal injury. Add to these names home-field advantage for the postseason, keeping the BoSox in hitter-friendly Fenway Park for three of the five possible games.

Boston’s playoff rotation features three World Series-winning pitchers in Curt Schilling, Tim Wakefield and Beckett alongside rookie phenom Daisuke Matsuzaka. Backing up the starters is the best and deepest bullpen in baseball. Relievers Jon Lester, Hideki Okajima, Eric Gagne and closer Jonathan Papelbon highlight a group that posted a collective 3.14 ERA this season.

Why they’ll lose: Boston is a big hits, big runs, big innings team. While it can explode for multiple scores it doesn’t have a lot of pop in the order. Outside Ortiz and Ramirez, and occasional power from Lowell and catcher Jason Varitek, the Red Sox don’t have any true deep-ball threats.

They do have Fenway on their side, but if Los Angeles can limit the damage done by the middle of the orde, they should be able to deal with the top and bottom of Boston’s lineup. The BoSox ranked 17th in the majors with 165 total home runs while the Angels limited their opponents to just 150 dingers this season.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS

Why they’ll win: The Angels can make something out of nothing and score runs at any spot in the order. They have dangerous speed on the bases and finished second in the AL with 139 swipes as of Sunday, thanks to track stars Chone Figgins and Reggie Willits.

Los Angeles Angels
Projected Rotation
Game 1@ BOS John Lackey
Game 2@ BOS Kelvim Escobar
Game 3@ LAA Jered Weaver
Game 4@ LAA John Lackey
Game 5@ BOS Kelvim Escobar

Knocking in these baserunners are solid bats like Orlando Cabrera, Garrett Anderson and Gary Matthews Jr., who helped L.A. tie for an AL-best .301 batting average with runners on base. Injuries slowed slugger Vladimir Guerrero to just 27 home runs but the right fielder managed to tally 125 RBIs.

The Angels playoff rotation catches a break because Boston decided on the ALDS series schedule which gave the teams a day off on Thursday between Games 1 and 2. This allows the Game 1 starters to pitch twice during this five-game set. Nineteen-game winner Lackey will double up with Kelvim Escobar and Jered Weaver joining him, and possibly lefty Joe Saunders, in the postseason rotation.

Why they’ll lose: Los Angeles is in a similar situation as Boston. While it ranks amongst the American League’s best offensive teams it lacks power in the middle of the order. Injuries to Matthews and Maicer Izturis as well as a case of pink eye for Anderson could force manager Mike Scioscia to carry more reserve position players rather than beefing up his bullpen.

The lack of relievers could also hurt the Angels' reserve arms, who haven’t pitched well down the home stretch. Middle reliever Scot Shields closed the season with a 7.58 ERA during the last two months of the schedule. Lights-out closer Francisco Rodriguez showed signs of wear earlier this month but has returned to his familiar form in the past week. Los Angeles will depend heavily on its bullpen if the starters struggle against the BoSox like they did in the regular season, posting a 6.04 ERA versus Boston over their 10 meetings.

Prediction: Boston Red Sox in four games

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ALDS preview & pick: Yankees vs. Indians
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In some ways the Yankees and Indians took similar paths to the postseason. Both clubs went to work in the second half, putting up a combined 93-55 record since the All-Star break as of Sunday. But while Cleveland got the job done with pitching, New York bashed its way into October with its bats.

These are the same bats that punished the Tribe during the teams’ six meetings. The Yankees swept the season series, taking all three games in Yankee Stadium in April and getting it done again in Ohio in August.

This American League Division Series opens Thursday in Cleveland with Indians ace C.C. Sabathia taking the mound against New York right-hander Chien-Ming Wang. The first pitch is scheduled for noon ET from Jacobs Field. Here's a preview of how the series will play out.

NEW YORK YANKEES

Why they’ll win: The Yankees have a core of postseason veterans, but it all comes down to Alex Rodriguez, who has a career .280 postseason batting average and just six home runs in 35 playoff appearances. A-Rod put up monster numbers this season but has never been able to translate his regular season success into October.

New York Yankees
Projected Rotation
Game 1@ CLE Chien-Ming Wang
Game 2@ CLE Andy Pettitte
Game 3@ NYY Roger Clemens
Game 4@ NYY Mike Mussina
Game 5@ CLE Chien-Ming Wang

New York’s offense pulled it from the depths of the American League and made it the best second-half team in baseball. The Yankees averaged almost seven runs per game after the break with Rodriguez, Jorge Posada and Robinson Cano providing the push at the plate. The Bronx Bombers beat up Cleveland this year, batting .348 and pounding out 14 home runs in six wins over the Tribe.

The playoff rotation is a bit of a mystery heading into this week. Nineteen-game winner Chien-Ming Wang gets the nod for Thursday’s Game 1 while veteran lefty Andy Pettitte will make his 35th postseason start in Game 2. Fellow veteran Roger Clemens is the club's choice for Game 3 in New York but his various ailments are big question marks.

Because Boston selected the longer series schedule, the Yankees will have to go with another aging arm, Mike Mussina for a possible Game 4. If the series goes the full five games either Wang or Pettitte could see double duty against the Indians. New York’s pitching staff had a collective 2.67 ERA facing Cleveland this summer, holding the team to a .228 batting average.

Why they’ll lose: New York’s experience is also its greatest weakness. Veterans Johnny Damon, Jason Giambi and Posada have seen their share of postseason wars but are also susceptible to injuries.

The same goes for the aging Clemens, Pettitte, Mussina and closer Mariano Rivera. If these pitchers continue to slide it could put extra pressure on the younger members of the Yankees bullpen to carry the team in the late innings.

CLEVELAND INDIANS

Why they’ll win: Cleveland’s 43-29 second half included an amazing run in mid-August through September that pushed it ahead of the rest of the American League Central. The Tribe got it done on both sides of the ball during this streak but it was their rotation that made the biggest difference.

Cleveland Indians
Projected Rotation
Game 1@ CLE C.C. Sabathia
Game 2@ CLE Fausto Carmona
Game 3@ NYY Jake Westbrook
Game 4@ NYY Paul Byrd
Game 5@ CLE C.C. Sabathia

Cleveland had a 3.58 ERA after the break with rotation staples Sabathia and Fausto Carmona leading the way with ERAs under 3.00 in the second half. Third starter Jake Westbrook has a solid 3.44 ERA during this period but doesn’t have the wins to show for it.

The Indians lineup suffered a bit of a slump in the second half of the season, scoring less than five runs per game in September. Designated hitter Travis Hafner is the most intimidating bat in the order along with Victor Martinez and Grady Sizemore helping the cause this month.

Why they’ll lose: The Indians struggled against the Yankees this season and don’t have the offense to match the power the Bronx Bombers put in the box. Hurlers Carmona, Westbrook, Paul Byrd and closer Joe Borowski were roughed up by New York in those six losses, a stretch where Cleveland was outscored 47-17 and posted a team 8.19 ERA.

The short series (five games over seven days) will force the Indians to go with Byrd for a possible Game 4 in New York and won’t allow them to give both Carmona and Sabathia a second start. Sabathia, who hasn’t face the Yankees this year, will more than likely get the nod if the series goes the distance, despite his 1-7 career record and an ERA over 7.00 in eight lifetime starts against New York.

Prediction: New York Yankees in five games

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NLDS preview & pick: Cubs vs. Diamondbacks
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The National League playoff picture is finally painted with the Arizona Diamondbacks, winners of the NL West and best team in the league, taking on the Chicago Cubs, who are out to end 99 years of World Series drought.

These clubs met six times in 2007 with the Diamondbacks taking four of those games, two of them inside Wrigley Field. Arizona managed to nullify the Cubs lineup and got clutch home runs during these contests, which has been the blueprint for its success this year.

Chicago travels to the desert for the opening two games of the division series. It is 7-23 in its last 30 games in Arizona despite having a strong fan base in Phoenix due to the location of its spring training camp in nearby Mesa. Game 1 is scheduled for Wednesday with D-Backs ace Brandon Webb taking the hill against Cubbies star right-hander Carlos Zambrano.

Here's what we can expect from the series.

CHICAGO CUBS

Why they’ll win: For a while it seemed like no one wanted to win the NL Central. Chicago eventually pulled ahead in baseball’s weakest division with a 17-11 record in September.

Chicago Cubs
Projected Rotation
Game 1@ ARZ C. Zambrano
Game 2@ ARZ Ted Lilly
Game 3@ CHI Rich Hill
Game 4@ CHI Jason Marquis
Game 5@ ARZ C. Zambrano
The Cubs haven’t performed consistently at the plate all season but managed to turn those troubles around in September. Chicago closed the season with its best month in the box, batting .282 and knocking out a franchise-record 45 home runs. First baseman Derek Lee found his power stroke and hit .365 with seven dingers while Jacque Jones, Alfonso Soriano and Mark DeRosa all batted over .300 in September.

Chicago's bats heated up at the right time to provide support for a pitching staff that excelled most of the season. The staff ranked in the top 10 in most pitching categories, including a big-league best 1,211 strikeouts in 2007. Zambrano will start Game 1 in Arizona this Wednesday and lefty Ted Lilly is penciled in for Game 2. Starters Rich Hill and Jason Marquis are the probable choices for Game 3 and the possible Game 4.

The Cubs lost four of six to the Diamondbacks this year despite posting a collective 2.94 ERA against Arizona. In its two wins over the D-Backs, Chicago’s staff held their opponent to just two runs per game.

Why they’ll lose: Chicago didn't hit with power for most of the year, but heated up in September. If the switch is turned off in the playoffs it could find itself in a standoff with one of the majors’ top clutch teams. Arizona loved to squeeze out close wins, taking 32 victories this season by one run. The Cubs bats only scored a combined seven runs in their four losses to Arizona this season while putting up six runs in both of their wins.

If the bats fail to provide support, Chicago will have to rely on its bullpen. The Cubs have one of the best bullpen in the NL but it isn’t without its holes. Right-handers Kerry Wood, Carlos Marmol and Bob Howry headline a reliever corps that is without a solid left-handed middle man. Add to that weakness the shaky second half of closer Ryan Dempster, who posted an embarrassing 7.90 ERA in September after giving up 12 runs in just over 13 innings of work.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

Why they’ll win: When the going gets tough, that’s when the Arizona Diamondbacks get going. The Desert Snakes had the most closely contested games in the NL this season, depending on solid pitching and timely hitting to steal wins.

Arizona Diamondbacks
Projected Rotation
Game 1@ ARZ Brandon Webb
Game 2@ ARZ Doug Davis
Game 3@ CHI Livan Hernandez
Game 4@ CHI Micah Owings
Game 5@ ARZ Brandon Webb
Arizona’s 4.31 collective ERA since the break led the club to a 43-29 second half, leapfrogging ahead of then-NL West leaders San Diego and Los Angeles. Webb was literally unhittable at times but suffered a dip in September. He gets the nod in Game 1 while left-hander Doug Davis, who also had a rough September, goes Thursday in Game 2. Veteran hurler Livan Hernandez is the probable choice for Game 3 in the Windy City and rookie pitcher Micah Owings could go in Game 4 if necessary.

The D-Backs staff hasn’t needed much help from a lineup that ranked near the basement in most offensive categories. Arizona was the worst hitting team in the NL after the All-Star break but improved during the final month, bumping their batting average by 20 points to .272 in September. Rookie third baseman Mark Reynolds was the only Diamondbacks player to hit .300 last month, but he did get help from Stephen Drew, Eric Byrnes and Chris Young.

D-Backs fans can also thank their team's bullpen, which ranks among the best in baseball. All-Star closer Jose Valverde led the majors in saves with 47 this year and middle relievers Brandon Lyon and Tony Pena topped the NL in holds. The Diamondbacks held Chicago to a .239 batting average against and posted a 3.06 ERA during their six meetings this season.

Why they’ll lose: Arizona's pitching survived this season with minimal run support. Arizona averaged under five runs per game and batted only .205 versus Chicago this season. If the Cubs bats continue to produce like they did in September the Diamondbacks might not be able to answer at the plate.

The rotation is also coming off a shaky final month of the season, going 15-11 with a 4.28 team ERA. Webb’s numbers took a hit after he put up his highest monthly ERA of the season and Davis went 1-1 in five September starts with an ERA over 5.00. Arizona lost five of its last seven games to end the regular season.

Prediction: Chicago Cubs in five games

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**Udog** · 10-02-2007, 08:18 AM

NCAAF
Write-Up

Tuesday,October 2

Tragedy struck Memphis campus Sunday night, when lineman who had yet to play in game, but was on Memphis squad, was killed in shooting. Classes were cancelled Monday at Memphis, but things expected to be back to normal for this, if possible.

Marshall is 0-4, allowing 41.8 ppg in losses by 28,25,13,26 points so an awful start to season for them- they allow 260.8 yards per game on the ground, even losing 48-35 to a I-AA team. Funny thing is, they led West Virginia 13-6 at the half 24 days ago, but lost 48-23 and haven't recovered.

Memphis just played makeup game Thursday, blowing its 31-6 halftime lead, losing 35-31 at Arkansas State; they're 0-3 against I-A opponents, allowing 38 ppg, but at least they beat the I-AA team they faced. Tigers were down 42-0 at halftime two games ago at Central Florida, were outscored 29-0 in second half down at Jonesboro, so they're capable of playing really badly.

Conference USA has TV stage to itself Tuesday, but this is one awful game. Couldn't recommend either side to you, but because of TV cameras, it'll be a spirited game, for sure.

**Udog** · 10-02-2007, 09:20 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Guys,

I just noticed, in post #7, that Angels/Boston Gm 1 (Lackey vs. Beckett) is showing for Thursday. That game goes on Wednesday.

Wednesday, October 3

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COLORADO (90 - 73) at PHILADELPHIA (89 - 73) - 3:05 PM
JEFF FRANCIS (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-3 (+1.4 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
FRANCIS is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 8.79 and a WHIP of 2.094.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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**Udog** · 10-02-2007, 11:21 AM

NCAAF
Short Sheet

Remainder of Week 6 Games

Friday, October 5th

Utah at Louisville, 8:00 EST ESPN
Utah: 4-14 ATS in the first half of the season
Louisville: 10-4 ATS as a home favorite

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

Saturday, October 6th

Northern Illinois at Temple, 12:00 EST
Northern Illinois: 0-7 ATS off a road game
Temple: 7-0 ATS off BB games with 40+ pass attempts

West Virginia at Syracuse, 12:00 EST
West Virginia: 5-14 ATS off a loss as a favorite
Syracuse: 10-2 Under off a road game

Cincinnati at Rutgers, 12:00 EST
Cincinnati: 6-0 ATS off BB non-conference games
Rutgers: 6-1 Under in October

Wisconsin at Illinois, 12:00 EST
Wisconsin: 9-1 ATS away off BB ATS losses
Illinois: 15-30 ATS after forcing 3+ turnovers

Minnesota at Indiana, 12:00 EST
Minnesota: 5-15 ATS as a road underdog of 7.5 to 14 points
Indiana: 7-0 ATS after winning 4 of their last 5 games

Northwestern at Michigan State, 12:00 EST
Northwestern: 13-4 ATS away after committing 4+ turnovers
Michigan State: 2-10 ATS off a conference loss

Miami FL at North Carolina, 12:00 EST
Miami FL: 13-3 ATS as a road favorite of 7.5 to 14 points
North Carolina: 9-2 Under off 4+ losses

Wake Forest at Duke, 12:00 EST
Wake Forest: 7-1 ATS in October
Duke: 2-10 ATS in home games

Central Michigan at Ball State, 12:00 EST
Central Michigan: 7-0 Under off a win by 21+ points
Ball State: 8-1 ATS off an Over

Vanderbilt at Auburn, 12:30 EST
Vanderbilt: 7-0 ATS as a road underdog
Auburn: 0-7 ATS as a home favorite of 7.5 to 10 points

Bowling Green at Boston College, 1:00 EST
Bowling Green: 18-7 ATS off a home win by 17+ points
Boston College: 1-6 ATS off 3+ wins

Ohio U at Buffalo, 1:00 EST
Ohio U: 7-3 ATS off an Over
Buffalo: 6-1 Under off a road conference loss

Tulane at Army, 1:00 EST
Tulane: 3-11 ATS playing on artificial turf
Army: 5-1 ATS as a home favorite of 7 points or less

Eastern Michigan at Michigan, 1:00 EST
Eastern Michigan: 5-20 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Michigan: 6-1 Over vs. MAC opponents

TCU at Wyoming, 2:00 EST
TCU: 16-6 ATS off a win
Wyoming: 6-19 ATS after winning 3 of their last 4 games

Oklahoma State at Texas A&M, 2:00 EST
Oklahoma State: 8-19 ATS away after committing 3+ turnovers
Texas A&M: 6-0 ATS after winning 4 of their last 5 games

UAB at Mississippi State, 2:30 EST
UAB: 9-1 ATS away after allowing 37+ points
Mississippi State: 0-6 ATS after committing 1 or 0 turnovers

Miami OH at Kent State, 3:00 EST
Miami OH: 5-1 Over after allowing 14 or less points
Kent State: 1-5 ATS after allowing 100 or less rushing yards

Kansas at Kansas State, 3:30 EST
Kansas: 1-6 ATS at Kansas State
Kansas State: 37-19 ATS at home off a conference game

Louisiana Tech at Mississippi, 3:30 EST
Louisiana Tech: 2-12 ATS away off BB road games
Mississippi: 6-0 ATS off 4+ losses

Colorado at Baylor, 3:30 EST
Colorado: 1-8 ATS away vs. conference opponents
Baylor: 8-2 Under as a home underdog

Virginia Tech at Clemson, 3:30 EST
Virginia Tech: 12-26 ATS off a home conference win
Clemson: 14-3 ATS at home off a combined score of 29 or less points

Oklahoma at Texas, 3:30 EST
Oklahoma: 10-2 Under off a conference loss
Texas: 12-3 ATS off 3+ Overs

Nebraska at Missouri, 3:30 EST
Nebraska: 1-8 ATS off a home game
Missouri: 21-6 Over after forcing 1 or 0 turnovers

Iowa at Penn State, 3:30 EST
Iowa: 2-12 ATS off a home game
Penn State: 24-14 ATS off BB ATS losses

NC State at Florida State, 3:30 EST
NC State: 9-2 Under after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Florida State: 15-4 ATS at home off BB games allowing 14 points or less

Georgia at Tennessee, 3:30 EST
Georgia: 15-4 Under after scoring 42+ points
Tennessee: 2-10 ATS as a home favorite of 7 points or less

Fresno State at Nevada, 4:00 EST
Fresno State: 1-8 ATS vs. conference opponents
Nevada: 7-0 ATS off a home game

Houston at Alabama, 4:00 EST
Houston: 8-2 ATS off a loss as a home favorite
Alabama: 2-12 ATS as a home favorite

Idaho at San Jose State, 4:00 EST
Idaho: 6-1 Under off a conference loss by 21+ points
San Jose State: 14-4 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points

San Diego State at Colorado State, 5:30 EST
San Diego State: 5-1 ATS after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Colorado State: 0-7 ATS off BB losses

Arizona at Oregon State, 6:30 EST
Arizona: 20-36 ATS off an Over
Oregon State: 23-10 ATS off BB conference losses

Stanford at USC, 7:00 EST
Stanford: 10-2 Under off BB losses
USC: 1-7 ATS in October

Akron at Western Michigan, 7:00 EST
Akron: 6-1 ATS as a road underdog of 7.5 to 10 points
Western Michigan: 9-3 Over as a favorite

Georgia Tech at Maryland, 7:00 EST
Georgia Tech: 2-10 ATS off an ATS win
Maryland: 9-2 ATS off a win by 10+ points as an underdog

Iowa State at Texas Tech, 7:00 EST
Iowa State: 14-34 ATS away playing on artificial turf
Texas Tech: 38-19 ATS as a home favorite

Central Florida at East Carolina, 7:30 EST
Central Florida: 6-16 ATS off ATS wins in 2 of their last 3 games
East Carolina: 13-4 ATS off a conference game

Florida at LSU, 8:00 EST
Florida: 1-8 ATS in road games
LSU: 8-1 ATS off ATS losses in 2 of their last 3 games

Ohio State at Purdue, 8:00 EST
Ohio State: 9-1 ATS off an Under
Purdue: 1-8 ATS in October

Notre Dame at UCLA, 8:00 EST
Notre Dame: 3-12 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
UCLA: 12-3 ATS in home games

UNLV at Air Force, 9:00 EST
UNLV: 3-11 ATS in road games
Air Force: 16-6 Under in October

Tulsa at UTEP, 9:05 EST
Tulsa: 11-3 ATS in road games
UTEP: 0-7 ATS after having 300+ rushing yards

Arizona State at Washington State, 10:00 EST
Arizona State: 2-10 ATS away off a road win
Washington State: 10-3 Over as an underdog

Utah State at Hawaii, 11:59 EST
Utah State: 1-8 ATS off a road loss
Hawaii: 14-4 ATS as a favorite

Added Games:

South Florida at Florida Atlantic, 4:00 EST
South Florida: 14-2 Under as a favorite
Florida Atl: 2-9 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Arkansas State at Louisiana Monroe, 7:00 EST
Arkansas State: 6-18 ATS off a home win
LA Monroe: 9-2 Over off a conference game

North Texas at Louisiana Lafayette, 7:00 EST
North Texas: 5-1 ATS as a road underdog of 7 points or less
LA Lafayette: 2-10 ATS as a home favorite of 7 points or less

Troy at Florida International, 7:00 EST
Troy: 5-1 Over off BB wins
Florida Int: 0-8 ATS off 4+ losses

Virginia at Middle Tennessee State, 7:00 EST
Virginia: 4-14 ATS away off BB ATS wins
Mid Tenn State: 5-1 ATS in October

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

Sunday, October 7th

New Mexico State at Boise State, 8:00 EST ESPN
New Mexico State: 5-15 ATS as an underdog
Boise State: 18-5 ATS at home after scoring 37+ points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 10-02-2007, 11:39 AM

MLB
NLDS preview & pick: Rockies vs. Phillies

I’m not sure what makes a better inspirational Disney movie: Philadelphia’s run to the top of the National League East or Colorado’s improbable wild-card winning September. This NLDS matchup pits the league’s hottest teams against each other in what might well be a slugfest.

The Phillies and Rockies met seven times this season with Colorado winning four of those games. The Rox outscored the Phils 46-37 over those contests, two of which went extra innings.

Game 1 of this compelling series begins Wednesday in Philadelphia where Colorado ace Jeff Francis takes the mound against the Phillies young gun Cole Hamels. The first pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.

Here's what we can expect from the entire series:

COLORADO ROCKIES

Why they’ll win: Colorado needed some late-season magic and a little help from the umpires to complete one of the most impressive postseason drives in recent years. But regardless of the controversy during the play-in game against San Diego, the Rockies earned their spot in the NLDS.

Colorado’s 20-8 record in September was the product of great balanced baseball. The pitching staff managed to hold opponents to a .247 batting average against while posting a collective ERA just over 4.00. Starters Josh Fogg, Franklin Morales, Mark Redman, Ubaldo Jimenez and Francis kept their numbers in check during the final month of the season, and enjoyed solid run support from the hot-hitting lineup.

The Rockies hit a combined .298 in September and scored 6.14 runs per game – tops in the NL in both categories. Colorado ranked fifth in scoring, batting average and OPS this season, collecting most of those numbers at Coors Field. The Rockies had the best home batting average of any team in the National League.

Big bats like Todd Helton, Garrett Atkins and Matt Holliday all hit above .350 last month and outfielder Brad Hawpe chipped in with a .316 average, four home runs and 26 RBIs in September. Colorado scored 46 runs in seven games versus Philadelphia this season, batting .327 at the plate with 14 home runs.

Why they’ll lose: The Rockies’ ho-hum rotation must get it done on the road against another team that is also carrying huge momentum into October. Colorado is batting just .261 on the road – more than 30 points lower than at home – and scores almost one run per game less away from Coors Field. Philly, meanwhile, finished second behind the Rox in total runs scored at home.

Since the bats have killed the ball this year, the pitching staff is used to comfy leads and pitching worry-free. The Rockies haven't played in many close games this season. If the Phillies keep it tight, Colorado's staff could buckle. The bullpen, which went nine deep in Monday’s play-in game, looked shaky at times and was bailed out by the bats once again.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

Why they’ll win: The Phillies put together a 17-11 finish and managed to capitalize on the New York Mets' historic collapse to steal the National League East title.

Philadelphia is driven by an offense that scored an NL-best 5.51 runs per game this year and ranked in the top 10 in most offensive categories. However its team average in September dropped to .254 with only Aaron Rowand and Chase Utley hitting above .300, and MVP candidate Jimmy Rollins finishing the month just under .300. Slugger Ryan Howard hit just .260 but had his best power month, driving out 11 home runs and knocking in 26 RBIs.

But when the bats let up the pitching staff picked up the slack, the most encouraging trend for the Phillies as they head into October. Philadelphia’s arms shaved 20 points off their collective ERA in September and got great work from starters Hamels and Kyle Kendrick. A clutch performance from 44-year-old hurler Jamie Moyer against Washington clinched the division.

The Phillies bullpen – the team’s biggest issue early in the season – has become the backbone of its postseason hopes. Though the bullpen had a 4.41 ERA during the regular season, relievers J.C. Romero, Francisco Rosario, Geoff Geary and closer Brett Myers were all effective down the home stretch.

Why they’ll lose: Outside of Hamels, the Philadelphia rotation is OK at best. Kendrick, the rookie scheduled to start Game 2, is wet behind the ears and was pounded by the Rockies in his two starts versus Colorado this season. Also getting touched by the Rox this year was Moyer, who allowed five runs in just over five innings back in July.

The Phillies staff posted a 6.40 ERA against Colorado over their seven meetings in 2007. The Rockies bats punished the staff, batting .327 with 14 home runs and 45 RBIs while the Philly lineup answered with a .266 average and only eight home runs.

Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies in five

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