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04/23/2010 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jimmy Clausen waited longer than anticipated to hear his name announced during the 2010 NFL Draft, as the Notre Dame quarterback was taken with the 48th overall pick by the Carolina Panthers.
The Panthers, who did not pick in the first round, were in need of a new signal-caller after waiving Jake Delhomme in March. Clausen, 22, opted to leave school a year early after tossing 28 touchdowns with just four interceptions last season for the disappointing Fighting Irish.
The selection was the 16th in the second round of the NFL's 75th annual draft, which kicked off for the first time in primetime on Thursday with the Rams taking Oklahoma quarterback and 2008 Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford as the first overall pick.
The runner-up in that Heisman race was Texas quarterback Colt McCoy, who was not taken until Cleveland made the 21st pick in the third round -- 85th overall. The Browns ridded themselves of Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson in the offseason but also added Delhomme and Seneca Wallace to the fray.
McCoy, the all-time winningest college QB, is listed at 6-foot-2, 210-pounds and suffered a injury to his throwing shoulder in the BCS national championship game in January. He finished his illustrious Longhorns career with 13,253 passing yards, 112 touchdowns and 45 interceptions.
The second round commenced Friday with St. Louis selecting what it hopes will be a stalwart in protecting its newest commodity in Rodger Saffold, a 6- foot-4, 316-pound offensive tackle from Indiana.
The Vikings were next on the clock, and they added depth to a wounded defensive backfield with the addition of Virginia cornerback Chris Cook.
Minnesota acquired the 34th overall selection, along with the 100th and 214th overall picks from Detroit in exchange for the 30th overall pick, which was California running back Jahvid Best, and the 128th overall pick.
Brian Price, a defensive tackle out of UCLA, was taken next by Tampa Bay. The 2009 Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year will team with Gerald McCoy -- the No. 3 overall pick and another vaunted defensive tackle out of Oklahoma -- to anchor a Buccanneers defense that allowed the sixth most yards in the league last season.
The Kansas City Chiefs took Ole Miss running back Dexter McCluster with the 36th overall pick. The speedy McCluster finished No. 2 on the Rebels' career all-purpose yardage list with 4,089 yards.
The Philadelphia Eagles, who obtained the 37th pick from Washington via a trade involving quarterback Donovan McNabb earlier this month, opted for South Florida safety Nate Allen, who finished his collegiate career with 226 career tackles.
Oregon safety T.J. Ward was next off the board when Cleveland chose him to patrol the secondary alongside Florida safety Joe Haden, who was the Browns' first-round choice.
Tampa Bay acquired the next pick from Oakland and took Illinois wide receiver Arrelious Benn.
Miami followed with linebacker Koa Misi, who finished his three-year career at Utah with 206 total tackles, 26.0 tackles for a loss and 10.5 sacks. With the ninth pick in the second round, the Bills landed Torell Troup, a 6-foot-3, 314-pound defensive tackle from UCF.
Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski then went to New England. The 6-foot-6, 264- pound receiving threat recorded 47 receptions for 672 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2008 but missed the 2009 campaign after going through back surgery.
Sergio Kindle, whose stock faded recently due to injury concerns, was taken next by the Baltimore Ravens. The Texas product became first ever player to be named a finalist for the Butkus (nation's top linebacker) and Hendricks Awards (nation's top defensive end) as a senior in 2009.
Another Longhorn fell by the wayside with the following pick, as the Oakland Raiders took Lamarr Houston, who had seven sacks last season for the Big 12 champions.
With the 45th overall pick, Denver got some extra protection for its quarterback carousel in Utah's Zane Beadles, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound guard that can also play tackle.
The Giants followed with East Carolina defensive tackle Linval Joseph, and the Arizona Cardinals traded up to acquire TCU linebacker Daryl Washington with the 47th overall pick.
After Clausen went off the board, the San Francisco 49ers appeared to get plenty of value with the 49th overall pick, grabbing USC safety Taylor Mays, who was a first-team All-American as a junior and second-team All-American as a senior.
Another talented defensive back, Javier Arenas, went next to Kansas City. The play-making cornerback helped Alabama win the national title last season.
Even though the Vikings possess one of the best running backs in the league in Adrian Peterson, they took 2009 Doak Walker Award winner Toby Gerhart with the next pick. The Stanford workhorse rushed for 1,871 yards and 28 TDs last season, finishing second in the Heisman balloting.
Three consecutive defensive ends were taken next: Virginia Tech's Jason Worilds went to Pittsburgh, Florida's Jermaine Cunningham was picked by New England and fellow Gator Carlos Dunlap ended up in Cincinnati.
Dallas traded up to grab Penn State linebacker Sean Lee in a trade with Philadelphia, and Green Bay followed by choosing Purdue defensive tackle Mike Neal.
Alabama's Terrence Cody, a two-time first-team All American defensive tackle, went to Baltimore with the 57th overall pick. The 6-foot-4, 365-pound behemoth posted 52 tackles -- 10 1/2 for loss -- for the national champion Crimson Tide last season.
The Texans went with Auburn running back Ben Tate before the Eagles traded their pick to Cleveland. With McCoy still on the board, the Browns also took a running back in Montario Hardesty out of Tennessee.
Notre Dame's Golden Tate, the 2009 Biletnikoff Award winner (nation's top wide receiver), was subsequently taken by Seattle, and offensive lineman Vladimir Ducasse of Massachusetts went to the New York Jets at 61st overall.
The Patriots were again on the clock at No. 62 and grabbed Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes, who was first-team All-SEC the past three seasons and compiled 307 tackles during his four-year career.
After Indianapolis chose Iowa linebacker Pat Angerer, New Orleans rounded out the second round by selecting USC offensive lineman Charles Brown.
The Chicago Bears made their first pick of the draft in the third round, taking Florida safety Major Wright with the 75th overall pick. The Bears traded away their first and second round picks in previous deals but still ended up with a quick safety that ended his Gator career with 165 tackles and eight interceptions.
Two notable receivers went back-to-back at No. 77 and 78 overall, as the Titans chose USC's Damian Williams and Carolina grabbed LSU's Brandon LaFell. Williams totaled 147 receptions for 2,114 yards and 17 touchdowns as a Trojan, while LaFell finished second in Tigers history in receiving touchdowns (25), third in catches (175) and fifth in receiving yards (2,517).
McCoy's No. 1 target, Jordan Shipley, was picked by the Bengals with the 20th slot in the third round. The athletic receiver, who was also a valuable punt returner, set UT single-season records for receptions (116), receiving yards (1,485) and touchdown grabs (13) in 2009.
After the second and third rounds are held on Friday, the remainder of the draft will occur on Saturday, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (et).
<< Temple F Allen declares for NBA Draft
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Temple Owls forward Lavoy Allen announced
Friday his intentions to skip his senior season of college basketball and
enter the 2010 NBA Draft.
Allen will not hire an agent, giving him the opportunity
<< Mets' Maine leaves game
Flushing, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Mets pitcher John Maine departed
Friday's game against Atlanta with muscle spasms and pain in his left elbow.
He is listed as day-to-day.
Maine got through 3 2/3 innings, allowing just a ru
<< Northern Arizona's Jones declares for NBA Draft
Flagstaff, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Northern Arizona guard Cameron Jones declared
his intentions to forego his senior season of eligibility and enter the NBA
Draft.
Jones, a junior, will not hire an agent and has until May 8 to withdraw fr
<< Colts' Hughes eager to start learning new style
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Jerry Hughes wouldn't dare start spinning on his first full day as a Colt.By the season opener, he might not have a choice.The Colts introduced their newest defensive end Friday, and Hughes wasted no time in comparing himself to I
Dunn helps Atilano win debut as Nats down Dodgers >>
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Adam Dunn backed Luis Atilano's successful
MLB debut with two home runs and three RBI, as the Washington Nationals downed
the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-1, in the opener of a three-game series.
The 24-year-ol
Grube among three co-leaders in Mexico >>
Nayarit, Mexico (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - American Rob Grube shot a six-under 66 to
remain tied for the lead Friday after the second round of the Riviera Nayarit
Classic.
Grube, who shared the first-round lead with Argentina's Sebastian Saave
Pierce sinks winner, Heat at buzzer >>
Miami, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Paul Pierce scored 32 points and sank the winning
jumper as time expired, giving Boston a 100-98 win over Miami and securing the
Celtics a commanding lead in their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.
Pierce
Sabres ride Miller to stay alive against Bruins >>
Buffalo, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ryan Miller stopped 34-of-35 shots, and Jason
Pominville registered a goal and an assist, as Buffalo stayed alive with a 4-1
decision over Boston in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal set
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Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS. Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned. For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go. As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190). Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”. By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet. For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction. On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later. Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick. Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com
New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season.
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times.
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons
Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season.
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers
In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS.
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Many fans thought it was the best side in the nation by the end of last season. This year, the polls have built on Georgia's momentum and granted it the No. 1 preseason ranking, followed by Ohio State and USC. (The Associated Press has the Buckeyes at No. 2; USA Today took the Trojans.)
"To have people believing we have one of the best teams in the nation going into this thing, it's exciting for us," Bulldogs coach Mark Richt told the AP. "I don't think anything is guaranteed, but we certainly have put ourselves in position where at least the college football world thinks we're pretty good."
Georgia Bulldogs - 9.5 wins
There's no question they're good, but the Bulldogs have one of the toughest 12-game schedules in the nation, mostly because they play in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. Away games at No. 15 Arizona State, No. 7 LSU and No. 10 Auburn loom large, with contests between the hedges versus No. 24 Alabama and No. 18 Tennessee as well as the World's Largest Cocktail Party in Jacksonville versus No.5 Florida.
Ohio State Buckeyes - 10 wins
Like the Bulldogs, the Buckeyes also have a number of tough road contests in 2008. After two scrimmages dressed up as real games versus Youngstown State and Ohio, it's off to face USC. Other tough away games include No.13 Wisconsin in October and No. 20 Illinois in November. Granted, it should be pretty easy sledding at the Horseshoe. In fact, the only ranked team that travels to Columbus is No. 22 Penn State, in October.
USC Trojans - 10.5 wins
A similarly light schedule awaits the Trojans of Southern California, which is why the oddsmakers' total is one win more and the over is currently commanding -150 odds. Pete Carroll's troops only play three ranked teams in 2008, and all of those games are at home. After what should be an easy trip to Virginia to start things off on Aug. 30, the Trojans get two weeks to prepare for Ohio State in Los Angeles. Their two other ranked opponents, No. 21 Oregon and No. 15 Arizona State, visit in consecutive weeks to start the month of October. After that, the competition eases up. Of course, this is the same highly-touted school that lost to Stanford in 2007 and Oregon State in 2006. And don't discount the fact that USC plays its biggest rivals, Notre Dame and UCLA, back-to-back to close out the regular season. On paper, the Trojans are far superior, but motivation will be high for the Irish and Bruins, especially if their historic foes are in national-title contention.
Odds to Win the Heisman Trophy
Tim Tebow, Florida - 7/2
He won it last year, so it's no surprise he's the favorite to do it again, making him just the second player to go back-to-back. Ohio State's Archie Griffin turned the trick in 1974 and 1975, and Tebow's coach, Urban Meyer, is pretty sure his star quarterback can match the Buckeyes legend.
"There has never been anyone quite like him," Meyer told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I am very lucky to be his coach."
Chris Wells, Ohio State - 5/1
The man they call "Beanie" was a star recruit out of high school, so it's not like nobody knew who the star tailback was before he rushed for 576 yards as a freshman in 2006 and 1,609 as a sophomore. But perhaps his finest moment came last year versus Michigan when he rumbled for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the Buckeyes' 14-3 victory over the hated Wolverines.
Knowshon Moreno, Georgia - 8/1
If the Bulldogs are to live up to expectations, they'll need a huge effort from their sophomore running back. This might be the last year of college ball for Moreno, who rushed for 1,334 yards and for 14 touchdowns as a freshman, while adding 253 receiving yards on 20 receptions, so expect big things for the man from Belford, N.J.
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