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Minnesota @ Wisconsin- Gophers without WR Decker (74 receptions)…next 3 receivers have 78 catches combined!…Minny has scored 17 points or less in 4 of 6 Big Ten games…Wiscy has scored 106 points over last 3 games…’07 Badgers had 325 rushing…might be encore this year
Vanderbilt @ Kentucky- Wildcats operating without studs Locke & Lyons on offense, but still pushed Ga. to limit last week…Vandy offense in hibernation…’Dores have scored exactly 14 pts in 4 of last 5…7 in the other…last time Vandy scored 20 pts was Sept 20th
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Alabama @ LSU- Tide has allowed just 1 rushing touchdown thru 9 games…SEC opponents have scored just 87 points in 5 games…14 players have scored TD’s for ‘Bama…LSU has scored at least 3 TD’s in every game this season…Tigers allowed 51 pts to Florida, 52 to Georgia…LSU QB’s have accounted for 14 TD’s, 11 INT’s, 56% completions
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Florida vs Georgia- Bulldogs clobbered Gators 42-30 last year…Dawgs ran for 196…Richt 28-4 SU away from Athens…Bulldogs double-digit penalties in 6 of 8 games…Georgia 7-2 ATS as dog since ‘05…Florida +10 Turnover Margin…Gators have blocked 4 punts this year…winner likely claims SEC East title
College Action
Penn State @ Ohio State- Lions joined the Big Ten in ‘93 and are 0-7 in Columbus…Joe Pa’s boys have scored 45 points or more in 6 of 8 games…defense has held 7 of 8 opponents to 17 points or less…Buckeyes 48-5 SU under Tressel in 7+ seasons, incl 5-0 this year…OSU has held 6 of 8 opponents to 17 points or less
Oklahoma State @ Texas- Horns have scored 50+ in 4 of 7 games…have scored in all but one of 28 quarters played…13 players have scored at least 1 touchdown…Colt McCoy 81% completions!!!…also leads team in rushing…Texas has held opposition to 14 points or less in 4 of 7 contests, but have allowed 66 combined points last two games…but have scored 101 in that span…Cowboys have scored 50+ points in 4 of 7 games…lost last year in Stillwater 38-35, but had 430 aerial yards…Zac Robinson 70% accuracy with 14-4 TD/INT ratio…Okie State has 3 RB’s averaging over 6 ypc
Georgia @ LSU- teams have not met since ‘05 SEC title game (Ga 34-14 in Miles first year with Tigers)…Bulldogs 27-4 SU on road under Richt…Georgia has outscored 6 D-1 foes 88-34 in second half…WR’s Green (6′4″) and Massaquoi (6′2″) present matchup problem for smaller LSU corners…Tigers 22-2 SU in Baton Rogue under Miles
Alabama @ Tennessee- in 4 conference games, ‘Bama has outscored opposition 52-3 in 1st quarter, but has been outscored 68-27 in 2nd half…Tide crushed Vols 41-17 last year as 1 point home dog…Fulmer’s team has not won back to back games this season…Tenn has scored just 32 points combined against Fla, Ga, and Aub
USC @ Arizona- ‘Zona on 6 game losing streak against USC…’Cats have held Trojans to exactly 20 each of the last two years…led 13-10 entering 4th quarter last year at Coliseum…was first start for Mark Sanchez…Arizona has scored 40+ in 4 of 7 games…USC has allowed just 6 second half points this season!!
NFL WEEK 8
NY Giants @ Pittsburgh- G-Men have won 11 of their last 12 games away from home (including ‘07 reg and post season)…Burress banged up and limited in practice, check status…75% of Steelers last 60 home games have gone “over”…Parker probable but not full work load…Pitt leads league with 25 sacks…allowing just 2.9 ypc.
Arizona @ Carolina- since 2000, Cards 25-40-2 ATS as visitor….’Zona stop unit only 3 INT’s so far…have allowed 12 TD passes…Panthers 4-0 SU and 3-0-1 ATS at home this year with +75 point differential…have allowed just 3 TD’s by opposing offenses in Charlotte
Buffalo @ Miami- last 2 games in Miami have resulted in Under coming in easily by 33 combined points…Pennington 69% completions, but only 6 TD passes…’Fins have scored just 44 points in 3 home games…Bills have scored at least 20 points in 5 of 6 games…have held opposition to 16 or less in 4 of 6
Oakland @ Baltimore- Raiders made this trip in ‘06, losing 28-6 as 12 point dogs…Oakland has not scored more than 23 points in a game this season…Baltimore has not allowed a 100 yard rusher in last 25 games…Ravens just 1 rushing TD allowed this season…have held 4 of 6 foes to 13 points or less
Indianaoplis @ Tennessee- MNF- Titans 6-0 SU & ATS…last 4 vs Colts, 2-2 SU, 4-0 ATS…decided by 1, 3, 2 and 6 points…Tennessee oponents so far this year have combined 12-26 W-L record…Jeff Fisher’s team has held all 6 opponents to 17 points or less…66 points allowed is easily lowest in league
With BYU’s loss on Thursday night, there are now 9 undefeated teams remaining. I do not believe there will be any teams unblemished prior to the start of the bowl games. We will have numerous teams with 1 loss at the end of the regular season and conference title games. Here’s a look at the teams who have yet to lose, and the landmines remaining on their respective schedules.
Texas- vs Missouri, vs Okla St, @ T Tech, @ Kansas
Penn State- @ Ohio State
Alabama- @ LSU
Oklahoma State- @ Texas, @ T Tech, vs Oklahoma
Texas Tech- @ Kansas, vs Texas, vs Okla St, vs Okla
Boise State- @ Nevada
Utah- vs TCU, vs BYU
Tulsa- vs UCF
Ball State- @ C Mich, vs W Mich
This week’s action:
Missouri @ Texas- Tigers humbled last week, but Pinkel’s team will definitely show up in Austin…Tigers held under 42 points last week for first time all season…Horn’s can light it up too…have scored at least 38 in all 6 outings…have scored in every quarter but 1…have scored double digits in 17 of 24 quarters played…McCoy 79% completions, Daniel 76%
Kansas @ Oklahoma- haven’t played since ‘05…MLB Ryan Reynolds a HUGE loss for Sooners D…Oklahoma has outscored opponents 110-10 in 1st quarter this year…Stoops team has scored 20+ points in a quarter six times…Bradford and Reesing have combined for 38 TD passes, only 8 INT’s
Ohio State @ Michigan State- Spartans Javon Ringer leads nation in yards and touchdowns, but has had heavy workload with at least 34 carries in 5 of 7 games…Mich St playing 8th consecutiove week without break…Sparty hung tough in Columbus last year, losing 24-17, but were out-rushed 229-59
Western Michigan @ Central Michigan- Big Time battle in MAC West…Broncos only loss was Aug 30 @ Nebraska…Jr QB Tim Hiller 68% completions, 23 TD’s 5 INT’s…Chippewas two losses @ Georgia & @ Purdue…C-Mich won in Kalamazoo last year 34-31…W-Mich has dropped 3 of last 4 meetings
NFL Week 7
San Diego @ Buffalo- Chargers traveling 3000 miles to play Bills, then travel to London for game against Saints next Sunday…WR Chambers expected to start…Tomlinson, Gates & Sproles all nursing toe, ankle, knee injuries…Edwards at helm for Bills…Parrish returns for return duty…McGee. Simpson and Schobel all questionable for Buff
Tennessee @ Kansas City- Chiefs have produced 65 points thru 5 games…now without Larry Johnson for this game…Smith & Charles to split carries…Gonzalez still in fold but not happy…Vanden Bosch & Brown banged up on D-Line for Titans…Fisher & Company possibly looking ahead to Indy visit to Nashville next Monday night?
Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati- Steelers have limited all 5 opponents to 21 points or less…Parker doubtful, Moore likely gets bulk of work…Fitzpatrick starts at QB for Bengals…Benson & Watson share workload with Perry headed to bench…Pitt won both games last year by double digits, outrushing Cincy 261-165
Baltimore @ Miami- ‘Fins only win last year came against Ravens…Pennington 70% completions…6 players with at least 10 receptions…Miami has scored 17 points or less in 3 of 5 games…Baltimore has surpassed 20 point mark just once in 5 games…Joe Flacco 1 TD, 7 INT
Dallas @ St Louis- Rams win last week without offensive touchdown (fumble return TD & 4 FG’s)…have not reached the 20 point mark yet this season…’Boys hurting in secondary with Williams & Newman out…addition of WR Roy Williams likely exacerbates team chemistry problems…Felix Jones OUT, Romo ?
New Orleans @ Carolina- Saints 3-3 and looking up from basement of NFC South…have scored at least 24 points in every game this season…Colston & Shockey probable…defense has played well against notable RB’s…held Gore to 82 yards, Peterson to 32, Raiders combo to 85…but secondary hurting with McKenzie & Glenn nicked up and Porter OUT
Indianapolis @ Green Bay- Colts without Joe Addai…Dawson and Simpson will spell Rhodes…Harris OUT and Bigby ?, Woodson probable for shaky G Bay secondary…DT Harrell set to return…
Tennessee @ Georgia- Vols have won last two trips to Athens, 19-14 in ‘04 and 51-33 in ‘06…also won 35-14 in Knoxville last year…Georgia has committed at least 10 penalties in 4 of 5 games
LSU @ Florida- with exception of loss to Ole Miss, Gators have held opposition to 10 points or less…in 28-24 win last year, Tigers rushed for 247…Charles Scott will get plenty of carries in this one
Texas vs Oklahoma- Sooners start fast, outscoring opponents 103-3 in first quarter, 168-30 in first half…through 5 games (20 quarters), Longhorns have scored in all but one quarter, posting double digits 14 times…Sooners #1 in total D in Big 12, but ‘Horns have allowed just 57 points so far
Oklahoma State @ Missouri- rushing offense versus passing offense…Cowboys 32+ minutes in TOP, 300+ yards per game on ground…Missouri’s Chase Daniel 76% completions, 15 TD’s 1 INT…
Penn State @ Wisconsin- Badgers in mental disarray after two stright losses…Wiscy buried 38-7 last year in Happy Valley…home team 6-1 ATS last 7 in series…Wisconsin 16-8-1 ATS last few years at Camp Randall
Carolina @ Tampa Bay- Panthers 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS last 5 seasons vs Bucs…Garcia to start at helm for home team…T Bay no rushing TD’s allowed so far this season
Detroit @ Minnesota- Lions outscored in first quarter 38-0 thru 5 games…allowing 5+ yards per carry, 9 yards per pass…Detroit is minus 10 minutes in TOP…Vikes 5-1 SU and 5-0-1 ATS last 6 meetings…Minny scored 30 point Monday night but had just 270 yards on offense
St Louis @ Washington- Rams just 3-17 SU and 5-15 ATS last 20 games…Haslett takes over for Linehan during bye week…’Skins off two brutally physical divisional road victories…Jason Campbell ZERO interceptions so far
Jacksonville @ Denver- Bronco D allows 13 points to Bucs last week after 3 straight games of 30+…Selvin Young and Tony Scheffler OUT, Eddie Royal doubtful…Jags secondary nicked up with Nelson and Florence questionable
Chicago @ Atlanta- Falcons two home wins against Lions and Chiefs…Bears two losses by 3 points each…Turner is NFL’s leading rusher, Forte is eighth…
Ohio State @ Wisconsin- Badgers mental state an issue after blowing 19-0 halftime lead in Ann Arbor last week…Buckeyes look energized with Pryor at helm…Beanie Wells returns to backfield for OSU…Ohio State 9-2 ATS last 11 times as visitor…but Wiscy always tough at Camp Randall, going 27-1 SU last 28 at home
Oregon @ USC- Ducks won 24-17 last year at Autzen, rushing for 180+…Bellotti 14-6 ATS as dog last 5 years…Trojans D shredded for 176 last Thursday against Beavers…LB’s Maualuga & Cushing not 100%
Auburn @ Vanderbilt- Tigers offense really struggling, scoring just 7 second half points in 3 SEC games…but stop unit is TOUGH, allowing only 11 of 76 on third down (14%)…Vandy already 2-0 in conf action…Commodores have held all 4 opponents to 21 pts or less
Rutgers @ West Virginia- visitor has covered 3 straight and 5 of last 6, but Scarlet Knights 0-3 SU & ATS so far in ‘08…Rutgers on 1-7 ATS slide
Illinois @ Michigan- Wolverines still don’t have proper personnel for Rodriguez offense…hate to lay even small wood with team still adjusting, especially against quality opponent…Illinois QB Williams has clear edge over counterpart Threet…WR Benn explosive for Zook’s team
Arizona State @ Cal- RB Best out for Bears…should be shootout in Berkeley with Riley/Longshore vs Carpenter…ASU has lost last 2 at Cal by combined 76-21…Devils won 31-20 last year in Tempe
Pittsburgh @ Jacksonville- Jags have won 4 straight against Steelers (by 6, 9, 7 & 2 pts), incl regular season and playoff game at Heinz last year…Pitt hurting on both lines and at RB…Jax getting O-Line back to normal
Tampa Bay @ Denver- Broncos have allowed 30+ points in 3 straight games, 117 total, second most in entire league…Griese facing a former employer for second consecutive Sunday (Chicago last week), has 4 TD 6 INT this year for Bucs…T Bay 7-3 “over” last 10 on road…Denver “over” all 4 games this year…12 of last 14 at Invesco Field have gone “over”
Seattle @ NY Giants- Seahawks 1-5 SU & ATS last six trips to eastern time zone…Burress out for Big Blue…G-Men just 1-3 SU off bye under Coughlin
New England @ San Francisco- O’Sullivan sacked 19 times already, only 4 TD passes…Pats coming off regular season loss for first time since Dec ‘06…visitors aging LB’s will have hands full with versatile Gore
Chicago @ Detroit- Lions had 5 wins last year, two of them against Bears…Rudi Johnson to be main ball carrier for host…Chicago without suspended Tommie Harris…Beras 2-2 SU with both losses by 3 points
Tennessee @ Baltimore- Titans have allowed just 6 first quarter points thru 4 games, and ZERO points in third quarter, only 10 in fourth…Fisher obviously preparing team well, and making excellent adjustments at half…this will be Ravens first non-divisional game this year
Buffalo @ Arizona- Bills have 3 straight come from behind wins…CB McGee and return man Parrish OUT…Warner 3 fumbles and 3 INT’s last week in loss…Boldin not likley to play…look for small but capable Steve Breaston to shine at WR
Alabama @ Georgia- Bulldogs one of the most penalized teams in the country in terms of number of penalties AND yardage…’Bama one of the least penalized squads…Tide under Saban has had 8 losses by 7 points or less…toughest opponent for each team so far
North Carolina @ Miami- Tar Heels without starting QB Yates (inj)…’Canes extra “jacked” for this one after loss last year in Chapel Hill…Randy Shannon’s team owns the speed edge, but Butch Davis the far better coach…Miami just 12-25 ATS last 37 at home
Mississippi @ Florida- Gators now 7-1 ATS at home under Meyer…Ole Miss QB Snead highly recruited by Florida program…
Wisconsin @ Michigan- Badgers might overlook retooling Wolverines with Buckeyes visiting Camp Randall next week…Rodriguez put bye week to good use, and home team will look sharper this week…Wiscy has 1 victory in Ann Arbor in last 43 years
Purdue @ Notre Dame- Visitor has covered last 4 in series…Irish just 10-20-1 ATS last 31 under Weis
Illinois @ Penn State- Zook beat Joe Pa 27-20 last year in Champagne-Urbana…strong week of practice for Nittany Lions after “sloppy” blowout win over Temple last week…Penn State average score is 53-10 in first 4 wins
TCU @ Oklahoma- Sooners even more intently focused with USC loss…OU 10-3-1 ATS at home since ‘06…Horned Frogs won 17-10 in Norman in 2005
Denver @ Kansas City- Chiefs starting Damon Huard at QB…KC just 1-7-1 ATS last 9…haven’t won a game straight up since Oct ‘07 (12 consecutive L’s)…Broncos have allowed 70 points combined last 2 games…allowing 9+ yards per pass
Green Bay @ Tampa Bay- Packers allowing 5+ yards per carry…have allowed 250+ thru air last 2 games…Bucs ZERO rushing TD’s allowed thru 3 games…Aaron Rodgers 4 TD’s, 0 INT’s so far…Griese 400+ passing last week
Minnesota @ Tennessee- Titans have allowed only 3 second half points thru 3 games…Vikes have allowed just 3 points in first quarter this year…have allowed just 211 total rushing yards thru 3 games
LSU @ Auburn- 11 of last 18 decided by 7 points or less…Auburn 30-7 SU since ‘03 at Jordan-Hare Stadium…LSU has demolished Appalachain St and North Texas at home…big step up for young players (QB, DB’s) making first road start on SEC road…
Florida @ Tennessee- monster revenge for Vols who were blasted 59-20 last year in Swamp…Tennessee 4-0 as home dog since ‘06
Wake Forest @ Florida State- Sems have handled Western Carolina and Chattanooga so far…awaiting arrival of Demon Deacons who have won last 2 meetings, incl 30-0 at Doak Campbell in ‘06
Cincinnati @ NY Giants- G-Men might be this year’s spread killer, registering a +25 (away from spread) thru 2 games…always tough to lay double digits in the NFL, but the Bengals are one of the 5 worst teams in the league…they have not had the lead yet in either of their first two games…Big Blue 8 straight covers dating from last year
Oakland @ Buffalo- Big number for young Bills, but they own significant edge at QB, and Head Coach…Raider rushing attack all banged up with Fargas definitely out and McFadden and Bush both nicked…Buffalo counterpart Lynch emerging as top-tier RB…game starts at 10 am on Oakland body clock…Buffalo 11-3 ATS last 14 in Orchard Park
Kansas City @ Atlanta- Chiefs in for long season…LJ not happy, major issues at QB, probably the worst O-Line in the league, and a defense that can’t get stops…does Herm Edwards last the season? Falcons may feature Norwood with Turner banged up…WR’s White and Jenkins could be huge on Sunday, as KC will start two rookie CB’s
Carolina @ Minnesota- two major personnel notes in this contest- Gus Frerotte replaces Jackson at QB for Purples, will likely upgrade passing attack…Steve Smith returns to Carolina lineup after suspension, providing lift for Delhomme…Panthers 2-0, but can’t continue to play from behind all season if they’re going to be successful long-term…
Houston @ Tennessee- Texans off unscheduled, Ike-induced bye…although they practiced, focus was on non-football related issues (personal, family priorities)…Tennessee still underrated despit perfect start…Haynesworth & Vanden Bosch dominating line of scrimmage…rookie RB Chris Johnson might be fastest guy in league
Arizona @ Washington- Underrated ‘Zona D has allowed just 23 points so far…now facing “iffy” ‘Skins offense…Warner rates solid edge over Campbell, and Fitz and Boldin are matchup nightmare for any secondary…but always tough for western time zone team to make east coast trip, which Cards will do next week (Jets) and 3 more times after that (Car, Phil, NEP)
San Francisco @ Detroit- Mad Scientist Martz returns to Motor City with chip on shoulder…he’ll certainly turn the aerial attack loose against his former team, and he’s got a major weapon in Frank Gore at RB…Lions looking for continued dominance of Calvin Johnson, while waiting for ground game to emerge…Kitna has thrown 4 picks and been sacked 8 times already
By Spike Measer of Big Time Sports
Auburn @ Mississippi State- yes it’s a revenge spot for Auburn, but so is next week at home against LSU…beware the hook in this one!
Georgia Tech @ Virginia Tech- Tyrod taylor back at the helm for the Hokies, but Paul Johnson is a tugh underdog no matter where he’s coaching
Oregon @ Purdue- Ducks and Boilers should light it up with aggressive coaches Bellotti and Tiller calling the shots
California @ Maryland- Cal a monster first two weeks, but this one is 3000 miles from home and a 9 am body-clock start
College Notes-
Marshall @ Wisconsin- Thundering Herd a money-burner on the road…3-10 ATS since ‘06, but Wiscy has a visit to Fresno up next…will they allow back-door cover again this week? (Akron TD with 38 sec remaining)
Miami @ Florida- haven’t played since 2004, but ‘Canes have won 6 straight…Meyer and Gators not afraid to roll up the score…Miami crushed by Oklahoma last year 51-13…another beating in the offing?
Texas Tech @ Nevada- Big time shootout in Nevada with Harrell and Red Raiders trading bombs with “Pistol” of Chris Ault’s Wolfpack…first ever meeting of two of the premiere aerial assault programs in the country
Cincinnati @ Oklahoma- Stoops and Sooners not shy about lighting up the scoreboard (40+ points 8 times last year)…Bearcats more aggressive on offense under 2nd year HC Kelly, and won’t quit
NFL Tidbits-
Jacksonville @ Tennessee- Wk 1 last year saw Titans roll up 282 on the ground! (13-10 win)…Fisher’s team 14-7 as dog with Vince Young…VY has injured hand and may be spelled by Kerry Collins…
Detroit @ Atlanta- last time Lions were road favorites was Wk 2 of ‘05 (lost 38-6)…(road favs only twice since 2003)
Seattle @ Buffalo- ‘Hawks just 1-4 SU & ATS on east coast trips in ‘07…Bills D is a sleeper, with excellent secondary and “Poz” back at MLB
Cincy @ Balt- Ravens operating new system with rookie QB and depleted OL…once vaunted defense likely without Ed Reed…CB’s Rolle & McAllister less than 100%…Bengals 3-0 SU & ATS last 3 vs Balt
Tampa Bay @ New Orleans- Bucs beat Saints twice last season…have covered 5 straight trips to Superdome…Gruden’s team scored less than 20 pts in 8 games last season…
Carolina @ San Diego- Bolts likely without LT McNeill (inj)…Panthers definitely without WR Steve Smith (susp)
Houston @ Pittsburgh- Steelers “over” 41 of last 56 at Heinz Field!…Texans just 4-20 SU as visitor last 3 years
By Spike Measer, Big Time Sports
Vandy @ Miami Ohio (Thurs 8/28)- SEC team makes rare trip to MAC home turf…Vandy brings 2 mobile upper-classmen at QB position…Commodores 10-3 as road dog last three seasons…Redhawks 0-6 ATS as favorite ‘06-’07, including 0-4 in Oxford
Temple @ Army (Fri 8/29)- Black Knights of the Hudson no bargain, but hesitate to lay wood on the road with a Temple squad that has won just 2 of last 30 games as visitor. Coach Golden has had positive impact on downtrodden program, but this game seems closer to “pick” than the Owls being a full TD favorite.
Memphis @ Mississippi (Sat 8/29)- New regime for Ole Miss with Houston Nutt taking charge…underdog series, as pooch has covered last 5 (Tigers 4-0, Rebs 1-0)…last four meetings decided by 7 points or less…Memphis junior wideouts Calhoun (6′4″) and Singleton (6′8″) own huge size advantage on Miss corners (all 5′11″ or shorter)
By Spike Measer, Big Time Sports
NFC EAST
Dallas - The ‘Boys are still smarting from their playoff loss last season. A lack of focus and overconfidence dealt a humbling blow in 2007, but that won’t be a problem this year. This is the most talent-laden club in the conference, and could easily replicate that gaudy 13-3 record from a season ago. Terrell Owens and Jason Witten return as powerful weapons for athletic playmaking quarterback Tony Romo. Marion Barber will be the full time featured back, but rookie Felix Jones will make a significant contribution. The O-Line is already solid and will benefit from new position coach Hudson Houck. Dallas was the second-highest scoring team in the NFL last season, and should be near the top again this time around. The stop unit is a very capable bunch, playing a 3-4 scheme featuring DE Marcus Spears and OLB DeMarcus Ware (14 sacks in ‘07). The secondary of Newman, Hamlin, Williams and Henry is one of the best in the league. PK Nick Folk has a strong leg. With back-to-back road games only once, and 4 of their last 6 at home, anything less than a trip to the Super Bowl will be a disappointment. This team clearly warrants being the favorite in the NFC.
By Spike Measer, Big Time Sports
AFC EAST
New England - 18 wins and one GIANT loss later, the Pats are quite capable of running the table again, including a win in SB XLIII on the first Sunday in February 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The schedule is VERY favorable, the offense remains extremely potent, and Bill Belichick is still the best coach in the game. The concerns are on defense, where Asante Samuel’s departure leaves a considerable hole in the secondary. The linebackers are on the wrong side of 30 (Bruschi 35, Vrable 33), and that could be a weak spot against AFC playoff foes. Uncharacteristically, there have been some off-season legal issues for several players. The Patriots will win the division with room to spare, and make another deep run in the post season.
By Joey D
Being the host of a daily sports talk radio show, I can attest to the fact that there are a few topics of discussion that can be brought up virtually any time and are guaranteed to receive feedback one way or another. For example: Should Pete Rose be inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame? Or: What type of post-season format should be used in college football? Then, there’s this one: Should college athletes be paid some sort of stipend to play their sport?