01/05/2010 -
Norman, OK (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops announced Tuesday
cornerback Dominique Franks will forgo his senior season and enter the NFL
Draft.
The All-Big 12 selection compiled 42 tackles and two interceptions in 13
starts for the Sooners in 2009. Franks finished his three-year career with 60
tackles, six interceptions and three touchdowns in 39 games -- 27 starts.
"We wish Dom all the best and I hope at some point that he'll also be back to
complete his degree," Stoops said.
<< NBA must make example out of Arenas
Philadelphia, PA (The Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It takes all of about 10 seconds
online to find out that Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas is set to make
over $16 million dollars this season.
The former All-Star's salary swells to nearly $18 m
<< Avalanche F Duchene named top rookie for December
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene has
been selected as the NHL's top rookie for the month of December.
Duchene, who turns 19 on January 16, led all rookies with 13 points during the
month, eight com
<< Wigan allows Cho to leave on loan
Wigan, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wigan has allowed Won-Hee Cho to rejoin
former club Suwon Samsung Bluewings on a one-year loan deal.
The 26-year-old South Korea international joined the Latics towards the end of
last season and made a
<< Winter Classic: What goes up, must come down
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The overnight television ratings for the
Winter Classic are in and, not surprisingly, the numbers were down from last
year.
The NHL's third annual New Year's Day outdoor game, which this year pitted the
P
<< Cavs' Moon to miss three weeks with abdominal strain
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jamario Moon
will be out for the next three weeks because of an abdominal strain on his
left side.
The diagnosis was made after an evaluation by Cavaliers head physici
Arsenal's Bendtner to resume training >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Striker Nicklas Bendtner hopes to provide
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger with a timely boost by returning to training this
week.
Bendtner, 21, has been sidelined since October with a hernia problem whic
Monfils advances; Blake ousts Querrey in Brisbane >>
Brisbane, Australia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Third-seeded Frenchman Gael Monfils
went the distance to defeat American Taylor Dent, while James Blake overcame a
slow start to upset fellow American Sam Querrey at the season-opening Brisbane
Interna
Al Fahim to hand over Portsmouth shares >>
Portsmouth, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al
Fahim intends to hand over his remaining shares to the club's supporters'
trust.
Al Fahim's chaotic five-week reign was ended by the sale of the south coa
Racing writer Sean Clancy garners Eclipse Award >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Veteran racing writer Sean Clancy has been
awarded the 2009 Media Eclipse Award for Writing in the News/Commentary
category for his column "Life's Work". The column, which appeared in the
January
AFC North: Bengals hope to benefit from change of venue >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Thankfully, the Cincinnati Bengals won't be making a trip
back to the Meadowlands this weekend.
With the AFC North title already wrapped up, the Bengals were pounded, 37-0,
on Sunday night by the New York Jets, the same cl
MySportsbook.com: NFL draft - The NFC South
In part two of MySportsbook.com’s draft preview, we’ll take a look at a division that was extremely disappointing last season: the NFC South. Many “experts” predicted the Panthers to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, of course they could not even make the playoffs in an extremely weak NFC. The Saints definitely made up for the disappointing seasons of their NFC South brethren by exploding out of no where en route to the NFC Championship game. For the avid NFL gambler, it is imperative to pay attention to the NFL draft. Although free agency gets a ton of publicity, the successful franchises build their teams around the draft.
1. New Orleans Saints
Who would have thought this time last year that the Saints would be the favorites to win the NFC South for the 2007 campaign? New Orleans is loaded with firepower on the offensive side of the ball but with the exodus of Joe Horn they will most likely look to draft a WR on Day 1. Despite having the NFL’s 3rd ranked pass defense last season, the Saints will most likely upgrade their CB’s with one of their first two picks. Other possibilities for the Saints will be TE and DT. Because of where they will be selecting (27th), the Saints could go the “best available player” route which could net a LB.
Key additions: Eric Johnson TE, Troy Evans LB, David Patten WR
Key loses: Joe Horn WR,
Team needs: CB, WR, TE, LB, DT
Possible draftees: Aaron Ross CB Texas, Darrelle Revis CB Pitt, Ted Ginn Jr. WR OSU, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Chris Houston CB Arkansas, Greg Olsen TE Miami
2. Carolina Panthers
Carolina was one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL last season. With the signing of David Carr, expect the very first quarterback controversy to come out of Carolina if Jake Delhomme doesn’t rebound quickly from an average 2007 season. With veteran safety Mike Minter getting up there in age, they will look to draft a safety on Day 1 but probably not in the first round. LB is another need with the loss of Chris Draft to go along with Dan Morgan’s concussion problems. If TE Greg Olsen is still on the board, he might be too good to pass up despite their needs on the defensive side of the ball.
Key additions: David Carr QB
Key loses: Chris Draft LB
Team needs: LB, TE, S, OT
Possible draftees: Greg Olsen TE Miami, Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Levi Brown OT PSU
3. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were another NFC South team to have a disappointing 2007 season. The Falcons have been plenty busy during the off season with plenty of players coming and going including a new head coach. The Falcons were able to improve their draft position with the trade of coveted backup QB Matt Schaub. High on the list of Day 1 needs will be a defensive end to replace Patrick Kerney and a hard hitting safety since Lawyer Milloy is nearing the end of his career. With an additional 2nd round pick, the Falcons could attempt to trade up to acquire local product WR Calvin Johnson.
Key additions: Joey Harrington QB, Toniu Fonoti OG, Joe Horn WR
Key loses: Justin Griffen RB, Patrick Kerney DE, Matt Lehr OG, Ashley Lelie WR, Matt Schaub QB
Team needs: DE, S, OT, WR, DT
Possible draftees: LaRon Landry S LSU, Amobi Okoye DT Louisville, Levi Brown OT PSU, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas, Alan Branch DT Michigan
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age really caught up to the Bucs last season. The Bucs still have plenty of household names on defense in Ronde Barber, Simeon Rice and Derrick Brooks but the one thing those three have in common is unfortunately age. It is imperative for the Bucs to get much younger, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Despite having bigger needs on the defensive side of the ball, WR Calvin Johnson is the most likely pick if he is still available when the Bucs pick at the four spot. This would suit Bucs’ faithful just fine as Johnson is widely considered the top talent in the draft and it is a position of need for the Bucs.
Key additions: Jeff Garcia QB, Kevin Carter DE, Torrie Cox CB, Cato June LB
Key loses: Dewayne White DE, Sean Mahan OG
Team needs: WR, LB, DE, CB (Youth on defense!)
Possible draftees: Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech, Gains Adams DE Clemson, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas
It is never too early to start betting on the NFL. Log on to MySportsbook.com to checkout all of the NFL futures for the upcoming season. On the clock: the NFC North
Odds to win the NFC South:
New Orleans Saints 8-5
Carolina Panthers 2-1
Atlanta Falcons 12-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-2
Odds to win the NFC:
New Orleans Saints 13-2
Carolina Panthers 7-1
Atlanta Falcons 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-1
Odds to win the Super Bowl:
New Orleans Saints 18-1
Carolina Panthers 20-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75-1
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