Week One Highlights
NCAA Football Betting Lines
09/07/2010 -
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Could the 2010 college football season
gotten off to a better start? It began with some of the nation's top teams
flexing their muscles. There were shootouts, defensive struggles and thrilling
overtime affairs. That was all before the last game on the docket, a premier
showdown between two of the nation's best on Labor Day. If week one is any
indication of how the season is going to shape up, we all are in for a big
treat.
BREAKING THESE BRONCOS WON'T BE EASY: We had to wait until Labor Day to watch
the game of the week, but it was well worth it, as the top-10 showdown between
Boise State and Virginia Tech definitely lived up to the hype. The Broncos
jumped out to an early lead only to watch the Hokies battle back and take
control of the game. Then, as he has done on several occasions during his
career, All-American candidate Kellen Moore came up huge when it counted most,
leading BSU to the decisive score with just over a minute to play in the game.
With the win, the Broncos have certainly gotten past what seems to be the
season's toughest test, and very well could catapult into the BCS Title Game.
FINALLY ARRIVED? Steve Spurrier was supposed to take South Carolina football
to new heights when he took over in Columbia a few seasons ago and 2010 may
just be the year that the former Gator guru delivers. The veteran-laden
Gamecocks completely outclassed a decent Southern Miss team in the opener,
behind a balanced offensive attack that amassed over 200 yards on the ground
and through the air. This week we all will get a better gauge of the Gamecocks,
as they welcome the Georgia Bulldogs to Columbia for SEC action.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: There was plenty of noise coming from football programs all
over the country this summer and with first impressions now in, here is a run-
down of those that walked the walk after talking the talk. It was only
Marshall, but Ohio State looked awfully good on both sides of the football in
routing the Thundering Herd this past week. Joining the Buckeyes in terms of
good starts include the aforementioned Boise State and South Carolina, along
with defending champion Alabama and Oregon. Michigan had a tough opener against
UConn and a big win (30-10) certainly had to cool the seat that Rich Rodriguez
is sitting on these days. Brian Kelly's debut in South Bend resulted in a
victory. It wasn't pretty at times, but the Irish definitely showed flashes of
potential in their victory over Purdue.
BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT: Now for the teams that failed to deliver in their
season-openers. They may have won the game, but the 2010 Florida Gators looked
sluggish at times in a 34-12 win over Miami-Ohio and certainly lacked the same
intensity that the squads led by Tim Tebow brought to the field. John Brantley
has the toughest job in the country in trying to replace a legend and although
Urban Meyer is a gifted coach and mentor, it will be Brantley that is under
the microscope each and every week. He will definitely have to improve his play
if the Gators want to be a real threat to win the SEC. Another team that failed
to impress in week one was Pittsburgh, which lost to Utah in overtime. North
Carolina came up just short against LSU, but a lot of that had to do with mass
suspensions handed down to the Tar Heels just prior to the game. Finally,
Washington didn't get the job done on the road against a talented BYU program.
Following five wins in Steve Sarkisian's debut season in 2010, the Huskies were
perhaps poised for a big year, especially with Jake Locker back under center.
Locker was good in the opener, just not good enough. Hopefully that isn't a
theme in Seattle this season.
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK: There were several players who got their 2010 campaigns
off to rousing starts. QB standouts included Matt Barkley (USC), who threw for
257 yards and five TDs against Hawaii; Ryan Mallett (Arkansas), who threw for
301 yards and three TDs in a win over Tennessee Tech; T.J. Yates (North
Carolina), who threw for 412 yards and three TDs vs. LSU; Cameron Newton
(Auburn), who passed for 186 yards and three TDs, while rushing for 171 yards
and two scores against Arkansas State, and fellow dual-threats Taylor Martinez
(Nebraska), who passed for 136 yards vs. Western Kentucky, while rushing for
127 and three TDs and Joshua Nesbitt (Georgia Tech), who rushed for 130 yards
and three TDs in a win over South Carolina State.
Tailbacks of choice include Kendall Hunter (Oklahoma State), who rumbled for
257 yards and four TDs against Washington State, Kenjon Barner (Oregon), who
decimated New Mexico with 147 yards rushing and five TDs, and DeMarco Murray
(Oklahoma), who rushed for 218 yards and two TDs against Utah State.
Wideouts who stood out include Kealoha Pilares (Hawaii), who amassed 176 yards
and three TDs against USC, Ryan Broyles (Oklahoma) with 142 yards and two
scores against Utah State, Justin Blackmon (Oklahoma State), 125 yards, three
scores against Washington State and Jheranie Boyd (North Carolina), who had 221
yards and one TD against LSU.
Of course, LSU's All-American CB Patrick Peterson, who amassed 257 return
yards, scoring once on a kickoff and once on a punt return and leading the
Tigers to a hard-fought victory over top-25 foe North Carolina was the special
teams player of the week.
SNEAK PEEK: Week two of the college football season is shaping up to be even
better than week one. There are three top-25 battles on the docket, as the
Miami Hurricanes invade Columbus to put the Ohio State Buckeyes to the test.
Next it is Florida State at Oklahoma and finally a classic duel between Penn State and top-ranked Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Other quality matchups include
Oregon at Tennessee, Michigan at Notre Dame, Georgia at South Carolina and
Auburn at Mississippi State.
<< Rockies hope to stay hot versus Reds
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colorado Rockies have put together a couple of strong
Septembers over the past few years. They've been even more successful in
recent meetings with the Cincinnati Reds at Coors Field.
Colorado shoots for an eighth cons
<< Padres try to string back-to-back wins together against LA
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After finally being able to end a potentially-costly 10-
game skid on Monday, the San Diego Padres will try to start up a winning
streak behind their best pitcher when the National League West leaders resume
a three-game seri
<< Braves seek to bounce back in second test with Pirates
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Atlanta's offense has been mostly shut down during its
current stretch of four losses in five games. That is exactly what starter Tim
Hudson has done to Pittsburgh over the last few years, though.
Hudson looks to extend a
<< Giants eye first place as they continue series in Arizona
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) -Runs were hard to come by in Monday's opener of a three-
game series between the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks, and
another pitcher's duel could be in the works when the two National League West
foes square off
<< Hard-charging Phils continue key series with Marlins
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies have been inconsistent on offense
all year, and it was never more evident than during Monday's doubleheader
versus the Florida Marlins. That still didn't stop the club from pulling
within a half-game
Lohse hoping to pitch Cardinals past Brewers >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Though the St. Louis Cardinals appear to be loaded at the
top of their pitching rotation, the back end could use some work.
Kyle Lohse gets a chance to claim his rotation spot this evening, when St.
Louis tries to gain mor
Rookies to go head-to-head in Mets-Nationals clash >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With the Washington Nationals already looking ahead to next
year -- and maybe even 2012 given Stephen Strasburg's need for Tommy John
surgery -- a couple of young players are looking to show the team they can
contribute.
Twins continue set with Royals >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Capturing a second straight American League Central title
may be the Minnesota Twins' main objective, but judging by the team's
performance at Target Field this season, having home-field advantage for the
opening round of the
2010 World Basketball Championship update - September 7th >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) -
Halftime - Lithuania 43, China 40
Argentina vs. Brazil, 2 p.m.
The Real Deal on the AL Cy Young Race >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With 28 days left in the regular season, the
American League Cy Young award is still up for grabs. It seems the New York
Yankees' CC Sabathia is considered the leading candidate, although I think
there's another
El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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