Betting the Pass Line (Last Week: 3-2 Season: 21-14)

Giants at Eagles (-1)
Preseason, the Eagles and Giants expectations were enormous. Only this contest’s victor remains elite.

Broncos (+3) at Ravens
During his career, John Elway won seven consecutive contests thrice. On Sunday, Kyle Orton is equally magnificent.

49ers at Colts (-12 ½)
Alex Smith commits four turnovers. Peyton Manning tosses four touchdowns. The Colts romp.

Vikings (+3) at Packers
In Lambeu Field, Brett Favre has won eighty-nine contests. His ninetieth victory will be poignant and peculiar.

Falcons at Saints (-11)
Since 2006, the Saints have won five contests. The Falcons have won one contest. The Saints have outscored the Falcons 159-105. The Saints start 7-0.

Betting the Pass Line (Last Week: 2-3 Season: 22-18)

Georgia at Florida (-14 ½)
In their thirteen previous conference contests, Florida has scored twelve double digit victories. On Saturday, the Gators reiterate their supremacy.

Penn State (-17) at Northwestern
Versus Northwestern, Joe Paterno is 9-3. His tenth victory will include five touchdowns.

South Carolina (+6) at Tennessee
Once, Steve Spurrier and Lane Kiffin were offensive empresarios. Tomorrow evening, the Gamecocks win with one touchdown.

Texas at Oklahoma State (+9 ½)
Versus the Cowboys, Texas has won ten consecutive contests. Oklahoma State will not win. However, they will compete.

USC (+3) at Oregon
Since 2001, USC has won four contests. Oregon has won two contests. USC has outscored Oregon 207-114. The Trojans win this contest with offense.

2009 College Football Award Semi-Finalists

Bo Schembechler Award
(Nation’s Most Outstanding Head Coach)

Art Briles (Houston)
Mack Brown (Texas)
Kirk Ferentz (Iowa)
Paul Johnson (Georgia Tech)
Butch Jones (Central Michigan)
Brian Kelly (Cincinnati)
Chip Kelly (Oregon)
Urban Meyer (Florida)
Gary Patterson (TCU)
Chris Peterson (Boise State)
Nick Saban (Alabama)
Dave Wannstedt (Pittsburgh)

Marino-Elway Award
(Nation’s Most Outstanding Quarterback)

Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame)
Max Hall (BYU)
Jerrod Johnson (Texas A&M)
Case Keenum (Houston)
Dan LeVefour (Central Michigan)
Colt McCoy (Texas)
Kellen Moore (Boise State)
Tony Pike (Cincinnati)
Christian Ponder (Florida State)
Tyler Sheehan (Bowling Green)
Bill Stull (Pittsburgh)
Tim Tebow (Florida)

Emmitt Smith Award
(Nation’s Most Outstanding Running back)

Jahvid Best (California)
Noel Devine (West Virginia)
Toby Gerhart (Stanford)
Montel Harris (Boston College)
Mark Ingram (Alabama)
Dion Lewis (Pittsburgh)
Darius Marshall (Marshall)
Ryan Matthews (Fresno State)
Jacquizz Rodgers (Oregon State)
Ben Tate (Auburn)
Daniel Thomas (Kansas State)
Ryan Williams (Virginia Tech)

Jerry Rice Award
(Nation’s Most Outstanding Wide Receiver)

Freddie Barnes (Bowling Green)
Vincent Brown (San Diego State)
Marshawn Gilyard (Cincinnati)
AJ Green (Georgia)
Kerry Meier (Kansas)
Eric Page (Toledo)
Naaman Roosevelt (Buffalo)
Jordan Shipley (Texas)
Keith Smith (Purdue)
Golden Tate (Notre Dame)
Demaryius Thomas (Georgia Tech)
Mike Williams (Syracuse)

Orlando Pace Award
(Nation’s Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman)

Zane Beadles (Utah)
Ciron Black (LSU)
Bryan Bulaga (Iowa)
Jeff Byers (USC)
Jason Fox (Miami-Florida)
Chris Hall (Texas)
Mike Johnson (Alabama)
Russell Okung (Oklahoma State)
Jason Pinkston (Pittsburgh)
Maurkice Pouncey (Florida)
Sergio Render (Virginia Tech)
Trent Williams (Oklahoma)

Bruce Smith Award
(Nation’s Most Outstanding Defensive Lineman)

Rahim Alem (LSU)
Terrence Cody (Alabama)
Jermaine Cunningham (Florida)
Greg Hardy (Mississippi)
Jerry Hughes (TCU)
Derrick Morgan (Georgia Tech)
Jared Odrick (Penn State)
Nick Perry (USC)
Ricky Sapp (Clemson)
George Selvie (South Florida)
Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska)
Lindsey Witten (Connecticut)

Lawrence Taylor Award
(Nation’s Most Outstanding Linebacker)

Pat Angerer (Iowa)
Lee Campbell (Minnesota)
Greg Jones (Michigan State)
Sergio Kindle (Texas)
Sean Lee (Penn State)
Carmen Messina (New Mexico)
Von Miller (Texas A&M)
Mike McLaughlin (Boston College)
Roddrick Muckelroy (Texas)
Perry Riley (LSU)
Brandon Spikes (Florida)
Sean Weatherspoon (Missouri)

Darrell Green Award
(Nation’s Most Outstanding Defensive Back)

Nate Allen (South Florida)
Eric Berry (Tennessee)
Kam Chancellor (Virginia Tech)
Chad Jones (LSU)
Taylor Mays (USC)
DeAndre McDaniel (Clemson)
Rahim Moore (UCLA)
Patrick Robinson (Florida State)
Myron Rolle (Florida State)
Tyler Sash (Iowa)
Earl Thomas (Texas)
Justin Woodall (Florida)

Barry Sanders Award
(Nation’s Most Outstanding Athlete)

Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame)
Toby Gerhart (Stanford)
Mark Ingram (Alabama)
Case Keenum (Houston)
Dion Lewis (Pittsburgh)
Colt McCoy (Texas)
Kellen Moore (Boise State)
Jacquizz Rodgers (Oregon State)
Jordan Shipley (Texas)
Brandon Spikes (Florida)
Tim Tebow (Florida)
Demaryius Thomas (Georgia Tech)

Jason Hanson Award
(Nation’s Most Outstanding Place Kicker)

Trey Farquhar (Idaho)
Kai Forbath (UCLA)
Richard Jackson (Clemson)
Hunter Lawrence (Texas)
Daniel Murray (Auburn)
Aaron Pettrey (Ohio State)
Jake Rodgers (Cincinnati)
Mike Salerno (Northern Illinois)
Josh Shene (Mississippi)
Erik Soderberg (Air Force)
Brett Swenson (Michigan State)
Leigh Tiffin (Alabama)

Chris Gardocki Award
(Nation’s Most Outstanding Punter)

Jeremy Boone (Penn State)
Brent Bowden (Virginia Tech)
Kyle Brotzman (Boise State)
Drew Butler (Georgia)
Derek Epperson (Baylor)
Scott Kozlowski (West Virginia)
Jeff Locke (UCLA)
Robert Malone (Fresno State)
Zoltan Mesko (Michigan)
Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State)
Caleb Sturgis (Florida)
Brett Upson (Vanderbilt)

GAME BALLS (NFL Edition)

Miles Austin (WR – Cowboys): 6 receptions, 171 yards, 2 td
(Win: 37-21 vs. Falcons)

Cedric Benson (RB – Bengals): 37 carries, 189 yards, 1 td
(Win: 45-10 vs. Bears)

Owen Daniels (WR – Texans): 7 receptions, 123 yards, 1 td
(Win: 24-21 vs. 49ers)

Shonn Greene (RB – Jets): 19 carries, 142 yards, 1 td
(Win: 38-0 at Raiders)

Chad Johnson (WR – Bengals): 10 receptions, 118 yards, 2 td
(Win: 45-10 vs. Bears)

Thomas Jones (RB – Jets): 26 carries, 121 yards, 1 td
(Win: 38-0 at Raiders)

Tony Romo (QB – Cowboys): 21/29, 311 yards, 3 td
(Win: 37-21 vs. Falcons)

Jeremy Shockey (TE – Saints): 4 receptions, 105 yards
(Win: 46-34 at Dolphins

GAME BALLS (College Football Edition)

Allen Bradford (RB – USC): 15 carries, 147 yards, 2 td
(Win: 42-36 vs. Oregon State)

Noel Devine (RB – West Virginia): 23 carries, 178 yards, 1 td
(Win: 28-24 vs. Connecticut)

Colin Kaepernick (QB – Nevada): 13/21, 178 yards, 2 td; 15 carries, 230 yards, 4 td
(Win: 70-45 vs. Nevada)

MiQuale Lewis (RB – Ball State): 26 carries, 301 yards, 1 td
(Win: 29-27 at Eastern Michigan)

Ryan Lindley (QB – San Diego State): 29/43, 459 yards, 6 td
(Win: 42-28 at Colorado State)

Kyle Parker (QB – Clemson): 25/37, 326 yards, 3 td
(Win: 40-37 at Miami-Florida)

Bernard Pierce (RB – Temple): 40 carries, 212 yards, 3 td
(Win: 40-24 at Toledo)

Christian Ponder (QB – Florida State): 33/40, 395 yards, 3 td
(Win: 30-207 at North Carolina)

DeMarco Sampson (WR – San Diego State): 15 receptions, 257 yards, 3 td
(Win: 42-28 at Colorado State)

Cory Sykes (RB – Ball State): 23 carries, 203 yards, 3 td
(Win: 29-27 at Eastern Michigan)

National Basketball Association Predictions

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division
1. Boston Celtics (57-25)
2. Toronto Raptors (38-44)
3. Philadelphia 76ers (37-45)
4. New York Knicks (31-51)
5. New Jersey Nets (26-56)

Central Division
1. Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31)
2. Detroit Pistons (47-35)
3. Chicago Bulls (44-38)
4. Indiana Pacers (30-52)
5. Milwaukee Bucks (28-54)

Southeast Division
1. Orlando Magic (55-27)
2. Miami Heat (49-33)
3. Washington Wizards (44-38)
4. Atlanta Hawks (42-40)
5. Charlotte Bobcats (33-49)

Western Conference

Northwest Division
1. Denver Nuggets (52-30)
2. Portland Trailblazers (49-33)
3. Utah Jazz (45-37)
4. Oklahoma City Thunder (32-50)
5. Minnesota Timberwolves (22-60)

Pacific Division
1. Los Angeles Lakers (64-18)
2. Phoenix Suns (41-41)
3. Los Angeles Clippers (36-46)
4. Golden State Warriors (34-48)
5. Sacramento Kings (24-58)

Southwest Division
1. San Antonio Spurs (54-28)
2. New Orleans Hornets (53-29)
3. Dallas Mavericks (46-36)
4. Houston Rockets (39-43)
5. Memphis Grizzlies (25-47)

Eastern Conference

First Round
(1) Boston Celtics defeats (8) Atlanta Hawks 4-1
(2) Orlando Magic defeats (7) Washington Wizards 4-2
(3) Cleveland Cavaliers defeats (6) Chicago Bulls 4-3
(4) Miami Heat defeats (5) Detroit Pistons 4-1

Conference Semi-Finals
(1) Boston Celtics defeats (4) Miami Heat 4-2
(2) Orlando Magic defeats (3) Cleveland Cavaliers 4-2

Conference Finals
(1) Boston Celtics defeats (2) Orlando Magic 4-2

Western Conference

First Round
(1) Los Angeles Lakers defeats (8) Phoenix Suns 4-0
(2) San Antonio Spurs defeats (7) Utah Jazz 4-0
(3) Denver Nuggets defeats (6) Dallas Mavericks 4-1
(4) New Orleans Hornets defeats (5) Portland Trailblazers 4-2

Conference Semi-Finals
(1) Los Angeles Lakers defeats (4) New Orleans Hornets 4-1
(3) Denver Nuggets defeats (2) San Antonio Spurs 4-3

Conference Finals
(1) Los Angeles Lakers defeats (2) Denver Nuggets 4-2

NBA Finals
(1) Los Angeles Lakers defeats (1) Boston Celtics 4-3