Post by MizzouTiger on Dec 21, 2007 4:42:59 GMT -5
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Russell may get first start for Raiders
Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 12:04 pm EST
Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin seems to have soured on bringing No.1 draft choice JaMarcus Russell off the bench for a few series, as he's done the past two home games against the Broncos and Colts.
Russell is going to be the starter or he is going to be the closer Sunday. What he will not be, for once, is the middle reliever. So said Kiffin, who was vague as ever about his quarterback plans Wednesday as his team prepared for a weekend trip to Jacksonville.
"Uh-huh," Kiffin said when asked if Russell, the reigning No. 1 overall draft pick, could make his first NFL start. "There's a possibility of it. We're still looking at it. There's a bunch of different ways to do it."
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Smith could make first NFL start for Ravens
Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 11:25 am EST
With Kyle Boller feeling lingering effects from a concussion, Troy Smith could make his first NFL start Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens play the Seahawks in Seattle according to the Baltimore Sun.
Boller did not practice Wednesday and was sent home after meetings because he is still experiencing headaches and sensitivity to light.
Smith, last season's Heisman Trophy winner, took all the snaps with the starting offense for the first time this season
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Philly linebacker Spikes done for rest of season
Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 11:42 am EST
Takeo Spikes had his season end prematurely after the team announced he has a torn rotator cuff and will be done for the rest of the season according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
An MRI revealed a tear in Spikes' left shoulder, a tear that occurred in the fourth quarter against Dallas when the linebacker reached out to make a tackle and the tendon ripped like a curtain. Spikes finished that series of plays, but he was done after that, for the game and, ultimately, for the season.
"It was frustrating," Spikes said of the news. "It's still frustrating . . . and I can only imagine it's going to get worse."
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At least New England loses in the gambling world
Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 9:22 am EST
At least the New England Patriots are losers in one arena. While the Patriots are 14-0 on the field, they are 10-4 with gamblers. New England has failed to cover the spread in four of their last six games. There's some motivation for you Bill Belichick?
The New York Times reported oddsmakers have had to put up points — a lot of them — to slow down Tom Brady, Randy Moss and the universe of gamblers who have made perhaps tens of millions of dollars betting on the Patriots to cover the spread. This Sunday, New England is a 21 ½-point favorite to defeat visiting Miami (1-13), which won its first game last week.
"If the weather is good - 40 degrees, 5-10 m.p.h. winds — then New England could easily win by 30 points," said Mike Seba, a senior oddsmaker for Las Vegas Sports Consultants, which sets the line for 90 percent of Nevada's sports books. "But you have to be defensive with the season these guys are having."
Russell may get first start for Raiders
Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 12:04 pm EST
Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin seems to have soured on bringing No.1 draft choice JaMarcus Russell off the bench for a few series, as he's done the past two home games against the Broncos and Colts.
Russell is going to be the starter or he is going to be the closer Sunday. What he will not be, for once, is the middle reliever. So said Kiffin, who was vague as ever about his quarterback plans Wednesday as his team prepared for a weekend trip to Jacksonville.
"Uh-huh," Kiffin said when asked if Russell, the reigning No. 1 overall draft pick, could make his first NFL start. "There's a possibility of it. We're still looking at it. There's a bunch of different ways to do it."
sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/Smith-could-make-first-NFL-start-for-Ravens;_ylt=Ar.13lw3edxztJ4YRghbEz5DubYF?urn=nfl,58743
Smith could make first NFL start for Ravens
Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 11:25 am EST
With Kyle Boller feeling lingering effects from a concussion, Troy Smith could make his first NFL start Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens play the Seahawks in Seattle according to the Baltimore Sun.
Boller did not practice Wednesday and was sent home after meetings because he is still experiencing headaches and sensitivity to light.
Smith, last season's Heisman Trophy winner, took all the snaps with the starting offense for the first time this season
sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/Philly-linebacker-Spikes-done-for-rest-of-season;_ylt=AnZw4iQJCmXMiOPNyOAANS1DubYF?urn=nfl,58744
Philly linebacker Spikes done for rest of season
Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 11:42 am EST
Takeo Spikes had his season end prematurely after the team announced he has a torn rotator cuff and will be done for the rest of the season according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
An MRI revealed a tear in Spikes' left shoulder, a tear that occurred in the fourth quarter against Dallas when the linebacker reached out to make a tackle and the tendon ripped like a curtain. Spikes finished that series of plays, but he was done after that, for the game and, ultimately, for the season.
"It was frustrating," Spikes said of the news. "It's still frustrating . . . and I can only imagine it's going to get worse."
sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/At-least-New-England-loses-in-the-gambling-world;_ylt=AgaWKDiFdgJeZaQIlgkrs2lDubYF?urn=nfl,58725
At least New England loses in the gambling world
Thursday, Dec 20, 2007 9:22 am EST
At least the New England Patriots are losers in one arena. While the Patriots are 14-0 on the field, they are 10-4 with gamblers. New England has failed to cover the spread in four of their last six games. There's some motivation for you Bill Belichick?
The New York Times reported oddsmakers have had to put up points — a lot of them — to slow down Tom Brady, Randy Moss and the universe of gamblers who have made perhaps tens of millions of dollars betting on the Patriots to cover the spread. This Sunday, New England is a 21 ½-point favorite to defeat visiting Miami (1-13), which won its first game last week.
"If the weather is good - 40 degrees, 5-10 m.p.h. winds — then New England could easily win by 30 points," said Mike Seba, a senior oddsmaker for Las Vegas Sports Consultants, which sets the line for 90 percent of Nevada's sports books. "But you have to be defensive with the season these guys are having."