10/10/2008 - Tempe, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arizona Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson was fined $25,000 by the NFL on Friday for his hit on Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards last Sunday that forced the quarterback from the game with a concussion.
The play occurred in the first quarter of last week's contest as Wilson drove Edwards into the ground on the Bills' third play from scrimmage.
The league said Wilson broke a rule that states "a defensive player must not unnecessarily or violently throw him down and land on top of him with all or most of the defender's weight." The rule says defensive players should "strive to wrap up or cradle the passer with the defensive player's arms."
Wilson said that he will appeal the fine, but doubts the decision will be reversed.
"We'll see where it goes, but it's kind of hard to appeal something when you have 15 personal fouls in your career, numerous fines for hits like that. It's kind of reputation," said Wilson. "And also the thing that happened the week before (with Anquan Boldin's injury)."
On the season, Wilson's eighth in the NFL, he has 13 tackles and one interception.
<< Cardinals WR Boldin out against Cowboys
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan
Boldin is out for Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
Boldin underwent surgery on a fractured facial bone last Thursday after he
suffered a helmet-t
<< Monfils upends Gonzo in Vienna
Vienna, Austria (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - French Open semifinalist Gael Monfils
ousted Olympic silver medalist Fernando Gonzalez during Friday's quarterfinal
action at the $930,000 Bank Austria Tennis Trophy.
The eighth-seeded Monfils toppl
<< Jags' Walker and Nelson out for Sunday
Jacksonville, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Mike Walker, and safety Reggie Nelson are both out for Sunday's contest
against Denver.
Walker has knee troubles and was not on the practice field at all
<< Nalbandian charges into Stockholm semis
Stockholm, Sweden (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Top-seeded Argentine David Nalbandian
moved into Saturday's semifinals, while ailing second-seeded Croat Mario Ancic
pulled out of the $980,000 Stockholm Open on Friday.
The former Wimbledon runner-
Redskins' Taylor listed as probable for Sunday >>
Ashburn, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor
practiced on Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the
St. Louis Rams.
Taylor has missed two games since undergoing surgery to repair a
Pacers trade F Williams to Mavs, extend Foster >>
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Indiana Pacers traded forward
Shawne Williams to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, in exchange for swingman
Eddie Jones, two future second-round draft picks and cash.
Indiana also extended th
McMurray wins pole for Nationwide race at Lowe's >>
Concord, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jamie McMurray will start on the pole for
Friday night's Dollar General 300 Nationwide Series race at the Lowe's Motor
Speedway. The No.17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford driver grabbed the top starting
spot wi
Lions QB Kitna doubtful for Sunday >>
Allen Park, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna missed
his third straight practice on Friday with a bad back, leaving his status for
Sunday's showdown with the Minnesota Vikings up in the air.
Kitna, officially list
MySportsbook.com Week 1 odds:
Saints +6 @ Colts -6
Falcons @ Vikings (pick ‘em)
Panthers @ Rams (pick ‘em)
Broncos -3.5 @ Bills +3.5
Chiefs -1 @ Texans +1
Dolphins +3 @ Redskins -3
Patriots -5 @ Jets +5
Eagles -3.5 @ Packers +3.5
Steelers -4 @ Browns +4
Titans +6 @ Jaguars -6
Bears +6 @ Chargers -6
Lions +3 @ Raiders -3
Bucs +6.5 @ Seahawks -6.5
Giants +4 @ Cowboys -4
Ravens +3 @ Bengals -3
Cardinals +3 @ 49ers -3
Super Bowl line (2008)
NFC +6.5 vs. AFC -6.5
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Many fans thought it was the best side in the nation by the end of last season. This year, the polls have built on Georgia's momentum and granted it the No. 1 preseason ranking, followed by Ohio State and USC. (The Associated Press has the Buckeyes at No. 2; USA Today took the Trojans.)
"To have people believing we have one of the best teams in the nation going into this thing, it's exciting for us," Bulldogs coach Mark Richt told the AP. "I don't think anything is guaranteed, but we certainly have put ourselves in position where at least the college football world thinks we're pretty good."
Georgia Bulldogs - 9.5 wins
There's no question they're good, but the Bulldogs have one of the toughest 12-game schedules in the nation, mostly because they play in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. Away games at No. 15 Arizona State, No. 7 LSU and No. 10 Auburn loom large, with contests between the hedges versus No. 24 Alabama and No. 18 Tennessee as well as the World's Largest Cocktail Party in Jacksonville versus No.5 Florida.
Ohio State Buckeyes - 10 wins
Like the Bulldogs, the Buckeyes also have a number of tough road contests in 2008. After two scrimmages dressed up as real games versus Youngstown State and Ohio, it's off to face USC. Other tough away games include No.13 Wisconsin in October and No. 20 Illinois in November. Granted, it should be pretty easy sledding at the Horseshoe. In fact, the only ranked team that travels to Columbus is No. 22 Penn State, in October.
USC Trojans - 10.5 wins
A similarly light schedule awaits the Trojans of Southern California, which is why the oddsmakers' total is one win more and the over is currently commanding -150 odds. Pete Carroll's troops only play three ranked teams in 2008, and all of those games are at home. After what should be an easy trip to Virginia to start things off on Aug. 30, the Trojans get two weeks to prepare for Ohio State in Los Angeles. Their two other ranked opponents, No. 21 Oregon and No. 15 Arizona State, visit in consecutive weeks to start the month of October. After that, the competition eases up. Of course, this is the same highly-touted school that lost to Stanford in 2007 and Oregon State in 2006. And don't discount the fact that USC plays its biggest rivals, Notre Dame and UCLA, back-to-back to close out the regular season. On paper, the Trojans are far superior, but motivation will be high for the Irish and Bruins, especially if their historic foes are in national-title contention.
Odds to Win the Heisman Trophy
Tim Tebow, Florida - 7/2
He won it last year, so it's no surprise he's the favorite to do it again, making him just the second player to go back-to-back. Ohio State's Archie Griffin turned the trick in 1974 and 1975, and Tebow's coach, Urban Meyer, is pretty sure his star quarterback can match the Buckeyes legend.
"There has never been anyone quite like him," Meyer told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I am very lucky to be his coach."
Chris Wells, Ohio State - 5/1
The man they call "Beanie" was a star recruit out of high school, so it's not like nobody knew who the star tailback was before he rushed for 576 yards as a freshman in 2006 and 1,609 as a sophomore. But perhaps his finest moment came last year versus Michigan when he rumbled for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the Buckeyes' 14-3 victory over the hated Wolverines.
Knowshon Moreno, Georgia - 8/1
If the Bulldogs are to live up to expectations, they'll need a huge effort from their sophomore running back. This might be the last year of college ball for Moreno, who rushed for 1,334 yards and for 14 touchdowns as a freshman, while adding 253 receiving yards on 20 receptions, so expect big things for the man from Belford, N.J.
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