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NCAA Season Starts Thursday, Some News and Notes

Posted on August 29, 2006June 12, 2008 by Maddux Sports in College Football

With the 2006 College football Season opening up on Thursday we have noted some significant happenings that occurred over the off season in addition to what to look for in the 2006 campaign. Remember to jump on board for Maddux Sports’Â Winning College football picks this season.

Head coaches will have one opportunity to challenge an official’s call, as long as his team has a timeout remaining. Every close play is theoretically able to be reviewed by the refs, so the only time a coach is expected to challenge is if the offense is in hurry-up mode.

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The Ridiculous Vs. the Serious

Posted on August 29, 2006March 9, 2009 by Barnabeee in Sports Handicapping

Compare these two– Terrell Owens and David Ortiz. I don’t mean so much as players who can and/or do produce, although that figures into it. I mean as people who have a job to do.

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The T.O. Saga Continues

Posted on August 28, 2006June 12, 2008 by Maddux Sports in NFL

Terrell Owens was just recently fined $9500 by the Dallas Cowboys for missing a team meeting as well as missing a rehab workout.Â Owens has not practiced much at as well during fall camp and Bill Parcells seems to be losing his patience.Â When a reporter asked him if he would play a player who hasnâ€™t practiced, he replied defiantly that no he would not and asked the reporter to rethink his question.Â All indications right now seem all too familiar but the difference in Dallas is the fact that Bill Parcells is the head coach.

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Starting College QBs Named & Then One Unnamed?

Posted on August 24, 2006March 9, 2009 by Barnabeee in College Football

It’s that time of year. With less than 2 weeks to go to the kickoff of the 2006 college football season decisions are being made regarding who will start and who won’t. And many of those decisions have to do with quarterbacking.

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T.O. a No Show Once Again

Posted on August 24, 2006March 9, 2009 by Barnabeee in NFL

It’s old news in a new setting. The talented Terrell Owens is making more waves by not being on the playing field than he ever has on the field. According to the Associated Press, Owens has missed 15 of 27 Cowboy practices. So– are we about to see him take down yet another team? Continue reading “T.O. a No Show Once Again” →

Pinnacle Posts Marquee Matchups Odds for 2006 NCAA Games

Posted on August 21, 2006June 12, 2008 by Maddux Sports in College Football

While the opening to the 2006 College football season isnâ€™t for another 10 days, bettors can already get in on the action on all of the seasonâ€™s big games at Pinnacle Sports. As we noted a few weeks ago Pinnacle has already opened wagering lines on all week 1 College football games, but just this past weekend has posted odds on some marquee match-ups taking place this year.

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Week 3 NFL Preseason Lines Now Up

Posted on August 21, 2006June 12, 2008 by Maddux Sports in NFL

Its Monday morning and after a 2 days of our blog being down due to some upgrades, (thanks yahoo and word press) the Maddux Sports Blog is up and running. For the first post of the week we note that Pinnacle, Mansion, and CRIS have preseason betting lines for Week 3 of the NFL practice games. Getting on these betting odds early is a way sharp players can exploit weak lines. We noted in our post about College openers a couple weeks back about picking up such lines as Miami Florida +6.5, Akron +23.5, and Tennessee +2 to name a few that Maddux grabbed, this week NFL was no different.

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NFL Browns & Bengals Woes; T.O. Update

Posted on August 16, 2006March 9, 2009 by Barnabeee in NFL

Both the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals have had their share of pre-season problems. The Bengals may have put an end to one problem, while the Browns have seen a new one surface.

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WR Koren Robinson Arrested

Posted on August 16, 2006June 12, 2008 by Maddux Sports in NFL

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Koren Robinson was arrested late Tuesday night on suspicion of drunken driving and fleeing from police.

Not only is Mr Robinson in trouble with the law, but his playing career may be over. He was arrested last night on a felony charge for trying to flee police after going over 100 mph in a 55 mph zone near the teams training camp in Mankato. The former pro bowler also faces a possible 1 year suspension from the NFL for violating the substance abuse policy. The 26 year old Robinson was suspended 4 games in 2004 for violating the policy as a member of the Seahawks.

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Tiger Woods Installed As the Favorite to Win his 3rd PGA Championship

Posted on August 15, 2006June 12, 2008 by Maddux Sports in Sports Handicapping

After winning his 11th major championship at the British Open and 50th career title at the Buick Open, Tiger Woods is back on top of his game. This arrives just two months after missing the cut at a major for the first time in his thriving golf career at the U.S. Open Championship. With Tiger Woods coming into Thursdayâ€™s major championship at Medinah Country Club on a hot streak, Pinnacle Sportsbook has installed Tiger as an overwhelming 9/4 favorite to capture his third PGA Tour Championship.

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