WNBA PLAYOFF OPINIONS AND BEST BETS:
Date w-l-t % units record
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4-0 0.00% -22.00
Totals........6-6-0..50.00%.-3.00
BEST BETS:
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4-0 0.00% -22.00
Totals........6-6-0..50.00%.-3.00
Date w-l-t % units record
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4-0 0.00% -22.00
Totals........6-6-0..50.00%.-3.00
BEST BETS:
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4-0 0.00% -22.00
Totals........6-6-0..50.00%.-3.00
Thursday’s 6-pack
— Dodgers 11, Padres 9— LA hit 4 homers, scored 5 runs in 8th inning.
— Brewers 4, Cardinals 0— St Louis’ 17-game win streak ends.
— Giants 1, Arizona 0— Giants win their 104th game.
— Seattle 4, A’s 2— A’s lost their last 12 games with Seattle.
— Toronto 6, New York 5— Bo Bichette homered twice for the Jays.
— Rockies 10, Nationals 5— Story went 4-4 in his last Colorado home game.
Quote of the Day
“You have to look in the mirror and say ‘Am I as good as I can be?’ He’s going about it all wrong. He could have gone into the office, say ‘hey, my feelings are hurt. You guys didn’t stick up for me. I’d like to professionally ask for a trade.’ The question is, does anyone want him? I’m not paying $200 million for a guy who will not be aggressive and will not shoot in playoff time.”
Shaquille O’Neal, talking about Ben Simmons
Thursday’s quiz
Jacksonville Jaguars last made the playoffs in 2017; who was their QB?
Wednesday’s quiz
Lou Piniella was the Seattle Mariners’ manager, last time they made the playoffs.
Tuesday’s quiz
In the movie The Hangover, Stu (Ed Helms) is a dentist.
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Thursday’s Den: Playoff trends for NFL teams
13) Cowboys— Lost their last eight road playoff games; last time they won a road playoff game? 1992.
12) Bengals— Haven’t made playoffs since 2015; their last playoff win was in 1990.
11) Broncos:
— John Elway was 13-6 in playoff games
— Peyton Manning was 5-3 in playoff games as a Bronco.
— Every other Denver QB: 4-9 in playoff games
10) Ravens— Lamar Jackson is 1-3 in playoff games; Ravens scored 13 ppg in those games.
9) Chiefs— From 1994-2014, Chiefs were 0-7 in playoff games; last six years, they’re 7-5.
8) Packers— Last five times they made playoffs, they won their first playoff game.
7) Cardinals— Since 1998, Arizona is 6-5 in playoff games, 4-0 at home; their last two playoff wins both came in overtime.
6) Bills— Last year was first time Buffalo won a playoff game since 1995.
5) Raiders— Lost Super Bowl to Jon Gruden/Tampa Bay in 2002, have played in one playoff game since, losing 27-14 at home to Houston five years ago.
4) Lions— Lost their last nine playoff games; their last playoff win? 1991. Detroit’s last home playoff game was in 1993.
3) Jaguars— They’re 7-7 all-time in playoff games, but made postseason only one time since 2007.
2) Texans— 4-2 at home, 0-4 on road in playoff games.
1) Bears— Haven’t won a playoff game since 2010; last time they played a road playoff game? 1994. Since then, they played seven home playoff games and a Super Bowl (neutral field).
— Dodgers 11, Padres 9— LA hit 4 homers, scored 5 runs in 8th inning.
— Brewers 4, Cardinals 0— St Louis’ 17-game win streak ends.
— Giants 1, Arizona 0— Giants win their 104th game.
— Seattle 4, A’s 2— A’s lost their last 12 games with Seattle.
— Toronto 6, New York 5— Bo Bichette homered twice for the Jays.
— Rockies 10, Nationals 5— Story went 4-4 in his last Colorado home game.
Quote of the Day
“You have to look in the mirror and say ‘Am I as good as I can be?’ He’s going about it all wrong. He could have gone into the office, say ‘hey, my feelings are hurt. You guys didn’t stick up for me. I’d like to professionally ask for a trade.’ The question is, does anyone want him? I’m not paying $200 million for a guy who will not be aggressive and will not shoot in playoff time.”
Shaquille O’Neal, talking about Ben Simmons
Thursday’s quiz
Jacksonville Jaguars last made the playoffs in 2017; who was their QB?
Wednesday’s quiz
Lou Piniella was the Seattle Mariners’ manager, last time they made the playoffs.
Tuesday’s quiz
In the movie The Hangover, Stu (Ed Helms) is a dentist.
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Thursday’s Den: Playoff trends for NFL teams
13) Cowboys— Lost their last eight road playoff games; last time they won a road playoff game? 1992.
12) Bengals— Haven’t made playoffs since 2015; their last playoff win was in 1990.
11) Broncos:
— John Elway was 13-6 in playoff games
— Peyton Manning was 5-3 in playoff games as a Bronco.
— Every other Denver QB: 4-9 in playoff games
10) Ravens— Lamar Jackson is 1-3 in playoff games; Ravens scored 13 ppg in those games.
9) Chiefs— From 1994-2014, Chiefs were 0-7 in playoff games; last six years, they’re 7-5.
8) Packers— Last five times they made playoffs, they won their first playoff game.
7) Cardinals— Since 1998, Arizona is 6-5 in playoff games, 4-0 at home; their last two playoff wins both came in overtime.
6) Bills— Last year was first time Buffalo won a playoff game since 1995.
5) Raiders— Lost Super Bowl to Jon Gruden/Tampa Bay in 2002, have played in one playoff game since, losing 27-14 at home to Houston five years ago.
4) Lions— Lost their last nine playoff games; their last playoff win? 1991. Detroit’s last home playoff game was in 1993.
3) Jaguars— They’re 7-7 all-time in playoff games, but made postseason only one time since 2007.
2) Texans— 4-2 at home, 0-4 on road in playoff games.
1) Bears— Haven’t won a playoff game since 2010; last time they played a road playoff game? 1994. Since then, they played seven home playoff games and a Super Bowl (neutral field).
WNBA
Dunkel
Thursday, September 30[/B]
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Thursday, September 30
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Chicago @ Connecticut
Chicago
Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Connecticut
Connecticut is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Connecticut is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Phoenix @ Las Vegas
Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Las Vegas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Las Vegas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
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Dunkel
Thursday, September 30[/B]
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Thursday, September 30
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Trend Report
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Chicago @ Connecticut
Chicago
Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Connecticut
Connecticut is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Connecticut is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Phoenix @ Las Vegas
Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Las Vegas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Las Vegas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
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WNBA PLAYOFF OPINIONS AND BEST BETS:
Date w-l-t % units record
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4-0 0.00% -22.00
Totals........7-9-0..43.75% -14.50
BEST BETS:
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4- 0 0.00% -22.00
Totals........7-9-0..43.75% -14.50
Date w-l-t % units record
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4-0 0.00% -22.00
Totals........7-9-0..43.75% -14.50
BEST BETS:
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4- 0 0.00% -22.00
Totals........7-9-0..43.75% -14.50
Sunday’s 6-pack
— Seattle 6, LA Angels 4— Mitch Haniger knocked in 5 runs for Seattle.
— Toronto 10, Baltimore 1— Blue Jays hit five home runs, stay alive.
— Tampa Bay 12, New York 2— Lowe homered three times for Rays.
— Boston 5, Washington 3— Red Sox scored four runs in ninth inning.
— San Diego 3, San Francisco 2 (10)— Giants lead NL West by a game.
— Los Angeles 8, Milwaukee 3— Urias wins his 20th game.
Quote of the Day
“We’ve been pretty successful in the last few years, but we have not beat a top-10 program or a top-five program. For us to do that today on the road is a big step for us. It’ll bring some other things that we’ve got to be able to handle, some maybe notoriety of some things that our kids will be able to handle. But everything that’s been thrown at them so far, they’ve done a really, really good job of [handling], and I would expect nothing less.”
Cincinnati Bearcats coach Luke Fickell
Sunday’s quiz
Where did Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen play his college football?
Saturday’s quiz
Darold Knowles (’73 A’s) was first pitcher to pitch in all seven games of a World Series.
Friday’s quiz
Troy Aikman played college football for Oklahoma and UCLA.
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Sunday’s Den: Wrapping up a college football Saturday
13) Cincinnati 24, Notre Dame 13:
— 4-0 Bearcats were 2.5-point favorites in this game.
— Cincinnati led 17-0 at halftime.
— This score will put coach Fickell on top of USC’s search list, but with Cincinnati joining the Big X, is USC really a better job?
12) Kentucky 20, Florida 13
— Gators had won 16 games in row in Lexington- their last loss at UK was in 1986.
— Kentucky returned a blocked FG for a TD.
11) Clemson 19, Boston College 13:
— Tigers win, but they continue to struggle on offense.
— Clemson converted only 3-14 third down plays.
— Clemson did run for 231 yards, but completed only 13-28 passes.
— Last three games, Clemson scored only 18 ppg.
10) Stanford 31, Oregon 24 OT:
— Oregon’s OC/play-caller missed game (non-virus illness)
— Cardinal scored TD on last play of regulation to force OT.
— Stanford led 17-7 at halftime.
— Oregon ran for 228 yards, completed only 14-26 passes.
9) Auburn 24, LSU 19:
— LSU led 13-0 with 5:00 left before halftime.
— Auburn outscored LSU 10-0 in 4th quarter.
— Auburn outrushed LSU, 163-32, averaging 5.6 yards/rush.
8) Wake Forest 37, Louisville 34:
— Wake kicked 29-yard FG at 0:00 for the win.
— Louisville tied game on 75-yard pass with 3:01 left.
— Deacons are 5-0; will big $$$ school hire coach Clawson?
7) Upsets of the Week:
— Navy (+15) 34, Central Florida 30
— Temple (+11) 34, Memphis 31
— Middle Tennessee (+11) 34, Marshall 28
— Ball State (+10) 28, Army 16
— Stanford (+8) 31, Oregon 24 OT
— Texas Tech (+7.5) 23, West Virginia 20
— Kentucky (+7.5) 20, Florida 13
— Washington State (+7.5) 21, California 6
6) Nevada 41, Boise State 31:
— Wolf Pack had lost six in row, 16 of last 17 games vs Boise.
— Boise threw 48 passes, ran only 22 times; they were -3 in turnovers.
5) Oregon State 27, Washington 24:
— Beavers beat Washington for first time in ten years.
— OSU was -2.5 in this game; previous six series games, they were a double digit underdog.
— I’m guessing the fanbase in Washington isn’t real happy.
4) Michigan 38, Wisconsin 17:
— Jim Harbaugh is now 1-11 SU at Michigan when an underdog (4-8 ATS)
— 5-0 Wolverines outgained Wisconsin 365-210.
— Badgers are 1-3, scoring 13.3 ppg in their losses.
— Michigan had lost its previous five visits to Madison.
— Wisconsin is 1-3 for first time since 1990.
3) Florida State 33, Syracuse 30:
— Seminoles blew 30-20 lead in 4th quarter, kicked FG at the gun.
— First win of season for FSU; powers-that-be can’t be very happy.
2) Oklahoma 37, Kansas State 31:
— Oklahoma is 5-0: their I-A wins are by 5-7-3-6 points.
— K-State outgained Sooners, 420-393, ran kick back for a TD.
— Only 7 of Oklahoma’s 60 plays came on 3rd down.
1) Arizona State 42, UCLA 23:
— Sun Devils outscored UCLA 18-0 in second half.
— Under Herm Edwards, ASU is 7-2 ATS as road underdogs.
— Game ended at 2am; have to sleep fast, before the NFL games start.
— Seattle 6, LA Angels 4— Mitch Haniger knocked in 5 runs for Seattle.
— Toronto 10, Baltimore 1— Blue Jays hit five home runs, stay alive.
— Tampa Bay 12, New York 2— Lowe homered three times for Rays.
— Boston 5, Washington 3— Red Sox scored four runs in ninth inning.
— San Diego 3, San Francisco 2 (10)— Giants lead NL West by a game.
— Los Angeles 8, Milwaukee 3— Urias wins his 20th game.
Quote of the Day
“We’ve been pretty successful in the last few years, but we have not beat a top-10 program or a top-five program. For us to do that today on the road is a big step for us. It’ll bring some other things that we’ve got to be able to handle, some maybe notoriety of some things that our kids will be able to handle. But everything that’s been thrown at them so far, they’ve done a really, really good job of [handling], and I would expect nothing less.”
Cincinnati Bearcats coach Luke Fickell
Sunday’s quiz
Where did Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen play his college football?
Saturday’s quiz
Darold Knowles (’73 A’s) was first pitcher to pitch in all seven games of a World Series.
Friday’s quiz
Troy Aikman played college football for Oklahoma and UCLA.
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Sunday’s Den: Wrapping up a college football Saturday
13) Cincinnati 24, Notre Dame 13:
— 4-0 Bearcats were 2.5-point favorites in this game.
— Cincinnati led 17-0 at halftime.
— This score will put coach Fickell on top of USC’s search list, but with Cincinnati joining the Big X, is USC really a better job?
12) Kentucky 20, Florida 13
— Gators had won 16 games in row in Lexington- their last loss at UK was in 1986.
— Kentucky returned a blocked FG for a TD.
11) Clemson 19, Boston College 13:
— Tigers win, but they continue to struggle on offense.
— Clemson converted only 3-14 third down plays.
— Clemson did run for 231 yards, but completed only 13-28 passes.
— Last three games, Clemson scored only 18 ppg.
10) Stanford 31, Oregon 24 OT:
— Oregon’s OC/play-caller missed game (non-virus illness)
— Cardinal scored TD on last play of regulation to force OT.
— Stanford led 17-7 at halftime.
— Oregon ran for 228 yards, completed only 14-26 passes.
9) Auburn 24, LSU 19:
— LSU led 13-0 with 5:00 left before halftime.
— Auburn outscored LSU 10-0 in 4th quarter.
— Auburn outrushed LSU, 163-32, averaging 5.6 yards/rush.
8) Wake Forest 37, Louisville 34:
— Wake kicked 29-yard FG at 0:00 for the win.
— Louisville tied game on 75-yard pass with 3:01 left.
— Deacons are 5-0; will big $$$ school hire coach Clawson?
7) Upsets of the Week:
— Navy (+15) 34, Central Florida 30
— Temple (+11) 34, Memphis 31
— Middle Tennessee (+11) 34, Marshall 28
— Ball State (+10) 28, Army 16
— Stanford (+8) 31, Oregon 24 OT
— Texas Tech (+7.5) 23, West Virginia 20
— Kentucky (+7.5) 20, Florida 13
— Washington State (+7.5) 21, California 6
6) Nevada 41, Boise State 31:
— Wolf Pack had lost six in row, 16 of last 17 games vs Boise.
— Boise threw 48 passes, ran only 22 times; they were -3 in turnovers.
5) Oregon State 27, Washington 24:
— Beavers beat Washington for first time in ten years.
— OSU was -2.5 in this game; previous six series games, they were a double digit underdog.
— I’m guessing the fanbase in Washington isn’t real happy.
4) Michigan 38, Wisconsin 17:
— Jim Harbaugh is now 1-11 SU at Michigan when an underdog (4-8 ATS)
— 5-0 Wolverines outgained Wisconsin 365-210.
— Badgers are 1-3, scoring 13.3 ppg in their losses.
— Michigan had lost its previous five visits to Madison.
— Wisconsin is 1-3 for first time since 1990.
3) Florida State 33, Syracuse 30:
— Seminoles blew 30-20 lead in 4th quarter, kicked FG at the gun.
— First win of season for FSU; powers-that-be can’t be very happy.
2) Oklahoma 37, Kansas State 31:
— Oklahoma is 5-0: their I-A wins are by 5-7-3-6 points.
— K-State outgained Sooners, 420-393, ran kick back for a TD.
— Only 7 of Oklahoma’s 60 plays came on 3rd down.
1) Arizona State 42, UCLA 23:
— Sun Devils outscored UCLA 18-0 in second half.
— Under Herm Edwards, ASU is 7-2 ATS as road underdogs.
— Game ended at 2am; have to sleep fast, before the NFL games start.
WNBA
Dunkel
Sunday, October 3[/B]
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Sunday, October 3
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Connecticut @ Chicago
Connecticut
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing at home against Connecticut
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Las Vegas @ Phoenix
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Las Vegas's last 11 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Las Vegas
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Phoenix's last 11 games when playing Las Vegas
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Dunkel
Sunday, October 3[/B]
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Sunday, October 3
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Trend Report
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Connecticut @ Chicago
Connecticut
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing at home against Connecticut
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Las Vegas @ Phoenix
Las Vegas
Las Vegas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Las Vegas's last 11 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Las Vegas
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Phoenix's last 11 games when playing Las Vegas
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WNBA PLAYOFF OPINIONS AND BEST BETS:
Date w-l-t % units record
0/03/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4-0 0.00% -22.00
Totals........8-12-0..430.00% -26.00
BEST BETS:
0/03/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4- 0 0.00% -22.00
Totals........8-12-0..430.00% -26.00
Date w-l-t % units record
0/03/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4-0 0.00% -22.00
Totals........8-12-0..430.00% -26.00
BEST BETS:
0/03/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4- 0 0.00% -22.00
Totals........8-12-0..430.00% -26.00
Wednesday’s 6-pack
Andy Katz’s top 6 non-conference games, college basketball:
Nov 23— Gonzaga vs UCLA in Las Vegas
Nov 9— Kentucky vs Duke, in NYC.
Nov 12— Villanova @ UCLA
Nov 13— Texas @ Gonzaga
Nov 26— Gonzaga vs Duke in Las Vegas
Dec 14— Alabama @ Memphis
Quote of the Day
“We knew once we hit him a few times, he really gets shook. And you saw on [Covington’s] sack. He was pretty much curling into a ball before we even got back there. Great dude, great player…….. But we know once you get pressure on him, he kind of shuts down.”
Chargers DE Joey Bosa, talking about Raiders’ QB Derek Carr
Wednesday’s quiz
Where did Falcons’ QB Matt Ryan play his college football?
Tuesday’s quiz
Retired pro tennis star Billie Jean King once played a judge on Law and Order.
Monday’s quiz
2014 was the last time Clemson was out of the college football top 25.
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Wednesday’s Den: NFL Facts and Figures……
13) Dallas Cowboys scored 77 points in two home games (2-0), scoring10 TD’s on 21 drives; they’re 4-0 ATS overall. Dallas is already +7 in turnovers.
12) Kansas City Chiefs split first four games, despite scoring 17 TD’s on 33 drives- they’ve converted 25 of 39 third down plays. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, KC opponents have scored 16 TD’s on 34 drives.
11) Best teams in the red zone so far:
Seattle 6.60 points/drive, Saints 6.42, Bengals 6.00.
Worst teams in the red zone so far:
Giants 3.50, Colts 4.00, Patriots 4.18
10) Best teams on drives that start 75+ yards from goal line:
Chiefs 3.95, Rams 3.72, Washington 3.27
teams on drives that start 75+ yards from goal line:
Jets 0.84, Falcons 0.86, Patriots 0.90
9) Most plays of 20+ yards:
Raiders 27, Ravens 26, Buccaneers 24
Fewest plays of 20+ yards:
Saints 5, Bears/Miami 11 each
8) Green Bay Packers won last three games, scoring 30.7 ppg- they scored 11 TD’s on 28 drives in those games. Packers have converted 19-35 on 3rd down; they’re +6 in turnovers in their last six games.
7) Arizona is the NFL’s only unbeaten team, scoring 35 ppg; they’ve scored 16 TD’s on 43 drives, have a +5 turnover ratio. Cardinals have outscored opponents 61-30 in second half of games.
6) Buffalo scored 14 TD’s on its last 43 drives, scoring 39.3 ppg in last three games. Bills have converted 29-58 third down plays. 8 of their last 14 TD drives were shorter than 60 yards.
5) Home side won/covered all four of Chicago’s games; Bears’ offense has only three TD’s on its last 27 drives. Last two games, Chicago converted 2-19 third down plays.
4) Cleveland Browns have outscored opponents 25-0 in last 2:00 of each half; Browns’ defense has allowed only one TD on last 20 drives.
3) Atlanta Falcons allowed 32+ points in three of four games this season; their last two games were decided by total of 7 points. Surprisingly, Atlanta has outscored opponents 30-12 in last 2:00 of each half.
2) Detroit Lions have been outscored 69-27 in first half of games, 24-0 in last two; home side covered all four of their games.
1) Rookie quarterbacks are 5-11 ATS this season; first-time head coaches are 10-18.
Andy Katz’s top 6 non-conference games, college basketball:
Nov 23— Gonzaga vs UCLA in Las Vegas
Nov 9— Kentucky vs Duke, in NYC.
Nov 12— Villanova @ UCLA
Nov 13— Texas @ Gonzaga
Nov 26— Gonzaga vs Duke in Las Vegas
Dec 14— Alabama @ Memphis
Quote of the Day
“We knew once we hit him a few times, he really gets shook. And you saw on [Covington’s] sack. He was pretty much curling into a ball before we even got back there. Great dude, great player…….. But we know once you get pressure on him, he kind of shuts down.”
Chargers DE Joey Bosa, talking about Raiders’ QB Derek Carr
Wednesday’s quiz
Where did Falcons’ QB Matt Ryan play his college football?
Tuesday’s quiz
Retired pro tennis star Billie Jean King once played a judge on Law and Order.
Monday’s quiz
2014 was the last time Clemson was out of the college football top 25.
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Wednesday’s Den: NFL Facts and Figures……
13) Dallas Cowboys scored 77 points in two home games (2-0), scoring10 TD’s on 21 drives; they’re 4-0 ATS overall. Dallas is already +7 in turnovers.
12) Kansas City Chiefs split first four games, despite scoring 17 TD’s on 33 drives- they’ve converted 25 of 39 third down plays. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, KC opponents have scored 16 TD’s on 34 drives.
11) Best teams in the red zone so far:
Seattle 6.60 points/drive, Saints 6.42, Bengals 6.00.
Worst teams in the red zone so far:
Giants 3.50, Colts 4.00, Patriots 4.18
10) Best teams on drives that start 75+ yards from goal line:
Chiefs 3.95, Rams 3.72, Washington 3.27
teams on drives that start 75+ yards from goal line:
Jets 0.84, Falcons 0.86, Patriots 0.90
9) Most plays of 20+ yards:
Raiders 27, Ravens 26, Buccaneers 24
Fewest plays of 20+ yards:
Saints 5, Bears/Miami 11 each
8) Green Bay Packers won last three games, scoring 30.7 ppg- they scored 11 TD’s on 28 drives in those games. Packers have converted 19-35 on 3rd down; they’re +6 in turnovers in their last six games.
7) Arizona is the NFL’s only unbeaten team, scoring 35 ppg; they’ve scored 16 TD’s on 43 drives, have a +5 turnover ratio. Cardinals have outscored opponents 61-30 in second half of games.
6) Buffalo scored 14 TD’s on its last 43 drives, scoring 39.3 ppg in last three games. Bills have converted 29-58 third down plays. 8 of their last 14 TD drives were shorter than 60 yards.
5) Home side won/covered all four of Chicago’s games; Bears’ offense has only three TD’s on its last 27 drives. Last two games, Chicago converted 2-19 third down plays.
4) Cleveland Browns have outscored opponents 25-0 in last 2:00 of each half; Browns’ defense has allowed only one TD on last 20 drives.
3) Atlanta Falcons allowed 32+ points in three of four games this season; their last two games were decided by total of 7 points. Surprisingly, Atlanta has outscored opponents 30-12 in last 2:00 of each half.
2) Detroit Lions have been outscored 69-27 in first half of games, 24-0 in last two; home side covered all four of their games.
1) Rookie quarterbacks are 5-11 ATS this season; first-time head coaches are 10-18.
WNBA
Dunkel
Wednesday, October 6
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Wednesday, October 6
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Connecticut @ Chicago
Connecticut
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Connecticut's last 10 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Connecticut is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chicago's last 10 games when playing at home against Connecticut
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Las Vegas @ Phoenix
Las Vegas
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Las Vegas's last 12 games when playing Phoenix
Las Vegas is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Las Vegas
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
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Dunkel
Wednesday, October 6
WNBA
Wednesday, October 6
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Trend Report
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Connecticut @ Chicago
Connecticut
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Connecticut's last 10 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Connecticut is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chicago's last 10 games when playing at home against Connecticut
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Las Vegas @ Phoenix
Las Vegas
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Las Vegas's last 12 games when playing Phoenix
Las Vegas is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Las Vegas
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
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WNBA PLAYOFF OPINIONS AND BEST BETS:
Date w-l-t % units record
10/06/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
10/03/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4-0 0.00% -22.00
Totals.......10-14-0..41.66% -27.00
BEST BETS:
10/06/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
10/03/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4- 0 0.00% -22.00
Totals.......10-14-0..41.66% -27.00
Date w-l-t % units record
10/06/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
10/03/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4-0 0.00% -22.00
Totals.......10-14-0..41.66% -27.00
BEST BETS:
10/06/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
10/03/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4- 0 0.00% -22.00
Totals.......10-14-0..41.66% -27.00
Friday’s 6-pack
Some interesting college football spreads:
— Utah @ USC (-3)
— LSU @ Kentucky (-3)
— Oklahoma (-3) vs Texas (@ Dallas)
— Arkansas @ Ole Miss (-5.5)
— Penn State @ Iowa (-2)
— Notre Dame (-1) @ Virginia Tech
Quote of the Day
“When all is said and done, usually more is said than done.”
Anonymous
Friday’s quiz
Who was the Seahawks’ starting QB before Russell Wilson?
Thursday’s quiz
John Candy was once part owner of the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts with Wayne Gretzky and the guy who owned the NHL’s LA Kings.
Wednesday’s quiz
Falcons’ QB Matt Ryan played his college football at Boston College.
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Friday’s Den: Random stuff with weekend here…….
13) Rams 26, Seahawks 17:
— Stafford threw for 365 yards in his first outdoor game this year.
— Woods caught 12 passes for 150 yards.
— Rams outgained Seattle, 476-354.
— LA in 2nd half: 32 plays, 301 yards, 3 TD’s, FG on six drives.
— QB Wilson hurt middle finger on right hand, didn’t play 4th quarter.
— Seattle scored 10 points on backup QB Geno Smith’s three drives.
— Rams won seven of last nine series games.
— Seattle’s last five Thursday games have all been at home.
12) Astros 6, White Sox 1:
— Alvarez, Brantley both knocked in two runs.
— McCullers threw 6.2 scoreless IP.
11) Rays 5, Red Sox 0:
— Leadoff hitter Arozarena scored 3 of Tampa Bay’s 5 runs.
— Boston had nine hits, were 1-7 with RISP.
10) Bowling Green is the only college football team that is 5-0 ATS: Clemson, Missouri and New Mexico are all 0-5 ATS.
9) By my calculations, Kyrie Irving will earn $425,807 per game this season; do the math if he can’t play in the Nets’ 41 home games, because he won’t get vaccinated.
8) Was pretty cool to see Juan Soto and Nationals’ hitting coach Kevin Long at Dodger Stadium Wednesday night, rooting for ex-teammates Scherzer/Turner in the NL Wild Card game.
7) Justin Turner’s career:
— 2 years with Orioles: .111 BA, .226 OB%, .337 OPS, 2 runs, 3 RBI
— 4 years with Mets: .265 BA, .326 OB%, .696 OPS, 82 runs, 86 RBI
— 8 years with LA: .298 BA, .379 OB%, .877 OPS, 591 runs, 582 RBI
Max Muncy’s career:
— 2 years with A’s: .195BA, .290 OB%, .611 OPS, 27 runs, 17 RBI
— 4 years with LA: .246 BA, .371 OB%, .890 OPS, 307 runs, 298 RBI
Dodgers apparently do a superior job of developing hitters.
6) Lakers’ SF Trevor Ariza hurt his ankle, is out at least eight weeks.
5) Cleveland Browns’ QB Baker Mayfield partially tore the labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder couple weeks ago, is playing through it.
4) Patriots traded CB Stephon Gilmore to Carolina, for a 6th-round draft pick.
3) So far this college football season, double digit favorites are 20-26 ATS in conference games.
2) In non-conference games, SEC home favorites are 12-5 ATS; Big 14 teams are 14-6-1.
1) On the other end of stick, MAC road underdogs are 7-16 ATS out of conference; Sun Belt road dogs are 4-8.
Some interesting college football spreads:
— Utah @ USC (-3)
— LSU @ Kentucky (-3)
— Oklahoma (-3) vs Texas (@ Dallas)
— Arkansas @ Ole Miss (-5.5)
— Penn State @ Iowa (-2)
— Notre Dame (-1) @ Virginia Tech
Quote of the Day
“When all is said and done, usually more is said than done.”
Anonymous
Friday’s quiz
Who was the Seahawks’ starting QB before Russell Wilson?
Thursday’s quiz
John Candy was once part owner of the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts with Wayne Gretzky and the guy who owned the NHL’s LA Kings.
Wednesday’s quiz
Falcons’ QB Matt Ryan played his college football at Boston College.
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Friday’s Den: Random stuff with weekend here…….
13) Rams 26, Seahawks 17:
— Stafford threw for 365 yards in his first outdoor game this year.
— Woods caught 12 passes for 150 yards.
— Rams outgained Seattle, 476-354.
— LA in 2nd half: 32 plays, 301 yards, 3 TD’s, FG on six drives.
— QB Wilson hurt middle finger on right hand, didn’t play 4th quarter.
— Seattle scored 10 points on backup QB Geno Smith’s three drives.
— Rams won seven of last nine series games.
— Seattle’s last five Thursday games have all been at home.
12) Astros 6, White Sox 1:
— Alvarez, Brantley both knocked in two runs.
— McCullers threw 6.2 scoreless IP.
11) Rays 5, Red Sox 0:
— Leadoff hitter Arozarena scored 3 of Tampa Bay’s 5 runs.
— Boston had nine hits, were 1-7 with RISP.
10) Bowling Green is the only college football team that is 5-0 ATS: Clemson, Missouri and New Mexico are all 0-5 ATS.
9) By my calculations, Kyrie Irving will earn $425,807 per game this season; do the math if he can’t play in the Nets’ 41 home games, because he won’t get vaccinated.
8) Was pretty cool to see Juan Soto and Nationals’ hitting coach Kevin Long at Dodger Stadium Wednesday night, rooting for ex-teammates Scherzer/Turner in the NL Wild Card game.
7) Justin Turner’s career:
— 2 years with Orioles: .111 BA, .226 OB%, .337 OPS, 2 runs, 3 RBI
— 4 years with Mets: .265 BA, .326 OB%, .696 OPS, 82 runs, 86 RBI
— 8 years with LA: .298 BA, .379 OB%, .877 OPS, 591 runs, 582 RBI
Max Muncy’s career:
— 2 years with A’s: .195BA, .290 OB%, .611 OPS, 27 runs, 17 RBI
— 4 years with LA: .246 BA, .371 OB%, .890 OPS, 307 runs, 298 RBI
Dodgers apparently do a superior job of developing hitters.
6) Lakers’ SF Trevor Ariza hurt his ankle, is out at least eight weeks.
5) Cleveland Browns’ QB Baker Mayfield partially tore the labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder couple weeks ago, is playing through it.
4) Patriots traded CB Stephon Gilmore to Carolina, for a 6th-round draft pick.
3) So far this college football season, double digit favorites are 20-26 ATS in conference games.
2) In non-conference games, SEC home favorites are 12-5 ATS; Big 14 teams are 14-6-1.
1) On the other end of stick, MAC road underdogs are 7-16 ATS out of conference; Sun Belt road dogs are 4-8.
WNBA
Dunkel
Thursday, October 7
WNBA
Thursday, October 7
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Phoenix @ Las Vegas
Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Las Vegas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Las Vegas
Las Vegas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Las Vegas's last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Las Vegas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
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Dunkel
Thursday, October 7
WNBA
Thursday, October 7
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Trend Report
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Phoenix @ Las Vegas
Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Las Vegas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Las Vegas
Las Vegas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Las Vegas's last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Las Vegas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
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WNBA PLAYOFF OPINIONS AND BEST BETS:
Date w-l-t % units record
10/08/2021 2-0-0 100.00% +10.00
10/06/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
10/03/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4-0 0.00% -22.00
Totals.......12-14-0..46.15% -17.00
BEST BETS:
10/08/2021 2-0-0 100.00% +10.00
10/06/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
10/03/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4- 0 0.00% -22.00
Totals.......12-14-0..46.15% -17.00
Date w-l-t % units record
10/08/2021 2-0-0 100.00% +10.00
10/06/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
10/03/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4-0 0.00% -22.00
Totals.......12-14-0..46.15% -17.00
BEST BETS:
10/08/2021 2-0-0 100.00% +10.00
10/06/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
10/03/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/30/2021 1-3-0 25.00% -11.50
09/28/2021 4-0-0 100.00% +20.00
09/26/2021 2-2-0 50.00% -1.00
09/23/2021 0-4- 0 0.00% -22.00
Totals.......12-14-0..46.15% -17.00
Sunday’s 6-pack:
NFL receivers with most targets this year:
56— Cooper Kupp, Rams
45— Davante Adams, GB
44— Keenan Allen, LAC
43— Deebo Samuel SF/DJ Moore Caro
42— Stefan Diggs Buff/Calvin Ridley Atl
41— Jakobi Meyers, NE
Quote of the Day
”However it works, it’s a win. Obviously, it’s a huge play at the end. Offensively, we did well. I’ve been in games like this before and it’s a lot better when you win.”
Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin, after his team won 52-51 Saturday
Sunday’s quiz
Russell Wilson played college football for which two schools?
Saturday’s quiz
Major league baseball went to a four-division format, instead of just two leagues, in 1969.
Friday’s quiz
Tarvaris Jackson was the Seahawks’ starting QB before Russell Wilson got to Seattle.
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Sunday’s Den: Wrapping up a fun Saturday of football…….
13) Texas A&M 41, Alabama 38:
— Aggies led this game 24-10 at halftime.
— Alabama blocked punt for a TD; A&M ran ensuing kick back for a TD.
— A&M scored ten points in last 3:00 to post the upset.
— Alabama outgained A&M 522-379.
— A&M QB Calzada threw for 285 yards, tying TD with 3:00 left.
— Alabama QB Young threw for 369 yards, three TD’s.
12) Oklahoma 54, Texas 48:
— RB Brooks ran 33 yards for a TD with 0:03 left.
— Longhorns hit 31-yard TD pass with 1:23 left to tie game.
— Texas led this game 28-7 after first quarter.
— Sooners’ freshman QB Williams came off bench, threw for 211 yards, 2 TD’s.
— Brooks carried ball 25 times for 217 yards.
— Total yardage: 662-516, Oklahoma
11) Ole Miss 52, Arkansas 51:
— Hogs scored TD at 0:00 to make score 52-51; they went for 2 points and the win.
— To me, this was such a terrific game; you go to OT and the added TV exposure, which should benefit your recruiting. STAY ON TV!!!! Free advertising.
— Been long time since I saw a game where both team ran for 300+ yards.
— Total yardage was 676-611, Arkansas; Hogs had 38 first downs. Thirty. Eight.
The two offensive coordinators in this game, Kendal Briles and Jeff Lebby, are brothers-in-law.
10) Wake Forest 40, Syracuse 37 OT:
— Wake Forest is 6-0 for first time since 1944.
— Syracuse led 21-10 in second quarter.
— Deacons’ WR Perry caught three passes for 137 yards, all TD’s, one in OT.
— Syracuse ran ball for 354 yards, outgained Wake 514-426.
9) Utah 42, USC 26:
— If USC’s athletic director doesn’t have Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson on top of his list for the Trojans’ head coaching job, then he is committing malpractice. Wake Forest is smallest of all the Power 5 colleges; very tough place to win- Wake is 40-27 the last six seasons- they were 21-40 the five years before that.
— Firing Clay Helton in September made a rich donor(s) happy, but it was stupid.
8) Virginia 34, Louisville 33:
— Down 30-13 at one point, Cavaliers scored winning TD with 0:22 left.
— Virginia’s lefty QB Armstrong threw for 487 yards, three TD’s.
— Total yardage: Virginia, 522-503.
7) Upsets of the Week:
— Texas A&M (+19) 41, Alabama 38
— Florida State (+17.5) 35, North Carolina 25
— Akron (+14) 35, Bowling Green 20
— Northern Illinois (+13) 22, Toledo 20- Upsetting day in the MAC.
— Ball State (+12.5) 45, Western Michigan 20- Three double digit dogs won SU in MAC
— Boise State (+6.5) 26, BYU 17
6) Iowa 23, Penn State 20:
— Penn State led 17-3 in first half, then their QB got hurt. Not good.
— Nittany Lions’ backup QB was 7-21 for 34 yards, two INT’s.
— Iowa outscored PSU 13-0 over final 16:36 of the game.
5) Kentucky 42, LSU 21:
— Kentucky is 6-0 for first time since 1950.
— SEC Network did this game; Jordan Rodgers is a very good analyst- he is also Aaron Rodgers’ brother, who played QB at Vanderbilt.
The best TV teams are like two friends sitting there watching the game, having a beer, and we get to eavesdrop on them. Thats what this game was like; Rodgers and Tom Hart.
They were talking openly on the air about LSU coach Ed Orgeron being on the hot seat now; he won the national title when he had Joe Burrow at QB two years ago, but now they’re 8-8 since Burrow went to the NFL, and 8-8 doesn’t cut it in Baton Rouge.
There is a book out there called Meat Market, about recruiting in college football and it focuses on when Orgeron was coach at Ole Miss. If you like college football, read that book, and make your own judgements; I won’t say another word about it.
4) Notre Dame 32, Virginia Tech 29:
— Senior K Doerer made a 48-yard FG with 0:17 left.
— Notre Dame scored 10 points in final 2:29 to pull out the win.
3) Georgia Tech 31, Duke 27:
— Tech threw a 36-yard TD pass with 0:51 left.
— Yellow Jackets led 14-0 in first quarter.
— Duke ran 91 plays, Tech 64.
2) Michigan 32, Nebraska 29:
— Wolverines kicked FG with 1:29 left for the win.
— Nebraska rallied to lead 29-26 after trailing 19-7.
— Michigan kicked two FG’s in last 3:00; they’re 6-0.
1) Texas State 33, South Alabama 31, OT:
— They needed four rounds of OT to settle this one.
— South Alabama led 17-7 at halftime, 24-10 in 4th quarter.
— South Alabama’s QB is Jake Bentley, who previously played at South Carolina, Utah.
NFL receivers with most targets this year:
56— Cooper Kupp, Rams
45— Davante Adams, GB
44— Keenan Allen, LAC
43— Deebo Samuel SF/DJ Moore Caro
42— Stefan Diggs Buff/Calvin Ridley Atl
41— Jakobi Meyers, NE
Quote of the Day
”However it works, it’s a win. Obviously, it’s a huge play at the end. Offensively, we did well. I’ve been in games like this before and it’s a lot better when you win.”
Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin, after his team won 52-51 Saturday
Sunday’s quiz
Russell Wilson played college football for which two schools?
Saturday’s quiz
Major league baseball went to a four-division format, instead of just two leagues, in 1969.
Friday’s quiz
Tarvaris Jackson was the Seahawks’ starting QB before Russell Wilson got to Seattle.
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Sunday’s Den: Wrapping up a fun Saturday of football…….
13) Texas A&M 41, Alabama 38:
— Aggies led this game 24-10 at halftime.
— Alabama blocked punt for a TD; A&M ran ensuing kick back for a TD.
— A&M scored ten points in last 3:00 to post the upset.
— Alabama outgained A&M 522-379.
— A&M QB Calzada threw for 285 yards, tying TD with 3:00 left.
— Alabama QB Young threw for 369 yards, three TD’s.
12) Oklahoma 54, Texas 48:
— RB Brooks ran 33 yards for a TD with 0:03 left.
— Longhorns hit 31-yard TD pass with 1:23 left to tie game.
— Texas led this game 28-7 after first quarter.
— Sooners’ freshman QB Williams came off bench, threw for 211 yards, 2 TD’s.
— Brooks carried ball 25 times for 217 yards.
— Total yardage: 662-516, Oklahoma
11) Ole Miss 52, Arkansas 51:
— Hogs scored TD at 0:00 to make score 52-51; they went for 2 points and the win.
— To me, this was such a terrific game; you go to OT and the added TV exposure, which should benefit your recruiting. STAY ON TV!!!! Free advertising.
— Been long time since I saw a game where both team ran for 300+ yards.
— Total yardage was 676-611, Arkansas; Hogs had 38 first downs. Thirty. Eight.
The two offensive coordinators in this game, Kendal Briles and Jeff Lebby, are brothers-in-law.
10) Wake Forest 40, Syracuse 37 OT:
— Wake Forest is 6-0 for first time since 1944.
— Syracuse led 21-10 in second quarter.
— Deacons’ WR Perry caught three passes for 137 yards, all TD’s, one in OT.
— Syracuse ran ball for 354 yards, outgained Wake 514-426.
9) Utah 42, USC 26:
— If USC’s athletic director doesn’t have Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson on top of his list for the Trojans’ head coaching job, then he is committing malpractice. Wake Forest is smallest of all the Power 5 colleges; very tough place to win- Wake is 40-27 the last six seasons- they were 21-40 the five years before that.
— Firing Clay Helton in September made a rich donor(s) happy, but it was stupid.
8) Virginia 34, Louisville 33:
— Down 30-13 at one point, Cavaliers scored winning TD with 0:22 left.
— Virginia’s lefty QB Armstrong threw for 487 yards, three TD’s.
— Total yardage: Virginia, 522-503.
7) Upsets of the Week:
— Texas A&M (+19) 41, Alabama 38
— Florida State (+17.5) 35, North Carolina 25
— Akron (+14) 35, Bowling Green 20
— Northern Illinois (+13) 22, Toledo 20- Upsetting day in the MAC.
— Ball State (+12.5) 45, Western Michigan 20- Three double digit dogs won SU in MAC
— Boise State (+6.5) 26, BYU 17
6) Iowa 23, Penn State 20:
— Penn State led 17-3 in first half, then their QB got hurt. Not good.
— Nittany Lions’ backup QB was 7-21 for 34 yards, two INT’s.
— Iowa outscored PSU 13-0 over final 16:36 of the game.
5) Kentucky 42, LSU 21:
— Kentucky is 6-0 for first time since 1950.
— SEC Network did this game; Jordan Rodgers is a very good analyst- he is also Aaron Rodgers’ brother, who played QB at Vanderbilt.
The best TV teams are like two friends sitting there watching the game, having a beer, and we get to eavesdrop on them. Thats what this game was like; Rodgers and Tom Hart.
They were talking openly on the air about LSU coach Ed Orgeron being on the hot seat now; he won the national title when he had Joe Burrow at QB two years ago, but now they’re 8-8 since Burrow went to the NFL, and 8-8 doesn’t cut it in Baton Rouge.
There is a book out there called Meat Market, about recruiting in college football and it focuses on when Orgeron was coach at Ole Miss. If you like college football, read that book, and make your own judgements; I won’t say another word about it.
4) Notre Dame 32, Virginia Tech 29:
— Senior K Doerer made a 48-yard FG with 0:17 left.
— Notre Dame scored 10 points in final 2:29 to pull out the win.
3) Georgia Tech 31, Duke 27:
— Tech threw a 36-yard TD pass with 0:51 left.
— Yellow Jackets led 14-0 in first quarter.
— Duke ran 91 plays, Tech 64.
2) Michigan 32, Nebraska 29:
— Wolverines kicked FG with 1:29 left for the win.
— Nebraska rallied to lead 29-26 after trailing 19-7.
— Michigan kicked two FG’s in last 3:00; they’re 6-0.
1) Texas State 33, South Alabama 31, OT:
— They needed four rounds of OT to settle this one.
— South Alabama led 17-7 at halftime, 24-10 in 4th quarter.
— South Alabama’s QB is Jake Bentley, who previously played at South Carolina, Utah.
WNBA
Dunkel
Sunday, October 10
WNBA
Sunday, October 10
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Trend Report
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Chicago @ Phoenix
Chicago
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
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Dunkel
Sunday, October 10
WNBA
Sunday, October 10
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Trend Report
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Chicago @ Phoenix
Chicago
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
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