10/06/2008 - Orchard Park, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Buffalo Bill head coach Dick Jauron was noncommittal on the status of quarterback Trent Edwards, who left Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals with a concussion.
Jauron, speaking at a press conference on Monday, said that Edwards is following the protocol the Bills have for all players who sustain concussions. The Bills have a bye this week, and next play on October 19, when they host San Diego.
Jauron would not say whether Edwards will be available for the game against the Chargers.
"We'll continue to follow it as we move along, and we'll see how it goes," said Jauron. "It's a good week for us to be on a bye."
Edwards completed three straight passes to start Sunday's game against Arizona, but took a nasty blow to the head on his third pass. The ball was caught by James Hardy but Arizona's Adrian Wilson had a clean line to the QB and leveled Edwards with a forceful hit.
J.P. Losman struggled after taking over under center. Losman accounted for three turnovers in throwing for 220 yards on 15-of-21 passing with a touchdown and an interception for the previously unbeaten Bills, who lost 41-17 to fall to 4-1.
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Down" when they surrendered to American forces at Yorktown in 1781.
Montana's band
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Green Bay, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said in
his press conference on Monday that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not
participate in practice until Thursday at the earliest.
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<< Hubel's record-setting effort earns player of the week honors
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Portland State quarterback Drew Hubel,
Yale linebacker Bobby Abare and William & Mary returnman Jonathan Grimes have
been named The Sportsbook Betting Lines's FCS national players of the week.
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<< Columbus releases D Matvichuk from tryout contract
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Columbus Blue Jackets released defenseman
Richard Matvichuk from his tryout contract on Monday.
A 14-year veteran of the NHL, his last appearance in the NHL was as a member
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Sprague, Kevin Harvick Inc. part ways in Truck Series >>
Kernersville, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Three-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
champion Jack Sprague has been released as driver of the No.2 Chevrolet, Kevin
Harvick Inc. officials announced Monday.
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Toronto's Hollweg suspended for two games >>
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Ryan Hollweg
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boarding or checking from behind major in a 41-game span.
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Report: Vikings' Henderson placed on injured reserve >>
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toes on his left foot, ending his season.
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Arizona State QB Carpenter questionable for USC game >>
Tempe, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arizona State quarterback Rudy Carpenter is
questionable for Saturday's game at No. 8 USC.
"We need to get the OK from the doctor, and then see how he moves out there
(in practice)," said Arizona State
American Idol Betting Season 6 Strategies
It's that time of year folks. Betting on American Idol Season 9. And we have plenty of American Idol Season 6 strategies appearing below. With the Top 24 finalists revealed, online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on each of them, including MySportsbook.com.
No other “event” has been growing as fast as wagering on American Idol. It has turned into a huge betting event with reasonably high limits and all sorts of profit-making potential for sharp bettors. Last year, MySportsbook.com experienced unprecedented traffic as a result of the American Idol betting craze.
Every week there will be odds to win American Idol, various elimination props and contestant versus contestant match-ups at the MySportsbook.com website.
Whether a fan of America’s top-rated show or watching only because of a wife or girlfriend, here are some of basic strategies to use when betting American Idol.
Odds to Win
There are a few things to consider when looking for the right win bet. First off, remember that this bet is for the long haul. Many people make the mistake of picking the performer who sang the best the previous week. This strategy leads to an underlay situation – betting a price, which is less than what it should be.
All Idol contestants struggle at some point in the competition, so you should always look for value. In last year’s competition alone, two performers who had some of the best performances early in the series were subsequently bet down to low prices - Lisa Tucker and Ace Young. After just a few weeks, Tucker had already been eliminated, while Young quickly became a huge long shot to win America’s largest talent search.
A better strategy is to look for performers who don’t necessarily get the praise from the judges, but show flashes of the talent necessary to go the distance.
Another important thing to remember when betting any contestant to win is the demographic breakdown of the voters, the viewing public and potential future CD purchasers. Unlike sporting events, American Idol is not decided on the field of play – it’s decided by the American public under the guiding influence of the shows producers.
Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol.
Therefore, to be successful betting on American Idol, put any personal opinions or prejudices aside and think like the majority of the voting public. Remember that the typical voter is young, female and quite often, Southern.
If a contestant cannot appeal to this demographic, no matter how much talent he or she possesses, they’ll struggle for votes. Looks, demeanor and charisma are extremely important. And it’s no coincidence that every Idol winner so far has hailed from a Southern state.
Elimination Props
Every week MySportsbook.com anticipates offering a prop on who’ll be eliminated from the show each Wednesday night. A suggestion to handicap this is to gauge an overall feel for who’s the least popular contestant left in the competition. Generally the least popular performers have recently appeared in the bottom three and will have been the target of repeated criticism from the judges.
Last year, resources included dialidol.com and votefortheworst.com. Dialidol.com measures the volume of each contestant’s voting line. While by no means a perfect science, it does give a good indication of who is generating votes and who isn’t. Meanwhile, votefortheworst.com is a site that attempts to build support for the worst competitor to keep them in the competition for ‘entertainment’ value. The site has a proven track record of keeping performers around who most feel should have been voted off a long time ago.
Contestant vs. Contestant Match-ups
The best strategy for doing well on match-ups is to assess how close either of the contestants is to being eliminated. If neither is expected to be voted off of the show in the coming weeks, the value is almost always on the underdog. If both are expecting an imminent exit in the near future, the favorite in the match-up might offer value.
Watch for American Idol betting odds on each of the contestants shortly and good luck with these American Idol betting strategies.
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