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08/10/2010 -
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -Les Miles and Jordan Jefferson might be better off today if LSU had never recovered that late onside kick at Mississippi last season.
Few things could have galvanized critics of the coach and his quarterback more than the ensuing exhibition of clock mismanagement that left the Tigers unable to set up a game-winning field goal from the Rebels' 5-yard line as time ran out.
As the 2010 season approaches, LSU fans are still talking about the final 30 seconds of that 25-23 loss to Ole Miss last November, and Miles is still answering for it.
``I scrutinized the coaching - me and others,'' Miles said recently. ``Some of those situations I was - even though prepared for (it) - (I) had not envisioned the time constraints. So what we've done is we've added that to our game week preparation. Maybe we're a little more prepared, a little bit more ready to play in those situations.''
With the meltdown in Mississippi symbolizing the larger issue of LSU's slide from Southeastern Conference's elite, Miles and Jefferson enter a new campaign on the defensive.
For Miles, the good will he engendered by winning the 2007 national title has begun to fade after a pair of mediocre seasons.
During 2008 and 2009, LSU went a combined 8-8 against the SEC and 0-6 against rivals Florida, Alabama and Ole Miss.
Only games against non-conference teams helped LSU finish 8-5 in 2008 and 9-4 in 2009.
When the SEC released its preseason poll last month, LSU was picked to finish fourth in the conference's West Division.
``We deserve it, having a lot of young guys coming in and not finishing things right in the last couple of years,'' cornerback Patrick Peterson said. ``It'll give us motivation to fix things.''
LSU must fix an offense that ranked 112th among Division I Football Bowl Subdivision teams last season with averages of 123 yards rushing and 182 yards passing. Otherwise, it may not be just the SEC games that give the Tigers trouble.
In 2010, LSU has a tougher non-conference slate, opening its season against North Carolina in Atlanta on Sept. 4 and hosting West Virginia on Sept. 25.
Miles said having more experience at quarterback should help LSU handle the tougher schedule.
Jefferson, who'd shown promise in a pair of starts as a freshman in 2008, became the full-time starter as a 19-year-old sophomore last season. That marked the second straight year LSU had a young, inexperienced quarterback, a trend that began when Ryan Perrilloux was kicked off the team in the winter of 2008.
Last season, Jefferson was sacked 34 times, raising concerns about his ability to read defenses and be decisive. Still, he heads into 2010 as the projected starter.
``I do have a lot to prove, a lot of things I should've improved on last year,'' Jefferson said. ``My wisdom has gotten better from my failure in certain games, and I'm looking to be a leader.''
At 6-foot-5, and with quick feet and a strong arm, Jefferson has the physical attributes of top quarterbacks, if only he can conquer the intangibles.
``He's starting to realize that it's more than a position, that it's not just: Call the play and throw the ball,'' Miles said. ``It's a responsibility to function the offense and to give us an opportunity at victory, and to see the defense, and to understand the call.''
Miles expects Jefferson to have plenty of opportunities to throw with Terrence Toliver, Rueben Randle and Russell Shepard running routes.
Toliver's 735 yards receiving last season ranked second on the team behind Brandon LaFell, who's now in the NFL.
Randle, one of the top recruits in the nation in 2009, showed promise as a freshman and is expected to have a big year. Shepard came to LSU as a quarterback last season, but it became obvious to coaches that his all-around ability was being squandered.
``Now that he is in the receiving corps, it allows him to be on the field routinely,'' Miles said, adding that Shepard still takes some practice snaps at quarterback just in case Miles decides to have him make a few surprise throws.
LSU has depth at running back as well, starting with Richard Murphy, who was supposed to be a senior in 2009 but received an additional year of eligibility because of a knee injury. Stevan Ridley ran powerfully last season when he was forced into action because of injuries. Redshirt freshman Michael Ford was a standout in spring practice.
On defense, LSU will have new starters at both defensive end and outside linebacker spots, but the defensive backfield is expected to be strong with the return of Peterson, a junior, and sophomore cornerback Morris Claiborne.
Last season, Peterson was already covering top receivers one-on-one. This year, he'll also return punts and kicks.
Miles intends to make Peterson one of LSU's biggest stars. Naturally, Peterson is one of his coach's outspoken supporters.
``We love coach Miles,'' Peterson asserted. ``We have a tremendous amount of confidence that he'll have us ready to play on Saturdays.
``As a team, we have to play better to help defend coach Miles.''Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.
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New York, NY – October 3, 2007 – The dress rehearsal is over! The NHL preseason has ended and now that fans have had a glimpse of what is to come it is time to hit the book! Stanley Cup odds are live at MySportsbook.com, the world’s largest online sportsbook and casino.
The Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings remain on top of the odds charts after an impressive start in the preseason. Betting lines opened for both teams at 6-1 in June. Since then the Sens have fallen to 7-1 and the Red Wings are now caught in a pack including the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes, the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Ducks, all at 10-1.
MySportsbook.com has also posted props on each team’s point total for the regular season. The Senators lead the charge at 108.5 followed by the Ducks at 106.5. Detroit will attempt a repeat for the prize as the Red Wings are deadlocked with the Predators at 104.5 a piece. The temporary loss of highly touted rookie Evgeni Malkin puts a lot of pressure on the stick of assistant captain Sidney Crosby - his lowly Pittsburgh Penguins are listed at 71.5.
Even if bettors are not brave enough to put their money on the underdog, an early bet on the favorites at sportsbook.com tends to produce bigger payouts than a mid-season wager. Placing a $1,000 bet last summer on the Detroit Red Wings or Ottawa Senators would have paid out to $8,000 and $10,000 respectively, opposed to a $2,500 or $3,000 payout at the beginning of the playoffs.
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NFL betting action is back! At MySportsbook, all of the pro football odds are posted for the NFC North. Check out how we see the four teams in this cloudy division stacking up this year in the chase for the playoffs! Green Bay Packers (+125) - With QB Aaron Rodgers leading the offense and DC Dom Capers working his magic on defense, the Packers are a real force to be reckoned with.
Virtually nothing changed on this offense for Green Bay from last year to this year, save for the addition of rookie OT Brian Bulaga to the bunch. Expect more huge numbers from the Pack, and a relatively favorable schedule should get them over the hump and into the playoffs once again this season. My NFL Betting Predictions: 11-5, 1st place in NFC North Minnesota Vikings (+130) - There are still too many unknowns about the Vikes this year. There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not.
There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win.
Chicago Bears (+350) - The Bears are probably a bit of an overhyped team once again this year.No, we don't think it is plausible for QB Jay Cutler to have as bad of a season as he did last year, and we do think the additions of RB Chester Taylor and DE Julius Peppers are going to help immensely, but there's still something in the water in the Windy City that we aren't so sure about. Maybe Chicago finds its way to .500... but then again, maybe it doesn't. If Favre comes back, Cutler might be the worst quarterback in this division this year.
Detroit Lions (+1500) - The Lions are probably once again going to be the whipping boys for the rest of the teams in the NFC North, but they aren't just going to roll over and die once again. There is some real talent amassing on this team offensively, as the combination of QB Matt Stafford, RB Jahvid Best, WR Calvin Johnson, and TE Brandon Pettigrew should put a bunch of points on the board if the offensive line can even remotely hold up. The questions really lie on defense, where it feels like DT Ndamukong Suh is going to be trying to stop opposing teams all by himself. This year should show some marked improvement in the Motor City.
The Patriots will make NFL betting fans a lot of money this season, get in early and enjoy the cash.
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