Kansas City Chiefs 2010 Training Camp Preview
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REPORT DATE: July 29th
SITE: Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO
CAMP OBJECTIVES: With a pair of esteemed new coordinators in Charlie Weis (offense) and Romeo Crennel (defense) now in the fold, Chiefs supporters are expecting to witness some signs of life from this franchise during the dog days of summer. One of the pivotal competitions is at running back, where Jamaal Charles comes off a breakout year but the team signed Thomas Jones and spent a second-round pick on Dexter McCluster (Ole Miss). Something has to give there. The team also needs to locate some receivers beyond Dwayne Bowe and Chris Chambers. On defense, a three-man front that was woeful last season despite possessing two former top-five picks (Tyson Jackson, Glenn Dorsey) must make some progress in August. Journeyman Shaun Smith could be the next nose tackle, but will have to beat out incumbent Tank Tyler. In the secondary, fans will get their first meaningful glimpse of Eric Berry (once he signs), but where he plays could be impacted by when the disgruntled Jarrad Page signs his tender. The battle for return duties could be interesting, as rookies McCluster and Javier Arenas (Alabama) were both productive in that realm as collegians.
PRESEASON SCHEDULE:
Aug 13 - at Atlanta, 8:00 PM Aug 21 - at Tampa Bay, 7:30 PM Aug 27 - vs. Philadelphia, 8:00 PM Sep 2 - vs. Green Bay, 8:00 PM
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - REPORT DATE: Aug. 1st SITE: Anderson University, Anderson, IN CAMP OBJECTIVES: Colts fans who know they're going to see a lot of backup quarterback play in the preseason will at least receive a unique twist on that s
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REPORT DATE: July 30th
SITE: Miami Dolphins Training Facility, Davie, FL
CAMP OBJECTIVES: As is appropriate for a team that finished in the bottom half
of the league in most meaningful defensive categories last season
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REPORT DATE: July 29th
SITE: Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
CAMP OBJECTIVES: The two biggest questions for the Jaguars are who is going to
catch the football, and who is going to help prevent other t
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REPORT DATES: July 29th (Rookies), Aug. 1st (Veterans)
SITE: SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY
CAMP OBJECTIVES: Expectations are sky-high for the 2010 Jets, but unforeseen
struggles or injuries during training camp could al
<< Alcaraz finally completes Wigan move
Wigan, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wigan have finally completed the signing of
Paraguay's World Cup defender Antolin Alcaraz from Club Brugge on a three-year
deal.
The 27-year-old center back stood out in South Africa, heading home his side'
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - REPORT DATE: July 25th (Rookies), July 30th (Veterans) SITE: Chargers Park, San Diego, CA CAMP OBJECTIVES: With No. 1 wideout Vincent Jackson and left tackle Marcus McNeill both looking like long-term holdouts, and wi
Cleveland Browns 2010 Training Camp Preview >>
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REPORT DATE: July 23rd (Rookies), July 30th (Veterans)
SITE: Cleveland Browns Training Facility, Berea, OH
CAMP OBJECTIVES: Eric Mangini's second training camp as head coach of the
Browns should go much more smoothly
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REPORT DATE: July 26th (rookies), July 31st (veterans)
SITE: Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Broncos Centre, Englewood, CO
CAMP OBJECTIVES: It's going to be a messy summer at the glamour positions for
the Broncos. Kyle Orton
Buffalo Bills 2010 Training Camp Preview >>
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REPORT DATE: July 29th
SITE: St. John Fisher College, Pittsford, NY
CAMP OBJECTIVES: Chan Gailey, the only new head coach in the AFC in 2010, has
some work cut out for him in his first training camp with the Bills. Fi
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REPORT DATE: July 28th
SITE: Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY
CAMP OBJECTIVES: After making the playoffs with what was primarily a ground-
control offense last season, the Bengals made a number of moves in the
offs
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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