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2011年9月8日星期四

2007 Nfl Betting- Analyzing the Afc South_627

2007 Nfl Betting: Analyzing the Afc South

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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (12-4 SU, 8-8 ATS): Led by an unheralded offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the league for the third straight season, the Colts racked up an NFL record third down conversion rate of 56.1 percent last season. QB Peyton Manning, WRs Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne, and RB Joseph Addai, who added 1,071 yards rushing as a rookie, are back for another season. The defense, which repaired a poor performance against the run late in the season, must replace a pair of cornerbacks but has solid depth and should be adequate.
By the Numbers (Regular Season, 1998-2006)
SU: 92-52
ATS: 72-68-4
HF: 32-31-1
HD: 3-3
AF: 21-16-2
AD: 14-13-1
Sportsbook Buster: The Colts are 8-1 ATS versus the Chiefs, who they play at home, Nov. 18.
Sports Betting Angle: Indianapolis is 7-1 ATS the week after playing division weakling, Houston.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (8-8 SU, 8-8 ATS): The Jaguars took several steps back from their 12-4 season in 2005 and the blame rests squarely with an offense that was anemic last season. Head Coach Jack Del Rio fired three offensive assistants and the Jags will opt for a power running game, relying on the tandem of Maurice Jones-Drew 941 yards) and Fred Taylor (1,146 yards), taking some heat off QB Byron Leftwich, who lacks a quality receiving corps. Despite a bevy of injuries, Jacksonville’s defense finished second in the NFL. If Leftwich remains healthy and the offense improves, the Jaguars could challenge for a wild card spot.
By the Numbers (Regular Season, 1998-2006)
SU: 77-67
ATS: 73-65-5
HF: 27-23-2
HD: 12-7-1
AF: 12-19-1
AD: 22-17-1
Sportsbook Buster: The Jaguars have covered four straight games against the Steelers, who they meet in Pittsburgh, Dec. 16.
Sports Betting Angle: Jacksonville is 5-0 ATS the game after a double-digit loss.

TENNESSEE TITANS (8-8 SU, 11-5 ATS): The Titans won six of seven games down the stretch, mostly because QB Vince Young began to demonstrate his extraordinary talent, proving himself to be a player who could take over a game and make things happen. Sadly, Young is just about on his own now that top rusher Travis Henry (1,211 yards) and wideouts Drew Bennett and Bobby Wade, the top two pass catchers, have left the team. The defense, which had only 26 sacks last year, was devastated by the loss of CB Pacman Jones, who now has bigger problems than man-to-man coverage. Even with the explosive Young, it’s tough to envision the Titans back in the playoffs.
By the Numbers (Regular Season, 1998-2006)
SU: 81-63
ATS: 71-67-2
HF: 21-26-1
HD: 13-10
AF: 10-13-1
AD: 24-21
Sportsbook Buster: The Titans are 0-9 ATS as road favorites of less than three points after a SU win.
Sports Betting Angle: Tennessee has covered four straight against both Atlanta and Tampa Bay, who they meet on successive weekends, Oct. 7 and 14.

HOUSTON TEXANS (6-10 SU, 7-9 ATS): The Texans finished 28th in offense last season and QB David Carr, who suffered 43 sacks, was sent packing, making Matt Schaub the starting quarterback. The addition of former Packer Ahman Green gives Houston a veteran running back and Andre Johnson, who caught 103 passes last year despite numerous double teams, is a quality receiver. The offensive line, long a problem area, still needs a left tackle. The defense improved as the season went on but the Texans just don’t have enough quality overall to make a move up the division ladder this year.
By the Numbers (Regular Season, 2002-2006)
SU: 24-56
ATS: 39-40-1
HF: 4-6
HD: 16-13-1
AF: 0-0
AD: 19-21
Sportsbook Buster: The Texans are 4-13 as a non-division underdog of more than three points.
Sports Betting Angle: Houston is 5-1 ATS versus Jacksonville, who they play on the road Oct. 14 and at home Dec. 30.

Legend:
SU = Straight Up
ATS = Against the Spread
HF = Home Favorite
HD = Home Underdog
AF = Away Favorite
AD = Away Underdog

Third of an eight-part NFL betting preview series
Next: Analyzing the AFC West

2 Ways to Get Faster for Football_3

2 Ways to Get Faster for Football

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How to Get Faster for Football: Football Workouts to Build Crazy Game Speed in 2 Steps Sadly, most speed training programs for football are out of whack. Far too many guys who need to get faster for football go about it in the complete wrong way! They set up their workouts based on track and field, not football. The Secret of how to get faster for football does not lie in the world of track.
Track is fine...for guys who run track. However, we're attempting to get faster on the football field! Football is a game of chaos, you need to be fast in all directions. You need to stop, start, backpeddal, run laterally, run on angles...track and field workouts do NOT prepare you to build football speed.
Here's how to do it in 3 easy steps.
1. Build Maximum, Top-End Strength
Your football workouts had better build top end strength or you're wasting your time, plain and simple.
Speed is fueled by strength. The stronger you are, the faster you are. If you want to turn to the track and field Gods, then know that the top male sprinters are crazy strong!
2. Transfer Strength into More Speed with Plyometrics
To get a real feel for what plyos are and what they can do for football, think of them this way:
When you perform any sort of muscular work – lifting, running, jumping, even walking – your muscles will alternate between a period of lengthening (the eccentric phase) and contracting (shortening phase).
The simplest analogy is that of you jumping and a spring. Both store energy, then release it upwards. in your case, you drop into a rapid squat (eccentric) before contracting your muscles to propel you up into a jump.
It is that rapid stretch phase that leads to such high amounts of potential elastic energy (we'll refer to this as explosiveness for the sake of simplicity).
Explosive strength is a specific motor quality requiring specific training methods. this can be done in the weight room with max effort work, chains, bands, and dynamic effort movements. but, these will still leave a gap in strength. this is where Plyos are useful.
Because the Central Nervous System is the key to being faster, more explosive and stronger, we need to use training methods that train the CNS.

2 Football Conditioning Drills for Linebackers_189

2 Football Conditioning Drills for Linebackers

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Football Conditioning Drills for Linebackers Linebackers are constantly on the move. Therefore, their football conditioning drills need to prepare them to be able to run sideline to sideline, into the line of scrimmage, through the Offensive Linemen, make the make the tackle and send a message. Then, they have to be able to get up and do it all over again. So, your football training needs to prepare your linebackers (or yourself, if you're a player) to be able to do this.
Here are a few conditioning drill designed to do exactly this: get your linebackers into amazing game shape...giving them ability to continually make plays all over the football field. Over and over again, for 4 quarters!
One quick note: jogging is worthless. It has no place in any football training program...football players, and linebackers especially, are designed to perform like rockets...explosive and powerful...not like some damn cross country runner!
Jogging can actually make football players slower. We have fast twitch muscle fibers, slow twitch and then there's a 3rd class of muscle fibers that can be converted one way or the other. Jogging and slow movements can convert them into slow twitch - the football player and explosive athlete's worst enemy!
Hill Sprint and Sandbag Carry

Here is an excellent builder of mental toughness that builds on the basic hill sprint.
Rather than just bounding up the hill, you'll carry a medium-heavy sandbag the entire way in either the Zercher position or on one of your shoulders. Both ways can and should be used. This has the added benefit of strengthening the abs and obliques while you build endurance.
Start with 5 – 7 sprints, total. These are harder than they sound, and, you're very early in the off-season. This will keep you in good shape without interfering with your strength or speed gains!
Sled Relays
Load a medium sled and sprint for 15-yards
Then, sprint back to the starting line with no sled.
Rest, walk back and repeat.
Do 5 total runs.

1985 Super Bowl a classic battle between Joe Montana, Dan Marino_342

1985 Super Bowl a classic battle between Joe Montana, Dan Marino

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The 1985 Super Bowl was one of the great Super Bowls that featured two of the greatest players of all time. The teams involved in the game were the Miami Dolphins and the San Francisco 49ers. These teams were led by two of the best quarterbacks that the NFL has ever seen. The Dolphins were led by Dan Marino and the 49ers were led by Joe Montana.
The game was played in Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto, California. This meant that the 49ers would have somewhat of a home field advantage in the game as they were playing within their home state. The 49ers were the 3.5 point favorites entering into the game.
The Dolphins started things off the right way as they managed to jump ahead for a 3 point lead early in the game. Uwe von Schamann booted in a 37 yard field goal to give Miami the 3 point advantage.
The 49ers responded as Joe Montana orchestrated a touchdown drive. The drive was finished with a 33 yard touchdown pass from Montana to Carl Monroe. The score put the 49ers ahead 7-3 in the game.
The Dolphins were still hanging tough as Dan Marino responded to the touchdown from the 49ers. Marino threw a 2 yard touchdown pass to Dan Johnson to give the Dolphins the 10-7 lead at the end of the 1st quarter of play.
While the Dolphins were ahead after the 2nd quarter, they were doomed for defeat. The Dolphins did manage to score twice more over the course of the game, but the touchdown that they scored in the 1st quarter was the only touchdown that they would manage to put on the board during this Super Bowl.
The 49ers responded as Roger Craig and Joe Montana took over the rest of the game. Montana and Craig managed to hook up for 2 touchdowns over the course of the 2nd and 3rd quarters. The first touchdown was an 8 yard pass and the 2nd was a 16 yard pass.
Both of these players also managed to run the ball into the end zone. Montana had the first rushing touchdown of the game for the 49ers as he scrambled 6 yards for the score. Roger Craig also found his way into the end zone from 2 yards out. The only other score for the 49ers came on a 27 yard field goal from Ray Wersching in the 3rd quarter.
At the end of the 3rd quarter the score of the game was 38-16. There were no more points scored for the remainder of the game and the 49ers were Super Bowl Champions as they defeated the Dolphins in dominating fashion.
Joe Montana was named the MVP of the game. He threw for 3 touchdowns and ran in another touchdown to lead the way for the San Francisco 49ers. With this Super Bowl victory Joe Montana was on his way to becoming a player that is widely considered to be one of the greatest players to ever play the game.

1975 Super Bowl featured classic battle between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings_1217

1975 Super Bowl featured classic battle between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings

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The Super Bowl is known as the most exciting event in sports today, but it was not always quite the production that it is today. The game started to really gain the attention of the American people in the 1970's. The game in 1975 was a classic one as the Pittsburgh Steelers took on the Minnesota Vikings.

The Pittsburgh Steelers represented the AFC after a 13-3-1 season and the Minnesota Vikings represented the NFC after a 12-5 season. The Vikings were in the Super Bowl the previous year and were dominated by the Dolphins. The Vikings were desperate to turn things around in 1975 and take home a Super Bowl victory after the loss in the previous season.

The Steelers were the Super Bowl betting favorites to win this game. The odds makers had the Vikings listed as 3 point underdogs for the game.

The weaknesses of the Vikings in their previous Super Bowl were their inability to score the ball and their inability to stop the running game of the Dolphins. They would face similar challenges in this game as the Steelers were known for having a staunch defense and a powerful running game behind Franco Harris.

The game started off as a physical battle. In the first quarter neither team was able to get things going offensively, and there were no points scored. The second quarter featured a continued defensive battle and it was actually the defense of the Steelers that put the first points on the board. The Steelers managed to force a safety in the second quarter to go up 2-0. The score would actually be tied 2-0 going into halftime.

The second half featured a lot more offense than the first half. Franco Harris started chugging along and carried the ball into the end zone to put the Steelers up 9-0 going into the fourth quarter of play. The Minnesota Vikings found their team scoreless going into the fourth quarter for the second consecutive season. This year they were within striking range, however and they would make a run towards victory.

The Vikings blocked a punt and scored a touchdown to bring the score closer. Unfortunately the Vikings were unable to convert on the extra-point and they were down 9-6 in this game. The Steelers received some help from their passing game late in the game as Terry Bradshaw threw a 4 yard touchdown to go up 16-6 in the fourth quarter. This would be enough to secure a victory for the Steelers as this would be the final score of the game.

The dominant factor in this game was the running of Franco Harris. Harris carried the ball 34 times for 158 yards and a touchdown in the game. He was helped by other running backs on the team as the Steelers finished with 249 yards on the ground for the game.

Harris was named the Most Valuable Player of the game for this Super Bowl as the Minnesota Vikings fell for the second consecutive season at the hands of a dominant running back.

15 members of Philippine Azkals arrive; set to meet fans on Monday_297

15 members of Philippine Azkals arrive; set to meet fans on Monday

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The Philippine National Football team shared their expertise with selected kids in a football clinic yesterday at the Aboitiz Field.
The Azkals trained the members of the Under-13 national team who dubbed themselves the Little Azkals. The young players are set to leave for Malaysia this Monday to face nine countries in the Asean Football Confederation Festival of Football.
"It's an inspiration for the kids who are looking forward to be one with the Azkals someday," said Richard Montayre of the Cebu Football Association.
Five Cebuanos made it to the lineup of the Little Azkals, who will be sent on the first international Under-13 competition of the AFC. The country was able to send a national team for the Under-14 tournament last year.
"This is a stronger team this year," said Montayre.
Coach Elying Toledo revealed that the kids were excited to meet their idols but he constantly reminds his players to stay focused as they are down to the final days of training. "Masaya kasi dito rin kami nagsimula. Magandang way ito para mapromote yung football grassroots," said striker Ian Araneta.
Goalkeeper Neil Etheridge, who is visiting Cebu for second time, said he hopes for more kids to be involved in football clinics.
"Helping children learn football is a great experience for me," Etheridge said.
Injuries
Meanwhile, Azkal forward William Espinosa dislocated his elbow in a non-football related accident when he fell off-balance from a jetski while frolicking with the team.
He was brought directly to Mactan Doctors' Hospital but no fracture was reflected in the X-ray results. Espinosa is in half cast right now.
"He will be ready in one to two weeks. There is no problem on fitness," said conditioning coach Josef Malinay.
On the other hand, Anton Del Rosario caught a viral infection that was very similar with what derailed Chad Gould.
He was hospitalized but is expected to recover in the next few days.
LAPU-LAPU, Cebu – Filipino-British goalkeeper Neil Etheridge is confident that he has a bright future with his English Premier League team Fulham Football Club (FC).
Etheridge, who plays an important role in the Philippine Azkals, said Fulham has big plans for him.
"They think I have a lot of push toward the future," Etheridge, who plays as reserve goalkeeper for Fulham, told abs-cbnNEWS.com.
Fulham recently extended Etheridge's contract until 2013.
At 21 years old, Etheridge has been considered as one of the Philippines' football gems, being one of the first Filipino-British players in the English Premier League.
He, however, said he still has a lot to prove.
"I'm still young for goalkeeper. A lot of goalkeeper playing in the mainstream are 25, 26 or older than that so you can imagine that I have a long time to wait," he said.
"I don't wanna push myself too much to start causing arguments... There's always a time for things. So far I'm taking the right steps at the right time," Etheridge added.
Etheridge returned to the Philippines to rejoin the Philippine Azkals in their quest to reach the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
The Azkals are scheduled to face Sri Lanka in the first round of the World Cup qualifiers.
Their home-and-away series with Sri Lanka will take place on June 29 and July 3.

1000 Golden Words About Sports That You Absolutely Could Have Lived Without and Will not Get Back_1591000 Golden Words About Sports That You Absolutely Could Have Lived Without and Will not Get Back

10 Core Tips for Coaching Youth Flag Football_156

10 Core Tips for Coaching Youth Flag Football

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The main difference between adult sports and kids' games is that you should always remember that the kids sports are not as serious and results-oriented as adult games. You, the coach, and the kids should do it more for the fun of it. Aiming for the gold or winning should be a goal as long as you do not cheat or indulge in unfair practices just for the sake of it.

American culture is competitive, but there's no call to instill in children the mindset that winning is everything. There are also other things to think about, such as sportsmanship and respect for the other players.

Too often, our children are fed the wrong messages by the media. They see players in fisticuffs, yelling and screaming at the referee, and other such actions; they read articles and listen to and watch commentaries that tell them that violence and cheating for the sake of winning are normal and acceptable.

Often the coach must undo, in practice and on the field, what hours of exposure to these messages do to children. Look around you: adults have disorganized the world enough with their selfish attitudes and disingenuous explanations. Do you honestly want to help pass this down to the next generation

Teach the kids to accept victory with magnanimity and defeat graciously. The old saying "It's not whether you win or lose; it's how you played the game" should be emphasized. You probably already shake hands with the opposing coaching staff after a game, so try having your members thank the opposing team after the game, no matter who won.

Dissuade them from showboating, but don't go so far as to totally stop acknowledging the good things individuals do - a little attaboy after a fourth touchdown, or an excellent block, is never out of line. Just don't promote individuals so much that they start acting like they're better than their team mates. This is demoralizing and disruptive.

As a coach you should inspire your members to give their best and work well with other team members to achieve the team's goals. You are a role model for the children under your wing, like it or not. What you do impresses them more powerfully than what you say. So always carry yourself accordingly. Strive to emphasize sportsmanship, character, and trust.

Have a Plan

Always plan and think of your goals for the team. Discuss this with your team members. Take into consideration the strengths and weaknesses of each team member. The ages and sex of the members may vary and this should be carefully analyzed by the coach to maximize advantages and minimize the disadvantages. At their times of growth, not all boys and girls are going to develop at the same way or at the same rate.

Warm Up

Warm-up exercises before playing are very important. Some stretching and muscle exercises must be standard procedure before a game. This will ensure less injuries and more agility on the part of the players. They will become better prepared and stay focused as they move on into the game. It also gives them time to adjust from whatever it was that they were doing before - time to settle into the grove of playing team sports.

Keep It Simple

Remember to make your demonstrations of the skills or techniques simple for the kids to follow. Don't try to cram too much information in one session. Demonstrations should not look complicated or time-consuming. Nor should they be boring; if you notice your team members' attentions wandering while you're talking, it's time to either take a different tack on the subject or go do something else.

Practice! Practice! Practice!

Practice ensures mastery of techniques and skills. It also helps boost the kid's confidence as they become more familiar with certain moves.

Be Flexible

Always be ready with alternatives should your main plans falter. Maybe doing something differently at that time is the order of the day.

Get Yourself an Assistant

Generals have lots of staff. The President has a whole Cabinet full of them. You're a general of sorts too, aren't you Why don't you have even one

You're not superhuman. It helps if you have someone help you do your job as coach. This would leave you free to concentrate on your players since you wouldn't have to think about setting the equipment up at the same time. It can also be a lifesaver in emergencies to have another adult around.

Show Respect for Your Players

Don't be too dictatorial. Be sensitive to the children's limitations and emotions. Even if they look up to you for guidance and support, you must value their opinions and understand your players' different personalities. Never humiliate a player publicly. Never corner a player until he or she has no option but to go through you.

If you're explaining a play, ask them questions like, "What's the reason for this" or "Is there anything we should watch out for when trying this out" The fact that you're asking them reinforces their self-esteem and makes them feel like they're an important part of your football team.

Maintain Discipline

Agree on the rules for discipline. Setting this early can lead to a more organized practice not just for one meeting but for the rest of the season. Earn and engage the kid's respect so they will stay focused on the game and not engage in disruptive activities. If one team is practicing plays, the other players can be doing drills while waiting for their turn. This keeps everyone busy and prevents boredom. Have the assistant supervise one group while you coach the other.

Learn to Differentiate between Normal Roughhousing and Malicious Behavior

There's no hard and fast rule to this, but call the member aside and talk to them if you feel it's necessary. Don't use exercise as a punitive measure. Benching them is more effective, as this deprives them of the chance to participate in the activity that they're supposed to be engaging in.

Following these tips will assist you in creating a positive coaching environment for your team.

10 College Football Handicapping Tips_84510 College Football Handicapping Tips

“Go home you fraud,” fans boo Beckham_1051

“Go home you fraud,” fans boo Beckham

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British footballer David Beckham confronted a fan after receiving ugly taunts and boos from certain spectators during his first home game with LA Galaxy on Sunday.

After first half, the former England captain walked over to a section of the crowd holding anti-Beckham banners and signaled to an apparently hostile LA Galaxy fan to come closer, a man sitting in the crowd immediately jumped down from the seats but security managed to stop him before he reached Beckham.

The hostility comes after Beckham accepted a five month loan from AC Milan, which saw him missing almost 20 games for LA Galaxy. Ironically, the match being played was against AC Milan, which could explain the visibly bitter attitude towards the England star. The match ended up as a 2-2 draw and despite the fact that Beckham set up both goals, some Galaxy fans held up signs insulting and taunting him.

“Is evil something you do or something you are” Read one sign.

“Go home you fraud!” Said another one.
It is openly known that Beckham and Galaxy skipper Landon Donovan have been at logger heads in the past. Donovan apparently accused Beckham of been uncommitted to the team and egos between the two players clashed further after Donovan’s statements’ against Beckham on a recent book, The Beckham Experiment caused a stir in American soccer.

Galaxy coach Bruce Arena mediated the feud between the stars and it is reported that the players have resolved their personal disputes.

Cheers were merely ambient compared to the severe booing Beckham endured and the heckling continued even after Beckham was finally substituted 15 minutes before game time.

Goals for AC Milan were scored by Thiago Silva in the first half and Filipo Inzaghi in the 61st minute.

Alan Gordon scored for Galaxy after 30 minutes and Bryan Jordan headed in the equalizer from a Beckham corner in the 65th minute.

Early this year, Beckham admitted that he would rather remain with AC Milan because Europe has superior standards of football and believes playing in Italy would prepare him for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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