(3) Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders

Game-day:  2/28/2009

Tip-off:  3:30 pm est.

The #3 ranked Oklahoma Sooners, and one of the top ranked teams in the Power Rankings, travel to Texas to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders.  The Sooners have a fantastic straight-up record of 25 and 3.  Their record ATS is 12-10-1.  Their record against the spread on the road is 5-3-1.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders have been a huge disappointment this season.  They have a terrible straight-up record of 12 and 16.  Their record against the spread is 7-13-1.  Their record ATS at home is 2 and 8.

Here is my personal betting line for this game.

Oklahoma Sooners                            -3 ½ -110

Texas Tech Red Raiders                  +3 ½ -110

Here are a few online wagering trends for this game.

• The Oklahoma Sooners are 2 and 3 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
• The Oklahoma Sooners are 4-5-1 against the spread in their last 10 games overall.
• The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 1 and 4 against the spread in their last 5 games.
• The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 4 and 6 ATS in their last 10 games overall.

The BetOnline Sportsbook can’t possibly release a betting line where the Sooners are favored by more than 3 ½ to 5 ½ points because Oklahoma’s best player and the best player in college basketball, Blake Griffin, will be on the bench for this game.

Since Griffin left the Texas game with a concussion, Oklahoma has lost two games in a row and two games against the spread.  Kansas and Texas are both way better than the Red Raiders, but Oklahoma can’t be expected to cover a big spread, let’s say around 6 ½ to 10 ½ points, against a team on the road without their best player.

This is a watershed game for the Sooners.  Losing to Texas and Kansas without Griffin is one thing.  Dropping a game to the Red Raiders without Griffin would be disastrous.

I’m going to say that Oklahoma bounces back in this game.  I see them possibly beating the Red Raiders by close to ten points.

My hope is that because of Griffin’s injury, the BetOnline odds makers keep the betting line low, let’s say roughly Oklahoma -5 ½ or less.  If that’s the case, then I’m going with the Sooners to cover the spread.

Lakers at Nuggets – Injury Trouble for Denver

NBA Basketball Sports Betting

Los Angeles Lakers (48-10 SU, 30-27-1 ATS) at Denver Nuggets (38-20 SU, 32-25-1 ATS)
Friday, February 27

BetOnline NBA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: L.A. LAKERS -2, Total 218

Here are some of the NBA basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:

• LA has won 14 of its last 15 games SU
• LA has covered four of its last six games
• LA has played 10 of its last 15 games OVER the total
• LA is 7-2-1 ATS in its last ten road games
• LA has won 10 of its last 11 road games SU
• LA has played 10 of its last 13 road games OVER the total
• DEN has won 11 of its last 16 games SU
• DEN is 0-4 ATS in its last four games
• DEN has played three of its last four games OVER the total
• DEN has won five of its last six home games SU

Also…

• LA has won the last nine meetings SU
• LA has covered nine of the last ten meetings
• The last five meetings have gone UNDER the total
• LA has won the last four meetings SU as the road team
• LA has covered four of the last five meetings as the road team
• The last four meetings in Denver have gone UNDER the total
• LA has had the shooting edge in eight of the last nine meetings
• DEN has had the rebounding edge in four of the last six meetings
• LA has made more three-pointers in nine of the last ten meetings

I don’t think we have to be afraid of a meeting at the Pepsi Center, since the Lakers scored wins at Boston and Cleveland going into the break and have followed that by winning as the visitor against lesser lights like the Warriors, T-Wolves and Thunder. Sure, they are coming into the Mile High City and all that altitude without rest. However, last night’s win over the Suns was kind of a laugher. They took a 21-point lead into the fourth quarter and got starters plenty of rest. Kobe Bryant played just 27 minutes, Pau Gasol played less than 24 and Derek Fisher played just 21. The bench contributed 58 points in the 132-106 win.

It means something that the Lakers have dominated this Nuggets team, as they have won nine consecutive meetings, including a 104-97 win at the Pepsi Center on November 1 and a 104-90 triumph at the Staples Center three weeks later. Chauncey Billups was around for the second one, and scored 15 points on 50% shooting with nine assists and no turnovers. If the Nuggets couldn’t win with Billups at or near his best, what are they going to do tonight?

Nene Hilario bruised his knee against the Bucks and may not be able to go tonight, even though an MRI test revealed that there was no further damage. If he can’t go, the Nuggets will have to rely more on Chris Andersen, who has blocked 18 shots in his last three games but does not add a lot of offensive punch (6.2 ppg).

Denver is third in the Western Conference and has developed more of a defensive mindset with Billups in the fold. Of course, is more difficult to make that defensive mindset work against the better teams when you don’t have something like Marcus Camby’s shot-blocking and rebounding to rely on. The Lakers have dominated Denver and there’s no reason that shouldn’t continue. Los Angeles is 10-4 ATS in the second end of back-to-back games, and we’ll lay a couple of points with them in the BetOnline Sportsbook.

JAY’S PLAY:  L.A. LAKERS -2
(Graded on a scale of 1-4 stars)

(Charles Jay makes his share of shots from the top of the key as a contributor to the BetOnline Locker Room)

(10) Marquette Golden Eagles vs. (6) Louisville Cardinals

The sixth ranked Louisville Cardinals host the tenth ranked Marquette Golden Eagles on Sunday in a huge Big East showdown. The Cardinals are easily one of the better teams in the nation. They have shown the ability to stick with the top two teams in the Big East, the Connecticut Huskies and the Pittsburgh Panthers, and no doubt should give the Golden Eagles all that they can handle. Louisville is 22 and 5 straight-up. Their record against the spread is 17 and 10. Their ATS record at home is 10 and 6.

Marquette is a very good team. Like Louisville they have a straight-up record of 22 and 5. Marquette’s overall record against the spread is 11-11-1. Their record in away games ATS is 5 and 4.

Here is my personal NCAAB betting line for this game.

Marquette Golden Eagles +5 ½ -110

Louisville Cardinals -5 ½ -110

Here are a few online wagering trends for this game.

The Marquette Golden Eagles are 1 and 4 against the spread in their last 5 games overall.

The Marquette Golden Eagles are 4 and 6 ATS in their last 10 games overall.

The Louisville Cardinals are 4 and 1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

The Louisville Cardinals are 7 and 3 against the spread in their last 10 games overall.

The last time these two teams met, at Marquette, Louisville won 71 to 57. Not much has changed since that meeting. In fact the Cardinals are actually a better team than they were when they beat Marquette in that game.

This is the time of the year when Louisville coach Rick Pitino begins to gear up his team for the NCAA Tournament. Louisville has the talent to make it to the Final Four this year. That means that Pitino no doubt is going to have his team ready to play Marquette on Sunday.

Marquette is easily the fourth best team in the Big East which means they are one of the best teams in college basketball but they shouldn’t be able to beat Louisville on the road. As good as the Golden Eagles have been this season, Louisville is just too good for them.

My hope is that the BetOnline online sportsbook releases odds of Louisville -6 ½ or lower in this game. If that’s the case, then I will make a wager on Louisville to cover against the spread.

The Pistons Empire Crumbling – Orlando vs. Detroit

The NBA betting line for the Magic-Pistons tilt tonight has opened up as a near-double-digit monster. If this were the Pistons of old, I wouldn’t be surprised. But considering how miserable the Detroit Pitons betting crowd has been faring this season, I’m not surprised. The Pistons have been nothing short of absolutely horrific, and you can definitely blame it all on Allen Iverson.

Why Joe Dumars blew up his winning recipe to bring on an over-the-hill icon for Mr. Big Shot is still beyond me. The sad news is that Allen Iverson is somehow the Pistons’ leading scorer at 18.0 points. My question is, no matter how big of a personality A.I. can be, how has Rasheed Wallace, Rip Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince not stepped up and voiced their concerns? How have the three remaining players from that epic Pistons’ roster remain so alienated on a team that they helped build. Rasheed is averaging just 12.7 points with 7.6 boards while Prince has shriveled to his former self with only 13.5 points per game.

Point guard is simply one of those positions you can’t ignore. Look at all the thriving underachievers and you’ll see exactly why they’re winning. Chris Paul is in New Orleans, Derrick Rose has resurrected the Bulls, and even Mike Bibby has steered the Hawks from a complete meltdown. How did Dumars screw this up so bad?

NBA Betting Trends

-Detroit is 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games

-Detroit is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games

-Detroit is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 when playing Orlando

-Orlando is 16-7 SU in their last 23 games

-Orlando is 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games at home

-Orlando is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Detroit

The only time these two teams have played this season is around New Years, when Detroit caused an upset with a 3.5-point margin in the Palace. Now that the team is on the road, facing a surging Magic team while riding a five-game losing streak, I don’t know how to say it – but all hope is lost in this one.

Rafer Alston has been a shoot-first scorer for the Magic, which is not exactly what they want. Jameer Nelson was an opportunist, and though the Magic have maintained the eighth best scoring offense in the league, I don’t know how long Alston can keep up this magic run. The Magic score 102.4 points per game, and Detroit’s defense is fourth overall on the road with just 94.5 points against.

However, this game is a matchup nightmare for the Pistons, who have a tendency to get buried by perimeter shooting teams. With Alston on board, this team can bury threes all day long, and Hedo and Rashard are hot hands right now. With Detroit rocking the cellar as the second lowest scoring team in the NBA with just 93.0 points per game, I don’t expect Detroit to keep up with the scoring punch of the Magic.

Detroit Pistons (27-29) vs. Orlando Magic (42-15)

Friday, February 27th — Amway Arena, Orlando — 7:00pm EST

NBA Betting Line: Orlando -9.5 (187)

The Pistons have stopped playing for each other, their coach and their fans. They don’t care anymore. Chauncey would never let morale fall this far, but Iverson is not that motivator anymore. In fact, he never was. He led by example by taking over games, but when it comes to the intangibles of motivating your squad to a rallying point, I just don’t see Iverson with that ability. It’s uncanny that at this juncture in the Piston Empire that Dumars would supplant Billups for an aging Iverson. At least the Magic made the best move possible by replacing an injured Nelson with Skip To My Lou. There’s no excuse for what Dumars has done to Detroit. None.

NBA Free Pick: Orlando -9.5 (UNDER)

Ivy League Title on the Line – Cornell at Dartmouth

BetOnline NCAA Basketball Betting Odds: CORNELL -9.5

Here are some of the NCAA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:

* CORN has won four of its last five games SU

* CORN has covered eight of its last 12 games

* CORN has played four of its last five games OVER the total

* CORN has won four of its last six road games SU

* DART has won five of its last seven games SU

* DART has covered six of its last seven games

* DART has played six of its last eight games UNDER the total

* DART has covered four of its last five home games

* DART has played its last five home games UNDER the total

Also…

* CORN has won the last seven meetings SU

* CORN has covered five of the last seven meetings

* Four of the last six meetings have gone OVER the total

* CORN has won and covered the last three meetings as the road team

* CORN has had the shooting edge in each of the last five meetings

* CORN has had the rebounding edge in each of the last seven meetings

* CORN has made more three-pointers in each of the last five meetings

Cornell has a chance to clinch the Ivy League title and an automatic berth in the NCAA’s this weekend. They won’t have an easy road to get there, as Dartmouth demonstrated just two weeks ago that it could hang in with the best team in the conference, and do so in enemy territory to boot. On February 14 Dartmouth extended Cornell into double overtime before losing 79-76, but they held the Big Red to less than 42% shooting and fought tooth-and-nail on the boards.

Leading scorer Alex Barnett had 22 points in that game, and that is just one outstanding game in a super-hot sequence for him. Barnett has averaged 22.9 points in his last nine games. It is true that Dartmouth hits only 64% from the line, and doesn’t have as much in the way of three-point marksmanship or scoring balance (Barnett is the only player averaging more than 7.3 ppg). But if Dartmouth can do the same kind of job on defense that it did before, it can slow the major strength Cornell has, which is its accuracy (47% FG’s).

The thing about the Ivy League is that there is no post-season conference tournament, so that adds an extra dimension of desperation for all the teams that have to chase the leaders as the season winds down. Dartmouth is not out of the race just yet; we really expect the Big Green to sell out here and leave it all on the court. They don’t back down, having come from behind to tie the first meeting in both regulation and the first overtime. There is actually a depth advantage of sorts here, as the Big Green has eleven players logging more than 10 minutes a game. We’ll take the points with Dartmouth, the 9.5-point home underdog in the BetOnline NCAA college basketball sports betting odds.

JAY’S PLAY: DARTMOUTH +9.5 **

(Graded on a scale of 1-4 stars)

(Charles Jay makes his share of shots from downtown as a contributor to the BetOnline Locker Room)

Parlay Payday – Louisville and the Lakers

Parlay Betting:  Best NBA/NCAAB Parlay This Weekend

The NBA has a full schedule on Saturday and Sunday. College basketball is going into the final stretch.

Why not find two good wagers in the BetOnline Sportsbook and lay down a parlay?

Parlay betting is usually anathema to long term profits in sports gambling.  It’s difficult to hit one game.  Hitting two or three games makes things ultra-difficult.  But there is a place for parlay betting.  It requires guts and instincts and a willingness to understand that when making a parlay bet, you are always taking a long shot.  Trying to win two or three games is always a long shot.

Bettors aren’t going to hit a lot of parlays.  Being judicial with the teams you use in parlays will lead to profitability.

Let’s analyze the best two game parlay of the weekend.

Game 1:  Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Louisville Cardinals in college basketball on Sunday.

Analysis:  Marquette is a decent team, heck, they might be a very good team, but Louisville is starting to play like a team that could possibly win the NCAA Championship.  Rick Pitino knows how to gear his team up for the Big Dance.  The Cardinals should start to play the best basketball that they’ve played all season while Marquette could possibly get exposed some in this game.  I see Louisville winning this game easily.  The question will be what the BetOnline odds makers set as the betting line.  Because Marquette is ranked #10 in the nation, the line shouldn’t be that high in favor of Louisville.  That makes this game perfect for the parlay.

Pick:  Louisville Cardinals to cover a spread of -8 ½ or lower.

Game 2:  Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

Analysis:  The Lakers just got done beating the Suns into a frozen hell by 26 points on Thursday night.  Phoenix is trying to run and gun again.  That’s not a good idea when facing a hugely successful offensive team like the Lakers.  The Lakers aren’t just a good offensive team.  They’re a terrific defensive team.  Again, just ask the Suns who only put up 106 points against L.A. on Thursday.  Because Phoenix is at home, they won’t be as big of an underdog against the Lakers as bettors might believe.  The BetOnline odds makers can’t possibly make the Lakers more than a 10 ½ point favorite in this game.  It won’t matter.  The Suns are without Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash is day to day…this one is over before it began.

Pick:  L.A. Lakers to cover a spread of -10 ½ or lower in the sportsbook.

Miami at Atlanta – Do the Hawks Have what it Takes?

When the Atlanta Hawks hit the hardwood against the Miami Heat tonight, one has to wonder if the young guns from the dirty south have anything left to give. Last year, they became one of the hottest bets in town because the oddsmakers didn’t believe that Atlanta could keep up a ridiculous home record, or the spread busting behavior of a true underdog. Back then, we had our doubts and they proved us wrong.

Now we really have our doubts.

Joe Johnson has pushed the Hawks as far as he can single handedly, pumping through 21.3 points per game and passing out 6.0 assists per game. But he’s not getting much help from the other two of his “big three”. Horford puts up 10-8 per game, and Josh Smith has averaged 15-7. Those are hardly star-caliber numbers, and they certainly won’t keep the Hawks competitive in a heated race for the Eastern Conference crown.

NBA Betting Trends

-Miami is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road

-Miami is 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games against Atlanta

-Miami is 2-4 SU in their last 6 against Atlanta

-Atlanta is 1-4 ATS and SU in their last 5 games

-Atlanta is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 at home against Miami

-the total has gone UNDER in 4-of-6 when Atlanta plays Miami at home

The Miami Heat, on the other hand, have been able to soldier through right behind the Magic, Celtics and Cavaliers because of the heroic efforts of Dwyane Wade. Wade is an MVP candidate with 28-7-5 per game, while the presence of Jermaine O’Neal has added a nice lift to a team that was struggling by playing guys out of position.

However, Miami has severely struggled on the road. The lost to Orlando, which was to be expected, but they’ve also lost to Chicago in a tight fight. Can Atlanta keep this close? Not with Horford posting numbers reflective of a mid-level exception free-agent. And certainly not without Josh Smith on the floor (he is listed as doubtful due to personal issues).

Miami Heat (30-26) vs. Atlanta Hawks (32-25)

Friday, February 27th — Philips Arena, Atlanta — 7:30pm EST

NBA Line: Atlanta -5 (194.5)

The oddsmakers have skewed this heavily against the Heat, but the Heat are simply too much to handle for the defensively inept Hawks. Horford is a beast down low, but so is Udonis Haslem. The Hawks are two days apart from a tough Western Conference road trip which saw them go 1-4 SU and ATS. I just don’t think that they have the legs to keep up with Wade, or match his scoring output. Even if they do, I like the Heat to cover as they begin to focus for a serious playoff run to secure home court advantage in the first round. The Hawks are simply standing in their way.

NBA Free Pick: Miami +5 (OVER)

Chelsea and Liverpool back in Premier League action on Saturday

Both Chelsea and Liverpool got their Champions League campaigns off to a winning start this week and now as they turn to their Premier League commitments they can do so with a bit of a relaxed air. Chelsea will host Wigan Athletic while Liverpool journeys to Middlesbrough. Both clubs enter their respective fixtures as the clear favourites. Here is a breakdown of their respective matchups for online bettors.

Soccer Betting Line:
Chelsea FC  -1½  -115   -350   2½  O -105   U -115    2  O -120   U -110   Draw   +375    
Wigan Athletic  +1½  -105   +1200 2½  O -105   U -115    ½  O +120   U -150   Draw   +375    

Match Time: 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time Saturday 28 February 2009

Soccer Betting Analysis: Gus Hiddink is enjoying a favourable start to his coaching commitments at Chelsea. They are undefeated since he took over the reins in three matches. His impact has been felt in FA Cup, Premiership and Champions League action. The mood and attitude on the bench has seen a marked improvement since hitting this good run of form. And given this turnaround, the Blues are looking much better in the marketplace. Next up is Wigan Athletic. The visitors are huge underdogs in this match (methinks a bit underrated at such whopping odds) as they are seventh in the table. But Wigan Athletic has struggled a bit lately.

Soccer Betting Verdict: Seeing how well the players have responded to Gus Hiddink, there is confidence Chelsea FC will continue their run of good form at the expense of a struggling Wigan Athletic.

Soccer Free Picks: Chelsea FC -350| Over 2.5 goals -105

Middlesbrough FC +½  -105   +350   2  O -125   U +105    ½  O -140   U +110   Draw   +230    
Liverpool FC  -½  -115   -120   2  O -125   U +105    1½  O +120   U -150 Draw   +230    

Match Time: 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time Saturday 28 February 2009

Soccer Betting Analysis: Liverpool FC put themselves in an advantageous position in Champions League competition this week when they took the all-important away goal. They beat Real Madrid 1:0 and now have a big boost for the returning leg at home. So it is with a lot of optimism they can look forward to their next Premier League fixture.

They have momentum on their side as they travel to Middlesbrough. The Merseysiders need this win to keep their title ambitions alive. They are seven points shy of league leaders Manchester United. Three points will see them apply pressure on the Reds.

Soccer Betting Verdict: Middlesbrough is winless in the last 14 league games and things are not looking like they will change anytime soon. Liverpool will arrive with loads of confidence. They are motivated to win this match and as the bookies favourites they are the hot bet to do so in the marketplace.

Soccer Free Picks: Liverpool FC -120| Under 2-5 goals +105

Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetOnline.com Locker Room

NHL East Free Picks – Penguins are in Trouble

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS -165 over Montreal Canadiens
The House that Gainey built is crumbling faster than the house that Chris Brown built. Begin has already punched his ticket out of Montreal, and now other players are clamoring for the same demand. Montreal is just 5-12 SU in their last 18 games, and just 1-10 in their last 11 on the road in the midst of the Kovalev odyssey, the Kostitsyn drama, and countless other in house fighting.

The Flyers, meanwhile, have been turning and burning the entire way through the second-half of the NHL betting season. They’ve ripped off a 5-1 SU record over their past 6 games, and are 5-2 SU in their last 7 against Montreal. Bet Flyers to dismantle a hopeless Canadiens team that can’t seem to get it’s stride going with so much excess baggage weighing them down.

DETROIT RED WINGS -320 over LA Kings
If the 4-1 thrashing of the San Jose Sharks in Joe Louis didn’t convince you that the Red Wings are ready for the big time, then nothing well. Bet heavy on the Red Wings to win this game in an NHL prop bet for a victory with three or more goals. It pays huge, and it’s way more fun than winning 30 cents on the dollar for online betting on the unprofitable moneyline.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS over Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins are against the wall without Sidney Crosby once again, and now they have to face the surging Blackhawks. Pittsburgh may be 8-2 SU in their last 10 against Chicago, but the Blackhawks have a chance to pounce on a crippled team brutalized by criticism of Sidney’s whining. Now, without a key defensive component in Ray Whitney, the Penguins have finally hit, “Oh crap…we’ll do ANYTHING to win!” including firing their coach and giving away their best defender.

Pittsburgh is just 1-6 SU in their last 7 games on the road, and Chicago has to turn things around at home. Bet Chicago heavy tonight with the reeling Penguins visiting the Windy City.

NFL Free Agency – Haynewsorth to Redskins

Mr. Haynesworth Goes To…Washington?!

I’m glad that something absolutely ludicrous happened in the NFL. Seriously. All we keep hearing about is recession-this, recession-that. I’m not trying to be insensitive. I’m pinching whatever pennies I can get my grubby hands on these days. But when the Redskins are throwing out $154 million in free-agency to two players, on the first day alone, it’s just left me wondering how on Earth this effects the NFL landscape.

Albert Haynesworth, the most coveted player on the open market, has hit NFL pay dirt by signing a huge $100 million contract to play for the freaking Washington Redskins. I mean, to put this in perspective, I’d do nearly anything that my Mother wouldn’t be embarrassed about for $100 big ones over the course of seven years, but I have to wonder if this is the best place for Haynesworth.

The Redskins are just +1600 to win the NFC Championship this NFL betting season. To put that in perspective, the Giants are +450 (without Plaxico) and even crumbling Dallas Cowboys are +500 with Tony Romo as their quarterback. Does anybody really believe that Washington has a chance at a Superbowl in this, or any other upcoming NFL season?

All things considered, the Redskins ranked 6th in points against with 18.6 put up against them per game. They also had a top-10 rush defense, giving up only 95.4 yards against on the ground. Haynesworth will go a long way in maintaining those averages. With Jason Taylor returning, and DeAngelo Hall also being in the mix, you can expect Washington’s defense to do big things.

But can the offense really be expected to keep up? Clinton Portis can’t get through a season without breaking a leg or hurting his shoulder. Jason Campbell posted an 84.3 quarterback rating, throwing just 13 touchdowns against 6 pick. But if you’re going to blow the bank this early in free-agency, shouldn’t the Redskins be getting some – oh I don’t know – receivers who can catch the freaking football?

Santana Moss and Chris Cooley accommodated for nearly 2000 receiving yards, but only 7 touchdowns. Moss proved yet again that he can be a game breaker when required, but the fact remains that the Redskins had trouble scoring through the air. When Portis went down, they had trouble scoring at all. I don’t care how well you play defense. The offense needs to produce in turn.

I’m not saying that Haynesworth isn’t worth the price of admission. He’s a game changing tackle that can affect the game all by himself. But paying DeAngelo Hall $54 million is like paying $80,000 for a brand new Civic. Sure the car is fast, but it can’t handle or do anything fancy. And that’s just what you get with Hall. He’s crazy fast, but not much else. He doesn’t understand coverage, and you could tell in Oakland when he was getting out performed across the field by Nnamdi Asomugha. But signing Hall to a lucrative deal, along with busting the wallet on Haynesworth is typical Snyder-ball in Washington.

Everyone is getting cost-conscience in the credit crunch. The Bucs shed payroll by cutting one of their All-Time greats. The Ravens are hesitating on one of the best linebackers to play the game. Indy cut ties with Marvin Harrison, and the Bengals might lose Chad Whatever-The-Hell-Your-Last-Name-Is-Anymore and T.J. I-Could-Never-Spell-Your-Name-Right-Anyways.

Frugal spending might be the key to saving your NFL franchise down the road as the recession increases it’s sinister stranglehold. Spending like this might not only cripple the franchise down the road, it might also severely hurt their chances of winning the Superbowl this season. The Redskins’ betting faithful have been warned.

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