Keeping the Good Times Rolling

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08/28/2008 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - College football fans across the country have waited patiently (tongue planted firmly in cheek) for the 2008 season to arrive. The anticipation is that much greater for programs that surprised the country in 2007 and really made names for themselves, expanding their respective fan bases in the process. Can that success last for these newcomers, and which programs will take a step back in 2008?

STAYING POWER:

KANSAS: Mark Mangino has built something special in Lawrence. The Jayhawks really came out of nowhere last season to capture the imagination of college football fans everywhere. The team went an unbelievable 12-1 on the year and certainly had its chance to play for a national title. A loss to Missouri prevented that from happening, but the Jayhawks validated an enormously successful season with a win over Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl. Kansas is ready for an encore performance, and while no one can expect another 12-win campaign, this could be a double-digit win team. Of course, the schedule is harder, but Mangino has this team clicking on both sides of the ball and that is certainly a recipe that provides staying power.

SOUTH FLORIDA: The fact that the Bulls have only been a Division I team since 2000 still boggles the mind. Head coach Jim Leavitt enters 2008 with back-to- back nine-win seasons under his belt. That kind of success is infectious and being in the Sunshine State doesn't hurt either. The talent in the state of Florida is second to none, but it is no longer a three-team race for that wealth. USF is starting to get home-grown players to look past Miami, Gainesville and Tallahassee and really take a long look at what Tampa has to offer. A couple more strong recruiting classes, and the Bulls could very well treat the Big East like their own personal china shop.

MISSOURI: The Tigers were at the pinnacle of the sport last season, earning a number-one ranking and getting within one game of playing for a national title. The loss to Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship derailed those plans, but Gary Pinkel has a team worthy of mention again. Playing in the Big 12 North will once again be a plus, as the other programs are probably still a year or two away from really contending, with the exception of Kansas. Throw in a Heisman hopeful in Chase Daniel and Missouri could wind up in another Big 12 Title game.

THE PARTY'S OVER:

HAWAII: In 2007, the Warriors finished the regular season with an unblemished record, the only program in the country to do so. Of course, running the table in the WAC isn't exactly like doing so in the Big Ten or the SEC, but still, a remarkable season for Hawaii. The Warriors were an offensive juggernaut under June Jones, but Jones has left the South Pacific. Add the loss of standout QB Colt Brennan and a slew of talented receivers, and that leaves Hawaii in a whole lot of trouble in 2008. The team gets started in Gainesville this week and could give the team flashbacks of the Sugar Bowl against Georgia (41-10). New head coach Greg McMackin certainly has his work cut out for him.

VIRGINIA: Al Groh has done a nice job in his time in Charlottesville, culminating in a nine-win season a year ago. The Cavaliers set an NCAA record with five wins by two points or less and boasted perhaps the nation's most dominant defensive performer in Chris Long. Well, Long has moved on to the NFL and the Cavaliers return just 11 starters from the 2007 squad. They won't only take a step back, but perhaps three or four steps back. Groh will certainly have to do a supreme job just to remain competitive this year. It certainly won't do much for the team's confidence to open up against USC this week.

MICHIGAN: Before the Maize and Blue Nation gets all up in arms, remember how much the Wolverines lost from last year. The team is under new leadership with Rich Rodriguez taking over. It will utilize different schemes on both sides of the ball in 2008 and will be without the services of stars like QB Chad Henne, OT Jake Long, RB Mike Hart and WR Mario Manningham. The team did win nine games last year and beat Florida in the Capital One Bowl and recorded its 40th straight non-losing season. With so many unknowns heading into this season, it won't be easy to reach 41.

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Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds

Will he or won't he?  Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.

Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.

"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."

Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.

Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.

But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.

Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback.  It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.

Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1


Atlanta Falcons 50-1


Baltimore Ravens 15-1


Buffalo Bills 50-1


Carolina Panthers 18-1


Chicago Bears 10-1


Cincinnati Bengals 15-1


Cleveland Browns 100-1


Dallas Cowboys 15-1


Denver Broncos 15-1


Detroit Lions 100-1


Green Bay Packers 50-1


Houston Texans 100-1


Indianapolis Colts 6-1


Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1


Kansas City Chiefs 30-1


Miami Dolphins 40-1


Minnesota Vikings 75-1


New England Patriots 10-1


New Orleans Saints 18-1


New York Giants 20-1


New York Jets 30-1


Oakland Raiders 100-1


Philadelphia Eagles 18-1


Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1


Saint Louis Rams 60-1


San Diego Chargers 6-1


San Francisco 49ers 75-1


Seattle Seahawks 20-1


Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1


Tennessee Titans 40-1


Washington Redskins 50-1

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