Online online sports betting players should be getting down to business now as the week leading up to the Super Bowl is getting underway, which means the New England Patriots and New York Giants are in Indianapolis, or they should be en route. Here is a look at the odds as the Super Bowl approaches.

What: NFL Betting
When: Sunday, February 5th, 6:20 PM ET
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Why The New York Giants Are Underdogs

The Giants could be still getting penalized for their inconsistency throughout the regular season; remember, they were only 9-7 en route to winning the NFC East, and it also took a healthy collapse by the Dallas Cowboys to get them there. There were also enough shaky results during the regular season that it would cause linesmakers to think twice about making the Giants favorites, such as two losses against Washington, and they also lost to Seattle and a Philadelphia team that underachieved badly. Quarterback Eli Manning has been solid for most of the season, but you never know when “bad Eli”, also known as the guy that threw three picks each against Seattle and Washington, will show up. The running game has struggled badly for most of the season before coming around later on, and there is no guarantee that they’ll show up on Sunday, although you should take their performance against San Francisco; the 49ers have the league’s best run defense.

However, the Giants are dangerous NFL betting underdogs in this instance because they’ve caught fire at the right time and the similarities to the Super Bowl winners of four years ago are scary. Manning could be playing the best football of his life right now and his performance against the 49ers was gutsy as he stood in the pocket and took some big shots. The defensive line is controlling the game and taking pressure off a suspect secondary. The Giants were also 6-2 ATS as an underdog during the regular season, and they’re 7-1 ATS in their last eight games.

Why The New England Patriots Are Favored

The Patriots have a wealth of experience and the duo of head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady have combined to win three of the four Super Bowls they’ve gone to. They were the No.1 seed in the AFC and they haven’t lost since they fell 24-20 in Week 9….to the New York Giants. Their three losses have come by a combined 15 points, so it’s not like they’ve ever been blown out this season. They would also love to avenge that loss to the Giants from the regular season, not to mention the Super Bowl loss from four years ago; there are still a lot of players in New England that remember the sting of that day and they also remember that they finished 18-1 that year instead of 19-0. Motivation can be a huge factor in how a team decides to play and you know even though the Patriots will say all the right things leading up to the game (“we’re only focused on this game”, “we’re not thinking about four years ago”), history is going to play a major role in how they prepare for Sunday’s game.

But will it be a detriment to their play? The Patriots have to focus that emotion into strong play, and you can’t deny the fact that they’ve lost their last two against the Giants, including the loss earlier this season at home. The Patriots also may have the biggest injury worry in the game as tight end Rob Gronkowski is struggling with an ankle injury, and even though he’ll probably still play, how healthy will he be by gametime?

Line Moves

NFL betting odds opened with the Patriots as a 3-point favorite in Indianapolis, but they’re down to 2.5 points now and the line shouldn’t go under two, if it even moves at all again before gametime. You have to watch the injury report this season as that will be the major reason for any line moves, and the Gronkowski injury is going to be watched closely all week as he has been a force all season for the Patriots.

The outcome of the regular-season game likely also played a factor in the line move as the Patriots were favored by 9.5 points at home and the Giants went into Gillette Stadium to come away with a huge victory. You cannot underestimate the effect that could have on both teams as it was the only loss at “The Razor” for the Patriots this season. Even though the Super Bowl will be played on a neutral field, the game in New England has had a huge effect on the sports betting odds for this game.

Posted on February 1st, 2012 by admin
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Could you read the prelude to my book and give an opinion?
Why?

Prelude
Karen

God, is there one? I hope so because I need someone to blame for all the bullshit I’ve been through. If your there could please stop being silent and answer a few question? Why did you take my mother away? You had already stolen dad from us. Why did you give mother a broken brain, why was she schizophrenic? Why did you not intervene in her suicide? Why do I have so many mood swings, I feel beautiful, and confident some days, and then others I feel ugly, overweight, and completely unsure of myself. Why was I separated from all my siblings except my little sister? Why do I keep getting adopted by these weird white families? Why do they always insist on changing my name? I don’t even look like a Karen, I loved the name my mother gave me yet, I can’t even seem to remember it most of the time. I have one more question God, Why are you still silent?

Timothy

Fate, why do you mock me? Why did you make Mike my older brother? More importantly why did you take him away? He was everything mom and dad wanted in a son, six foot three, star quarterback, with offers from three of the nations top schools, academic scholar. I bet Diana would have probably loved him more to. We both went into Quick trip that day. I looked down and didn’t make a sound as those men robbed the quick trip. Why was he so brave in the face of danger? Why didn’t you take me instead, he had so much more to live for. What am I compared to Mike? Five foot eight, second string quarterback, parents who wished that it was me in the ground, instead of mike. Why couldn’t it be me in the ground instead of Mike?

Diana

Pain, why do I crave you? Why does the sight of my own blood excite me? Why does pain make me feel alive? Only Karen understands how it rids my numbness. I feel nothing, no love, no joy, but when I cut everything changes. I feel a rush of excitement, ecstasy is what I feel. The only time I used to get to get this feeling was with Timothy, but that feeling doesn’t come around much anymore. Why am I driving him away? The further I push him away the deeper I have to cut. I have scars all over my legs, my arms, my chest, and I love them all. I’m also over come by shame. I’m addicted to the blade. Why can’t I stop?

Jay

Pressure, why will you not leave me alone? I’m trying to do what everyone expects of me. I will not fail again. Thirteen and one means nothing if the loss comes in the semi finals. My school, my coaches, my teammates, the scouts, and most importantly my family expects better. What happened to the fun? Pop Warner were I was just playing for the love of the sport. When did I choose to make this my future? Why do people only see the football player and not Jay? Why can’t I ever feel accomplished? Why did I lose the urge to play? Why can’t I live up to mom’s High expectations?
criticism is greatly encouraged!

It’s definitely different! I like it, sounds interesting

I know the perfect place for you! I am a member of a blog that reviews stories called Book Blog.
This site has members that are authors, editors, reviewers and readers. I love the way it started out. It grab me and held my attention.

“If your there could please stop…” should be, “if your there could YOU please stop.”

“I loved the name my mother gave me yet, I can’t even seem to remember it most of the time.” It’s a contradiction. You love the name so much the you can’t remember it. This takes away from your word meanings. It makes the word LOVE sound meaningless.

“He was everything mom and dad wanted…” should be, “He was everything Mom and Dad wanted…” When refering to a person, their name is Capitalized as well as a store. Stores are always Capitalized.

“The only time I used to get to get this feeling was” Always proof read.

Suggestion: Research Cutting. When you reference a “Medical” syndrome make sure you know your facts. Some writers/authors pull from personal experience which compells your reader into the believeability of your prose. In other words, if you want your reader to believe it, stay away from cliche`. Some cutters cut because it dulls the emotional pain and when the physical pain is gone they convince themselves that the emotional pain is gone and when the emotional pain returns, so does the sad cycle of cutting. Deeper and deeper.

And, always read your work out loud. If it doesn’t flow, then you need to keep editing. Have other’s read your work to you out loud. Lots of helpful stuff from this exercise.

Overall: it’s an interesting way of writing. I wouldn’t ever discourage a fellow writer to not write, because that’s just cruel, but just make sure you put everything you’ve got into each word. Don’t write the words that the reader will skip over. There are many ways of writing a book. Ellen Hopkins writes in a some what poetic format that’s compelling and brilliant. Check her book out, Crank and Glass. Though it’s not for the light hearted.

And Good Luck. You have great potential. Ever need advice or a second pair of eyes, feel free to email me, or check out my blog, (see below)

P.S. Sorry for any misspellings up above, it’s 11:24pm. Oh and I’m sorry if y criticism was too harsh.

Posted on January 30th, 2012 by admin
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On Wednesday, rapper and hip-hop mogul Birdman thought he made an offer everyone would refuse. Just two days later, online best sportsbook giant BetOnline.com has accepted.

Birdman, who has an estimated worth of over $100 million according to Forbes magazine, boasted on Twitter that he was going to bet $5 million dollars on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots because his nephew, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, is the team’s starting running back.  Just one tweet and less than 160 characters later, the internet was in a buzz.

Birdman has had plenty of big-time action before winning $1 million at the Super Bowl last year with the Green Bay Packers but losing an estimated $3 million when the Miami Heat fell short in the NBA finals.

After his Wednesday tweet, rapper 50 Cent was quick to respond via Twitter, suggesting that he’d take up to $1 million of the bet while backing the New York Giants. That’s just child’s play; BetOnline released a response of their own publicly stating that they are “prepared to take the $5 million dollar wager effective immediately!”

BetOnline.com is one of the few online sportsbooks to be legally licensed and regulated in the banking capital of Panama City, Panama.  With a reputation for taking, and paying off winners of, very large wagers the acceptance of the $5 million dollar wager should not be a surprise to Birdman.

“If Birdman is prepared to put his money where his mouth is, we are prepared to accept his $5 million wager on either the point spread or the money line of Super Bowl XLVI”, stated Dave Mason of BetOnline.com. Don’t be surprised if Birdman obliges; he’s literally put his money where his mouth is in the past, spending and estimated $500,000 on a set of white gold-plated, diamond encrusted teeth.

If Birdman chooses to bet on the Patriots point spread at -3.5 (-110), he will lay $5 million to win $4,545,454.
If Birdman chooses to bet on the Patriots straight up on the money line at -160, he will lay $5 million to win $3,125,000.
In either case, Birdman will be expected to Post-Up his money with BetOnline.com first, in accordance to gaming laws in Panama City, Panama.  Post-up can be completed with bank wire, person-to-person money transfer, cashier’s check, among other methods.

“Birdman simply needs to go to www.BetOnline.com and register online.  Then, he can email me directly at David@BetOnline.com, and I will provide him wire instructions in order to get his $5 million in post-up funds sent in a timely manner so we can proceed with the bet.  Once Birdman’s bet is in, we will release a snapshot of the bet in his BetOnline.com account, and Birdman will finally have proof that he is the sports bettor who he boasts of being,” stated Mr. Mason.
So Birdman, it’s your move…

About BetOnline.com

One of the few online sportsbooks to be legally licensed and regulated in one of the banking capitals of the world, Panama City, Panama, BetOnline.com’s management have been servicing players from around the world for over 14 years.
With a reputation for excellent customer service, 100% payment history to players, the industry’s best bonuses, a multitude of deposit methods including all popular credit cards, sports lines that appeal around the world (including live online sports betting on English Premiership Football, PGA Championship Golf as well as MBL, NFL and NCAA football), BetOnline is now the fastest growing best sportsbook featuring US sports.
In addition to sports betting, BetOnline offers a full featured online casino with 3D slots and live Texas Hold’em and Omaha Poker room.  BetOnline:  because you can.  For more information, see www.BetOnline.com

Posted on January 29th, 2012 by admin
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Part of the online online sports betting fun about the Super Bowl are the props, which are bets that don’t depend on the outcome of the game; think of them as a side bet that has to do with a particular aspect or play in the game. The full list of props hasn’t even been released yet as sportsbooks are gathering all the information they can before rolling out the full slate over the next week. Here is a look at a few that you can wager on right now at BetOnline.

First Penalty Of The Game

The build-up to the Super Bowl is unlike anything you’ve ever seen in your life. On the day of the game alone you’re liable to find at least three stations airing at least eight hours of pregame coverage. Even now, nine days before kickoff, there are specials on every day or night with experts giving their opinions on the Super Bowl, so how do you think the players feel? They’re revved up and ready to go and on the first series, whether you’re a veteran or a young guy up front, nerves can get the best of anyone. The NFL betting odds for a false start as the first penalty of the game is +240, while it is -300 for any other flag. If New England is first to have the ball, the +240 will be a very smart bet because their main goal is to slow down the New York front four.

First Team Penalized

Which slides in perfectly into the next NFL betting prop; which team will be penalized first? The Giants are -145 favorites to earn the first flag, while the Patriots are rated at +115, and during the regular season, New England had the fourth-fewest penalties in the league and that is one thing that head coach Bill Belichick preaches to his team: don’t beat yourself. The Giants were 14th from the bottom of the NFL in penalties, and they know they can’t afford to be penalized that much against the Patriots, especially on defense because that gives Tom Brady and company more opportunities. Again, it all depends on who gets the ball first, and if the Patriots get the ball first, they’ll take the first penalty.

First Score Of The Game

NFL betting odds have a touchdown being the first score of the game favored at -200, while a field goal or safety is rated at +160 and right now, we’re leaning towards the field goal/safety option. Again, nerves are going to be the biggest thing that players have to get over early in the game (and there will be a score early in the game, within the first seven or eight minutes). A team could drive down the field, but when it comes to third down, the play breaks down and they don’t convert. If they’re in field-goal range, there is your three points. Chances are it won’t be a safety (although the Giants did allow one during the postseason in their 24-2 win over Atlanta), so keep your eye on the kickers, New England’s Stephen Gostkowski and New York’s Lawrence Tynes.

Who Will Score First?

The Patriots are rated at -130 to put up the first points of the game, while the Giants come in at +100 and putting the first points on the board will have a very calming effect on a team; in fact, it could help both teams as the ice as been broken and now a football game can really be played. We like the Patriots, led by Gostkowski, to kick a field goal and take an early lead.

Will The First Score Win the Game?

Or maybe the Patriots won’t want to score first as another NFL betting prop for the Super Bowl asks if the team that scores first will win the game. “Yes” comes in at -170, while “No” is rated at +140. The Giants scored first in the Super Bowl upset of the Patriots four years ago, and then again when they defeated the Patriots 24-20 in New England this season. That is why it shouldn’t be surprising that the “Yes” option is favored.

Who Will Score Last?
This may be the most important prop bet you face all day because the team that scores last has a good chance of being the team to come away with the victory. The Giants are listed at -105, while the Patriots are rated at -125, but on both occasions the Giants have scored last as well as opening the scoring. The smart wager would be to lay a little on the Giants in your sports betting book.

Posted on January 29th, 2012 by admin
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I started to become friends with a guy I met in one of my classes and we have had a good time betting on football and basketball games. He off handily mentioned that he was going to bet on some fights and said if I wanted I could come with. I thought he was talking like ufc/mma but it ended up that he was talking about like actual dog fights. I didn’t believe him at first and said I don’t want to go. I talked to him today and he ended up making like $250 on friday. He said its nothing like what the media makes it seem like and that the dogs actually like it. Like its in their nature. I like to gamble and it sounds kind of fun but I’m not sure if I could get any trouble. There is another fight next Saturday so I am debating going to that one.

My question is would I get in any trouble for going and if you were me would you go? If you have been to one I would love to hear what you thought of it. Thanks!
- He is my friend. I am not going to report him!!! Who does that?
- I don’t know all the details but from what my buddy said its like they don’t even have to motivate the dogs. Its like second nature or something. I haven’t been to one yet so I can’t really answer much beyond that.
- Only reason why I would want to go is curiosity and I am competitive and I could make some money.

• Of course u would get in trouble lmfao even if you are just watching, the dogs don’t like it! Lol wow your ignorant
• this isn’t humane. Please don’t go. Maybe the dogs want to fight each other but that is because they get tortured and turn mean againist anyone. Many dogs get killed in the fights. They get beaten and starved so they will be mean and fight. Did you know that? just don’t go. And yes you can get in trouble. answer mine http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120128164553AAdM36z
• only if you get caught
• It’s a cruel thing, why would you ever even think about going???!!!
• How does he know the dogs like it? Do they smile?
• You are BOTH ASSHOLES! If/ when those dogs die fighting each other for you entertainment i hope you die too.
• wtf is wrong with you?
• First of all dog fighting is illegal !! And cruel !
  So i dont see the ‘Fun’ part in all of this. Also fighting is not
  on a dogs nature and YES you would get in alot of trouble if u
  attend these events !

  My suggestion is for you to do the right thing and notify the police about this place. Do the right thing man animals are living creatures & they dont deserve that kind of life…. I hope you take my advice..

• Of course you would!! Dog fighting is cruelty and a crime. Why would you want to see dogs ganging up on another one and ripping their faces off?? How does he know the dogs like it?
  Oops sorry. But still, please don’t go!
• OMG!!!! What the its so wrong!! I have a staffy, and he was breed for dog fighting they don’t like it!! How would that guy know any way? does he even have a dog? It’s wrong and inhumane!! Why would any one like to be force to hurt or kill another human with out a reward?
• First of all the dogs don’t like to do this sort of thing, its cruel and vicious, and for some dogs, its all they know, because they were raised this way. Think of it this way: if you were taken as a small child and forced to fight for other peoples amusement either to the death, or at the very least, until one of you is seriously injured. After you get in that fight, you get a short chance to heal, and forced to fight again, almost right away, and thats only if you win. If you lose, they kill you, because your no good to them anymore.

  Other than that, yes, dog fighting is a felony in all 50 states, however it depends on what state you live in if its a felony to be a spectator or not. For example, I live in Illinois, and it is a felony here, but in Indiana its only a misdemeanor. This chart will help you with the different laws depending on where you live.

• Yes, you would get in trouble if you got caught. even if you say you were just watching, the police will probably still charge you for being associated with dog fights. You may even be taken to court for it if the ASPCA chooses to get involved. So please dont go. Its not worth the risk and its bad supporting that kind of stuff.
• sure
  no perfectly legal
  sure the dogs enjoy being tore apart
• 1) Dog fighting is ILLEGAL! You and your friend will get in trouble!!!
  2) The dogs wre bred to fight… it is still CRUEL!!!!
  3) If you go and support it you are an ASSHOLE!

Posted on January 29th, 2012 by admin
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With most of the online online sports betting attention being shifted to the Super Bowl, it’s easy to forget about the Pro Bowl, but if you like offense and points, this is the game for you. Even with a long list of players sitting out due to injury or having to get ready for the Super Bowl, there is still a lot of talent in Hawaii, and the NFC’s quarterbacks should be the difference.

What: NFL Betting
When: Sunday, January 29th, 7:00 PM ET
Where: Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI
Pick: NFC -4

Why Bet On AFC

The teams that battled for the AFC championship, Baltimore and New England, had eight selections apiece for the Pro Bowl, although the Patriots obviously won’t be there as they have another game to prepare for. Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger, San Diego’s Philip Rivers and Cincinnati rookie Andy Dalton will be under center, although you shouldn’t expect to see a lot of Roethlisberger as he is still recovering from a severely sprained ankle that happened down the stretch run to the playoffs. Jacksonville running back Maurice Jones-Drew will likely see a lot of action with Baltimore’s Ray Rice and Houston’s Arian Foster out, while Pittsburgh’s Mike Wallace, Cincinnati rookie A.J. Green, Miami’s Brandon Marshall and San Diego’s Vincent Jackson are the wideouts; Jackson will be joined by teammate Antonio Gates at tight end, while Bengal Jermaine Gresham will get snaps as well. Up front, Cleveland tackle Joe Thomas is the only starter that is healthy and not playing in the Super Bowl, and he’ll be joined by Baltimore’s Marshal Yanda and Ben Grubbs, Nick Mangold and Brandon Moore of the New York Jets, and Houston’s Chris Myers.

Future Hall of Famers Ray Lewis and Ed Reed lead the defense, although Reed will sit out due to injury. Indianapolis’ Dwight Freeney and Denver’s Elvis Dumervil will start at end, with Houston’s Antonio Smith coming off the bench. Oakland’s Richard Seymour, Cincinnati’s Geno Atkins and Paul Soliai line up at tackle, while the outside linebacker position is manned by Baltimore’s Terrell Suggs, Denver rookie Von Miller and Pittsburgh’s James Harrison. Lewis and Kansas City’s Derrick Johnson will handle the inside, while the AFC has a potent cornerback duo in the Jets’ Darrelle Revis and Denver’s Champ Bailey, along with Houston’s Johnathan Joseph, and they’re imperative to the AFC’s NFL betting odds since you can’t blitz at the Pro Bowl. At the back, San Diego’s Eric Weddle starts at free safety with Pittsburgh’s Ryan Clark backing him up, and at strong safety, Denver’s Brian Dawkins will see a lot of work.

Why Bet On NFC

The NFC champion New York Giants had just two players selected to go to Hawaii, quarterback Eli Manning and end Jason Pierre-Paul, while the team they beat, San Francisco, had nine overall. Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers will start and share time with New Orleans’ Drew Brees and Carolina’s Cam Newton, who set a slew of rookie records. Philadelphia’s LeSean McCoy, Chicago’s Matt Forte and Seattle’s Marshawn Lynch will come out of the backfield, while teammate Michael Robinson lines up at fullback. Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald leads the receivers, which includes Carolina’s Steve Smith, Green Bay’s Greg Jennings and Atlanta’s Roddy White, but not Detroit’s Calvin Johnson, who is injured. The tight ends are New Orleans’ Jimmy Graham and Atlanta’s Tony Gonzalez, while the line starts with tackles Jason Peters of Philadelphia and San Francisco’s Joe Staley, along with New Orleans’ Jermon Bushrod. The Saints’ Jahri Evans and Carl Nicks start at guard and will be backed up by Tampa Bay’s Davin Joseph, while Carolina’s Ryan Kalil and Green Bay’s Scott Wells take over the center position.

The defense begins up front with ends Jared Allen of Minnesota and Philadelphia’s Jason Babin, while Chicago’s Julius Peppers replaces Pierre-Paul. Inside at tackle, the 49ers’ Justin Smith and Dallas’ Jay Ratliff will try and get some sort of pressure on the AFC quarterbacks, while outside linebackers DeMarcus Ware, Green Bay’s Clay Matthews and Minnesota’s Chad Greenway have to figure out what to do without a blitz. At inside linebacker, San Francisco’s Patrick Willis leads the way, along with Washington’s London Fletcher, while Green Bay’s Charles Woodson, Chicago’s Charles Tillman and Seattle’s Brandon Browner line up at the corners. At free safety, Seattle’s Earl Thomas steps up, while Arizona’s Adrian Wilson and another Seahawk, Kam Chancellor, hold down the strong-safety position.

How It Will Play Out

The NFC has won three of the last four Pro Bowls and lead the series by a score of 21-20 as they enter this season’s edition as a 4-point favorite. The total is set at 73.5, and it’s a solid bet to take the over, which has prevailed 10 of the last 12 times. There is little to no defense played in this game, and the head coaches, Green Bay’s Mike McCarthy of the NFC and Houston’s Gary Kubiak of the AFC, will air it out early and often.

Lean towards the NFC as they have better quarterbacks and even though the AFC is talented in the secondary, the NFC may be more talented at receiver, even without “Megatron”. There will be no let-up for any of the three NFC pivots and they’ll power the NFC to a win in your sports betting picks.

Pro Bowl Betting Pick: NFC

Posted on January 28th, 2012 by admin
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It’s people like you that our country USA isn’t really that good at football, the farthest we have ever reached in a world cup recently was quarter finals in 2002 and that proves we do have potential but all of the Americans would rather watch or play basketball or american rugby (football), we always get underrated by English, Mexicans, the whole world! Can’t you guys understand! Football is the most famous sport in the world! Like I said we have potential like the way we did in 2002! If we did have support I bet you we would have been one of the best or possibly the best in the world! Who agrees with me?
Also we also made it to 3rd place in a world cup before!!! But no one really cares about this sport sadly
No one really puts interest into MLS either

I didn’t like it till I played it

I think we will in time. Americans like being one of the best at the sport. Look at other sports, American Football no other country is better, Basketball US is the best in the world, Hockey US is one of the best in the world. If you look at USA Soccer rating in the last few years it has grown like crazy. What we need is more players like Dempsey of Howard who are playing in the EPL and playing well. Soccer is still young in the US compared to other sports and in time we will be better. Will it ever be
as popular as American Football, no but i think in time the USMNT and MLS can be a major sport in the United States. Look at how far soccer has come since the 70′s or 80′s. With ESPN starting to show EPL and there are Americans playing well around the world soccer will grow bigger and bigger. So will it be bigger than sports like Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, or American Football, no never. But it will continue to grow in fan base.

Hey, look how far the women’s team came this year! fans increased a lot! Just how baseball, now football, has had its reign over most popular sport in America, so will soccer. Unfortunately, currently, all the pretty cheerleaders cheer-leading for soccer players isn’t a high-school staple, so we don’t have as much emotional attachment.

Well it depends on the person. Sometimes there are other sports Out there and not enough time to eather to watch or to play it. Now i personually love soccer because i play it so it bacuallcly depends on the person and how much time you have.

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I’ll bet all of your assumptions are right on- yes i’m a girl, raised by only a mother (father walked out), all women in my family, and aside from attending all the football games in high school, I don’t know much about it- I’ve really never been interested in it…ok in fact I find it extremely boring and redundant, and I think it lasts waaay too long (i’m a soccer fan and everything I’m used to watching is fast-paced and keeps me intune).

So I’m going to a superbowl house party this weekend and though I wish I could just dip in only for the halftime, I’m stuck watching that sh*t.

Help me out. Give me some pointers. Basics I get the whole touchdown thing… but uh- that’s it. Lol.

Please help me! Please. I really do want to find it exciting- no lie.

Touchdown = 6 point
Field Goal = 3
PAT (after touchdown) = 1
2 point conversation = 2 only after a touchdown if they dont want 1 point
onside kick = so they can keep the ball
kick return = team who led possesion before kicks the ball for their opponent turn to score
Offense vs defense
1 QB, 2WR 1/2 TE 4Offensive line to cover the defense and RB

Come over to my place for dinner. Afterwards I’ll teach you more than enough you need to know. Email me for directions.

football is about 100 times more complicated than soccer. It would take about 10 pages for me to explain the game and all the rules. My suggestion is to find ESPN classic or NFL network on your TV and see if they have any replays on of any previous games. You have over a week so if you just watch a few games will most likely understand it better. When I first started watching football it took me over 3 NFL and 3 college football seasons to fully understand the game. But trust me when you know whats going on its not boring

Read a book you have two weeks

http://www.nfl.com/rulebook

Here is NFL rulebook.
It’s a database of anything you need to know, or any questions, as well as a broad overview of the game.

This should definitely answer any questions you have.

Hope this helps

Here are some basics to get you by..

- you have 4 plays to get 10 yards (the yellow line on the tv is the 10 yard mark). Every time you make it to that mark its called a “1st down” and you get 4 more tries. almost always the team will punt the ball on their 4th attepmt if they have not reached the 10 yard mark. They do this because if they don’t get to the 10 yard mark(yellow line) on the 4th try, then the other team gets the ball right there. This is why you will punt the ball to the other team so now they have to travel about 50 yards or so further to score. However, If you are about 35 yards away or closer from scoring and you don’t make the first down and its now your 4th down, you can kick a field goal (3 points)

- once a scoring team gets either a Touchdown or Field Goal then they now have to kickoff the ball back to the other team. And then the madness starts all over agian.

- they play 4 quarters and each quarter is 15 mins. Halftime is after the 2nd quarter. There are a lot of rules and a lot more stuff to learn but these are the basics of the game. Im currently working with my wife right now teaching her everything about the game. Stay patient and keep learning because it is a great sport to be involved with. My Wife loves football now that she understands it!

Good Luck!

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If you want to have a better understanding of the game of football, I highly recommend reading the following article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_football

Posted on January 27th, 2012 by admin
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Online online sports betting players who watched the New York Giants four years ago will definitely see the similarities between this season’s team and the one that shocked the world to end New England’s run at an undefeated season. The Patriots aren’t unbeaten, but the Giants are still the underdogs in your best sportsbook.

Offense

Quarterback Eli Manning said before the season started that he was an elite quarterback, and it’s hard to argue with him after the season he had. It was even more impressive when you realize that the Giants were fifth in passing during the regular season, but dead last in the league against the run, which means Manning had to put the team on his back (or better yet, his arm) for most of the season. The ground game started to pick up steam late in the season, which was a major key in their surge to the playoffs, but they struggled in San Francisco and Manning had to attempt 58 passes. He may have the best group of young receivers in the league in Victor Cruz (25 years old), Mario Manningham (25) and Hakeem Nicks (24), although with tight end Jake Ballard (24). The line was up and down this year, but they’ve stabilized down the stretch.

Defense

The New York defense was god-awful for most of the season, and they ended the season in 27th spot in the rankings, including 19th against the run and 29th against the pass. The secondary suffered a few injuries during the regular season and it was tough for the unit to get some continuity. However, the front four completely took over down the stretch and it’s safe to say that end Jason Pierre-Paul is going to be an NFL betting candidate for Defensive Player of the Year with 16.5 sacks and a number of big plays. Along with Chris Canty, Osi Umenyiora, Justin Tuck and Pierre-Paul, the Giants may have the single most dominant unit in the Super Bowl up front and again, that is similar to four years ago. The back seven has managed to hold it together over the last month, but they’re aided by the power and speed of the front four.

Special Teams

Kicker Lawrence Tynes hit a 31-yarder in overtime in San Francisco to win the NFC title, and he also hit one in the NFC championship game four years ago, so it’s safe to say that he has ice water in his veins. The Giants are ranked in the bottom half of the league in both kick and punt returns, and right around the middle of the pack when it comes to covering returns, but the Patriots don’t really have any players that will scare you to that effect. Punter Steve Weatherford had a solid season, which is going to help in a battle of field position against a New England team that is potentially explosive.

Coaching

When it comes to respect, Tom Coughlin may receive the least of any head coach in the league. It seems like every year, Coughlin is on the hot seat, but a look at his numbers has to shut some of his critics up: a 74-54 record in New York, four seasons of 10 wins or more out of eight campaigns in the Big Apple, four trips to the postseason (and one 10-win season in which they missed out in 2010), one Super Bowl win and of course, this year’s appearance in the big game. He has seven career playoff wins on the road, tying him with Dallas legend Tom Landry, and throughout all the talk about his job, Coughlin never loses his cool (despite the perpetually red face) and his players respect that. At this point, you have to respect Coughlin’s resume and with another Super Bowl win, his critics wouldn’t have a leg to stand on.

Intangibles

While this Giants team has been inconsistent for most of the season, they’ve managed to peak when it counts and now they’re in the Super Bowl; in fact, based on momentum, you’d be hard-pressed to state why they’re an underdog and that gives them added motivation. The Giants also beat the Patriots 24-20 in New England during the regular season, so they have the respect of their opponents, if not the fans and linesmakers. This is a veteran team that knows what they’re doing, particularly on defense, but they key may be their young receivers; will they continue to play to their standards under the bright lights of the Super Bowl?

It’s going to be a very interesting matchup in Indianapolis, but this New York team isn’t afraid of anyone and had to win a pair of tough road games just to get here. That road could lead them to another Super Bowl win as the sports betting underdogs.

Posted on January 26th, 2012 by admin
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New England was the sports online sports betting favorite to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl for most of the season, if not the entire campaign, and it should be no surprise that they passed all the major tests to get here, despite some critics complaining about their regular-season slate.

Offense

Tom Brady powers an offense that is pass-heavy, and the Patriots’ aerial attack is led by a pair of tight ends, Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez are matchup problems for any defense in the league, and head coach Bill Belichick now has Hernandez lining up in the backfield to make up for their lack of a running game. BenJarvus Green-Ellis is probably their best option, but the Patriots also have Danny Woodhead and Stevan Ridley to come out of the backfield. The line allowed 32.0 sacks during the regular season and has continued their strong play so far in the postseason. Don’t expect Brady to have another game like the poor performance he had against Baltimore in the AFC title game.

Defense

The Patriots’ defense had a single motto all season: bend, but don’t break. New England was 31st in the league in total yards allowed, but they managed to lead the AFC in turnovers, so that helped them get off the field. The Patriots were 31st in pass defense and even in the AFC championship game, receiver Julian Edelman played 27 snaps in the secondary to help them out with Baltimore’s receivers; you can expect him to play a similar role against the Giants, who has much better receivers. Nose tackle Vince Wilfork has raised his game in the postseason, while linebacker Brandon Spikes is fulfilling his potential alongside Jerod Mayo, but as always the secondary is scary, and not in a good way.

Special Teams

If the Patriots’ NFL betting chances depend on the foot of kicker Stephen Gostkowski, they should feel pretty good as he hit 28 of 33 attempts during the regular season, and then all four in the postseason. New England fans know all about resting their hopes on a kicker as they did for so long with Adam Vinatieri, but Gostkowski has hit over 84% of his career attempts. The Patriots aren’t going to scare anyone with their return teams, but they haven’t allowed a touchdown on special teams this year, either.

Coaching

Belichick is going to go to the Hall of Fame at some point and he has a chance to earn his sixth Super Bowl ring, including his fourth as a head coach. There may not be a more thorough coach in the league than Belichick, who handles every situation with the same deadpan expression and that has been passed down to Brady, his coach on the field, so the team never gets too high or too low. He knows what this time of year is all about and he’ll have the Patriots fully prepared for Super Bowl Sunday, and Belichick’s presence may be the biggest influence on New England’s NFL betting odds, with all due respect to New York counterpart Tom Coughlin.

Intangibles

This is an extension of Belichick as the Patriots are a very calm team, regardless of what the situation is, and that is going to serve them well in the Super Bowl. They have a lot of veterans that have been here before and with the culture of winning that has permeated this franchise over the last decade or more, this is something that the younger players have been trained for since they signed on in New England. It all starts at the top with Belichick and Brady, who may be the most successful coach-quarterback combination of all time if they win this one. They are also playing for the memory of Myra Kraft, the late wife of New England owner Robert, and they have a painting of her in their locker room, which will be brought to Indianapolis. They would also like to avenge the loss from four years ago, and you know Belichick and Brady have been praying for this rematch to happen since the last Super Bowl ended.

When it comes to preparation and motivation, you may not find a better team than the New England Patriots, a veteran team with plenty of leadership, a coach that looks for matchups to exploit better than anyone in his profession, a future Hall of Fame quarterback and a squad that is out for revenge. That is why the Patriots are the online betting favorites for the Super Bowl in two weeks.

Posted on January 26th, 2012 by admin
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