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Sportscolumn.com’s 2010 NFC Preview

The Cowboys are Vegas darlings to win the NFC this year.  Is it the drive to play on home field for the Super Bowl?  Did Tony Romo get a new girlfriend?  Is it all the America’s Team fans driving up the betting price?  Who knows.  The Cowboys have the most talented roster in the NFC and it’s easy to see why Vegas bookies are pegging them at 5-1 odds to win the NFC.   But I’ve got a better bet.

Unlike the AFC, there are only a handful of teams worthy of consideration to represent the NFC in Super Bowl XLV:  Saints, Cowboys, Vikings and Packers.  One of these teams will be in Arlington on February 6th, 2011. 

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Into the Great Wide Open – 2010 AFC Preview

By Ryan McGowan

The AFC this year is quirky—so many teams, so few clear-cut favorites.  There isn’t even a clear-cut worst team in the conference, as the Raiders shouldn’t be quite as horrid as past years.  In fact, the conference title is wide open, pretty much for whichever team can conceal its flaws long enough to grab it.

Let’s get right to it.

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U.S. Ban on Online Gambling On the Way Out?

By Diane M. Grassi

When it comes to gambling, there has never been a shortage of opinion amongst the masses. Either people favor it or they feel strongly that it accompanies some of society’s more depraved behaviors, along with attracting crime, and is a negative temptation for our youth.

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8/26 Episode of Poor Man’s PTI:

Drew BreesRyan and Burton discuss Fantasy Football strategies, expanding to 18 games,  and the baseball playoff race.  Next week is the Fantasy Football / NFL preview show.

You can download this week’s podcast directly (running time 60 mins) or subscribe to the feed.

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This week’s topics include:

  • Why new NFL rules means picking QBs first
  • Expanding the NFL schedule to 18 games
  • Baseball playoff races
  • Eric Barry – a waste of umpire space
  • Feel sorry for Elin?
  • Misc:  Kim Jong Il

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2009 NFL Season Wrap Up Show

We break down Super Bowl XLIV, talk commercials, and wrap up the 2009/2010 NFL Season.

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Super Bowl XLIV Picks and Podcast

Ahhhh the Super Bowl. Despite all the hype, the 8 hour pregame show, and the 48 minute halftime, it’s still one of the best spectacles of the year. We break down the Super Bowl matchup and have some fun with prop bets.

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Here are are the latest Super Bowl Prop Bets and Super Bowl Odds.

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Super Bowl Party Rules for the Hardcore Fan

If you are a hardcore football fan, Super Bowl Sunday creates a dilemma: do you watch the game per your usual routine (either alone or with a small group of knowledgeable football fans) or do you join the hoi polloi for a Super Bowl Party?

If your team is playing in the Super Bowl, you must maintain your usual routine. There’s no excuse for breaking it now. If your team loses, it’s most likely your fault. This is not the time to be messing around with parties and not wearing your lucky underwear. The Lombardi is at stake.

For the rest of you, if you make the decision to host or attend a Super Bowl party, here are the rules you must adhere to. If you’re attending a party, print out this column for the host and other guests and let me be the jerk in your stead.

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2009 NFL Playoffs Conference Championship Games Picks and Podcast

The Conference Championship Games are always the best Sunday in the entire football season. This week we discuss whether the Jets can continue their run and whether the Saints can make their first Super Bowl.

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2009 NFL Playoffs Round 2 Picks and Podcast

After a little bit of a letdown for wildcard weekend (with the exception of the phenomenal GB/ARI game), the NFL playoffs should heat up this weekend. We analyze all the games in depth and pick the winners of the divisional round of the 2009/2010 NFL playoffs.

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2009 NFL Playoffs Round 1 Picks and Podcast

Now the real fun starts. Despite a deja-vu feeling from week 17, this week’s games are the real deal. We analyze all the games in depth and pick the winners of the first round of the 2009/2010 NFL playoffs.

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