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NFL BETTING: Fisher will get Titans on track

Despite mounting evidence to the contrary, there are excellent coaches walking NFL sidelines. Jeff Fisher of the Tennessee Titans is one of them.

Contenders, pretenders becoming more evident

For anyone who suspected the New York Jets would be just another patsy this season, with rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez and first-year coach Rex Ryan imitating Gilligan and the Skipper, it’s time to admit the mistake.

Carroll, USC no longer sure thing

Because he’s a gambler, Southern California football coach Pete Carroll has many admirers. Obviously, a lot of gamblers are losers. But Carroll gets enthusiastic about taking risks, and he usually wins.

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Patriots are down, but they’ll be back

As tempting as it might be to bury Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, leave the shovel in the garage, and don’t pull a hamstring jumping to conclusions.

Hall, BYU on mission to crash BCS party

Who is Bronco Mendenhall? Pose that question on a game show and watch the average contestant scramble to phone a friend or poll the audience for help with the answer.

Cutler’s move leads to two losers

A bitter divorce between the Denver Broncos and young quarterback Jay Cutler made both sides look bad over the summer. The Broncos traded away their future, and were expected to suffer for it, and Cutler was portrayed as a crybaby.

Tomlinson, Chargers should rip Raiders

If it appears LaDainian Tomlinson is slowing in his old age, that he has lost a step and is not a breakaway threat, the San Diego Chargers running back wants everyone to know otherwise. He’s still the best.

Texas Tech cupboard isn’t bare

Texas Tech’s nonconference game today against former Southwest Conference opponent Rice will not grab much national attention.

Buck public trend, take Ohio State plus points

Rookie quarterbacks are usually a bad bet on the road. In this case, the quarterback in question, Southern California’s Matt Barkley, is a true freshman.

Irish prospects no longer slim, none

Three years ago, a self-styled genius and a cocky California kid hooked up and hatched a plan to conquer college football. Charlie Weis, the wiseguy coach, and Jimmy Clausen, the punk quarterback, told everyone they were destined for greatness.

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