With his last name, which is ideal for headline writers, it makes sense that Andrew Luck is good. He’s on the fringe of becoming great, but it takes one more win to reach that next level of NFL quarterbacks.
Betting
The closing of Atlantic City Racecourse. follows closely on the heels of the closure of Suffolk Downs in East Boston, Mass., and Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Calif. I can’t see how closing down three racing franchises in about a year could be anything but negative.
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UNLV visits Taco Bell Arena tonight to take on the Boise State Broncos. Tip is at 8:00 p.m.
Maybe it’s not a miracle, but it is amazing. Do you believe in Urban Meyer now? In his third year at Ohio State, and with a third-string quarterback making his third start, Meyer made a big statement.
In Denver, there was a funeral for Peyton Manning as we once knew him. In Green Bay, there was controversy. In Las Vegas, there were busted bettors and celebrating bookmakers.
Even if he’s starting in the NFL next season, it’s a good bet that Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota is not going to be involved in a bigger game than the one he’s starting in today.
Opinions vary on Peyton Manning, whether he’s healthy or hurt, and if he still has what it takes to win three playoff games in a row for the Denver Broncos.
UNLV hosts San Jose State tonight at the Thomas & Mack. Tip is at 7:00 p.m.
Previews and predictions for every game. Know the key matchups before kickoff.
Aaron Rodgers is not The Most Interesting Man in the World. He’s not drinking beer and ripping off one-liners while surrounded by hot women. But Rodgers is being watched, because he is the most important player in the most interesting game of the NFL playoffs this weekend.