Jan 21
Bills Show Some Offensive Punch In Win Over Buccaneers
Posted on Friday, January 21, 2011 in Hobbies
It wasn't a game for the ages by the Buffalo Bills, as they blew much of a 17 point lead to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Still, they did what they had to do and put some offense on the board en route to a 33-20 National Football League victory. NFL sports betting enthusiasts who took the Bills as -4 home favorites cashed their tickets with the pointspread cover. Despite a 1-1 straight up record, Buffalo improved to 2-0 against the spread. Tampa Bay has lost both of their 2009 NFL games straight up and against the number for a 0-2 mark in both categories. The combined 53 points put on the scoreboard went OVER the posted total of 41. Quarterback Trent Edwards expressed his excitement and seeing T.O show some of his ability to be a deep threat for the team: I was excited and he was excited. I don't really recall what was said, but I'm honestly hoping that that continues to happen. I think that's why we have him." "We learned our lesson from last week and it's a valuable lesson we're going to need throughout the season. We have to finish games and that's what we did today." Lee Evans also caught a touchdown pass from Edwards, and after the game praised his quarterback: "It comes down to opportunities. I think Trent wasn't afraid to take any chances. You always have to have that threat of the deep play. I think we put it on the table today that we would." A team long known for its suffocating defenses, Tampa Bay has struggled to stop opposing offenses in the first two NFL regular season games under new head coach Raheem Morris. The Bucs allowed over 900 yards of offense this season, a fact that defensive stalwart Ronde Barber stressed was unacceptable: "They dialed up some things on us that we should have stopped but we didn't. Ask the coaches that. I'm not willing to make a statement on that. It's really unacceptable. Good defenses are good tackling defenses." Morris, meanwhile, tried to project an aura of calm: "I'm not worried about their confidence but these guys got to play better." The Bills now host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, with Buffalo installed as +6 home underdogs. The total for the game has been set at 52. Tampa Bay faces three tough NFC East opponents in the coming weeks, beginning with a Sunday home game against the New York Giants. The Bucs are +6 home underdogs in that game with the total set at 44. Ross Everett is a widely published freelance writer and highly respected authority on football betting. His writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and sportsbook directory sites. He lives in Southern Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and a kangaroo. He is currently working on an autobiography of former energy secretary Donald Hodell.
Nov 23
Solutions When Booking A Limousine Service Maryland For Your Wedding Ceremony
Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 in Business
Limousine service Maryland is the keywords to search for a reliable limousine companies in Maryland on the web. When planning a wedding day the future wedding couple must guarantee the limousine company will service their wedding day securely and hassle-free. Limousines are extremely expensive, which means do the research and compare price, guidelines and availability before committing to a random rental company. Here is straightforward information that may be useful when choosing a limo for your wedding day. Limousines are not known to be cheap or it is not cost-effective to rent a limousine on an hourly rate. Not all however majority of the dependable limousine service Maryland companies may have a minimum rate of at least three hours although some rental companies offer the flexibility of no minimum hours. This may seem like an easy decision but actually it's not. Hiring a limousine company with no minimum rate can lead to trouble. From time to time an hourly rate is more costly than reserving the limo for the day it would be a good idea to do the math. It would be helpful to establish your financial budget before trying to find a limousine rental company. Find out what style or model of limousine you want to use whether it's a classic stretch limousine, a Hummer limousine or traditional Rolls Royce. A classic stretch limousine and a Hummer can easily house an average of fifteen guests or maybe more and a conventional Rolls Royce can only hold about 3 to 4 visitors. So, figure out how many visitors may ride with you, most brides prefer to have their bridesmaids along with her all the time while several brides would likely are satisfied with her parents. A fun time to begin your wedding limo shopping is six to nine months prior to the wedding party date. Delays in your shopping could result in not finding your vehicle of choice. Conversely, a lot of companies do not handle inquiries for service which usually extend beyond one full year. To be taken seriously by a limousine service Maryland companies it's best to start off your shopping duties within a year of your wedding date. Seek for a contract or written agreement from the limousine company of your choice will help eliminate potential future problems. Many limousine companies don't put their services on paper if this takes place don't be afraid to search for another limousine company. We highly advise selecting a date which does not happen in the springtime. During prom season (March - June) prices are exorbitantly high for the reason that needs for limousine services skyrockets. Teenagers will scoop all available limousines while several bridal parties are generally left without limousine service options. Early in the year, bridal parties could find themselves with limousine options that require eight hours minimum and leasing rates 30% higher than standard. In case your wedding date is incorporated in the springtime, we recommend starting your limousine search thirteen or fourteen months ahead of your wedding date. Limousine service Maryland is main keywords to assist newlyweds shop for a limousine rental company in Maryland. Remember limos services are not inexpensive so figure just how long you will require their services, figure out your budget, reserve the limousine at least a year in advance, request for written documentation and as much as possible do not have your wedding in Spring. Limousine Services in Maryland are an easy way to travel in style while in Maryland. You could find a lot of good companies that provide Limousine Service Maryland online.
Oct 13
Phil Esposito’s Rampage On The NHL Record Book
Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 in Hobbies
Although many of his offensive records have now been left in the dust by Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux, former Boston Bruins/New York Rangers center Phil Esposito is still regarded by hockey experts as one of the greatest players in NHL history. Esposito was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and his prodigious hockey talent quickly became apparent. He was signed by the Chicago Blackhawks as a teenager, and made his NHL debut in'64 quickly earning a spot on the teams top line between Bobby Hull and Marcel Dionne. In'67, Esposito was traded to the Boston Bruins along with Ken Hodge and Fred Stanfield. Within a few years Hodge and Stanfield blossomed into All Stars, while Esposito quickly took his place alongside his former teammate Hull as the best scorer in the league. Suffice to say that Boston fans were of the opinion that theyd gotten the best of the deal. Esposito began to shred the NHL record book in Boston, prompting Bruins fans to display car bumper stickers that read Jesus Saves; Esposito scores on the rebound. In'69, he became the first NHL player to top the 100 point mark (combined goals and assists) for the season"he obliterated the record with 126 points, which would be the first of six times that hed top the century mark. He topped 100 points in five straight seasons between'71 and'75, missing a sixth straight season by a single point with 99 in'70. Esposito's greatest single season was in'70-71, when he destroyed the NHL's single season goal scoring mark with 76. That record stood until Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers broke it in'81-82. Even now, only four other players including Gretzky have scored more than 150 points in a season and only five others have scored more than 76 goals in a season. Perhaps the most amazing element of Espositos game was the frequency with which he put the puck on net"Espo had 550 shots on goal in'70-71. No one has since come close. In'75, Esposito was traded with Brad Park to the New York Rangers for Brad Park, Joe Zanussi and Jean Ratelle. He had slowed somewhat, but was still enough of a valuable player and team leader that he was named the Rangers' captain. He remained a very dangerous scoring threat until the end of his career. After his retirement in'75, moved into the executive suite. He served as the GM of the Rangers before helping secure an expansion team for Tampa, Florida in'92. Esposito served as the President and GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning until'98. Ross Everett is a widely published freelance sports writer and noted authority on baseball betting. His writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and sportsbook directory sites. He lives in Southern Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and a kangaroo. He is currently working on an autobiography of former interior secretary James Watt.
Oct 12
Cowboys Trounce Seahawks
Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 in Entertainment
Quarterback Tony Romo had another solid game, and the Dallas Cowboys made short work of the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon in a 38-17 victory. Romo threw for 256 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions, and receiver Miles Austin caught a touchdown pass for the third straight game. The Cowboys improved to 5-2 with the win, while the Seahawks dropped to 2-5. The Cowboys also got on the winning side of the NFL pointspread ledger with the win and cover as -10 home favorites. Dallas is now 4-3 against the spread for the season, while Seattle fell to 2-5 versus the number. Romo has made greater patience in the pocket a priority this season, and it's paying dividends. Sunday's game was his third straight without an interception and he's stayed interception free in five games this season-more than he did all of last year. Romo couldn't resist a joke at his own expense: "Shock! I'm seeing things. It's as simple as that. I'm not throwing and hoping." Head coach Wade Phillips expressed his pleasure, but didn't want his team to start believing their own press clippings: "I feel good about the progress we've made, but we've still got a ways to go." Team owner Jerry Jones was happy with the performance and already looking ahead to next Sunday's game at Philadelphia: "I'm just glad to see as many people really do as well and play as well as they did today. Philadelphia is the kind of game that I think we're ready for. ... Plus, I think we all remember so much -- I know I do and so many players on this team remember -- how we left Philadelphia last year." Seattle quarterback Todd Hasselbeck played well, amassing 249 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions but didn't get much help from a defense that couldn't put the necessary pressure on Romo. He sounded frustrated in his postgame comments: "We put two weeks into this game plan. I felt like we were ready. We just didn't get it done. .... I feel physically drained, emotionally drained. I'm frustrated. We're all searching for answers." The big game for the Cowboys that Jerry Jones alluded to is next Sunday night as they travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles. The Cowboys have been installed as +3 underdogs with the total set at 47'. They'll head to Green Bay to take on the Packers the following Sunday. Seattle will host the lowly Detroit Lions next Sunday, with the Seahawks a -10 home favorite and the total set at 43. They'll hit the road for their next two games, facing the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings. Ross Everett is a freelance writer and noted authority on sports betting odds comparison. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and sportsbook directory sites. He lives in Las Vegas with three Jack Russell Terriers and an emu. He is currently working on an autobiography of former interior secretary James Watt.
Sep 24
Carolina Thumps Slumping Tampa Bay
Posted on Friday, September 24, 2010 in Entertainment
Carolina Panthers' quarterback Jake Delhomme struggled on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and was fortunate that his running backs bailed him out. Delhomme threw for only 65 yards with two interceptions, but D'Angelo Williams (152 yards) and Jonathan Stewart (110 yards) kept the chains moving as the Panthers won their second straight game defeating the Bucs 28-21. Tampa Bay has now lost ten straight dating back to last season and are 0-6 for the first time since'85. Carolina improved to 2-3 with the victory. NFL sports bettors were faced with a choice between two teams with dismal ATS records in this game, and those who had the guts to take a 1-3 team as a -3 road favorite were rewarded with the cover. It was Carolina's first NFL pointspread cover of the season and left them with a 1-4 record against the number. Tampa Bay has covered one of their six games this year. The 49 points scored went OVER the total of 40'. Delhomme attempted only seven passes in the second half, but the way Williams and Stewart were running there was no reason to put the ball in the air. Williams said that even though Tampa Bay knew what was coming they couldn't stop the Panthers' running game: "I'm sure everybody in the stadium knew what we were going to do. There were times they had nine in the box and we were still getting 7 or 8 yards." There's been little impatience locally with Bucs' rookie head coach Raheem Morris, but his weekly habit of explaining the obvious to rationalize yet another loss is starting to wear thin: "We got overpowered at the end, and really throughout the game." Carolina safety Dante Wesley was ejected after clobbering Bucs' return man Clifton Smith after a fair catch call. After the game, Wesley gave this defense for his actions: "I was just trying to make a play. You can check my record. I've never really tried to hurt anybody. I've never tried to take a cheap shot on anybody." Wesley could face a possible fine or suspension from the NFL but, in all fairness, it did appear to be a momentary mental lapse as he was trying to make a big play and not a deliberate attempt to injure Smith. Tampa's schedule has the look of them going from 'the frying pan into the fire' as they host the New England Patriots next Sunday-fresh off of their 57 point drubbing of Tennessee. The Bucs are +14 home underdogs to the Patriots with the total set at 45. They'll get a week off after that contest and return to action on November 8 as they host the Green Bay Packers. Carolina has an easier draw, hosting the Buffalo Bills next Sunday. The game is currently off the board pending the status of Bills' QB Trent Edwards who suffered a concussion in Sunday's win over the New York Jets. The Panthers will then play on the road the following two Sundays, traveling to Arizona and New Orleans. Ross Everett is a freelance writer and respected authority on sports betting odds comparison. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and sportsbook directory sites. He lives in Las Vegas with three Jack Russell Terriers and a kangaroo. He is currently working on an autobiography of former interior secretary James Watt.