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Two teams from the NFC North are getting lots of NFL wagering interest at the sportsbook, and the time to bet NFL lines is now.

The Vikings and Green Bay Packers both have regular season win totals of 9.5. It is possible to make a football betting wager on the Green Bay Packers going over or under that win total, although the over is -150.

NFL gambling odds on the Vikings win total is slightly different. It is the same number at 9.5 but the over is only -120. Green Bay is a quite minor fave to win the NFC North this season so it adds up that their probabilities are a little higher. Remember that both squads easily went over the total of 9.5 games last season. The Vikings were 12-4 and won the division while the Packers were 2nd at 11-5. The NFC North in total is anticipated to be better, which is likely the reason that the total on Minnesota and Green Bay is 9.5 instead of 10 or 10.5. If the Vikings get Brett Favre to return at quarterback as expected, then Minnesota could get some action on their win total and on their total odds to win the NFC North and the Super Bowl.

The Bears were 7-9 last season and their win total in football betting futures is 7.5. The Chicago Bears are supposed to be greater though and the over is getting action on this number at -155. In order for the over to be a victor Chicago would only have to finish at .500, and early action is directed that way. Mike Martz is the Chicago Bears newest offensive coordinator, and they’ve also got a huge name defensive addition in Julius Peppers and lots of optimism. The Bears not too long ago obtained Peppers after he became an unrestricted free agent in February of this year. They brought him in to a 6-year, $91.5 milLion contract with $42 milLion certain in the first 3 years. Peppers should be worth it. In the 2002 NFL Draft, he was the second in total pick by the Carolina Panthers. He’s been on the All-Pro Team twice and he has been selected for the NFC Pro Bowl 5 times.

The Lions won only two games a year ago, however when you see their win total you may understand why the NFC North is anticipated to be stronger. A lot of individuals think that the Detroit Lions are going to be vastly better in 2010, although the under is -160, and Detroit’s win total is 5.5. The team made some fine off-season additions and they will be improved on both sides of the ball. No longer are the Lions going to be regarded as an automatic win for opposing teams.

Win totals are a fantastic way to be in the action for the entire 2010 NFL season. You can be rooting for or against a squad all year long with just 1 wager. The NFC North should give gamblers something to think about with some interesting numbers.

Endy Chavez was in the Mets’ minor league system from 1996 until he was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 2000 Rule V Draft. The centerfielder played for the Royals in 2001- the Expos from 2002-04- and split 2005 between Washington and Philadelphia before coming to the Mets for the 2006 season. Chavez had his best year yet in 2006- when he hit.306 in 353 games. Then- on October 19- 2006- during the sixth inning of Game Seven of the NLCS at Shea Stadium- Chavez made one of the most spectacular postseason defensive plays ever when he robbed Scott Rolen of a home run by snagging and pulling down a ball that Rolen had crushed and sent well over the fence. Endy Chavez has hand signed this 16×20 of him making that amazing catch. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.

Jean-Paul Parise played for a number of different teams in his NHL career- but the bulk of his career was played with the Minnesota North Stars. In total- Parise played 890 games in the NHL- scoring 238 goals and 356 assists for 594 points. His best season statistically was the 1972-73 season- when he scored 27 goals and 75 points. Parise was also an important member of the early New York Islanders teams in the mid 1970s- and he is warmly remembered by many Islander fans for scoring the goal 11 seconds into overtime to defeat their cross-town rivals- the New York Rangers- in game three of the best of three opening playoff series following the 1974-75 campaign. Jean-Paul Parise has hand signed this 16×20 photo of him shaking hands with the Rangers after eliminating them from the playoffs. Parise has also written the inscription “”4/11/75 – GWG”" and “”Jeep.”" A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.

The 16×20 photo is personally hand signed by Indianapolis Colts Wide Receiver Marvin Harrison. Marvin Harrison- the 1st round draft pick in the 1996 NFL Draft- holds the following NFL records; 4 Consecutive 100+ receptions/season- Ranks #2 All-Time with 55 career 100 yard receiving games- most receptions for one season with 143 which is an All-Time record- and Marvin is the only player in the NFL to have 6 double digit reception games in once single season (2002). This product is officially licensed by the National Football League and comes with an individually numbered; tamper evident hologram from Mounted Memories. To ensure authenticity- the hologram can be reviewed online. This process helps to ensure that the product purchased is authentic and eliminates any possibility of duplication or fraud.

This is a 8×10 Photograph hand signed by Jay Novacek. Jay Novacek played 11 NFL seasons and 6 with the Cowboys. Novacek was a key contributor for Dallas in the early 1990s- assisting them to 3 Super Bowl wins in four seasons. In those games- he recorded a combined total of 17 receptions for 148 yards and 2 touchdowns. In his 11 seasons- Novacek recorded 422 receptions for 4-620 yards and 30 touchdowns. Novacek was also selected to 5 Pro Bowls during 1991-1995. This item is authenticated by All About Autographs. All About Autographs is a leading source for authentic sports and celebrity memorabilia. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the item and a tamper resistent holofoil is placed on both the item and the COA. The unique serial number on the holofoil is then registered in the All About Autographs Online Database which will list a detailed history for the item signed. All items will come with a photo from the signing when available.

Ron Greschner was selected 32nd overall by the Rangers in 1974 after accumulating 182 points in three years of junior with the WCJHL’s New Westminster Bruins. In 1974- he was named to the league’s first all-star team based on his 103-point season. The young blueliner scored 45 points as an NHL rookie in 1974-75 and never looked back. By the end of the 1976-77 season Greschner was a key figure in the Blueshirts’ transition game and power play. He was one of the most popular rearguards to ever play in Manhattan and reached the 20-goal mark four times. In 1978-79 he was an alternate on the NHL All-Star team when they faced their counterparts from the USSR. A few weeks later he scored 12 points in 18 games as the Rangers reached the finals for the first time since 1972. In 1979-80 Greschner scored 21 goals and participated in the NHL All-Star Game. Greschner ultimately spent his entire career with the Rangers and to this day is the second highest-scoring defenseman in team history. Ron Greschner has hand signed this 8×10 black and white photograph of him getting blocked by Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe (#9)- right wing for the Hartford Whalers battling for the puck against the boards during at a game at Madison Square Garden on October 28- 1979. The two teams skated to a 2-2 tie. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.

This is a quick message for football coaches at the youth level, freshman and junior varsity high school level.  As a coach that would be self-described as an “ultra-competitive” person this is difficult for me to discuss, but is extremely important.  Here we go…the  primary   goal for coaches who are priveledged enough to coach young football players must focus on teaching proper techniques and mechanics.  Winning games at this level should not be the top priority.  This fact can not be forgotten by youth coaches.  Rather than teaching proper technique and relying on sound schemes to produce victories, many coaches focus attention on trick plays or the few “star” players on their team .  Coaches that interact with young players must realize that their first priority is to teach these athletes proper skills early on, so they will be successful when they get to the varsity high school level .  Far too many skills are having to be re-taught as these young players come up through the various levels.  Ultimately, the success and longevity of a players career can be traced back to proper training at a young age . 

To be clear in my message, I do not believe that coaches, at any level, should not try and win games.  Personally, I am “ultra-competitive”.  My belief is that we play the game to win the game.  Losing is a terrible feeling, and one that should not be accepted.  However, there are far too many coaches (at all levels and sports) put the premium of winning ahead of preparing their players for success throughout their player days.  Youth coaches should also teach the pride in winning games as a team, rather than being individuals.  Unfortunately , many high school athletes aren’t given the opportunity to achieve their goal of playing college athletics because they are lacking the proper technique and skills required to do so. 

Here is a helpful hint for coaches of all levels:  Our goal as coaches is not to re-live our playing days through our players and stroke our ego by winning games.  Our goal is to help our players maximize their playing days and have their long-term success reflect on us .  A fantastic site was created to help football coaches get the most relevant and useful information to assist coaches, at any level, in preparing their players for maximum success.  Take advantage of the fact that you can focus on winning the right way rather than just winning.  Coaches at the college and professional level are under unbelieveable pressure to WIN, enjoy not being in those shoes .

Happy Coaching…Success=Preparation+Heart. 

NFL betting at sbg will have the Rams as one of the long shot NFL gambling options to make the Super Bowl this season after a 1-15 straight up mark last year.

NFL preseason odds odds makers at the sportsbook could also want to take into account, nonetheless, that with such low potential the St Louis Rams may turn into a reliable NFL gambling board value.

In reality, even with that 1-15 mark, the Rams went 7-9 vs the spread last year and got the cash in 5 from their last 9 games of 2009. It was a common illustration of how even the saddest squad in the league can bring exceptional board value as the year goes on based on public belief.

The more the general betting public opposes a team, the more value they will usually bring as the line makers will enhance their price in order to attract a hesitant public into making bets with them. Those added points given usually prove to be the difference between a payoff and a loss.

Rookie quarterback Sam Bradford, who was the first total pick in the draft last spring from Oklahoma, where he missed nearly all of last season due to the fact of an injury in the 1st match of the season, represents a new era beginning for the St Louis Rams in 2010. He was the Heisman Trophy champ for the Sooners in 2008. With 36 touchdown passes, he also holds the NCAA history for touchdown passes by a freshman. At the Rams’ rookie minicamp in late April and early May, Bradford made a great effect.

Since they concluded 29th total in total offense and a dead last 32nd in the NFL for scoring, the Rams can surely use Bradford.

“I’m excited about this year,” said Bradford. “This being my rookie season, that’s all I’m focused on right now, trying to learn as much as possible as soon as possible and helping my team win.” Head coach Steve Spagnuolo will begin his second year as coach by attempting to put a winning combination together. He has confronted the football gambling handicap of leading a team that is for sale and cutting costs. It is also his first head coaching position. He was formerly a linebackers and defensive backs coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, before being appointed as the defensive coordinator for the Giants. He spent 2 years with the New York Giants and was the creator of the ambitious defensive approach vs the New York Patriots in the Super Bowl in the 2007 season. For the Giants, it was a huge upset win.

The St Louis Rams are often rumored to be potentially moving out of St Louis, where they are in need of a new stadium, so the instability has been a huge challenge to try and get over.

Bradford is the one major exemption to the fact that the St Louis Rams have signed 8 out of their 11 draft picks. It has been said that Bradford is looking for a signing bonus of between $45 and $50 million.

St Louis will open preseason play on August 14 at home vs the Minnesota Vikings.

The Cinderella team of the 1993 NFL expansion- the Jacksonville Jaguars- stunned the sports world by making it to the playoffs in their second season. Quarterback Mark Brunell leads his surprising team to the stunning victories in the ‘96 playoffs over two of the NFL’s veteran teams. The score of both games was 30-27. This is a Limited Edition of 1000 which also includes Certificate of Authenticity and is Accompanied by a photo of the players signing the prints. Dimensions 24 X 30. Framed in Black Satin and matted in Teal- Black- Gold- and Black paper.

Sparky Lyle began his baseball career with the Boston Red Sox- yet he then devastated the Sox and their fans in 1978. In his final season in the Bronx- Lyle helped the Yankees make up 14.5 games on the Red Sox and win a dramatic one-game playoff on Oct. 1. Sparky Lyle has hand signed this 16×20 photo of him with Thurman Munson and Billy Martin on the mound. Lyle signed this photo using a blue marker. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.