Can 5-win Nebraska pull off an upset against UCLA? Foster Farms BowlUCLA (8-4) vs. Nebraska (5-7)Santa Clara, CaliforniaDec. 26, 2015 On the whole, Mike Riley’s first season at Nebraska did not go so well, but the Huskers happened to be one of three 5-7 teams to earn a bowl invitation thanks to a high APR. Things looked really bad following a disastrous loss at Purdue on Halloween, but the … [Read more...]
NFL against the spread picks: Last week was a weird one
NFL against the spread picks: Last week was a weird one Bettors in Las Vegas had quite a week right before the holidays. The New York Giants' cover against the Carolina Panthers, coming back from a 35-7 deficit to lose by just 3 points (the Giants were 4- or 5-point underdogs through the week), helped the sports books in Las Vegas. And that was it. "It's a miracle we won the Carolina game," … [Read more...]
Washington St. aims for first 9-win season since 2003 in Sun Bowl
Washington St. aims for first 9-win season since 2003 in Sun Bowl Hyundai Sun BowlWashington State (8-4) vs. Miami (8-4)El Paso, TexasDec. 26, 2015 Can Washington State cap the most impressive season in 12 years with a ninth win? The Cougars haven't finished above .500 since 2003, when Bill Doba's team had 10 wins for a third-straight season. Not-so-coincidentally, bowl games have been hard … [Read more...]
Matchups: Silva's Week 16 Matchups
Matchups: Silva's Week 16 Matchups Saturday Night FootballWashington @ PhiladelphiaRedskins-Eagles has a 48-point total with Philly favored by three. The Eagles' team total is 25.5 points. I am continually surprised by Philadelphia's lofty team totals; offensively, the Eagles have scored 23 points or fewer in six straight weeks. ... Sam Bradford has recorded fantasy finishes of QB23, QB23, … [Read more...]
Wish List: What did every team ask Santa for this Christmas?
Wish List: What did every team ask Santa for this Christmas? We here at The Stew have been naughty. With the offseason in full swing, and Christmas approaching, we knew all 30 teams would be putting together their wish list for Santa. With that in mind, we managed to acquire each clubs list prior to the holiday. It was an awful thing to do, and we feel a little guilty about it. So, instead … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Christmas Day in the NBA
The Daily Dose: Dose: Christmas Day in the NBA There was a trade on Thursday and a nice five-game slate set up for Christmas Day. Here’s a glimpse of what we might see today. On the trade front, the Sixers picked up Ish Smith, who was being completely ignored in New Orleans after a hot start to the season, for a pair of second-round picks. Smith might eventually move into the starting lineup, … [Read more...]
DraftKings, FanDuel file suits against Illinois AG
DraftKings, FanDuel file suits against Illinois AG 10:41 PM ET ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print Daily fantasy sports powerhouse operators DraftKings and FanDuel filed separate lawsuits against Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan on Thursday, a day after she declared daily fantasy sports violates state gambling laws. The companies argue that their contests are games of skill … [Read more...]
San Diego State wins 10th straight in Hawaii Bowl rout of Cincy
San Diego State wins 10th straight in Hawaii Bowl rout of Cincy It was obvious pretty early on in Thursday night’s Hawaii Bowl which team was ready to play and which team was not. San Diego State jumped out to a 14-0 lead over Cincinnati in the game’s first six minutes. By the time wreckage was cleared, the Aztecs cruised to an easy 42-7 victory over a lifeless Bearcats squad in Honolulu. … [Read more...]
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Raiders Top Bolts In OT
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Raiders Top Bolts In OT A long, sloppy, penalty-filled Thursday night game between San Diego and Oakland ended in a 23-20 Raiders victory, as Sebastian Janikowski booted a field goal before the Oakland defense secured a game-winning stop in overtime. This game required extra kick in the egg nog of viewers, and got fantasy football championship week off to an … [Read more...]
Carmelo Anthony on his Knicks: ‘We should’ve been on Christmas’
Carmelo Anthony on his Knicks: 'We should’ve been on Christmas' For years, even the NBA’s top commentators have complained about the abundance of nationally televised New York Knick games. The team hasn’t been a championship contender since the fin de siècle and only once acted as a credible playoff participant since then, and yet they remained a staple on your television’s dial. [Follow … [Read more...]