CKO
11* PENN STATE over Illinois
Battle of frosh QBs. But we’ll side with Penn State’s heady Robert Bolden, forced to grow up fast after stops at venues such as Tuscaloosa and Iowa City, where opponents’ victories these days are about as frequent as Chicago Cubs’ World Series titles. Meanwhile, this is he first game as a true visitor for Illinois’ Nathan Scheelhaase, who generated only a single TD last week vs. Ohio State despite two weeks of prep time. The 24-13 Buckeye final in that contest was greatly influenced by the quad injury suffered by OSU QB Terrelle Pryor (who was running in the clear at the time). CKO insiders have been impressed by the rapid development of Penn State’s younger players, who are starting to blend their power and speed nicely. The Nittany Lion defense has yielded only 96 ypg on the ground at home so far, and PSU’s new group of LBs improving every game.
10* N. CAROLINA STATE over Boston College
ACC scouts report that chemistry-rich, bona fide conference contender NCS has shaken off the disappointing, come- from-ahead 41-30 home loss vs. Virginia Tech, quickly re-focusing on its triple-revenge game vs. Boston College. So, must unhesitatingly lay the reasonable number vs. a troubled Eagle squad that “must go back to square one,” says dismayed HC Spaziano, after seeing promising frosh QB Rettig suffer an ankle injury in his 1st start vs. Notre Dame. Either demoted QB Shinskie or unpolished soph Marscovetra get no help from a laboring ground attack that mustered a minuscule 5 YR vs. an Irish defense that had no need to even stack the box with 7 or 8 defenders. Other end of spectrum is the explosive, nicely-balanced NCS attack (36 ppg & 449 ypg), smartly led by jr. QB Russell Wilson (14 TDs, 4 ints.), who has excellent rapport with rangy, fluid WRs Owen Spencer & Jarvis Williams (combined 37 catches). Eagles 0-4 vs. spread on ACC trail LY.
10* FLORIDA ST. over Miami-Fla
Both of these storied programs are on the way back to Top Ten status, but Florida State appears to more closely resemble a vintage Seminole squad of a decade ago. FSU’s smart sr. QB Christian Ponder operates behind an extremely experienced offensive line. Ponder hasn’t thrown an interception in the last three games, and Jr. RB Jermaine Thomas and soph Chris Thompson have combined for 6.9 ypc & 7 rush TDs. The underdog has covered 8 of the last 9 in this rivalry, and see this season as no exception. No knocks on Miami side that’s also progressing back to championship contender status. However, Hurricanes are a shade behind the Seminoles offensively, a situation exacerbated by finger, shoulder & elbow injuries endured by Miami QB Jacory Harris. Harris’ injuries haven’t prevented him from playing but are a contributing factor to his penchant for throwing interceptions (8 already). New FSU HC Jimbo Fisher gets his first big win for Seminole faithful.
10* SAN DIEGO STATE over BYU
This season is turning into a dream scenario of sorts for many Mountain West entries that have suffered countless defeats at the hands of BYU over the years and were hoping to give Cougs a proper parting gift before the Provo bunch 16 bolts the league and begins campaigning as an independent in 2011. And Brady Hoke’s emerging SDSU (4-0 vs. line) looks capable of unleashing years worth of frustrations vs. BYU now that RS frosh RB Ronnie Hillman (already 532 YR) inviting comparisons to Reggie Bush and giving the Aztecs their first top-flight infantry threat since the days of Marshall Faulk. Meanwhile, things have quickly gone pear-shaped at BYU (no wins or covers last 4), with its well-planned QB rotation up in smoke after Riley Nelson’s injury, and true frosh Jake Heaps struggling in his absence. Not sure Bronco Mendenhall throwing d.c. Jamie Hill under the bus after last week’s Utah State debacle is an answer for slow-footed Cougar stop unit that ranks dead last nationally (259 ypg) against the rush and has lost its top NT.
10* SAN FRANCISCO over Philadelphia
It’s been nothing but misery so far in 2010 for the 49ers. But they seem well set to make someone else miserable this Philadelphia week. Whether it’s Michael Vick or Kevin Kolb at QB, the Eagles face a cross-country trip to meet the heavy-hitting who have done enough to beat both the Saints and the Falcons, coming up short only after leaving them just enough seconds for each to nail the winning FG at the end. HC Mike Singletary’s changes seemed to work last week, as QB Alex Smith got the ball to WR Michael Crabtree and TE Vernon Davis, the defense collected three sacks and picked off Matt Ryan twice, and big rookie S Travis Mays led the team with 9 tackles and scored after a blocked punt. Kolb figures to be overwhelmed by Singletary’s defense, and Vick—if he plays after getting squished in a Redskin vice last week—will be advised to stay out of harm’s way. Philly has given up 15 sacks so far.
NINE-RATED GAMES: NEBRASKA (-13) at Kansas State (Thur., Oct. 7)—Wildcats are willing, but they don’t have enough dimensions to stay with Huskers and poised, versatile RS frosh QB Taylor Martinez...SYRACUSE (+10) at South Florida—Credit Orange coach Marrone; Syracuse runs it hard, defends well, gets heady QB play...ARIZONA STATE (+11⁄2) at Washington—Sun Devils have a rugged defense and catch UW celebrating; ASU has won and covered last 6 meetings...Baylor (+2) vs. Texas Tech (at the Cotton Bowl)—Bears’ magical weapon at QB has an ascending supporting cast; TT QB Taylor Potts vulnerable to key mistakes...TAMPA BAY (+61⁄2) at Cincinnati (Sun.)—Bucs’ defense is real, while young offense is improving; Cincy only 3-10 last 13 as home favorite.
TOTALS: UNDER (40) in the Jacksonville-Buffalo Game—Jags “under” 8 of their last 11 when not facing the Colts...UNDER (41) in the Atlanta-Cleveland Game—Falcons giving up only 15 ppg; Browns have a new hammer in RB Peyton Hillis (two straight 100-yard games).
GOLD SHEET
COLLEGE KEY RELEASES
MICHIGAN STATE by 7 over Michigan
FLORIDA by 17 over LSU
UCLA by 4 over California
OREGON STATE by 1 over Arizona
NFL KEY RELEASES
WASHINGTON by 8 over Green Bay
HOUSTON by 14 over N.Y. Giants
OVER THE TOTAL in the San Diego-Oakland game
GOLD SHEET EXTRA
TECHNICAL PLAYS OF THE WEEK
COLLEGE
TENNESSEE
We’ve seen enough of Georgia’s shortcomings to not be afraid to buck the Bulldogs “between the hedges” in Athens, where the Dawgs are 2-10 vs. the line their last 12 on the board vs. FBS foes. And Georgia is reeling, having dropped its last four vs. the number this season. A much better case can be made for Tennessee, which has covered the last four meetings in this series. UT is also a featured Power Underdog play this week in Athens.
OREGON STATE
We’re beyond September and into the “Beaver month” of October, where Oregon State has won 12 of its last 15 games. And the Beavers have long fared well on the road vs. Arizona, winning and covering their last 4 visits to Tucson, as well as covering 9 of the last 11 vs. the Wildcats. Moreover, OSU HC Mike Riley is 14-3 vs. the number his last 17 as a road dog, qualifying the Beavers as a featured College Coach as Underdog and Power Underdog recommendation this week.
STANFORD
It hasn’t been a bad idea lately to recommend against Southern Cal, which has dropped 16 of its last 22 spread decisions and looks to be in trouble for a Saturday night date at Stanford. The Cardinal has covered all three meetings vs. the Trojans since HC Jim Harbaugh arrived in 2007 and has also covered 5 of the last 6 in this series. Harbaugh has also covered 11 of his last 13 in Palo Alto.
RICE
Rice has owned UTEP in recent years, winning the last four and covering the last seven in this series. And the Miners are one of the most unreliable favorites in the country, evidenced by their recent subpar chalk marks (10-24 last 34 overall as favorite, 6-21 last 27 in role, and 3-11 last 14 laying points at the Sun Bowl).
HAWAII
Some pronounced series and team trends indicate Hawaii is worth a strong recommendation for its Saturday night date at Fresno State. This has been a big road series, with the visiting team winning the last four outright and covering the last five meetings. The Warriors have also become accomplished travelers for HC Greg McMackin, covering 8 of their last 12 on the mainland. Meanwhile, Pat Hill's Bulldogs are just 3-11 vs. the line their last 14 as Dog House chalk, as well as covering only 4 of their last 21 as host.
NFL
ST. LOUIS
Well, why not keep riding our hot horse? The NFL Tech Plays have won three straight weeks with St. Louis and go for four in a row this week as the hot Rams travel to Detroit, where they scored their only win last season. The Lions are in what for them has been a very uncomfortable chalk role, one in which they failed in both attempts (one vs. the Rams) last season, 10 of 15 times since 2005, and 21 of 32 times the past decade.
POWER SWEEP
4* USF over Syracuse USF 31 Syracuse 10
3* SOUTHERN MISS over E Carolina SOUTHERN MISS 47 E Carolina 23
3* Tulsa (+) over SMU Tulsa 45 SMU 42
2* FIU over Wku FIU 38 Wku 20
2* GEORGIA over Tennessee GEORGIA 34 Tennessee 13
2* PENN ST over Illinois PENN ST 30 Illinois 13
4* New Orleans over ARIZONA New Orleans 42 ARIZONA 17
3* Chicago over CAROLINA Chicago 27 CAROLINA 14
2* BALTIMORE over Denver BALTIMORE 21 Denver 6
2* CLEVELAND (+) over Atlanta CLEVELAND 17 (+) Atlanta 14
POINTWISE
CINCINNATI over Miami-Ohio RATING: 1
FLORIDA STATE over Miami-Florida RATING: 1
LSU over Florida RATING: 2
OHIO STATE over Indiana RATING: 3
NEVADA over San Jose State RATING: 3
RICE over Utep RATING: 4
PURDUE over Northwestern RATING: 5
TCU over Wyoming RATING: 5
BALTIMORE over Denver RATING: 2
TENNESSEE over Dallas RATING: 3
SAN FRANCISCO over Philadelphia RATING: 4
ARIZONA over New Orleans RATING: 5
BUFFALO over Jacksonville RATING: 5
NELLY
RATING 5 GEORGIA TECH (-7½) over Virginia
RATING 4 ARIZONA STATE (+1½) over Washington
RATING 3 OHIO STATE (-22½) over Indiana
RATING 2 SYRACUSE (+10) over South Florida
RATING 2 NORTH CAROLINA (-2) over Clemson
RATING 1 AIR FORCE (-24) over Colorado State
RATING 1 TEXAS A&M (+7) over Arkansas
RATING 5 NEW ORLEANS (-7) over Arizona
RATING 4 CLEVELAND (+3) over Atlanta
RATING 3 ST. LOUIS (+3) over Detroit
RATING 2 HOUSTON (-3) over NY Giants
RATING 1 TAMPA BAY (+6½) over Cincinnati
PLAYBOOK
5* Florida St over MIAMI FLA by 7
When these two bitter rivals meet, it goes without saying that you can throw out the records. In fact, you can throw out the line... and you should. The dog has won this game OUTRIGHT a remarkable seven of the last eight seasons, including each of the last five. That does not bode well for Hurricanes’ HC Randy Shannon, who already is the answer to week’s TRIVIA TEASER. Not only does Shannon take his lumps in ACC affairs, his ‘Canes are un-Kosar-like 5-7 SU and 3-9 ATS as home favorites of less than 10 points and just 2-6 ATS at home off back-to-back road games. Even their 1-6 ATS mark in Game Six – along with Jacory Harris’ penchant for the INT (word has it Harris’ shoulder is not right) – is cause for concern against a Seminoles’ defense that has really stepped in up since the lambasting at Oklahoma. In their last three contests, FSU has held BYU, Wake Forest and Virginia to a combined 24 points and all three to season-low yardage. Ol’ Bobby and Mickey may have been chuckling a month ago but it’s now Jimbo and company that are getting the last laugh. The names may have changed in this series (even the Stadium is now called Sun Life), but we’ll look for the dog to continue its winning ways. With the Orange Bowl mystique no longer a factor, ‘wide right’ appears to be one part of series history that will not repeat itself. ‘Ponder’ that as we grab the generous points!
4* KENTUCKY over Auburn by 3
On our late phones last week, Michigan State delivered as our False Favorite Game of the Month. If we weren’t still in October, Kentucky would be under heavy consideration for that title. Forget that Tigers’ HC Gene Chizik is a pathetic 2-14 SU away with those wins coming by three and four points, respectively. If you’d like, you can also let it slip your mind that The Chiz has a pair of revengers with Arkansas and LSU on deck. And while you’re at it, don’t even note that Aubbie is just 1-5 ATS off back-to-back home games or 2-7 ATS as conference road favorites off back-to-back SU and ATS wins. All of that is small potatoes compared to the fact that the Tigers have the worst of it in this week’s SMART BOX. That alone should have you sniffing the blue grass... and we haven’t yet brought Kentucky into the picture. For starters, our database informs us that the Wildcats are a perfect 6-0 SU and 3-1 ATS in the first of three or more consecutive home games. As if that’s not enough, our Midweek Alert points out that Kentucky has held three foes to season-low yards this season, including Ole Miss in last week’s 123-yard ‘inside-out’ stat win but SU loss. Let’s also not forget that the ‘Cats limited Akron to 172 total yards – the Zips’ 2nd lowest output of the season. Get the picture? Repeat after us: FALSE FAVORITE.
3* SOUTHERN MISS over East Carolina by 20
At last, a game with some meat on its bones... and compared to the prior procession of fence-sitting stalemates we’ve had to endure, this baby looks like a bacon-wrapped filet. Larry Fedora appears to have something special brewing down in Hattiesburg. After a sobering 31- 13 season-opening loss at South Carolina, the Golden Eagles have reeled off four straight wins, outscoring foes by a total of 119-51. Fedora has also instilled in USM the importance of defending the home field. Since going 1-3 SU in his initial four games as head coach, Larry The Hat has won 11 games in a row at Roberts Stadium while compiling a sweet 7-2 ATS mark. Last week the Eagles soared past Marshall in their conference opener, 41-16. Southern Miss nearly doubled the Herd’s offensive output, 369-170, and held Marshall to 45 rushing yards in the game (just 2 YPC). Now Fedora’s squadron guns for league win No. 2 against a foe they’ve completely dominated, going 8-1 ATS the last nine in the series, including 3-1 ATS at home. Fedora also stands 8-3 ATS off a SU and ATS win, including 4-1 ATS versus a foe off a loss. The Eagles have certainly flashed their claws on defense, holding their last four opponents to season-low - or second low - yards. There’s far more buckle than swash when it comes to the Pirates ‘D’: they’ve allowed season-high yardage to ALL four foes this year. Can’t ignore the fact that the Ruffin McNeill’s Bucs are 0-6 ATS in the second of back-to-back road games or that they have a major revenger with hated NC State on deck. The ‘R’ word also comes into play in our favor as the Eagles will be looking to avenge last year’s season-ending 25-20 loss at ECU. The reality is with Houston QB Case Keenum lost for 2010, the Eagles have the C-USA title fixed firmly in sight. They won’t blow it here.
UPSET GAME OF THE WEEK
S CAROLINA over Alabama by 3
Simmer down. Yes, we saw last week’s game against Florida and we know the Tide looked like it could probably have handled the Arizona Cardinals or Oakland Raiders. But that was last week – and even though the Gators may have been a tad overrated, we think the Gamecocks might still have a little radar-dodging to do. We’ve shared Steve Spurrier’s outstanding success rate in conference games but he really excels taking on a foe off a SU and ATS win, going 38-16-1 ATS (if the line drops to -5 or less, this tightens to an incredible 17-4-1 ATS). If that doesn’t get your rooster to crowin’ then how about South Carolina’s 7-1 ATS mark as a home dog? The Cocks had a week off to, err, lick their wounds following a 35-27 loss at Auburn and will be well- rested and mentally prepared for today’s fight. If you’re still feeling antsy after we tell you Bama is only 1-4 ATS in Game Sixes or just 2-5 ATS after Gator-wrestling, our database informs us that teams who defeat an Urban Meyer-coached team are only 8-8 SU and 4-11-1 ATS in their next regular season game, including 1-9 ATS the last ten. The Tide is also up against it another way. This is the first of seven season- ending games – all against foes that will each have an extra week of rest to prepare for the defending national champs. That’s not good news considering Saban’s paltry 2-9 SU and 3-7-1 ATS college career mark against .500 or greater rested opponents that allow less than 19 PPG on the season (where else would you find a stat like that other than in the PLAYBOOK!). We think South Carolina’s stud RB Marcus Lattimore can keep his team close enough to allow the wily Spurrier to engineer the year’s biggest upset. And down goes Bama!
5* NY Giants over HOUSTON by 11
The G-Men got off the schneid with a convincing romp over the Bears Sunday night. That’s not good news if you’re a true blue Texan at heart, considering the Giants’ sterling 20-10 SU and 22-8 ATS mark in its last 30 road games, including 13-3 ATS when playing off a SU and ATS win. In addition, Eli Manning has been money in the bank as a starting quarterback in the league when taking to the road off a win, going 18-8 ATS, including 14-6 SU and 16-4 ATS the last 20. Meanwhile, Houston looks to improve to 4-1 for the first time in its franchise history while laying points for the first time ever in this series. Those are two tall hurdles for a team that ranks dead last in the league in total team defense. Aside from owning a rancid 2-6 SU and 1-7 ATS mark in Game Fives, Tex is 1-6 SU and 1-5-1 ATS in games against teams from the rugged NFC East. Dogs with over 100 yards the better defense have always been to our liking. Houie’s 1-6-1 ATS mark as a home favorite in games in which its sports a .500 or greater mark cements it. Look out Houston, Eli’s coming.
4* ARIZONA over New Orleans by 6
Playoff revenge sets the table in this payback affair and we like the look of the setting. While both teams appear a shadow of their selves this season, it’s the Saints offense that has really regressed. Last year in its Super Bowl run, New Orleans averaged 33 PPG on 393 yards of offense per contest. This year they have yet to top 25 points in any game while mustering up 49 YPG less. And through their 0-3-1 ATS effort to date, the Saints have been +2 in TO’s. Meanwhile, the Redbirds, who have had problems of their own with an offense that has yet to ignite behind former Pro Bowl QB Derek Anderson, need only to look at last year’s 31-point playoff loss to the ‘Aints for extra motivation in today’s contest. That and Ken Whisenhunt’s remarkable 10-0 SU and 9-1 ATS mark at home in games off a loss versus an opponent off a win should work together just fine. One word of caution: save room for dessert.
3* Kansas City over INDIANAPOLIS by 1
Look what we have here. An NFL powerhouse in a nasty mood, meeting a team trying to reestablish its once-proud identity. No, we’re not talking about the Colts. We’re talking about the 3-0 Chiefs, the NFL’s only team to remain unscathed this season. The question begs whether or not the week of rest Kansas City had last week was a momentum- breaker or a time to better strategize. We remember all too well Denver’s 6-0 surprise start last year, only to be foiled thereafter by the dreaded Bye Week. We put our trusty historical database to work on this stratagem and what we found was surprising, to say the least. It seems that teams who open the season 3-0 or better have excelled with a week of rest when taking on an opponent off a loss, going 13-4 SU and 12-5 ATS overall since 1980, including a 10-1 SU and 9-2 ATS run the last 12 years. FYI: the only team to lose in this scenario since 1998 was – you guessed it – last year’s Broncos. And, for what it’s worth, the last nine dogs to take the field off three straight up underdog wins in a row are 6-3 SU and 7-2 ATS. These same three-straight dog winners are also 3-0 ATS when taking points from a foe that lost straight up as a favorite in its last game. Oh yeah. In case you were wondering, Peyton Manning is 8-17 ATS in his NFL career in games off a SU favorite loss, including 1-7 ATS when favored by seven or more points. History lesson over. In stunning fashion, the Chiefs remain on the warpath.
RED SHEET
San Diego State 34 - BYU 14
Line opened at SanDiegoSt minus 31⁄2, and is now minus 51⁄2. A week ago, we had figured the Coogs to do a job on UtahSt, after suffering through a 3-game losing skein vs the likes of AirForce, FloridaSt, & Nevada. But the lacking Ags simply extended BYU's miseries, with a 31-16 rout, including a 242-65 overland edge. So, 4 straight Coog losses for 1st time since 1973. Now must face resurgent Aztecs, who rank #7 in total offense, who are rested, & who ran up a 504- 245 yd edge over UtahSt (yep, those Ags), in their last game (41-7 romper). QB Lindley: 3 TDs LW. RATING: SAN DIEGO STATE 89
BOISE STATE 58 - Toledo 10
Line opened at BoiseSt minus 381⁄2, and is now minus 39. We have taken a back seat to no one, in profiting from the exploits of these Broncos, who just continue to roll up eye- popping performances. Perfect example last week, with Boise leading: 24-0 after one, 38-0 after two, 52-0 after three, & a 59-0 final. Obviously, could have hit stratospheric pt total, had they so chosen. Moore (50 TDs, 4 INTs since LY) & Co are firmly ensconced in #4 spot in the polls, & aren't about to do anything to upset that lofty feeling. UT owns decent rushing "D", but too many Bronco weapons. RATING: BOISE STATE 89
Florida State 31 - MIAMI-FLORIDA 30
Line opened at Miami minus 7, and is now minus 6. This brutal rivalry has gone down to the wire just about every season, with the last 9 between 'em being decided by a TD or less SU. And that's to say nothing of their glory year wars, which always seemed to be settled by a FG. This season figures to be more of the same, as both are again among the elites. The 'Noles have turned it on, following their rout loss at Oklahoma, with a 177 RYpg edge in their last 3, while the 'Canes have 9 takeaways in their last 2 games. Harris INT penchant (8 TY) could spell disaster here. RATING: FLORIDA STATE 88
NORTH CAROLINA STATE 33 - Boston College 13
Line opened at NoCaroSt minus 9, and is now minus 91⁄2. Admittedly, we are normally leery of bucking the Eagles, as dogs. But they are on an entirely foreign run of ineptitude. Just a single TD the last 2 weeks, & that on a 58-yd pass. And how about being held under 20 pts in 6 of their last 7 games? Now down to 3rd-string QBing, & ranking 108th in overland production. And to top it off, they take to the road for the very first time here, following convincing losses (19-0, 31-13) to VaTech & NoDame (easiest Irish win in 17 tilts). Wilson leads avenging & potent 'Pack. RATING: NORTH CAROLINA STATE 88
HOUSTON TEXANS 31 - New York Giants 17
Line opened at Houston minus 3, and is still minus 3. Giants sure turned it around with smothering effort vs the previously unbeaten Bears, holding Chicago to 3 pts, 6 FDs, & 110 yds (10 sacks). But now must take to the road, where they went down by a 38-14 count in their only previous guest shot (Indy). And, despite last week, NY is just 4-11 vs the spread of late, while the Texans are a team on a steady rise, & have already taken Manning #1, with a 34-24 win over the Colts on opening week. Foster (537 RYs, 6.3 ypr for season), Schaub & Co will be ready. RATING: HOUSTON TEXANS 88
San Diego 31 - OAKLAND 16
Line opened at San Diego minus 5, and is now minus 6. Yes, we know that the Raiders covered both '09 games with the Chargers, but that was certainly against the norm, & the fact is that SanDiego did win both games on the field. And that makes 13 consecutive SU Chargers series victories, with 12 winning margins larger than the 6-pt spot on this one. San Diego is again among the elites, behind the leadership of Rivers (15-of-20 LW), & that Charger "D" is in off a 9-sack showing. Raiders on the rise, but RB McFadden (a key) is hurting (hamstring), & can't stay with upper echelon. RATING: SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 88
NEAR CHOICES (Rated 87): Cincinnati, Tennessee, SoMississippi -- NFL: Baltimore, Buffalo, & NY Jets
LINE MOVES (from largest to smallest): OhioU (-51⁄2 to -91⁄2); Georgia (-10 to -13); Indiana (+25 to +221⁄2); WestMich (+61⁄2 to +4); MissSt (-21⁄2 to -5); SMU (-41⁄2 to -7); Louisville (-141⁄2 to -161⁄2); SanDiegoSt (-31⁄2 to -51⁄2) - NFL: Minnesota (+51⁄2 to +4); Jacksonville (+1 to Pick); SanDiego (-5 to -6) -
KEY INJURIES: Out for Season: Purdue QB Marve (knee) - Doubtful: ColoSt RB Carter (knee); Memphis QB Williams (concussion); WakeForest QB Stachitas (back) - Questionable: NewMex QB Holbrook (knee); NewMexSt QB Christian (shoulder); Rutgers QB Savage (hand); SanJoseSt QB LeSeda (ribs); Stanford WR/KR Owusu (concussion); Temple RB Pierce (ankle); VaTech RB Williams (hamstring) - Probable: Alabama WR Jones (knee); Florida QB Brantley (ribs); Fla-Atlan- tic QB VanCamp (neck); Kent RB Jarvis (groin); Miami-Fla QB Harris (shoulder); OhioSt QB Pryor (leg); OregonSt WR/KR Rodgers (concussion); Pitt RB Lewis (shoulder); UCLA QB Prince (knee); UTEP RB Buckran (knee); WkForest QB Price (concussion); WkForest QB Jones (foot) - NFL: Out: Philly QB Vick (ribs); Doubtful: Carolina WR Smith (ankle); Lion QB Stafford (shoulder); Philly RB McCoy (ribs) - Questionable: Denver RB Moreno (hamstring) - Probable: Chicago QB Cutler (concussion); Houston WR Johnson (ankle); Pitt QB Roethlisberger (suspension); Washington QB McNabb (quadricep).....