Lawsuitover: August 2013

Saturday, August 31, 2013

MLB: Dodgers Acquire 7-Time All-Star Michael Young (.300 Career Avg.) from Phillies

MLB: Dodgers Acquire 7-Time All-Star Michael Young (.300 Career Avg.) from Phillies, According to FOX Sports (via http://ble.ac/teamstream-) http://bleacherreport.com/mlb/stream?utm_source=teamstream&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=tsandroid

Browns reduce roster to 53

Browns reduce roster to 53 (via http://ble.ac/teamstream-) http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Browns-reduce-roster-to-53/c3d42484-bc70-4111-82eb-bf89b44ff19f

Obama seeking congressional OK for Syria action.

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Packers Cut Alex Green, According to ESPN; RB Led Green Bay in Rushing Last Season

Packers Cut Alex Green, According to ESPN; RB Led Green Bay in Rushing Last Season -- Details in Team Stream (via http://ble.ac/teamstream-) http://bleacherreport.com/green-bay-packers/stream?utm_source=teamstream&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=tsandroid

CFB: No. 7 Texas A&M Leads Rice 28-21 at Halftime; Aggies Allow 332 Total Yds, Johnny Manziel Set to Start 2nd Half

CFB: No. 7 Texas A&M Leads Rice 28-21 at Halftime; Aggies Allow 332 Total Yds, Johnny Manziel Set to Start 2nd Half (via http://ble.ac/teamstream-) http://bleacherreport.com/college-football/stream?utm_source=teamstream&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=tsandroid

BREAKING SPORTS NEWS - It's time for the Geno Smith era as Rex Ryan and key NY Jets brass agree it's time to move on from Mark Sanchez

It's time for the Geno Smith era as Rex Ryan and key NY Jets brass agree it's time to move on from Mark Sanchez - Daily News (via http://ble.ac/teamstream-) http://m.nydailynews.com/1.1442450

BREAKING SPORTS NEWS- Pirates Acquire Morneau

Pirates Acquire Morneau : MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (via http://ble.ac/teamstream-) http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/08/pirates-to-acquire-morneau-.html

49ers to Release WR Austin Collie

49ers to Release WR Austin Collie, According to The Sacramento Bee; 4-Year Vet Has Battled Multiple Concussions (via http://ble.ac/teamstream-) http://bleacherreport.com/san-francisco-49ers/stream?utm_source=teamstream&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=tsandroid

The Ohio State University vs Buffalo GOING TO BE UPDATED THRU OUT THE GAME

Great way to answer

That was the first blown coverage by OSUs young secondary. But cashed over 1st Half. Need a Buckeyes touchdown before half please.

The Ohio State University

Despite losses, Ohio State's D might be better
Associated Press | August 28, 2013
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- There was a time not so long ago when Ohio State's defense was one of the most feared, effective and efficient units in the country.

For this season's second-ranked Buckeyes to contend for a Big Ten, let alone a national title, coach Urban Meyer knows his defenders have to harken back to the not-so-distant past.

"One thing about Ohio State defense, for a decade they were about as good a defense as there was in America," Meyer said. "The last two years, it hasn't been that way. So I'm anxious to get it back there to the Ohio State level."

The defense was just good enough to get it through an undefeated season in 2012.

It provided the Big Ten defensive player of the year in lineman John Simon and always seemed to come up with a big play when needed.

No one thought it was a bad defense, but the numbers weren't very good: 360 yards and 23 points a game, including surrendering 512 yards to California, 481 to Indiana and 403 to UAB.

When they host Buffalo on Saturday, the Buckeyes are seeking improvement despite missing eight starters (including suspended starting cornerback Bradley Roby) on that side of the ball.

There's a lot to accomplish.

"Right now we still have a chip on our shoulder," said All-Big Ten linebacker Ryan Shazier, one of only three holdover starters. "Some people don't feel like we are worthy to be where we are right now (in the rankings). We're fighting for championships in November right now.

"We plan on being the best in the Big Ten."

The new first-teamers include four sophomores and several juniors who have little experience in a big-game spotlight. So there's a lot to prove -- even to the coach.

"The jury is certainly out," Meyer said. "I'm very comfortable with who they are as people and the way they practice. However, there's nothing to gauge it upon other than practice. So how (do) they operate in a game? I'm really excited.

"I'm very confident."

Acclaimed sophomores Adolphus Washington and Noah Spence get the call at the ends, with Michael Bennett at tackle and Joel Hale edging out Tommy Schutt at noseguard.

The linebackers alongside Shazier are Curtis Grant in the middle and Joshua Perry on the strong side.

"There's a lot of guys in that front seven that we have high expectations for," co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Luke Fickell said. "But until they do it in front of 107,000 people, we're still going to sit here a little anxious to see what they can do. We really have liked what we've seen so far, and the upside is incredible."

Meyer said he's concerned about the depth and quality at linebacker, a spot that he calls a concern on the cusp of the new season.

The secondary includes rock-solid safeties C.J. Barnett and Christian Bryant, with Armani Reeves and Doran Grant at the corners.

"Our intent would be to be better than last year," cornerbacks and special-teams coach Kerry Coombs said. "We've got a lot of young players who are going to play really, really hard."

Beyond just beating Buffalo, the defense has set some lofty goals in the opener.

"We probably want to just leave a great impression on the world," Barnett said. "We want to be one of the best defenses in the country, so hopefully we can make strides toward that goal in this game."

The names have changed, but the staff's second year with even the young players means the defense can do more things.

"I think we're going to be a faster defense and hopefully more aggressive as we grow in our scheme. And we'll have more pressure packages," Meyer said. "Last year we started the season as kind of a bend-but-don't-break defense where it seemed we were always on heels. That's not the kind of defense that anyone wants."

Every team is optimistic before the games begin. But the Buckeyes' defenders feel they are almost entitled to something better.

"Last year we had to work through some guys having doubts," Bennett said of the flux that came with a new staff. "But this year everyone's bought in, everyone's more excited and you can see that light at the end of the season that if we do everything right it's not just 12-0 it's ... big things can happen."

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Miller's star ready to shine brighter
Austin Ward
ESPN.com | August 30, 2013
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Sometimes, in rare circumstances, simply scratching the surface is enough.

Sometimes, an athlete so gifted with physical ability comes along who leans on his natural talents, even without developing all the skills needed at his position, and finishes fifth in the voting for the most prestigious award in his sport.

Somebody still trying to absorb all of the intricacies of his position navigates a learning process without losing a game, operating with something of a stripped-down playbook.

A shy, humble guy, not accustomed to raising his voice and assuming command in the huddle the way a quarterback is traditionally expected to, can still drag his offense to more points than any other team in the conference.

Add it all up and you have what Braxton Miller provided Ohio State last season and, based on the sophomore version on display a year ago, he certainly appears more than capable of delivering the same type of results this fall.

But sometimes, in rare circumstances, simply scratching the surface isn't enough. Even nine months following the end of the season, with a grueling offseason behind them, the Buckeyes are still trying to figure out just how big the iceberg is underneath the tip they already chiseled off and how far their quarterback can take them.

If they don't know exactly how much more they can achieve, they certainly recognize how much deeper they are heading into this season. What does that mean for the program and its brightest star?

It's almost time to find out.

The routine is never entirely the same from year to year, but Tom Herman had even more incentive to freshen up his collection of drills heading into his second season as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Ohio State.

The message had been delivered quite clearly, both publicly and privately, that Miller had a long way to go in terms of his fundamentals, and coach Urban Meyer was holding his assistants as responsible as the players themselves for addressing the issue.

Miller helped start the process of fine-tuning his footwork, pocket presence and accuracy with a trip to visit quarterback guru George Whitfield Jr. shortly after the season ended. Back on campus, Herman was scouring videos from around the country and talking with coaching colleagues in search of tools to add to his practice repertoire that would help clean up the problems that slowed down the Buckeyes at times a year ago.

"It didn't matter if it was a high school guy, if it was put out yesterday, if it was a college guy, NFL guy -- if it was a drill that I thought could help us, I'd try to implement it," Herman said. "If the kids liked it or responded to it well, we kept doing it. If not, we would go back to the drawing board.

"I find myself just making a bunch of them up as we go, just trying to replicate as best you can what a quarterback has to go through, what he's not good at so we can make him better. Let's replicate the situation as best we can in a drill, which is hard for that position."

With a little bit of imagination, though, it can certainly be done.

Miller, fully invested in taking the next step as an athlete and the right ones as a passer, soon found himself avoiding brooms being swung at him by Whitfield on the West Coast, mimicking the arms of a pass-rusher. In Columbus, Herman was throwing bean bags at him to narrow his focus even more, challenging Miller and the rest of the Ohio State quarterbacks to keep their eyes downfield.

Some existing drills remained, including a particular favorite of Miller's that involved taking a three-step drop, flipping his hips open to avoid a make-believe rush, and working on getting his feet in better position while trying to throw on the move.

There were also new additions, such as quickly tapping his feet through a step ladder on the ground, keeping his head up the whole time, and settling himself to make a throw when the miniature obstacles had all been cleared.

"[Herman] just really tries to make it as realistic as what happens in the game," Miller said. "The drills that we do, I'm seeing things that would really happen that way in a game.

"Since that's what really happens, we have to keep working, improving at that so when it comes in a game, it will be natural."

As Miller developed new instincts physically, he also recognized that if he was going to put those mechanics to better use, he would need to develop the same sort of second-nature instincts mentally.

The first year in a new system was trying at times for everybody on the Ohio State offense. The offensive line had to learn different blocking schemes; receivers had to adapt to new concepts and rushers had to absorb the expansion of rushing plays out of the shotgun.

Miller, the focal point of the entire attack, must know it all, and at the same time, be able to decipher what defenses are trying to do to slow down the Buckeyes on every snap.

Walking off the practice field on a scorching August day during training camp, Miller was approached by freshman safety Vonn Bell and gave yet another strong indication that he's starting to see the X's, O's and minor details much more clearly than he ever has before.

"It's crazy, he walked up to me and said, 'Man, how did you know I was blitzing today?'" Miller recounted. "I was just like, it was his body posture.

"I'm getting better at things like that."

The improvement was perhaps inevitable given the additional year to soak up Meyer's and Herman's playbook. But perhaps more important than simply being able to recite all the play calls, and understand where to go with the football on a given down, Miller's improved understanding of the scheme has altered the player-coach dynamic.

Now, not only should Miller be able to execute an assignment better and maximize every snap, he also can figure out why something might not have worked and express it to Herman in a more collaborative way.

"For the most part, we speak the same language," Herman said. "We talk about things defensively, offensively, his fundamentals, how the route should be, how the defense is covering it ... all those things are second nature to him and he doesn't have to think about it. It makes the learning curve that much faster even.

"The more he learns, the more fluent he gets, now the more we can go do. It snowballs a little bit."

As coach and quarterback worked to find a common language, when it came to his teammates, Miller really just needed to find his voice.

Shy, humble and introspective, Miller largely deferred to more established veterans in the huddle a year ago, despite his prominent position and importance in leading the offense.

That approach didn't keep the offense from getting the job done, and Ohio State still has four senior offensive linemen capable of providing leadership on the field this fall. But they are no longer alone, and Miller is increasingly more willing to open his mouth and lead with his voice, instead of solely by example.

"He was quiet, other people had to tell people what to do," senior receiver Philly Brown said. "Having it come from somebody else other than the quarterback, the guys really weren't too positive about that. Now you've got the leader of the offense telling people what to do, that's better."

Miller also has started opening up more about what's on his mind publicly, which was far from a strong suit a year ago when the media attention started swelling and the Heisman Trophy campaign got rolling.

The same humility and reserved nature was in effect when the cameras and recorders were on, and that style didn't produce many soundbites and made Miller's personality a bit of a secret.

But the coaching staff used Jon Gruden's Quarterback Camp series to show the passion players such as Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III have for the game on and off the field, and an Ohio State public relations director printed out transcripts of news conferences from decorated NFL veterans such as Tom Brady and Peyton Manning to help prepare him for the types of questions he might face as the crush of media attention continues to grow.

"Now he's got a little confidence to him," Meyer said. "That whole Gruden football camp, what a teaching tool ... seeing the way [those guys] handle everything at quarterback. I call it the most unique position in sport, and you are allowed to be a little introverted, but you have to be able to lead. He's doing that. I don't want to give him an 'A' yet, but he's doing 'A' work.

"He's really building in that respect. If he does it, that's a special player."

The Buckeyes already had that in Miller a season ago. Now they'll get to find out just what he has built himself into nine months later.

Buffalo seeks respect, Ohio State chasing No. 1
Associated Press | August 30, 2013
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State had a lot to play for last fall: Making people forget a year of NCAA investigations and innuendo, rebounding from the worst season in more than a century and living up to the expectations of a new coaching staff.

They more than succeeded with a stunning 12-0 turnaround.

Unlike those Buckeyes, however, the 2013 version is allowed to compete for a Big Ten championship and even a national title. A postseason ban is no longer in force for crimes and misdemeanors committed under the regime of deposed coach Jim Tressel.

The first step is Saturday's game against Buffalo, a rebuilding team hoping to make a good showing while the second-ranked Buckeyes are aiming to serve notice that they're a worthy contender to break the Southeastern Conference's seven-year stranglehold on No. 1.

"Coach (Urban) Meyer came in here and he went 12-0," safety C.J. Barnett said. "Last year we had a chip on our shoulder. We were kind of hunting, but now we're the hunted. We've got the target on our backs. It's tougher when everybody's gunning at you."

Here are five things to watch in the opener for both teams:

HYPE OR HOPE? Braxton Miller embarks on his Heisman Trophy campaign with a better handle on the offense and better mechanics when he steps into the pocket. His receivers are improved over last year. Plus, he has far more options in terms of playmakers.

Even Buffalo coach Jeff Quinn, if he could, would vote for Miller.

"Braxton, to me, is definitely a worthy candidate," he said.

Meyer says Miller will run less and throw more, which will keep him healthier and stronger for the stretch run.

MACK ATTACK: The Bulls' Khalil Mack is not just one of the best LBs in his conference, but in the country. He's so good that he's expected to be among the top couple of players at his position in next spring's NFL draft.

He's also so good that Ohio State's coaches are worried about him.

"He is an extremely, extremely talented player," Buckeyes co-offensive coordinator Tom Herman said. "He poses some matchup issues that we'll have to gameplan for."

MAC ATTACK: Ohio State is 28-1 against current members of the Mid-American Conference, the lone smudge on that record being a 12-6 setback to Akron in '94 -- 1894, that is.

It's unlikely that the Bulls have enough weapons to keep the Buckeyes at bay, but it's always important to note that the MAC has a history of pulling off shockers.

On Sept. 20, 2003, MAC schools knocked off No. 6 Kansas State, No. 9 Pittsburgh and No. 21 Alabama. That very same afternoon, Bowling Green had Ohio State on the ropes at Ohio Stadium but ended up falling 24-17 in the closest call for a Buckeyes team against an in-state rival since 1921.

YOUTH IS SERVED: Ohio State's offense is composed of grizzled veterans. But the defense? Not so much. Only two seniors will start on that side of the ball, Barnett and Christian Bryant at safety.

Most eyes will be on whether ends Noah Spence and Adolphus Washington can get to Bulls QB Joe Licata, and whether sophomore Joshua Perry and former five-star recruit Curtis Grant can carry the load at LB.

Also, the Buckeyes will have a freshman handling the punting: 21-year-old Aussie Cameron Johnston.

OLIVER! Buffalo RB Branden Oliver gained 821 yards last year despite missing five games and parts of four others.

If he has success, that's not a good omen for a rebuilt Ohio State defense with eight new starters.

If Oliver finds himself hemmed in a lot, then the Buckeyes will have taken a first step toward being taken seriously in the national-title picture.

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Breaking: Patriots Release Tim Tebow, Rob Gronkowski Makes 53-Man Roster,

Breaking: Patriots Release Tim Tebow, Rob Gronkowski Makes 53-Man Roster, According to ESPN; Packers Cut QB Vince Young (via http://ble.ac/teamstream-) http://bleacherreport.com/nfl/stream?utm_source=teamstream&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=tsandroid

Manchester City wins 2 to 0

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Blueprint to Pulling off a Big September Pennant Race Comeback

Blueprint to Pulling off a Big September Pennant Race Comeback

--By Jason Catania on August 30, 2013
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The Nationals haven't played to expectations, but they still have a chance at the postseason, if they play over their heads in September.
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"It gets late early out here."

Hall of Famer and noted wordsmith Yogi Berra wasn't talking about September baseball when he uttered the above, one of his many famous sayings, but he could have been.

The Major League Baseball regular season, it's often said, is a marathon—162 games that never feel quite as much like a day-after-day grind as they do during the "dog days" of August. But as soon as the calendar flips, so does the proverbial switch—and at that point, the season becomes a September sprint to the postseason.

That's when it gets late early. Especially for teams that are several games back and attempting to either chase down a division leader or secure a wild card spot—and the corresponding playoff berth. They need to start winning, like, now.

The good news? Large deficits have been overcome many times. Just ask the Tampa Bay Rays or St. Louis Cardinals, who authored two of the biggest, most dramatic September comebacks in baseball history by claiming playoff berths on the final day of the season in 2011.

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Evan Longoria's homer in the bottom of the 12th sent the Rays to the playoffs on the final day of the 2011 season.
Those clubs proved another Yogi-ism to be true: "It ain't over 'til it's over."

For teams on the outside looking in entering play Friday, there's only so much time to catch up, but there are also steps that can help when it comes to pulling off a September surprise.

Step 1: Win. A Lot.

Baseball at this time of year, in many ways, becomes a bunch of theoretical math problems.

Team X and Team Y both have 20 games left, but Team X is six games ahead in the standings. If Team X plays .500 ball (10-10), then Team Y needs to go 17-3 to pass them.

While that's the kind of approach that some players, coaches and fans might get too caught up in, fact is, a team trying to mount a comeback needs wins, first and foremost.

Whether battling it out against top competition or simply ensuring there are no hiccups against lesser squads, the team needs to take care of business—its own business—by piling up double-yoos at a rate well above what they have done to this point in the season.

Essentially, a comeback requires a team to play above its head for a few weeks, which isn't easy but is necessary.

The Washington Nationals, for instance, have hung around .500 all season—in fact, they've never been more than six games above or below that mark—and yet, they're only 6.5 back of the Cincinnati Reds for the second NL wild card position. It's within reach, but only if the Nats play better from September 1 on than they have all year long.

Step 2: Gain Ground

Whenever playing against the team they're chasing, winning is an absolute must.

After all, head-to-head matchups are the best way to ensure that not only the team wins but also that the competition loses—all in one game—as a team tries to gain ground in the win and loss columns.

And if the chasee loses a day game or finishes a night contest early and loses, the chaser must take advantage. (Hey, a little scoreboard watching can be helpful.)

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It's time for Michael Bourn, Asdrubal Cabrera and the rest of the Indians to beat the Tigers while they still can.
The Cleveland Indians are a perfect example of this, as they enter play Friday 6.5 games behind the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central—and start a three-game series against them that carries into September. It's the last times those two are scheduled to play each other for the rest of the regular season, so if the Indians want to make a push, they best start by taking at least two out of three.

Step 3: Ride the Stars…

Despite being five-plus months and some 140 or 150 games into a grueling and tiring season, this is not the time for teams stray from playing studs.

The fact that the roster size increases from 25 to 40 men might make it slightly tempting to give a slumping star a day of rest or to try out a new player, but this is not the time to go that route.

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Not that they'd rest him anyway, but the D-backs need Paul Goldschmidt in the lineup every day.
It's better for, say, the Arizona Diamondbacks—six games out in the NL wild card race—to play their top guys while they still have a shot rather than wonder if a few more at-bats by Paul Goldschmidt or another start by Patrick Corbin would have been the difference between playing and watching in October.

Step 4: …But Utilize the Expanded Roster

As mentioned above, roster expansion allows teams to carry up to 40 players in the final month. While it can be a pitfall to rely to much on this, there are, in fact, ways for savvy managers to take advantage of having more players.

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O's manager Buck Showalter has the baseball mind to use more than 25 players to his team's advantage.
One way to do so? Exploit pitcher-hitter matchups, especially late in games. When the Baltimore Orioles take on the Boston Red Sox in mid-September, manager Buck Showalter could bring in left-handed reliever Brian Matusz—who has held lefty hitters to a mere .170 average against lefties—to face David Ortiz in a key spot earlier than normal, knowing he has other bullpen arms to fall back on later.

Same goes for using extra hitters to gain the platoon advantage either throughout a game or in the late innings. It's also useful to be able to plug in a defensive replacement when winning or a pinch-runner when trailing in, say, the eighth or ninth inning. When one run is the difference between winning and losing, one great catch or timely stolen base can decide things.

Step 5: Make the Schedule A Friend Whenever Possible

In September, most teams will have one day off—maybe two, if they're lucky—and that must be treated like gold.

This isn't about using off days to work on something specific or for a mental/physical break for some rest, although those are important factors, too. No, this is about making use of the non-game in a strategical way to plan ahead.

A team can utilize an off day to align the rotation over the final few weeks, which can be incredibly beneficial. Ideally, this is done by skipping a starting pitcher who has gone cold at the wrong time—or who isn't good enough to step on the mound in a late-season contest with his team's playoff hopes potentially on the line.

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The Royals have a schedule that could allow them to pitch James Shields plenty in September.
The Kansas City Royals, who are six games out of a playoff position, should make sure James Shields and Ervin Santana get as many starts as possible in September, and with two off days—the 12th and the 19th—in the middle of the month, they can shift things around in order to avoid pitching, say, Bruce Chen any more than they absolutely have to.

Step 6: Hope Like Heck the Other Teams Lose Enough

Executing all of the above is nice and all—and would go a long way toward getting a team that was once out of it in position to make the playoffs—but it won't do much good if the chasee doesn't lose enough to fall back and get overtaken.

Take the New York Yankees, who have played better of late. They're 13-7 in their last 20 to get within five games of the second AL wild card spot, but they're still trailing three teams in the Indians, Orioles and Oakland Athletics.

Only five of the Yankees' 27 September games are against teams they're trailing, and all of those are versus the Orioles. In other words, they won't be able to directly determine whether the Indians or A's lose. Instead, they'll just have to hope.

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Whether Derek Jeter and Co. make it to the playoffs for a fifth straight year isn't in their control.
Obviously, pulling off a big turnaround in the final month is easier said than done, but as the Rays and Cardinals showed, it actually can be done. Following these steps can help, and as September turns to October, maybe we'll be marveling at yet another team or two who completed a how'd-they-do-that comeback to clinch a postseason spot.

Or in Yogi speak: It'll be deja vu all over again.

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Full Week 1 college football TV schedule, plus the best games to watch all weekend

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The first week of the college football season is finally here. There will be real, live games on Thursday night.

Personally? I would walk over hot coals to watch the 2008 Auburn-Mississippi State game live right about now, but for our more discerning viewers, let's get a handle on which games will probably give you the best return for your valuable time.

This season, we'll be grouping games together by time slot -- Lunch, Afternoon, Evening, and Night -- and ranking those games in tiers by anticipated relative viewing quality: Best option, Plan B, Keep it in mind, and Break in case of emergency. Personal fandom obviously can make a difference, but this is trying to be as objective as possible.

Note: All times shown are Eastern.
Thursday
6 p.m. ET North Carolina at 6 South Carolina ESPN
6 p.m. ET Liberty at Kent State ESPN3.com
6:30 p.m. ET Presbyterian at Wake Forest ESPN3.com
7 p.m. ET Illinois State at Ball State ESPN3.com
7 p.m. ET Tulsa at Bowling Green ESPNU
7 p.m. ET Indiana State at Indiana Big Ten Network
7 p.m. ET UNLV at Minnesota Big Ten Network
7 p.m. ET Akron at UCF ESPN3.com
7:30 p.m. ET Western Carolina at Middle Tennessee
7:30 p.m. ET Southern Utah at South Alabama ESPN3.com
7:30 p.m. ET Towson at UConn ESPN3.com
7:30 p.m. ET UT-Martin at Chattanooga CSS
8 p.m. ET Utah State at Utah FOX Sports 1
9:15 p.m. ET Ole Miss at Vanderbilt ESPN
10 p.m. ET Sacramento State at San Jose State KLIV
10:30 p.m. ET Rutgers at Fresno State ESPNU
11 p.m. ET 24 USC at Hawaii CBSSN
Afternoon and evening shifts

Best options: North Carolina at South Carolina, Ole Miss at Vanderbilt

North Carolina at South Carolina
Announcers: Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, David Pollack, and Samantha Ponder
Odds: South Carolina -12.5
Weather: Mostly sunny with possible thunderstorms, high in the mid-90s.

The Tar Heels and Gamecocks get the season started on a really nice note. South Carolina could be a national title contender if things break the right way, and at the very least the Tar Heels are intriguing and could make some noise in the ACC. These border rivals don't get together that often, so let's all enjoy the show. Also, Clowney comin'!

Ole Miss at Vanderbilt
Announcers: Joe Tessitore, Matt Millen, and Maria Taylor
Odds: Vanderbilt +3.5
Weather: Mostly sunny, high in the mid-90s.

An SEC conference game on the first night of the season? Gods be praised. It should be a pretty good one too. Both teams are trying to claw their way up the conference pecking order, and a loss on the first night of the season is a real bad way to go about doing so. Vanderbilt's had better results than Ole Miss over the past several years, but the Rebels have program momentum after a bumper recruiting class this past February.

Plan B: Tulsa at Bowling Green, Utah State at Utah

Three of the four teams in these two games can make a compelling case towards darkhorse conference title status. The fourth is Utah. These games should be entertaining, at the very least.

Break in case of emergency: UNLV at Minnesota, Akron at UCF

I don't know about this, guys.
Night shift

Best option: Rutgers at Fresno State

Announcers: Dave Flemming, Mike Bellotti, and Lewis Johnson
Odds: Fresno State -10
Weather: Sunny with a high of 100.

The general public may not be up on them right now, but Fresno State could be really good this year, and Rutgers should be pretty decent too. This has the makings of a very competitive game, so Irish up your coffee a little and stay up for this one.

Plan B: USC at Hawaii

USC enters 2013 on a mission to restore its reputation as a top football program, and they get to start that task by beating up on Hawaii, who is led by Norm Chow, one of the architects of their mid-2000s dynast-[REDACTED].
Friday
7 p.m. ET Morgan State at Army CBSSN
7 p.m. ET Samford at Georgia State ESPN3.com
8 p.m. ET FAU at Miami ESPNU
8 p.m. ET Western Mich at Michigan State Big Ten Network
8 p.m. ET Texas Tech at SMU ESPN
8:30 p.m. ET Southern at Houston ESPN3.com
8:30 p.m. ET NDSU at Kansas State FOX Sports 1
10 p.m. ET NAU at Arizona Pac-12 Network
Evening shift

Best option: Texas Tech at SMU

Announcers: Carter Blackburn, Danny Kanell, and Allison Williams
Odds: SMU +5.5
Weather:

Kliff Kingsbury is back at his alma mater as head coach, and the Red Raiders should have ample supplies of fun this season. SMU's losing a lot from last year, but no one has ever accused June Jones teams of being dull. Tech should be able to handle this pretty easily, but tune in if you like points.

Plan B: Florida Atlantic at Miami

Miami is getting a lot of preseason hype. Why not check in and see how Stephen Morris and the Canes look against FAU? Win or lose, at least you'll get to see Carl Pelini act like he has rabies.

Keep it in mind: Western Michigan at Michigan State

Maybe Michigan State's offense will be watchable this year. No? Maybe? I don't know. Consider this an experiment against a young and energetic Western Michigan team.

Break in case of emergency: North Dakota State at Kansas State

The two-time defending FCS playoff champs are probably outclassed against the Wildcats, but hey, they could make things interesting against a KSU team that's replacing a huge chunk of their offensive production.
Night shift

Your only option: Northern Arizona at Arizona

HARD EDGE.
Saturday (!)
12 p.m. ET Buffalo at 2 Ohio State ESPN 2
12 p.m. ET Massachusetts at 23 Wisconsin Big Ten Network
12 p.m. ET Villanova at Boston College ESPN News
12 p.m. ET Purdue at Cincinnati ESPNU
12 p.m. ET Elon at Georgia Tech ESPN3.com
12 p.m. ET SIU at Illinois Big Ten Network
12 p.m. ET William & Mary at West Virginia FOX Sports 1
12:21 p.m. ET Toledo at 10 Florida SEC Network, ESPN3.com
12:30 p.m. ET FIU at Maryland RSN, ESPN3.com
12:30 p.m. ET Louisiana Tech at NC State ACC Network, ESPN3.com
1 p.m. ET Rice at 7 Texas A&M ESPN
3 p.m. ET Colgate at Air Force ROOT Sports
3:30 p.m. ET Miss State Houston 13 Oklahoma State ABC/ESPN 2
3:30 p.m. ET Temple at 14 Notre Dame NBC
3:30 p.m. ET Central Mich at 17 Michigan Big Ten Network
3:30 p.m. ET NIU at Iowa Big Ten Network
3:30 p.m. ET Penn State East Rutherford Syracuse ABC/ESPN 2
3:30 p.m. ET BYU at Virginia ESPNU
4 p.m. ET Nicholls State at 3 Oregon FOX Sports 1
4 p.m. ET Louisiana at Arkansas FSN, ESPN3.com
4 p.m. ET NC Central at Duke ESPN3.com
5:30 p.m. ET 1 Alabama Atlanta Virginia Tech ESPN
6 p.m. ET EWU at 25 Oregon State Pac-12 Network
6 p.m. ET Howard at EMU ESPN3.com
6 p.m. ET Austin Peay at Tennessee PPV, ESPN3.com
7 p.m. ET ULM at 16 Oklahoma FSN (PPV)
7 p.m. ET APBU at Arkansas State ESPN3.com
7 p.m. ET Washington State at Auburn ESPNU
7 p.m. ET Old Dominion at East Carolina FOX College Sports
7 p.m. ET Miami-Ohio at Marshall CBSSN
7 p.m. ET Murray State at Missouri PPV
7 p.m. ET Idaho at North Texas
7 p.m. ET McNeese State at USF ESPN3.com
7 p.m. ET Texas State at Southern Miss
7 p.m. ET UAB at Troy ESPN3.com
7 p.m. ET Kentucky Nashville WKU ESPN News
7:30 p.m. ET Wofford at Baylor FSN
8 p.m. ET New Mexico State at 15 Texas Longhorn Network
8 p.m. ET Wyoming at 18 Nebraska Big Ten Network
8 p.m. ET 5 Georgia at 8 Clemson ABC
8 p.m. ET Northern Iowa at Iowa State Cyclones.tv
8 p.m. ET UTSA at New Mexico KKOB
8 p.m. ET EIU at San Diego State Mountain West Network
8 p.m. ET Jackson State at Tulane WMTI
9 p.m. ET 12 LSU Arlington 20 TCU ESPN
9 p.m. ET Appalachian State at Montana ESPN3.com
10 p.m. ET Nevada at 21 UCLA Pac-12 Network
10 p.m. ET 19 Boise State at Washington FOX Sports 1
10:30 p.m. ET 22 Northwestern at California ESPN 2
Lunch shift

Best option: Rice at Texas A&M

Announcers: Dave Pasch, Brian Griese, and Tom Luginbill
Odds: Texas A&M -26.5
Weather: Partly cloudy with a high in the upper-90s.

The Aggies are going to crush Rice, but tune in to see if Johnny Manziel's SELFISHNESS has made him complacent and hurt his game. (Pssst ... I bet it didn't.)

Plan B: Purdue at Cincinnati

The Bearcats figure to be one of the better teams in the AAC this year, and the Boilermakers are marking their first game of the Darrell Hazzell era. It may sound weird to say about a Purdue-Cincinnati game, but this is probably going to be kind of fun.

Keep it in mind: Louisiana Tech at N.C. State, Buffalo at Ohio State, Toledo at Florida

Florida and Ohio State shouldn't have much trouble dispatching Toledo and Buffalo, respectively. Louisiana Tech lost a TON from last year's team that led the nation in scoring, but they should give a good test to the Wolfpack in their first game of the Dave Doeren era. And hey, maybe something goes sideways and we have an upset on our hands.

Break in case of emergency: Villanova at Boston College

I wouldn't, personally.
Afternoon shift

Best options: Mississippi State at Oklahoma State, Alabama vs. Virginia Tech

Here we go.

Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma State
Announcers: Bob Wischusen, Rod Gilmore, and Quint Kessenich
Odds: Oklahoma State -12.5
Weather: Mostly sunny with a high in the mid-90s.

Alabama vs. Virginia Tech
Announcers: Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, and Shannon Spake
Odds: Alabama -20
Weather: It's generally pretty nice inside domes.

The Bulldogs and Cowboys will get together in Houston, and Oklahoma State can inject themselves much more centrally into the national conversation with a convincing win over an SEC squad. On the other sideline, a win over a big name Big 12 team would go a long way for Dan Mullen, who some think has hit his ceiling in Starkville. There is a lot at stake here, and that's just lovely to see on the first Saturday of the season.

The other headliner here features Alabama, of course. The Tide are significant favorites over Virginia Tech in the Georgia Dome, and it's tough to go against them here. Frank Beamer has proven himself to be an excellent coach, and Virginia Tech is a great program, but they just don't have the horses to run with Alabama for 60 minutes. I'm not sure anyone does.

Plan B: Penn State vs. Syracuse, Temple at Notre Dame

Two old Northeast rivals renew acquaintances at MetLife Stadium, and both Penn State and Syracuse are going through some changes. The Nittany Lions have a new quarterback and razor thin depth, but the Orange are starting a new quarterback of their own, as well as breaking in a new head coach. There could be some early hiccups, but this could be a good one.

Temple may be out of their depth against Notre Dame. But since it's Notre Dame, it's on TV and a lot of people are going to watch. Despite the bad taste in everyone's mouth from the BCS title game, the Fighting Irish are still a good team, and well worth some of your time as an impartial viewer.

Keep it in mind: BYU at Virginia, Central Michigan at Michigan, Louisiana-Lafayette at Arkansas

BYU heads east to play Virginia, and a couple of bigger teams in Michigan and Arkansas play what should be overmatched opposition. Try to remember the channel numbers because hey, something weird could happen.

Break in case of emergency: Northern Illinois at Iowa

Keep your remote handy, you may want to switch over in the 4th quarter to see if the plucky Hawkeyes can upset the big bad Huskies.
Evening shift

Best option: Georgia at Clemson, LSU vs. TCU

Georgia at Clemson
Announcers: Brent Musberger, Kirk Herbstreit, and Heather Cox
Odds: Clemson +1.5
Weather: Scattered thunderstorms with a high in the mid-80s.

LSU vs. TCU
Announcers: Brad Nessler, Todd Blackledge, and Holly Rowe
Odds: LSU -4.5
Weather: In a dome, so again, pretty nice.

It doesn't get much better than a pair of marquee non-conference matchups on Saturday night. Both of these games will affect the national championship picture, especially if Clemson and/or TCU lose. Georgia and/or LSU can probably overcome a loss and still make the BCS title game if things break the right way, but it's tough to see a one-loss Big 12 or ACC team making it to the title game. High stakes!

Plan B: Washington State at Auburn

Things didn't exactly go well for Mike Leach in his first year at Washington State, and he's got a challenging trip to Auburn to open his second year at the helm. The Tigers were pretty rough last year too, but hopes are high for a fast turnaround with Gus Malzahn in charge.

Keep it in mind: Wyoming at Nebraska

Bo Pelini might get really mad again!

Break in case of emergency: New Mexico State at Texas

Not sure how many of you have Longhorn Network, so this may not even apply.
Night shift

Best option: Boise State at Washington

Announcers: Gus Johnson, Charles Davis, and Kristina Pink
Odds: Washington -3.5
Weather: Sunny with a high in the mid-70s.

Boise State opens its season with yet another matchup against a major conference foe, this time at Washington. The Huskies aren't at full strength, but could be trouble if Boise isn't prepared. Unfortunately for them, the Broncos are usually pretty dang prepared for season-openers.

Plan B: Northwestern at Cal

Northwestern is going to be really fun this year. Sonny Dykes is installing the BEAR RAID in Berkeley. It usually takes a little time for offenses like that to get in sync, but there is a strong possibility of points here.

Keep it in mind: Nevada at UCLA

This could actually be really fun. The Bruins won the Pac-12 South last year, but they could be in for some regression in 2013. Nevada and that offense could be a handful.
Sunday
11:45 a.m. ET MVSU Orlando Florida A&M ESPN
3:30 p.m. ET Ohio at 9 Louisville ESPN
6 p.m. ET Colorado Denver Colorado State CBSSN
8 p.m. ET Bethune-Cookman at Tennessee State ESPN3.com

Best option: Ohio at Louisville

Announcers: Joe Tessitore, Matt Millen, and Maria Taylor
Odds: Louisville -20.5
Weather: Isolated thunderstorms with a high around 90.

The Cardinals might have the best shot in the country at going undefeated, but opening the season against Ohio is no gimme. Why not tune in and see what Teddy Bridgewater has in store for us?

Plan B: The other games

Like you have anything else to watch?
Monday

Your only option: Florida State at Pitt

Announcers: Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, David Pollock, and Samantha Ponder
Odds: Pitt +10.5
Weather: Scattered thunderstorms, high in the upper 70s.

Welcome to the ACC, Pitt. The Panthers' first game in their new conference is against last year's champs and a strong pick to repeat. At least Pitt has this game at home, although the Panthers are not exactly renowned for their ferocious home field advantage.
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Devonte Fields could easily end up as one of the best defensive lineman in the nation this year and, right now, he’s already one of the most underrated. As the newest members of the Big 12, the TCU Horned Frogs will be receiving the ‘new kid’ treatment for the second straight season — and that’s okay with them.

Devonte Fields could easily end up as one of the best defensive lineman in the nation this year and, right now, he’s already one of the most underrated. As the newest members of the Big 12, the TCU Horned Frogs will be receiving the ‘new kid’ treatment for the second straight season — and that’s okay with them.

TCU is considered as one of the top contenders in the unusually-weak Big 12 and with a real shot to win the conference title, it will need to rely heavily on its superstar defensive end.

As a freshman in 2011, not too many people knew exactly what to expect. He was widely considered as one of the best incoming defensive ends in the country out of high school and the four-star prospect was very fast for his position.

Everyone talks about South Carolina‘s Jadeveon Clowney and the speed he brings to the table as a defensive end, but Fields ran with 4.6-speed coming out of high school and I can only think he’s gotten even faster while putting on more muscle. Standing 6-foo-4 and 240 pounds, he’s got a tall, cut frame that strikes fear into the eyes of offensive linemen. I’m sure his speed scares the oversized offensive linemen more than his size because his frame is not too common.

Fields had a bit of a slow start to his freshman campaign in 2012, recording just two tackles and 1.5 sacks on his way to the labeling of ‘bust’ — although it wasn’t exactly the biggest sample size. He went on to finish the season with 49 tackles, 10 sacks, an interception and four pass break-ups.

This guy can be an absolute beast this season with an entire year of experience as a starter under his belt.

Related: TCU Horned Frogs Preview

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Teams Busy Wheeling And Dealing As MLB Waiver Deadline Approaches

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John AxfordMany teams with playoff aspirations have been busy wheeling and dealing as the waiver deadline fast approaches. Teams are rolling the dice taking chances on players having less then productive years optimistic a change of scenery will boost their play for their new mates. Here is a look at the waiver wire action that has resulted in deals thus far as the deadline looms.

The Pittsburgh Pirates kicked off the frenzy when they acquired veterans Marlon Byrd and John Buck from the New York Mets for their playoff push. Byrd paid instant dividends dialling long distance in his first game as a Pirate.

The Cleveland Indians then took a chance on rejuvenating the career of Jason Kubel acquiring the veteran outfielder from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Indians are hopeful Kubel’s return to the American League can kick start his 30 homer power potential from 2012. The Indians also signed veteran catcher Kelly Shoppach who will join his fourth team of the season.

The St.Louis Cardinals then bolstered their bullpen adding former closer John Axford from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Canadian hurler fell out of favour after losing the closers job and pitching like a shell of his former self. Axford has sported an earned run average over 4.00 the past two seasons.

The Baltimore Orioles had been busy working the waiver wire placing claims on Josh Willingham and Mike Morse. When eventual trade talks broke down with the Twins for Willingham, the Orioles focussed on Morse acquiring him for Xavier Avery. In Avery, the Seattle Mariners receive a former 2nd round pick in the 2008 amateur draft. The 23-year old outfielder played 32 games with the Orioles last season batting .223 with a homer and 6 stolen bases in limited at bats. The 31-year old Morse is hitting .226 with 13 home runs in 76 games and 2 seasons removed from a 31 homer season with the Washington Nationals.

Teams will have to wait and see if their respective gambles and waiver wire rummaging blossom into fruitful acquisitions but you can’t blame them for trying.

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The Berlin Wall of pot prohibition seems to be crumbling before our eyes.

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December 18, 2012 | 9:00am EST

The Berlin Wall of pot prohibition seems to be crumbling before our eyes.

By fully legalizing marijuana through direct democracy, Colorado and Washington have fundamentally changed the national conversation about cannabis. As many as 58 percent of Americans now believe marijuana should be legal. And our political establishment is catching on. Former president Jimmy Carter came out this month and endorsed taxed-and-regulated weed. "I'm in favor of it," Carter said. "I think it's OK." In a December 5th letter to Attorney General Eric Holder, Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) suggested it might be possible "to amend the Federal Controlled Substances Act to allow possession of up to one ounce of marijuana, at least in jurisdictions where it is legal under state law." Even President Obama hinted at a more flexible approach to prohibition, telling 20/20's Barbara Walters that the federal government was unlikely to crack down on recreational users in states where pot is legal, adding, "We've got bigger fish to fry."

Encouraged by the example of Colorado and Oregon, states across the country are debating the merits of treating marijuana less like crystal meth and more like Jim Beam. Here are the next seven states most likely to legalize it:

1) Oregon
Oregon could have produced a trifecta for pot legalization on election day. Like Washington and Colorado, the state had a marijuana legalization bid on the ballot in 2012, but it failed 54-46. The pro-cannabis cause was dogged by poor organization: Advocates barely qualified the initiative for the ballot, and could not attract billionaire backers like George Soros and Peter Lewis, who helped bankroll the legalization bit in Washington.

But given that Oregon's biggest city, Portland, will be just across the Columbia River from prevalent, legal marijuana, the state legislature will be under pressure to create a framework for the drug's legal use in Oregon – in particular if the revenue provisions of Washington's law are permitted to kick in and lawmakers begin to watch Washington profit from the "sin taxes" on Oregon potheads. If lawmakers stall, state voters will likely have the last word soon enough. Consider that even cannabis-crazy Colorado failed in its first legalization bid back in 2006.

"We have decades of evidence that says prohibition does not work and it's counterproductive," said Peter Buckley, co-chair of the Oregon state legislature's budget committee. For Buckley, it's a matter of dollars and common sense: "There's a source of revenue that's reasonable that is rational that is the right policy choice for our state," he said. "We are going to get there on legalization."

2) California
California is unaccustomed to being a follower on marijuana liberalization. Its landmark medical marijuana initiative in 1996 sparked a revolution that has reached 18 states and the District of Columbia. And the artful ambiguity of that statute has guaranteed easy access to the drug — even among Californians with minor aches and pains.

In 2010, the state appeared to be on track to fully legalize and tax pot with Proposition 19. The Obama administration warned of a crackdown, and the state legislature beat voters to the punch with a sweeping decriminalization of pot that treats possession not as a misdemeanor but an infraction, like a parking ticket, with just a $100 fine. In a stunningly progressive move, that law also applies to underage smokers. And removing normal teenage behavior from the criminal justice system has contributed to a staggering decline in youth "crime" in California of nearly 20 percent in 2011.

The grandaddy of less-prohibited pot is again a top candidate to fully legalize cannabis. Prop 19 failed 53-47, and pot advocates are determined not to run another initiative in an "off-year" election, likely putting ballot-box legalization off for four years. "2016 is a presidential election year, which brings out more of the youth vote we need," said Amanda Reiman, who heads up the Drug Policy Alliance's marijuana reform in California.

Economics could also force the issue sooner. Eager for new tax revenue, the state legislature could seek to normalize the marijuana trade. There's no Republican impediment: Democrats now have a supermajority in Sacramento, and Governor Brown has forcefully defended the right of states to legalize without the interference of federal "gendarmes."

3) Nevada

Whether it's gambling or prostitution, Nevada is famous for regulating that which other states prohibit. When it comes to pot, the state has already taken one swing at legalization in 2006, with an initiative that failed 56-44. "They got closer than we did in Colorado that year," says Mason Tvert, who co-chaired Colorado's initiative this year and whose first statewide effort garnered just 41 percent of the vote.

For prominent state politicians, the full legalization, taxation and regulation of weed feels all but inevitable. "Thinking we're not going to have it is unrealistic," assemblyman Tick Segerblom of Las Vegas said in November. "It's just a question of how and when."

4) Rhode Island
Pot watchers believe little Rhode Island may be the first state to legalize through the state legislature instead of a popular referendum. ''I'm hoping this goes nowhere,'' one prominent opponent in the state House told the Boston Globe. ''But I think we're getting closer and closer to doing this.''

Back in June 2012, lawmakers in Providence jumped on the decriminalization bandwagon, replacing misdemeanor charges for adult recreational use with a civil fine of $150. (Youth pay the same fine but also have to attend a drug education class and perform community service.)

In the wake of Colorado and Washington's new state laws, Rhode Island has joined a slate of New England states that are vowing to vote on tax-and-regulate bills. A regulated marijuana market in Rhode Island could reap the state nearly $30 million in new tax revenue and reduced law enforcement costs. ''Our prohibition has failed,'' said Rep. Edith Ajello of Providence, who is sponsoring the bill. ''Legalizing and taxing it, just as we did to alcohol, is the way to do it.''

5) Maine
Maine's legislature has recently expanded decriminalization and is moving on a legalization-and-regulation bill that could bring the state $8 million a year in new revenue. ''The people are far ahead of the politicians on this,'' said Rep. Diane Russell of Portland. ''Just in the past few weeks we've seen the culture shift dramatically.''

State legislators in Maine, as in other direct-democracy states, are actually wary of the ballot initiative process and may work to preempt the voters. A legalization scheme devised by lawmakers, after all, is likely to produce tighter regulation and more revenue than a bill dreamed up by pot consumers themselves.

6) Alaska
Alaska is already a pothead's paradise, and the state could move quickly to bring order to its ambiguous marijuana law. Cannabis has been effectively legal in Alaska since 1975, when the state supreme court, drawing on the unique privacy protections of the Alaska constitution, declared that authorities can't prohibit modest amounts of marijuana in the home of state residents.

That gave Alaskans the right to have up to four ounces – and 24 plants – in their homes. Following a failed bid to fully legalize pot at the ballot box in 2004 (the measure fell 56-44), the state legislature attempted to enforce prohibition, outlawing all weed in 2006. But citing the 1975 precedent, a judge later ruled the home exemption must be respected, though she sought to limit legal possession to a single ounce.

If taxation and regulation take root in nearby Washington, and perhaps more important in neighboring British Columbia (where legalization is also being considered), a ballot initiative in Alaska could win in an avalanche.

7) Vermont
Last year, Vermont finally normalized its medical marijuana law, establishing a system of government-sanctioned dispensaries. In November, the state's Democratic governor, Peter Shumlin, just cruised to re-election while strongly backing marijuana decriminalization. The city of Burlington, meanwhile, passed a nonbinding resolution in November calling for an end to prohibition – with 70 percent support. The Green Mountain State has already embraced single-payer universal health care. Legal pot cannot be far behind.

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Date Time Game Pick Line Units(all 3)
8/30 02:20PM Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs Chicago Cubs -133 3

8/30 02:20PM Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs UNDER 9 -105 3

8/30 02:45PM Chelsea (UEFA SuperC) vs Bayern Munchen (UEFA SuperC) DRAW +264 3

8/30 02:45PM Chelsea (UEFA SuperC) vs Bayern Munchen (UEFA SuperC) Bayern Munchen (UEFA SuperC) -137 3

8/30 02:45PM Chelsea (UEFA-SuperC) vs Bayern Munchen (UEFA-SuperC) Bayern Munchen (UEFA-SuperC) -1.75 +299 3

8/30 02:45PM Chelsea (UEFA-SuperC) vs Bayern Munchen (UEFA-SuperC) OVER 3.25 +174 3

8/30 02:45PM Chelsea (UEFA-SuperC) vs Bayern Munchen (UEFA-SuperC) OVER 1.5 -336 3

8/30 02:45PM Chelsea (UEFA-SuperC) vs Bayern Munchen (UEFA-SuperC) OVER 2.25 -149 3

8/30 02:45PM Chelsea (UEFA-SuperC) vs Bayern Munchen (UEFA-SuperC) Bayern Munchen (UEFA-SuperC) -130 3

8/30 02:45PM Chelsea (UEFA-SuperC) vs Bayern Munchen (UEFA-SuperC) Bayern Munchen (UEFA-SuperC)
(1st Half) +140 3

8/30 02:45PM Chelsea (UEFA-SuperC) vs Bayern Munchen (UEFA-SuperC) OVER 1.5
(1st Half) +182 3

8/30 02:45PM Chelsea (UEFA-SuperC) vs Bayern Munchen (UEFA-SuperC) Bayern Munchen (UEFA-SuperC) PK
(1st Half) -240 3

8/30 08:00PM Florida Atlantic vs Miami Florida OVER 53.5 -110 3

8/30 08:00PM Texas Tech vs SMU OVER 59.5 -110 3

8/30 08:00PM Texas Tech vs SMU OVER 59 -110 3

8/30 08:00PM Texas Tech vs SMU SMU +5.5 -110 3

8/30 08:00PM Western Michigan vs Michigan State UNDER 44.5 -110 3

8/30 08:00PM Florida Atlantic vs Miami Florida UNDER 53.5 -110 3

8/30 08:00PM Western Michigan vs Michigan State UNDER 44.5 -110 3

8/30 08:00PM Florida Atlantic vs Miami Florida Miami Florida -31.5 -110 3

8/30 08:00PM Texas Tech vs SMU SMU +180 3

8/30 08:30PM North Dakota State vs Kansas State Kansas State -13 -110 3

8/30 08:30PM North Dakota State vs Kansas State OVER 49.5 -110 3

8/30 08:30PM Southern University vs Houston U OVER 59.5 -110 3

8/30 08:30PM Southern University vs Houston U Houston U -41 -110 3

8/30 08:30PM Southern University vs Houston U OVER 59.5 -110 3

8/30 10:00PM Northern Arizona vs Arizona Arizona -32.5 -110 3

8/30 10:00PM Northern Arizona vs Arizona UNDER 64 -110 3

Hot and Cold Pitchers for MLB ACTION TODAY

Hot pitchers
-- Samardzija is 2-0, 1.59 in his last couple starts. Halladay allowed two runs in six IP in winning his first start back from the DL.
-- Liriano is 2-1, 2.25 in his last three starts. Miller is 1-0, 2.19 in his last two.
-- Gee is 2-1, 2.36 in his last five starts.
-- Fernandez is 5-0, 1.50 in his last eight starts. Teheran is 3-2, 2.36 in his last seven starts.
-- Arroyo is 4-0, 2.33 in his last four starts.

-- Weaver is 5-2, 3.25 in his last eight starts.

-- McAllister is 3-0, 2.29 in his last three starts.
-- Buehrle is 5-0, 2.20 in his last eight starts.
-- Santiago is 1-0, 2.92 in his last couple starts.
-- Peacock is 2-0, 3.50 in his last three starts.
-- Darvish is 3-0, 2.23 in his last five starts.
-- Parker is 4-0, 1.93 in his last five starts. Price is 5-0, 2.51 in his last eight.

Cold pitchers
-- Zimmerman is 3-4, 5.44 in his last eight starts.
-- Manship is 0-4, 6.86 in his last four starts.
-- Delgado is 0-1, 5.63 in his last four starts. Lincecum is 1-2, 7.71 in his last three outings.
-- Stults is 0-4, 5.95 in his last seven starts. Ryu is 0-2, 5.11 in his last two.

-- Peralta is 1-4, 6.40 in his last six starts.

-- Porcello is 2-1, 5.64 in his last four starts.
-- Santana is 0-1, 5.24 in his last four starts.
-- Sabathia is 2-5, 7.41 in his last nine starts. Gonzalez is 0-3, 7.67 in his last five starts.
-- Dempster is 0-1, 7.40 in his last four starts.
-- Hendriks is 0-2, 6.41 in four starts this season.

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