deskgameThe oddsmakers respect for the Bills has gradually increased. Buffalo’s Super Bowl odds were listed at +1200 after Super Bowl 58 and at +1600 in early September. The eventual climb to third overall accurately reflects the team’s latest ascension to elite contender status, but past playoff failures may indeed be keeping it from a top two spot right now.
deskgameAs if the Pop-Tarts Bowl couldn’t get any better, key players from both sides are suiting up, including Heisman finalist Cam Ward. How could they pass on an opportunity to hoist a trophy with a built-in toaster? Below are my expert picks for a highly-anticipated matchup between Iowa State and Miami.
deskgameNFL First TD Scorer Second Chance: If a wager on the first touchdown scorer doesn’t convert, but the player then scores the second touchdown of the game, you still win the bet.
deskgameJD Crowe is the cartoonist for Alabama Media Group and AL.com. He won the RFK Human Rights Award for Editorial Cartoons in 2020. In 2018, he was awarded the Rex Babin Memorial Award for local and state cartoons by the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists. Follow JD on Facebook, Twitter @Crowejam and Instagram @JDCrowepix. Give him a holler @jdcrowe@al.com.
deskgameSince 2014, the Tigers have been 131-32 against SEC teams at Legacy Arena. With a strong finish to their season, they can win the SEC.
