Cowboys edge Redskins in Romo's return
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11/17/2008 - Landover, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tony Romo returned after a three-game absence and hit Martellus Bennett with a 25-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown that proved to be the game-winner, as the Dallas Cowboys pulled out a critical 14-10 win over NFC East rival Washington.
Romo, playing with a heavy bandage over a broken pinkie on his throwing hand suffered October 12 against the Cardinals, did enough to win in his return to the lineup, throwing for 198 yards with two interceptions on 19-of-27 passes for Dallas (6-4), which dropped two of three without its star signal-caller.
Marion Barber rushed for a TD and was effective in running out the clock in the fourth quarter, finishing with 114 yards on 24 carries. Barber also had six catches for a team-high 39 yards.
Jason Campbell threw for a mediocre 162 yards with a touchdown and an interception on 22-of-34 efficiency for Washington (6-4), which has dropped two straight.
Clinton Portis, who was a game-time decision after suffering a sprained MCL in his left knee in a November 3 loss to Pittsburgh, carried the ball 15 times for 68 yards in the loss. Chris Cooley led the Redskins in receiving with seven grabs for 47 yards.
With the 'Boys trailing 10-7, Terence Newman, who returned after missing five games with a groin injury, intercepted Campbell at the Dallas 33-yard line more than six minutes into the third quarter.
After a series of punts, Dallas went on an eight-play, 67-yard drive early in the fourth. After a key third-down conversion toss to Miles Austin, Romo found Bennett for the go-ahead 25-yard score with 10:36 to play.
Washington then put together a decent drive but failed to penetrate the red zone. Facing 4th-and-4 at the Dallas 37, Campbell's attempt to hit Santana Moss on a quick out-route fell incomplete and the rest of the game fell on the legs of Barber.
After being bottled up for most of the game, Barber ran 10 times on the ensuing drive for 39 yards to go along with a 10-yard reception on 3rd-and-8 at the Washington 36.
The hard-running back sealed the game with a three-yard run to the right sideline on 4th-and-1 with a minute to play, as Washington could do nothing but watch the clock run out.
The 'Skins took their first possession of the game and relied heavily on Portis. The injured back ran for nine yards on 4th-and-1 from the Dallas 11, and Campbell found Mike Sellers in the end zone on the next play after a play- action fake.
Romo was picked off on two of the Cowboys' next three possessions, but came back to hit Terrell Owens on a 25-yard gain down to the Redskins' two-yard line late in the second quarter.
Barber took it into the end zone from there to tie the game with 1:01 left in the half, but Rock Cartwright's subsequent 58-yard kickoff return set up Shaun Suisham's 41-yard field goal just before the half.
Game Notes
Both teams were coming off a bye...The Cowboys lead the all-time regular season series with Washington, 57-37-2, but were 26-24 home losers when the teams met in Week 4. The teams engaged in conventional home-and-home splits in both 2006 and 2007...Jay Ratliff had two sacks for Dallas...DeAngelo Hall, playing in his first game with Washington, recorded an interception.
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American Idol odds : Blake Lewis the Early Standout
An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.
Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off. Randy was not impressed though. Paula thought he started off fantastic. "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either.
Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed. Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact. He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition.
Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula. Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.
Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next. Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential. Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell. He sang "Careless Whisper".
22 year old Chris Richardson was up next. He was listed with +1100 odds coming in. He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great.
Nick was boring and pitchy. Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week. Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition.
Beat boxer Blake Lewis was listed with early +1000 odds or $1000 payout on a $100 bet if he were to become the next American Idol winner odds . These of course were the early odds. He was considered original for picking an "odd song". He did not beat box and the judges felt it was the best vocal of the night.
Sanjaya came in as the second biggest favorite after Chris Sligh but his performance Tuesday night was not very good.
Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds. Great voice and a great sense of humor. He's a real standout. Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit. Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig".
Jared Cotter followed. He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition. The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good.
22-year old AJ Talbado, who has tried out for American Idol five times, was up next. "Kind of a theme park performance" said Simon. Though the judges felt he performed okay. Simon did feel AJ might be better than he originally thought.
Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition. He was the last to perform. He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start.
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