Streaking Commodores set to battle Bulldogs
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02/21/2007 -
Starkville, MS (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Fresh off one of the most memorable
victories in recent memory for the program, the 17th-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores hope to carry the momentum into tonight's SEC clash with the
Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Vanderbilt recorded its first win over the nation's top-ranked team in 14
year by besting Florida on Saturday in an 83-70 final. That victory was the
second straight for the over-achieving Commodores, who are 18-8 overall
and 8-4 in league play. Clearly, they are in tremendous position to claim
an at-large bid to the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
Mississippi State has recorded three straight victories to keep alive
its hopes of reaching the "Big Dance." The Bulldogs, who are now 15-10
overall and 6-6 in league play, are coming off a 56-50 decision over
LSU on the road. They are 11-3 at home this season and will not lay down
for the Commodores.
Vanderbilt holds a 70-41 lead in the all-time series with Mississippi
State, and the Commodores rolled to an 80-52 victory in the only meeting last
season.
The fact that Vanderbilt was able to shoot 57.1 percent from the floor
against Florida, including 10-of-21 from three-point range, is
staggering. The Commodores held an eight-point lead at intermission
and played with a tremendous amount of energy over the final 20 minutes
to fend off the Gators. Vandy scored 25 points off 22 UF turnovers, and
both Shan Foster and Derrick Byars scored 24 points in the victory. Byars,
the reigning SEC Player of the Week, also finished with eight assists and five
steals. Ross Neltner pitched in 15 points for the Commodores, who are
averaging 76.9 ppg this season. Byars is posting 16.8 ppg, and Foster adds
15.0 ppg. Dan Cage (11.3 ppg) and Neltner (10.2 ppg) supply balance to
the lineup, and Vandy has forced over 400 turnovers.
The Bulldogs played dominant defense at LSU on Saturday, limiting
the disappointing Tigers to 35.6 percent shooting from the field, including
a 3-of-16 effort from three-point range. The Bulldogs only scored 56
points in that clash, but the lackluster offensive effort was enough to
score a road win. Give credit to Charles Rhodes and Jamont Gordon, as both
finished with 15 points for MSU. Gordon continues to be one of the most
underrated players in the nation, as he is scoring 16.1 ppg to go along
with 7.2 rpg and 4.6 apg. Rhodes is a steady force on the front line who is
netting 12.9 ppg to go along with 6.0 rpg. Barry Stewart rounds out a trio of
double-digit scorers with 10.8 ppg off the bench.
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Problem with Bears?
Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
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