By Christian Alexander
Posted 09/04/2009 at 11:07 PM

I look for any game that has a +5 or more difference in returning starters. Here are the games that fit that bill from the opening weekend (Sept. 5-7). Home team in CAPS. Current spread from Sports.com also listed in parenthesis.

Akron +7 advantage in RS over PENN STATE (-29)

CAL +7 advantage in RS over Maryland (+21)

TEXAS A&M +6 advantage in RS over New Mexico (+15)

EASTERN MICHIGAN +6 advantage in RS over Army (+3.5)

Illinois +5 advantage in RS over Missouri

RUTGERS +5 advantage in RS over Cincinnati (+5)

Of those listed, I definitely like Illinois (-5) the most.

Click here for my pick pack (7 total plays) for this weekend.

Click here for a full list of returning starters for 2009.

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By Christian Alexander
Posted 07/16/2009 at 04:19 PM

My typical approach when looking at Heisman props is to look for value. As such, I usually look past the favorite and see what kind of odds I can get on the 2nd or 3rd choice. Unfortunately, that's what makes this year so difficult. As most everyone knows, for the first time in a long while, there are basically three favorites to win the Heisman this year: past winners Tim Tebow and Sam Bradford along with Texas QB Colt McCoy.

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