Now that's odd
Since we're not the gambling type -- especially in matters where human error can determine the outcome -- the latest odds posted by PinnacleSports.com on the Heisman favorites and the team expected to win the national championship doesn't pique our interest as much as it might those who have a couple hundred bucks to throw away.
This list won't generate much controversy, but as long as we're throwing numbers out there, it's interesting to note that this website has no interest in a USC Heisman candidate -- while Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn, who already has a website selling T-shirts for his campaign, is clearly the top dog.
Meanwhile, Brady's bunch of Irish (7/1) aren't given a better shot at winning the title than West Virginia (13/2). The Hokies, according to the Pinnacle odds makers, have a softer schedule and do better against the odds to date. USC (8/1) is the fourth pick; UCLA (85/1) actually is on par with Oregon and Arizona State, but behind Cal (28/1)
Here's how the largst sports betting site on the Internet manipulates the numbers:
TOP HEISMAN ODDS:
Brady Quinn, Notre Dame quarterback: 3/1
Adrian peterson, Oklahoma running back: 4/1
Troy Smith, Ohio State quarterback: 9/1
Michael Bush, Louisville running back: 12/1
Brian Brohm, Louisville quarterback: 14/1
Steve Slaton, West Virginia quarterback: 16/1
Chris Leak, Florida quarterback: 20/1
Marshawn Lynch, Cal running back: 21/1
Mike Hart, Michigan running back: 23/1
Ted Ginn Jr., Ohio State receiver; 23/1
Drew Tate, Iowa quarterback: 25/1
Darius Walker, Notre Dame tailback; 26/1
Who'd we'd put our pretend money down on (based on those odds): Ginn, Bush, Lynch.
BCS CHAMPION ODDS:
West Virginia: 13/2
Notre Dame: 7/1
Ohio State: 15/2
USC: 8/1
Florida: 11/1
Texas: 12/1
Auburn: 14/1
Oklahoma: 14/1
Florida State: 21/1
Miami : 21/1
Louisville: 24/1
LSU: 26/1
California: 28/1
Michigan: 29/1
Iowa: 35/1
Virginia Tech: 58/1
Clemson : 71/1
Penn State: 74/1
Alabama: 85/1
Michigan State : 85/1
UCLA: 85/1
Georgia : 85/1
Nebraska : 85/1
Oregon: 85/1
Arizona State: 85/1
Tennessee : 85/1
Arkansas : 100/1
Boston College: 120/1
TCU: 120/1
Purdue: 200/1
Given those odds, we'd put cash (not credit) down on USC and Ohio State, and maybe a couple of spare coin on Florida