Zambia cracks top 50 in FIFA Rankings

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02/15/2012 - Zurich, Switzerland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - For the first time since February 2001 Zambia finds itself in the top 50 in the latest edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Rankings.

The African Cup of Nations had a big impact on the rankings this month with Zambia moving up 28 places to reach 43rd in the rankings, while fellow participants Mali (44th, up 25) and Gabon (45th, up 46) also made considerable leaps up the table.

No team in the top 10 played a game in the past month but there was movement due to the devaluation of matches from previous years.

Germany (2nd, up 1) moved past the Netherlands (3rd, down 1) to take up the spot behind Spain, while Portugal (6th, up 1) and Brazil (7th, down 1) switched spots.

Denmark (10th, up 1) moved into the top 10, bumping Argentina (11th, down 1) out, while Japan (30th, down 11) sustained the biggest fall inside the top 50.

The highest-rated team in the CONCACAF region remains Mexico (21st, no change), with the United States (31st, up 2) edging closer.

The next edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Rankings will be released on Wednesday, March 7.

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MySportsbook.com Posts Heisman Trophy Odds

With 3,919 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and a mere seven interceptions last season, combined with a powerful South Bend Heisman legacy, odds makers at MySportsbook.com have given Notre Dame senior quarterback Brady Quinn the best Heisman Trophy odds at 5-2.

Quinn isn’t the only big man on campus this season.  Oklahoma junior running back and 2004 Heisman runner-up Adrian Peterson, listed at 7-2, rushed for a combined 3,033 yards in his first two years as a college player and will give Quinn a run for his money. 

This online sportsbook has also listed Troy Smith, Ohio State senior quarterback, as another strong favorite to win the 72nd Heisman Trophy.  A 7-1 bet, Smith threw for 2,282 yards last season and also led the Buckeyes to a convincing 34-20 victory over Quinn and the Fighting Irish in last season’s Fiesta Bowl.

Current betting odds Heisman trophy are:

Brady Quinn (QB, Notre Dame)
Adrian Peterson (RB, Oklahoma)
Troy Smith (QB, Ohio State)
Michael Bush (RB, Louisville)
Steve Slaton (RB, West Virginia)
Brian Brohm (QB, Louisville)
Chris Leak (QB, Florida)
Mike Hart (RB, Michigan)
Ted Ginn (WR, Ohio State)
Darius Walker (RB, Notre Dame)
Drew Tate (QB, Iowa)
Marshawn Lynch (RB, Cal)
Kenny Irons (RB, Auburn)
Chad Henne (QB, Michigan)
Kyle Wright (QB, Miami)
Drew Stanton (QB, Michigan State)
Kenneth Darby (RB, Alabama)
JaMarcus Russell (QB, LSU)
Drew Weatherford (QB, Florida State)
Blake Mitchell (QB, South Carolina)
Reggie Ball (QB, Georgia Tech)		 5-2
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30-1
35-1
35-1
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60-1

For complete NCAA Football odds visit MySportsbook.com.