Former Kentucky, NBA center Turpin found dead
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07/08/2010 -
Lexington, KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former University of Kentucky product and NBA
center Mel Turpin was found dead of an apparent suicide at the age of 49.
The Herald-Leader reported on Thursday that police responded to a personal
injury report at Turpin's home in Lexington to find Turpin alone in the
residence. His wife had apparently not been home for several weeks due
to treatment of a medical issue.
The paper stated that Fayette County coroner Gary Ginn later confirmed the
death as a suicide.
A native of Lexington, Turpin played at Kentucky from 1980-84. He was
selected sixth overall by the Washington Bullets in the 1984 draft, but
began his career with the Cavaliers following a draft-day trade.
Over five NBA seasons with Cleveland, Utah and Washington, Turpin was a
disappointment, averaging only 8.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per
game over 361 contests.
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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
7-2
7-1
10-1
10-1
12-1
12-1
18-1
18-1
20-1
30-1
35-1
35-1
40-1
50-1
50-1
60-1
60-1
60-1
60-1
60-1 |
For complete NCAA Football odds visit MySportsbook.com.
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