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Manning watches, Summitt cheers, Vols swamp GatorsNCAA Basketball Betting Lines02/28/2007 - Knoxville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With Super Bowl MVP Peyton Manning sitting in the stands and Tennessee legendary women's coach Pat Summitt dressed as a cheerleader, the Volunteers rode early momentum to beat No. 5 Florida, 86-76, handing the defending national champions its second consecutive loss. Chris Lofton had 21 points and JaJuan Smith scored 16 for the Volunteers (21-9, 9-6 SEC), who won for the sixth time in their last seven games to solidify their spot for at least an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. Ramar Smith and Dane Bradshaw each scored 10 for Tennessee, which shot a season-high 58 percent to complete a perfect home season at 16-0 for the first time since 1976. Al Horford scored 17 and had 10 rebounds for the Gators (25-5, 12-3), who were coming off a 10-point loss at LSU Saturday. Chris Richard and Corey Brewer each chipped in 12 points for Florida, which trailed by as many as 27 points before trying to rally late. Joakim Noah was limited to eight points, but had 11 boards, as the Gators lost for a third time in four games following a 17- game winning streak. It's the first time the Volunteers have won four straight games in a single season against ranked opponents, as they earlier beat Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Alabama. During a timeout in the first half, Summitt, donned in an orange cheerleader uniform and wearing a white and orange feathered hat, grabbed the microphone and led the crowd in the singing of "Rocky Top," the official song of the state. Summitt also topped a mini cheerleading pyramid. Summitt returned the favor from men's coach Bruce Pearl, who painted his chest orange and supplied the white "V" in GO VOLS in the student section during a Lady Vols 74-70 loss to No. 1 Duke on January 22. Just over one month later, Pearl's squad was involved in a decisive win in front of 24,047 fans, the seventh-largest crowd in Tennessee basketball history. The Gators led 17-16 following a jumper from Horford just over six minutes into the game, but the Volunteers scored the next 16. Bradshaw's jumper gave the home team the lead and Duke Crews finished the burst with another jumper. It was 50-31 at the half, but Florida made a push in the final 20 minutes, despite giving up the first eight points of the second half. Bradshaw's three pushed the cushion to 58-31. A 14-2 Gator run brought the visitors within 67-54 after a Noah jam with 9:23 left. Two free throws from Walter Hodge had Florida within 69-61 with just over six minutes remaining, but Lofton responded with a jumper and two foul shots each from Smith and Wayne Chism widened Tennessee's lead to 75-61 with under five minutes to go. Florida couldn't get closer than nine the rest of the way. Game Notes Manning supported his alma mater and brought Colts center Jeff Saturday and wide receiver Brandon Stokley to the game...Before the game, the Volunteers honored Bradshaw, the lone senior on the team...Tennessee is 29-2 at Thompson-Boling Arena over the last two seasons.
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Marlins could start season without No. 2 starter JohnsonJUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm. MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season . ''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.'' Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain. He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday. ''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.'' Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia. Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind. With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer. Additional basbeall odds can be found at: www.MySportsbook.com To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com - this sportsbook accepts credit cards.
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