Bryan, Putnam share U.S. Amateur lead

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08/18/2008 - Pinehurst, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wesley Bryan and Andrew Putnam both posted rounds of three-under 67 Monday to share the lead after the first round of stroke play at the U.S. Amateur.

The championship is being contested at Pinehurst Resorts No. 2 and No. 4 courses. Bryan played No. 2 on Monday, while Putnam played No. 4.

Bryan scrambled his way to his 67 as he hit just four fairways, but recovered to hit 13 of 18 fairways in regulation.

"I scrambled around all day," said Bryan. "I was hitting it so far off line that I had some good lies in the pine straw and on the packed down cart paths. You name it, I was on it. I got it up and down from everywhere."

Sihwan Kim, the 2004 U.S. Junior Amateur champion, carded a two-under 68 on the No. 2 course. He was joined in a share of third place by Barden Berry, Isaiah Telles, Matt Cook, David McDaniel and Jeff Edelman.

Derek Fathauer, 2007 quarterfinalist at this event, and Billy Horschel, a member of the 2007 U.S. Walker Cup team, are among a group of players tied for ninth at one-under 69.

They were joined at minus-one by Dan Woltman, Tyler Gann, Robbie Fillmore, Jesse Massie, Brady Exber, James Bowen, Scott Langley, Sam Smith, Peter Uihlein and Jordan Johnstun.

Brian Harman, the 2003 U.S. Junior Amateur champion and a member of the 2007 U.S. Walker Cup team, and Nick Taylor, a quarterfinalist from last year, are among 15 players at even-par 70 after the first round of stroke play.

After two rounds of stroke play, the low 64 players will advance to match play. The match play portion runs from Wednesday through the 36-hole final on Sunday.

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Will he or won't he?  Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.

Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.

"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."

Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.

Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.

But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.

Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback.  It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.

Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1


Atlanta Falcons 50-1


Baltimore Ravens 15-1


Buffalo Bills 50-1


Carolina Panthers 18-1


Chicago Bears 10-1


Cincinnati Bengals 15-1


Cleveland Browns 100-1


Dallas Cowboys 15-1


Denver Broncos 15-1


Detroit Lions 100-1


Green Bay Packers 50-1


Houston Texans 100-1


Indianapolis Colts 6-1


Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1


Kansas City Chiefs 30-1


Miami Dolphins 40-1


Minnesota Vikings 75-1


New England Patriots 10-1


New Orleans Saints 18-1


New York Giants 20-1


New York Jets 30-1


Oakland Raiders 100-1


Philadelphia Eagles 18-1


Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1


Saint Louis Rams 60-1


San Diego Chargers 6-1


San Francisco 49ers 75-1


Seattle Seahawks 20-1


Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1


Tennessee Titans 40-1


Washington Redskins 50-1

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