Overton's 67 leads at chilly Turning Stone
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10/02/2008 -
Verona, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jeff Overton shot a five-under 67 in chilly
conditions Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Turning Stone Resort
Championship.
Steve Allan and Michael Allen were a stroke off the lead at four-under 68,
with Tag Ridings, Carlos Franco and Jason Day another shot further back at
three-under 69.
There were 41 players overall within five shots of Overton's lead at Atunyote
Golf Club.
Temperatures for the first round dipped into the low 50s -- it felt like
mid-40s by the end of the day -- and it was expected to get even colder
overnight, with showers forecast for Friday morning.
Players dressed appropriately in layers, emphasizing the PGA Tour's move from
the end of summer and the FedEx Cup playoffs into the Fall Finish. This week
marks the second event of the seven-tournament series to end the season.
"I had a shirt, I had a sweater, I had a jacket on with a beanie," said Day,
who played in a winter cap. "It was cold out there."
Dealing with the low temperatures, Overton drew on past experience.
"It reminded me of the Big 10," said the former Indiana University standout.
"I felt like I was back at IU -- the cold, the rain, the wind, everything was
constantly changing.
"It reminded me of being back home and playing college golf once again."
A two-time All American at Indiana, the 25-year-old Overton collected six
birdies with just one bogey in his first round. The bogey came on his fourth
hole -- the par-four 13th -- and he rebounded with four birdies over his next
five holes.
Overton played the par-fives at minus-three on Thursday, and his last two
birdies came on the final two long holes. He birdied No. 5 to tie Allan and
Allen, the rolled in a eight-foot birdie putt at No. 8 to take the lead by
himself.
Like so many of the players entered into these Fall Finish tournaments,
Overton is hoping to earn some much-needed money at the end of the season. He
sits 142nd on the money list -- 17 places from the top-125 and a PGA Tour card
for next season.
"It makes life easier when you can finish near the top and all you're thinking
about is winning golf tournaments," said Overton, who is seeking his first
win.
Allen is in a similar position: 132nd on the money list and looking for his
first PGA Tour victory. The 49-year-old veteran grinder had an eagle, four
birdies and two bogeys in his first round.
He was runner-up to Steve Flesch last year, earning enough money ($648,000) to
jump from 154th on the money list to 89th.
"It's kind of like that desperation moment," said Allen. "You gotta perform,
gotta compete. Maybe I'm better when my back's against the wall."
Allan, ranked 167th on the money list, collected five birdies against one
bogey for his 68.
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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."
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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.
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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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