Las Vegas Nascar Predictions

Last week at California we made the following predictions. We have also listed under their name how they actually finished. Except for Denny Hamlin and Dale Jr., it was a great week.

1. Matt Kenseth
5th
2. Jimmie Johnson
2nd
3. Kyle Busch
4th
4. Clint Bowyer
19th
5. Carl Edwards
1st
6.Denny Hamlin
41st
7. Tony Stewart
7th
8. Jeff Burton
12th
9. Kurt Busch
13th
10. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
40th
11. Kasey Kayne
9th
12. Jeff Gordon
3rd

This week we head to Las Vegas and with their higher banking this should be an exciting week. Here is how we see it this week.

1) Jimmie Johnson
Won the last three races here. Starting position isn't as important here.
2) Jeff Gordon
2nd last year and has been consistent as of late.
3) Matt Kenseth
Roush is good here and he has won twice at this track.
4) Carl Edwards
Won last week and will do well again this week.
5) Kasey Kayne
Will be in the Chase this year. Much improved over a year ago.
6) Denny Hamlin
He is too good not to rebound this week.
7) Tony Stewart
"Smoke" is always a contender.
8) Mark Martin
Won the Busch race and likes the track.
9) Greg Biffle
He's back!!!
10) Jeff Burton
Veteran driver who has done well on this track.
11) Kyle Busch
This aggressive driver will be in the top ten if he stays out of trouble.
12) Kurt Busch
Same as Kyle.

Nebraska baseball looks much improved; especially the pitching. After getting behind 17-0 against Stanford in the first game a week ago, NU has played real well. Johnny Dorn looks like an All-American. The rest of the staff has done well also. Defensively the overall have played pretty well. DJ Belfonte has led the hitting. Mitch Albeita has two home runs this season and with Dave Stewart and Cody Neer will lead the power department although this team won't win with the home run.

Nebraska basketball took a little bit of a hit today losing to Oklahoma St. by 14 points. They shot well but had way too many turnovers. Alex Maric didn't have one of his better games. You have to love Doc Sadler though. He's a hardworking, genuine guy.