Bolli takes early lead in Missouri

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07/20/2007 - Springfield, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Justin Bolli opened with a seven-under-par 65 Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Price Cutter Charity Championship.

Hunter Haas and Tom Scherrer, who each own two Nationwide Tour titles, are one stroke further back at minus-six. They were joined in second by Mark Walker, Jason Allred, Justin Hicks and Michael Letzig.

Bolli got off to a flying start with an eagle on the par-five first. He came back with birdies on four and eighth to make the turn in minus-four.

The 31-year-old Bolli birdied the par-five 11th at Highland Springs Country Club, then parred the next five holes.

Bolli moved into a share of the lead at six-under with a birdie on No. 17. He came right back to birdie the par-five closing hole for the first-round lead.

Last year, Bolli fired four straight rounds of six-under 66, but it was not enough as he shared third place.

"I guess 65 will be a better number to be stuck on this year," joked Bolli, the 2004 Chattanooga Classic winner. "Everything about this course fits my eye. I have a great idea of where I am going to hit the ball off of every tee."

For the day, he played the four par-fives at minus-five.

"Most of the par-fives are reachable," said Bolli. "You have to get after them if you want to contend on this course."

Haas carded a bogey-free round with six birdies, three on each nine. His solid round came after a session with his coach earlier this week.

"I've never used anyone else. I should probably see him a lot more," Haas said. "After Thursday's round, I should see him more frequently. We just fixed a few little things, but it worked."

Allred and Hicks also posted bogey-free rounds that included six birdies. Scherrer and Letzig had seven birdies to go along with a bogey, while Walker had eight birdies and two bogeys in his round of 66.

Nick Flanagan, who owns wins at the Henrico County Open and the BMW Charity Pro-Am at the Cliffs this year, posted a five-under-par 67. He shares eighth place with Jacob's Creek Open champion Scott Sterling, Chad Collins, Vance Veazey, Brad Weesner, Troy Kelly, Andrew Pratt and Sam Randolph.

Eight more players, including Franklin Langham and Spike McRoy, are one shot back at minus--four.

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1. New Orleans Saints
Who would have thought this time last year that the Saints would be the favorites to win the NFC South for the 2007 campaign?  New Orleans is loaded with firepower on the offensive side of the ball but with the exodus of Joe Horn they will most likely look to draft a WR on Day 1.  Despite having the NFL’s 3rd ranked pass defense last season, the Saints will most likely upgrade their CB’s with one of their first two picks. Other possibilities for the Saints will be TE and DT.  Because of where they will be selecting (27th), the Saints could go the “best available player” route which could net a LB.

Key additions: Eric Johnson TE, Troy Evans LB, David Patten WR
Key loses: Joe Horn WR,
Team needs: CB, WR, TE, LB, DT
Possible draftees: Aaron Ross CB Texas, Darrelle Revis CB Pitt, Ted Ginn Jr. WR OSU, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Chris Houston CB Arkansas, Greg Olsen TE Miami

2. Carolina Panthers
Carolina was one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL last season.  With the signing of David Carr, expect the very first quarterback controversy to come out of Carolina if Jake Delhomme doesn’t rebound quickly from an average 2007 season. With veteran safety Mike Minter getting up there in age, they will look to draft a safety on Day 1 but probably not in the first round.  LB is another need with the loss of Chris Draft to go along with Dan Morgan’s concussion problems.  If TE Greg Olsen is still on the board, he might be too good to pass up despite their needs on the defensive side of the ball.

Key additions: David Carr QB
Key loses: Chris Draft LB
Team needs: LB, TE, S, OT
Possible draftees: Greg Olsen TE Miami, Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Levi Brown OT PSU

3. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were another NFC South team to have a disappointing 2007 season.  The Falcons have been plenty busy during the off season with plenty of players coming and going including a new head coach.  The Falcons were able to improve their draft position with the trade of coveted backup QB Matt Schaub.  High on the list of Day 1 needs will be a defensive end to replace Patrick Kerney and a hard hitting safety since Lawyer Milloy is nearing the end of his career.  With an additional 2nd round pick, the Falcons could attempt to trade up to acquire local product WR Calvin Johnson. 

Key additions: Joey Harrington QB, Toniu Fonoti OG, Joe Horn WR
Key loses: Justin Griffen RB, Patrick Kerney DE, Matt Lehr OG, Ashley Lelie WR, Matt Schaub QB
Team needs: DE, S, OT, WR, DT
Possible draftees: LaRon Landry S LSU, Amobi Okoye DT Louisville, Levi Brown OT PSU, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas, Alan Branch DT Michigan

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age really caught up to the Bucs last season.  The Bucs still have plenty of household names on defense in Ronde Barber, Simeon Rice and Derrick Brooks but the one thing those three have in common is unfortunately age.  It is imperative for the Bucs to get much younger, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Despite having bigger needs on the defensive side of the ball, WR Calvin Johnson is the most likely pick if he is still available when the Bucs pick at the four spot.  This would suit Bucs’ faithful just fine as Johnson is widely considered the top talent in the draft and it is a position of need for the Bucs.

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