Outside jury sought for Sandusky trial

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01/31/2012 - Bellefonte, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Citing pervasive publicity and the unique nature of Penn State's relationship to the community, prosecutors on Tuesday asked for an out-of-county jury for the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse trial.

Senior Deputy Attorney General Joseph McGettigan laid out the prosecution's request, noting that the Centre County community has been saturated by the coverage of Sandusky's case and writing that there "can be absolutely no doubt that the media coverage of this matter has been spectacular in its breadth and intensity."

"The nature of the crimes committed, and the location and circumstances of their commission, have catapulted this case into the national conversation," he wrote in the motion to Judge John M. Cleland.

McGettigan called the publicity Sandusky's case has received "the very definition of extensive, sustained, and pervasive" and argued that it is without peer in the history of Pennsylvania.

Sandusky, the former longtime Penn State defensive coordinator, has denied dozens of charges that he systematically abused children, using his Second Mile charity to groom potential victims.

McGettigan noted that publicity alone doesn't necessitate jurors being pooled from another county, but said the combination of "pervasive publicity" and the "unique nature" of the Penn State community requires a change.

"The relationship of Penn State University to the community which surrounds and supports it is special. The life of the university and Centre County are inextricably intertwined; both philosophically and economically," he wrote.

"The citizens of Centre County feel a laudable and proper sense of ownership of, and participation in, the fortunes of Penn State. To ask members of that community to breakdown that alloy and insulate themselves from the institution which informs so many aspects of their lives is asking too much. It is unfair and impracticable."

McGettigan argued that not enough time has passed to dissipate the effect Sandusky's alleged crimes have had on the community and wrote: "Indeed, that cloud seems only to lower further."

Sandusky attorney Joe Amendola does not want an out-of-county jury for his client and was "disappointed" with the prosecution's request, according to reports.

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Football Betting: Defensive Rookie of the Year Awards

Oddsmakers have released the odds for the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry has been made the opening favorite.

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Seattle took Curry with the fourth overall pick in April's NFL draft and plan on inserting him into its starting lineup right away. The Hawks traded linebacker Julian Peterson in the offseason, so Curry is expected to have a significant role in Seattle's defense next year and that's one of the primary reasons he is the favorite to win the NFL ROY Award.

Oddsmakers from online sportsbook MySportsbook.com have made Curry a 5/1 favorite to win this year's NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. Given that he was the best defensive prospect in this year's draft and how he'll have plenty of opportunities to make plays in '09, Curry offers a ton of value at 5/1.

Another thing working for Curry is the position he plays. A linebacker has won the defensive ROY award six straight times and eight of the last nine years. Jerod Mayo, Patrick Willis, DeMeco Ryans, Shawne Merriman, Jonathan Vilma, Terrell Suggs, Kendrell Bell and Brian Urlacher were the most recent linebackers to take home the award.

Following Curry at 5/1 are Tyson Jackson (Chiefs) at 7/1, James Laurinaitas (Rams) at 8/1, Brian Orakpo (Redskins) at 10/1, Rey Maualuga (Bengals) at 10/1 and Jerry Peria (Falcons) at 10/1.

All the players mentioned above are expected to start for their respective teams, but Jackson and Peria are going to have a tough time being recognized on a national level given they're both defensive linemen. D-linemen rarely put up the numbers that it takes to win an individual award like the ROY.

A couple of players with some value are Clay Matthews (Packers) at 12/1 and Larry English (Chargers) at 15/1. Matthews is expected to start at outside linebacker in Green Bay's new 3-4 defense and could rack up a ton of tackles. English, who was an impressive player at Northern Illinois, is expected to be a situational pass rusher for the Chargers and could rack up a ton of sacks.

For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, see below. And for complete odds for the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, click the link provided.

2009 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award

Robert Ayers (DEN) 12/1

Ron Brace (NE) 25/1

Everette Brown (CAR) 16/1

Darius Butler (NE) 40/1

Patrick Chung (NE) 30/1

Aaron Curry (SEA) 5/1

Brian Cushing (HOU) 12/1

Vontae Davis (MIA) 30/1

Louis Delmas (DET) 30/1

Larry English (SD) 15/1

Evander Hood (PIT) 25/1

Tyson Jackson (KC) 7/1

Malcolm Jenkins (NO) 25/1

Paul Kruger (BAL) 50/1

James Laurinaitas (STL) 8/1

Sen'Derrick Marks (TEN) 20/1

Clay Matthews (GB) 12/1

Aaron Maybin (BUF) 15/1

Rey Maualuga (CIN) 10/1

Roy Miller (TB) 20/1

Michael Mitchell (OAK) 45/1

Fili Moala (IND) 30/1

Brian Orakpo (WAS) 10/1

Jerry Peria (ATL) 10/1

B J Raji (GB) 7/1

Clint Sintim (NYG) 35/1

Alphonso Smith (DEN) 40/1

David Verkune (CLE) 20/1

Jason Williams (DAL) 30/1

Field (Any Other Player) 6/1

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