How can we avoid this?
Everything and their mother has had an opinion on Tiger Woods driving his SUV into a fire hydrant and into an oak. It really should not be a big deal. Tiger did not harm anyone but himself in this situation or damage anyone's property except the counties hydrant, and perhaps his neighbor's tree.
Why has this not gone away?
Well, besides the American public being complete whores for gossip and always wanting to see the rich and powerful stumble to their levels, because the whole story has more holes in it than Swiss cheese.
Why was Tiger leaving his house at 2:30am? Was he fighting with his wife? Is the rumored affair with the Long Island hostess the reason for that fight? Did Mrs. Woods go after him with a 7 Iron like she was William Wallace in Braveheart?
Although Tiger Woods has no committment at all to going public with this, he has to realize that his so called private life became very public, whether he likes it or not. TMZ, National Enquirer, and others will make sure of that. Although, ESPN has done their best to protect Tiger. (Sickening how the biggest Sports Network, who shows an entire round of Tiger's in highlights, was the LAST to report of this!) I think ESPN sent Tom Rinaldi to be a bodyguard, and not a reporter.
It is not helping matters that Tiger blew off the cops several times (although did not have to by law give the cops a statement), made a statement over his website and not in person, and cancelled his appearance at a golf tourney that helps his own charity. People that have minor injuries and scraps to the face do not do that.
Something smells awfully fishy about all of this, and the way Tiger is trying to control his privacy in this is only fanning the flames. Hopefully, it all comes out, because if it does not, the public like the whores we are, will speculate until speculation becomes the truth.
Did everyone see the end of the UCLA-USC game? I know it was tough if you lived on the East Coast like me, but it might of been the most hysterical thing I have seen in sports all year.
Of course you already seen it!
Does the entire Pac 10 Head Coach Fraternity think they can take shots at Top Dog of the Conference, who is the master of giving out shots and think he was going to lay quiet?
Big mistake.
There is a reason Pete Carroll is not in the NFL, where the talent is mostly equal, and is at USC, where he gets whatever talent he wants. Carroll is The Bully.
So when UCLA head guy Rick Neuheisel takes out giant ads in LA newspapers saying that USC does not own LA anymore, it was not forgotten. When Stanford's Jim Harbaugh went for 2 up 20+ points in the 4th quarter, it was definitely not forgotten. And lastly, when Neuheisal is taking timeouts when Carroll was giving mercy and taking a knee with less than a minute left.
UCLA became live game, and was made an example.
We all know what happened. 45 yard TD bomb, USC sideline acting like they just went back in time and beat Texas in the Rose Bowl, and a riot almost breaks out.
These are heated rivalries. Anything goes, especially when The Bully has been taking shots to the mouth.
Remember The Empire Strikes Back? The Empire took a shot in the mouth (end of Star Wars), and went after who gave them those shots tenfold. In the Pac 10, USC is the Empire.
The boys are the Pac 10 might of awoken a sleeping giant. Carroll might be a jerkoff, but you guys made your bed with all of this, now it is time to sleep in it.
Monday Night Game:
Big game tonight in New Orleans. Offensive fireworks should be going off for 3+ hours straight.
This game reminds me of the 1985 Monday Night Game between the undefeated Bears, and the Miami Dolphins.
An awesome QB (Marino-Brady), going into a hostile envoirment and beating an undefeated team by going nuts aerially with his WR's (Clayton-Duper, Moss-Welker).
New England Patriots 38, New Orleans 27.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Weekend Wrap Up Part I/Monday Night Selction
We will get the brunt of the Weekend Wrap-Up in after the exciting Titans-Texans game tonight. Before the rest of the weekend action, I want to talk about two sports journalist/personalities that made me really scratch my head this week.
The first being ESPN's newly crowned Stat-Nerd Keith Law, who was one of two people (the other being Will Carroll) to keep Cardinals Ace Chris Carpenter off his NL Cy Young ballot. The latter being NFL Network's Jamie Dukes.
Law, who is a really smart guy (*cough* Egghead *cough*), decided to vote for Braves pitcher Javier Vazquez on his ballot instead of Carpenter. Now, I understand someone offering a different opinion than others, but it is the way he expressed his decision is what really bothers me.
Law explained that there are certain sabermetric numbers, team defense, run support, luck (Yes, Law actually used the term luck),etc. that went into his decision. I agree with him in the most part about this. Those stats should be looked at. There is only one problem.
Law comes off as if these are the only things he looked at. Mr. Law? Did you even watch a baseball game this season? The numbers in baseball mean alot, but when pitcher's have similar stats, what you see with your own eyes factor in as well.
Carpenter and Wainwright, carried their teams into the playoffs with tremendous Post All-Star Break performances. Vazquez did do all he could to get the Braves into the postseason, but the eventual winner, Tim Lincecum, went 1-3 with a 3.60 ERA in September when his Giants still were alive for a playoff berth.
I read Keith Law's ESPN Chat that week, and he was barraged with questions over this. He came off arrogant about how he knows the numbers to base his opinion. That is fine, but if you are a voter for a specific baseball award, at least act like you watched these pitchers throw, instead of coming off like you just read a computer or a piece of paper with their numbers on it.
Yes, that is how you come off Mr. Law. The way you argued your stance, you come off in two ways. One, that you are just trying to be different, just to be different. Second, that you made this vote just to prove that the sabermetric (WAR, etc.)numbers mean more than what a person sees.
That is not the case. It is a combination of everything put together. Next time you make a vote like that and you need to argue your stance, use all the angles, because this time, you just sound like a Fantasy Baseball nerd that wanted to make a point.
And I will spare Rob Neyer from ESPN, that tried to defend Law's voting. I will eventually get to that stiff one day, but I have another beef.
That beef is with NFL Network's Jamie Dukes.
Before I make my point, how did this guy get that cushy job? Does he have incriminating photos of the Network President and Rich Eisen doing the nasty? It really is baffling.
Yesterday, around 4pm, I am flipping between the games and the NFL Network. The announcing crew, Dukes, along with Tom Waddell and Fran Charles, were in the midst of talking about the Redskins-Cowboys game when Dukes made this outrageous statement. (Do not remember it literal, but I will try my best.)
That even if the Cowboys win the Super Bowl, they made the wrong move with Terrell Owens....
Um, what?
This is not the first time Dukes has mentioned this situation with the Cowboys and TO. When Fran Charles decided to take the stance that the Cowboys are better off without TO, Dukes, as unprofessional as they get could not even look into the camera and argued his point like he was about to get into a barfight with someone and did not want to look them in the eye.
This is the best the NFL Network can do? Jamie Dukes is, at best, below average as an analyst. Even Tom Waddell is a stiff, but at least he a professional stiff. This leads me to believe that Dukes has some serious dirt on someone in the higher up to actually have that job. My 14 year old cousin that does not follow football can do a better, more professional job than that crying stiff.
Hey, Mr. Dukes? You should read this blog and not get angry over the truth I mentioned about you, but you should listen to what I have to say and perhaps fix what you do wrong on television.
It is obvious that you will not be fired anytime soon, might as well do your gift job correctly.
Now, onto tonight's game....
The first time the Titans and Texans played this year, it was a complete shootout. The Texans could not stop Chris Johnson, and the Titans could not stop anything about the Texans offense.
I expect some more of the same, but the Titans defense has stiffened up a bit. Steve Slaton will have a hard time running the ball, so it will be up to Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson to provide an aerial attack that Afganistan would be freightened over.
The Texans will not be able to stop Chris Johnson. He will get his 125 yards and 2 Touchdowns. They have to makes sure that Johnson does not break those 60 yard runs. Big test for the Texans defense, who has played very well the past month.
Houston needs this game, and somehow pulls it out....
Houston Texans 34, Tennessee Titans 27
(Fun Fact. I actually am in a Fantasy Football league that I am down 49 points going into tonight, with Chris Johnson and Andre Johnson left for me. I am not worried one bit that I will lose. That is sick!)
The first being ESPN's newly crowned Stat-Nerd Keith Law, who was one of two people (the other being Will Carroll) to keep Cardinals Ace Chris Carpenter off his NL Cy Young ballot. The latter being NFL Network's Jamie Dukes.
Law, who is a really smart guy (*cough* Egghead *cough*), decided to vote for Braves pitcher Javier Vazquez on his ballot instead of Carpenter. Now, I understand someone offering a different opinion than others, but it is the way he expressed his decision is what really bothers me.
Law explained that there are certain sabermetric numbers, team defense, run support, luck (Yes, Law actually used the term luck),etc. that went into his decision. I agree with him in the most part about this. Those stats should be looked at. There is only one problem.
Law comes off as if these are the only things he looked at. Mr. Law? Did you even watch a baseball game this season? The numbers in baseball mean alot, but when pitcher's have similar stats, what you see with your own eyes factor in as well.
Carpenter and Wainwright, carried their teams into the playoffs with tremendous Post All-Star Break performances. Vazquez did do all he could to get the Braves into the postseason, but the eventual winner, Tim Lincecum, went 1-3 with a 3.60 ERA in September when his Giants still were alive for a playoff berth.
I read Keith Law's ESPN Chat that week, and he was barraged with questions over this. He came off arrogant about how he knows the numbers to base his opinion. That is fine, but if you are a voter for a specific baseball award, at least act like you watched these pitchers throw, instead of coming off like you just read a computer or a piece of paper with their numbers on it.
Yes, that is how you come off Mr. Law. The way you argued your stance, you come off in two ways. One, that you are just trying to be different, just to be different. Second, that you made this vote just to prove that the sabermetric (WAR, etc.)numbers mean more than what a person sees.
That is not the case. It is a combination of everything put together. Next time you make a vote like that and you need to argue your stance, use all the angles, because this time, you just sound like a Fantasy Baseball nerd that wanted to make a point.
And I will spare Rob Neyer from ESPN, that tried to defend Law's voting. I will eventually get to that stiff one day, but I have another beef.
That beef is with NFL Network's Jamie Dukes.
Before I make my point, how did this guy get that cushy job? Does he have incriminating photos of the Network President and Rich Eisen doing the nasty? It really is baffling.
Yesterday, around 4pm, I am flipping between the games and the NFL Network. The announcing crew, Dukes, along with Tom Waddell and Fran Charles, were in the midst of talking about the Redskins-Cowboys game when Dukes made this outrageous statement. (Do not remember it literal, but I will try my best.)
That even if the Cowboys win the Super Bowl, they made the wrong move with Terrell Owens....
Um, what?
This is not the first time Dukes has mentioned this situation with the Cowboys and TO. When Fran Charles decided to take the stance that the Cowboys are better off without TO, Dukes, as unprofessional as they get could not even look into the camera and argued his point like he was about to get into a barfight with someone and did not want to look them in the eye.
This is the best the NFL Network can do? Jamie Dukes is, at best, below average as an analyst. Even Tom Waddell is a stiff, but at least he a professional stiff. This leads me to believe that Dukes has some serious dirt on someone in the higher up to actually have that job. My 14 year old cousin that does not follow football can do a better, more professional job than that crying stiff.
Hey, Mr. Dukes? You should read this blog and not get angry over the truth I mentioned about you, but you should listen to what I have to say and perhaps fix what you do wrong on television.
It is obvious that you will not be fired anytime soon, might as well do your gift job correctly.
Now, onto tonight's game....
The first time the Titans and Texans played this year, it was a complete shootout. The Texans could not stop Chris Johnson, and the Titans could not stop anything about the Texans offense.
I expect some more of the same, but the Titans defense has stiffened up a bit. Steve Slaton will have a hard time running the ball, so it will be up to Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson to provide an aerial attack that Afganistan would be freightened over.
The Texans will not be able to stop Chris Johnson. He will get his 125 yards and 2 Touchdowns. They have to makes sure that Johnson does not break those 60 yard runs. Big test for the Texans defense, who has played very well the past month.
Houston needs this game, and somehow pulls it out....
Houston Texans 34, Tennessee Titans 27
(Fun Fact. I actually am in a Fantasy Football league that I am down 49 points going into tonight, with Chris Johnson and Andre Johnson left for me. I am not worried one bit that I will lose. That is sick!)
Monday, November 9, 2009
Weekend Wrap-Up-World Series of Poker Edition-Monday Night Football Prediction
We usually start with the football weekend, but I have to start off with a quasi non-sports story.
The World Series of Poker held their final table for the Main Event on Saturday night. Now called the "November Nine", you would think that this is where you would find the best skill level involved in the game.
No chance of that.
Long story short, the two players that made the worst moves on the table for 18+ hours, were rewarded by going against one another tonight Heads-Up for the bracelet. Darvin Moon and Joe Cada both literally sucked out and got gifts put into their laps to advance for the multi-million dollar first prize, and immortal fame in the poker world.
Cada, who could wind up being the youngest person to win the Main Event, two times played a hand over-aggressive Pre-Flop, had his tourney on the line against an overpair, and hit his own set. That right there is roughly 60-1 to happen. He also got a gift, from Moon.
Moon, who obviously is the ultimate "dead money" player to ever hit the Final Table, somehow survived in a tourney that is mostly skill and some luck. Well, Moon proved that it can be mostly luck and no skill. Moon's play had most pros shaking their heads, and even got Phil Gordon to say about one of Moon's hands as, "That was a gift.", and others whispering "That's about the worst play I've ever seen".(BTW, excellent coverage by the ESPN.com guys on the blog for the final table.)
Poker hit the mainstream a few years back when a string of ameteurs started to win the Main Event, starting with Robert Varkonyi, and of course, Chris Moneymaker. This is the first year that the WSOP could of really hit a higher level of popularity, if Phil Ivey (The Tiger Woods of poker), was at least heads up in the event or even won it all. It has been awhile since a top pro won it all, and would of given Poker a real superstar, excluding Phil Hellmuth of course, who is the best self-promoter since Muhammad Ali.
Prediction for the Heads-Up? Well, Cada does know how to play the game. He just sometimes is way over-aggressive, which is a trait most online players have. That will also be his major advantage over Moon one on one. Cada also has the chip lead. Barring a meltdown by Cada, I cannot see Moon beating the 21 year old kid on skill alone.
Cada the winner of the bracelet, breaking Peter Eastgate's record from last year.
Monday Night Football Prediction:
I will give the full Weekend Wrapup late tonight, but I had to give the game tonight. Should be a smashmouth game. Both defenses are top 5, and can expose the other offenses weaknesses.
The Steelers should give a healthy dose of Rashard Mendenhall tonight, and make Kyle Orton play from behind.
Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Denver Broncos 13
The World Series of Poker held their final table for the Main Event on Saturday night. Now called the "November Nine", you would think that this is where you would find the best skill level involved in the game.
No chance of that.
Long story short, the two players that made the worst moves on the table for 18+ hours, were rewarded by going against one another tonight Heads-Up for the bracelet. Darvin Moon and Joe Cada both literally sucked out and got gifts put into their laps to advance for the multi-million dollar first prize, and immortal fame in the poker world.
Cada, who could wind up being the youngest person to win the Main Event, two times played a hand over-aggressive Pre-Flop, had his tourney on the line against an overpair, and hit his own set. That right there is roughly 60-1 to happen. He also got a gift, from Moon.
Moon, who obviously is the ultimate "dead money" player to ever hit the Final Table, somehow survived in a tourney that is mostly skill and some luck. Well, Moon proved that it can be mostly luck and no skill. Moon's play had most pros shaking their heads, and even got Phil Gordon to say about one of Moon's hands as, "That was a gift.", and others whispering "That's about the worst play I've ever seen".(BTW, excellent coverage by the ESPN.com guys on the blog for the final table.)
Poker hit the mainstream a few years back when a string of ameteurs started to win the Main Event, starting with Robert Varkonyi, and of course, Chris Moneymaker. This is the first year that the WSOP could of really hit a higher level of popularity, if Phil Ivey (The Tiger Woods of poker), was at least heads up in the event or even won it all. It has been awhile since a top pro won it all, and would of given Poker a real superstar, excluding Phil Hellmuth of course, who is the best self-promoter since Muhammad Ali.
Prediction for the Heads-Up? Well, Cada does know how to play the game. He just sometimes is way over-aggressive, which is a trait most online players have. That will also be his major advantage over Moon one on one. Cada also has the chip lead. Barring a meltdown by Cada, I cannot see Moon beating the 21 year old kid on skill alone.
Cada the winner of the bracelet, breaking Peter Eastgate's record from last year.
Monday Night Football Prediction:
I will give the full Weekend Wrapup late tonight, but I had to give the game tonight. Should be a smashmouth game. Both defenses are top 5, and can expose the other offenses weaknesses.
The Steelers should give a healthy dose of Rashard Mendenhall tonight, and make Kyle Orton play from behind.
Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Denver Broncos 13
Sunday, October 18, 2009
NFL Picks Week 6
I am running late on the NFL article because this Angels-Yankees game is off the charts great. Yankee fans now cheering for ARod like he were a God. Amazing how time changes the mind of the masses. If ARod would of gotten the Game Winning hit in the 12th after the Home Run in the 11th to tie the game, I would of felt a man made 3.4 earthquake here.
I am in a bad mood, so this weeks picks will at least have a bit of flavor to them. Enjoy.
Pittsburgh Steelers 45, Cleveland Browns 0 - Yes, that is right. The Squad-doosh! Why? Because if Derek Anderson goes 2-17 off of Buffalo, what the hell is he going to do against a real defense? Oh yeah, and Troy Polamalu is back for the Steelers.
Browns get embarassed so bad, Eric Mangini fines himself $15,000 for being a horrible coach. He should be fining himself though for signing off on the Mark Sanchez for the Jet scraphead trade, and the Braylon Edwards into Federal Protection trade to the Jets.
Carolina Panthers 24, Tampa Bay Bucs 14 - Game of two teams that do not matter. Bucs will score half their points on a Jake Delhomme Pick-6. I wonder if Julius Peppers actually takes the lawnchair onto the field this week. He might as well.
One more thing about the Bucs. How do you give up on the 4th overall pick in the draft two years ago when he has not had less than 6 sacks in a season? That trade felt more like a Euro Soccer Team giving a young player on loan to another. Horrible management.
Kansas City Chiefs 23, Washington Redskins 19 - I would say this is Upset Special, but let's be serious for a second. The Redskins are trash. My friend is a die hard Redskins fan, and is about to go Waco on Jim Zorn. Memo to Daniel Snyder, you want to get rid of Jim Zorn without having to pay him, hire my friend. He would do the deed gladly.
Jacksonville Jaguars 31, St. Louis Rams 17 - Good news for the Rams. They actually score points this week. The bad news for the Rams. There is about 15 college teams that would be favored in Vegas against them. Stephen Jackson finally gets in the endzone, but Maurice Jones Drew sees it three times. Got to love that little cannonball.
Cincinnati Bengals 31, Houston Texans 20 - My faith in the Texans is offically dead. I have no idea how Gary Kubiak and Kyle Shannahan have not received one quote of flamming from the media on their goal line playcalling and personnel. That is why we have to love ESPN, they protect the people they like..... speaking of players ESPN slobbers over....
Baltimore Ravens 23, Minnesota Vikings 17 - Do you really think the Ravens are going to go into a Bye losing three straight? Ravens defense finally shows up and harasses Brett Favre all day long. After being hit to the ground, Jon Gruden and Jaws will come from off the sidelines dressed in drag, like they were immates at Oz, crying and scared for their God.
Green Bay Packers 48, Detroit Lions 10 - No Stafford, no Megatron, and I do not think Starscream is on the roster. Aaron Rodgers is foaming at the gums like one of Michael Vick's old fighting dogs looking at that Lions secondary. (Bad joke, I know, but I am in a bad mood. Comment if you have a problem.)
New York Giants 27, New Orleans Saints 17 - Take the Super Bowl 2 years ago as the litmus test for this game. High octane offense against a defense that can apply pressure with just the four lineman, and can put seven men into coverage. Drew Brees did not do much against the Bills or Jets defenses, and this defense is better than the others.
I also have to mention, Eli Manning is in Brother Peyton mode. Anyone see that deep throw he made to Steve Smith last week? Unguardable, put it in the perfect spot where only his guy can make a play. Can you name five better QB's in football right now?
Philadelphia Eagles 72, Oakland Raiders 0 - Do I really need to explain this one? Eagles score over 30 a game, plays defense, and are going after a QB that looks like he eats every meal like he was on Death Row. Tom Cable might have to punch a special teams player after this one. Do not worry Raider fans, at the deadline, Uncle Al will deal your 2012 first round pick for Shawne Merriman, minus his knee.
New York Jets 16, Buffalo Bills 3 - Suppose to be a cold, bitter, rainy day at the Meadowlands. I wonder if Rex Ryan and crew want to commit a few Murder-Death-Kills after being humiliated on Monday Night. This is the week where TO deploys his verbal nukes. He has been at Defcon 1 for two weeks now.
New England Patriots 34, Tennessee Titans 9 - I would not want to be any Titan this week. Pats are coming home after a loss. Remember when I mentioned this before the Ravens game? NEVER pick against Belichick at home after a loss. Should be NFL Dogma.
Seattle Seahawks 31, Arizona Cardinals 20 - Seattle at home when healthy is awesome. The Cards are lucky to be 2-2 after Kubiak threw them a bone on that god awful playcalling. Hasselback carves up the Cards.
Atlana Falcons 28, Chicago Bears 23 - Wow! I did not know the Falcons had Eff-You mode. They showed it last week, when they went to San Fran, and basically ripped the 49ers hearts out and showed it to them like the bad guy from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Best game of the week, imo. Both NBC and ESPN have been getting some goodies early in the season. It will not end the way it did last season though. Ryan and posse will win this one outright.
Last Week: 8-6
Season: 49-26
I am in a bad mood, so this weeks picks will at least have a bit of flavor to them. Enjoy.
Pittsburgh Steelers 45, Cleveland Browns 0 - Yes, that is right. The Squad-doosh! Why? Because if Derek Anderson goes 2-17 off of Buffalo, what the hell is he going to do against a real defense? Oh yeah, and Troy Polamalu is back for the Steelers.
Browns get embarassed so bad, Eric Mangini fines himself $15,000 for being a horrible coach. He should be fining himself though for signing off on the Mark Sanchez for the Jet scraphead trade, and the Braylon Edwards into Federal Protection trade to the Jets.
Carolina Panthers 24, Tampa Bay Bucs 14 - Game of two teams that do not matter. Bucs will score half their points on a Jake Delhomme Pick-6. I wonder if Julius Peppers actually takes the lawnchair onto the field this week. He might as well.
One more thing about the Bucs. How do you give up on the 4th overall pick in the draft two years ago when he has not had less than 6 sacks in a season? That trade felt more like a Euro Soccer Team giving a young player on loan to another. Horrible management.
Kansas City Chiefs 23, Washington Redskins 19 - I would say this is Upset Special, but let's be serious for a second. The Redskins are trash. My friend is a die hard Redskins fan, and is about to go Waco on Jim Zorn. Memo to Daniel Snyder, you want to get rid of Jim Zorn without having to pay him, hire my friend. He would do the deed gladly.
Jacksonville Jaguars 31, St. Louis Rams 17 - Good news for the Rams. They actually score points this week. The bad news for the Rams. There is about 15 college teams that would be favored in Vegas against them. Stephen Jackson finally gets in the endzone, but Maurice Jones Drew sees it three times. Got to love that little cannonball.
Cincinnati Bengals 31, Houston Texans 20 - My faith in the Texans is offically dead. I have no idea how Gary Kubiak and Kyle Shannahan have not received one quote of flamming from the media on their goal line playcalling and personnel. That is why we have to love ESPN, they protect the people they like..... speaking of players ESPN slobbers over....
Baltimore Ravens 23, Minnesota Vikings 17 - Do you really think the Ravens are going to go into a Bye losing three straight? Ravens defense finally shows up and harasses Brett Favre all day long. After being hit to the ground, Jon Gruden and Jaws will come from off the sidelines dressed in drag, like they were immates at Oz, crying and scared for their God.
Green Bay Packers 48, Detroit Lions 10 - No Stafford, no Megatron, and I do not think Starscream is on the roster. Aaron Rodgers is foaming at the gums like one of Michael Vick's old fighting dogs looking at that Lions secondary. (Bad joke, I know, but I am in a bad mood. Comment if you have a problem.)
New York Giants 27, New Orleans Saints 17 - Take the Super Bowl 2 years ago as the litmus test for this game. High octane offense against a defense that can apply pressure with just the four lineman, and can put seven men into coverage. Drew Brees did not do much against the Bills or Jets defenses, and this defense is better than the others.
I also have to mention, Eli Manning is in Brother Peyton mode. Anyone see that deep throw he made to Steve Smith last week? Unguardable, put it in the perfect spot where only his guy can make a play. Can you name five better QB's in football right now?
Philadelphia Eagles 72, Oakland Raiders 0 - Do I really need to explain this one? Eagles score over 30 a game, plays defense, and are going after a QB that looks like he eats every meal like he was on Death Row. Tom Cable might have to punch a special teams player after this one. Do not worry Raider fans, at the deadline, Uncle Al will deal your 2012 first round pick for Shawne Merriman, minus his knee.
New York Jets 16, Buffalo Bills 3 - Suppose to be a cold, bitter, rainy day at the Meadowlands. I wonder if Rex Ryan and crew want to commit a few Murder-Death-Kills after being humiliated on Monday Night. This is the week where TO deploys his verbal nukes. He has been at Defcon 1 for two weeks now.
New England Patriots 34, Tennessee Titans 9 - I would not want to be any Titan this week. Pats are coming home after a loss. Remember when I mentioned this before the Ravens game? NEVER pick against Belichick at home after a loss. Should be NFL Dogma.
Seattle Seahawks 31, Arizona Cardinals 20 - Seattle at home when healthy is awesome. The Cards are lucky to be 2-2 after Kubiak threw them a bone on that god awful playcalling. Hasselback carves up the Cards.
Atlana Falcons 28, Chicago Bears 23 - Wow! I did not know the Falcons had Eff-You mode. They showed it last week, when they went to San Fran, and basically ripped the 49ers hearts out and showed it to them like the bad guy from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Best game of the week, imo. Both NBC and ESPN have been getting some goodies early in the season. It will not end the way it did last season though. Ryan and posse will win this one outright.
Last Week: 8-6
Season: 49-26
Monday, September 28, 2009
Weekend Wrap-Up
I was thinking of an opening to start this article, but I could not think of anything better than to continue on the last thing I wrote about in the previous article.
I wished American Heavyweight Chris Arreola good luck in his title fight against Vitali Klitschko. I am a massive boxing fan, but I never seriously thought that Arreola was this country's great big hope in returning to Heavyweight glory. Then, I was watching on HBO, and I heard in a segment about Arreola, that HBO's Larry Merchant called Arreola "The best American Heavyweight prospect since Riddick Bowe.".
Yes, when I heard it, I thought the same thing. This old man finally really lost his marbles, and that Merchant basically gave Arreola the perverbial Kiss of Death.
Merchant did exactly that. Arreola, coming into the fight in better shape than the usual walking torilla machine, was flat out embarassed by the older, more polished Klitschko. It was actually more one-sided than the Mayweather-Marquez fight HBO showed before this live fight. Somehow, HBO's unoffical judge gave one round to Arreola. He must of been having drinks with Merchant all night long to think that.
Baseball Thoughts:
-Congrats to the New York Yankees, and their fans for wrapping up the AL East by waterboarding their rival Red Sox this weekend. Now ironically, you have to root for the Red Sox to beat the Angels, who just have your number since early on in the Torre administration. The enemy of my emeny is my frien. Even Shakespeare would be proud of this.
-I cannot wait for the Jets-Saints game next week. The Unstoppable Force against the Immovable Object. Brees against Sanchez, who is becoming the most popular athlete in NYC this side of Derek Jeter and fast. The matchup I really want to see is Saints tall, physical WR Marques Coltson, who might have a chip on his shoulder still from playing at Hofstra, where the Jets use to practice, and being overlooked by them, against Darrelle "Island" Revis.
I am in the minority if thinking that the Panthers are not completely done. I think they will play hard in this game. I just do not think it will be enough. Tony Romo puts up a big game, and makes less mistakes than Jake Delhomme. Dallas Cowboys 34, Carolina Panthers 24.
Yes, when I heard it, I thought the same thing. This old man finally really lost his marbles, and that Merchant basically gave Arreola the perverbial Kiss of Death.
Merchant did exactly that. Arreola, coming into the fight in better shape than the usual walking torilla machine, was flat out embarassed by the older, more polished Klitschko. It was actually more one-sided than the Mayweather-Marquez fight HBO showed before this live fight. Somehow, HBO's unoffical judge gave one round to Arreola. He must of been having drinks with Merchant all night long to think that.If this is supposedly the best this country has to offer in over 15 years, will we ever see another great U.S. Heavyweight?
Baseball Thoughts:
-Congrats to the New York Yankees, and their fans for wrapping up the AL East by waterboarding their rival Red Sox this weekend. Now ironically, you have to root for the Red Sox to beat the Angels, who just have your number since early on in the Torre administration. The enemy of my emeny is my frien. Even Shakespeare would be proud of this.-Zach Greinke wrapped up the AL CY with win #16 and those sick stats. CC Sabathia was just too little, too late, even though he has been awesome the last 6 weeks.
College Football Thoughts:
-We all know that the College Football Polls are as straight and legit as Al Capone's business ledgers. I mean, personally, I knew everyone the week before was overhyping Miami in the polls. I thought that was bad, but this week might be the worst ever. USC going up five spots by beating a bad Washington St. team at home? LSU going up to #4 after almost getting upsetted by Mississippi St.? I actually rather have the hands of the National Title in the computers if this is the crap that will continue to go on.
-At least we found out the serious pretenders in this college season early. That goes to you California, Penn St., and Mississippi. I will not put Miami in that mix. I give The U alot of props for playing that schedule.
-I really do believe Alabama is better than Florida this time around. Round 2 of the new annual SEC Title war is going to be one of the five best football games this year, NFL included.
-USC went to #5 in the polls somehow while I wrote this article...
NFL Thoughts:
-Whoever reads this blog, knows how sick I must of been watching Favre toss that game winning TD pass and basically being carried off the field like Scott Howard after hitting those two game winning free throws in Teen Wolf. Although, even I have to admit, what a pass.
-I wonder if the city of Detroit was more excited about the Lions finally winning a game than about the Tigers in the middle of a divison race. Congrats to the Lions for finally reeling off a W, and good luck to the Tigers. That city needs all the excitement it can muster nowadays.
-I do not know which game was a bigger mismatch. Cleveland-Baltimore, or NY Giants-Tampa Bay. Two rare examples of men playing against boys. Giants just stomped a mudhole into the Bucs, and put up a convincing shutout without their best defensive player in Justin Tuck. Baltimore even threw the Eff-You Bomb in the 4th quarter for a 70+ yard TD. Mangini must of fined his CB for using a fire extinugisher on himself after getting burnt...
-Peyton Manning is a football God. There is much else to say about him. Chris Collinsworth on the Sunday Night game showed and explained how Manning at the line delays until he sees the defense bite on their blitzing, and calls the audibles/hot routes from there. That is why Collingsworth is the best analyst in the game.
Now Chris, please explain to me how Jim Zorn will still have a job this week?
-I cannot wait for the Jets-Saints game next week. The Unstoppable Force against the Immovable Object. Brees against Sanchez, who is becoming the most popular athlete in NYC this side of Derek Jeter and fast. The matchup I really want to see is Saints tall, physical WR Marques Coltson, who might have a chip on his shoulder still from playing at Hofstra, where the Jets use to practice, and being overlooked by them, against Darrelle "Island" Revis. -I actually Tweeted ESPN guru Adam Schefter if he thought Revis was the early frontrunner for NFL Def. Player of the Year. He immediately replied to me by saying, "So far, hard to think of anyone else more deserving." High praise for a Cornerback.
Monday Night Pick for tonight.
I am in the minority if thinking that the Panthers are not completely done. I think they will play hard in this game. I just do not think it will be enough. Tony Romo puts up a big game, and makes less mistakes than Jake Delhomme. Dallas Cowboys 34, Carolina Panthers 24.Friday, September 25, 2009
College Football Picks for Week 4
We finally had a solid week, going 7-3 in the picks last week. I am still stunned by the USC upset. I still cannot believe SI.com's Stewart Mandel hit that one big time. That should count as 4 wins on your record there.
Before the picks, another top 15 team falls on a Thursday night ESPN game. This is really becoming the trend nowadays huh? Last night's victim as Mississippi, who could not move the ball on South Carolina. I guess the Old Ball Coach Spurrier still has some magic left in him afterall. Alabama is the big threat to Florida in the SEC clearly now, not Ole Miss.
Now, onto the dreaded picks. SportsTown is 17-14 overall now on the season. It will be a quick rundown this week.
Ohio St. 38, Illinois 17 - Fightin Iliini are just creampuffs.
North Carolina 16, Georgia Tech 10 - Zero confidence in GT after getting embarassed.
TCU 20, Clemson 9 - Big win for the BCS Buster.
Miami Fla. 28, Virginia Tech 27 - Sets up a monster game with Oklahoma.
Alabama 41, Arkansas 28 - Tricky game for The Tide, as Arkansas will keep this one close.
Notre Dame 31, Purdue 27 - I might be running the Jimmy Clausen for Heisman campaign real soon.Stanford 23, Washington 20 - Back to Earth for the Huskies after last week's miracle.
California 31, Oregon 20 - Speaking of the Heisman, RB Jahvid Best is making a case for it as well.
Georgia 41, Arizona St. 13 - The Bulldogs are scoring big now, I do not see the Sun Devils stopping them.
Penn St. 24, Iowa 10 - JoePa gets his revenge from last season's loss. Vaults Penn St. ahead in the polls.
And, my favorite game of the week....Houston 52, Texas Tech 45 - This game is going to have an Arena League Football feel to it. 74 is way too low of an Over/Under for this game. The Merry-Go-Round starts at 9:15 pm est., on the ESPN family of networks.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Weekend Wrap-Up
I just got finished watching the Chicago-Green Bay game. Damn I am happy that the NFL is back. Waking up in the morning, getting your bagel and coffee, with the Sunday newspapers, (Yes, I still read stories print on paper with ink. I still live in the stone-age, and I love it.), waiting in anticipitation of the Pre-Game shows. Seriously, does all these Pre-Game shows needs 5+ people at the studio desk? With another 5-10 reporters in studio/on the sidelines of the games showing their faces as well. It is overkill people, especially by ESPN. There is no need to have that many in-studio. Just finally tell the Godfather of ESPN, Chris Berman, and his sidekick Tom Jackson that it is time to retire.
Back to the Chicago-Green Bay game. Was it just me, or did Jay Cutler look an awfully like Kyle Orton, or perhaps even worse, Rex Grossman? I saw Cutler throw into triple coverage about 5 times off the top of my head. Hey Jay, you do not have Brandon Marshall anymore that can outjump everyone. Time to learn how to play the QB position.
By the way, that game winning touchdown by Greg Jennings and Aaron Rodgers? To quote the best sports analyst in the world, Bill Rafftery, that playcall took "Onions!!!". 3rd and 1 with less than two minutes left, and you pull the change up on the Bears and hit the bomb. Way to be gutsy.
Speaking of onions, how about the Redskins? Down 17-0 at Giants Stadium, just before halftime, the Skins line up for a chip shot FG, and they pull a successful fake, and put 6 on the board instead, when their Punter ran it in. Thats not just "Onions", thats a "Double Order!".
If this is how the Jets plan to play all season, they are going to be dangerous. That defense was more intimidating than realizing you are about to get into a barfight with Kimbo Slice. The defense smothered a very good Texans offense, especially Andre Johnson, who needed to call a locksmith after the game to pry CB Darrelle Revis off of him.
New York's new Prince, Mark Sanchez looked pretty good yesterday, pret-ty, pret-ty good. Who said a rookie starting QB needs time to learn?
Well, if you watched the track meet that was the Saints-Lions game, the 40 Million Dollar Man, Matthew Stafford looked like a deer in the headlights, tossing up 3 freebies. Hey Stafford, wait until you have a real defense. You're in trouble! At least Stafford was not the worst QB of the day...
That would be Carolina's Jake Delhomme, who seems like he went colorblind or something along those lines. Jake, you do realize that you throw the ball to the guys that wear the same uniform you do right??
Great win by San Francisco going into Arizona and getting the job done. Yes, I want to pat my own back, awesome call on the upset here!
Memo to Michael Crabtree. This team does not need you. You need them much more. They are the ones that will make you a millionare. The 49ers will make you more money in endorsements deals of basically being the next Jerry Rice. You need them, because if you are that big of a moron, you will become Mike Williams.
Remember Mike Williams? He was the last great college football WR, that was tall, fast, and physical at USC. He did not play for a whole year and what happened? He got lazy, gained weight, lost a step or two, dropped from being an automatic top 3 pick, to #10. I believe he is out of the league now. Put the ink on the paper Crabtree.
In tonights two games, I will not even waste both of our times trying to analyze them. The Pats and Chargers are going to bury the Bills and Raiders. Both games will be like the 1992 Dream Team playing against a CYO 7th Grade team from Syosset, Long Island. Lights out. Pats 44, Bills 13 and Chargers 38, Raiders 10.
Now, onto a few non-football things:
When the hell did Pedro Martinez start hitting 92 mph again, let alone in the 7th inning? It is amazing what the chemicals will do for you huh...
I do not want to hear another person preach to me that anyone, other than Zach Greinke or Felix Hernandez can win the AL CY Award. No, Justin Verlander cannot, neither could CC Sabathia. I also do not want to hear another Yankee fan mention that Mariano Rivera should win it, because there is no clear winner and it would be like a lifetime achievement thing. The two guys I mention have ERA's over a run lower than 97% of the pitchers. It is one of them, otherwise we know that the voting is more rigged than a Trotter's horse race.
I really thought I would be smashing Serena Williams to death after the stunt she pulled the other night at the US Open, but then what Kayne West pulled took the cake.
What Kayne West did was classless. If he really had a problem with the outcome of a certain award, all he had to do was wait until after the show, and announce to the hundreds of media whores that hound every single any celebrity spews out of their mouths, and he would've been just some guy voicing his opinion. What you did was ruin a young girl's moment in the sun.
Kayne West just showed his true colors, and that is that he is a classless thug. Sick thing is, no one is loving this more than Jay Leno, since he has Kayne on his opening night.
Let me make this clear though Serena. You are not off the hook for threatening a judge, then lying that you did not, when hundreds in the stands heard you with no problems whatsoever. Serena should be suspended, because that slap on the wrist 10k fine was babyfood. Worst part about this, Serena could not acknowledge that she was at fault at all, and had to downplay losing to Kim Clisters. Just suck it up and admit that you got your ass whooped by a housewife on the comeback trail.
Back to the Chicago-Green Bay game. Was it just me, or did Jay Cutler look an awfully like Kyle Orton, or perhaps even worse, Rex Grossman? I saw Cutler throw into triple coverage about 5 times off the top of my head. Hey Jay, you do not have Brandon Marshall anymore that can outjump everyone. Time to learn how to play the QB position.
By the way, that game winning touchdown by Greg Jennings and Aaron Rodgers? To quote the best sports analyst in the world, Bill Rafftery, that playcall took "Onions!!!". 3rd and 1 with less than two minutes left, and you pull the change up on the Bears and hit the bomb. Way to be gutsy.
Speaking of onions, how about the Redskins? Down 17-0 at Giants Stadium, just before halftime, the Skins line up for a chip shot FG, and they pull a successful fake, and put 6 on the board instead, when their Punter ran it in. Thats not just "Onions", thats a "Double Order!".
If this is how the Jets plan to play all season, they are going to be dangerous. That defense was more intimidating than realizing you are about to get into a barfight with Kimbo Slice. The defense smothered a very good Texans offense, especially Andre Johnson, who needed to call a locksmith after the game to pry CB Darrelle Revis off of him.
New York's new Prince, Mark Sanchez looked pretty good yesterday, pret-ty, pret-ty good. Who said a rookie starting QB needs time to learn?
Well, if you watched the track meet that was the Saints-Lions game, the 40 Million Dollar Man, Matthew Stafford looked like a deer in the headlights, tossing up 3 freebies. Hey Stafford, wait until you have a real defense. You're in trouble! At least Stafford was not the worst QB of the day...
That would be Carolina's Jake Delhomme, who seems like he went colorblind or something along those lines. Jake, you do realize that you throw the ball to the guys that wear the same uniform you do right??
Great win by San Francisco going into Arizona and getting the job done. Yes, I want to pat my own back, awesome call on the upset here!
Memo to Michael Crabtree. This team does not need you. You need them much more. They are the ones that will make you a millionare. The 49ers will make you more money in endorsements deals of basically being the next Jerry Rice. You need them, because if you are that big of a moron, you will become Mike Williams.
Remember Mike Williams? He was the last great college football WR, that was tall, fast, and physical at USC. He did not play for a whole year and what happened? He got lazy, gained weight, lost a step or two, dropped from being an automatic top 3 pick, to #10. I believe he is out of the league now. Put the ink on the paper Crabtree.
In tonights two games, I will not even waste both of our times trying to analyze them. The Pats and Chargers are going to bury the Bills and Raiders. Both games will be like the 1992 Dream Team playing against a CYO 7th Grade team from Syosset, Long Island. Lights out. Pats 44, Bills 13 and Chargers 38, Raiders 10.
Now, onto a few non-football things:
When the hell did Pedro Martinez start hitting 92 mph again, let alone in the 7th inning? It is amazing what the chemicals will do for you huh...
I do not want to hear another person preach to me that anyone, other than Zach Greinke or Felix Hernandez can win the AL CY Award. No, Justin Verlander cannot, neither could CC Sabathia. I also do not want to hear another Yankee fan mention that Mariano Rivera should win it, because there is no clear winner and it would be like a lifetime achievement thing. The two guys I mention have ERA's over a run lower than 97% of the pitchers. It is one of them, otherwise we know that the voting is more rigged than a Trotter's horse race.
I really thought I would be smashing Serena Williams to death after the stunt she pulled the other night at the US Open, but then what Kayne West pulled took the cake.
What Kayne West did was classless. If he really had a problem with the outcome of a certain award, all he had to do was wait until after the show, and announce to the hundreds of media whores that hound every single any celebrity spews out of their mouths, and he would've been just some guy voicing his opinion. What you did was ruin a young girl's moment in the sun.
Kayne West just showed his true colors, and that is that he is a classless thug. Sick thing is, no one is loving this more than Jay Leno, since he has Kayne on his opening night.
Let me make this clear though Serena. You are not off the hook for threatening a judge, then lying that you did not, when hundreds in the stands heard you with no problems whatsoever. Serena should be suspended, because that slap on the wrist 10k fine was babyfood. Worst part about this, Serena could not acknowledge that she was at fault at all, and had to downplay losing to Kim Clisters. Just suck it up and admit that you got your ass whooped by a housewife on the comeback trail.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
College Football Picks of the Week
This is a great time of year for a sports junkie. Baseball is coming down the stretch with the pennant races, and the postseason is right around the corner. We are currently in the process of getting ready for the college football season, starting tonight, along with the NFL a week from today. We also have the NFL and basketball right in the rearview mirror.
Here is a look at some of the more interesting matchups this weekend in College Football (No, I will waste my time and yours on how Florida, Texas, USC, etc will win by a combined score of 34,498-9):
South Carolina 16, North Carolina St. 27
When was Steve Spurrier suppose to re-take the SEC again? He has been slightly better here than he was with the Washington Redskins. NC St. comes in with a very solid QB in Russell Wilson, who will hurt the Gamecocks in more ways than one way, and make less mistakes than his counterpart.
Oregon 45, Boise St 38
I find it amusing that basically Boise St.'s season is based on their opening game. Bottom line, if they beat the Ducks, they will probaly go undefeated. The only thing is, they will not win. Too much firepower from the Ducks, and this is a revenge game after last season. Boise St. cries on their blue grass after the game (See more on this game in The Degenerates Corner).
Navy 13, Ohio State 31
Navy will score early, as the Buckeyes takes a few series to adapt to the option attack, but Terrelle Pryor makes the crowd cream in their pants by looking like Bo Jackson in Tecmo Bowl back in the Nintendo days.
BYU 27, Oklahoma 55
Just before I did this article, I saw that Oklahoma will miss All-Universe Tight End Jermaine Gresham this week. Now, that is the only reason why I have Oklahoma only scoring 55 in this game. BYU will score, but I have a hard time seeing Oklahoma even attempting a punt in this game. Big game for Heisman Winner QB Sam Bradford.
Nevada 28, Notre Dame 24
Here is my Upset Spay-Shal of the Week! The only thing I have to explain this upset for me on paper is, Nevada really does have one of the Top 10-12 Quarterbacks in the country in Colin Kaepernick.
I just want to see how Lou Holtz has to explain on National TV that his expert opinion on who wins the National Championship is dusted in Week 1 of the season by Nevada. I am telling you, someone at Bristol HQ should put Holtz on suicide watch sometime this season if the Irish are 4-3.
Maryland 23, California 42
I remember watching this game last year. It was in Maryland, on ESPN, at Noon Est time. Cal in the first half looked like they just got into Maryland two hours before gametime. They were like zombies in the first half, and they could not overcome the scoring margin in the 2nd half. This game is on the left coast, this game is payback time, and Cal has RB Javhid Best that will headstomp on the Terps.
Missouri 34, Illnois 45
Was there any other team more disappointing last season than Illinois? They are loaded with athletes and talent all over the place and they just disappeared like an Italian mobster after talking to the Feds. I am jumping back on the bandwagon early this season, but with caution. Just too many weapons to ignore, led by QB Juice Williams and WR Arreilous Benn.
Georgia 27, Oklahoma St. 41
After the Cowboys lost two starters this week to injury and quitting, I am a little queasy on this pick. I mean, afterall, I do have them in the BCS Title game. I think this game being at home is huge for them, and any team that plays Okie St. right now, they just have to prove to me that they can stop WR Dez Bryant.
Virginia Tech 10, Alabama 23
This is what it comes down to. The SEC pays fo..... errrrr... I mean recruits better and more polished athletes than the ACC. Just take a look at Bama's talent, even with a new QB under Center. This might be the best defense in the nation, and the fact that the Hokies lost their starting RB, Darren Evans for the season, this should be a long night for Va. Tech.
Cincinnati 20, Rutgers 21
Think the Bearcats are pissed that this game was moved up the schedule to opening night? They are right to feel that way. They took it in the gaspipe by the schedule makers.
This really does not matter, since the Big East is absolutely putrid this season. It just sounds like that Greg Schiano's recruiting is finally going to pay off, and Rutgers will have a solid defense this season. Player to watch in this game is Bearcat WR Marty Gilyard. He is the most underrated WR in the nation, and does not get enough ink.
Miami 19, Florida St. 24
The rivalry continues. Both teams are desperate to start off hot, especially Miami. I just think Seminole QB Christian Ponder makes all the difference in a Monday Night televised game on ESPN.
This is the Wayne Root game of the week. Want to know what that is? Go check out The Degenerates Corner.
Here is a look at some of the more interesting matchups this weekend in College Football (No, I will waste my time and yours on how Florida, Texas, USC, etc will win by a combined score of 34,498-9):
South Carolina 16, North Carolina St. 27
When was Steve Spurrier suppose to re-take the SEC again? He has been slightly better here than he was with the Washington Redskins. NC St. comes in with a very solid QB in Russell Wilson, who will hurt the Gamecocks in more ways than one way, and make less mistakes than his counterpart.
Oregon 45, Boise St 38
I find it amusing that basically Boise St.'s season is based on their opening game. Bottom line, if they beat the Ducks, they will probaly go undefeated. The only thing is, they will not win. Too much firepower from the Ducks, and this is a revenge game after last season. Boise St. cries on their blue grass after the game (See more on this game in The Degenerates Corner).
Navy 13, Ohio State 31
Navy will score early, as the Buckeyes takes a few series to adapt to the option attack, but Terrelle Pryor makes the crowd cream in their pants by looking like Bo Jackson in Tecmo Bowl back in the Nintendo days.
BYU 27, Oklahoma 55
Just before I did this article, I saw that Oklahoma will miss All-Universe Tight End Jermaine Gresham this week. Now, that is the only reason why I have Oklahoma only scoring 55 in this game. BYU will score, but I have a hard time seeing Oklahoma even attempting a punt in this game. Big game for Heisman Winner QB Sam Bradford.
Nevada 28, Notre Dame 24
Here is my Upset Spay-Shal of the Week! The only thing I have to explain this upset for me on paper is, Nevada really does have one of the Top 10-12 Quarterbacks in the country in Colin Kaepernick.
I just want to see how Lou Holtz has to explain on National TV that his expert opinion on who wins the National Championship is dusted in Week 1 of the season by Nevada. I am telling you, someone at Bristol HQ should put Holtz on suicide watch sometime this season if the Irish are 4-3.
Maryland 23, California 42
I remember watching this game last year. It was in Maryland, on ESPN, at Noon Est time. Cal in the first half looked like they just got into Maryland two hours before gametime. They were like zombies in the first half, and they could not overcome the scoring margin in the 2nd half. This game is on the left coast, this game is payback time, and Cal has RB Javhid Best that will headstomp on the Terps.
Missouri 34, Illnois 45
Was there any other team more disappointing last season than Illinois? They are loaded with athletes and talent all over the place and they just disappeared like an Italian mobster after talking to the Feds. I am jumping back on the bandwagon early this season, but with caution. Just too many weapons to ignore, led by QB Juice Williams and WR Arreilous Benn.
Georgia 27, Oklahoma St. 41
After the Cowboys lost two starters this week to injury and quitting, I am a little queasy on this pick. I mean, afterall, I do have them in the BCS Title game. I think this game being at home is huge for them, and any team that plays Okie St. right now, they just have to prove to me that they can stop WR Dez Bryant.
Virginia Tech 10, Alabama 23
This is what it comes down to. The SEC pays fo..... errrrr... I mean recruits better and more polished athletes than the ACC. Just take a look at Bama's talent, even with a new QB under Center. This might be the best defense in the nation, and the fact that the Hokies lost their starting RB, Darren Evans for the season, this should be a long night for Va. Tech.
Cincinnati 20, Rutgers 21
Think the Bearcats are pissed that this game was moved up the schedule to opening night? They are right to feel that way. They took it in the gaspipe by the schedule makers.
This really does not matter, since the Big East is absolutely putrid this season. It just sounds like that Greg Schiano's recruiting is finally going to pay off, and Rutgers will have a solid defense this season. Player to watch in this game is Bearcat WR Marty Gilyard. He is the most underrated WR in the nation, and does not get enough ink.
Miami 19, Florida St. 24
The rivalry continues. Both teams are desperate to start off hot, especially Miami. I just think Seminole QB Christian Ponder makes all the difference in a Monday Night televised game on ESPN.
This is the Wayne Root game of the week. Want to know what that is? Go check out The Degenerates Corner.
Monday, August 31, 2009
College Football Preview
I dont think everyone realizes that we are in the midst of a potential historic and legendary College Football season. When is the last time two former Heisman winners came back to school? When was the time that we had three of the top 10-15 Quarterbacks in College Football EVER, playing at the same time? We have also the potential of a dynasty coming this season. (Yes, my definition of a dynasty is winning back to back titles, or 3 in a 6 year span.).
The majority of the experts have a potential Florida-Texas matchup in the National Title Game, with one of the exceptions being Lou Holtz, who thinks Florida will play Notre Dame in the title game. Lou Holtz should be the real-life verison of the Lucky Charms leprechaun instead of an In-Studio Analyst. He would actually sound alot more intelligent on telling us how the yellow moons have more flavor than the purple horseshoes, than giving us the reasoning of The Irish in the title game.
Here is a fans opinion on the upcoming season:
The Three Amigos: So let me get this straight. I have the reigning Heismann winner, Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford coming back? Wait? Theres more? Oh, I have the former 2007 Heismann winner coming back as well in Florida's Tim Tebow? That has never happened ever. And to top it all off. Alot of experts have neither winning the Heisman this season! Thats right....... this might be the season Texas QB Colt Mccoy does not take the gaspipe frm the voters. After putting up amazing stats last year, and beating Bradford heads up, Mccoy got shafted by the Polls, then by the Heisman voters. Well, Mccoy has the most weapons around him back for one more go-round.
I just wished these three players had a chance to play one another, Round Robin style.
The Dirty Dozen:
These are the only schools that I think could wind up winning the National Title if everything breaks right for them. Most of these schools do indeed wind up playing one another.
Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, Oklahoma St., Alabama, LSU, Mississippi, Oregon, Penn St., California, Virginia Tech, TCU.
Yes, thats right, TCU over USC. Why you ask? Well, besides the Trojans losing most of their defense to Day 1 of the NFL Draft, YOU HAVE A TRUE FRESHMAN QB STARTING FROM DAY 1! Ohio St. fans will tell you the false hope of having a top Frosh QB coming in to win it all. Now granted, USC recruiting and player roster is like a cloning facility from the Star Wars movies, but lets put it this way, if you were a guy, and an 18 year old cheerleader from your local high school offered to perform a fallace act on you, do you actually think its actually going to be the #1 of your lifetime? Uh... wait a sec... dont answer that.......
The players vying for the last possible seat in New York with the Big Three:
Jahvid Best RB Cal- the most explosive RB in the nation.
Dez Bryant WR Oklahoma St.- A physical WR freak. Has the big Prime-Time game exposure against Oklahoma and Texas as well.
Jonathan Dwyer RB Georgia Tech- An NFL-ready machine. 6'0, 235 pounds.
Jevan Snead QB Mississippi- Could be the "Harrell" of the Heisman Race this season with big games against Bama and LSU.
Arrelious Benn WR Illinois- No disrespect to Julio Jones, but this guy is just as talented, but will get more touches with the ball. Plus, Illinois is a shoe-in for the Over every week with your loyal, local bookie!
Terrelle Pryor QB Ohio St.- The absolute Wild Card. He plays for one of the High Profile schools, will get plenty of national coverage with the USC, Penn St, Iowa, and Michigan games, and will put up stats in a fairly weak Conference.
Heisman Voting: 1. Tebow 2. Mccoy 3. Bradford 4. Bryant 5. Best
The ten games you cannot miss on TV this season:
10. USC-Notre Dame- This is only on the list, because I did want to show the Trojan Community some love. USC's 4th string team can beat Notre Dame by two touchdowns. Lou Holtz is jumping off the Bristol roof after this shellacking.
9. California-Oregon- This is the game that will decide the Pac-10 this season, not any USC game. Plus, these two teams also play an entertaining game.
8. Florida-LSU- The Gators just went Ike Turner on the Tigers last year. Think LSU has had revenge on their minds all year long?
7. Utah-TCU- Why is this here???? Because this is probaly going to be the game that decides who is going to shock a major powerhouse outta nowhere in a BCS Bowl. Besides, watch TCU's defense, they attack an offense like Oprah attacks a choclate cake.
6. Ohio St-Penn St.- Winner goes to the Rose Bowl and plays the Cal-Oregon winner. Will be on Prime Time TV, and usually a good, solid X's and O's football game. Expect for a change, a low scoring thriller.
5. Notre Dame-Michigan- As sad as it is that Lou Holtz has The Irish winning it all, it is not even close to how sad Michigan Football is now under Rich Rodriguez. This is in the Top 5 because I just want to see Rodriguez's face and excuses at the Post Game Press Conference when Notre Dame slamdances on their heads.
4. Alabama-Mississippi- Here is where we see if Ole Miss is fact or fiction. Snead can actually win alot of Heisman votes if he shreads this tough defense. The winner basically plays an elimination game with LSU to determine who gets waxed in the SEC Championship by Florida.
3, 2, and 1. The Texas-Oklahoma-Oklahoma St. Round Robin- This was easy as pie, or takes the cake? Which one is it again George Carlin? Basically, the survivor of these three games, gets to rip out the heart of the Big 12 North Champ in the Title game like the villain from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and plays for the National Title. Vegas is salivating to get these games on the board, HIGHHHHHHH VOLUME!!!!!!!
Speaking of Vegas......
The Five Teams Vegas is dreading trying to predict an Over/Under for:
Oklahoma, Oklahoma St, BYU, Oregon, and Boise St. And just a hint, Oregon-Boise St is 64 currently, and BYU-Oklahoma is 68...... I might be putting a second mortage on my house to bet these Overs as we speak.......
The "Lay All You Like" Game of the Year:
To give you a translation to some of my lingo, the "Lay All You Like" games are the ones that it does not matter what the point spread is, you are betting one side. Example last year, was the Washington-USC game. The spread was 41. Everyone and their mother's bet USC. That game this year has a twist to it. October 25th, Boise St. is playing at Hawaii.
Now, for the true, sick degenerate, the home Hawaii football game is called "The Bailout Game". Thats, because, on the East Coast, it is played at Midnight, and you have a shot at winning back whatever you lost all day long! And you know ESPN is gonna televise it. Boise St can be a 30 point favorite in this game, lay all ya like!
Vegas is dreading this game.........your loyal local bookie may just take this game off the board. We don't know yet..........
Predictions of Conference Winners:
ACC: Virgina Tech
Big East: Seriously, who cares, some High School teams in Texas could win this Conf. this year. I will flip a coin.... eh, it landed on South Florida.
Big Ten: Penn St.
Big 12: Oklahoma St. Thats right, I am bucking the trend!!!!!!
Pac-10: California
SEC: Florida
Rose Bowl: Penn St-California
Fiesta Bowl: Texas-Oregon
Sugar Bowl: Alabama-TCU
Orange Bowl: Va-Tech-South Florida
National Title Game: Florida over Oklahoma St.
The Dynasty has begun...........
The majority of the experts have a potential Florida-Texas matchup in the National Title Game, with one of the exceptions being Lou Holtz, who thinks Florida will play Notre Dame in the title game. Lou Holtz should be the real-life verison of the Lucky Charms leprechaun instead of an In-Studio Analyst. He would actually sound alot more intelligent on telling us how the yellow moons have more flavor than the purple horseshoes, than giving us the reasoning of The Irish in the title game.
Here is a fans opinion on the upcoming season:
The Three Amigos: So let me get this straight. I have the reigning Heismann winner, Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford coming back? Wait? Theres more? Oh, I have the former 2007 Heismann winner coming back as well in Florida's Tim Tebow? That has never happened ever. And to top it all off. Alot of experts have neither winning the Heisman this season! Thats right....... this might be the season Texas QB Colt Mccoy does not take the gaspipe frm the voters. After putting up amazing stats last year, and beating Bradford heads up, Mccoy got shafted by the Polls, then by the Heisman voters. Well, Mccoy has the most weapons around him back for one more go-round.
I just wished these three players had a chance to play one another, Round Robin style.
The Dirty Dozen:
These are the only schools that I think could wind up winning the National Title if everything breaks right for them. Most of these schools do indeed wind up playing one another.
Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, Oklahoma St., Alabama, LSU, Mississippi, Oregon, Penn St., California, Virginia Tech, TCU.
Yes, thats right, TCU over USC. Why you ask? Well, besides the Trojans losing most of their defense to Day 1 of the NFL Draft, YOU HAVE A TRUE FRESHMAN QB STARTING FROM DAY 1! Ohio St. fans will tell you the false hope of having a top Frosh QB coming in to win it all. Now granted, USC recruiting and player roster is like a cloning facility from the Star Wars movies, but lets put it this way, if you were a guy, and an 18 year old cheerleader from your local high school offered to perform a fallace act on you, do you actually think its actually going to be the #1 of your lifetime? Uh... wait a sec... dont answer that.......
The players vying for the last possible seat in New York with the Big Three:
Jahvid Best RB Cal- the most explosive RB in the nation.
Dez Bryant WR Oklahoma St.- A physical WR freak. Has the big Prime-Time game exposure against Oklahoma and Texas as well.
Jonathan Dwyer RB Georgia Tech- An NFL-ready machine. 6'0, 235 pounds.
Jevan Snead QB Mississippi- Could be the "Harrell" of the Heisman Race this season with big games against Bama and LSU.
Arrelious Benn WR Illinois- No disrespect to Julio Jones, but this guy is just as talented, but will get more touches with the ball. Plus, Illinois is a shoe-in for the Over every week with your loyal, local bookie!
Terrelle Pryor QB Ohio St.- The absolute Wild Card. He plays for one of the High Profile schools, will get plenty of national coverage with the USC, Penn St, Iowa, and Michigan games, and will put up stats in a fairly weak Conference.
Heisman Voting: 1. Tebow 2. Mccoy 3. Bradford 4. Bryant 5. Best
The ten games you cannot miss on TV this season:
10. USC-Notre Dame- This is only on the list, because I did want to show the Trojan Community some love. USC's 4th string team can beat Notre Dame by two touchdowns. Lou Holtz is jumping off the Bristol roof after this shellacking.
9. California-Oregon- This is the game that will decide the Pac-10 this season, not any USC game. Plus, these two teams also play an entertaining game.
8. Florida-LSU- The Gators just went Ike Turner on the Tigers last year. Think LSU has had revenge on their minds all year long?
7. Utah-TCU- Why is this here???? Because this is probaly going to be the game that decides who is going to shock a major powerhouse outta nowhere in a BCS Bowl. Besides, watch TCU's defense, they attack an offense like Oprah attacks a choclate cake.
6. Ohio St-Penn St.- Winner goes to the Rose Bowl and plays the Cal-Oregon winner. Will be on Prime Time TV, and usually a good, solid X's and O's football game. Expect for a change, a low scoring thriller.
5. Notre Dame-Michigan- As sad as it is that Lou Holtz has The Irish winning it all, it is not even close to how sad Michigan Football is now under Rich Rodriguez. This is in the Top 5 because I just want to see Rodriguez's face and excuses at the Post Game Press Conference when Notre Dame slamdances on their heads.
4. Alabama-Mississippi- Here is where we see if Ole Miss is fact or fiction. Snead can actually win alot of Heisman votes if he shreads this tough defense. The winner basically plays an elimination game with LSU to determine who gets waxed in the SEC Championship by Florida.
3, 2, and 1. The Texas-Oklahoma-Oklahoma St. Round Robin- This was easy as pie, or takes the cake? Which one is it again George Carlin? Basically, the survivor of these three games, gets to rip out the heart of the Big 12 North Champ in the Title game like the villain from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and plays for the National Title. Vegas is salivating to get these games on the board, HIGHHHHHHH VOLUME!!!!!!!
Speaking of Vegas......
The Five Teams Vegas is dreading trying to predict an Over/Under for:
Oklahoma, Oklahoma St, BYU, Oregon, and Boise St. And just a hint, Oregon-Boise St is 64 currently, and BYU-Oklahoma is 68...... I might be putting a second mortage on my house to bet these Overs as we speak.......
The "Lay All You Like" Game of the Year:
To give you a translation to some of my lingo, the "Lay All You Like" games are the ones that it does not matter what the point spread is, you are betting one side. Example last year, was the Washington-USC game. The spread was 41. Everyone and their mother's bet USC. That game this year has a twist to it. October 25th, Boise St. is playing at Hawaii.
Now, for the true, sick degenerate, the home Hawaii football game is called "The Bailout Game". Thats, because, on the East Coast, it is played at Midnight, and you have a shot at winning back whatever you lost all day long! And you know ESPN is gonna televise it. Boise St can be a 30 point favorite in this game, lay all ya like!
Vegas is dreading this game.........your loyal local bookie may just take this game off the board. We don't know yet..........
Predictions of Conference Winners:
ACC: Virgina Tech
Big East: Seriously, who cares, some High School teams in Texas could win this Conf. this year. I will flip a coin.... eh, it landed on South Florida.
Big Ten: Penn St.
Big 12: Oklahoma St. Thats right, I am bucking the trend!!!!!!
Pac-10: California
SEC: Florida
Rose Bowl: Penn St-California
Fiesta Bowl: Texas-Oregon
Sugar Bowl: Alabama-TCU
Orange Bowl: Va-Tech-South Florida
National Title Game: Florida over Oklahoma St.
The Dynasty has begun...........
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