What an interesting sports year....So many on the field and off the field stories. Sadly the bad side of sports may have overshadowed the good with Vick, Donaghy, Steroids and more overshadowing the Patriots (as much as i hate to say it), the Rockies and the Florida Gators.
In the city, it's been great....three great teams with the R-Braves, VCU Bball team and Richmond football team giving us winners all the time. Eric Maynor and Tim Hightower are now household names and forever will be in the lore of this city.
For me it's been a year of disappointment from all of the Philly sports teams but a discovery of a little school and their basketball team in VCU. What a scene the siegel center is and can be...I'd be remiss to say if i didnt enjoy the Richmond Spiders run in football. With all the injuries and everything the team went through to get as far as they did, it's amazing.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Musings Time....
Alright, since it's been pointed out that i havent wrote in a while, it's time to put down some thoughts to the blog.
- I'm a huge college bball fan....not going to deny it but for some reason i'm not that into it yet. Could be that i'm still in College Football and Hawaii mode. Could be that the compelling games havent happened yet...who knows but i havent caught myself watching too many whole college bball games yet.
- The Redskins have been such a nice story this season with all the stuff they've been through. I'm sorry though....the story has a horrible ending. I have this feeling that all of the work they've done could fall down the tubes in the last week to Dallas.
- VCU has the potential to be special....and not just this season. Watching all the young'uns play showed such a bright future for a Rams team that is going to be a factor in recruiting.
- The Patriots....what do i say...i don't like them but i gotta respect them. That's all....
- Cya Donovan and Andy...you guys can go to Minnesota or Chicago for all i care. All i can say is Colt Brennan looks mighty nice in Eagle green.
- I just want to thank all of our loyal listeners for their support to this show. Without you guys i'd have to listen to Greg more. Each and every one of you contributes something to the show and we wouldn't be here without you.
- I'm a huge college bball fan....not going to deny it but for some reason i'm not that into it yet. Could be that i'm still in College Football and Hawaii mode. Could be that the compelling games havent happened yet...who knows but i havent caught myself watching too many whole college bball games yet.
- The Redskins have been such a nice story this season with all the stuff they've been through. I'm sorry though....the story has a horrible ending. I have this feeling that all of the work they've done could fall down the tubes in the last week to Dallas.
- VCU has the potential to be special....and not just this season. Watching all the young'uns play showed such a bright future for a Rams team that is going to be a factor in recruiting.
- The Patriots....what do i say...i don't like them but i gotta respect them. That's all....
- Cya Donovan and Andy...you guys can go to Minnesota or Chicago for all i care. All i can say is Colt Brennan looks mighty nice in Eagle green.
- I just want to thank all of our loyal listeners for their support to this show. Without you guys i'd have to listen to Greg more. Each and every one of you contributes something to the show and we wouldn't be here without you.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Wow....Just Wow....
First off, lemme just say that i'm exhausted after watching that game but it was well worth it. Anyone who says this team can't hang with the top teams in the country is absolutely wrong. Colt Brennan punched his ticket to New York. I know i know...he probably won't win but he belongs in the top 3 after Chase Daniel crapped the bed.
With regards to the title game, you will never convince me that Ohio State belongs and that a 2 loss team should be playing them instead of a zero loss Hawaii. The point of the college football system is to get to the postseason with as few losses as possible. Nowhere does it say anything about who they have to beat to get there and the margin of victory in order to achieve it. It's ridiculous that Hawaii isn't in the national title game.
Alright, i'm off to DC to watch the Rams and Terps.
With regards to the title game, you will never convince me that Ohio State belongs and that a 2 loss team should be playing them instead of a zero loss Hawaii. The point of the college football system is to get to the postseason with as few losses as possible. Nowhere does it say anything about who they have to beat to get there and the margin of victory in order to achieve it. It's ridiculous that Hawaii isn't in the national title game.
Alright, i'm off to DC to watch the Rams and Terps.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Week 14 College Football Picks...
Week 1: 8-4
Week 2: 3-6
Week 3: 5-7
Week 4: 5-3-1
Week 5: 9-1!
Week 6: 5-4
Week 7: 4-5
Week 8: 3-3-1
Week 9: 3-4
Week 10: 5-2-1
Week 11: 4-4
Week 12: 3-6
Week 13: 6-2
Not many games but definately a lot of games to like:
New Mexico State +13 -- The Aggies have been so inconsistent on offense but I just have this feeling in Chase Holbrook's last home game of the year...he steps up big. The Bulldogs are equally inconsistent as well.
CMU -3.5 -- This pick seems a little too easy. The chippewas are a lot better then Miami Ohio. If the CMU defense shows up even a little then this game may not even be close. LeFevour will be the best player on the field.
Under 46 Tech/BC -- I know the conditions contributed to the low score of the 1st game but I feel like both teams will feel each other out for at least a quarter. I can see a 24-21 type score so as long as it's 46 we're good.
Nevada -7.5 -- This team is rollin on offense. I really can't see La Tech keeping up with the Wolf Pack. Lippincott, Mitchell and Kaerpernick are humming and may go bowling.
Under 60 for LSU/Tennessee -- This number boggles my mind. LSU's defense isn't as bad as they have been and their offense is really inconsistent. The SEC title game has been a clunker lately.
OSU/Oregon Under 44.5 -- Both offenses are ravaged by injuries. I really can't see much offense in a rivalry game like this. The Beavers without their big 3 while the Ducks will be starting a frosh at QB.
UCLA +21 -- Rivalry game + Bruins finally getting healthy = nailbiter for the Trojan fans. I know that the Rose Bowl is within their grasp but it's also in UCLA's grasp possibly as well.
Hawaii -14 -- This is a headscratcher. The Warriors are head and shoulders better then Washington. Colt Brennan is playin for the Heisman while Hawaii is playin for the BCS. Love this team to roll it up and make sure the BCS voters check them out.
Week 2: 3-6
Week 3: 5-7
Week 4: 5-3-1
Week 5: 9-1!
Week 6: 5-4
Week 7: 4-5
Week 8: 3-3-1
Week 9: 3-4
Week 10: 5-2-1
Week 11: 4-4
Week 12: 3-6
Week 13: 6-2
Not many games but definately a lot of games to like:
New Mexico State +13 -- The Aggies have been so inconsistent on offense but I just have this feeling in Chase Holbrook's last home game of the year...he steps up big. The Bulldogs are equally inconsistent as well.
CMU -3.5 -- This pick seems a little too easy. The chippewas are a lot better then Miami Ohio. If the CMU defense shows up even a little then this game may not even be close. LeFevour will be the best player on the field.
Under 46 Tech/BC -- I know the conditions contributed to the low score of the 1st game but I feel like both teams will feel each other out for at least a quarter. I can see a 24-21 type score so as long as it's 46 we're good.
Nevada -7.5 -- This team is rollin on offense. I really can't see La Tech keeping up with the Wolf Pack. Lippincott, Mitchell and Kaerpernick are humming and may go bowling.
Under 60 for LSU/Tennessee -- This number boggles my mind. LSU's defense isn't as bad as they have been and their offense is really inconsistent. The SEC title game has been a clunker lately.
OSU/Oregon Under 44.5 -- Both offenses are ravaged by injuries. I really can't see much offense in a rivalry game like this. The Beavers without their big 3 while the Ducks will be starting a frosh at QB.
UCLA +21 -- Rivalry game + Bruins finally getting healthy = nailbiter for the Trojan fans. I know that the Rose Bowl is within their grasp but it's also in UCLA's grasp possibly as well.
Hawaii -14 -- This is a headscratcher. The Warriors are head and shoulders better then Washington. Colt Brennan is playin for the Heisman while Hawaii is playin for the BCS. Love this team to roll it up and make sure the BCS voters check them out.
My Apologies.....
My apologies go out to my loyal fans of this blog for my tardiness in posting. We will resume regular posts touting the greatness that is VCU among many other things. It's college basketball season and i'm absolutely enthralled with the early season results but it's funny...i'm still in college football mode.
Hawaii has a big one saturday night that i hope everyone stays up for. I think Colt Brennan still has a shot to edge his way into NY despite missing games. I mean come on, his team hasnt lost while Tim Tebow's team has lost 3 times!!
Hawaii wins easily and then goes to the BCS and shows the nation that good football can be played out on the islands.
Hawaii has a big one saturday night that i hope everyone stays up for. I think Colt Brennan still has a shot to edge his way into NY despite missing games. I mean come on, his team hasnt lost while Tim Tebow's team has lost 3 times!!
Hawaii wins easily and then goes to the BCS and shows the nation that good football can be played out on the islands.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Week 11 College Football Picks
Week 1: 8-4
Week 2: 3-6
Week 3: 5-7
Week 4: 5-3-1
Week 5: 9-1!
Week 6: 5-4
Week 7: 4-5
Week 8: 3-3-1
Week 9: 3-4
Week 10: 5-2-1
Alright, my title last week about laughing at Ohio backers rankled some people and they humbled my beloved Owls. With that we still did have another winning week.
Temple +24 -- Listen I hear the snickers at this pick. Surely, your thinking i'm a homer and will never bet against the Owls. The Nittany Lions havent been that impressive this year and their offense isn't that good. This is THE game for Temple. The fans will be doing a Cherry Out and the team points this as their coming out party. Plus, Golden is a Paterno disciple so i don't see a score being run up. I'm hoping D'Onfrio opens up the playbook.
Purdue -4 -- The Spartan slide continues. They have so much talent offensively but their falling per usual as they do at the end of the season. The Boilermakers play inspired ball at home and Painter goes out in style at home.
Iowa -14 -- The Hawkeyes are hot while Minnesota just can't do much right. I can see Iowa romping all over a beaten and terrible Gopher team. The Hawkeye D may shut them out.
Iowa State +5 -- Rode them last week...why not do it again. The team is so good at home and Colorado's offense just isn't that spectacular.
Rice +6.5 -- Once again i'm breaking my rule of taking a road team in a game of two bad teams but Chase Clement is the best player on the field in this game. Clement and the Owls offense has been humming.
Wyoming +14 -- Defense wins ballgames and keeps teams hanging around on the road. The Cowboys D is ranked Top 10 in the league and has the personnel to keep it close. Their run game will keep the clock running and the better Utah team off the field.
Wazzu -11 -- Thanks for the upset Stanford of USC but now you return to the bad team you've always been. Granted the Cougars arent world beaters but their simply a more talented team then the Fighting Trees. Expect the Cougs D to score 2 TD's and capitalize off turnovers.
Maryland +6.5 -- This is my most hesitant pick. BC on the road after losing the undefeated season against a desperate Terps team who has the talent to play well at home. I'll take my chances with Coach Fridgen against a BC offense that lacks weapons.
Week 2: 3-6
Week 3: 5-7
Week 4: 5-3-1
Week 5: 9-1!
Week 6: 5-4
Week 7: 4-5
Week 8: 3-3-1
Week 9: 3-4
Week 10: 5-2-1
Alright, my title last week about laughing at Ohio backers rankled some people and they humbled my beloved Owls. With that we still did have another winning week.
Temple +24 -- Listen I hear the snickers at this pick. Surely, your thinking i'm a homer and will never bet against the Owls. The Nittany Lions havent been that impressive this year and their offense isn't that good. This is THE game for Temple. The fans will be doing a Cherry Out and the team points this as their coming out party. Plus, Golden is a Paterno disciple so i don't see a score being run up. I'm hoping D'Onfrio opens up the playbook.
Purdue -4 -- The Spartan slide continues. They have so much talent offensively but their falling per usual as they do at the end of the season. The Boilermakers play inspired ball at home and Painter goes out in style at home.
Iowa -14 -- The Hawkeyes are hot while Minnesota just can't do much right. I can see Iowa romping all over a beaten and terrible Gopher team. The Hawkeye D may shut them out.
Iowa State +5 -- Rode them last week...why not do it again. The team is so good at home and Colorado's offense just isn't that spectacular.
Rice +6.5 -- Once again i'm breaking my rule of taking a road team in a game of two bad teams but Chase Clement is the best player on the field in this game. Clement and the Owls offense has been humming.
Wyoming +14 -- Defense wins ballgames and keeps teams hanging around on the road. The Cowboys D is ranked Top 10 in the league and has the personnel to keep it close. Their run game will keep the clock running and the better Utah team off the field.
Wazzu -11 -- Thanks for the upset Stanford of USC but now you return to the bad team you've always been. Granted the Cougars arent world beaters but their simply a more talented team then the Fighting Trees. Expect the Cougs D to score 2 TD's and capitalize off turnovers.
Maryland +6.5 -- This is my most hesitant pick. BC on the road after losing the undefeated season against a desperate Terps team who has the talent to play well at home. I'll take my chances with Coach Fridgen against a BC offense that lacks weapons.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Week 10 College Football Picks...
Week 1: 8-4
Week 2: 3-6
Week 3: 5-7
Week 4: 5-3-1
Week 5: 9-1!
Week 6: 5-4
Week 7: 4-5
Week 8: 3-3-1
Week 9: 3-4
We've cooled off a little since our hot streak as of late. Unfortunately, i've been getting heat for my picks from the listeners of Richmond Sports radio so improvement is needed.
Temple +8 -- Honestly, i couldn't believe this when i saw it. Granted the Owls are still Temple and don't deserve respect yet but c'mon. Ohio isn't that good to be getting 5 extra points on top of the homefield advantage. Temple could the extra week to implement a nice offensive package for Vaughn Charlton who has a cannon of an arm. The Owls have the best defense in the MAC.
Iowa State +14 -- K-State is so inconsistent. I know that ISU has been putrid but they've played their best ball at home staying close with Oklahoma and beating their rival Iowa. The Cyclone defense is respectable and all i think i need is 10 points from Meyer and Blythe in order to get a cover.
Troy +17 -- Classic case of an emotional win leading to a letdown performance. Troy is a solid squad and has played well at times this season. Georgia's offense is solid and steady but i have a feeling things could stay close with a chance for the cover.
UCF -14 -- The Knights are a different team at home. Marshall is a terrible team on the road. They got their lone win of the season and just won't be able to keep up with UCF. Smith goes of for 4 TD's in the win.
Alabama +7 -- Perriloux's absence may not seem like much but he provided a few things for LSU that Flynn couldn't. I really like the defense of the Tide to keep LSU in check. I smell a 24-21 win for the Tigers. A play on the under may be made as well.
TCU -3.5 -- Blake and Aaron Brown return for the Horned Frogs who will look to get back to the level everyone thought they were capable of. The team has been so inconsistent but i feel Blake's return motivates the D to their best effort of the season.
Toledo -8 -- This offense has exploded lately and will be no match for an EMU team that just can't score. The Rockets have a slight chance at a bowl game as well.
Texas A&M +21 -- Man, I can't figure this out....I mean the Aggies are struggling this year but their offense has a pulse. If they were smart, they'd run Lane 30 times and grind this game out. Unfortunately i have a feeling they won't and i'll be praying for a backdoor cover.
Week 2: 3-6
Week 3: 5-7
Week 4: 5-3-1
Week 5: 9-1!
Week 6: 5-4
Week 7: 4-5
Week 8: 3-3-1
Week 9: 3-4
We've cooled off a little since our hot streak as of late. Unfortunately, i've been getting heat for my picks from the listeners of Richmond Sports radio so improvement is needed.
Temple +8 -- Honestly, i couldn't believe this when i saw it. Granted the Owls are still Temple and don't deserve respect yet but c'mon. Ohio isn't that good to be getting 5 extra points on top of the homefield advantage. Temple could the extra week to implement a nice offensive package for Vaughn Charlton who has a cannon of an arm. The Owls have the best defense in the MAC.
Iowa State +14 -- K-State is so inconsistent. I know that ISU has been putrid but they've played their best ball at home staying close with Oklahoma and beating their rival Iowa. The Cyclone defense is respectable and all i think i need is 10 points from Meyer and Blythe in order to get a cover.
Troy +17 -- Classic case of an emotional win leading to a letdown performance. Troy is a solid squad and has played well at times this season. Georgia's offense is solid and steady but i have a feeling things could stay close with a chance for the cover.
UCF -14 -- The Knights are a different team at home. Marshall is a terrible team on the road. They got their lone win of the season and just won't be able to keep up with UCF. Smith goes of for 4 TD's in the win.
Alabama +7 -- Perriloux's absence may not seem like much but he provided a few things for LSU that Flynn couldn't. I really like the defense of the Tide to keep LSU in check. I smell a 24-21 win for the Tigers. A play on the under may be made as well.
TCU -3.5 -- Blake and Aaron Brown return for the Horned Frogs who will look to get back to the level everyone thought they were capable of. The team has been so inconsistent but i feel Blake's return motivates the D to their best effort of the season.
Toledo -8 -- This offense has exploded lately and will be no match for an EMU team that just can't score. The Rockets have a slight chance at a bowl game as well.
Texas A&M +21 -- Man, I can't figure this out....I mean the Aggies are struggling this year but their offense has a pulse. If they were smart, they'd run Lane 30 times and grind this game out. Unfortunately i have a feeling they won't and i'll be praying for a backdoor cover.
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