Folks, the sports world is just getting ready to heat up with the approach of conference tournaments and the upcoming baseball season. For most of you, baseball season is filled with promise. Only about 15-20 fanbases have playoff dreams...i unfortunately am not involved with one of them...
We move on though...VCU is in the hunt for one of those coveted 65 spots for the postseason. In this space, we will chronicle their chances and other teams who could stand in their way.
Last nite while most of you were asleep, two teams went at it that could joust with the Rams for an at-large bid. St. Mary's and Gonzaga played in werehouse like conditions as I don't believe the Gaels paid their light bills. Seriously, both of these teams deserve bids and both will cause havoc for the teams they are unfortunately paired off with. Gonzaga, year after year, brings forth young and exciting teams and has played a tough schedule. Despite losing last night, they are still in a good position for a bid. So is St. Mary's who beat both Seton Hall and Oregon this year. Get to know Patrick Mills and Omar Samhan. These two teams are for real and will represent the mid majors well.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Friday, January 4, 2008
Another Hokie Disaster....
Well i'm back from Miami and it feels all too familiar. A little too much Sean Glennon and not enough Brandon Ore. Man, it felt like watching the Eagles...the stubborness of Stinespring and the other coaches was terrible. Best drive of the night was Ore left, Ore right, Ore down the middle...and guess what...No more drives like it. There was even a 3 play grouping with no Ore at all!
Can't fault the defense for this one either although it annoyed the hell out of me to see them in a zone with two lockdown corners and pressure on the QB. No need to do that when they can't beat you with their wideouts.
I also disagreed with the 4th and 1 play. I think you go for it with Ore and pound it down their throats. Sure the FG was a chippy but still, you get a TD there, you get even more momentum.
Sad to see all those Hokie fans leave. Hokie nation represented itself well in Miami and while i'm not a part of it, i was proud to see them represent.
Can't fault the defense for this one either although it annoyed the hell out of me to see them in a zone with two lockdown corners and pressure on the QB. No need to do that when they can't beat you with their wideouts.
I also disagreed with the 4th and 1 play. I think you go for it with Ore and pound it down their throats. Sure the FG was a chippy but still, you get a TD there, you get even more momentum.
Sad to see all those Hokie fans leave. Hokie nation represented itself well in Miami and while i'm not a part of it, i was proud to see them represent.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Looking back at 2007....
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.
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 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.
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