THE ONE TRUE WORD

Update 2011

2011-05-31T17:49:00.000-04:00

Yes, blogging has been slow......nonexistent to be more exact! But, after a resounding victory on the golf course on Memorial Day, I feel rejuvinated! Alive! Excited.....and $2.00 richer!

Based on the first half of 2011, here are some of my views regarding the sporting world:

Jim Tressel should have been fired.....and fired long ago by THEEEE Ohio State University. It's not so much that I have a problem with players selling equipment that has been given to them, but it is clearly against the rules. I could care less if they value their Fiesta Bowl rings so little as to sell for a few bucks, but it's against the rules.....and Tressel knew this. He knew it when he found out. He knew it when he signed the clear to play form required by every coach before a season starts. He knew it when the story first broke. He knew it when he finally had to come clean before news leaked that he knew it. The NCAA has a problem with rules and enforcement to begin with...they have a big problem when it come to punishing one of the "big" programs...you know the ones who sell tickets and tv ads.
We've all seen athletes take the "juice" and when they go off of it their performance drops as well as their bodies start to break down. Which leads me to ask the following.......Is Tiger's demise the result of weaning off performance enhancement drugs????? Let's see, he's no where near the longest hitter on Tour anymore.....some say he's not even as long as he used to be........two years in a row now his body has broken down to injury. Just asking........
Pro Football is a joke. As you tremble to open your monthly electric bill, keep in mind that millionaires are fighting billionaires and expect you to suffer. Do they care that the guy selling beers in the stands during games relies on that job to feed his family? Answer: NO! I love college football and quite frankly at this point could care less if the NFL plays or not this year! Oh and by the way, if you ever want to take your wife, girlfriend, etc. and kids to a game keep saving! Tickets $125 each, Parking $25, Gas $40, Hotdogs and sodas for 4 $48.......you get the picture! Oh don't you just feel sorry for the poor guy unable to make his Bentley payment!
The Orioles...............................yes, the record is much better than last year, but here's a few of my observations and suggestions: I like the rotation of Matusz, Guthrie, Britton, and Arieta. Glad to see Bergensen and Tillman sent down to Norfolk. They have got to throw strikes! enuff said!............... The current line-up is too full of streaky hitters with low on-base percentages. We need a couple more players who are consistent, not streaky, and get on base!....................Markakis is drinking the Vlad kool-aid! He is swinging at way too many 1st and 2nd pitches. He has only 4 doubles and 4 HRs to date, with a .250 average! He is getting paid superstar money and has underperformed for 2 years now. He has either to be a singles hitter (see Icharo) batting .300 or develop more power. Yes. his defense is great, but the bat is a killer in the top of the order. Brian Roberts is 32 and looking 42. (Still young to me!) For two years now he has been out due to injury. Without him the O's have no true leadoff hitter. AND, I don't see the organization developing one to take over anytime soon. We can't keep floundering around with no leadoff evertime Roberts is out. Felix Pie needs more at bats.......Can he play 1st? Mark Reynolds......good "D"..........must be because of the all the engery he saves from not having to run around the bases! How's Josh Bell doing? Again, is the organization developing a future 3rd baseman? At this point Reynolds is well on his way to over 200 strikeouts with only maybe 28 HRs. Weiters is the best defensive catcher in the American League. His average is slowly rising. I do wish he would develop just a tad more power. Again, the choice to patch work together a bullpen with castoffs has hurt. Gregg is terrible as a closer.....Mike Gonzalez is awful! Leaving the O's with no lefthanded specialist. This has been part of their problem for years.....at what point will they get serious about putting together a solid bullpen?
There will be a TOTW Golf Tourney. Finding a suitable date is impossible!

The shake weight

2011-05-11T20:50:00.000-04:00

Mike Gonzalez is a p*ssy!

2011-04-29T15:10:00.000-04:00

I will see about scheduling a rematch

Kobe Bryant is a P*ssy

2011-04-13T16:33:00.002-04:00

Ok my title has nothing to do with what i want to talk about i just felt it needed to be said. Since the blog seems to be dead and the commish has become a facebook stalker(not my words). I would like to officially ask for a rematch against team FIGJAM. Dont know if everyone will be in that was in the original but im sure we can get enough.

The long awaited "Franks preview of the Orioles"

2011-03-21T19:39:00.002-04:00

Good day fellow bloggers,

I know the action has been hot and heavy so far this year on the blog so I figured at the request of some of my fellow bloggers, I would give you my list of Franks 10 bold predictions for the upcoming season.

Let me first start out by saying that I think Dandy Andy has done a pretty tgood job of assembling what has pretty good chance of being a competitive team this year. The additions of guys like Vlad, Lee, and Reynolds adds depth to the lineup as well as some potential pop. The additions also should help players like Jones, Wieters, and Markakis take a step foward this year.

The biggest key to whether or not this team will be competitive or not lies not in the lineup, but the pitching. Will the starters pitch like they did at the beginning of the year or like they did when Buck took over. I would settle for somewhere in between. Also, will the bullpen hold up. Can Koji withstand the heat of summer and stay healthy? Can Berken, Johnson, and Gonzalez put the arm troubles they had last year behind them? Will Gregg be able to close games?

So with all that said, I now presnt to you Frank's 10 bold predictions:

1. Brian Matusz and Jeremy Guthrie will combine to make more starts than Brian Roberts

2. The Orioles, disppointed with Lee's production at first, make a deadline trade with the Pirates for Garret Atkins, Frank's breakout pick from last year.

3. For the first time in a loing time, the Orioles will have two players in their lineup with 30+ bombs on the year, Vlad and Reynolds

4. Scott, Jones hit 25 HR's a piece, and Kakes and Wieters both break the 20 HR barrier with solo shots in the last game of the year

5. Britton makes his major league debut May 25 against the Royals and and holds them to 0 runs and 4 hits thru 8 but Gregg come on in the 9th and gives up a 2-run homer to Billy Butler and the O's lose 2-1.

6. Brain Matusz comes very close to winning 20 games, he carries a 3-2 lead in the 9th against the Red Sox in his last start but Gregg blows the save in the 9th and the O's lose and down goes Matusz's chances of winning 20

7. Jeremy Guthrie does not finish the year in an Orioles uniform, he gets traded to the Cardinals at the deadline

8. After Britton gets called up in May, he wins 12 games, second most to Matusz

9. Jake Fox leads the league in pinch hit HR's with 8 on the year, 3 of them are walk offs

10. The O's will finish the year with a record of 80-82 after Kevin Gregg blows his league leading 10th save to the Red Sox, who actually need the win to clinch a spot in the playoffs

Wells folks, there you have it, Franks bold predictions guaranteed to go wrong.

Favre: Rise - "What should I do?"

2011-01-20T09:55:00.000-05:00

Everything Is Okay

2010-12-30T11:56:00.002-05:00

This is a spinoff of The Commish's recent post regarding Thee Ohio State football players getting caught selling their merchandise. When I first saw the report, via ESPN, I was so excited. Of course I only read the initial introduction line stating 5 Ohio State players suspended for the first five games next season. Then I saw who the players were, including Pryor, and I got even more excited. Then I read the whole article and my excitement changed to deranged, out loud laughter. I even threw out a What the Fuck???

It is beyond comprehension, at least mine, that the NCAA has the audacity to assume American college football fans are stupid enough to stomach their absurd punishment and their reasoning for same. Thank God our justice system, however screwed up it is sometimes, doesn't dole out punishment like the NCAA does. Personally I think those convicted of crimes should be allowed to take a 6 month vacation before actually going to prison... NOT!!!

Just like everything else in America. Those in charge, the leading authorities of whatever, think they are so much smarter and that us Peons don't know any better and will just take in the face. I think it is flat out insulting and a slap in the face that the NCAA would even attempt to try and come up with some half ass reason as to why these 5 guys can play in the Sugar Bowl. These guys should Not be playing in the Sugar Bowl more than they should not be playing next season. They were caught for selling bowl game stuff and the NCAA is letting them play in another one? Let's just give the recovering crack addict some more crack for Christmas.

Now the NCAA says that $$$$$ is not the reason why and that playing in a bowl game is separate from regular season NCAA games. They also insinuate that they do not have the authority to impede these guys from playing in bowl game because it is separate from regular NCAA play. I'm sure USC may have a different take on that being they were banned (by who) from bowl game play for 2 years.

With all this being said, I am happy to report, with the help of ESPN, that my frustrations and dismay are no longer. Finally someone has stepped up to the plate and circumvented the NCAA and their terrible handling of this whole incident.

Luckily for us their is someone out there with honor, integrity, and a cardigan sweater made of justice. Thank you Coach Jim Tressel for holding your players accountable and making sure they do the right thing.

Today I am proud to report that Coach Tressel has made his 5 players verbally pledge to him that they Will return to play next season. I am proud to report that these players have pledged to Coach Tressel that they Will return next season. I am proud to report that Coach Tressel is now allowing them to play in the Sugar Bowl as a result of their verbal pledge. Apparently Coach Tressel did not feel it was fair that these players would play in the Sugar Bowl and then leave for the NFL.

Way to go Coach Tressel!!! Just when I thought someone, or some entity, could not be more stupid then the NCAA, you step up and really slap us in the face. I'm sure your verbal pledges are legally binding and you (and the university) would have a legal leg to stand on if one of these players tried to back out after the bowl game and go to the NFL. Good luck with that one in court.

I wonder if all the other underclassmen, who are NFL eligible, had to make the same pledge in order to play in the Sugar Bowl?

What a Joke

Disagree with the NCAA and with Ohio St players

2010-12-24T09:04:00.000-05:00

Recently 5 Ohio St. Players, including starting QB Terrell Pryor, were brought up on charges for selling items given to them by the university. The resulting punishment by the NCAA is suspension for the first 5 games of next year's season. However, they can play in this year's Sugar Bowl. Agree or Disagree?

Specifically, the players sold such items as jersey's, cleats, other uniform parts, Big Ten championship rings, bowl game awards, etc... Money ranged up to $1,000 and even a trade for free tattoos. As a result, the NCAA decided to punish for these actions.

Here's some issues with this:

1. Follow the $....if the offenses are so bad then why does the NCAA allow them to play in this year's Sugar Bowl? Why? Because these are 5 starters, a QB, running back, receiver, linebacker. Bowl Games are huge $ for the NCAA and the university playing. Out of the first 5 games next year for OSU, the toughest is an away game at Miami. The other include such names a Akron and Toledo.

2. What a slap in the face if you're a coach! Players selling their Big Ten championship rings....wow....again, it's clear the games mean more to the coaches than to the players. The rumors have it that Terell Pryor is a primadonna and Jim Tressel really won't be sad to se him go.

3. The players said they didn't know they couldn't sell these items. I sort of believe this, but with all the things the NCAA does how can you not suspect you'll get in trouble for selling jerseys and bowl game awards. The other argument is that these items were given to the players so why shouldn't they be allowed to sell? They are possessions of the player.....

4. Cam Newton is cleared by the NCAA even though his dad admits he tried to extort $150,000 out of Miss. St. in order to get his son. Of course Cam "claims" he had no idea what his dad did. Surrreeeeeeeee....i believe he and his dad neeeeever discussed this. And Cam claims he and his dad are very close....

Don't Believe The Hype....ESPN u bunch of p-ssies!

2010-12-20T22:18:00.000-05:00

Oh my gosh! What did mankind do for thousands of years until dome stadiums were invented? Did the eskimos not play any games while it snowed? Didn't the Packers and Bears play outside during the 40's, 50's ....oh and still today? In the early days of the NFL there was a team in Duluth, Minnesota....did they play in somebodies garage?

To recall an old favorite....GIVE ME A BREAK ESPN AND MIKE TIRICO! When the Vikings were feared...when the defense was called "The Purple People Eaters"....when they went to 4 Super Bowls....they played outside.....and , yes, in Minnesota! Guess what...it was cold then too! Mike Tirico couldn't stop mentioning the cold, the weather, at one point he called the field a "skating rink" (Maybe I missed it, but I don't recall seeing anybody slipping?) Of course, according to Tirico, Brett Favre was injured because his head hit the frozen tundra (forget he had a 300lb dude slamming him to the ground and fallen on top of him).....A Vike D-Back was injured trying to make a tackle. According to Tirico it too was the frozen ground causing a head injury (had nothin to do with Bears Forte lowering his head and jamming his right knee into the guy's head)

In the 70's when Bud Grant coached the Vikes he used the elements. He would not allow heaters on the sidelines. No special equipment.....no heating coils under the field......

God help us if the Chinese ever attack us....it better be during the summer or agree to a conflict inside.

Nut Suckers

2010-12-13T06:06:00.002-05:00

1) I DO NOT like Tom Brady nor do I like the New England Patriots.

2) I DO respect the Patriots and I know they are a very good football team. I also know that Tom Brady is an outstanding QB that ranks at the top of the list with the best of all time.

With that being said, could the ball tonguing media please stop sucking Tom Brady's nuts.

Last night (early Monday morning) I was listening to ESPN Radio which was recapping Sunday's games. Don't know which program it was. Pick any. Fill in the blanks. They all say the same thing...

Look at what Tom Brady did/does and look at what he did/does it with (meaning his average at best receiving crew).

Yes... the Patriots do not have the big name receivers. Sure they have guys who are not considered "elite" receivers but give me a break... this is the NFL.

I guess I am supposed to believe that the Patriots' receivers possess no receiving ability at all? That they cannot run routes, they can not catch, nor can they put on their helmet and shoulder pads without Tom Brady's help?

I guess I am to believe that when Tom Brady gets the snap the receivers magically run their routes as if Tom was manipulating them like marionette puppets? That when he throws the ball to his receivers the ball has some magical power (conjured up by Tom) that allows the ball to stick to his receivers hands after Tom so precisely places ball on their hands?

I guess its possible. It's Tom Brady.

Can the all knowing media maybe give his receivers some credit. Could they acknowledge that these guys have played football just as long as Tom, if not longer? Could it be that his receivers actually have the ability to run routes, catch passes, and score touchdowns? I guess it's possible.

There are roughly 1000 college football teams in the country if one counts D1A, D1AA, D2, D3, and Junior College teams. Lets say that each team has roughly 15 receivers, counting TE, on their roster. That is 15000 college football players who are available to catch passes in the NFL, and we aren't even counting RB who participate in the passing game.

Now... out of those 15000 eligible candidates, roughly 480 play a receiving position in the NFL. That's less than 1% for us non math majors.

I think it's safe to say that the NFL, even the Patriots, are getting the best of the best, the cream of the crop, when it comes to their receiving corps. Sure... some are better than others but aren't these guys the best? This is the NFL, right??

I hate the bitch, but how come Tony Romo isn't getting his Brady Balls licked too for making D3 player Miles (I hate the bitch too) Austin so good? Or did he??? Maybe Miles is just good?

Give these guys some credit media nut suckers. Tom Brady is good, even very good, ok... great, but how many Superbowl rings would he have if it were not for Adam Vinatieri? A KICKER

Lets Talk Some Baseball

2010-12-09T22:41:00.003-05:00

The long awaited winter meetings have wrapped up and the clear winner is the Red Sox. They walk away with Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford. All I can say is wow, that is going to be some lineup. They now will have have 4 guys in the prime of their career in that lineup with Pedroia, Yuk, Gonzalez, and Crawford. Sprinkle in a healthy Ellsbury, Drew, and Papi and man, that it is one lineup that is going to be hell to deal with. Unlike the Yankees, all of their core long term players will be in their late 20's - early 30's with perhaps their best years ahead. To me, if this team stays healthy they will be the favorites in the American league next year.

As far as my beloved Orioles go, I have to say that I like the deals they made. They aquired two players and lost little. Hernandez may end up being a stud, but only if he develops a good secondary pitch. He should do well in the division he is in. I hope "Dandy Andy" (credit Mass for the nickname) can fill the void at first and add a veteran starter along with a few arms for the bullpen and the Orioles could have an decent product on the field. If only they were not in the AL East.

Going back to the heated debate that went on last year with the Commish, which team now has more promise, the Nats or the O's. The Nats have just wasted 130 plus million on Jayson Werth who I will go on record now and say this, during his time with the Nats, he will never hit more than 30 hr's, never bat above .300, and maybe one year out of 7 he will knock in 100. They would have been better off to cut the deal in half and keep Dunn. Steven the Great is out for the year and they think so highly of their good young SS Ian Desmond that they were open to trading him this winter. So Commish, do you still feel the same way about the Nat's?

2010-12-07T14:40:00.000-05:00

IS it just me or is anybody else embarrassed when the "Shake Weight" commercial comes on? Especially when the dude is grunting and making faces while the dumbass barbell is going back and forth......

just wondering

Some observations from the NFL season thus far

2010-12-05T19:26:00.003-05:00

I just got done watching the Colts lose to America's team, the fighting Jerry Jones'. As a fan of the Colts, this season has been a while coming. I have never seen Peyton Manning force so many throws in his career. As is stands right now, I doubt they make the payoffs and that may be whats needed for the great Bill Pollian to open up his eyes and fix this team. I know alot of players are injured, but the offefensive line sucks and they couldn't rush for 100 yards against a high school team. Every offensive lineman is let go, and gets his position filled by some cheap undrafted free agent. The defense can't stop the run, and have not been able to for the last 10 years, the only reason they won their Super Bowl was that for one month, they were able to stop the run and play defense.

*As far as the Cowboys go, I have to tip my hat to them for not packing it in. The only question I have in their season, is why their offense is so balanced now as opposed to when the puffy marshmellow was roaming the sidelines because the same guy is calling the plays.

* How in the world does Norv Turner still have a job. Is there anyone as clueless in football as this man. How can you let the Raiders come in your house and smack you in the mouth like that. The problem with Norv is that he panics and completely becomes one dimenional when the team falls behind. Also, lets end the talk of Rivers for MVP. MVP's don't lose at home to the Raiders.

* On to the Chiefs, I hope they make the playoffs but at the same time, I hope their coach doesn't blow it for them. As I have seen him do on numerous occasions, he makes stupid decisions that will come back and get him at soem point. Case in point, they are up 7, 4th and goal from the 2, late 3rd or ealr 4th but I can't remeber the exact time, and he goes for it and Cassell gets sacked at the 19. Take the 3 and make it a 2 score game. They only won 10 to 6 and Denver had its chances, so he got lucky today.

* Ahh, the might Atlanta Falcons, they may get home field, but I still don't buy into them. They will be one and done, yup you heard it here. Also, can somebody please send a memo to Artur Blank and tell him he is not Jerry Jones, we don't need to see his ugly face on ther sidelines at the end of every game.

* Da Bears, my prediction is this, they not only don't win the division but don't make the playoffs. They still have the Jets, Pats, and Packers left, as well as the Vickings so I'm thinking alot of disappointment in Chicago

* Da Booths team, the Eagles, hey what can I say, Vick has been awesome, no doubt about it. I do worry about the hits that he takes, still think he needs to find the sidelines or slide cause one hit could cost him. I worry about the defense, but if Samuel is healty (the best off corner in the game) they play better.

* Finally here is my prediction on the playoffs from this point

AFC - Jets, Ravens, Jags, Chiefs, wildcards are Steelers and Pats

NFC - Eagles, Packers, Falcons, Rams wildcards Giants and Saints

Wildcard weekend could potentially have 3 or even all the road teams win this year

Takin' a Wiki-Leak

2010-12-03T14:43:00.002-05:00

I have been trying to broaden my horizons by actually watching the news and reading something other than Depreps and orioleshangout online lately. One of the big news stories is the release of 250,000 US diplomatic documents on Wikileaks, a political sharing website.

Now granted, I certainly don't have all the information regarding policies on releasing government information, but doesn't anybody else have a problem with this? Could you pull this shit anywhere else but the U.S??? Some dude starts a website and posts sensitive and private government documents, and there are no repercussions? I am completely mind-f'd!!!

You know, I love this country, and thank God every day for the blessings I have, including the freedom to make choices and decisions. But I feel like what makes this country so strong is being exploited to a level that will soon (if not already) make us weak. This dude should be in prison, no questions asked. This site should be taken down and any sites like it. I get the freedom of expression and freedom of information, but there are limits.

Am I a stark raving communist and out of my mind?? Or do you share my opinions???

Get A Life, Man!!!

2010-12-03T13:48:00.002-05:00

It did not take until today to realize this. I have known it for some time but for whatever reason I decided to Blog about it. It doesn't bother me that much but I figured it would be a fun topic to discuss.

First let me tell you a little bit about what means the most to me. What makes me happy and what little makes me sad. What makes me sad??? I would have to say dying. Death is a very sad occasion. Whether it a family member, a friend, an acquaintance, or even someone I don't know. Dying is just sad period. No getting around it. Seeing my daughter upset makes me sad to. That's about it. Life is short. So why be upset over petty shit.

What makes me happy. My wife. My daughter. My family. My friends. My co-workers. A nice day on the golf course. Doesn't take much to make me happy.

Now let me get on with it. It perplexes me to see how certain individuals wrap their whole lives around their favorite sports team and/or athlete.

As I'm sure most of you know Lebron James made his return to Cleveland last night. How could you miss it. If you turned on a sports station (tv or radio) yesterday or today then that was the whole talk of the day.

The media is comparing King James leaving to a bitter divorce or breaking up with a serious boy/girlfriend.

I watched the highlights of the game today. Funny to see 60000 people so emotional and irate over Lebron. Really makes one wonder how someone can be so crazy over Lebron.

Then theirs the poor Boise State kicker. The guy and his family have been getting death threats and harassing messages because of his missed kicks.

What in the hell is wrong with some people?

The only way I become that upset is you fuck with me or my family. Who gives a flying shit about Lebron James or Boise State. Hello people... it's a game. Just a game. The outcome has no actual physical effect on you.

So let me give you a piece of advise. Get over it already and Get a Life, Man!!!

Take all that negative energy and put towards bettering your already obvious, pathetic life.

I'm "Blue" and Gold

2010-11-29T22:46:00.000-05:00

Well, I was celebrating Saturday night as the Fighting Irish came away with a big win over USC in California. 20-16 was the final score. It was the first time in a long time the Irish have won in this rivalry. Over the years, ND still holds the all-time edge in wins.

On a different note, it has come to my attention that some may be blogging anymore, because of my "Correct" perception of Boise State. I have 1 word..."AWWWWWWWWWWWW".
How do you expect to compete with an SEC or PAC 10 schedule when you can't beat all the teams in the WAC while untested, uninjured, and well rested? Answer: you can't. Things have a way of working out. This case no different. Even if they had beat Nevada, they still wouldn't have to face a conference championship game like Auburn has when it has to play a 13th game this week against a very tough South Carolina team. Auburn ought to be the team upset with the schedules. If they lose this week, even after an undeafeated regular season, they probably won't get to play in the title game.

O well, at 230am Saturday morning I was smiling. Maybe next year....

MY TAKE

2010-11-21T12:32:00.002-05:00

I don't think playing the Illinois/NW game at Wrigley Field was a bad idea, if the field could have accommodated it. This game was planned at least a year ago and it wasn't until a week out that the geniuses in charge realized there wasn't enough space in the one end zone. They did the right thing for safety sake but I think it took a lot from the game of football by only going one way.

Sticking with college football, I can't wait for next weekend. Rivalry week and the end of the season for most teams. The BCS system is living up to it's hype and I predict Boise State and/or TCU get left out of the big game with undefeated records. The national championship game will be LSU and Oregon.

Now the NBA... The awe inspiring Big 3 of the Miami Heat seem to be struggling. I thinks it's great that they have lost 5 of their first 13 games. Many (not me) thought this team would break the 95-96 Bulls' single season record in which the Bulls went 72-10. It took the Bulls 46 games to lose just 5 games. The Heat have already lost 5 in just 13. I don't even see them making it to the finals.

Finally MLB... Poor Derek Jeter is not getting the royal treatment he deserves from the Yankee management. He is a free agent and currently negotiations are under way between he, his agent, and the Yanks. Apparently the 3 year/45 million deal is an insult to him and everything he has done for the Yankees and the city of New York. I guess the 10 year/198 million deal he had wasn't enough ball fondling for him and his agent??? Look DJ, you have done a lot for NY but they have done a whole lot more for you you selfish prick. Take the deal you old homo and try not to end your career like Clemens or Favre did theirs.

Go Chiefs!!!!!

For The Love Of Money

2010-11-20T10:35:00.000-05:00

For all you college football fans take note of another $ grap by Universities and the NCAA. Two of the most hypocritical facets in sports today.

Today Northwestern hosts the University of Illinois. Northwestern is located in the Chicago area and this is a rivalry game for the state of Illinois. Great!

We all love rivalry games. Alabama vs Auburn. Army vs Navy. Miami vs FSU......etc...... SC vs IR........ But in order to make more money these schools have scheduled the game to be played in Wrigley Field. All to sell more tickets...to make more money.... Sounds ok, but.....

Consider the dumbness of it all. The "East" endzone is less than 2 feet from the brick outfield wall. As a result, there will be no offensive plays run towards that endzone. Imagine during a game when the end of a quater is reached and teams turn around and move to the other end of the field. Well....that's the way this whole game is going to be played....let's say Illinois kicks off to Northwestern who is returning the kick towards the East endzone. The returner is stopped on his own 20.....The game is going to be stopped so both teams can move to the other end of the field...remark the ball on that 20 and now Northwestern will move East to West. Idiotic....How long is this game going to take to complete....?

Maybe it's just me, but C'Mon Man!

STUPID !!!!!!

2010-11-13T19:28:00.003-05:00

I hope my fellow Bloggers were able to watch the Auburn/Georgia game today. It was a great game until the last 8 minutes or so. Auburn went up 49-31 with 2 minutes and 45 seconds to go in the game. They had game clinched and I was then subjected to some of the stupidest coaching I have ever seen.

If you didn't watch the game then I will lay some ground work for you to follow. With less then 2 minutes to go, Georgia had the ball and was driving hard. Apparently one of Auburn's DTs hit UG's QB late and the UG team was pissed. During the last drive the UG linemen went after the Auburn DT who allegedly hit their QB late. A fight ensued which was started by some minor shoving between teams. The Georgia bench cleared and then a Auburn player threw a punch. He was ejected from the game. He was a starting linebacker.

First let me say that I do not condone fighting, punch throwing, or anything like that during a football game. He deserved to be tossed and shame on him for not being able to control himself. The very next play another scuffle broke out and a UG lineman instigated another punch being thrown by a Auburn player. This time it was a starting DT (not the one who allegedly hit the UG QB late earlier in the quarter). This DT was also ejected for throwing a punch. Again.... good, he deserved it.

After that play ended, before the official announced the penalties, I saw the DT (who was the one who hit the UG QB late earlier) getting ready to go back into the game. At this point I lost it. Ask my wife. I was screaming at the TV.

I would like to announce my vote for the stupidest coach in the world....... Auburn's Coach, Coach Gene Chizik. Congratulations Gene. You are one stupid asshole.

His damn team was up 3 scores with 2:45 left in the game. He still had all his starters on defense in the game. I'm sure he didn't plan on 2 of his starters throwing punches and getting ejected but why in the hell were they even in the game??? Why risk anything bad happening when you are up 3 scores with 2 minutes to go. Why risk an injury to key players when the game is locked up. Why let your best DT go back into the game with 40 seconds to go when a fight just occurred because UG players were going after him.

This guy is a moron. Yes... he unfortunately has at least 2 players that can't act right but as a coach, up by 3 scores, pull your starters out to avoid anything from happening. Now he is without 2 of his best defensive players for the first half when they next play Bama.

Good luck dip shit!!!

And in case you were wondering??? He did put the second team D in when the second guy got ejected.

When Did Sports Become So Important?

2010-10-29T14:03:00.000-04:00

As many of you know, I am a diehard Notre Dame Fighting Irish fan. Even though their last football National Championship was in 1986, I continue to "Root, root, root, for ol' Notre Dame".

It's with this background that I address an issue and discuss a terrible incident which happened this past week. The point, however, is that this could just have easily happened on the campus of Miami, FSU, OU, and ,yes, Boise St., just to name a few....

Before getting into the meat of my writing, I want everyone to go back and imagine the day we played TOTW Golf Classic. Remember how windy it was that day? I think most of us will say that was probably the most wind we've ever played golf in. And, even though it was windy, I don't believe the wind got above 40mph. Wind gust were about the same.

Now imagine 50 mph winds with gusts even higher.....imagine being 50 feet in the air.....imagine standing on a platform maybe 8x10 at the most.

This past week at a Notre Dame football practice a young audio visual student died a senseless death. Coaches, for some dumb reason, have gotten into the habit of video tapeing practices. Why? I guess so they can make sure their dressed in their best shorts, and sweats. A lot of times the person videoing is standing on a "scissor" platform 50 feet or so up in the air. You know, so the coach can get a full view. A great angle.

For those who may not know what a "scissor" platform is, here's a couple pics for reference:

So this college kid is placed on one of these things to tape practice. Oh yeah, the wind was only blowing 50 - 60 mph! During the course of practice the strong winds toppled this thing over with the kid on it. It crashes over a fence seperating the practice area from a roadway. The kid eventually dies from injuries received. Let me add, the warning sticker on these things say not to use in winds over 25mph...

The "kid's" name is Declan Sullivan. Today is his funeral.

No doubt the family of Declan Sullivan will settle a financial settlement with the University. But, $ will never bring back their son.

Before and during practice Declan "Tweeted" his nervousness and that fact that it was "terrifying".
Okay....some of you will say he was a dumbass. He should have gotten down.....should have stood up to Coach Brian Kelly and AD Jack Swarbrick and refused to go up in the 1st place....... No doubt some reading this blog would do that.....some of you have the kahonies to do that......would you have had the same kahonies as a 20yr old AV college kid at a pressure cooker college program and to a head football coach?   Keep in mind 300lb men act like robots and do whatever the coach says.   Do you really want to get yelled at by a redfaced football guy? (wresting coaches are no better). Be called not a "team player". You know, you want a job after graduation and a reference from the head football coach at Notre Dame looks damn good on a resume!

Many are now looking at head coach Brian Kelly. Many are calling for his resignation. He is the one in charge of all things at practice. I or you cant just show up at ND (or any other major football program) and watch football practice. This is secret stuff! Everyone, including the AV guy is there at the direction of the head of the program.......... Tuesday ND practiced indoors because of tornado warnings. Wednesday it was decided to go out in the elements.

I don't know...not sure how I feel about coach Kelly getting the boot. I'm human. We all make mistakes. I'm a forgiving soul.   I've done things in my life that looking back I realize I'm lucky I didn't kill myself or, worse, someone else. I've taken curves on a wet road at 30mph higher than posted...only to end up sideways in a marsh.....my passenger watching the salt water seep through his door.    I've "laid" a motorcycle down while going 50mph and amazing myself and a girl "friend" of mine got up without 1 scratch and laughed at our luck!   I'm not sure I can condemn Coach Kelly.     The same as I'm not sure I can condemn a coach who has a player die during a practice because of lack of hydration. Things happen.

What I really want to say is "When did sports get so important that we need to tape practices and put people's lives in danger." I'm sure at 4-4 and just losing to Navy Coach Kelly feels immense pressure. Hey, this is "big time" college football! We gotta win!   There's too much ESPN, NBC, ABC, CBS money on the line!!!!!!!!!!!        I love sports as much as anybody. But, I'm wondering when did sports become so important. When did radio and TV consider Lebron James the most important thing over China, gas prices, etc.....   I'm rambling, but you get the point.

Let's re-evaluate our priorities... your health, your family, your God are more important than anything in sports. The lives of others are more important than winning a game.

I just hope Coach Kelly got something out of this week's practice film to use against this weeks foe, Toledo.

CAN'T HELP MYSELF!

2010-10-27T10:55:00.000-04:00

See...this is what irritates me.....Everyone saying it's not Boise's fault for their schedule.

That's just plane crap!   It is their fault!

Their A.D. is the one who is in charge of putting together their schedule!...Yes, they play in a conference and are tied to a conference schedule, but no one held a gun to the A.D.'s head and forced him to schedule this year's out of conference foes Va Tech., Wyoming, Oregon St., and Toledo.

1st, the Va Tech game was played at a "neutral" site, not in Blacksburg. 2nd, Oregon St. and Toledo were HOME games. Way to go on a limb and schedule an away game at Wyoming!!!!!

Yes, they usually schedule 3 years ahead, but there's no way they couldn't get a game at Oklahoma, FSU, Ohio ST., etc... instead of going to Wyoming!   They went to Wyoming without requiring a "Home and Home" series so why not play that game at a better school?

Plus, their conference schedule is their fault too! If they want to prove themselves then move to a better conference! Don't stay in the WAC and then complain you're a prisoner of the conference. Move to at least the Mountain West if not the Pac-10.

It's all their fault!

So that other on this blog can relate to what I'm saying let's look locally. ....Sussex Central Football a few years ago made a conscience effort to become a "big boy". Like him or not, when John Wells took over as head coach he, along with the other coaches and A.D.s changed the way SC Football had been scheduling for years. The way to the state playoffs and become a better program was through strengthening the schedule.

When I was a sophomore football player at SC we went 7-3 but cam no where even sniffing the state playoffs. Again, as a Senior we went 7-3. Again, no thought of even making the playoffs. Why, because for years SC scheduled Div II Laurel, Delmar, Lake Forest, Woodbridge, etc...   Now, SC plays the likes of St Marks, Christiana, Sallies, Caravel, etc....   Why? Because Div 1 teams get you more points toward making the playoffs.   They could continue to play the likes of Woodbridge, go undefeated. Have heavy winning records every year and bitch about being left out.

Boise, call SC and learn how to schedule!

Halloweenie

2010-10-27T09:49:00.000-04:00

Here we are, the 27th of October. Only 4 days until Halos Eve.

Already the ghosts and goblins have been active. Disturbing the comfort level of us all. The usual scheme of the earth has been upset!   What to do?   How do we avert the ride of the headless horseman?     What has scared you the most?

Has it been the fact the Cowboys are 1-5?   BOOOOOOOOOOO!

Neither the Yankees or Philles made the World Series!    SHRIEEEEEEEEK!

Boise St still undefeated after a run through on of the toughest collegiate schedules known to mice and men?????   Couldn't resist......

The vaunted and extremely scary Miami Heat losing their season opener to the retirement age Celtics.   YOWWWWWWW!

The Chargers 2-5 while the Chiefs lead the AFC West at 4-2..... SCREEEEAAAMMMM!

Notre Dame losing to Navy for the 2nd year in a row!   YIKES!

Brett Favre sending scary pictures of his monster penis to Jenn Sterger.... OOOOOHHHHHH!!!

2 weeks in a row the BCS #1 losing.......and watch for 3 this Saturday.....GIVE ME YOUR BLOOD!

He did the mash, he did the monster mash, he was a graveyard flash!

World Series Wednesday

2010-10-27T09:36:00.002-04:00

Okay guys all the Boise bullcrap is over until next week. Its World Series time.

Do i rout for a crack head manager and a star player who is addicted to everything you can think of, or a pot head Ace pitcher who John Kruk thinks is a class act for the way he has delt with this situation.

Or should i rout the new owner who just happens to be one of the best pitchers ever who once beamed a guy then threw him in a headlock and beat his ass. Or do i rout for my former Nole and The Bucks son Buster Posey.

Who cares, the Yankees arent playing so it should be fun.

Reply to Boise State

2010-10-26T21:52:00.001-04:00

Commish... I thought you weren't wasting a minute watching them play a meaningless game??? I don't blame you though. The Smurf Turf is hypnotizing and draws one to watch.

I don't know what this whole debate is about. Is it because BS is ranked 3rd in the BCS polls? Is it because they are in a weak conference? Is it because they don't play other conferences' power houses? Is it because they aren't that good? Is it because they the media pumps them up. Is it because they didn't leave their conference for a stronger one? Is it because they play on a blue field?

You don't have to answer. I would venture to say it's a combination of them all.

Here's how I look at it:

1) BS State was ranked #3 at the beginning of the season by the AP poll and the USA Today/Coaches Poll. This tells me that hundreds of sports writers and and coaches felt BS was the 3rd best team in the country going in to the season. Are they??? I don't know. But I think if they are voted 3rd then a lot of people , who probably know what they are talking about, feel they are worthy of that ranking. Again... are they??? I don't know. But I will give all those voters the benefit of the doubt and go with it until shown otherwise. By the way... I don't think these voters/experts take strength of schedule into consideration when voting on the preseason poll. I would think it is who they feel is the best teams.

2) I'm sure we are all can agree that BS conference is not the strongest by any means. Should that penalize them. I wouldn't think it should but it does. Just because they play in an inferior conference doesn't mean they aren't really good. Yes they win by 30-40-50 points. Let's say you put Bama in their conference right now and Bama wins by 30-40-50 points which I assume they would just like BS does. Does that mean Bama sucks because they play in that conference? I don't think conference foes matter much if you are that good. If one dominates a conference in D1 football by 30-40-50 points then I would say they are pretty good. Some really weak ass teams, from weak ass conferences, have pushed some big boys to the limit this year. BS has waxed them. Again... are they a national championship caliber team. Maybe... but I don't know.

3) I'm really tired of the "they don't play anyone" tag. Who really cares who they play. What does playing a "better team" do for you anyway? Other than maybe make you feel more comfortable playing in a big game situation and not shitting your pants. Is playing against someone bigger, faster, stronger, and more athletic then you going to make you bigger, faster, stronger, or athletic? NO! It means you will get beat unless you play smart, technical, and mistake free football... which BS does. What's BS going to get out of playing BAMA, OK, or Ohio State? Better question... what does BAMA, OK, or Ohio State get out of playing BS?

4) What conference should BS join? I think they are going to the Mountain West conference next year so that should improve their mojo playing with Air Force, BYU, Utah and TCU. I also saw where they would join the PAC-10 if invited but obviously they haven't been. BS doesn't schedule big teams cuz they won't agree to a home-home agreement (that being the big team not agreeing to go to Boise). Why should Boise have to only go on the road. They have been a top ranked team for a few years now and everyone knows it. I think that garners the respect for other big teams to come to their house as well.

Boise State is a very good team and just because they play in Idaho and a weak conference doesn't mean they can't play in the big conferences. Sure they don't get the 5 star recruits like Bama, LSU, FLorida, and Notre Dame but how many 5 star recruits end up busts... A lot! They get the "tweener" guys who end up being just as good as the 5 star guys. If I recall two of the best NFL players ever (Payton and RIce) came from D1AA schools.

That's how BS does it and they are doing a fine job doing it.

With that that I have said I still hope Boise State wins. NOT because I like them, not because I think they are a national caliber team, but because they will go undefeated again and miss the big game. And this will eventually lead us to a playoff system.

Its Boise Tuesday

2010-10-26T14:29:00.000-04:00