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October 10, 2008 7:50 AM
Kenny Mayne was at Redskins Park this week, which could mean Sunday morning's Mayne Event will have a Washington flair. Until then, check out Vladamir & Kenny discussing how to defend a small dog against an attacking ram.
That Jackson Ram is one big beautiful ram...
That Jackson Ram is one big beautiful ram...
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October 08, 2008 9:57 AM
This is the time of year when the ACC does its best to take over Thursday Night Football on ESPN. Of the remaining nine weeks, ACC games are highlighted in five of them:
Clemson at Wake; FSU at NC St; Maryland at VT; VT at Miami; Miami at Georgia Tech
Other than providing an excellent opportunity to show the country just how mediocre the conference has become, it also serves to completely screw up scheduling. As a result, only half of the teams in the ACC are playing this weekend.
However, what the ACC lacks in quantity, it makes up for in interest (well, sort of). Tonight’s match-up in Winston-Salem and the Fighting Irish’s visit to Chapel Hill on Saturday are among the more intriguing games of the weekend.
I still believe that Wake will win tonight as well as next week in College Park to take control of the Atlantic Division, but I am not as confident in UNC. Jimmy Clausen, frosted tips and all, is starting to look more comfortable each week, but more importantly, the Irish defense is giving up 10 fewer points a game this year. That's why Charlie Weiss will sneak out a win on Tobacco Road.
ECU’s visit to Charlottesville is not among the most interesting games of the weekend. In fact, it directly conflicts with the most interesting game. While the #1 and #5 teams in America lock up in Dallas, I will be in Scott Stadium to see which UVA team (Team A: Duke 27 – UVA 3 or Team B: UVA 31 – MD 0) and which ECU team (Team A: ECU 27 – VT 22 or Team B: Houston 41 – ECU 24) show up to play. Should be quite a schizophrenic experience.
Follow the link for your Al Groh statistical update and this week’s picks...
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Clemson at Wake; FSU at NC St; Maryland at VT; VT at Miami; Miami at Georgia Tech
Other than providing an excellent opportunity to show the country just how mediocre the conference has become, it also serves to completely screw up scheduling. As a result, only half of the teams in the ACC are playing this weekend.
However, what the ACC lacks in quantity, it makes up for in interest (well, sort of). Tonight’s match-up in Winston-Salem and the Fighting Irish’s visit to Chapel Hill on Saturday are among the more intriguing games of the weekend.
I still believe that Wake will win tonight as well as next week in College Park to take control of the Atlantic Division, but I am not as confident in UNC. Jimmy Clausen, frosted tips and all, is starting to look more comfortable each week, but more importantly, the Irish defense is giving up 10 fewer points a game this year. That's why Charlie Weiss will sneak out a win on Tobacco Road.
ECU’s visit to Charlottesville is not among the most interesting games of the weekend. In fact, it directly conflicts with the most interesting game. While the #1 and #5 teams in America lock up in Dallas, I will be in Scott Stadium to see which UVA team (Team A: Duke 27 – UVA 3 or Team B: UVA 31 – MD 0) and which ECU team (Team A: ECU 27 – VT 22 or Team B: Houston 41 – ECU 24) show up to play. Should be quite a schizophrenic experience.
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October 07, 2008 3:22 PM
Blackstock came to a party at my apartment the summer before my fourth-year at UVA. I really thought we bonded over a game of quarters, but I feel like I hardly know the guy anymore.
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October 07, 2008 9:29 AM
These are a few highlights from this week's edition of "The Homers." Follow the link to enjoy the dellusions in their entirety:
Homer #2: Moncrieffe
The football Gods are once again shining their light on FSU. We came out firing on all cylinders this week.
Homer #4: Beef & Charlie Chalupa
Well, that was awful. At least it wasn't Duke.
Homer #5: Krystal
I got a text from my mom that stated; “OMG U scored 34-29!” I don’t know what shocked me more, that we actually had a chance to come back and win this game or that my mom knew how to text.
Homer #6: Ned Ryerson
It really does seem Butch and the Baby Heels have arrived: Ladies and gentleman, checking in at #22 in the national rankings, The University of North Carolina.
Homer #8: 46 East
Everybody loves beating the never-classy, disgustingly obese-coach led Maryland Terps. Unfortunately, one win at home against a Maryland team that is as consistently inconsistent as the Al Groh era Wahoos isn't going to get me jumping on the Hoos bandwagon.
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The football Gods are once again shining their light on FSU. We came out firing on all cylinders this week.
Well, that was awful. At least it wasn't Duke.
I got a text from my mom that stated; “OMG U scored 34-29!” I don’t know what shocked me more, that we actually had a chance to come back and win this game or that my mom knew how to text.
It really does seem Butch and the Baby Heels have arrived: Ladies and gentleman, checking in at #22 in the national rankings, The University of North Carolina.
Everybody loves beating the never-classy, disgustingly obese-coach led Maryland Terps. Unfortunately, one win at home against a Maryland team that is as consistently inconsistent as the Al Groh era Wahoos isn't going to get me jumping on the Hoos bandwagon.
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October 06, 2008 12:45 PM
The guy who portrayed Vince Papale a few years back was in Jeffrey Lurie's box on Sunday afternoon, which reminded me to share this Andy Samberg gem from SNL the night before...
Say hi to your motha for me ok?
Say hi to your motha for me ok?
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October 05, 2008 5:38 PM
Two win weekends were supposed to be things of the past…guess not.
After a stunning performance by the previously hapless Hoos last night, the Skins just wrapped up the last of their divisional road games and extended to 4-1. Hail!
With their combined one win, the Rams, Browns, & Lions are up next on Washington’s schedule. Barring a colossal meltdown, the Zorn Stars should be 7-1 when the Steelers come to FedEx for Monday Night Football: Election Edition (Obama will be wearing a Roethlisberger jersey).
As crazy of a scenario as that could potentially be, it seems much more likely than did the 31-nil beat down UVA put on the Twerps last night. Maryland came into this game as hot as any overly hair-gelled team in the ACC. Meanwhile, UVA was the only FBS team in the country without a touchdown pass. So wha’ happened?
Truthfully, I have no idea.
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After a stunning performance by the previously hapless Hoos last night, the Skins just wrapped up the last of their divisional road games and extended to 4-1. Hail!
With their combined one win, the Rams, Browns, & Lions are up next on Washington’s schedule. Barring a colossal meltdown, the Zorn Stars should be 7-1 when the Steelers come to FedEx for Monday Night Football: Election Edition (Obama will be wearing a Roethlisberger jersey).
As crazy of a scenario as that could potentially be, it seems much more likely than did the 31-nil beat down UVA put on the Twerps last night. Maryland came into this game as hot as any overly hair-gelled team in the ACC. Meanwhile, UVA was the only FBS team in the country without a touchdown pass. So wha’ happened?
Truthfully, I have no idea.
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October 04, 2008 11:48 AM
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October 03, 2008 9:57 PM
Reason number 214 why Wii is the greatest invention of the 21st century:
Not sure why it took so long for one of the greatest games of all time to be reintroduced, but I'm guessing it will have been worth the wait.
Not sure why it took so long for one of the greatest games of all time to be reintroduced, but I'm guessing it will have been worth the wait.
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October 03, 2008 3:15 PM
by Dr. Tom, Fantasy M.D.
A weekly Rx for Fantasy ailments.
Being a Fantasy M.D. isn’t always an easy job. Sometimes there are seasons that go beyond your capabilities of prediction like new strains of old diseases (L.J. pretending he’s a top-5 RB or Brett Favre’s 6 TD performance) or debilitating new viruses (everybody’s favorite new strategy of stud WR in round 2 being a bust). Even the good doctor has fallen victim to the Braylon Edwards TD bubble after investing heavily last season, I thought I was playing with house money drafting him in the 2nd round this year. I also had the misfortune of not only miscasting L.J.’s monster week 4 performance but also facing him in a crucial rivalry-game. I also had assured Brian Bald of The Bald Spot fame that Grandmama would be a non-factor. Egg on my face. Speaking of egg on my face I left over 100 fantasy points on the bench last week deciding in my infinite wisdom to bench Chris Johnson in multiple leagues. If there is a great paramount of my failure last week, it’s Chris Johnson. Anyhow the byes are in full swing and I’m sure you are feeling the squeeze. After a week of study I’ve come to prescribe a week of fantasy fixes.
Jon Kitna – Kitna will be facing a Bears defense without Tommie Harris and a banged Nathan Vasher and Charles Tillman. More good news for Kitna is that Jim Colleto has realized that his offensive line stinks out loud and there probably isn’t a lot of future in this running game so they look to open the playbook up a little. Interesting stat I came across, Kitna has not thrown an interception in the first 3 quarters of any game, so if I were the Lions I’d let him air it out like he tends to do and bench him in the 4th. This is exactly why no one lets me near a real football field. (Brian can also attest that I am actually 4’ tall).
Brian Griese – Hey you know it’s bye week when Griese shows up as a hot ticket on your WW. Denver has allowed 276 ypg to opposing QBs and 7 touchdowns. The Bucs passing game should get easy looks with the Broncos trying to contain Earnest Graham from turning into L.J.2.
Jason Campbell– Campbell is yet to throw an INT, and the Eagles have the best run defense in the NFL, at least statistically speaking. Campbell has really come into his own over the first month of the season and seems to have a handle on Zorn’s offense and great chemistry with Santana Moss. I don’t like the Redskins chances to win back-to-back division games especially with Philly coming off a loss but I think Campbell tosses a couple scores and 200+ yds.
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A weekly Rx for Fantasy ailments.
Being a Fantasy M.D. isn’t always an easy job. Sometimes there are seasons that go beyond your capabilities of prediction like new strains of old diseases (L.J. pretending he’s a top-5 RB or Brett Favre’s 6 TD performance) or debilitating new viruses (everybody’s favorite new strategy of stud WR in round 2 being a bust). Even the good doctor has fallen victim to the Braylon Edwards TD bubble after investing heavily last season, I thought I was playing with house money drafting him in the 2nd round this year. I also had the misfortune of not only miscasting L.J.’s monster week 4 performance but also facing him in a crucial rivalry-game. I also had assured Brian Bald of The Bald Spot fame that Grandmama would be a non-factor. Egg on my face. Speaking of egg on my face I left over 100 fantasy points on the bench last week deciding in my infinite wisdom to bench Chris Johnson in multiple leagues. If there is a great paramount of my failure last week, it’s Chris Johnson. Anyhow the byes are in full swing and I’m sure you are feeling the squeeze. After a week of study I’ve come to prescribe a week of fantasy fixes.
WEEK FIVE STARTERS:
QB:Jon Kitna – Kitna will be facing a Bears defense without Tommie Harris and a banged Nathan Vasher and Charles Tillman. More good news for Kitna is that Jim Colleto has realized that his offensive line stinks out loud and there probably isn’t a lot of future in this running game so they look to open the playbook up a little. Interesting stat I came across, Kitna has not thrown an interception in the first 3 quarters of any game, so if I were the Lions I’d let him air it out like he tends to do and bench him in the 4th. This is exactly why no one lets me near a real football field. (Brian can also attest that I am actually 4’ tall).
Brian Griese – Hey you know it’s bye week when Griese shows up as a hot ticket on your WW. Denver has allowed 276 ypg to opposing QBs and 7 touchdowns. The Bucs passing game should get easy looks with the Broncos trying to contain Earnest Graham from turning into L.J.2.
Jason Campbell– Campbell is yet to throw an INT, and the Eagles have the best run defense in the NFL, at least statistically speaking. Campbell has really come into his own over the first month of the season and seems to have a handle on Zorn’s offense and great chemistry with Santana Moss. I don’t like the Redskins chances to win back-to-back division games especially with Philly coming off a loss but I think Campbell tosses a couple scores and 200+ yds.
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October 02, 2008 1:18 PM
Get your popcorn ready…its VP debate night!
Over the last couple weeks, Katie Couric’s series of interviews with Sarah Palin have entered the rarified air of Caddyshack, The Big Lebowski, and Wedding Crashers. Their exchanges have taken their rightful place alongside the comedic gold standards previously achieved by Ty Webb & Carl Spackler, Walter Sobchak & the Dude, and Jeremy Grey & John Beckwith. The combination of endless quotability and increasing hilarity over repeated viewings is a scarce thing that should be recognized and revered.
But don’t be too quick to judge because political leanings have nothing to do with my fascination with tonight’s train wreck. In fact, I am just as pumped to see Joe Biden gaff his way head first into the clearly marked sexist and “no need to still be talking” traps. No, my fascination is solely based on pure gluttony for punishment, which is the same reason I will be in Scott Stadium Saturday night.
Attempts to find someone equally interested in suffering through another 4TD+ beat down have been unsuccessful. If you e-mail Hoos fans a free ticket offer, expect responses like:
“I have a ticket, and I'm not going. Boycott in effect for this weekend at least.”
“Negative, I’m not going. F’ the Hoos.”
“I will be at the Alabama game this weekend…Roll Tide!” (note: I wish my brother went to a Nick Saban coached SEC school)
Clearly, most UVA fans are not enjoying our football team’s ineptitude quite as much as me. Somehow, I am one of the few who like the challenge of balancing a desire to see the coaching change that results from finishing 1-11 with the sympathy for the players who work so hard to be embarrassed so badly.
Unfortunately, I will miss several of the best games of the weekend while watching Verica (or Hall, maybe…please) and Co. fight the Curse of the Craig-bino*:
This week's ACC & Top 25 Picks after the jump.
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Over the last couple weeks, Katie Couric’s series of interviews with Sarah Palin have entered the rarified air of Caddyshack, The Big Lebowski, and Wedding Crashers. Their exchanges have taken their rightful place alongside the comedic gold standards previously achieved by Ty Webb & Carl Spackler, Walter Sobchak & the Dude, and Jeremy Grey & John Beckwith. The combination of endless quotability and increasing hilarity over repeated viewings is a scarce thing that should be recognized and revered.
But don’t be too quick to judge because political leanings have nothing to do with my fascination with tonight’s train wreck. In fact, I am just as pumped to see Joe Biden gaff his way head first into the clearly marked sexist and “no need to still be talking” traps. No, my fascination is solely based on pure gluttony for punishment, which is the same reason I will be in Scott Stadium Saturday night.
Attempts to find someone equally interested in suffering through another 4TD+ beat down have been unsuccessful. If you e-mail Hoos fans a free ticket offer, expect responses like:
“I have a ticket, and I'm not going. Boycott in effect for this weekend at least.”
“Negative, I’m not going. F’ the Hoos.”
“I will be at the Alabama game this weekend…Roll Tide!” (note: I wish my brother went to a Nick Saban coached SEC school)
Clearly, most UVA fans are not enjoying our football team’s ineptitude quite as much as me. Somehow, I am one of the few who like the challenge of balancing a desire to see the coaching change that results from finishing 1-11 with the sympathy for the players who work so hard to be embarrassed so badly.
Unfortunately, I will miss several of the best games of the weekend while watching Verica (or Hall, maybe…please) and Co. fight the Curse of the Craig-bino*:
This week's ACC & Top 25 Picks after the jump.
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