**My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Declan Sullivan in the wake of his tragic death yesterday. Declan was a student manager for the football program at Notre Dame and died in a tragic video tower accident. This hits home as I spent my college career as a student manager and now have 8 student managers of my own. Once a manager always a manager.**
We laid the smack down to Eastern Michigan last weekend. But that was expected. Losing to that program would've resulted in me quitting my job. Our first half was a little bit embarrassing considering we were only up 17-14. But then we got loose in the second half. We scored on a kick off return and a fake punt. The defense still can't set the edge resulting in teams being able to run all over us. People can go up the middle, they can sweep right, and they can sweep left. People better start plugging up the middle and setting the edge because The U comes to town this weekend and I really don't want to see them have their way with us. The game is set to kick at noon on Saturday on ESPN. It's The U. They lead the country in tackles for loss. Jacory Harris is a pretty good QB, especially if no one pressures him and he doesn't turn it over. Keys to the win will be a strong effort by the O-Line (Big Morgan Moses is really starting to play well), flustering Jacory Harris, and stopping the run. EVen more importantly some of my top guys are coming in this weekend: Gallagher, Mazza, and @yodavethewave. Should make for a big time weekend.
The Buckeyes got back on track Saturday with a 49-0 shut out of Purdon't. They play Minnesota in a prime time game this weekend. That should be a cake walk (no offense Brent). Pryor should put up big numbers in the first half and then the back ups will get their reps. The current debate going on these days is, who is the best one loss team in college football right now? Lou Holtz claims it's the Buckeyes and they will not lose a game the rest of the season. I personally think that Alabama is flying extremely below the radar right now. They are the defending champs and were incredibly hot before they lost a tough game at South Carolina. To me, they are my top 1 loss team. They'll prove that when they smash Auburn. The big time matchup of the week is Oregon at USC. This is a big time test for Oregon and a big time opportunity for USC. First of all, no one is talking about USC but they are actually playing really good. Matt Barkley gets no love but he's played unreal this year. I really think USC is going to give Oregon all they got but that potent offense of the Ducks is going to come out on top.
The Browns took down the defending world champs this past weekend. The game was awesome. The defense turned Drew Brees over and had two pick sixes. They also had a big time fake punt that almost scored and a sweet halfback pass to Colt McCoy on third down that resulted in a first down. To be honest, I've been incredibly impressed with the play of McCoy. While he's only simply had to manage the offense, it's not like he's played terrible doing so. The Browns didn't even plan on playing the guy this year and all he's done is give his best effort against the best D in the league and then beat the New Orleans Saints on the road. You can't really ask much more out of the guy. Honestly, the Browns usually embarrass me but this year, despite being 2-5 they have played really well. I wish they did not blow those first three games in which they lead in the 4th quarter but still they have done alright. I still don't like Mangini. But I like the Browns effort this year.
Xavier basketball had about as good as weekend as you can have when it comes to recruiting. They landed a HUGE committment from D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera. A big time pg out of the 2012 class. They then added big boy Michael Chandler a top 100 guy out of Indianapolis to the 2011 class. That propels the 2011 class into the top 10 for next year. Absolutely incredible. Unfortunately the big time success oversahdowed the bad breaks the program took. Brad Redford is out for the season with a torn ACL. Certainly a blow to the team as he was expected to be a big part of this year's success. His lethal long range attack with be missed and losing him makes us pretty thin in the back court. The bright side of the situation is that he will be able to redshirt and still have two years of eligibility. Justin Martin has been ruled a partial qualifier by the NCAA and will only be permitted to practice this year. Another big blow. The kid has a ton of potential and probably given the team some solid minutes this year. However, again this gives him a year to practice within a top notch D1 program, get in the weight room, and refine his game. So you put him into the 2011 class along with Travis Taylor, Dezmine Wells, Michael Chandler, Darwin Davis, and Jalen Reynolds and you have just pure danger in the waiting. I will say that as far as Xavier success goes it may be a down year for X. By down year, I mean don't expect to see 25 wins this year. I think they'll struggle at times, especially since Mack only has 10 scholarship players available but they will continue to do what they do and that's lock down D and run and gun offense. They should once again dominate the A-10 and hopefully get #5 in a row and then compete in March.
The World Series got started last night. Unfortunately, my team The Rangers got smashed by the Giants. I'm pulling for the Rangers simply because of The Claw. This world series should prove to be very entertaining and exciting. Especially if local marijuana shops in San Fran will be offering free tree to everyone inside a shop each time a Giant goes yard. Get sticky Giants.
Blake Griffin looked unreal last night in his NBA debut. Greg Oden is the biggest bust of all time. The Heat are garbage. Kevin Durant is nasty. Mamba raises the trophy again this year.
Killer crossover, with the blow of a kiss...
Killer track...
-'Killa
Burnin Down The House
Scott Stadium may burn down if we lose this week to EMU. They are one of the worst teams in all of college football. To quote my guy @1421dana, "If you don't beat them by 3 TDs quit your job. I say this in all seriousness, they may be the worst college team I've ever seen." I second that notion. This is a great opportunity for UVA to get back on the winning track. The past three weeks have been less than awesome and a good old EMU beat down is just what the doctor ordered. We need to try and instill some confidence back in the program so we can try and get Ws to close out the season. We still need to win 5 of 6 to become bowl eligible which becomes tougher and tougher as we only have two more home games after this weekend. Including trips to Boston College and Virginia Tech back to back in November to close the season out. Now is the time to man up and get Ws. I'm tired of seeing missed arm tackles. I'm tired of seeing missed tackles in general. I'm really tired of turnovers in the red zone as well. So all I'm going to say is put that garbage losing football attitude in the dust and start playing like the team I know we can play like.
Unfortunately, I still haven't been able to see a Buckeye game in full this year. You can thank wack UVA start times for that. Anyways, they played about as bad as a #1 team can play last week. Like I said, I'm always scared about going to Madison especially at night and of course the worst happened. Bucky took the opening kick to the house (WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH OUR ST TACKLING?!). The defense got dominated at the line. The offense was putrid to say the least. At least they got exposed in October rather than maybe fooling everyone the entire year and getting smoked at the highest levels of competition. That's not to say I don't think they're good but I guess they are just not National Champion good. They are still a very good team but apparently can't seem to piece it all together this year. Pryor is all but out of the Heisman race at this point in time. It's going to take a very dominant second half of the season to get back in the mix and he very well could as he does have those abilities.
The Rangers are one game away from the World Series and I fully expect them to get that W back down in Arlington. While the Giants are playing very well right now I still think the Phillies come back in that series and we see a Rangers v Phillies World Series. You know I'm riding behind that Claw movement.
Look for a Xavier preview over the next couple of weeks as they started practice last Friday. They are predicted to get second in the A-10 but you know Xavier is just going to do what they do and hopefully snag #5 in a row and then roll in March like we've come to expect them to do. Another HIGH LEVEL non-conference schedule sets them up nicely to dominate A-10 play and be fully prepared for post-season play.
The Browns are the Browns. Colt McCoy did better than I expected in his debut at QB. He certainly has a lot of intangibles to be an NFL QB but doesn't necessarily have the arm. I'm behind him all the way though.
-'Killa
Unfortunately, I still haven't been able to see a Buckeye game in full this year. You can thank wack UVA start times for that. Anyways, they played about as bad as a #1 team can play last week. Like I said, I'm always scared about going to Madison especially at night and of course the worst happened. Bucky took the opening kick to the house (WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH OUR ST TACKLING?!). The defense got dominated at the line. The offense was putrid to say the least. At least they got exposed in October rather than maybe fooling everyone the entire year and getting smoked at the highest levels of competition. That's not to say I don't think they're good but I guess they are just not National Champion good. They are still a very good team but apparently can't seem to piece it all together this year. Pryor is all but out of the Heisman race at this point in time. It's going to take a very dominant second half of the season to get back in the mix and he very well could as he does have those abilities.
The Rangers are one game away from the World Series and I fully expect them to get that W back down in Arlington. While the Giants are playing very well right now I still think the Phillies come back in that series and we see a Rangers v Phillies World Series. You know I'm riding behind that Claw movement.
Look for a Xavier preview over the next couple of weeks as they started practice last Friday. They are predicted to get second in the A-10 but you know Xavier is just going to do what they do and hopefully snag #5 in a row and then roll in March like we've come to expect them to do. Another HIGH LEVEL non-conference schedule sets them up nicely to dominate A-10 play and be fully prepared for post-season play.
The Browns are the Browns. Colt McCoy did better than I expected in his debut at QB. He certainly has a lot of intangibles to be an NFL QB but doesn't necessarily have the arm. I'm behind him all the way though.
-'Killa
Recognize
We lost last week to Georgia Tech. Again I thought that was a game we could win but that stupid triple option offense was dominant again. I hate that crap but it works so well for some reason. We have UNC at home this weekend. This is not only a game I think we can win but it's a MUST win game. In my mind if we don't win this game then we have zero chance at going to a bowl game. A win tomorrow keeps us alive and is going to possibly propel us into the confidence we need to finish out the second half of the season. We have had UNC's number for the past two years and with all the turmoil they've had this year I don't see why we don't win at home, at night, on homecoming. Still, I have to give Butch Davis and his team credit for playing as well as they have. Could've been a major year for them this year had guys not had papers written for them or had they not taken cash from an agent.
Ohio State goes to Madison, Wisconsin this weekend. Once again I won't be able to watch the game because I'll be busy working. Of all the teams in the Big 10, Wisconsin is the one team that always scares me for some reason. It mostly stems from out trip up to Madison in 2003 when Chris Gamble bit harder than a rainbow trout on a pump n go and we lost our first game since winning the National Championship. Madison is always hostile, especially at night. One thing I will say is that stupid jump around deal between the 3rd and 4th quarters is pretty stupid in my eyes but I'm sure everyone else loves it. Completely stupid. In the end I think Wisconsin is going to have to play up to Ohio State's speed and match the Buckeyes point for point if they want to win. I think once again the Buckeyes will prove all the haters wrong again this week. Pryor will shut up the criticism that he always takes 24/7 with a major performance as well. Basically the following is what people need to recognize (homey take six and take this, HATERS) -> KANYE WEST VOICE:
College basketball starts up tonight. Boom. Couldn't be anymore excited than I am right now. Basically what it comes down to is Xavier once again is marching along the path toward another A-10 championship. They are en route to slinging more bling and hanging more banners. They have a schedule that will once again prepare them for another run in March. They aren't even predicted to win the A-10 even though they have won the past 4 outright titles and 5 if you count the A-10 tourney won in 2006. Again, while Xavier is starting to get more national publicity than in years past they are out to prove to everyone why they are one of the top teams. Everyone needs to be aware of Tu Holloway, the PG for X. Dude is straight filthy and going to own the A-10 much like J. Craw owned the A-10. Dante Jackson was ranked one of the most versatile players in all of NCAA basketball this year so boom to that. Outside of that you're going to see Xavier do what they do and thats lock down D and run and gun O.
You know I have to give a shoutout to my guys out in Tuscon too. Coach Miller is entering his second season at Arizona and I think people are starting to feel like Arizona is going to be back on track. There is not a doubt in my mind that Miller is going to turn that program around. He's already got a top 10 class recruiting wise for next year. Man, I really miss moments like this:
For those looking to participate, go ahead and fill in the blank from the picture above. I know @1421dana @cpgeschke @kimballsw @briggs04 should be able to nail it on the head.
-'Killa
Ohio State goes to Madison, Wisconsin this weekend. Once again I won't be able to watch the game because I'll be busy working. Of all the teams in the Big 10, Wisconsin is the one team that always scares me for some reason. It mostly stems from out trip up to Madison in 2003 when Chris Gamble bit harder than a rainbow trout on a pump n go and we lost our first game since winning the National Championship. Madison is always hostile, especially at night. One thing I will say is that stupid jump around deal between the 3rd and 4th quarters is pretty stupid in my eyes but I'm sure everyone else loves it. Completely stupid. In the end I think Wisconsin is going to have to play up to Ohio State's speed and match the Buckeyes point for point if they want to win. I think once again the Buckeyes will prove all the haters wrong again this week. Pryor will shut up the criticism that he always takes 24/7 with a major performance as well. Basically the following is what people need to recognize (homey take six and take this, HATERS) -> KANYE WEST VOICE:
College basketball starts up tonight. Boom. Couldn't be anymore excited than I am right now. Basically what it comes down to is Xavier once again is marching along the path toward another A-10 championship. They are en route to slinging more bling and hanging more banners. They have a schedule that will once again prepare them for another run in March. They aren't even predicted to win the A-10 even though they have won the past 4 outright titles and 5 if you count the A-10 tourney won in 2006. Again, while Xavier is starting to get more national publicity than in years past they are out to prove to everyone why they are one of the top teams. Everyone needs to be aware of Tu Holloway, the PG for X. Dude is straight filthy and going to own the A-10 much like J. Craw owned the A-10. Dante Jackson was ranked one of the most versatile players in all of NCAA basketball this year so boom to that. Outside of that you're going to see Xavier do what they do and thats lock down D and run and gun O.
You know I have to give a shoutout to my guys out in Tuscon too. Coach Miller is entering his second season at Arizona and I think people are starting to feel like Arizona is going to be back on track. There is not a doubt in my mind that Miller is going to turn that program around. He's already got a top 10 class recruiting wise for next year. Man, I really miss moments like this:
For those looking to participate, go ahead and fill in the blank from the picture above. I know @1421dana @cpgeschke @kimballsw @briggs04 should be able to nail it on the head.
-'Killa
It's Been Awhile
Ok so honestly, I really haven't had the energy, motivation, and let alone time to drop a new post. I was actually considering hanging it up. But I have had a few questions and inqueries about where a blog post has been lately, so I figured after eating some Chick-Fil-A for lunch I'd drop a little knowledge on you people.
Here's what I got.
UVA Football
We caught bad breaks in a very well played and great effort game at USC. Should've won that one. We dominated like we should've but lacked energy in a smash job on VMI. We played like crap and didn't make ANY plays in a loss to Christian Ponder and FSU. Dude is pretty good. He can sling and motor. We go to The North Avenue Trade School this week aka Georgia Tech.
They run that dumb but usually successful triple option offense. Coach Groh is their D-Cor. So there is a lot on the line. First of all their offense isn't as bad ass as it was a year ago but it' still lethal. Their D isn't special, at least it hasn't proven to be sweet just yet. I think we limit their big plays on offense and force them to punt a lot. I like our offense to come out and play pretty well. Like the last time we were down there I see this game coming down to the 4th quarter. I think what helps us get a W is the extra added motivation for guys wanting to get a win against Coach Groh. Chalk up a W this weekend and move the record to 3-2. By the way, a win this week gives me over the top optimism of going to a bowl game.
The Ohio State University
They laid the smack on The U all while still struggling at special teams. They really laid the wood on Eastern Michigan. They struggled against Illinois on the road. The defense has lost a starting safety and a starting LB over the past few weeks. Pryor
looked like crap last week and Vest went Vest by running the ball and not very successfully at that. They have Indiana at home, I like the Buckeyes getting back on track and smashing at home. Boom. Still undefeated, Pryor regains that swag and again shows why he's an elite QB.
Browns
In their first three games they lead in the 4th quarter but found ways to lose. They beat the Bengals which is always nice. They have the Falcons at home this week. ATL is looking nice and the Browns are well, the Browns. Falcons probably win in a game with which if the Browns limit mistakes could grab a W. Mangini still sucks and needs to be fired.
Heisman Race (In no particular order)
Denard Robinson - Mad running abilities, doesn't tie his shoes, limit slinging ability but still solid. If he gets shut down Michigan goes down.
Cam Newton - Very legit guy. Seems to be the sexy pick right now. Interesting to see how he looks in the SEC though.
Pryor - Very impressive numbers so far. Bad game at Illinois. Needs to get back on track and look more like the guy who torched Oregon. Still, playing very very well.
Mark Ingram - Guy missed 2 games and still is dominating. Best team in the country. Most dangerous player on best team in the country.
LeMichael James - Burst into the mix after the effort against Stanford. Dangerous.
Baseball Playoffs
Phillies in 6
Rangers - The Claw, enough said.
Yankees - They own Minnesota.
Braves - Heyward. Bobby Cox going away tour.
Randy Moss
Back in MInnesota. The Ole Gunslinger is going to be slinging to him. Moss is the man but really hasn't shown a lot this year. Maybe he gets his swagger back in Minnesota. Certainly interesting, hopefully he gives Revis 60 more minutes of his slouch effort on Monday night.
-'Killa
For: @1421dana, Bakes, @getemcc, @emilieswilliams, @briggs04
Here's what I got.
UVA Football
We caught bad breaks in a very well played and great effort game at USC. Should've won that one. We dominated like we should've but lacked energy in a smash job on VMI. We played like crap and didn't make ANY plays in a loss to Christian Ponder and FSU. Dude is pretty good. He can sling and motor. We go to The North Avenue Trade School this week aka Georgia Tech.
They run that dumb but usually successful triple option offense. Coach Groh is their D-Cor. So there is a lot on the line. First of all their offense isn't as bad ass as it was a year ago but it' still lethal. Their D isn't special, at least it hasn't proven to be sweet just yet. I think we limit their big plays on offense and force them to punt a lot. I like our offense to come out and play pretty well. Like the last time we were down there I see this game coming down to the 4th quarter. I think what helps us get a W is the extra added motivation for guys wanting to get a win against Coach Groh. Chalk up a W this weekend and move the record to 3-2. By the way, a win this week gives me over the top optimism of going to a bowl game.The Ohio State University
They laid the smack on The U all while still struggling at special teams. They really laid the wood on Eastern Michigan. They struggled against Illinois on the road. The defense has lost a starting safety and a starting LB over the past few weeks. Pryor
looked like crap last week and Vest went Vest by running the ball and not very successfully at that. They have Indiana at home, I like the Buckeyes getting back on track and smashing at home. Boom. Still undefeated, Pryor regains that swag and again shows why he's an elite QB.Browns
In their first three games they lead in the 4th quarter but found ways to lose. They beat the Bengals which is always nice. They have the Falcons at home this week. ATL is looking nice and the Browns are well, the Browns. Falcons probably win in a game with which if the Browns limit mistakes could grab a W. Mangini still sucks and needs to be fired.
Heisman Race (In no particular order)
Denard Robinson - Mad running abilities, doesn't tie his shoes, limit slinging ability but still solid. If he gets shut down Michigan goes down.
Cam Newton - Very legit guy. Seems to be the sexy pick right now. Interesting to see how he looks in the SEC though.
Pryor - Very impressive numbers so far. Bad game at Illinois. Needs to get back on track and look more like the guy who torched Oregon. Still, playing very very well.
Mark Ingram - Guy missed 2 games and still is dominating. Best team in the country. Most dangerous player on best team in the country.
LeMichael James - Burst into the mix after the effort against Stanford. Dangerous.
Baseball Playoffs
Phillies in 6
Rangers - The Claw, enough said.
Yankees - They own Minnesota.
Braves - Heyward. Bobby Cox going away tour.
Randy Moss
Back in MInnesota. The Ole Gunslinger is going to be slinging to him. Moss is the man but really hasn't shown a lot this year. Maybe he gets his swagger back in Minnesota. Certainly interesting, hopefully he gives Revis 60 more minutes of his slouch effort on Monday night.
-'Killa
For: @1421dana, Bakes, @getemcc, @emilieswilliams, @briggs04
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