Spawn.com released the information images of their Opening Day multipacks that will be on the shelves right next to MLB 2009 wave 1.
Jackie Robinson 3-Pack
Jackie Robinson is one of the greatest baseball players of all time - his career is defined by what he did on the field, and what he stood for by simply being on the field. On April 15, 1947, Robinson took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers and became the first African-American player in Major League Baseball. In 1997, his uniform #42 was retired by all 30 Major League teams, with a notable and important exception.
Major League Baseball officially recognized April 15 as “Jackie Robinson Day” in 2004. In 2007, Ken Griffey, Jr. requested permission to wear #42 on that specific day to honor Robinson’s legacy. Major League Baseball approved the concept, and all players were given the option of wearing #42 as their uniform number for that day only, in tribute to the truest of baseball heroes. Griffey and Robinson Cano (who is named after Jackie Robinson) wore #42 in 2007 and 2008 as a salute to Jackie Robinson’s courage, grace and determination. This 3-pack showcases Jackie Robinson alongside Griffey and Cano, as they wear his uniform #42 in tribute.
New York Yankees 2-Pack
They may be the “Bronx Bombers,” but the New York Yankees also posses some of the best defenders in Major League Baseball. Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez combined to win five Gold Gloves at shortstop, with Rodriguez now anchoring third base to create a defensive net over the left side of the infield. They can hit too, but while the lumber makes the noise - the leather often wins the game.
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Miami Dolphins @ Houston Texans
Chris says: START QB Matt Schaub. If you dont have one of the elite fantasy football quarterbacks, this would be a good time to scoop up Matt Schaub. After an excellent road performance against the Jaguars, Matt will start his first home game of the season against the Dolphins. After throwing for 3 TDs in his last game, Schaub also figures to get back on the same page with Andre Johnson, who broke out last week after a slow start.
Baltimore Ravens @ Indianapolis Colts
Matt says: START RB Le’Ron McClain. I’m not sold that McGahee is 100%, as he keeps coming up gimpy. Besides which, McClain is the goal line and short yardage guy and you saw how much success Super Steve had in the red zone against these fools last week.
New England Patriots @ San Diego Chargers
Chris says: START WR Wes Welker. Heres why you need to start Welker - simply stated, hes due. Despite his drop-off in scoring (zero TDs so far this season) hes still on pace to catch 108 balls this year. Hes got to score sometime, and even if he doesnt - in PPR leagues hell still post solid numbers.
Oakland Raiders @ New Orleans Saints
Matt says: SIT RB Michael Bush. I’m gonna say that the Raiders ride the D-Mac Express early and often in this one and that Bush doesn’t top 4 fantasy points. I mean, honestly, assuming he’s even 90%, why would you not work the hell out of McFadden against a bad D?
Cincinnati Bengals @ New York Jets
Chris says: START WR Laveranues Coles. All the lack of chemistry issues between Coles and Favre are behind them now, and with the Bengals across the line of scrimmage - at home? Psshh, please - Favre might have another 6 TD game in him.
Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings
Matt says: START WR Roy Williams. You would have thought that Williams was going to be option 1 this year in Detroit, but Calvin Johnson seems to have (rightfully) passed him. Still, with the trade deadline looming two days after this game, look for the Lions to try and get him the ball just a little more to drive his price up for would-be suitors. Chris adds: On top of that, Williams was targeted an eye-popping 18 times last week. Williams seems to be trying to snatch that #1 WR status back from CJ.
Chicago Bears @ Atlanta Falcons
Chris says: START RB Michael Turner. Turner could struggle against Chicagos highly-ranked run defense, but the Bears havent been great against the pass, which could set Turner up for some success in the red zone. Its tough to even consider sitting Turner right now, but his performance has definitely been up and down according to the opponents quality. Despite that, start Turner this week.
St. Louis Rams @ Washington Redskins
Matt says: START QB Jason Campbell. I am this close to giving Campbell “must start” status over all but a handful of guys, at least until Jason does something to prove me wrong. That sure as heck won’t be this week as the Rams’ defense is still putrid, regardless of who is coaching. Campbell should have a field day.
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chris says: START QB Jake Delhomme. The Panthers are on the road in a tough divisional matchup, but the Bucs have given up 8 passing TDs this season, and Delhomme is steadily improving after a rocky start (save for that first game against the Chargers). Delhomme has two TD passes in each of his last two games.
Green Bay Packers @ Seattle Seahawks
Matt says: SIT QB Matt Hasselbeck. It should go without saying right now, but this Seahawks offense looks horrid and Matt is dinged to boot. Sit Hasselbeck and, seriously, consider dropping him outright.
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Denver Broncos
Chris says: SIT WR Eddie Royal. Im almost always in favor of starting Royal, but hes got an ankle issue this week - and while reports suggest it looks like hell be able to go, he could turn the ankle early and then what have you got? On top of that, Brandon Stokley has been gaining steam as a legitimate threat to Eddies #2 WR spot - at least in terms of fantasy numbers. When Royals back to 100%, I really think Royal will re-affirm himself in that high-powered Bronco offense.
Philadelphia Eagles @ San Francisco 49ers
Matt says: SIT RB Brian Westbrook. I know he’s tough and I know he wants to play, but even if he gets out there, one hit could have him back on the sidelines for the rest of the day. Assuming you aren’t in some kind of bye week hell, don’t risk getting nothing from one of your RBs. Just sit Westbrook and plug in someone else.
Dallas Cowboys @ Arizona Cardinals
Chris says: START WR Steve Breaston. Anquan Boldin is out for this game, and Breaston will start in his place. The Cardinals will essentially be playing on the road in front of thousands and thousands of Cowboy fans in their own home stadium. They figure to get behind big, and the Cardinal offense has been known to excel in garbage time.
New York Giants @ Cleveland Browns
Matt says: START Giants Defense. Remember a few weeks back when the Giants D feasted on the Rams? Well, this game won’t be quite like that, but look for that line to notch you at least two sacks and force whomever is QBing the Browns into at least one pick.
SLEEPER PICKS
QB
Matt – Jon Kitna. The Vikings D, rush or otherwise, has not been as good as advertised this year and I think the Lions’ two WRs match up well with them. Add in that I think the Lions are trying to showcase Roy Williams this week so they can cash in on him in a trade and I look for nearly 300 yards and 2 scores.
Chris – Kyle Orton. This is crazy-talk. Orton was my sleeper last week, this week - Im uh him again if you are hurting at QB. The Falcons have given up 9 passing TDs this season, and 220+ yards per game. The Bears should come to town and give Atlanta a stiff test for their untrustworthy 3-2 record.
RB
Matt – I should have saved Le’Ron McClain for this one, but I didn’t, so I’ll go with Correll Buckhalter. SOMEONE is going to get some decent yardage against the Niners and I really think C-Buck is the guy this week.
Chris – Matt had him last week, this week Ill trot him out. Chester Taylor. With the constant fear that the Vikings will run Adrian Peterson into the ground, they could easily give Taylor a full load in the second half if Detroit rolls over and gets blown out like they always do. Taylor also has a knack for hauling in a few catches when he sees the field.
WR
Matt – Chansi Stuckey. The Bengals aren’t stopping anyone, so the Jets’ #3 WR should be a nice sneaky play if you are looking for a bye week fill-in. He won’t rack up a ton of catches, but 5 for 45 and a TD is a distinct possibility.
Chris - Devin Hester. Atlanta has not been good against the pass, and Hester seems to be getting his feet under him as a wide receiver. On top of that, hes of course always a threat as a return man, and you could argue that hes due for a big game at either or both positions.
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This season especially has seen many of these, um, symptoms appear in Carson.
Beatlemania like screams every time David Beckham touches the ball. Flash bulbs exploding around Home Depot Center like so many LSD flashbacks. And generally uneducated fans who don't appear to appreciate they are watching a godawful team.
Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane once complained about the lack of atmosphere at Old Trafford caused by a surfeit of the prawn sandwich eating crowd - read ignorant corporate types - sitting on their hands rather than supporting their team.
I don't mind rich guys subsidizing the masses (thanks Uncle Phil). I just don't want them taking over to the extent a sporting event becomes like a night at the opera. (It's depressing when fans tell me the nitwits behind them complain about them standing up - after a Galaxy goal has been scored!).
Of course, the Galaxy has been so abysmal this season there's been precious little to shout about, although the likes of the Riot Squad are doing their utmost (thanks guys).
But in the main it's a stadium full of people so thrilled to watch a global superduper star like Becks they can't see beyond to the quality of football on display. Which has, generally speaking, been crap.
Nevertheless, the Galaxy have increased their ticket prices each year despite missing the playoffs three years in a row (there's a prediction in there).
Season ticket holders reportedly dropped 15 percent this season. And are likely to fall again in the coming one. I'm getting more and more anecdotal reports via e-mail, on this blog and in person of fans who say to me: "I can't bring myself to watch this lot anymore. It's a waste of money."
That's telling me the knowledgeable fans who understand the game know what product they are seeing: a bland corporate one unlikely to get the most ardent soccer fans to return. They'll sit home and watch Stoke City play Hull City (no disrespect to Hull, unexpectedly lighting up the EPL this season so far) rather than support MLS.
The game is being undermined by the suits.That's not what the sport is about. The casual fan - such as families - who understand the democracy of soccer are endangered.
And if that's the case, so is the authenticity of the game itself.
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When the English teacher and three colleagues met with the referees before Brookland-Cayce Highs first football game of the season, she questioned her sanity in choosing to become a member of what is thought to be South Carolinas first all-female chain crew.
(One referee) said Oct. 18 was the last game he worked, when he got run over on the sidelines, Hoover said.
Another told the women he had shattered both ankles and spent time in a wheelchair after getting caught in the middle of a play along the sideline while working the chains at a high school football game.
But Jessica Tillinghast, a lifelong football fan who teaches biology at Brookland-Cayce, had no doubts about her decision.
I said I better not get hurt, but there was still no way I was not going to do it, she said.
As autumn made its cold, soggy debut on Friday, the chain gang Hoover, Tillinghast, math teacher Sarah Cox and French teacher Bonnie Tucker worked the sidelines for the second time this season. A chain gang is responsible for marking where a team begins a series and how far it needs to go to for a first down.
Tillinghast was the first to sign on.
When the e-mail went out looking for volunteers, everybody knew I was going to do it, Tillinghast said.
Brookland-Cayce coach Abby Bray sent the e-mail in the summer looking for female volunteers after finding out the previous crew had retired.
I just wanted to do something different, just to change the mood a little bit and have a little fun with it, the first-year coach said. As far as I know, theres never been an all-female chain crew, so we figured, why not be the first?
James Day had his doubts.
For eight years he worked the chains at Brookland-Cayce home games with the four other men who retired.
I was the smallest one on my crew, and these ladies are all smaller than me, said Day, a 5-foot-9, 215-pound S.C. state trooper.
This year, he is showing the chain gang the ropes.
ve been run over twice, and its lots of pain. If you get hit, its usually in the legs, but that hurts and it can be very dangerous. And thats what my major concern was, Day said.
He met with the women for 30 minutes the day before the first game to go over the basics:
Mark the line of scrimmage first;
Dont move until the referee signals first down;
Move quickly.
But most importantly, he said, if players are getting close, drop the chains and run.
These kids are bigger and stronger than us, so you cant take any chances, he said.
Players offered the teachers all kinds of other advice, Tillinghast said.
She needed new cleats, they said, and thick skin to deal with trash talk from the visiting teams players.
And she could not cheer from her spot on the visiting sideline.
That was the hardest part, Tillinghast said.
With the Bearcats trailing Lugoff-Elgin 7-0 on Friday in the first quarter and driving, Tillinghast began to get excited. She allowed her self a few seconds of clapping and fist-pumping, and she shouted when Jacob Twitty lunged in from the 1-yard line to tie the score.
This is the best part, but its hard not to cheer, she said.
The view from the sideline is not new to Cox.
While studying abroad in England, she was roped into joining the chain crew for an English team in an American-style football league.
The English players took it so much more seriously because they wanted to make sure the game was played exactly the way Americans play, Cox said.
She met her fiance, Brian Lowery, while she was in Texas at the 2006 Liberty Bowl as a member of the USC band.
She knows her way around a football field, so I dont worry about her, Lowery said. If she can survive in the tunnel at USC before their games, she can handle high school football players.
While Cox enjoys the game, she said its more important her students see what she is doing.
I believe you have to support your students in the classroom and out, that knowing that you do helps them to be more successful, she said. Cox has several football players in her probability and statistics classes and said they are doing well.
I cant say its just because of this, but I believe it has helped, she said. I can always keep football players awake in my class.
Tucker has got her students attention, too.
They were so thrilled to see their teachers out there when we first came out, she said.
Though still knows little about the game, Tucker has a new appreciation of the effort her students and colleagues give after the school day ends.
I understand better all of the work that goes into it, and it has made me very aware of a whole different skill that the kids cant use in the classroom but that is a part of school, she said.
Senior running back Demetrius Jackson was surprised to learn his French teacher would be on the sideline at his football games.
He said seeing his teachers near the field, decked out in the hot-pink T-shirts Tillinghast designed, is encouraging.
s good for us to know that our teachers care about us even when we are not in school, he said. They are interested in what we do, and that makes us go harder because we do want to make them proud.
Though none of the football players are in her classes, Hoover believes being part of the chain gang helps her relate to her students.
It has made me more empathetic to what we ask our students to do on a daily basis: to learn something new, to try something that maybe they are not that good at or something they dont think interests them, she said. But how often do we do that? How often do we step out of our comfort zones and do something different? Thats what Im doing here.
Hoover is not a sports fan and is bewildered by the game, for the most part. But she is learning quickly.
With the Bearcats driving against Lugoff-Elgin on Friday, Hoover marked the yardage necessary for a first down. As instructed, she was focused on the game. A Bearcats player got the ball at the near hash about 5 yards upfield and started trucking toward the end zone.
When he collided with a Lugoff-Elgin player, Hoover perked up. A split second later, the players were tangled and sliding on the rain-slicked grass toward her.
She dropped the chains and ran.
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With its colonial charm, major cities, and universities, one of the best and most surprising places to have a wedding in Pennsylvania is in the Pocono Mountain Range in the northeastern portion of the state, which is home to 80 percent of the state’s resorts.
Imagine a wedding rehearsal dinner with a fire crackling in the background, local wine being passed around, and snow falling outside the window. Then, the next morning, the bride’s white dress hanging in a window dusted with fresh snow as she readies herself for the ceremony. Who wouldn’t feel the romance with candles burning, snow falling, and vows being said in this a magical setting?
Party planning ideas come just as easy, thanks to the numerous outdoors activities available to visitors of the Poconos. Friends and family can go hunting, fishing, or they can watch a race at the Pocono 500. For the people wanting to stay inside, there are many spas and fine dining options in the region as well.
Envelop yourself with some the most beautiful surroundings in Pennsylvania State!
Pennsylvania’s botanical gardens are considered some of the most beautiful in the country. Bartram’s Garden is the oldest botanical garden in the United States, and Morris Arboretu contains ninety-two acres of Victorian gardens and some of Philadelphias most treasured trees. Longwood Gardens is the most impressive garden in the commonwealth at over 1,000 acres of flowers, conservatories, fountains, and manicured gardens, which make every inch a perfect place for wedding. Strings playing, a fountain flowing in the background, and the rich smell of flowers floating into the air make for a wedding straight from a scene in a Jane Austen novel!
Pennsylvania is prepared for anything!
A wedding in Pennsylvania has endless possibilities. With its wineries, festivals, and museums awaiting anyone who ventures into this proud state, any event is sure to please! The rich history and diversity in the commonwealth can suit almost any wedding or party idea conceivable! Take your unbridled imagination to Pennsylvania and experience your dream wedding or party! The possibilities are endless.
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Okay, heres the top performers for the sixth week in college football. This is according to the Sporting News fantasy college football game on their site. Also, no points are awarded when playing D-1AA opponents, so those teams will not be listed here. Note: Only those with a 1,000 points or more are listed.
Team offenses: Tulsa put up 63 points, 577 total yards, and one turnover for 1,187 points against Rice. Texas Tech put up 58 points, 626 total yards, and one turnover for 1,186 points against Kansas State. Louisiana-Lafayette put up 44 points, 728 total yards, and three turnovers for 1,108 points against Louisiana-Monroe. Oklahoma put up 49 points, 594 total yards, and one turnover for 1,064 points against Baylor.
Team defenses: TCU allowed seven points, 85 total yards, forced one turnover, and had four sacks for 1,025 points against San Diego State. New Mexico allowed zero points, 201 total yards, forced three turnovers and had four sacks for 1,019 points against Wyoming. Georgia Tech allowed zero points, 132 total yards, forced one turnover, and had two sacks for 1,018 points against Duke.
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QUARTERBACKS - START 'EM
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) @ Seattle
So much for that sore shoulder. After having his durability questioned, which will happen when you replace the iron man, Brett Favre, Rodgers ended up playing in week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons and lit up the fantasy scoreboard, going for 313 passing yards, 3 TDs, and 1 INT. With the performance, Rodgers has proven he can not only play through pain, but that he can excel with it. He should excel again this week as the Packers get set to face a Seattle Seahawks defense that was just shredded by Eli Manning and has allowed 7 passing TDs on the year, while intercepting opposing QBs just once.
QUARTERBACKS - SIT 'EM
Peyton Manning (Indianapolis Colts) vs. Baltimore
It used to be that the only question surrounding Peyton Manning when it came to the weekly quarterback rankings was whether the Colts' QB would be number one. Now, Manning is on the brink of slipping out of the top ten and is no longer a must play. While Manning did put up 15 points against the Houston Texans in week 5, a good deal of those came only after Sage Rosenfels' fumblitis in the last 4 minutes of the game. We're not too thrilled about Manning's week 6 match-up with a Ravens defense that is giving up just 128.5 passing yards per game and has intercepted QBs 7 times, while only giving up 3 passing TDs, and you shouldn't be either.
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We are confident that the football predictions released by the handicappers are the best around. Unlike most handicappers, the services on our site factor in a number of key variables when making their college and nfl expert picks. This means that some days there are going to be a lot of different selections available and on other days there will only be a few. You won't see any service on our site forcing plays just to have action, it would affect their records and thus their long term success with the clients that are on board.
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Pittsburgh defeated Baltimore 23-20 in overtime, the Steelers' 14th straight home victory on Monday Night Football, extending their own NFL record. This was Baltimore's fifth straight MNF loss, which is tied for the third longest active streak. The Steelers' offense looked horrible during the first half and Baltimore led 13-3 late in the third quarter. Two Steelers--including first round draft pick Rashard Mendenhall--suffered season-ending injuries during the game and the Steelers were forced to use fourth string running back Mewelde Moore but they stayed true to their formula of physical, disciplined football and turned the game around in a 15 second span. First, Ben Roethlisberger connected with Santonio Holmes for a 38 yard touchdown pass to cut Baltimore's lead to 13-10. Then, James Harrison forced Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco to fumble and LaMarr Woodley scooped up the ball and rambled seven yards into the endzone to put Pittsburgh up 17-13. Pittsburgh later extended the lead to seven before Flacco led Baltimore on a 76 yard scoring drive that culminated in a two yard Le'Ron McClain touchdown run to tie the score at 20. After stopping the Steelers, the Ravens had an opportunity to go for the win in a two minute drill situation but they elected instead to play for overtime. The Ravens won the toss but went three and out, after which the Steelers quickly moved into field goal range and Jeff Reed slid a 46 yard kick just inside the left upright.
Baltimore finished the game with more total yards (243-237), more first downs (16-11) and more time of possession (34:22-31:43) but the Ravens committed eight penalties for 72 yards while the Steelers only had five infractions for 29 yards. One penalty in particular really hurt Baltimore: Jarret Johnson committed a personal foul after an eight yard run by Nate Washington just three plays before Roethlisberger's touchdown pass to Holmes. The Steelers had not done much on offense up to that point but those big 15 yards tacked on to the end of the run gave them some momentum and put them in scoring range.
ESPN's Monday Night Countdown show focused on a lot of nonsense but while we are drowning in an ocean of hype and biased commentary, Steve Young provides an oasis of rational analysis. Prior to the game, Stuart Scott tried to hype up the so-called bulletin board material that Steelers running back Mendenhall supposedly provided by sending a text message to his friend, Ravens running back Ray Rice, who promptly revealed the contents of the message to the rest of the Ravens. When Scott asked what Mendenhall should learn from this, Young rightly dismissed the whole issue as a non-story, declaring, "I'll tell you what he found out: that Ray Rice is not his friend. That's what he found out. He didn't say this to the press. He didn't say it to the media. He said it to his buddy in a text message, which can be all kinds of hyperbole that they do between friends. To have your friend send it to Ray Lewis seems a little bit over the top." Scott interjected, "But why take the chance?" Young responded, "Who cares? It's just between friends. It's just for fun. Like he said, 'I would never say that publicly.' Of course he wouldn't, because he's not that stupid. Here's the bottom line, though: I always laughed at teams that would say, 'Steve, we're going to really try to kill you this week.' Really? It's the NFL; it's the fastest game in the history of sports. You can't be any faster; you can't want it any more. Everybody is paid a bunch of money. All this bulletin board stuff, I think, is college stuff. Pro football, especially the Ravens, they are going to come 100,000 miles an hour (anyway). It doesn't matter."
Steve Young is right. Talk doesn't matter. Hype doesn't matter. The Steelers are just a little tougher and a little smarter and that is why they beat the Ravens and took over first place in the AFC North. If Ray Lewis needs some text message from a rookie to get hyped up for a game then he is not as tough or smart as he wants everyone to think that he is. Pittsburgh has made the playoffs in three of the previous four seasons and won one Super Bowl during that stretch, while Baltimore has made the playoffs just once in the past four years, so anyone who knows that history is not surprised that Pittsburgh found a way to win this game. Mendenhall's comments had nothing to do with the outcome of the game.
Here are some notes/comments about Sunday's action:
This was not the Rose Bowl, the Orange Bowl or even the Poulan Weed-Eater Bowl. No, it was the Ineptitude Bowl, hosted by the winless Cincinnati Bengals and won 20-12 by the previously winless Cleveland Browns. With apologies to Gene Rayburn and "The Match Game," "How inept was it?" It was so inept that the teams combined for 15 penalties (nine by Cleveland, six by Cincinnati) and seven turnovers (two by Cleveland, five by Cincinnati). At the end of the game, the Browns received a delay of game penalty when they could not figure out how to get the right 11 players on the field to go into "victory formation" for a kneel down; to be fair, this is not a formation that the Browns have used very often recently. One play epitomized the mutual ineptitude that characterized this contest: late in the first half, Bengals quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick--playing in place of injured starter Carson Palmer--was intercepted by Eric Wright, who apparently thought that this was his opportunity to showcase his open field running skills and ability to choreograph blocking schemes; while Wright ran around and gestured to indicate what his blockers should do, Cincinnati running back Chris Perry rocked his world and knocked the ball loose. Chad Loco Cinco (who was a non-factor with just three catches for 28 yards, though he did catch his first TD of the season) recovered for the Bengals at the Cleveland 45 yard line for a gain of five yards and a first down. Cincinnati then advanced the ball 17 yards in seven plays to kick a field goal to take a 6-3 halftime lead. The Browns scored two third quarter touchdowns and then hung on for dear life to avoid falling into the AFC North cellar.
Browns' fans continue to call for quarterback Derek Anderson's head. Granted, Anderson has hardly distinguished himself this season but last year he was 10-5 as a starter and was selected to the Pro Bowl. He had the best season that a Browns quarterback has had since Bernie Kosar was in his prime. Anderson has the necessary physical tools to be a top of the line NFL quarterback. Yes, he needs to improve his decision making and his accuracy but if you carefully examine NFL history you will find that many championship-winning quarterbacks struggled to some extent before putting everything together. Eli Manning is a good example of this. I'm not saying that Anderson will definitely become a championship-winning quarterback but it is silly and counterproductive to focus so much wrath at him when the Browns are underperforming in so many other areas. Anderson struggled in the first half against the Bengals but in the second half he made some nice throws and led the team on the scoring drives that won the game. Roethlisberger did not look great for much of the game against Baltimore but he got it done when it counted. John Elway used to do that, too; think about it: you don't set records for fourth quarter comebacks unless you made some mistakes earlier in the game to fall behind in the first place. The thing that I hate most about the Browns' quarterback controversy is that it seems like some Cleveland fans are rooting against Anderson just so that they can crow about being "right" that Brady Quinn should be the starter. I want to see the Browns win and I would never root against the team's starting quarterback, whoever he may be. The Browns need to get everyone healthy and back on the field and then they can more fairly evaluate Anderson's performance. Right now, all that can honestly be said is that Anderson can make some throws that few other NFL quarterbacks can make but there are still some rough edges to his game that need to be smoothed out. By the way, Terry Bradshaw did not throw more touchdowns than interceptions in a season until his sixth season and he ended up leading Pittsburgh to four Super Bowl titles. The Browns have done a pretty good job of providing players and/or coaches for Super Bowl winning teams in the past two decades (Earnest Byner, Keenan McCardell, Matt Stover are just three of 59 former Browns who have participated in the Super Bowl since Tony Grossi became the Plain Dealer's beat writer for the Browns in the 1980s), so before they cast Anderson aside they better be sure that he is not going to be the next Jim Plunkett (a so-called bust for New England and San Francisco in the 1970s who led the Raiders to two Super Bowl wins).
The Washington Redskins earned an impressive 26-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas as Jim Zorn became the first Washington coach since George Allen to win his first game in Texas Stadium. Naturally, whenever Dallas loses the "experts" look for excuses to either blame Terrell Owens or assert that Owens is "selfish." Owens finished with seven receptions for 71 yards and one touchdown, plus two rushes for 11 yards. As usual, Owens not only made plays but he attracted extra defensive attention that opened up opportunities for his teammates. Dallas' problem was not on offense--the Cowboys gained 344 yards and converted six of 12 third down plays--but rather on defense: the Redskins gained 381 yards and controlled the ball for 38:09. Clearly, when the Cowboys had the ball they were productive but their defense was not able to get enough stops. Yet, instead of speaking this simple truth, the Monday Night Countdown crew devoted a whole segment to nothing but bashing Owens. Tom Jackson and Chris Berman both said that they have "read this book before and know how it ends," suggesting that Owens will soon be feuding with quarterback Tony Romo. This echoed an earlier Trent Dilfer lament that instead of talking about how well Washington played they were forced to discuss Owens. Guess what, Trent? No one is forcing you to do anything. You are one cog in the machine that calls itself the "Worldwide Leader" and you and that machine can focus your massive resources on whatever you choose to talk about, so nothing is stopping you from devoting a whole segment to what Washington did well as opposed to what Owens is supposedly doing wrong.
Isn't it interesting how Jackson and Cris Carter spent the first month of the season campaigning for the Jets to open up their offense and throw the ball more to take advantage of Brett Favre's talents but they think that it is a bad thing that Owens wants the Cowboys to open up their offense to take advantage of his skills? Owens has more touchdown receptions than anyone in NFL history other than Jerry Rice and the Romo-Owens tandem has produced more TD receptions than any other duo in the league since Romo became a starter. The bottom line is that the Cowboys should have Owens run the deep routes that he wants to run and that when he is single-covered or beats the defense Romo should throw him the ball, whether that is five times a game or 25 times a game; if the defense reacts by double-teaming Owens, then Romo should go elsewhere--but the onus is then on Romo and whoever is "elsewhere" to be productive. Berman, Jackson and the others on the Monday Night Countdown set made a big deal that 19 or 20 of the Cowboys' offensive plays versus Washington involved Owens but that number is meaningless without context. What really matters is how many times Owens was open, how many of those times he got the ball and how productive he was. If Romo threw Owens the ball when Owens was not open, that is not Owens' fault. Owens has said all along that he doesn't care how often he gets the ball as long as the team is winning, so if someone else is open then Romo should throw that guy the ball and keep the chains moving. Owens is not saying that the Cowboys should force the ball to him; he is saying that he wants to run certain routes so that he can get open more easily against the way defenses are covering him, thus enabling him to make more plays. Why is that a bad thing? How is that any different than the Jets opening things up to take advantage of Favre's arm strength? Why is Favre everyone's hero but everyone thinks that it is OK to crap on Owens night and day? I would not suggest that I know more about football than the former Pro Bowl players on the Monday Night Countdown set, so one is forced to assume that at some level they know that what they are saying is not true; they go after Owens either for reasons of personal animus or because the show's producers think that controversy makes for better, more entertaining television. Owens is not perfect--no one is--but you cannot convince me that he deserves even a fraction of the negative coverage that he receives.
Also, who the hell is Keyshawn Johnson to say that if the ball were thrown to him 20 times he'd make 20 catches and his team would win? Johnson also repeatedly said that Owens does not care about winning. The truth is that Owens owns the NFL single game reception record with 20, while Johnson was never the deep threat or reliable scoring option that Owens is, so the only place that Johnson is catching 20 balls is in his overactive imagination. Owens worked hard to rehab a broken ankle and was arguably the best player on the field during Super Bowl XXXIX, catching nine passes for 122 yards as his Philadelphia Eagles lost to the New England Patriots 24-21 as Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb ran out of gas down the stretch. Johnson did play on a Super Bowl championship team in 2002 with Tampa Bay but midway through the next season he was the third leading receiver on the squad when Coach Jon Gruden suspended him for the rest of the season for conduct detrimental to the team. Based on skill set and attitude, Johnson is quite possibly the last person on Earth who should ever open his mouth to comment about Owens' abilities, work ethic or commitment to winning. As for Cris Carter, unlike Johnson he was a great player but it is a little tiresome to hear Carter lecture Owens about character and commitment. Carter is a former drug addict whose off field problems came close to ruining his career; I give Carter all the credit in the world for straightening his life out but as far as we know Owens has never been in trouble with the law and he has always worked extremely hard to develop his God-given talents to the fullest. Owens is a self-made man who should be admired for his work ethic and dedication. Maybe he has not always said the right things but he has always done the right things on and off the field to be the most productive football player he can be. Give me a locker room full of guys like that and I'd gladly go to battle fully expecting to contend for a Super Bowl title every year. One of the reasons that Bill Belichick is so successful is that he ignores what the media says about players and he makes his own judgments. According to the media, Corey Dillon was supposedly a bad guy, a malcontent, but Belichick recognized that Dillon was just frustrated by the unprofessional atmosphere in Cincinnati (as opposed to one of ESPN's favorite receivers, Loco Cinco, who is a major factor in why that atmosphere is still unprofessional) and Dillon went on to be a major contributor to New England's Super Bowl winning team in the 2004 season. I guarantee you that Belichick would sign Owens in a heartbeat if Owens were available.
Isn't it amazing that the same guys who are killing Owens have nothing but good things to say about Steve Smith, a player who on two separate occasions assaulted one of his teammates? Smith has serious anger management issues and he should either be in jail or at the very least be receiving appropriate counseling but instead he is back on the field and the ESPN guys are falling over themselves to praise Smith because after he scored a touchdown he gave the ball to his most recent assault victim, Ken Lucas. If one of your co-workers broke your nose but he gave you a souvenir would you feel satisfied? Would you think that this gesture proved that he was a great guy? What hurts a team more: asking that the offensive game plan fully utilize your abilities or injuring a starting player on your own team and getting suspended? I'd love to hear the full version of what questions Owens was actually asked and the full version of his answers, because a classic mainstream media propaganda technique involves "creative" editing of soundbites; it "works" for everyone from "60 Minutes" to "SportsCenter."
This weekend was sheer heaven for ESPN's crew because they not only seized the opportunity to create a Terrell Owens controversy out of thin air but Brett Favre had a performance for the ages, throwing a career-high six touchdown passes (he had five TDs in a game on three previous occasions, most recently in 1998) as the New York Jets defeated the Arizona Cardinals 56-35. Favre had been hobbled during the week by a left ankle injury but he once again showcased his amazing durability and proved that he still has a lot of ammunition left in his rocket arm. Favre's Arizona counterpart, Kurt Warner, helped out the Jets with a schizophrenic performance that included 472 passing yards, two touchdowns--and six (!) turnovers: three interceptions and three fumbles lost (Warner fumbled a fourth time but Arizona retained possession). Favre rightly cautioned that after this win the Jets should not start printing up playoff tickets or Super Bowl tickets; he understands that Arizona has historically been a horrible road team--particularly on the East Coast--and that you cannot count on forcing seven turnovers (Anquan Boldin lost a fumble in addition to Warner's miscues) every week. The Jets' defense is leaky--giving up 35 second half points--and it remains to be seen if New York can beat high quality, tough minded teams. Nevertheless, when a soon to be 39 year old future Hall of Famer like Favre can add yet another line to his personal record book that is impressive, even if all of ESPN's crowing about Favre is going to look silly by the end of the season when the Jets don't make the playoffs.
Quote of the Week: "Two more flags and you would have had an amusement park."--Ron Jaworski after four penalty flags hit the turf following the opening kickoff of overtime during Pittsburgh's 23-20 overtime Monday Night Football win over Baltimore.
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I can say little about the early debate points because our $700 TV gets terrible reception for Harvard forbids cable access in the dorms. Hog Hooligan eventually found the proper angle at which to hoist the TV antenna and directed us to take turns the remainder of the program holding the cumbersome device out the window.
After things finally came into focus, Hillbilly was able to witness with his perfect pilot eyes his candidate getting crushed. Obama won question after question as McCain stammered to put together complete sentences and coherent thoughts.
At the end, we all wildly applauded Obama for his victory and shouted profanities at old man McCain for being a real jerk. All except for Hog (who had fallen asleep onto my shoulder) and Hillbilly (who shook his head in shame).
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So WWSPD?
I'm not sure but my recommendation is to look at the matchups, such as the U.S. vs. Iraq -- but only when you're breaking ties. Do not bench Jay Cutler because Brian Griese has a better matchup. But if you are deciding between Griese and Jason Campbell, the matchups are worth considering.
Here's some great and not-great matchups to think about:
PASSING
SIMPLY MARVELOUS -- MIAMI VS. SAN DIEGO -- We've already mentioned that Miami QB Chad Pennington is a legitimate sleeper against the Chargers. Statistically, the Thunderbolts have the worst passing D in the league after 4 weeks, giving up 9 TDs and an average of 276.3 yards. Granted, that includes facing Denver but it also includes facing Oakland. NOTE: They say there's a 40 percent chance of rain in Miami.
CLOSE TO MARVELOUS -- TAMPA BAY AT DENVER -- The Broncos are next-to-last in pass D at 276 yards per game and 7 TDs to date. They also only have one interception. So Griese and his WRs (whoever they are) have a chance to do something. NOTE: A 30 percent chance of rain here.
KIND OF SUCKY -- CINCINNATI AT DALLAS -- Looks as if Carson Palmer will start at QB but will he finish? An amazing amount of WR talent is being wasted with T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Antonio Chapman and the other guy, now known as Chad Ocho Ouch. The Cowboys have a dozen sacks and the Bengals have given up a dozen, so does that mean 24 sacks this time out? But Dallas does not have a pick, which the 'Boys will focus on changing.
REALLY SUCKY -- TENNESSEE AT BALTIMORE -- If the Titans are going to lose for the first time, this is why. Ravens are No. 1 against QBs, giving up an average of just 117 yards and a total of 2 passing TDs in 3 games. Even Kerry Collins may not be able to that.
RUSHING
SIMPLY MARVELOUS -- INDIANAPOLIS AT HOUSTON -- If you have been dying with Joseph Addai anyway, you don't need extra incentive to stick with him here. But be encouraged anyway because the Texans have given up 7 rush TDs in 3 games. And the Colts should have their offensive line back, so this could be an old-fashioned Colts' offensive explosion.
CLOSE TO MARVELOUS -- CHICAGO AT DETROIT -- Again, you probably don't need me to start Matt Forte but know that the Lions are 32nd in rush D (and you do know how many teams are in the league, right?) They have allowed an average of 207.6 yards and a total of 6 TDs in 3 games. Forte has been getting the yards but only 2 TDs so far. That could change here.
KIND OF SUCKY -- PITTSBURGH AT JACKSONVILLE -- One of the toughest decisions of the week could be whether or not to play Mewelde Moore, who replaces Rashard Mendenhall who replaced Willie Parker. We know the Steelers love to run, but the Jags are tough although not extremly tough so far. Jacksonville has been touched for 101.3 yards per game (14th overall) and 4 rush TDs. Like I said, tough call.
REALLY SUCKY -- WASHINGTON AT PHILADELPHIA -- I hate this because Clinton Portis is my horse. The nice thing about him is that he gets 21-22 carries a game along with a couple of catches. But the Eagles are No. 1 in rush D, giving up just an average of 53.8 yards and one lonely TD. Well, at least the weather is supposed to be nice.
Good luck in whatever you decide.
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And yet Levy swears by his precious DoF system. Even though history tells another story altogether. Look at Hoddles reign, where one blamed the other for the failings of the team. It's almost like a Director of Football is there to legislate who comes and goes by sanctioning transfers - having the final say on whether its a green or red light. It's a safety net to protect Levy's far more important ethos of 'what's best for the business' - rather than what's best for the footballing team.
Yes, our finances are in great shape. But losing sight of what happens on the pitch can result in losing status as a top flight club. Which means those fantastic finances turn to shit. And all because of an extra few million not being spent because 'our' valuation of players did not match the clubs we were attempting to sign them from. Which cost us a certain Russian forward (or maybe it was agent interference) and one or two other players that we could really do with at he minute.
So what's the answer? Simply put, keep things simple. Have a chief scout, call him a DoF if you really find that title sexy, but have him as nothing more than someone who scouts and updates the coach/manager on targets. If Ramos wants a player, and wants him bad, then we sign him on the strength of what he wants - rather than what Comolli thinks we need.
And if all fails - then the manager is the responsible one. No blame game.
I don't see the risk. I know what Levy would say. He'd say that we need a DoF system to make sure things do not go out of control, money wise, over-spending and turning into another Leeds Utd.
There's this quote that usually does the rounds every now and again in newspaper articles about Levy. It's something like 'I'll never let another Rebrov happen to this club again' (if anyone has the correct quote, please feel free to share).
What Levy means is that the club won't go out and spend so much money on a player that proves to be an unmitigated disaster. But unless my memory serves me wrong, Rebrov was a Pleat signing, and Hoddle didn't rate him. So is this not a DoF error?
And with the DoF in place we've spend 16.5M on Darren Bent and 14M on Pav and 15M (maybe more) on Bentley.....and so on.
Fair enough if we are asking Ramos 'do you want this player?' - but hands up if you believe that's how it works?
There was a wonderful Martin Jol interview in the broadsheets this past weekend (Sunday Times). And the stand out quote from the big huggable man?
"I knew Comolli was trying to get Ramos in the summer, even when we had just finished fifth.
So was the start we had down to the politics behind the scenes? It's the picture painted by Martin and preached by a number of Spurs fans. The way we went Ramos-chasing, led by Kemsley, suggests Levy got a little bit too ambitious too early. See the fundamental problem here is that if Comolli really knee-deep in these type of discussion making then it's suggestive that the DoF is the most important role at the club. The club's 'drive'. And that the coach is secondary to this Holy position.
The DoF selects the coach. The coach has to be compatible with the DoF. The DoF buys the players (Kaboul, KPB for example) rather than the coaches choice in players (Petrov, for example). And when it turns to shit, the coach is the scape-goat.
But with one failure following another, this is now far too transparent (if it wasn't before to the most blind of fans).
Will Levy admit defeat? Of course not. If Ramos goes, then another willing 'coach' will arrive and the same cycle of disfunction will begin. Much like the snake swallowing its own tail, at some point soon, there be nothing left.
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Alliance 24, Carrollton 10
Archbishop Hoban 63, Painesville Harvey 0
Aurora 46, Beachwood 12
Boardman 56, Perry 21
Brunswick 38, Parma Normandy 7
Buchtel 49, Ellet 27
Buckeye 34, Rocky River 18
Canton Central Catholic 19, Bedford Chanel 9
Canton McKinley 37, Jackson 13
Clearford 34, Mansfield 14
Cloverleaf 25, Copley 7
CVCA 35, Triway 12
Cuyahoga Falls 28, North Royalton 20
East 38, Firestone 21
East Canton 47, Rootstown 25
Field 44, Crestwood 13
Garaway 69, Bowerston Conotton Valley 7
GlenOak 27, Austintown-Fitch 0
Highland 34, Revere 7
Hillsdale 39, Chippewa 32
Kent Roosevelt 41, Coventry 6
Lexington 34, Orrville 20
Loraine Clearview 34, Black River 6
Louisville 45, West Branch 28
Manchester 57, Fairless 15
Massillon 34,. Garfield 0
Mayfield 16, Brush 0
Medina 31, Stow 28, OT
Minerva 18, Marlington 14
Mogadore 34, Garrettsville 6
Nordonia 17, Twinsburg 13
North Canton Hoover 27, Lake 7
Northwest 17, Canton South 14
Norton 24, Springfield 14
Norwayne 14, Northwestern 7
Ravenna 52, Southeast 34
Smithville 21, Dalton 20
Solon 38, Hudson 13
St. Thomas Aquinas 17, Elyria Catholic 13
St. Vincent-St. Mary 20, Napoleon 3
Streetsboro 35, Woodridge 6
Tallmadge 21, Barberton 14
Tuslaw 42, Tusky Valley 6
Wadsworth 17, Green 14
Walsh Jesuit 14, Parma Padua 10
Waterloo 27, Windham 19
Waynedale 49, Rittman 13
West Holmes 33, Mansfield Madison 22
Wooster 21, Ashland 14
State Scoreboard
Ada 44, Bluffton 7
Albany Alexander 27, Stewart Federal Hocking 0
Amherst Steele 15, N. Olmsted 12
Archbold 41, Swanton 21
Athens 25, McArthur Vinton County 7
Avon 41, Rocky River 16
Bainbridge Paint Valley 34, Frankfort Adena 25
Baltimore Liberty Union 37, Cols. Grandview Hts. 0
Batavia 15, Cin. Clark Montessori 13
Bay Village Bay 35, Oberlin Firelands 20
Beavercreek 35, Xenia 7
Bedford 29, Chardon NDCL 28
Bellaire St. John 27, Bishop Donahue, W.Va. 26
Bellevue 48, Upper Sandusky 7
Berea 14, Westlake 13
Berlin Center Western Reserve 27, Wellsville 24
Bethel-Tate 23, Blanchester 6
Bloomdale Elmwood 28, Kansas Lakota 27, OT
Bowling Green 26, Holland Springfield 24
Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 34, Middleburg Hts. Midpark 7
Bridgeport 40, Paden City, W.Va. 16
Brookville 34, New Lebanon Dixie 0
Bucyrus 31, Lucas 6
Bucyrus Wynford 40, N. Robinson Col. Crawford 7
Cadiz Harrison Cent. 43, Richmond Edison 13
Cambridge 58, Warsaw River View 21
Canal Winchester 24, Circleville 0
Canfield 31, Struthers 0
Cardington-Lincoln 13, Marion Elgin 6
Carey 42, Fostoria St. Wendelin 0
Carlisle 75, Day. Northridge 22
Casstown Miami E. 48, Lewisburg Tri-County N. 19
Centerville 54, Miamisburg 0
Chagrin Falls 42, Orange 13
Chesterland W. Geauga 31, Chagrin Falls Kenston 6
Chillicothe 34, Portsmouth 14
Chillicothe Zane Trace 48, Chillicothe Huntington 0
Cin. Anderson 65, Batavia Amelia 0
Cin. Colerain 35, Cin. Sycamore 14
Cin. Country Day 51, Cin. Christian 27
Cin. Deer Park 37, N. Bend Taylor 20
Cin. Glen Este 38, Cin. NW 7
Cin. Hills Christian Academy 35, Day. Christian 7
Cin. Indian Hill 35, Reading 17
Cin. La Salle 15, Lex. Henry Clay, Ky. 14
Cin. Madeira 20, Cin. Mariemont 14
Cin. Princeton 27, Cin. Oak Hills 21
Cin. Shroder 39, Day. Jefferson 6
Cin. Turpin 42, Hamilton Ross 14
Cin. Winton Woods 55, Kings Mills Kings 21
Cin. Withrow 42, Cin. Hughes 6
Cin. Wyoming 21, Cin. Finneytown 0
Circleville Logan Elm 21, Amanda-Clearcreek 7
Clarksville Clinton-Massie 34, Washington C.H. Miami Trace 6
Clayton Northmont 48, Fairborn 7
Cle. Glenville 40, Cle. Lincoln W. 0
Cle. JFK 33, Cle. E. Tech 7
Cle. John Adams 34, Cle. Rhodes 6
Cle. John Marshall 32, Cle. East 12
Cle. S. 30, Cle. Collinwood 20
Clyde 63, Port Clinton 6
Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant 29, Newport, Ky. 14
Coldwater 23, Anna 0
Cols. Bexley 20, Whitehall-Yearling 10
Cols. DeSales 38, Findlay 7
Cols. Franklin Hts. 49, Waverly 27
Cols. Hamilton Twp. 26, Bloom-Carroll 10
Cols. Harvest Prep 69, Millersport 0
Cols. St. Charles 38, Sandusky 0
Cols. Upper Arlington 34, Worthington Kilbourne 9
Cols. Watterson 28, Cle. Benedictine 7
Columbiana 14, Hanoverton United 3
Columbiana Crestview 34, E. Palestine 28
Conneaut 12, Cle. Cent. Cath. 10
Cory-Rawson 53, Vanlue 14
Cuyahoga Hts. 55, Newbury 14
Day. Carroll 24, Cin. Purcell Marian 12
Day. Chaminade-Julienne 21, Middletown Fenwick 20
Defiance 35, Van Wert 18
Defiance Ayersville 28, Edgerton 7
Defiance Tinora 56, Antwerp 10
Delaware Buckeye Valley 48, Caledonia River Valley 0
Delaware Hayes 28, Mt. Vernon 7
Delphos St. Johns 14, Versailles 8
Dover 53, Coshocton 14
Dresden Tri-Valley 27, Philo 7
Dublin Coffman 55, Galloway Westland 0
Dublin Jerome 14, Powell Olentangy Liberty 10
Edon 14, Tol. Ottawa Hills 10
Euclid 13, Eastlake N. 0
Findlay Liberty-Benton 69, Arcadia 7
Fostoria 45, Galion 22
Franklin 27, Bellbrook 8
Fredericktown 21, Danville 7
Fremont Ross 41, Lorain Southview 7
Ft. Recovery 26, Rockford Parkway 12
Gallipolis Gallia 36, Jackson 28
Gates Mills Gilmour 41, Warrensville Hts. 6
Gates Mills Hawken 49, Orwell Grand Valley 14
Genoa Area 63, Elmore Woodmore 12
Germantown Valley View 44, Milton-Union 0
Gibsonburg 43, Millbury Lake 7
Girard 42, Warren Champion 13
Greenwich S. Cent. 54, Ashland Mapleton 32
Grove City 14, Groveport-Madison 7
Hamilton 32, Mason 7
Hamler Patrick Henry 48, Metamora Evergreen 14
Hannibal River 14, Caldwell 7
Harrison 42, Trenton Edgewood 28
Hicksville 60, Haviland Wayne Trace 13
Hilliard Darby 45, Grove City Cent. Crossing 7
Hilliard Davidson 35, Thomas Worthington 7
Howard E. Knox 46, Centerburg 19
Hubbard 23, Cortland Lakeview 21
Huber Hts. Wayne 35, Troy 16
Huron 41, Milan Edison 14
Independence 37, Burton Berkshire 13
Jeromesville Hillsdale 39, Doylestown Chippewa 32
Johnstown-Monroe 32, Loudonville 0
Kenton 40, Lima Bath 8
Kettering Fairmont 20, Vandalia Butler 0
Kirtland 33, Richmond Hts. 6
Lafayette Allen E. 14, Convoy Crestview 10
Lakewood 7, Garfield Hts. 0
Lancaster Fairfield Union 34, Ashville Teays Valley 32
Leavittsburg LaBrae 42, Campbell Memorial 0
Lees Creek E. Clinton 47, Goshen 24
Leetonia 32, Salineville Southern 26
Lewis Center Olentangy 24, Marysville 21
Lewistown Indian Lake 14, Bellefontaine 7
Liberty Center 41, Wauseon 21
Lockland 34, Cin. Summit Country Day 9
Logan 35, Ironton 10
London Madison Plains 28, Greenfield McClain 0
Lorain Admiral King 41, Marion Harding 7
Lorain Clearview 34, Sullivan Black River 6
Lou. Trinity, Ky. 17, Cin. St. Xavier 6
Loveland 35, Wilmington 14
Lowellville 34, Sebring McKinley 8
Malvern 55, Newcomerstown 7
Maple Hts. 27, E. Liverpool 0
Maria Stein Marion Local 17, St. Henry 10
Marietta 42, Parkersburg South, W.Va. 21
Marion Pleasant 28, Sparta Highland 7
Maumee 28, Perrysburg 21
McComb 30, Arlington 28
McDonald 61, N. Jackson Jackson-Milton 30
McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 43, Marion Cath. 0
Mechanicsburg 48, Spring. NE 21
Middlefield Cardinal 24, Fairport Harbor Harding 6
Middletown 46, Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 24
Milford 32, Cin. Mt. Healthy 14
Milford Center Fairbanks 35, Lima Perry 14
Millersburg W. Holmes 33, Mansfield Madison 22
Mineral Ridge 13, New Middletown Spring. 7
Minford 41, Oak Hill 0
Monroe 34, Middletown Madison 14
Morrow Little Miami 24, Norwood 21
Mt. Blanchard Riverdale 17, Ontario 6
Mt. Orab Western Brown 61, Williamsburg 14
N. Lima S. Range 53, Lisbon David Anderson 7
New Albany 20, Pataskala Watkins Memorial 6
New Carlisle Tecumseh 28, St. Paris Graham 6
New Concord John Glenn 28, Zanesville W. Muskingum 21
New Lexington 35, Zanesville Maysville 0
New London 20, Monroeville 13
New Richmond 63, Batavia Clermont NE 0
New Washington Buckeye Cent. 16, Crestline 6
Newark Cath. 21, Hebron Lakewood 6
Newark Licking Valley 45, Heath 17
Northwood 52, Troy Christian 13
Oak Glen, W.Va. 53, Toronto 29
Oberlin 20, LaGrange Keystone 17
Oregon Stritch 48, Lakeside Danbury 20
Ottawa-Glandorf 42, Elida 0
Oxford Talawanda 42, Cin. Walnut Hills 28
Painesville Riverside 41, Jefferson Area 21
Pandora-Gilboa 24, Leipsic 21
Parma Hts. Holy Name 28, Garfield Hts. Trinity 14
Pataskala Licking Hts. 38, Lancaster Fisher Cath. 7
Paulding 41, Delta 21
Pemberville Eastwood 76, Tontogany Otsego 0
Perry 55, Wickliffe 14
Pickerington Cent. 38, Pickerington N. 7
Piketon 46, Chillicothe Unioto 10
Piqua 26, Lebanon 21
Plain City Jonathan Alder 31, London 6
Poland Seminary 36, Niles McKinley 8
Portsmouth Notre Dame 35, Crown City S. Gallia 6
Portsmouth Sciotoville 72, Manchester 38
Portsmouth W. 49, Chesapeake 20
Rayland Buckeye 46, Wintersville Indian Creek 15
Reynoldsburg 10, Newark 3
Richwood N. Union 41, Galion Northmor 0
Sandusky Perkins 41, Oak Harbor 13
Sarahsville Shenandoah 27, Barnesville 6
Shelby 42, Norwalk 14
Sherwood Fairview 62, Holgate 8
Sidney Lehman 26, W. Carrollton 6
Spencerville 24, Columbus Grove 21
Spring. Kenton Ridge 32, Spring. NW 14
Spring. Shawnee 12, Spring. Greenon 11
Springfield 18, Trotwood-Madison 12
St. Bernard Roger Bacon 13, Cin. McNicholas 3
St. Clairsville 35, Weir, W.Va. 17
St. Marys Memorial 46, Wapakoneta 23
Steubenville 42, Lisbon Beaver 7
Sunbury Big Walnut 28, Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 7
Sycamore Mohawk 33, Attica Seneca E. 27
Sylvania Southview 73, Rossford 6
Thornville Sheridan 42, Crooksville 10
Tiffin Columbian 38, Willard 7
Tipp City Bethel 24, New Paris National Trail 21
Tol. Cent. Cath. 42, Oregon Clay 7
Tol. Scott 44, Tol. Woodward 6
Tol. St. Johns 41, Tol. Rogers 6
Tol. Start 29, Tol. Bowsher 10
Tol. Whitmer 14, Tol. St. Francis 7
Tuscarawas Cent. Cath. 35, Strasburg-Franklin 12
Uhrichsville Claymont 32, Byesville Meadowbrook 13
Urbana 60, Riverside Stebbins 6
Utica 41, Johnstown Northridge 0
Van Buren 21, Dola Hardin Northern 14
Vermilion 42, Grafton Midview 34
W. Chester Lakota W. 45, Fairfield 0
W. Jefferson 41, Sugar Grove Berne Union 7
W. Liberty-Salem 14, N. Lewisburg Triad 6
W. Unity Hilltop 40, Tol. Christian 17
Wahama, W.Va. 28, Lore City Buckeye Trail 27
Warren Harding 35, Lima Sr. 0
Warren Howland 35, Youngs. Chaney 7
Washington C.H. 7, Hillsboro 6
Waynesville 41, Camden Preble Shawnee 13
Wellston 28, Belpre 13
Westerville S. 24, Dublin Scioto 20
Wheelersburg 52, Ironton Rock Hill 7
Wheeling Central, W.Va. 43, McConnelsville Morgan 13
Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 59, Sylvania Northview 17
Williamsport Westfall 56, Southeastern 0
Willow Wood Symmes Valley 28, McDermott Scioto NW 6
Woodsfield Monroe Cent. 45, Beverly Ft. Frye 7
Yellow Springs 23, Ridgeway Ridgemont 22
Youngs. Christian 17, Vienna Mathews 0
Youngs. Liberty 42, Salem 7
Youngs. Mooney 35, Mentor Lake Cath. 14
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First of all, the first half of this game was all Oregon St, the Beavers went into halftime up 21-0 then the Trojans allowed Jacquizz Rodgers to rush for 186 yards, which was the most yards Rodgers rushed for all season. What does this say about USC? Well, I know the truth hurts but the Trojans are not as good as everyone thinks.
Every year we hear about all the talent USC has and how they are stacked at all positions, but all of this talent finds away to get beat by teams that are less than average. Pete Carroll is a good coach and that is obvious but I do not think he, like his team, is as great as many people like to think. Carroll is a big game coach, but what is the point of being a big game coach when you cant beat the average joes? When you are getting beat by the Stanfords and the Oregon Sts then the big games are not so big anymore.
Also, it appears that people are starting to question the way Carroll coaches his players. There is chatter on message boards about Petes lack of ability to prepare his players for the NFL. So is USCs program starting to crumble? I am not saying it is, but I will say that I do not see what the hype is all about.
And on a side note, I have taken some heat about my articles. If you want to read the facts and the same repetitive information you find on every other website by every other writer then just ignore my articles. If you want to read an article that will be sugar coated so that no ones feelings will get hurt then just skip write over mine, but if you want to be entertained and read a different opinion than what the rest of the world is saying then you are reading the right articles. I do not want to publish an article that states a bunch of BS just because I want to make people happy, I am going to tell you what I think and if you dont like it then go cry somewhere else. Get over it, not everyone on the face of this Earth shares the same opinions so take my articles for what they worth and dont take shots at me personally just because you do not agree with my opinions.
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Unfortunately, it isn't just the defense that sucks. Sure, giving up 37 points per game, 180 rushing yards a game and a league worst 429 total yards per game is bad, but it's even worse when the offense is lacking. Take a look.
Detroit Lions 2008
-- 263 yards per game (27th)
-- 16.5 points per game (28th)
-- 191 pass yds per game (19th)
-- 72 rushing yards per game (31st)
Compare that to year 2 of the Mike Martz offense...
Detroit Lions 2007
-- 322 yards per game
-- 21.6 points per game
-- 242 passing yards per game
-- 80.5 rushing yards per game
Now compare 2008 to the last year before Martz took over as coordinator.
Detroit Lions 2005
-- 270 yards per game
-- 16 points per game
-- 178 passing yards per game
-- 92 rushing yards per game
Suffice to say Rod Marinelli deserves to be fired, especially given his defensive background. He was brought in from Tampa Bay where he coached the defensive line. This year, his defense has registered four sacks in four games. I have a solution: blame Mike Martz.
Obvious Trend: the Lions suck worse without Mike Martz.
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1. Almost everyone's situation is worse than mine. I am shocked at the conditions and situations going on in the home's of the elderly and infirm. Many of the people who are incapacitated to any degree are still in their 30's, 40's and 50's. They were in accidents that caused brain damage or other severe injuries, or developed Parkinson's Disease, MS, had a stroke, or were incapacitated for a myriad number of other reasons.
2. There are husbands and wives who were barely married long enough to settle down when life situations overtook them and they became caregivers to their spouse. That was not what they intended life to be like when they got married, but that's what was handed to them. Married life is difficult enough without having a devastating development like that. I have all the respect in the world for those who have cared for a spouse for many years, staying faithful to their marriage vows.
3. The compassion and support those caregivers provide others is remarkable considering what they live with on a daily basis. They are lonely, weary to the point of exhaustion, frustrated at the lack of help from other family members, struggling financially and physically, and yet they are able to lend a loving ear and caring heart to others on the forums.
Many of the caregivers are in dire need of care themselves. They are crying out for help as they are also providing aid, to their loved one and to those on the Internet. A theme on every thread is that they are so glad they found a place where they can pour out their heart to someone who understands.
That seems to be the greatest need of caregivers - to find someone else who understands.
Care giving takes more patience and understanding than any one of us has on our own. Whether we pull from a higher power, each other, or our own inner strength, we do the best we can under the circumstances. No wonder we are exhausted.
I wonder if people realize how much is going on in the lives of people all over the world. There are so many stories out there of struggles and hardship and pain and suffering, it is heartbreaking. All I can do is wonder why?
Maybe that's what life is all about - helping others. When we were younger, we kind of floated along living life, usually focused on ourselves, but then we came up against a season of time where either we had great needs or somebody needed us, and there was a huge paradigm shift in our lives and our way of thinking.
If you know a caregiver, reach out today with a word of encouragement, a hug, or even better, lend a hand to give them a time of respite. Many caregivers are also working part or full time and still carrying out their duties. Please do what you can to ease their burden.
Just think - someday you may be on the receiving end and needing care or respite. What would you want others to do for you.
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For the better part of my adult life, being a Duke football fan has been something akin to being a card-carrying member of the Libertarian party or putting ketchup on your eggs. It's something that's far out of the mainstream and always required explanation, an explanation that usually results in the kind of confused look your dog might make if asked to solve particularly complex long division problem.
At best, you might get a courageous cheer of encouragement in the face of long odds, as though you'd just told someone you were leading Lichtenstein on an offensive against Russia. More generally, people look at you like you just put $100 on the Royals to win the playoffs. The Stanley Cup playoffs.
Even during the four years I attended Duke from the fall of 1997 through 2000, the arrival of football season came with all the anticipation of Arbor Day. In the Gobi Desert. Though Duke would typically draw 1,200 to 1,500 undergraduates to every game (out of an enrollment of 6,000, which means more students attended games at Wallace Wade than next-door neighbor Cameron Indoor), football season was a way to mark the time. It was two months until basketball season, and it was the appropriate venue to let forth a long string of obscenities, a privilege now instead ably manned by the defensive play of point guard Greg Paulus.
As fans, the Duke faithful held the Blue Devils to a standard Sarah Palin would have been comfortable with: Play hard, don't embarrass yourself and it's a victory. And even in the worst times, the team put up academic success numbers that would make the men's basketball team's on-court success jealous.
And yet, from the 1995 season until this August, clearing that bar might as well have been asking for the football equivalent of out-jumping Bob Beamon.
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Alliance 24, Carrollton 10
Archbishop Hoban 63, Painesville Harvey 0
Aurora 46, Beachwood 12
Boardman 56, Perry 21
Brunswick 38, Parma Normandy 7
Buchtel 49, Ellet 27
Buckeye 34, Rocky River 18
Canton Central Catholic 19, Bedford Chanel 9
Canton McKinley 37, Jackson 13
Clearford 34, Mansfield 14
Cloverleaf 25, Copley 7
CVCA 35, Triway 12
Cuyahoga Falls 28, North Royalton 20
East 38, Firestone 21
East Canton 47, Rootstown 25
Field 44, Crestwood 13
Garaway 69, Bowerston Conotton Valley 7
GlenOak 27, Austintown-Fitch 0
Highland 34, Revere 7
Hillsdale 39, Chippewa 32
Kent Roosevelt 41, Coventry 6
Lexington 34, Orrville 20
Loraine Clearview 34, Black River 6
Louisville 45, West Branch 28
Manchester 57, Fairless 15
Massillon 34,. Garfield 0
Mayfield 16, Brush 0
Medina 31, Stow 28, OT
Minerva 18, Marlington 14
Mogadore 34, Garrettsville 6
Nordonia 17, Twinsburg 13
North Canton Hoover 27, Lake 7
Northwest 17, Canton South 14
Norton 24, Springfield 14
Norwayne 14, Northwestern 7
Ravenna 52, Southeast 34
Smithville 21, Dalton 20
Solon 38, Hudson 13
St. Thomas Aquinas 17, Elyria Catholic 13
St. Vincent-St. Mary 20, Napoleon 3
Streetsboro 35, Woodridge 6
Tallmadge 21, Barberton 14
Tuslaw 42, Tusky Valley 6
Wadsworth 17, Green 14
Walsh Jesuit 14, Parma Padua 10
Waterloo 27, Windham 19
Waynedale 49, Rittman 13
West Holmes 33, Mansfield Madison 22
Wooster 21, Ashland 14
State Scoreboard
Ada 44, Bluffton 7
Albany Alexander 27, Stewart Federal Hocking 0
Amherst Steele 15, N. Olmsted 12
Archbold 41, Swanton 21
Athens 25, McArthur Vinton County 7
Avon 41, Rocky River 16
Bainbridge Paint Valley 34, Frankfort Adena 25
Baltimore Liberty Union 37, Cols. Grandview Hts. 0
Batavia 15, Cin. Clark Montessori 13
Bay Village Bay 35, Oberlin Firelands 20
Beavercreek 35, Xenia 7
Bedford 29, Chardon NDCL 28
Bellaire St. John 27, Bishop Donahue, W.Va. 26
Bellevue 48, Upper Sandusky 7
Berea 14, Westlake 13
Berlin Center Western Reserve 27, Wellsville 24
Bethel-Tate 23, Blanchester 6
Bloomdale Elmwood 28, Kansas Lakota 27, OT
Bowling Green 26, Holland Springfield 24
Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 34, Middleburg Hts. Midpark 7
Bridgeport 40, Paden City, W.Va. 16
Brookville 34, New Lebanon Dixie 0
Bucyrus 31, Lucas 6
Bucyrus Wynford 40, N. Robinson Col. Crawford 7
Cadiz Harrison Cent. 43, Richmond Edison 13
Cambridge 58, Warsaw River View 21
Canal Winchester 24, Circleville 0
Canfield 31, Struthers 0
Cardington-Lincoln 13, Marion Elgin 6
Carey 42, Fostoria St. Wendelin 0
Carlisle 75, Day. Northridge 22
Casstown Miami E. 48, Lewisburg Tri-County N. 19
Centerville 54, Miamisburg 0
Chagrin Falls 42, Orange 13
Chesterland W. Geauga 31, Chagrin Falls Kenston 6
Chillicothe 34, Portsmouth 14
Chillicothe Zane Trace 48, Chillicothe Huntington 0
Cin. Anderson 65, Batavia Amelia 0
Cin. Colerain 35, Cin. Sycamore 14
Cin. Country Day 51, Cin. Christian 27
Cin. Deer Park 37, N. Bend Taylor 20
Cin. Glen Este 38, Cin. NW 7
Cin. Hills Christian Academy 35, Day. Christian 7
Cin. Indian Hill 35, Reading 17
Cin. La Salle 15, Lex. Henry Clay, Ky. 14
Cin. Madeira 20, Cin. Mariemont 14
Cin. Princeton 27, Cin. Oak Hills 21
Cin. Shroder 39, Day. Jefferson 6
Cin. Turpin 42, Hamilton Ross 14
Cin. Winton Woods 55, Kings Mills Kings 21
Cin. Withrow 42, Cin. Hughes 6
Cin. Wyoming 21, Cin. Finneytown 0
Circleville Logan Elm 21, Amanda-Clearcreek 7
Clarksville Clinton-Massie 34, Washington C.H. Miami Trace 6
Clayton Northmont 48, Fairborn 7
Cle. Glenville 40, Cle. Lincoln W. 0
Cle. JFK 33, Cle. E. Tech 7
Cle. John Adams 34, Cle. Rhodes 6
Cle. John Marshall 32, Cle. East 12
Cle. S. 30, Cle. Collinwood 20
Clyde 63, Port Clinton 6
Coal Grove Dawson-Bryant 29, Newport, Ky. 14
Coldwater 23, Anna 0
Cols. Bexley 20, Whitehall-Yearling 10
Cols. DeSales 38, Findlay 7
Cols. Franklin Hts. 49, Waverly 27
Cols. Hamilton Twp. 26, Bloom-Carroll 10
Cols. Harvest Prep 69, Millersport 0
Cols. St. Charles 38, Sandusky 0
Cols. Upper Arlington 34, Worthington Kilbourne 9
Cols. Watterson 28, Cle. Benedictine 7
Columbiana 14, Hanoverton United 3
Columbiana Crestview 34, E. Palestine 28
Conneaut 12, Cle. Cent. Cath. 10
Cory-Rawson 53, Vanlue 14
Cuyahoga Hts. 55, Newbury 14
Day. Carroll 24, Cin. Purcell Marian 12
Day. Chaminade-Julienne 21, Middletown Fenwick 20
Defiance 35, Van Wert 18
Defiance Ayersville 28, Edgerton 7
Defiance Tinora 56, Antwerp 10
Delaware Buckeye Valley 48, Caledonia River Valley 0
Delaware Hayes 28, Mt. Vernon 7
Delphos St. Johns 14, Versailles 8
Dover 53, Coshocton 14
Dresden Tri-Valley 27, Philo 7
Dublin Coffman 55, Galloway Westland 0
Dublin Jerome 14, Powell Olentangy Liberty 10
Edon 14, Tol. Ottawa Hills 10
Euclid 13, Eastlake N. 0
Findlay Liberty-Benton 69, Arcadia 7
Fostoria 45, Galion 22
Franklin 27, Bellbrook 8
Fredericktown 21, Danville 7
Fremont Ross 41, Lorain Southview 7
Ft. Recovery 26, Rockford Parkway 12
Gallipolis Gallia 36, Jackson 28
Gates Mills Gilmour 41, Warrensville Hts. 6
Gates Mills Hawken 49, Orwell Grand Valley 14
Genoa Area 63, Elmore Woodmore 12
Germantown Valley View 44, Milton-Union 0
Gibsonburg 43, Millbury Lake 7
Girard 42, Warren Champion 13
Greenwich S. Cent. 54, Ashland Mapleton 32
Grove City 14, Groveport-Madison 7
Hamilton 32, Mason 7
Hamler Patrick Henry 48, Metamora Evergreen 14
Hannibal River 14, Caldwell 7
Harrison 42, Trenton Edgewood 28
Hicksville 60, Haviland Wayne Trace 13
Hilliard Darby 45, Grove City Cent. Crossing 7
Hilliard Davidson 35, Thomas Worthington 7
Howard E. Knox 46, Centerburg 19
Hubbard 23, Cortland Lakeview 21
Huber Hts. Wayne 35, Troy 16
Huron 41, Milan Edison 14
Independence 37, Burton Berkshire 13
Jeromesville Hillsdale 39, Doylestown Chippewa 32
Johnstown-Monroe 32, Loudonville 0
Kenton 40, Lima Bath 8
Kettering Fairmont 20, Vandalia Butler 0
Kirtland 33, Richmond Hts. 6
Lafayette Allen E. 14, Convoy Crestview 10
Lakewood 7, Garfield Hts. 0
Lancaster Fairfield Union 34, Ashville Teays Valley 32
Leavittsburg LaBrae 42, Campbell Memorial 0
Lees Creek E. Clinton 47, Goshen 24
Leetonia 32, Salineville Southern 26
Lewis Center Olentangy 24, Marysville 21
Lewistown Indian Lake 14, Bellefontaine 7
Liberty Center 41, Wauseon 21
Lockland 34, Cin. Summit Country Day 9
Logan 35, Ironton 10
London Madison Plains 28, Greenfield McClain 0
Lorain Admiral King 41, Marion Harding 7
Lorain Clearview 34, Sullivan Black River 6
Lou. Trinity, Ky. 17, Cin. St. Xavier 6
Loveland 35, Wilmington 14
Lowellville 34, Sebring McKinley 8
Malvern 55, Newcomerstown 7
Maple Hts. 27, E. Liverpool 0
Maria Stein Marion Local 17, St. Henry 10
Marietta 42, Parkersburg South, W.Va. 21
Marion Pleasant 28, Sparta Highland 7
Maumee 28, Perrysburg 21
McComb 30, Arlington 28
McDonald 61, N. Jackson Jackson-Milton 30
McGuffey Upper Scioto Valley 43, Marion Cath. 0
Mechanicsburg 48, Spring. NE 21
Middlefield Cardinal 24, Fairport Harbor Harding 6
Middletown 46, Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 24
Milford 32, Cin. Mt. Healthy 14
Milford Center Fairbanks 35, Lima Perry 14
Millersburg W. Holmes 33, Mansfield Madison 22
Mineral Ridge 13, New Middletown Spring. 7
Minford 41, Oak Hill 0
Monroe 34, Middletown Madison 14
Morrow Little Miami 24, Norwood 21
Mt. Blanchard Riverdale 17, Ontario 6
Mt. Orab Western Brown 61, Williamsburg 14
N. Lima S. Range 53, Lisbon David Anderson 7
New Albany 20, Pataskala Watkins Memorial 6
New Carlisle Tecumseh 28, St. Paris Graham 6
New Concord John Glenn 28, Zanesville W. Muskingum 21
New Lexington 35, Zanesville Maysville 0
New London 20, Monroeville 13
New Richmond 63, Batavia Clermont NE 0
New Washington Buckeye Cent. 16, Crestline 6
Newark Cath. 21, Hebron Lakewood 6
Newark Licking Valley 45, Heath 17
Northwood 52, Troy Christian 13
Oak Glen, W.Va. 53, Toronto 29
Oberlin 20, LaGrange Keystone 17
Oregon Stritch 48, Lakeside Danbury 20
Ottawa-Glandorf 42, Elida 0
Oxford Talawanda 42, Cin. Walnut Hills 28
Painesville Riverside 41, Jefferson Area 21
Pandora-Gilboa 24, Leipsic 21
Parma Hts. Holy Name 28, Garfield Hts. Trinity 14
Pataskala Licking Hts. 38, Lancaster Fisher Cath. 7
Paulding 41, Delta 21
Pemberville Eastwood 76, Tontogany Otsego 0
Perry 55, Wickliffe 14
Pickerington Cent. 38, Pickerington N. 7
Piketon 46, Chillicothe Unioto 10
Piqua 26, Lebanon 21
Plain City Jonathan Alder 31, London 6
Poland Seminary 36, Niles McKinley 8
Portsmouth Notre Dame 35, Crown City S. Gallia 6
Portsmouth Sciotoville 72, Manchester 38
Portsmouth W. 49, Chesapeake 20
Rayland Buckeye 46, Wintersville Indian Creek 15
Reynoldsburg 10, Newark 3
Richwood N. Union 41, Galion Northmor 0
Sandusky Perkins 41, Oak Harbor 13
Sarahsville Shenandoah 27, Barnesville 6
Shelby 42, Norwalk 14
Sherwood Fairview 62, Holgate 8
Sidney Lehman 26, W. Carrollton 6
Spencerville 24, Columbus Grove 21
Spring. Kenton Ridge 32, Spring. NW 14
Spring. Shawnee 12, Spring. Greenon 11
Springfield 18, Trotwood-Madison 12
St. Bernard Roger Bacon 13, Cin. McNicholas 3
St. Clairsville 35, Weir, W.Va. 17
St. Marys Memorial 46, Wapakoneta 23
Steubenville 42, Lisbon Beaver 7
Sunbury Big Walnut 28, Lewis Center Olentangy Orange 7
Sycamore Mohawk 33, Attica Seneca E. 27
Sylvania Southview 73, Rossford 6
Thornville Sheridan 42, Crooksville 10
Tiffin Columbian 38, Willard 7
Tipp City Bethel 24, New Paris National Trail 21
Tol. Cent. Cath. 42, Oregon Clay 7
Tol. Scott 44, Tol. Woodward 6
Tol. St. Johns 41, Tol. Rogers 6
Tol. Start 29, Tol. Bowsher 10
Tol. Whitmer 14, Tol. St. Francis 7
Tuscarawas Cent. Cath. 35, Strasburg-Franklin 12
Uhrichsville Claymont 32, Byesville Meadowbrook 13
Urbana 60, Riverside Stebbins 6
Utica 41, Johnstown Northridge 0
Van Buren 21, Dola Hardin Northern 14
Vermilion 42, Grafton Midview 34
W. Chester Lakota W. 45, Fairfield 0
W. Jefferson 41, Sugar Grove Berne Union 7
W. Liberty-Salem 14, N. Lewisburg Triad 6
W. Unity Hilltop 40, Tol. Christian 17
Wahama, W.Va. 28, Lore City Buckeye Trail 27
Warren Harding 35, Lima Sr. 0
Warren Howland 35, Youngs. Chaney 7
Washington C.H. 7, Hillsboro 6
Waynesville 41, Camden Preble Shawnee 13
Wellston 28, Belpre 13
Westerville S. 24, Dublin Scioto 20
Wheelersburg 52, Ironton Rock Hill 7
Wheeling Central, W.Va. 43, McConnelsville Morgan 13
Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 59, Sylvania Northview 17
Williamsport Westfall 56, Southeastern 0
Willow Wood Symmes Valley 28, McDermott Scioto NW 6
Woodsfield Monroe Cent. 45, Beverly Ft. Frye 7
Yellow Springs 23, Ridgeway Ridgemont 22
Youngs. Christian 17, Vienna Mathews 0
Youngs. Liberty 42, Salem 7
Youngs. Mooney 35, Mentor Lake Cath. 14
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Thursday Night Wine Tasting
From 6:00 – 8:00PM
Free
Wine Warehouse of Fort Lauderdale invites you to a free wine tasting tonight to sample six new wines:
* Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, 2007 (a bottle retail for $14.99, on sale at the Warehouse for $11.99)
*Villa Maria Unoaked Chardardonnay from New Zealand 2007 (bottle retail$14.99, on sale at the Warehouse for$9.99)
*Hill of Content Pinot Noir from Australia 2006 (retail$21.99, Wine Warhouse price $16.99)
*Veramonte “Primus” Carmenére/Cab/Merlot Chile 2005 ($19.99/WW$16.99)
*Rockbare RSV Shiraz Barossa 2001 (Retail$34.99/WW$19.99 Wine Advocate 91 points)
*Vieux Telegraphe CDP 2004 (Retail$44.99/WW$34.99 Wine Spectator 94 points, Top 100, #20)
Sounds like we're coming dangerously close to our $15 and under category here -- definitely worth a taste, eh?
2554 North Federal Hwy
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33305
Phone: (954)-376-3697
Also, this sounds like it's worth checking out, a soiree featuring "spoon tastings" and a new cocktail every week:
HILTON FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH RESORT HOSTS SOIREE THURSDAYS
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is highlighting Soirée Thursdays, a chic new weekly party on the resort’s sixth floor Sunrise Terrace. The new event began September 4th and features music, signature cocktails and complimentary tapas. Adjacent to the resort’s Mediterranean eatery ilios, the panoramic ocean views make the Sunrise Terrace the perfect spot for resort guests and Southern Floridians alike to enjoy an evening of cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres.
Executive Chef Sean Mcdonald will provide the Soirée menu featuring salads, tasting spoons, tapas and brochettes. The menu includes a Five Tasting Spoon option ($13) allowing diners to select a custom combination of delicious spoons and verrines such as the Snapper Ceviche with avocado granite; the Filet Steak Tartare, whole grain mustard, quail egg and the Blue Point Oysters, mignonette. Guests can also individually select their favorites for $2-$4 per spoon.
The Soirée menu includes both cold and hot tapas items such as the Seared Diver Scallop, osso bucco ravioli, crunchy hazels ($11); the Spiced Ahi Tuna Piperade, red peppers, onions, opal basil, capers ($7); and the Baby Crab Cake, saffron aioli, black olive crisp. Brochettes choices include the Key West Pink Shrimp, preserved lemon ($9); the Herb Marinated Chicken, sweet chili ($7); and the Beef Tenderloin, Latin five spices ($11).
Each week the resort will feature a new signature drink under the stars for Soirée guests. Attendees can also order from the full bar inside ilios or opt for bottle service in VIP poolside cabanas. DJ Fabian G, who performs regularly at South Beach’s hottest nightspots, brings his pleasure inducing tracks to Fort Lauderdale’s North Beach.
And this news comes courtesy of John Linn, tonight's Fiesta de Tapas at the Boca Museum:
There’s nothing like the hard work of strolling through an art museum to work up the appetite. Fortunately, the folks at the Boca Raton Museum of Art (501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton) know this well. It is why for seven years now they’ve hosted a September food and booze night in the Museum Sculpture Garden (the sculptures are now quite well fed). The Fiesta de Tapas, aside from being a wonderful excuse to serve a host of Latin-inspired small plates, coincides this year with the
MOA’s two newest exhibits, “Visiones” and “José Clemente Orozco: The Graphic Work.” “Visiones” is a collection of mid-20th century works from Latin America and the Caribbean, but its locus is the social and political ideas at play in its 37 pieces rather than any geographical identity. On the flip side, “Orozco” is the penultimate anthology of the great, Mexican muralist, gathering each of his 47 professional works spanning the 1920s and ΄30s. One might question whether Orozco, an outspoken critic of Spanish colonialism, would appreciate the serving of tapas at an exhibition of his paintings. Hopefully, he was also of the opinion that good food has no boundaries. Tonight’s 7 p.m. fiesta costs $35 for non-members, and includes two drinks courtesy of Bacardi; the exhibits are on view until December 7.
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