Neuheisel Takes the UCLA Job and Bowl Predections

I am a quiet fan of Pac-10 football, I consider entertaining to watch for the most part and I follow it more than the typical Midwesterner. UCLA made a great hire by selecting Rick Neuheisel as their head coach because he has had success in the college game plus I believe he has something to prove ever since the firing at Washington. He also has a confident swagger that will rival Pete Carolls' at USC making recruiting in the greater Los Angeles area very interesting. He is a proven winner which will draw kids to the Bruins more then every before. I also think the ego factor will add more spice to the USC-UCLA rivalry. Even though Neuhesiel sued the NCCA and won, it should not be a factor but I can bet my bank account he will watch his ass more than ever.

Now on to the Bowl Predictions

I only am doing the January 1st bowl games and the BCS bowls because the other ones are not interesting to the casual fan. I am usually the one who cannot sit through just a regular college football game if I do not have a couple favorites in the game who I can cheer for.

Wisconsin vs. Tennessee- I will take the Badgers in this one because I have watched Tennessee a couple times and nothing they do impresses me. Plus I felt that Wisconsin came on strong in the final weeks furthermore they are getting P.J. Hill back on limited basis which adds even more to their running game. If UW does lose, they should never accepted going to the Outback Bowl being that they are 0-3. UW-23 UT-21

Missouri vs. Arkansas- It does not even matter if Darren Run DMC McFadden is playing in this one because I think that Mizzou is pissed and has something to prove which includes Chase Daniel has a dominating performance he might test the NFL waters. They will take it out on a Razorbacks team who has just got a new coach (snake) so the only thing they have to play for is to make a good first impression on the Snake. Mizzou-35 Ark.-14

Texas Tech vs. Virginia- I am taking the Red Raiders in this one because it seems like Mike Leach being the offensive genius he is, is able to figure out strong defenses such as Oklahoma. I think Graham Harrell and Michael Crabtree will have a field day against Virgina. TT-31 UVA-20

Florida vs. Michigan- Sorry they are not going to win one of the Prick (Lloyd Carr). They cannot stop a good spread offense. Remember against the Illini when they won, Juice Williams was in/out of that game. Tim Tebow just needs to not fall under the Heisman curse, I think it will be close for awhile then Florida takes care of them in the fourth. UF-42 UM-28

USC vs. Illinois- Game, set, match. USC is the hottest team in the nation and their defense is quick enough to stop the spread offense of Ron Zook despite the Oregon game this season because in my opinion that was a different USC team. Also playing in the Rose Bowl is like their personal backyard bowl which failed only once thanks to Vince Young. USC big. Trojans-38 Illini-14

Georgia vs. Hawaii- One game that I cannot wait for because I cannot wait for all of the Rainbow Warrior lovers to shut up after they get smoked by the Bulldogs. Knowshon Moreno is a hell of a running back and will be able to keep Hawaii awful defense on the field. I think Georgia too is sick of the hype of this being just like last year and they want to prove it wont happen again. Also once Colt Brennen takes a couple big SEC hits, he will be ready to pack it in hopefully he wont come back for his own good when his Warriors go to the Swamp to open up the 2008 season. UGA-45 Hawaii-24

Oklahoma vs. West Virginia- I think Boomer Sooner is going to roll in this game because they want to wipe away any memories of last year, they are probably the second hottest team in the nation right now, and are playing a team that seems their big players get hurt every other play. Add to that equation that their head coach is gone, they will be lifeless. OU-41 WV-9

Virgina Tech vs. Kansas- The classic match-up of a great offense against a great defense which for the most part results in the defense prevailing. I think Kansas wants to show the world, they are a force after the Mizzou game and in my opinion they are this year Boise State just everyone favorite team. Hate to be a buzzkill but this Hokie defense never quits. VT-27 KU-17

LSU vs. Ohio State- So here is once again the Ohio State Buckeyes playing an SEC team. I think they are in some trouble because the Tigers are healthy and when they were at full strength they wiped out teams. Although in my opinion I expect this game to be close because of Beanie Wells is a pretty solid running back and one of the best they have seen plus the LSU defense has been awful for reasons unknown to me. If that defense does wake up, look out the Buckeyes will be settled with another blowout Also Ohio State wants to prove they can compete with an SEC team and think back to 2002 when OSU pulls off the stunner against Miami, no one though that would ever happen. This one would be as shocking yet still surprising yet again this a backyard bowl for the Tigers which gives them an automatic advantage plus I believe the offense is strong enough to carry them to victory late. LSU-28 OSU-21

Charlie.

Ringing in the New Year in Style

A couple of things to look forward to.....

-The Mike Parulski interview will happen on the 1st of January. He says it will take this blog to a whole new level. If that means I get two more fans out of the deal, I am happy. By the end of it, I am almost betting it has nothing to do with Tosa West, or sports in general.

-College Hoops breakdown, the Non-conference is pretty much done for so I will probably have that in a couple of days too.

- NFL Playoff preview, it should be a doozy

-Read Gilbert Arenas Blog on NBA.com, just pure greatness.

Pats Go Unbeaten, So Important We Needed Three Networks

As you all saw tonight, the Patriots won their 16th straight game this year and become undefeated for the 2007 regular season. I used to enjoy seeing the Patriots win and I chrished everything they stood for about being a "team" back when they knocked off the "Greatest Show on Turf" plus I called that victory too. In addition, I usually disliked the team they played.... The Rams (Favre 6 Ints, I am done talking about it), Eagles (4th and 26th, once again done talking), Panthers (they just put me to sleep). Hopefully I dont add Cowboys after another heartbreaker but I doubt that.

So why do I hate the Pats now? The media, simply put. I hate how ESPN gives the Pats get their own damn ticker and how I cannot watch a SportsCenter just for highlights of games that night without a breakdown by Big Tuna telling me how historic teams compare to the Patriots. THEY HAVEN'T EVEN WON THE SUPER BOWL!!!!! Do this in February and March, and the die hard NFL fan needs something to being intrigued by espicically if he doesn't have the NFL Network since 60 or percent of America does not, more to come on that topic. To sum it up, just like people want their music videos back on MTV, I want my highlights back on ESPN instead of the hype-machine 24/7.

If you are looking for a reason to cheer for the Pats, look no further than the man who feels the fro' is still in style; Mercury Morris and his 72 Dolphins. They are a bunch of babies and should be encourging this team for the way it has played all year. Instead Morris is always yapping about one thing or another. Morris has to lay off the Fro Shine because he was not the best running back on the team, that title belonged to Larry Csonka. Plus the fact that the Phins played the second easiest schedule by any Super Bowl Winner.

Now on to the NFL Network, I am in the minority when it comes to bitching about the NFL Network because at the lovely University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire, they offer both the NFL and Big Ten Network, its wonderful for the main important game I cared about (Packers-Cowboys). I did not put much interest into this one because I thought I would be out and about (didn't happen) and I did not have the NFL Network. Then John Kerry did what every great Democrat does; he whined and finally got his way by broadcasting the game on two count them two major networks! I am guessing CBS decided that it really could not show Deep Impact as their Saturday Night Movie for the 7th year running.

The only good thing that came out of it will be the public outcry to get rid of Bryant Gumbel in the booth. He is just awful and not a play-by-play announcer. I can picture how many times during the short NFL Network season, Cris Collinsworth thought of one or two things: 1). NFL Network better not get 16 games, or I might have to have a noose ready by Decemeber. 2.) Wow, I wish I had that noose right now. I am not that big of fan of Collinsworth either yet I can listen to him during a game.

Seriously for my growing number of fans write this down..... New England will lose Jacksonville. I cannot wait.

Charlie.

Bobby Petrino is a Snake

Today Bobby Petrino decided to resign from the Atlanta Falcons who are looking right now worse than Amy Winehouse. He is now close to taking the head coaching job at Arkansas. This leads me to my title, he is an absolute SNAKE, and a coach I will never had any respect for.

Lets break it down from the beginning, he had basically just started a 10 year deal at Louisiville then hit jackpot with a big season with Brohm and co. Atlanta needs a head coach so they decided to go with Petrino and being the snake that Petrino is he took the job forgoing that 10 year deal worth a ton of money despite how horrible college coaches have faired in the NFL. He gets a 5 year deal from the Falcons with a somewhat promising team with quality quarterback. Then the dog scandal and cue the downward spiral. Now we are arrive at today where he takes the Arkansas job.

The argument about being a worthless team in Atlanta is a foolish because he could draft Brian Brohm whose been in his system plus the head coach and QB usually are closer than the other parts of the team so the fit would be perfect. The other argument about Lou Holtz is another stupid one because they didn't have the outrageous deals that they do now plus he only resigned with one game left which is completely normal.

Would Petrino taking the Arkansas job make Darren McFadden stay? I think it could have an impact yet he could just play the tape of Willis McGahee tearing up his knee. He still has a good NFL career but why should Run DMC stay? Just to win the Heisman, yet why would want that curse? Please leave Darren.

Let me put you in this situation, what if Kragthrope has another poor year at Louisville and they decided that he is not the right man for the job. What are the odds that Petrino comes back to Louisville, I bet pretty good.

Charlie.

Vick Gets Put in the Pound

Look at that picture long and hard because it could be the last time that you see Michael Vick in an Atlanta Falcons uniform or even an NFL uniform. Today Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison and could get out a couple months earlier due to good behavior. That would mean that Vick would be out of jail in October of 2009.

There were two things that surprised ESPN analysts this morning was one that Vick was in a black and white jumpsuit because even in a case like this he was expected in a suit. The other was that he got 23 months because that is 5 months greater than the max expectancy, I have to believe that Vick's statement was not very good and this judge is a dog owner so that did not help things out either.

I think that the outlook for Vick is not good, I do not think Roger Goodell will allow Michael Vick back into the league. Also Vick will be three years out of the NFL which for any player in any pro sport is very lengthy so who knows if his skills will be polished. If he is allowed back into the NFL, I believe that there will be a team who would rather have Vick instead of their current quarterback situation because I could think of several teams who could use a quarterback like Vick.

Charlie.

I am Back Just like the Pack

I havent been able to write a lot on here because school is basically a bitch plus with football I dont have the time that I wanted to write on this thing. Although I making a vow to write on this at least once a week. During Christmas Break, it should be an every other day thing. Also I am doing my first interview with Tosa West's head soccer coach Mike Parulski. I will also deliver some quick hitters

-Green Bay Packers NFC North Champions, how great does that sound? Hopefully the Lions can help us out so then we are all knotted up with the Cowboys. I am just saying this, I love the fact Tony Romo is from Wisconsin but since he dawns that star "Romo is a homo". I expect that the Packers will play all their games in hollow Lambeau Field. Also give Brett MVP or at least co-MVP with Brady, he deserves it.

-The Brewers have loaded up their bullpen with proven pitchers and I am pumped. People say that Gagne is washed up, injury-prone, blah blah blah. I think the fact that he is in small market and he expected to do well yet not a savior, he will succeed.

-Really how good is MU? Everyone needs to respect them after they out rebounded, outplayed the Wisconsin Badgers in the so-called physical Big Ten. I just say Get Some. Marquette is the truth and I feel confident they are the same level as G'town.

I dont really need Christmas when I had this great of a sports weekend.

Charlie.
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