If you don't know who Paul Hackett is, he is the last coach for USC that didn't lead the Trojans to a bowl game, and if you didn't hear today the Trojans will not be in the postseason for the next two years. Oof, I have a bunch of random thoughts about this one due to this being the first powerhouse since Auburn to get the harsh postseason ban.
Did anyone not expect this though? Kind of like how people all knew that Lindsey Lohan would violate her probation multiple times. I knew the hammer was coming down on USC because they gave them more strikes than Carmella Soprano, it had to happen. Is this the death of USC Football? No way, but it still means that there will be some rebuilding to do. You might say 'no way' but I am willing to bet my piggy bank that there will be flux of USC recruits who a.) will not go there and b.) players who will transfer. Trust me, USC will have to rebuild that stature of being a top 5 program unless they dominate the Pac-10 in the coming years.
Something tells me these guys will not try as hard as Lane Kiffin would want them to. I don't think Matt Barkely came to USC to spend two years watching teams play in the Rose Bowl and the BCS while he sits at home. There are only so many times that Kiffin will be able to play up the fact that the "Trojans are the spoiler this week guys, we are going to ruin their season." I just cannot see the effort being there for the Trojans all year but I do think this gives Kiffin a two-year window to do really whatever they want.
I almost believe USC knew this was going to happen or something close to it. That's why they didn't try too hard to keep Pete Carroll, a laid-back guy who I cannot see handling all of this very well. In addition, Carroll called up John Calipari to ask how to get the hell out of dodge before the NCAA comes down on me? To me, he is the best coach of the 2000 and now his reputation definitely has to come into question like Calipari. Carroll will go down as a "guy who cheated but won a lot because of it." Bobby Bowden agrees with this statement.
A better question is did Lane Kiffin know that USC probably wouldn't be playing in the postseason? I am going to say no, but they probably warned Kiffin it could happen and they pitched the idea that this team needed to get hard. Therefore the Trojans transformed into this hard-ass program with Lane Kiffin who will not take shit from anyone. Then he calls out his offense in the spring game and Kiffin seems to be the right fit for what is going on at SC, I still believe his players won't buy in yet a hard-ass in this situation is so much better.
My title would say I am a USC fan. I like the Trojans and really liked the teams who cheated. I guess this is how it feels to like a team who didn't do it the right way. But let's be real, what team or coach does it the right way anymore? People pamper these recruits like they are the King of Dubai and it's the old adage of it's not called 'cheating unless you get caught.' USC got busted red-handed.
-Charlie.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Welcome to Snake Club Lane Kiffin
Bobby Petrino, Nick Saban, and Lane Kiffin, all of them have screwed programs/franchises by leaving at the drop of a hat. Kiffin is the newest member by him leaving good ole Rocky Top to become the head coach of USC... What? http://chuckcorner.blogspot.com/2008/11/lane-kiffin-headed-south.html
My roommate Seth who is the biggest fan of the Trojans I knew and his words via text "Now I'm pissed." I am still trying to figure out why USC would want Kiffin who is still unproven, yet has a top five job in college football where last year he had a top ten job last year, just a stunning development for Kiffin and USC. I am going to look at both sides of this argument trying to determine what the hell is going on with the Trojans.
A part of me believes that Kiffin will be successful at USC, it might not be at the level where now Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll dominated the Pac-10. But I think he can win a couple Pac-10 titles and usually end up in a legit bowl game in years they do not win the Pac-10 title. Add to the fact, if they steal Norm Chow from UCLA, that could be the difference maker. Mark Sanchez is the only quarterback who didn't have Chow and was very successful as a quarterback in his short college career. Matt Barkley would benefit greatly from Chow helping him out. (That didn't happen, Chow is staying at UCLA)
Another key point about Kiffin is the fact that the man knows how to recruit especially at USC. He was one of the key cogs in creating the USC dynasty bringing in guys like Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, and Mike Williams. Despite what you might feel about him, he can flat out recruit and keep USC on the right path of winning football games.
My major concern with Kiffin is the fact he is completely unproven. He hasn't work anything, just been a good recruiter so far but he had a 7-6, plus a losing season with the Oakland Raiders. I think give him a year but by 2011, I expect bigger things from Kiffin because then you will have Barkley as a junior with possible Heisman hype going in. The other thing, the Pac-10 has got so much better since Carroll began there. Washington, Oregon, Oregon State, California, Stanford, and Arizona are all teams that could be very good in the next coming years.
Honestly, I think Kiffin will not get fired at USC but if there is any way that Kiffin leaves the program, it will because he lands in deep shit with the NCAA then you have the Tim Floyd situation all over again.
-Charlie.
My roommate Seth who is the biggest fan of the Trojans I knew and his words via text "Now I'm pissed." I am still trying to figure out why USC would want Kiffin who is still unproven, yet has a top five job in college football where last year he had a top ten job last year, just a stunning development for Kiffin and USC. I am going to look at both sides of this argument trying to determine what the hell is going on with the Trojans.
A part of me believes that Kiffin will be successful at USC, it might not be at the level where now Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll dominated the Pac-10. But I think he can win a couple Pac-10 titles and usually end up in a legit bowl game in years they do not win the Pac-10 title. Add to the fact, if they steal Norm Chow from UCLA, that could be the difference maker. Mark Sanchez is the only quarterback who didn't have Chow and was very successful as a quarterback in his short college career. Matt Barkley would benefit greatly from Chow helping him out. (That didn't happen, Chow is staying at UCLA)
Another key point about Kiffin is the fact that the man knows how to recruit especially at USC. He was one of the key cogs in creating the USC dynasty bringing in guys like Matt Leinart, Reggie Bush, and Mike Williams. Despite what you might feel about him, he can flat out recruit and keep USC on the right path of winning football games.
My major concern with Kiffin is the fact he is completely unproven. He hasn't work anything, just been a good recruiter so far but he had a 7-6, plus a losing season with the Oakland Raiders. I think give him a year but by 2011, I expect bigger things from Kiffin because then you will have Barkley as a junior with possible Heisman hype going in. The other thing, the Pac-10 has got so much better since Carroll began there. Washington, Oregon, Oregon State, California, Stanford, and Arizona are all teams that could be very good in the next coming years.
Honestly, I think Kiffin will not get fired at USC but if there is any way that Kiffin leaves the program, it will because he lands in deep shit with the NCAA then you have the Tim Floyd situation all over again.
-Charlie.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Pete Carroll Trading in Sun for Rain?
If you missed it yesterday, the NFL and College Football world were all a buzz with the Seattle Seahawks firing their Head Coach Jim Mora Jr. then how they are targeting USC Head Coach Pete Carroll who every reporter said was something that was "going to happen" and to me, it makes the most sense in the world for Carroll to leave the college football once again. By the way, it is happening he agreed in principle today.
1. He is worried about sanctions with the Joe McKnight situation- I think this is the biggest factor why he wants to leave for the NFL because he knows damn well that the hammer could be brought down on the football program. Not to mention, the basketball team at USC self sanction themselves putting pressure on USC football to make a decision on whats going on. I believe Carroll knows something bad will happen with the Trojans and he wants to get the hell out of dodge.
2. USC is a year away- The Trojans had such a young team this year with Freshman Quarterback Matt Barkley and their defense was also very young. If Carroll thought he had a chance at winning the National Championship next year, I believe there is not a chance that he takes the job. In addition, they might have another down year with no BCS game losing some of Carroll's luster maybe.
3. Jeremy Bates was leaving- He keeps losing Offensive Coordinators like it's a second job. First, it was Norm Chow to the Tennessee Titans, then Steve Sarkisian to Washington, and it appeared that Bates may have went to the Chicago Bears to run their offense for Jay Cutler. Now, the reports are if Carroll leaves he wants to bring Bates along with him.
4. He has something to prove- I personally love Pete Carroll, top five coaches that I would play for and I honestly believe Carroll wants to go back to the NFL to show that he can do it at both levels. The reason why is because Carroll does have somewhat of an ego but in a good way if you believe that's possible. He knows the Seahawks would give him time to create a team because they really do not have a future, most of their team is old.
-Charlie.
1. He is worried about sanctions with the Joe McKnight situation- I think this is the biggest factor why he wants to leave for the NFL because he knows damn well that the hammer could be brought down on the football program. Not to mention, the basketball team at USC self sanction themselves putting pressure on USC football to make a decision on whats going on. I believe Carroll knows something bad will happen with the Trojans and he wants to get the hell out of dodge.
2. USC is a year away- The Trojans had such a young team this year with Freshman Quarterback Matt Barkley and their defense was also very young. If Carroll thought he had a chance at winning the National Championship next year, I believe there is not a chance that he takes the job. In addition, they might have another down year with no BCS game losing some of Carroll's luster maybe.
3. Jeremy Bates was leaving- He keeps losing Offensive Coordinators like it's a second job. First, it was Norm Chow to the Tennessee Titans, then Steve Sarkisian to Washington, and it appeared that Bates may have went to the Chicago Bears to run their offense for Jay Cutler. Now, the reports are if Carroll leaves he wants to bring Bates along with him.
4. He has something to prove- I personally love Pete Carroll, top five coaches that I would play for and I honestly believe Carroll wants to go back to the NFL to show that he can do it at both levels. The reason why is because Carroll does have somewhat of an ego but in a good way if you believe that's possible. He knows the Seahawks would give him time to create a team because they really do not have a future, most of their team is old.
-Charlie.
Jim Leavitt Meets Mike Leach at a Bar...
What do you think that Leavitt and Leach would talk about? Probably, how they screwed up perfect things at their respective universities by mistreating players and having noisy parents in their program leading to their asses canned looking for a new job.
If you didn't hear about Leavitt who was formerly the Head Coach of the University of South Florida, there was an investigation that Leavitt had choked and slapped a player. While the investigation was going on, there are reports from all over that Leavitt tampered with evidence leading to his dismissal as head coach. Which probably means that Leavitt actually laid the smack down on the player. Now I defended Coach Mike Leach saying "it wasn't a big deal" and I think this is more of a serious issue plus I think with Leavitt getting involved with the evidence, its pretty clear he actually did harm the player.
College athletics are not the 1980s or even the 1990s anymore meaning that coaches cannot do some of the things that they saw their mentors and guys who they coach under do. One of the best coaches in Tosa West history offered to help coach our youth team in 6th grade and then he whipped a player down by their facemask, which led to parental outrage. It's just something that you cannot do anymore and it's a good move that the Bulls fired him despite building this program from the ground up.
-Charlie.
If you didn't hear about Leavitt who was formerly the Head Coach of the University of South Florida, there was an investigation that Leavitt had choked and slapped a player. While the investigation was going on, there are reports from all over that Leavitt tampered with evidence leading to his dismissal as head coach. Which probably means that Leavitt actually laid the smack down on the player. Now I defended Coach Mike Leach saying "it wasn't a big deal" and I think this is more of a serious issue plus I think with Leavitt getting involved with the evidence, its pretty clear he actually did harm the player.
College athletics are not the 1980s or even the 1990s anymore meaning that coaches cannot do some of the things that they saw their mentors and guys who they coach under do. One of the best coaches in Tosa West history offered to help coach our youth team in 6th grade and then he whipped a player down by their facemask, which led to parental outrage. It's just something that you cannot do anymore and it's a good move that the Bulls fired him despite building this program from the ground up.
-Charlie.
Friday, January 8, 2010
The Tide and the SEC Rolls Again in the BCS National Championship
If you remember, I wrote in the month of November that I felt that the Pac-10 this year was better than the SEC, top to bottom. But I must say the top two teams of the SEC sent a big time statement that no one can mess with them or anything body in that conference. The Alabama Crimson Tide rolled along over the Texas Longhorns in a 37-21 victory that will definetly let people wonder what if?
You all know the what if... Colt McCoy if he doesn't go down with injury what happens? I have no idea personally because the Alabama running game of Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson pounded the ball down the vaunted Texas defense the entire first half. Only when Defensive Coordinator Will Muschamp was able to make changes in the second half did the Longhorns finally shut down the Tide's running attack.
Richardson was the only player that really made an impression on me. He played well in a light role against Florida and now he looked like he was the starting running back. Ingram did so good things today but Richardson was the star of the team tonight for the Crimson Tide. To imagine that they will be back for next season is a scary thought for every team playing Alabama. Not to mention, quarterback Greg McElroy will be back for another year (didn't have a great game but honestly, he has a chance to make an impression next year).
I believe the Tide will not win the National Championship because they lose all of their defensive studs and I have a hard time believing that they will be able to replace Renaldo McClain, Javier Arenas, and Terrence Cody. They do have an offense that will be able to compete for the title though. Big ups to Garrett Gilbert, McCoy's back-up who looked like Johnny Moxon out there and I thought it would have been a great Hollywood ending.
The last thing I would like to say is Nick Saban falls into the Lloyd Carr's Dbag Coaches Association. I couldn't stand Carr because he was smug and didn't seem to every enjoyed coaching. The man is a hell of a coach but can we all admit he is a prick? He didn't enjoy anything that was happening out there, it was like they just beat Mississippi State or someone. C'mon Sabes, lighten up a bit maybe take a sip of Jack Daniels or something.
-Charlie.
You all know the what if... Colt McCoy if he doesn't go down with injury what happens? I have no idea personally because the Alabama running game of Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson pounded the ball down the vaunted Texas defense the entire first half. Only when Defensive Coordinator Will Muschamp was able to make changes in the second half did the Longhorns finally shut down the Tide's running attack.
Richardson was the only player that really made an impression on me. He played well in a light role against Florida and now he looked like he was the starting running back. Ingram did so good things today but Richardson was the star of the team tonight for the Crimson Tide. To imagine that they will be back for next season is a scary thought for every team playing Alabama. Not to mention, quarterback Greg McElroy will be back for another year (didn't have a great game but honestly, he has a chance to make an impression next year).
I believe the Tide will not win the National Championship because they lose all of their defensive studs and I have a hard time believing that they will be able to replace Renaldo McClain, Javier Arenas, and Terrence Cody. They do have an offense that will be able to compete for the title though. Big ups to Garrett Gilbert, McCoy's back-up who looked like Johnny Moxon out there and I thought it would have been a great Hollywood ending.
The last thing I would like to say is Nick Saban falls into the Lloyd Carr's Dbag Coaches Association. I couldn't stand Carr because he was smug and didn't seem to every enjoyed coaching. The man is a hell of a coach but can we all admit he is a prick? He didn't enjoy anything that was happening out there, it was like they just beat Mississippi State or someone. C'mon Sabes, lighten up a bit maybe take a sip of Jack Daniels or something.
-Charlie.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
The Final Bowl Pick: Alabama vs. Texas
Well I would like to announce that I went 19-15 so far in the bowl picks and hopefully will win my 20th game of the bowl picks, which I would consider a pretty good start. We will go for the undefeated season next year. Now on to the showdown between Alabama and Texas.
When I looked at this game a month ago, I thought this game would be a blowout because the teams the Tide played and beat were far superior than what Texas did all year. I was telling people that if I were a betting man I would take the spread and this game will be blowout. Now I have changed my mind somewhat for a couple of reasons. People reminded me this was the same sort of thought when the Longhorns last played in the National Championship and the media reminded me of how good Will Muschamp is as a defensive coordinator.
I think the key to the game for Bama is how well junior Greg McElroy plays. I was really impressed with him in the SEC Championship game and that final drive against Auburn this year. He needs to open up the field so the Texas defense will not fill the box against Heisman winner Marc Ingram who I feel will have a great game.
I also believe that Colt McCoy wants this game more than any player thats playing and I think that means something. He wants a National Championship because he doesn't have a Heisman Trophy or a title. McCoy has won a bunch of games but that doesn't mean shit unless he wins the game tonight.
This will be a close game and will come down to what it always does in football. Turnovers, Special Teams, and the battle in the trences. I think Nick Saban lives for the big games and draws up great game plans. I believe this will be a close game with Bama sealing it in the fourth.
Alabama 27 Texas 20
-Charlie.
When I looked at this game a month ago, I thought this game would be a blowout because the teams the Tide played and beat were far superior than what Texas did all year. I was telling people that if I were a betting man I would take the spread and this game will be blowout. Now I have changed my mind somewhat for a couple of reasons. People reminded me this was the same sort of thought when the Longhorns last played in the National Championship and the media reminded me of how good Will Muschamp is as a defensive coordinator.
I think the key to the game for Bama is how well junior Greg McElroy plays. I was really impressed with him in the SEC Championship game and that final drive against Auburn this year. He needs to open up the field so the Texas defense will not fill the box against Heisman winner Marc Ingram who I feel will have a great game.
I also believe that Colt McCoy wants this game more than any player thats playing and I think that means something. He wants a National Championship because he doesn't have a Heisman Trophy or a title. McCoy has won a bunch of games but that doesn't mean shit unless he wins the game tonight.
This will be a close game and will come down to what it always does in football. Turnovers, Special Teams, and the battle in the trences. I think Nick Saban lives for the big games and draws up great game plans. I believe this will be a close game with Bama sealing it in the fourth.
Alabama 27 Texas 20
-Charlie.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Pryor Peers Into the Future
I know that many people including myself wants to see playoff in college football but sometimes bowl games can be a look into what the next season has to offer. That happened on New Years Day when Terrelle Pryor looked like the superstar player we had all thought he was going to be.
I was in the camp like others I know that Pryor shouldn't have went to Ohio State and he should have went to Michigan, Oregon, or Penn State where he could run the full spread becoming a great quarterback that we all believed coming out of college he could be. In addition, we also believed that Jim Tressel really screwed others around him by reworking his whole offense to make sure that Pryor could dominate.
Now middle of the season after the Buckeyes laid an absolute egg against Purdue, it seemed like everyone's point was being made about Pryor and Tressel. I think I remember a couple guys on ESPN who were suggesting that Pryor next year needed to move to wide receiver and he would never be a NFL quarterback.
People including myself forgot that Pryor is only a sophomore... a sophomore. In no way is this guy a junior or senior who is finishing on a sour note. He is peaking at the right time and with all the guys coming back for Ohio State, you have to wonder if they will be a top 3 team next year with people buzzing about Pryor's upcoming season. Many people who felt negative about Pryor have done a complete 180 because he met the Vince Young comparison that everyone made when Pryor first came out of high school.
The big final test I have for Pryor if he meets the Young comparison, can he finish a game? Last year against Texas, it was more their defense that couldn't stop Colt McCoy and the same thing with USC this year. Pryor hasn't had that signature drive that has defined him as a quarterback and I think you cannot call him clutch yet, but he sure as hell lived up to the big moment in the Rose Bowl.
-Charlie.
I was in the camp like others I know that Pryor shouldn't have went to Ohio State and he should have went to Michigan, Oregon, or Penn State where he could run the full spread becoming a great quarterback that we all believed coming out of college he could be. In addition, we also believed that Jim Tressel really screwed others around him by reworking his whole offense to make sure that Pryor could dominate.
Now middle of the season after the Buckeyes laid an absolute egg against Purdue, it seemed like everyone's point was being made about Pryor and Tressel. I think I remember a couple guys on ESPN who were suggesting that Pryor next year needed to move to wide receiver and he would never be a NFL quarterback.
People including myself forgot that Pryor is only a sophomore... a sophomore. In no way is this guy a junior or senior who is finishing on a sour note. He is peaking at the right time and with all the guys coming back for Ohio State, you have to wonder if they will be a top 3 team next year with people buzzing about Pryor's upcoming season. Many people who felt negative about Pryor have done a complete 180 because he met the Vince Young comparison that everyone made when Pryor first came out of high school.
The big final test I have for Pryor if he meets the Young comparison, can he finish a game? Last year against Texas, it was more their defense that couldn't stop Colt McCoy and the same thing with USC this year. Pryor hasn't had that signature drive that has defined him as a quarterback and I think you cannot call him clutch yet, but he sure as hell lived up to the big moment in the Rose Bowl.
-Charlie.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Why I Suck (1-4 Night and Missed Bowl Picks)
First off, I would like to wish every reader a Happy New Year and I hope it was a drunken good time for everyone. I personally had the hangover I hoped for and now I feel good enough to drink again, great success. Anyways I know I missed the picks for today but I wrote it down on a sheet of paper who I would take in case this happened.
My picks would have been: Northwestern, Penn State, Florida State (Only because it would be a cool thing for Bobby Bowden to end on such a great note but I felt that WVA would be the better team), Oregon. After the abysmal day yesterday I stood at 10-10. After what has happened today, 12-11. I will give you my Florida pick then the games on the 2nd.
SUGAR BOWL: I haven't check yet but has FOX taken away the game? If so, I will be at a bar watching some of this game because I want to see Tim Tebow last game as a college athlete but I feel he will get the "Brett Favre treatment" where they will gush over Tebow the whole night. Cincinnati wants to prove that Brian Kelly didn't have much to do with their success and want to prove something. I think the Bearcasts defense is way too soft for them to even stay close. FLA 42-24
INTERNATIONAL BOWL: South Florida vs. Northern Illinois- Do we really need a bowl in Toronto? Anyways, the Big East has dominated the MAC in this game every year so far. The Bulls have lost their last five of seven and had some problems with Jim Levitt. The Huskies are a favorite of my friend Fant therefore I will take them so at least one of his Illinois team can be successful. NIU 27-20
PAPAJOHNS.COM BOWL: South Carolina vs. Connecticut- This is a random bowl in a random location in Alabama, and why does Papa Johns have two bowls? Anyways, the Gamecocks have been awesome on the defensive end all year and came very close to knocking off Florida. They need less mistakes out of Stephen Garcia, their quarterback. UConn is riding a three-game winning streak and lost many close games. Andre Dixon for the Huskies will be a sleeper in the draft next year, very good running back. UCONN 24-13
COTTON BOWL: 19. Oklahoma State vs. Ole Miss- I hate that the Cotton Bowl had to be moved to Jerry's World because its a staple like the Rose Bowl. I would be like if Los Angeles gets a new football stadium (many rumors) then moves the Rose Bowl. I think this will be a good game, both teams spent time in the Top 5 and Jevan Sneed's hype was a bit too high although finds ways to win. The Cowboys haven't been the absolute same since Dez Bryant. Close game, Rebs win it. OLE MISS 35-31
LIBERTY BOWL: Arkansas vs. East Carolina- Can this be renamed the Lou Holtz Bowl? As most would know, Lou doesn't hide his bias cheering for his son and Notre Dame/Arkansas a lot. Who does he cheer for? Probably his son but on to the game, Ryan Mallet, quarterback for the Hogs has a chance to show off to the NFL scouts and could easily have a big game in this one. The Pirates won the C-USA and can knock off the big boys as shown before. I think the C-USA stands up in this one and upset the Razorbacks. ECU 23-20
ALAMO BOWL: Michigan State vs. Texas Tech- Both teams had a shitload of problems after the season was over. The Spartans had nine players suspended after they beat up people at the dorms and we all know about the Red Raiders issues. I think Texas Tech will rise up because I think losing a coach is easier than playing without a couple key players. TTU 42-31
-Charlie.
My picks would have been: Northwestern, Penn State, Florida State (Only because it would be a cool thing for Bobby Bowden to end on such a great note but I felt that WVA would be the better team), Oregon. After the abysmal day yesterday I stood at 10-10. After what has happened today, 12-11. I will give you my Florida pick then the games on the 2nd.
SUGAR BOWL: I haven't check yet but has FOX taken away the game? If so, I will be at a bar watching some of this game because I want to see Tim Tebow last game as a college athlete but I feel he will get the "Brett Favre treatment" where they will gush over Tebow the whole night. Cincinnati wants to prove that Brian Kelly didn't have much to do with their success and want to prove something. I think the Bearcasts defense is way too soft for them to even stay close. FLA 42-24
INTERNATIONAL BOWL: South Florida vs. Northern Illinois- Do we really need a bowl in Toronto? Anyways, the Big East has dominated the MAC in this game every year so far. The Bulls have lost their last five of seven and had some problems with Jim Levitt. The Huskies are a favorite of my friend Fant therefore I will take them so at least one of his Illinois team can be successful. NIU 27-20
PAPAJOHNS.COM BOWL: South Carolina vs. Connecticut- This is a random bowl in a random location in Alabama, and why does Papa Johns have two bowls? Anyways, the Gamecocks have been awesome on the defensive end all year and came very close to knocking off Florida. They need less mistakes out of Stephen Garcia, their quarterback. UConn is riding a three-game winning streak and lost many close games. Andre Dixon for the Huskies will be a sleeper in the draft next year, very good running back. UCONN 24-13
COTTON BOWL: 19. Oklahoma State vs. Ole Miss- I hate that the Cotton Bowl had to be moved to Jerry's World because its a staple like the Rose Bowl. I would be like if Los Angeles gets a new football stadium (many rumors) then moves the Rose Bowl. I think this will be a good game, both teams spent time in the Top 5 and Jevan Sneed's hype was a bit too high although finds ways to win. The Cowboys haven't been the absolute same since Dez Bryant. Close game, Rebs win it. OLE MISS 35-31
LIBERTY BOWL: Arkansas vs. East Carolina- Can this be renamed the Lou Holtz Bowl? As most would know, Lou doesn't hide his bias cheering for his son and Notre Dame/Arkansas a lot. Who does he cheer for? Probably his son but on to the game, Ryan Mallet, quarterback for the Hogs has a chance to show off to the NFL scouts and could easily have a big game in this one. The Pirates won the C-USA and can knock off the big boys as shown before. I think the C-USA stands up in this one and upset the Razorbacks. ECU 23-20
ALAMO BOWL: Michigan State vs. Texas Tech- Both teams had a shitload of problems after the season was over. The Spartans had nine players suspended after they beat up people at the dorms and we all know about the Red Raiders issues. I think Texas Tech will rise up because I think losing a coach is easier than playing without a couple key players. TTU 42-31
-Charlie.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
NYE Picks
Since I will probably be drinking upon arrival in Eau Claire, I will give you my bowl picks for the five games on tomorrow. I will also probably be working on the January 1st bowl games tomorrow sometime, I promise I will get those too. My record stands at 9-6 and would have a perfect week had it not been for the two point conversion.
ARMED FORCES BOWL: Houston vs. Air Force- Because this is the Armed Forces Bowl, is Air Force the one that people root to win this game? Houston has been up and down all year, at one point they looked like BCS busters and the other they looked like an average C-USA team. Air Force didn't have one stand out win but they played TCU the closest of anybody. I think this game is a toss-up and I like Case Keenum to lead a final drive. HOU 41-38
SUN BOWL: Oklahoma vs. 21. Stanford- The Sooners are another team like USC who isn't familiar with playing before the New Year starts and they have managed with having Landry Jones as their quarterback, which shows promise for next year. The Cardinal is led by Toby Gerhart and he might be one of the most impressive players to watch. I feel he wears down OU and takes over in the fourth. STAN 28-17
TEXAS BOWL: Navy vs. Missouri- Two games featuring the Armed Forces and the Naval Academy isn't a joke. A very good football team with their stud quarterback Reggie Dobbs plus that option can be very tough to stop. Missouri has one bad lost on the year and they are on a three-game winning streak, I like the Tigers big. MIZZOU 34-14
INSIGHT BOWL: Minnesota vs. Iowa State- It should be renamed to the Inconsistency Bowl with both teams going back and forth with wins/losses, there is no telling what could happened in this one. I have no idea if the Gophers get Eric Decker back but if so, they could be the favorite in this one. The Cyclones are about as boring as you can get, good defensive team. I think we have a defensive struggle with the Gophers pulling it out late. MINN 16-13
PEACH BOWL: 11. Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee- The Hokies probably didn't expect to be here after promising outlook to begin the year but I believe they took this bowl in honor of Coach Bobby Bowden, which is unfortunate for the Volunteers. Tennessee has a chance to make a statement about next year with how they play against a superior opponent. This game always is a blowout so I will pick it that way. VT 38-14
Have a safe one,
Charlie.
ARMED FORCES BOWL: Houston vs. Air Force- Because this is the Armed Forces Bowl, is Air Force the one that people root to win this game? Houston has been up and down all year, at one point they looked like BCS busters and the other they looked like an average C-USA team. Air Force didn't have one stand out win but they played TCU the closest of anybody. I think this game is a toss-up and I like Case Keenum to lead a final drive. HOU 41-38
SUN BOWL: Oklahoma vs. 21. Stanford- The Sooners are another team like USC who isn't familiar with playing before the New Year starts and they have managed with having Landry Jones as their quarterback, which shows promise for next year. The Cardinal is led by Toby Gerhart and he might be one of the most impressive players to watch. I feel he wears down OU and takes over in the fourth. STAN 28-17
TEXAS BOWL: Navy vs. Missouri- Two games featuring the Armed Forces and the Naval Academy isn't a joke. A very good football team with their stud quarterback Reggie Dobbs plus that option can be very tough to stop. Missouri has one bad lost on the year and they are on a three-game winning streak, I like the Tigers big. MIZZOU 34-14
INSIGHT BOWL: Minnesota vs. Iowa State- It should be renamed to the Inconsistency Bowl with both teams going back and forth with wins/losses, there is no telling what could happened in this one. I have no idea if the Gophers get Eric Decker back but if so, they could be the favorite in this one. The Cyclones are about as boring as you can get, good defensive team. I think we have a defensive struggle with the Gophers pulling it out late. MINN 16-13
PEACH BOWL: 11. Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee- The Hokies probably didn't expect to be here after promising outlook to begin the year but I believe they took this bowl in honor of Coach Bobby Bowden, which is unfortunate for the Volunteers. Tennessee has a chance to make a statement about next year with how they play against a superior opponent. This game always is a blowout so I will pick it that way. VT 38-14
Have a safe one,
Charlie.
Leach's Pirate Ship Gets Parked
I think if you have read enough Chuck’s Corner you would realize that I am the type of guy when it comes to coaching, I am all about let the coaches do what they do and the players/parents should not get involved whatsoever especially in college sports. Would it shock you in the slightest that I am all for Mike Leach in this situation as it stands right now? No I don’t think so.
Quick backdrop in the story, the Texas Tech Red Raiders Head Coach Mike Leach felt the need to keep Adam James, son of Craig James on of the 94 college analysts for ESPN/ABC in an electrical closet for an unknown amount of time after the effects of a concussion. I said to my friend Shannon last night, what is even going on in this stoy? He couldn't tell me and I didn't have an answer on what actually was the situation at hand other than the electrical closet thing. One of the many reasons why the whole firing makes no sense.
First, Leach was suspended then the legal team for Leach fought that, then Leach is fired. This happened all in a matter of three days or so, whaaaaaaaaaaaat? How in the world do things like that happen so quickly in a world where it takes us five days to analyze a 4th and 2 play in Indianapolis. I mean c'mon, shouldn't we review all the facts or could there be something larger looming?
My guess is something larger is going to hit the Red Raider program and hard, because it makes no sense when you have a coach who has lead your team to eight straight bowl games and you just gave him a fat extension. You really weren't that afraid of ESPN and the power they do have with the James angle were you?
Leach treated James like any of his other players and he had a problem with that because "I am Craig James' kid." Now that's not Joe Montana's kid but still his dad is a prominent figure in the television realm of college football. I believe that he rides his dad's coattails and when something happened to him that he felt was a bit extreme he went right to Daddy because he can solve most problems using the ESPN machine. Craig has been saying how they are "victims." Really, Craig you mean to tell me a coach never grabbed you by the facemask and threw you down, or did a real asshole move to you? C'mon you played in the eighties! Of course that shit happened to you.
Like I said earlier in the post, there is much more that hasn't been uncovered but I will leave you this from Seth Davis who does college basketball for CBS via Twitter.
Quick backdrop in the story, the Texas Tech Red Raiders Head Coach Mike Leach felt the need to keep Adam James, son of Craig James on of the 94 college analysts for ESPN/ABC in an electrical closet for an unknown amount of time after the effects of a concussion. I said to my friend Shannon last night, what is even going on in this stoy? He couldn't tell me and I didn't have an answer on what actually was the situation at hand other than the electrical closet thing. One of the many reasons why the whole firing makes no sense.
First, Leach was suspended then the legal team for Leach fought that, then Leach is fired. This happened all in a matter of three days or so, whaaaaaaaaaaaat? How in the world do things like that happen so quickly in a world where it takes us five days to analyze a 4th and 2 play in Indianapolis. I mean c'mon, shouldn't we review all the facts or could there be something larger looming?
My guess is something larger is going to hit the Red Raider program and hard, because it makes no sense when you have a coach who has lead your team to eight straight bowl games and you just gave him a fat extension. You really weren't that afraid of ESPN and the power they do have with the James angle were you?
Leach treated James like any of his other players and he had a problem with that because "I am Craig James' kid." Now that's not Joe Montana's kid but still his dad is a prominent figure in the television realm of college football. I believe that he rides his dad's coattails and when something happened to him that he felt was a bit extreme he went right to Daddy because he can solve most problems using the ESPN machine. Craig has been saying how they are "victims." Really, Craig you mean to tell me a coach never grabbed you by the facemask and threw you down, or did a real asshole move to you? C'mon you played in the eighties! Of course that shit happened to you.
Like I said earlier in the post, there is much more that hasn't been uncovered but I will leave you this from Seth Davis who does college basketball for CBS via Twitter.
"Ironic that the school that fired Mike Leach for alleged player abuse wouldn't even reprimand Bob Knight for popping a player in the mouth"-Charlie.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Bowl Picks for the Early Week
My current record is 4-5 and thanks to not having that much time to write a full post on the first part of the week in terms of bowl weeks. I am just going to make a quick pick...
MUSIC CITY BOWL: Clemson vs. Kentucky- I think the Tigers are going to win this one for various reasons and one of them being C.J. Spiller, I have been more impressive with Spiller more than most players in the country. He reminds of Reggie Bush in some many ways CLEM 35-21 (won this game tonight moving my record to 5-5, three-game winning streak!)
Monday
INDEPENDENCE BOWL: Texas A&M vs. Georgia- Who would ever want to play a bowl game in Shreveport, Louisiana and will either defense stop anyone? Both of these teams are very talented on the offense end but cannot stop anyone to save their souls. Jerrod Johnson for the Aggies is one of the most underrated players in the country but their defense have given up 60+ in two games this year, not good. UGA 45-34
Tuesday
EAGLEBANK BOWL: UCLA vs. Temple- Well this will be better football seen played in DC compared to the Redskins. It mindboggles me that the Bruins haven't been out East since 1998 and tha Temple is a respectable football program. I will take the big time program who had decent losses against Stanford/Oregon plus they get their QB back. UCLA 21-10
CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL: 15.Miami vs. 25.Wisconsin- This should be a great matchup between two teams who I am willing to bet are at least playing in a New Years Day bowl maybe even a BCS bowl. This game is about making a statement for next year. I worry for the Badgers about the speed of Miami but I think they can wear teams down with John Clay. Since perfection is out of the way, I will take the homer pick.. still love the U though. UW 23-20
Wednesday
HUMANTARIAN BOWL: Bowling Green vs. Idaho- A home game for the Vandals as the Falcons have to visiting likely colder than hell Boise, Idaho. But I do think it's great that they play a bowl in a freezing cold location. Two teams going in opposite directions when the season ended. I think the Falcons pull out the road win. BGSU 31-23
HOLIDAY BOWL: 20. Arizona vs. 22. Nebraska- I think everyone will be focused on the AP Player of the Year, Ndamukong Suh to see how he does and I think he could be as good as Reggie White. The Wildcats are a good team with many tough losses in the year but I think the Cornhusker defense is a lot tougher than people think, leading them to victory. NEB 20-13
-Charlie.
MUSIC CITY BOWL: Clemson vs. Kentucky- I think the Tigers are going to win this one for various reasons and one of them being C.J. Spiller, I have been more impressive with Spiller more than most players in the country. He reminds of Reggie Bush in some many ways CLEM 35-21 (won this game tonight moving my record to 5-5, three-game winning streak!)
Monday
INDEPENDENCE BOWL: Texas A&M vs. Georgia- Who would ever want to play a bowl game in Shreveport, Louisiana and will either defense stop anyone? Both of these teams are very talented on the offense end but cannot stop anyone to save their souls. Jerrod Johnson for the Aggies is one of the most underrated players in the country but their defense have given up 60+ in two games this year, not good. UGA 45-34
Tuesday
EAGLEBANK BOWL: UCLA vs. Temple- Well this will be better football seen played in DC compared to the Redskins. It mindboggles me that the Bruins haven't been out East since 1998 and tha Temple is a respectable football program. I will take the big time program who had decent losses against Stanford/Oregon plus they get their QB back. UCLA 21-10
CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL: 15.Miami vs. 25.Wisconsin- This should be a great matchup between two teams who I am willing to bet are at least playing in a New Years Day bowl maybe even a BCS bowl. This game is about making a statement for next year. I worry for the Badgers about the speed of Miami but I think they can wear teams down with John Clay. Since perfection is out of the way, I will take the homer pick.. still love the U though. UW 23-20
Wednesday
HUMANTARIAN BOWL: Bowling Green vs. Idaho- A home game for the Vandals as the Falcons have to visiting likely colder than hell Boise, Idaho. But I do think it's great that they play a bowl in a freezing cold location. Two teams going in opposite directions when the season ended. I think the Falcons pull out the road win. BGSU 31-23
HOLIDAY BOWL: 20. Arizona vs. 22. Nebraska- I think everyone will be focused on the AP Player of the Year, Ndamukong Suh to see how he does and I think he could be as good as Reggie White. The Wildcats are a good team with many tough losses in the year but I think the Cornhusker defense is a lot tougher than people think, leading them to victory. NEB 20-13
-Charlie.
The Urban Meyer Situation
The first I heard about University of Florida's Head Coach Urban Meyer decided to resign due to health reason last night. I personally was shocked, surprised, and stunned that this was happening with one of the best coaches in all of football right now. The Florida split could be compared to a famous band breaking up (such as U2 or the Rolling Stones) with Tim Tebow leaving and then Meyer's choice to leave. There is a huge void at Florida now just like if Bono and the Edge left U2, they wouldn't be the same band or a band at all for that matter.
I thought that he had to have something truly wrong with him explaining why he would step down from a top five program he had built. People started to report that he had experienced chest pains and other stress-related issues. Not to mention making frequent trips to hospital after the SEC Championship, which would make a family man like Meyer is if it's really worth coaching football if I am endangering my health thus not being around for my children.
The other thing I question is with all these health problems and Tebow leaving... Was Meyer afraid to rebuild again and worried that it might not be the same at Florida ever again? This could go with his decision today as well but Meyer had to wonder what things with would be like post-Tebow.
Now, today we learned that Meyer changed his mind and he will just take a sabbatical from the sport then return to the program. He said his players convinced him to keep coaching, which leads me to believe two things, a.) Urban doesn't want to leave his players out to dry and worries about their lives after he leaves (goes back to the Tebow thing about having to start over, I think he didn't want to leave his team without their two leaders) b.) He woke up and thought about life after football realizing he just couldn't do it.
My roommate and converted Gator fan E believes that Meyer is holding the program hostage by taking this leave. Nobody really knows what this entails whether he isn't making the trips all over the country for the recruits, or Meyer might not be coaching as much during Spring Ball. Who knows really, but I agree with E completely. Florida is a top five program right now (USC, Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio State are the others) and with recruits not being able to trust the head coach is going to be a huge disadvantage for the program. In addition, other programs can use that to convince recruits to come to their school.
-Charlie.
I thought that he had to have something truly wrong with him explaining why he would step down from a top five program he had built. People started to report that he had experienced chest pains and other stress-related issues. Not to mention making frequent trips to hospital after the SEC Championship, which would make a family man like Meyer is if it's really worth coaching football if I am endangering my health thus not being around for my children.
The other thing I question is with all these health problems and Tebow leaving... Was Meyer afraid to rebuild again and worried that it might not be the same at Florida ever again? This could go with his decision today as well but Meyer had to wonder what things with would be like post-Tebow.
Now, today we learned that Meyer changed his mind and he will just take a sabbatical from the sport then return to the program. He said his players convinced him to keep coaching, which leads me to believe two things, a.) Urban doesn't want to leave his players out to dry and worries about their lives after he leaves (goes back to the Tebow thing about having to start over, I think he didn't want to leave his team without their two leaders) b.) He woke up and thought about life after football realizing he just couldn't do it.
My roommate and converted Gator fan E believes that Meyer is holding the program hostage by taking this leave. Nobody really knows what this entails whether he isn't making the trips all over the country for the recruits, or Meyer might not be coaching as much during Spring Ball. Who knows really, but I agree with E completely. Florida is a top five program right now (USC, Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio State are the others) and with recruits not being able to trust the head coach is going to be a huge disadvantage for the program. In addition, other programs can use that to convince recruits to come to their school.
-Charlie.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
The Christmas Bowl Picks (Dec 22nd to Dec 26th)
Well if you are playing at home, I am 1-3. The Wyoming-Fresno game was a complete toss-up, the Blue Raiders having the second coming of Michael Vick quarterback was completely unexpected, and the Fightin' Chets pulled the wool on me because I really thought the Beavers were a good team.
Wednesday
SAN DIEGO BOWL: 23. Utah vs. California- I am not giving the bowl its full name because it is way too damn long so there you go. My first question is Ron Burgundy doing the coin flip with his explanation of what San Diego actually means? My second question will Cal represent the Pac-10 better than the Beavers of Oregon State? I think they do because they get Jahvid Best back from injury and now have a scary 1-2 running back combination plus Utah is without their starting quarterback. CAL 42-31
Thursday
HAWAII BOWL: Nevada vs. SMU- I know we said that Oregon St.-BYU would be a shootout but this one will be a shootout. You have the Wolfpack in one corner who run the Pistol offense with three 1,000 yard rushers and score more than Tiger Woods at a bachelorette party. Then SMU with June Jones at the helm who made his powerful offense at this very stadium with the likes of Tommy Chang and Colt Brennen. I think its happy homecoming for Jones with the Mustangs prevailing. SMU 52-49
Saturday
LITTLE CEASERS BOWL: Marshall vs. Ohio- What is the gimmick here "Free Pizzas for the winners!" Little Ceasers is good because its only five dollars, granted it's one of the greasiest things that one human can ever eat. Number 41410 why I hate the bowl season is the Thundering Herd fired their coach yet they are still in a bowl, doesn't make sense to me. I think Ohio pulls this one with two teams I know nothing about. OHIO 28-21
MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL: 17. Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina- This is a tough one and should be a very good game. The Tar Heels are basically playing a home game with the game being played in Charlotte but they have been very inconsistent this year, really asking yourself what Tar Heel team will play today? Pitt on the other hand has lost the last two games by combined four points and I am super impressed with the combo of Bill Stull/Dion Lewis. I think the Panthers win by a field goal. PITT 20-17
EMERLAD BOWL: Boston College vs. 24. USC- The Trojans have faced many distractions in the last week and Joe McKnight didn't travel with the team, which is raising serious eyebrows across America. Also I don't think USC has played a good game since mid-October. But they face a pretty weak Golden Eagles team who beat the teams they were supposed to but got demolished by the better teams. USC 35-13
-Charlie.
Wednesday
SAN DIEGO BOWL: 23. Utah vs. California- I am not giving the bowl its full name because it is way too damn long so there you go. My first question is Ron Burgundy doing the coin flip with his explanation of what San Diego actually means? My second question will Cal represent the Pac-10 better than the Beavers of Oregon State? I think they do because they get Jahvid Best back from injury and now have a scary 1-2 running back combination plus Utah is without their starting quarterback. CAL 42-31
Thursday
HAWAII BOWL: Nevada vs. SMU- I know we said that Oregon St.-BYU would be a shootout but this one will be a shootout. You have the Wolfpack in one corner who run the Pistol offense with three 1,000 yard rushers and score more than Tiger Woods at a bachelorette party. Then SMU with June Jones at the helm who made his powerful offense at this very stadium with the likes of Tommy Chang and Colt Brennen. I think its happy homecoming for Jones with the Mustangs prevailing. SMU 52-49
Saturday
LITTLE CEASERS BOWL: Marshall vs. Ohio- What is the gimmick here "Free Pizzas for the winners!" Little Ceasers is good because its only five dollars, granted it's one of the greasiest things that one human can ever eat. Number 41410 why I hate the bowl season is the Thundering Herd fired their coach yet they are still in a bowl, doesn't make sense to me. I think Ohio pulls this one with two teams I know nothing about. OHIO 28-21
MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL: 17. Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina- This is a tough one and should be a very good game. The Tar Heels are basically playing a home game with the game being played in Charlotte but they have been very inconsistent this year, really asking yourself what Tar Heel team will play today? Pitt on the other hand has lost the last two games by combined four points and I am super impressed with the combo of Bill Stull/Dion Lewis. I think the Panthers win by a field goal. PITT 20-17
EMERLAD BOWL: Boston College vs. 24. USC- The Trojans have faced many distractions in the last week and Joe McKnight didn't travel with the team, which is raising serious eyebrows across America. Also I don't think USC has played a good game since mid-October. But they face a pretty weak Golden Eagles team who beat the teams they were supposed to but got demolished by the better teams. USC 35-13
-Charlie.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Get an NFL Team in LA ASAP
Well I do not think its truly a college football year without having a USC controversy. It appears this program can never keep its nose clean and the funny thing about this one, it isn't their coaches' fault rather the alumni and fans that surround the Southern Cal campus.
If you new to this story which broke on Friday... Joe McKnight USC running back has been seen driving around campus in a Land Rover that owned by one Scott Schenter who happens to have a website called 4joemcknight.com. Hmm interesting. Now McKnight says that it belongs to his "baby mama."
I am a USC supporter and I like the way Pete Carroll runs his program for the most part although bottom line this shit cannot keep happening. People treat these kids in Los Angeles and the other areas of SoCal like they are NFL superstars. This is the only football that people see in that area and it doens't hurt that minus this year they have been a pro factory for the past decade. Therefore this leads to people like Schenter thinking it's okay to shower these college kids with Land Rovers.
The Reggie Bush investigation is still going on and now they have to deal with a new case. I realize that Carroll wants to play the part of the laid-back old guy who a guy my age could have a beer with and have a great conversation... one of the reasons why I like him so much. But he has to tighten the rules on the players to make sure that this sort of stuff isn't happening. Because honestly, if you give me a Land Rover more times than not, I am taking that Land Rover no question about it.
I feel that the NCAA really wants to stick it to USC because they would have given up on this fight a year ago that's why they keep searching for things in the Bush/OJ Mayo investigation.
-Charlie.
If you new to this story which broke on Friday... Joe McKnight USC running back has been seen driving around campus in a Land Rover that owned by one Scott Schenter who happens to have a website called 4joemcknight.com. Hmm interesting. Now McKnight says that it belongs to his "baby mama."
I am a USC supporter and I like the way Pete Carroll runs his program for the most part although bottom line this shit cannot keep happening. People treat these kids in Los Angeles and the other areas of SoCal like they are NFL superstars. This is the only football that people see in that area and it doens't hurt that minus this year they have been a pro factory for the past decade. Therefore this leads to people like Schenter thinking it's okay to shower these college kids with Land Rovers.
The Reggie Bush investigation is still going on and now they have to deal with a new case. I realize that Carroll wants to play the part of the laid-back old guy who a guy my age could have a beer with and have a great conversation... one of the reasons why I like him so much. But he has to tighten the rules on the players to make sure that this sort of stuff isn't happening. Because honestly, if you give me a Land Rover more times than not, I am taking that Land Rover no question about it.
I feel that the NCAA really wants to stick it to USC because they would have given up on this fight a year ago that's why they keep searching for things in the Bush/OJ Mayo investigation.
-Charlie.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Your Early Bowl Picks (Dec 19-22nd)
I decided since the bowl games are boring for the most part and I like to look smart. I am going to attempt to guess all the bowl games right this season. I will start with the first couple days of the bowl season then move continuously throughout the weeks. Here we go...
Saturday
NEW MEXICO BOWL: Fresno State vs. Wyoming- The Bulldogs always puzzled me with the V on the back of their helmets while I know it stands for "the Valley" I always saw the Valley as this trashy place like Jersey Shore more so that something to be proud of. Wyoming is boring, brown uniforms named the Cowboys, real original by them. I like Fresno in this one they have won seven of their last eight while the Cowboys have been up and down all year. FRESNO 38-10
ST. PETERSBURG BOWL: UCF vs. Rutgers- Should be called the Off-Color Knight Bowl!!! The Golden Knights have the homefield advantage in this one playing in the baseball stadium closest to campus and they beat a good Houston team earlier this season. Rutgers should really have JS on the back of the helmets or the Situation on the sidelines, both would be really cool too. I am going with the Big East team but the Scarlet Knights have been harder to read then War and Peace. RUTG 23-20
Sunday
NEW ORLEANS BOWL: Southern Miss vs. Middle Tennessee State- Both teams really aren't that exciting, I would compare to the girl at the bar who is wearing a sweater and jeans. Showing off no cleavage, nor showing any of her legs just play boring. The Blue Raiders are trying to do for Sun Belt pride but not happening against the Golden Eagles. SMISS 35-21
Tuesday
LAS VEGAS BOWL: 18. Oregon State vs. 14.BYU- Someone please tell me they find it just as funny as I do that the Fightin' Chets are in bowl in Vegas. What the hell are the mormans going to Vegas? They should remake the hangover with the BYU football team equalling the most boring movie ever. Oregon State was a touchdown away from the Rose Bowl and the Cougars aren't the same team from last year. OSU 45-34
-Charlie.
Saturday
NEW MEXICO BOWL: Fresno State vs. Wyoming- The Bulldogs always puzzled me with the V on the back of their helmets while I know it stands for "the Valley" I always saw the Valley as this trashy place like Jersey Shore more so that something to be proud of. Wyoming is boring, brown uniforms named the Cowboys, real original by them. I like Fresno in this one they have won seven of their last eight while the Cowboys have been up and down all year. FRESNO 38-10
ST. PETERSBURG BOWL: UCF vs. Rutgers- Should be called the Off-Color Knight Bowl!!! The Golden Knights have the homefield advantage in this one playing in the baseball stadium closest to campus and they beat a good Houston team earlier this season. Rutgers should really have JS on the back of the helmets or the Situation on the sidelines, both would be really cool too. I am going with the Big East team but the Scarlet Knights have been harder to read then War and Peace. RUTG 23-20
Sunday
NEW ORLEANS BOWL: Southern Miss vs. Middle Tennessee State- Both teams really aren't that exciting, I would compare to the girl at the bar who is wearing a sweater and jeans. Showing off no cleavage, nor showing any of her legs just play boring. The Blue Raiders are trying to do for Sun Belt pride but not happening against the Golden Eagles. SMISS 35-21
Tuesday
LAS VEGAS BOWL: 18. Oregon State vs. 14.BYU- Someone please tell me they find it just as funny as I do that the Fightin' Chets are in bowl in Vegas. What the hell are the mormans going to Vegas? They should remake the hangover with the BYU football team equalling the most boring movie ever. Oregon State was a touchdown away from the Rose Bowl and the Cougars aren't the same team from last year. OSU 45-34
-Charlie.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Marc Ingram Brings the Heisman to Bama
Everyone had a theory going into Saturday night on who was going to win the Heisman. We heard it from all angles about the five finalists.
-Some believed it should be Ndamukong Suh, defensive tackle from Nebraska because honestly, he is the best player in the nation. Not disagreeing there, Suh is going to be a bonafide stud in the NFL and if I was number one, he is my pick. Difference maker in year one compared to the others.
-Some believed it should be Toby Gerhart, the running back from Stanford because if this was like the NFL, no doubt about it Gerhart is the MVP. The Cardinal might have won three to five games without a guy like Gerhart and not to mention, he led most of the running stats in college football.
-Some went on the Marc Ingram, running back from Alabama including myself because he played in one of the best conferences (most feel it is the best but that title belongs to the Pac-10 this year, I wrote this in November) and was the main reason why the Crimson Tide were the number one team in the nation.
-Others felt Colt McCoy, the quarterback from Texas would get the 'lifetime achievement' award that sometimes happen with the Heisman where they give it to the senior who's had a solid career throughout the entire year.
It was completely deserving for Ingram. I thought that Gerhart or Ingram was the deserving winner for the Heisman trophy. I cannot complain about the selection that was made. Although, I feel that Suh is the best player we have seen this year but defensive never wins the Heisman for the sole reason they do not score touchdowns.
When it was all said and done Marc Ingram took home the Heisman in a very emotional moment with his dad in jail right now and growing up in tough part of Flint, Michigan. I said last week that Ingram is the most impressive pure running back I have seen since Adrian Peterson and added that he could be better than AP right now. Ingram could very well with Greg McElroy back as quarterback win another Heisman next year. It wouldn't shock me to see him to do that.
-Charlie.
-Some believed it should be Ndamukong Suh, defensive tackle from Nebraska because honestly, he is the best player in the nation. Not disagreeing there, Suh is going to be a bonafide stud in the NFL and if I was number one, he is my pick. Difference maker in year one compared to the others.
-Some believed it should be Toby Gerhart, the running back from Stanford because if this was like the NFL, no doubt about it Gerhart is the MVP. The Cardinal might have won three to five games without a guy like Gerhart and not to mention, he led most of the running stats in college football.
-Some went on the Marc Ingram, running back from Alabama including myself because he played in one of the best conferences (most feel it is the best but that title belongs to the Pac-10 this year, I wrote this in November) and was the main reason why the Crimson Tide were the number one team in the nation.
-Others felt Colt McCoy, the quarterback from Texas would get the 'lifetime achievement' award that sometimes happen with the Heisman where they give it to the senior who's had a solid career throughout the entire year.
It was completely deserving for Ingram. I thought that Gerhart or Ingram was the deserving winner for the Heisman trophy. I cannot complain about the selection that was made. Although, I feel that Suh is the best player we have seen this year but defensive never wins the Heisman for the sole reason they do not score touchdowns.
When it was all said and done Marc Ingram took home the Heisman in a very emotional moment with his dad in jail right now and growing up in tough part of Flint, Michigan. I said last week that Ingram is the most impressive pure running back I have seen since Adrian Peterson and added that he could be better than AP right now. Ingram could very well with Greg McElroy back as quarterback win another Heisman next year. It wouldn't shock me to see him to do that.
-Charlie.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Brian Kelly Lands in South Bend
When the Notre Dame saga first began I told my editor and good friend Mach that "No way does Kelly take the job, he likes where he is at and I have a hard time seeing him going there." Mach's response... "No, Chuck he is taking the job." He reminded me about this on Facebook last night and it's a good call by Mr. Mach.
Once again like John Wall who we covered last night, everyone on ESPN loves this hire and I am starting to warm to the idea of Kelly being the head coach of Notre Dame. I like the fact that he knows how to win football games no matter who is at quarterback or the situation that puts it in front of him. Tony Pike and Zack Collaros are not even on the depth chart last year when Kelly had to use them for this season due to the injury. If you do not remember, Cincinnati is 12-0 right now with those two quarterbacks. In my opinion, Kelly knows how to win. Let's not forget that Kelly completely changed his offense after a Big East championship year because he didn't have the right guys to run that sort of offense. Honestly, this is guy is as big of a winner as anyone in the football field.
The other thing I love about Kelly is the fact he knows how to control the media better than most coaches. He has that sort of smart-ass attitude that a Bill Parcells, Rex Ryan, and any other coach that seems to bite the media with one-liners that people can respect. Kelly demands the respect of his players and the media, which is huge. No longer will the media bully around the head coach of Notre Dame like they did with Charlie Weis. If you listen to his press conference, he ignores the media consultant and speaks from the heart instead of doing the "Wade Phillips."
Some felt that the Fightin' Irish should have gone with more of a defensive-minded such as Bob Stoops (they couldn't get him for all the money in world). But Joe Schad of ESPN said on Twitter that Kelly coached seven years on defense before switching over to offense. Once again, this goes back the 'he is just a football coach'. I think Weis was only an offense guy, knew how to recruit/coach offense but he couldn't understand the concept of defense to save his soul.
The one thing people should worry about Kelly is the fact he coached at Cincinnati. A place that doesn't require much education to get into Cincinnati. Trust me, all you have to do is look at their basketball team in the past twenty years and then if I show you the reactions (Note: Much more toned-down then ones of SportsCenter this morning, those were bad) of the players. These guys aren't Rhodes Scholars and not that the Figthin' Irish recruits genius-worthy guys, they still need to bring in smart athletes off the field.
Looking at the schedule, my prediction for Kelly is he wins 8-9 games. I doubt he has a 6-6 year and if he does, it will only be because the players arent there yet.
-Charlie.
Once again like John Wall who we covered last night, everyone on ESPN loves this hire and I am starting to warm to the idea of Kelly being the head coach of Notre Dame. I like the fact that he knows how to win football games no matter who is at quarterback or the situation that puts it in front of him. Tony Pike and Zack Collaros are not even on the depth chart last year when Kelly had to use them for this season due to the injury. If you do not remember, Cincinnati is 12-0 right now with those two quarterbacks. In my opinion, Kelly knows how to win. Let's not forget that Kelly completely changed his offense after a Big East championship year because he didn't have the right guys to run that sort of offense. Honestly, this is guy is as big of a winner as anyone in the football field.
The other thing I love about Kelly is the fact he knows how to control the media better than most coaches. He has that sort of smart-ass attitude that a Bill Parcells, Rex Ryan, and any other coach that seems to bite the media with one-liners that people can respect. Kelly demands the respect of his players and the media, which is huge. No longer will the media bully around the head coach of Notre Dame like they did with Charlie Weis. If you listen to his press conference, he ignores the media consultant and speaks from the heart instead of doing the "Wade Phillips."
Some felt that the Fightin' Irish should have gone with more of a defensive-minded such as Bob Stoops (they couldn't get him for all the money in world). But Joe Schad of ESPN said on Twitter that Kelly coached seven years on defense before switching over to offense. Once again, this goes back the 'he is just a football coach'. I think Weis was only an offense guy, knew how to recruit/coach offense but he couldn't understand the concept of defense to save his soul.
The one thing people should worry about Kelly is the fact he coached at Cincinnati. A place that doesn't require much education to get into Cincinnati. Trust me, all you have to do is look at their basketball team in the past twenty years and then if I show you the reactions (Note: Much more toned-down then ones of SportsCenter this morning, those were bad) of the players. These guys aren't Rhodes Scholars and not that the Figthin' Irish recruits genius-worthy guys, they still need to bring in smart athletes off the field.
Looking at the schedule, my prediction for Kelly is he wins 8-9 games. I doubt he has a 6-6 year and if he does, it will only be because the players arent there yet.
-Charlie.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Vols Recruits Know the True Meaning of Rocky Top
The big story that came out today not Milwaukee Brewer related was the fact the Tennessee Volunteers have a bit of recruiting scandal on their hands. When you hear about NCAA investigations sometimes it never makes a splash or its a "Tiger-like" spiral of bad shit coming your way.
The NCAA is launching an investigation about Tennesse because their supposed hostesses are going to higher levels than the NCAA thinks it should be. The New York Times report entails the fact of how the hostesses would head to the prospect's high school football games making signs "Come to Tennessee!" Some people feel that the reason why Tennessee has been doing so well in recruiting in the past year is these supposed hostesses.
I have no idea which way this one will fall. A part of me wants to say that this thing will hit the fan because I really do not believe that many people like Vols Coach Lane Kiffin outside of the state of Tennessee. All of the coaches Kiffin talked about this past offseason have smiles as wide as the Atlantic Ocean. Right now if I were a Vols fan my concern level would be at about a 7. There is a chance that this turns ugly because for the sole reason, some girl snitched.
The feeling I am getting is the NCAA got tipped off about the whole thing by a girl. Why you might ask... Deadspin has a nice explanation of the whole thing and Michael Wilbon said the same thing on PTI today. These whole hostess groups are all about sex. These girls obviously know that it would help the program if the hostesses have sex with the prospects. If people do not think thats truth then you should pull your head out of the sand.
As of now, I feel Kiffin is not in jepordary of losing his job yet although I think if things get really ugly, I mean really ugly... he may be in the rut-roh zone.
-Charlie.
The NCAA is launching an investigation about Tennesse because their supposed hostesses are going to higher levels than the NCAA thinks it should be. The New York Times report entails the fact of how the hostesses would head to the prospect's high school football games making signs "Come to Tennessee!" Some people feel that the reason why Tennessee has been doing so well in recruiting in the past year is these supposed hostesses.
I have no idea which way this one will fall. A part of me wants to say that this thing will hit the fan because I really do not believe that many people like Vols Coach Lane Kiffin outside of the state of Tennessee. All of the coaches Kiffin talked about this past offseason have smiles as wide as the Atlantic Ocean. Right now if I were a Vols fan my concern level would be at about a 7. There is a chance that this turns ugly because for the sole reason, some girl snitched.
The feeling I am getting is the NCAA got tipped off about the whole thing by a girl. Why you might ask... Deadspin has a nice explanation of the whole thing and Michael Wilbon said the same thing on PTI today. These whole hostess groups are all about sex. These girls obviously know that it would help the program if the hostesses have sex with the prospects. If people do not think thats truth then you should pull your head out of the sand.
As of now, I feel Kiffin is not in jepordary of losing his job yet although I think if things get really ugly, I mean really ugly... he may be in the rut-roh zone.
-Charlie.
The Annual What-If BCS Playoffs
I firmly believe that I have developed an even better version than last years. It will be a 10 team playoff consisting of two home playoffs games then feeding into the bowl atmosphere when it gets down to four then two. I will pick the winners in what in my opinion would happen.
DEC 22, a Tuesday. Both could be night games starting at 6 pm or so. Most schools are done with finals by then and it would give players time to be home for the holidays.
8. Ohio State vs. 9. Georgia Tech- The Yellow Jackets face an interesting battle with them having to head to the cold parts of the country to play this one but I still think they have the advantage. Think about if the game is in Ohio, late December the weather will be more conducive for the Yellow Jackets. They would run the ball and the spread would look sloppy in the snow. GT 20-10
7. Oregon vs. 10. Iowa- The Ducks and Hawkeyes would be interesting matchup because they are two different styles of team plus the road trip out to Autzen Zoo hasn't been friendly for many teams. Jeremaih Masoli would once again step up in the spotlight and win a close game. ORE 28-23
DEC 29, a Tuesday. The NFL just ended and now there will be a full slate of football games to watch starting at 10 am finishing up with a 7:30 affair to keep all of the viewership.
3. Cincinnati vs. 6 Boise St- This gets the nod as the most boring game of the day long games hence why they get the early spot especially for the Bronco fanbase. The Bearcats I feel are such the better team than the Broncos. I feel Tony Pike would have a great day and despite the Brian Kelly distractions, they win the game handily. CINCY 38-17
1. Alabama vs. 9. Georgia Tech- A game that nobody really would be that excited for unless you lived in the Southern part of the United States. The Yellow Jackets rely on a heavy running game that would likely be shut down by the Crimson Tide and their offense is good enough to get it done. BAMA 24-13
2. Texas vs. 7. Oregon- Arguably the best game of the day. I personally think that Oregon is a very good and I am not that impressed with Texas as the second best team in the nation. I think the offense for the Ducks would create many problems and they could do enough to slow down the Texas offense. It would be high scoring but the Ducks win on the final drive. ORE 45-42
4. TCU vs. 5 Florida- The most hyped game for the fact that people would question if the Horned Frogs can compete with the top dogs in college football. Their defense is rather strong but have they played anyone to the level of the Gators? Not a chance, which leads to a Gator victory as they take control of the fourth quarter. FLA 24-13
Jan 5, the Final Four of Football. It would be a sight to see with the games being played at the Fiesta Bowl and Orange Bowl, with the Sugar Bowl getting their own bowl game for the ones that missed out on the BCS.
1. Alabama vs. 5. Florida- The rematch of the SEC Championship, a mere month later. The teams know each other very well and truth be told, Bama seemed to be too tough for the Gators. I think this game would be much closer and the defense would likely have a better plan for Ingram. Still, I think in the end Bama wins on a final drive. BAMA 28-24
3. Cincinnati vs. 7. Oregon- This would likely be one of the most high scoring games and probably one of the most entertaining ones of the whole playoffs. The Bearcats by this time would have some respect but only beating the Broncos doesn't give them much clout. The Ducks have more games under their belt but I believe in Masoli leading them to victory. ORE 52-48
Jan 12- So we extend the season by five days, only Oregon would have to play a massive amount of games but it works. This would be the Rose Bowl, twelve days late. I realize I am ruining tradition but I do not care.
1. Alabama vs 7. Oregon- An unlikely matchup for the National Championship but this could have the makings of a classic. The Ducks are fast enough to keep up with the Tide but the physical part of the game comes into question. People would wonder if Bama could keep up with the spread. I think the Tide have enough to win and they pull away in the fourth. BAMA 28-17
DEC 22, a Tuesday. Both could be night games starting at 6 pm or so. Most schools are done with finals by then and it would give players time to be home for the holidays.
8. Ohio State vs. 9. Georgia Tech- The Yellow Jackets face an interesting battle with them having to head to the cold parts of the country to play this one but I still think they have the advantage. Think about if the game is in Ohio, late December the weather will be more conducive for the Yellow Jackets. They would run the ball and the spread would look sloppy in the snow. GT 20-10
7. Oregon vs. 10. Iowa- The Ducks and Hawkeyes would be interesting matchup because they are two different styles of team plus the road trip out to Autzen Zoo hasn't been friendly for many teams. Jeremaih Masoli would once again step up in the spotlight and win a close game. ORE 28-23
DEC 29, a Tuesday. The NFL just ended and now there will be a full slate of football games to watch starting at 10 am finishing up with a 7:30 affair to keep all of the viewership.
3. Cincinnati vs. 6 Boise St- This gets the nod as the most boring game of the day long games hence why they get the early spot especially for the Bronco fanbase. The Bearcats I feel are such the better team than the Broncos. I feel Tony Pike would have a great day and despite the Brian Kelly distractions, they win the game handily. CINCY 38-17
1. Alabama vs. 9. Georgia Tech- A game that nobody really would be that excited for unless you lived in the Southern part of the United States. The Yellow Jackets rely on a heavy running game that would likely be shut down by the Crimson Tide and their offense is good enough to get it done. BAMA 24-13
2. Texas vs. 7. Oregon- Arguably the best game of the day. I personally think that Oregon is a very good and I am not that impressed with Texas as the second best team in the nation. I think the offense for the Ducks would create many problems and they could do enough to slow down the Texas offense. It would be high scoring but the Ducks win on the final drive. ORE 45-42
4. TCU vs. 5 Florida- The most hyped game for the fact that people would question if the Horned Frogs can compete with the top dogs in college football. Their defense is rather strong but have they played anyone to the level of the Gators? Not a chance, which leads to a Gator victory as they take control of the fourth quarter. FLA 24-13
Jan 5, the Final Four of Football. It would be a sight to see with the games being played at the Fiesta Bowl and Orange Bowl, with the Sugar Bowl getting their own bowl game for the ones that missed out on the BCS.
1. Alabama vs. 5. Florida- The rematch of the SEC Championship, a mere month later. The teams know each other very well and truth be told, Bama seemed to be too tough for the Gators. I think this game would be much closer and the defense would likely have a better plan for Ingram. Still, I think in the end Bama wins on a final drive. BAMA 28-24
3. Cincinnati vs. 7. Oregon- This would likely be one of the most high scoring games and probably one of the most entertaining ones of the whole playoffs. The Bearcats by this time would have some respect but only beating the Broncos doesn't give them much clout. The Ducks have more games under their belt but I believe in Masoli leading them to victory. ORE 52-48
Jan 12- So we extend the season by five days, only Oregon would have to play a massive amount of games but it works. This would be the Rose Bowl, twelve days late. I realize I am ruining tradition but I do not care.
1. Alabama vs 7. Oregon- An unlikely matchup for the National Championship but this could have the makings of a classic. The Ducks are fast enough to keep up with the Tide but the physical part of the game comes into question. People would wonder if Bama could keep up with the spread. I think the Tide have enough to win and they pull away in the fourth. BAMA 28-17
Monday, December 7, 2009
Jimmy Clausen Sees the $$$$
In a move as expected as somebody getting punched in Jersey Shore, Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame cocky quarterback and Golden Tate, wide receiver decided to go pro after their coach Charlie Weis got the axe. I personally feel that Clausen will be a great quarterback and here are a couple of reasons why...
1. He's a winner- Some of you might say Charlie... that is the dumbest thing you said since last week where you called Duke, the best team in the nation. No, here is the reason why he didn't win 4-7 wins because their defense was completely horrendous. Clausen had nothing to do with how their defense did and he would always make an attempt to drag his team back despite being down. I felt the Fightin' Irish could win the game with Clausen at quarterback. He led ridiculous amounts of comebacks in the past couple of years and I believe he is a great leader
2. Great accuracy- I think he finds his receiver better than most quarterbacks do. Granted, he does have sick wide receivers but at the same time, always seem to place the ball where it needs to be. Clausen has a sweet delivery especially down in the red zone. Clausen always has a way to find someone in the corners of the end zone. B-squared hates him but there are not many quarterbacks who throw a better deep ball on the outsides.
3. Makes things happen- Thats kind of vague but think of what Aaron Rodgers does when he scrambles around finding his receivers when it seems like nothing is there. Give Clausen a couple years, and honestly think he will do the same sort of things on the football field. In addition, I think he scrambles pretty good for what could be considered a pocket-passer.
One big thing...
He needs time- Clausen cannot be thrown into the mix right away. He needs to work on his progression as a player like Rodgers did. Trust me the parallels between Rodgers and him are scary. If Clausen is a starter right away, it will have bust written all over him. Washington I am talking to you.
-Charlie.
1. He's a winner- Some of you might say Charlie... that is the dumbest thing you said since last week where you called Duke, the best team in the nation. No, here is the reason why he didn't win 4-7 wins because their defense was completely horrendous. Clausen had nothing to do with how their defense did and he would always make an attempt to drag his team back despite being down. I felt the Fightin' Irish could win the game with Clausen at quarterback. He led ridiculous amounts of comebacks in the past couple of years and I believe he is a great leader
2. Great accuracy- I think he finds his receiver better than most quarterbacks do. Granted, he does have sick wide receivers but at the same time, always seem to place the ball where it needs to be. Clausen has a sweet delivery especially down in the red zone. Clausen always has a way to find someone in the corners of the end zone. B-squared hates him but there are not many quarterbacks who throw a better deep ball on the outsides.
3. Makes things happen- Thats kind of vague but think of what Aaron Rodgers does when he scrambles around finding his receivers when it seems like nothing is there. Give Clausen a couple years, and honestly think he will do the same sort of things on the football field. In addition, I think he scrambles pretty good for what could be considered a pocket-passer.
One big thing...
He needs time- Clausen cannot be thrown into the mix right away. He needs to work on his progression as a player like Rodgers did. Trust me the parallels between Rodgers and him are scary. If Clausen is a starter right away, it will have bust written all over him. Washington I am talking to you.
-Charlie.
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