USA! USA! USA!

To be honest with Chuck Nation, I was not paying much attention all day to the NFL. Most of you think, "Oh he had a lot of homework." That I did but I actually was enjoying the Ryder Cup and America's first win since 1999 without Tiger Woods.

Some believe that the United States was better off without Woods but he is the best in the world for a reason. Even though he has a shotty Ryder Cup, he would of fed off the energy just like anybody else. I think Woods easily made the team stronger.

I am in awe on how well-coached the United States compared to the Europe team. No matter how you spin it, Paul Aszinger outcoached Nick Faldo. I dont know what was going on in Faldo's head on Sunday when he did not play Ian Poulter easily their best player of the weekend in one of the first matches.

First off, the Kentucky boys-Kenny Perry and J.B. Holmes were just dominated and did not crumble underneath the pressure of going back to their home state to play in one of the biggest golf events of the years.

Second, Anthony Kim is becoming my next favorite golfer to Woods, he plays with such a cocky, vibrant style that I just love about him. Also he was a drunkard two years ago, and realized he wasnt going out this way so he stepped to the challenge. This kid will win at least one major next year, write it down.

Third, another southerner who is the man and wish the best of luck is Boo Weekly to hear the BOOOS being a good thing all throughout the weekend plus that awesome dance he had on Sunday.

Lastly, the awful play by the big three on Europe- Lee Westwood, Sergio (the Rat) Garcia, and Padraig Harrington. The only guy I like is Harrington so it wasnt a disappointment to see these other losers crumble. Westwood bitched and moaned about the crowds which was insane because you know if they all were in Europe, the crowds would be just as loud. Garcia was even better, he has been the king of the Ryder Cup lately and just choke on Sunday when his team needed in the most. Also the combo of Westwood/Gracia on Friday came nowhere near expectations of them.

USA all the way.

-Charlie.

Week 3 NFL Picks

Here is my last post of the weekend unless something explodes in the sports world. I should have a recap of the weekend that was in football, golf, and the Brewers... no scratch that, i will unload like an AK-47 when the season is over. Here we go with Week 3

Kansas City (0-2) at Atlanta (1-1)- In the game that I only care because I have Michael 'Burner' Turner in a couple fantasy leagues and after Oakland rushed for 300 yards on the Chiefs, lets just say I am pretty excited. The Chiefs are starting Tyler Thigpen a 2 year guy out of Coastal Carolina, yikes this one will be a blowout. ATL- 27-3

Oakland (1-1) at Buffalo (2-0)- Now these feature two teams that I hope for success because Lee Evans still plays for the Bills and was always a favorite Badger of mine. And the Raiders just because I think Lane Kiffen is a good coach and would hate to see him get fired for nothing. Although feelings aside, I think the Bills are for real and all the Bills need to do is just have the right combination of Trent Edwards/Marshawn Lynch and they will take care of business at home. BUF- 20-13

Tampa Bay (1-1) at Chicago (1-1)- I had mentioned the Bucs in the previous post as their golden boy Brian Griese returns to Soldier Field but I do not think it will be a happy one. Even with Devin Hester banged up, I think the Bears have a good enough defense and with Matt Forte at running back, they are solid enough to get it done on offense. CHI 14-9

Houston (0-1) at Tennessee (2-0)- You want to believe that the Texans will come out fired up and wanting to win one for Houston. But as its been shown by their MLB team the Astros, its something that is still on the minds of a lot of players. I think this one will be dominated by the Titans on the defensive end leading them to victory. TEN 28-10

Carolina (2-0) at Minnesota (0-2)- Are we headed for another year where Carolina was suppose to be dogshit and end up being one of the best in the NFC? It feels that way for sure and with Brad Childress bringing in "Head-Butt Extraordinaire" Gus Ferrotte, things dont look good for Minny. If ever Adrian Peterson needs to carry the team, this is it. But that wont happen, I got the Panthers in a close one. CAR 24-21

Miami (0-2) at New England (2-0)- Jonathan Moxson er... Matt Cassel goes for his second start of the year against the Phins and for some reason washed-up linebacker Joey Porter has been talking shit about Cassel saying "He is nothing more than a back-up" well I havent cheered for New England in awhile but I hope Cassel trucks your ass Porter. Pats win big as the Phins offense is worse than the Brewers with RISP. NE 42-10

Cincinnati (0-2) at New York Giants (2-0)- Talk about worse case scenario for the Bengals. Facing a Giant defense who has been stellar as of late and they have an explosive offense that will exploit their shitty defense. I wonder how Ocho Cinco will feel about Carson Palmer still sucking and their team at 0-3. NYG 31-14

Arizona (2-0) at Washington (1-1)- A game that is interesting for the sole fact because the revived Kurt Warner can lead his team to being 3-0 for the first time in decades. Washington is boring to watch in my opinion, they have guys who seem they would be fun to party with but thats about it. Cards will win this one in a back-forth battle. ARI 28-24

Detroit (0-2) at San Francisco (1-1)- Everyone has been on the J.T. O'Sullivan bandwagon lately and it will continue this weekend as we are set for a fashion wild west shootout as both teams provide as much defense as Canada's military. Also Mike Martz coaches for the 49ers now, you dont know think he will just want to run it up on em? Oh yeah, he will and the Lions will fall once again. SF 45-34

St. Louis (0-2) at Seattle (0-2)- Despite the Brewers pissing away everything this September, I keep reminding myself I am not a Seattle fan and thank God. But look on the bright side, you play a team who hasnt scored a touchdown. The Gods finally shine down on Seattle in the most irrelevant game of the week. SEA 31-6

New Orelans (1-1) at Denver (2-0)- This is one that I wish I could watch, I enjoy watching both teams and my hate for the Broncos is finally decreasing after losing the Super Bowl 11 years ago. I think it should be an entertaining game and no quarterback has looked better than Jay Cutler in the first two weeks. I like the Saints but I feel that their defense isnt good enough to handle the passing attack of Jay Cutler. DEN 28-21

Pittsburgh (2-0) at Philadelphia (1-1)- The battle for Keystone State once again in another professional sport as they meet in baseball of course, met in hockey during the playoffs. And just like in hockey, the Steel City will have something to brag about. The Steelers are the best team in the NFL and they will be able to take advantage of the few holes the Eagles do have. PIT 20-10

Jacksonville (0-2) at Indianapolis (1-1)- Things really dont get easier for the Jags, do they? They have struggled in the early goings of the season so far and they dont get any easier as they play a team in the Colts that has just owned them throughout the years. It wont matter this week that Bob Sanders is out because I think you will see Peyton Manning at his best- he is full strength and always gets up for the Jags. IND 34-17

Cleveland (0-2) at Baltimore (1-0)- Now the media darlings of the off season- Cleveland Browns have struggled out the gates so far and I think it will not get any better this week. I think the concussion messed with Derek Anderson and he is not at full strength just yet. It also doesnt help that Braylon Edwards cannot catch a ball to save his soul. I like Joe Flacco and I think he will continue to impress. BALT 16-10

Dallas (2-0) at Green Bay (2-0)- So I promised myself, I would put feelings aside for the Packers when I made picks this year. And I will do that as I really think the Packers will win this one. Tony Romo has never been good with pressure and under lights in Lambeau- a stadium he grew up dreaming about playing in will get to him. If Dallas wants to win, they have to figure out how to stop the big play and if the Pack wants to ensure a win, they have to make just to cover Jason Whitten at all times. It will be close throughout and will end on a Mason Crosby field goal. GB 31-28

New York Jets (1-1) at San Diego (0-2)- If you didnt know by now, San Diego is pissed off. They have lost close games in the first two plus one they really should of won. Despite Brett Favre great record in California (8-1) and Tony Kornheiser having an erection about Brett during the whole game, it will not be able to help him here as the Chargers will play inspired football on national television and win rather handily. SD 31-17

Have a good weekend

-Charlie.

The QB Shuffle of the NFL

Something to me that is a quite disturbing is the fact of the matter that there are three teams that have scrapped their starting quarterback for veteran back-ups. I think that a lot of these teams are thinking this NFL season is a sprint which it is not. They feel these guys give them the best chance to win, lets take a gander at who we got....


Kerry Collins-Tennessee Titans- The former alcoholic and depressed guy who has risen/fallen more times than the stock market. I mean he is probably the best option out of the three guys I will talk about. He still has the talent to be an alright quarterback in the NFL and thats really all he needs to do with the Titans as they have a really good defense. What the Titans are not realizing is they are slowly destroying the ESPN hype machine baby Vince Young. I still believe Leinart will end up having a career in the NFL and Young will not because only Donovan McNabb is the only guy to pull off scrambler quarterback role but he still got hurt throughout the years. Granted, Young is a fuckin mess right now and is the NFL's version of Amy Winehouse but I really believe Coach Jeff Fisher's comments about "Kerry Collins is our quarterback if he keeps winning" is the kiss of death for Vince Young.



Next in the QB Carousel, you have Brian Griese for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, this is the one I am completely lost on why Jon Gruden thinks it is a good idea to scrap Jeff Gracia who won 12 games for your team last year for a guy like Griese who has been a bust for years upon years. Tampa Bay might believe they only need an alright quarterback to get by but they need Gracia, he is a proven winner when given a good enough team. Earnest Graham will hit a sophomore slump and their defense is just about as weathered as the New England Patriots. They will be lucky to get into the playoffs and I will not be shocked to see Gracia back by week 7.


The final one is by far the worst one... Gus Ferotte of the Minnesota Vikings. Are you kiddin' me? I dont mean to make fun of a Vikes fans but wasnt Tarvaris Jackson suppose to be the next Dnabb because Vikings head coach Brad Childress "made McNabb the player he is." Now after two games, where in my opinion, he hasnt been awful because I will go back to what I have been saying; T-Jax just has to be alright because he has Adrian Peterson, you dont need a gunslinger out there. But what has been awful has been Childress playcalling and decision making. Trust me if this team doesnt get to the playoffs, he is gone. No doubt. His hope, a 37 year old QB whose the dumbfuck that rammed his head into the stands walls.



Well the Packers play all three of these teams so hopefully the Pack makes me look like a genius when they destroy them all.

Smoke More Weed Josh.... Seriously Smoke More Weed

Josh Howard of the Dallas Mavericks may be the dumbest player in all of professional sports. First, he admits to smoking weed on a regular basis and that most NBA players do it which I personally not going to knock what you do in your free time, but why make it publicize for all of the kids in the Dallas area that look up to you plus putting unneeded publicity on your team?

Now, he might be even hotter water as he disrespected the National Anthem at Allen Iverson's charity flag football game saying and I quote, " The Star Spangled Banner going on right now, I dont even celebrate that shit, I'm black." Now say what you will about freedom of speech but Josh, are you really that fucking dumb?

First off, you are already in the public relations doghouse, why keep yourself in there for the rest of the year probably if not longer? Second of all, have you been that racially discriminated in life to make you think that America does not help you at all? I just do not understand how Mr. Howard thinks that because of his race, he has no reason to honor the Star Spangled Banner." Trust me, he has plenty but his dumbass probably hasnt read a textbook in his life.

Josh why dont you do us all a favor and move your sorry ass to Europe, where you can listen to their anthem and smoke as much weed as you like.

-Charlie.

My New Name... The Magic Man

The reason for this is because I will go on a post streak then disappear for two months. I apologize, I have been doing work in the classroom and on the football field which gives me little time to post but I am going to do what I can to keep this gravy train rolling all year. It might not though, so dont give your hopes up.

-Charlie.

You Want Some.... Come Get Some

I basically see the USC football team saying that to whoever decides that they want to miss with the Trojans after their throttling of the Ohio State University who once again made the Big 10 look like shit on the national stage.

The reason for the USC superpower? Their monster defense with players that seem like they have been around for seven years already. Their linebacking crew is the strongest in the nation by far with Brian Cushing, Kaluka Maiavia, Rey Maualuga whose is the leader of the group and will be a high NFL draft pick. Clay Matthews and Everson Griffen at Defensive ends also make a ton of noise in the backfield.

The offense which you would figure doesnt need to score that much but it does. Led by junior Matt Sanchez who will probably gain some Heisman votes if he keeps the pace that he is on. Also they have a 6-headed running attack with guys who all could be starters at all D-1 Schools. It is nicknamed the Stable led by C.J. Gable, Joe McKnight (Reggie Bush Jr.). In addition, they have playmaking wideouts Patrick Turner standing tall at 6'5 and Damien Williams an import from Arkansas (thanks Mitch Mustian).

This team as you can see is loaded with NFL-ready talent and these guys have all the makings of being like the really good USC teams a couple years ago and I really do not see one game on the road that would be challenging for the Trojans. They should roll in the Pac-10.

-Charlie.

Top 25 Picks

From now I will make picks every week of the Top 25

1. USC- Bye-Everyone should be thankful

2. Oklahoma- Bye

3. Georgia- At Arizona State- I think that this is one of the best games of the weekend and I could really see it being close most of the way with UGA traveling west of the Mississippi for the first time since 1960 plus dealing with the hot weather although on the other hand ASU's defense is bad enough that it could get out of hand quick. I think Knowshawn Moreno will put it away late for the Dawgs. UGA 34-24

4. Florida- At Tennessee- This game also has the ability to get out of hand because in my personal opinion, the Gators are the second best team in the nation and the Vols are once again one of the most overhyped teams in the nation as they lost to a UCLA team who got drilled by BYU 59-0. The only advantage the Vols have is they are at home although I see that not being an issue for Tim Tebow and the boys as they take care of business and putting this away early UF 42-24

5. Missouri- Buffalo- Last weekend, Buffalo provided us with the best play of the week although they will need a bunch of the luck to keep it close with the Tigers offense. Chase Daniel will roll in this one. Mizzou 56-10

6. LSU- at 10. Auburn- Remember last weekend when Auburn won 3-2, yeah me too. They will need only a couple more points to win this one. I see it being very defense but I think Auburn despite being at home will not be able to hang with LSU. LSU 13-7

7. Texas- Rice- The Owls are a mid-level WAC team which will prove not a challenge for the Longhorns. I see no chance of upset in this one, I know the Owls have a talented WR but I dont think it will be enough at all. UT-52-13

8. Wisconsin-Bye.... Although their LB Jonathan Callisas got a DUI on a moped, way to go John, also not that I condone drunk-driving but what a site that must have been, next time just walk to the bars, John.

9.Alabama- At Arkansas- I think this could be an Upset alert for the Tide because I know the Snake that is Bobby Petrino will have his boys ready for this one and I could see the Razorbacks beating them. Although when its all said and done I think the defense of the Tide will prevail. Bama 23-20

10. Auburn- See 6. LSU

11. Texas Tech- Massachusetts- The Red Raiders might go for 80 in this one, who knows its an FCS team so it should be ugly. TT 70-0

12. South Florida- At Florida International- This game should not be a problem for Grothe and the Bulls of USF although its still a road game and FIU knows how to get in brawls. Thats the only thing I got for FIU, it should be another thrashing. USF 45-14

13. Ohio State- Troy- I really should call them "How to Embarrass the Big 10 101." This game only has interest because the train for Terrelle Pyror to start will get even stronger. The Buckeyes will win easily. OSU 56-17

14. Brigham Young- Wyoming- People are really starting to believe that BYU could be a national title contender. Please I could do it if I was playing Wyoming. The Cougars will handle them without any problems. BYU 41-3

15. East Carolina- At NC State- You know even though the Wolfpack are not supposed to be that good and the Pirates could make a bid for being in the ACC with a win here. I could really see NC State winning, but I do not have that much confidence in them. ECU in a squeaker. ECU 27-24

16. Penn State- The Nittany Lions continue to pick on the weak BCS teams that they have played and it will continue with the Owls. Penn State 45-3

17. Oregon- Boisie State- What thats you say? Oh sorry, the Ducks ask me to play quarterback and I told him I would get them the Heisman easily. I think that this game will be the upset of the weekend as the Ducks do not have a quarterback, and the Broncos can fill the box to stop their running attack. BSU- 24-20

18. Wake Forest- At 24. Florida State- This game is the ACC match up of the week and what conference is worst than the ACC, they are just awful but hopefully this game will provide some entertainment. I think the Noles are quietly rising and will prove themselves this weekend. We can only hope Jen and the FSU Cowgirls are there. FSU 24-21

19. Kansas- Sam Houston State- Mmmm Cupcakes, we all know Mangino would love one, they will pick on the weak. KU 58-0

20 Utah- At Air Force- Once again, I am not a Mountain West expert but I dont think the Falcons are too good plus I was impressed with the Utes when they beat Michigan. Utah 38-9

21. West Virgina- At Colorado- The Big East needs this win bad. They have looked awful so far as a conference and they could really use a win against a Buffalo team that wants to prove themselves to the public. The Mountaineers will not get it done here as Dan Hawkins tell them to "go play intermurals brother!" CU 24-21

22. Illinois- Bye

23. Clemson- South Carolina State- This one wont even be close for 4 minutes. Clemson 63-0

24. Florida State- See 18. Wake Forest

25. Fresno State- At Toledo- People dont consider the Rockets that good this year and I think the Bulldogs can get over their lost to the Badgers as they will win this one handily. FSU 35-14

Happy Pickings.

-Charlie.