Al Davis carry this aura around him. Not the aura, that Mr. Davis likes to think he has. No sir, its the aura of being the biggest idiot owner in all four professional sports in America. He has been teerting on that title for many years but officially has it after releasing DeAngelo Hall after he TRADED for him and SIGNED him for 70 million/7 years. What the hell?
I wish that Mr. Davis would just decide to give up the Oakland Raiders or Commissioner Goodell would tell him to give up the club for the people who are fans of this team. Their fan base is one of the best in the NFL as they are amped up for games no matter if the Raiders are 0-6 or 6-0. I cannot even imange how JT "the Brick" a national FOX radio host is taking this one as a Raider fan or my buddy Mitch of Boom's Business whose in the same boat. I am sure its just the same motion of ramming your head against a wall and hoping by the end of the ramming session Al Davis' decisions make sense to you.
I am not saying that Hall is a primetime player like many thought he would be, no but he is a good number two corner plus he is young enough to elevate himself into a number one role. I am sure this is demoralizing for Hall and now there are rumors Javon Walker and Tommy Kelley might go. Davis just must enjoy being a complete pathetic loser because that is what he is. Is Davis trying to make this franchise bankrupt? God, I feel so bad JaMarcus Russell and Darren McFadden as they have to play with the worst owner in sports.
Good luck to all those Raider fans and players for Al Davis.
-Charlie.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Top 25 Picks: Were We Dont Get Political
As I said this is a sports blog so it will never try to something that it is not but I do want to say one thing about President Obama and every Wisconsinite can agree on this one... "He's from Chicago and not a Cubs fan."
As for the picks, Seth was very busy this week so possibly next week we will do the damn thing.
1. Alabama-at 16. LSU- This could be one of those Saturdays where every team seems to be on upset alert all throughout the day. I think this is the first victim, both teams are coming off cupcakes wins and the Tigers would like nothing more than to end Saban's undefeated season in the valley. The biggest key for LSU will be to not turn the ball over if that happens they win. LSU 20-17
2. Texas Tech-vs. 9. Oklahoma St.- Thankfully for the Red Raiders, they arent the ones who go on the road and this game people could assume a letdown but in my opinion, I think it will be far from it. These teams hate each other so expect a hard fought game and a shootout. Once again, I think it comes down to a Harrell-Crabtree TD late in the game. TTECH 42-38
3. Penn State-at Iowa- My buddy Josh has hyping this game up to me for the last three weeks now. I enjoy watching Iowa and their talented, vastly underrated running back Shonn Greene but I just dont think they have it in them to beat Penn State. It will be close throughout bet on that. PSU 21-17
4. Texas-vs. Baylor- Robert Griffith of Baylor threw his first interception last weekend and the Bears have put up a fight against some of the tough teams of the Big 12 but the Longhorns will come in heated ready to play and it will get ugly. TEXAS 38-6
5. Florida-at Vanderbilt- Be weary of this one Gator fans. I know Vandy hasnt done much after the 5-0 start but its a night game plus they play very well at home. Tim Tebow will be too much for the Commodores but it will be a lot closer than people think. UF 31-23
6. Oklahoma-at Texas A&M- Remember when the Sooners put 77 up at Kyle Field? Could it happen again? You bet, with the nations best offense but it wont get that ugly, although the Aggies have no one on their team that excites me. OKLA 49-24
7. USC-vs. 21. California- This is basically the Pac-10 championship game and Pete Carroll has said the "BCS stinks". California is good at home but when they head on the road, they have been shaky at best. This game has been a classic before (Rodgers vs. Leinart, anyone?) but this one will be done by mid-fourth quarter. USC 34-20
8. Utah- vs. 12. TCU- Well its looks like these BCS-busters arent going anywhere but for everyone's sake, we are all pulling for the Horned Frogs to win this one as they already have one lost but honestly the Utes have been the toughest at home, and I think they continue that trend tomorrow. UTAH 35-31
9. Oklahoma State- see 2. Texas Tech
10. Boise State- vs. Utah State- Well this is one game I know Seth wouldnt mess up because well, Utah State is one of the worst programs in all of Division 1. Boise 56-0
11. Ohio State- at 24. Northwestern- I think this one of the best games of the weekend as the Wildcats could really make a statement by beating the Buckeyes for the first time in awhile. Ryan Field has always been a house of horrors for good teams and I think you will see a big time upset in the Big 10. NW 31-28
12. TCU-See 8. Utah
13. Georgia-at Kentucky- The Wildcats are good middle level team in the SEC but nowhere near good enough to beat a Georgia team who will be fired up after getting the shit kicked out of them. Dawgs big. UGA 41-9
14. Missouri-vs. Kansas State- Just announced today, the Wildcats coach Ron Prince will not return which is somewhat surprising because he has a young talent in Josh Freeman and had an alright year last year plus with the difficultly of the big 12 this year, its no surprise he is 4-5. Well anyways, it doesnt get any easier, this one will be ugly. MIZZOU 42-7
15. BYU-vs. San Diego State- Another one Seth wouldnt screw up. The Aztecs are worse than the new Paris Hilton movie. BYU 63-0
16. LSU-see 1. Alabama
17. Ball State-vs. Northern Illinois- The Cardinals last test in my opinion to achieve an undefeated season and Lee Corso put them on Upset Alert. I am picking with my heart but this is the only team I would love to see go unbeaten in honor of Dante Love. BSU 27-20
18. Michigan State-vs. Purdue- Well the Boilermakers won their first Big Ten game on a hook/ladder against Michigan but against this team that will do not good. Javon Ringer will run wild. MSU 35-10
19. Georiga Tech-vs. 20. North Carolina- Good ACC matchup where it seems like there is a new favorite every weekend. In my opinion, these are the two best teams and I really like the Yellow Jackets to prevail in this battle. GT 24-21
20. North Carolina-see 19. Georgia Tech
21. California-see 7. USC
22. Florida State-vs. Clemson- The Bowd.... whoops, no more of that false rivalry. The Tigers will continue to disappoint as the Seminoles will take of business in this one to keep pace in the ACC. FSU 31-17
23. Maryland-at Virgina Tech- Another wild ACC game as the Terps find themselves back in the top 25 but it will not last as the Hokies have owned on Thursday night plus its in Blacksburg. VT 24-17
24. Northwestern-see 11. Ohio State
25. West Virgina-vs. Cincinnati- Another conference that no team can seem to take full control of until now that is. I think the Mountaineers have figured out what it takes to win again and they will make a statement against the Bearcats. WV 28-7
Other Games to Watch
Wisconsin at Indiana
Michigan at Minnesota
Louisville at Pittsburgh
Kansas at Nebraska
Notre Dame at Boston College
Enjoy.
-Charlie
As for the picks, Seth was very busy this week so possibly next week we will do the damn thing.
1. Alabama-at 16. LSU- This could be one of those Saturdays where every team seems to be on upset alert all throughout the day. I think this is the first victim, both teams are coming off cupcakes wins and the Tigers would like nothing more than to end Saban's undefeated season in the valley. The biggest key for LSU will be to not turn the ball over if that happens they win. LSU 20-17
2. Texas Tech-vs. 9. Oklahoma St.- Thankfully for the Red Raiders, they arent the ones who go on the road and this game people could assume a letdown but in my opinion, I think it will be far from it. These teams hate each other so expect a hard fought game and a shootout. Once again, I think it comes down to a Harrell-Crabtree TD late in the game. TTECH 42-38
3. Penn State-at Iowa- My buddy Josh has hyping this game up to me for the last three weeks now. I enjoy watching Iowa and their talented, vastly underrated running back Shonn Greene but I just dont think they have it in them to beat Penn State. It will be close throughout bet on that. PSU 21-17
4. Texas-vs. Baylor- Robert Griffith of Baylor threw his first interception last weekend and the Bears have put up a fight against some of the tough teams of the Big 12 but the Longhorns will come in heated ready to play and it will get ugly. TEXAS 38-6
5. Florida-at Vanderbilt- Be weary of this one Gator fans. I know Vandy hasnt done much after the 5-0 start but its a night game plus they play very well at home. Tim Tebow will be too much for the Commodores but it will be a lot closer than people think. UF 31-23
6. Oklahoma-at Texas A&M- Remember when the Sooners put 77 up at Kyle Field? Could it happen again? You bet, with the nations best offense but it wont get that ugly, although the Aggies have no one on their team that excites me. OKLA 49-24
7. USC-vs. 21. California- This is basically the Pac-10 championship game and Pete Carroll has said the "BCS stinks". California is good at home but when they head on the road, they have been shaky at best. This game has been a classic before (Rodgers vs. Leinart, anyone?) but this one will be done by mid-fourth quarter. USC 34-20
8. Utah- vs. 12. TCU- Well its looks like these BCS-busters arent going anywhere but for everyone's sake, we are all pulling for the Horned Frogs to win this one as they already have one lost but honestly the Utes have been the toughest at home, and I think they continue that trend tomorrow. UTAH 35-31
9. Oklahoma State- see 2. Texas Tech
10. Boise State- vs. Utah State- Well this is one game I know Seth wouldnt mess up because well, Utah State is one of the worst programs in all of Division 1. Boise 56-0
11. Ohio State- at 24. Northwestern- I think this one of the best games of the weekend as the Wildcats could really make a statement by beating the Buckeyes for the first time in awhile. Ryan Field has always been a house of horrors for good teams and I think you will see a big time upset in the Big 10. NW 31-28
12. TCU-See 8. Utah
13. Georgia-at Kentucky- The Wildcats are good middle level team in the SEC but nowhere near good enough to beat a Georgia team who will be fired up after getting the shit kicked out of them. Dawgs big. UGA 41-9
14. Missouri-vs. Kansas State- Just announced today, the Wildcats coach Ron Prince will not return which is somewhat surprising because he has a young talent in Josh Freeman and had an alright year last year plus with the difficultly of the big 12 this year, its no surprise he is 4-5. Well anyways, it doesnt get any easier, this one will be ugly. MIZZOU 42-7
15. BYU-vs. San Diego State- Another one Seth wouldnt screw up. The Aztecs are worse than the new Paris Hilton movie. BYU 63-0
16. LSU-see 1. Alabama
17. Ball State-vs. Northern Illinois- The Cardinals last test in my opinion to achieve an undefeated season and Lee Corso put them on Upset Alert. I am picking with my heart but this is the only team I would love to see go unbeaten in honor of Dante Love. BSU 27-20
18. Michigan State-vs. Purdue- Well the Boilermakers won their first Big Ten game on a hook/ladder against Michigan but against this team that will do not good. Javon Ringer will run wild. MSU 35-10
19. Georiga Tech-vs. 20. North Carolina- Good ACC matchup where it seems like there is a new favorite every weekend. In my opinion, these are the two best teams and I really like the Yellow Jackets to prevail in this battle. GT 24-21
20. North Carolina-see 19. Georgia Tech
21. California-see 7. USC
22. Florida State-vs. Clemson- The Bowd.... whoops, no more of that false rivalry. The Tigers will continue to disappoint as the Seminoles will take of business in this one to keep pace in the ACC. FSU 31-17
23. Maryland-at Virgina Tech- Another wild ACC game as the Terps find themselves back in the top 25 but it will not last as the Hokies have owned on Thursday night plus its in Blacksburg. VT 24-17
24. Northwestern-see 11. Ohio State
25. West Virgina-vs. Cincinnati- Another conference that no team can seem to take full control of until now that is. I think the Mountaineers have figured out what it takes to win again and they will make a statement against the Bearcats. WV 28-7
Other Games to Watch
Wisconsin at Indiana
Michigan at Minnesota
Louisville at Pittsburgh
Kansas at Nebraska
Notre Dame at Boston College
Enjoy.
-Charlie
Monday, November 3, 2008
Dont Let me Down Brady
Brady Quinn gets his chance, finally. Most people thought this would happened sometime last year but after Derek Anderson decided to go absolutely apeshit last year, there was no chance in many opinions that Quinn would get a chance in at least a couple of years. But now he does, after the weak Anderson performance, Braylon Edwards inability to catch the football, and Kellen "I'm a Solider" Winslow's staph infection dilemma.
See I was a big fan of Brady Quinn all throughout his college career and now he gets his first chance to start for the Browns against the Broncos this Thursday night. I am worried about his chances because all of the guys that I have adore in college have seemed to not play up to their hype see the USC big 3-Bush, Williams, Leinart. So here I am giving Brady Quinn the advance to not let me or his hot sister down.
I honestly think that Quinn will be a good quarterback in the NFL because he has the built to be an NFL quarterback plus he is a pure pocket-passer which always seems to be successful. I also think they have a young nucleus around him that could make him even better. Also, I see him like Aaron Rodgers, he has a chip on his shoulder about being drafted that low and now he finally gets to prove that he was worth in the top 10, dont you think the 49ers would like Mr. Rodgers now, knowing everything that has happened this year?
Best of luck Brady.
-Charlie.
See I was a big fan of Brady Quinn all throughout his college career and now he gets his first chance to start for the Browns against the Broncos this Thursday night. I am worried about his chances because all of the guys that I have adore in college have seemed to not play up to their hype see the USC big 3-Bush, Williams, Leinart. So here I am giving Brady Quinn the advance to not let me or his hot sister down.
I honestly think that Quinn will be a good quarterback in the NFL because he has the built to be an NFL quarterback plus he is a pure pocket-passer which always seems to be successful. I also think they have a young nucleus around him that could make him even better. Also, I see him like Aaron Rodgers, he has a chip on his shoulder about being drafted that low and now he finally gets to prove that he was worth in the top 10, dont you think the 49ers would like Mr. Rodgers now, knowing everything that has happened this year?
Best of luck Brady.
-Charlie.
Brewers News and Notes
My weekly Brewer updates for all you fans out there. So I was at a pizza place in Eau Claire Saturday night and saw the racing sausages flying down Water Street. Just plain awesome but here are some things that are happening around the Brewers
1. Dale Sveum, Mr. Easter Miracle as he called by Coach has been hired to be the hitting coach. I personally like the decision made even if it might be pretty awkward between Ken Macha and him but I liked Sveum style at the end of the season plus I think he is there to smooth things over with the players as well.
2. Mike Maddux bolts to Texas after they offer a deal he "couldnt refuse". Well I know Texas damn well needed a good pitching coach after how horrendous they have been in the past couple of years. I will miss the stache :( and they better find a solid replacement maybe Leo Mazzone?
3. They have made an offer to CC which is 5 years 100 million, I think thats all the Brewers can do which isnt a bad offer but its too bad he will get the world from the New Yorks, and LA. But maybe he really does like it here in Milwaukee and would want to stay here.
4. The Brewers extended their option on Mike Cameron which upset some but I ask you how much better could the Brewers have done? The Yankees were interested in Cameron so that proves he still has some worth plus I think they will push him in spring training with Gabe Kapler.
Thats all for now
-Charlie.
1. Dale Sveum, Mr. Easter Miracle as he called by Coach has been hired to be the hitting coach. I personally like the decision made even if it might be pretty awkward between Ken Macha and him but I liked Sveum style at the end of the season plus I think he is there to smooth things over with the players as well.
2. Mike Maddux bolts to Texas after they offer a deal he "couldnt refuse". Well I know Texas damn well needed a good pitching coach after how horrendous they have been in the past couple of years. I will miss the stache :( and they better find a solid replacement maybe Leo Mazzone?
3. They have made an offer to CC which is 5 years 100 million, I think thats all the Brewers can do which isnt a bad offer but its too bad he will get the world from the New Yorks, and LA. But maybe he really does like it here in Milwaukee and would want to stay here.
4. The Brewers extended their option on Mike Cameron which upset some but I ask you how much better could the Brewers have done? The Yankees were interested in Cameron so that proves he still has some worth plus I think they will push him in spring training with Gabe Kapler.
Thats all for now
-Charlie.
AI Headin to Motown; Billups Back Home
The first major trade in the NBA went down and we arent even a full week into the NBA.
If you have been watching ESPN at all today, you will realized that Allen Iverson has been traded to the Detroit Pistons and Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess, and Cheikh Samb all go to the Nugguts.
One of the first things I did was text my buddy Shay whose a huge Carmelo Anthony fan and said "the Nuggets became a contender again." He agreed of course but I really do believe they have vaulted themselves into the top five because they got Billups who is a top-tier defender plus he is an assist machine instead of being a shoot-first Allen Iverson. That also frees up guys like Anthony, and J.R. Smith. I really like the Nuggets chances in the West.
As for the Pistons, I dont understand how AI and Rasheed Wallace plan to coexist in Detroit. I mean it would make for a great VH1 reality show but not really a good mix of basketball players. Marc Stein on ESPN reported that Dumars has always been fond of AI ever since the year 2000 and that new Bucks GM John Hammond was the guy holding back deals for Iverson because if you remember when Philly was throwing his name around, Detroit was one of the interested suitors. I like Cleveland's chances more and more to be the number two in the East instead of Detroit because of this deal. The only real positive for Detroit is I think you will see Jason Maxiell will become a prime time player for Detroit.
-Charlie.
If you have been watching ESPN at all today, you will realized that Allen Iverson has been traded to the Detroit Pistons and Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess, and Cheikh Samb all go to the Nugguts.
One of the first things I did was text my buddy Shay whose a huge Carmelo Anthony fan and said "the Nuggets became a contender again." He agreed of course but I really do believe they have vaulted themselves into the top five because they got Billups who is a top-tier defender plus he is an assist machine instead of being a shoot-first Allen Iverson. That also frees up guys like Anthony, and J.R. Smith. I really like the Nuggets chances in the West.
As for the Pistons, I dont understand how AI and Rasheed Wallace plan to coexist in Detroit. I mean it would make for a great VH1 reality show but not really a good mix of basketball players. Marc Stein on ESPN reported that Dumars has always been fond of AI ever since the year 2000 and that new Bucks GM John Hammond was the guy holding back deals for Iverson because if you remember when Philly was throwing his name around, Detroit was one of the interested suitors. I like Cleveland's chances more and more to be the number two in the East instead of Detroit because of this deal. The only real positive for Detroit is I think you will see Jason Maxiell will become a prime time player for Detroit.
-Charlie.
Fat Phil Out at Tennessee
Once again, after Lloyd Carr is gone and others have left, Phil Fulmer is out of a job after 15 seasons at the helm in Tennessee and me personally could not be not be happier.
I personally think Tennessee is one of the most overrated programs in all of college football. They have been nothing after Peyton Manning and Tee Martin left the Vols program. Yes, they had winning seasons but they have not been in a BCS bowl since 2000. They are not apart of the top-tier of the SEC which belongs to Georgia, LSU, and Florida which are all teams who every year contend for not only the SEC title but the BCS title. I also think Fulmer got comfertable with his BCS title and just based everything he did off of that.
The reason I do not like Fulmer is because I think he is an arrogent, smug prick alot like Coach Carr who I mentioned before. When I look at coaches all over America, I think whether I would like to play for them if I had a chance? For Fulmer and Carr, no chance in hell would I want to play for him or Carr because of the attitudes they carry around. I think Fulmer will probably attempt to coach at a BCS school that has been struggling latley I am guessing.
As for Tennessee, I could see maybe the coach of App. State, any of the coaches of BYU, Ball State, Utah, or TCU as they all have good success this year. And I wonder whether, Tommy Tuberville will the next one out as his Auburn has been downright awful.
-Charlie.
I personally think Tennessee is one of the most overrated programs in all of college football. They have been nothing after Peyton Manning and Tee Martin left the Vols program. Yes, they had winning seasons but they have not been in a BCS bowl since 2000. They are not apart of the top-tier of the SEC which belongs to Georgia, LSU, and Florida which are all teams who every year contend for not only the SEC title but the BCS title. I also think Fulmer got comfertable with his BCS title and just based everything he did off of that.
The reason I do not like Fulmer is because I think he is an arrogent, smug prick alot like Coach Carr who I mentioned before. When I look at coaches all over America, I think whether I would like to play for them if I had a chance? For Fulmer and Carr, no chance in hell would I want to play for him or Carr because of the attitudes they carry around. I think Fulmer will probably attempt to coach at a BCS school that has been struggling latley I am guessing.
As for Tennessee, I could see maybe the coach of App. State, any of the coaches of BYU, Ball State, Utah, or TCU as they all have good success this year. And I wonder whether, Tommy Tuberville will the next one out as his Auburn has been downright awful.
-Charlie.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Michael Crabtree Equals Monster
First off before we get started on how I am fully on the Michael Crabtree bandwagon, let me give a shout-out to my boy Pat who has a new blog out that has a great breakdown of the Packer game this weekend. Also my buddy Seth will be picking against me in NCAA Football so that should be entertaining, those will be up by Wednesday as well as the NFL ones by Thursday.Now onto Mr. Crabtree... There are guys who I have completely fall in love with in college football see Brady Quinn, Mike Williams, Matt Leinart, and Reggie Bush just to name a few in the last couple of years but this year espically after the Texas-Texas Tech game, its Michael Crabtree. Bring me to the point of this is the only Red Raider team I'd ever cheer for, haha.
In case, you missed the greatest game of the college football season last night. The Fightin Colt McCoys (Texas) led them all the way down the field to complete a 22-3, comeback and take their first lead of the game up 33-32 with a minute thirty left. Way too much time for Graham Harrell and Crabtree as they take it down the field as they were in FG range with .15 left to go.
Harrell gets a passed tipped to a true freshman who my friend Brett said "If Texas Tech wins, they might as well leave him in Lubbock." I know most of Austin was thinking the damn same thing. The next play with .08 left, it is a deep out route to my boy Crabtree where he catches it over two defenders and tiptoes his way for the score. It was phenomenal and I loved every minute of it.
Now maybe this is just the tip of the iceberg of great games since it is November where the BCS changes every week but let me tell you Crabtree and the Red Raiders set the bar pretty damn high.
-Charlie.
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