We've got a nice college FB schedule today beginning with Texas (5) vs. Oklahoma (1) in just an hour. Honestly, does it get better than this?
And closing out the day is LSU (4) at Florida (11). For several years, these SEC matchups have been BY FAR the most exciting regular season football of the year. Will the Tigers and the Gators live up to the hype this year and entertain the heck out of a Wall Street beaten-down nation desperately in need of some cheap fun on a Saturday night? Any other games to watch?
In MLB, are you surpised by the Phillies taking a 2-0 lead? And are the Rays running out of steam leading to yet another World Series appearance by the Sox?
Hockey is now well under way with the Rangers starting the season 3-0. Any predictions?
Anything else on your mind?
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My rantings and ravings for today
October 11, 2008 - 10:20 ET by ricklailTwo things I thought I never would hear. “Welcome to sold-out Tropicana Field” and “Skinner takes a knee as the Deacons have won at a sold-out BB&T Field here in Winston Salem” (Folks this is not the Wake Forest of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and the early 21st century.)
Speaking of Wake, I was surprised that the Clem’s son fans didn’t try to throw Tommy Bowden under the bus as it left Winston. The natives are circling the pond getting ready to throw him out of town. Bye, Bye Tommy hello Lane Kiffen. Should have had more Furmans, SC States or Citadels on the schedule. Too many not ready for the big time players at Clem’s son.
Gardner Webb? Come on Yellowjackets- Gardner Webb? When I worked for the power company I had to drive through Boiling Springs (NC) to get to one of our plants. If you blinked you would miss the campus altogether.
This is for Blonde. “Tebow drops back and lofts a long one to Percy Harvin. TOUCHDOWN- 57 yards. This is Harvin’s 3rd TD today on 260 receiving yards.” LSU-this is not Saturday night in Baton Rouge. It is the SWAMP. Those LSU players that have been trash talking about hurting Tebow should have been suspended for this game by the SEC. There is no place in college for comments such as that.
Phat Phil will make his last trip to Sanford Stadium today as the Vols head coach. After a good butt kicking “between the hedges” his days in Knoxville are numbered. I liked the way they put it on Gameday; Rocky days on Rocky Top.
The Irish, no longer called Fighting, venture down to Keenan Stadium in Blue Heaven. I sure hope the Heels can step up and show the polls voters they are for real. Could a Tar Heel win cost Charlie Weiss his job? Only one time (2001 for one week) since the Mack Brown days have Heels have been ranked. We’re doomed. Corso picked the Heels.
As for Mack Brown I really think he is a great coach. Sorry Mack the Sooners are just too good. Another loss for the Longhorns in the Red River shootout. By the way the Sooners high powered offense in coached by an old homeboy, Kevin Wilson.
Go Canetucky, enjoy some chicken anyway you want it.
ECU at Va. Maybe the Pirates can get back on the winning track today.
Upset special: Arkansas over Auburn. Auburn doesn’t have an offensive coordinator because in his infinite wisdom Tuberville saw fit to fire Tony Franklin this week
Useless fact. The 3 Division 1 schools in Oklahoma, OU, OSU and Tulsa, are a combined 16-0. Out of the 9 schools in Texas only Texas, Texas Tech and TCU have winning records.
My Dodgers have their backs to the wall. Just the way they like it. Could we see another Curt Gibson moment?
"The devil is a better theologian that any of us and is a devil still" A.W. Tozer
RE: "Those LSU players that
October 11, 2008 - 11:29 ET by CoolShadesRE: "Those LSU players that have been trash talking about hurting Tebow
should have been suspended for this game by the SEC. There is no place
in college for comments such as that."
I'm sure Coach Miles had a nice little chit-chat with those LSU players. Trash talking isn't good for many reasons. But, this is a huge game for both teams and the SEC. It's gonna be a hard and fierce battle tonight.
Thanks, Rick
October 11, 2008 - 18:23 ET by BlondeThe day is shaping up rather well, I think. Congrats to you, my friend.
Can you say Adios, Phat Phil? Poor Baby.
Woo hoo botg! Bobby Stoops is getting a tad chubby, wow. What a huge game.
Old Ball Coach pulls one out, LOL.
Vandy goes down...the SEC East now looks like it's supposed to.
And thank you for your "Mercy, Percy" (h/t Mick Huber) comment....I suspect those LSU players may truly regret the trash talk, particularly when they run into Timmy. He's alot bigger and stronger than he looks (ha!).
GO GATORS.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blondie
October 11, 2008 - 22:40 ET by botgthe Gators didn't bother taking names just kicked butt,
oh and }:- #1???
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -Chief Justice John Roberts
botg
October 11, 2008 - 22:45 ET by RESTLESS 1I don't know. They probably have a shot, with Alabama idle, but if they win next week, then definitely. Mizzou-UT might just be 1 vs 2.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
who knows restless?
October 11, 2008 - 22:55 ET by botgbetter to be there in December
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -Chief Justice John Roberts
They have a tough row to hoe,
October 11, 2008 - 23:02 ET by RESTLESS 1Mizzou, Tech, Kansas all coming up. The combined record for their 4 or 5 opponents is 23-4, and three of those losses were Baylor. Almost forgot about OK State. It's gonna be tough, but they showed a lot of toughness today.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
}:-
October 11, 2008 - 22:52 ET by BlondeWoo hoo, botg!
<edit> Yeah....#1 by acclimation, I think.
Timmy Tebow is still the BIG DOG!
High five to Rick, too......
Great Saturday football.
Wow!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
UT--OU is there anything
October 11, 2008 - 10:28 ET by botgUT--OU
is there anything else on?
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -Chief Justice John Roberts
Charlotte...
October 11, 2008 - 10:35 ET by HeavyChevyLowe's motor speedway or what most call "JJ's house" should be interesting. Some bad blood between Carl and Kevin from the mayhem of Talladega will Happy Harvick unleash the evil for a little payback or focus on a win?" Either way can't wait!
"9 out of 10 doctors agree that flag burning is the number one killer of liberals."
You Bet
October 11, 2008 - 15:38 ET by JoelCTIt should be a fun shootout between the Hendricks House, the Gibbs Gang, and the Rousch Riders tonight!
And afterwards, Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick go at it in a no-holds-barred steel cage match! All supporting Speedway Children's Charities, of course. :-)
For me, it's anyone but a Busch brother!
AMEN!!!
October 11, 2008 - 17:57 ET by HeavyChevy"9 out of 10 doctors agree that flag burning is the number one killer of liberals."
Jeff Burton
October 11, 2008 - 23:10 ET by HeavyChevyTook it home tonight big kudos to the RCR guys!"
"9 out of 10 doctors agree that flag burning is the number one killer of liberals."
GO DAWGS!
October 11, 2008 - 12:40 ET by R D Helm-Dave
If this nation is to be saved, it will be libertarian principles that save it.
Texas-Sooners
October 11, 2008 - 13:01 ET by Noel SheppardFolks,
UT-OU ain't disappointing! Wow, what a fun one so far. Are we being set up for a classis second half? ns
classis
October 11, 2008 - 14:22 ET by botgand classic!
what a game
}:-
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -Chief Justice John Roberts
The BEST
October 11, 2008 - 15:35 ET by JoelCTThe BEST OU-UT fotball game ever, and the best college football game since the Vince Young Rose Bowl.
The fact that I am from Central Texas has nothing to do with it, heh heh. No bias here folks, move along.
Nothing is more depressing
October 11, 2008 - 14:58 ET by UphillNothing is more depressing than knowing that LSU or Florida is guaranteed a win.
Go Blue! Oh, wait. They lost to a MAC team for the first time EVER.
Maybe today won't be a total loss if North Carolina beats Notre Dame and Western Michigan takes care of Buffalo.
I miss Sarcasmo.
Nap time!
Hockey is now well under
October 11, 2008 - 15:02 ET by PaarlHockey is now well under way with the Rangers starting the season 3-0. Any predictions?
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The 3-0 Ranger record is a dangerous illusion...harmful to your health and the season will end in a typical Ranger swoon. The writer is obviously a New Yorker who still thinks Mark Messier is wearing Ranger colours. Face reality....its been 14 years..another 2 score to go !!!
Paarl of Rhodesia
The UT/OU game was the best in years...
I like my crow well done
October 11, 2008 - 15:55 ET by ricklailOK I listen to too much sports radio, ESPN & SNR. I believed the things they talk about. On paper OU was the better team but the game wasn't played on paper. Hats off to Colt McCoy and the Longhorns. You made a believer out of me. But, I still think Florida will beat LSU.
I'll be wearing the remote out tonight having to switch from game to game to the race.
"The devil is a better theologian that any of us and is a devil still" A.W. Tozer
Did Rays Peak Too Early?
October 11, 2008 - 16:55 ET by Del DolemonteA lot of the pundits here in New England were second-guessing the Red Sox manager for naming Dice-K as his game 1 starter. But it looks like Tito knew exactly what he was doing.
TB will throw perhaps their best pitcher at Boston tonight. If The Sox somehow get to him, the series might be over.
I hope the Dodgers make a comeback. Are the Phillies really that good?
Go Gators!!
October 11, 2008 - 16:56 ET by GOPG8RHere's hoping Florida wins this one ... I can't handle a bad football season and a bad election. :o)
Mixed marriages ...
October 11, 2008 - 17:00 ET by GOPG8RMy mom and I used to wonder which was worse - to be married to a Florida State Seminole or a Democrat. At the time we decided it would be worse to be married to a 'Nole since you would have to look at garnet and gold year round but I've changed my mind. I couldn't be married to a Democrat for ALL the money in the world (partially b/c my spouse would then think it's cool for the government to take it all!).
:o)
GOPG8R
October 11, 2008 - 18:27 ET by BlondeBeen there, done that (married to a democrat).
Trust me when I tell you, you can train a 'Nole....not so a democrat.
GO GATORS!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Awesome game!
October 12, 2008 - 12:17 ET by GOPG8RI was finally able to watch the game (hubby is in the military and we are stationed in Germany). Wow ... Florida finally played the way they were supposed to all year. I can't wait for Georgia now! But I don't count LSU out at all ... they could definitely come back in the SEC Championships (if we get there!).
SMOKIN' GATORS!
October 11, 2008 - 20:11 ET by BlondeOh my, I've screamed myself silly and it's not even half way through the second quarter yet!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Holy cow!
October 11, 2008 - 20:39 ET by UphillJust turned over to the game and it's 20 - 0 right before the half. I take it Tebow is still alive.
Can you say blow out?
October 11, 2008 - 22:09 ET by BlondeI thought this game would be good...but wow!
That block in the back was just waiting for payback...I'm glad Spikes kicked the ball after his touchdown...he could have done that five times for penalties and I wouldn't have cared!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Almost As Good, Blonde
October 11, 2008 - 23:26 ET by JoelCTWow, that game was almost as good as the Texas game.
Except for the fact that it was over in the first quarter. ;-)
Texas #1 Florida #2 Texas Tech #3
The cowboys have got you surrounded, gator!
With all apologies to Blonde,
October 11, 2008 - 23:33 ET by RESTLESS 1NO WAY Florida gets to number 2 without a lot of help. If Texas gets a win against Mizzou, then they might just go undefeated. Tech is scary, but Texas has had their number. Crabtree will be a handful for an inexperienced secondary though. It will be a interesting poll when it comes out, but I still say, GET A PLAYOFF SYSTEM WILL YOU????
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
R1
October 11, 2008 - 23:35 ET by MrShy"GET A PLAYOFF SYSTEM WILL YOU????"
Amen to THAT.
And Gators really opened a can-o-whoop there, Blonde... (see, I follow it a lil'... just for you :))
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R1
October 11, 2008 - 23:40 ET by BlondeNo way we get to #2....nor should we be.
We'll wait to see what happens after the Georgia game....that's when we'll deserve #2. Not just yet.
But I was rather pleased by the play....after that nasty block in the back in the endzone, my Gat's caught fire.
Spikes rocked....I loved his kick in the endzone, who cares if the stupid ref's missed the call and then flagged us?
GO GATORS!
Great football Saturday....I love college ball!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Your Gators had a great day
October 11, 2008 - 23:58 ET by RESTLESS 1And I think you take GA pretty easily.
Speaking of hits though, did anyone see the hit by Quan Cosby from UT on a OK defender on Shipley's reception in the fourth. Wow! You have to have your head on a swivel in rivalry games.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Great gator game
October 12, 2008 - 00:06 ET by general companyFrom an LSU fan,,we are humbled, Big Time. We are still a bit green, they will get it together, I think you guy's helped in-fact.
See you in the Championship Game. I hope : ]
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Hey
October 12, 2008 - 00:09 ET by general companyWhat about Jeff Burton today? What a racer. BL 17th aaahhhhh!!!!!
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Congrats on your Gators
October 12, 2008 - 00:26 ET by cocodrieCongrats on your Gators Blonde. I know you enjoyed it.
Thanks....
October 12, 2008 - 00:33 ET by BlondeYes, I did.
One great thing in a very ugly week.
But life is fine.
GO GATORS!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Hey GC
October 12, 2008 - 00:12 ET by BlondeThe season after a National Championship is a let down...yes?
I did hear during the game, though, that the last time two Nat. Champs. (in the two prior years) had met during a regular season was in 1989. So.....regardless of the outcome...seeing how we play each other every year (and you kicked our butts twice in a row....) that is pretty cool, yes?
SEC Rules!
BTW....Last year I was hollering LSU all the way, knowing my Gat's were out of it.
I think it's pretty interesting this year though.....December will be pretty cool!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde,
October 12, 2008 - 00:32 ET by RESTLESS 1SEC rules???? It looks like four of the top ten teams coming into this week are from the Big 12. It will be the same tomorrow, as OK will not fall out of the top ten.
The SEC has been tops for years now, but they have been overtaken.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
R1....that's just this week.
October 12, 2008 - 00:38 ET by BlondeThe SEC will be in the big dance again. This year.
OK won't fall out of the Top 10 right now...but GA, and FLA will be in it (to win it...if I might coin a phrase).
Bama is rocking in the West.
SEC still rules...
Care to place a little bet? Not just on my Gators, whom I think are well positioned at this point? Just a general wager? SEC in the National Championship?
What say you, R1?
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Call the terms Blonde
October 12, 2008 - 01:22 ET by RESTLESS 1To coin a phrase: "I'll take your bet, you're gonna regret..."
I'm calling Alabama and Texas.
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
R1
October 12, 2008 - 00:08 ET by BlondeI didn't really see the big collsions in those links....but that doesn't mean they didn't happen.
There were some great plays in the Gator game...of course I'd say that, LOL.
I hope you're right about Georgia, but of course, I have some friends here who'd dispute that.
Which is why we play on the field, and not here, on the boards (too bad we can't play on the field with the trolls here, huh?).
GO GATORS!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Geez Blonde!!!
October 12, 2008 - 00:35 ET by RESTLESS 1If the hit Cosby layed on number 11 in those clips isn't a big hit in your book, I don't EVER want to be on the field with you. :)
"This
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
R1
October 12, 2008 - 00:45 ET by BlondeI watched both of those links a few times...nice tackle, but not a crunch.
It's really funny....my fiance is SOOOO not a football fan...he doesn't get my screaming over the plays....like that horrible facemask call (the ref threw the flag about five seconds after I went ballistic, LOL).
Ha, watching ESPN now....they're crying over the Points Allowed by LSU.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde,
October 12, 2008 - 01:25 ET by RESTLESS 1Not the tackle, the block just before the tackle. Cosby comes in from the left of the screen and de-cleats number 11. I can't remember 11's name right now, but neither can he. :)
liberal would be all about socialize -- uh, uh, would be about
basically taking over and the government running all of your companies."-Maxine Waters 2008
Hey Blonde, I was
October 12, 2008 - 20:57 ET by RukusHey Blonde,
I was watchin' this game and I was freaked out that FL was killin' the Tigers the way they were. Gators rock!!! We (Bama) have to play the Tigers later on, I hope we can do as well! Congrats girl!! Great game! I am not a FL fan but I love what you guys did this weekend! Chomp, chomp!!! And a Roll Tide to boot!!! Good job Gators!!
Sorry to my LSU loving NB's, I'm Bama, can't help it...
"Nuke 'em 'til they... oh hell, just shoot 'em!"
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October 13, 2008 - 21:11 ET by botg}:-
Knew that was you, b!
October 13, 2008 - 21:13 ET by BlondeGreat weekend in college ball....oh wait, haven't checked the polls yet, LOL.
<edit> #5 WOW!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
: )
October 13, 2008 - 21:34 ET by botg: ) and #1
“The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to stop discriminating on the basis of race.” -Chief Justice John Roberts