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MY RAMBLINGS-NOT WORTH MUCH

The Tar Heels just landed probably the best HS basketball player in the country, Harrison Barnes. The 6-7 swingman from Ames, Iowa will join the 2010 Heels. Look out DOOK we are reloading. I am looking for another NCAA Championship in the next couple of years. Heels play at OSU in the Coaches vs Cancer game, Thursday. This game should give a good indication of how good this crop of Heels are.  DOOK beat UNC –Greensboro 96-62. Up until a few years ago UNCG was an all girl’s school. They still don’t have enough guys to field a b-ball team.

 

Thanks to the remnants of Ida and a nor’easter most of the games around here in the first round of the state football playoffs were postponed to tonight or Monday.  Nothing to report on my West Craven Eagles quest to get back to 3A championship game.

 

scUM at Tar Heels. The scUM have never beaten the Heels in Chapel Hill. Hope that holds up today. I think the game is on at the same time as the SC-FL game.

 

Jawja Tech and DOOK. Tech can punch their ticket to ACC Championship game with a win.

 

Three Vols who were charged with armed robbery will sit out today. Their asses need to still be in jail. Here in NC armed robbery can get you life. I guess over in Knoxville if you play for Lame Kitten it gets you a break.

 

Pitt beats ND to help end Charlie Weiss’s career at the Golden Dome. The Big East has the same problem with officials that the SEC has. What a sorry officiated game that was last night between the Bearcats and the Mountaineers. That was not a TD. The Bearcat player fumbled before the ball crossed the plain of the goal line.

 

OSU-Iowa and USC-Stanford. Could we see a replay of the OSU-USC game in the Rose Bowl?

 

Thursday night Jay Cutler threw 5 interceptions against DA BEARS to wrestle the interception lead from Jake Delhomme. Look for Jake to take the lead back Sunday against the Falcons-no Jonathon Stewart to run the ball.  

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

Here you go Rick

A guy on the Gator boards does a terrific schedule every week.

Lame's playing the Obama card (let's not jump to conclusions), while Nu'Keese still has his butt in jail, apparently.  The Vol trolls are nuts, defending the indefensible....armed robbery!

Today marks the day that the Geezer Bowden will most likely lose any chance of FSU earning a bowl berth (first time in eons), because if he loses today, he's toast.  No way does FSU win out, particularly in two weeks when they play us, at our seniors' final game in the Swamp.   Bobby Bowden's swan song (beverage alert).

My Gators play the Old Ball Coach today in SC...game at 3:30.  Steven O. Spurrier still has "it", unfortunately, none of his players do.  I wish him and his team well every other day of the year but today.  Rick is down for 5 tosses of the visor.  I'm +3 on that bet, mainly to account for Florida's D.  And one of the 5 will come on a Brandon James return for a TD.

GO GATORS!!!!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

This could use some work

You an't spell Obama's Utopia without UT. Give it to some of your Gator pals. Maybe they can do something with it.

Wake is playing pretty good. Amost beat the scUM last week.   I love Bowden's Swan Song. I am going to try and post it on the CarolinaBlue board.

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

That's pretty good, Rick

We haven't touched on the Alabama game today.  I think it might be a close run thing, but Ruk & the Bammers will be in Atlanta undefeated, as will we.

Let me know how the Swan Song thing goes over there, I cracked up when I saw that.

GO GATORS!!!! 

I hope he fails, too.

P.S.  Does anyone else think this "special uniform" stuff has gotten out of hand (after Georgia donned their Grambling unis a few weeks ago?).  Now Nike is putting out "Pro Combat" unis....they are horribly ugly except for the gloves, and don't you dare put my Gators in white helmets!   The only white helmet I want to see in Gator land is the classic one.  

 

You are probably right J

 
Starkville is always a tough venue. But we should Roll just fine.

ROLL TIDE!

Gary

 

Old media species: Moonbat-a-saurus-rex. Getting more endangered by the day.

Unfortunately, Blonde, my

Unfortunately, Blonde, my Deacons could not beat the 'Noles for the 4th time in a row. As a result, we are now officially bowl ineligible. Rick - great pickup for the Hells in Barnes. The ACC had some nice recruiting classes. Wake #6 in the country!

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I really hate that for

I really hate that for Riley Skinner and all the seniors. They have had some of the best careers at Wake of any class. Matt Woodlief #45 linebacker is the grandson of a former pastor of mine. He is just a junior so he will be back next year.

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

Rick - first of all, it was

Rick - first of all, it was a total slip (Hells, that is). Skinner has had a heck of a career at Wake. He has set many school records, and even one or two ACC ones, if memory serves. Grobe has done a great job with the program. Here is to hoping 2010 is better. 

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Unbelievable

Rick, I can't believe you didn't take the time to bash Clem's son. You're welcome to come down and have some possum. Just stay away from my six-pack. Go Tigers!!

"What a revoltin' development this is!"

Chester Riley

Don't fret. I''l get around

Don't fret. I''l get around to it. I feel the same about NC State as I do Clem's son.  

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

Rockster, talking about

Rockster, talking about college hoops... My Pitt boys are replacing all 5 starters, and barely beat those little terriers from Spartanburg, SC, last night.

they have their first-ever Mcdonald's All-American on their team, but, geez, they are gonna blow! In fact, it will be a down year for the Big East in general.

Go Pitt, stomp the Irish!

Go Steelers, stomp the Bungles!!!!

Rickster the Rockster,

Rickster the Rockster, hahah

i want to see

jimmie johnson smack the wall just like last week. the three time cheat doesn't deserve one championship. the only thing better would be if he has another illegal part on his car that fails and takes him out.

lunaticcringeradio

ACC well represented on the boob tube today

Clem's son-NC State on the Raycom Network at 12. I could care less. Don't like either one.

Jawja Tech-DOOK on ESPN2 at 12. You know I hate DOOK

FSU-Wake on ESPNU at 12. Go Deacons. Help the old Geezer make up his mind about retiring

scUM-UNC from beautiful Chapel Hill. ABC at 3:30 GO HEELS 

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

Tech will beat Dook, (Edit: If our D shows up)

Dawgs and Tigers is a toss-up, as they both pretty well suck, but I think Auburn will beat us, as I think they suck a little less than my horrible Dawgs.

Florida will destroy the Game Chickens, and Bama will beat those other Bulldogs back into the stone age.

The Heels and Hurricanes should be a pretty good game, too, and a third Miami loss wouldn't hurt my feelings at all.

And yeah, I am pulling for the Rebs to beat those pumkin vomit people from Knoxville, too.

GO JACKETS!

-Dave

Our elected representatives have failed us.  

"...those pumkin vomit people from Knoxville,,,"

 
Punkin-puke-ateers?  : )

Gary

 

Old media species: Moonbat-a-saurus-rex. Getting more endangered by the day.

Ruk

You will be pleased to know that the "pumpkin puke people" quote came from one of your fellow Bammers. 

Here you go.....put down your beverages before you click the link.  This guy goes off on an epic rant.  I liked his Neyland stadium remark, too.

GO GATORS!!!!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

Yep, ya just gotta love those Bama fans

-Dave

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I don't understand the SEC

I don't understand the SEC scheduling. Is this not the 3rd year in a that the Dawgs have played Auburn? I thought you rotated through the schools in the other division. You play everybody in your divsion and 3 teams from the other.

I love your description of the pumkin vomit people.

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

rick, I don't understand their scheduling, either.

Not really sure they do, either.

LOL-Yeah, ever since J posted that punkin' puke picture in here, I can't get it out of my head.

Somebody at Bama came up with it, and it fits.

-Dave

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Dave & Rick

I tracked it down for you guys....it is sooo funny....see my post above to Ruk. 

GO GATORS!!!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

Concern but not time to panic

I was worried about what was going on in Durham until the Jackets ran the kickoff back 84 yards. I think things are going to be OK.  They don't need to let DOOK hang around too long. They are going to think they can beat Tech. Now there is a good laugh.

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

rick, its a good thing GT has such a high-scoring offense

...because their defense postively sucks.

-Dave

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Tech is starting to play

Tech is starting to play like Tech so my concerns are unfounded. Have you notice they haven't shown much of the crowd? A) There is more yellow than Blue or B) there is not blue hardly at all. Wallace Wade is a crummy place. But so is Camerson Indoor Staduim. DOOK is not known for great athetic facilties. By the way with all the PHDs around there they can't even spell DOOK right.

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

The biggest upset of the

The biggest upset of the day will be South Dakota State over Minnesota.

Hook 'em.  I like those

Hook 'em.  I like those Baylor Bears too, this is an old Southwest Conference game.  Any Texas in state game is going to be tough.

We're just waiting to get into Pasadena again.  And repeat what we did in 2005 at the same game.  Hook 'em Horns!!

Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum

Okay SEC people, we have to start pulling for somebody...

...to come along and beat Texas.

And it ain't gonna be Baylor.

Looks like it's up to Kansas or Texas A & M.

Darn.

-Dave

Our elected representatives have failed us.  

You can say that again. It

You can say that again. It ain't going to be Baylor. The game is in Fox Sports South. Looks more like a Horns scrimage than a game to me.  

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

OK Blonde I got it

You can't spell fUTile without UT. 

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

Perfect Rick

Lame Kitten & the Girls.....a lesson in fUTility.

Pumpkin vomit people indeed.

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

Ha ha, Rick

I just posted that over on the Gator Boards. 

Ole Miss now bowl eligible.  Good for them!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

I think Texas must have put the cheerleaders in for the 3rd qtr

...as they didn't score any points.

-Dave

Our elected representatives have failed us.  

Wow, Tech flushes the Dookies 49-10

LOL-And the Rebs are clobbering the pumpkin vomit people 35-17.

It's a good day for college football.

-Dave

Our elected representatives have failed us.  

Beating the Vols

so easy a Rebel can do it.  Dexter McCuskey had more rushing yards than the whole Vols team. I watched it after the Tech game got out of hand.

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

Y'all just line up.  UT

Y'all just line up.  UT won't back down from anybody, don't have to.  See you in Pasadena, whoever it's going to be.  We don't really care.

Hook 'em!! 

Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum

Neither do we.

GO GATORS!!!!!!!!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

Yeah! What J said!

 
ROLL TIDE!

Gary

 

Old media species: Moonbat-a-saurus-rex. Getting more endangered by the day.

Nervous yet Blonde

Ol Ball coach got a few plays for you guys. I hope the have the gas to keep it close

 

 

My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful

"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg

Nope

I still love Steve.

Titanium.

Wow...this is a great game.....I'm kind of happy for SC, actually.

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

SEC officials suck

Didn't take long on the replay. 88 didn't have it when his foot was inbounds. I could see that on the replay. Sure looks to me like the LSU-GA crew that was suspended.  

I wonder if that turncoat brother in law of mine is there. He graduated from Carolina but now lives near Columbia and gets season tickets to the Chickens through the bank he works for.  

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

I told ya, Rick

They're SUC refs.

Fine me if you can, Slive!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

I don't know what is

I don't know what is sweeter. The Heels beating the scUM or landing Harrison Barnes for b-ball.  

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

What was our bet, rick?

I didn't see SOS throw the visor once, dammit!

I guess that means you win, because you had the lesser number of visor tosses.

Congrats!  For all of it, dude!

10-0.  Sweet.

I have to say though, I thought the Old Ball Coach did a great job....I knew they just couldn't stay lucky that long, though.

GO GATORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

I think I am going to sign

I think I am going to sign off for the night. I can enjoy Bama-Miss State because I don't have a dog in the fight.

Go Pitt. Do your part to send Charlie Weiss packing. By the way Lou Holtz was defending ND last week. Here is one for you Lou. Navy has a better won/loss record over the period than Wiess does at ND.

By the way how hard has USC fallen? First loss for Pete Carroll in November and worst defeat for him at USC. They have are in line for the Ponsetta Bowl. Arizona or Oregon are looking good for the Rose.  

So if Utah can beat TCU and Pitt beat Cincy in a couple weeks we can get these feather merchants out of the top ten and let the big boys play in the BCS games.

The only bowl tie in between the SEC and  ACC is the Chick Fil A bowl. Right now it looks like VA Tech-LSU.

Semper suprene nitens 

There is no point dwelling on all the foolish mistakes we have made in our lives. For one thing, it can be very time-consuming. Dr. Thomas Sowell

 

Night Rick

I know we didn't have a "real bet"....but I feel like I ought to send you some kitten sized shrimp or somesuch.

GO GATORS!!!!

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

Yea Rick

By the way Lou Holtz was defending ND last week. Here is one for you
Lou. Navy has a better won/loss record over the period than Wiess does
at ND.

Yea, Ihave been watching Navy and pretending their the Irish. BTW, I love Lou, he is the only ND fan who still has faith. I love Mark May as well, but he is just as bad with USC, I noticed they got their fannies handed to them by The Cardinal 51-21 or something like that

My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful

"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg

J, the Gators had me going there for a while.

17-14 was a scary score for a while. 

-Dave

Our elected representatives have failed us.  

No, not scary

But I was kind of annoyed.

I suppose my neighbors will forgive me tomorrow....because it's a nice day, and my windows are open.

 

I hope he fails, too.

 

 

LOL

-Dave 

Our elected representatives have failed us.  

Mah Dawgs is loosin'

But the Heels beat Miami.  :-)  

-Dave

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That first score

By the Dawgs was a beautiful thing!  SC played damned good against the Gats, fun, fun game to watch. Cograts J! Bama up 14, yippee!  : )

ROLL TIDE!

Gary

 

Old media species: Moonbat-a-saurus-rex. Getting more endangered by the day.

Ruk, they just anounced that A.J. Green is out for the game

Not good for the Dawgs.

Bama is doing great, but I wish they had another TD or two.

Miss. St. is a pretty good team, and gave LSU fits. 

-Dave

Our elected representatives have failed us.  

OH MY GAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWD!

Please tell me Auburn didn't just run that kick back for a TD.

I think I am going to be ill. 

Sick, even. 

At least Bama is winning.  :-)

-Dave

Our elected representatives have failed us.  

Okay, Dawgs, do you think you can cover the kickoff this time?

-Dave 

Our elected representatives have failed us.  

Dave...Where the hell is UGA game?

What network or cable channel?  I can't find it.

Jer

Jer

ESPN 2

"Somehow, I told you so, just doesn't quite say it." Will Smith in 'I, Robot.'

Thanks, ahusser.  Just got

Thanks, ahusser.  Just got home, and the program guide for ESPN2 showed "Drag Racing".

Jer

Jer, LOL

Yeah, I was flipping back and forth between Georgia and Bama.

Every time I hit ESPN2, drag racing was listed at the bottom of the screen.

LOL-Damn those Comcast people!

But, Georgia actually won, as did Bama and Tech, too.

I had a fun day.  :-) 

-Dave

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Dave...

Mine wasn't quite so good.  Vandy lost to Ky.  And the remaining Tennessee players who weren't in jail for armed robbery got their asses kicked.

Jer

And the remaining Tennessee

And the remaining Tennessee players [who weren't in jail for armed robbery] got their asses kicked.

Yeah, how weird was that? Damn, they pretty much threw their lives down the crapper. How sad, as a couple of them showed a lot of promise.

As for Vandy, they have had a tough season.

At least my dad managed to grasp that Georgia Tech had won today, at least for a short time, anyway. Not too many of those moments left, I fear. 

-Dave

 

-Dave

Our elected representatives have failed us.