Right now I'm on my way to meet Action at the Garden for Southern Illinois vs Duke! I'm so excited, I could fall over and die at any minute.
There will be a wrap-up, pictures, and a college bball season preview when I come back to earth tomorrow, kids ;)
LET'S GO DUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-boogie
Showing posts with label NCAA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NCAA. Show all posts
Thursday, November 20
Oh College Basketball, How I Love Thee...
Tuesday, November 18
Let Me Make This Very Clear
In case there is any question about where LLR's college basketball alliance lies, allow me to make it plain.
DON'T GET IT TWISTED.
-boogie
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Monday, November 17
BCS Playoff Endorsed By Obama
During his interview with Steve Kroft broadcast last night on 60 Minutes, President-Elect Obama says he believes that college football should have a playoff. Like many issues, I agree with the President-Elect on this issue as well.
Many say that it's because it would make the season too long for the players...However, I believe it's about money. For years, the BCS has had multiple bowl games which have different sponsors. Having a playoff would eliminate some of these sponsors and therefore would make less money for the BCS. However, this doesn't have to be the case. The BCS could sell naming rights to the rounds of the BCS playoff at a higher cost (because it's more games) than it could for a single bowl game.
If it's about making the season too long for the players why do they wait 3/4 weeks between Conference championships and bowl games? I sure know it's not exams. Let's be honest, these guys don't go to class and they sure as hell don't take exams.
BCS, do these kids a justice and make a playoff.
Friday, November 14
Heads Up!
NBA - Is he still "The Answer"?
I figured we should give some love to the NBA teams, since mostly what goes on here is baseball and football. I was looking ahead to this weekend and I'm looking forward to watching the Sunday night game (during the commercials of the football game). The Pistons are on the road visiting the Suns, and the newly acquired Allen Iverson will be in the building:
NHL - The Beasts of The East
Saturday night at 7, the NY Rangers (and boogie's bf) take on the scorching hot Boston Bruins. In the middle of writing this I just realized this is another New York - Boston rivalry that could brew up this season. The Bruins have won 8 of their last 10 games and are sitting at the top of their division. The Rangers, who seem to be the favorites in any game they play, will have their work cut out for them this weekend.
NCAA Football
Like every Saturday in college football, tomorrow promises to be an exciting day. As a football fan you've got to love SEC games. Georgia (10) is going into Auburn to take on the Tigers in what promises to be a slug fest. Look for Georgia' Matt Stafford to throw up some deep balls for his 2 impressive 6 foot plus receivers to go and get. (12:30 game)
Tim TebowSpeaking of the SEC, the ol' ball coach (Steve Spurrier) will be leading the Gamecocks(25) down to Gainesville , FL to take on his former team the Gators(4). Spurrier, who coached the Gators to a national championship in '97, is looking to kill the BCS title hopes of his former team. Tim Tebow, last year's Heisman Trophy winner (first ever to do it as a Sophomore), will attempt to try to pick apart the #3 defense in the land. This one looks to be an interesting one. (3:30 on CBS)
NFL - Romo Is Back
Tony Romo gets his first chance to play with WR Roy Williams, since Williams was acquired (via trade with Detroit) after Romo broke his pinkie. The Cowboys look to gain some ground on their division rivals who will be missing star RB Clinton Portis. (Anyone else think it's funny that Washington has a guy named Clinton as it's star? I mean we've only got to wait 60-something more days until January 20th, but personally I wouldn't have minded more Bill these past 8 years and to make up for it...
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Friday, October 24
Heads Up!
Heads up is going to become my weekly Friday post. I will be giving you a quick look at what games to watch for in the upcoming weekend.
NCAA Football - We're So Close...
There are a few games this weekend that really intrigue me. First, you've got the battle for bragging rights in Michigan where the Wolverines (2-5) take on the Spartans (6-2). The Wolverines haven't had the success they were hoping for under Rich Rodriguez's short tenure, but maybe they'll start to turn it around against their in-state rivals?
The second game that caught my eye was UCLA (3-4) v. CAL (4-2). Probably two of the teams I usually find myself routing for (especially when they play USC) are taking the field this weekend in another in-state battle. Look for former USC Offensive Coordinator's, Norm Chow, Offense to have some big plays.
Obviously on everyone's radar will be the #1 Texas v. #6 Oklahoma St. game. Texas manhandled Missouri last week and look to cruise into Oklahoma St. to do the same. Don't be surprised if Oklahoma St. doesn't go down as easy though...
Saturday night, The Ohio State (9) takes on Penn State (3) in the battle of the 2 states no one cares to drive through when going cross county. Just because of their uniforms and they have Joe Pa, I'm looking for Penn State to pull this one out...
NFL - Reggie Bush Ruined This Week
The NFL Scheduling Committee planned a game this week that would've featured 2 of the league's best running backs (LT & Bush). However, Bush is now injured and most of the other NFL games this week lack any type of interest. Thanks Reggie. However, the AFC East matchup between the Bills & Dolphins should be rather interesting, and the Titans play the Colts on MNF in an attempt to remain the only unbeaten team.
MLB - 3-1?
Look for the Rays to march into Philly and take 2 games this weekend (Sat & Sun). F U Rollins.
Yes, this picture again...it just doesn't get old.Wednesday, October 22
SEC Ref Has “Impact” On Game
October 20, 2008, the University of South Carolina played LSU in an SEC conference game. 13TH ranked LSU visited Columbia, South Carolina for an SEC showdown. The tigers were clearly the favorites but did not expect what the Gamecocks threw at them. Nor did the Gamecocks expect what was to be thrown at them in the deciding stages of the game. The first half of the game was a hard fought well played game. What else would you expect from SEC football? The score in the third quarter, much to the surprise of the Tigers and gamblers everywhere, was 10-10. With South Carolina threatening to take the lead and having possession of the ball with a first and goal to go at the LSU 8 yard line, quarterback Stephen Garcia lined above center and took the snap. As he rolled left, Garcia saw an opening to run. It is at this point when SEC official Wilbur Hackett Jr. would not allow this to happen. Hackett, who was in position, shuffled over in the same direction as Garcia and lowered a shoulder into Garcia’s chest and then extended his forearm knocking him off balance (a hit that Lawrence Taylor himself would be proud of). This knocked Garcia back and allowed LSU safety Curtis Taylor to crush him for a loss. LSU won the game by 7. Whether or not the play decided the outcome of the game, or the point spread is irrelevant. Watch the video, and judge for yourself if this is an accident.
Coincidentally, Hackett played football in the SEC for the University of Kentucky. Perhaps he had a flashback to his playing days. Either way the man knew how to throw a block and doesn’t seem to have lost a step. The SEC is utilizing the effective “sweep it under the rug” technique, and has dismissed any further investigations regarding Hackett’s unusual refereeing style. It was declared by officials that the hit was inadvertent. Hackett himself stated that the shoulder block to the South Carolina quarterback was done in the interest of his protection. Now which one is it? Here’s a safety tip if the situation ever presents itself again, Wilbur…GET THE FUCK OUT OF THE WAY!
I love the conference’s competitive, hard nosed style of play, but their management of this issue has been laughable. For a conference I consider to be the most legit, and competitive in NCAA sports, my thoughts are this…handle the issue. It appears worse that you are doing nothing about it. The only other alternative will be to force the referees to wear pads so the players aren’t the ones being injured. I guess Garcia is just lucky Hackett wasn’t a kicker.
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