Monthly Archives: October 2008
If Ty Really Were Captain of the SS Tytanic
He’d be this guy if this guy had been the captain and had no interest in self-preservation. He’d cut the lines on the lifeboats and shoot anyone who tried to get off the ship. If he’s going down, everybody’s going … Continue reading
So This Is What The End Looks Like, Eh?
Just a short while ago, Oregon State, the team that beat Southern Cal and yet had a record of 3-3 and no road wins, put a pretty good beating on Washington. At the end of the game, Ty Willingham looked … Continue reading
Idle Chatter: The Bye Week Gameday Chat
We’ll be in and out all day, running to Costco, hitting up the local beer marts, uninstalling an AC unit, and checking in on various collegiate gridiron performances. Drop by, let us know what you’re seeing out on that big, … Continue reading
Friday Roundup: The “Haiku Free” Edition
Ever notice, as you’re reading various blogs, particularly by bloggers who think themselves particularly clever, that they rely on the haiku as a blogging crutch whenever some truly creative idea fails to come to mind. This seems especially true of … Continue reading
DickRod Interview
Note: General comment – Rich comes off like a somewhat oblivious deer-in-the-headlights tool in this interview, so I suggest you read it. It’s quite entertaining. CBSSports.com: What has gone right and what has gone wrong? Richie: “I’ve got to quit … Continue reading
Don’t Rush To Judgment
Jimmy: “Isn’t this winning thing fun!?” James: “Yeah! Talk to you in a bit!” We’re feeling pretty confident that 2008 will look like a very nice turnaround from the disaster of 2007, but we’re also weary enough after 2007 to … Continue reading
Irish Place Kicking Could Be Worse
Poor Brandon Walker. We’re cheering for the kid. We really are. But the kid has really struggled through the first half of the 2008 season on field goals, going 2 of 8 thus far. Still, among the number of encouraging … Continue reading
Irish Blogger Gathering: Bye Week Edition
This week’s gathering is brought to you by the letters U, H, N, and D. And it’s made us stop and think for a moment (and furiously dig through Scout.com recruiting archives). A 1, a 2, a 3… With our … Continue reading
Yeatman Gone
Ouch. Yeatman is suspended for the season. “You can say William Yeatman is a sad kid,” Bonnie Yeatman, Will’s mother, said early Wednesday, according to the Chicago Tribune. “That’s the truth.” I was guessing that this would be the result, … Continue reading
You’re So Predictable: Spreadable Spreads
Last weekend, we saw some really intriguing match-ups. Texas v. Okalhoma lived up to the billing. UNC v. Notre Dame, while terribly disappointing, was quite entertaining. LSU v. Florida… okay, not so much. But hey, what a barn-burner Michigan (sucks!) … Continue reading
