I fully agree with this rule of hockey!
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12 November 2010
Again...Never Cross The Bear!
I'm sorry, but watching people get hit with fish is just funny!
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Never Cross The Bear!
While my wife does enjoy watching the occasional hockey game, I'm glad that she isn't a die-hard fan of any NHL team (especially in the Eastern Conference's Northeast Division).
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02 October 2010
College Football 2010 - Week 5
Last week was another good week for the predictions, though bittersweet because I picked against the Irish. Alas, I went 4-0, and need to quickly put this week's picks down before the games begin.
Only three games this week, as Arizona is off. So, I'll do my best with the three game on the docket. But, no matter how I do this week, we're all winners after USU's 31-16 beatdown of BYU on Friday night! Now, let the fun begin!
Note: Rankings this week are courtesy of the AP Top-25 Poll.
#14 Arizona - Idle
No pick necessary! Enjoy the off week, Cats!
#22 Penn State @ #17 Iowa
Penn State is on the right track, but was steamrolled in their only real test of the season. Iowa suffered a setback in Arizona Stadium, but played an impressive second half and was able to move the ball on one of the best defenses in the nation. This will be a test of wills. Who's will will pull out a victory? That's anyone's guess (including mine).
Prediction: Penn State by a field goal over the Hawkeyes.
Notre Dame @ Boston College
The annual rivalry of the two largest Catholic Universities in the US. This game has had some memorable moments, and I'm hoping that this year's edition will see a memorable moment or two for the Irish, who have come off three consecutive losses (two of them were heartbreaking...one was a beatdown).
Prediction: Notre Dame brings home the Ireland Trophy after rolling over BC.
#21 Texas @ #8 Oklahoma (Played at The Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX)
The major attraction at the Texas State Fair isn't the Deep Fried Snickers Bar (though I've heard that they're very good), but it's the annual Red River Shootout. These two teams loathe each other, and they play each year at a neutral site to work out those differences on the football field. Oklahoma is still unbeaten and is looking for the inside track to win the Big-12 South. Texas is looking to right the ship after the embarrassing loss to UCLA at home last week. Texas has won 4 out of the last 6 meetings. Oklahoma will look to change that trend today.
Prediction: Boomer Sooner!
Last Week: 4-0 Season 14-2
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Only three games this week, as Arizona is off. So, I'll do my best with the three game on the docket. But, no matter how I do this week, we're all winners after USU's 31-16 beatdown of BYU on Friday night! Now, let the fun begin!
Note: Rankings this week are courtesy of the AP Top-25 Poll.
#14 Arizona - Idle
No pick necessary! Enjoy the off week, Cats!
#22 Penn State @ #17 Iowa
Penn State is on the right track, but was steamrolled in their only real test of the season. Iowa suffered a setback in Arizona Stadium, but played an impressive second half and was able to move the ball on one of the best defenses in the nation. This will be a test of wills. Who's will will pull out a victory? That's anyone's guess (including mine).
Prediction: Penn State by a field goal over the Hawkeyes.
Notre Dame @ Boston College
The annual rivalry of the two largest Catholic Universities in the US. This game has had some memorable moments, and I'm hoping that this year's edition will see a memorable moment or two for the Irish, who have come off three consecutive losses (two of them were heartbreaking...one was a beatdown).
Prediction: Notre Dame brings home the Ireland Trophy after rolling over BC.
#21 Texas @ #8 Oklahoma (Played at The Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX)
The major attraction at the Texas State Fair isn't the Deep Fried Snickers Bar (though I've heard that they're very good), but it's the annual Red River Shootout. These two teams loathe each other, and they play each year at a neutral site to work out those differences on the football field. Oklahoma is still unbeaten and is looking for the inside track to win the Big-12 South. Texas is looking to right the ship after the embarrassing loss to UCLA at home last week. Texas has won 4 out of the last 6 meetings. Oklahoma will look to change that trend today.
Prediction: Boomer Sooner!
Last Week: 4-0 Season 14-2
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24 September 2010
College Football 2010 - Week 4
Another week...another full schedule of important games. Also, another opportunity for the Irish to pull out a victory. They've had two very close games the past two weeks, but they've resulted in two heartbreaking losses. But, despite that, I had another 3-1 week last week. So, without further ado...
Note: Rankings this week use the AP Top 25 poll.
California @ #14 Arizona
Did you just see that? If you didn't, let me repeat that...#14 Arizona. A ranking that high hasn't been seen in Tucson in over a decade! After a gutsy win over Iowa last week, Arizona is full of momentum going into the Pac-10 schedule. Cal, on the other hand, was embarrassed by Nevada last week, and it looking to get back on track to make a run at Pasadena. Unfortunately for them, that road starts in Arizona Stadium, which is still buzzing after last week.
Prediction: The Wildcats tame the Golden Bears of Berkeley.
#16 Stanford @ Notre Dame
The Irish have had two tough losses the past two weeks, and face a Stanford team that is considerably more talented than either Michigan or Michigan State. The upside...Stanford doesn't have the ground game that either Michigan or Michigan State has. If the Irish secondary can hold up against Stanford, the Irish will have a fighter's chance against the Tree.
Prediction: In a battle of nicknames that don't end in 'S', the Cardinal hold on to out fight the Fighting Irish.
Temple @ #23 Penn State
The Nittany Lions got back on the right track after a shutout victory over Kent State last week. This momentum will continue as they face in-state rival Temple. The Owls just aren't on the same level as Penn State, and it will be evident Saturday afternoon.
Prediction: Penn State pitches another shutout against the Owls of Temple.
Army @ Duke
It's not often you talk about Duke Football, so I thought I'd show them a little bit of love and give them a quick mention. That's all they'll get, though, as the Black Knights will outclass the Blue Devils in all aspects of the game. Stick the Basketball, Dukies.
Prediction: Army goes rolling along over the Dukies.
Last Week: 3-1 Season: 10-2
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Note: Rankings this week use the AP Top 25 poll.
California @ #14 Arizona
Did you just see that? If you didn't, let me repeat that...#14 Arizona. A ranking that high hasn't been seen in Tucson in over a decade! After a gutsy win over Iowa last week, Arizona is full of momentum going into the Pac-10 schedule. Cal, on the other hand, was embarrassed by Nevada last week, and it looking to get back on track to make a run at Pasadena. Unfortunately for them, that road starts in Arizona Stadium, which is still buzzing after last week.
Prediction: The Wildcats tame the Golden Bears of Berkeley.
#16 Stanford @ Notre Dame
The Irish have had two tough losses the past two weeks, and face a Stanford team that is considerably more talented than either Michigan or Michigan State. The upside...Stanford doesn't have the ground game that either Michigan or Michigan State has. If the Irish secondary can hold up against Stanford, the Irish will have a fighter's chance against the Tree.
Prediction: In a battle of nicknames that don't end in 'S', the Cardinal hold on to out fight the Fighting Irish.
Temple @ #23 Penn State
The Nittany Lions got back on the right track after a shutout victory over Kent State last week. This momentum will continue as they face in-state rival Temple. The Owls just aren't on the same level as Penn State, and it will be evident Saturday afternoon.
Prediction: Penn State pitches another shutout against the Owls of Temple.
Army @ Duke
It's not often you talk about Duke Football, so I thought I'd show them a little bit of love and give them a quick mention. That's all they'll get, though, as the Black Knights will outclass the Blue Devils in all aspects of the game. Stick the Basketball, Dukies.
Prediction: Army goes rolling along over the Dukies.
Last Week: 3-1 Season: 10-2
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18 September 2010
College Football 2010 - Week 3
So, I went 3-1 last week, with the Irish falling late against Michigan. But, 'The Shirt 2010' has finally arrived in the Sperlein home, so this week will be a bit better.
Here are this week's game. The breakdowns will be short, as I'm writing this very late in the week.
Note: Rankings this week are using the AP Top-25 poll.
Kent @ #22 Penn State
Yeah...after a bad loss to Alabama last week, Penn State is going to look to right the ship this week. And, they can do that easily against Kent.
Prediction: Penn State...big!
Notre Dame @ Michigan State
The Irish have come off a heartbreaking loss to Michigan, and now they face their first road test of the season.
Prediction: The Irish pull it out, but it's a close one.
#9 Iowa @ #24 Arizona
These two teams played last year at Iowa, and that game saw the beginning of the Nick Foles era at Arizona. While Arizona does have a different offensive line, I believe that they will be able to find a way to stop the Iowa defense enough to put some points up on the board. On the other side of the ball, Iowa has the 4th ranked passing offense in the nation. Arizona has the 4th ranked passing defense in the nation. This is where the game will be decided. The X-Factor: Arizona Stadium has proved to be the place where BCS dreams go to die.
Prediction: Arizona pulls out another Top-10 upset at home and edges out the Hawkeyes.
BYU @ Florida State
After a big loss to Oklahoma last week, Florida State is going to look to get back into the win column against a BYU teams that lost on the beginning of it's MWC Farewell tour against Air Force.
Prediction: Really? Do you have to ask? FSU won last year @ BYU, they'll win this year at home. Seminoles over the Cougars by 14.
Last Week: 3-1 Season: 7-1
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Here are this week's game. The breakdowns will be short, as I'm writing this very late in the week.
Note: Rankings this week are using the AP Top-25 poll.
Kent @ #22 Penn State
Yeah...after a bad loss to Alabama last week, Penn State is going to look to right the ship this week. And, they can do that easily against Kent.
Prediction: Penn State...big!
Notre Dame @ Michigan State
The Irish have come off a heartbreaking loss to Michigan, and now they face their first road test of the season.
Prediction: The Irish pull it out, but it's a close one.
#9 Iowa @ #24 Arizona
These two teams played last year at Iowa, and that game saw the beginning of the Nick Foles era at Arizona. While Arizona does have a different offensive line, I believe that they will be able to find a way to stop the Iowa defense enough to put some points up on the board. On the other side of the ball, Iowa has the 4th ranked passing offense in the nation. Arizona has the 4th ranked passing defense in the nation. This is where the game will be decided. The X-Factor: Arizona Stadium has proved to be the place where BCS dreams go to die.
Prediction: Arizona pulls out another Top-10 upset at home and edges out the Hawkeyes.
BYU @ Florida State
After a big loss to Oklahoma last week, Florida State is going to look to get back into the win column against a BYU teams that lost on the beginning of it's MWC Farewell tour against Air Force.
Prediction: Really? Do you have to ask? FSU won last year @ BYU, they'll win this year at home. Seminoles over the Cougars by 14.
Last Week: 3-1 Season: 7-1
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09 September 2010
College Football 2010 - Week 2
Last week was a great week for College Football fans across the country. A new season started, carrying with it all of the hopes of hard hits, great catches, and breathtaking bursts of speed, and the week didn't disappoint.
Last week was also a great week for my prediction abilities...a perfect 4-0 in the mentioned games last week. Now, onto Week 2!
Note: All rankings this week come from the USA Today Coaches Poll.
Citadel @ #23 Arizona
Did you just see that! Week 2, and there's a number next to Arizona's name! Anyway...after an impressive season opener on the road, the Wildcats come home to Arizona Stadium to meet their annual D 1-AA...I mean FCS...cupcake, Citadel. While the 'Cats cannot just put it in cruise control for this game (we all remember App State @ Michigan), they should be able to put the Citadel away early and give their backups some valuable playing time in the second half (much like they did at Toledo). Also, giving this new defense two confidence-building games in a row will be needed before facing the first real test of the season next week.
Prediction: Arizona wins big in front of the home crowd and downs the Bulldogs of Citadel.
Michigan @ Notre Dame
One of the oldest rivalries in College Football will have it's latest chapter written on Saturday afternoon at Notre Dame Stadium. Both teams come into this game 1-0, having won their respective openers at home. Now, the Irish look to win again in the friendly confines of home with a win over archrival Michigan. The Wolverine thin secondary took a hit with the announced transfer of Sophomore Safety Vladimir Emilien. The Irish come into this game off of a solid performance over a good Purdue squad. Michigan hits the road after a solid performance of their own over UConn. This game will come down to which team is able to impose their will over the other.
Prediction: The Irish are at home, and will be able to impose their will better than Michigan. Plus, the 'Kelly' Green clad students will help will the Irish to a victory over their bitter rivals from Ann Arbor!
#14 Penn State @ #1 Alabama
Penn State travels to Tuscaloosa to take on the defending National Champions, but Alabama will be without reigning Heisman winner Mark Ingram (Junior RB). Both teams have stingy run defenses, so the defensive battles will be decided in the secondary. Both teams dispatched their Week 1 cupcakes, and this is truly the first test for both teams this season. The Nittany Lions are starting a true Freshman at QB, while the Tide have most of their offensive starters returning. As much as it pains me to say this, Alabama has the advantage on offense, while the two teams are fairly evenly matched on defense.
Prediction: This will be one of the classic games this season, but Alabama finds a way to ride that Crimson Tide over the Nittany Lions.
#18 Florida State @ #10 Oklahoma
You thought I was going to pick another Top-25 showdown, didn't you? Well, the U and the Sweater can have their fun, I'm more interested in this showdown. This is a big game in the new Jimbo Fisher era at FSU. Can he bring FSU back from the slump they have been in over the past few years and into the national spotlight again? Well, a win on the road in Norman, OK would do the trick. OU, on the other hand, is looking to keep things going in the right direction, and make sure they're in a good position heading into the rest of their schedule. OU owns the longest home winning streak in College Football today (remember...the Texas game is played at a neutral site), and they will be looking to extend that streak to 35.
Prediction: This will be another classic game of the season, and OU will find a way to pull this one out at home, and put the Seminoles in a bad mood (and that bad mood will come at just the right time, as I'll explain next week). Boomer Sooner!
Last Week: 4-0 Season: 4-0
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Last week was also a great week for my prediction abilities...a perfect 4-0 in the mentioned games last week. Now, onto Week 2!
Note: All rankings this week come from the USA Today Coaches Poll.
Citadel @ #23 Arizona
Did you just see that! Week 2, and there's a number next to Arizona's name! Anyway...after an impressive season opener on the road, the Wildcats come home to Arizona Stadium to meet their annual D 1-AA...I mean FCS...cupcake, Citadel. While the 'Cats cannot just put it in cruise control for this game (we all remember App State @ Michigan), they should be able to put the Citadel away early and give their backups some valuable playing time in the second half (much like they did at Toledo). Also, giving this new defense two confidence-building games in a row will be needed before facing the first real test of the season next week.
Prediction: Arizona wins big in front of the home crowd and downs the Bulldogs of Citadel.
Michigan @ Notre Dame
One of the oldest rivalries in College Football will have it's latest chapter written on Saturday afternoon at Notre Dame Stadium. Both teams come into this game 1-0, having won their respective openers at home. Now, the Irish look to win again in the friendly confines of home with a win over archrival Michigan. The Wolverine thin secondary took a hit with the announced transfer of Sophomore Safety Vladimir Emilien. The Irish come into this game off of a solid performance over a good Purdue squad. Michigan hits the road after a solid performance of their own over UConn. This game will come down to which team is able to impose their will over the other.
Prediction: The Irish are at home, and will be able to impose their will better than Michigan. Plus, the 'Kelly' Green clad students will help will the Irish to a victory over their bitter rivals from Ann Arbor!
#14 Penn State @ #1 Alabama
Penn State travels to Tuscaloosa to take on the defending National Champions, but Alabama will be without reigning Heisman winner Mark Ingram (Junior RB). Both teams have stingy run defenses, so the defensive battles will be decided in the secondary. Both teams dispatched their Week 1 cupcakes, and this is truly the first test for both teams this season. The Nittany Lions are starting a true Freshman at QB, while the Tide have most of their offensive starters returning. As much as it pains me to say this, Alabama has the advantage on offense, while the two teams are fairly evenly matched on defense.
Prediction: This will be one of the classic games this season, but Alabama finds a way to ride that Crimson Tide over the Nittany Lions.
#18 Florida State @ #10 Oklahoma
You thought I was going to pick another Top-25 showdown, didn't you? Well, the U and the Sweater can have their fun, I'm more interested in this showdown. This is a big game in the new Jimbo Fisher era at FSU. Can he bring FSU back from the slump they have been in over the past few years and into the national spotlight again? Well, a win on the road in Norman, OK would do the trick. OU, on the other hand, is looking to keep things going in the right direction, and make sure they're in a good position heading into the rest of their schedule. OU owns the longest home winning streak in College Football today (remember...the Texas game is played at a neutral site), and they will be looking to extend that streak to 35.
Prediction: This will be another classic game of the season, and OU will find a way to pull this one out at home, and put the Seminoles in a bad mood (and that bad mood will come at just the right time, as I'll explain next week). Boomer Sooner!
Last Week: 4-0 Season: 4-0
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