Weekend started off great with Vandy putting the beat down on USC and covering 10 with an outright win. F'n great.....I won 17 cents. I am using www.centsports.com to do my gamblin'.
Do we get Erin next weekend against Missy State?
For the rest of the weekend.........Churchill likes..........
Ole Miss +8
Texas A&M -3
Not betting online but Auburn covers 17 and wins 34-13. The defense shuts down Southern Miss and the Tigers pile over 300 yards rushing again. Now if the passing game will catch up.
Central Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiichiga is the best team on the lower peninsula. They cover 21 backdoor against the Daaaaaaaaaaawgs.
Tennessee chokes a win away to UCLA and their 4 INT QB and this is what Arian Foster's mother has to say...
"would've posted had we won, so what the heck. I've seen blame on everything from orange pants to Dustin Colquitt. Arian had a bad fumble....a good game, but a bad fumble. No excuses. It can't happen and it shouldn't. What would you like me to say?
Roy?
What would you like Arian to say to you? While you lure former athletes to your home with food and drink and God knows what else? While you sit there and offer $100 handshakes to anyone who will pay any attention to you? While you spread gossip like an old fat bat at the beauty shop? What would you like my son to tell you?
How about I tell you something instead. I'm grateful that he doesn't look for fools like you. I'm grateful that he stays far far away from crud and filth and people who have nothing better to do in life than to mire in other peoples business. I'm grateful that he can get up tomorrow and still look a fine man in the mirror. And I'm grateful that no matter what he does on the field or in life, he'll be a far better character than you will ever be.
Money doesn't buy you intelligence, it doesn't even buy you love. But I guess in Memphis, it sure as hell buys you a crowd at your house for a football game. I'd gladly be poor all my life than to wind up like you.
And I don't care if I get banned. You, Roy Adams, can kiss my ass."
Tennessee has bigger problems than Fulmer. Their OC made no adjustments and their offensive line collapses when Crompton needed them.
How can Auburn be a top 10 team and bammer isn't even ranked in one of the polls????
Check out these star rankings for all you star gazers...
Auburn Offense 1st team = 2.8 star average per position bammer offense 1st team = 3.45 star average per position
Auburn Offense 2nd team = 3.60 star average per position bammer offense 2nd team = 3.45 star average again per position
Auburn 2 deep offense = 3.27 stars per position bammer 2 deep offense = 3.45 stars per position
Now lets take a look at the defenses...
Auburn 1st team defense = 3.27 stars per position bammer 1st team defense = 3.27 stars per position (push)
Auburn 2nd team defense = 3.00 stars per position bammer 2nd team defense = 3.54 stars per position
Now for a look at the total star average for the 1st team, 2nd team, and the total 2 deep at both schools. O&D is offense and defense...
Auburn 1st team O&D = 3.03 stars per position bammer 1st team O&D = 3.36 stars per position
Auburn 2nd team O&D = 3.30 stars per position bammer 2nd team O&D = 3.50 stars per position
Auburn total 2 deep O&D = 3.16 stars per position bammer total 2 deep O&D = 3.43 stars per position
Now I know you bammers like to cry about probation and any other excuse you can think of. What about the upper classmen on each team or the freshmen playing? Let's take a look.
Auburn's 2 deep breaks down like this per class...
FRHS = 4 RFR = 1 SO = 17 JR = 12 SR = 10
Now let's look at good ole bammer...
FRHS = 9 FRRS = 1 SO = 9 JR = 17 SR = 8
Auburn has 22 JRs and SRs while ole bammer has 25. So how can a team that is so much better on paper suck so bad? Bama has more experience and a much higher star ranking on their 2 deep. Why are they ranked so low and not even ranked in one poll? If I was Saban, I would sure hang my hat on this season. There is no excuse for him to not win now. It could get ugly if he doesn't produce with all the talent he has on his team. If you believe in stars that is....
Monday morning of game week has arrived. Thursday night kicks off with Georgia Tech, Vandy and South Carolina all starting. Then, Saturday, the festivities truly begin. I will be working from home Friday as I see it as a national holiday. Nothing better than kicking off college football on a holiday weekend.
If you had not already seen, Atlanta has a new symbol. They call it the "International Symbol for Gay" after the Olympic Games of 1996 and the insanely high Elton John population intown. Their fight song is Madonna....doesn't matter which particular song, just Madonna.
Word out of Athens is that NFL superagent Drew Rosenhaus has already purchased KnoMo a sweet, little Beemer M3. Word also stated that Mark Richt had it prompty returned. No doubt he will be in the NFL this year....if Stafford can complete at least 60% of his passes, he will be there also.
What other way to dive into the first week of August than with college football practices kicking off over the weekend than with my best guesstimate of how teams stack going into the season. Take it away, Jess.
TOP 25
1. Florida--I think they get by UGA in Jax if defense grows up but explosive offense will carry team til they do.
2. Georgia--Need Stafford to achieve at least 60% passing and for WR's to show up. MoMass the Terrorist is completely overrated...almost as much as Fred Gibson. Defense could be great with Rennie and 9 returning starters.
3. USC--Defense is tops...new QB surrounded by inexperience with only 4 returning starters raises questions. Winner of September 13 Ohio State matchup will be in driver's seat for a slot in Miami.
4. Oklahoma--Best young QB in nation but can they win a big game???
5. LSU--Best offensive and defensive line combo in game today. All new QB has to do is not lose the game to win with all the surrounding talent.
6. Ohio State--Might be the best Buckeye team...ever...can they win a big game? Big Ten games do not count.
7. Texas Tech--Prolific offense...can defense hang in there?
8. Auburn--Defense has a chance to be great...will the Spread Eagle fly in East LA?
9. Texas--I see Texas as the loser of the Red River Shootout with Okie and Texas Tech. 10. Tennessee--The Vols will be a lot better than people think.
11. Missouri--Heisman candidate and Mr. Everything...prolly represent the North in the CG.
12. Clemson--Class of ACC talent wise but never seem to live up to expectations.
13. BYU--Pass happy all the way to the BCS.....if they get by Utah.
14. Virginia Tech--Completely rebuilding the defense...Beamer and Foster are two of the best in the game and will earn their paychecks this year.
15. West Virginia--You cannot tell me they are better than last year with a straight face. It will be the Pat White Noel Devine show until the skinny ass White gets knocked out again.
16. Arizona State--Are they ready to make a run at USC this year? Can hot head Rudy keep his head and can the O-Line protect him.
17. South Carolina--Fighting Spurriers will be great on defense and it will allow the offense to play catch up.
18. Mississippi State--Fighting Crooms are on the rise.
19. Wisconsin--Cheeseheads are paying more attention to Farve.
20. Oregon--Very talented and will make a run.....gotta have plenty of quarterbacks.
21. Wake Forest--Fratty Riley Skinner is back and Jim Grobe is one of the best in the game.
22. Michigan--Lost all time leading rusher, passer and the first pick in the draft. Growing pains but they will beat Ohio State within 3 years.
23. South Florida--Most of the team returns and maybe the second best team in the state. Ouch.
24. Florida State--Gotta catch USF.
25. Nebraska--Pelini will be huge...big improvement this year.
A lady in Tuscaloosa calls 911. Hysterically, she says, "Someone's just broke into my house, and I think he's going to rob me!"
The police officer says, "We're really busy at the moment. Just get the guy's jersey number and we'll get back to you." ___________________________________________________
Q: What is Nick Saban's biggest concern?
A: Does the NCAA count bail money as a recruiting violation? _____________________________________________________
Q: What do you call a drug ring in Tuscaloosa ?
A: A huddle ___________________________________________________ __
Q: Four Bammer players in a car, who's driving?
A: The police _____________________________________________________
Q: Why can't most of the Bammer players get into a huddle on the field?
A: It is a parole violation to associate with known felons. _____________________________________________ _______
The Bammer team has adopted a new Honor System.
"Yes, your Honor; No, your Honor". _____________________________________________________
30 days and counting down. Ladies and gentlemen, it is football time in the southland!
I, personally, cannot friggin' wait til leather meets pigskin. Each year holds the promise of great things to come but I believe 2008 has the potential to be a very special year in college football.
Before we predict the finishes in the greatest conference in the country check this link out.
Have you heard of the A11 offense. Some weirdo out on Texas started this and I am not quite sure what to say about it. Unconventional, yes, weird, yes, for 8 man football, yeaaaaaaah.
http://a11offense.com/
WTF?!?!?!
As well, write your congressman, Barney Frank is a great American.
On the to Conference of Giants....
First the SEC East...
1. Florida2. Georgia3. Tennessee4. South Carolina5. Vanderbilt6. Kentucky
Now the West...
1. LSU2. Auburn3. Alabama4. Ole Miss5. Mississippi State6. Arkansas
Florida is my pick to win the SEC East because they are seeking absolute, deathstar revenge over uGay for storming the field like a naked man wanting to get on TV. For as good a person as Macht Richt is, he is an imbassal for ordering his troops to storm Alltel Stadium last year. Number 1, he ordered something against the rules of the sport, 2 he could have started the greated brawl in Cocktail Party history. This year the winner of the East will be whoever leaves Jax with a W.
I expect Tennessee to be better than most people think....and they will payback Bama for the drubbing last season. University of Concrete in Knoxville wins 9 games. South Carolina is in line for 7-8 wins. If the offense matches up with the D then they have a chance to knock off any of the above 3.
Vandy will flirt with bowl eligibilty but in the end....probably won't make it. Kentucky = Is is roundball time yet? The Wildcats simply lost to much off last years team and their QB is pulling a John Parker Wilson, getting a DUI.
The West is the Best...Hoody Hoo!!!
I guess there are toolbag fans on all sides.
LSU will win it in the trenches. Not saying, but I kinda am saying, they have the best combo of offensive and defensive lines in the country. With all that talent, Haaaarvard only has to manage the offense and not be an idiot. Auburn will be right behind them and has a realistic chance of winning the game in September, just don't forget the Volunteers from the concrete campus are coming the next week. Auburn is gonna be goooooood, LSU might be a tad bit better. Thank heavens Brandon Cox is now selling orthapedic devices!!! Auburn will still beat Bama but won't have to worry about the horrendous INT's under pressure......now the QB just runs out of it.
Stay classy, Alabammer.
Bama is back....haha...just had to say it again. No, really, no, I would be impressed if they won 8 games considering the complete lack of depth on defense (especially the front 7) and brand new recievers....oh yeah, JPW is still QB, and he is worse than Brandon Cox ever was, now that is saying something. If Bama wins 8-9 it will be an exceptional season.
Ole Miss could be the most improved team in the SEC. They have a great front 7 on defense but the worst backfield in the SEC. On the offensive side of things, they now have a QB and RB who might be above average. I still can't decide who is crazier: Nutt or Miles.
Missy State will not win the Egg Bowl again...that billboard will get rubbed in their face. Definitely a bowl team but it may be Shreveport.
Arkansas: See Kentucky, lost everyone, but the new offense could be great. Petrino is simly a POS individual though so who cares.
And then Florida wins it all and wins the MNC.
There you have it, first edition of Wilbur Picks of 2oo8.
"We've had meetings. We've done different things," cen ter Antoine Caldwell said. "We realize how important it is that we have an image and a reputation we're trying to uphold for this team and this university. My heart goes out to Jimmy and what happened and his family, but you've got to make good decisions."
Saban said he employed the Pacific In stitute — a company that describes itself as "Culture Transformation Experts" — to teach 12 classes this summer to Tide players in topics like "self-actualization" and "mental conditioning."
"What!? You can't picture yourself catching the damn ball??!?"--Sabear
"We're certainly never pleased when we have someone who embarrasses our organization," Saban said, "but our philosophy has always been, we're there to help people make good choices and decisions about what they do, and we invest our time and energy in programs that help them do it. ... We changed a lot of habits. I'm not saying they were bad habits, just the way you want things done." --Al.com
Really?!?! Is that for real? Did Saban really bring in a mental coach for the Bammers. OMG, this is great, first the team is a complete head case and is lead by Napolean who seems to think the SEC is western Europe circa late 1800's. What is the Pacific Institute bringing to the table that Alabama cannot do itself.
AP---A Mobile cage fighter accused of inciting a brawl in front of an Auburn University fraternity house by yelling "Roll Tide" - and stabbing several people in the subsequent melee - is now charged with bribing a mentally retarded man to take the rap.
Joey Barrett Jr., 25, of Irivington is being held without bail in the Lee County jail on assault, bribery and witness tampering charges, according to the sheriff's office there.
In a Thursday interview, Joey Barrett Sr. denied the allegations against his son, who he said was being "railroaded" by prosecutors. He declined further comment.
The fight broke out in front of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity house on the eve of the 2005 Alabama-Auburn football game. Three fraternity brothers - one stabbed in the chest, collapsing his lungs - were sent to the hospital.
According to prosecution testimony at the subsequent 2006 trial, Barrett incited the altercation when he and two other men walked down the street in front of the fraternity shouting, among other things, "Roll Tide." When a member of the fraternity asked them to leave, Barrett started the fight, the witnesses testified.
Barrett's attorney in that trial, John Williams, told the jury the fight was started by the fraternity members, who he said were drunk.
Most importantly, Williams argued during his opening statement, it wasn't Barrett who did the stabbing at all, it was another man, the now 40-year-old Louie Lotz.
Lotz, Williams promised, would swear under oath that he stabbed the fraternity members in self-defense after getting caught up in the fracas.
The next day, however, Lotz's attorneys said he would not take the stand.
Circuit Judge Jacob Walker, presiding over the trial, said Lotz, a Mobile man, had been classified as mentally retarded and was barely able to read or write.
Prosecutors, arguing that Barrett's lawyer had tainted the jury by saying another man would admit to the stabbings, asked for and received a mistrial. Barrett was released and the case remained open.
Six months later, in January of this year, a grand jury indicted Barrett Jr., charging him with bribing Lotz and conspiring with other defense witnesses to lie under oath. His bond was revoked, and he was booked into the Lee County jail in June.
During the months Barrett was out of jail, the Press-Register ran several announcements publicizing a May 10 cage match promoted by Barrett Sr. He and his son were to fight it out in a 12-person "last man standing" contest.
Barrett's bribery case is scheduled to go to trial Oct. 20.
Williams, Barrett's attorney, did not return calls for comment on the case.
Lotz has not been charged, and Margaret Young Brown, an attorney assigned to him, declined comment on the case.
We'll probably never know the rest of this story. Apparently, not even former Auburn football coach Pat Dye knows the rest of the story.
On Lake Martin's shore, expanded because of drought conditions, a lady by the name of Shannon McDuffie happened upon Dye's long-lost wallet, hidden under water for the past two decades. That story would have been interesting enough in itself. But McDuffie also found the long out-of-style madras golf pants that went with it. The mud-covered wallet contained Dye's driver's license, credit cards and the like from the mid-1980s. A set of Toyota car keys were in the pants pocket.
An amused Dye, who had a condominium at Stillwaters at the time, could offer no explanation. "I don’t remember losing it, but now listen, that was a long time ago,” Dye told the Lake Martin edition of Lake Magazine, which reported the discovery in an online story Tuesday.
“I don’t have any idea how I lost ’em,” Dye said, “but we can make up a good story.”
Dye invited McDuffie to attend the Blue Jean Ball, where he said he would donate the pants and their contents for a charity auction. The last time Dye auctioned off clothes was after angry Syracuse fans sent him ugly ties after Auburn settled for a game-tying field goal in the final seconds of the 1988 Sugar Bowl.
WOW...never in a million years would I have thought this up. How drunk do you have to be to lose your pants?
Could this week last any longer? Maybe it only seems that way since I essentially had a week long vacation and I was only in the office a total of 6 hours last week....already surpassed that today alone. Road tripping through Columbus, Phenix City, Albany, Athens, Augusta and Stockbridge took me almost 900 miles and all over the state of Georgia. I was in Alabama on Tuesday and South Carolina on Wednesday.....then a solid 8 hours to St. Petersburg on Thursday for a nice vaca of beach and baseball.
Brittany Raymond, Florida cheerleader with strategically placed Gators.
Who saw Wilbur on Sportscenter???
So after two days of Rays baseball in the leather seats in the Homeplate Club we return to the grind of the Atlanta workweek. Seriously, no one knows how to drive here. On the way down Peachtree this morning I had two people drive in my lane.....and theirs, WTF?!?!?!?
Anyhooo............Smoke is leaving Joe Gibbs Racing for the newly minted Stewart Haas Racing....leaving Toyota behind to drive for Hendrick built Chevy engines. Do it, Smoke!!!
FANTASY NASCAR UPDATE: Tigernation aka Gwinlikesboys is in the lead while $hakes McFly aka Kissmyass has overtaken Wilbur Churchill aka Roaring Wilburos for 2nd by a mere 10 points. The Flying Dutchman and the Gwizzle round out the bottom. Step on it!!!
PRESEASON PREDICTIONS COMING SOON................less than 50 days til kickoff.
