for the three of you who still read the blog.
1) Smallville Crows
2) Cradle Robbers
3) New Cooter Boogie
4) Minter's Hard Hitters
5) Sam Handwich
6) EH All-Stars
7) Spooner Express
8) MPTH v4.0
9) Jurassic Pork
10) Viable Draft Strategy
By the by, for anyone who wants to begin entering their keepers for the draft THIS FRIDAY...check the right hand sidebar and click the 'Keeper Spreadsheet' and head to 2010, same format as last year.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
So, he lost, but I couldn't have been more wrong.
Ladies and gentlemen, the most athletic white dude ever.
Friday, August 6, 2010
The fun and games are about to end Chael
Since only Greg and I actually like MMA, he's the only one that's going to appreciate this. This came from the press conference before the UFC this weekend.
Basically, Chael Sonnen is fighting Anderson Silva this weekend and has chosen to promote the fight by attempting to antagonize Silva at every opportunity (like a pro wrestling heel); well they finally had their stare down yesterday...
Basically, Chael Sonnen is fighting Anderson Silva this weekend and has chosen to promote the fight by attempting to antagonize Silva at every opportunity (like a pro wrestling heel); well they finally had their stare down yesterday...
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
So I haven't done the homework yet
but has anyone picked games they want to attend (OR JUST TAILGATE) for foosball this fall? Seems like we ought to get a look at it early to get interested folks on the same page. The RA posited getting an adapter or two and an available (?) TV for parking lot and simply tailgating rather than laying out the cash for indoor tickets. Watch outdoors where the beer is?
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Stupidest rule in all of sports
Offsides in soccer.
In the US / England game, the US took 4 shots, which is one every 22 minutes.
The Brits took 8 shots, or one every 11 minutes.
Dont get me wrong -- every 4 years, I can get just as excited about soccer as I do about my annual prostate check, but its not something I'd pay money to go watch, ever. Soccer either.
So... the minute that a basically 200 year old rule gets changed to allow cherry picking is the day I go see the Raleigh Railhawks.
In the US / England game, the US took 4 shots, which is one every 22 minutes.
The Brits took 8 shots, or one every 11 minutes.
Dont get me wrong -- every 4 years, I can get just as excited about soccer as I do about my annual prostate check, but its not something I'd pay money to go watch, ever. Soccer either.
So... the minute that a basically 200 year old rule gets changed to allow cherry picking is the day I go see the Raleigh Railhawks.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Since this is quickly becoming a futbol blog...
It's even better if you imagine he speaks like Sean Connery.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
anyone watching the Germany/Aussie game. . .
Did anyone think the German Coach might have been Romulan Or Vulcan, the triangular "nimoy" ish eyebrows and his hair being cut to obscure the top of his ears???
Poor, poor socceroos.
By the way, like the redesign?
Also, my favorite part of yesterday's US/UK tilt:
Also, my favorite part of yesterday's US/UK tilt:
Thursday, June 10, 2010
a sure sign summer is here
my ass is reading The Onion. A rag I fell in love with during my celebrated Peace Corps service!
A little ditty about soccer.
A little ditty about soccer.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
random voicemail on SK
So hours later I actually remembered to ask my question so our band of merry researchers and Pack fans could help me piece together an idea, based on the recent Del Negro discussions on sports radio shows. Paxson tried to punch him!?
1) Number of NBA affiliate Pack Graduates from the Valvano era vs the LESS Robinson vs the Herb Sendek era.
2) And the coincidence of the lack of prominence the Pack has displayed since the ouster and subsequent tragic loss of Valvano.
3) So did Valvano's recruitment/coaching/etc habits really undermine our whole program since his recruits are now NBA and NCAA coaches and former players whereas players under Less OTHER than Todd Fuller accomplished? And didn't TF just ride the bench for the vast majority of his NBA participation (although I'm sure the 4.0 Math major made better use of his near millions).
4) Or was LESS SOOOO bad at his job (from the ten games we lost by less than a combined 30 points one year.) that the plummet of our program that had held an equal share of tobacco road greatness up to that point (and was ahead of Duke hardware-wise)
5) So can we look at the recent one and done's with Lowe as an overall step forward in a changed NCAA in spite of the lack of post season success?
6) And is the one and done converting the ACC from a scoring juggernaut to a defensive minded conference (ppg in the previous seasons vs any three season period in the aughts and the nineties. . .
7) Yup, my ADD is in full sprint right now.
1) Number of NBA affiliate Pack Graduates from the Valvano era vs the LESS Robinson vs the Herb Sendek era.
2) And the coincidence of the lack of prominence the Pack has displayed since the ouster and subsequent tragic loss of Valvano.
3) So did Valvano's recruitment/coaching/etc habits really undermine our whole program since his recruits are now NBA and NCAA coaches and former players whereas players under Less OTHER than Todd Fuller accomplished? And didn't TF just ride the bench for the vast majority of his NBA participation (although I'm sure the 4.0 Math major made better use of his near millions).
4) Or was LESS SOOOO bad at his job (from the ten games we lost by less than a combined 30 points one year.) that the plummet of our program that had held an equal share of tobacco road greatness up to that point (and was ahead of Duke hardware-wise)
5) So can we look at the recent one and done's with Lowe as an overall step forward in a changed NCAA in spite of the lack of post season success?
6) And is the one and done converting the ACC from a scoring juggernaut to a defensive minded conference (ppg in the previous seasons vs any three season period in the aughts and the nineties. . .
7) Yup, my ADD is in full sprint right now.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Pending mechanic prepurchase inspection
The new to me minivan might be the best thing for tailgating since the Woody!
Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat is the color name. The drop down seats can be arranged to form a bench facing out the back!
And it's got the tricked out doors and lift gate.
Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat is the color name. The drop down seats can be arranged to form a bench facing out the back!
And it's got the tricked out doors and lift gate.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Tobacco Road Recap
Ran the half marathon of Tobacco Road. I originally signed up for the full, but training fell apart mid january and this was the only run since. I'm fairly cocky about running into the double digits on little training or notice and this was no exception.
The problem I found was that I couldn't roll back the pace. I wasn't trying to catch or pass people or anything of the sort. I just couldn't run over 9 with only mile markers to guide me. This is a complaint, not a backhanded pat on the back.
A contributing factor is the main purpose of the post: The course for the Tobacco Road Marathon/1/2 M is mostly on old railway line with almost zero grade. It makes Umstead look like the Himalaya (and I've been there to know!)
I know the RA ran the Lejune one, but it seems that it was later in the year (hotter) and further away than Cary (25 Min drive to NetApp parking lot from my house.)
This is a much better deal than Kiawah and it's not a double loop. (My personal thought is double loops are bad on the soul, there are certainly some benefits to them though).
I did NOT see any bare/minimal foot runners in the marathoners or halfers. I did see one chick that didn't look the part of a runner since she could have easily been a cheerleader for a pro team. And she passed me during mile 7, never to be seen again.
So as you guys look ahead to some longer term longer run plans. Keep this late March date in mind for next year 900 Full, 2400 Half.
My only complaint was that as a solo person, I couldn't get parking at the USA baseball complex and had to park at the Net App lot about 4 miles away and use the bus. The 6am bus was easy and great, theyused full sized charters. The after race return was awful, they converted to Cary transit buses that seat 12 and stand another 7-10. There wasn't a clear site for boarding and some buses picked up people running up to them before the impromptu boarding site was reached. I ran a half in 2 hours and then spent an hour waiting to get back to my car.
A local brewery whose name suddenly eludes me set up a beer garden in one of the USA pavillion entry zones. I had the porter, it wasn't blockbuster.
that is all.
The problem I found was that I couldn't roll back the pace. I wasn't trying to catch or pass people or anything of the sort. I just couldn't run over 9 with only mile markers to guide me. This is a complaint, not a backhanded pat on the back.
A contributing factor is the main purpose of the post: The course for the Tobacco Road Marathon/1/2 M is mostly on old railway line with almost zero grade. It makes Umstead look like the Himalaya (and I've been there to know!)
I know the RA ran the Lejune one, but it seems that it was later in the year (hotter) and further away than Cary (25 Min drive to NetApp parking lot from my house.)
This is a much better deal than Kiawah and it's not a double loop. (My personal thought is double loops are bad on the soul, there are certainly some benefits to them though).
I did NOT see any bare/minimal foot runners in the marathoners or halfers. I did see one chick that didn't look the part of a runner since she could have easily been a cheerleader for a pro team. And she passed me during mile 7, never to be seen again.
So as you guys look ahead to some longer term longer run plans. Keep this late March date in mind for next year 900 Full, 2400 Half.
My only complaint was that as a solo person, I couldn't get parking at the USA baseball complex and had to park at the Net App lot about 4 miles away and use the bus. The 6am bus was easy and great, theyused full sized charters. The after race return was awful, they converted to Cary transit buses that seat 12 and stand another 7-10. There wasn't a clear site for boarding and some buses picked up people running up to them before the impromptu boarding site was reached. I ran a half in 2 hours and then spent an hour waiting to get back to my car.
A local brewery whose name suddenly eludes me set up a beer garden in one of the USA pavillion entry zones. I had the porter, it wasn't blockbuster.
that is all.
Monday, March 15, 2010
NCAA Pool
Okay, so I signed up for a group...invite anyone you want. We can do a pool but I'll have to wait to collect money. This is also my only post on in so there won't be many entrants. Here's the info:
Sportsline!
Group Name: Chrysler Cordoba
Password: lee f
Sportsline!
Group Name: Chrysler Cordoba
Password: lee f
Oh Yeah
I remember why I didn't follow through on an NCAA Pool last year...it's because there's an annual conference that spans Selection Sunday to first round tip off. Sorry guys.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
can someone update the RA
regarding the unfortunate series of events OR MMA lite during the Tech/State game. . .
Friday, March 12, 2010
This is my favorite mistake
God I hate Sidney Lowe and I know NC State live to crush dreams, but...this team feels very much like the 1997 team. Horrible year, hot streak at end of year, go on an ACC Tourney tear. I say this while we're up by 8 early in the second half, but I expect us to take Duke into the second half. (And then implode).
Thursday, March 11, 2010
NCAA Pool
So, seriously this year, I'll host an unconventional NCAA pool. My questions are 1) Who is interested and 2) What's an appropriate buy in amount? I would imagine it's open to anyone you invite so spouses and friends I've never met are a.o.k.
The unconventional twist is as follows: You pick your bracket, like normal, but the number of points you get for a correct pick is the number of people who got that pick incorrect. Let's say ten of us enter...all 10 pick the #1 seed to beat the #16 seed in round 1 and since we're all correct, no one gets any points for the pick. But if six correctly pick the outcome of the #7-#9 game, then those six people get 4 points each as 4 people were incorrect. The sidekick should love the game theory aspects.
The unconventional twist is as follows: You pick your bracket, like normal, but the number of points you get for a correct pick is the number of people who got that pick incorrect. Let's say ten of us enter...all 10 pick the #1 seed to beat the #16 seed in round 1 and since we're all correct, no one gets any points for the pick. But if six correctly pick the outcome of the #7-#9 game, then those six people get 4 points each as 4 people were incorrect. The sidekick should love the game theory aspects.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Kind of a silly blog
it's devoted to how pro wrestlers hold their championships, but it's pretty neat to see all of those old pics of guys (there's a crazy one of Ricky Steamboat where he's just...DAMN!):
Strap Fashion
Strap Fashion
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Yet Another Fake Twitter Account
Lucas Van Praag, CEO of Goldman Sachs. Tweets far less than Lee Fowler because success takes up more time than failure. Best tweet:
@thattwerptaibbi. Stop hounding me! Yes, it's true. $GS funded Kate Gosselin's makeover AND bought CDS against her performance on DWTS.
In layman terms. Yes, we gave Kate Gosselin a high-interest loan to gussie up for her Dancing With the Stars appearance. And no, I don't feel bad that we used information on her loan application to then bet on her poor performance on the show. That's how we roll at Goldman Sachs.
This is exactly how Goldman made a crap load of cash with Greece, Mortgage Backed Securities, and Bears Sterns stock.
@thattwerptaibbi. Stop hounding me! Yes, it's true. $GS funded Kate Gosselin's makeover AND bought CDS against her performance on DWTS.
In layman terms. Yes, we gave Kate Gosselin a high-interest loan to gussie up for her Dancing With the Stars appearance. And no, I don't feel bad that we used information on her loan application to then bet on her poor performance on the show. That's how we roll at Goldman Sachs.
This is exactly how Goldman made a crap load of cash with Greece, Mortgage Backed Securities, and Bears Sterns stock.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tweets from Lee Fowler
annabelle just told me monte towe actually played basketball here at one time. damn, you think you know somebody...we must have sucked then.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
And in baseball news...
had completely forgotten that this is Bobby Cox's last year with the Braves as manager! Guess they started up with pitchers and caters this past week; next year will be weird.
War Wanderlei!!!!!
Note him getting ready to give Bisping an old fashioned Pride style soccer kick to the head before he remembers those aren't legal in the UFC.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
By the way,
I don't care what kind of recruiting class he has coming in, it's time for him to go.
That is all.
That is all.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
More on endurance discussions for those interested
Summary of Larson Running article found here. I'm trying to find an online copy of a Dan Lieberman article now.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Gay Boy Roy
You think the title is politically incorrect...then try what he said yesterday. Google the quote but he told his lady masseuse that Carolina's nightmare season, in his mind, is on par with the Haitian earthquake. Then, several days later, he felt the need to recount this discussion to Sports Illustrated.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
KKC
Both the Guar and I ran the Krispy Kreme Challenge today (he as a competitor, myself as a casual), good times....
Things got off to a bad start as Greg realized he hadn't properly cocoa buttered up (chafing was now on the table)!
Undeterred by the possible loss of Greg's wiry chest hair due to improper butterage, we continued on towards the race. Soon we arrived at our destination...
Because I'm such a freakazoid about these things, we were 45 minutes early and the crowd hadn't really begun to form yet; but they would soon come 6000 strong.
Greg and I pre-race. As you can see, he's getting "amped-up" (as the young people say). This is before the shirtless dudes and green man showed up (forgot to snap those photogs, unfortunately). There was also an Elvis, but it wasn't OUR Elvis (sad faced emoticon).
The race itself is largely inconsequential, and I forgot to take pictures of Greg munching on 12 tasty, tasty donuts (he got them all down, by god); but here's a few pictures of us at the finish!
Note: you can see one shirtless dude in the background (if that's your thing). There was also a guy in only a pair of Speedos with one of those hydration belts strapped around his waist, very classy.
I can't actually remember what I'm saying here, but I seem to remember that it was both incredibly funny and inspiring at the same time.
Well, that's about it; hope you enjoyed it. And for Tom, I didn't wear the Vibrams; went out and did a test run this morning and it was just too cold on my feet to do it (which I was bummed about). I did see two or three guys wearing them, so maybe next year!
Addendum: ACK!!!!!! Missed by a minute! Sorry dude.
Things got off to a bad start as Greg realized he hadn't properly cocoa buttered up (chafing was now on the table)!
Undeterred by the possible loss of Greg's wiry chest hair due to improper butterage, we continued on towards the race. Soon we arrived at our destination...
Because I'm such a freakazoid about these things, we were 45 minutes early and the crowd hadn't really begun to form yet; but they would soon come 6000 strong.
Greg and I pre-race. As you can see, he's getting "amped-up" (as the young people say). This is before the shirtless dudes and green man showed up (forgot to snap those photogs, unfortunately). There was also an Elvis, but it wasn't OUR Elvis (sad faced emoticon).
The race itself is largely inconsequential, and I forgot to take pictures of Greg munching on 12 tasty, tasty donuts (he got them all down, by god); but here's a few pictures of us at the finish!
Note: you can see one shirtless dude in the background (if that's your thing). There was also a guy in only a pair of Speedos with one of those hydration belts strapped around his waist, very classy.
I can't actually remember what I'm saying here, but I seem to remember that it was both incredibly funny and inspiring at the same time.
Well, that's about it; hope you enjoyed it. And for Tom, I didn't wear the Vibrams; went out and did a test run this morning and it was just too cold on my feet to do it (which I was bummed about). I did see two or three guys wearing them, so maybe next year!
Addendum: ACK!!!!!! Missed by a minute! Sorry dude.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Saints, Colts Hoping To Resolve Super Bowl Through Diplomacy
From the Onion:
MIAMI—Team officials from the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts emerged from a tense, 12-hour negotiating session Thursday and told reporters that, while they had yet to reach a settlement that would prevent a massive on-field conflict, the AFC and NFC champions were committed to resolving the Super Bowl through diplomatic channels.
"Playing this Super Bowl is our last resort," said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who was flanked by the coaches and quarterbacks for the opposing teams. "Yes, there are some difficult issues that need to be hashed out, such as who will be the game's MVP, the number of total passing yards for each quarterback, and which team will be named Super Bowl champion, but I think we made progress today."
"The Colts and the Saints are unwavering in their commitment to avoid any violence and wish to resolve the Super Bowl peacefully, without a single football being thrown," Goodell added.
According to team sources, formal overtures to crown a Super Bowl victor through peaceful negotiation began almost immediately after Saints kicker Garrett Hartley connected on a game-winning field goal against the Vikings last Sunday.
MIAMI—Team officials from the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts emerged from a tense, 12-hour negotiating session Thursday and told reporters that, while they had yet to reach a settlement that would prevent a massive on-field conflict, the AFC and NFC champions were committed to resolving the Super Bowl through diplomatic channels.
"Playing this Super Bowl is our last resort," said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who was flanked by the coaches and quarterbacks for the opposing teams. "Yes, there are some difficult issues that need to be hashed out, such as who will be the game's MVP, the number of total passing yards for each quarterback, and which team will be named Super Bowl champion, but I think we made progress today."
"The Colts and the Saints are unwavering in their commitment to avoid any violence and wish to resolve the Super Bowl peacefully, without a single football being thrown," Goodell added.
According to team sources, formal overtures to crown a Super Bowl victor through peaceful negotiation began almost immediately after Saints kicker Garrett Hartley connected on a game-winning field goal against the Vikings last Sunday.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
I didn't realize NC State was a real team
Sidekick introduced me to ESPN's Streak for the Cash, a series of even-money bets. Even money meaning there's a near-equal chance for either event to occur. One of today's bets is will UNC win/lose at NC State? No line, no odds, just guess the winner strait-up. Is this what they call a moral victory?
Thursday, January 21, 2010
smack talking and last three
SO I have a couple of duke bound kids and I quickly shot a dook email at them via facebook.
Now I know my team is due for a fairly large hangover at MD. But we are 2-1 against ranked teams in the last three and only lost by 3 to the tigers (+18) in those three.
I get one more day to enjoy this since Jury duty robbed me of morning after smack talking!
Now I know my team is due for a fairly large hangover at MD. But we are 2-1 against ranked teams in the last three and only lost by 3 to the tigers (+18) in those three.
I get one more day to enjoy this since Jury duty robbed me of morning after smack talking!
New Research Project for Tray Dee
Phone call earlier confirmed that the RA and T-bone can't remember any NC Alumni OTHER than Tory Holt with superbowl hardware? Stems from sadness of PDiddy being as good/better than the other two in his draft class with them.
Of course, Jerricho C. is still in the mix for this year and maybe a peripheral d-line/dback out there?
Of course, Jerricho C. is still in the mix for this year and maybe a peripheral d-line/dback out there?
Can anyone confirm?
The Lee Fowler twitter page references the fact that NC State is the only BCS school without a conference championship in football, M/W Basketball, or baseball since 1993. Is this true?
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
I know I probably shouldn't even mention this...
but would anyone have a huge problem if we fired TOB and hired Mike Leach? Keep in mind that I'm an O'Brien guy, but don't you have to try and get Leach if he's available?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
I See They Use #24
Am I wrong to wonder why it hasn't been retired yet? I mean, he's the only player in NC State history to get a triple double. And I was there.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Am I allowed to like Ray Lewis?
I know he probably killed two people, and he dances like a douche during the game, but when he talks about football, I just can't help but get excited.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Saddest time of the year.
It sort of feels like the time right after a national election, where there is nothing happening politically.
Ahh well ... on to basketball!!!!
Dont we have a game Sunday ???
Ahh well ... on to basketball!!!!
Dont we have a game Sunday ???
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
close, but no cigar.. again!
one can only sit and shake their head in regards to the two lackluster performances in the playoffs by the #1 seed and overall points leader for two consecutive years since joining the league.
'08 Minters Hard Hitters - Reg season title 9-5 @ 1378pts [2nd Place]
'09 Roadhouse Coolers - Reg season title 8-6 @ 1447pts [3rd Place]
with a solid foundation now built on its running backs, you can believe that the '10 "team to be named later" will return even stronger to make a hard run at finally hoisting the championship.
see you fellas on the gridiron next season!
btw.. Pink? seriously?? FH is still a FOX!! hands down..
'08 Minters Hard Hitters - Reg season title 9-5 @ 1378pts [2nd Place]
'09 Roadhouse Coolers - Reg season title 8-6 @ 1447pts [3rd Place]
with a solid foundation now built on its running backs, you can believe that the '10 "team to be named later" will return even stronger to make a hard run at finally hoisting the championship.
see you fellas on the gridiron next season!
btw.. Pink? seriously?? FH is still a FOX!! hands down..
MNF Bears/Vikings
I know that I have missed MANY more monday night football games than I have ever seen (I've watched more thursday night college than MNF).
Tonights had to be the best ever! Especially when the two schmoes beside me were matched for their Fantasy league. One had the bears defense and the other had both AP and Chester Taylor. . .
damn good fun.
the only thing missing was a place kicker tossing a touchdown.
Tonights had to be the best ever! Especially when the two schmoes beside me were matched for their Fantasy league. One had the bears defense and the other had both AP and Chester Taylor. . .
damn good fun.
the only thing missing was a place kicker tossing a touchdown.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
CHAMPIONSHIP FEVER, CATCH IT!!!!!!
That's right 66-52 heading into the last two games!
Is it wrong that I liked Pink much, much better doing the SNF theme than Faith Hill?
COMPARE & CONTRAST Ninja edit:
Is it wrong that I liked Pink much, much better doing the SNF theme than Faith Hill?
COMPARE & CONTRAST Ninja edit:
Friday, December 25, 2009
Pack vs AZ
did anyone see this game? granted it ain't the Zona Wildcats of old, we were away without our leading scoring in the game and closed a 7 point gap in the closing minute losing in the closing seconds by a basket?
Talk about momentum surfing? We play toe to toe with Elon Wake AND Arizona.
Talk about momentum surfing? We play toe to toe with Elon Wake AND Arizona.
Looking ahead to the draft.
So depending on how things play out, it looks like I have the #2 and #3 WR in the league, and if Miles Austin had played the first 5 games, I'd have the #1.
So that takes up my #3 and #11 picks.
Thomas Jones is old, but the question will be -- is a 32 year old Top 5 RB worth a 2nd round pick?
Leaving me with the quandry -- do I take Peyton Manning with a #1 pick ??? If it weren't for last weeks gonzo game against Pitt, PM would be the #1 QB in the league.
Regardless, since AR is locked up for the foreseeable future, taking Manning as #1 pick seems like my lot in life.
Assuming I hold onto Jones, that leaves me scrounging for a RB in the 4th round.
Looking at last years draft:
Round 4
1. Larry Johnson Sam Handwich
2. Antonio Gates in yo grill
3. T.J. Houshmandzadeh ViableDraftS...
4. Brandon Marshall EH AllStars
5. Dwayne Bowe Mustprotecth...
6. Calvin Johnson The Corn Rocket
7. Pierre Thomas Road House C...
8. Donovan McNabb The G.O.A.Ts
9. Thomas Jones SpoonerExpre...
10. Roy Williams Smallville C...
and 2008:
Round 4
1. Tony Gonzalez Hella Monsters
2. Steve Smith Truth in Adv...
3. Torry Holt Terry Tate A...
4. Brandon Jacobs Nasheville T...
5. Chad Ochocinco Spooner Express
6. Anquan Boldin The 80's Babies
7. Marshawn Lynch Sam Handwhich
8. Jason Witten Minters Hard...
9. Dallas Clark The Crows
10. Laurence Maroney mustprotecth...
and 2007:
Round 4
1. Cedric Benson Voodoo Cadillac
2. Tom Brady Offensive Te...
3. Clinton Portis mustprotecth...
4. Lee Evans lakelizards
5. T.J. Houshmandzadeh The Spooner ...
6. Adrian Peterson Sam Handwhich
7. Andre Johnson Genuine Bakula
8. Javon Walker Smallville C...
BUT I'd also have to look at the Keepers from others -- we all know Chris Johnson and Ray Rice are locked up forever LOL
Anyway... lots of fun.
I'll be keeping my eye on CJ Spiller for sure.
So that takes up my #3 and #11 picks.
Thomas Jones is old, but the question will be -- is a 32 year old Top 5 RB worth a 2nd round pick?
Leaving me with the quandry -- do I take Peyton Manning with a #1 pick ??? If it weren't for last weeks gonzo game against Pitt, PM would be the #1 QB in the league.
Regardless, since AR is locked up for the foreseeable future, taking Manning as #1 pick seems like my lot in life.
Assuming I hold onto Jones, that leaves me scrounging for a RB in the 4th round.
Looking at last years draft:
Round 4
1. Larry Johnson Sam Handwich
2. Antonio Gates in yo grill
3. T.J. Houshmandzadeh ViableDraftS...
4. Brandon Marshall EH AllStars
5. Dwayne Bowe Mustprotecth...
6. Calvin Johnson The Corn Rocket
7. Pierre Thomas Road House C...
8. Donovan McNabb The G.O.A.Ts
9. Thomas Jones SpoonerExpre...
10. Roy Williams Smallville C...
and 2008:
Round 4
1. Tony Gonzalez Hella Monsters
2. Steve Smith Truth in Adv...
3. Torry Holt Terry Tate A...
4. Brandon Jacobs Nasheville T...
5. Chad Ochocinco Spooner Express
6. Anquan Boldin The 80's Babies
7. Marshawn Lynch Sam Handwhich
8. Jason Witten Minters Hard...
9. Dallas Clark The Crows
10. Laurence Maroney mustprotecth...
and 2007:
Round 4
1. Cedric Benson Voodoo Cadillac
2. Tom Brady Offensive Te...
3. Clinton Portis mustprotecth...
4. Lee Evans lakelizards
5. T.J. Houshmandzadeh The Spooner ...
6. Adrian Peterson Sam Handwhich
7. Andre Johnson Genuine Bakula
8. Javon Walker Smallville C...
BUT I'd also have to look at the Keepers from others -- we all know Chris Johnson and Ray Rice are locked up forever LOL
Anyway... lots of fun.
I'll be keeping my eye on CJ Spiller for sure.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
My league end fun for all.
Not necessarily draft related; started on these yesterday before Sweetness posted his excellent write up. Decided to do a haiku for everyone in the league based on the season, plus one for the league as a whole. Hope you enjoy them:
League Haikus
League
Third year is the charm
Competitive balance, go!
Everyone was tied.
AJ
My score was tiny
But I won and won and won
Until I didn’t
Brent
Brees threw very well
Chris Johnson ran very far
One bad week doomed me
Greg
Never checked the team
Or so I said to the league
In the finals, though
Kevin
My draft was laughed at
More moves than Tom plus Tony
Manning should have played
Lee
Man crush on Brady
MJD was my keeper
Where is my jersey?
Pooler
Where did I go wrong
Was it T.O. in round three?
Worst season evah!
Shana
Matt Schaub or Rodgers
Through the season was my choice
Bleh! I chose poorly
Tom
Unsure of the rules
I did the best that I could
And almost made it
Tony
Thought I could win it
Picked out the Rivers jersey
Powder blue it was
Trey
QB’s score most points
Throughout our league’s history
Fuck it, Trent Edwards
League Haikus
League
Third year is the charm
Competitive balance, go!
Everyone was tied.
AJ
My score was tiny
But I won and won and won
Until I didn’t
Brent
Brees threw very well
Chris Johnson ran very far
One bad week doomed me
Greg
Never checked the team
Or so I said to the league
In the finals, though
Kevin
My draft was laughed at
More moves than Tom plus Tony
Manning should have played
Lee
Man crush on Brady
MJD was my keeper
Where is my jersey?
Pooler
Where did I go wrong
Was it T.O. in round three?
Worst season evah!
Shana
Matt Schaub or Rodgers
Through the season was my choice
Bleh! I chose poorly
Tom
Unsure of the rules
I did the best that I could
And almost made it
Tony
Thought I could win it
Picked out the Rivers jersey
Powder blue it was
Trey
QB’s score most points
Throughout our league’s history
Fuck it, Trent Edwards
Monday, December 21, 2009
Draft Analysis
So, based upon the Yahoo! Player Ranks as of the last day of the regular season, I've decided to judge each and every one of our draft day performances. Not sure I can thoroughly prove anything except that I have too much free time on my hands.
First, here's our 11th team called "The Land of Misfit Toys"or the best undrafted line up:
Brett Fav-re, Ricky Williams, Fred Jackson, Sidney Rice, Steve Smith (NYG), Robert Meachum, Vernon Davis, Kris Brown, and the New Orleans defense...they would've been on the play off bubble with 1312 regular season points.
The lack of waiver wire moves give it away... why would the Smallville Crows (The Oracle best draft award) tamper with the perfect draft? And with 11/12 of the draft picks keeper-eligible, the Crows won't need ice breakers at next year's draft. The Road House Coolers had a stable of stars but you don't win without defense and a defense it did not draft.
Mustprotecthishouse3 (Double Down best position picker award) made the best position picks by selecting the best quarterback (Aaron Rodgers), best receiver (Andre Johnson), and best kicker (David Akers) through the regular season.
In Yo Grill (Mr. Irrelevant best last round pick award) fought the burden of Brian Westbrook by selecting Hakeem Nicks in the last round. On a related note, SpoonerExpresRedux (Million to One Man best late round pick award) will be enjoying the services of Miles Austin for years to come. Were I not a better man, EH All Stars would win the most unfounded snarky comment award for draft day criticism of Miles....but EH All Stars (I Win at Chicken award for ballsiest pick that pans out) when he selected Brandon Marshall, the man staring down an indefinite suspension on draft day.
Sam Hamwich (Beast of Burden award for most annoying player you can't drop award) had the misfortune to deal with Matt Forte all season. Really would've been nice to drop his penchant for putting up 4's against any team better than the Rams but he'll be a value next year in the fifth round. And the Road House Coolers (401K Maximum Contribution award for best keeper) will be enjoying the services of Ray Rice in the 5th round, the best keeper. Oh and Chris Johnson in the 3rd and Vincient Jackson in the 6th and LeSean McCoy in the 8th and maybe even Pierre Thomas in the 2nd.
Maybe The G.O.A.T.s (Clean Plate Club award for fewest keepers) will keep Darren Sproles in the 4th next year but The Corn Rocket (Come On Eileen award for worst overall draft pick) will not keep Marshaun Lynch, let alone play the 3rd round pick.
The last award goes to ViableDraftStrategy (Admir0l's Cup award to honor the commish) served the league well...we should all thank him for tracking our every roster move throughout the season. And possibly buy the man a jersey since he's in the championship barring Jason Campbell's career game.
First, here's our 11th team called "The Land of Misfit Toys"or the best undrafted line up:
Brett Fav-re, Ricky Williams, Fred Jackson, Sidney Rice, Steve Smith (NYG), Robert Meachum, Vernon Davis, Kris Brown, and the New Orleans defense...they would've been on the play off bubble with 1312 regular season points.
The lack of waiver wire moves give it away... why would the Smallville Crows (The Oracle best draft award) tamper with the perfect draft? And with 11/12 of the draft picks keeper-eligible, the Crows won't need ice breakers at next year's draft. The Road House Coolers had a stable of stars but you don't win without defense and a defense it did not draft.
Mustprotecthishouse3 (Double Down best position picker award) made the best position picks by selecting the best quarterback (Aaron Rodgers), best receiver (Andre Johnson), and best kicker (David Akers) through the regular season.
In Yo Grill (Mr. Irrelevant best last round pick award) fought the burden of Brian Westbrook by selecting Hakeem Nicks in the last round. On a related note, SpoonerExpresRedux (Million to One Man best late round pick award) will be enjoying the services of Miles Austin for years to come. Were I not a better man, EH All Stars would win the most unfounded snarky comment award for draft day criticism of Miles....but EH All Stars (I Win at Chicken award for ballsiest pick that pans out) when he selected Brandon Marshall, the man staring down an indefinite suspension on draft day.
Sam Hamwich (Beast of Burden award for most annoying player you can't drop award) had the misfortune to deal with Matt Forte all season. Really would've been nice to drop his penchant for putting up 4's against any team better than the Rams but he'll be a value next year in the fifth round. And the Road House Coolers (401K Maximum Contribution award for best keeper) will be enjoying the services of Ray Rice in the 5th round, the best keeper. Oh and Chris Johnson in the 3rd and Vincient Jackson in the 6th and LeSean McCoy in the 8th and maybe even Pierre Thomas in the 2nd.
Maybe The G.O.A.T.s (Clean Plate Club award for fewest keepers) will keep Darren Sproles in the 4th next year but The Corn Rocket (Come On Eileen award for worst overall draft pick) will not keep Marshaun Lynch, let alone play the 3rd round pick.
The last award goes to ViableDraftStrategy (Admir0l's Cup award to honor the commish) served the league well...we should all thank him for tracking our every roster move throughout the season. And possibly buy the man a jersey since he's in the championship barring Jason Campbell's career game.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tomorrow night
We're gonna go out for wings & beer and watch the Jags/Colts -- anyone who is interested is more than welcome to join us!!!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
I know everyone's all atwitter over the playoffs, but
did anyone finish watching 'The League'? That shit was funny! The last episode with 'The Shiva Bowl' was just spectacular!
I think most, if not all of the episodes are available on Hulu.
I think most, if not all of the episodes are available on Hulu.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
been fun as it is.
my tuchas is toasted at this point, no thanks to ray rice. darn clean fun.
I don't think we should add folks, there'd be too much have and have not without some occasional drama from a free agent/waiver transaction.
I don't think we should add folks, there'd be too much have and have not without some occasional drama from a free agent/waiver transaction.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Mike & Mike shenanigans
Thought this was kind of funny:
Reader mail, question was "Best Christmas Movie Ever"
Christmas Story, Its a Wonderful Life & National Lampoon come up.
Then one of their minions in the background chimes in with "Die Hard".
He does have a point.
Reader mail, question was "Best Christmas Movie Ever"
Christmas Story, Its a Wonderful Life & National Lampoon come up.
Then one of their minions in the background chimes in with "Die Hard".
He does have a point.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Gee made an interesting proposal
Supposing we get 2 more folks for the League next year...
Splitting into 2 leagues like in soccer.
Champions league and those others.
Splitting into 2 leagues like in soccer.
Champions league and those others.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
The Play Offs
So, here's how the playoffs look...there are 32 win/loss scenarios left and I tried each one.
The only team who will definitely make the play offs is EH All Stars, assuming there's no huge point differentials, especially with The G.O.A.Ts and The Corn Rocket.
Wins Required:
9 win scenarios
9 wins always makes the play offs...obviously it can only be EH All Stars
8 win scenarios
For EH All Stars, Road House Coolers, Spooner Express, Viable Draft Strategy, and In Yo Grill, 8 wins will get you in the playoffs, baring a momumental scoring effort by Corn Rocket and/or The G.O.A.Ts
The G.O.A.Ts make the play offs if they win and 1)SER loses and CR loses; or if 2) SER loses and has more points than CR
The Corn Rocket makes the play offs if 1) SER loses and TG lose; or if 2) SER loses and CR scores 8 points more than TG
7 win scenarios
One 7 win teams make the play offs in 8 scenarios...
8 times it's Spooner Express if he outscores RHC by 11 and VDS by 33
4 times it's Spooner Express, regardless of points
4 times it's Road House Coolers if has more points than SER
2 times it's Viable Draft Strategy with a momumental score and RHC loss and SER loss
Others coud do it but would have to score 70+ points more than everyone else
Viewed another way, and assuming no weird extreme differentials:
EH All Stars: 100% chance
Spooner Express Redux: 63% chance
Road House Coolers: 62% chance
in yo grill: 50% chance
ViableDraftStrategy: 50% chance
The G.O.A.Ts: 38% chance
The Corn Rocket: 37% chance
Mustprotectthishouse3: <1% chance
The only team who will definitely make the play offs is EH All Stars, assuming there's no huge point differentials, especially with The G.O.A.Ts and The Corn Rocket.
Wins Required:
9 win scenarios
9 wins always makes the play offs...obviously it can only be EH All Stars
8 win scenarios
For EH All Stars, Road House Coolers, Spooner Express, Viable Draft Strategy, and In Yo Grill, 8 wins will get you in the playoffs, baring a momumental scoring effort by Corn Rocket and/or The G.O.A.Ts
The G.O.A.Ts make the play offs if they win and 1)SER loses and CR loses; or if 2) SER loses and has more points than CR
The Corn Rocket makes the play offs if 1) SER loses and TG lose; or if 2) SER loses and CR scores 8 points more than TG
7 win scenarios
One 7 win teams make the play offs in 8 scenarios...
8 times it's Spooner Express if he outscores RHC by 11 and VDS by 33
4 times it's Spooner Express, regardless of points
4 times it's Road House Coolers if has more points than SER
2 times it's Viable Draft Strategy with a momumental score and RHC loss and SER loss
Others coud do it but would have to score 70+ points more than everyone else
Viewed another way, and assuming no weird extreme differentials:
EH All Stars: 100% chance
Spooner Express Redux: 63% chance
Road House Coolers: 62% chance
in yo grill: 50% chance
ViableDraftStrategy: 50% chance
The G.O.A.Ts: 38% chance
The Corn Rocket: 37% chance
Mustprotectthishouse3: <1% chance
Monday, December 7, 2009
C'mon man!!!!!
You mean to tell me that I got "vultured" by Michael Vick?!? He had played less than ten total snaps until this week and since the Eagles visited the ATL they decide to throw Vick a bone {no pun intended) and cost me some much needed production from McNabb! Not as if it would have helped me this week but darn it I need to vent. Geez, bad karma hit me pretty good this season. My wild college days with Mr. HEP must be catching up with me!
Reynolds Game Dec 12 2pm
I'm planning to take the C-monster. I just don't know that he'd appreciate a game at RBC. I'm going to try to get him there about 30-45 before tip off to get balcony seats midcourt. It seems that last time we got there on time and sat in the NW corner about even or just a little behind the basket.
Since it's general admission, there's no requirement to purchase tix together. But lemme know and I'll get yours too.
I'm going to get tix tomorrow or tuesday.
Since it's general admission, there's no requirement to purchase tix together. But lemme know and I'll get yours too.
I'm going to get tix tomorrow or tuesday.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
the last spot up for grabs or not
just checked the league summary. . .
if everyone ahead of me loses AND I win my matchup, I'm still out, unless my players rack up about a million points.
darn you spooner and your points left hanging prognosticationabilifying . . .
at least the raiders won a game or two. . .
if everyone ahead of me loses AND I win my matchup, I'm still out, unless my players rack up about a million points.
darn you spooner and your points left hanging prognosticationabilifying . . .
at least the raiders won a game or two. . .
Why do I hate USC so much ???
Let me count the ways.
They finished SIXTH in their conference and yet are currently ranked 10th in the nation.
Fuck them.
They finished SIXTH in their conference and yet are currently ranked 10th in the nation.
Fuck them.
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