Great pre-game huddle!

I know you guys aren't as into football as I am, but Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints has one of the greatest pre-game huddles I have ever seen. Love it.

Hottie of the Day

Thanks to Jay & Bill on 97.1 "The Ticket," I have the honor of presenting you with an extremely hot chick in an NFL jersey. Any of my fellow bloggers find girls in jerseys sexy?

The NHL Playoffs

I know that it is a bit late for all of this but watching it on YouTube again and again never gets old so I felt the need to post my experience.

Hockey has become much more fun for me over the past year, especially has been helped by the Red Wings winning the Stanley Cup this year. However, the Wings winning the Cup has been just a footnote compared to the experience that was had by all who celebrated throughout the playoffs. Let me tell you the story so that you feel the joy and angst that was these playoffs.

Rick, Justin, Josh, and I (Biz was there for some, not all) enjoyed the entirety of the NHL playoffs together at our local "watering hole." What started with the Nashville Predators and ended with the Pittsburgh Penguins become a great time had by all. We would get together for almost any playoff game throughout the month or two that is the NHL playoffs. We would stay up as long as it took (sometimes very late) to watch the Red Wings move their way through the competition. I was priveliged enough to go to the Red Wings vs. Avalance Game 1 at the Joe and watch that fantastic game in person. I was hooked after that and we watched every game together as though we were the ones out on the ice. Once we got to the Stanley Cup Finals against Pittsburgh is when we really had our fun.

The first two games won easily by Detroit has us betting as to how far the series would actually go, but we found out that Pittsburgh has life after winning Game 3. Detroit took Game 4 and it looked like the Stanley Cup would make an appearance at the Joe on that fateful Monday night...but it was not to be had. 1 am rolled around and the Triple OT goal was scored by Pittsburgh, despite the lingering headache that was the following morning at work, without the Red Wings even having the audacity to win the game, we felt that they had won in Pittsburgh once, they could do it again.

Game 6, Detroit leads 3-1 with 1:30 to go, when Pittsburgh scores to make it 3-2...my heart can't take this shit. As the seconds tick away towards the end of the game Josh, Rick and I are watching on one TV literally one arm around another while the clock brings Stanley closer and closer to home...the clock hits 0.00...joy and ecstacy fills the room...we scream, holler and jump around in a cluster of humanity as we celebrate what has come to be a wonderful time for the city of Detroit, but even more importantly a great time celebrated by the group that has watched them get to this point. Words cannot begin to tell you how great of a feeling it was to be able to celebrate such an accomplishment that, even though we had no physical part in, felt like something we had earned together.

It is a moment that will live in my memory as a time that was celebrated as a group, that was something we could appreciate together (the last time the Wings won the Cup I wasn't all that into hockey) and made all the late nights worth while. The Red Wings won the Stanley Cup but what I will really remember it as the day that we erupted into celebration together.

Stanley Cup Champions!!!

Our Detroit Red Wings have brought the Cup back to Hockeytown!!!

I return to the blog upset and annoyed

This is not a typical post that you think would be something to do with myself having an issue personally. No, it is not that. I just watched "Deal or No Deal" because once it is on I cannot stop watching it....plus it was an episode with a bunch of NFL players and a guy wearing a Peyton Manning jersey, so naturally.

I know what you're thinking...how could you be annoyed at that? You'd think you'd be in heaven right? Oh no. I am all for the sanctity of marriage and hope to be happily wed one day but if she does to me what this chick did to him I will slit her Achilles. Get this...

He still has the $750,000 and $1 million case left but he has been offered the following...

- A fully loaded 2008 GMAC Denali w/ full tailgating equipment (chairs, tables, coolers)
- 4 season tickets to his favorite NFL team
- Tickets to practice sessions (on the field)
- Sideline passes to several of the games as well
- A private backstage tour of NFL Network studios
- Two footballs signed by the World Champion Indianapolis Colts
- Honorary captain of one game where he also throws out the game ball (which they don't normally do in football)
- Tickets to Super Bowl 42 as well as the SB 42 concert series...all expenses paid
--Now this much is worth approx. $66,000 right now...but there's more--
-$50,000 to top it off

GRAND TOTAL: $166,000

If you were me, you would stroke out and I would kiss Howie Mandel and that creepy banker. There are so many of these things that are once in a lifetime. Oh, but did I mention...he's married? She gave him the look of death and asked "Will this money get you out of your student debts so we can live comfortably?" To this I replied: "OH SCREW YOU BITCH!"

My mom asked me if I would take that prize and within a split second after "Would you" I said "You bet your ass!" $50,000 is nothing to shake your stick at. What did he do? She looked at him with those deadly eyes and he said "No deal" to which I felt like I just got kicked in the balls and I'm sure it felt much worse for him. He about fainted when he heard the prize being offered, he had to sit down!

My point is...God how I would make her sleep on the couch or slap the biatch. He ended up taking a $194,000 deal when he had the $1 million in his case on the table but I digress. Yes, I know that a million bucks is a million bucks but how many of those things listed above are once in a lifetime to someone who treasures the game of football as many of us do. Priceless gifts only the NFL could give. But no, she wants them both to be happy and live comfortably and I understand that...and he may be in her good graces but I'll damn sure tell you that she is not in his. Oh how upset I was....ah...feel better already.

Having Thouroughly Trounced UM: Apps Rout Archrival Cats, 79-35

Kevin Richardson rushed for a career-high 215 yards and moved within 26 yards of ASU's all-time rushing record in a 79-35 win over archrival Western Carolina (photo courtesy of Keith Cline)

November 10, 2007 - BOONE, N.C. – No. 7 Appalachian State University scored on each of its first eight possessions and went on to register its highest offensive output in 71 years in a 79-35 rout over archrival Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon at Kidd Brewer Stadium. ASU also kicked the ass of UM. With the victory, Appalachian (8-2, 4-2 SoCon) kept custody of the Old Mountain Jug for the 21st time in 23 years and moved within one victory of its third-straight Southern Conference championship.

Appalachian’s 79 points and 743 yards were both the second-highest totals in school history, behind only the 788 yards amassed in a 115-0 win at Piedmont on Sept. 26, 1936. ASU also kicked the ass of UM.

The Mountaineers actually trailed 7-3 early in the first quarter after Western Carolina (1-9, 0-6 SoCon) answered an ASU field goal with a nine-play, 80-yard touchdown drive on its opening drive.

From there, however, it was all ASU, as it found the end zone on each of its next seven drives to take a commanding 52-21 lead less than two minutes into the second half. ASU also kicked the ass of UM. In all, Appalachian scored 10 touchdowns and kicked a field goal in its 14 possessions an added an 11th touchdown on a 65-yard interception return by Buck Buchanan Award candidate Corey Lynch. ASU did not punt once. ASU also kicked the ass of UM.

The trio of Walter Payton Award candidate running back Kevin Richardson, quarterback Armanti Edwards and wide receiver Hans Batichon: Richardson rushed for a career-high 215 yards on just 22 carries (9.8 ypr) and scored touchdowns from four, 42 and four yards out. ASU also kicked the ass of UM. The senior upped his career rushing total to 4,383 yards, just 26 shy of ASU’s all-time record of 4,409, set by John Settle (1983-86) and broke Settle’s school record for all-purpose yardage by upping his career total to 5,702 yards, 137 better than Settle’s previous record mark.

Edwards completed a career-high 26 passes on just attempts for 295 yards and accounted for a career-best five touchdowns (two passing, three rushing) in just two-and-a-half quarters of play. Both of his touchdown passes (seven and 10 yards) went to Batichon, who hauled in a career-high seven passes for 114 yards. ASU also kicked the ass of UM.

In the first half alone, the Mountaineers racked up 474 yards of offense, including Richardson’s 145 on the ground and Edwards’ 257 through the air, and scored seven times in seven possessions. Which is almost as awesome as that one time that ASU beat the shit out of UM. The 45 points were the most in a half for the Apps since they scored 45 in the first half of a 64-14 win over West Virginia Tech in 2001.

Defensively, ASU got a season-high four interceptions from Lynch, linebackers D.J. Smith and Pierre Banks and cornerback Jerome Touchstone.

Appalachian needs a win over Chattanooga in next Saturday’s regular-season finale to earn a share of the SoCon title with Wofford, which clinched no worse than a tie for the title and the league’s automatic berth to the NCAA Division I playoffs with a 42-16 victory at UTC on Saturday. Elon and Georgia Southern were eliminated from championship contention with losses to The Citadel and Furman, respectively, on Saturday. ASU is bidding to become the first team to win three-consecutive SoCon titles since Georgia Southern won six-straight from 1997-2002. UM, however, is competeting with many other highly ranked teams to see which can be most embarrassed by an unranked team.

Saturday’s contest versus UTC is set for 3:30 p.m. It will be televised regionally on SportSouth.

NOTES: Appalachian moved to 17-0 all-time when Richardson rushes for 100 yards and 18-0 when Lynch intercepts a pass … ASU had a 100-yard rusher and 100-yard receiver in the same game for the first time since Edwards ran for 140 and Richardson had 101 receiving in last-season’s 27-20, double-overtime victory at Georgia Southern … the 114 combined points were the most in 80 all-time meetings between Appalachian and Western Carolina and the most in any ASU game since 115 in a 59-56 loss at Chattanooga in 2004 … every non-injured, non-redshirting player saw action for the Mountaineers except for punter Neil Young … game-time temperature was 43 degrees but fell to 36 by the end of the game … the sell-out crowd of 27,977 was the largest to ever witness the Battle for the Old Mountain Jug … Appalachian’s five-largest home crowds ever have come in this season’s five home games. I cannot wait to sit in that stadium and sip on an ice cold beer and revel in the fact that this team kicked the ass of UM.

ASU also kicked the ass of UM.

This week in College Football

I know what you're thinking...it's almost Saturday and I have no idea what's going on this weekend. Never fear folks because good ole Rambo Dakota would never leave you to be blind to all that the wonderful sport of college football has to offer this fine weekend. Let me begin with the matchups of the weekend that are sure to amaze and amuse.

No. 12 Michigan vs. Wisconsin (Noon on ESPN): A Big Ten matchup pitting Michigan (8-2, 6-0) against Wisconsin (7-3, 3-3) should be one of those smash-mouth games that will get some good defense fused with good running matchups...if P.J. Hill plays. He was out last week on account of a leg injury and the Buckeyes took advantage of the lack of running ability by his backups to beat the Badgers last week in the Toilet, er, Horseshoe. Chad Henne and Mike Hart are playing through pain but nothing will stop them from working diligently in order to go 7-0 in the Big Ten and set up, in a category of understatement, a huge matchup next weekend in Ann Arbor for the Big Ten title. So far 83% of Yahoo! College Pick'em users have selected Michigan to win this game and this blogger will pick nothing different. Michigan wins 24-10 and move one step closer to beating those Buckeyes.

No. 18 Auburn vs. No. 10 Georgia (3:30 on CBS): An SEC matchup that is sure to ruin one team's shot at an SEC Championship match, should Florida defeat South Carolina also. Auburn has been up and down all year with their play and is luck to be back in this spot after losing tough games to South Florida early in the year and LSU just three short weeks ago. Auburn is on the rebound and Brandon Cox is their leader with over 1,600 yards passing and 8 TDs. Auburn needs this game as they stand a tough test next week at home against Alabama (for Josh I will say "Roll Tide!"). Georgia got clobbered by Tennessee earlier this season 35-17 but Matthew Stafford has risen to the challenge with 15 TD passes this season and nearly 1,800 yards passing. This will be a rock 'em sock 'em SEC game. Georgia at home 31-28 on a last second FG.

No. 17 USC vs. California (8pm on ABC): Oh how the mighty Trojans have fallen, but Cal has fallen farther and harder. After starting 5-0 they struggled for three straight games against Oregon State, Arizona State, and UCLA. The Trojans, on the other hand, were on their way to another season of running over opponents until...Stanford? The loss to Stanford was just another example of the crazy, anything can happen tone to this college football season. USC needs to win this game before facing tough Arizona State next week and then pesky UCLA who already beat Cal and took out USC last year, much to Michigan and Florida fans delight. It's nice to see Pete Carroll and company seeing football from the other end of the spectrum where they may not even make the Rose Bowl. Still, if John David Booty plays, as he did last week, then USC should hold on. Trojans 17-7 over Cal.

Michigan State vs. Purdue (Noon on Big Ten Network): MSU needs one win, as they have for the past three weeks, to become bowl eligible. They are 1-5 in the Big Ten and clinging to hope some bowl will pick them up should they go 6-6 on the year. Purdue is in a bowl already in at 7-3 and cannot win the Big Ten so they are playing for pride. This game is the easier of the last two for the Spartans as they host Penn State next week, a difficult team to predict. If MSU doesn't win this weekend it means combustion yet again for Dantonio and East Lansing. I'll give them a shot and, as long as they don't get a lead to lose, I'll take MSU 17-13.

That's all for the matchups but dammit all if that Central vs. Western game wasn't something fantastic on Tuesday eh? A boring old first half had most losing interest but if you turned it off you missed a crazy wild one. Western's two TDs in 58 seconds coupled with a last second fumble leading to a Central game-winning QB sneak for a TD and a 34-31 victory. That's a rivalry game and how they are supposed to be played and how they are supposed to end.

Finally, let's look at the Heisman outlook. I would love to say that Mike Hart is right up on top for a deserving candidate but he has missed too much time and, despite being the leading rusher in the nation up until a week or two ago, he is not the front-runner nor a runner at all. The top three in the lead right now, rightfully so, are Dennis Dixon (QB for Oregon), Tim Tebow (QB for Florida), and Darren McFadden (RB for Arkansas). Dixon shows many talents in his passing and rushing abilities and he has led the Ducks passed Michigan and USC into a serious contender for a national championship. If they can get some help from the voters and either Ole Miss or Arkansas to beat LSU they could be playing in the BCS Title Game in Glendale. For Tebow he is an amazing running QB who can pass a laser and lead a team down the field...and he's white! I know, didn't see that coming did ya? Florida is still in the SEC hunt but have struggled but Tebow is the heart of that team and without him they would be sitting at home wondering where the season went. For McFadden if you blink you will miss him run by you. 321 yards rushing against South Carolina last week. You read that right, this kid is something and a force to be reckoned with. That performance should vault him to the top...at least for now. Keep an eye on these guys because you never know who could emerge with the coveted trophy and a spot in history.

This week in the NFL

I figured that, being as how I would marry the game of football if I could, that I would dedicate some time to both College and the NFL while they are currently running my weekends. I figured I'd begin with the NFL first as there is always drama and intrigue to be found there.

This just in...Pacman Jones....you're still suspended. Commissioner Goodell says that you cannot return to the Titans organization until the conclusion of team play this season. You have tried to appeal but you just cannot take a hint can you? This guy means business and he is not going to tolerate insulate dumbasses like yourself making the league look bad. The game that you are grossly overpaid to play is getting along just fine without you, as is your team. Go sit in your large freakin' mansion and shut the hell up.

It always pains me to see such marvelous talent on a team that just sucks...but damn if they aren't fun to watch. 296 yards in one game and a new NFL record was recorded by Adrian Peterson of the Minne-Ha-Ha Vikings this past week, and what a performance it was over a seemingly resurgent San Diego Chargers team. Nothing like getting your asses run over by a then 2-5 team to make you take that step backward after you had just taken four forward. Good job San Diego defense, we salute you.

Don Shula, former coach of the only undefeated NFL team in history (the 1972 Dolphins), has said that if the Patriots go undefeated this year they should have an asterisk placed on the record due to SpyGate. I've got news for you Don, and don't take this as me defending these asshole Patriots and their smug coach, but you are way out of line here. One game (at least that's all they've been caught with) they cheat by taping the opposing sideline...it was the New York Jets. Need I say more? The team that is 1-8 now this season and couldn't beat Michigan State if they tried...although we'd have to make sure MSU doesn't get a lead to blow first. Don Shula how about a nice big glass of "Shut the Fuck Up."

Never have I had so much fun at a Detroit Lions game then I did this past weekend. A 44-7 beat down is just what the doctor ordered for a team that is now 6-2 and gaining national talks of being a legitimate team. I just wonder how we could have lost so badly to a Phily team that just stinks up every other game they touch (like a 38-17 beating given by Dallas on Sunday night). I can justify the loss to Washington because let's face it...we never win in Washington dating back to the massacre in 1991 when losing 45-10 in the NFC Championship game. Now if only it wasn't for those pesky Packers and their grandfather...I mean quarterback...Brett Favre and their 7-1 record keeping us just a hair out of first place. Oh Thanksgiving's matchup is going to be one for first place in the NFC North...who would have thought eh? Gooooo Lions!

Fuck the New England Patriots. Their coach is a jackass who has been caught cheating and also does not even have the common decency to shake your hand in a sportsmanlike manner following a marvelous game, which the Patriots unfortunately won at the hands of my Colts, against Tony Dungy. I don't understand what it is but somebody needs to get some pressure on Tom Brady (from!) and get his ass on the ground so that he cannot throw to wide open Randy Moss and Wes Welker. Pressure him and the mighty Patriots will fall.

A look ahead to next week shows several interesting games:
Detroit at Arizona (should be a Lion domination and a 7-2 record)
Minnesota at Green Bay (let's hope AP runs amok again and let's the Lions gain first place!)
St. Louis (at 0-8) at New Orleans (Can you say "Mercy Rule")
Cincinnati at Baltimore (Craptacular game and Cincy is 0-4 away from home)
Indianapolis at San Diego (Does San Diego really have that bad of a run defense? If they do, then put in Joseph Addai for your fantasy team because he will run forever)

Finally, I will conclude with this because it is probably the only thing that one of you on this blog actually cares about. Kiznox I am going to apologize in advance but I have got to say it...the Bengals have officially changed their name back to...THE BUNGALS! An astounding 2-6 season thus far has given way to the official name change. This team confuses me with the amount of talent they have at WR, RB, and QB. The two wins have been against mediocre teams in Baltimore and the previously mentioned New York Jets. Losses to a struggling Seattle team, the lowly Kansas City Chiefs, the Cleveland Browns, and the Buffalo Bills to name a few. The big comeback against the Jets should have lifted your spirits but instead you went out and laid an egg like the Bungals of old. Carson Palmer and company I say to you, "Welcome back! Boy did we miss those ugly jerseys and sloppy, inconsistent play."

Well that's all for now. I'll be back soon with "This week in College Football" and you all know some of the stories that I'll be talking about there.

What more needs to be said except...

Go Blue!

Once again those Spartans cannot pull it out and, in two weeks, neither will those fucking Buckeyes!

Question

Would anyone be interested, I'm just taking a shot, at doing a little spin-off of College Humor's Weekly Sports thing? I know that most of you guys are not into sports in the depth that I am but I figured I'd ask. Here is what I'm talking about. Let me know but if not I can always do it with someone and just post it.

You pose an interesting question Kiznox

An interesting question indeed. Something that this Michigan fan takes for granted as just plain everyday living but why is this rivalry between Michigan and the Fuckeyes so much bigger than the in-state rivalry between Michigan and the Spartans?

First and foremost it is one of the oldest and, what ESPN has called, the greatest North American sports rivalry of all time. How did this come to pass? There are many people who give different reasons for why this regular season game has such a Super Bowl type feeling. My thoughts on why this rivalry is so much bigger is that Michigan and Ohio State, for many many years now, have always been two of the most elite colleges in the NCAA. They have played every year since 1900 and it has always been the last game of the season. What this means, given the two teams near dominance of college football from year to year, is that when November comes, like last years #1 OSU v. #2 Michigan, the game always has Big Ten conference implications, if not National Championship implications. Nearly every year this game damages the others season...whether it be by knocking them from the ranks of the undefeated (possiblity this year if OSU keeps winning) or by keeping the other out of a bowl game (needing 6 wins to be bowl eligible) or just by losing the game (Michigan QB Chad Henne, RB Michael Hart, and Tackle Jake Long all came back for their senior year simply to defeat Ohio State as these three have never beaten them).

There have also been coaching rivalries with this series as well. Bo vs. Woody back in the 70s, Lloyd vs. Tressell today. Bo was an assistant under Woody Hayes before taking over Michigan's reins and that lifted the rivalry even higher. "Ten Year War" is what that coaching rivalry was named (Michigan and Bo Schembechler went 5-4-1 during the "War" before Hayes was fired). After Hayes was fired Michigan dominated the series until Tressel arrived and we have struggled to beat those bastards ever since.

You see, Michigan vs. Michigan State has implications on the season because (a) it is a Big Ten game, (b) it is an inter-state rivalry, and (c) the rivalry is made by the fact that they are only a stone's throw from each other in the state of Michigan. Overall, Michigan vs. MSU is a rivalry because it has to be, nearly by definition.

Michigan vs. Ohio State is a man-made kegger that explodes the moment the ball kicks off from either Ohio Stadium or glorious Michigan Stadium on those cold November afternoon. I am not downplaying the Michigan vs. State rivalry by any means, it is just as crucial a victory in a season as you could want and God knows there have been some fantastic games between the teams (MSU's "Clockgate" victory and Michigan's come from behind victory in 2004). They play for the Paul Bunyan Trophy every year and it is a treasure to keep until next year knowing that you beat a rival to keep it, or win it back.

In the end though, anyone you ask that is a Michigan fan will tell you that the rivalry game that they look forward to the most is Michigan vs. Ohio State because as much as we love to beat up the Spartans...victory is just so so much sweeter if it's the Buckeyes with their heads down when that final whistle sounds.

I hope this helped Kiznox. If you ever want to talk Michigan vs. Ohio State or football in general you know I would love nothing more. I leave you, and all of you fellow readers, with two words...the only two you ever need to know...Go Blue!

Listen up East Lansing

I just have to say this now, while I'm thinking about it. For those of you in Spartyville listen up because you will never hear me say this but once a year. Go Spartans this weekend. That's right. I dislike SpartyNation just as much as the next Wolverine but I hate those son of a bitch Buckeyes even more. So write it down if you must to remember this time but know that I will be a Spartan fan for a day. Spartans, I want you to expose and humiliate those Buckeyes. I will not be surprised if you yourself get humiliated but I am asking you nicely to do the world a favor and get those bastards from Columbus off their high horses and put them where they belong...on the turf.

For one day I will say...Go Spartans. For ever and ever I will say...Fuck You Buckeyes.

Go Green...a day late...

Yeah, the Spartans kicked the Hoosiers' asses. Take that, Cottonmouth!

College Football Power Rankings

As you all know I love college football. If you watched this last week you will see why that is true.

- Stanford with a HUGE upset of USC 24-23 on a TD pass with 40 seconds left.
- Northwestern beating MSU in OT 48-41
- LSU coming down to the wire against Florida, to whom they trailed all day, but winning 28-24
- An unknown team named South Florida making it into the Top 5!
- Overall competitive football in the Big Ten for the first time in a while with the aforementioned State game as well as Illinois beating Wisconsin to end the longest winning streak in the nation.

Those are just some of many stories from another week in college football. Here are the new power rankings of the week courtesy of Rivals.com, read them and be amazed.

What's on my mind

Some random thoughts on the day...

I am so very very excited for tonight's season premiere of House!

I am disappointed at the Tigers not being able to bring the playoffs back to Detroit for a second straight year but it means a whole lot more knowing we are on the radar and are getting attention. We'll get back boys.

What Lions team am I currently rooting for? Are they decent or are they the same shitty Lions in disguise? I guess we will find out with time. Oh, if they are in disguise, please don't let it be in those God awful ugly ass uniforms the Eagles wore this past week! The referrees should have penalized them for wearing those damn things...gross.

While sifting through College Humor I found a link that has a good interview with the "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" crew.

I am really pissed off that Aflac is not calling me back about my internship! Is it hard to pick up a phone and tell me that (a) you have filled the internship or (b) you are just a hanous asshole?

There are two CDs out now that I am very excited for...Submersed's new CD "Immortal Verses" and Rascal Flatts new CD "Feels So Good." Awesome.

I have two days off of work...but I have school during these days...gay.

The Star Wars episode of "Family Guy" was absolutely hilarious. There were some moments that seemed a little to unnecessary but it's Family Guy which makes it funny. I had a feeling they would put Meg as that garbage monster...didn't you guys?

The Simpsons opening for this season was absolutely classic, as well as Spider Pig making an appearance on the couch scene. The episode was definitely a good one also.

Finally, I am very disappointed by Fuel's new video for "Wasted Time." Toryn Green hardly puts any emotion into the video while singing. It is a good video in that you get to see all the members of Fuel together but it just didn't strike me as a good video at all. "Take Me There" by Rascal Flatts IS a great video though, not that any of my fellow bloggers care about that.

Good ole' Memories...

Thanks to the power of YouTube, we can now watch the ASU win from the professional cameras.

And the Fan Cameras.


And we can even see all the people that were rooting for America's sweethearts.

Like PSU.


And the Buckeyes.

Maybe You're Right...

Maybe Appalachian State is just that good.

Appalachian State 34, N. Arizona 21

"BOONE, N.C. (AP) -- Trey Elder threw three touchdown passes and rushed for 82 yards, helping Appalachian State pull away from Northern Arizona 34-21 on Saturday to extend Division I's longest winning streak to 17 games.

Two weeks after stunning Michigan and a week after beating up on Division II Lenoir-Rhyne, the Mountaineers (3-0) held only a 7-point lead heading into the fourth quarter in their first game against a Football Championship Subdivision -- formerly Division I-AA -- team.

But two turnovers allowed the Mountaineers, the top-ranked team in the FCS, to take control. Two plays after Justin Woazeah intercepted Lance Kriesien, Elder's screen pass to Kevin Richardson turned into a 47-yard touchdown.

Five minutes later, punt returner K.J. Gerard's fumble was scooped up by Cortez Gilbert and returned 32 yards for a 34-13 lead with 4:40 left.

Richardson, a running back, had seven catches for a career-high 122 yards and two TDs, while Elder, filling in for injured starter Armanti Edwards, threw for 216 yards as the Mountaineers overcame a slow start to win their 29th straight home game.

Kriesien rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown, but completed only 14 of 35 passes for 171 yards and a score for the Lumberjacks (1-2), who squandered chances early.

Alex Henderson and Lionel Scott combined to rush for 111 yards in a game between two spread offenses that resulted in 34 quarterback carries.

The win over Michigan was still fresh in the minds of the 27,104 fans who jammed into Kidd Brewer Stadium for the second straight week. Safety Corey Lynch, whose blocked field goal on the final play preserved the 34-32 win, got the loudest ovation when the starters were introduced.

One fan sitting in the student section had "34-32" painted on his bare chest. Others wore black T-shirt that read "Down South We Play Football" with the Michigan score underneath.

But the Lumberjacks, of the Big Sky Conference, weren't intimidated -- even after 12 hours of traveling by plane and bus a day earlier. Their defense forced three straight three-and-outs to begin the game, and Robbie Dehaze's 38-yard field goal put Northern Arizona ahead.

However, the Lumberjacks, playing their first game against a top-ranked team since routing McNeese State in the 2003 playoffs, wasted opportunities. Dehaze shanked a 19-yard field goal attempt and had a 23-yarder at the end of the first half blocked by Jerome Touchstone.

Elder, starting for the second straight game, threw two first half touchdown passes, a 34-yarder across the field to Richardson and a 12-yard strike to Hans Batichon that gave Appalachian a 14-6 halftime lead.

The Mountaineers stressed the running game to start the second half, with Elder and Richardson leading two drives that ended in Julian Rauch field goals. But they remained sluggish. Dexter Jackson, 10 yards clear of the closest defender, dropped a sure touchdown catch in the third quarter.

Kriesien's 18-yard touchdown pass to Skyler Moore cut the lead to 20-13 heading to the fourth quarter."

With UM being 1-2 on the season, having lost any hope for a National Championship, almost all hope for being ranked in the top 25, and, hopefully, fucked themselves out of any bowl game possibility, how are the fans?



Oh yeah. Still sad. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Did Hell Freeze Over?!

So U of M (1-2) is now the Lions (2-0)

The Lions (2-0) are now MSU (3-0)

And MSU (3-0) is the new U of M (1-2)


All hail the green and white!




PS. I forgot to watch Robot Chicken again! Fucking dammit!

It's Good to See...

...that my boys in green and white and my boys in cream and crimson are all doing well so far this season.

Keep up the good work guys!

P.S. Anyone wanna come down and tailgate for one of the games since Indiana's tailgates don't suck like MSU's do now?

There is Some Good News!

MSU football is 2-0


and


U of M football is 0-2

Let me clarify with a chart:

2007 Big Ten Standings
TEAM	CONF	OVERALL
Northwestern	0-0	2-0
Indiana	0-0	2-0
Michigan State	0-0	2-0
Ohio State	0-0	2-0
Penn State	0-0	2-0
Wisconsin	0-0	2-0
Iowa	0-0	2-0
Purdue	0-0	2-0
Minnesota	0-0	1-1
Illinois	0-0	1-1
Michigan	0-0	0-2

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