Well, Friday Floetry is coming out much later than usual this week (hopefully the days that I have posted it at 1201am Friday will make up for today). Since I’m late, I’ve decided to give both sides of my theme for this week. Let’s call it Dueling Floetry. I was just going to spit out Alicia Keys (say what you want, but I think she’s one of the greatest artists of our time, and based on most of my other picks you should know how I lean, so no jokes please). Instead of just going with Alicia, I’m going to give the flip side of the coin/theme. I know you’ve been waiting all day, so that’s all I’m going say.
Floetry
Some people live for the fortune
Some people live just for the fame
Some people live for the power, yeah
Some people live just to play the game
Some people think that the physical things
Define what's within
and I've been there before
but that life's a bore
So full of the superficial
VS.
You don't wanna know what the f*ck I spent on it
Tomorrow ain't promised so we live for the moment
If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys
VS.
Mr. Me Too by The Clipse
Friday, October 12, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
NFL Post-Week 5 Top 10 Poll and Week 6 Preview
Through 5 weeks, it is readily apparent who the main contenders for Lombardi's trophy will be (assuming no catastrophic injuries). It also looks like we will have some really good divisional races, especially in the NFC East, AFC South and unfortunately, the AFC West (where a team could sneak into the playoffs with an 8-8 record). The only loss outside the division in the AFC South was the Texans losing to Atlanta and all 4 teams are currently above .500.
1. New England - Played their closest game of the season against the might Browns and face their biggest test of the young season when they play the Cowboys.
2. Indianapolis - Despite being without Addai, Harrison and a handful of other players, the Colts keep on rolling. Luckily for them (and unluckily for the rest of the NFL), they have a bye this week to get their guys healthy.
3. Dallas - What a comeback, but this game should not have been this close. Romo turned the ball over 6 times, but had just enough to lead the team to a game winning field goal by rookie kicker Nick Folk. Face New England in the game of the week.
4. Pittsburgh - Apparently that Cardinals game was more of an apparition (or the Cardinals may just be a decent squad), as the Steelers look to be a strong contender by shutting out the Seahawks despite playing without their two best defensive players.
5. Jacksonville - If they can get the running game going, they will be tough to beat. David Garrard doesn't make many mistakes and the defense has been solid all year.
6. Green Bay - Same goes for the Packers who need some running yardage to keep defenses from focusing all attention on Favre. After being exploited in the second half by Chicago, the Pack may be falling down the rankings real fast.
7. Tennessee - The defense keeps winning this team games. Vince Young looked oddly human throwing three interceptions, which tends to happen when Fisher begins to expect too much from #10 having him throw more than 25 passes.
8. Arizona - Keep finding ways to win, but are now saddled with Kurt Warner as their sole QB due to Leinart's broken collarbone.
9. New York Giants - Offense can be explosing and defense finally starting to turn the corner. Having Brandon Jacobs back healthy could push this team to the playoffs.
10. Washington - If the running game is working like it did against the Lions and the defense keeps it up, this will be a tough team to beat.
What to look for in Week 6: New England vs. Dallas is the biggest story, but there are some interesting matchups to keep in mind. Washington goes into Lambeau field to take on the Packers in a battle of once-beatens. The Texans travel to Jacksonville, which hopefully will provide more clarity as to who is #2 in the AFC South, along with the Titans heading to Tampa to play the Bucs in a game involving two over-achieving teams. Finally, Carolina heads into Arizona to take on the Cards in a game of teams that will be battling it out playoff legitimacy in the NFC.
1. New England - Played their closest game of the season against the might Browns and face their biggest test of the young season when they play the Cowboys.
2. Indianapolis - Despite being without Addai, Harrison and a handful of other players, the Colts keep on rolling. Luckily for them (and unluckily for the rest of the NFL), they have a bye this week to get their guys healthy.
3. Dallas - What a comeback, but this game should not have been this close. Romo turned the ball over 6 times, but had just enough to lead the team to a game winning field goal by rookie kicker Nick Folk. Face New England in the game of the week.
4. Pittsburgh - Apparently that Cardinals game was more of an apparition (or the Cardinals may just be a decent squad), as the Steelers look to be a strong contender by shutting out the Seahawks despite playing without their two best defensive players.
5. Jacksonville - If they can get the running game going, they will be tough to beat. David Garrard doesn't make many mistakes and the defense has been solid all year.
6. Green Bay - Same goes for the Packers who need some running yardage to keep defenses from focusing all attention on Favre. After being exploited in the second half by Chicago, the Pack may be falling down the rankings real fast.
7. Tennessee - The defense keeps winning this team games. Vince Young looked oddly human throwing three interceptions, which tends to happen when Fisher begins to expect too much from #10 having him throw more than 25 passes.
8. Arizona - Keep finding ways to win, but are now saddled with Kurt Warner as their sole QB due to Leinart's broken collarbone.
9. New York Giants - Offense can be explosing and defense finally starting to turn the corner. Having Brandon Jacobs back healthy could push this team to the playoffs.
10. Washington - If the running game is working like it did against the Lions and the defense keeps it up, this will be a tough team to beat.
What to look for in Week 6: New England vs. Dallas is the biggest story, but there are some interesting matchups to keep in mind. Washington goes into Lambeau field to take on the Packers in a battle of once-beatens. The Texans travel to Jacksonville, which hopefully will provide more clarity as to who is #2 in the AFC South, along with the Titans heading to Tampa to play the Bucs in a game involving two over-achieving teams. Finally, Carolina heads into Arizona to take on the Cards in a game of teams that will be battling it out playoff legitimacy in the NFC.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Random Afternoon Video
To those college football fans, you will know that Oklahoma State head football coach went on a little post-game tirade regarding an article about his starting quarterback. Further, if you have watched any NFL games the past two years, you will have seen the Coors Light commercials where they take a real press conference, but insert a couple of guys to ask random questions while using the real press conference soundbites as answers. Check out what happens when you mix the two:
Monday, October 08, 2007
Judz College Football Top 25 (Week 6)
After another crazy week, the rankings are blown up again and here is where each team is slated. Unlike other Top 25 polls, I actually look at the teams and try to decide who would win on a neutral field if the teams that are ranked next to each other played and I generally look at at least 5 teams for each slot in the Top 25.
1. LSU - Big win over the Gators solidifies the Bayou Bengals as the best team in the country, but tough games still to come
2. Ohio State - Have the easiest road to New Orleans, but Wisconsin (at home) and Michigan (in the Big House) lie in wait
3. California - Big time win over Oregon and have proved that they belong in this national title discussion
4. Oklahoma - Did what it had to do against rival Texas and Stoops is back with some fantastic halftime adjustments to shut down the Texas offense in the second half (also, why doesn't Texas run the ball more?)
5. Oregon - A fumble into the end zone away from possibly being #2 or 3 in the country
6. USC - I still think they beat everyone below them and maybe above them
7. South Florida - Had trouble putting the Owls of FAU away, but a win is a win, but tough Big East slate still on the horizon
8. Boston College - Just keep winning, but have the toughest remaining opponents of the undefeateds
9. West Virginia - Can Pat White get/stay healthy?
10. Missouri - Something special blooming in Columbia after shellacking of Nebraska, but must travel to Oklahoma this week
11. Florida - Did everything but win the game, but a loss is a loss and especially a second conference loss may be tough to overcome
12. Cincinnati - Took care of Rutgers like they needed to do to remain undefeated
13. Arizona State - Game against Wazzu a little too close, but still a team that can make noise in the Pac 10
14. Virginia Tech - If the defense keeps playing like that and the offense improves a little, the Hokies will vault up the rankings
15. South Carolina - Defense effectively killed Andre Woodson's Heisman campaign and the Cocks lead the SEC East, but can they keep it up?
16. Kansas - Showed up big time against instate rival K-State, who was coming in with momentum from their upset against Texas.
17. Illinois - The Illini needed a perfect game from their young players to beat Wisconsin, but they did, and now Ron Zook's boys are living up to the hype
18. Wisconsin - Still think they can win the Big 10 and were close to pulling off the victory over Illinois, so hopefully this loss will be their wake-up call
19. Boise State - Just keep looking impressive
20. Hawaii - What is the status of Colt Brennan?
21. Auburn - The loss to Mississippi State is nearly unforgivable, but they are playing stout defense and the offense is beginning to click
22. Virginia - With the opening day loss to Wyoming behind them, Al Groh has turned the Cavs into a solid ACC team that will make some noise this season
23. Texas Tech - Still have to play the Big 12 big boys, but with the offense clicking, these guys can be tough to beat
24. Kentucky - Were close to winning despite the offense being shut down, so we will keep a close eye this Saturday as they play host to LSU
25. Florida State - One bad half away from being undefeated and I cannot figure out just how they keep winning
1. LSU - Big win over the Gators solidifies the Bayou Bengals as the best team in the country, but tough games still to come
2. Ohio State - Have the easiest road to New Orleans, but Wisconsin (at home) and Michigan (in the Big House) lie in wait
3. California - Big time win over Oregon and have proved that they belong in this national title discussion
4. Oklahoma - Did what it had to do against rival Texas and Stoops is back with some fantastic halftime adjustments to shut down the Texas offense in the second half (also, why doesn't Texas run the ball more?)
5. Oregon - A fumble into the end zone away from possibly being #2 or 3 in the country
6. USC - I still think they beat everyone below them and maybe above them
7. South Florida - Had trouble putting the Owls of FAU away, but a win is a win, but tough Big East slate still on the horizon
8. Boston College - Just keep winning, but have the toughest remaining opponents of the undefeateds
9. West Virginia - Can Pat White get/stay healthy?
10. Missouri - Something special blooming in Columbia after shellacking of Nebraska, but must travel to Oklahoma this week
11. Florida - Did everything but win the game, but a loss is a loss and especially a second conference loss may be tough to overcome
12. Cincinnati - Took care of Rutgers like they needed to do to remain undefeated
13. Arizona State - Game against Wazzu a little too close, but still a team that can make noise in the Pac 10
14. Virginia Tech - If the defense keeps playing like that and the offense improves a little, the Hokies will vault up the rankings
15. South Carolina - Defense effectively killed Andre Woodson's Heisman campaign and the Cocks lead the SEC East, but can they keep it up?
16. Kansas - Showed up big time against instate rival K-State, who was coming in with momentum from their upset against Texas.
17. Illinois - The Illini needed a perfect game from their young players to beat Wisconsin, but they did, and now Ron Zook's boys are living up to the hype
18. Wisconsin - Still think they can win the Big 10 and were close to pulling off the victory over Illinois, so hopefully this loss will be their wake-up call
19. Boise State - Just keep looking impressive
20. Hawaii - What is the status of Colt Brennan?
21. Auburn - The loss to Mississippi State is nearly unforgivable, but they are playing stout defense and the offense is beginning to click
22. Virginia - With the opening day loss to Wyoming behind them, Al Groh has turned the Cavs into a solid ACC team that will make some noise this season
23. Texas Tech - Still have to play the Big 12 big boys, but with the offense clicking, these guys can be tough to beat
24. Kentucky - Were close to winning despite the offense being shut down, so we will keep a close eye this Saturday as they play host to LSU
25. Florida State - One bad half away from being undefeated and I cannot figure out just how they keep winning
CFB Week 6 in Review
So in my preview post I noted that this weekend was put up or shut up time for a number of teams. As expected, some put up and some need to shut up. On the other hand, there was one tiny upset that came as a shock to most if not all. I am talking of course of Stanford's victory over the Trojans at USC whilst starting their backup and being 41 point underdogs. USC has playing with fire a little too much this year (including last week against Washington) and was finally burned. Before the season, I figured USC would lose a game probably to California or Oregon, but never in my wildest dreams did I envision the Cardinal defeating the mighty Trojans.
LSU was able to stave off the upset bug by coming back against Florida to give the Gators their second SEC loss. Ohio State showed they are for real (or real enough against Big 10 opponents in a subpar year for the conference) by defeating Purdue. Even though they were 3.5 point 'dogs, Wisconsin was upset by the Fightin Illini and Ron Zook's team is now 3-0 in the Big 10 and their only loss was to a pretty solid Missouri team. Mizzou may have made the biggest statement by absolutely crushing their nemesis Nebraska 41-7 and it wasn't even that close. Also in the Big 12, Oklahoma took care of Texas 28-21 in a battle of Big 12 South once-beatens. Texas finally decided to throw the ball longer than 3 yards down the field, but when Oklahoma made their halftime adjustments (namely, putting a man on Texas TE Jermichael Finley), the Sooners prevailed in the Red River Classic (but didn't cover due to a missed field goal at the game - hence, one more reason I don't gamble on a regular basis). Once again, Georgia proves they are not yet ready for the big time as they were crushed by the Volunteers of Tennessee. Virginia Tech's defense proved they are back with a vengeance now, completely shutting down Clemson's vaunted rushing attack, but their offense needs to start doing something if they hope to win the ACC. Cincinnati proved they are in the elite of the Big East (which may not be saying much after South Florida struggled to put Florida Atlantic away) by beating a strong Rutgers team that has now lost 2 in a row. Next, the battle for Kansas went to the Jayhawks who upended the Wildcats 30-24 in a wild game that went back and forth. Finally, my beloved Coogs fell just short of pulling off the upset at Alabama after Case Keenum was intercepted in the Alabama endzone on the final play of the game that would've tied the game at 30 (and would've won the game with the extra point). Poor clock management at the end, plus spotting the Tide a 23-0 lead in the first quarter did the Coogs in. Next up, the Coogs host crosstown rival Rice for the Bayou Bucket.
LSU was able to stave off the upset bug by coming back against Florida to give the Gators their second SEC loss. Ohio State showed they are for real (or real enough against Big 10 opponents in a subpar year for the conference) by defeating Purdue. Even though they were 3.5 point 'dogs, Wisconsin was upset by the Fightin Illini and Ron Zook's team is now 3-0 in the Big 10 and their only loss was to a pretty solid Missouri team. Mizzou may have made the biggest statement by absolutely crushing their nemesis Nebraska 41-7 and it wasn't even that close. Also in the Big 12, Oklahoma took care of Texas 28-21 in a battle of Big 12 South once-beatens. Texas finally decided to throw the ball longer than 3 yards down the field, but when Oklahoma made their halftime adjustments (namely, putting a man on Texas TE Jermichael Finley), the Sooners prevailed in the Red River Classic (but didn't cover due to a missed field goal at the game - hence, one more reason I don't gamble on a regular basis). Once again, Georgia proves they are not yet ready for the big time as they were crushed by the Volunteers of Tennessee. Virginia Tech's defense proved they are back with a vengeance now, completely shutting down Clemson's vaunted rushing attack, but their offense needs to start doing something if they hope to win the ACC. Cincinnati proved they are in the elite of the Big East (which may not be saying much after South Florida struggled to put Florida Atlantic away) by beating a strong Rutgers team that has now lost 2 in a row. Next, the battle for Kansas went to the Jayhawks who upended the Wildcats 30-24 in a wild game that went back and forth. Finally, my beloved Coogs fell just short of pulling off the upset at Alabama after Case Keenum was intercepted in the Alabama endzone on the final play of the game that would've tied the game at 30 (and would've won the game with the extra point). Poor clock management at the end, plus spotting the Tide a 23-0 lead in the first quarter did the Coogs in. Next up, the Coogs host crosstown rival Rice for the Bayou Bucket.
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