- While there were no upsets in college football this weekend, both Alabama and Penn State (yes, they won by 3 TD's) looked shaky in their victories. Penn State was trailing Michigan by 3 deep into the 3rd quarter. It's amazing how some programs -- USC, Texas, Florida, Oklahoma -- are able to be successful year-in and year-out considering the constant turnover in player personnel. I'm a big believer in continuity, both in coaching staffs and in rosters, but maybe the roster part of the equation is only applicable to the NFL. When the Redskins stopped with the major free agent shopping sprees, they finally started winning consistently.
- Having a broken pinkie finger on my throwing hand earlier this year, I can confidently report to you that there's no chance that you're able to successfully complete balls with the same zip and accuracy as before. Not sure what Tony Romo is thinking for this Sunday, but I wouldn't mind seeing a couple of one-hoppers in the direction to T.O. Think about it this way, when you grip a handle, which finger has the tightest grip on it? Your pinkie, so I can't see throwing a football, let alone a baseball, being a wise move for Romo. We all love a little controversy in sports, but this year has been especially fun for me seeing both the Cowboys in football, and the Yankees in baseball (my two least favorite teams in all of sports) sink because of a hole the size of T.O.'s head.
- I like the Redskins this weekend against the Detroit. They always play them well, regardless of both of their records. However, how well they play will determine if I pick them for the Steelers' game on the following Monday night.
- I've been hearing the reports for two years now from B's Bistro's SEC baseball scout, "KLA" on how David Price is an ace in the making. The best pitching performance this postseason came from Price on Sunday night when he entered the game in the bottom of the 8th for the Rays with 2 on, 2 out. First pitch: slider 94 MPH. Second pitch: fastball 99 MPH. Third pitch: "wicked" slider 95 MPH. Strike three to J.D. Drew. After getting into a little bit of trouble in the 9th, Price picked up the save and ramroded the Rays to the World Series.
- The Rays have it all... starting pitching, defense, power, speed, and finally a bullpen. If I'm Ryan Howard or Chase Utley, I'm studying the tape against Price. While my good baseball buddy picked the Rays to sweep, I'm going to say "Rays in 5," with the one win for the Phillies coming when Cole Hamels pitches. The Rays are filthy. Plus, any manager who hugs Peter Gammons after an interview, I'm pulling for.
This photo may be a familiar site by next week, except expect that pigpile to occur in Philadelphia.
2 comments:
Its good to have the Bistro up and running again.
I like the Rays. Its not that I don't like the Phillies team personally, I just don't like Philly people. They are bitter and they suck. So the more the city loses, the better.
I should add however, that 'Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia' is my favorite show currently and everyone should watch it.
Skins will win. I just really want a blow out! I mean, even crappy teams will beat someone by more than two touchdowns. (Rams over the Cowboys...ahh how sweet...)
If we can't get the blowout this week, then I'll settle for one next week vs. Pittsburgh.
Philadelphia is the most bitter city in America. Behind New York and Boston, and maybe Chicago, there's no other city that I'd rather see lose.
Never heard of that show.
We need a blowout -- I agree. I'm tired of sitting on edge until the final kneeldown.
Watching the Steelers' game with a bunch of their fans from my office on that Monday night. We need some momentum going in to the game.
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