Why a Boise State TCU National Championship May be The Best Thing For College Football

Make no mistake I do not want to see either of these teams win the National Championship or even play in the game because they do not deserve to play in the game. Their schedules are cakewalks compared to the teams of the Big 10, Big 12, SEC and Pac-10 and due to that they should not even be in the conversation to play in the biggest game of the year. There is a reason why the BCS committee put TCU and Boise in a game versus each other last year and that's because they cannot run with the big boys and the BCS did not want to blow outs in two of their 5 games. So why could them playing each other for a national championship be a good thing? Its simple this will force the NCAAs hand to goto a playoff system or a Plus 1 which everyone wants to see and would make college football better in the long run. Now hopefully neither of these teams make the national championship game and if one of them does that they get blow out of the water just to end all conversation of Boise and TCU being as good as the big boys.

James Harrison Shut the Fuck Up and Play ball

James has been throwing a little hissy fit sense the NFL slammed him with a $75,000 dollar fine for TWO illegal hit vs the browns this past sunday. Now saying your against the fine is one thing but crying and needing to get excused from a practice because of it is unacceptable. Afterwards in talks with reports Harrison and his agent said they didnt think the All-pro linebacker could play ball any more. Well luckily after a good nights sleep and hopefully some of the smarter people in his crew talking to him Harrison about the situation James decided to show up and practice today. No one ever thought you were going to hang up the cleats and leave 51.2 MILLION dollars sitting on the table so this comes as no surprise that he's back at practice. Just play within the rules and dont try and decapitate a defenseless wide outs with your head. The NFL isnt taking hitting out of football just head shots which no one wants to see. O yeah and you did not score on the INT return in the superbowl your head landed on the goalline and the ball was behind your head fucking refs handed you that game and you guys still almost blew it.

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Reporting from Easton, Md. — Trevor Shannahan lifts his custom-designed, hand-tuned, glittering blue instrument to his lips and plays the soundtrack to life on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
"HA-RONK!" he begins. "HA-RONK!"
Shannahan sways like a jazz trumpeter taking a solo. He crouches, bends at the waist, and turns to and fro, his hands fluttering as he blows a cacophony of honks, moans, purrs and growls. Close your eyes, and he sounds just like a flock of Canada geese.

He is a one-man gaggle, and a young man with a dream.
The Eastern Shore is to goose hunters what Augusta National is to golfers — hallowed ground. Though the skeins flying overhead are not so plentiful as they were decades ago, the Canada goose remains as much a part of the region's identity as the blue crabs scrabbling along the bottom of Chesapeake Bay.
"Even if you don't hunt, you know about the goose-hunting traditions around here," said Shannahan, 20, a sturdy Eastern Shore native who has been hunting since he was 4 and who for the last four years has been competing in calling contests across the country.
In mid-November, the historic town of Easton will host its annual Waterfowl Festival and the World Goose Calling Championship, now in its 35th year. Marylanders have won the world championship 13 times, more than residents of any other state. Shannahan, who competed in the Maryland state championships in July, hopes to win No. 14.
First prize is worth thousands of dollars, a trophy, a grab bag of merchandise and, just maybe, fame.
A competitive goose caller needs lungs like a bellows, a musician's ear and obsessive attention to detail. John Taylor, the 1998 world champion from Quantico, Md., remembers filming top callers' routines and watching them over and over, studying how they held the call and how their throat muscles flexed and bulged.
Carved from exotic woods, molded from plastic or turned out of gleaming acrylic, the calls are basically hollow tubes shaped to please the eye and fit the hand. Inside is a single reed made of Mylar. A caller creates notes through breath control, tongue positioning and by opening and closing the hands around the call's bell-shaped exhaust.
A call that will fool a flock in the field can be had for $20. But a first-rate specimen, laser-engraved and hand-tuned, can command $250. Some callers switch from brand to brand, hoping to find a model that fits their lips and style like a custom suit.

Now these mofo's know whats up. What could be better than getting together and acting like assholes who know how to call geese. And the winner gets $1000? Fuck that noise, get me a ticket to Maryland.

Some People are too dumb for thier own good

Rick Rypien of the Vancouver Canucks pulled when of the stupider moves of the recent past in all of sports. For those of you who do not know in last night's game vs. the Minnesota Wild Rypien got himself ejected for his actions on the ice after multiple altercations with members of the Wild. As Rypien was leaving the ice down the tunnel he grabbed a fan in the seats and started to pull him down by the fans jersey, the fan got held up before Rypien was pulled away and was not injured. As of now Rypien was suspended indefinitely while the NHL reviews his actions. This should be an easy one for the NHL, suspend him at minimum 15 games probably closer to 20 or 25. You do not go after fans period Ron Artest has still not lived down the Malice in the Palace and it really hurt the once promising Indiana Pacers. Rypien get your head out of your ass and do not go after fans EVER. Bettmen do the right thing for once.

Warm Up the Bus to Arlington

With the Yankees down 3-1 to the relentless Rangers, it looks like Sabathia will start the last game of the ALCS. The Yankees are getting railed on by the Texas offense and they do not look like they are stopping anytime soon. Their bats were ranked high in all offensive categories over the regular season, including Runs(5th), On Base%(6th), and Batting Avg(1st). The Rangers havent slowed since the start of the post season. Scoring 51 runs in their 9 post season games, expect the Rangers to put some runs on the board tonight.

Now what are we gonna expect from C.C.? Well it depends who shows up to Yankee Stadium tonight. If it's the pitcher who threw in his first 2 playoff appearances, consider this series over. Only spending 10 innings on the mound, Sabathia gave up 8 earned runs(7.20 ERA). The overpowering big man has stumbled early in his post season, will he be able to regain his balance?

The stars have aligned for the Lone Star state. The Rangers will win tonight's game behind a shaky Wilson, but the bats won't lie. No repeat this year New York, suck on that shit.

Week 7 Picks

Cincinnati at Atlanta: The Falcons just got torched by the Eagles passing attack and TO have had two big games in row. The Bengals are also coming off the bye week so they have had two weeks to prepare for this game. Look for Carson Palmer to have a big game this week the Falcons to fall for the second straight week. Cincinnati 31 Atlanta 21

Washington at Chicago: Orakpo vs. an O-line that does not like to pass block all that much and a quarterback who doesn’t throw out of a 3-step drop and an offensive coordinator who wants to go deep on every play. The redskins have played well in all of their games this year despite a 3 and 3 record. Washington 24 Chicago 14

Philadelphia at Tennessee: We all saw what happened to Kolb when a team with a good pass rush played him, The Packers, he got concussed and the Mike Vick era began. With Vick not playing this weekend look for Kolb to get beat up. No Demean Jackson will also play a major role in this game. Tennessee 21 Philadelphia 17

Jacksonville at Kansas City:  Jacksonville could not slow down CJ and Co. Vince Young and Kerry Collins combined for a passer rating over 121 last weekend. Look for Jamal Charles and Thomas Jones to run all over the Jags and Dwayne Bowe to catch a few huge play actions passes from Cassel. Kansas City 28 Jacksonville 10

Pittsburg at Miami: Colt McCoy had a pretty solid game vs. the Steelers defense last week and Marshall is a much better wide out than anything that Cleveland has ever had that that positions. There is no way that Miami can fall to 0-3 at home. Miami 24 Pittsburg 14

Cleveland at New Orleans- Cleveland is starting a rookie quarterback Vs the crazy blitz schemes of the Saints and it finally looks like Drew Brees and the offense are clicking and if any one thinks the Saint are losing at home to the Browns there crazy. New Orleans 35 Cleveland 14

St. Louis at Tampa Bay: Tampa Bay does not play well at home and have no run game to speak of. Bradford is playing good football and Steven Jackson is always worth a touchdown or two. St. Louis 21 Tampa Bay 17

San Francisco at Carolina: Carolina is in full rebuild mode and has not looked good once this year. They’re going back to the week 1 and 2 starter Matt Moore who played well down the stretch last year. Sorry San Fran your not making the playoffs this year with Alex “I cant pass” Smith. Look for a late TD run from DeAngelo Williams to win it. Carolina 14 San Francisco 13

Buffalo at Baltimore: You better believe Ray Lewis and Company are plenty mad at blowing a forth quarter lead in New England last weekend and the Bill are going to be lucky to get to 2 wins this year. This game is going to get real ugly real fast. Baltimore 31 Buffalo 3

Arizona at Seattle: Undrafted rookie Max Hall vs. the Seahawks if Warner never retired this year we may have a different story but he did and the Cards are in trouble Seahawks win and move to a shocking 4-2. Seattle 24 Arizona 10

Oakland at Denver: Denver plays good football at home appears to be doing some good things despite there record. You patriot fans are gunna like the out come of this one. Denver 24 Oakland 14

New England at San Diego: No Vincent Jackson Gates is hobbled and letting go of LT is looking like a terrible decision. New England knows they cannot let easy wins like this get away from them if they want to keep pace with the loud Jets. Look for Brandon Tate to have a monster game. New England 28 San Diego 20

Minnesota at Green Bay: Green Bay was many peoples pick to make it to the Super Bowl this year but the injury bug has hit and destroyed the Pack. Aaron Rodgers is an elite quarterback but cant play defense.  Brandon Marshall and Chad Henne scorched the Packers DBs last week look for Favre to Moss to have their first huge game together as the Vikes keep their season on the upswing. Minnesota 31 Green Bay 21

New York Giants at Dallas: The boys are reeling and the Giants owned the Cowboys twice last year even with how bad they were playing. Look for Ahmad Bradshaw to have another monster game and Kevin Boss to have 2 touchdown catches Giants win this one big and nail the final nail into the coffin for Jerry’s Super Bowl home game. Giants 35 Cowboys 17

Players of the Week

Quterback: Carson Palmer

Wide Reciver: Brandon Marshall

Running Back: Jamal Charles

Tight End: Kevin Boss

Defense: Baltimore