Ok, so let me be the first to admit that Bama's win wasn't pretty, but I'll take it. We had no groove for all but the last 10 minutes of the game. I have NO IDEA why Saban kept running the wildcat when CLEARLY our center has issues with the long snap...and by issues, I mean he keeps snapping the ball into his ass. We ran the wildcat, what, like 15 times during the game and it only worked twice?!? Once for a gain of a yard and once for a gain of six. Yeah, Nick. Grrreeeaaattt idea to stick with it.
I'm also completely baffled by Rolando McClain's outburst. I don't care if that Hokie said he'd slept with your momma, you are NOT GOOD ENOUGH to cost the Tide 30 yards with one act. I don't care if you're Joe Namath. Even Broadway Joe would have gotten read the riot act by the Bear for getting 2 personal fouls at one time. Rolando, you're supposed to be a leader for our boys; you KNOW better!! I don't like being mad at you, so knock it off already!!
Regardless of all the nonsense, Bama played well enough to get the W in their column, and I happened to be tailgating with 7 people who happened to make me have more fun tailgating all day than I have since my days at Bama!
SEC EAST:
Well, no shocker that Florida won. They played a D-2 team whose stadium is smaller than my high school's (got some love for the Bucs though, seein' as how it's my hometown and all).
UT. Ugh. I can't wait for Lane Kiffin to play an actual opponent so he can get his ass handed to him. So I'm looking forward to this Saturday (GO BRUINS!!).
Carolina. Yeah, finished watching that game on Thursday -- it wasn't the greatest showing but the Gamecocks had more points when the clock ran out, so woo hoo!! Eric Norwood's gonna be a game-changer for sure! Keep an eye on him...
Georgia. Ouch. I mean, OSU is ranked and all but....damn.
Vandy. Awwww, Vandy. I love Vandy...when they're not playing Bama. But I didn't manage to catch the game, so I don't really have much to say on this one. I'll be cheering for the Commodores this week though!
Kentucky. Kentucky played? Oh yeah, I remember seeing highlights of them beating the snot out of Miami Ohio. Apparently Kentucky plays sports other than basketball. Go figure.
SEC WEST:
So Arkansas beat Missouri State. Yawn. The next 3 weeks for you is gonna be tough though. Get ready!
Auburn, your game was much like Bama's -- not pretty, but you'll take it, right? I still miss Tommy though...
LSU, I'd love to say something about your game, but I was too busy enjoying my tailgating buddies' company at the time to really pay attention to your game. Sorry dude. Don't beat up on Vandy too bad this week, k?
Miss. State. Did you REALLY let Jax State hold you to one touchdown for an entire half of a game?? THEY'RE A D-2 SCHOOL! I mean, I know that you're not like, a contender for winning the west and all, but still...
Ole Miss. Fun times! Maybe I just have a soft spot for Houston Knutt, but I love watching the Rebs play. Can you please teach Bama how to run the wildcat--er, I mean Wild Rebel--since Nick seems hell-bent on incorporating it into our offensive MO??? Pretty please?? Teheheheheh, can I just say how amused I am that you're ranked 6th?!? I can't say I'd hate it if you went all the way this year...
OTHER GAMES:
Shock me, shock me, shock me. Texas beat UL-Monroe. Way to beat up on the little guys.
Oklahoma. Get well soon, Sam! I'm really glad to hear it's not a separated left shoulder and just a sprained AC joint. Still a little shocked that BYU beat the Sooners though...even with Bradford out...wow.
Ok...that's kinda all I can remember at this point from the weekend. The highlight of the weekend was really all of the hilarity at IHOP at 3am. Thank you to Jonathan, Mandy, Jason, Kimberly, Keri and Steven!!! You guys rock!!!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
COLLEGE BALL IS BACK!!!
So, I know it's been ages and ages since I last blogged -- it's been a crazy year for sure. I'm blissfully happy right now sitting on the couch with a cold beer in my hand watching Carolina and the Wolfpack open up the 2009/2010 season (go Gamecocks!). I'm excited to see what Greg McElroy will do this year, but disappointed that Bama scheduled nothing but cupcake out-of-conference games this year. How is the Tide going to contend when it doesn't have strength-of-schedule?!?
Oh well. What am I looking forward to this season?
Houston Knutt. That man is going to make the Rebs win more than just tailgates. I'm convinced. Hottie Toddie, Houston!
I hate that MS State let Sylvester Croom slip through their hands -- the man's a good coach, but no matter how good you are, you just can't recruit talent to Starkville, Mississippi (the name is very apropos) with Tuscaloosa a mere 86 miles away, and with the old money at Ole Miss outbidding you left, right and center. However, Dan Mullen definitely accomplished a lot down in the Swamp, so welcome to the West, Danny-boy, I wish you well...except on November 14. I don't wish you well on that day. But on all the others...yeah.
Lane Kiffin continuing to make an ass of himself. LMAO. At least Fat Phil's replacement is entertaining. The man is dumb. Not stupid -- stupid can be taught. There's just no helping dumb. I'm looking forward to more of his diarrhea-of-the-mouth. And beating the snot outta the Vols yet again on the Third Saturday In October.
From the looks of things thus far (just coming back from the half), Steve-o might actually do something with the Gamecocks this year. I mean, let's face it, if he doesn't, he might have to retreat back into the pros to avoid the humiliation. But Carolina's offense is looking hungry, and they're keeping the chains moving, despite what the scoreboard says (which is 7-0 USC at this point). It says a lot that I've been watching this entire game and can't really give you any opinion as to how the defense is looking in their season opener. They just haven't been on the field enough to evaluate them. Spurrier might consider running a few laps with his boys though -- he's put on a little weight since last season...must be all the barbeque from Maurice's....mmmmm, Maurice's! Man, I'm homesick.
Florida and LSU should be good this year, but no shocker there. I'm gonna miss Tommy but am interested to see how Chizik fills those shoes.
I WON'T be looking forward to the foaming-at-the-mouth-blind-irrational-raving-sidewalk-Georgia-fans (good GOD, they're almost as bad as those fools walking around in head-to-toe creamcicle orange cammo). I'm in Atlanta, so naturally, I'm surrounded by them. Doesn't make them any easier to tolerate though. Especially when they talk trash after their team JUST got their ass handed to them on a silver platter. Please don't misunderstand -- the people who actually ATTENDED UGA don't behave that way. It's the ones that have no more affiliation to the team than walking on the sidewalks on campus that get in your face and try to talk trash without any actual FACTS to back them up that annoy the crap outta me. But then I take solace recalling the mass exodus last year with 7 minutes left in the 4th because the Dawgs were so far behind the Tide they couldn't possibly catch up. And then I laugh at them for thinking that coordinating their outfits might actually help their chances of winning. Boy, don't they get their panties in a twist when you throw FACTS in their face....
And naturally, I'm LOVING the thought of another season of CRIMSON TIDE FOOTBALL!!! I'm incredibly stoked that my boys decided to come visit me in the A for their season opener, and will be cheering them on from inside the Dome (hey, if they're coming all the way from T-town just to see me, I can't possibly NOT go to the game). Still working on nabbing a ticket to the Carolina game since my Carolina girls will be headed up to Tuscaloosa (heyyyyyy Dani, Chrissy and Jen!!!), but I've got enough connections, and if necessary, enough money, to get my butt inside Bryant Denny, so I WILL be there. Trust.
Damn. NC State just picked off a pass from Garcia. I gotta get back to cheering on Carolina! And that was a BULLSHIT call on Carolina!! Pass interference MY ASS! Ok, I'll write more later, but right now I have to make sure my boys from my home state don't let some ACC joke make the SEC look bad...
ROLL TIDE!!!! BRING ON SOME 2009 FOOTBALL!!!
Oh well. What am I looking forward to this season?
Houston Knutt. That man is going to make the Rebs win more than just tailgates. I'm convinced. Hottie Toddie, Houston!
I hate that MS State let Sylvester Croom slip through their hands -- the man's a good coach, but no matter how good you are, you just can't recruit talent to Starkville, Mississippi (the name is very apropos) with Tuscaloosa a mere 86 miles away, and with the old money at Ole Miss outbidding you left, right and center. However, Dan Mullen definitely accomplished a lot down in the Swamp, so welcome to the West, Danny-boy, I wish you well...except on November 14. I don't wish you well on that day. But on all the others...yeah.
Lane Kiffin continuing to make an ass of himself. LMAO. At least Fat Phil's replacement is entertaining. The man is dumb. Not stupid -- stupid can be taught. There's just no helping dumb. I'm looking forward to more of his diarrhea-of-the-mouth. And beating the snot outta the Vols yet again on the Third Saturday In October.
From the looks of things thus far (just coming back from the half), Steve-o might actually do something with the Gamecocks this year. I mean, let's face it, if he doesn't, he might have to retreat back into the pros to avoid the humiliation. But Carolina's offense is looking hungry, and they're keeping the chains moving, despite what the scoreboard says (which is 7-0 USC at this point). It says a lot that I've been watching this entire game and can't really give you any opinion as to how the defense is looking in their season opener. They just haven't been on the field enough to evaluate them. Spurrier might consider running a few laps with his boys though -- he's put on a little weight since last season...must be all the barbeque from Maurice's....mmmmm, Maurice's! Man, I'm homesick.
Florida and LSU should be good this year, but no shocker there. I'm gonna miss Tommy but am interested to see how Chizik fills those shoes.
I WON'T be looking forward to the foaming-at-the-mouth-blind-irrational-raving-sidewalk-Georgia-fans (good GOD, they're almost as bad as those fools walking around in head-to-toe creamcicle orange cammo). I'm in Atlanta, so naturally, I'm surrounded by them. Doesn't make them any easier to tolerate though. Especially when they talk trash after their team JUST got their ass handed to them on a silver platter. Please don't misunderstand -- the people who actually ATTENDED UGA don't behave that way. It's the ones that have no more affiliation to the team than walking on the sidewalks on campus that get in your face and try to talk trash without any actual FACTS to back them up that annoy the crap outta me. But then I take solace recalling the mass exodus last year with 7 minutes left in the 4th because the Dawgs were so far behind the Tide they couldn't possibly catch up. And then I laugh at them for thinking that coordinating their outfits might actually help their chances of winning. Boy, don't they get their panties in a twist when you throw FACTS in their face....
And naturally, I'm LOVING the thought of another season of CRIMSON TIDE FOOTBALL!!! I'm incredibly stoked that my boys decided to come visit me in the A for their season opener, and will be cheering them on from inside the Dome (hey, if they're coming all the way from T-town just to see me, I can't possibly NOT go to the game). Still working on nabbing a ticket to the Carolina game since my Carolina girls will be headed up to Tuscaloosa (heyyyyyy Dani, Chrissy and Jen!!!), but I've got enough connections, and if necessary, enough money, to get my butt inside Bryant Denny, so I WILL be there. Trust.
Damn. NC State just picked off a pass from Garcia. I gotta get back to cheering on Carolina! And that was a BULLSHIT call on Carolina!! Pass interference MY ASS! Ok, I'll write more later, but right now I have to make sure my boys from my home state don't let some ACC joke make the SEC look bad...
ROLL TIDE!!!! BRING ON SOME 2009 FOOTBALL!!!
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