Sorry I haven't been posting but I haven't really felt like it. But as always, I have my college picks for you. Last week was solid at 4-3. It could have been better with some flukey covers against me, but it could have been worse too as lots of the games were very close. How about those Huskers yesterday? They played their best game under Callahan. Now I am much more excited for the bowl, hopefully they can continue. Below will be my top 5 picks, and a BET THIS GAME goes on each one of them. There are a few others I like too which I'll mention at the end. Here we go...
1 Florida -4 Over Florida St - Florida is a far better team right now, with a better QB, better offense, better defense, and will simply dominate this game. They will be a pissed off bunch off a loss to Spurrier and FSU's inept offense won't score at all against a very good defense.
2 Memphis -10 Over Marshall - Marshall is still overvalued on name only. They are a bad football team. Memphis has been up and down all year, but clearly have a giant edge in talent. Their young O-line has really come around lately and I expect more improvement in this game. DeAngelo Williams in his last game at home gets the job done, running for well over 150 and Memphis wins by 3 TD's or more.
3 Idaho +7 Over San Jose - Talent-wise Idaho has a big edge, and this will be a hard fought game between 2 bad teams. San Jose is overvalued after rolling to an easy win last week over a team that simply gave up (New Mexico St). I'll side with the better team in this one and Idaho wins straight up on the road.
4 Mississippi St +2 Over Mississippi - Two very equal teams on St's home field. Home field is where this game gives the big advantage, and Miss St wins a close one.
5 LA Tech +7 Over Boise St - Boise is not a very good football team on the road, and LA Tech loves the home field. LA Tech will be able to move the ball easily and I expect LA Tech's defense to step up and play well, and LA Tech wins this one by a TD.
Other games I like are Notre Dame, Kansas, North Carolina, Maryland, Louisville, and for tomorrow take the Titans. Good luck!!!
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Monday, November 21, 2005
Larry David, Environmentalist
I was just doing some Web surfing and came across an article on Larry David. Last night he did a show on TBS about Global Warming. Apparently his wife is a huge environmentalist. The show is described as: "They promise it will be an upbeat, non-preachy, gut-splitting TV special on one of the least funny issues on the planet." It looks like the show was great, and if I find a re-airing of it I will post it. But here is the article I found, at salon.com
Curb your greenhouse gases
Larry David talks about his eco-activist wife secretly giving away his car, the painful switch to non-virgin toilet paper -- and why he joined the fight against global warming.
By Amanda Griscom Little
Nov. 18, 2005 | This Sunday night you may find yourself crying over global warming -- in conniptions of laughter -- thanks to Larry David, co-creator of "Seinfeld" and creator and star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and his eco-activist wife, Laurie David. At 8 p.m. (7 p.m. central) on Nov. 20, TBS will air "Earth to America," a two-hour comedy extravaganza produced by Laurie and starring Larry that is designed to get America laughing -- and, more to the point, learning -- about global warming. They promise it will be an upbeat, non-preachy, gut-splitting TV special on one of the least funny issues on the planet.
The global warming yuk-fest has an all-star roster, featuring Will Ferrell, Jack Black, Cameron Diaz, Tom Hanks, Steve Martin and Ben Stiller, among many others. Writers from "The Daily Show," "The Simpsons," "King of the Hill" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" conspired to help with the event, which will be staged live at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
Earlier this week, America's favorite curmudgeon, Larry David, talked by phone from his home in Los Angeles, with some inside dish on the show.
What's your 20-second pitch for "Earth to America"?
A 20-second pitch?
Yeah, why should America watch this?
Well ... [Disgruntled laughter.] I'm not used to being a salesman. This is why I don't do media. I don't even sell my own show. I wouldn't be doing this in a zillion years if it weren't for my wife.
Ten seconds?
You should watch it because if you don't really know much about this subject, this is a very easy, painless and entertaining way to get some information about global warming -- and also see great comedy. There's a lot of different comedy in the show, some of it is stand-up, some of it is sketches, some of it is taped pieces. Most of it is on subject, and all the contributors have found ways into this issue that are entertaining and provocative and stimulating.
What --
Did I answer that question? I'm trying to turn up the bullshit machine here.
"Provocative, entertaining, stimulating." I'm already sold.
Really, though, there's a lot of great stuff in the show. Even if they didn't introduce it as a show about global warming, it would be funny enough on its own, just as a comedy special.
"Seinfeld" and "Curb" are famously shows "about nothing" -- or about minutiae, the tiny indignities of modern life. But global warming is so huge that people can't get their minds around it. How are you going to make it funny?
Well, global warming is a -- it is the -- big indignity of modern life. People have used humor since the beginning of time to cope with tragedy. There are always angles in every subject to find the comedy in it, and in "Earth to America" all the contributors succeeded at that.
How do you walk the fine line between using comedy to make this scary issue feel manageable and accessible on the one hand, and on the other mocking or trivializing it?
Walking the fine line is what good comedy is all about. You want the subject to be provocative enough that the finer the line, the funnier it will be -- without actually going over it. You walk up to the ledge. That's where you should take an audience: right to the ledge.
Could you give an example of a skit that goes to the ledge on global warming?
No, you've got to watch it.
Just one teaser?
OK, here's one that didn't fly: Initially, I was going to open the show with me sitting around a campfire talking to a bunch of little kids. It would be at night, they would be roasting marshmallows, and I'd be telling the proverbial ghost story. But mine would be about global warming: "The earth is going to get so hot you'll have to wear 12-inch rubber soles on your sneakers so it doesn't burn a hole through them." And I would scare the pants off every single one of them. And they'd all start screaming and crying and the parents would come and yell at me, and that's how the show was going to open.
[Laughter.] What happened?
For one thing, it actually came true with Katrina. Because part of that story was going to be hurricanes, you know, the kids having to live in underwater homes. So I couldn't do it. In that case, I would have been over the line.
I remember a scene in "Seinfeld" where Russell Dalrymple, an obnoxious TV exec, becomes so infatuated with Elaine that he joins Greenpeace in a ridiculous effort to win her heart. He goes aboard a dinghy that's chasing a whaling ship and then gets struck by a stray harpoon and dies. It's a tragicomic portrait of the eco-warrior, in which Dalrymple is not only disingenuous but his acts are ultimately pretty futile. What percentage of the environmental movement, would you say, is made up of Russell Dalrymples?
I think that anyone who devotes their time to this issue has got to be sincere. I mean, I can't imagine spending my life doing something that wasn't even paying me any money without being passionate about it. [Laughter.] That just seems insane! So I can't very well say that there are people in this movement who aren't sincere.
Yeah, I suppose environmental advocates have a reputation for taking themselves too seriously, actually -- they're wracked with save-the-world complexes and riddled with paranoia about the consequences of their every action. I guess that makes them rich fodder for satire.
Of course they're rich fodder for satire! That's just the price they have to pay for being out there. But we need them.
If only you could start some kind of funny camp for activists, so they would annoy everyone less.
On the other hand, if they weren't annoying people, the public wouldn't really know about the problem. I don't mind them being, you know, annoying -- which is your term -- but the fact is we need those people. I'm the first to admit I'm not the one who's out there at the rallies and in the courtrooms forcing change.
I loved your "Why I Am Marching" post on the StopGlobalWarming.org Web site, where Laurie is organizing a virtual march on Washington to protest climate change.
What it says is: "The virtual march is a perfect opportunity for the lazy man to do something good without having to expend any effort. This thing was made for me."
It seems you've been dragged kicking and screaming -- or at least protesting -- into the role of environmental advocate by your wife. Is it safe to say that you wouldn't be discussing this issue if it weren't for her?
I started out doing this to support my wife, but you'd be surprised: The more you're around a subject, the more it starts sinking in. You can't help it, it's just by osmosis. It's discussed in my house 24 hours a day. So, I'm becoming educated about this issue just by living in this house, as are my kids. And it's become impossible now that I'm educated about it to completely turn my back on it, the way I do about most things.
What are some of your environmental concerns -- or neuroses?
Well, my toilet paper's been changed. That's been a hell of a struggle. Laurie switched brands on me so it doesn't use the virgin trees.
You prefer the fully quilted variety?
Yeah. I'm finding [the other kind] a little rough.
Tell us how your "Curb Global Warming" campaign came to be. I've seen the commercials where MTV is hauling away your car, and you find out Laurie gave it away without telling you. True story?
True story. I came into my office one day and my assistant asked what I was going to do for a new car. And I said, "What are you talking about?" She said, "Your wife gave away your car." MTV is working with Laurie to promote the "Stop Global Warming" campaign, so my car is the prize in a sweepstakes for MTV viewers who sign people up for the march.
Sounds like a scene plucked from an episode of "Curb." I'm assuming this sort of trick isn't out of character for your wife.
Let's just say I was surprised, but not shocked.
When your wife starts getting attacked by right-wing radio hosts, is it going to piss you off, or give you great material?
Well, anything I hear on right-wing radio pisses me off, but I guess that would piss me off just a little bit more. But you know what? Conservatives really like my show! Tony Blankley and Ann Coulter and others have said some nice things, I guess because the humor is not politically correct. Because of the show, they can't believe I'm liberal. They don't think liberals have a sense of humor.
Laurie has been known to flip off Hummer drivers on the highway and take people directly to task for their bad eco-habits, with the idea that this kind of peer pressure is a critical part of the solution. What is the best way to get America to wake up and demand change?
Well, if you're talking about changing policy, I guess the examples of the '60s -- sit-ins and protests and taking over buildings -- certainly got people's attention and helped change the government's policy on the war. But people have to recognize that there's a problem in the first place. You need to make people aware that a problem exists, but without talking down to them. Without being preachy. I refuse to be a part of being preached to. That's what "Earth to America" is all about.
Curb your greenhouse gases
Larry David talks about his eco-activist wife secretly giving away his car, the painful switch to non-virgin toilet paper -- and why he joined the fight against global warming.
By Amanda Griscom Little
Nov. 18, 2005 | This Sunday night you may find yourself crying over global warming -- in conniptions of laughter -- thanks to Larry David, co-creator of "Seinfeld" and creator and star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and his eco-activist wife, Laurie David. At 8 p.m. (7 p.m. central) on Nov. 20, TBS will air "Earth to America," a two-hour comedy extravaganza produced by Laurie and starring Larry that is designed to get America laughing -- and, more to the point, learning -- about global warming. They promise it will be an upbeat, non-preachy, gut-splitting TV special on one of the least funny issues on the planet.
The global warming yuk-fest has an all-star roster, featuring Will Ferrell, Jack Black, Cameron Diaz, Tom Hanks, Steve Martin and Ben Stiller, among many others. Writers from "The Daily Show," "The Simpsons," "King of the Hill" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" conspired to help with the event, which will be staged live at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
Earlier this week, America's favorite curmudgeon, Larry David, talked by phone from his home in Los Angeles, with some inside dish on the show.
What's your 20-second pitch for "Earth to America"?
A 20-second pitch?
Yeah, why should America watch this?
Well ... [Disgruntled laughter.] I'm not used to being a salesman. This is why I don't do media. I don't even sell my own show. I wouldn't be doing this in a zillion years if it weren't for my wife.
Ten seconds?
You should watch it because if you don't really know much about this subject, this is a very easy, painless and entertaining way to get some information about global warming -- and also see great comedy. There's a lot of different comedy in the show, some of it is stand-up, some of it is sketches, some of it is taped pieces. Most of it is on subject, and all the contributors have found ways into this issue that are entertaining and provocative and stimulating.
What --
Did I answer that question? I'm trying to turn up the bullshit machine here.
"Provocative, entertaining, stimulating." I'm already sold.
Really, though, there's a lot of great stuff in the show. Even if they didn't introduce it as a show about global warming, it would be funny enough on its own, just as a comedy special.
"Seinfeld" and "Curb" are famously shows "about nothing" -- or about minutiae, the tiny indignities of modern life. But global warming is so huge that people can't get their minds around it. How are you going to make it funny?
Well, global warming is a -- it is the -- big indignity of modern life. People have used humor since the beginning of time to cope with tragedy. There are always angles in every subject to find the comedy in it, and in "Earth to America" all the contributors succeeded at that.
How do you walk the fine line between using comedy to make this scary issue feel manageable and accessible on the one hand, and on the other mocking or trivializing it?
Walking the fine line is what good comedy is all about. You want the subject to be provocative enough that the finer the line, the funnier it will be -- without actually going over it. You walk up to the ledge. That's where you should take an audience: right to the ledge.
Could you give an example of a skit that goes to the ledge on global warming?
No, you've got to watch it.
Just one teaser?
OK, here's one that didn't fly: Initially, I was going to open the show with me sitting around a campfire talking to a bunch of little kids. It would be at night, they would be roasting marshmallows, and I'd be telling the proverbial ghost story. But mine would be about global warming: "The earth is going to get so hot you'll have to wear 12-inch rubber soles on your sneakers so it doesn't burn a hole through them." And I would scare the pants off every single one of them. And they'd all start screaming and crying and the parents would come and yell at me, and that's how the show was going to open.
[Laughter.] What happened?
For one thing, it actually came true with Katrina. Because part of that story was going to be hurricanes, you know, the kids having to live in underwater homes. So I couldn't do it. In that case, I would have been over the line.
I remember a scene in "Seinfeld" where Russell Dalrymple, an obnoxious TV exec, becomes so infatuated with Elaine that he joins Greenpeace in a ridiculous effort to win her heart. He goes aboard a dinghy that's chasing a whaling ship and then gets struck by a stray harpoon and dies. It's a tragicomic portrait of the eco-warrior, in which Dalrymple is not only disingenuous but his acts are ultimately pretty futile. What percentage of the environmental movement, would you say, is made up of Russell Dalrymples?
I think that anyone who devotes their time to this issue has got to be sincere. I mean, I can't imagine spending my life doing something that wasn't even paying me any money without being passionate about it. [Laughter.] That just seems insane! So I can't very well say that there are people in this movement who aren't sincere.
Yeah, I suppose environmental advocates have a reputation for taking themselves too seriously, actually -- they're wracked with save-the-world complexes and riddled with paranoia about the consequences of their every action. I guess that makes them rich fodder for satire.
Of course they're rich fodder for satire! That's just the price they have to pay for being out there. But we need them.
If only you could start some kind of funny camp for activists, so they would annoy everyone less.
On the other hand, if they weren't annoying people, the public wouldn't really know about the problem. I don't mind them being, you know, annoying -- which is your term -- but the fact is we need those people. I'm the first to admit I'm not the one who's out there at the rallies and in the courtrooms forcing change.
I loved your "Why I Am Marching" post on the StopGlobalWarming.org Web site, where Laurie is organizing a virtual march on Washington to protest climate change.
What it says is: "The virtual march is a perfect opportunity for the lazy man to do something good without having to expend any effort. This thing was made for me."
It seems you've been dragged kicking and screaming -- or at least protesting -- into the role of environmental advocate by your wife. Is it safe to say that you wouldn't be discussing this issue if it weren't for her?
I started out doing this to support my wife, but you'd be surprised: The more you're around a subject, the more it starts sinking in. You can't help it, it's just by osmosis. It's discussed in my house 24 hours a day. So, I'm becoming educated about this issue just by living in this house, as are my kids. And it's become impossible now that I'm educated about it to completely turn my back on it, the way I do about most things.
What are some of your environmental concerns -- or neuroses?
Well, my toilet paper's been changed. That's been a hell of a struggle. Laurie switched brands on me so it doesn't use the virgin trees.
You prefer the fully quilted variety?
Yeah. I'm finding [the other kind] a little rough.
Tell us how your "Curb Global Warming" campaign came to be. I've seen the commercials where MTV is hauling away your car, and you find out Laurie gave it away without telling you. True story?
True story. I came into my office one day and my assistant asked what I was going to do for a new car. And I said, "What are you talking about?" She said, "Your wife gave away your car." MTV is working with Laurie to promote the "Stop Global Warming" campaign, so my car is the prize in a sweepstakes for MTV viewers who sign people up for the march.
Sounds like a scene plucked from an episode of "Curb." I'm assuming this sort of trick isn't out of character for your wife.
Let's just say I was surprised, but not shocked.
When your wife starts getting attacked by right-wing radio hosts, is it going to piss you off, or give you great material?
Well, anything I hear on right-wing radio pisses me off, but I guess that would piss me off just a little bit more. But you know what? Conservatives really like my show! Tony Blankley and Ann Coulter and others have said some nice things, I guess because the humor is not politically correct. Because of the show, they can't believe I'm liberal. They don't think liberals have a sense of humor.
Laurie has been known to flip off Hummer drivers on the highway and take people directly to task for their bad eco-habits, with the idea that this kind of peer pressure is a critical part of the solution. What is the best way to get America to wake up and demand change?
Well, if you're talking about changing policy, I guess the examples of the '60s -- sit-ins and protests and taking over buildings -- certainly got people's attention and helped change the government's policy on the war. But people have to recognize that there's a problem in the first place. You need to make people aware that a problem exists, but without talking down to them. Without being preachy. I refuse to be a part of being preached to. That's what "Earth to America" is all about.
Saturday, November 19, 2005
College Picks for Saturday, 11/19
4-1 the last 2 weeks, I'm starting to feel a little pressure. I'm not going to go 80% this week, but if I do it will be a great day. Normally I put 3 or 5 games out here but I couldn't decide on a 5th game. So we'll go with 7 games and put a BET THIS GAME on all of them. Here we go...
1 Maryland +2` Over BC - Maryland is doing what they do every year. The start off slow, and at the end of the year start playing their best football. Maryland has played far better this year than their scores indicate, BC doesn't play quite as well on the road as they do at home, and Maryland gets it done by 2 TD's as a dog.
2 Kansas St -1` Over Mizzou - I put 1` because that's the line I had. But I've seen the line at 3 this AM. Which means I'm not the only one on KSU's side here, which more often than not is a good thing. Coach Snyder's last game will be a big boost for his team, and a Mizzou team that is terrible on the road will struggle, with KSU winning by at least a TD.
3 Baylor -2` Over OK St - There is not a more overvalued team in the country than OK St. They have played well the last 2 games, but they are not over the hump yet. Baylor has played a backup QB the last 2 weeks as an experiment, and it hasn't worked, getting their asses kicked in both. Late in the game last week they brought in their real QB, Bell, in the 2nd half and they scored 16, and Bell is starting today. I take Baylor's defense, home field, and great line values because of OSU being overrated and Baylor underrated because of the QB.
4 Utah St +9` Over Nevada - I expect a straight up win by a near DD home dog. Nevada is simply terrible on the road, despite winning last week. Utah St has been up and down but has been mostly solid at home.
5 North Carolina -21` Over Duke - Duke is somewhere around 110th in the country. They never even cover. NC has been so good all year with a couple exceptions, delivering us some great covers. This line was 24 earlier in the week, and Phil Steele (top Handicapper) said Monday to get this one early before it goes to 4 TD's. Somehow it went down to 21`, so I jump all over that.
6 Oklahoma +7` Over Tex Tech - Has OU dropped this far? 2 months ago yes. Now, no. TT can be stopped, and Stoops always does. Adrian Peterson will have a field day, shortening the game with the run game, and wearing down TT in a straight up road win for OU.
7 Alabama +7 Over Auburn - The Iron Bowl, one of the best rivalries in college football. This top rivalries is always close, and these points are too high. Alabama lost last week for the first time and Auburn got a great win at Georgia. Alabama will not have a letdown after seeing the National Title chance go out the window because of this rivalry, and I think Alabama is a better team, uses their top 5 defense to grind out a tough win at Auburn. This should be a fantastic game.
There it is, everyone. Let's see how we do. Go JAYS!
1 Maryland +2` Over BC - Maryland is doing what they do every year. The start off slow, and at the end of the year start playing their best football. Maryland has played far better this year than their scores indicate, BC doesn't play quite as well on the road as they do at home, and Maryland gets it done by 2 TD's as a dog.
2 Kansas St -1` Over Mizzou - I put 1` because that's the line I had. But I've seen the line at 3 this AM. Which means I'm not the only one on KSU's side here, which more often than not is a good thing. Coach Snyder's last game will be a big boost for his team, and a Mizzou team that is terrible on the road will struggle, with KSU winning by at least a TD.
3 Baylor -2` Over OK St - There is not a more overvalued team in the country than OK St. They have played well the last 2 games, but they are not over the hump yet. Baylor has played a backup QB the last 2 weeks as an experiment, and it hasn't worked, getting their asses kicked in both. Late in the game last week they brought in their real QB, Bell, in the 2nd half and they scored 16, and Bell is starting today. I take Baylor's defense, home field, and great line values because of OSU being overrated and Baylor underrated because of the QB.
4 Utah St +9` Over Nevada - I expect a straight up win by a near DD home dog. Nevada is simply terrible on the road, despite winning last week. Utah St has been up and down but has been mostly solid at home.
5 North Carolina -21` Over Duke - Duke is somewhere around 110th in the country. They never even cover. NC has been so good all year with a couple exceptions, delivering us some great covers. This line was 24 earlier in the week, and Phil Steele (top Handicapper) said Monday to get this one early before it goes to 4 TD's. Somehow it went down to 21`, so I jump all over that.
6 Oklahoma +7` Over Tex Tech - Has OU dropped this far? 2 months ago yes. Now, no. TT can be stopped, and Stoops always does. Adrian Peterson will have a field day, shortening the game with the run game, and wearing down TT in a straight up road win for OU.
7 Alabama +7 Over Auburn - The Iron Bowl, one of the best rivalries in college football. This top rivalries is always close, and these points are too high. Alabama lost last week for the first time and Auburn got a great win at Georgia. Alabama will not have a letdown after seeing the National Title chance go out the window because of this rivalry, and I think Alabama is a better team, uses their top 5 defense to grind out a tough win at Auburn. This should be a fantastic game.
There it is, everyone. Let's see how we do. Go JAYS!
Friday, November 18, 2005
Shit, 6 days - but it's Friday
Sorry I haven't been posting, I haven't had much time. So this will be quick. I promised funny stuff on Fridays, so I have to continue that.
We'll just go straight to the Onion. My favorites from this week include:
Long-Awaited Beer With Bush Really Awkward, Voter Reports
My Daughter, Who Lives At 152 East Medgar St. Apt. 4, Can't Keep Her Damn Legs Crossed
And holy shit the sports entries are hilarious this week. Check all of them out:
Onion Sports
I expect a quiet weekend this week, unlike the last one. Creighton's first regular season game is tomorrow. I can't wait for that. I'm on call so I will be taking it easy. As always, my football picks will be out here tomorrow morning. The last two weeks I've gone 4-1, so 8-2, 80% the last 2 weeks!
Everyone have a great Friday and an even better weekend.
We'll just go straight to the Onion. My favorites from this week include:
Long-Awaited Beer With Bush Really Awkward, Voter Reports
My Daughter, Who Lives At 152 East Medgar St. Apt. 4, Can't Keep Her Damn Legs Crossed
And holy shit the sports entries are hilarious this week. Check all of them out:
Onion Sports
I expect a quiet weekend this week, unlike the last one. Creighton's first regular season game is tomorrow. I can't wait for that. I'm on call so I will be taking it easy. As always, my football picks will be out here tomorrow morning. The last two weeks I've gone 4-1, so 8-2, 80% the last 2 weeks!
Everyone have a great Friday and an even better weekend.
Saturday, November 12, 2005
College Picks for Saturday, 11/12
For those of you who missed the show last night, too bad for you. It was probably the best show I've ever seen in Omaha. All the bands were great, though we missed Willy Mason. Anyway, here are my picks for today. I feel really strong about all of these games and put a BET THIS GAME on all 5. Hopefully I can continue where I left off last week. Here they are...
1 - Georgia -3 Over Auburn - Georgia is so undervalued right now because of that loss to Florida. However that loss was without their star QB Shockley. With Shockley Georgia is a top 5 team. Auburn isn't even close to this. Georgia has the advantage on both offense and defense, plus home field, and I love this one.
2 - Arkansas St -3 Over Troy St - These small college games get overlooked by everyone, including Vegas sometimes. Ark St got blown away last week, but are a far better team than that, and as a result we get serious line value.
3 - Idaho +9` Over LA Tech - Idaho has only won 2 games this year, but have decent talent and a lot of heart. LA Tech has been outstanding at home, but not too great on the road, and I'll take the large point home dog.
4 - Purdue -22 Over Illinois - Purdue in the preseason was one of the best defenses on paper, but didn't show it on the field. A few weeks ago they basically quit. But they got a spark last week holding Mich St to their lowest yards of the season, and there is new life in the minds of the Purdue players. Illinois has one of the worst defenses in the country. Purdue is now settled on a QB, and he is very mobile, which Illinois has struggled against this year. Purdue wins by 4 TD's at least.
5 - BYU -4` Over Wyoming - I've been taking BYU a lot this year, and for good reason. Their passing offense is unstoppable. Wyoming has a tough defense, but will not be able to stop the fired up passing attack of BYU, and home field will not do Wyoming one ounce of good.
Good Luck everyone!
1 - Georgia -3 Over Auburn - Georgia is so undervalued right now because of that loss to Florida. However that loss was without their star QB Shockley. With Shockley Georgia is a top 5 team. Auburn isn't even close to this. Georgia has the advantage on both offense and defense, plus home field, and I love this one.
2 - Arkansas St -3 Over Troy St - These small college games get overlooked by everyone, including Vegas sometimes. Ark St got blown away last week, but are a far better team than that, and as a result we get serious line value.
3 - Idaho +9` Over LA Tech - Idaho has only won 2 games this year, but have decent talent and a lot of heart. LA Tech has been outstanding at home, but not too great on the road, and I'll take the large point home dog.
4 - Purdue -22 Over Illinois - Purdue in the preseason was one of the best defenses on paper, but didn't show it on the field. A few weeks ago they basically quit. But they got a spark last week holding Mich St to their lowest yards of the season, and there is new life in the minds of the Purdue players. Illinois has one of the worst defenses in the country. Purdue is now settled on a QB, and he is very mobile, which Illinois has struggled against this year. Purdue wins by 4 TD's at least.
5 - BYU -4` Over Wyoming - I've been taking BYU a lot this year, and for good reason. Their passing offense is unstoppable. Wyoming has a tough defense, but will not be able to stop the fired up passing attack of BYU, and home field will not do Wyoming one ounce of good.
Good Luck everyone!
Friday, November 11, 2005
FRIDAY
It's Friday and I know I am ready for the weekend. I'm sure I'm not the only one. Tonight is the big Bright Eyes - Spoon - Dave Dondero - Willy Mason show at the Orpheum. I can't wait. I believe we are going to La Buvette beforehand if anyone wants to meet up there.
It's funny time. We're going to the Daily Show for this one. For those that don't watch it, you need to - it's on Comedy Central and new episodes are weeknights at 10. Reruns are on all the time too and it is hilarious. Here is an open letter from the Daily Show to Scooter Libby:
Dear Libby
On Friday, ending days of speculation in the media and mild confusion in the public, the Vice President's Chief of Staff Lewis "Scooter" Libby was indicted on five felony counts in the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal. It's believed to be the worst thing to happen to him since he was given the nickname "Scooter."
President Bush took to the White House lawn to address the Libby indictment, saying, "Today I accepted the resignation of Scooter Libby. Scooter's worked tirelessly on behalf of the American people and sacrificed much in the service of this country." He added, "Not least of all his morals, his integrity and his pants. 'Cause they're on fire. Had to be sacrificed. Sacrificial pants."
The president spoke for less than a minute, devoting just a few sentences to the Libby affair before moving on to more optimistic matters, like, "I got a job to do and so do the people in the White House. We got to protect the American people and that's what we'll continue working hard to do." He continued, "For one thing, I have a feeling the terror threat's gonna rise in the next few days. You guys are gonna need some help."
Other Republicans chimed as well, also attempting to remain upbeat. When that failed, they attempted to refocus the indictment, as Newt Gingrich did saying, "Well I think it's a serious challenge to our whole system. It really makes it harder to recruit good people to come to Washington." Even worse is its effect on bad people coming to Washington. They're completely demoralized... Or rather, "moralized."
The Website also has video links. In a post earlier I talked about the White House going to Ethics training. Visit the link above and go to Ethics Class to see what the Daily Show has to say about it. Really, go to all the Daily Show videos, they are all hilarious.
Hopefully I will see a lot of you tonight. If not everyone have a great weekend, and of course my football picks will be posted tonight or tomorrow.
It's funny time. We're going to the Daily Show for this one. For those that don't watch it, you need to - it's on Comedy Central and new episodes are weeknights at 10. Reruns are on all the time too and it is hilarious. Here is an open letter from the Daily Show to Scooter Libby:
Dear Libby
On Friday, ending days of speculation in the media and mild confusion in the public, the Vice President's Chief of Staff Lewis "Scooter" Libby was indicted on five felony counts in the Valerie Plame CIA leak scandal. It's believed to be the worst thing to happen to him since he was given the nickname "Scooter."
President Bush took to the White House lawn to address the Libby indictment, saying, "Today I accepted the resignation of Scooter Libby. Scooter's worked tirelessly on behalf of the American people and sacrificed much in the service of this country." He added, "Not least of all his morals, his integrity and his pants. 'Cause they're on fire. Had to be sacrificed. Sacrificial pants."
The president spoke for less than a minute, devoting just a few sentences to the Libby affair before moving on to more optimistic matters, like, "I got a job to do and so do the people in the White House. We got to protect the American people and that's what we'll continue working hard to do." He continued, "For one thing, I have a feeling the terror threat's gonna rise in the next few days. You guys are gonna need some help."
Other Republicans chimed as well, also attempting to remain upbeat. When that failed, they attempted to refocus the indictment, as Newt Gingrich did saying, "Well I think it's a serious challenge to our whole system. It really makes it harder to recruit good people to come to Washington." Even worse is its effect on bad people coming to Washington. They're completely demoralized... Or rather, "moralized."
The Website also has video links. In a post earlier I talked about the White House going to Ethics training. Visit the link above and go to Ethics Class to see what the Daily Show has to say about it. Really, go to all the Daily Show videos, they are all hilarious.
Hopefully I will see a lot of you tonight. If not everyone have a great weekend, and of course my football picks will be posted tonight or tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
White House Ethics 101
Did everyone see this? Bush is sending his staff to Ethics training. Are you serious? Too little too late, Bush. The White House is a business as any other, and the need to send everyone back to an Ethics class speaks volumes. It tells me it wasn't just Rove and Libby who need this. Really what are they going to learn now anyway? You take a couple Ethics courses in college, use common sense, and you're good to go. Not these guys I guess.
Haven't Posted in a while
Hope everyone had a great weekend. If you took my games you did - 4-1! The one that lost, Arkansas, should have covered as they dominated South Carolina. Creighton played their first exhibition game Sunday night, beating EA Sports. It was a pretty good win considering EA beat 23rd ranked Iowa St the night before. Cursive played Friday and Saturday night, I went Saturday, and they were amazing. Hmmm, what else happened Saturday? Oh yeah, the Huskers suck.
There is an article on CNN today about governor elections and how Elections could reflect Bush woes. Hopefully they do. Bush has an interesting quote about the Republican governor candidate from Virginia: "The thing I like about this fellow is he grew up on a farm," Bush said in a brief stop on his return from a South American trade mission. "He doesn't have a lot of fancy airs." So what should we say about you, Bush? I know. "The thing I like about this fellow Bush is he grew up in a wealthy family, where everything was handed to him on a silver platter. He drank, did drugs, and let Daddy take care of everything for him."
Everyone have a great week. In the next couple of weeks you will see my college basketball previews. Hopefully those predictions go a little better than my college football predictions did!
There is an article on CNN today about governor elections and how Elections could reflect Bush woes. Hopefully they do. Bush has an interesting quote about the Republican governor candidate from Virginia: "The thing I like about this fellow is he grew up on a farm," Bush said in a brief stop on his return from a South American trade mission. "He doesn't have a lot of fancy airs." So what should we say about you, Bush? I know. "The thing I like about this fellow Bush is he grew up in a wealthy family, where everything was handed to him on a silver platter. He drank, did drugs, and let Daddy take care of everything for him."
Everyone have a great week. In the next couple of weeks you will see my college basketball previews. Hopefully those predictions go a little better than my college football predictions did!
Saturday, November 05, 2005
College Picks for Saturday, 11/5
I promised everyone a big pick today. Actually I am calling the top pick a very big pick, and my last 4 I really love as well. So just like last week (though the games only went 2-2-1), I put a big BET THIS GAME on all 5. Here they are...
1 North Carolina +5 Over BC - This is my favorite Handicapper's Game Of The Year. And I already loved this game. North Carolina played well last week, and are probably the best 3-4 team in the country. I expect a straight up win.
2 Arkansas -4 Over South Carolina - South Carolina won AT Tennessee last week. Arkansas has the top rushing offense in the country, and SC's defense is very average. SC winning at UT last week gives us great line value, and I see a big let down after that huge win.
3 Miami (FL) +6` Over Virginia Tech - This is a huge game for both teams, and probably the biggest game of the year nationally at this point in the season. VT needs a win to stay unbeaten, Miami needs a win to take control in the ACC. This should be a hard fought battle, and I see Miami pulling the upset.
4 NC St +12` Over Florida St - FSU is way overrated this season. NC St was my big pick last week, and they disappointed despite completely dominating the game. NC St always plays great as an underdog, and I expect the same here. NC St goes on the road and hangs in, possibly even winning this game.
5 Penn St -11 Over Wisconsin - The battle for Big 10 supremacy in this game. Unfortunately for Wisky they have no defense. Penn St has one of the top D's in the country. Penn St has been unstoppable on offense and amazing on defense all year, and I expect a minimum of a 3 TD victory.
GOOD LUCK!
1 North Carolina +5 Over BC - This is my favorite Handicapper's Game Of The Year. And I already loved this game. North Carolina played well last week, and are probably the best 3-4 team in the country. I expect a straight up win.
2 Arkansas -4 Over South Carolina - South Carolina won AT Tennessee last week. Arkansas has the top rushing offense in the country, and SC's defense is very average. SC winning at UT last week gives us great line value, and I see a big let down after that huge win.
3 Miami (FL) +6` Over Virginia Tech - This is a huge game for both teams, and probably the biggest game of the year nationally at this point in the season. VT needs a win to stay unbeaten, Miami needs a win to take control in the ACC. This should be a hard fought battle, and I see Miami pulling the upset.
4 NC St +12` Over Florida St - FSU is way overrated this season. NC St was my big pick last week, and they disappointed despite completely dominating the game. NC St always plays great as an underdog, and I expect the same here. NC St goes on the road and hangs in, possibly even winning this game.
5 Penn St -11 Over Wisconsin - The battle for Big 10 supremacy in this game. Unfortunately for Wisky they have no defense. Penn St has one of the top D's in the country. Penn St has been unstoppable on offense and amazing on defense all year, and I expect a minimum of a 3 TD victory.
GOOD LUCK!
Friday, November 04, 2005
Happy Friday To You
Yesterday was really my Friday. I'm sitting at home drinking coffee and surfing the Web. I am going golfing at Quarry Oaks at 1:00 so I'm just waiting for that. Since it's Friday, we're gettin' funny. We're just going to stick with the good old Onion. My favorite headlines this week are:
"Iraqi Constitution Ratified, Burned"
"'Scooter' Libby Wishes He'd Ditched Nickname Before Media Coverage"
"Bush Orders Mass Bald Eagle Slaughter To Stop Spread Of Bird Flu"
"I Plan To Take Full Advantage Of The Upcoming Q&A With Howie Mandel"
And from the Sports Section...
"NFL Discontinues ‘Take Your Daughter To Work Day’"
Isn't Photoshop great!?
That's all for today. Hope everyone enjoys your Friday. One more thing for people looking for my shitty picks. Tomorrow morning at about 10:45 I will have a giant pick for you. So if you want to win money tomorrow, check out my blog then for the pick. Have a great weekend!
"Iraqi Constitution Ratified, Burned"
"'Scooter' Libby Wishes He'd Ditched Nickname Before Media Coverage"
"Bush Orders Mass Bald Eagle Slaughter To Stop Spread Of Bird Flu"
"I Plan To Take Full Advantage Of The Upcoming Q&A With Howie Mandel"
And from the Sports Section...
"NFL Discontinues ‘Take Your Daughter To Work Day’"
Isn't Photoshop great!?
That's all for today. Hope everyone enjoys your Friday. One more thing for people looking for my shitty picks. Tomorrow morning at about 10:45 I will have a giant pick for you. So if you want to win money tomorrow, check out my blog then for the pick. Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Democrats and Republicans Behind Closed Doors
No, not like that. Much better. The Democrats are finally trying to get to the bottom of the reasons for the Iraq war. Where they get in this matter is hard to say, but it's nice that Harry Reid had the balls to do something. Bill Frist claimed it was a political stunt - maybe they should ask Dr. Frist about his beliefs on AIDS contraction (sweat, saliva?, you're a freaking doctor!!!), or for his advice on insider stock trading. Good Luck, Senators.
Bush's Plan to Give You the Flu
President Bush today announced a $7.1 Billion plan to prepare for a flu pandemic. At first glance you might think that it's great, that he's acutally looking ahead to a potentially serious problem. But as it turns out, this is not completely true. This time it is Donald Rumsfeld who will profit from this decision. Gilead Sciences is the company that owns the Tamiflu drug. Rumsfeld served as Gilead (Research)'s chairman from 1997 until he joined the Bush administration in 2001, and he still holds a Gilead stake valued at between $5 million and $25 million, according to federal financial disclosures filed by Rumsfeld. According to the company, they expect 2005 sales for Tamiflu to be about $1 billion, compared with $258 million in 2004. The stock has already gone from $35 a share to $47 in the past 6 months. As with many other decisions Bush has made, this is in effect like giving Halliburton no-bid contracts in Iraq, New Orleans, and elsewhere to line Cheney's pockets yet even more, but this time it's Rummy.
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