This past Saturday, college football had one of those days that make us all remember why we love sports. A great Michigan victory over Penn State on a touchdown pass with no time left on the clock was actually over shadowed by the epic USC-Notre Dame instant classic. The two games were played as the entire country switched back and forth between them with their remote controls, their emotions running high on every single play. It was a day to remember.
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"Flipping the switch"
By Alex Fitzsimmons, email [email protected]
It’s the worst feeling in the world. The kind of feeling you get when you step in an airplane and breathe in a whiff of unfiltered gook mixed with dead skin and a glut of infectious bacteria. Whether you dominate for 8 2/3 innings or get smacked around for 1 1/3, it doesn’t matter–you feel helpless, vulnerable.
With two on and two out in the top of the fifth inning, Wednesday, St. Louis Cardinals skipper Tony Larussa trotted out to the pitcher’s mound, lifted his finger, signaled to the bullpen, and sent starter Mark Mulder down the lonely, shameful walk to the clubhouse.
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World Series Preview: Game 1
The White Sox and the Astros are set to square off in the 2005 Fall Classic. Here’s a look at Game 1’s starters, and some series keys.
After two years of pitching in the shadow of Roger Clemens, Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt has shown this postseason why some consider him the Astros top starter.
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Now Joe Torre’s staying….
Just a quick note to George Steinbrenner: let Joe Torre do what he’s best at: managing. And do what you’re best at: giving the team money.
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Heisman Watch 5th Edition
It was a flat out unbelievable week in college football. Maybe one of the best ever in college football. I wrote this later than usual mainly because I was emotionally drained from last week. Along with a great week of college football, we had unbelievable play from some Heisman contenders.
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Woah! Where did they come from!?
This year’s New York Giants (and the entire NFC East) is on the up and up. At a respectable 3-2, the Giants are in second only to the Cowboys and have a great shot at the wild card and a good shot at the division.
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Bluebook Notes–Cardiac Bruins
The UCLA Bruins have been the surprise of this year’s college football season. Maurice Drew has emerged as a Heisman candidate, and the folks in Westwood believe that their team has a shot at getting to Pasadena this year. Avery Smith explains why the Bruins have played so well, and gives expert analysis as to why Reggie Bush is now the Heisman leader and why Cal has struggled recently in this Pac-10 dominated edition of Bluebook Notes.
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NFL Week 7 Picks October 23 2005
Once again we beat the ESPN experts, going a combined .778 vs their .694. If you went with Trevor’s picks last week (12-2), you probably won your office pool. We’re looking to continue the trend this week. Here are your week 7 picks.
Don’t forget about the podcast to go along with the picks below. You can listen/download the mp3 file directly here or you can subscribe to the podcast using this feed. If you have iTunes, go to your Advanced Menu, click on Subscribe to Podcast and enter this url: http://feeds.feedburner.com/nflpickspodcast
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The Dismal NFC North
Every once in awhile in sports, a truly atrocious division will rear its ugly head. For example, in baseball this year’s National League West was considered a joke. The San Diego Padres in the playoffs was an embarrassment for Major League Baseball. Similarly, this seasons NFC North appears to be one of the worst divisions football has ever seen. From wild sex parties, to injuries, and continuous quarterback controversies; winning is not on the radar.