not straight up.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Week 1 Scorecast and Synopses (2014)
Here are the picks for Week 1. Keep in mind that the selections are based on the spread
not straight up.
not straight up.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
2014 Bergies and Predictions
Kirk Herbstreit of ESPN releases his Herbie Awards every year. I release my own version called the Bergies. I was pretty off in some cases in 2013, but here goes nothing after my 10 Modest Hopes:
10 Modest Hopes for the 2014 CFB Season:
1. J. Winston is arrested for stealing K-Swiss shoes and a Garfield Replica
I don't wish misfortune for Florida State and their fans, but this guy is just a ball of sleaze. Tired of seeing him on the field.
2. Alabama's players stage a mutiny on Nick Saban
I highly, highly respect Nick Saban as a coach. I think he is probably the best when it comes to establishing a winning process. However, that doesn't mean I have to like him. From talking to coaches and players around the South at coaching clinics, he isn't the most fun person to be around. If Malzahn breaks his process again, what will be the attitude in T-Town?
3. It is revealed that UVA fans smell like meatloaf and BYU fans smell like cabbage
4. Mark Richt finally gets a National Championship
Yes, I am biased because I am a Georgia fan, but I really think Mark Richt is someone who tries to do things the right and respectable way.
5. The SEC wins the First CFB Playoff
The SEC won the first BCS Championship. Time for the SEC to continue it's dominance and win the first CFB Playoff.
6. The SEC Network keeps Tim Tebow and Greg McElroy around
I'm not one to obsess over Tebow like Florida fans, but have you ever listened to him or McElroy? They actually seem pretty bright and provide good, articulate insight.
7. Joe Tessitore puts on some sunglasses
You ever watched this guy while he speaks? #CaptainBlinking
8. What is Britney doing with her life? What about Mike Patrick?
Remember this? http://youtu.be/5pfs6LNk7Po
9. Lee Corso retires at the end of the season.
Had this last year and will have it again...Totally respect what Corso has done throughout his career as an analyst, but he has become a tad senile.
10. Purdue gets rid of their creepy mascot
Need I say anything else?
10 Modest Hopes for the 2014 CFB Season:
1. J. Winston is arrested for stealing K-Swiss shoes and a Garfield Replica
I don't wish misfortune for Florida State and their fans, but this guy is just a ball of sleaze. Tired of seeing him on the field.
2. Alabama's players stage a mutiny on Nick Saban
I highly, highly respect Nick Saban as a coach. I think he is probably the best when it comes to establishing a winning process. However, that doesn't mean I have to like him. From talking to coaches and players around the South at coaching clinics, he isn't the most fun person to be around. If Malzahn breaks his process again, what will be the attitude in T-Town?
They do, seriously!
4. Mark Richt finally gets a National Championship
Yes, I am biased because I am a Georgia fan, but I really think Mark Richt is someone who tries to do things the right and respectable way.
5. The SEC wins the First CFB Playoff
The SEC won the first BCS Championship. Time for the SEC to continue it's dominance and win the first CFB Playoff.
6. The SEC Network keeps Tim Tebow and Greg McElroy around
I'm not one to obsess over Tebow like Florida fans, but have you ever listened to him or McElroy? They actually seem pretty bright and provide good, articulate insight.
Joe Tessitore
7. Joe Tessitore puts on some sunglasses
You ever watched this guy while he speaks? #CaptainBlinking
8. What is Britney doing with her life? What about Mike Patrick?
Remember this? http://youtu.be/5pfs6LNk7Po
9. Lee Corso retires at the end of the season.
Had this last year and will have it again...Totally respect what Corso has done throughout his career as an analyst, but he has become a tad senile.
Need I say anything else?
2014 "Bergies"
MVP: Nick Marshall (Auburn)
Coach of the Year: Bob Stoops (Oklahoma)
Scariest Player: Todd Gurley (UGA)
Most Intimidating Atmosphere: Williams-Brice Stadium (South Carolina)
Best Tailgate: World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party (Georgia vs. Florida)
Keep an eye on: Derrick Henry (Alabama)
Most Overrated Team: Alabama
Most Underrated Team: Florida
Freshman Phenom: Leonard Fournette (LSU)
Best Looking Co-eds: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi St, Missouri, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt
Conference and National Championship Predictions
AAC: Central Florida
ACC: Florida State
Big 10 with 12 Teams: Ohio State
Big 12 with 10 Teams: Oklahoma
Pac 12: Stanford
SEC: South Carolina
(West- LSU; East- South Carolina)
National Championship: Florida State over Oklahoma
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
The Year In College Football
Believe it or not, college footballs season kicks off tomorrow. That's right. For all you die-hard fans out there the Georgia State Panthers kick off the 2014 CFB season with a home game against Abilene Christian in the Georgia Dome. It marks the beginning of a crazy weekend in Atlanta. Actually, last weekend may have officially kicked it off with the opening of the brand spanking new CFB Hall of Fame.I hope to make it over there to check it out sometime this season. In the meantime, the Dome, in addition to hosting Ga State on Wednesday will host Ole Miss and Boise State on Thursday and Alabama and West Virginia on Saturday. If you weren't sure, it's pretty obvious Atlanta has become the capital of CFB.
Apart from what's going on in Atlanta this week, there are big games all over the country. Just down the road from the ATL, UGA will kick off against Clemson. LSU will be playing Wisconsin in Dallas (well, Arlington). Reigning champs FSU will travel to play OK State. There's even some big conference games with South Carolina hosting Texas A&M on Thursday night for the SEC Network's football debut.
With CFB only a little over 24 hours from commencing, this week's Brain Dropping's is all about predictions. So here goes...
ACC: Wish there was a legitimate challenger to FSU but this is going to be like when they first joined the conference.
Big 10: The injury to Braxton Miller makes things a little hazy. Sure, Ohio State doesn't have a proven back-up, but their schedule includes the Saint Peter's Little Orphans and the Akron Retirement Home Codgers. They'll post a strong record. However, I think even before Braxton Miller was injured, I would've chosen Michigan State and since he got hurt, the Spartans are definitely the choice.
Big 12: I'm so tempted to pick Baylor just because I think Oklahoma may be a tad overhyped. Not much, just a tad. The problem is Baylor's defense. Actually, the problem is most Big 12 defense's. I'm taking Oklahoma.
PAC-12 - I see this as a two horse race between UCLA and Oregon. Can I really trust a Jim More, Jr. team? I'm going to take Oregon. Though I think the two teams will play twice this season.
SEC - Truthfully, I just watched a UGA hype video and am really tempted to take the Dawgs. I like the way the schedule lines up. I feel as if Auburn won so many close ones last year that the ball will bounce the other way this year. South Carolina is also going to be really good. The Dawgs have to go to Columbia and that's not going to be easy. Alabama is almost a mirror image of the UGA team, but they have to play in the West. Ditto to LSU. Ok, I just convinced myself. It might be laying the jinx on them, but I'm taking the Dawgs. They beat Alabama in another classic SEC Championship tilt.
Heisman Winner - I really can't pick Jameis Winston again. To win twice in a row is just too tough. Some really good college QBs have recently failed in their quest. However, my back-up pick was Braxton Miller. Jameis is going to put up big numbers this year, but I just get the feeling someone is going to sneak in there and nab it. I'm just not so sure who. So I'm going to re-visit this later.
National Champion - While I picked UGA to win the SEC, I can't jinx them a second time by saying they'll win it all (Matt is currently cussing me). Plus I have to be somewhat objective as this the point of the blog. I'm taking the Noles to successfully defend their title. They're loaded. They have a manageable schedule that will also provide some different tests. Plus, they've been there before. Also, I think Jimbo Fisher is set to become an upper echelon coach.
There you have it. My predictions for this year. Feel free to chime in with your own thoughts and opinions. And follow us on Twitter at GRHuddle or like us Facebook.
Apart from what's going on in Atlanta this week, there are big games all over the country. Just down the road from the ATL, UGA will kick off against Clemson. LSU will be playing Wisconsin in Dallas (well, Arlington). Reigning champs FSU will travel to play OK State. There's even some big conference games with South Carolina hosting Texas A&M on Thursday night for the SEC Network's football debut.
With CFB only a little over 24 hours from commencing, this week's Brain Dropping's is all about predictions. So here goes...
ACC: Wish there was a legitimate challenger to FSU but this is going to be like when they first joined the conference.
Big 10: The injury to Braxton Miller makes things a little hazy. Sure, Ohio State doesn't have a proven back-up, but their schedule includes the Saint Peter's Little Orphans and the Akron Retirement Home Codgers. They'll post a strong record. However, I think even before Braxton Miller was injured, I would've chosen Michigan State and since he got hurt, the Spartans are definitely the choice.
Big 12: I'm so tempted to pick Baylor just because I think Oklahoma may be a tad overhyped. Not much, just a tad. The problem is Baylor's defense. Actually, the problem is most Big 12 defense's. I'm taking Oklahoma.
PAC-12 - I see this as a two horse race between UCLA and Oregon. Can I really trust a Jim More, Jr. team? I'm going to take Oregon. Though I think the two teams will play twice this season.
SEC - Truthfully, I just watched a UGA hype video and am really tempted to take the Dawgs. I like the way the schedule lines up. I feel as if Auburn won so many close ones last year that the ball will bounce the other way this year. South Carolina is also going to be really good. The Dawgs have to go to Columbia and that's not going to be easy. Alabama is almost a mirror image of the UGA team, but they have to play in the West. Ditto to LSU. Ok, I just convinced myself. It might be laying the jinx on them, but I'm taking the Dawgs. They beat Alabama in another classic SEC Championship tilt.
Heisman Winner - I really can't pick Jameis Winston again. To win twice in a row is just too tough. Some really good college QBs have recently failed in their quest. However, my back-up pick was Braxton Miller. Jameis is going to put up big numbers this year, but I just get the feeling someone is going to sneak in there and nab it. I'm just not so sure who. So I'm going to re-visit this later.
National Champion - While I picked UGA to win the SEC, I can't jinx them a second time by saying they'll win it all (Matt is currently cussing me). Plus I have to be somewhat objective as this the point of the blog. I'm taking the Noles to successfully defend their title. They're loaded. They have a manageable schedule that will also provide some different tests. Plus, they've been there before. Also, I think Jimbo Fisher is set to become an upper echelon coach.
There you have it. My predictions for this year. Feel free to chime in with your own thoughts and opinions. And follow us on Twitter at GRHuddle or like us Facebook.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Trivia Challenge (Week 15)
WEEK 15 TRIVIA QUESTION (8/21)
No Outside Resources. This means you cannot use other people, the internet, or other means to help your answer. E-Mail answers to groundrulehuddle@gmail.com.
For the following college football programs, your job is to name the coach in their history with the most wins at that school since 1960.
You will receive 1 point for each correct answer, and 5 extra points if you guess all correctly.
1. Notre Dame
2. Michigan
3. Texas
4. Nebraska
5. Florida
6. Miami (FL)
Check out the Question and Leaderboard from Week 14
2. Michigan
3. Texas
4. Nebraska
5. Florida
6. Miami (FL)
| Week 15 Scoreboard | ||
| Name | Week Score | Cumulative |
| Bruce* | 4 | 67 |
| Bryan | 3 | 107 |
| Derrick | 5 | 77 |
| Josh* | 4 | 75 |
| Jarred | 0 | 14 |
| Jim | 0 | 5 |
| David* | 4 | 116 |
| *Note: Extra points for Blog Submission | ||
Check out the Question and Leaderboard from Week 14
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Bold Predictions
This week's Brain Droppings comes with a story and dedication. Upon graduating from college, a small group of us has made it our mission to get together at least one time every year and pretend we are in college again (to a certain point, at least). This outing is always centered around a UGA away game. We've been to Columbia, SC, Knoxville, TN, Oxford, MS, and even Lexington, KY. For some reason or another, I've had to miss a trip here or there but the point is it's been a time to get together, relive some old memories, and catch up. The four (and occasionally five) of us have had a great time doing it over the years. And a new tradition formed. Prior to the season, we would each pick UGA's record game by game. I think 3 out of the 4 of us took it pretty seriously and would pick records that were realistic based on our expectations. However, I am pretty sure we have all picked UGA to be National Champions at least once.
Not Matt though. Had all of Matt's predictions come to fruition, UGA wouldn't have lost in 10 years and would have a dynasty to rival that of UCLA basketball under Coach John Wooden. To make things more interesting, Matt had to make outlandish claims like the time he predicted Kendrell Bell would hit Kentucky QB Jared Lorenzen so hard he would immediately decapitate him and then pick up his head (still in helmet) and dance around with it to celebrate. This year will be our first without Matt's wild observations. We lost him in a car accident in January and though the other guys have made the trip without him before, I think it will be my first year. Though I know it will be fun, there will definitely be something missing. He'll be toasted not only on that trip, but throughout the season by those who knew and loved him even if only through the magic of UGA football.
We also are robbed of his searing wit and what, no doubt, would be another prediction of an undefeated season and national championship for the team. So, here, as part of Brain Droppings, I bring you this year's predictions for UGA as I think Matt would have seen it...
1) UGA vs Clemson - The Dawgs will looking for revenge against Clemson this year as they lost a heartbreaker last year. The offense will be breaking in new QB, Hutson Mason, while new DC Jeremy Pruitt will try and improve on what was a historically bad defense last year. Not a problem as the Tigers hail from the ACC. UGA wins 42-14
2) UGA @ South Carolina - Normally Matt would've picked a romp against Carolina but as much as he hated the ol' ball coach, he respected him and this game would've scared him. That being said, it will probably be the closest UGA plays all year but the Gamecocks can't stop Todd Gurley on a last second drive to win 24-20
3) UGA vs Troy - Yawn. Offense gets a practice game. 51-6
4) UGA vs Tennessee - Tennessee will be slightly better than Troy in Butch Jones 2nd year. UGA wins 45-17.
5) UGA vs Vandy - We don't have to worry about Humpty Hump coaching Vandy this year. Dawgs roll 38-7
6) UGA @ Mizzou - It's too bad I don't feel as if I can spew forth the cursing Matt would have laid down at a team like Missouri. Despite winning the East last year they would be wannabe SEC members. Only being admitted for their academics. He would remind me of the 'grown man football' it takes to win in the SEC and pick the Dawgs 44-17.
7) UGA @ Arkansas - How can a proud football program like Arkansas take the crappy Big 10's sloppy seconds for a coach. UGA 50-10
8) UGA vs Florida - I once watched Matt taunt Florida fans after a Gator score by letting them know it was ok because they would one day be serving him french fries at McDonalds. Safe to say he hated the Gators. But they'll be better under that turncoat Muschamp. UGA 30-20
9) UGA @ Kentucky - Our group has a pretty dang good record when we take our trips. If we were all there, we never lost one. We visited UK on the next to last one we were all at together and had a blast. We're going again this year. Dawgs win 41-17. Jared Lorenzen will manage to keep his head this time as Kendrell Bell no longer plays for UGA.
10) UGA vs Auburn - The whole secondary that gave up the hail mary last year either was kicked off the team or transferred to Louisville. Actually, one of them transferred to Auburn. UGA won't need a miracle though. They win 41-30
11) UGA vs Charleston Southern - 48-6
12) UGA vs Tech - If there was one team Matt hated above all others (and he hated all of them), Tech was the worst. I had the pleasure of getting to watch last year's game with and his family over Thanksgiving and we celebrated heavily after a Dawg victory. This year, there will be no need for a major comeback and the Todd Gurley show in OT. Dawgs 38-0.
13) SEC Championship: UGA vs Alabama - In a rematch from 2 years ago, the Dawgs will be in for their biggest test of the season. Both Matt and I had thought we had them beaten two years ago after the Alec Ogletree field goal return only to have our hearts ripped out at the end. However, this game will be different and the Dawgs will prevail 31-20.
14) CFB Semi-Final: UGA vs Oregon - The Dawgs are rewarded with a #1 seed going into the inaugural playoff. Despite their prolific offense, Matt would've dismissed Oregon as not playing enough physical football. He would cite our running game and nasty defense as the difference in the game and predict a UGA victory 38-28
15) CFB National Championship: UGA vs Florida State - This game will be over before it starts. As the FSU mascot, Osceola comes out of the tunnel to bury his flaming spear in the ground, UGA player, Quayvon Hicks comes off the sidelines and proceeds to slay his horse, Renegade, as if it was a dragon. FSU players are now terrified. UGA wins after they clean up the mess 45-0
Unlikely? Maybe. Outlandish? Yes. But that's how the man thought about football season. At least before it began. Lord knows, as a UGA alum, I always hoped he was right. Now I hope I am too. Go Dawgs!
Next week, I'll bring you full SEC predictions...
Not Matt though. Had all of Matt's predictions come to fruition, UGA wouldn't have lost in 10 years and would have a dynasty to rival that of UCLA basketball under Coach John Wooden. To make things more interesting, Matt had to make outlandish claims like the time he predicted Kendrell Bell would hit Kentucky QB Jared Lorenzen so hard he would immediately decapitate him and then pick up his head (still in helmet) and dance around with it to celebrate. This year will be our first without Matt's wild observations. We lost him in a car accident in January and though the other guys have made the trip without him before, I think it will be my first year. Though I know it will be fun, there will definitely be something missing. He'll be toasted not only on that trip, but throughout the season by those who knew and loved him even if only through the magic of UGA football.
We also are robbed of his searing wit and what, no doubt, would be another prediction of an undefeated season and national championship for the team. So, here, as part of Brain Droppings, I bring you this year's predictions for UGA as I think Matt would have seen it...
1) UGA vs Clemson - The Dawgs will looking for revenge against Clemson this year as they lost a heartbreaker last year. The offense will be breaking in new QB, Hutson Mason, while new DC Jeremy Pruitt will try and improve on what was a historically bad defense last year. Not a problem as the Tigers hail from the ACC. UGA wins 42-14
2) UGA @ South Carolina - Normally Matt would've picked a romp against Carolina but as much as he hated the ol' ball coach, he respected him and this game would've scared him. That being said, it will probably be the closest UGA plays all year but the Gamecocks can't stop Todd Gurley on a last second drive to win 24-20
3) UGA vs Troy - Yawn. Offense gets a practice game. 51-6
4) UGA vs Tennessee - Tennessee will be slightly better than Troy in Butch Jones 2nd year. UGA wins 45-17.
5) UGA vs Vandy - We don't have to worry about Humpty Hump coaching Vandy this year. Dawgs roll 38-7
6) UGA @ Mizzou - It's too bad I don't feel as if I can spew forth the cursing Matt would have laid down at a team like Missouri. Despite winning the East last year they would be wannabe SEC members. Only being admitted for their academics. He would remind me of the 'grown man football' it takes to win in the SEC and pick the Dawgs 44-17.
7) UGA @ Arkansas - How can a proud football program like Arkansas take the crappy Big 10's sloppy seconds for a coach. UGA 50-10
8) UGA vs Florida - I once watched Matt taunt Florida fans after a Gator score by letting them know it was ok because they would one day be serving him french fries at McDonalds. Safe to say he hated the Gators. But they'll be better under that turncoat Muschamp. UGA 30-20
9) UGA @ Kentucky - Our group has a pretty dang good record when we take our trips. If we were all there, we never lost one. We visited UK on the next to last one we were all at together and had a blast. We're going again this year. Dawgs win 41-17. Jared Lorenzen will manage to keep his head this time as Kendrell Bell no longer plays for UGA.
10) UGA vs Auburn - The whole secondary that gave up the hail mary last year either was kicked off the team or transferred to Louisville. Actually, one of them transferred to Auburn. UGA won't need a miracle though. They win 41-30
11) UGA vs Charleston Southern - 48-6
12) UGA vs Tech - If there was one team Matt hated above all others (and he hated all of them), Tech was the worst. I had the pleasure of getting to watch last year's game with and his family over Thanksgiving and we celebrated heavily after a Dawg victory. This year, there will be no need for a major comeback and the Todd Gurley show in OT. Dawgs 38-0.
13) SEC Championship: UGA vs Alabama - In a rematch from 2 years ago, the Dawgs will be in for their biggest test of the season. Both Matt and I had thought we had them beaten two years ago after the Alec Ogletree field goal return only to have our hearts ripped out at the end. However, this game will be different and the Dawgs will prevail 31-20.
14) CFB Semi-Final: UGA vs Oregon - The Dawgs are rewarded with a #1 seed going into the inaugural playoff. Despite their prolific offense, Matt would've dismissed Oregon as not playing enough physical football. He would cite our running game and nasty defense as the difference in the game and predict a UGA victory 38-28
15) CFB National Championship: UGA vs Florida State - This game will be over before it starts. As the FSU mascot, Osceola comes out of the tunnel to bury his flaming spear in the ground, UGA player, Quayvon Hicks comes off the sidelines and proceeds to slay his horse, Renegade, as if it was a dragon. FSU players are now terrified. UGA wins after they clean up the mess 45-0
Unlikely? Maybe. Outlandish? Yes. But that's how the man thought about football season. At least before it began. Lord knows, as a UGA alum, I always hoped he was right. Now I hope I am too. Go Dawgs!
Next week, I'll bring you full SEC predictions...
Friday, August 15, 2014
Fantasy Football Accountability
The 2014 NFL Regular season begins on Thursday, September 4, 2014, and we are ready for it at GRH!
Many of you likely play fantasy football. At the end of the season, have you ever gone back and examined how accurate the "experts" were? A GRH fan suggested that we do so to hold the experts "accountable." Further, it would be nice to figure out which source is consistently the most credible.
Thus, below are the Top 10 Projections from the major sports sites, ESPN, B/R, CBS, SI.com, and Yahoo!. Jeremy and I also listed our Top 10 selections at the bottom. At the end of the season, we will revisit these lists and see who is the most accurate. In the future, we would like to dive even deeper with this analysis and expand it beyond the Top 10.
Interested in letting us know your Top 10? E-Mail us at groundrulehuddle@gmail.com or Tweet us @GRHuddle, and we will post your projections!
Many of you likely play fantasy football. At the end of the season, have you ever gone back and examined how accurate the "experts" were? A GRH fan suggested that we do so to hold the experts "accountable." Further, it would be nice to figure out which source is consistently the most credible.
Thus, below are the Top 10 Projections from the major sports sites, ESPN, B/R, CBS, SI.com, and Yahoo!. Jeremy and I also listed our Top 10 selections at the bottom. At the end of the season, we will revisit these lists and see who is the most accurate. In the future, we would like to dive even deeper with this analysis and expand it beyond the Top 10.
Interested in letting us know your Top 10? E-Mail us at groundrulehuddle@gmail.com or Tweet us @GRHuddle, and we will post your projections!
| Sources: | |||||||||
| ESPN: http://espn.go.com/fantasy/football/story/_/page/FFLranks14top300/2014-fantasy-football-rankings-preseason-top-300 | |||||||||
| B/R: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2161525-fantasy-football-mock-draft-2014-round-by-round-expert-projections/page/2 | |||||||||
| CBS: http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/rankings/top200/yearly | |||||||||
| SI: http://www.si.com/fantasy/2014/08/07/fantasy-football-2014-top-300-rankings | |||||||||
| Yahoo!: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/949390/5/prerank | |||||||||
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Trivia Challenge (Week 14)
WEEK 14 TRIVIA QUESTION (8/14)
No Outside Resources. This means you cannot use other people, the internet, or other means to help your answer. E-Mail answers to groundrulehuddle@gmail.com.
Below are 6 photos of athletes who played at some point during the 1990s. Your job on each is to name each athlete.
You will receive 1 point for each correct answer, and 5 extra points if you guess all correctly.
1. Andre Rison
2. Herman Moore
3. Horace Grant
4. Detlef Schrempf
5. Albert Belle
6. Deion Sanders
| Week 14 Scoreboard | ||
| Name | Week Score | Cumulative |
| Bruce* | 5 | 63 |
| Bryan | 5 | 104 |
| Derrick | 11 | 72 |
| Josh* | 5 | 71 |
| Jarred | 0 | 14 |
| Jim | 5 | 5 |
| David* | 5 | 112 |
| *Note: Extra points for Blog Submission | ||
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
#AskJameis: GRH is the Best
It's been a bad week for publicity people in the eyes of GRH. First off, FSU decided to utilize social media in order to get their biggest celebrity some pub so they asked fans to use the hashtag #AskJameis and ask questions to the reigning Heisman Trophy winner. As you can guess, rather than football, most of the "fans" decided to #AskJameis about what sides he prefers with his crab legs or what kind of butter is best used for dipping. Bad PR move #1. All in all, the only serious question answered was "Which amature sport blog do you follow? #AskJameis" Easy answer there...GRH
However, I am afraid bad PR move #2 is much more serious. After striking and killing a competing racer, someone in Tony Stewart's camp had the fine sense to let the media know whether Tony would be competing in the NASCAR event the following day. I can't make this up; the memo read "Business as usual." Look, I can't say what exactly happened after watching video of Stewart striking and, ultimately, killing the other driver, but anything happening after someone has died on the track like that certainly isn't business as usual. Fortunately, Tony had the good sense to not compete in the race the following day, but still...not classy.
Now on to some thoughts...
1) The New Tiger? - First off, if you didn't watch the PGA Championship, you missed one of the most entertaining golf events of the year (some of you may think that's an oxymoron but it isn't). Low scores, big names, jockeying for position. It was great theater. In the aftermath, I've heard a lot of Rory is the next Tiger talk. Coming from a school where we think the next running back is always the "next Herschel Walker," let me explain the danger in this. Since Herschel left for the USFL in 1983, there have been a slew of the next best things. Even UGA's current Heisman Trophy candidate was dubbed by some the next Herschel. UGA has had some solid running backs: Tim Worley, Rodney Hampton, Lars Tate, Terrell Davis. But, perhaps, the best in that time has been Garrison Hearst. He finished 3rd in the Heisman voting in 1992 and managed to have a pretty stellar collegiate and then pro career. How close was he to Herschel? It's like comparing a lit match to a bon fire. I don't think the comparisons between Rory and Tiger are that disparate but Rory isn't Tiger just like Tiger isn't Jack. What's to say Rory isn't the new Jack? Regardless, of the comparisons, one thing is for certain, every athlete needs to be single. Rory has been ridiculous since calling off the wedding with his famous tennis player fiance and concentrating on golf. Ok, that might be a stretch too. But it's working for him.
2) Seinfeld Predicts the Future - Someone asked me last week if I ever laughed out loud. They told me they could only imagine me with a snarky expression on my face and never really belting out a bust gutting laugh. This is not true. Really funny things make me laugh but to me something that is really funny might be different than what other people find really funny. Most sitcoms do not make me laugh. Seinfeld is one of the exceptions to this rule. All of that to get to this. Seinfeld once had an episode where Elaine was invited to sit in the owners box for a Yankees game. She did and wore an Orioles hat which she was told to remove. Hilarity ensued. It turns out, Kate Upton was told she could not wear a Detroit hat to a recent Yankees game though she was dating Justin Verlander (Detroit pitcher). So, Jerry and Larry got the team wrong, but it still counts as ESP, right?
3) Where All the Weed At?
The NCAA recently tweeted out this chart showing marijuana use among athletes. Initial thoughts. Obviously, the NCAA is doing a poor job preparing basketball players for the rigors of smoking marijuana when they reach the NBA. 19%, that's a joke right. How are golfers and tennis players smoking more weed than basketball players? Oh yeah, because they have more money. Got it. I'm guessing 80% of the 24% of football players who smoke pot came from my beloved UGA (I kid because I care). Finally, I had no idea playing Lacrosse involved smoking pot. I suppose it stems from a Native American tradition.
4) It's Funny because It's Awful - I'll leave you with this if you haven't seen it. The Manning Brothers "rap" (and I use that term loosely) about the new DirectTV Fantasy channel. I've disliked Peyton as a player since he regularly beat the Dawgs while at Tennessee. However, the man has a good sense of humor. He was funny on SNL and this is funny too. It's also nice to see Broadway Joe also has a sense of humor. While the rapping is horrible, that's the point. Eli, way to bust out the look though...
However, I am afraid bad PR move #2 is much more serious. After striking and killing a competing racer, someone in Tony Stewart's camp had the fine sense to let the media know whether Tony would be competing in the NASCAR event the following day. I can't make this up; the memo read "Business as usual." Look, I can't say what exactly happened after watching video of Stewart striking and, ultimately, killing the other driver, but anything happening after someone has died on the track like that certainly isn't business as usual. Fortunately, Tony had the good sense to not compete in the race the following day, but still...not classy.
Now on to some thoughts...
1) The New Tiger? - First off, if you didn't watch the PGA Championship, you missed one of the most entertaining golf events of the year (some of you may think that's an oxymoron but it isn't). Low scores, big names, jockeying for position. It was great theater. In the aftermath, I've heard a lot of Rory is the next Tiger talk. Coming from a school where we think the next running back is always the "next Herschel Walker," let me explain the danger in this. Since Herschel left for the USFL in 1983, there have been a slew of the next best things. Even UGA's current Heisman Trophy candidate was dubbed by some the next Herschel. UGA has had some solid running backs: Tim Worley, Rodney Hampton, Lars Tate, Terrell Davis. But, perhaps, the best in that time has been Garrison Hearst. He finished 3rd in the Heisman voting in 1992 and managed to have a pretty stellar collegiate and then pro career. How close was he to Herschel? It's like comparing a lit match to a bon fire. I don't think the comparisons between Rory and Tiger are that disparate but Rory isn't Tiger just like Tiger isn't Jack. What's to say Rory isn't the new Jack? Regardless, of the comparisons, one thing is for certain, every athlete needs to be single. Rory has been ridiculous since calling off the wedding with his famous tennis player fiance and concentrating on golf. Ok, that might be a stretch too. But it's working for him.
2) Seinfeld Predicts the Future - Someone asked me last week if I ever laughed out loud. They told me they could only imagine me with a snarky expression on my face and never really belting out a bust gutting laugh. This is not true. Really funny things make me laugh but to me something that is really funny might be different than what other people find really funny. Most sitcoms do not make me laugh. Seinfeld is one of the exceptions to this rule. All of that to get to this. Seinfeld once had an episode where Elaine was invited to sit in the owners box for a Yankees game. She did and wore an Orioles hat which she was told to remove. Hilarity ensued. It turns out, Kate Upton was told she could not wear a Detroit hat to a recent Yankees game though she was dating Justin Verlander (Detroit pitcher). So, Jerry and Larry got the team wrong, but it still counts as ESP, right?
3) Where All the Weed At?
The NCAA recently tweeted out this chart showing marijuana use among athletes. Initial thoughts. Obviously, the NCAA is doing a poor job preparing basketball players for the rigors of smoking marijuana when they reach the NBA. 19%, that's a joke right. How are golfers and tennis players smoking more weed than basketball players? Oh yeah, because they have more money. Got it. I'm guessing 80% of the 24% of football players who smoke pot came from my beloved UGA (I kid because I care). Finally, I had no idea playing Lacrosse involved smoking pot. I suppose it stems from a Native American tradition.
4) It's Funny because It's Awful - I'll leave you with this if you haven't seen it. The Manning Brothers "rap" (and I use that term loosely) about the new DirectTV Fantasy channel. I've disliked Peyton as a player since he regularly beat the Dawgs while at Tennessee. However, the man has a good sense of humor. He was funny on SNL and this is funny too. It's also nice to see Broadway Joe also has a sense of humor. While the rapping is horrible, that's the point. Eli, way to bust out the look though...
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Trivia Challenge (Week 13)
WEEK 13 TRIVIA QUESTION (8/07)
No Outside Resources. This means you cannot use other people, the internet, or other means to help your answer.
Below are 6 altered photos of venues. These venues are the homes of teams which won national championships or played in championship games within the last 25 years. Your job on each is to provide the name of the venue or the team that plays there.
You will receive 1 point for each correct answer, and 5 extra points if you guess all correctly.
1. Oregon Ducks/Autzen Stadium
2. LA Lakers (and Clippers)/Staples Center
3. Detroit Pistons/Palace of Auburn Hills
4. LA Angels/Angel Stadium of Anaheim
5. Georgia Tech Flag Football/Bobby Dodd Stadium
6. CenturyLink Field/Seattle Seahawks
| Week 13 Scoreboard | ||
| Name | Week Score | Cumulative |
| Bruce* | 3 | 58 |
| Bryan | 11 | 99 |
| Derrick | 61 | |
| Josh* | 11 | 66 |
| Jarred | 14 | |
| David* | 11 | 107 |
| *Note:
Extra points for Blog Submission |
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014
SEC Coaches as Game of Thrones Characters
Like Tywin, Saban is powerful and very successful. However, his pride can create downfalls and significant enemies. I would lock the stall door when taking a dump if I were Saban.
Gus Malzahn (Petyr Baelish)
Malzahn, like Little Finger, appears friendly and normal on the outside, but has a sly killer instinct that can get the best of opponents when they least expect it.
Mark Richt (Eddard Stark)
Most people respect him, and Richt will probably go to the grave defending his morals and integrity. Strong and bold but his morals keep him from being as prominent as someone like Tywin Lannister.
Steve Spurrier (Tyrion Lannister)
Tyrion is known for his wit, ability to outsmart others, and piss people off with his words. Sound like the guy who said you can't spell Citrus without UT? And, when asked why Peyton Manning came back for his senior year, Tyrion Spurrier replied, so he could win another Citrus Bowl.
These two have stood on top of their respective worlds, but most people wonder how they succeed. Both are hard to take seriously at times and have interesting time management.
Kevin Sumlin (Ramsay Bolton)
Both are relatively new to the scene, but appear to be on the rise. They have made a living thus far riding the back of someone else (Manziel and Theon).
Bret Bielema (Theon Greyjoy)
Does anyone really like or feel sorry for Theon Greyjoy? Not really. #Reek
All the pieces seem to be in place for power, yet, overall and sustained success seems about impossible.
Known figures with decent credentials, but no one really cares what they do.
Butch Jones (Jon Snow)
No one knows what will ultimately happen with these two, but they certain have passion and a will to keep fighting. They are both in charge of re-establishing once respected entities.
Thoughts on Hugh Freeze, Gary Pinkel, Mark Stoops, or Derek Mason? #GRH
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
They're Heeeeeere...Brain Droppings is Back
After a summer of littering our friends FB pages and Twitter feeds with pictures of us at the beach or attending Braves games, Brian and I are fed up with giving you that lovey dovey stuff and back stuffing your face full of our opinions on sport. And because we are getting perilously close to school starting back (some of you have already hit the books or sent your kids to do so), we get to talk about our favorite subject....football. Not the World Cup (although it was a lot of fun), not basketball (though I do love me some basketball), not golf, not baseball, but good ol' American style football. Today's Brain Droppings will just some thoughts on the upcoming season...
1) Can anyone dethrone FSU? - I will say this. FSU has a tougher schedule than they did last year. The problem is they're still loaded and play in a weak ACC. Their opener is an interesting match-up against Oklahoma State in the Jerry-Dome. They bookend that with a home game against what should be an improved Florida team at Doak Campbell. In between, their toughest games are at home against a reloading Clemson team, and on the road against both Miami and Louisville. The latter being a Thursday night ACC/ESPN showcase. Additionally, Notre Dame makes a trip to Tallahassee. Barring a major upset, I don't see an L anywhere else on that schedule. I don't think Louisville is ready for that kind of upset. Clemson may take a step back this year without Taj Boyd and Sammy Watkins. I don't think OK State has the defense. That leaves Miami and Notre Dame but I'm hesitant there too. It's tough for me to see a scenario where FSU doesn't make the inaugural playoff this year. Sure there may be one loss but that means they'll still likely win the ACC and starting out so highly ranked means they won't slip too much. As to whether they can win two more games against top opponents remains to be seen. Of course, all of this is speculation which is why we play these games in the first place. Who knows? Maybe Syracuse sneaks up on the Noles. Nah.
2) Who else is going to be there? - Well, I think its safe to say the SEC Champion will be in playoff as well as the PAC 12 Champion. As to who those are, I'm not sure I can tell you. Though I like UCLA and Oregon in the PAC 12. The SEC is a total arms race though with lots of talent but question marks for the best teams. Auburn's defense is their question mark as well as their schedule. Alabama needs to break in a new QB but have tons of weapons to surround him. The back end of their secondary is a concern as well. UGA has the exact same issues. South Carolina has a veteran back-up taking over with solid weapons but a lot to replace on defense. LSU is steady as always but play in the west so that makes it difficult for them. There could be a scenario where a one loss SEC team gets shut out by an undefeated Big 10 or Big 12 team but I just don't know about that. As for the last spot, it's a total crap shoot. Undefeated Oklahoma? Ohio State? Baylor? I don't think there's a mid-major team good enough to make a run but you never know.
3) What about the Pros? - Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, and New England. As for my preseason prognostication, that's it. Those are the 4 best teams going into the season and in that order if you ask me. Of course, the pros are a little different from college. There's a team not yet on people's radar that will be ready this year. I'm not sure who it will be. I wouldn't count out Indianapolis. New Orleans should still be difficult. But if I were to pick a preseason Super Bowl Champ, it'd come from one of those 4 teams. As much as it pains me to do so, I'm taking San Francisco this year.
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1) Can anyone dethrone FSU? - I will say this. FSU has a tougher schedule than they did last year. The problem is they're still loaded and play in a weak ACC. Their opener is an interesting match-up against Oklahoma State in the Jerry-Dome. They bookend that with a home game against what should be an improved Florida team at Doak Campbell. In between, their toughest games are at home against a reloading Clemson team, and on the road against both Miami and Louisville. The latter being a Thursday night ACC/ESPN showcase. Additionally, Notre Dame makes a trip to Tallahassee. Barring a major upset, I don't see an L anywhere else on that schedule. I don't think Louisville is ready for that kind of upset. Clemson may take a step back this year without Taj Boyd and Sammy Watkins. I don't think OK State has the defense. That leaves Miami and Notre Dame but I'm hesitant there too. It's tough for me to see a scenario where FSU doesn't make the inaugural playoff this year. Sure there may be one loss but that means they'll still likely win the ACC and starting out so highly ranked means they won't slip too much. As to whether they can win two more games against top opponents remains to be seen. Of course, all of this is speculation which is why we play these games in the first place. Who knows? Maybe Syracuse sneaks up on the Noles. Nah.
2) Who else is going to be there? - Well, I think its safe to say the SEC Champion will be in playoff as well as the PAC 12 Champion. As to who those are, I'm not sure I can tell you. Though I like UCLA and Oregon in the PAC 12. The SEC is a total arms race though with lots of talent but question marks for the best teams. Auburn's defense is their question mark as well as their schedule. Alabama needs to break in a new QB but have tons of weapons to surround him. The back end of their secondary is a concern as well. UGA has the exact same issues. South Carolina has a veteran back-up taking over with solid weapons but a lot to replace on defense. LSU is steady as always but play in the west so that makes it difficult for them. There could be a scenario where a one loss SEC team gets shut out by an undefeated Big 10 or Big 12 team but I just don't know about that. As for the last spot, it's a total crap shoot. Undefeated Oklahoma? Ohio State? Baylor? I don't think there's a mid-major team good enough to make a run but you never know.
3) What about the Pros? - Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, and New England. As for my preseason prognostication, that's it. Those are the 4 best teams going into the season and in that order if you ask me. Of course, the pros are a little different from college. There's a team not yet on people's radar that will be ready this year. I'm not sure who it will be. I wouldn't count out Indianapolis. New Orleans should still be difficult. But if I were to pick a preseason Super Bowl Champ, it'd come from one of those 4 teams. As much as it pains me to do so, I'm taking San Francisco this year.
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