I Hate the F-ing NBA
The NBA regular season kicks off today much to la Chica's dismay.
I'm not afraid to say it, I hate the NBA. The games are boring, especially compared to college basketball and the season occupies almost an entire year. As one of my friends put it (Tara), it takes 8 months for them to play their games and the other 4 are for their trials. I'm just saying!
Why can't the college football season last this long? Yes, I know the kids have to go to school but come on. It's just a shame that the NBA covers almost an entire year of whiney, really tall men tossing around a ball but those of us who love college football only get 4 measly months of sheer joy.
And honestly, who cares? I know a lot of people but I know no one who would rather watch an NBA finals game instead of a regular season college football game!
10.31.2006
10.30.2006
Weekend Observations
You'll have to bear with me this Monday, my "weekend observations" are kind of hazy because I kept trying to drown my football sorrows and quite frankly, wasn't in the mood to observe much this weekend.
College football is such a fun and wonderful sport but it befuddles me (thanks Charlie Tuna) how the Vegas peeps can pick the spread for these games. Who would have thought that Virginia Tech would completely manhandle Clemson last Thursday night? Your Chica got a lot of smack from everyone I saw this past weekend because I picked Clemson to beat Va Tech but who would have thunk it???
Speaking of smack talkers, you know it's a down year for Miami when there is a bar full of Hurricane fans gathered and not one of them is talking shmack (this is a made up word)!
I know Larry Coker is a nice guy but after reading his post-game comments, I just want the guy gone! It's no wonder he can't motivate this team. Exhibit A: the field goal kicker doesn't know how to kick an onsides kick for pete's sake! I think my little dog Zoe (awww) could do a better job at it. La Chica is done on this subject!
The only cool thing about being at the Miami/Ga Tech game was the pre-game. Immediately after the national anthem was played, 2 fighter jets came roaring across the sky right over the stadium. It was AWESOME. La Chica got chills! This should be done for every game.
USC lost! That's pretty much all I need to say.
Ah, the BCS. As I've said since the year 2000 when my beloved team was screwed by the system after beating Florida State but yet the Criminoles jumped Miami in the BCS and got to play in the national championship game, eventually every team will get screwed by the BCS! Something's gonna happen again this year if a team like West Virginia goes undefeated but a team like Florida starts screaming because they're in the SEC. I'm just saying.
And why shouldn't a team like West Virginia go to the title game if they're undefeated? Don't forget, they beat a good UGA team in the Sugar Bowl earlier this year!
Here are the current BCS top 5 standings:
1. Ohio State .986
2. Michigan .969
3. West Virginia .786
4. Florida .779
5. Louisville .762
This is what I need explained, how can Florida jump Auburn when the Tigers beat the Gators? They're both in the SEC so it's not the conference strength. What a stupid system!
Here's the thing, if you look at the percentage differences between teams 1 and 2 and the rest of the teams, it's HUGE! Don't be surprised if the loser of the Ohio St/Michigan game still gets to play for a national championship! That's how jacked up this system is. Come to think of it, since La Chica has nothing to cheer for this season this makes me happy. Let the bitchin' begin!
You'll have to bear with me this Monday, my "weekend observations" are kind of hazy because I kept trying to drown my football sorrows and quite frankly, wasn't in the mood to observe much this weekend.
College football is such a fun and wonderful sport but it befuddles me (thanks Charlie Tuna) how the Vegas peeps can pick the spread for these games. Who would have thought that Virginia Tech would completely manhandle Clemson last Thursday night? Your Chica got a lot of smack from everyone I saw this past weekend because I picked Clemson to beat Va Tech but who would have thunk it???
Speaking of smack talkers, you know it's a down year for Miami when there is a bar full of Hurricane fans gathered and not one of them is talking shmack (this is a made up word)!
I know Larry Coker is a nice guy but after reading his post-game comments, I just want the guy gone! It's no wonder he can't motivate this team. Exhibit A: the field goal kicker doesn't know how to kick an onsides kick for pete's sake! I think my little dog Zoe (awww) could do a better job at it. La Chica is done on this subject!
The only cool thing about being at the Miami/Ga Tech game was the pre-game. Immediately after the national anthem was played, 2 fighter jets came roaring across the sky right over the stadium. It was AWESOME. La Chica got chills! This should be done for every game.
USC lost! That's pretty much all I need to say.
Ah, the BCS. As I've said since the year 2000 when my beloved team was screwed by the system after beating Florida State but yet the Criminoles jumped Miami in the BCS and got to play in the national championship game, eventually every team will get screwed by the BCS! Something's gonna happen again this year if a team like West Virginia goes undefeated but a team like Florida starts screaming because they're in the SEC. I'm just saying.
And why shouldn't a team like West Virginia go to the title game if they're undefeated? Don't forget, they beat a good UGA team in the Sugar Bowl earlier this year!
Here are the current BCS top 5 standings:
1. Ohio State .986
2. Michigan .969
3. West Virginia .786
4. Florida .779
5. Louisville .762
This is what I need explained, how can Florida jump Auburn when the Tigers beat the Gators? They're both in the SEC so it's not the conference strength. What a stupid system!
Here's the thing, if you look at the percentage differences between teams 1 and 2 and the rest of the teams, it's HUGE! Don't be surprised if the loser of the Ohio St/Michigan game still gets to play for a national championship! That's how jacked up this system is. Come to think of it, since La Chica has nothing to cheer for this season this makes me happy. Let the bitchin' begin!
10.27.2006
I Hate ESPN
I'm not trying to beat a dead horse by posting this link to a Washington Post article but hell, ESPN does it!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/24/AR2006102400498.html
I'm not trying to beat a dead horse by posting this link to a Washington Post article but hell, ESPN does it!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/24/AR2006102400498.html
10.26.2006
Will Butch Be Back?
Former University of Miami head coach, Butch Davis is clearly leaving the door open for Miami to come knocking again. Here is an article from the Miami Herald in which Butch states he misses coaching and is ready to get back to it: http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/football/15840881.htm
Here is the interview that went on in my head between me and Butch Davis:
La Sportschica: Are you really ready to come back to coaching, Butch?
Butch Davis: Yes, I think the time has come and I think I prefer college to the NFL.
La Sportschica: If Miami asked you to come back as their head coach would you?
Butch Davis: But, of course.
La Sportschica: Would you ask Larry Coker to stay on as your offensive coordinator?
Butch Davis: Hell no. Larry is a good guy but I think it's time for him to move on.
La Sportschica: Please come back to the U, Butch!
Butch Davis: Is that a question?
La Sportschica: Won't ya come back to the U, Butch?
Butch Davis: That's more like it and yes I will return!
La Sportschica: Well, Butch, I personally forgive you and do not care how you left or why you left! I want U back!
Butch Davis: Would you like to go get a drink?
Okay, seriously, Miami better jump on this because he's not going to remain available for too long. Davis was not known as the best "game day" coach but he is a superior recruiter and brings discipline to a program. Two things Miami is in desperate need of at the moment.
Go Canes and come back Butch!
Former University of Miami head coach, Butch Davis is clearly leaving the door open for Miami to come knocking again. Here is an article from the Miami Herald in which Butch states he misses coaching and is ready to get back to it: http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/football/15840881.htm
Here is the interview that went on in my head between me and Butch Davis:
La Sportschica: Are you really ready to come back to coaching, Butch?
Butch Davis: Yes, I think the time has come and I think I prefer college to the NFL.
La Sportschica: If Miami asked you to come back as their head coach would you?
Butch Davis: But, of course.
La Sportschica: Would you ask Larry Coker to stay on as your offensive coordinator?
Butch Davis: Hell no. Larry is a good guy but I think it's time for him to move on.
La Sportschica: Please come back to the U, Butch!
Butch Davis: Is that a question?
La Sportschica: Won't ya come back to the U, Butch?
Butch Davis: That's more like it and yes I will return!
La Sportschica: Well, Butch, I personally forgive you and do not care how you left or why you left! I want U back!
Butch Davis: Would you like to go get a drink?
Okay, seriously, Miami better jump on this because he's not going to remain available for too long. Davis was not known as the best "game day" coach but he is a superior recruiter and brings discipline to a program. Two things Miami is in desperate need of at the moment.
Go Canes and come back Butch!
10.25.2006
Picks and Opinions
I was going to wait until tomorrow to post my picks for this weekend but some of you will not let a Chica rest! Here they are:
#10 Clemson vs Virginia Tech
In my opinion, Clemson is going to win the ACC this year. They put a heavy beat down on a pretty good Georgia Tech team this past weekend so it leads me to believe they will do the same to Va Tech.
#11 Notre Dame vs Navy
This game is posted because I really want Navy to beat Notre Dame! I don't think they can but Navy did play well against a good Tennessee team earlier this year. With that, I'm picking Navy knowing that peeps are going to talk smack about me. Hey, a Chica can dream.
#19 Oklahoma vs #23 Missouri
Big 12, blah, blah, blah! Have I made it clear how much the Big 12 bores me? However, both teams are ranked so they're in here. I'm picking Mizzou at home.
Georgia vs #9 Florida
I was recently accused of being pro-Georgia because of all my "dawg friends" by a Florida fan (Jeff). He still doesn't believe me when I say I hate everybody almost equally! Honestly, la Chica has enough hate to go around to all these teams and I've adopted a new mantra for the remainder of the college football year: La Sportschica will not cheer for any team other than the Miami Hurricanes.
There will be no more "oh, since my favorite team can't be in the national championship, then I will cheer for your team". HAIL NO! I want everyone to lose.
Moving on, the only thing I wish for this game is that Georgia plays hard and makes it interesting but I don't care who wins. Since UGA's offense will not be able to keep up with Florida's, I'm going with the Gators to win and probably win big.
Miami vs #21 Georgia Tech
Tech will rebound from getting its ass kicked by Clemson last week and beat Miami. By the way, look for la Sportschica at the game!
I was going to wait until tomorrow to post my picks for this weekend but some of you will not let a Chica rest! Here they are:
#10 Clemson vs Virginia Tech
In my opinion, Clemson is going to win the ACC this year. They put a heavy beat down on a pretty good Georgia Tech team this past weekend so it leads me to believe they will do the same to Va Tech.
#11 Notre Dame vs Navy
This game is posted because I really want Navy to beat Notre Dame! I don't think they can but Navy did play well against a good Tennessee team earlier this year. With that, I'm picking Navy knowing that peeps are going to talk smack about me. Hey, a Chica can dream.
#19 Oklahoma vs #23 Missouri
Big 12, blah, blah, blah! Have I made it clear how much the Big 12 bores me? However, both teams are ranked so they're in here. I'm picking Mizzou at home.
Georgia vs #9 Florida
I was recently accused of being pro-Georgia because of all my "dawg friends" by a Florida fan (Jeff). He still doesn't believe me when I say I hate everybody almost equally! Honestly, la Chica has enough hate to go around to all these teams and I've adopted a new mantra for the remainder of the college football year: La Sportschica will not cheer for any team other than the Miami Hurricanes.
There will be no more "oh, since my favorite team can't be in the national championship, then I will cheer for your team". HAIL NO! I want everyone to lose.
Moving on, the only thing I wish for this game is that Georgia plays hard and makes it interesting but I don't care who wins. Since UGA's offense will not be able to keep up with Florida's, I'm going with the Gators to win and probably win big.
Miami vs #21 Georgia Tech
Tech will rebound from getting its ass kicked by Clemson last week and beat Miami. By the way, look for la Sportschica at the game!
10.24.2006
Chew On This
La Chica is working on a new post but in the meantime, chew on this:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/stewart_mandel/10/18/mandel.bag/index.html
La Chica is working on a new post but in the meantime, chew on this:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/stewart_mandel/10/18/mandel.bag/index.html
10.18.2006
Picks and Opinions
La Sportschica is taking a much needed mini-vacation so picks must go out a day early. Before I begin, did you guys hear about the brawl between the University of Miami and FIU? Just making sure because I don't think ESPN showed it enough. Okay, here we go:
#5 Texas vs #17 Nebraska
My weekly "who gives a sh-t game", but I'll go crazy and pick Nebraska at home!
Iowa vs #2 Michigan
La Chica is thinking that Iowa will make this close with Michigan pulling it out and winning at home. However, that would be so fantastic if Iowa won this game!!!
#22 Boston College vs Florida State
Will the Seminoles come out and play? I'm going to go out on a limb and pick FSU to win. I gotta think they have some kind of pride...who am I kidding?!
#19 Rutgers vs Pittsburgh
A year ago, who would have thought that this would be a pick on la Chica's blog? Actually, who would have thought that there would be a Sportschica blog??? Anyway, mark my words, this is going to be a fun little game and I'm going with Pitt at home.
Colorado vs #20 Oklahoma
The Buffs are my new adopted team (not really but just work with me). With Adrian Peterson and his dad out of the lineup for OU, I think Colorado has a chance. The Buffs make it 2 in a row!
South Carolina vs Vanderbilt
This game is only being posted because la Chica is curious to see how Vandy responds to beating Georgia. The Gamecocks win, however.
#13 Georgia Tech vs #12 Clemson
Could this be a preview of the ACC Championship game? La Chica says: YES! I was at Clemson last year for a game and that place was rocking (literally), it's a difficult place for a visiting team to win. So, I'm picking Clemson barely over Tech.
La Sportschica is taking a much needed mini-vacation so picks must go out a day early. Before I begin, did you guys hear about the brawl between the University of Miami and FIU? Just making sure because I don't think ESPN showed it enough. Okay, here we go:
#5 Texas vs #17 Nebraska
My weekly "who gives a sh-t game", but I'll go crazy and pick Nebraska at home!
Iowa vs #2 Michigan
La Chica is thinking that Iowa will make this close with Michigan pulling it out and winning at home. However, that would be so fantastic if Iowa won this game!!!
#22 Boston College vs Florida State
Will the Seminoles come out and play? I'm going to go out on a limb and pick FSU to win. I gotta think they have some kind of pride...who am I kidding?!
#19 Rutgers vs Pittsburgh
A year ago, who would have thought that this would be a pick on la Chica's blog? Actually, who would have thought that there would be a Sportschica blog??? Anyway, mark my words, this is going to be a fun little game and I'm going with Pitt at home.
Colorado vs #20 Oklahoma
The Buffs are my new adopted team (not really but just work with me). With Adrian Peterson and his dad out of the lineup for OU, I think Colorado has a chance. The Buffs make it 2 in a row!
South Carolina vs Vanderbilt
This game is only being posted because la Chica is curious to see how Vandy responds to beating Georgia. The Gamecocks win, however.
#13 Georgia Tech vs #12 Clemson
Could this be a preview of the ACC Championship game? La Chica says: YES! I was at Clemson last year for a game and that place was rocking (literally), it's a difficult place for a visiting team to win. So, I'm picking Clemson barely over Tech.
10.17.2006
Gettin' A Little Sick and Tired......
I said I wasn't going to speak to this subject anymore but I'm getting sick of all this media bullshit about the "Miami Melee" Saturday night.
Yes, the fight was inexcusable and stupid but give me a freaking break. ESPN is so biased and reports the story as if Miami was the only team involved in the fight. Did the Hurricanes brawl with each other?
Unfortunately, Miami will NEVER be able to shake its image from the 80s and early 90s. Part of me thinks why even try? Yet, the present coach and administration will still do anything to change this perception that Miami is still Thug U. It doesn't matter though.
What I find fascinating is how the media acts like this has never happened before and I ask this, what team would not have charged the field after its kicker and backup quarterback were thrown to the ground and kicked? Again, I'm not condoning what some of the Miami players did but I am sick of everyone acting like it's never happened before or as if his/her team would not have fought back!
Check out Lou Holtz's last game as a Cock:http://youtube.com/watch?v=omHv-UWbfe8 and by the way, this one had actual injuries.
Also, check out the angelic Irish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zgzXSbuyB8
Now, I'm done talking about this.
I said I wasn't going to speak to this subject anymore but I'm getting sick of all this media bullshit about the "Miami Melee" Saturday night.
Yes, the fight was inexcusable and stupid but give me a freaking break. ESPN is so biased and reports the story as if Miami was the only team involved in the fight. Did the Hurricanes brawl with each other?
Unfortunately, Miami will NEVER be able to shake its image from the 80s and early 90s. Part of me thinks why even try? Yet, the present coach and administration will still do anything to change this perception that Miami is still Thug U. It doesn't matter though.
What I find fascinating is how the media acts like this has never happened before and I ask this, what team would not have charged the field after its kicker and backup quarterback were thrown to the ground and kicked? Again, I'm not condoning what some of the Miami players did but I am sick of everyone acting like it's never happened before or as if his/her team would not have fought back!
Check out Lou Holtz's last game as a Cock:http://youtube.com/watch?v=omHv-UWbfe8 and by the way, this one had actual injuries.
Also, check out the angelic Irish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zgzXSbuyB8
Now, I'm done talking about this.
MNF
La Chica doesn't usually post on Tuesdays but last night's Monday Night Football game left me no choice!
Let me begin by saying that the Cardinals new stadium is beautiful. What a fabulous job. Oh sorry, it's not really the Cardinals stadium; it belongs to the University of Phoenix. Yup, you read correctly. Now, does the University of Phoenix need a stadium of that magnitude, do they have a football team?? Seriously.
For those of you who watched the game, you know why I had to post today. God bless the Arizona fans, your fate in life is worse than any other sports fan. The Cards were up in the 3rd quarter by 20 points, the Bears offense couldn't score against my dog, Zoe (awww), Rex Grossman threw 4 interceptions, and there were also 2 fumbles on the Bears side. All of the points the Bears scored were off of the defense and special teams.
So, you would think that with a game like that on the Bears side of the ball, the Cards would win, right? Uh, NO!
Those poor bastards let the game slip away from them and gave it up. This is huge. You're up by 20 to the "best" team in the league in your brand new stadium on national television in the second half of the game, their offense is playing like ass and you still lose. Pobrecitos! I can't see this team coming back from this loss for awhile, if at all.
And by the way, if that's the "best" team in the league, I'm not going to be so worried about a possible threat to my 1972 Miami Dolphins perfect season. Not yet anyway.
And another thing, how do you guys feel about this new crew of MNF game analysts? La Chica don't like!
Joe Theismann is an arrognant idiot. Tony Kornheiser, I love you on Pardon The Interruption but you need to stay in the studio. Mike Tirico, you TALK TOO MUCH!
La Chica doesn't usually post on Tuesdays but last night's Monday Night Football game left me no choice!
Let me begin by saying that the Cardinals new stadium is beautiful. What a fabulous job. Oh sorry, it's not really the Cardinals stadium; it belongs to the University of Phoenix. Yup, you read correctly. Now, does the University of Phoenix need a stadium of that magnitude, do they have a football team?? Seriously.
For those of you who watched the game, you know why I had to post today. God bless the Arizona fans, your fate in life is worse than any other sports fan. The Cards were up in the 3rd quarter by 20 points, the Bears offense couldn't score against my dog, Zoe (awww), Rex Grossman threw 4 interceptions, and there were also 2 fumbles on the Bears side. All of the points the Bears scored were off of the defense and special teams.
So, you would think that with a game like that on the Bears side of the ball, the Cards would win, right? Uh, NO!
Those poor bastards let the game slip away from them and gave it up. This is huge. You're up by 20 to the "best" team in the league in your brand new stadium on national television in the second half of the game, their offense is playing like ass and you still lose. Pobrecitos! I can't see this team coming back from this loss for awhile, if at all.
And by the way, if that's the "best" team in the league, I'm not going to be so worried about a possible threat to my 1972 Miami Dolphins perfect season. Not yet anyway.
And another thing, how do you guys feel about this new crew of MNF game analysts? La Chica don't like!
Joe Theismann is an arrognant idiot. Tony Kornheiser, I love you on Pardon The Interruption but you need to stay in the studio. Mike Tirico, you TALK TOO MUCH!
10.16.2006
Weekend Observations
First off, la Sportschica would like to toot her own horn; each one of my picks turned out to be right! Even the Colorado Buffalo pick was dead on. Gotta love it!
As the biggest Miami Hurricane fan ever, la Chica is embarrassed after Saturday night's Orange Bowl brawl with FIU. Here's the thing, I'm going to sound like a child for one second: they started it! FIU is not a football school, their players are typically guys who could not get into any of the top 3 Florida football schools and that's okay but don't take your bitterness out by starting fights on the field.
That said, even though these jackasses came into the Orange Bowl and started a mess, it's no reason for UM players to behave and react the way they did. Miami is not "that program" anymore. UM fans want the swagger back but not that kind. That's all la Chica is going to say on the subject.
The first BCS standings came out yesterday, here's the top 5:
1) Ohio State .973
2) USC .955
3) Michigan .934
4) Auburn .747
5) West Virginia .744
Wow, that's a huge percentage difference between the top 3 and 4 and 5. It's still early though, peeps and anything can happen. USC will lose a game and Ohio St and Michigan play each other so one of them must fall.
I know most of you watch College Gameday each week and if you don't, then you're not really a college football fan, are you? For those of you who have been watching the show, how many freaking times do we have to hear about Adrian Peterson's dad??? Ugh!
What about the Wisconsin band not being able to attend their team's game this past weekend? The reason: the band is on probation for "bad behavior" while on the road. I just want to know what kind of antics can band geeks get into? Am I the only one who thinks that's hysterical?
Desmond Howard gave his top 5 at mid-season on Saturday and while I really don't care about his input, I did notice that he's got Cal at number 5 but he doesn't have Tennessee in his top 5. I guess Desmond forgot the beat down that the Volunteers put on the Golden Bears. 3 words: West Coast Bias! That's annoying to la Chica.
Finally, this is not completely sports related but what the hell is wrong with Doug Flutie's hair? Can someone please let Doug know that 1984 is over?!
First off, la Sportschica would like to toot her own horn; each one of my picks turned out to be right! Even the Colorado Buffalo pick was dead on. Gotta love it!
As the biggest Miami Hurricane fan ever, la Chica is embarrassed after Saturday night's Orange Bowl brawl with FIU. Here's the thing, I'm going to sound like a child for one second: they started it! FIU is not a football school, their players are typically guys who could not get into any of the top 3 Florida football schools and that's okay but don't take your bitterness out by starting fights on the field.
That said, even though these jackasses came into the Orange Bowl and started a mess, it's no reason for UM players to behave and react the way they did. Miami is not "that program" anymore. UM fans want the swagger back but not that kind. That's all la Chica is going to say on the subject.
The first BCS standings came out yesterday, here's the top 5:
1) Ohio State .973
2) USC .955
3) Michigan .934
4) Auburn .747
5) West Virginia .744
Wow, that's a huge percentage difference between the top 3 and 4 and 5. It's still early though, peeps and anything can happen. USC will lose a game and Ohio St and Michigan play each other so one of them must fall.
I know most of you watch College Gameday each week and if you don't, then you're not really a college football fan, are you? For those of you who have been watching the show, how many freaking times do we have to hear about Adrian Peterson's dad??? Ugh!
What about the Wisconsin band not being able to attend their team's game this past weekend? The reason: the band is on probation for "bad behavior" while on the road. I just want to know what kind of antics can band geeks get into? Am I the only one who thinks that's hysterical?
Desmond Howard gave his top 5 at mid-season on Saturday and while I really don't care about his input, I did notice that he's got Cal at number 5 but he doesn't have Tennessee in his top 5. I guess Desmond forgot the beat down that the Volunteers put on the Golden Bears. 3 words: West Coast Bias! That's annoying to la Chica.
Finally, this is not completely sports related but what the hell is wrong with Doug Flutie's hair? Can someone please let Doug know that 1984 is over?!
10.12.2006
Picks and Opinions
Well, it's another slow weekend my little freaks. There's only one game that la Sportschica is excited about this weekend. Let's press on shall we:
#22 Virginia Tech vs Boston College
Don't you just love Thursday night football?! This should turn out to be a fun little game. Hmmm, I think I'm going to go with BC at home. No, I'll take Va Tech on the road. This is a toss up as far as I'm concerned but with Coach Frank Beamer suddenly suspending his players when they misbehave, it puts VT at a slight disadvantage. Scratch the former, I'll go with BC again. Sheesh.
Wake Forest vs NC State
Okay, I know neither team is ranked but NC State keeps providing us with exciting finishes and surprising victories. However, I'm picking Wake to go into Raleigh, beat Chuck Amato's team and stuff his red sneakers down his squeaky little throat!
#4 Michigan vs Penn St
The only reason this game is part of my picks this week is for my lone Wolverines friend, Heather. Here you go girl! I may be wrong but I think Michigan wins big at Penn St.
Texas Tech vs Colorado
Again, another unranked battle but I'm secretly pulling for Colorado to win a game. Come on now, Buffs! This is probably going to add to my loss column but I gotta think Colorado pulls it off at home. Please.
#2 Florida vs #11 Auburn
This is the only game I'm excited about this week. I hope it doesn't disappoint. Auburn ruined it for everyone by losing last week to Arkansas as it would have been a better matchup if both these teams were undefeated going into this game. Thanks a lot Tigers, uh I mean Plainsmen, uh.....War Eagle. Sorry, I know that's an old joke but it's still funny to la Chica.
Alrighty, here's the thing, I don't know who to pick here. Florida is playing good football but Auburn should be good and pissed after last week's debacle to Arkansas. I'm probably gonna get my Cuban ass kicked around for this but I'm going to pick Auburn at home. You just have to figure that if they're as good as people say they are, they will step it up at home and beat the Gators, right? See, this one is tough to pick because they're so evenly matched. La Sportschica picks Auburn....I think.
Well, it's another slow weekend my little freaks. There's only one game that la Sportschica is excited about this weekend. Let's press on shall we:
#22 Virginia Tech vs Boston College
Don't you just love Thursday night football?! This should turn out to be a fun little game. Hmmm, I think I'm going to go with BC at home. No, I'll take Va Tech on the road. This is a toss up as far as I'm concerned but with Coach Frank Beamer suddenly suspending his players when they misbehave, it puts VT at a slight disadvantage. Scratch the former, I'll go with BC again. Sheesh.
Wake Forest vs NC State
Okay, I know neither team is ranked but NC State keeps providing us with exciting finishes and surprising victories. However, I'm picking Wake to go into Raleigh, beat Chuck Amato's team and stuff his red sneakers down his squeaky little throat!
#4 Michigan vs Penn St
The only reason this game is part of my picks this week is for my lone Wolverines friend, Heather. Here you go girl! I may be wrong but I think Michigan wins big at Penn St.
Texas Tech vs Colorado
Again, another unranked battle but I'm secretly pulling for Colorado to win a game. Come on now, Buffs! This is probably going to add to my loss column but I gotta think Colorado pulls it off at home. Please.
#2 Florida vs #11 Auburn
This is the only game I'm excited about this week. I hope it doesn't disappoint. Auburn ruined it for everyone by losing last week to Arkansas as it would have been a better matchup if both these teams were undefeated going into this game. Thanks a lot Tigers, uh I mean Plainsmen, uh.....War Eagle. Sorry, I know that's an old joke but it's still funny to la Chica.
Alrighty, here's the thing, I don't know who to pick here. Florida is playing good football but Auburn should be good and pissed after last week's debacle to Arkansas. I'm probably gonna get my Cuban ass kicked around for this but I'm going to pick Auburn at home. You just have to figure that if they're as good as people say they are, they will step it up at home and beat the Gators, right? See, this one is tough to pick because they're so evenly matched. La Sportschica picks Auburn....I think.
10.11.2006
The "Hottie" List
Lots of people (actually, just one person) keep asking me to create a top 5 list of the hottest college football players. I wouldn't do it because I knew I would get smack from my male peeps but then I thought: "Sportschica, what if you did a list for the guys and one for the gals?" So.......that's what we'll do. I'm going to list the top 5 hot college football players AND the top 5 female sports reporters.
Remember, this is my list, you may not agree with it, but I look forward to your input. In an attempt to not lose the male readers right off the bat, let's do the females first. My "chicks" list is based on criteria such as looks, fashion and sports knowledge. Here we go:
5: Erin Andrews - She's got a great figure and would be ranked higher but her voice kind of annoys la Sportschica.
4: Suzy Kolber - I love Suzy Kolber! She's cute, dresses well, knows her football, and she's a Cane!
3: Sam Ryan - I don't know a lot about Sam but she's got a cool name and the fellas love her!
2: Jill Arrington - Jill would have made my list at number 1 but she's disappeared from the scene. Jill was an awesome sideline reporter and a Miami Hurricane! Where in the world is Jill Arrington?? 
1: Lisa Guerrero - Shout out to another Latin chica! Lisa knows her sports, she's a pretty girl and she made Dennis Rodman cry during a press conference! Did I mention she's Latin? All these factors make her my number one "chick".
Lots of people (actually, just one person) keep asking me to create a top 5 list of the hottest college football players. I wouldn't do it because I knew I would get smack from my male peeps but then I thought: "Sportschica, what if you did a list for the guys and one for the gals?" So.......that's what we'll do. I'm going to list the top 5 hot college football players AND the top 5 female sports reporters.
Remember, this is my list, you may not agree with it, but I look forward to your input. In an attempt to not lose the male readers right off the bat, let's do the females first. My "chicks" list is based on criteria such as looks, fashion and sports knowledge. Here we go:
5: Erin Andrews - She's got a great figure and would be ranked higher but her voice kind of annoys la Sportschica.
4: Suzy Kolber - I love Suzy Kolber! She's cute, dresses well, knows her football, and she's a Cane!
3: Sam Ryan - I don't know a lot about Sam but she's got a cool name and the fellas love her!
2: Jill Arrington - Jill would have made my list at number 1 but she's disappeared from the scene. Jill was an awesome sideline reporter and a Miami Hurricane! Where in the world is Jill Arrington?? 1: Lisa Guerrero - Shout out to another Latin chica! Lisa knows her sports, she's a pretty girl and she made Dennis Rodman cry during a press conference! Did I mention she's Latin? All these factors make her my number one "chick".
Before we go on, I need to clarify, it was difficult finding good pictures of the guys. Please note: the roster pics do not do these boys justice. Okay ladies, here's my top 5 list of college football HOTTIES:
5: Chris Leak (Florida) - As my friend Tara says "he's got pretty eyes". Chris does have nice eyes and he's certainly cuter than that "other" UF quarterback.
4: Erik Ainge (Tennessee) - La Sportschica loves a tall, slender boy with dark hair! Erik is as slender as he can be for being a muscular QB. He's a cutie!
3: Brandon Cox (Auburn) - This kid has beautiful dark, wavy hair. Plus, have you seen him with his shirt off??!! Wow!
2: Greg Olsen (Miami) - Now, I'm not a big fan of blond hair but when Greg takes off his helmet and his golden locks make an appearance....YUM, YUM, YUM!
1: Brady Quinn (Notre Dame) - Oh my. Everything about Brady is hot. His hair is fun and dark. La Sportschica especially loves his arms; they are a perfect size. He's just a good looking guy anyway you cut it. He's my number 1 HOTTIE this season.
Whew!
10.10.2006
Who's Number 2?
First off, why does Ohio State have to remain at number 1? I know my only Buckeye friend is going to have a field day with this one but, a chica has to express her opinions!
The Coaches Poll has USC at number 2 while the AP Poll has Florida at number 2. What the "bleep"???!!! Again, I am not tootin' the SEC or Florida but USC barely beat an unranked Washington Husky team while meanwhile, on the other side of the country, Florida decisively beat a number 9 LSU team.
I could understand it if USC had won the national title last year but guess what, they did not. This is not the same team from a year ago so quit giving them the same props! Also, the only ranked team USC has beaten so far this year is number 21 Nebraska (they were ranked #19 at that time). Give me a freaking break.
Florida has beaten 2 ranked teams in the same timeframe. Please don't get me wrong, I hate Florida. I'm sick of hearing about Steve Spurrier; I'm sick of hearing Gator fans talk about Steve Spurrier. Gator peeps, nobody cares about him except for you guys and ya'll should get over him too!! Move on.
However, here's the thing, I'm all about fairness in sports and especially regarding college football. The Gators deserve the number 2 ranking this week and if they beat Auburn this weekend, they deserve to jump over Ohio State and be number 1.
First off, why does Ohio State have to remain at number 1? I know my only Buckeye friend is going to have a field day with this one but, a chica has to express her opinions!
The Coaches Poll has USC at number 2 while the AP Poll has Florida at number 2. What the "bleep"???!!! Again, I am not tootin' the SEC or Florida but USC barely beat an unranked Washington Husky team while meanwhile, on the other side of the country, Florida decisively beat a number 9 LSU team.
I could understand it if USC had won the national title last year but guess what, they did not. This is not the same team from a year ago so quit giving them the same props! Also, the only ranked team USC has beaten so far this year is number 21 Nebraska (they were ranked #19 at that time). Give me a freaking break.
Florida has beaten 2 ranked teams in the same timeframe. Please don't get me wrong, I hate Florida. I'm sick of hearing about Steve Spurrier; I'm sick of hearing Gator fans talk about Steve Spurrier. Gator peeps, nobody cares about him except for you guys and ya'll should get over him too!! Move on.
However, here's the thing, I'm all about fairness in sports and especially regarding college football. The Gators deserve the number 2 ranking this week and if they beat Auburn this weekend, they deserve to jump over Ohio State and be number 1.
10.09.2006
Weekend Observations
While watching sports over the weekend, a lot of random thoughts come into my head. Some of them are just plain wacky and I'm probably the only one who gets it, but maybe others do too so I post them. Here they are for this past weekend:
Mitch Mustain (Arkansas Razorbacks) - now that my friends, is a quarterback's name! I love it.
Have you guys seen the way the Auburn team comes out of the tunnel? They come out with their arms interlocked with the coach in the middle, does anyone else think this looks queer? Here are a bunch of big tough guys coming out to fight a "battle" and they come out arm in arm in a cloud of smoke. Um, I'm a chick and I think they look like sissy mama's boys!
And by the way, the "cloud of smoke" that almost every college team uses now to make an entrance was started where??? That's right, at the University of Miami! The 'Canes were the first college team to do it. Just an fyi in case you're asked during a trivia game.
Officiating is just horrible this season in college football. Even with the replays, these guys are making horrible calls. And I know they're just human but give me a break. During the LSU/Florida game, there were 2 blantantly bad calls against LSU. One of them was a phantom holding call that resulted in a touchdown being called back; the very next play, the Tigers fumbled the ball.
I'm not saying the call caused the fumble or was the reason LSU lost, but it did cost the Tigers the much needed 7 points. La Sportschica is very sensitive regarding poor officiating and bad calls (see Fiesta Bowl); I really feel that in college football it is doubly hard for a team to mentally and emotionally come back from these horrible injustices. I know I'm going to get a lot of smack about this but I don't care; I feel very strongly about this.
The next time you watch a South Carolina Gamecocks game, count how many times the game analysts say "Steve Spurrier". I had to flip the channel!
I have 2 things to say about the University of Georgia: 1) I love UGA (the dog)! I'm not a Dawg fan but by God, that is the best mascot in sports! God bless UGA (the dog). 2) If I have to hear one more time how Joe Tereshinski's father and grandfather played for Georgia, I may jump off a bridge during Atlanta rush hour traffic and everyone will suffer.
Speaking of 2nd and 3rd generation players, during the Carolina/Kentucky game, I noticed a player with this on the back of his jersey: Lyons Jr. Now this is my question, does his father currently play on the team? I mean is there a reason they have to specify that he is a "jr" on the back of his playing jersey? I'm just saying.
Peeuuuwww (spelling?), the Miami Dolphins stink!!! What is going on in South Florida? Also, what was going on with the Patriots home field? Somebody needs to fire the groundspeople because that field is horrible.
Lastly, on to baseball, kudos to the Detroit Tigers for beating the New York Yankees!!!
While watching sports over the weekend, a lot of random thoughts come into my head. Some of them are just plain wacky and I'm probably the only one who gets it, but maybe others do too so I post them. Here they are for this past weekend:
Mitch Mustain (Arkansas Razorbacks) - now that my friends, is a quarterback's name! I love it.
Have you guys seen the way the Auburn team comes out of the tunnel? They come out with their arms interlocked with the coach in the middle, does anyone else think this looks queer? Here are a bunch of big tough guys coming out to fight a "battle" and they come out arm in arm in a cloud of smoke. Um, I'm a chick and I think they look like sissy mama's boys!
And by the way, the "cloud of smoke" that almost every college team uses now to make an entrance was started where??? That's right, at the University of Miami! The 'Canes were the first college team to do it. Just an fyi in case you're asked during a trivia game.
Officiating is just horrible this season in college football. Even with the replays, these guys are making horrible calls. And I know they're just human but give me a break. During the LSU/Florida game, there were 2 blantantly bad calls against LSU. One of them was a phantom holding call that resulted in a touchdown being called back; the very next play, the Tigers fumbled the ball.
I'm not saying the call caused the fumble or was the reason LSU lost, but it did cost the Tigers the much needed 7 points. La Sportschica is very sensitive regarding poor officiating and bad calls (see Fiesta Bowl); I really feel that in college football it is doubly hard for a team to mentally and emotionally come back from these horrible injustices. I know I'm going to get a lot of smack about this but I don't care; I feel very strongly about this.
The next time you watch a South Carolina Gamecocks game, count how many times the game analysts say "Steve Spurrier". I had to flip the channel!
I have 2 things to say about the University of Georgia: 1) I love UGA (the dog)! I'm not a Dawg fan but by God, that is the best mascot in sports! God bless UGA (the dog). 2) If I have to hear one more time how Joe Tereshinski's father and grandfather played for Georgia, I may jump off a bridge during Atlanta rush hour traffic and everyone will suffer.
Speaking of 2nd and 3rd generation players, during the Carolina/Kentucky game, I noticed a player with this on the back of his jersey: Lyons Jr. Now this is my question, does his father currently play on the team? I mean is there a reason they have to specify that he is a "jr" on the back of his playing jersey? I'm just saying.
Peeuuuwww (spelling?), the Miami Dolphins stink!!! What is going on in South Florida? Also, what was going on with the Patriots home field? Somebody needs to fire the groundspeople because that field is horrible.
Lastly, on to baseball, kudos to the Detroit Tigers for beating the New York Yankees!!!
10.06.2006
Question of the Day
Why is Louisiana Tech in the WAC? That's the Western Athletic Conference to those of you freaks who don't know. Last I checked, Louisiana was not out West.
Here are the other schools in the WAC:
Boise State
Idaho
Fresno State
San Jose State
New Mexico State
Nevada
Hawaii
Utah State
These schools make sense being in the WAC but LA Tech??!! Is anyone else troubled by this?
Why is Louisiana Tech in the WAC? That's the Western Athletic Conference to those of you freaks who don't know. Last I checked, Louisiana was not out West.
Here are the other schools in the WAC:
Boise State
Idaho
Fresno State
San Jose State
New Mexico State
Nevada
Hawaii
Utah State
These schools make sense being in the WAC but LA Tech??!! Is anyone else troubled by this?
I have another question for today: Where was the Florida State band during last night's game against NC State? And why was there some random band playing in their place?
I've got a lot of questions!
10.05.2006
Picks and Opinions
Let's just get right to it, shall we?
#17 Florida State vs NC State
This is a battle of coaches I like to make fun of, one has won a couple of national titles and has had a storied career at his respective program. The other hasn't done shit but is still around. That cracks la Sportschica up! I'm talking about NC State coach Chuck Amato, of course. Poor Wolfpack fans, I'm so glad I'm not one of them. I'll go with FSU over NC State.
#15 Clemson vs Wake Forest
Given that the Demon Deacons are 5-0, I think they're worthy of appearing on my picks. I haven't seen them play though so I don't know what to expect. I've seen Clemson play, however, and they look pretty good. So, sadly, I'm going with Clemson over Wake.
#9 LSU vs #5 Florida
Oh, here we go! This will be the toughest defense that the Gators have seen so far this year, in my opinion. Yes it's in the swamp, yes the Gators are ranked higher than the Tigers but NO, I'm not picking Florida to win. I'm going with LSU barely beating the Gators at home. Oh, sssnnnaaap!
#7 Texas vs #14 Oklahoma
This is my weekly "who cares" game but it's a big rivalry so it's in here. I'm going to go with Texas here.
#13 Tennessee vs #10 Georgia
The fact that Georgia has looked like a slightly better version of Miami (that's not good, btw) thus far makes me think that Tennessee is going to beat up on the Dawgs. Georgia has struggled against less than mediocre teams so the Volunteers win in Athens.
#11 Oregon vs #16 California
For the 3% of people who care about PAC 10 football, here you go. I'm going to go with Oregon on the road. C-R-A-Z-Y.
Let's just get right to it, shall we?
#17 Florida State vs NC State
This is a battle of coaches I like to make fun of, one has won a couple of national titles and has had a storied career at his respective program. The other hasn't done shit but is still around. That cracks la Sportschica up! I'm talking about NC State coach Chuck Amato, of course. Poor Wolfpack fans, I'm so glad I'm not one of them. I'll go with FSU over NC State.
#15 Clemson vs Wake Forest
Given that the Demon Deacons are 5-0, I think they're worthy of appearing on my picks. I haven't seen them play though so I don't know what to expect. I've seen Clemson play, however, and they look pretty good. So, sadly, I'm going with Clemson over Wake.
#9 LSU vs #5 Florida
Oh, here we go! This will be the toughest defense that the Gators have seen so far this year, in my opinion. Yes it's in the swamp, yes the Gators are ranked higher than the Tigers but NO, I'm not picking Florida to win. I'm going with LSU barely beating the Gators at home. Oh, sssnnnaaap!
#7 Texas vs #14 Oklahoma
This is my weekly "who cares" game but it's a big rivalry so it's in here. I'm going to go with Texas here.
#13 Tennessee vs #10 Georgia
The fact that Georgia has looked like a slightly better version of Miami (that's not good, btw) thus far makes me think that Tennessee is going to beat up on the Dawgs. Georgia has struggled against less than mediocre teams so the Volunteers win in Athens.
#11 Oregon vs #16 California
For the 3% of people who care about PAC 10 football, here you go. I'm going to go with Oregon on the road. C-R-A-Z-Y.
10.03.2006
Send Me Your Thoughts
I mean it when I say that I welcome your comments. Some of you are a bit nasty but the majority of the "commentators" have been cool so keep 'em coming.
With that said, I want to know what you guys think about this: Finish The Drill (one of my posters) asked a very good question about the BCS title game and the SEC. What if another SEC team goes unbeaten and gets left out of the national championship game yet again?
Again, la Sportschica does not want to toot the SEC's horn but I will concede that the conference is very strong this year. I thought it was down last year but this season is different.
And you all know I'm not a Gator fan; hell, I don't care for 98% of their fans (I had to get that off my chest) but if Florida goes through their next 3 games unscathed then I think they should move up to #2 in the polls. What do you think?
And sincere apologies to my UGA peeps, but are the Dawgs deserving of a top 10 ranking at this point??? They have yet to play a ranked opponent and struggled against the last 2. I'm just saying.
I mean it when I say that I welcome your comments. Some of you are a bit nasty but the majority of the "commentators" have been cool so keep 'em coming.
With that said, I want to know what you guys think about this: Finish The Drill (one of my posters) asked a very good question about the BCS title game and the SEC. What if another SEC team goes unbeaten and gets left out of the national championship game yet again?
Again, la Sportschica does not want to toot the SEC's horn but I will concede that the conference is very strong this year. I thought it was down last year but this season is different.
And you all know I'm not a Gator fan; hell, I don't care for 98% of their fans (I had to get that off my chest) but if Florida goes through their next 3 games unscathed then I think they should move up to #2 in the polls. What do you think?
And sincere apologies to my UGA peeps, but are the Dawgs deserving of a top 10 ranking at this point??? They have yet to play a ranked opponent and struggled against the last 2. I'm just saying.
10.02.2006
Weekend Observations
Once again, here's my stream of consiousness while watching football this past weekend.
You've got to love the twins' names who play for the South Carolina Gamecocks: Casper and Jasper Brinkley. 'Nuff said!
Staying with the Auburn/Carolina game, how many articles of clothing was Tommy Tuberville wearing? I counted 2 shirts plus a sweater vest (yep, I counted). Was it that cold in Columbia or did Tommy raid Jim Tressel's closet?
There are 3 ESPN commercials that are played during the games that I think are hilarious and don't mind watching:
1) the ESPN credit card one with the wife and the wardrobe
2) the "College Football Lives Here" segments
3) the "Briscoe High School" ones with Don Shula, Jimmy Johnson and Lee Corso as the school mascot
This is unrelated to sports but it made me laugh out loud Thursday night while flipping between the Auburn/Carolina game and My Name Is Earl. If you watch the show then all I have to say is: "Buttbag, you know, it's a bag of butts". HA!
What do you guys think about Erin Andrews? I think she's okay but I liked Jill Arrington better and speaking of Jill, where the hell is she? She disappeared from college football faster than Ole Miss' lead against Georgia.
Does anyone else think that Friday Night Football is weird? Don't get me wrong, I'm happy there's a game to watch but it's just weird! For one, I've never heard of the game analysts or the on-field girl, Tina Dixon (who's that?). Plus, Tina may need to fire her hair stylist.....I'm just saying. I will say this, the Friday night game between Rutgers and S. Florida was a fun one.
Virginia Tech coach, Frank Beamer, has decided that he is going to punish each one of his players who commits a flagrant foul by charging him $100 per incident. Here's what I want to know, how much are Va Tech's players getting paid in Blacksburg??? Okay seriously, he's taking the money away from their per diem for the bowl game, but still, how much does each player receive?
Can ya give la Sportschica a little credit for picking Georgia Tech over Virginia Tech???!!! Where is the "anonymous" comment monger who gave me grief for miscalculating the Auburn margin of victory over South Carolina? Oh right, he's too busy dogging every other team's schedule except for Florida's.
I will admit UF has a tough schedule this year, but quit your bitching and until your team has won more than 1 national championship in 100 years, I don't care what you have to say. How's that for a "rebut"? Which reminds me, it's my blog, asshole, and I can "rebut" anything I want!!!!
Just how old is Joe Gibbs???
Who called the 2 point conversion play made by the Miami Dolphins yesterday? Sheesh, is every team in Miami doomed this year with a horrible offense? Nick Saban should be bitch slapped for allowing that play to be run. And he should also receive a beat down for passing on Drew Brees for Daunte Culpepper. Culpepper SUCKS!
Once again, here's my stream of consiousness while watching football this past weekend.
You've got to love the twins' names who play for the South Carolina Gamecocks: Casper and Jasper Brinkley. 'Nuff said!
Staying with the Auburn/Carolina game, how many articles of clothing was Tommy Tuberville wearing? I counted 2 shirts plus a sweater vest (yep, I counted). Was it that cold in Columbia or did Tommy raid Jim Tressel's closet?
There are 3 ESPN commercials that are played during the games that I think are hilarious and don't mind watching:
1) the ESPN credit card one with the wife and the wardrobe
2) the "College Football Lives Here" segments
3) the "Briscoe High School" ones with Don Shula, Jimmy Johnson and Lee Corso as the school mascot
This is unrelated to sports but it made me laugh out loud Thursday night while flipping between the Auburn/Carolina game and My Name Is Earl. If you watch the show then all I have to say is: "Buttbag, you know, it's a bag of butts". HA!
What do you guys think about Erin Andrews? I think she's okay but I liked Jill Arrington better and speaking of Jill, where the hell is she? She disappeared from college football faster than Ole Miss' lead against Georgia.
Does anyone else think that Friday Night Football is weird? Don't get me wrong, I'm happy there's a game to watch but it's just weird! For one, I've never heard of the game analysts or the on-field girl, Tina Dixon (who's that?). Plus, Tina may need to fire her hair stylist.....I'm just saying. I will say this, the Friday night game between Rutgers and S. Florida was a fun one.
Virginia Tech coach, Frank Beamer, has decided that he is going to punish each one of his players who commits a flagrant foul by charging him $100 per incident. Here's what I want to know, how much are Va Tech's players getting paid in Blacksburg??? Okay seriously, he's taking the money away from their per diem for the bowl game, but still, how much does each player receive?
Can ya give la Sportschica a little credit for picking Georgia Tech over Virginia Tech???!!! Where is the "anonymous" comment monger who gave me grief for miscalculating the Auburn margin of victory over South Carolina? Oh right, he's too busy dogging every other team's schedule except for Florida's.
I will admit UF has a tough schedule this year, but quit your bitching and until your team has won more than 1 national championship in 100 years, I don't care what you have to say. How's that for a "rebut"? Which reminds me, it's my blog, asshole, and I can "rebut" anything I want!!!!
Just how old is Joe Gibbs???
Who called the 2 point conversion play made by the Miami Dolphins yesterday? Sheesh, is every team in Miami doomed this year with a horrible offense? Nick Saban should be bitch slapped for allowing that play to be run. And he should also receive a beat down for passing on Drew Brees for Daunte Culpepper. Culpepper SUCKS!
Speaking of beat downs, did everyone see the Tennesse player who stepped (with his cleats) on the Dallas Cowboy? For those of you who did not see it, Tennessee Titan, Albert Haynesworth, deliberately stepped on Dallas' Andre Gurode's face during the game yesterday. Check it out here: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2609563
In la Sportschica's humble opinion, that jackass should be kicked out of football.
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