Feliz Ano Nuevo freakitos!!! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. I've enjoyed my time off but now it's time to discuss a few bowl games that interest me. I'm not going to pick every game that's left because it's too much, however, these are the ones I'm most interested in watching.
Before we start, did you watch the Holiday Bowl last night? I was surprised by Arizona State's lackluster performance and thought they would come back especially after that "illegal touching" penalty debacle. Mack Brown's stepson should be taken out back and beaten due to his stupidity. For those of you who did not watch the game: he reached out to grab the football while it was still in play causing his team a fumble recovery and thus allowing ASU to score a touchdown. In a word: IDIOT! His name is Chris Jesse and I think he deserves a lot of shit for the rest of his life. He's lucky his team won the game.
Off we go:
Music City Bowl - 12/31 at 4 pm on ESPN - Kentucky vs FSU
I'm adding this game because it is hysterical to me that FSU is playing this game minus 36 players. I can't wait to see what the sideline looks like, HA! Without a doubt, Kentucky should manhandle these guys and if they do not, then Kentucky should be taken out back and beaten. Pick: Wildcats
Chick-fil-A Bowl - 12/31 at 7:30 pm on ESPN - Clemson vs Auburn
Look for your Chica at this game. This should be a fun little game as both these teams are pretty evenly matched. It will be refreshing to go to the Georgia Dome and not have to deal with a bunch of thugs on the field and in the stands, just sayin'! Pick: Auburn
Cotton Bowl - 1/1 at 11:30 am on FOX - Missouri vs Arkansas
The first football game of 2008. Why in the world is there a game at 11:30 in the morning? Anyway, I digress, this should also be a great game. I have a feeling Arkansas is going to chew up the Tigers and eat them up for a late brunch regardless of Houston Nutt not being there. Pick: Hogs
Capital One Bowl - 1/1 at 1 pm on ABC - Michigan vs Florida
Florida should destroy the Wolverines, plus it's almost a home game for them. La Chica's pediction for this game? SNORE AND YAWN. Unless you're a Gator fan, this game is going to be boring as they should devour Michigan. Pick: Florida
Rose Bowl - 1/1 at 4:30 pm on ABC - Illinois vs USC
Speaking of snorefest, this should put anyone who's not a Trojan fan right out for the afternoon. I hope Illinois makes a game of it because Ron Zook and his team had a great season but I think the Rose Bowl committee made a huge mistake in not putting Georgia in this game. That would have been great but that makes too much sense. And instead, we the fans have to watch a boring ass game. Pick: Trojans
Sugar Bowl - 1/1 at 8:30 pm on FOX - Hawaii vs Georgia
Everyone keeps telling La Chica that Hawaii will make a game out of this but I just laugh and laugh and laugh because I know that Hawaii is going to run like little girls off the mainland once this is over. I hope I'm wrong, I really do but I really doubt it. Pick: UGA
Fiesta Bowl - 1/2 at 8:30 pm on FOX - Oklahoma vs West Virginia
This game should be interesting now that Rich Rodriguez will not be coaching the Mountaineers. I'm cheering for the Mountaineers but do not see them winning without their head coach and after that horrible loss to Pitt that cost them a trip to the national title game. Not to mention, these OU boys are big, a lot bigger than what WVU has been facing in the Big East, however, look at what Boise State did to OU last year. Pick: OU
Orange Bowl - 1/3 at 8:30 on FOX - Virginia Tech vs Kansas
This game bores me more than any of the others. Plus, Missouri should be in this game not Kansas. Because of that, I hope the Hokies destroy KU! Pick: VT
National Title Game - 1/7 at 8 pm on FOX - Ohio State vs LSU
Why play this game 4 days after the last bowl game? Instead of playing on a Monday night, it could be played on the Friday or Saturday after the Orange Bowl. Ugh! This is the same shit different year: Last year, no one gave Florida a chance and they ended up eating the Buckeyes for dinner. This year, no one is giving OSU a shot and I think that's a mistake. While I do not feel Ohio State is the number 1 team in the country, I doubt Tressel and company take what happened to them a year ago for granted. I think OSU will make this a good game AND Les Miles is an idiot! In the end though, LSU will prove they're a better team. Pick: LSU
Have a wonderful new year and don't drink and drive! Ciaosito.
12.28.2007
12.21.2007
Feliz Navidad
It's been a rough week for your Chica, kids. I had some dental work done on a cracked tooth and I'm still in pain. Thank goodness for those little blue pills!
I'm going to be out of commission for a couple of days due to the holidays but come on back next week after Christmas day as we start looking at the bowls!
Merry Christmas to all. Ciao!
I'm going to be out of commission for a couple of days due to the holidays but come on back next week after Christmas day as we start looking at the bowls!
Merry Christmas to all. Ciao!
12.18.2007
NFL Fines Falcons
Good for the NFL for fining these morons who "paid tribute" to a convicted dog killer on national television a week ago. I wrote a blog entry about it during the game and thought nothing would come of these yahoos paying homage to Vick, however, the NFL did indeed fine them.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071218/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_falcons_fines
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071218/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_falcons_fines
12.17.2007
Dolphins and Boobies
God bless the hapless Miami Dolphins and their fans! La Chica almost cried yesterday when the Dolphins beat the Ravens in overtime and finally got a victory this season.
Yes, yes, I know it's a sad state of affairs when a lone victory makes one so happy, but whatever; it feels good. Next week the Dolphins face the Patriots so they should be back to their losing ways. La Chica loathes New England.
As the title of this blog entry implies, we are also going to discuss boobs:
What about Rich Rodriguez leaving his alma mater, West Virginia, to go coach at Michigan? What do you guys think about that? To me, Michigan is not the end all be all so what would make a man leave the university he loves so dearly to go coach at another he has no ties to whatsoever? M-O-N-E-Y. College football is all about money; it's such a business. It's actually sad. Thanks to Nick Satan and Alabama for setting a bar so high last year that pretty soon all college coaches will make more money than God. I think Rodriguez is a boob for leaving WVU to go to Michigan.
Speaking of boobies, my buddy Tara sent me this picture last week of Tim Tebow and his very well endowed "girlfriend". The girl's boobies are HUGE. I am horrible at deciphering when boobs are real or fake so let me know what you guys think about these:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62193789@N00/355170624/
Yes, yes, I know it's a sad state of affairs when a lone victory makes one so happy, but whatever; it feels good. Next week the Dolphins face the Patriots so they should be back to their losing ways. La Chica loathes New England.
As the title of this blog entry implies, we are also going to discuss boobs:
What about Rich Rodriguez leaving his alma mater, West Virginia, to go coach at Michigan? What do you guys think about that? To me, Michigan is not the end all be all so what would make a man leave the university he loves so dearly to go coach at another he has no ties to whatsoever? M-O-N-E-Y. College football is all about money; it's such a business. It's actually sad. Thanks to Nick Satan and Alabama for setting a bar so high last year that pretty soon all college coaches will make more money than God. I think Rodriguez is a boob for leaving WVU to go to Michigan.
Speaking of boobies, my buddy Tara sent me this picture last week of Tim Tebow and his very well endowed "girlfriend". The girl's boobies are HUGE. I am horrible at deciphering when boobs are real or fake so let me know what you guys think about these:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62193789@N00/355170624/
12.10.2007
WTF?
Hola freakitos. Greetings from my living room while I watch Monday Night Football. It's actually a good game between the N.O. Saints and the Atlanta Falcons. The only thing bothering me is the fact that there are so many stupid people in Atlanta.
Now, don't get me wrong, I defend the city I grew up in as much as I can when needed but tonight, I'm embarrassed to call Atlanta home. What is the matter with these idiots still wearing Mike Vick jerseys? Not to mention, some of the Falcon players wearing tributes to Vick underneath their jerseys or even on their faces?
It reminds me of last week's MNF game when a lot of former University of Miami players wore #21 somewhere on their person as a tribute to their fallen fellow Cane or current teammate, Sean Taylor. The only difference is that Taylor was a victim defending his family when he was killed as opposed to Vick who ran an illegal dogfighting operation and helped kill innocent animals. He's no hero; do not honor him!
All I can say about these people is they're mental defectives, but it also makes Atlanta look like an idiotic city. For the record, if anyone reads this, I live in Atlanta and I do not condone these morons. I'm embarrassed. It's one of the many issues with this city and I'll leave it at that. Take it how you will. Enjoy the game.......Go Saints!
Now, don't get me wrong, I defend the city I grew up in as much as I can when needed but tonight, I'm embarrassed to call Atlanta home. What is the matter with these idiots still wearing Mike Vick jerseys? Not to mention, some of the Falcon players wearing tributes to Vick underneath their jerseys or even on their faces?
It reminds me of last week's MNF game when a lot of former University of Miami players wore #21 somewhere on their person as a tribute to their fallen fellow Cane or current teammate, Sean Taylor. The only difference is that Taylor was a victim defending his family when he was killed as opposed to Vick who ran an illegal dogfighting operation and helped kill innocent animals. He's no hero; do not honor him!
All I can say about these people is they're mental defectives, but it also makes Atlanta look like an idiotic city. For the record, if anyone reads this, I live in Atlanta and I do not condone these morons. I'm embarrassed. It's one of the many issues with this city and I'll leave it at that. Take it how you will. Enjoy the game.......Go Saints!
12.04.2007
Dumb Ole' Ravens
La Chica was glued to her television last night watching Monday Night Football in the hopes that the Baltimore Ravens would upset the mighty New England Patriots, it almost happened. But alas, the Ravens made some critical mistakes and committed about 32 infractions and penalties that cost them the game in the end. Ugh.
Now, why am I upset or discussing this on this cold Georgia morning? Your Chica is a Miami Dolphins fan, I grew up on the fish (mammals) and even though we suck this year, they're my team. All my teams suck but that's a whole other blog entry. Regardless, someone needs to beat this Patriots team so that the 1972 Dolphins undefeated season record lives on. I just want them to lose one game and then they can go on to win it all as they most likely will.
Championship seasons are made out of a lot of luck and a little talent; last night the Pats proved this theory. They did not play as brilliantly as they normally do but they still escaped Baltimore with a win. The fans were in it and the defense was in it but their costly mistakes in the last few minutes cost them the game. These were mistakes that do not normally happen, i.e. the timeout that should not have been called and if it hadn't the Ravens would have gotten the ball back because they stopped the Patriots on 4th down. Who does that?? This is definitely New England's year and that's fine but I just want them to lose 1!
Now, why am I upset or discussing this on this cold Georgia morning? Your Chica is a Miami Dolphins fan, I grew up on the fish (mammals) and even though we suck this year, they're my team. All my teams suck but that's a whole other blog entry. Regardless, someone needs to beat this Patriots team so that the 1972 Dolphins undefeated season record lives on. I just want them to lose one game and then they can go on to win it all as they most likely will.
Championship seasons are made out of a lot of luck and a little talent; last night the Pats proved this theory. They did not play as brilliantly as they normally do but they still escaped Baltimore with a win. The fans were in it and the defense was in it but their costly mistakes in the last few minutes cost them the game. These were mistakes that do not normally happen, i.e. the timeout that should not have been called and if it hadn't the Ravens would have gotten the ball back because they stopped the Patriots on 4th down. Who does that?? This is definitely New England's year and that's fine but I just want them to lose 1!
12.03.2007
BCS Rants
Just as predicted by your Chica and a lot of other peeps, Ohio State slinked their way into another national title game this year. It was pretty much handed to them this year. All West Virginia and Missouri had to do was win on Saturday and they were in. I'll cut Mizzou some slack because they played a worthy opponent but the Mountaineers??
Speaking of West Virginia, give me a freaking break! Rich Rodriguez, you're no big time coach yet. To choke and lose to a sucky Pitt team that way proves you still do not deserve to be talked about as a powerhouse national title contender.
Anyway, it would be easy to go ahead and pick LSU to beat OSU in the title game, but we're talking about Les Miles here. His coaching scares me and even though he has the better team, look out for his poor coaching decisions to botch this up.
And then there is the Rose Bowl: Why would you put Illinois in there to play USC? I know about the Big Ten/Pac 10 tradition in the Rose Bowl but hasn't the BCS done away with all tradition? How great would it had been to see Georgia play against USC in that game? Now, it's going to be a huge snorefest because USC will devour this Illini team.
One last thing, why is Kansas in the Orange Bowl and not Missouri? Who makes these decisions? Most of you do not know La Chica personally or have not known me for as long as the BCS system has been in place (1997), but about 7 years ago I said to a certain friend of mine that as long as the BCS system is in place, it will screw EVERY SINGLE TEAM. Wait and see. This year it screwed Missouri.
Speaking of West Virginia, give me a freaking break! Rich Rodriguez, you're no big time coach yet. To choke and lose to a sucky Pitt team that way proves you still do not deserve to be talked about as a powerhouse national title contender.
Anyway, it would be easy to go ahead and pick LSU to beat OSU in the title game, but we're talking about Les Miles here. His coaching scares me and even though he has the better team, look out for his poor coaching decisions to botch this up.
And then there is the Rose Bowl: Why would you put Illinois in there to play USC? I know about the Big Ten/Pac 10 tradition in the Rose Bowl but hasn't the BCS done away with all tradition? How great would it had been to see Georgia play against USC in that game? Now, it's going to be a huge snorefest because USC will devour this Illini team.
One last thing, why is Kansas in the Orange Bowl and not Missouri? Who makes these decisions? Most of you do not know La Chica personally or have not known me for as long as the BCS system has been in place (1997), but about 7 years ago I said to a certain friend of mine that as long as the BCS system is in place, it will screw EVERY SINGLE TEAM. Wait and see. This year it screwed Missouri.
11.29.2007
Picks-n-Things
Holasito. It's been awhile for La Chica but here are the last regular season picks...sniff, sniff. La Chica is not going to lie though, I'm happy to see this season end (figure it out).
Before we begin, I wanted to discuss my trip to Alaska for a brief second and I'm not trying to be mean but let's just say that showering on a daily basis is good and should be practiced! My friend and I met a lot of Alaskan peeps who felt that a daily shower was not necessary, mainly men. So for those of you who do not like being clean, head on out to the Last Frontier. You'll fit right in. Other than that, the mountains of Alaska were majestic and beautiful. The people were friendly to your Chica and gave us "gifts". I can't write what those gifts were here but hit me separately and I'll share.
Off we go with this week's games. We've a bevy of pretty good games and that makes me happy. It's Championship weekend, freakitos:
Thursday
Rutgers vs Louisville - I don't care about this game but I'm glad that there is football on tonight. Game time: 7:30 on ESPN. Pick: Rutgers
Saturday
Navy vs Army - God bless these two schools. Here's a good trivia question: What is Army's nickname? Don't look it up! Game time: noon on CBS. Pick: Go Navy!
6 Virginia Tech vs 11 Boston College - Ugh, this is a battle of the lesser of 2 evils for La Chica. I know this is not very conventional or professional but I'm so sick of hearing about Doug Flutie and Matt Ryan being compared to Doug Flutie. Plus, I really can't stand Doug Flutie's hair. Good grief, his wife should be slapped with an open hand for letting his 80s-ass go on national television with that over-moussed head of hair. Because of this, I'm hope the Hokies win! Game time: 1:00 on ABC. Pick: VT
14 Tennessee vs 7 LSU - Is anyone else concerned that #4 Georgia, who is not playing for its own conference championship, has a shot at the BCS title game? This is how jacked up the BCS is! I know GA has had a wonderful season but at the very minimum, you should win your conference to get into the title game. This isn't Georgia's fault and 2 teams must lose in order for them to be considered but you would think that after Nebraska got into the Rose Bowl after the '01 season without winning its conference, they would have tweaked this rule. I'm just saying! Oh, back to this game.... LSU laid a big ole fat egg last week by losing to Arkansas in Baton Rouge. At the end of the day, LSU was not "all that and a pack of gum" (no one was this year). Game time: 4:00 on CBS. Pick: LSU
UCLA vs 8 USC - Last year, the Bruins shocked the Trojans. Can they do it again this year? I'm going to go with NO. Game time: 4:30 on ABC. Pick: USC
9 Oklahoma vs 1 Missouri - No, freakitos, that is not a typo. What a year it's been in college football that Mizzou is ranked number 1 the last week in November. Amazing. I'm going for the underdog in this one because it's a good story. Game time: 8:00 on ABC. Pick: Missouri (even though they're ranked higher, they're underdogs!)
That's all I've got for now. Enjoy the last weekend of regular season college football. I know I will! Ciao.
Before we begin, I wanted to discuss my trip to Alaska for a brief second and I'm not trying to be mean but let's just say that showering on a daily basis is good and should be practiced! My friend and I met a lot of Alaskan peeps who felt that a daily shower was not necessary, mainly men. So for those of you who do not like being clean, head on out to the Last Frontier. You'll fit right in. Other than that, the mountains of Alaska were majestic and beautiful. The people were friendly to your Chica and gave us "gifts". I can't write what those gifts were here but hit me separately and I'll share.
Off we go with this week's games. We've a bevy of pretty good games and that makes me happy. It's Championship weekend, freakitos:
Thursday
Rutgers vs Louisville - I don't care about this game but I'm glad that there is football on tonight. Game time: 7:30 on ESPN. Pick: Rutgers
Saturday
Navy vs Army - God bless these two schools. Here's a good trivia question: What is Army's nickname? Don't look it up! Game time: noon on CBS. Pick: Go Navy!
6 Virginia Tech vs 11 Boston College - Ugh, this is a battle of the lesser of 2 evils for La Chica. I know this is not very conventional or professional but I'm so sick of hearing about Doug Flutie and Matt Ryan being compared to Doug Flutie. Plus, I really can't stand Doug Flutie's hair. Good grief, his wife should be slapped with an open hand for letting his 80s-ass go on national television with that over-moussed head of hair. Because of this, I'm hope the Hokies win! Game time: 1:00 on ABC. Pick: VT
14 Tennessee vs 7 LSU - Is anyone else concerned that #4 Georgia, who is not playing for its own conference championship, has a shot at the BCS title game? This is how jacked up the BCS is! I know GA has had a wonderful season but at the very minimum, you should win your conference to get into the title game. This isn't Georgia's fault and 2 teams must lose in order for them to be considered but you would think that after Nebraska got into the Rose Bowl after the '01 season without winning its conference, they would have tweaked this rule. I'm just saying! Oh, back to this game.... LSU laid a big ole fat egg last week by losing to Arkansas in Baton Rouge. At the end of the day, LSU was not "all that and a pack of gum" (no one was this year). Game time: 4:00 on CBS. Pick: LSU
UCLA vs 8 USC - Last year, the Bruins shocked the Trojans. Can they do it again this year? I'm going to go with NO. Game time: 4:30 on ABC. Pick: USC
9 Oklahoma vs 1 Missouri - No, freakitos, that is not a typo. What a year it's been in college football that Mizzou is ranked number 1 the last week in November. Amazing. I'm going for the underdog in this one because it's a good story. Game time: 8:00 on ABC. Pick: Missouri (even though they're ranked higher, they're underdogs!)
That's all I've got for now. Enjoy the last weekend of regular season college football. I know I will! Ciao.
11.27.2007
Hey Yall
If anyone is still reading my blog these days, I'm still around. I just got back from a wonderful vacation in Alaska and have lots to share! I just need to catch my breath at work, freakitos!
Watch for my picks for this weekend's championship games and a lot of extra commentary.
Watch for my picks for this weekend's championship games and a lot of extra commentary.
11.19.2007
No Picks This Week
La Chica will be on vacation starting November 20th so no picks this week sports freakitos.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'll be watching football and eating lots of turkey out in Alaska.
Ciaosito!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'll be watching football and eating lots of turkey out in Alaska.
Ciaosito!
11.14.2007
Picks
Hola sports freakitos. I'm a day early in picks and two days late in posting; what's the saying: a dollar short and somethin' somethin'? Anyway, my depression has finally started to subside (for now) so I'm ready to write. I really need to find another hobby, let's discuss that later.
This week's slate of games leave a lot to be desired, you can tell we're nearing the end of the season. Off we go:
7 Ohio State vs 21 Michigan - How will the Buckeyes rebound from their loss to Illinois?? This should be a good game, in my most humble opinion. OSU couldn't stop the run last week so if Mike Hart is healthy for Michigan, it should be tough again. Hmmmm, who to pick? Game time: noon on ABC. Pick: Wolverines
23 Kentucky vs 9 Georgia - The Bulldogs are on a high and rightfully so. They've beaten 2 of their biggest rivals in 3 weeks. I think the Wildcats can give them a test but I doubt the Dogs lose at home. Game time: 12:30 (no channel given). Pick: UGA
Miami vs 10 Virginia Tech - Can the Hurricane nation take another beatdown on national television? I don't know about the rest of the Miami peeps but this particular peep cannot bare to watch my team get raped on national television again! Aye. Game time: 3:30 on ABC. Pick: Nasty, mangy, leg-humping Hokies
6 West Virginia vs 22 Cincinnati - I'm actually looking forward to this game and I don't mean that as an open-handed-slap-in-the-face to the Big East, but let's face it: Did anyone expect Cincy to be in the 25 for most of this season? Kudos to them and congrats to my buddy, Doug, who's an alumni. Game time: 7:45 on ESPN. Pick: Mountaineers
17 Boston College vs 15 Clemson - YAWN! That was the only thought that came to mind when I saw this game posted. The fact that ESPN has given it a night time slot befuddles me, but I was also AMAZED that the dunderheads at ESPN chose to broadcast College Gameday from Williams, MA last Saturday for a Div 3 game. I know the Canes are down this year but it was the last game in the Orange Bowl for God's sake! I think Miami would have been a more appropriate choice. Game time: 7:45 on ESPN2. Pick: Clemson
Ciaosito freakitos.
This week's slate of games leave a lot to be desired, you can tell we're nearing the end of the season. Off we go:
7 Ohio State vs 21 Michigan - How will the Buckeyes rebound from their loss to Illinois?? This should be a good game, in my most humble opinion. OSU couldn't stop the run last week so if Mike Hart is healthy for Michigan, it should be tough again. Hmmmm, who to pick? Game time: noon on ABC. Pick: Wolverines
23 Kentucky vs 9 Georgia - The Bulldogs are on a high and rightfully so. They've beaten 2 of their biggest rivals in 3 weeks. I think the Wildcats can give them a test but I doubt the Dogs lose at home. Game time: 12:30 (no channel given). Pick: UGA
Miami vs 10 Virginia Tech - Can the Hurricane nation take another beatdown on national television? I don't know about the rest of the Miami peeps but this particular peep cannot bare to watch my team get raped on national television again! Aye. Game time: 3:30 on ABC. Pick: Nasty, mangy, leg-humping Hokies
6 West Virginia vs 22 Cincinnati - I'm actually looking forward to this game and I don't mean that as an open-handed-slap-in-the-face to the Big East, but let's face it: Did anyone expect Cincy to be in the 25 for most of this season? Kudos to them and congrats to my buddy, Doug, who's an alumni. Game time: 7:45 on ESPN. Pick: Mountaineers
17 Boston College vs 15 Clemson - YAWN! That was the only thought that came to mind when I saw this game posted. The fact that ESPN has given it a night time slot befuddles me, but I was also AMAZED that the dunderheads at ESPN chose to broadcast College Gameday from Williams, MA last Saturday for a Div 3 game. I know the Canes are down this year but it was the last game in the Orange Bowl for God's sake! I think Miami would have been a more appropriate choice. Game time: 7:45 on ESPN2. Pick: Clemson
Ciaosito freakitos.
11.07.2007
PICKS
Let's get right down to it:
18 Auburn vs 10 Georgia - This is a strange rivalry in that the visiting team usually has the advantage. Auburn has a fantastic defense which it will need to stop that freshman runner, Moreno, for the Dawgs. What's his name? NOshon Moreno? HA! Game time: 3:30 on CBS. Pick: War Eagle
FSU vs 11 Virginia Tech - Which Seminole team will show up for this one? That's the question Va Tech should be asking. It's in Blacksburg so the Hokies have that on their side. It's a day game so the Seminoles have that on their side. The wonderful thing about this college football season, any given Saturday a truly sucky team can beat a good team! Game time: 3:30 on ABC. Pick: Hokies
13 UConn vs Cincinnati - Yes sports freakitos, you read that correctly: UConn is ranked number 13 in the country in football. Amazing, absolutely amazing. This game interests me (I know, right? It's not basketball!). Cincy killed South Fla last weekend but I don't think that means much this year. I'm going with the home team this time because I think it's a toss up. Game time: 3:30 on ESPNU. Pick: Bearcats
15 Florida vs South Carolina - When Steve Spurrier went to Columbia he made this an interesting matchup. And he's also beaten his old team! This will be a fun one to watch as well. Game time: 7:45 on ESPN. Pick: COCKS (that's not like me to put that in all caps but I wanted to make a point)
17 USC vs California - Too bad Cal just choked and started sucking in the middle of the season otherwise, this would have meant more for the rest of us. Thanks Golden Liberal Bears! I don't know my little Trojan fans, I think Cal still has it in them to beat you. This game should still be important to them. Game time: 8:00 on ABC. Pick: the Libs
19 Virginia vs Miami - This is it for Cane fans and alumni. The very last game in the Orange Bowl for the Miami Hurricanes. I wish I was going to be there with the rest of my peeps! Miami has had another tough season and it has tested the loyalties of many a Hurricane fan including La Chica, but alas I am a Hurricane true and true! I don't think my boys can pull this win off but I hope I'm wrong. GO CANES! Game time: 8:00 on ESPN2. Pick: Virginia
Have a fabulous weekend and enjoy an awesome Saturday of football.
18 Auburn vs 10 Georgia - This is a strange rivalry in that the visiting team usually has the advantage. Auburn has a fantastic defense which it will need to stop that freshman runner, Moreno, for the Dawgs. What's his name? NOshon Moreno? HA! Game time: 3:30 on CBS. Pick: War Eagle
FSU vs 11 Virginia Tech - Which Seminole team will show up for this one? That's the question Va Tech should be asking. It's in Blacksburg so the Hokies have that on their side. It's a day game so the Seminoles have that on their side. The wonderful thing about this college football season, any given Saturday a truly sucky team can beat a good team! Game time: 3:30 on ABC. Pick: Hokies
13 UConn vs Cincinnati - Yes sports freakitos, you read that correctly: UConn is ranked number 13 in the country in football. Amazing, absolutely amazing. This game interests me (I know, right? It's not basketball!). Cincy killed South Fla last weekend but I don't think that means much this year. I'm going with the home team this time because I think it's a toss up. Game time: 3:30 on ESPNU. Pick: Bearcats
15 Florida vs South Carolina - When Steve Spurrier went to Columbia he made this an interesting matchup. And he's also beaten his old team! This will be a fun one to watch as well. Game time: 7:45 on ESPN. Pick: COCKS (that's not like me to put that in all caps but I wanted to make a point)
17 USC vs California - Too bad Cal just choked and started sucking in the middle of the season otherwise, this would have meant more for the rest of us. Thanks Golden Liberal Bears! I don't know my little Trojan fans, I think Cal still has it in them to beat you. This game should still be important to them. Game time: 8:00 on ABC. Pick: the Libs
19 Virginia vs Miami - This is it for Cane fans and alumni. The very last game in the Orange Bowl for the Miami Hurricanes. I wish I was going to be there with the rest of my peeps! Miami has had another tough season and it has tested the loyalties of many a Hurricane fan including La Chica, but alas I am a Hurricane true and true! I don't think my boys can pull this win off but I hope I'm wrong. GO CANES! Game time: 8:00 on ESPN2. Pick: Virginia
Have a fabulous weekend and enjoy an awesome Saturday of football.
11.06.2007
Sorry.....
....but it's been busy here at the day job. I wasn't able to post my weekend thoughts this week. In a nutshell, let's just say La Chica was disgusted with her team. They are a horrible excuse for a college football team. All the juniors and seniors need to get the f*ck off the field and have their scholarships revoked.
I knew Oregon was going to beat Arizona State! I hope Oregon doesn't get screwed if they win the rest of their games. In addition, I also knew Alabama was going to give LSU fits and almost beat them if not beat them. LSU has won their games but they've barely beaten the teams they have played against.
For me, it would be great to see Michigan beat Ohio State so that Oregon and LSU play for a national title. Sorry Kansas, but even if you go undefeated, I think the Tigers and Ducks have had better seasons against more quality opponents.
I must run for now sports freakitos. Look for my picks tomorrow. Ciaosito.
I knew Oregon was going to beat Arizona State! I hope Oregon doesn't get screwed if they win the rest of their games. In addition, I also knew Alabama was going to give LSU fits and almost beat them if not beat them. LSU has won their games but they've barely beaten the teams they have played against.
For me, it would be great to see Michigan beat Ohio State so that Oregon and LSU play for a national title. Sorry Kansas, but even if you go undefeated, I think the Tigers and Ducks have had better seasons against more quality opponents.
I must run for now sports freakitos. Look for my picks tomorrow. Ciaosito.
11.01.2007
Ch Ch Ch Chia Picks
Sorry about the title of this week's blog but I thought about that in the middle of the night and it stuck! It's kind of funny, no? Let's get right down to the picks this week because your Chica is busy with her day job today. Which reminds me, can someone help La Chica get a full-time gig writing sports so that she can quit??? Let's go:
Thursday
11 Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech - GT's star running back Tashard Choice is iffy so I'm going with VT. This was my premise in picking Georgia over Florida last week when Tebow was iffy and it worked so I'm sticking to it. Game time: 7:30 on ESPN. Pick: Hokies
Saturday
21 Wisconsin vs 1 Ohio State - This game is in Columbus and I don't trust Wisconsin. The Buckeyes are going to slink into the national title game, mark my words. Game time: noon on Big 10 Network. (What are they, Notre Dame?) Pick: Buckeyes
24 Wake Forest vs 23 Virginia - I think Virginia rebounds from losing to NC State who sucks by the way! However, watch NC St beat my beloved Hurricanes this week. It's just the way the season is going, my friends. Game time: noon (no channel given). Pick: Cavaliers
Nebraska vs 8 Kansas - I'm putting this game on here this week for my buddy Dave who is a Husker, bless his heart! Tom Osborne has already alluded that he's firing the Nebraska coach so don't be surprised if the team gives up. Unfortunately for Dave, I think the Jayhawks win this one. Game time: 12:30 (no channel given). Pick: Kansas
Cincinnati vs 18 South Florida - Way to just choke, choke, choke South Florida! Okay, La Chica is going to be mean for just one second: Next time you go mouthing off about being better than the other "Big 3" in the state of Florida, how about winning some kind of somethin' somethin'! Sorry but, I had to get that off my chestica. Regardless, I have to think that the Bulls rebound this week at home. Game time: 3:30 on ABC regional coverage. Pick: USF
3 LSU vs 17 Alabama - Ugh, I must say, I don't like either coach in this game. It's too bad both of them cannot lose. It would be easy to pick LSU, but at the end of the day, it's only going to be a matter of time before Les Miles' poor coaching decisions are not so fortuitous. Game time: 5:00 on CBS. Pick: Alabama (Yep, that's what I wrote)
4 Arizona St vs 5 Oregon - This should be a dandy. I have to admit, the Pac 10 has entertained me this year. Look for the Sun Devils' first loss here. Game time: 6:40 on ESPN. Pick: Quack
Florida State vs 2 Boston College - I hope BC remains undefeated for their game against Miami Thanksgiving weekend. They looked incredibly beatable against Virginia Tech last week. However, I don't think the Noles will beat them outside of their obnoxious home base. Game time: 8:00 on ABC. Pick: BC
Ciaosito for now sports freakitos. Have a great weekend.
Thursday
11 Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech - GT's star running back Tashard Choice is iffy so I'm going with VT. This was my premise in picking Georgia over Florida last week when Tebow was iffy and it worked so I'm sticking to it. Game time: 7:30 on ESPN. Pick: Hokies
Saturday
21 Wisconsin vs 1 Ohio State - This game is in Columbus and I don't trust Wisconsin. The Buckeyes are going to slink into the national title game, mark my words. Game time: noon on Big 10 Network. (What are they, Notre Dame?) Pick: Buckeyes
24 Wake Forest vs 23 Virginia - I think Virginia rebounds from losing to NC State who sucks by the way! However, watch NC St beat my beloved Hurricanes this week. It's just the way the season is going, my friends. Game time: noon (no channel given). Pick: Cavaliers
Nebraska vs 8 Kansas - I'm putting this game on here this week for my buddy Dave who is a Husker, bless his heart! Tom Osborne has already alluded that he's firing the Nebraska coach so don't be surprised if the team gives up. Unfortunately for Dave, I think the Jayhawks win this one. Game time: 12:30 (no channel given). Pick: Kansas
Cincinnati vs 18 South Florida - Way to just choke, choke, choke South Florida! Okay, La Chica is going to be mean for just one second: Next time you go mouthing off about being better than the other "Big 3" in the state of Florida, how about winning some kind of somethin' somethin'! Sorry but, I had to get that off my chestica. Regardless, I have to think that the Bulls rebound this week at home. Game time: 3:30 on ABC regional coverage. Pick: USF
3 LSU vs 17 Alabama - Ugh, I must say, I don't like either coach in this game. It's too bad both of them cannot lose. It would be easy to pick LSU, but at the end of the day, it's only going to be a matter of time before Les Miles' poor coaching decisions are not so fortuitous. Game time: 5:00 on CBS. Pick: Alabama (Yep, that's what I wrote)
4 Arizona St vs 5 Oregon - This should be a dandy. I have to admit, the Pac 10 has entertained me this year. Look for the Sun Devils' first loss here. Game time: 6:40 on ESPN. Pick: Quack
Florida State vs 2 Boston College - I hope BC remains undefeated for their game against Miami Thanksgiving weekend. They looked incredibly beatable against Virginia Tech last week. However, I don't think the Noles will beat them outside of their obnoxious home base. Game time: 8:00 on ABC. Pick: BC
Ciaosito for now sports freakitos. Have a great weekend.
10.29.2007
Weekend Rambling
Hola sports freakitos. Another great weekend of college football has come and gone. Oh, and there was a World Series too. Thanks for not showing up Rockies! This week's recap is going to be another stream of consiousness by me.
I said this last year and I'll say it again, what is up with these football players and their long ass hair? They are mainly seen with Pac 10 teams because the majority of them are Samoan or something. And that's fine, I don't care where you're from but you need to contain that crap.
Speaking of the Pac 10, I was flipping between the Georgia/Florida game and the USC/Oregon game Saturday and was offended by the FSN game analysts. I take that back, it was just one: Petros Papadakis. This guy makes Erin Andrews' voice sound like doves in a meadow. Surely, Fox Sports has other options?
Staying with USC, their backup quarterback, Mark Sanchez, may be this year's Brady Quinn. La Chica thinks he's a cutie!
As for the Georgia/Florida game, and I know I'm going to be accused of being a Bulldog fan on this, but good for Mark Richt! I'm a fan of his not Georgia. He's a good man and I'm glad he finally beat the Gators again. Not to mention, it's about time he showed some cojones. The penalty at the beginning of the game for unsportsmanlike conduct was classic.
One more point about that game, I know that Florida's Tim Tebow is their superman but you know what, he's not mine. And he's not anyone else's so can we keep the commentary about him down a bit? If Verne Lunquist said "Tim Tebow" one more time, La Chica was going to jump out her window. And I'm not bashing him because it's obvious that he is a good kid but geez, enough already. Also, if you'll remember, I called that victory for Georgia. No one else picked them but your Chica did!
The last thing I wanted to mention, this goes back to Thursday night's game between Boston College and Virginia Tech: Why do most Hokie fans dress like they've lost a bet? That's all I'm going to say.
I said this last year and I'll say it again, what is up with these football players and their long ass hair? They are mainly seen with Pac 10 teams because the majority of them are Samoan or something. And that's fine, I don't care where you're from but you need to contain that crap.
Speaking of the Pac 10, I was flipping between the Georgia/Florida game and the USC/Oregon game Saturday and was offended by the FSN game analysts. I take that back, it was just one: Petros Papadakis. This guy makes Erin Andrews' voice sound like doves in a meadow. Surely, Fox Sports has other options?
Staying with USC, their backup quarterback, Mark Sanchez, may be this year's Brady Quinn. La Chica thinks he's a cutie!
As for the Georgia/Florida game, and I know I'm going to be accused of being a Bulldog fan on this, but good for Mark Richt! I'm a fan of his not Georgia. He's a good man and I'm glad he finally beat the Gators again. Not to mention, it's about time he showed some cojones. The penalty at the beginning of the game for unsportsmanlike conduct was classic.
One more point about that game, I know that Florida's Tim Tebow is their superman but you know what, he's not mine. And he's not anyone else's so can we keep the commentary about him down a bit? If Verne Lunquist said "Tim Tebow" one more time, La Chica was going to jump out her window. And I'm not bashing him because it's obvious that he is a good kid but geez, enough already. Also, if you'll remember, I called that victory for Georgia. No one else picked them but your Chica did!
The last thing I wanted to mention, this goes back to Thursday night's game between Boston College and Virginia Tech: Why do most Hokie fans dress like they've lost a bet? That's all I'm going to say.
10.25.2007
Los Picks
Week 9! Seriously, is it just me or is this season flying by? It feels like we just started, meanwhile the baseball season is still lingering. Don't get La Chica wrong, I do love baseball (I'm Cuban) but geez, the games last about 6 hours. Sorry, off my soapbox and on with this week's picks. By the by, I was going to try something new this week and include spreads just to see if it made a difference in my win/loss percentage but I do not have time. Maybe next week.
Thursday
#2 Boston College vs #8 Virginia Tech - This should be a fun game to watch. Playing in Lane Stadium at night is one tough agenda and honestly, I don't know that BC can handle it. Let's face it, college football is not the most popular sport in New England so they're not accustom to loudness. I think BC is the better team but I have a feeling they are going to lose it as soon as Sandman starts to play tonight. Game time: 7:30 on ESPN. Pick: VT
Saturday
#12 USC vs #5 Oregon - This will be another fun one, especially if you're a fan of lots of offense like me! My USC friends are going to give me crap and go on and on about how my team sucks this year, blah, blah, blah, but I feel the home team will win this one as well. Oregon is another really loud stadium and while I know the Trojans have played in a lot of hostile environments, the Ducks are pretty good this year. Game time: 3:00 (no channel was given). Pick: Quack Quack
#10 USF vs #23 UConn - As most of you know, I love the UConn basketball program. I have NO IDEA why, but I emphatically cheer for the Huskies......in basketball. In football, I couldn't care less about them. Especially when they cheat! Let's see if the Huskies will have to cheat this week to beat USF. And speaking of USF, I knew they were going to lose at some point but I really didn't think it would be against Rutgers! Game time: 3:30 on ABC. Pick: USF
#11 Florida vs #18 Georgia - Geez, can the Bulldogs win against Florida, ever? It's become an absolute mental thing now. Florida knows it will beat Georgia, done deal. I'm going out on a big fat limb here and.......wait for it........... Game time: 3:30 on CBS. Pick: Dawgs (just put all 11 guys on Tebow and you're golden)
#1 Ohio State vs #25 Penn State - Two years ago, Penn St would have handled the Buckeyes. This year, I don't see that happening even with the "white out". The Buckeyes will lose this season but I have a feeling it will not be against the Nittany Lions. Game time: 8:00 on ABC. Pick: OSU
#21 California vs #4 Arizona State - What happened to Cal??? 2 losses in a row! I say Dennis Erickson's drunk ass takes them again this week and makes it 3 in a row. Game time: 10:00 (no channel given). Pick: ASU
That's it for me this week. Have a great weekend and let's hope no one starts smack with La Chica this weekend. Honestly, I don't go looking for drama, the bitch just finds me!
Thursday
#2 Boston College vs #8 Virginia Tech - This should be a fun game to watch. Playing in Lane Stadium at night is one tough agenda and honestly, I don't know that BC can handle it. Let's face it, college football is not the most popular sport in New England so they're not accustom to loudness. I think BC is the better team but I have a feeling they are going to lose it as soon as Sandman starts to play tonight. Game time: 7:30 on ESPN. Pick: VT
Saturday
#12 USC vs #5 Oregon - This will be another fun one, especially if you're a fan of lots of offense like me! My USC friends are going to give me crap and go on and on about how my team sucks this year, blah, blah, blah, but I feel the home team will win this one as well. Oregon is another really loud stadium and while I know the Trojans have played in a lot of hostile environments, the Ducks are pretty good this year. Game time: 3:00 (no channel was given). Pick: Quack Quack
#10 USF vs #23 UConn - As most of you know, I love the UConn basketball program. I have NO IDEA why, but I emphatically cheer for the Huskies......in basketball. In football, I couldn't care less about them. Especially when they cheat! Let's see if the Huskies will have to cheat this week to beat USF. And speaking of USF, I knew they were going to lose at some point but I really didn't think it would be against Rutgers! Game time: 3:30 on ABC. Pick: USF
#11 Florida vs #18 Georgia - Geez, can the Bulldogs win against Florida, ever? It's become an absolute mental thing now. Florida knows it will beat Georgia, done deal. I'm going out on a big fat limb here and.......wait for it........... Game time: 3:30 on CBS. Pick: Dawgs (just put all 11 guys on Tebow and you're golden)
#1 Ohio State vs #25 Penn State - Two years ago, Penn St would have handled the Buckeyes. This year, I don't see that happening even with the "white out". The Buckeyes will lose this season but I have a feeling it will not be against the Nittany Lions. Game time: 8:00 on ABC. Pick: OSU
#21 California vs #4 Arizona State - What happened to Cal??? 2 losses in a row! I say Dennis Erickson's drunk ass takes them again this week and makes it 3 in a row. Game time: 10:00 (no channel given). Pick: ASU
That's it for me this week. Have a great weekend and let's hope no one starts smack with La Chica this weekend. Honestly, I don't go looking for drama, the bitch just finds me!
10.23.2007
Late Weekend Thoughts
Hola again. Sorry this blog is a day late but La Chica was a bit under the weather yesterday. I'm not going to dwell too much on the games since more time has lapsed and you've all read the columns or seen the highlights. I'm just going to do a minor rant on my own weekend, if you'll allow me.
My weekend started out the same way it's been this season, I met up with some Miami alumni to watch our beloved Hurricanes possibly lose to the Seminoles. We met up at Jocks and Jills in Midtown and by the way: Don't go there! The parking situation is out of hand there, it's $10 to park there. This is not a Jocks policy but the company who runs the parking lot is robbing everyone blind! Another reason Midtown is annoying me...no reasonably priced parking lots.
I stayed there until halftime and then went on my way to meet some other friends of mine at one of our local digs: Gordon Beirsch. Now, they have parking! I'm going to make this quick, I was minding my own business and cheering for my team against a huge rival. Needless to say, both programs are struggling but regardless, it's still a big game. All of a sudden this homely 50-something year old woman with a Georgia Tech polo stands behind me and starts to deliberately cheer against my team. And for the record, I have no problem with people cheering against my team (most everyone I know cheers against Miami so it's no big deal), but when a random BITCH just comes out of nowhere and stands directly behind me wearing a GT POLO and is making a point of cheering against my team, then I take issue.
This went on for the duration of the game and once Miami pretty much sealed the game, I found myself lowering to her level as I cheered obnoxiously in her face. She then ran away with her nasty tail between her legs and disappeared, but not before shooting me the bird! WTF?
This is what I do not understand: Your Chica was minding her own business cheering for her team when this troll showed up to taunt me. Why? I don't get people like that. She wasn't even an FSU fan. This is one of my pet peeves as I do not get why idiots have to start shit with others.
It's just football; can't we all just watch it?
My weekend started out the same way it's been this season, I met up with some Miami alumni to watch our beloved Hurricanes possibly lose to the Seminoles. We met up at Jocks and Jills in Midtown and by the way: Don't go there! The parking situation is out of hand there, it's $10 to park there. This is not a Jocks policy but the company who runs the parking lot is robbing everyone blind! Another reason Midtown is annoying me...no reasonably priced parking lots.
I stayed there until halftime and then went on my way to meet some other friends of mine at one of our local digs: Gordon Beirsch. Now, they have parking! I'm going to make this quick, I was minding my own business and cheering for my team against a huge rival. Needless to say, both programs are struggling but regardless, it's still a big game. All of a sudden this homely 50-something year old woman with a Georgia Tech polo stands behind me and starts to deliberately cheer against my team. And for the record, I have no problem with people cheering against my team (most everyone I know cheers against Miami so it's no big deal), but when a random BITCH just comes out of nowhere and stands directly behind me wearing a GT POLO and is making a point of cheering against my team, then I take issue.
This went on for the duration of the game and once Miami pretty much sealed the game, I found myself lowering to her level as I cheered obnoxiously in her face. She then ran away with her nasty tail between her legs and disappeared, but not before shooting me the bird! WTF?
This is what I do not understand: Your Chica was minding her own business cheering for her team when this troll showed up to taunt me. Why? I don't get people like that. She wasn't even an FSU fan. This is one of my pet peeves as I do not get why idiots have to start shit with others.
It's just football; can't we all just watch it?
10.18.2007
Reluctant Picks
Hola freakiticos. La Chica is not in the mood today to send out this weekend's picks for obvious reasons. My spirit has been broken; I've got nothing left! My team stinks while everyone else's rocks on! Is this a punishment? I guess that's a topic for another blog. Let's get this over with:
Thursday
#2 South Florida vs Rutgers - This is what I'm talking about, I just wrote #2 next to USF! There is a lot wrong with that! Anyway, I think USF is bound to lose at any point left in the season. It would be easy to pick Rutgers since they're at home but I'm not. Game time: 7:30 on ESPN. Pick: USF
Saturday
#21 Tennessee vs Alabama - I hope UT kills Nick Satan, uh, I mean the Crimson Tide. The Vols looked good against Georgia a couple of weeks ago but I don't feel they're very consistent. I'm going with the home team on this one. Game time: 12:30 (no channel given). Pick: Tide
Michigan State vs #1 Ohio State - I said this 2 weeks ago, the Buckeyes are going to slink their way into the national title game because of all the other top 10 teams losing, EVEN though they HAVE NOT played ANYONE!!! I'll say this, if they win out after having played Illinois, Wisconsin and the rebounded Wolverines, I'll give them more respect. Game time: 3:30 on ABC. Pick: OSU
#15 Florida vs #7 Kentucky - La Chica thinks Kentucky will still be hungover from their grand victory over LSU. I think UF goes in and beats 'em! Game time: 3:30 on CBS. Pick: Gators
#14 USC vs Notre Dame - The Trojans have not played well the majority of the season, this is their chance to go into South Bend and just annihilate (try spelling that!) the Irish. I hope they do. Game time: 3:30 on NBC. Pick: USC
#24 Texas Tech vs #16 Missouri - I know no none who reads my blog has any interest in this game but both teams are ranked and I need to pick more games to up my winning percentage. Game time: 3:30 on ABC. Pick: Mizzou
Miami vs FSU - Game time: 3:30 on ABC. Pick: 'Noles. I've nothing left to say anymore.
#25 Michigan vs Illinios - Okay, La Chica does not like anything about Michigan. I don't even like their coach but I must give them credit for coming back this season. They started out 0-2 but have turned their season around and I respect that. Regardless, I hope Illinois beats them and I think they will. Game time: 8:00 on ABC. Pick: Illini
#17 Auburn vs #4 LSU - Hmmm, how many times are the Tigers (AU) going to beat a ranked opponent on the road this year? I gotta say, this is a tough one to pick because I think the Tigers (AU) will hit a brick wall on this one BUT the Tigers (AU) have proven they can win in hostile environments. Credit their coach for having them prepared; I wish other teams would adopt that mentality (insert Miami). And then there are the Tigers (LSU), that loss last weekend hurt the Tigers (AU), because now the Tigers (LSU) are going to be pissy. Good grief, there are too many teams in college football with a tiger mascot! I doubt the Tigers (LSU) lose 2 in a row....but I said that about Florida too. And at the end of the day, what the hell do I really know? Game time: 9:00 on ESPN. Pick: The Tigers
Ciaosito and enjoy your football this weekend!
Thursday
#2 South Florida vs Rutgers - This is what I'm talking about, I just wrote #2 next to USF! There is a lot wrong with that! Anyway, I think USF is bound to lose at any point left in the season. It would be easy to pick Rutgers since they're at home but I'm not. Game time: 7:30 on ESPN. Pick: USF
Saturday
#21 Tennessee vs Alabama - I hope UT kills Nick Satan, uh, I mean the Crimson Tide. The Vols looked good against Georgia a couple of weeks ago but I don't feel they're very consistent. I'm going with the home team on this one. Game time: 12:30 (no channel given). Pick: Tide
Michigan State vs #1 Ohio State - I said this 2 weeks ago, the Buckeyes are going to slink their way into the national title game because of all the other top 10 teams losing, EVEN though they HAVE NOT played ANYONE!!! I'll say this, if they win out after having played Illinois, Wisconsin and the rebounded Wolverines, I'll give them more respect. Game time: 3:30 on ABC. Pick: OSU
#15 Florida vs #7 Kentucky - La Chica thinks Kentucky will still be hungover from their grand victory over LSU. I think UF goes in and beats 'em! Game time: 3:30 on CBS. Pick: Gators
#14 USC vs Notre Dame - The Trojans have not played well the majority of the season, this is their chance to go into South Bend and just annihilate (try spelling that!) the Irish. I hope they do. Game time: 3:30 on NBC. Pick: USC
#24 Texas Tech vs #16 Missouri - I know no none who reads my blog has any interest in this game but both teams are ranked and I need to pick more games to up my winning percentage. Game time: 3:30 on ABC. Pick: Mizzou
Miami vs FSU - Game time: 3:30 on ABC. Pick: 'Noles. I've nothing left to say anymore.
#25 Michigan vs Illinios - Okay, La Chica does not like anything about Michigan. I don't even like their coach but I must give them credit for coming back this season. They started out 0-2 but have turned their season around and I respect that. Regardless, I hope Illinois beats them and I think they will. Game time: 8:00 on ABC. Pick: Illini
#17 Auburn vs #4 LSU - Hmmm, how many times are the Tigers (AU) going to beat a ranked opponent on the road this year? I gotta say, this is a tough one to pick because I think the Tigers (AU) will hit a brick wall on this one BUT the Tigers (AU) have proven they can win in hostile environments. Credit their coach for having them prepared; I wish other teams would adopt that mentality (insert Miami). And then there are the Tigers (LSU), that loss last weekend hurt the Tigers (AU), because now the Tigers (LSU) are going to be pissy. Good grief, there are too many teams in college football with a tiger mascot! I doubt the Tigers (LSU) lose 2 in a row....but I said that about Florida too. And at the end of the day, what the hell do I really know? Game time: 9:00 on ESPN. Pick: The Tigers
Ciaosito and enjoy your football this weekend!
10.15.2007
EL Weekend En Miami...
Well sports freaks, here it is Monday....again! Let me start off by saying that my weekend in Miami was fabulous and fantastic. I had to throw both in. I was able to spend some quality time with my family down there and also do a lot of "hanging out" in South Beach and of course, at the Orange Bowl.
One of the best things about watching a game in Miami: When my team loses, there are a lot of Miami folks to commiserate with and trust me, that's important. All I can say is I cannot wait for the Coker Cancer to be completely gone. I still have my doubts about Randy Shannon's gameday coaching ability but if he had more talent, it would be easier. For now, I'm going to blame it on Coker's recruits and the new Defensive Coordinator who I think should be fired, but that's just me. A special shout out to all my new Hurricane friends I met this weekend, you know who you are!
Okay, on with the other games, let me just quote something from last week's "Picks" blog:
"Watch those nasty LSU Tigers lose at Kentucky! Okay, I know it's farfetched but the first half of this season has been nuts. Nothing is impossible. I'm not going to pick the Wildcats but let the record show that I thought about it." Now, granted, I did not officially pick Kentucky but I mentioned it! I think I should get some kind of props for that.
The bottom line: There is no dominating team in college football this season. It reminds me of March Madness where anyone can win. It's like the world is upside down, South Florida at number 2 in the BCS rankings??? GASP! I wouldn't be surprised if a 2 loss team made it to the national title game....just sayin'.
As for me and my prognostications this season, let's just throw them out the window. It's impossible this year to pick game winners. On that note, I was 3 for 7 last week.
Off Topic: Guess who La Chica met at her South Beach hotel? Wait for it...........Derek Jeter. He is every bit as handsome in person as on television.
Okay, I must run. Ciao for now.
One of the best things about watching a game in Miami: When my team loses, there are a lot of Miami folks to commiserate with and trust me, that's important. All I can say is I cannot wait for the Coker Cancer to be completely gone. I still have my doubts about Randy Shannon's gameday coaching ability but if he had more talent, it would be easier. For now, I'm going to blame it on Coker's recruits and the new Defensive Coordinator who I think should be fired, but that's just me. A special shout out to all my new Hurricane friends I met this weekend, you know who you are!
Okay, on with the other games, let me just quote something from last week's "Picks" blog:
"Watch those nasty LSU Tigers lose at Kentucky! Okay, I know it's farfetched but the first half of this season has been nuts. Nothing is impossible. I'm not going to pick the Wildcats but let the record show that I thought about it." Now, granted, I did not officially pick Kentucky but I mentioned it! I think I should get some kind of props for that.
The bottom line: There is no dominating team in college football this season. It reminds me of March Madness where anyone can win. It's like the world is upside down, South Florida at number 2 in the BCS rankings??? GASP! I wouldn't be surprised if a 2 loss team made it to the national title game....just sayin'.
As for me and my prognostications this season, let's just throw them out the window. It's impossible this year to pick game winners. On that note, I was 3 for 7 last week.
Off Topic: Guess who La Chica met at her South Beach hotel? Wait for it...........Derek Jeter. He is every bit as handsome in person as on television.
Okay, I must run. Ciao for now.
10.14.2007
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