Sunday, December 03, 2006

Tonight's selection of #2 college football team will clearly demonstrate the broken BCS system.  In my mind, Florida is only possible choice to play against Ohio State.  Michigan is always a losing pick for the BCS.  If they would lose to Ohio State (again), why did they play?  If they beat OSU, we need a rubber match and clearly there is no winner. 

I have heard all of the arguments about how great rematches have been in sport history...such as Ali - Frazier.  But football is really not a rematch sport.  Also, rematches are not consecutive games.

If you want to watch a rematch, watch the new Rocky movie.

posted on Sunday, December 03, 2006 4:45:37 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] Trackback
 Wednesday, October 04, 2006

I had a big win this weekend in fantasy football.  Even TO added a few points.

Santana Moss lifts Roxymorons to victory, 136-80

(10/3/2006) — Anthony Your acknowledged being nervous before the game, partly because of the outlandish “taking candy from a baby” comment on how the Roxymorons would have their way against the Night Owls defense.

Santana Moss had a huge day with three touchdowns and 138 yards receiving. Moss, who scored from 55 and 8 yards in regulation, made a spectacular 68-yard catch and run touchdown in overtime. Thomas Jones finally delivered a productive game, scoring on 2 short runs and over 100 yards of total offense. Jones hadn't gained more than 66 yards of offense in any of the first 3 games. Tom Brady's yardage numbers are way down from last season, but he looked sharp this week. Brady scored on 2 touchdown passes, completing 15 of 26 passes for 188 yards.

"I'm encouraged by the offense," Roxymorons coach Anthony Your said. "Santana Moss gives us an added dimension."

Willis McGahee is still looking for first his big game of the season after rushing for just 78 yards this week. McGahee gave owners some hope with his first touchdown of the season. LaDainian Tomlinson had a tough matchup this week but he still managed to gain over 100 yards of total offense for the third game in a row. LT has another difficult matchup next week against Pittsburgh. Chad Pennington completed 17 of 23 passes for 207 yards and a touchdown against a tough Indy defense this week. Pennington also had 2 turnovers in a game for the first time this season.

"After Santana Moss broke it open with the catch and run, it jump-started everything," Roxymorons coach Anthony Your said. "It took the pressure off the defense to some extent, because we were faltering miserably in the first half."

posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 6:30:20 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] Trackback
 Tuesday, September 26, 2006

It wasn't a good week.  With TO on sabbatical and Stallworth stalled, it was ugly.

Pocket Rockets beat Roxymorons 85-64 behind play of Robbie Gould

Milford (9/26/2006) — "An old coach told me that the mark of a good quarterback is how many times he gets his team in the end zone," Roxymorons quarterback Tom Brady said. "I'm man enough to take responsibility for that."
Robbie Gould repeated his week 1 success by making all 4 of his field goal attempts, giving him 10 on the season. Gould now leads the league in kicking points. Larry Fitzgerald scored on a 12-yard reception but he's having trouble hitting the 100-yard mark again. Fitzgerald finished with less than 70 yards for the second game in a row. Daunte Culpepper continued to depress owners who took a chance on him. Culpepper, who was sacked 5 times, scored on a 5-yard run and threw for 168 yards.
"We never lost that will to win -- the guys just kept on fighting," said Pocket Rockets coach Chris Ellison.
Tom Brady's arm has got to be tired after 55 pass attempts on Sunday. Brady connected on 31 of them for 320 yards and an 8-yard touchdown.
"It's been tough around here," Roxymorons coach Anthony Your said, "but we kept our belief."

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 Tuesday, September 19, 2006

This week, I didn't do as good on the scoring.

 

I very disappointed in my quarterbacks so far.  Defense does look good though.

 

Here is the writeup:

 

QuickBasics stink in loss to Roxymorons

(9/19/2006) — Anthony Your is a perfectionist. Even after leading the Roxymorons to a 95-88 win the coach refused to accept any compliments, instead moving on to prepare for the next opponent.

Donte' Stallworth found the end zone for the second week in a row, this time on a 20-yard reception. You have to believe that Stallworth is loving his new surroundings. Matt Stover booted 4 field goals and 2 extra points to remain perfect on the season. Tiki Barber struggled most of the day, but the overtime period helped him reach the 100-yard mark for total offense for the second week in a row. Tiki average less than 2.5 yards per carry this week.

"I have to commend our team for sticking together," Roxymorons coach Anthony Your said.

Drew Bledsoe rose to the occasion this week by connecting on 2 touchdown passes and throwing for 237 yards. Bledsoe only completed 50% of his passes, but there were a lot of dropped balls. Donald Driver just keeps going and going… this week with 8 catches for 153 yards and 1 run for 16 yards. Driver hasn't found the end zone yet this season, but it appears to be just a matter of time.

"They came to play today," QuickBasics coach Jeff Handley said. "And they made a number of big plays. They did the job that they had to do. We got behind the 8-ball in the first half and couldn’t overcome it."

posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 8:37:02 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] Trackback
 Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Here is the headlines from this week in fantasy football:

    Roxymorons running on all cylinders in opening win
    Statsworld.com Fantasy Sources
    134 Roxymorons (1-0)
    • Tom Brady - 9t 17t TD
    • Tiki Barber - 110 rush yards, 61 rec yards
    • Terrell Owens - 21c TD
    • Donte' Stallworth - 141 rec yards, 42c TD
    • Matt Stover - 20g 42g FG
    • Chicago O/D - 84pr TD

    120 Fairfield Sharps (0-1)
    • Donovan McNabb - 314 pass yards, 42t 5t 31t TD
    • Larry Johnson - 80 rec yards
    • Willie Parker - 115 rush yards
    • Reggie Brown - 5c TD
    • Hines Ward - 7c TD
    • L.J. Smith - 56 rec yards
    • Kellen Winslow - 63 rec yards, 18c TD
    • Stephen Gostkowski - 32g FG
    (9/12/2006) — A strong exhibition season is no guarantee of success. The Fairfield Sharps, unbeaten in the preseason, quickly lost their momentum in the season opener against the Roxymorons.

    It looks like Donte' Stallworth will fit right in at Philadelphia. Stallworth's debut was outstanding with a 42-yard score and 141 yards receiving. Tiki Barber looked sharp in the opener, rushing for 110 yards on 18 carries and pulling in 5 receptions for 61 yards. Looks like Tiki may be ready for another big yardage season. Terrell Owens found the end zone on an impressive 21-yard reception late in the game. TO appears to be ready to make amends for last season's fantasy woes.

    "You never want to say anything negative about your opponent," Roxymorons coach Anthony Your said with a wink. "But the Fairfield Sharps has a lot problems right now. They will be better later in the season."

    Donovan McNabb didn't waste any time proving he recovered from last season's disaster. McNabb through for over 300 yards and scored on strikes from 5, 31, and 42 yards out. Larry Johnson racked up the yardage (68 yards rushing and 80 yards receiving), but he was held scoreless. It will be interesting to see how Johnson does on the ground with KC's questionable line. Maybe this will be Kellen Winslow's year to shine. Winslow scored on an 18-yard reception and finished with 8 catches for 63 yards.

    "I'm fully confident they'll come out and fight and play hard," Fairfield Sharps coach Kris Traenkner said. "We've just got to eliminate the things that are costing us the games."
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 Sunday, September 10, 2006

As it stands right now, I am down 7 points in my league.

 

 

I think Tiki will pullout it for me tonight...hopefully.  I know that I should have started Tony G....but Tight Ends usually are that productive.  Baltimore was surprisingly tough today on defense.

In addition, the Fairfield Sharps and my team are the top 2 teams in the league this week.

posted on Sunday, September 10, 2006 7:26:52 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] Trackback

The Ohio State Buckeye's win over Texas last night was one of the best football games I have seen in awhile.  Probably the most impressive display was the punters (on both sides).  I think most people thought it was going to be a high scoring slugfest.  It turned out to be more like a Woody Hayes brawl over field position.

Unfortunately, I don't think UC will have any hope this year...especially after Friday's lost to Pitt.

posted on Sunday, September 10, 2006 8:47:32 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [0] Trackback
 Monday, August 28, 2006

Tonight we had our fantasy football draft tonight.  I think I did pretty good.

 

Brady, Tom  QB NE
Plummer, Jake  QB Den
Barber, Tiki  RB NYG
Foster, DeShaun  RB Car
Jones, Thomas  RB Chi
Jurevicius, Joe  WR Cle
Moss, Santana  WR Was
Owens, Terrell  WR Dal
Stallworth, Donte'  WR NO
Gonzalez, Tony  TE KC
Rackers, Neil  K Ari
Stover, Matt  K Bal
Baltimore  O/D Bal
Chicago  O/D Chi
Denver  O/D Den

 

This is the third year in a row that I have had TO.  The first year he did great.  The second year (last year) he did really good for a few weeks and then he got fired.  What was interesting was that everyone stayed away from him.  I was able to pick him up in the 5th or 6th round.  I think Parcells can control him no problem and will just ignore his ego.

posted on Monday, August 28, 2006 8:13:07 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)  #    Comments [1] Trackback