28 December, 2006

OSU basketball

They will perform better soon. I didn't have too much to say after the ass-kicking in Gainesville, but I still feel this team is a favorite (along with Wisconsin) in the Big Ten and a contender for the Final Four.

Why the NCAA sucks

Read this column by Todd Jones. He is able to sum up some of my feelings on the sham that is the NCAA and amateurism. Amateur athletics is largely a relic that dates to a time when athletics was a pursuit reserved for the leisure time of the wealthy. I love the OSU football team and greatly enjoy college football. But I can't get past the fact that there is injustice here.

Hopefully, this holds true

Thank God...It looks like Pittman and Wells should be OK.

23 December, 2006

Do you think Troy Smith is trying to send a message to the Browns' front office?

A Few Things

* Today's showdown in Gainesville...should be an entertaining and exciting game, although is is ultimately meaningless. I still believe Al Horford will play, despite Billy Donovan saying he is out. Even if he does play, Al will be far less than 100%. This will be a factor, but I still think the home crowd and tOSU's continuing adjustment to Greg Oden should be the difference for the Gators today.

* About time.

* I sincerely hope that Gary Baxter can keep his vow, but this injury seems too severe to me. I have very strong doubts he'll ever wear a Browns uniform again.

* I don't know who's telling the truth about Charlie Frye's wrist, John Clayton or Romeo Crennel. I'm not sure I care, as Derek Anderson should finish out the string this season, as the Browns need to know what the future holds for Frye and DA.

12 December, 2006

Joey Porter

Why is there no attention to the fact Porter used a cruel slur to describe Kellen Winslow after the game on Thursday? If it wasn't for Ray Lewis (murderer) and Terrell Owens (douchebag), Joey Porter would be the biggest dickhead in the NFL. What a fucktard...

Heisman

Not much I can add to all the perspectives offered on Troy, but I felt like Tressel did after Troy was awarded the trophy. I will miss watching Troy Smith in the Horseshoe, and I will do everything in my power to be in the Stadium when #10 is retired in the near future.

07 December, 2006

Troy Smith

This is a great article by Pat Forde on Troy. An absolute must read for any Buckeye, college football fan, or human being with a love of great stories. I cannot say enough about the maturation and "Tresselization" of our QB. Saturday should be another fun day for Buckeye fans.

06 December, 2006

Bernie Kosar

If the man that inspires my pseudonym gets the head coaching job at the U, do I now have to respect that program? Worse yet, do I have to cheer for the Hurricanes?

05 December, 2006

The Buckeyes and the BCS

I have to admit, I have mixed feelings on this game. I said it would take a monumental upset for UCLA to beat SC. However, from the seeing some of the game and the highlights, it just appears Southern Cal was (at least) a tad overrated. Many of us assumed if USC lost, Michigan would get their rematch...which is why we had to betray humanity and cheer for the Trojans. But, based on the strength of their SEC title game victory over Arkansas, Florida leapfrogged UM and secured their spot in Glendale January 8. I must admit, I had a smile when the pairings were announced. Living in Florida, I knew this would be an especially fun build-up for me. And for the last two days, it has. Co-workers and students have been having a lot of fun with me, s we've been doing lots of razzing over the game. Being one of the few Buckeyes in a sea of Gators is fun, let me tell you. I am avoiding talking trash, which is very difficult, as I hope to save my fun for January 9. Aside from all that, what is the deal with Jim Walden? Voting Florida #1 in the Harris poll?! WTF?!! If they beat the Bucks, yes Florida is the champ. But now, in a blatant attempt to sway the vote for UF, Walden proves that he is a moron and should be slapped on a daily basis, or made to sit in a room with Lloyd Carr for two days. I did not want a rematch, as the worst possible scenario for an OSU fan would be to lose to Michigan...personally, I feel UM is the better team. I proposed this to my brother (a Michigan fan) last Saturday after the UF victory...Florida v. Michigan in a neutral site (I suggested Nashville,Tennessee) on December 16 or 23, with the winner off to Glendale to face Ohio State. I would certainly watch that game, and I know many of you would as well. Besides, it may be just the spark needed to begin a playoff. Of course, many others picked up on my suggestion as well (Lou Holtz and Rob Oller echoed it, while Terry Pluto expanded upon it).
Other thoughts:
* Some say Jim Tressel is a wuss for not voting, but I have to think it was another stroke of political genius from The Senator.
* Why all this controversy over a second-place Michigan being left out? In 2003, the controversy was over Big 12 champ Oklahoma making it and leaving out Pac-10 winner USC. In 2001, again Pac 10 champ Oregon is left out for Big 12 North co-champ (and non-participant in the Title game) Nebraska. No matter, what happened this year, there was going to be controversy. After Auburn in 2004, I thought the voters would swing support to the SEC, which they did.
* If Ohio State plays up to their potential and does not make too many mistakes (like 3 turnovers in the second half), the Buckeyes should win. Florida is very athletic and will come close to us in that department; they have maybe the best secondary we've faced all season; but, like the UM game, our edge comes with the match ups of our 3, 4 and 5 receivers (Robiskie, Hartline and Hall) against their reserve corners and safeties. If Tressel and Smith can exploit match ups, the Buckeyes should win.
* Urban Meyer and staff are an excellent group, ranking with Tressel and company as and elite coaching staff, but I still like our chances.
* Both teams are resilient, clutch, gutty and skilled. Should be an excellent game.
* December 23 in Gainesville just got a lot more interesting.

Browns Sunday

I cannot put my finger on this team: pathetically bad, or up and coming. After Cincinnati, last week, it was pathetic. Now, I am thinking young and inconsistent with a chance to improve rapidly over the next year. What a win on Sunday! To be down by 14 with ten minutes to play, and playing a backup QB who had never thrown an NFL pass before the game...what can you say. This was finally a fun and exciting Sunday for Browns fans everywhere. The combination of Droughns and Wright make a good 1-2 punch out of the backfield, Steve Heiden can make a good secondary tight end when Winslow is covered, Joe Jurevicious can be a very effective receiver (especially on 3rd down), Braylon Edwards has tantalizing talent, and our backup QB situation is better than we all thought. The good news: Frye does not appear to have a broken wrist, so he should be able to play again this season. After the past Steeler game, we know Cleveland will be fired up for their arch-rival this Thursday. I am actually excited. While the Steelers should win, and I would not bet against them, I have semi-realistic hope that the Browns could win at Heinz Field (not totally realistic, of course). Besides, don't we really owe those black and gold bastards, anyway?

02 December, 2006

My hometown

Oh my god, my hometown, a place I took classes in high school, is now in the news. That's all for now, as it's late, I'm tired, and I'll post on the day in college football tomorrow

01 December, 2006

Read this

http://theusfactor.blogspot.com/2006/11/my-history-as-browns-fan.html

I promise, this is funny...but as a life-long Browns fan, I can relate all too well...