 Saturday, October 20, 2007
NFL Week #7 Picks
Last Week: I was 1-1 in my picks last week and 6-3 on the season. The darn Jets didn't come through. Chad Pennington's days as starting quarterback are numbered.
This Week's Fearless Picks:
The Giants beat San Francisco at home.
The Jets lose a close game at the Bengals. This maybe the last game that Chad Pennington starts.
The Bills lose a tough game at home to the Ravens. Look for the defense to key on ungrateful star running back Willis McGahee. After McGahee's near career ending knee injury a few years ago in the BCS Title Game against Ohio State, Buffalo was the only place to give him a chance and drafted him a few months later. Whatever his issues with management, McGahee should have kept his thoughts about
Buffalo to himself.
The Bills odds maybe helped by Ray Lewis who is a game time decision. Look for an interesting beginning from rookie QB Trent Edwards played well against the Cowboys (as I was at Game 4 of the Yankees-Indians series). The J.P. Losman era as starting quarterback may come to a close like Chad Pennington's.
Most importantly, injured Bills TE Kevin Everett wrote a very touching thank you note detailing his first steps with the assistance of a walker. No, thank you Kevin for inspiring us all. Best wishes on a full recovery. Keep the faith and God Bless!
Posted by an emotional Tank in NY.
Friday, October 19, 2007
College Football Week #8 Picks
Last Week's Review: I was 2-1 last week and now 14-8 on the season. LSU should have won at Kentucky in regulation. I knew it would be a tough game in Lexington. College sports are magical and unpredictable, especially given a large home crowd which urged Kentucky unto victory.
This Week's Picks:
National:
#15 Florida wins at #7 Kentucky. Kentucky is due for a let down after beating LSU last week. More importantly, it's a tough time for the Gator program after a recent tragic motorcycle accident took two young lives, a walk-on defensive back and the girlfriend of the freshman quarterback. May their memories be eternal.
#16 Missouri beats #24 Texas Tech at home.
#4 LSU bounces back and beats #17 Auburn at home.
Local:
My alma mater Buffalo loses at my boyhood team Syracuse.
Posted by the Tank in NY.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Joe Torre and the Yankees Part Ways
I received an e-mail alert from the Yankees a short time ago stating that Joe Torre turned down a one year, $5 million offer to manage in 2008. One million dollar bonuses would be paid for each round of the playoffs that the Yankees made. Therefore, he would receive $8 million if the Yankees made the World Series in 2008 and the contract would be vested for 2009.
Most everyone expected the Yankees to give Torre a yes or no. However, this contract offer appears to be a compromise and reflects the in-fighting amongst the different Yankee factions. Who really runs the Yankees? The Boss? His sons Hank and Hal? That information will probably be declassified in 30 or so years.
I don't blame Joe for turning the offer down. Too much grief. As I said long ago, 2007 would be the last year with the Yankees win, lose, or draw. It's sad that it ended short of the Promised Land. I wish Joe a happy and enjoyable retirement and I look forward to seeing him inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in a few years.
I hope the Yankees find the right manager -- be it Don Mattingly, Joe Girardi, Tony Pena, Larry Bowa, or someone outside of the Yankee Family like Tony La Russa.
Once the 2008 manager issue is finalized, that will really start the free agent merry-go-round as certain players will relate better to Mattingly, Girardi, or whoever. Buckle up for even more fireworks. It's going to be a really warm hot stove season. Keep the faith. Go Yankees!
Posted by a saddened Tank in NY.
Tick..Tock
The clock is ticking for the Yankees and Joe Torre. RUMOR: The rumor is that the group deciding the fate of Joe is meeting today via conference call and then will give the Boss their recommendation and the final decision can come today. The rumors are that they are deciding between a 2 year deal for Joe, a 1 year deal for Joe or cutting him lose in favor of Don Mattingly. Posted by Steve in Rumorville
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Not looking good for Joe Torre
In our Podcast yesterday the Tank indicated that the length of time we wait for the decision by the Boss on Joe Torre's fate, most likely the better. I agreed with the Tank at the time, but now it is Wednesday and still no word yet. If the Yankees wanted to bring Joe back they would have made a quick announcement, like Omar did about Willie. That is the best way to do it, come right out and make the statement. The longer they wait, the more they are taking time to do damage control, PR spin, etc. The longer they wait the more damage they do since more speculation blogs like this one go up drawing attention to the action and making it a media event. Prediction: The Yankees let Joe go. Posted by Steve in New York
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
Ladies and Gentlemen Your 2007 World Champion Colorado Rockies....
Last night playing in the relentless rain at Coors Field the Rockies won their ninth consecutive game, their 20th in 21 and are on the verge of a sweep of the Diamondbacks in the NLCS. Is there anyone who can stop them? No, order their World Series rings now. Sure they have to finish off the Diamondbacks and then face the ALCS champion Red Sox or Indians, but they are firing on all cylinders and will most likely clinch tonight and then have the rest of the week to take batting practice and wait for the outcome of the ALCS. The same thing happened last year, the Tigers were hot, blew past two opponents and then had to wait a week to face either the Mets or Cardinals. The Cardinals had a 7 game war with the Mets that went to the bottom of the 9th with bases loaded, but came back and beat the Tigers quickly. Some say that it is better to have the time off (Steve) and some say it is better to be hot and roll right in (The Tank.) Will history repeat itself? Steve has his money on the Rockies. (And by strange coincidence he will be in Denver tomorrow on business, maybe he can join the party for winning the NLCS.) Posted by Steve in New York.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
NFL Week #6 Picks
I was 2-0 in last week's picks thanks to Dallas' late comeback. I am 5-2 on the season.
This week's fearless picks:
The Jets beat the Eagles in a must win at the Meadowlands.
The Giants beat the Falcons on a tough Monday night game in Atlanta.
The Bills have a bye this week.
Posted by the Tank in NY.
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