Auburn vs. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt has endured 25 consecutive losing seasons, but the Commodores are looking to go 5-0 for the first time since 1943, and are trying to earn their first bowl appearance since the 1982 Hall of Fame Classic. They find themselves in sole possession of first place in the SEC Eastern Division. Auburn needs a win on Saturday to have a realistic shot of capturing the SEC Western Division title. The Tigers did derail the Commodores’ early season success last year with a 35-7 blowout win at Auburn. Coverage will begin at 6 PM EST Saturday on ESPN.
Florida State vs. Miami
Both teams seem to be on the right track in restoring their reputations as conference contenders despite inconsistent early season performances. This will be the second straight meeting in which neither school is ranked in the polls, and it will be the first time that Miami won’t be hosting the game in the Orange Bowl. Miami’s old home had been a house of horrors for Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, as he was 5-9 against the Canes at the Orange Bowl. Regional coverage begins at 12:30 PM EST Saturday on ABC.
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin
The Terrelle Pryor Show continues this week on the road. He has shown the skills that made him the # 1 recruit in the nation by proving he can run and pass in back-to-back home victories over Troy and Minnesota. Now comes the real test - a game at Wisconsin’s raucous and rowdy Camp Randall Stadium. The talented Badgers are no doubt angry, as they’re coming off a 27-21 loss at Michigan in which they blew a 19-0 halftime lead. Regional coverage begins Saturday at 8 PM EST on ABC. Click here for the official Ohio State vs. Wisconsin smack thread.
Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Do you believe in curses? If you live in Chicago and root for the Cubs, yes you do. Cubby fans get excited every April, and are heartbroken by October. They have endured eight straight playoff losses, including five in a row under Lou Piniella. The Cubs will have to play better baseball in Los Angeles to bring the series back to Chicago. But history doesn’t bode well for Cub fans, as Piniella is 3-10 in playoff games against Joe Torre, and the 2001 New York Yankees are the only team to come back from a 0-2 deficit in a divisional series. Guess who managed that team….Joe Torre. Saturday’s game 3 coverage will begin 10 PM EST and if necessary Sunday’s game 4 at 4 PM EST on TBS.
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As a Die Hard Yankee fan it does the heart good to see Joe Torre be happy.
He freely has admitted that the run in NY became a chore and both sides needed to split. He will return to NY for the proper send off in time and he will be honored as a Yankee forever just like Yogi did and so many others. Look at the response Bernie Williams got last week….Look at Dave Winfield, Reggie and so many others. These were tough guys, on tough Teams and they new how to win.
The N Y Yankees and their Fans know exactly what Joe Torre did and what he means to the Legacy
Thanks Joe,
Good luck to the Dodgers
The “Father” Looks tan, rested, and ready in Dodger Blue. He is a happy man in La-La Land. Ok, he needed some help by aquiering Manny or else he was going golfing - but the Dude is happy now. The Yankee brass sent him out West.I hope he tells the Yankees to go golfing by themselves. Let us not forget - the yanks and Joe T. lost the last seven … with “THAT” lineup. Jeez Jim.
The Father has found several good Itallian restaurants in the L A Area - so he is fine. Oh yeah, and Coffee.