Month: September 2007 (Page 3 of 17)

      OSU QB pulls a Eugene Robinson

      September 25, 2007 /

      Did football players learn nothing from Eugene Robinson? For those unaware or have forgotten, Robinson was the Atlanta Falcons safety who in 1998, was arrested by an undercover cop for trying to solicit a prostitute the night before Super Bowl XXXIII.

      Apparently Ohio State backup quarterback Antonio Henton didn’t get the memo, because he too was arrested for trying to solicit a prostitute and faces a suspension from the program.

      “It’s a great disappointment for our Buckeye football family, and we are very concerned for Antonio,” Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said in a statement. “We want to help him utilize any available resources, including counseling, to deal with any problems and seek solutions. Antonio is keenly aware of the standard we have for ourselves, and that makes this even more disappointing.

      My question is, weren’t there enough horny college girls on campus? Why did this kid have to try and pick up a prostitute to get his rocks off? He’s a quarterback at Ohio State; one would think the guy wouldn’t have a problem picking up chicks. Football players please – if Eugene Robinson taught you anything in life, it was to never try and pick up an undercover policewoman dressed like a prostitute.

      College Football

      ESPN must be looking for ratings boost

      September 25, 2007 /

      ESPN is having a “Town Meeting” to discuss how much race was an issue in the Michael Vick-dog fighting case. It’s essentially a chat with Jeff Chadiha concerning the following topics:

      · How has Michael Vick been treated by the media?
      · How have the emotionally charged aspects of dogfighting influenced public opinion?
      · What role has race played in the prosecution of Vick?
      · What is the long-term impact for the NFL and did the league react appropriately?
      · Can Vick rehabilitate his image and reputation?
      · What does the future hold for Vick both on the field and off?

      Not to make light of the entire scandal, but does anyone care anymore? Why conduct this chat now after he’s already admitted guilt? I could see doing something like this after he was first indicted or even prior to that when the media seemingly jumped to conclusions of guilt before there was any evidence. But this is completely after the fact and to say race had anything to do with the media outcry at this point is laughable.

      People didn’t attack Vick because he’s black. They attacked him because he shot, hanged and electrocuted innocent dogs. ESPN is just looking to stir up a dead story.

      NFL

      Week 3 Power Rankings

      September 25, 2007 /

      Here’s a weekly look at the top and bottom five teams in the NFL:

      1. New England Patriots (3-0)
      Previous Rank: 1
      The play of NE’s defense has gone largely unnoticed due to the eye-popping numbers Randy Moss has put up (22 rec. 403, 5 TDs). Yet the Pats’ D is ranked first in yardage allowed and third in points scored.

      2. Indianapolis Colts (3-0)
      Previous Rank: 2
      The Colts have received scares the past two weeks, but quietly have the fifth ranked defense in the league.

      3. Dallas Cowboys (3-0)
      Previous Rank: 3
      While they benefited from another terrible outing by Rex Grossman, the Cowboys took care of the Bears in Chicago with relative ease. Tony Romo looks like he’s been starting for 10 years.

      4. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0)
      Previous Rank: 5
      The Steelers have demonstrated a unique swagger and confidence under Mike Tomlin. He has developed a great relationship with Ben Roethlisberger, who has obviously put the 2006 season behind him.

      5. Green Bay Packers (3-0)
      Previous Rank: N/A
      While the running game is a concern, it’s hard to argue that Mike Sherman is commanding one of the hottest teams in football right now. Going back to last year, the Pack has won seven straight.

      28. New Orleans (0-3)
      Previous Rank: N/A
      The Saints worst nightmare has come true: Drew Brees and the offense is struggling mightily and the defense is still brutal. Now Deuce McAllister is out for the year with a knee injury.

      29. St. Louis Rams (0-3)
      Previous Rank: N/A
      It’s amazing to think that an offense that employs Steven Jackson, Marc Bulger and Torry Holt has only averaged just over 10 points a game this year.

      30. Miami Dolphins (0-3)
      Previous Rank: 29
      Figures – the Dolphins finally put together a great offensive performance only to watch the usually stingy defense give up 31 points to the Jets.

      31. Buffalo Bills (0-3)
      Previous Rank: 30
      The Bills should allow rookie Trent Edwards to make his first career start this weekend. The offense can’t get be worse under him than it is when J.P. Losman is under center.

      32. Atlanta Falcons (0-3)
      Previous Rank: 32
      Joey Harrington (361 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs) turned in the best game of his career against Carolina and the Falcons still found a way to lose.

      What’s your top and bottom 5?

      NFL

      Umpires baiting players now?

      September 25, 2007 /

      For all the second chances Milton Bradley has received and blown over the years, it’s hard to feel for the guy when he gets in yet another confrontation. However, his incident Sunday with umpire Mike Winters was bizarre and for once, Bradley might have been the victim.

      Bradley will miss the rest of the year with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He was injured when his own manager spun him to the ground while trying to keep him from going after umpire Mike Winters during an eighth-inning confrontation in Sunday’s 7-3 loss to Colorado at Petco Park.

      The commissioner’s office said Monday it is investigating whether the volatile Bradley was baited by Winters. The Padres said Winters directed profanities at Bradley right before the blowup.

      I realize officiating in any sport is an extremely hard job, especially with today’s athletes being as immature and arrogant as they are. But part of being an official is to not factor in the outcome of a game. The general idea is to call balls and strikes, penalties, fouls and then get the hell out of the way. Yet, NBA official Joey Crawford got personal with Tim Duncan in a game last season and now Winters might have deliberately pushed Bradley’s buttons by allegedly calling him a, “piece of s***”. These types of incidents can’t happen and hopefully Bud the slug Selig doesn’t screw up another judgment call by allowing Winters to get away with making a situation personal with a player.

      MLB

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