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      McNair Halloween display causes uproar

      September 24, 2009 /

      This story (from NFL Fanhouse.com) is freaking twisted:

      Nothing says Halloween like the fake skeleton of an NFL quarterback murdered by his mistress. At least that was the initial opinion of King’s Island Amusement Park — because, as part of their Halloween Haunt show, a skeleton depicting Steve McNair wearing a No. 9 jersey and holding a Titans helmet with the top blown off was on display, an apparent reference to the two bullet wounds McNair suffered on the night he died. As if that weren’t enough, a skeleton depiction of Sahel Kazemi, McNair’s 20-year old mistress who Nashville police have said murdered the football star in the early morning hours of July 4, 2009, lies across the McNair skeleton’s lap, wearing a piece of slinky red lingerie.

      In the display, the McNair figure sits on a couch, assuming the same position in which he was murdered, and the Kazemi figure rests on its lap. At the skeletons’ feet, a gun lies on the ground. The couple are just two of the familiar faces included in the Haunt: A skeleton depicting Heath Ledger is shown surrounded by bottles of pills (Ledger overdosed in January 2008), and a skeleton is dressed like Michael Jackson in pajamas. But it’s McNair’s image alongside his mistress that has the city of Nashville horrified.

      George Plaster, the host of Nashville’s highest rated radio show at 104.5 The Zone, reacted with outrage. So did the callers on his show Wednesday evening. “I don’t think the city is going to take it well at all,” Plaster said, “This is a city that prides itself on having some taste and values, and I just can’t see anything about what they’re doing that has any good taste at all. I was shocked and totally appalled, and I think most people in Nashville are as well.”

      This is one of the more classless, tasteless and over-the-line displays I have ever read about. I won’t post the pictures, but if you click on the NFL Fanhouse.com link at the top of this post so you can see them for yourself.

      How anyone thought that this would be a good idea is beyond me.

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      2009 NFL Picks & Predictions: Week 3

      September 24, 2009 /

      Here are my four predictions for Week 3 in the NFL. Last week I went 3-1 straight up (friggin’ Titans) and 1-3 against the spread so as usual, gamblers should have no qualms about fading. (These are also my season totals since I didn’t make any predictions for Week 1.)

      Titans (0-2) at Jets (2-0), Sunday, 1:00PM ET
      It would be foolish to pick against a hot team with everything working in their favor right now…right? Well, I’m going to do it anyway. Jeff Fisher’s team is too good to be 0-2 and while I love what Rex Ryan and Mark Sanchez have brought to the Jets, the law of averages suggest that a rookie quarterback is going to struggle at some point. Tennessee’s defense has a way of making opposing quarterbacks look bad (save of their performance last week against Matt Schaub, who threw four touchdown passes) and I’m willing to bet Sanchez suffers some growing pains this week. The key for the Titans is whether or not Kerry Collins can avoid turnovers while facing a New York defense that will use multiple fronts and attack him from all angles. Getting Chris Johnson involved in screen and draw plays would be beneficial for Tennessee, especially if the Jets’ defense continues to be aggressive under Ryan. I don’t see the Titans falling to 0-3 and I think Ryan and Sanchez’s come down to earth a bit this week.
      Odds: Jets –3.
      Prediction: Titans 16, Jets 13.

      Falcons (2-0) at Patriots (1-1), 1:00PM ET
      This is the most intriguing game on the Week 3 schedule because it will serve as a great indication of where both of these teams are right now. The Falcons are 2-0 after beating two playoff teams from a year ago (the Dolphins and Panthers, respectively) and Matt Ryan is off to a tremendous start (108.5 QB rating). But Atlanta’s defense will be tested this weekend against a New England offense that was held to only nine points a week ago and will no doubt be focused on rebounding. Tom Brady hasn’t looked comfortable on his surgically repaired knee and seemed confused by the amount of looks that the Jets’ defense gave him last week. If the Falcons can get creative with their front seven, they might be able to generate pressure on Brady and come up with a couple of turnovers. If that happens, Ryan has more than enough weapons (Tony Gonzalez, Roddy White, etc.) in the passing game to pick apart a Patriots’ defense that is riddled with holes right now. It’s usually unwise to go against Bill Belichick and the Patriots when they’re pissed off and needing a win, but this isn’t the same New England defense that we’ve seen throughout the years and I think Ryan will lead Atlanta to a huge victory at Foxboro.
      Odds: Patriots –4.
      Prediction: Falcons 30, Patriots 27.

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      Cowboys’ Roy Williams frustrated

      September 24, 2009 /

      Another Cowboys receiver is unhappy.

      Following his one catch performance in last Sunday night’s 33-31 loss to the Giants, Dallas wideout Roy Williams is frustrated that he’s not being used like a No. 1 receiver.

      From the Charlotte Observer:

      Williams doesn’t deny being frustrated with his lack of involvement. He was only thrown to four times against the Giants.

      “Yeah, it’s frustrating,” Williams said. “I feel like I’m a playmaker. I run my route and hopefully the ball will be there. If not, I move on to the next play, then move on to the next one.”

      Williams said he was not criticizing quarterback Tony Romo and remains confident in Romo to lead the Cowboys and get him the ball.

      Williams didn’t let his lack of involvement affect his play on the field. His down-field blocking keyed the 251-yard rushing effort against the Giants.

      “That’s what was working for us,” he said. “There are going to be games like that.”

      This doesn’t seem like it’s a big deal now, so I won’t try to spin the situation into something it’s not. But it is interesting that we’re only two games into a new season and already a Cowboy receiver is venting his frustration with his role in the offense.

      Is Romo keying on certain guys or is Jason Garrett’s offense not doing enough to get the No. 1 receiver involved more? Owens complained about not getting more opportunities to make catches last year and everyone wrote it off as T.O. being T.O. It’ll be interesting to see if Williams’ complaints get louder and louder throughout the season.

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      A chat with Matt Serra

      September 24, 2009 /

      Bullz-Eye.com Fitness Editor Mike Furci got the opportunity to sit down with former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Matt “The Terror” Serra recently to pick his brain about what it’s like to star in the Ultimate Fighter series. Serra also gives a round-by-round breakdown of his assessment of the rematch between he and Matt Hughes.

      Bullz-Eye: Is Matt there?

      Matt Serra: Yeah, this is Matt.

      BE: Hey Matt. This is Mike Furci from Bullz-Eye.com. How’s everything going?

      MS: Everything is going great, everything is going great. After the fight, I’m spending some time with my family; I’m getting back in my schools. It’s going great.

      BE: Oh, that’s awesome. I heard the Serra Academies are doing well.

      MS: Yeah, I can’t complain. I have two schools here on Long Island. If anybody wanted to check them out it is mattserra.net. I tell you, you know I have a lot of students and they are all — it’s a good atmosphere, I have a great time training and it’s a good time. That’s where you’ll catch me after all my fights.

      BE: Oh I bet.

      MS: I’m there, I’m teaching and having a great time.

      BE: Doing what you love to do.

      MS: Yeah man, when I’m not fighting I am just teaching guys how to arm block and reverse, sit-ups, triangle chokes. It’s all good.

      BE: Right. Can you give us a little history behind the start of the Serra Academies and a little bit about their growth over the last few years?

      Read the entire interview at Bullz-Eye.com.

      Mixed Martial Arts

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