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      Andy Reid bothered by the hits on Michael Vick

      December 3, 2010 /
      CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 28: Michael Vick of the Philadelphia Eagles fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Julius Peppers of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 28, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Eagles 31-26. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

      Instead of figuring out ways to protect his quarterback (you know, like running the ball), Andy Reid took the opportunity on Friday to let everyone know how upset he is about the hits Michael Vick has been taking lately.

      From ESPN.com:

      “That bothers me, that bothers me. He runs, but he is a quarterback, so you can’t treat him like a running back. It concerns me,” Reid said, adding, “I’ll deal with the people I need to on that.”

      Reid can’t be serious, can he? This is a joke right? He doesn’t want defenders to treat Vick like a running back when he’s burned defenses time and time again with his legs? Seriously, he’s f**king with us, isn’t he?

      I like Andy Reid and I’ve defended him in the past when Philadelphia fans wanted fired/gone/dead. But this has to be the dumbest thing he’s ever said in his 10-plus years of coaching in the NFL. Quarterbacks are going to take hits in the pocket – that’s just part of the game. And when a quarterback can also beat you with his legs, he’s going to get treated like a running back because defendes don’t want to be the ones left grasping for air when he takes off to run. Sorry, but that’s the way it is, Andy.

      Again, instead of complaining about nonsense, Reid should be sitting down with Marty Mornhinweg right now and devising ways to help keep Vick upright. The duo failed to utilize “Shady” McCoy more Thursday night against the Texans, which would have saved Vick from taking the pounding he did. But regardless, he’s going to get hit. He runs. Running quarterbacks get hit.

      I wonder what Reid’s response would have been if Vick played for another team and an opposing coach complained about the Eagles hitting him too hard.

      External Sports, NFL

      College Football Championship Weekend Predictions

      December 3, 2010 /
      LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 30: Coach Bo Pelini leads his Nebraska Cornhusker football team on the field against the Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Defeated Missouri 31-17. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images)

      I love doing predictions at this time of year because college football fans are usually extra testy. (Uh, even more testy than they normally are.)

      God forbid you pick against their teams at this time of year, because you’re an undeniable idiot if you do. (Uh, more an idiot than you normally are.)

      Just remember College Football Superfan, these predictions are just for fun. If I really knew what the hell I was talking about, I would be in Vegas right now sitting poolside with a bucket of beer laying next to me. Instead, I’m sitting at my desk…which is miles and miles away from anything resembling Vegas.

      On to the picks!

      SEC Championship: No. 1 Auburn (12-0) vs. No. 19 South Carolina, 4:00PM ET
      Only a fool would pick against Auburn right now and I sir, am no fool. Actually, I’ve been picking against them all year and I’m sick of being burned. I picked South Carolina in late September to cover against the Tigers. Boom, roasted. I picked Arkansas in mid-October to cover against the Tigers. Boom, roasted. The following week I picked LSU to win outright. Boom, roasted. I picked Georgia to cover. Boom, roasted. I picked Alabama to win outright and cover. BOOM, ROASTED. The only time I took one of Auburn’s opponents to cover and actually got it right was a month ago when they played Ole Miss. But whatever. I picked against them damn near every week, so I was bound to be right one of those times. But not this week – I’m going with Auburn. I don’t care what the matchup looks like and I’m not going to dive into the X’s and O’s. I’m just going to sit back, watch them fall behind by two scores in the first half and then enjoy as Cam Newton rattles off four touchdowns in the fourth quarter to win by 10.
      THE PICK: AUBURN –5.5. Boom, roasted.

      ACC Championship: No. 21 Florida State (9-3) vs. No. 15 Virginia Tech (10-2), 7:45PM ET
      After losing to Boise State and James Madison to open up the season, the Hokies have rattled off 10-straight wins and will now meet a Seminoles team that has won three in a row following their own two-game skid. Tyrod Taylor and Christian Ponder will get most of the attention (and rightfully so), but defense wins this one in the end. VA Tech has only given up six touchdowns in the fourth quarter this season and has been outstanding in crunch time. This is about as even a matchup as one could make, but I think the Hokie defense prevails in the end and VA Tech holds on.
      THE PICK: VIRGINIA TECH –3.5

      Big 12 Championship: No. 9 Oklahoma vs. No. 13 Nebraska, 8:00PM ET
      After the way they lit up the scoreboard against Oklahoma State last Saturday, I get the feeling that people expect the Sooners to roll this weekend. Everyone gravitates to offensive teams and that doesn’t fit Nebraska despite their 45-17 dismantling of a crap Colorado team last weekend. That said, OU running back DeMarco Murray injured his knee in the win over the Cowboys and while Bob Stoops is optimistic about the senior’s chances of playing this Saturday, it’s not a given. Either way, Murray may be limited, which isn’t a good sign seeing as how Nebraska ranks fifth in the nation in total defense. This game kind of reminds me of last year’s Big 12 title game, when many people outside of Lincoln thought that Texas would roll. But Bo Pelini’s squad held firm and nearly won the game in the end. I think we see a repeat of last year and Nebraska gives Oklahoma hell for four quarters.
      THE PICK: NEBRASKA +4.5

      Other picks, minus the foreplay:

      Northern Illinois –17. (Friday)
      Washington –5.5
      Pittsburgh +2
      Oregon State +17
      Boise State –37.5
      UCLA +6
      Troy -5

      College Football, External Sports

      Yankees are in talks with Carl Crawford, but what are their motives?

      December 3, 2010 /
      August 10, 2010: Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Carl Crawford ( ) during game action between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Rays defeated the Tigers 8-0.

      Buster Onley is reporting that the Yankees are engaged in conversations with free agent outfielder Carl Crawford. But what isn’t clear is what the Bombers’ intentions are.

      It’s assumed that the Yankees’ primary target in free agency is Cliff Lee. They need pitching (whether Andy Pettitte decides to retire or not) and Lee is the best arm available on the market.

      But if they lose out on Lee, is Crawford their backup plan? If they can’t get the pitching they need and want, will they decide to add to their already stacked lineup in hopes that they can out-slug teams throughout the year and then hope for the best in the postseason?

      Or are they just trying to drive up the price for the Red Sox? They know that Boston is smitten with Crawford and if the Sox are willing to pony up, he would make their entire offseason.

      The Yankees don’t really need an outfielder. Curtis Granderson and Nick Swisher are entrenched at two of the starting positions and Brett Gardner is a nice role player at the bottom of the lineup. If you were to rank the Bombers’ offseason needs, outfield would certainly not be at the top of the list. (That said, they could find room for a player of Crawford’s talents.)

      But part of Brian Cashman’s job is to drive up the price for their competition. Thus, even if the Yankees aren’t truly serious about giving Crawford an eight-year, gazillion dollar deal, they must ensure that the Red Sox have to pay top dollar for the player they want.

      Let the chess game begin.

      External Sports, MLB

      Roy Williams: I’m the most consistent receiver on the Cowboys’ roster

      December 3, 2010 /
      ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 10: Wide receiver Roy Williams of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against the Tennessee Titans at Cowboys Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans won 34-27. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

      Roy Williams isn’t the type of player to toot his own horn. But when he has the opportunity to tell everyone how good he’s been this season, you best believe he’s going to do it.

      While appearing on The Ben and Skin Show on KESN-FM radio in Dallas on Tuesday, Williams had this to say about where he stands with the Cowboys’ organization (from the Dallas Morning News):

      “I’m nowhere near trying to toot my own horn because I’m not that type of player, but I’ve been the most consistent wide receiver that we have on this roster. That can go back all the way to OTAs, training camp and during the season. I’m not getting very many opportunities but I’m doing everything that I’m supposed to do. I’m run blocking, lining up, doing things I’m supposed to do, a lot of things that don’t make Sports Center but a lot of things that my coaches see and my teammates see as well.

      Williams apparently isn’t the type of player to toot his own horn but he’s going to go ahead and toot it anyway. This comes five days after he cost the Cowboys a win by fumbling late in the fourth quarter against the Saints and setting them up for their game-winning touchdown drive. (Granted, the soft Dallas defense had something to do with the loss too, but nevertheless…)

      Even if Williams has been the team’s most consistent receiver this year, you just don’t say things like that when you’ve only caught 32 passes for 469 yards. He does have five touchdowns on the year, but it’s not like defensive coordinators are losing sleep at night worried about how to cover Roy Williams.

      He showed some humility after the New Orleans game by owning up to the fumble, then he turns around and tells everyone how good he is. How unfortunate.

      External Sports, NFL

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