Crazy Week!

This week in the NFL it was a crazy one.  There were many outcomes that were not expected and that would most likely to not occur nine times out of ten.  A 13-0 team a 0-13 both beat the odds this week.  A fan favorite quaterback finally loses.  And the Cleveland Kids almost pull off a W.

First off the undefeated Packers lose in a nail biter.  They lost to the Kansas City Cheifs.  I watched this game and it just seemed like the Cheifs were better prepared for this game.  They came in with more heart and wanted it more.  However, this had the looks of comeback all over it when Aaron Rogers had a quick fourth quarter touchdown to make it a one score game.  But, the Packers couldn't do it.  The Cheifs ended up victorious. 

The Colts finally won game.  The improve to 1-13.  They were able to beat the Tennessee Titans 27-13.  I don't know how they did it, but, the Titans must be embarrassed to have lost to such a bad team.  Actually, the Colts just performed today.  They were able to execute key plays and create oppurtunities. 

Tim Tebow could not do it this week.  He started off with a great start having to early scores.  However, Tom Brady proved to be too good for the Broncos defense to handle.  The Broncos lost to the Patriots by a score of 41-23. 

The Browns almost joined the excitement this week with an overtime thriller.  Seneca Wallace proved to do very well at quarterback.  However, the coaches lost the game this time.  In overtime the Browns had no need to worry about the time.  They have 15 minutes to score.  So why didn't they return to their normal offense?  They should have gone back to playing Cleveland football.  That is how they were able to get into overtime in the first place. 

Well, it was a crazy week!  Until next time, the Guru is out. 

What to do, What to do

Well, it’s been a while since football has been over and I have been acclimating to life without it everyday after school.  It is weird to get used to, but it feels nice to finally experience senior pass.  To stay involved in football I, of course, watch it all the time.  I also play fantasy football with a bunch of my amigos.  My team is completely average.  I have some good weeks, and some not so good weeks.  At the rate I’m going I pry won’t make the playoffs.  Oh well, fantasy sports have never really been my thing. 

In other news, the BCS standings are now updated!  At 10 representing the Big 10 is Wisconsin.  Hopefully Russell Wilson and their powerful offense can keep them rolling.  At 9 is South Carolina.  I haven’t really been following South Carolina this year, however, they are a consistent team each year.  So, I can see them earning this spot.  8, 7, 6, and 5 belong to Kansas State, Boise State, Arkansas, and Oregon, respectively.  I 100% agree with every one of those choices.  Stanford has possession of the number four spot.  If they wish to keep that spot their offense needs to keep producing and their defense needs to step up. 

Now, the big controversy between the number 3 and 2 spot.  Oklahoma State and Alabama.  Alabama is listed at two right now and I think that that is the way it should be.  Unlike Oklahoma State Alabama has an offense AND a defense.  They will need both in order to take down LSU who owns number 1.  Oklahoma State has a very productive offense but their defense is lacking.  LSU will destroy them if they don’t get it going.  LSU’s defense is the heart of their team.  They will be able to stop OSU and run all over them with their offense. 

All in all I agree with the BCS standings right now and hope that they remain the same. 

New Talk, New News

Well, this week in the world of football there has been a lot going on.  An NFL defensive tackle, Gerald McCoy was placed on the IR for, in my opinion, one of the worst injuries you could recieve.  Also, Joe Paterno was just fired from the head coaching position of the Penn State Nittany Lions. 

First off, Gerald McCoy.  This starting defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Bucaccaneers will have to sit out for the rest of the season with a torn bicep.  This week in regular season action against the New Orleans Saints was when the injury occurred.  This is the second year in a row that he will have to prematurely end his season because of a torn bicep. However, last year it was his left bicep that was torn.  It is obvious that the already struggling Buccanneers(4-4) will take a major hit from this loss.  If the Bucs would have won this game it would have kept them in second place in the NFC South with a shot at a conference championship.  However, with the lost the dropped to third with little to no hope of winning conference,qualifying for playoffs or even having a chance at the wild card slot. 

Next up, Joe Paterno.  This is a major controversy that I have VERY mixed emotions on.  I recognize that Joe did what he was legally obligated to do by passing it on the athletic director.  I realize that he can not go to the cops, he can not because he would have been going on accusations that he heard.  But, what I do not get is even after the incident occurred and Sandusky no longer coached, JoePa still allowed him in the State College campus.  He should not have let Sandusky hang around the campus, or practice, Sandusky even had kids with him at some of the practices he attended.  Sandusky is a sick freak.  JoePa should have recognized this and not allowed him on the campus.  You would figure that since Joe is a father and grandfather, that he would be a whole lot more sensitive to this issue and take drastic action to ensure that this would not happen again.  Unfortunately, he did not and since the first accusation there have been quite a few kids that have come out saying that they have had...unfortunate...run ins with Sandusky recently.  I don't know what should be done and that is why I am in the position to make these decisions.

Overall, it has been a very wierd and unfortunate week in the world of football.  Well, until next time, The Guru is out.

Season over

I'm back, I'm back, I'm back.  It's okay don't worry I won't leave you again, Arra.  I think I'm going to post even when I'm done with this class.  <3   :)   Hehehehe okay I'll get started if you insist, only for Stanley of course. 

Okay so our season is over now and we went out with a bang.  We destroyed Amherst 52-0.  We were able to throw the ball and run it as well.  We even put in a half back pass for Coach Dlugosz's father.  It went for a touchdown.  Chris said that he was so nervous when the ball was in the air.  He said that Mr. Dlugosz caught that pass for him.  I'm sure that made coach happy.  So yeah, we went undefeated in the SWC and we were the first team to do that since 2007. 

Even though we went 8-2 we did not make it into the playoffs.  If we had been in any other region in Ohio we would have made it in.  Region 2 is that hardest region to qualify for playoffs and we were ranked 9th by .2 points, you need to be in the top 8 to make it in.  That was a real heart-breaker. 

We would have made it in if Shaker had not forfeited in week 8.  I don't know what their coach was thinking. 

We also would have made it in if Toledo Whitmer would have been disqualified.  They have been illegally recruiting players and they have players playing that don't even live in Ohio.  THEY LIVE IN MICHIGAN!!!  

]Oh well, what's done is done.  We had a very good season and I will never forget these memories. 

Until next time, the Guru is out. 

SWC

Oh, why hello there.  Do you come here often?  Yes, Arra I'm talking to you.  How are you? I'm fine thank you.  Well, enough of that, let's get into the blog...

So, this past week we beat the Olmsted fall bulldogs to take the SWC.  However, this week determines whether we get the title outright or if we have to share it.  If Olmsted Falls manages to beat North Olmsted then they have a shot at the title because they have one loss.  However, for them to share a portion with us that requires us losing to Amherst.  Personally, I like our chances against Amherst.  BUT!  This is a team that has nothing to lose.  I bet they will try trick plays on offense and even the special teams.  That's right I said special teams.  They have done a reverse on a kick off and even passed it across the field.  With the unpredictability of Amherst it will make for a tough game.  

With the SWC under our belts, there have already been talks of playoffs.  For us to make the playoffs we need some things to happen first.  We have to win against Amherst.  We also need Midview to beat North Ridgeville, and for Canton Mckinley to beat Massillon Jackson.  I believe that this is what needs to happen for us to go to the playoffs but I could be wrong.  We might need more teams to lost for all I know. 

Hopefully our luck doesn't run out in terms of these teams losing.  All we need to focus on is beating Amherst.   Until next time, the Guru is out!!!!

Prime Time

It’s alright everybody, I was not hibernating, and I’m back.  This post is all about a football great.  He is a Hall of Fame cornerback and he is almost as good as me.  His name is Deion Sanders and he is a man.  He went to high school at North Fort Myers High School.  He played baseball, basketball, and football and he lettered in all them.  He played football, baseball, and track for Florida State University.  His freshman year he started corner for the football team, helped the track team win a conference championship, and helped the baseball team finish 5^th in the nation.  Yeah, he is that talented. 

Deion faced a crossroads with his career. One that very few people have come across and experienced.  It was, will he go to the MLB or the NFL.  He decided to do something amazing.  He played in both leagues.  He was a standout in both the MLB and the NFL.  Sanders is the only professional athlete to hit a homerun and score a touchdown in the same week. 

With all this success came a lot of publicity to Deion.  He is known to many as Deion “Prime Time” Sanders.  Deion also has that feature that many envy.  He knows that he is the best player on every field that he walks on, and he doesn’t let the other team forget it.  Deion is confident, well composed, and above all cocky.  He is ranked number 1 by many forums, websites, TV shows, etc. as the cockiest player of all time.  He is ranked higher than TO, Chad Ochocinco, and many others.

Brian Dawkins is my favorite current player.  However, my favorite player of all time is Deion Sanders.  He displays his athletic ability as well as his confidence in every sport let alone game that he is in.  He was recently inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  Until next time, the Guru is out.  

Here we go again...

So, recently I finally got on my twitter game (get at me @MikeRussell28).  After trying to figure out how to work it for quite some time I learned how to "tweet" and follow people.  I decided to follow my favorite NFL player Brian Dawkins.  Brian (yes we are on a first name basis) is a man on the field.  He takes on OT's that have almost 100lbs on him and he stands his ground.  He is relentless and he plays like there is no tomorrow.  And when Brian walks on to the field you would think that he just won the Super Bowl.  He starts jumping, screaming, sprinting, crawling, somersaulting, and high-fiving.  He does this to not only get himself pumped, but to also get his team pumped.

(No I was not crazy, and this is not photoshopped, he actually crawls onto the field)

This is not the only reason Brian is my favorite player.  Brian is a man that does not let anything get to him.  He doesn't let the stuff other people say affect him or how he plays.  A majority of his tweets are  about how we need to not listen to what other people say.  He said to not let people's opinions that are trying to bring you down succeed.  Right now our football team is going through this.  We are facing a lot of adversity off the field and we can not let that affect how we play.  We can't even let that get to us.  Because if we make a stupid decision based on a impulse because of a comment there could be some serious consequences.

Over the years Brian has taken a lot of ridicule because of his playing style or what kind of person he is in general.  He doesn't let it get to him.  He just uses this as a sort of fuel to his fire.  This is what the team needs to do now on the field and not let it get to us off the field.