Alastair's BLE Blog: 9月 2012

2012年9月30日日曜日

Poll Friday: Patriots at Bills?

We have another big game in the AFC East this weekend. That leads us to our latest "Poll Friday" question: Who will win Sunday's matchup between the New England Patriots (1-2) and Buffalo Bills (2-1)? This game has huge implications in the division. It's a chance for the Bills to make their mark and the Patriots to get back in the hunt. Will Buffalo prevail? The Bills beat the Patriots last season at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Buffalo spent the entire offseason building a team to beat New England.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/48461/poll-patriots-at-bills

Miami Hurricanes Georgia Bulldogs Texas A&M Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks Penn State Nittany Lions Alabama Crimson Tide

Instant Analysis: Alabama 33 Ole Miss 14

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama trailed for the first time all season when Ole Miss scored a touchdown early in the second quarter, but the Crimson Tide answered with two quick scores and held off the Rebels to win 33-14 Saturday night. The offense looked efficient but not outstanding. The Tide never hit on the big play they’ve become accustomed to this season. Still, it was a coming-out party for freshman wide receiver Amari Cooper, and quarterback AJ McCarron was sharp yet again for the Tide.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/67074/instant-analysis-alabama-33-ole-miss-14

Paul Warfield Mike McCormack Frank Gatski Ozzie Newsome Joe DeLamielleure Gene Hickerson

Video: Countdown Daily -- 49ers-Jets

The NFL Live crew makes their picks for San Francisco at the New York Jets.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/48608/video-countdown-daily-49ers-jets

Arkansas Razorbacks Penn State Nittany Lions Alabama Crimson Tide Clemson Tigers Florida Gators Northwestern Wildcats

Ash's growth, poise key Texas' road rally

STILLWATER, Okla. -- This time, there was no time for David Ash to lean on his running game. A go-ahead touchdown drive with seven runs and two short passes didn't put Texas ahead for long enough, and down two points, Texas had 2 minutes, 34 seconds to become the first team to win in Stillwater since Oklahoma won a Big 12 South title at Boone Pickens Stadium in 2010. The Longhorns sideline wasn't lacking for confidence in the eventual 41-36 victory over Oklahoma State that sent Texas to 4-0 and, most likely, into the top 10.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/67076/ashs-growth-poise-key-texas-road-rally

Tennessee Titans Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles

AccuScore: 49ers edge Jets

The first-place New York Jets (2-1) have a big game coming up Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers (2-1). In one of the closest AccuScore projections you will ever see, San Francisco edges the Jets by winning 51 percent of the simulations. New York still has a good chance to beat San Francisco despite the loss of cornerback Darrelle Revis for the season, according to AccuScore. The Jets are at home for the next three weeks and need to take advantage.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/48478/accuscore-49ers-edge-jets

Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Buffalo Bills

Instant analysis: Nebraska 30, Wisconsin 27

LINCOLN, Neb -- Nebraska mounted a furious comeback, rallying from 10 down at halftime and 17 in the third quarter to beat Wisconsin 30-27 and avenge an ugly defeat last year. Here are some quick thoughts: It was over when: Nebraska stuffed Montee Ball and forced a fumble on fourth-and-1 from the Badgers’ 49-yard line with one minute to play. Wisconsin, with Danny O’Brien back in charge at quarterback in place of Joel Stave, mounted a final drive after blowing a 17-point lead, but it fell short after officials overturned a first-down spot on an O’Brien-to-Jordan Fredrick completion before Ball’s fumble.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/67060/instant-analysis-nebraska-30-wisconsin-27

Mike McCormack Frank Gatski Ozzie Newsome Joe DeLamielleure Gene Hickerson Joshua Cribbs

Trevor Rosenthal hits 101 in St. Louis Cardinals blowout

Source: http://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-cardinals/2012/9/29/3426500/trevor-rosenthal-100-miles-per-hour

Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers

Week Four QB rankings

The Falcons' Matt Ryan lands in the top five in Pat Fltzmaurice's Week Four QB rankings.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/09/29/week-four-qb-rankings-3

Florida State Seminoles Miami Hurricanes Georgia Bulldogs Texas A&M Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks Penn State Nittany Lions

Eagles vs. Giants: Andy Reid Talks Matchups

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2012/9/29/3428498/eagles-vs-giants-andy-reid-talks-matchups

Bobby Mitchell Paul Warfield Mike McCormack Frank Gatski Ozzie Newsome Joe DeLamielleure

Cardinals vs. Nationals game recap: St. Louis wins 12-2, but Holliday leaves with injury

Source: http://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-cardinals/2012/9/28/3426508/cardinals-vs-nationals-final-score-wild-card-recap

USC Trojans football Colorado Buffaloes Notre Dame Fighting Irish Pittsburgh Panthers Florida State Seminoles Miami Hurricanes

Spotlight: Furyk-Snedeker take down McIlroy-McDowell

Brandt Snedeker enjoyed the 18th hole a bit more on Saturday. After his errant tee shot led to a last-hole defeat on Friday, Snedeker and Jim Furyk combined to hold off Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy, the world’s top-ranked player, on a nerve-wracking closing hole.

Source: http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622872/s/23f47af7/l/0L0Schicagotribune0N0Csports0Cbreaking0Cchi0Espotlight0Efuryksnedeker0Etake0Edown0Emcilroymcdowell0E20A120A9290H0A0H49456980Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Arizona Wildcats Houston Cougars California Golden Bears Texas Longhorns Baltimore Ravens

Fantasy Football: The Extra Point Poll

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2012/9/29/3426570/fantasy-football-the-extra-point-poll

Miami Hurricanes Georgia Bulldogs Texas A&M Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks Penn State Nittany Lions Alabama Crimson Tide

2012年9月29日土曜日

SEC mailbag: Florida a BCS buster?

It's time to take some questions as we enter the weekend: Robert in Salt Lake City writes: How much of a role does UF have in determining who plays for the national title? Will possibly knocking off FSU put someone in it, or will FSU be on the outside looking in at that point? Edward Aschoff: The Gators could be a real BCS buster for a few teams. For starters, Florida hosts LSU next week and a Gator win could throw a wrench in the Tigers' plans for a return to the national championship.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/66932/sec-mailbag-florida-a-bcs-buster

Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins New York Jets

Cardinals vs. Nationals game recap: St. Louis wins 12-2, but Holliday leaves with injury

Source: http://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-cardinals/2012/9/28/3426508/cardinals-vs-nationals-final-score-wild-card-recap

Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins New York Jets New England Patriots Denver Broncos Arizona Cardinals

No. 11 Palatine roars back to edge Fremd

No. 11 Palatine 24, Fremd 17

Palatine entered Friday night's crosstown rivalry game with Fremd averaging 43.6 points. But after two turnovers led to a 10-point deficit in the second quarter, the Pirates' defense had to step up.

Source: http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622872/s/23f08689/l/0L0Schicagotribune0N0Csports0Cbreaking0Cct0Espt0E0A9290Eprep0Efoot0Efremd0Epalatine0E20A120A9280H0A0H17498160Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm

Arkansas Razorbacks Penn State Nittany Lions Alabama Crimson Tide Clemson Tigers Florida Gators Northwestern Wildcats

Fantasy Football, Eagles vs Giants: Sit Eli Manning?

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2012/9/28/3419538/fantasy-football-eagles-vs-giants-2012-start-sit-eli-manning

Bill Willis Bobby Mitchell Paul Warfield Mike McCormack Frank Gatski Ozzie Newsome

AFC East injury updates

There were several key injuries in the AFC East last week that will impact this weekend's games. Here are the latest updates from around the division: Buffalo Bills: Both running backs Fred Jackson (knee) and C.J. Spiller (shoulder) are listed as questionable. Jackson is expected to play Sunday against the Patriots, according to head coach Chan Gailey. But Spiller is making progress, as well, and had limited participation the past two days. Cornerback and dangerous return specialist Leodis McKelvin (groin) is probable.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/48602/afc-east-injury-updates-2

Jermelle Cudjo James Farrior Fred Davis Peter Mayer Nate Burleson Otto Graham

The Patriots (1-2) are still elite

The New England Patriots have a losing record for the first time in nine years. Their head coach is in hot water with the NFL for grabbing an official, there are key injuries on offense and the Patriots have a tough road game Sunday against the Buffalo Bills (2-1). Stick a fork in the Patriots. They're done, right? Not so fast. The Patriots are still elite. They just don't have the record to show for it after three games. But do not be fooled by the standings in September.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/48583/patriotsstill-elite

Paul Warfield Mike McCormack Frank Gatski Ozzie Newsome Joe DeLamielleure Gene Hickerson

Saturday's matchup: Ohio St. at Michigan St.

TV/radio: 2:30 p.m. Saturday; WLS-Ch. 7.

Source: http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622872/s/23efd57e/l/0L0Schicagotribune0N0Csports0Cbreaking0Cct0Espt0E0A9290Eohio0Estate0Emichigan0Estate0Ecap0E0E20A120A9290H0A0H24267770Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm

Houston Texans Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars New Orleans Saints

Bucs' Bennett becomes even more critical cog on 'D'

Buccaneers DLE Michael Bennett is well on his way to a career year after recording three sacks in the first three games.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/09/28/bucs-bennett-becomes-even-more-critical-cog-on-d

New England Patriots Denver Broncos Arizona Cardinals Kansas City Chiefs San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks

Marvel Comics To Produce Limited Edition Brian Dawkins "Weapon X" Tribute Poster

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2012/9/28/3422782/marvel-comics-to-produce-limited-edition-brian-dawkins-weapon-x

Georgia Bulldogs Texas A&M Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks Penn State Nittany Lions Alabama Crimson Tide Clemson Tigers

BlogPoll Week Five Says Vols Take on #5

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2012/9/27/3414860/blogpoll-week-five-says-vols-take-on-5

New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins

Week Four fantasy tips: TEs

The late-week fantasy TE tips have Kyle Rudolph and Owen Daniels as strong options, but long-time stud Jason Witten should be relegated to the bench.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/09/27/week-four-fantasy-tips-tes

Washington Redskins New York Jets New England Patriots Denver Broncos Arizona Cardinals Kansas City Chiefs

Week 4 NFL Picks: Upsets could abound this weekend

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2012/9/27/3419746/week-4-nfl-picks-upsets-could-abound-this-weekend

Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers

2012年9月28日金曜日

VIDEO: Washington fans storm field after beating Stanford (Stanford!)

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2012/9/28/3422624/washington-fans-field-stanford-game

Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Houston Texans Atlanta Falcons

AFC East Stock Watch

Let's see who's stock is rising and falling in the AFC East. Falling 1. New York Jets secondary: The stock of New York’s defensive backs took a huge blow with the season-ending injury to Darrelle Revis. This changes the way New York has to play defense, particularly on the back end. The Jets will play less man-to-man defense and a lot more zone. Revis also patched up the fact that New York’s safeties aren’t good in coverage. Opponents will test the Jets’ secondary, starting with Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/48430/afc-east-stock-watch-19

Texas Longhorns Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Bears

Dickey: 1st knuckleballer with 20 wins in 32 years

New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey hit a major milestone Thursday afternoon and he did so in spectacular fashion.

Source: http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622872/s/23e5406e/l/0L0Schicagotribune0N0Csports0Cbreaking0Cla0Esp0Esn0Era0Edickey0E20A120A9270H0A0H16465310Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm

Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins

Indians fire Acta, name Alomar interim manager

The Cleveland Indians have fired manager Manny Acta with six games remaining in the 2012 season.

Source: http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622872/s/23e4049c/l/0L0Schicagotribune0N0Csports0Cbreaking0Cchi0Eindians0Efire0Eacta0Ename0Ealomar0Einterim0Emanager0E20A120A9270H0A0H430A30A190Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm

Florida Gators Northwestern Wildcats Wichita State University Nebraska Cornhuskers North Carolina Tar Heels Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Sox's Peavy pleased with effort, frustrated by results

This could have been Jake Peavy's last start at U.S. Cellular Field as a member of the Chicago White Sox.

Source: http://ChicagoTribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622872/s/23e7056b/l/0L0Schicagotribune0N0Csports0Cbreaking0Cchi0Esoxs0Epeavy0Epleased0Ewith0Eeffort0Efrustrated0Eby0Eresults0E20A120A9270H0A0H1187760Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm

Wichita State University Nebraska Cornhuskers North Carolina Tar Heels Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Arizona Wildcats Houston Cougars

Rockies rock Cubs' Volstad in 7-5 victory

Cubs equal franchise mark for most road losses at 56; must finish 4-2 to avoid 100 losses

DENVER — Baseball is a numbers game, and for the 2012 Cubs, the outrageous numbers just kept piling up after a 7-5 loss to the Rockies on Thursday at Coors Field.