The Philadelphia Eagles play the New York Giants at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey tonight. The stadium known by the fans of its other tennant as Jetlife Stadium.
The Eagles are Vick-less. They have Vince Young starting at QB.
The Giants have the best pass rush in football and will dominate Philadelphia's offense. It is a great game for Mark Herzlich to make his first start at linebacker because there will be relatively no pressure on him. This is also a game where Mathias Kiwanuka can use his speed to help stop the Eagles screen passing game. I foresee a good game from Kiwi.
The Giants offense is missing Amhad Bradshaw. They have not had his services for weeks and are 2-1 without him. The Giants offense will continue to produce as it has for the last 3-4 weeks. The Giants O-line will create some good room for Brandon Jacobs to run a little and give Eli Manning time to throw the ball to his TE's down the field.
The final score of the game will be 27-19 Giants at the most.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Green and Gold beats Maroon and Gold
My prediction for this weekends Notre Dame v. Boston College football game is that the game will be awesome to watch but poorly played:
BC offensive line has its best game of the year. They pass protect and run block well. They played well against NC State. Rettig is average, he runs for a TD and throws an INT. Watch out for a deep playaction pass off a fake handoff to Amidon. I am convinced that we continuosly ran the handoff plays to Amidon against NC State for this purpose. The running backs run for a TD and fumble one that lets ND score an easy TD.
The defense plays its best game of the year. The Dline will knock Rees out of the game. Keuchly will get thrown on alot in the first half. If Kelly is smart he comes out in a 3 WR, 1 TE set and forces Keuchly to cover their TE. Then they throw over the top of him. He will get an INT in the second and take it back for a long run. When ND goes to the run in the second half Keuchly gets his 10 tackles. Donnie Fletcher will cover Floyd better than anyone has all year. Floyd will still have 1 TD.
It comes down to kicking. Our punter will give us good field position but our offense will not capitalize to the extent they should. Our D will hold ND to 2 TD's but their kicker wins the game w 4 FG's. ND wins 26-17.
We kick their ass in hockey the night before.
BC offensive line has its best game of the year. They pass protect and run block well. They played well against NC State. Rettig is average, he runs for a TD and throws an INT. Watch out for a deep playaction pass off a fake handoff to Amidon. I am convinced that we continuosly ran the handoff plays to Amidon against NC State for this purpose. The running backs run for a TD and fumble one that lets ND score an easy TD.
The defense plays its best game of the year. The Dline will knock Rees out of the game. Keuchly will get thrown on alot in the first half. If Kelly is smart he comes out in a 3 WR, 1 TE set and forces Keuchly to cover their TE. Then they throw over the top of him. He will get an INT in the second and take it back for a long run. When ND goes to the run in the second half Keuchly gets his 10 tackles. Donnie Fletcher will cover Floyd better than anyone has all year. Floyd will still have 1 TD.
It comes down to kicking. Our punter will give us good field position but our offense will not capitalize to the extent they should. Our D will hold ND to 2 TD's but their kicker wins the game w 4 FG's. ND wins 26-17.
We kick their ass in hockey the night before.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
New York State of Mind
NFL watchers in New England will have a New York State of Mind today. I hear New York and my stomach bubbles.
The Jets play the Bills at 1pm in Buffalo. The Giants play the Patriots at 4pm in Foxborough.
The Fox Network, always fair and balanced, is showing the Buccaneers and the Saints at 1pm in NO.
The Jets and Bills score will be at least 23-22. Sanchez and Fitzpatrick are both decent quaterbacks but I think one of them will throw an interception in the second half that will decide the game.
The Giants and Patriots score will not be more than 32-20. The Patriots will want to start the game fast on offense but the Giants strength is in the pass rush. The Patriot offense will be average by its' standards today. The Giants are missing A.Bradshaw, my boy Hakeem Nix, and Bass. The Giants offense will be limited by injuries.
The Buccaneers and Saints game will be interesting. The Saints lost last week and they lost to the Bucs a few weeks ago . . . possibly looking forward to the game today and because Sean Payton may be in disarray. He had knee surgery recently and had some issues with pain killers a couple years ago. The Saints win at home because they want payback against a decent division rival.
The Jets play the Bills at 1pm in Buffalo. The Giants play the Patriots at 4pm in Foxborough.
The Fox Network, always fair and balanced, is showing the Buccaneers and the Saints at 1pm in NO.
The Jets and Bills score will be at least 23-22. Sanchez and Fitzpatrick are both decent quaterbacks but I think one of them will throw an interception in the second half that will decide the game.
The Giants and Patriots score will not be more than 32-20. The Patriots will want to start the game fast on offense but the Giants strength is in the pass rush. The Patriot offense will be average by its' standards today. The Giants are missing A.Bradshaw, my boy Hakeem Nix, and Bass. The Giants offense will be limited by injuries.
The Buccaneers and Saints game will be interesting. The Saints lost last week and they lost to the Bucs a few weeks ago . . . possibly looking forward to the game today and because Sean Payton may be in disarray. He had knee surgery recently and had some issues with pain killers a couple years ago. The Saints win at home because they want payback against a decent division rival.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
SEC Saturday
Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day have all come and gone. Everyone is looking forward to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve. Before these holidays arrive there is a something of holiday today for college football fans because Lousiana State University is playing University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. LSU is ranked number one in the human polls and the computer rankngs. Alabama is ranked number two in the human polls and computer rankings.
CBS is broadcasting the game and ESPN Game Day is in Tuscaloosa. The game has been hyped up by the media. The two head coaches seem to be doing more interviews and commentary than usual.
ESPN is saying that 7 first round NFL Draft picks will be taking part in the game tonight. Additionally, Chris Fowler claims that 35 players from the two teams will be drafted by the NFL.
The winner of this game will have a great chance of making the BCS Championship game. The loser of this game still has a decent chance of making the championship game(if Oregon beats Stanford and Oklahoma State loses to either Oklahoma or the Big 12 Championship game)which goes to show that these are by far the two best teams in college football. Personally, a loss in this game(if the loser wins its remaining games) should not keep that team out of the championship game.
That being said I am not predicting a winner. I am only predicting a final score. The final score will be 23-17. Here are keys to the game and the game strategy that I expect to see.
Keys:
1) LSU and Alabama will both be psyched up beyond belief. There will be alot of those Ray Lewis like rain dances by both teams at the outset. However, Alabama will be more emotional because of the tornado that destroyed Tuscaloosa/Birmingham and because they are ranked NUMBER 2. Nick Saban will definitly be using this fact in his pregame speech. So, LSU has to withstand the initial emotion of Alabama and use it to their advantage. They can do it by using misdirection on offense to throw off the Bama linebackers Highsmith and Upshaw who I expect will be very emotional and boarderline out of control, especially Upshaw.
2)The Quarterbacks- I expect LSU to blitz McCarron alot and try to hit him early to knock him off his game. Alabama should try to do the same thing. Hitting and sacking the opposing QB in the first quarter is the most underrated aspect of football. The winner of this game will have negatively affected the opposing quarteback the most.
3)Referees- These teams are as evenly matched as can be. They essentially have the same strengths and weaknesses. Crummy or shady calls in this game will have a huge impact. Fair officiating will be critical. I can forsee a big kick return being called back for a marginal block in the back etc.
Arkansas will beat South Carolina 30-20.
CBS is broadcasting the game and ESPN Game Day is in Tuscaloosa. The game has been hyped up by the media. The two head coaches seem to be doing more interviews and commentary than usual.
ESPN is saying that 7 first round NFL Draft picks will be taking part in the game tonight. Additionally, Chris Fowler claims that 35 players from the two teams will be drafted by the NFL.
The winner of this game will have a great chance of making the BCS Championship game. The loser of this game still has a decent chance of making the championship game(if Oregon beats Stanford and Oklahoma State loses to either Oklahoma or the Big 12 Championship game)which goes to show that these are by far the two best teams in college football. Personally, a loss in this game(if the loser wins its remaining games) should not keep that team out of the championship game.
That being said I am not predicting a winner. I am only predicting a final score. The final score will be 23-17. Here are keys to the game and the game strategy that I expect to see.
Keys:
1) LSU and Alabama will both be psyched up beyond belief. There will be alot of those Ray Lewis like rain dances by both teams at the outset. However, Alabama will be more emotional because of the tornado that destroyed Tuscaloosa/Birmingham and because they are ranked NUMBER 2. Nick Saban will definitly be using this fact in his pregame speech. So, LSU has to withstand the initial emotion of Alabama and use it to their advantage. They can do it by using misdirection on offense to throw off the Bama linebackers Highsmith and Upshaw who I expect will be very emotional and boarderline out of control, especially Upshaw.
2)The Quarterbacks- I expect LSU to blitz McCarron alot and try to hit him early to knock him off his game. Alabama should try to do the same thing. Hitting and sacking the opposing QB in the first quarter is the most underrated aspect of football. The winner of this game will have negatively affected the opposing quarteback the most.
3)Referees- These teams are as evenly matched as can be. They essentially have the same strengths and weaknesses. Crummy or shady calls in this game will have a huge impact. Fair officiating will be critical. I can forsee a big kick return being called back for a marginal block in the back etc.
Arkansas will beat South Carolina 30-20.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Good Call
If the O-Line can protect Rettig at all then we will score 14 points at the most. I get the feeling Rettig could get knocked out of this game with an injury early. FSU D-line will be smelling blood.
Hopefully Shinksie remembers to line up under center when his number is called.
Final 38-9 . . . FSU
Hopefully Shinksie remembers to line up under center when his number is called.
Final 38-9 . . . FSU
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Boston College defeats Maryland in the Under Armour Bowl
Boston College rushed out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter at Byrd Stadium. Weather played a role in the game and the Boston College running game was put on full display. Cold, snow, and rain limited the Boston College game plan to running primarily. Boston College running back Rolandan Finch ran the ball thirty-nine times for 243 yards and two touchdowns. Rolandan eclipsed his carrier total in yards gained from scrimmage in this contest against the Terrapins.
Boston College got off to a fast start, played well defensively, and gave up a couple of scores late in the game which ended with a final score of 28-17.
It is the first conference win for Boston College who has: Miami, Notre Dame, NC State, and Florida State remaining on the schedule. If Boston College can play well against FSU on ESPN Thursday night at Chestnut Hill and beat NC State the following week then the season will begin to move in the correct direction. There is still alot of work to do to reach the level Boston College is accustomed to but this win was big for the collective team psyche.
Boston College got off to a fast start, played well defensively, and gave up a couple of scores late in the game which ended with a final score of 28-17.
It is the first conference win for Boston College who has: Miami, Notre Dame, NC State, and Florida State remaining on the schedule. If Boston College can play well against FSU on ESPN Thursday night at Chestnut Hill and beat NC State the following week then the season will begin to move in the correct direction. There is still alot of work to do to reach the level Boston College is accustomed to but this win was big for the collective team psyche.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Who is Going to hell in a bucket?
UCONN football.
Talk about leaving the cupboard empty. Randy Edsall left UCONN with absolutely nothing. Losing to PITT by 17 at the half on national TV, with canceled World Series game tonight, is not going to get John Swofford to invite you into the ACC.
Since it always comes back to Boston College . . . the Eagles could beat UCONN and Pitt in football. Both teams are flawed. UCONN has no talent at all and the Pitt QB cannot throw in the pocket and is easy to sack.
Talk about leaving the cupboard empty. Randy Edsall left UCONN with absolutely nothing. Losing to PITT by 17 at the half on national TV, with canceled World Series game tonight, is not going to get John Swofford to invite you into the ACC.
Since it always comes back to Boston College . . . the Eagles could beat UCONN and Pitt in football. Both teams are flawed. UCONN has no talent at all and the Pitt QB cannot throw in the pocket and is easy to sack.
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