SAC

So a strike of genius hit me. With the kick off of college football underway and the prospects of GA State football so exciting, and me finding myself reading the boxscores of every game of every school I've never heard of, I thought, why not create a new conference?

My proposal...the SAC (South Atlantic Conference). And fuck you Kennesaw State, you aren't invited. This will be a big conference -- 12 teams, mostly up and coming, all in the Southeast. Two Divisions that I haven't quite worked out yet. But eventually the SAC would give the Big East a run for their money, especially given all of the big name games some of these teams have already scheduled unlike some of you other pussy conferences.

People will say "Oh yeah, the Southeast is the best football...you have the SEC,ACC,SAC." And I name Joe Tereshiski IV commisioner. So without further adieu...12 teams:
1. The REAL GSU
2. Georgia Southern
3. Appalachian State
4. Troy University
5. Florida International
6. University of Central Florida
7. University of Lousiana Monroe
8. Western Carolina
9. Western Kentucky
10. Southern Mississippi
11. University of Alabama Birmingham

Twelve is a toss up between FLA Atlantic, UL Lafyette, College of Charlston, or maybe we could pull Miss State from the SEC. Midgrade football at it's finest! Beats the hell out of Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and Syracuse...

Fuck You Tony Kornheiser

How dare you be so arrogant to question Petrino, McKay, and Blank's initiative to have Falcon's players not talk about Michael Vick. I don't care if you are a sports writer and it is frustrating to you. The story is over. The man admitted his guilt and there is nothing more to talk about until his sentencing comes down. Let these men play football.

It is not the most important story on the Falcons right now. Hell, most of us (at least the sensible ones) have accepted the fact that the Number 7 era is over. I realized that when the Air Tran billboard came down from I-75 coming into town from the Southside. He is not the elephant in the room, because frankly he is only a member of the team through technicalities at this point.

I commend Joey Harrington for being so resilient through all of this and I swear I hope he pulls a Kenny Rogers on the first person that asks him how it feels to come in here as Ookie's replacement.

Tony Kornhole, get over yourself. You are trying to beat blood from a turnip or however the hell the saying goes.

I am Proud of Atlanta tonight.

The special lady and I went to the Braves vs. Giants game tonight and some after the fact record breaking happened. Barry Bonds hit #759 and promptly got booed. Bobby Cox recieved ejection #133, his second in as many, nights and Ryan Klesko freaked the fuck out. He also was ejected and Barry had to pull him off the field, most likely a result of 'roid rage.

But the most important thing, Atlanta won. And damn if we didn't boo when we were supposed to, cheer when we were supposed to. The Barry supporters were a-plenty, and I'd like to think of myself as somewhat of an agnostic regarding the situation, but I still just don't like the guy. Why the fuck do you have to leave the field when a relief pitcher is called in? This is not New York. Atlanta has class. We aren't going to throw stuff at you, just say some things that might hurt your feelings.

Either way this team has late season run written all over them. And dammit, after sitting in left field, I am on the Willie Harris bandwagon. If he could just quit getting thrown out trying to steal.

Way too early prediction: Willie Harris = World Series MVP.

Fantasy Draft Results...

...because everyone is so excited. I picked 11th of a 12 team league and it went something like this:

1. Brian Westbrook
2. Carson Palmer
3. Chicago
4. Andre Johnson
5. Chris Chambers
6. Tony Gonzales
7. Mark Clayton
8. Jerious Norwood
9. Neil Rackers
10.Heath Miller
11.Matt Schaub
12.Tatum Bell
13.Drew Carter
14.Seattle
15.Leon Washington

I'd like to call a redo on a lot of those.

In a related story...

Larry has decided that he is no longer speaking to New York media after taking his quotes regarding the steroid era out of context.

Good for you Chipper. Good for you. But riddle me this, you once got duped by a Hooter's waitress from Florida, what did you expect the New York Media to do? They fuck you and then tell their friends.

I'm glad you're taking the high road on this one Chip. You saw what happened to John Rocker...

The Bada Bing

So me and my special lady went out to a certain sports bar, here to refered to as CSB, to eat dinner. I figured we would watch the Falcons game and catch the end of the Bravos game and we would enjoy some good food and good beer, you know, like one would expect from fine establishments like Taco Mac. Now this place got very high nods from a certain radio station, here to referred to as CRS.

The place has not been open very long, but frankly warm beer, false promises, and microwave food do not impress. It was like the bowling alley without the bowling. There were quite a few high definition TV's in the joint, the only problem was that they were 19" and playing the fucking Bills game. I believe there were two waitresses working at CSB and both were quite endowed, but please don't sit down and give me the single mom story.

Not to mention that this is apparently the Atlanta home of the New York Yankees. Corona's were on special, but given the neighborhood, I'm not surprised. And two fucking beers on draft!!! Fuck CSB and fuck CRS for mentioning it. There better be a lot of cocaine going through that place or it is going down.

It was like Mr. C's only bigger.

If I hear or read one more time that it could be Miller time in Boston...

...I'm going to throw up. Boston is a Sam Adams town, but regardless, reports are that Reggie Miller is contemplating joining the Celtics in a reserve role. Well good! They just traded away their entire bench for Kevin Garnett!!

It has been a while since we've seen a team sign an old veteran in hopes of attaining that ring that they never could get. Not since the days of The Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks, oh wait...The point is, free agents have a little too much power in the NBA. Play your rookie contract, sign maybe one or two long term deals, and then sign with a contender for a novelty role on the squad.

I guess you can't really hate the player or the game. It is just the nature of the beast. Hell, Kevin Willis finally got a ring last year at the ripe age of 752 after signing a deal with San Antonio as the season was drawing to an end.

Now maybe all these seasoned vets that have not really enjoyed too much success in the playoffs can finally bring a ring to Beantown and bring their careers to an end on a high note. That's if, Glen Davis doesn't eat them first...

Bonds Breaks the Hank

Finally, it is over. 756 has been hit and we do not ever have to hear about Barry Bonds again. As much controversy surrounds Bonds and his career, you have to respect the most coveted record in professional sports. Congratulations to him and congratulations to Hank Aaron for being such a class act and delivering the video speech. All around a classy event. Part of me is glad that it happened in San Francisco and good for the lefty from Washington for tipping his hat.

A little bit of enocouragement...

Get your check books out folks -- Dan Reeves and Georgia State are ready for football.

Maybe TNA does not have a personal conduct policy...

Pacman Jones has decided to enter the wrestling ring after being suspended for the entire NFL season by Darth Godell. I've heard stories that this guy and his friends are crazy as hell, but I've also heard that he was a stand up guy in high school. 4.0 GPA and wanted to go back to VA Tech to finish his degree.

More power to you Pacman, but I can't help but conjure up images of broken arms on a trampoline in somebody's back yard in Tennessee. Vince Young is on the cover of Madden '08 and you're wrestling. The funniest part? When you click on the details of of Adam Jones' signing to the organization, this (well it was an advertisement for Kotex) pops up.

Talk about adding insult to injury...

Kyle Davie's first start of his first inning on a new team and this happens. I know the groin injury was tough, but damn I feel for you man. Gil Meche is no John Smoltz, but I sure hope he has some good advice, because I want to see you succeed.

NFL '07 Preview :: Linebackers

The big dudes in the middle.



10. Green Bay Packers -- A.J. Hawk is a friggin' stud and these guys will be higher in years to come. Kind of weak on the right side and there is a real lack of depth, but Nick Barnett was good for 105 tackles last year. But seriously, A.J. Hawk is a stud and he will be in Brady Quinn's nightmares in more ways than one.

9. Atlanta Falcons -- Does the loss of Ed Hartwell's overpaid and under producing ass hurt? Not really. Keith Brooking moves back to his natural position in the middle. Young guys Demorrio Williams and Michael Boley turned some heads early in the season last year. The signing of Orlando Huff is no roster filling move, he will come in and make some plays. I'm expecting big things out of the meathead from GA Tech this year.

8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- There are some age concerns here, but Cato June and Derrick Brooks are still very dependable on the outside. You'd like to see more sacks out of this unit, but some nice depth with guys like Patrick Chukwurah, Jamie Winborn, and Ryan Nece.

7. Dallas Cowboys -- A fairly young linebacker unit that is only going to get better, especially DeMarcus Ware. Akin Ayodele is no slouch and Greg Ellis is the solid seasoned vet on the end. Close to 20 sacks last year between everybody.

6. Baltimore Ravens -- Ray Lewis is still Ray Lewis and the anchor of this very strong core. A little bit more strength on the right side next to Lewis could not hurt, but the 20 + sacks on the left side between Bart Scott, Terrell Suggs and backups are pretty intimidating to any quarterback.

5. Philadelphia Eagles -- Maybe a little overrated here, because they really had some trouble stopping the run last year, but if Jeremiah Trotter and Takeo Spikes can stay healthy and return to their old form, Philly's defense is going to look pretty intimidating next year.

4. Miami Dolphins -- Joey Porter, Zach Thomas, Channing Crowder, and Jason Taylor from left to right. About 21 sacks and close to 300 tackles between the four of them. Some age concerns here, but still very dependable and the anchor of a less than spectacular overall defense.

3. New England Patriots -- Again, pretty old, but probably the deepest linebacker unit in the NFL. Tedy Bruschi, Mike Vrabel, and the addition of Adalius Thomas round out a very strong core. Some old fart named Junior Seau is a back up on the inside. This is unit is the perfect example of how the 3-4 can be effective.

2. Chicago Bears -- This guy makes me and about every quarterback in the NFL want to shit their pants. Now that his locker room buddy Lance Briggs is off his high horse and securely a Bear, you have the same scary unit as last year. The stats are not really all that impressive, because the defensive line is so dominant, but these guys are good.

1. San Diego Chargers -- How did these guys not make it to the Super Bowl last year? Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips are probably the best two outside linebackers in the NFL combining for nearly 30 sacks last year. Merriman is only going to get better and more dominant.

Just missed the cut -- NY Giants, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks

Are we witnessing luck or genius?

johndamnweaver2: chipper is playing short, willie harris third, we're out of position players and pitchers, villareal just got a hit, top of the 14th.

i swear to god if chris burke hits a homerun i am cutting somebody.