tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post4977673458668440190..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Monday 11/19 A.M. Quickie:Brady, Carr, BCS, A-Rod, Celtics, More!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-81908660643651232032007-11-19T23:04:00.000-05:002007-11-19T23:04:00.000-05:00It's also good to know that Tennessee who gets luc...It's also good to know that Tennessee who gets lucky against Vandy doesn't drop. Classic.patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016510909567471614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-66662924293266804902007-11-19T23:02:00.000-05:002007-11-19T23:02:00.000-05:00Dan, regarding your CFB rankings on Deadspin...How...Dan, regarding your CFB rankings on Deadspin...<BR/><BR/>How the hell can you have Arizona State at 14? That and below Oklahoma who lost to not only Texas Tech but Colorado (who ASU beat)? Oh, Oklahoma's loss isn't that bad since they lost their starting QB? Well so did Oregon (who with Dixon was one of the best in the country and the only team ASU has lost to).<BR/><BR/>But yeah, Florida with a win over FAU really deserved that jump and Texas definetly belongs in the top 10.<BR/><BR/>Amazing Dan, amazing.patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01016510909567471614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-185651905619542652007-11-19T18:25:00.000-05:002007-11-19T18:25:00.000-05:00All right.@ cummy, beetle, mark, maherI dislike Ar...All right.<BR/><BR/><I>@ cummy, beetle, mark, maher</I><BR/><BR/>I dislike Aroid more than the average Arod hater, but he is still a phenomenal player.<BR/><BR/>He is not the reason the Yanks have come up short in the postseason. It is fun to blame him, however. Mostly because you can see that he takes it to heart.<BR/><BR/>The Yanks will win a title in the next ten years. Even Manning got one ring.<BR/><BR/>Will I laugh if he shreds an ACL? Yes.<BR/>Will I applaud if he passes Barry? Yes.<BR/>Will I continue to root against him? Of course.<BR/>Am I glad he's not going to wear a Sox uni? You bet.marcomarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17507640418000407851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-56853326720358105622007-11-19T17:53:00.000-05:002007-11-19T17:53:00.000-05:00CMFost,I'm actually not a Yankees fan and I live i...CMFost,<BR/>I'm actually not a Yankees fan and I live in Boston and root for the Pats and Celtics. There is no bitterness here. Only the knowledge that you are a tool.<BR/><BR/>Beetle,<BR/>My point about the Manny signing is exactly as you put it, that a big investment CAN pay off, and that giving a significant portion of the payroll CAN translate into World Series titles.The Mark Showhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797641159879108200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-89520023073626660642007-11-19T17:49:00.000-05:002007-11-19T17:49:00.000-05:00Dan - the Kobe deal to Chicago is not completely d...Dan - the Kobe deal to Chicago is not completely dead, it is just on hiatus until after Dec 15. At that point, Nocioni's fat front-loaded contract can be part of the deal, making the number oh-so much easier.Torch02https://www.blogger.com/profile/04274882735048828960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-71777446799496733622007-11-19T17:29:00.000-05:002007-11-19T17:29:00.000-05:00Hey, I'm a Gator fan and I agree with that assessm...Hey, I'm a Gator fan and I agree with that assessment of the hoops schedule. But just remember that before the back-to-back titles, they were a regular NCAA Tournament dud, from 2001-2005. This team would have trouble with an experienced mid-major, but if they got lucky and drew a young mid-tier team from another power conference, they could maybe -- MAYBE -- get through the weekend. A great big man (Speights) and great guards (Lucas, Calathes, Hodge) goes a long way in March, even if there isn't much depth up front and the team is young.Dan Shanoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126386161198401693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-84584109233435774312007-11-19T17:22:00.000-05:002007-11-19T17:22:00.000-05:00Oh an whoever posted about the Gators ridiculous n...Oh an whoever posted about the Gators ridiculous non-conference schedule in hoops...It is beyond weak, it should be considered embarrassing. With a group full of youth and inexperience it is probably just what the doctor ordered. This is a team that should get into the tournament and fizzle out in the first weekendMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02069031942564729520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1202979410942466802007-11-19T17:19:00.000-05:002007-11-19T17:19:00.000-05:00I'm sorry maher, (assuming the Gators beat Fsu and...I'm sorry maher, (assuming the Gators beat Fsu and Tebow puts up his standard numbers) the frontrunner for heisman voting. <BR/>At any rate I figured someone should defend Dan every once in a while when it isn't so absurd that the Gators could back door into BCS at-large. <BR/>They should also end up ranked in the top 1o by virtue of some of these top ten tems knocking each other out (like LSU knocking UGA out of the top ten in this particular scenario.)Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02069031942564729520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-86176347063614688912007-11-19T17:14:00.000-05:002007-11-19T17:14:00.000-05:00isn't the Heisman awarded after the BCS bowl selec...isn't the Heisman awarded after the BCS bowl selections?Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087094908297676378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-65118604734417974862007-11-19T17:09:00.000-05:002007-11-19T17:09:00.000-05:00Here is how Florida makes it to a BCS bowl game......Here is how Florida makes it to a BCS bowl game...<BR/><BR/>Tennessee loses to Kentucky this weekend making the title game UGA LSU. UGA then loses to LSU making UGA a 3 loss team with potentailly a lower rank then Florida. Then the selection committee must decide whether UGA, UF, or some other team deserves an at large. If Touchdown TIme Tim Tebow wins th Heisman Uf might look like a very sexy a large pick for the selection committeeMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02069031942564729520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-76284923159933807102007-11-19T17:05:00.000-05:002007-11-19T17:05:00.000-05:00cmfost you have the english skills of a Thai hooke...cmfost you have the english skills of a Thai hooker.<BR/><BR/>there, their, they're. Look them up, learn when to use which.Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087094908297676378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1194978094212162832007-11-19T17:04:00.000-05:002007-11-19T17:04:00.000-05:00when you actually look at the $'s paid out last ye...when you actually look at the $'s paid out last year A-Rod made only about a million more than Jeter.Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087094908297676378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-78245719213216392232007-11-19T16:58:00.000-05:002007-11-19T16:58:00.000-05:00Maher, You have a very good point about the blame ...Maher, <BR/>You have a very good point about the blame for the recent Yankees failings is far reaching. <BR/>However, seeing that A-Rod is the MVP and by far makes the most money on the team, he is automatically going to feel the most wrath. <BR/>In this way, he is like a QB in the NFL. <BR/>Payroll? Who was arguing payroll? <BR/>No Sox fan worth his salt argues payroll anymore. It is not a logical argument since every Indians fan on the planet will absolutely slam us for it.Beetlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410305706883429994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-77720700154497724672007-11-19T16:57:00.000-05:002007-11-19T16:57:00.000-05:00And what did being worth 700+ Million mean to the ...And what did being worth 700+ Million mean to the Yankees this year nothing.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Acutally there was an amazing stat -<BR/>What do The 2006 NFL MVP, 2006-2007 NBA MVP, 2006-2007 NHL MVP, and the 2007 AL MVP? <BR/><BR/>Answer: They all lost in there first round playoff games or series.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-80889188062751263022007-11-19T16:51:00.001-05:002007-11-19T16:51:00.001-05:00Tbender....sorry that my points are apparently irr...Tbender....sorry that my points are apparently irrefutable so you therefore have to resort to..."and SawxNation wonders why everyone hates them so much." <BR/><BR/>Guess what? We are glad you hate us. <BR/>Winning and being hated is soooo much more fun than being the lovable losers.Beetlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410305706883429994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-86886899566415414342007-11-19T16:51:00.000-05:002007-11-19T16:51:00.000-05:00because they are humble winners who don't make a b...because they are humble winners who don't make a big deal about 2 titles in 80+ years?<BR/><BR/>Not bitter, just pointing out that there is a TON of blame to throw around for the Yanks losing in the postseason, and not all of it has to go on A-rod. I have no problem with him taking his fair share, but I would like it if the media and interweb know-it-alls would admit that other players are also at fault.<BR/><BR/>Not sure how the Yanks are overrated if they make the playoffs. Torre, Parcells and any other coach from any sport will tell you that once you make the tournament it's a complete crapshoot. See Vegas, Gambling Odds.<BR/><BR/>Payroll? Really? are we bringing that into it? If that's the case then let's take it all the way and admit that baseball is a business, and according to Forbes, the Yankees are worth 730M while the Sox are worth 426M.<BR/><BR/>But since you brought it up, 2007 Payrolls<BR/><BR/>Yanks: 189M<BR/>Boston: 143M<BR/>Mets (didn't make playoffs): 115M<BR/>Indians 61M<BR/><BR/>Guess that means since the RedSux had to pay 3x as much as the Tribe to beat them, that the Tribe is actually better, and should get trophy.Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087094908297676378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-30724271985300989302007-11-19T16:41:00.001-05:002007-11-19T16:41:00.001-05:00...and SawxNation wonders why everyone hates them ......and SawxNation wonders why everyone hates them so much.TBenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337905315011989614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-70346174928458142262007-11-19T16:41:00.000-05:002007-11-19T16:41:00.000-05:00Beetle - Maher and Mark are just bitter Yankee fan...Beetle - Maher and Mark are just bitter Yankee fans who can not get use to the Idea that there team is overpaid and overrated. And in signing A-Fraud they have doom themselves to 10 more years of no world titles, sort of like it was during the Mattingly years for the Yankees.<BR/><BR/><BR/>And I was not upset at all when we signed Manny (I was happy we choose to go over Manny instead of Mussina)but the thing the Red Sox have been able to do better then the Yankees is build the team around Manny that can win Championships unlike the Yankees who seem to think an all star at every position expect pitcher win championships.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-60349104634516505862007-11-19T16:39:00.001-05:002007-11-19T16:39:00.001-05:00Clear Lake is a pretty good area. Lots of little ...Clear Lake is a pretty good area. Lots of little towns bunched together inbetween big bad Houston and the Gulf.<BR/><BR/>Traffic isn't as bad there as it is up in Houston proper (or in the west or northwest), but be prepared. There's a great regional Bud Light "Real Men of Genius" commercial running down here dedicated to Houston Traffic.<BR/><BR/>The only real problem with that area is you're gonna be nailed if a hurricane ever actually hits the area.TBenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337905315011989614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-59554840602247893222007-11-19T16:39:00.000-05:002007-11-19T16:39:00.000-05:00Let's see, starting with game 4 of the 2004 ALCS -...Let's see, starting with game 4 of the 2004 ALCS - present day. A-Rod is approx 0-40 (I forget the exact # of ABs...but the 0 part is correct) with RISP in the postseason, with 0 RBIs. Which means he didn't even hit a ground out to bring in a run, or a humor sac fly...nothing!!! <BR/>Yet, he managed to collect close to $100 million from the Yankees in that span of time. <BR/>Yet...he's not at fault for the Yankees' recent postseason failures. <BR/>Who are you trying to convince? Me and CM, or yourselves.Beetlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410305706883429994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-30213857513421278632007-11-19T16:32:00.000-05:002007-11-19T16:32:00.000-05:00Hey Mark, Manny has brought 2 World Series titles...Hey Mark, <BR/>Manny has brought 2 World Series titles to the Sox, and was a huge contributing factor in both titles, including WS MVP in 04. <BR/>So yeah, his contract has been WELL worth it.<BR/>Boy, you just making any good points whatsoever Marky. <BR/><BR/>"Take it easy, Champ. Why don't you sit this next one out, stop talking for a while." B. FantanaBeetlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410305706883429994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-49535061564035568642007-11-19T16:26:00.001-05:002007-11-19T16:26:00.001-05:00Hey Mark...Cunt and whore. Do you honestly think ...Hey Mark...<BR/>Cunt and whore. <BR/>Do you honestly think a purple lipped freak opting out of his contract overshadows a World Series title??<BR/>Um....no.Beetlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410305706883429994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-84829207261478704272007-11-19T16:26:00.000-05:002007-11-19T16:26:00.000-05:002003 was also the last season that the Yankees had...2003 was also the last season that the Yankees had a Postseason ERA that was below 4.<BR/><BR/>Wonder if 5.9 and 5.6 the last 2 years had anything to do with losing?<BR/><BR/>mark is absolutely right, cmfost brings nothing to this discussion. At least toby brings 7th grade level gay jokes.Maherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087094908297676378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-57470468376610582272007-11-19T16:23:00.000-05:002007-11-19T16:23:00.000-05:00Maher,It's impossible to argue with a douche like ...Maher,<BR/><BR/>It's impossible to argue with a douche like cmfost. He will always simply come back with homerish statements. I wonder how he originally felt about Manny signing his outrageous conract back in 2000, which not far off of A-Rod's original deal. I doubt he was bitching then. Or maybe he was, he's that kind of douche.The Mark Showhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797641159879108200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-67167234501880941052007-11-19T16:19:00.000-05:002007-11-19T16:19:00.000-05:00@sethertonhmmm...(looking at the UT roster)...we'v...@setherton<BR/>hmmm...(looking at the UT roster)...we've got California, Oklahoma, Oregon, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas along with Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana. Man, the south got HUGE. <BR/><BR/>every big name school recruits EVERYWHERE. do a majority come from their local area? absolutely, but any coach would be an idiot not to at least try other markets<BR/><BR/>and why do all the southern alumni stay in the south? because it's nice. why are big 10 alumni everywhere? cause winter sucksbkelly126https://www.blogger.com/profile/03831591199417893293noreply@blogger.com