tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post6148182943835262107..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Thursday 11/29 A.M. Quickie:Miles, Plus-One, Young, Howard, More!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-44017048143186464612007-12-01T00:48:00.000-05:002007-12-01T00:48:00.000-05:00A business note about your LeBron and Dwight comme...A business note about your LeBron and Dwight comment...If not for LeBron's defection, Aaron Goodwin would be managing both LeBron and Dwight right now. He's partially replaced LeBron with Kevin Durant. But managing those two together in their current state would have put him up there on the level of David Falk in his heyday...Nate Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847444768500002905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-15969926373798713302007-11-30T14:42:00.000-05:002007-11-30T14:42:00.000-05:00Please dont ruin Erin Andrews for me, I like to t...Please dont ruin Erin Andrews for me, I like to think shes trancended her GatornessUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03389198894936536230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-86935926935305943532007-11-29T18:38:00.000-05:002007-11-29T18:38:00.000-05:00I know I am answering this late but hell, had to w...I know I am answering this late but hell, had to work today. <BR/><BR/>DP, you are completely missing what I was saying. I brought up the other famous people sort of jokingly to point out that the media shouldn't sugar coat the lives of people after they died. <BR/><BR/>I have no idea why Taylor was shot and really don't care that much. I just get annoyed that everyone makes this guy out to be the second coming of Jesus Christ because he died tragically.CycleDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08933822029791530613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-60820504498538213302007-11-29T18:21:00.000-05:002007-11-29T18:21:00.000-05:00Dan, LSU's near-certain to jump GA if they win the...Dan, LSU's near-certain to jump GA if they win the SEC title game (and they should). LSU would be 11-2, Georgia 10-2, LSU won the SEC. I don't think there's any reasonable argument for Georgia over LSU. And since having two teams from the same conference in a four-team mini-playoff (which I'm not an advocate of, but I think is better than the current system, and the only way a 'plus one' game is even remotely close to workable) is absurd, we can't have Georgia and LSU. Make sense?<BR/><BR/>So then the last spot goes to Oklahoma, USC, or Virginia Tech (if they win their rematch with BC). Call me crazy, but I think the Trojans are pretty nearly univerally recognized as far and away the best of the three when they're healthy, and they are now. Certainly Oklahoma doesn't get any special credit for beating the #1 team, when Vegas doesn't trust that ranking enough to make the #1 team the favorite on a neutral field, when #1 teams have proven to be quite beatable this year, and when the Big 12 has proven to be extremely top-heavy. And given the state of the ACC, even considering Virginia Tech seems absurd.CuseFanInSoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997600813313329053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-58388114741063705082007-11-29T16:48:00.000-05:002007-11-29T16:48:00.000-05:00Can someone explain to me how Hawaii, who won ever...Can someone explain to me how Hawaii, who won every game on their schedule (assuming they beat Washington of course) and Kansas, who lost a close game to the current #1 team in the nation, is automatically passed over by Georgia if Missouri and WVU both lose?<BR/><BR/>Can't use the "didn't win their own conference" argument, cause neither did Georgia.<BR/><BR/>Granted, I can't stand this "the fifth best team in the SEC is also the fifth best team in the nation" BS mentality that seems to be going on, so my opinion probably doesn't make much sense.<BR/><BR/>Going back over the past 3 years, the SEC's combined winning percentage in bowl games is .571, exactly the same as the Big East, and just slightly ahead of the ACC and the Pac 10.<BR/><BR/>Yes, Florida destroyed OSU last year. Auburn got jobbed out of the chance to see if they could have won the NC in 04. How does that make the SEC the "most dominant conference" all of a sudden?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03850569709577077589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-86744739077374827492007-11-29T16:42:00.000-05:002007-11-29T16:42:00.000-05:00If the Taylor murder was a hit, why was he shot in...If the Taylor murder was a hit, why was he shot in the leg? To me a shot in the leg is a way to immobilize someone not to kill them. I think he surprised the burglar/s and their reaction was to shot him in the leg.futurelegendvinceyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175243502967953702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-86946034251311670792007-11-29T16:15:00.000-05:002007-11-29T16:15:00.000-05:00Late in the day, so who will read this...8 team pl...Late in the day, so who will read this...<BR/><BR/>8 team playoff that wouldn't ruin the bowls...<BR/><BR/>Go back to 11 game schedule<BR/><BR/>Play conference championships Thanksgiving weekend.<BR/><BR/>National QFs first weekend in December, winners go to national semis to be played at BCS Bowls, losers go to other two BCS Bowls to all be played Jan 1.<BR/><BR/>Semi winners play in national title game Jan 8.verbal97https://www.blogger.com/profile/02282148454169067288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-37534784528584040152007-11-29T16:02:00.000-05:002007-11-29T16:02:00.000-05:00Marco, Be sure to check out the OnDemand section f...Marco, <BR/>Be sure to check out the OnDemand section for the NFL Network. <BR/>They have the 10 minute highlight reels for every Pats game! (A little hint....Tom Brady is prominently involved)Beetlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410305706883429994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-9072338979695553642007-11-29T16:01:00.001-05:002007-11-29T16:01:00.001-05:00But the real question on everyone's mind is: What ...<I>But the real question on everyone's mind is: What does this mean for the Johan Santana deal?</I><BR/><BR/>It means the Twins have to get a young pitcher in return for Santana, which was probably going to happen anyways.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764597535956025803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-34029640527577933732007-11-29T16:01:00.000-05:002007-11-29T16:01:00.000-05:00Hey Ken Dynamo, As a Boston fan, I have to say you...Hey Ken Dynamo, <BR/>As a Boston fan, I have to say your line; "its like a hundred mini bostons in all the dumbest most redneck parts of the country." was pretty damn funny! <BR/><BR/>I don't mind when someone rags on Boston as long as they are creative about it.Beetlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410305706883429994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-92075817033821590612007-11-29T16:00:00.000-05:002007-11-29T16:00:00.000-05:00you know the best part of the old bowl system besi...you know the best part of the old bowl system besides always knowing what game you were trying to get into was the little rituals that went around new years day. When i was a kid we would typically be in colorado skiing that week. My dad would have us off the slopes in time to see whatever game was on new years and for new years day he always did the same thing. We would go to the pizza place at the keystone resort and take up like four table with y brothers and cousins and we would plop down in the pizza joint and watch most of the games. We would take a break for dinner and then wind up in someones room to watch the sugar bowl. I know alot of people think the Rose is the most prestigious of the bowls but being a southerner I have to give my vote to the Sugar Bowl. I remember the first sugar bowl the gators won. I almost felt bad for WVU that day.The heroin sheikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860402732123149415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-62689590399336805802007-11-29T15:58:00.000-05:002007-11-29T15:58:00.000-05:00Oh Jesus! Dolan is the reason for all of this? C...Oh Jesus! <BR/>Dolan is the reason for all of this? <BR/>Can someone just slap that asshole silly?? F'n D-bag.Beetlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410305706883429994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-9479548268308333862007-11-29T15:56:00.000-05:002007-11-29T15:56:00.000-05:00Sparty, RE NFL Network. WOW! That sucks balls d...Sparty, <BR/>RE NFL Network. <BR/>WOW! That sucks balls dude! <BR/>I am sorry man. <BR/>forget my whole rant then. <BR/><BR/>Jhawk, the beauty of NFL Network is the ON-Demand portion. (if your cable provider has On-Demand). <BR/>The NFL network offers 10 minutes highlight reels of every single game. (think about it, the average Sportscenter highlight is 60 seconds. The NFL Network highlights show basically every single play that gains over 10 yards) <BR/>They are freakin awesome and make the whole thing worth while.Beetlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410305706883429994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-29687953323213532142007-11-29T15:31:00.000-05:002007-11-29T15:31:00.000-05:00The Red Sox and Twins are discussing the framework...The Red Sox and Twins are discussing the framework of a Johan Santana deal that would have Boston sending four players to Minnesota in return for the two-time Cy Young Award winner, including center fielder Coco Crisp, pitcher Jon Lester and minor-league shortstop Jed Lowrie, the trio that would to anchor the deal.PatriotsNationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135734612898802153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1406958541728546282007-11-29T14:13:00.000-05:002007-11-29T14:13:00.000-05:00Both of my brothers carry the Sunday Ticket becaus...Both of my brothers carry the Sunday Ticket because they have fantasy teams and like watching other games. If I had nothing to do, I'd watch other games but when is that a reality?<BR/><BR/>If they do away with the BCS, I'd be happy with the way it was...I too like the Pac-10 vs. the Big 10 Rose Bowl like the olden days.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071405721004631626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-34806935795987511402007-11-29T14:01:00.000-05:002007-11-29T14:01:00.000-05:00@ beetleI'm in MA also, an just activated the NFL ...<I>@ beetle</I><BR/><BR/>I'm in MA also, an just activated the NFL network on comcast today.<BR/><BR/>The rep told me that I can cancel it at anytime and I'd be charged a prorated amount.<BR/><BR/>So, theoretically, I could watch the game tonight, then cancel the NFL network tomorrow. The game would cost me 17 cents. ($4.99/30)marcomarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17507640418000407851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-38872761703717775802007-11-29T13:58:00.000-05:002007-11-29T13:58:00.000-05:00obviously being left out as #17, 9 or 5 is not as ...obviously being left out as #17, 9 or 5 is not as bad as being left out as #3, but that misses the point, there will always be someone left out and controversy. changing the format doesnt "fix" anything. and you'd have to blow up the whole bowl system and schedule, which isnt worth it. the BCS solved the problem of not being able to get #1 and #2 in a bowl at the end of the year. now they do. but they made the system so complicated that they opened themselves up to criticism. then they compounded the problem but trying to placate all the whiners every time someone's team got 'screwed'. of course no one whines when the system works out in their favor. <BR/><BR/>heres the only way to stop from being 'screwed'. win all the games on your schedule. then, if there are more than 2 undefeated teams and you get left out of the game, its your fault for not scheduling a tougher schedule.<BR/><BR/>i swear college football fans are the biggest bunch of cry babies on the planet. just enjoy the games and shut up. its like a hundred mini bostons in all the dumbest most redneck parts of the country.Ken Dynamohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061339942941183172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-52831861304469622322007-11-29T13:56:00.000-05:002007-11-29T13:56:00.000-05:00In Canada the game is on 2 channels tonight, the N...In Canada the game is on 2 channels tonight, the NFL Network which is free with all dish subscriptions and digital cable packages as well as on TSN the Canadian equivalent of ESPN.<BR/><BR/>Go TO, I need points for my fantasy team, oh yeah i have the GB defence...PatriotsNationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135734612898802153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-57513616400319499982007-11-29T13:48:00.000-05:002007-11-29T13:48:00.000-05:00oh yeah, i wasn't back here in jersey yet, but my ...oh yeah, i wasn't back here in jersey yet, but my understanding was that cablevision didn't carry the YES network for a year. Dolan was pissed off at the Yanks for leaving the MSG network.David Kippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873631867494898033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-46589755700150544222007-11-29T13:36:00.000-05:002007-11-29T13:36:00.000-05:00beetle,The NFL network is not available at all on ...beetle,<BR/><BR/>The NFL network is not available at all on Cablevision and other MAJOR cable outlets. Not part of a package, not part of a tier system, nada. We do not get ESPNU or the Big Ten network either, sucks ballsDavid Kippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873631867494898033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-86293312575493301232007-11-29T13:31:00.000-05:002007-11-29T13:31:00.000-05:00NFL network is crap. I have it and can honestly s...NFL network is crap. I have it and can honestly say that I don't watch any of the programming on it, except for the live football games, if I care about either team. I tried watching the combine and it was boring. And the announcers for the games...awful. I might flip over to the game tonight, but it's not something I'm making a point of doing.<BR/><BR/>I think the mistake the NFL is making is in overestimating the number of people who are "die-hard, can't miss a single game, need all the analysis I can get" fans. The average fan (where I put myself) probably only cares at most two teams: their local team and their favorite team. Well their local team will be broadcast locally even if the game is on the NFL network (like the Chiefs were twice last year). So there's no loss there to the average fan. They really only miss out on their favorite team, which they may not seem much of anyway unless they have Sunday Ticket (see below). While tonight might be a big game that goes a long way towards determining home field advantage, how many of the average fans care if they watch it?<BR/><BR/>It's similar to the direct TV Sunday Ticket package. All the people I know who have Direct TV and Sunday Ticket got it because their favorite team is an out of market team. It's not about seeing all the games, it about being able to follow their favorite team. If their favorite team was the local team they'ld drop Sunday ticket and save the money. If the NFL uses their Sunday Ticket enrollees to help justify their perception that NFL network needs to be basic cable, they're using misleading data. The people with Direct TV don't necessarily represent those who need to see every game, its more likely that a large number of them are those who's favorite is not the local team.jhawkjjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297634924511036895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-50881927871787195432007-11-29T13:29:00.000-05:002007-11-29T13:29:00.000-05:00"I dog both for their stodginess"Of course you do,..."I dog both for their stodginess"<BR/><BR/>Of course you do, you're a new-wave, bandwagon college football fan. <BR/><BR/>You want College Football to be like the pros. <BR/><BR/>Let us College Football fans who remember at time when conferences and rivalries meant something to love the game the way it was meant to be.Frank!!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03904855269855461121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-61070562783330954192007-11-29T13:06:00.000-05:002007-11-29T13:06:00.000-05:00"Not too controversial?" Are you kidding me? Oklah..."Not too controversial?" Are you kidding me? Oklahoma would beat the No. 1 team in the country, and you'd leave them out of the Top 4? Meanwhile, Georgia is a Top 4 team, too. Forget Hawaii: But you can't have a playoff field of 4, then assume away as "not too controversial" what would end up being 2 teams representing 50 percent of your field. I mean, cripes: If Mizzou and WVU both lose, it would probably be Ohio State-Georgia in the NCG. And yet you'd leave UGA out of your four-team field?<BR/><BR/>By the way, Wetzel is totally wrong -- and he and I have emailed about his playoff idea earlier this week. Fun debate, but to dismiss the "CFB regular season as defacto playoff" as faulty is, itself, insanely wrong.<BR/><BR/>I love a bracket format, probably as much or more than anyone. But the fewer entries you have in that bracket, the less reliable it becomes. You simply can't use NCAA Hoops as an analogue (unless you're willing to put 64 teams in it -- essentially all bowl-eligible teams).<BR/><BR/>BTW, has anyone actually read that the "Plus-One" model would BE 1-vs-4 and 2-vs-3? Everything I've seen has said that they would play out the bowl games as usual and the top two teams remaining after that would play for the title. I'm not quite sure how that would change anything.Dan Shanoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126386161198401693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-190141572897010612007-11-29T12:52:00.000-05:002007-11-29T12:52:00.000-05:00No one thinks a playoff system would be without co...No one thinks a playoff system would be without contraversy. But contraversy over #4 (in the 4 team mini-playoff/plus-one game model) is better than contraversy over #1 or #2. Contraversy over the two at-large spots (in a BCS 6 champs + 2 at-large 8-team playoff) is better than contraversy over #4. And contraversy over the five at-large spots (in a 11 FBS champs + 5 at-large 16-team playoff) is better than contraversy over two. <BR/><BR/>It might be that a team capable of running the table would not make the top 5 teams that failed to win their conference according to the a BCS rankings like system or the opinions of a basketball-like selection committee. But I don't think it would happen often, because I doubt you'd ever be looking at leaving out a top-10 team.<BR/><BR/>Incidentally, assuming that (as expected) WVU, Oklahoma, LSU, and USC win this weekend, then the four teams in the 'plus one' bracket would be WVU, Ohio State, USC, and LSU. Not too controversial outside of Norman, Athens, and Honolulu (and just maybe Lawrence).CuseFanInSoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997600813313329053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-736248590624471022007-11-29T12:43:00.000-05:002007-11-29T12:43:00.000-05:00RE: BCS, +1 or Playoffs At this point I think the ...RE: BCS, +1 or Playoffs <BR/><BR/>At this point I think the BSC (+1 or not) should be scrapped. It satisfies no one. I'd honestly rather go back to old conference Bowl systems and let the voters decide. Is someone going to get screwed, yes. Will there be a split National Champion, yes. Will the little guys be disrepected and miss out, yes. But how is that any different than now.<BR/><BR/>I listened to Jim Rome interview Lee Corso yesterday. Not the most riveting interview but it made me think. Every single interview regarding the BCS year after year (except USC-Texas) everyone's explaining it away. It doesn't work!!!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I'm a USC and Pac-10 fan. I love nothing more than seeing Rose Bowls between the best of the Pac-10 and Big-10, year after year. I got just as much joy watching USC beat down Michagan twice in the past four years as I did watching the dismantling of Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. I know people roll their eyes when Pete Carroll states the goal is the Rose Bowl first and foremost, but that's Pac-10 football. The BCS mess is great when it rolls in your favor. Two teams a year are satisfied.<BR/><BR/>I want the Pac-10 and Big-10 to secede from the BCS.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978284603123219734noreply@blogger.com