Pete writes
Tom Brady, Brain Westbrook, Peyton Manning, Carson Palmer, Steven Jackson, and Randy Moss. What do they all have in common? They all went in the first round in the SoB Fantasy Football League. Guess what? They have performed far below expectations. Seriously, the first round is supposed to set the pace for your whole draft. Hell, your whole season. At least we can learn from our mistakes. Now for the headlines.
Westbrook Has Broken Ribs
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brain Westbrook suffered two broken ribs during Sunday’s game against Washington. If the Eagles were smart, they would not play Westbrook in Week 6 because they have the bye week in Week 7 which would give him two weeks to rest.
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Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Brian Westbrook, Chad Johnson, DeAngelo Williams, Domenik Hixon, Donovan McNabb, Fantasy, Fantasy Football Report, Greg Camarillo, Isaac Bruce, Julius Jones, Matt Schaub, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Trent Edwards
Chris and Geoff write
In typical playoff fashion, a close game all the way until the end. Jed Lowrie’s single to short right field brought in Jason Bay to win the game in the bottom of the ninth. Bay got on base after a double to right field.
Torii Hunter broke the game open in the top of the 8th with a two-run single to tie the game. The Angels threatened in the top of the ninth with an attempted suicide squeeze, which resulted Reggie Willits being caught in a rundown to third by Jason Varitek. The ruling was controversial due to the fact that Varitek dropped the ball after the tag, but this is baseball not football and because it was after the tag the fumble of the ball means nothing. Continue reading Red Sox Advance to ALCS »
Tags: ALDS, Dustin Pedroia, Jason Bay, Jason Varitek, Jed Lowrie, Jon Lester, Los Angeles Angels, Mark Kotsay, Red Sox
Adam writes
This year has provided a rare occurrence for New York: both baseball teams did not make the playoffs. Now, despite the recent increased competitiveness of the Mets, their fans are more used to failure than Yankees fans are. So for their fans, switching focus to something else in October or watching the Yankees would not be unusual.
However, practically the whole state is now faced with a lack of a positive light at the end of the baseball season. Instead, there’s been more of an odd focus away from sports. Continue reading Yankees, Mets Quiet in October »
Tags: Baseball, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Opinion
KC writes
Mike Napoli launched two home runs off an ineffective Josh Beckett, and the Angels outlasted the Red Sox 5-4 in 12 innings. Napoli finished 3-5 with those two HRs, three RBI, and three runs scored, including the game-winning run in the 12th on an Erick Aybar single.
Beckett was hit hard and hit often, lasting only five innings (106 pitches). He allowed four runs on nine hits and four walks with six strikeouts. Only one question about Beckett’s performance remains: was he injured? Continue reading Angels Force Game 4 After Extra-Inning Win »
Tags: ALDS, Erick Aybar, Josh Beckett, Los Angeles Angels, Mike Napoli, Red Sox
Jeff writes
After a rocky start coming off a loss and a bye week, the Patriots stepped up and scored a big road win by beating the 49ers 30-21. Matt Cassel made some mistakes including two interceptions but the running game and ball control gave the Patriots enough to win. The Pats dominated time of possession by almost a 2-1 margin.
Kevin Faulk once again showed his worth, scoring two touchdowns on the ground. The running attack was spread out and effective as the 49ers defense wore down in the second half.
Defensively the Patriots started off poorly, trailing 14-7 after the first quarter. But thanks to some key turnovers (the pick by Brandon Meriweather was sweeeet) and great rush defense (Frank Gore with just 38 yards on the ground) the Pats were able to control the ball and the clock. The Pats are now 3-1 and next week face the underachieving Chargers. A full verdict report will come later.
Tags: Brandon Meriweather, Kevin Faulk, Matt Cassel, Patriots
Jeff writes
The Teams: New England Patriots (2-1) At San Francisco 49ers (2-2)
The Terms: Regular Season Week 5
The Place: Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA
The Time: 4:15pm
The Channel: CBS
3 Burning Questions:
- How will the Patriots respond? It’s put up or shut up time for the Pats as they enter the most difficult part of their schedule. The loss to Miami and the bye week were supposed to be tune ups for their two game west coast road trip followed by a visit from Denver in a few weeks. Now it seems this game is much more important or the Patriots could be 2-4 before very long. The veterans must step up and I think they will. Offensively the Patriots haven’t found a rhythm all season and the defense? Well we all saw what can happen. Bill Belichick will have them ready to play against a Jekyll and Hyde 49ers team and I see the veterans on both sides of the ball having big games.
Continue reading Gametime: Patriots at 49ers »
Tags: Adalius Thomas, Bill Belichick, Dean Peas, Frank Gore, J.T. O'Sullivan, Lamont Jordan, Laurence Maroney, Matt Cassel, Mike Vrabel, Randy Moss, Richard Seymour, Ty Warren, Vince Wilfork, Wes Welker
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