Monthly Archives: October 2009
Some Curles-gate thoughts
So the dirty deed’s been done. There’s no question that Marc Curles’ crew made a botch of things in two straight high-profile conference games and their mistakes merited some negative consequences as a result. So why has this whole thing … Continue reading
Filed under SEC Football
“You know, it’s pretty simple. If you win, you feel pretty good.”
Kirk Ferentz is a funny guy, at least for a head coach. Who does he blame for the BCS? The President. Not that one. Do you have a gripe with the Bowl Championship Series? Blame Richard Nixon. At least that’s … Continue reading
Filed under BCS/Playoffs
The Greatest Player of His Era
I think it’s safe to say Corch Meyers has gotten over this phase: Meyer admitted Wednesday that he has a dark past, a red-and-black past. “I was a Herschel Walker fan, like nuts about him, when I grew up,” Meyer … Continue reading
Filed under Urban Meyer Points and Stares
“Obviously, that isn’t what happened.”
It probably won’t be a big surprise to anyone that I’m not particularly impressed with the Marc Curles mea culpa posted at ESPN.com. And it’s not because he fails to apologize for the celebration call against A.J. Green. It’s because … Continue reading
Filed under SEC Football
What’s next, playoff tea parties?
I’m at a point where I confess that Clay Travis is one of those people whose reasoning is beyond my feeble mental ability to grasp. He’s pumped up about PlayoffPAC, and bully for him on that. But here’s why: … … Continue reading
Filed under BCS/Playoffs, Political Wankery, The Blogosphere
Lightening the load
Well, if Mark Richt has been disheartened over the scheduling difficulties his team has faced the last two seasons, he’s about to feel as if he’s died and gone to heaven. Paul points us to this projected 2011 Georgia football … Continue reading
Filed under Georgia Football
Thursday morning buffet
Feel free to dig in. If you’ve ever wondered who’d win a douchebaggery contest between Steve Spurrier and Nick Saban, now’s your chance to find out. We’re not the only ones PO’d about officiating. This sounds like one strained analogy. … Continue reading
Flag on the play
The SEC suspends the Curles Crew. Commissioner Mike Slive said in the statement announcing the suspension: “A series of calls that have occurred during the last several weeks have not been to the standard that we expect from our officiating … Continue reading
Filed under SEC Football
