by Wally Before y'all go out and celebrate, a few things to ponder and debate before we hit the boatload of games coming our way Saturday: * I'm still surprised that Miami is favored over the Irish by 2 1/2 in today's Sun Bowl. I woulda pegged ND the fave by 4 or so. I guess Miami is still viewed to have superior team speed and athleticism, etc, but they sure didn't … [Read more...] about Casual New Years Eve
Notre Dame
Casual Christmas Eve
by Wally Just finished my list for Santa ... getting ready to text it to him. Here are the sports related things I want for Christmas ... deliverable either Christmas morning or as appropriate in the New Year: 1. I want the Bears to finish strong ... win these last two games and earn that bye during wildcard week. But most importantly, at least win your first playoff … [Read more...] about Casual Christmas Eve
Casual Friday (Peerless Prognosticators Pool)
By Wally A veeeeeeeerrrrrrrry casual Friday indeed. Last day of work before a two week break .... yaaaaaaaaahooooooooooo! Okay ... sorry ... a little premature excitement at the prospect of not having to be in the "oriface" for several days. Like the players above, I'm feeling a little combative and restless today ... I'm ready for the bowl games to start THIS WEEKEND … [Read more...] about Casual Friday (Peerless Prognosticators Pool)
Casual Friday 12/10/10
by Wally As far as college football is concerned, this will be a pretty casual weekend indeed. In Div 1A, only the annual and very bitter Army-Navy rivalry is there to stir our imaginations. HOWEVER, there are also "real playoff games" in the other divisions and a nice slate of matchups in college hoops. Here's a look ahead: -- Army vs Navy (Philadelphia): Gotta … [Read more...] about Casual Friday 12/10/10
Casual Friday 12/3/10
by Wally Well, it's Friday again (seems to come around every week quite quickly these days). So we're on the cusp of cementing the teams that will be included in the CFB Div 1 playoffs ... that is, the ONE game playoff with a few other glorified exhibition games preceding it in a rather annoying and unsatisfying two week period. This of course is also known as the crappy … [Read more...] about Casual Friday 12/3/10