FReeper Canteen ~ Canteen Sports Corner ~ 27SEP06

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~ College Football ~

Match Of The Week Preview:
(By MikeFromOhio)

wasn’t supposed to be a weekend that gave us great games, yet it gave as many as “Separation Saturday” did. Between the instant classic that was Notre Dame vs. Michigan State, to the shocking upset of Boston College by NC State, to the near heart attack that Georgia gave it’s fans against Colorado, the weekend was absolutely spectacular. This week features one real marquee matchup. #1 Ohio State visits Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City to play #13 Iowa. This should be an excellent game. Other notable games are #24 Georgia Tech at #11 Virginia Tech and Alabama at #5 Florida.

Saturday, September 30th, 2006 – 8:00 PM on ABC

(1) Ohio State (-7) at (13) Iowa

Ohio State faces easily it’s biggest in conference challenge until the Michigan game in November. This is a sneaky tough game with an Iowa team that dominated Ohio State the last time they played (33-7 in 2004) in Iowa City. That was then and these are both very different teams. Iowa, having escaped Syracuse and played two consecutive uninspired games against Iowa State and Illinois, have a chance to make a lot of noise in the Big Ten and nationally. Ohio State has a chance to keep the dream season going. The key of this game comes down to the battle of the Quarterbacks. If Troy Smith throws 2 interceptions like he did against Penn State, Ohio State will struggle to win this game. Same goes for Iowa and QB Drew Tate. If he struggles or gets rattled like what happened last year against Ohio State, then Iowa will struggle to win this game. In the end I think Ohio State’s defense will continue to play well enough to put this team in position to win the game. Iowa will keep it close, but this Ohio State team went into Austin and won. Iowa can win this game, but I think Ohio State will win this game.

Ohio State 29 – Iowa 17

~ NFL ~

Week 4
SUN, OCT 01	TIME (ET)	TV	RESOURCES	LOCATION
Saints at Panthers	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	Bank of America Stdm
Colts at Jets	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Giants Stadium
49ers at Chiefs	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	Arrowhead Stadium
Vikings at Bills	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	Ralph Wilson Stadium
Cardinals at Falcons	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	Georgia Dome
Chargers at Ravens	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	M&T Bank Stadium
Cowboys at Titans	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	LP Field
Dolphins at Texans	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Reliant Stadium
Lions at Rams	4:05 PM	FOX	Tickets	Edward Jones Dome
Browns at Raiders	4:15 PM	CBS	Tickets	Network Associates
Jaguars at Redskins	4:15 PM	CBS	Tickets	FedEx Field
Patriots at Bengals	4:15 PM	CBS	Tickets	Paul Brown Stadium
Seahawks at Bears	8:15 PM	NBC	Tickets	Soldier Field
MON, OCT 02	TIME (ET)	TV	RESOURCES	LOCATION
Packers at Eagles	8:30 PM	ESP	Tickets	Lincoln Financial Field
From CNNSI.com

After last night's win, The Saints versus the Panthers looks to be a whole lot more interesting. Especially since Carolina is still struggling even with it's first victory.

~ MLB ~

Another season dwindles down to postseason and the Chicago Cubs are still....(you fill in the blank).

Who's your AL & NL MVPs?

What is going on with the St. Louis Cardinals?

~ NASCAR ~

Who will win the Nextel Cup this year?
For many folks, the same thing every year...Anyone, but Jeff Gordon. Click here for more details.

~ More Sports News ~

Rest In Peace, Byron Nelson!
The golf legend passed away at the age of 94.

~ Sports Fans around FR ~

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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank you Kathy. All of the prayers from my many FReeper friends provide us with strength each day Robert is over there. God Bless all of you.

661 posted on 09/27/2006 3:12:29 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud Father of an American Soldier)

To: LUV W; tomkow6; All

You know what my father once said he think that cargo ship are so old that they can sink into ocean some of these cargo ships go back to 1970s then Soviet Union days so I think what the problem

All I know some of the Freeper ask hey Seven does Russian need help????

662 posted on 09/27/2006 3:13:58 PM PDT by SevenofNine (I'd rather hunt with Dick Cheney than ride with Ted Kennedy)

I'm not sure how to feel about the Cubs winning since the Giants let Dusty Baker go for the manager who can't win that they have now.

663 posted on 09/27/2006 3:15:51 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud Father of an American Soldier)

To: AZamericonnie

Good afternoon to a bright and beautiful day for you, AZ....more rain here.

664 posted on 09/27/2006 3:38:45 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)

665 posted on 09/27/2006 3:42:00 PM PDT by tomkow6 (........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

666 posted on 09/27/2006 3:42:00 PM PDT by tomkow6 (........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

667 posted on 09/27/2006 3:42:00 PM PDT by tomkow6 (........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

Was it black & gray?

668 posted on 09/27/2006 3:48:48 PM PDT by Lady Jag (People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid.)

669 posted on 09/27/2006 3:51:56 PM PDT by Lady Jag (People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid.)

Look what you’ve done. LOL!

670 posted on 09/27/2006 4:09:01 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)

Thanks, Mayor, for today's sustenance for body and soul.

671 posted on 09/27/2006 4:26:06 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Ma, have you finally come up for air?? LOL

You have been scarcer than hen's teeth!

672 posted on 09/27/2006 4:32:03 PM PDT by Soaring Feather

To: AZamericonnie

Thanks, AZ, for the red, white, and blue.

673 posted on 09/27/2006 4:41:08 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)

To: HopeandGlory

Thanks, Hope, for today's Pledge. Thanks to you, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your parts in helping keep all of us free and safe.

674 posted on 09/27/2006 4:45:57 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)

Terror Alert in Oakland

Very good...email material. Thanks.

675 posted on 09/27/2006 4:47:17 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)

SANDY HILL — U.S. Marines trudge up a sandy hill after a patrol through a neighborhood east of Husayba, Iraq Sept. 23, 2006. The unit went house-to-house to meet local Iraqis and deter insurgent activity. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ray Lewis

676 posted on 09/27/2006 4:59:07 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)

Terrorist Bomb Expert Captured in Afghanistan; 10 Taliban Rebels Killed

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2006 – Afghan and coalition forces captured a known makeshift bomb expert and terrorist cell leader today during an operation south of Asadabad, U.S. military officials reported.

The terrorist was the leader of a cell that planned bomb attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the Konar region. He was also responsible for placing bombs in various locations in the Pech Valley region.

Intelligence indicated that the terrorist was planning to attack coalition and Afghan security forces in the immediate future, officials said.

“This improvised explosive device builder posed an imminent threat to the safety of not only coalition and Afghan forces, but to the local population,” said Air Force Lt. Col. John Paradis, a coalition spokesman. “This is a positive development in that a key terrorist facilitator has been detained, his actions thwarted and his future plans disrupted. Today’s operation sends a strong message to the extremists. We will continue to pursue these enemies of Afghanistan.”

The operation ended without incident, and no injuries were reported, officials said.

Elsewhere in Afghanistan, coalition forces killed 10 Taliban rebels in Paktika province while conducting offensive operations during Operation Mountain Fury on Sept. 25.

Coalition forces spotted 15 extremists operating in the Sharan district and engaged with ground forces and attack helicopters. Five of the extremists broke contact and fled.

“Operation Mountain Fury continues to pressure the enemy to eliminate their ability to coerce and intimidate the Afghan people,” said Army Lt. Col. Paul Fitzpatrick, a coalition spokesman. “We will continue to take the fight to the enemy and destroy them, if necessary, to ensure security here in Paktika and elsewhere.”

The rest of the story

677 posted on 09/27/2006 5:05:32 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)

Sorry I missed you earlier. I got busy busy at work this afternoon! *Hugs*

678 posted on 09/27/2006 5:21:05 PM PDT by AZamericonnie ("Patriotism, I now believe, isn't some sentimental, old conceit. It's self-preservation.")

AZEE, BeeZee!!

LOL....I love it! Very pretty Lady! Did that nasty flu bug finally go away? Any more strange cravings?:) *Hugs*

679 posted on 09/27/2006 5:22:38 PM PDT by AZamericonnie ("Patriotism, I now believe, isn't some sentimental, old conceit. It's self-preservation.")

U.S. Army paratroopers from 2nd platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, patrol the streets of Bayji, Iraq, Sept. 18, 2006. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joshua R. Ford

U.S. Army Capt. Tim Peterman, commander of Company C, 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, hands a football to an Iraqi man during a foot patrol in Bayji, Iraq, Sept. 18, 2006. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joshua R. Ford

680 posted on 09/27/2006 5:23:07 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)

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