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[MoJo2001]

 

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~ College Football ~

Match Of The Week Preview:
(By MikeFromOhio)
 

Week Six brought the first major upset of the year down on the plains in Auburn. Arkansas went in and physically dominated Auburn for 4 quarters en route to a shocking 27-10 victory over the Tigers. Florida followed that up by winning rather easily against LSU at the Swamp. The Buckeyes and Michigan held serve, while West Virginia had another easy game. USC was pushed again by the Huskies of Washington. This week features what was looking to be the game of the year in the SEC only last Friday night. Florida leaves the friendly confines of the Swamp to visit Auburn.

Saturday, October 14th, 2006 – 7:45 PM on ESPN

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(2) Florida at (11) Auburn (-1.5)

Generally the home team is given a 3 to 3.5 point advantage when the lines are put out. Given that Auburn is only favored by 1.5 points (meaning to cover the spread, they need to win by 2 points), the odds makers think that Florida is pretty even with Auburn. Seeing as Auburn was absolutely dominated last Saturday by Arkansas, I’d say that is a pretty good bet. One development to be aware of college football fans, Auburn was missing one of their better linebackers for the Arkansas game. His return will allow Auburn to put their best defensive lineup in the game against Chris Leak and Tim Tebow. The key is the continued good play of the Florida quarterbacks. If they continue to play mostly error free, they will win easily. Being that this game is at night, at Auburn with Auburn’s season hanging in the balance expect the Tigers to play hard. Can Florida stand up to being #2 in the nation? We will see. What’s for sure is that this is a classic trap game for Florida.

Florida 21 – Auburn 19

**More Random Observations**
(By CSC Folks)

*Scenario:  If USC, Ohio State, West Virginia, and Florida all finish undefeated, who will be left out in the cold? Remember, the BCS rankings are compiled using the Harris Poll as well as the Coaches Poll, but not to the AP Poll. As it remains right now, USC and OSU would battle for the NC.

*A football player was ejected and escorted from the stadium this past weekend. What was the penalty? Excessive celebrating! Excessive would be--Miami's ridiculous behavior at Louisville before their game earlier this season. Excessive would be--staking your school flag in the middle of the field of your opponents home field. That's excessive kids!

 

~ NFL ~

 

Week 6  from CNNSI.com
SUN, OCT 15	TIME (ET)	TV	RESOURCES	LOCATION
Titans at Redskins	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	FedEx Field
Seahawks at Rams	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	Edward Jones Dome
Bills at Lions	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Ford Field
Texans at Cowboys	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Texas Stadium
Giants at Falcons	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	Georgia Dome
Eagles at Saints	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	Superdome
Panthers at Ravens	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	M&T Bank Stadium
Bengals at Buccaneers	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Raymond James Stadium
Chargers at 49ers	4:15 PM	CBS	Tickets	Monster Park
Dolphins at Jets	4:15 PM	CBS	Tickets	Giants Stadium
Chiefs at Steelers	4:15 PM	CBS	Tickets	Heinz Field
Raiders at Broncos	8:15 PM	NBC	Tickets	Invesco Field
MON, OCT 16	TIME (ET)	TV	RESOURCES	LOCATION
Bears at Cardinals	8:30 PM	ESP	Tickets	U of Phoenix Stadium

 

If it isn't about Terrell Owens, it's obviously not worth writing about in sports columns across the country. Honestly, let's move on to something else.

 

~ MLB ~

 

Baseball News from CNNSI.com

• Flags ordered at half-staff for O'Neil
• Twins pick up CF Hunter's option
• Torre remaining as manager of Yankees
• A capsule look at the Cardinals-Mets NL championship series
• Dragons clinch Central League pennant
• Steinbrenner returns to Tampa with Torre's status uncertain
• Baseball Today
• Baseball Calendar
• Zito now Oakland's Big One heading into ALCS opener vs. Tigers
 

Our question to you: Do you believe the media's quickness to oust Joe Torre from the NY Yankees forced George Steinbrenner to keep him?

 

 

~ NASCAR ~

The Cup Chase continues!
Hello Lowe's Motor Speedway!
(That's in Charlotte for all you non-Nascar fans!)

Click here to get all your pre-race information!
Or do what we do--->Check in with the NASCAR crew here at FR!

By the way, was Vickers to blame for Jimmie Johnson's loss this past weekend?

 

 

 

~  Sports Musings ~

Is there bias against the SEC in college football?
Many SEC fans believe so and continue to complain when they feel slighted by ABC or ESPN's Gameday.
We don't believe it's bias, but money that rules these things. After all, the SEC has many of their games highlighted and showcased on CBS because of contractual agreements. ABC is currently running the BCS and thus, highlight the games for which they have contractual agreements. Is this fair? Probably not, but the SEC officials should've thought about that when agreeing to the BCS.

For those keeping score at home and currently awake, Americans can play soccer overseas and not get laughed at. Here's a really cool story about one of our fellow Americans doing just that. Click here.

A reader from last week wants to know why we don't cover WWE. Well, if this said person wants to cover it for us...go right ahead!! I'm sure some of our Troops love the WWE.

 

 

 

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[MoJo2001]

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*HUGS* to you all!

[luvie]

Hi!

[SevenofNine]

Now I really don't know what going on I am confused now South Korea news agency Yonsup news is reporting maybe North Korea didn't launch nuke test tonight

BUT KYDTO News wire report maybe BUT FAIL Miserberly ROFL

[Brad’s Gramma]

NOT first!
NOT first!
NOT first!

Hi everyone!

[luvie]

I canNOT believe I actually did it! Pure luck!

Howdy, Mojo! How're ya doin'?

Sports Corner is rockin'! Thanks for opening the Canteen!

[SevenofNine]

I think I know why China may support sanctions on North Korea according to BRIT FT it is 2008 Olympics they score they build those beautiful stadium they don't need crazy movie fan/gourmet food/roaney one dictator mess up with their party

[luvie]

Howdy, Grammy! How are ya doin'? :D

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening MoJo...

Thanks for the tread.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Me?

[luvie]

(((hugs)))) Sissy.

[SevenofNine]

This is nice NOTTT report off Drudge site has Japan issuring tidal wave warning because quake is measuring in North Korea 6.0

I dont' think this is Godzilla's fault this time

[WestVirginiaRebel]

That's too bad for Chia Pet if you believe the Zucker campaign ad he'll be very upset they won't let him play basketball there!

Per Fox News alerts all evening Japan thinks Mini-Me may have set off a second nuke.

[SevenofNine]

Yeah he probably set off earthquake according to AP WIRE WVR

Least this time we can't blame Godzilla

[fatima]

Go Eagles Go:)

[luvie]

Quake, my A**!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[SevenofNine]

Well that Japanese reporting that quake may been causing by this second NUKE Test in last few days with Chia Pet

This is not Godzilla fault this time

[SandRat]

A lot of news still to put up yet but I'll get here.

[TASMANIANRED]

Me?? 8^0)