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FReeper Canteen ~ Canteen Sports Corner ~ Sports News, Opinions, and Fun Sports Tests ~ 15Nov06
Serving The Best Troops In The World | Canteen Crew & FRiends

Posted on 11/14/2006 4:52:57 PM PST by MoJo2001

 

 Canteen Sports Corner
 

 

Welcome to the Canteen Sports Corner!
Any stories you see below can be found online somewhere. We're just here to give a sports update of what's happening around the world of sports!! Enjoy!

 

~ College Football ~

Match Of The Week Preview:
(By MikeFromOhio)

 

Weekend Eleven threw the entire BCS mess into an even bigger mess if that is possible. No fewer than 3 one loss teams lost (Texas, Auburn, Cal) while another one (Florida) needed to block 3 kicks to win their game 17-16 against South Carolina. This we

+ek is the week that just about everyone in the national media has been waiting for. The greatest rivalry in college football renews and that game finds that Ohio State is #1 and Michigan is #2 for the first time in the 102 game history of this game.



Saturday, November 18th, 2006 (ABC)

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(2) Michigan at (1) Ohio State (-6.5)

It doesn’t get any better than this. For the FIRST time ever, an 11-0 Ohio State team will play an 11-0 Michigan team. For the FIRST time ever, the teams are ranked 1 and 2 in every major poll. For the FIRST time ever, the loser of this game will end up in the Rose Bowl. This is the best rivalry in college football, and this one clearly has the best setup of any of those previous 102 games.



Ohio State and Michigan have both played dominant defense and very well on offense. Ohio State has a Heisman candidate in Troy Smith and Michigan has a Heisman candidate in Mike Hart. Ohio State has a coach that has brought a new focus to this rivalry whereas Michigan has the coach who was so dominant in this rivalry that Ohio State was forced to make a change. Does it sound like I’m having issues picking this game? Really I’m not. Every comparison for these teams shows that Ohio State is better on offense while Michigan is better on defense except for scoring defense. In the end, this game will come down to who makes the bigger plays. I think Troy Smith, who has burned Michigan each of the previous two years, will make enough plays to allow Ohio State to win this game.



Ohio State 28 – Michigan 18

Feel free to drop by the College Football Weekly thread, posted on Thursdays and routinely updated until Sunday.

College Football Ping List --> MikeFromOhio

 

~ NFL ~

 

Week 11
SUN, NOV 19 TIME (ET) TV RESOURCES LOCATION
  Vikings at Dolphins 1:00 PM FOX  Tickets  Joe Robbie Stadium
  Raiders at Chiefs 1:00 PM CBS  Tickets  Arrowhead Stadium
  Titans at Eagles 1:00 PM CBS  Tickets  Lincoln Financial Field
  Bengals at Saints 1:00 PM CBS  Tickets  Superdome
  Steelers at Browns 1:00 PM CBS  Tickets  Cleveland Browns St
  Bears at Jets 1:00 PM FOX  Tickets  Giants Stadium
  Patriots at Packers 1:00 PM CBS  Tickets  Lambeau Field
  Falcons at Ravens 1:00 PM FOX  Tickets  M&T Bank Stadium
  Rams at Panthers 1:00 PM FOX  Tickets  Bank of America Stdm
  Redskins at Buccaneers 1:00 PM FOX  Tickets  Raymond James Stadium
  Bills at Texans 1:00 PM CBS  Tickets  Reliant Stadium
  Seahawks at 49ers 4:05 PM FOX  Tickets  Monster Park
  Lions at Cardinals 4:05 PM FOX  Tickets  U of Phoenix Stadium
  Colts at Cowboys 4:15 PM CBS  Tickets  Texas Stadium
  Chargers at Broncos 8:15 PM NBC  Tickets  Invesco Field
MON, NOV 20 TIME (ET) TV RESOURCES LOCATION
  Giants at Jaguars 8:30 PM ESP  Tickets  ALLTEL Stadium

 

 

 

~ NASCAR ~

The Cup Chase continues!
Hello Homestead!

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

NASCAR Ping List -- glock rocks, NormsRevenge

 

 

 

 

 

~  Sports Musings ~

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How well do you know NASCAR? Let's find out! Click here.

For Formula 1 fans, click here.

For the ULTIMATE SPORTS QUIZ, click here.

 

 

 

 

 

~ Sports Fans around FR ~

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To: E.G.C.

Good morning and good night, E...((HUGS)) Packing tonight...I fly to California for vacation Wednesday night.


161 posted on 11/15/2006 4:16:38 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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162 posted on 11/15/2006 4:18:53 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good morning Kathy.


163 posted on 11/15/2006 4:22:18 AM PST by Pusterfuss (Proud member: Minnesotans for Global Warming)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good morning, Kathy!


164 posted on 11/15/2006 4:22:36 AM PST by Allegra (Tag! You're It!)
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To: MoJo2001; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Old Sarge; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; ...

 

SALUTE!

 


165 posted on 11/15/2006 4:32:13 AM PST by tomkow6 (........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
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To: Allegra

Good afternoon, Allegra.....all quiet today? News isn't so hot.


166 posted on 11/15/2006 4:32:28 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: MoJo2001; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Old Sarge; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; ...

 

 

 

 
 

Good morning, MoJo!!!!

Good morning, Canteen Crew !

Good morning, EVERYBODY!

  FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

 

 

 


167 posted on 11/15/2006 4:32:46 AM PST by tomkow6 (........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
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To: MoJo2001; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Old Sarge; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; ...

 

Today's FEEBLE

YOKE:



Once upon a time Dracula decided to carry some sort of a competition to see which is the finest bat to stand on his side. So all the bats were honored to take part. The rules were simple. Whichever bat drinks more blood, will be the winner?
So the first bat goes and comes back after 10 minutes. Her mouth was full of blood.
Dracula says: "Congratulations, how did you do that?"
The bat said: "Do you see that tower? Behind it there is a house. I went in and sucked the blood of all the family".
"Very good" said Dracula.
The second bat goes and comes back after 5 minutes all her face covered in blood.
Dracula astonished says, "How did you do that?"
The bat replies " Do you see that tower? Behind it there is a school. I went in and drunk the blood of all the children".
"Impressive" said Dracula.
Now the third bat goes and comes back after three minutes literally covered in blood from top to toe.
Dracula is stunned. "How on earth did you do that????" he asked.
And the bat replies. "Do you see this tower?"
Dracula replies with a yes.
And the bat says "Well, I didn't".

168 posted on 11/15/2006 4:33:18 AM PST by tomkow6 (........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
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To: Pusterfuss

Good morning and good night, Pusterfuss...((HUGS)) I am off to bed.


169 posted on 11/15/2006 4:33:27 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: MoJo2001; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Old Sarge; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; ...

 

Chicagoland Weather

November 15, 2006
Chicago, IL
Sunrise 6:40 AM (CST)
Sunset 4:30 PM (CST)
Hrs. of Daylight 9 Hrs., 50 Mins

Wind Chill: 41°F

Humidity: 100%

Dew Point: 42°F

So Far Today
High: 43°F
Low: 41°F
Rain: 0.01"
Rain Rate: 0.00"/h
Gusts: 17mph ENE

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
alt alt alt alt alt
High: 45 °F
Low: 38 °F
High: 42 °F
Low: 28 °F
High: 45 °F
Low: 32 °F
High: 42 °F
Low: 30 °F
High: 42 °F
Low: 30 °F

 


170 posted on 11/15/2006 4:34:00 AM PST by tomkow6 (........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
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To: MoJo2001; Kathy in Alaska; bentfeather; E.G.C.; StarCMC; darkwing104; Fawnn; Radix; stand watie; ...

TO THE

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning

Thanks, Mojo, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

I have two football observations. One - I see the Skins have moved Brunell out and Campbell in as quarterback. At least for the next game. I've seen this happen over the years and wonder why they blame the quarterback all the time, even if the receivers are not doing such a hot job. IMO, that's totally unfair unless the coaches are willing to change receivers around as frequently.

Then, there's the Michigan game. Mr. Beachy and I almost got into a screaming match over missing this game cause he thought we were leaving on Saturday to begin our drive to Michigan for Thanksgiving. He couldn't believe he might miss that game. After a week of fussing over it, he finally realized that we are leaving Sunday afternoon! Which we had discussed a few times. MEN!!

DC Metroland weather report ~ Today...Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog early this morning. A slight chance of rain late. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. ~ Tonight...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening... Then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Guess, what I discovered? No, not another continent. No, not another galaxy. Maybe one day, but not today. LOL.....I actually discovered that the problem with font color must be with the HTML font color page, not Firefox. When I typed in "green" in my format, I got green font. But, when I try to do "228B22" (or any other color code) I get black font.

Breaking News ~ IT'S HUMP DAY! We made it!

I guess that calls for a little Trivia. I know you all get so excited when I mention Trivia, but you must just learn patience. I can't swamp everyone's thread with Trivia, now can I?

The first performer to win Grammy Awards for jazz and classical recordings in the same year was Wynton Marsalis in 1984. His albums were Trumpet Concertos and Think of One.

Until there was a pay raise in 1814, US Congressmen were paid $6 per diem when Congress was in session. (Oh, Beachy sez let's put this back in force ~ now)

Time for me to make my rounds. But, you stay right where you are. Don't touch that dial. Don't change that channel. Put down that remote. Don't leave the room. Keep your eyes on your monitor. Cause...............I'll be bock!

And, for the rest of you………..

Now remember, the Canteen is

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and

our allied military and the family members of the above.

Honoring those who have served before.


171 posted on 11/15/2006 4:34:14 AM PST by beachn4fun (Forget Blondes. Gentlemen are sexy!)
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To: Fawnn
 

.....this post is NOT for Princess Potty Mouth Fawnn...(I'm not talking to her)...it's for her poor, sweet Mother

 

Good Morning, Fawnn's Mom!

 

 

172 posted on 11/15/2006 4:34:58 AM PST by tomkow6 (........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
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To: tomkow6
Good morning, tom! Good morning, Patriotic Pattie!


173 posted on 11/15/2006 4:35:03 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun
Morning coffee bump. Get some sleep, Kathy.

((HUGS))Morning, Beach. How's it going?

174 posted on 11/15/2006 4:36:33 AM PST by E.G.C. (I)
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To: E.G.C.

Morning, E.G.C.!


175 posted on 11/15/2006 4:37:42 AM PST by tomkow6 (........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Morning, Ma

(((HUGS)))

Packed?


176 posted on 11/15/2006 4:37:51 AM PST by beachn4fun (Forget Blondes. Gentlemen are sexy!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Morning, Ma!

NOW GET TO BED!

177 posted on 11/15/2006 4:38:12 AM PST by tomkow6 (........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
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To: beachn4fun

Good morning, beachy....just finished most of my packing.
Now I'm off for a couple hours sleep. ((HUGS))


178 posted on 11/15/2006 4:38:30 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Pusterfuss

Morning, Pusterfuss!


179 posted on 11/15/2006 4:38:34 AM PST by tomkow6 (........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
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To: Allegra
Afternoon, Allegra!


180 posted on 11/15/2006 4:39:10 AM PST by tomkow6 (........Support the artists appearing in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
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