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BlitzIndex College Football Defense Rankings as of Nov 16
Some fantasy leagues have their championship week starting Wednesday, some leagues have already crowned their season winner - regardless we will keep you up to date with the latest defense rankings as we also stare down some amazing games on tap with national title implications. First off, #1 USC slipped a little bit - they no longer possess the perfect score of #1 rankings in each category of Yards Per Play allowed (YPP), Yards per Point allowed (YPPt) and Points per Game allowed (PPG). Boise
19 Nov 2008, 6:28 am | click here for more
Jackson Firefighters Pull Woman From Burning House
A 38-year-old Jackson Township lady is being treated at Akron General Medical middle after she was pulled unconscious from her burning home and revived by firefighters this …
19 Nov 2008, 5:48 am | click here for more
New Jersey No Longer Intimidating For Cavaliers As They Tangle Up Nets
When the Nets arena in New Jersey was known as Continental Arena, it use to be a home of horrors for the Cavaliers. Now known as the IZOD middle, the Cavs made it more of an area of their possess on Tuesday night topping the young Nets 106-82. The team is rolling, eight straight wins, playing well on both sides of the ball, and looking more and more like a team that can make a serious run at the NBA Title in June. The team was led by LeBronJames, who put on a show with 31 points, 8 rebounds an
19 Nov 2008, 12:50 pm | click here for more
Blogpoll: Still Bitter
Got the Blogpoll into the teacher on time Sunday night, but tardy posting the summary this week, because its essentially the same thing that ran last week and there's really have nothing to add, simply polishing a turd at this point. Toughed out the rain and missed watching a lot of the other games this week, however the top 15 are pretty solid and chaos ensues thereafter. like. Corrections, suggestions and objections are always welcome. Games Watched: Ball State/Miami(OH), Indiana/Penn State,
18 Nov 2008, 8:15 pm | click here for more
YPPSYS College Football Game Predictions and Results - 2008 Season - Week 13 - Week and Weekend of Saturday, November 22, 2008
There is no way that Alabama should be ranked Number 1 this year. The pollsters are favoring a weak SEC whose Tennessee lost to Wyoming and whose LSU trailed Troy State 31-3 in the 3rd quarter. According to the Massey Ratings, the Crimson Tide has played only the 51st hardest schedule in Division I-A FBS football and according to Sagarin the 72nd hardest schedule. In spite of that, their net yards per play average is substantially below figures achieved by teams that have played a much tougher s
18 Nov 2008, 7:52 pm | click here for more
Ohio school cleared over show & tell grenade
Via the San Francisco Chronichle: Officials say they evacuated an Akron, Ohio, elementary school when a kindergartner brought what looked like a hand grenade for show and tell. Principal Karen Gegick (JEE'-jihk) at Seiberling (SY'-bur-ling) Elementary says kids have to guess what classmates bring in. The boy gave a clue Friday that his item was something that blows things up. The teacher looked in his book bag and wasn't sure if what she was a real grenade or a toy. District spokeswoman Kare
18 Nov 2008, 6:30 pm | click here for more
Harris will lead again; legislative power tilts north
Senate President Bill M. Harris was selected by his caucus to guide the chamber for a third consecutive term, and home Democrats this evening are expected to name Rep. Armond Budish as the next home speaker starting in 2009. That means of the four new legislative caucus leaders, not one will live south of U.S. 30, which cuts through Canton, Mansfield and just north of Lima. Harris is from Ashland and Budish, of Beachwood, will be the first speaker from Cuyahoga County in 70 years. Meanwhile,
18 Nov 2008, 5:10 pm | click here for more
OTT salutes the 2008 Football seniors
A quick basketball note: I made it up to the Eastern Michigan game tonight since my tickets didn't sell. Lewis Jackson certainly looks like the real deal. JaJuan looks so much more confident with the basketball and could be a beast for us. Rebounding is still an issue, but this team is even more balanced in scoring than I thought. every eight players in the main rotation are capable of starting and dropping 10-15 at any time. They turned it on after a slow start and simply blew an inferior team ou
18 Nov 2008, 2:13 pm | click here for more
Buffalo vs. Bowling Green Football Betting Odds & Spread
This Friday the Buffalo Bulls(6-4) will look to secure an East division title in MAC conference football play, when they take on the Bowling Green Falcons(5-5) at their place. Last week the Bulls needed more than fours to beat Akron, as the Bulls managed to win 43-40 in the 4th overtime against Akron. The Falcons also were winners in their last game, as they went on the road and beat up on Ohio 28-3. For those of you looking to do some football betting this weekend, the oddsmakers have Bowlin
18 Nov 2008, 1:43 pm | click here for more
Miami vs Toledo Football Betting Odds & Spread
This Friday the MAC conference gives a duo of games, and today we are going to take a close looks at the matchup that puts the 2-8 Miami RedHawks against the 2-8 Toledo Rockets. Both these teams sit tied in their respected divisions at 1-5, and a combined 7 game losing streak. Last week the Redhawks pushed their streak to 3 with a 31-16 loss to Ball State, while the Rockets one upped them losing their 4th straight 27-17 against Western Michigan. For those of you looking to bet on NCAA footbal
18 Nov 2008, 1:43 pm | click here for more
MAC Notes and Nick’s Picks
MAC Notes: Ball State continues its rankings in this week’s major polls. In the Associated Press poll, BSU is No. 14, No. 16 in the USA TODAY Coaches’ poll, and No. 17 in the BCS rankings. Two teams can secure their spot in the Marathon MAC Football Championship game with a win this week. In the East Buffalo clinches a berth if the Bulls can win Friday night at Bowling Green. A Falcons win would keep BGSU and Akron in contention for first place. In the West, a victory by Central Michigan would
18 Nov 2008, 1:11 pm | click here for more
Week 13 College Football Betting Power Rankings - Ratings
Alex Smart : Week 13 College Football Betting Power Rankings/Ratings Week Article courtesy of Alex Smart, An Award-Winning Professional Football Handicapper Featured on Touthouse.com. If you are betting college football during week 13 be sure and Buy Alex’s Expert Football Picks and Guarantee a Win!! 1: Florida Gators (8-2 ATS, 10-1 SU) (LW: 4) There isn’t a hotter team in America than the Gators, who crushed South Carolina 56-6 last weekend. The Gators have now covered six straight games. In
18 Nov 2008, 11:38 am | click here for more
Another Wide-Right FG Try Sinks the Bills
Your guest Fixer is Garey G. Ris: The Buffalo Bills sure don’t look like the team that began the season by winning its first four games. A four-game losing streak has dropped Buffalo to 5-5 and muddled its playoff chances. The latest loss came Monday when Cleveland’s Phil Dawson hit a 56-yard field goal in the final two minutes to beat the Bills, 29-27. Buffalo had a chance to win it, but Rian Lindell missed wide right from 46 yards with 38 seconds left, reminding Buffalo fans of the painful m
18 Nov 2008, 11:35 am | click here for more
Lebron on Brooklyn: Not Invested in Nets…or Anyone in 2010
Lebron on Brooklyn: Not Invested in Nets…or Anyone in 2010 November 19, 2008, 12:25 am Asked about the Nets difficulties in getting Barclays middle built, Lebron James was clear: Jay-Z may be invested in it. He isn’t. He told reporters: “I don’t know if it’s still in the works, but that’s not my problem. I’m not invested in the team or anything like that, so I can snooze good at night.” James added that his loyalty is a commitment to winning, that if another team commits to winning, that trumps
18 Nov 2008, 11:25 pm | click here for more
Nets Collapse in Face of Cav Onslaught
Nets Collapse in Face of Cav Onslaught November 19, 2008, 12:15 am After playing the 8-2 Cavs to a standstill during the first half, the Nets went into snooze mode in the second half, scoring only 30 points to Cleveland’s 57 and turning a close game into a 24-point rout. The Nets once again failed to guard the perimeter–they’re last in the league in perimeter defense–and the Cavs took advantage, hitting 10 of 17. The beginning of the third quarter spelled the Nets’ demise. Mo Williams tied the
18 Nov 2008, 11:15 pm | click here for more
The real car bailout candidates: Dealerships
The real car bailout candidates: Dealerships Posted by: admin in Stocks Money News Filed below: General Motors (GM) Imagine going to buy a Chevy in Akron and not being able to find one. The dealer closed due to low sales and lack of financing. According to The Wall road Journal, “The National Automobile Dealers Association estimates 700 new-car dealerships will close this year, up from 430 last year, and taking with them an estimated 37,100 jobs.” So, the government may put as much a
18 Nov 2008, 11:02 am | click here for more
LeBron James to New Jersey or Brooklyn? No, and not quite
Atlantic Yards Report In the run-up to tonight's New Jersey Nets home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, a lot of sportswriters are speculating whether Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, who becomes a free agent in 2010, would stay put in Cleveland, just down the road from his hometown of Akron, or move to the bigger cities of New York or Los Angeles, where he could become even more of a brand. ... The Record's Al Iannazzone speculates: So does James, because of his strong relationsh
18 Nov 2008, 10:46 am | click here for more
Knicks, Nets Preparing To Lure LeBron James In 2010
LeBron James is coming to New Jersey on Tuesday, and if the Nets are primping themselves for a courtship, they are running a bit tardy. Next week, James and the Cavaliers visit New York and the Knicks. They are also a possible suitor when James potentially headlines a star-studded free-agent class in the summer of 2010. But much like the Nets, the Knicks also face barricades in landing James. Although much can change in a fluid market, and handicapping possible situations nearly two years away
18 Nov 2008, 10:32 am | click here for more
MAC Recap
2008- Weekly MAC Recap (November 16, 2008) What a week in the MAC. Three of the five games this week were decided by a FG and two games went into overtime. Before are a few highlights from these games. #14 Ball State at Miami Nick’s Pick: Ball State 35 - Miami 14 Actual Score: Ball State 31 - Miami 16 Pre Game Quote: “Historically these are very close contests but Ball State has far too much to lose to play around with the RedHawks this season.” Post Game Comment: Ball State was able to b
18 Nov 2008, 10:04 pm | click here for more