30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/view/5829758 en-us Ok so this is where I will be expressing my thoughts about the world of sports. Feel free to chime in with your opinon. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:36:25 EST http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/12163629?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/12163629?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF Well after an interesting weekend the regular season has concluded. Some of the bowl matchups are lackluster, but some seem to be great. All the extra awards are at the end of the poll. Thanks for the support throughout the year, and keep the Best Da ... Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:53:30 EST http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/12163629?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/12001215?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/12001215?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF Another really interesting weekend, I cannot hardly wait until the championship games. Florida vs. Alabama. Oklahoma vs. Missouri, and then that ACC game too... ... Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:53:17 EST http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/12001215?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11855772?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11855772?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF Rivalry week had several disappoinments. Many of the top teams did not play this week, but are gearing up for really big matchups next week and the week after that. Oklahoma destroyed TTU. Which made the later games lackluster. Penn State clinched a ... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:38:18 EST http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11855772?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11725830?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11725830?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF Another exciting 'revenge' weekend. Some of the games were duds, but the ACC contributed a couple of pretty good ones...even if we don't really know how good those teams are. Although the games were not great some crazy good plays this we ... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 8:24:08 EST http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11725830?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11583858?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11583858?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF Another great week in college football. The ALA-LSU game was one of my favorites to watch, love the hard hitting, and the intensity. Of course it went to OT. Texas Tech rolled again, which is very impressive. The ACC is still really tough to figure o ... Sun, 09 Nov 2008 0:45:30 EST http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11583858?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11448537?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11448537?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF What a crazy weekend. The Texas-TTU game was outstanding, a true shootout, with even a little defense sprinkled in. Florida shows they are one of the top teams in the country, if we didn't know this already. The games get even more important now. ... Sun, 02 Nov 2008 0:51:54 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11448537?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11319326?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11319326?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF Wow folks..what a weekend. Texas proves yet again they are top dog, and Penn State passed a tough test. Bama rolled again. The top three remains the same. However other things were cleared up this weekend in the top 10. Beyond about 15 the teams are ... Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:29:04 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11319326?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11192048?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11192048?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF Wow what a weekend, a lot of shakeup this week as teams get into conference play and get their second loss of the season. Texas looks as dominating as ever, and the top 3 just got by. A couple of big matchups this week with Penn State visiting Ohio S ... Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:17:54 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11192048?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11057310?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11057310?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF Wow what a week... A couple of really good games, and some really impressive showing by teams many were uncertain about. The cream seems to be riasing to the top, and Oklahoma State is shocking the world...they are good. ... Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:11:37 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/11057310?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10928007?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10928007?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF What a week. The Buckeyes went on the road and beat a tough Wisky team...other than South Florida's loss the rest of the top was status quo. The bottom of the top 25 is very different, including several new arrivals. ... Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:28:52 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10928007?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10791772?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10791772?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF This is what people wait for...this is why it is dangerous to look a schedule and pencil in wins. College football is Crazy! This week was littered with them including previous number 1 USC, 3, UGA, 4 Florida, 8 Wisconsin. The picture for the Nationa ... Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:09:20 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10791772?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10644180?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10644180?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF Another interesting week, with some great performances, and a couple of upsets. My top 25 was shaken this week with 4 teams dropping out of the rankings after unimpressive performances. Here it goes fellas: ... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:30:22 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10644180?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10505228?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10505228?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF Wow what a week. It wasn't a great one to be a Buckeye fan...but some of the other games were OK including Wisconsin with a nice road win. Whoa its late...lets hope this doesn't have tooooo many errors (or miscues). ... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 1:15:50 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10505228?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10359156?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10359156?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF Whoa...what a week it was. The Buckeyes looked terrible, and they felt it in my rankings, I am sure they will in many other pollsters as well. East Carolina really impressed and jumped up in the rankings. Clemson makes their valient return to the top ... Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:46:24 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10359156?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10267168?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10267168?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF Ok sorry fellas I didn't see the deadline, but sent my ballot to The Greek on Sunday. Of course that means that I have Tenn still in the top 25, but didn't update my ballot. For that purpose I will put the ballot I submitted to the Greek here ... Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:44:24 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10267168?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10221574?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10221574?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF Heisman hopefuls ... Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:51:52 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/10221574?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/9690025?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/9690025?source=rss_blogs_MLB When the Reds acquired Ken Griffey Jr in the winter of 2000 it appeared to be a great move. Griffey was the best player in the game (arguably) and was returning to his hometown. Griffey was a complete 5 tool player when he arrived in Cincy. The issue ... Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:48:44 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/9690025?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/9612402?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/9612402?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF Who will be the Heisman winner in 2008? Who really knows, but some of the top contenders are already known, and it is widely known that a canidate has to be pumped up by the media for most of the season in order to seriously win or contend for the aw ... Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:00:50 EST http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/9612402?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/9326811?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF#comments NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/9326811?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF The poll spearheaded by the Greek is going to be a good thing. It gets the opinions of the fan out there, and should be interesting to see how it compares to the 'experts'. Have been really busy this weekend with family in town, but the Greek ... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:48:10 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/9326811?source=rss_blogs_NCAAF http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/8817479?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/8817479?source=rss_blogs_MLB The last response to the Manny Ramirez vs. Ken Griffey Jr. was interesting, and got me to thinking of another comparable player in the same era. Eras are difficult to cross and compare although people love doing that with numbers. So lets take a look ... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:44:20 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/8817479?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/8665921?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/8665921?source=rss_blogs_MLB The other day on ESPN they had the argument of who was/is the better player Manny Ramirez or Ken Griffey Jr. Manny recently hit a milestone HR with number 500 and Ken Griffey Jr. is on the cusp of 600 HR. ... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:30:09 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/8665921?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/8583284?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/8583284?source=rss_blogs_MLB The Reds fans have been waiting for Jay Bruce for quite some time now. He has shown some of the tools he has in his first couple of games. He has two SBs in two games, and a couple of RBI. Although the most important thing he may bring to the team is ... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:29:11 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/8583284?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7801752?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7801752?source=rss_blogs_MLB Although he is probably gone in most leagues it would be a good idea for you to pick up Rafael Betancourt if he is still available. This is the guy who has the nasty stuff in the Cleveland bullpen. Many experts thought he was the better option to clo ... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:24:30 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7801752?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7745572?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7745572?source=rss_blogs_MLB What is going on with the Reds? After taking 2 of 3 from one of the best teams in baseball (Diamondbacks), 2 out of 4 from the Phillies, and 2 out of 3 from the Brewers the Reds have lost two in a row to the Pirates? ... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:23:27 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7745572?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7525747?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7525747?source=rss_blogs_MLB Johnny Cueto one of the Reds prized pitching prospects made his major league debut today, and said Hello world. Cueto has outstanding stuff and all the makings of a great pitcher at the major league level. ... Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:03:22 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7525747?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7463889?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7463889?source=rss_blogs_MLB The offseason seemed to take forever....but now the baseball season is offically here. The day baseball is something that doesn't happen as much as it should anymore in my opinion. One game in particular had my interest... ... Wed, 02 Apr 2008 6:33:03 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7463889?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7128921?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7128921?source=rss_blogs_MLB Yes believe it or not they still have a team in Pittsburgh...and they are still in the MLB. They haven't had a winning season in about 15 years, but they still need to be previewed. ... Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:59:57 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7128921?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7041657?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7041657?source=rss_blogs_MLB How are things looking for the Reds this year? Not looking too bad in the NL Central race. ... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:01:02 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/7041657?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/6963237?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/6963237?source=rss_blogs_MLB I was sick with my last draft, so I joined another league which drafted last night. I had the third overall pick in a 10 team H2H league. This is the first time that I have done a H2H league. ... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 6:14:51 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/6963237?source=rss_blogs_MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/6916246?source=rss_blogs_MLB#comments MLB http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/6916246?source=rss_blogs_MLB It is a 12 team roto league, and I had the first pick. I do personally do not like having the first pick, because of the amount of time and players picked between selections. ... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 4:31:50 EDT http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/entry/5829758/6916246?source=rss_blogs_MLB 100 http://images.sportsline.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://bigtenboy07.blogs.sportsline.com/mcc/blogs/view/5829758 100