ncaa 09 Stories - Black Shoe Diaries
So y'all know what I'm talking about...
...here are Caldwell (whom I finally buckled and subbed at center, and only gets blown up 50% of the time instead of Cardwell's 99%), Marlon Davis, and Drew Davis all getting taken to the ground as the ball is snapped against Tennessee: click to enlarge To make matters worse, the Vols were...
NCAA '09: Our O-Line SUCKS
So after playing half the season (I'm at the Ole Miss game now), some initial thoughts on the newest edition: * I see where the complaints over the ridiculously easy kick returns come from. I've given up at least eight of them so far, and it seems like every opposing offense gets to start from...
I thought playing defense was difficult...
...in '09? If only the real game could be a 55-7 spanking in our favor...
Your RBR Word of the Day: anodyne
anodyne \AN-uh-dyn\, adjective: 1. Serving to relieve pain; soothing. 2. Not likely to offend; bland; innocuous. noun: 1. A medicine that relieves pain. 2. Anything that calms, comforts, or soothes disturbed feelings. </> I'm headed to Best Buy tonight to pick up my copy of NCAA...
Mizzou Links, 7-16-08
I'd say Ian Kinsler acquitted himself decently at yesterday's All-Star marathon, with a hit, a walk, and a stolen base (plus a caught stealing) in six plate appearances, while also taking part in turning two double-plays. (I can't believe they didn't just call another tie in that game, btw.) If...
Mizzou Links, 7-9-08
Lots of heartfelt reaction to the loss of Sarah Becking yesterday. folks at PowerMizzou, Tigerboard, SMSportsOnline, Dave Matter and Silverbox Photographers have all expressed their grief, and KOMU's Chris Gervino ended last night's sports segment with a tribute as well. The Tiger family took a...
MORE SUSPENSIONS IN 2009
Before we get to the suspension talk, two quick matters of business:1) Take the NCAA Official's Exam! It's quick and easy! (NOTE: both lies.) Dennis Dodd did (46%), then SMQ did (55%), then I did (55% again). It's long, so carve out a good hunk of time, but you can always save your progress if you...
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