Because of the Thanksgiving Day games and the rivalry games played this weekend, the next football poll will come out next Monday. Then there will be one final football poll before we move on to college basketball.
Our annual March Madness predictions promise to be bigger than ever in 2009. We will be adding more players and the competition will be fierce. Let the action begin.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Election 2008 - Minnesota Style
Is anyone following the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota? Yes, it's still going on. The incumbent, Republican Norm Coleman, beat Democrat, and former Saturday Night Live comedian, Al Franken, by 725 votes out of 2.9 million votes cast.
Since the margin was less than .5%, it triggered an automatic recount. However, even before the recount could begin, several precincts around the state "found" ballots that were not counted on election day but were counted several days later. Amazingly, the margin of victory became only 265 votes.
The offical recount began on Monday, and now the margin is 210 votes with 78% of the recount completed. But wait, it gets stranger. Some of the precincts have found ballots that were not counted on election day, and still haven't been counted. Also, each side is challanging the accuracy of about 1500 ballots. The final count probably won't be available until next month.
Oh yeah, Norm Coleman has already delivered his victory speech. Hold on Norm, it ain't over 'till it's over. Actually, nothing in Minnesota politics should surprise us. This is the state that elected wrestler, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, as their Governor several years ago. Ouch!
On election night, conservative political commentator, Bill Bennett, said, "If Norm Coleman can't beat a nut like Al Franken, he doesn't deserve to be a U.S. Senator". Isn't politics fun!
Since the margin was less than .5%, it triggered an automatic recount. However, even before the recount could begin, several precincts around the state "found" ballots that were not counted on election day but were counted several days later. Amazingly, the margin of victory became only 265 votes.
The offical recount began on Monday, and now the margin is 210 votes with 78% of the recount completed. But wait, it gets stranger. Some of the precincts have found ballots that were not counted on election day, and still haven't been counted. Also, each side is challanging the accuracy of about 1500 ballots. The final count probably won't be available until next month.
Oh yeah, Norm Coleman has already delivered his victory speech. Hold on Norm, it ain't over 'till it's over. Actually, nothing in Minnesota politics should surprise us. This is the state that elected wrestler, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, as their Governor several years ago. Ouch!
On election night, conservative political commentator, Bill Bennett, said, "If Norm Coleman can't beat a nut like Al Franken, he doesn't deserve to be a U.S. Senator". Isn't politics fun!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Thought For The Day
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Thought For The Day
Don't matter how much money you got, there's only two kinds of people: there's saved people and there's lost people.
- Bob Dylan -
- Bob Dylan -
Forever Young
May God bless and keep you always,
May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay forever young,
May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
May you stay forever young,
May your hands always be busy,
May your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay forever young
- Bob Dylan, "Forever Young" -
May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay forever young,
May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
May you stay forever young,
May your hands always be busy,
May your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay forever young
- Bob Dylan, "Forever Young" -
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thought For The Day
You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true.
- Richard Bach -
- Richard Bach -
Thursday, November 20, 2008
OFFICIAL Football Top 25
1. Alabama - 11-0, Bye week, then Auburn rivalry game.
2. Texas Tech - 10-0, Game of the year at Oklahoma Saturday.
3. Southern Cal - Bye week, then Notre Dame comes to town.
4. Oklahoma - Showdown with Texas Tech at Norman.
5. Florida - I hope The Citadel is ready to get pounded.
6. Texas - Bye week, then A&M on Thanksgiving day.
7. Ohio State - Beat Illinois. Hosts Michigan to end reg. season.
8. Penn State - Going for their 800th all-time win.
9. Georgia - Bye week, then arch-rival Georgia Tech.
10. Oklahoma State - Bye week, then Oklahoma at home.
11. Utah - Rocky Mountain Showdown vs BYU Saturday.
12 Missouri - Bye week, then closes season vs. Kansas.
13. Michigan State - At Penn St. for share of Big Ten title.
14 BYU - 10-1, huge game at undefeated Utah.
15. TCU - Lost to Utah. Horned Frogs host Air Force.
16. Ball State - 11-0. Hosts Western Michigan Tuesday.
17. LSU - 7-3 Tigers vs dangerous Ole Miss Saturday.
18. Pittsburgh - Huge Big East battle at Cincinnati.
19. Miami - The U has won 5 straight, at Ga. Tech tonight.
20. Boston College - Huge ACC game at Wake Forest.
21. Massachusetts - Crushed at UNH, they should beat Hofstra.
22. Saint Anselm - 2 wins! We can't wait for next year.
23. Framingham State - 5-5. Won their last two games.
24. Natick High School - Lost to Walpole. Out of the playoffs.
25. Dennis-Yarmouth - 5-4. At 2-7 Nauset Thanksgiving day.
2. Texas Tech - 10-0, Game of the year at Oklahoma Saturday.
3. Southern Cal - Bye week, then Notre Dame comes to town.
4. Oklahoma - Showdown with Texas Tech at Norman.
5. Florida - I hope The Citadel is ready to get pounded.
6. Texas - Bye week, then A&M on Thanksgiving day.
7. Ohio State - Beat Illinois. Hosts Michigan to end reg. season.
8. Penn State - Going for their 800th all-time win.
9. Georgia - Bye week, then arch-rival Georgia Tech.
10. Oklahoma State - Bye week, then Oklahoma at home.
11. Utah - Rocky Mountain Showdown vs BYU Saturday.
12 Missouri - Bye week, then closes season vs. Kansas.
13. Michigan State - At Penn St. for share of Big Ten title.
14 BYU - 10-1, huge game at undefeated Utah.
15. TCU - Lost to Utah. Horned Frogs host Air Force.
16. Ball State - 11-0. Hosts Western Michigan Tuesday.
17. LSU - 7-3 Tigers vs dangerous Ole Miss Saturday.
18. Pittsburgh - Huge Big East battle at Cincinnati.
19. Miami - The U has won 5 straight, at Ga. Tech tonight.
20. Boston College - Huge ACC game at Wake Forest.
21. Massachusetts - Crushed at UNH, they should beat Hofstra.
22. Saint Anselm - 2 wins! We can't wait for next year.
23. Framingham State - 5-5. Won their last two games.
24. Natick High School - Lost to Walpole. Out of the playoffs.
25. Dennis-Yarmouth - 5-4. At 2-7 Nauset Thanksgiving day.
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