Introducing The Champagne of Champaign

As a blonde-haired, blue eyed, jew boy from Champaign, IL, I bring a little South of I-80 Charm to the already phenomenal TMIM blog. As an honored young apprentice to the great writers at TMIM I hope to provide new views in the world of Competitive Athletics and Games.

Survival Picks

Each week Nick and I will give our one pick of the week for the survival league that we are in. It will be a competition to see who can last the longest. Remember, you have to pick one team a week to win, but you can't use the same team twice throughout the season. Feel free to comment your pick.

Nick- Seahawks over the Rams

Jim- Saints over the Lions

2009 NFL Preview

*****Click on each ranking if not legible

Heisman Update

1. Colt McCoy- completed 21 of 29 passes for 317 yards, and two touchdowns as Texas romped ULM 59-20. Highlight of the night was his 78-yard touchdown pass to WR Jordan Shipley. Reasons for concern: Had an interception on a pass into double coverage and rushed for -3 yards.

2. Tim Tebow- Only played the first half, but completed 10-of-15 passes for 188 yards and a score. Also contributed with a 1 yd touchdown run. Highlight of the night was his 28-yard touchdown pass to TE Aaron Hernandez . Reasons for concern: Against Charleston Southern, and he only played a half.

3. Jahvid Best- ran for 137 yards on only 10 carries against Maryland for two touchdowns. Highlight of the night was his 73-yard scoring run where he juked two defenders and then made a Thomas Jones like cutback to the endzone. Reasons for concern: He will need more carries if he wants to have a chance at the Heisman.

4. Sam Bradford- Eliminated from the Heisman race due to injury.




Heisman Highlight of the Week

Games to Watch

Saturday 3:30 p.m. Georgia(13) at Oklahoma State(9)- After losing Stafford and Moreno the Bulldogs are the underdogs in this one. I expect QB Zac Robinson and WR Dez Bryant to hook up for a couple touchdowns. (ABC)

Saturday 7 p.m. BYU(20) vs. Oklahoma(3)- This game became real interesting since news broke out of the injury to Jermaine Gresham. BYU has many players that have already came back from their mission trip, so maturity is on their side. (ESPN)

Saturday 8 p.m. Alabama(5) vs. Virginia Tech(7)- A great match up this early in the season is exciting for college football fans. Plus, you get to watch Tyrod Taylor scrambling away from DT Terrence Cody(6-5 365). (ABC)

Saturday 12 p.m. Syracuse(NR) vs. Minnesota(NR)- Greg Paulus starting his first game as a college quarterback. Should be fun to watch even if you hate the guy.(ESPN 2)

* All times are Eastern

Weekly Bulletin

Congratulations to J'covan Brown on getting cleared by the NCAA Clearinghouse. He will be a key part in the Longhorn's National Championship run. Just another piece that Rick Barnes will have to find playing time for with his loaded backcourt.

http://www.ballinisahabit.net/2009/08/jcovan-brown-cleared-to-play-for-texas.html



I know many found this to be disturbing and unprofessional, but I found it to be hilarious. Josh McDaniels is an idiot, and is soon to be the second coach in NFL history to go 0-16. Now that Orton is hurt, I can't see this team beating anyone without Brandon Marshall.



One of the dirtiest plays I have ever seen in the NFL. Not only was it intentional but it wasn't even necessary. I could see if the runner needed one block for a touchdown, but this play went for two yards. Favre is lucky that he won't be facing the Texans during the regular season, but I'm sure others around the league saw this and were not happy.



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