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OSU losses to the Cyclones, to make the BSC Race confusing…….

By Matt Delaney on November 19, 2011 in

A interesting saturday thats for sure, America woke up this morning to find out OSU lost to Iowa State, pretty awesome victory for the Cyclones, I think the best thing to do if you are OSU A.D. don’t schedule A road game with a Big Ten 10 team on the road, when you have to play the Sooners the following weekend to see who goes to New Orleans. Ouch to lose on the road before a big showdown game interesting thats for sure. Its gonna be a interesting day tomorrow when the polls come out, and who ends up at no.2 in the nation. Well it will be a big deal if Oregon and the Sooners win out, someone will leap frog Alabama to go to New Orleans. Alabama’s problem is they are not playing anyone championship weekend, because they happen to be in the same division as LSU, so Alabama will not be playing a title game, they will be sitting at home hoping the Sooners and the Ducks lose, thats probably the only way they are going to get in. A team going to New Orleans has to win their conference, Alabama is not in a conference game, even though OSU lost, Bama chances of getting in are limited. Its funny cause Alabama still has to play Auburn this year, if they go looking past Auburn they could actually lose, so Bama don’t take Auburn for granted. I am impress with Houston’s record, but just like Boise State they haven’t played anyone yet, let them match up with a top 5 team and lets see who comes out on top. Good luck Cougars but you need to play tougher teams……

 

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Joe Paterno retires, Stanford and Boise State losses, and predictions of the BCS Title Game, LSU VS Oklahoma in New Orleans…..

By Matt Delaney on November 13, 2011 in ,

Hello Sports Fans what a interesting week and weekend thats for sure, to see Penn State comes crumbing down, to see Joe Paterno step down as a coach, which he was coaching at Penn State for 61 years, since 1965, which happens to be the year I was born, the classic year, the year Mustang and Chevrolet came out with classic cars, the 1965 Stingray, the 1965 Mustang, what a cool year that was, I think that’s why I like classic rock, and classic cars. Well, off to College Football, as predicted Stanford got rolled by Oregon, and do I mean rolled, 53 to 30, and someone on XM Radio, College Sports called it a upset, LOL, you gotta be kidding me, a upset, being a history major at Chapman University, all a person has to do is look at the last 2 weeks of play, Oregon was winning by a average of 30 pts a game, Stanford on other hand was struggling against a good U.S.C. team 56 to 48, and they did beat Oregon State by 25 pts, but they were ranked 92 in the nation on strength of schedule coming into the Oregon game, actually they have played no rank teams til Oregon, they played Duke, San Jose State, both Washington schools, UCLA, and U.S.C., before Oregon lower the boom on them. Even though they Stanford lost by 23 points, the game was not close, too many turnovers on Stanfords part, and basically Andrew Luck played a average game, to say he is still the choice of the Heisman, well I think they should give the Heisman to Les Miles…… Basically Oregon is a fast team, Stanford a power team, strength against speed, well if the speed team gets a early lead the game is over, just like Oregon did to Stanford. Stanford made the game close in the 2nd half, 34 to 23, but a few turnovers gave Oregon the advantage again, before you knew it the score was 43 to 23, wow, impressive numbers by the Ducks, final score Oregon 53 Stanford 30. I must say Stanford was a pretty good team up until now.  To add to the pain of upsets, TCU knocked off Boise State 36 to 35, but it was a matter of time til Boise State showed it’s true colors, its a good thing they didnt show up to New , they would of got toasted, keep up the underdog spirit Boise, I do like the underdogs. To say LSU was a underdog going into Alabama, thats funny. 

The big picture for the BCS Title is coming to a close, I like Mark Packers comments today on XM Radio, if you dont win your conference you cannot play in the BCS Title Game, BAMA, LOL, hint Bama Fans, you cannot show up, and that goes for anyone. I will tell you College Fans one thing, if Oklahoma knocks off OSU in Stillwater, well  the Sooners will jump Alabama at the end of the season and play in New Orleans and the Sooners win there Conference, they will be in New Orleans playing LSU for the BCS Title Game, 2003 all over again.  Say LSU and Oklahoma show up in New Orleans I look at that as a entertaining game, big entertainment, the Sooners have a great offense, LSU has a great defense, and a good offense, very fun game to watch, also lets mention Alabama and Oregon already had a chance to play LSU and lost, so they should not get a rematch to play LSU in New Orleans, here that Bama Fans, sorry no rematch because one, you lost at home, and also Oregon lost as well. A true Football Fan would like to see LSU play Oklahoma, the pannel for the BCS Committee will make sure that takes place if the Sooners win out. I am so blown away by Chris Childress from XM Radio talking about their might be a 3 way tie in the west with LSU, Bama, and Arkansas, LOL, keep dreaming Chris Childress, I think your comments are so funny. LSU will roll the razorbacks, in Baton Rouge, the Tigers are to explosive, and a great defense and special teams, LSU 35 to 17 over the razorbacks. Chris give LSU some credit before you make statements like that, before you go tooting your horn, act like you like LSU some, not show your true cards as a sports announcer. To sum it up, when LSU wins out, and if the Sooners win out we will see both of them in New Orleans, if OSU wins out it will be LSU vs OSU, no argument at all, if LSU wins out, Alabama doesnt have a chance to make it to New Orleans, one cause they didnt win their conference, and I don’t want to hear any Bama fans whinning about how they should be in New Orleans, but the way it is set up, and like I said before if OSU wins out they are in, if the Sooners beat no.2 OSU, they will leap frog Alabama to get to the BCS Title Game in New Orleans, there you have it football fans.

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HELMET STICKERS, THOUGH WELL INTENTIONED, SEND THE WRONG MESSAGE

By Matt Delaney on November 11, 2011 in

If you have watched college or high school football games before, there’s a good chance you have noticed that many players’ helmets have extra little stickers on them. Some players – usually the quarterback’s or running backs’ – helmets are covered in them. They are awarded for various accomplishments ranging from making a big play to scoring a touchdown or causing a turnover etc. Not all teams award helmet stickers but over the years more and more teams have adopted this practice. Sadly even some youth teams have jumped head first into this practice.

I think this is a shame for many reasons but mostly because I believe it is counter productive in doing what a coach’s mission is: To develop the TEAM. Generally the players with the most helmet stickers are the guys who are already getting the majority of the attention. These players get to score touchdowns or make lots of tackles etc already. Is that not enough of a reward?

The truly special teams I have witnessed over the years did not elevate certain players over others. They made sure everyone had a job to do or role to play that was vital to the team’s successes. Often overlooked is the importance of the contribution the scout team provides. If all of your scout team players are working their hardest to provide the starters with the best possible look that they can give them, it will improve the team greatly. Often their contributions are what lead to outstanding performances by the starters on game day.

My core philosophy, the one that I based my company on, is that “Preparation isn’t everything, it’s the only thing” (that matters). So I say if you are compelled to give helmet stickers out, reserve them for the scout team and backups who help the starters prepare. The more important you can make the people on your team or organization feel, especially those who are not receiving all the accolades, the better your team or organization will ultimately perform.

Truly exceptional leaders and coaches make greatness attainable for all who are under their charge. We are not all blessed with the same amount of physical prowess, but we all have the ability to make the most of what we have and that is where greatness lies. I subscribe to what legendary coach John Wooden said, “Identifying an individual under my leadership as being better than others, runs contrary to my bedrock belief about success. I believe that personal greatness is measured against one’s own potential, not against that of someone else on the team or elsewhere.”

Do you measure your children against each other or what they are each capable of doing? Would you single out one of your children over the others for all to see? Of course not, because you know how that would make your other children feel. So why some coaches insist on doing essentially the same thing with helmet stickers is unfathomable to

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LSU Tigers 9 Alabama Crimson Tide 6………… Wooohhhhhhoooooooo ! ! !

By Matt Delaney on November 8, 2011 in ,

Well College Football World sorry for the delay on the LSU vs Alabama Game, I been enjoying the end result of the game and forgot to write about the game of the century. The game of the century got the 2nd best ratings of all time, thats pretty good. I am amaze by the Alabama Fans, especially Paul Finebaum, and I do like Finebaum we all are entitled to our own opinions thats for sure. I just wish the opinions were good, lol, the Bama Fans still think they won the game, LOL, heres a quote, wait til New Orleans and you are staring across the sidelines looking at Nick Saban, well its interesting none of those sports fans will staring across the lines to Nick Saban, because they will not be on the sidelines, lol that’s so funny, thinking they will be on the sidelines. Amazing a few fans started talking about 08 when Lee threw a couple of interceptions  just like saturday night, and they were Bama Fans, knowing they already lost the game, chuckle chuckle chuckle… Reid came up with the biggest play of the game, intercepted the ball on the 1 as he took the ball away from the defender, the defenders problem, don’t catch the ball falling down, because you actually lose conscious of the ball as you are hitting the ground, you are in a protective mode as you get ready for the impact, thats what happen to the Bama reciever, Ried came in and took the ball away, end of story, also 93 Logan had a big block on a kick for LSU, Clairborne had a big pic as well, Wing had a hugh punt in the 4th quarter, it looked like a 80 yrd punt, also Jefferson had a great game, passing, and a big 17 yrd gallop down the field., and then Alleman came in to decide the game with a field goal, amazing game for LSU Football.

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The game of the Century has arrived, LSU vs Alabama……..

By Matt Delaney on November 5, 2011 in

 

 

 

 

 

Alright folks the game is here, finally, hot off the press, Vegas has LSU by 5 points,interesting thats for sure. I think it will be a real close game. I wonder how Paul Finebaum is taking the Vegas Odds this morning knowing Alabama is the underdogs in Denny Bryant Stadium, interesting thats for sure. I bet they are alittle surprise, we shall see as the 4th quarter rolls along and we see the final score….. I must say when I went to a Alabama vs LSU game in Baton Rouge,La, I used to watch Bear Bryant walk the sidelines, great coach, he set the tone for Les Miles, and Nick Saban, thats for sure…..  good luck to both teams…..The College Fans are the winners today, they get to see a great match up….. I want to thank Tim White for giving me this idea to have a website, and to come up with a Sports Website. Thanks again Tim……..  God Bless.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Alabama Fans are talking……… wooohoooo, before the game of the century….

By Matt Delaney on November 1, 2011 in

I happen to have XM Radio and I tune into to listen the Paul Finebaum Show, which I like alot, being a Baton Rouge Native, growing up watching LSU Football, I have alot of respect for Paul Finebaum, and some of the people that comment on his show. Paul Finebaum represents the SEC in College Football in a great way, but you have to stay on the fence Paul, you represent all the teams not just one team, and the Alabama Fans claiming victory even before the game starts, and the name calling I heard on your show yesterday was very interesting. I havent heard any LSU Fans talking bad about the Alabama Fans, and I am talking about the fellow who owns the condo’s on the Ocean in Alabama, saying LSU Fans should use the garbage cans and take showers, after saying that I am sure he won’t get anymore business from the State of Louisiana…. Paul my quest to you if you still are on the fence, talk about LSU alittle bit more, and don’t side with Alabama, just some advice thats all. I do wish Alabama luck this week, some luck, not Andrew Luck, they would win for sure. All I am saying is don’t toot your horn before the whistle sounds, wait for the coin toss first, and the sound of the ending of the 4th quarter, and like Les Miles said, LSU has the edge in Quarterbacks, and Special Teams, Special Teams wins games, ask Oregon about that. Best of luck to both teams……..

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With A whole lot of LUCK, Stanford eaks out a win over U.S.C. in O.T., with a questionable late hit flag by the REFS, with 2 mins in the game.

By Matt Delaney on October 30, 2011 in

As predicted U.S.C. almost pulled off the upset of the year, but Andrew Luck guided his team to tie up the game before regulation to send the game into overtime. U.S.C. had a chance to kick a winning field goal but the clock ran out before U.S.C. Robert Woods tried to get out of bounds. The game was almost over as U.S.C. Nickell Robey intercepted a Andrew Luck pass and ran it in for a touchdown with about 3 minutes to go in the game. Stanford got the ball back and starting driving, but had a 3rd and 9, and the end of the game near, then Luck threw the ball down the field, the Stanford receiver drop the ball, but he got clocked by the U.S.C. satefy, the Refs changed the game forever by throwing a flag saying the safety hit the reciever without protection, now where is that in the rule books, you drop the ball you get hit, thats it, even in the old days thats what happen, you are gonna get clocked either you catch the ball or not. The Zebras changed the game thats for sure, giving Stanford new life and a 15yrd penatly, as Stanford went down the field to tie the game. My prediction was right on the money as U.S.C. had the lead with 2 minutes to go and Stanford was about to lose the game, oh by the way Stanford’s strength of schedule 92 in the nation, thats pretty bad for a no.4 team in the country, basically they played two tough teams the whole year, U.S.C and Oregon thats about it, Oregon Game is coming up.  Stanford tied up the game in the second overtime, field goal kicker Michael Biselli almost miss the extra point, that would have been a big celebration for the Trojan fans, the kick skimmed right over the cross bar, if a U.S.C defensive lineman would of jump up he would of knocked the ball down, that would of been a hoot. Stanford got the ball back in the 3rd overtime, march down to the goaline as Taylor ran in from the 5 yard line,and with the 2 pt conversion. U.S.C. got the ball back and on the first play Barkley threw the ball down the field as U.S.C settle on the 4rd line, and the next play McNeal who had a big game, 2 tds, over 140 yrds of rushing, fumbled on the next play 4 yrds from the endzone as a Stanford defender recover the ball in the endzone for a touchback. A great game it was, but a few minor details changed the game. Stanford will slip a few notches for almost losing to a unranked team, but Stanford needs to shape up its defense, as the Oregon Game approaches. A great game for sure as U.S.C almost tumbled Stanford’s National Title, but Stanford stays alive for the trip to New Orleans.

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College Football World, calling a upset tonight on the West Coast, USC over Stanford by 7pts, Andrew has run out of Luck……

By Matt Delaney on October 29, 2011 in

 

 

 

 

Okay College Football World, calling a upset tonight on the West Coast, USC over Stanford by 7pts, Andrew has run out of Luck…… Yep folks you heard it here first, Stanford goes down tonight, in front on the USC Crowd and National T.V. The way U.S.C. played against Notre Dame last week on the road, U.S.C. has something up their sleeve, and returning back to PAC 12 form, the way they used to swagger.

 Yep Stanford the good news is your fired, the bad news is you get your job back in one week, including with tonights game, Oh have a got your attention now, good, because we are adding something to the contest, as you all know know the 1st prize is a trip to New Orleans, BCS Title Game, the second price is a trip to the Rose Bowl, the thrid prize is your fired,  have I got your attention now, are you still laughing, go and do likewise gents, or you will be sitting in a bar one day, yeah I used to be a football player, as you are tossing a drink back,lol. These are the new leads the Glenn Gary Leads, and to you they are good as gold but you don’t get them, why because giving them to you is like throwing them away, I wish you good LUCK, but you would’nt know what to do with it if you got it, and to answer your question pal, why am I here, the USC Fans asked me to come here, they ask me for a favor, I told them the real favor was to fire your butts, cause a loser is a loser…..   Always wanted to quote the Glenn Gary Glen Ross, no offense to any teams, but I think U.S.C. is gonna pull off the upset tonight….. Cheers

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Pictures from the last few months, LSU vs Oregon, NIU vs Wisconsin, Fans,Tailgating…….

By Matt Delaney on October 27, 2011 in

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Westwood College success and Employment Pledge

By Matt Delaney on October 26, 2011 in

At Westwood, we are passionate about your success.We believe every individual has the potential to achieve success and find a better future. If you’re ready to begin your journey, we’ll help guide you every step of the way. Our newest commitment to help you succeed is the Westwood Employment Pledge*.

We’re so confident that you’ll receive the right skills to launch your career and get your first job that if you haven’t found employment within six months of graduation, we’ll help pay your bills. Simple as that.

 

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LSU vs Alabama……. NOV. 5th countdown to the game….. 4 days in counting.

By Matt Delaney on October 26, 2011 in ,

 

 

 

 

Well, College Football Fans we are counting down to one of the biggest games of the season, probably the two best teams in the country. This game could be the B.C.S. Title Game, I like Matt Millen, ESPN Speaker, former Mr. 49ers executive, Detroit Lions Coach, commentating about L.S.U. and Alabama,  saying L.S.U. should go with one quarterback, but if you have a two qaurterback system like back in 2007, you are more effective………. I think Matt Millen knows what he is talking about, he is saying Alabama’s big test on defense is Penn State, which they are no.19 in the BCS, but if thats biggest game of the season, ( LSU has played and beat Oregon by 13, which Oregon is no 7 in the nation right now, and West Virginia, which is no.25, LSU beat them by 27 on the road, when the Mountaineers were no.14 in the nation) Bama is gonna have along afternoon against LSU next saturday; not too mention throwing in a rookie quarterback, and comments from Paul Finebaum saying their qb is really taking control of the offense, as far as commanding the offense, well you would hope so.I would want my quarterback commanding the offense as well, not the center or the offensive line. I think LSU’s Defense is gonna chase  A.J. Mcarron around all afternoon, and he will spend most of the day on his back. LSU has Alabama beat on special teams, punting, return kicks, kicking game and outweighs Alabama by a good margin. The only thing Alabama has going for them is the home crowd, and the running game, but LSU’s Defense will neutralize Richardson to about 70 yrds, and thats about it. LSU’s secondary is the best in the country, Alabama hasn’t even played a top ten team yet until now, so they won’t know what hit them, it’s gonna be a close game, unless LSU’s Special Teams start going off like the Oregon, Auburn Game. The game will be won by special teams, and who comes up with the big plays. 

When I was at the Oregon vs LSU game in Texas Stadium, eating nacho’s having a beer, standing up and watching the game, I couldn’t believe my eyes as I was watching LSU keep pace with Oregon, and then when the second half rolled around, LSU demolished Oregon on National T.V. on special teams, and every aspect of the game. I couldn’t believe what I was witnessing.I still couldn’t believe Chip Kelly the Oregon Ducks Coach lining up 4 defensive players against LSU’s 7 front offensive line, lol, thats was so funny how they were playing their defense off the line, and picking up hugh chunks of yardage as LSU ran the ball down the field. I watch PAC Ten Football for the last 10 years living in Southern California, watching U.S.C. tear up the Pac Ten and other teams that came its way, but I never seen a no.4 team demolish a no. 3 team in the nation. Now we have a similiar situation coming up with NO.1 against NO.2, LSU vs Bama. what a game it’s gonna be, and LSU doesn’t have to beat them by 20, it would be nice, but all they need to do is win by a field goal, but we shall see the outcome. I don’t think Alabama has never face a team like LSU, my prediction of the game LSU wins by a touchdown. Good luck to both teams, it will be a great contest.         

 

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Robert Lee High School, abandoned in Baton Rouge, La…..

By Matt Delaney on October 24, 2011 in

I went to Lee High my senior year 1985, a transfer from McKinnely down the street. Lee was a cool school back in the 80’s, when The Police were popular, U2, and all the 80’s groups, not too mention all the John Hughes Movies that came out, The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Ferris Bueller the following summer.I remember when we used to have keg parties over at Highland Park on friday nights, that was a funtime, I remember when Mr Stogle and Mr. Peterson used to walk the halls, not anymore, the school is gone. Watch out everyone here comes Mr. Stogle ……..   run…………LOLDSC07285yone here comes Mr. Stogle…run….lol

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Rough Homecoming for Elmhurst College Football as they lose 24 to 12 to the Titians …

By Matt Delaney on October 21, 2011 in ,

Saturday morning approach as I drove down to the Elmhurst College were students tailgated in the parking lot. A particuliar fraterity”Lamba Chi Alpha” stayed up all morning, 3am to be exact, roasting a pig, which I got a chance to taste the fraterity’s cooking and it was excellent. The tailgaiting was alot of fun, it reminded me of my past L.S.U. and U.C.L.A. Football Games, very fun atsmophere with the Elmhurst Students. It was a windy day as Elmhurst College took the field, and the Alumni’s having a beer or two in the tents by the football field, as they enjoy the day of Homecoming. The Titans were a undefeated team coming in at 5-0 and Elmhurst was coming off a lost to Wheaton College. The game started out with a bang as Elmhurst march down the field, but ended in a stalled drive, they pick up a about 3 first downs, but had to punt the ball. The Titans got the ball, and in a few plays put the ball in the endzone, on a deep route pass over the middle for a touchdown,as Rob Gallik found joey for a 58 yrd score. Elmhurst College march down the field as it stalled and settle for a 40 yrd field goal by Spaulding, the Titans march down the field again, as Galik scooted in the endzone on a 3 yrd run, which this year is his first year to play football. Elmhurst struck back to make the game 14 to 9 as Payton hauled in a 14 yrd td from Joe Furco. The two teams went into halftime to take a break, and as the 3rd quarter started, Elmhurst march down the field again but had to settle for a 32 yrd field goal by Spaulding. The Titans got the ball again and march down the field for there final score, on a 2yrd pass from Galik to Musselman. Angelos kicked in a 43 yrd kick for the Titans next points as the game ended 24 to 12. The next game for the Bluejays is Millikin University in Elmhurst, they have the same record as the Bluejays, so perhaps we are gonna see the Elmhurst Football team explode off their last 2 losses. If you know Tim Lester he’s gonna throw the whole play book at the Millikin’s Fottball Team. I would say its gonna be a high scoring game for Elmhurst, and they will take out their frustrations on Millikin. Expect Scottie Williams to have a big game, and Spaulding will get a full days of work on saturday.

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Steve Jobs 1955-2011

By Matt Delaney on October 19, 2011 in

     I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
 
                                                                                                                                                              Steve Jobs, college dropout and CEO
                                                                                                                                                              Apple Computer,
                                                                                                                                                              Stanford University Commencement 2005

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