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New England‘s star quarterback walked up the three short steps to the podium with ease Sunday night, (according to the associated press and ESPN) showing no signs of the right ankle injury that had become such a hot topic since he was spotted wearing a protective boot last Monday.

“It’s feeling good. I’ll be ready to go,” Brady said with a smile as the Pats’ met the media for the first time shortly after arriving in Phoenix.

Brady did admit that he was slightly injured.

“It was in the San Diego game, I think in the third quarter,” Brady said, referring the Patriots’ 21-12 victory last Sunday.

Since the injury Brady, probably gave some time to his girlfriend, I mean what else would there be to do?

“I’m not concerned about how it’s going to affect my play,” he said. “This won’t keep me out.”

The face of New England’s franchise reportedly has a minor high ankle sprain. He wore a protective boot on his right foot last Monday in New York while visiting supermodel girlfriend Gisele Bundchen, causing a major stir and concern among Patriots fans.

“I was just trying to get into the house as fast as I could,” Brady said. “I was trying to hobble along. It kind of caught me off guard.”

After returning to Foxborough on Wednesday, Brady wasn’t spotted by the media the next two days while reporters were allowed into the locker room and at practice.

“I was glad to be back in New England and in the insulated atmosphere of our locker room,” he said.

It sure wasn’t safe on the streets of New York for Brady.

“Yeah, it’s been an interesting week,” he said. “I’m much lighter on my toes than I thought.”

Brady also issued a playful warning: “Don’t any of you chase me around. I won’t be nearly as nice as I was last week.”

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A new study from the Economics department at the University of Colorado at Denver finds that college football is the cause of crime. You can read the paper written by a “professional” at the University of Colorado here. It seems as though these college professors have a lot of haterade saved up in the basement against college athletics and activities.

Stated below is the thesis thought up by these oblivious economic masterminds:

“…we find that college football games are associated with sharp increases in crime.  For instance, assaults increase by about 9% when a community hosts a college football game, vandalism increases by about 18%, and DUIs increase by about 13%.  We also find evidence that upsets result in larger increases in crime than games that do not produce an upset.  For instance, an upset loss at home is associated with a 112% increase in assaults and a 61% increase in vandalism.  We discuss these results in the context of psychological theories of fan aggression.”

They forgot one thing;  to mention what college football does for the economy? Comment #3 on this fanblogs.com post clearly sums up the “well-known idea” . The money involved in college football is enormous, not to mention how much benefit is recieved from ticket sales and sponsorships over the course of a season. Sounds like these fellows need to go back to ECON 001 and start over with their lives.

 It is mentioned on page 5 in the paper that violence is the result of other sporting events in general, stating that fans in general may act more agressively than usual while “taking in”  a game.

Well Duh! Any moran could have told me that. It has been that way with sports ever since cavemen through rocks at each other. So am I over reacting when I say “Why the hell would you title this article “College football games and Crime”, when you single-handedly admit that all other sports fans are the same way??!!!!!

Way to give a boost to your athletic department nimrods! You should be publically striped of your protractors and pocket protectors! And use spell-check for God sakes!

A comment appeared in response to the article:“University of Georgia is calling for an eight-team playoff system” on fumbled.org last week that can not be ignored.  This is, with out a doubt the BCS playoff system explained.

“Here! Here! I haven’t watched a bowl game in eight years. To the extent that is possible I don’t use products of companies that advertise for the BCS (cancelled my personal insurance this year). If you want to see College Football go the way of the Tour de France (can’t find a winner) and Major League Baseball (can’t find a clean needle or arm apparently) then keep allowing old white men (of which I am one) in the BCS to rule the appropriately designated “beauty contest”. The BCS names a real champion about as much as day-time soaps provide appropriate social commentary. I’m a Clemson fan but I’ve also become a Bulldogs fan today!”

-Charles

According to ESPN, West Virginia University said Tuesday it will investigate the disappearance of player and football program files found to be missing from the former office of ex-Mountaineers coach Rich Rodriguez.

Paperwork detailing every player on West Virginia’s roster, as well as the program’s activities over the past seven years, went missing between Rodriguez’s resignation as coach to take over at Michigan and the team’s return from the Fiesta Bowl, the Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette reported.

A Michigan spokesman told ESPN’s Joe Schad that because of an ongoing lawsuit, neither Rodriguez nor the university would comment on the Gazette’s report. But Mike Brown, Rodriguez’s agent, said he would speak on Rodriguez’s behalf later Tuesday.

We are taking about player files and information here. Doesn’t WVU have computers? Why was none of this information redudant? When firing someone; isn’t your first concern to protect the school or company from malicious acts? Shady Business here fellow football fans.

Part of this information is from ESPN online

It is not too early to look into the 2008 season. My god we are almost into February. LSU beating Ohio State for the National Championship is now in the past. What can we expect for next year will fill sports magazines, blogs, and newspapers across the country until the opening kickoff. One thing is for sure, The Georgia Bulldogs are the biggest threat to win the National Title that NCAA history has ever seen. Here is why.

1. Georgia loses no significant talent. USC, LSU and Ohio State do. The Georgia Bulldogs return all but 5 starters from 2007. The Bulldogs only gap comes on defense where a pass-rusher must be found to replace Marcus Howard. Not too much of a worry if you ask me.

2. College Football Recruiting, Recruiting, Recruiting. Georgia has possibly the best recruiting class for 2008. More talent will be brought to the team by players such as WR  A.J. Green | Summerville, SC| ,who have already committed to the Bulldogs.   

“We’re a hot team right now,’” said recruiting coordinator Rodney Garner. “You have what we have been doing on the field [seven straight wins] and the black jerseys and the things around the program … we’ve been a hot team.”  He is not bluffing, the 2008 recruiting line-up they have going on is incredible.

3. With recruiting and returning, experienced players, comes great depth. Heisman candidate (Tail Back) Knowshon Moreno, Caleb King and “ice” Matt Stafford only to name a few will be able, without a doubt, resume the leadership roles like the 2007 season where they lead their team to just falling short by one game of playing Ohio State.

4. Georgia is hungry. Every single player believed (after going 10-2 this season)that they should have played Ohio State in the BCS game. It is in every Bulldogs dish; favoritism and Television networks looking for higher ratings may have played a role in USC being selected. The only way to fix this is to come out next season and rip the pants off of every team they play.

5. The difficult schedule is the only stumbling block left for Georgia. Arizona State posses the first great road threat of the season. Consecutive games against LSU and Florida will definitely not reduce stress. Execution will be key. If Georgia can execute the plays when they are needed, Georgia will be your 2008-2009 National Champions.

Concluding that any other team but the Bulldogs winning next year’s BCS game, would be like saying Larry Coker should be re-hired at Miami.  Idiotic!

“We’re a hot team right now,’” said recruiting coordinator Rodney Garner. “You have what we have been doing on the field [seven straight wins] and the black jerseys and the things around the program … we’ve been a hot team.”

Rodney Garner is not bluffing. Take a look at what they have lined up for 2008.

DT   DeAngelo Tyson | Statesboro, GA    6-2.5/275  Committed to Georgia  ESPN #44

WR  A.J. Green | Summerville, SC    6-4/190/4.60  Committed to Georgia  ESPN #6

RB  Richard Samuel | Cartersville, GA    6-1/205/4.52   Committed to Georgia  ESPN #34

DE Cornelius Washington | Waynesboro, GA    6-4/224/4.51    Committed  
OT   A.J. Harmon | Louisville, GA    6-5.5/328/5.47    Committed  
RB   Carlton Thomas | Frostproof, FL    5-7/175/4.50    Committed  
CB   Brandon Boykin | Fayetteville, GA    5-11/170/4.45    Committed 
OT  Cordy Glenn | Riverdale, GA    6-5/310   Committed  
This is only to mention a few of what is thought to be a future National Championship team. They proved the strenth of the coaching staff and upcoming players this season. The president of the University is now demanding a playoff season trying to set up a few perfect championship seasons for his upcoming recruits.

Georgia still needs to take care of playing Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Auburn, and yes VANDY (who has played UGA tough every year) next year!

According to ESPN.com The president of the University of Georgia is calling for an eight-team playoff system for college football’s top division, saying the Bowl Championship Series — which left Georgia out of its championship game — has become a “beauty contest largely stage-managed by the networks.”

In a public statement and a letter to NCAA president Myles Brand, Georgia president Michael F. Adams, who is also chairman of the NCAA executive committee, called for an eight-team playoff to decide the national championship, with the opening rounds to be played in the four major BCS bowl games. He proposed the change be made as soon as the contracts that govern the BCS expire.

Adams was scheduled to hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon to discuss the proposal. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution first reported that Adams would support a playoff.”This year’s experience with the BCS forces me to the conclusion that the current system has lost public confidence and simply does not work,” Adams said in news release. “It is undercutting the sportsmanship and integrity of the game.” 

 Will the University of Georgia take the lead in campaigning for a new college playoff system? Only time will tell. 

This article is from ESPN.com and contains information provided by the associated press.

During last night’s BCS Championship game, live blogging was definently happening all over the country. As Ohio State ripped off the first touchdown of the night early in the first quarter, the refresh button in many browsers were fired, with everyone waiting for everyone else’s reaction to the play. For most of the night the same routine followed. With LSU making a comeback bloggers were indulged in letting their analysis of each and every play be known.

Some sat with laptops in their lazy boys watching their big TV, shifting there eyes back and forth from computer to big screen, and hitting the refresh button in the process. Probably spilling chips, soda and all sorts of sauces all over the keyboard.  Others sat in the opposite corner of their rooms with their backs to the tv struggling to see the tv over their left shoulder. Sometimes spinning around in their swivel chairs trying not to feel queazey.

If you really would have been prepared for the game and used a little common sense at the same time, you would have bought a video input cable for your TV. With the ability of Picture-In-Picture you would easily be able to watch the game and refresh your blog page simultaneously, especially during commercials. To enhance your experience, use a laptop. Buy a wireless keyboard and mouse, and recline with your wings and beer. This way if you have a minor miscue you do not ruin your brand new Dell XPS system and spend the rest of your night with a hair dryer. If you are one of the lucky ones,  your surround sound system is over 1000 watts.

Check out these live blogging sites that took advantage of the BCS game:

Fanblogs.com, The Quad(posted play-by-play), Epic Carnival(advertised live blogging), and Ballhype.com

If you think of other ways to make your live blogging game day experience something special please feel free to let us know below or let us know what you did!

After talking to numerous people, including college football fans of all sorts in and around Fumbled.org, I came to the conclusion that many, not so loyal, football fans will not be watching the BCS Championship game tonight. My responses included:

BCS game? What is that?

No way! Dance War’s season premiere is tonight!

Taking the wife out to Charlie’s for a sub.

Did you see October Road returns tonight at 10.

Deal or No Deal.

Are you kidding me! The Rangers play the Lightening tonight! (this isn’t Canada people!)

Nope, the girls have a basketball game.

The Wife wants to cuddle.   (????)

I have to get ready for Supper Nanny on Wednesday!

Now I know football has a tough time attracting the female population, but COME ON! These are terrible excuses for not watching the BCS game tonight. If you are indeed one of these losers, let us know what is more important to you on this beloved evening.

The Trojans had a bevy of official visitors this weekend; including Tyron Smith, Chris Polk, Armond Armstead, Drew McAllister, Wes Horton and UCLA commitment Derrick Coleman.

Dwight Tucker has committed to Virginia Tech. He has turned down other scholarship offers from Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Mississippi State, and Duke. He resides in Florida and is a graduate of Oviedo High School, FL.

Oviedo High School Football Athletic Department

Every year, athletes are recruited by colleges to perform at the next level but only a select few. Many don’t play college sports because they weren’t showcased properly and never gained the exposure they needed to. College football recruiting is one of many college recruiting sports. . .

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These days, college football teams want tight ends that can run and catch like receivers and block like linemen. Simply put, Jonathan Baldwin fits the bill. Check out the story on him at NCAA Recruiting Scoop.

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The US Army All-American Bowl, where all the top High School seniors play, is going to take place today at 1pm in San Antonio. With that I thought it would be a good idea to look at the complete roster of players, their position ranking and which schools they plan on attending – you can find the list of top recruits at Rivals.com.

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