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Sunday, November 29, 2009
Post Turkey Thoughts...and some recollections
Cool, my neighbor let me have internet access this weekend. Not real sure about the schedule, it is like here one day and gone the next so we will make valuable use of this time. Since the last post we once again were proven wrong and the Rebs escaped Oxford with a close one. Thanks LSU. I actually got to attend the game, albiet I had to watch the Ole Miss Coaches show and read the paper to find out what happened, I was there. A quick recap: We and I will refer to the crew as "we" for the duration of this piece and I also will not be referring to them in there real names as to protect the innocent. For story sake, we will refer to them as John, Paul, George and Ringo. So you have gathered there are 5 of us. Well, the 5 of us strike out from the metropolis of Greenwood via limo with a bunch of booze and beer. I don't think we tried to drink it all on the way up there but we didn't check up once we started. We get to oxford and get dropped off front and center....The Grove. Straight Pimping right; rolling out of a limo for the biggest game of the year. I felt cool for a little bit until I realized our limo was knocking like some old beat up Ford Tempo and fortuantely I ran into someone that I knew immediately. He pointed it out. So all that aside, we grove, we eat, we drink, we shotgun a damn beer in the grove. Never have I ever done that and I still feel a little trashy for doing so, but we (not the orignal 5, but a seperate 2) got challenged by some LSU students so we had to represent. I mean, you can't just back down when they draw a line in the dirt you know. I am pleased to announce that we won. No BS!! Anyway, after that display of classlessness we make our way to the game. Its packed, Its rocking and me and John and Paul have great seats. George and Ringo are sitting elsewhere and I am sure that they had a great time as well.
So I am snacking on popcorn...really don't know why...I just got through eating the equivalency of a whole chicken in tenders in the grove, but nonetheless, I wanted popcorn. Popcorn is a great snack and it also doubles as a fantastic celebration type confetti to toss in the air and amongst your fellow participants when the team does something good. After I tossed the remaining half the box in the air after a Rebel TD, John informed me that I could not have anymore popcorn. Fair enough. So the game progresses and the whole time John is on the phone with an outside source who will remain nameless about going up to his skybox. We got the Green light towards the end of the Third quarter and away we went. I didn't know what to expect, I had never watched a game from up there. I am too middle class for all that, but glad I got to experience it at least once. It's nothing special. There were so many people in there that we were basically working the door. I kinda felt like security. However, unbeknownst to myself you can have pretty much whatever you want to drink in the "Box". We were located adjacent to a fine cooler full of beer, which was good and bad if you know what I mean. Anyway, games over, Rebs survive and we start to roll out. We make our way out of the stadium and boy was that a journey. I mean me, john, and Paul were challenged with the basics of taking a step. Fortunately, we got back to our location of arrival and sitting there is our limo. It was hanging out there in the darkness, making no noise, but it could have been off. Who really knows at this point. Amazingly, George and Ringo arrived about the same time as we did to this chariot of consumption. We all just kind of looked at each other and said, well, I guess we can go back to Greenwood now. It was for the best. Any post-game celebration on our part could have resulted in some really bad shit happening. I mean fights and full on breakdown of all human and social services. Basically, the worst part is in the bible. We were toast.
So we load up and if you think that I am going to end this story by saying we all went to sleep on the ride home, well you are sadly mistaken. Me and Paul proceeded to put them back the whole trip home. We arrive at our destination which is located across the street from a bar. Touche!! We look around, and say, "F IT", lets go get a beer. It is a light crowd for a Saturday as most people are either in bed or still in Oxford but we basically turn up the gas when we get inside. That beer prophecy in the parking lot was just a sham. It was on to the leaded varieties, most of which I spilled on myself, and allot of misplaced and confused conversations which I have no recollection of having. I did manage to shut that place down and then I proceeded to walk home. It is only like a mile away so it was no biggie although it seemed like it took me a week to get home. I will end this by saying that I woke up on top of my bed with my clothes and shoes on, all the lights in the house on and the TV up to a volume just below a scream. It was a fun day. It was a memorable day that was almost forgotten. Thank you BBM and text messaging for making this story possible.
Moving Right along, It seems I was right about the Bullpups. They pounded it down our throat and made us like it. What a beatdown. It was like pistol whipping a blind kid. Just not fair.
So I am snacking on popcorn...really don't know why...I just got through eating the equivalency of a whole chicken in tenders in the grove, but nonetheless, I wanted popcorn. Popcorn is a great snack and it also doubles as a fantastic celebration type confetti to toss in the air and amongst your fellow participants when the team does something good. After I tossed the remaining half the box in the air after a Rebel TD, John informed me that I could not have anymore popcorn. Fair enough. So the game progresses and the whole time John is on the phone with an outside source who will remain nameless about going up to his skybox. We got the Green light towards the end of the Third quarter and away we went. I didn't know what to expect, I had never watched a game from up there. I am too middle class for all that, but glad I got to experience it at least once. It's nothing special. There were so many people in there that we were basically working the door. I kinda felt like security. However, unbeknownst to myself you can have pretty much whatever you want to drink in the "Box". We were located adjacent to a fine cooler full of beer, which was good and bad if you know what I mean. Anyway, games over, Rebs survive and we start to roll out. We make our way out of the stadium and boy was that a journey. I mean me, john, and Paul were challenged with the basics of taking a step. Fortunately, we got back to our location of arrival and sitting there is our limo. It was hanging out there in the darkness, making no noise, but it could have been off. Who really knows at this point. Amazingly, George and Ringo arrived about the same time as we did to this chariot of consumption. We all just kind of looked at each other and said, well, I guess we can go back to Greenwood now. It was for the best. Any post-game celebration on our part could have resulted in some really bad shit happening. I mean fights and full on breakdown of all human and social services. Basically, the worst part is in the bible. We were toast.
So we load up and if you think that I am going to end this story by saying we all went to sleep on the ride home, well you are sadly mistaken. Me and Paul proceeded to put them back the whole trip home. We arrive at our destination which is located across the street from a bar. Touche!! We look around, and say, "F IT", lets go get a beer. It is a light crowd for a Saturday as most people are either in bed or still in Oxford but we basically turn up the gas when we get inside. That beer prophecy in the parking lot was just a sham. It was on to the leaded varieties, most of which I spilled on myself, and allot of misplaced and confused conversations which I have no recollection of having. I did manage to shut that place down and then I proceeded to walk home. It is only like a mile away so it was no biggie although it seemed like it took me a week to get home. I will end this by saying that I woke up on top of my bed with my clothes and shoes on, all the lights in the house on and the TV up to a volume just below a scream. It was a fun day. It was a memorable day that was almost forgotten. Thank you BBM and text messaging for making this story possible.
Moving Right along, It seems I was right about the Bullpups. They pounded it down our throat and made us like it. What a beatdown. It was like pistol whipping a blind kid. Just not fair.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Update, Recap and the Truth
Well well now Rebs, I have never been so happy to be proved wrong. Thank you for that dose of beatdown you put on the Vols. And what else can you say about Dex. I mean, the guy obviously reads this thread and got pissed off and wanted to shut me up. I hope he can shut me and a few more opossing defenses up like he did last week. It is wishful thinking that he could duplicate that performance again and again, but it sure would be nice if he could. Anyway, Tigers coming to town, Crockett will be in attendance for support. Honestly, I just don't know how I feel about this one. I will stoked if we can win this one and I think we definately got stronger as a team during last weeks game, but you can throw all that out the window. Sure LSU had a close game last week but that doesn't mean a thing other than they are probably ticked at the performance and want to exact some pain on the Rebs, who coincidentally are coming off there most complete game of the season. It is a Catch 22 literally and figuratively speaking. If Dex is contained, its the Tigers. If not, then I see the Rebs pulling this one out. I hope that my post a few weeks ago will hold true and the Rebs can prove me wrong again. If you remember, I said, the rebs lose out. Here is to hoping ang wishing for a win, but nonetheless a thrilling game. Peace
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Rebs/Vols Preview
Well the Rebs have a big game this weekend in O-town with the Vols. Historically, the Vols have the Rebs number and like I said earlier, I just don't see us pulling this one out. I hope like hell the Rebs can get a win and build some momentum going into the last two conference games and put themselves in position for a nice bowl game. I really do, but the Rebs have not been to impressive against conference foes when the competition is tough. Here is to hoping and wishing....and proving me wrong.
Ole Miss (6-3, 2-3) vs. Tennessee (5-4, 2-3)
TIME: November 14, 2009, 11 a.m. CT
TV: CBS (Craig Bolerjack, play-by-play; Steve Beuerlein, analyst).
SERIES INFO: This game will mark the 63rd meeting between the Rebels and Volunteers dating back to 1902. Tennessee holds a 43-18-1 advantage in the series and has won 12 straight in the series since a 41-17 win in 1984 and 14 of the last 15 dating back to 1981. The two teams last met in 2005, as the Vols won 27-10 in Knoxville. Tennessee is 3-0 when taking on the Rebels in Oxford.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: The Rebels are seeking to become bowl eligible for the second straight year ... Ole Miss is off to its best start since 2003 ... Shay Hodge has posted back-to-back 100-yard receiving games ... Ole Miss ranks top 16 in the nation in scoring defense, pass efficiency defense and sacks ... Four members of the Tennessee staff previously served at Ole Miss, including former head coach Ed Orgeron ... The Rebels are making their 21st all-time appearance on CBS ... During pre-game ceremonies, Ole Miss will be honoring the 1969 team, which knocked off No. 3 Tennessee en route to an 8-3 record and a Sugar Bowl win over Arkansas.
TENNESSEE SCOUTING REPORT: The Volunteers are riding a two-game win streak following Saturday’s 56-28 home win over Memphis. The UT offense is led by senior QB Jonathan Crompton, who ranks third in the SEC in passing at 216.4 ypg and boasts a league-high 21 TDs with 10 interceptions. Senior RB Montario Hardesty is rushing for 100.1 ypg with eight TDs. Tennessee is third in the SEC in total defense, allowing just 295.1 ypg. All-American safety Eric Berry has notched team highs of six pass break-ups and two interceptions and is second on the team in tackles at 6.9 per game. Senior LB Rico McCoy is the Vols’ tackles leader with 76, while junior DE Chris Walker has totaled 7.0 TFLs, including 5.5 sacks.
OLE MISS VS. SEC EAST • Since the SEC started divisional play in 1992, Ole Miss is 27-26 versus the SEC Eastern Division. • Ole Miss is 0-4 during this time against Tennessee.• In 2003, the Rebels recorded their first three-game sweep of their SEC East opponents with wins over Vanderbilt, Florida and South Carolina.
REBEL NOTEBOOK• Ole Miss is seeking bowl eligibility for the second straight year ... The Rebels prevously made consecutive bowl games in 2002 and 2003 ... Ole Miss ranks 17th all-time in bowl appearances (32) and 12th in wins (20).• Ole Miss is off to its best start since 2003, when the team opened at 7-2 overall ... The Rebels were 5-4 at this point a year ago.• Ole Miss has opened SEC play 2-3 for the second straight year.• The Rebels are the second-least penalized team in the SEC, having committed only 44 penalties for an average of 40.2 yards per game.• The South Carolina loss snapped an eight-game win streak, which was the Rebels' longest streak since reeling off 10 consecutive triumphs during the 1971-72 seasons ... It was the second-longest win streak in the nation ... Ole Miss' previous loss was the 24-20 setback at No. 2 Alabama last year.
STINGY DEFENSE• Ole Miss ranks 12 in the nation and 4th in the SEC in scoring defense, allowing just 15.8 ppg this year.• Dating back to last season, the Rebels are holding opponents to just 14.3 points over the last 13 games ... The Rebel defense has posted two shutouts in this span.• Ole Miss has held the opposition under 300 yards of total offense four times this year, including three SEC games, and eight times under head coach Houston Nutt ... The Rebels limited Arkansas to 299 yards (45 rushing), Vanderbilt to 240 yards (69 passing) and South Carolina to 285 (65 rushing).• Ole Miss is No. 1 in the SEC in third down defense, holding the opposition to just a 26.4-percent success rate ... Southeastern Louisiana was limited to 0-for-14 on third down, while Alabama was just 4-of-20.• The Rebels have allowed only six points in the first quarter this year off field goals against Alabama and Auburn.
REB ZONE: Ole Miss has been near perfect in the red zone thus far this season, ranking second in the SEC in red zone offense and third in red zone defense. In their 27 offensive trips inside the 20 yard line, the Rebels have scored 26 times, totaling 21 touchdowns and five field goals. Of the 21 TDs, 12 were passing and nine rushing. In 31 red zone opportunities for the opposition, the Rebels have surrendered just nine TDs, held the foe to a field goal 13 times and forced four turnovers.
Ole Miss (6-3, 2-3) vs. Tennessee (5-4, 2-3)
TIME: November 14, 2009, 11 a.m. CT
TV: CBS (Craig Bolerjack, play-by-play; Steve Beuerlein, analyst).
SERIES INFO: This game will mark the 63rd meeting between the Rebels and Volunteers dating back to 1902. Tennessee holds a 43-18-1 advantage in the series and has won 12 straight in the series since a 41-17 win in 1984 and 14 of the last 15 dating back to 1981. The two teams last met in 2005, as the Vols won 27-10 in Knoxville. Tennessee is 3-0 when taking on the Rebels in Oxford.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: The Rebels are seeking to become bowl eligible for the second straight year ... Ole Miss is off to its best start since 2003 ... Shay Hodge has posted back-to-back 100-yard receiving games ... Ole Miss ranks top 16 in the nation in scoring defense, pass efficiency defense and sacks ... Four members of the Tennessee staff previously served at Ole Miss, including former head coach Ed Orgeron ... The Rebels are making their 21st all-time appearance on CBS ... During pre-game ceremonies, Ole Miss will be honoring the 1969 team, which knocked off No. 3 Tennessee en route to an 8-3 record and a Sugar Bowl win over Arkansas.
TENNESSEE SCOUTING REPORT: The Volunteers are riding a two-game win streak following Saturday’s 56-28 home win over Memphis. The UT offense is led by senior QB Jonathan Crompton, who ranks third in the SEC in passing at 216.4 ypg and boasts a league-high 21 TDs with 10 interceptions. Senior RB Montario Hardesty is rushing for 100.1 ypg with eight TDs. Tennessee is third in the SEC in total defense, allowing just 295.1 ypg. All-American safety Eric Berry has notched team highs of six pass break-ups and two interceptions and is second on the team in tackles at 6.9 per game. Senior LB Rico McCoy is the Vols’ tackles leader with 76, while junior DE Chris Walker has totaled 7.0 TFLs, including 5.5 sacks.
OLE MISS VS. SEC EAST • Since the SEC started divisional play in 1992, Ole Miss is 27-26 versus the SEC Eastern Division. • Ole Miss is 0-4 during this time against Tennessee.• In 2003, the Rebels recorded their first three-game sweep of their SEC East opponents with wins over Vanderbilt, Florida and South Carolina.
REBEL NOTEBOOK• Ole Miss is seeking bowl eligibility for the second straight year ... The Rebels prevously made consecutive bowl games in 2002 and 2003 ... Ole Miss ranks 17th all-time in bowl appearances (32) and 12th in wins (20).• Ole Miss is off to its best start since 2003, when the team opened at 7-2 overall ... The Rebels were 5-4 at this point a year ago.• Ole Miss has opened SEC play 2-3 for the second straight year.• The Rebels are the second-least penalized team in the SEC, having committed only 44 penalties for an average of 40.2 yards per game.• The South Carolina loss snapped an eight-game win streak, which was the Rebels' longest streak since reeling off 10 consecutive triumphs during the 1971-72 seasons ... It was the second-longest win streak in the nation ... Ole Miss' previous loss was the 24-20 setback at No. 2 Alabama last year.
STINGY DEFENSE• Ole Miss ranks 12 in the nation and 4th in the SEC in scoring defense, allowing just 15.8 ppg this year.• Dating back to last season, the Rebels are holding opponents to just 14.3 points over the last 13 games ... The Rebel defense has posted two shutouts in this span.• Ole Miss has held the opposition under 300 yards of total offense four times this year, including three SEC games, and eight times under head coach Houston Nutt ... The Rebels limited Arkansas to 299 yards (45 rushing), Vanderbilt to 240 yards (69 passing) and South Carolina to 285 (65 rushing).• Ole Miss is No. 1 in the SEC in third down defense, holding the opposition to just a 26.4-percent success rate ... Southeastern Louisiana was limited to 0-for-14 on third down, while Alabama was just 4-of-20.• The Rebels have allowed only six points in the first quarter this year off field goals against Alabama and Auburn.
REB ZONE: Ole Miss has been near perfect in the red zone thus far this season, ranking second in the SEC in red zone offense and third in red zone defense. In their 27 offensive trips inside the 20 yard line, the Rebels have scored 26 times, totaling 21 touchdowns and five field goals. Of the 21 TDs, 12 were passing and nine rushing. In 31 red zone opportunities for the opposition, the Rebels have surrendered just nine TDs, held the foe to a field goal 13 times and forced four turnovers.
Monday, November 9, 2009
HOSED!
I'm not one to blame refs for a loss but this was ridiculous. LSU played their ass off and I'm not saying that things would have turned out different if some calls went their way, but it sure would have been nice to see them have a chance. First here is a picture of the corner being blocked on Julio Jones long touchdown.
Sure looks like a block in the back to me. And next here is the interception that was ruled incomplete by the replay official.
Sure looks like a block in the back to me. And next here is the interception that was ruled incomplete by the replay official.
Not only does some chump in the cheap seats get a picture of it, but the second one is from one of CBS's cameras which the replay official had access to. I guess on the bright side, there are rumblings out of Ann Arbor that certain someone's want Rich Rod out so they can go after Miles. I see no reason for Miles not to go since LSU won't be in the middle of a National Championship run. If this happens it will make me happy.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
And We're Back!!!.......
Well first off I would like to apologize for the absence from this post. Sorry to have let so many of you down over the past few weeks. Secondly, I would like to thank my neighbor for getting his computer fixed and getting the wireless network set back up. You see, I am running my Internet off his Internet. He knows about it so don't bother ratting me out. Anyway, what all have I missed? Not to damn much. In the past couple of weeks I have noticed that the sporting world is starting to get back to normal. I mean Ole Miss is awful, at best; and the Yankees are the Champs for the 27th time in franchise history. World's back to normal right? So, Ole Miss....friggin Ole Miss. As much as it pains me to say this, I hope that Rebel nation enjoys the last win of the season because there are no more to be had. Tennessee, LSU, and Bullpups. Not winning any of those...Sorry. Hate me if you want, but don't hate me when it happens because I am telling the truth.
I would like to say we might steal one against either Tennessee or State but I just don't think its happening. Especially not against the Bullies. They are playing with a purpose and there schedule could come down to an Egg Bowl victory puts them in a bowl games and keeps the Rebs at home. Well, if it does, game over Ole Miss. I really hope that doesn't happen but I am a realist not a dreamer and I am just calling it like I see it. Rebs lose out and go to the Library for shots.
So Halloween was fun this year, but I found that there was a real lacking in the slutty girl outfits. I mean, my outfit wasn't spectacular and I'm not a girl, but I didn't have all week, day or month to put it together. I work for a living. Just for the future, Halloween is the one day of the year that you(women) can get away with this and not be judged. Embrace that opportunity because the other 364 days of the year you are just a hootchie if you go around dressed like that.
Moving right along.....Older ladies....It may or may not be the best idea to rake the yard in sponge rollers and a bathrobe. I am not judging you, but I did almost have a wreck tying to make sure I was seeing what I thought I saw. Frightening is what that is. And damn lady, what was is with the scowl on your face. I swear that lady looked at me like she wanted to kill me. Maybe it was because I slowed down, rolled the window down and honked the horn. I don't know....maybe that was it. I just thought yard raking had its on dress code and that it wasn't open for whatever and the hell you want to put on.
Anyway, it feels great to be back here amongst you...spinning yarns... bitching about Ole Miss and what have you. I promise, there is more to come.
I would like to say we might steal one against either Tennessee or State but I just don't think its happening. Especially not against the Bullies. They are playing with a purpose and there schedule could come down to an Egg Bowl victory puts them in a bowl games and keeps the Rebs at home. Well, if it does, game over Ole Miss. I really hope that doesn't happen but I am a realist not a dreamer and I am just calling it like I see it. Rebs lose out and go to the Library for shots.
So Halloween was fun this year, but I found that there was a real lacking in the slutty girl outfits. I mean, my outfit wasn't spectacular and I'm not a girl, but I didn't have all week, day or month to put it together. I work for a living. Just for the future, Halloween is the one day of the year that you(women) can get away with this and not be judged. Embrace that opportunity because the other 364 days of the year you are just a hootchie if you go around dressed like that.
Moving right along.....Older ladies....It may or may not be the best idea to rake the yard in sponge rollers and a bathrobe. I am not judging you, but I did almost have a wreck tying to make sure I was seeing what I thought I saw. Frightening is what that is. And damn lady, what was is with the scowl on your face. I swear that lady looked at me like she wanted to kill me. Maybe it was because I slowed down, rolled the window down and honked the horn. I don't know....maybe that was it. I just thought yard raking had its on dress code and that it wasn't open for whatever and the hell you want to put on.
Anyway, it feels great to be back here amongst you...spinning yarns... bitching about Ole Miss and what have you. I promise, there is more to come.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
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