Throwing Knives: Spy-Gate

by BD, Sports Show On Mute


I know, I went AWOL all of a sudden without a mention but I'm back now. Some things came up a last minute thus I had no oppurtunity to warn you all I wouldn't be around the first two days of the week. Now that I am back though their's lots of football stuff to talk about, as I'm sure everyone's heard about the whole Patriots stealing signs thing. I'm also going to weigh in on the pounding Michigan took at the hands of Oregon among other things. Also, you'll get the Californication episode review and the top 5 from this past weekend at the box office. First though, it's Krystal Forscutt, who is apparently from Big Brother: Australia though I'm not positive about that. Enjoy!

Spy-Gate
Not surprisingly the Patriots have been accused of stealing signals from the Jets during this past Sunday's game. Since the Jets filed their complaint with the league many other teams have also made it known they thought the Pats were stealing their signals in past contests as well. Roger Goodell has reportedly determined the Patriots were indeed stealing the Jets signals this past Sunday.

I'm not sure how I feel about this. On one hand, I consider stealing signals in baseball to, for the most part, be a "part of the game." But, I'm not sure it's the same on the gridiron. After all, if you know exactly what the opposing defense is doing it's a whole easier to deal with. Many are saying the Pats could get multiple draft picks for this as they've been warned in the past. As a multiple offender I'm taking at least a 3rd round pick from the Pats. And letting them know if it happens again it'll be a #1.

Woe Is Michigan
What is going on in Ann Arbor is about as far from expectations as possible these days. And no one seems to know where the Wolverines can go from here. Sure, they can still win the Big Ten but it's unlikely with as bad as their defense has been thus far. Coming off an absolute throttling (39-7) at the hands of Oregon in their own house UofM welcomes Notre Dame to the Big House this weekend. A team they really cannot afford to lose to as many would argue Appalachian State would knock off the Irish as well. Notre Dame's 0-2 start was expected as Charlie Weiss tries to rebuild after most of Ty Willingham's players have left the fold. To make things even more interesting Chad Henne won't be playing this weekend. So, we get to watch Jimmy Claussen take on fellow freshman Ryan Mallett. Michigan should not only win this game but pitch a shutout as ND has failed to score an offensive touchdown so far this season. If ND wins I'd finally agree with firing Lloyd Carr before the season ends.

JaMarcus Russell Signs
I'm not sure if the Raiders finally caved because the team lost to the Lions this weekend or they'd just decided this had gone on long enough. It's still no guarantee Russell will ever be ready to start this season. But, I'd imagine that once he's close to ready either Daunte Culpepper or Josh McCown will be on the trade block.

Charlie Frye Trade To Seattle
After being named the starter Charlie Frye didn't even get a full half before he was benched and then traded to Seattle. Just more horrible management from the Browns as Brady Quinn gets even closer to making his NFL debut. Many still think Derek Anderson will start until at least week 6-7. But, with the Browns heading nowhere I think they'd be better served to toss him out there come week 3.

Weekend Box Office Top 5
1. 3:10 To Yuma
2. Halloween
3. Superbad
4. Shoot 'Em Up
5. The Bourne Ultimatum

As I've said before Superbad is an absolute must see if you still haven't. I've heard nothing but good things about Halloween though I still have not seen it. Shoot 'Em Up looks amusing and I'll give it a look at some point over the next few weeks. Not sure about 3:10 to Yuma.

Television
Californication was once again fantastic on Monday night. Hank's "girlfriend" spurned him for the married guy after his took a shot at her intelligence in a radio interview. Hank had a major issue with her use of "LOL" during a conversation. The anagram itself is unnecessary on the internet let along verbally. So, I'm with Hank on this one. Amusingly though, she used "BRB" verbally as well to spite him after the fact. Hank also spoke at a catholic school and had the young girls waiting for him outside the classroom afterward. Prompting him to exit via the window to my amusement.
Rating: 7/10

Scoreboard - September 11th - 2007

MLB
National League
Milwaukee 6, Pittsburgh 1
Florida 13, Washington 8
Colorado 8, Philadelphia 2
Atlanta 13, New York 5
Cincinnati 7, St. Louis 2
Houston 5, Chicago 4 F/11
San Diego 9, Los Angeles 4
San Francisco 2, Arizona 1

American League
Texas 13, Detroit 6 and Detroit 4, Texas 1
Boston 16, Tampa Bay 10
Los Angeles 10, Baltimore 5
New York 9, Toronto 2
Minnesota 6, Kansas City 3
Cleveland 8, Chicago 3
Oakland 7, Seattle 4