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Football, a team game. Not in Fantasy.
Sept. 7, 2010 10:39 am
 With the NFL season getting under way fantasy drafts are done, and weekend prognosticators are crossing there fingers, and praying that there top fantasy draft picks won't get hurt. Meanwhile, flip-flopping their line-ups 50 times before kick-off. Who to start? That is the million dollar question. Let me help you out. I am a pretty successful fantasy owner. generally finish in the top of my leagues, unless like last year I lost three of my top four to injury by the third week. We all have to accept that these things happen.
If you fall into the injury bug, or just want some insight - here is my best foresight. First, remember this - Fantasy football is all about the one-on-one. Forget about how great the TV analysts say someone is, or team is and look at who they are up against. for example: who ever goes up against Darelle Revis each week you might as well sit on the bench. I don't care if it's Randy Moss, or the #1 fantasy receiver Andre Johnson. Darelle Revis shuts everyone down. EVERYONE! I know it sounds crazy sitting Andre Johnson ever, but this is the difference between winning your league and battling it out for 4th. Listen to me now. when your "number ones" take on Number ones sit them for your Number twos versus Number fours. Get it?
Pick ups: Remember this when picking up free agents. if there is an option of two or three different wide outs, or running backs and your scratching your head on who to take look at what corner they play against the week you need them, or how their O-line matches up against the opposing D-line.
Here is a couple of bones I'll throw at ya. Steve Breaston is a heck of a wide-out this season. Why? Because He has Ron Bartell Left Corner from the Rams twice this season, and Marcus Trufant twice. Both horrible cover corners. Seriously look at the amount of touchdowns and yards they give up weekly/yearly. That's 4 games he will score huge, and in most drafts he has went largely untouched because of the Cardinals quarterback controversy. Hope this insight helps your fantasy season.
Oil rig explosion: Is oil leaking from Mariner Energy rig near Vermillion Bay?
Sept. 7, 2010 10:30 am
 A oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday morning forced all 13 crew members to evacuate into the water. Company officials said in a statement Thursday morning that the incident does not appear to have resulted in an oil leak. The Associated Press, however, has reported that the Coast Guard says there is a mile long, 100 foot-wide oil sheen near the platform.
Oil rigs in general are pretty safe. the reason why the deep horizon leaked all that oil is because the "seal" malfuctioned, and didn't shut off the oil flow. - Neil
Pearl Street Brewery RELEASES FEST BEER FOR 50TH OKTOBERFEST
Sept. 3, 2010 7:57 am
 Pearl Street Brewery is marking the 50th anniversary of La Crosse?s Oktoberfest with the release of hometown favorite - The Lederhosen Lager Fest Beer. "THE BEER" Last brewed six years ago, when PSB inhabited their original location downtown, the Lederhosen Lager Fest Beer embodies La Crosse?s Oktoberfest heritage. Brewed here in La Crosse, with traditional German methods and brewed with German-grown malt. This special limited release beer is only available on draught, during the Oktoberfest season. Pearl Street Brewery will do a special tapping Thursday September 2nd from 4pm-8pm at The Pearl Street Brewery Tasting Room. Festivities will include live, local music presented by Fayme Rochelle & The Waxwings, there will be food and good times. Following the release, Lederhosen Lager Fest Beer will be available on draught at local on-premise establishments and at the Fest Grounds during Oktoberfest.
SWEET! - Neil
Fantasy Football
Sept. 2, 2010 8:21 am
 This is a picture of my Favorite Packer Kraig Lumpkin he's been on the practice team for a few years now. Infact I have a Lumpkin T-shirt that I had made up, and everyone asks "who's Lumpkin?" Well, I say if you don't know then you are not a packer fan.
Alright let's talk Fantasy! #1 Always remember Draft players from successful teams. Drafting Steven Jackson is great -BUT- remember they have a horrible line, and a rookie QB, AND he's been leaned on for years (beat up) Defenses key on the run Vs the Rams. I would rather have Deangelo WIlliams, or Jonatan Stewart than him. Or one of three stud "rookies" like Greene - McCoy - Mathews. They arn't proven BUT it's proven they're coaches run, and Carries is the key.
NEXT: Don't get caught up in the Rodgers (553 att) Hype. Yes he's great, and will have a great season, but There still is Manning (601 att) - Schaub (593 att) - Brady (592) - Brees (544 att) - Rivers (519). Stick to you guns and get a Quality Running Back first.
ALSO: Remember Wide outs only get targeted 130 or so times while RB's get Targeted over 300 times ! The top wide out only scored (Dre Johnson) 218 points - While Chris Johnson scored 350.
Big Ten splits Michigan, Ohio State in separate divisions
Sept. 2, 2010 8:08 am
 The Big Ten announced its divisional breakdown for football Wednesday night, and Ohio State and Michigan will be in different six-team divisions when the league expands to 12 members in 2011. Neither division has been named, but they break down like this:
#1 Michigan Nebraska Iowa Michigan State Minnesota Northwestern #2 Ohio State Penn State Wisconsin Illinois Purdue Indiana
I am not surprised they broke up Ohio St, and Michigan. I am shure they don't want them to eliminate each other from "National Contention", but what about the rivalry's? Why not East, and West, or north and south? Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota are not in the same division WHAT? - Neil
My Divisions would be East and West like this:
East
Michigan
Michigan State
Ohio State
Penn State Purdue
Indiana
WEST
Nebraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Northwestern
This Makes way more sense. Not only that, travel expense.
Woman caught throwing cat in trash can
Aug. 30, 2010 9:39 am
 If you haven't heard anything about this story this woman in England threw this cat away. She has received many death threats. Etc. People want her in prison for life....What? What bothers me - is that a young woman right here in LaCrosse threw her baby away! Where were the death threats? Where were the world wide protests. Did you know the that woman is not even in prison.......No kidding. She currently is spending some time in county lock up for violating probation. What is wrong with people in this world? - Neil
NFL moving forward on 18-game season, targeting 2012
Aug. 26, 2010 8:56 am
 NFL owners are eager to increase the regular season from 16 to 18 games. During a five hour meeting Wednesday, the push to add two more games to the regular season picked up steam at least among those who sign the checks. The players aren't so sure. But talks on the expanded season dominated most of the meeting. Goodell pointed out that the league already has the right to impose an 18 game schedule and keep four preseason games for each team under the current labor agreement with the players. But that contract expires after this season, and it's clear the expanded schedule will be a central issue in talks on a new collective bargaining agreement.
HMMM, does anyone look to the past, and learn anything......ever heard of hind sight 20/20? What has the last three "big" pro sports done, and consequently met their demise? Lengthened their seasons. NBA, MLB, NASCAR. People get burned out, and players pay the price. Did you know that the average career length for and NFL player is 3.5 years right now. I think the NFL already dropped the ball getting rid of the "Cheddar league" and the small town training camps. It's grass roots. I talk to people that still have fond stories of the saints. Look at the tanking pro leagues.......Guaranteed contracts - No grass roots - No team salary caps. Learn from the past! - Neil
Miss Universe 2010 is Mexico's 22 Year Old Jimena Navarrete
Aug. 24, 2010 8:36 am
 Miss Universe 2010 has been crowned! A 22-year-old Mexico woman has won the Miss Universe pageant after donning a flowing red gown and telling an audience that it's important to teach kids family values. Jimena Navarrete was first to answer an interview question Monday night and the last of 83 contestants standing in the headline-grabbing pageant on the Las Vegas Strip.
NICE, she's only 22? wow! Not that I watched it, but I am interested in hot chicks in bikinis. - Neil
Elin Nordegren Could Make 480 Million From Divorce
Aug. 24, 2010 8:27 am
 ELIN NORDEGREN could receive up to 480 million in settlement after getting divorced from TIGER WOODS. The couple both attended a hearing at Bay County Circuit Court in Florida on Monday 24th August 2010, at which their marriage was finalised and described as 'irretrievably broken'. There has been intense speculation as to the exact settlement Nordegren will receive from the divorce, however, Hello Magazine reports that, "Details of the divorce settlement received by Elin will remain private.
OUCH! - Neil
Favre?s first outing back a quick one
Aug. 23, 2010 9:04 am
 Being back on the field again meant plenty to Brett Favre, no matter if it was only for a few minutes. No matter that he completed one pass and also got clobbered on a sack that lost Minnesota 10 yards. Favre?s highly anticipated first game back with the Vikings lasted all of four unspectacular plays and one series in a 15-10 loss to the 49ers in a nationally televised preseason game Sunday at Candlestick Park, the only NFL show of the night.
I was hoping he got hurt last night. It was very gratifying when he got sacked. I really hoped he didn't get up. - Neil
Tiger Woods enters The Barclays
Aug. 21, 2010 10:27 am
 Tiger Woods is playing the first FedEx Cup playoff event with hopes that it's not his last. Woods on Thursday officially entered The Barclays, which starts Aug. 26. It's the first of four playoff events that conclude with the Tour Championship and a $10 million prize to the winner of the yearlong FedEx Cup competition. Woods is No. 108 in the standings, and he is likely to go further down the list depending on what happens this week at the Wyndham Championship. Only the top 125 players are eligible for The Barclays, which will be played at Ridgewood Country Club.
I was always a Tiger Hater, but then when I realized he was just "one of the guys" I changed my mind. I know now why he's struggling no 1am waitresses will go home with him anymore. - Neil
Loggers make ESPN top 10
Aug. 18, 2010 9:12 am
Monday night the Loggers got shut out by the Wausau woodchucks 6-0 preserving the win was this amazing catch by Wausau outfielder Brock Stassi. Last night it made ESPN sportscenters top 10 at #1.
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Fantasy Sleepers
Aug. 17, 2010 8:22 am
 Fantasy football, much like the NFL, can be widely unpredictable. Sometimes the players you least expect to make an impact come out of nowhere to lead you to a fantasy title. That was true last season, as lesser-known players like Jerome Harrison, Miles Austin and Jermichael Finley all put up attractive numbers despite beind unheralded. Here's our look at 10 deep fantasy sleepers who could make a greater impact in 2010.
My opinion on the article is that I think Matt Moore is a bust. By week 3 I think Jimmy Clausen will be under center. I predicted that Clausen would be the over all "best pick" in this years draft. You can find that article in the latest addition of the sports commission Magazine. - Neil
Rev up the Bryce Harper hype machine
Aug. 17, 2010 8:17 am
 Bryce Harper the 17 year old Hitting Machine got nearly $10 million from the Washington Nationals on Monday night. There is no such thing as too big or too anything. Too much? Too soon? Today, an athlete is capable of creating a legacy before he slips on a professional uniform. When Sports Illustrated stuck Harper on its cover as a 16-year-old and compared him to LeBron James, it was right, only not because of their shared ability to dominate their sports as teenagers. Harper is exactly like LeBron because his every move seems designed to further his own brand.
I want to see him hit big league pitching. I also want to see what happens when he slumps, and if he can get out of that slump. - Neil
Corey Pavin: Tiger Woods high on list
Aug. 16, 2010 8:06 am
 Tiger Woods remained #1 in the world ranking Monday -though not even close to that on two lists the Ryder Cup, and FedEx Cup that mean much more these days. Woods failed to qualify for the Ryder Cup for the first time, he had led the standings every other time since 1997, and now must rely on U.S. captain Corey Pavin spending one of four wild card picks on him.
I said it before his wife devo-ed him, and all the B.S. broke. He's been falling off the pace for the last 3 years. He's no longer a threat. - Neil
George Michael charged with drug, driving offences
Aug. 13, 2010 8:23 am
 George Michael has been charged with possessing pot and being unfit to drive after allegedly crashing his car into a photography shop last month, police said Thursday. Michael has been bailed and is due to appear before magistrates in London on August 24. He was previously arrested and bailed after the incident in the plush Hampstead district of north London, near his home.
You gotta have faith......I guess. - Neil
Kahne to Drive for Red Bull Racing Next Season
Aug. 12, 2010 8:11 am
 Kasey Kahne finally has a ride locked down for 2011, at Red Bull Racing, where he will spend one season before moving to Hendrick Motorsports. Kahne signed on to replace Mark Martin in the No. 5 Chevrolet at Hendrick in 2012, and team owner Rick Hendrick had to find a place to keep his new driver for one season. After negotiating for more than three months with different teams, Hendrick put together a deal for Kahne to drive one of Red Bull's two Toyotas.
Just like Managers in baseball, or coaches in football - Just because a guy has competed at that level doesn't make him good. Why not give a young up and commer a shot. Kasey SUCKS! - Neil
Pakistani president finally visits flood-affected areas
Aug. 12, 2010 8:01 am
 After days of criticism over his absence from Pakistan, President Asif Ali Zardari finally got a firsthand look Thursday at the destruction and suffering caused by torrential monsoon rains and subsequent flooding.
From the Swat Valley in the north to Sindh province in the south, as many as 15 million Pakistanis have been affected by the massive flooding. By Thursday, the death toll had risen to 1,343, the Pakistan Disaster Authority said. It said 1,588 people have been injured and 352,291 people have been rescued. More than 722,600 houses and 4,600 villages have been damaged or destroyed.
WOW, is there an area of the world that has more death and destruction? If it's not Malicious militants, or corrupt governments, its the wars. These people need a break. - Neil
Paris Hilton sued for $35M for wearing wrong hair
Aug. 12, 2010 7:56 am
 Paris Hilton was sued Wednesday for allegedly wearing someone else's hair. A company that manufactures hair extensions claimed Hilton breached her contract to wear and promote their product when she sported the fake locks of a competitor in 2008. Hairtech International Inc. is seeking $35 million in damages 10 times what she was apparently paid under the contract. The fraud and breach of contract suit cites the heiress partying as contrary to Hairtechs marketing campaign.
Funny! only this train wreck.......WOW. She could mess up making toast. - Neil
Head-Turning Cars Under 25K
Aug. 11, 2010 9:03 am
 There are plenty of coolly logical and entirely rational factors to consider when purchasing a new car. Now forget about those, and keep reading. We?ve come up with a list of cars that play to a baser automotive instinct than the search for good fuel economy, spacious rear seats, or cupholders that accommodate juice boxes and Big Gulps. These are the cars that turn heads and get thumbs-up everywhere you go.
The best news is you don?t have to risk your credit rating or the wrath of a significant other when putting one of these beauties in your driveway. Driving a car that looks like a million bucks doesn?t mean you have to hand over a seven-figure sum to own one.
2011 Chevrolet Camaro
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
2011 Ford Mustang
2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2010 Kia Forte Koup
Here's the deal though, people may turn their head but when the don't see the word cobra, or Hemi, or RT on the side of the car they know it's a "wanna be" muscle car. - Neil
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