Top 10 College Football Uniforms

You might find this video interesting. I think it boils down to the schools with the most jersey colors get the higher rankings. It was still great to see the Georgia Bulldogs at #8. Those traditional red jerseys with the silver britches are hard to beat. Especially when you put them with one of the best helmets in all of football. But Georgia Tech ranked higher at #5? I guess mustard is a popular color these days. (or is it "baby turd yellow"?).

Heath Slocum: A Victory Earned & Deserved

Today's PGA headlines should be about Heath Slocum making a 20 foot putt on the 72nd hole to win the first tournament of the FedEx play-off series at The Barclays yesterday. Instead, it's more about Tiger Woods missing a seven footer to lose. The 35 year old Slocum did not 'back into' this victory. He played well all week, then made a crucial putt when he had to. He deserved the victory, and he deserves top billing this morning. He shouldn't have to play 'second fiddle" to Woods after this big victory. Just another example of the Press forcing Tiger Woods down everyone's throat. Great victory Heath Slocum. You've got "Top Billing" here on An Opinion On Sports!

Ole Miss: Not Under the Radar Anymore

Last season, the Ole Miss Rebels were the underdog upset pick. No one expected too much out of them. After all, the year before, they didn't even have one single SEC victory. But enter transfer quarterback sensation, Jevan Snead, as well as two physical lines, and the Rebs finished 9-4 with a Cotton Bowl victory over Texas Tech. This year everyone has their eyes on Ole Miss. They won't slip up on anyone. But they really don't have a tough schedule. Not by SEC standards anyway. They of course have to play ranked teams Alabama and LSU being in the west division, but they pick up Tennessee, Vanderbilt, and South Carolina from the east. That's a pretty easy draw, considering they bypass the Gators and Dogs. The remainder of their west schedule is relatively light. But there is one thing that really stands out about the rebels to me. That is, they lost three offensive line starters from a year ago. That could be the one detriment that causes big problems for Houston Nutt and his staff. That and the fact that all their opponents will definitely see them coming this year. That Top 10 ranking might prove to be a little high for these boys from Mississippi.

'Live Sports Radio' at a Stadium Near You

Georgia is one of six SEC schools offering a new radio receiver to listen to games live at the stadium. Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, LSU, and South Carolina are also participating in this venture. The devices cost $20.00, and will be sold at both home and away sites. Fans can also order online from Live Sports Radio in a "3 for 2" deal. The lightweight radio, which fits either ear, gives you a live, no delay, play-by-play feature as you watch the game at the stadium. It will also feature pre-game and post-game audio. Is there no limit as to the money to be made, or spent, on college football?

Spahn and Sain...

What knowledgeble baseball fan hasn't heard the classic Braves verbage "Spahn and Sain and pray for rain"? In a five season span Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain combined for 181 wins. Well, it's raining on the Braves, but they're missing the Spahn and Sain part.

Stick A Fork In the Braves: Yep, They're Done

Mathematics say they are still in it. Actual performance on the field, along with negative intangibles says there will be no post-season play for the Atlanta Braves. After dropping their second consecutive home game to the lowly San Diego Padres last night, the Braves are clearly showing that they aren't quite ready for the playoffs. Playoff teams don't blow extra inning games at home down the stretch of a pennant (or wild card) race. Playoff teams don't blow early 3-run leads when they know every game is so important as the season's end draws ever closer.

As a team the Braves don't seem to be able to sustain the level of play they were displaying a week ago. And no single player has stepped up to carry the team on his shoulders. They do not have that "refuse to lose" attitude, but it might be because they really don't have that ability yet. I say 'yet' because I do think they are very close to being very good. They need to develop consistency and thus stay away from the peaks and valleys. Chipper is having an 'off' year, McCann is on the verge of being great, and they are a 'stud' centerfielder away from ruling the Eastern Division again. The team chemistry seems to be really good, and that's always a big plus. Perhaps package McClouth and Church together to obtain that guy in center, and here we go. They're close, it'll only be a year. Just not this year.

Dallas Cowboys Stadium: It's 4th & Long, But Don't Punt!

I suppose Jerry Jones just wants to do away with punting the ball in the NFL since the "World's Largest HD Television Screen " is hanging too close to the playing surface at his new Dallas Cowboys Stadium. How do you spend $1.15 billion on a facility and not check out a key point such as the height of a monitor directly above the field? Tennessee Titan's punter A.J. Trapasso booted a ball that struck the bottom of the JumBoTron during the first game at the facility. Jones has said he won't have the screen raised, but we haven't heard from the commissioner's office on the matter yet. I bet those former Cowboys' season ticket holders who were priced out of the new stadium are loving it. I can't say that I blame them.

Surprise Team in a Stronger SEC? Georgia

According to Fox Sports, the team that could be the surprise in the SEC this year is the University of Georgia. It is also noted that the Bulldogs could be the team that turns out to be Florida's biggest obstacle in a Gator National Championship run. After all the preseason hype surrounding the Bulldogs a year ago, they are pretty much flying under the radar this summer following the departures of Matthew Stafford and Knowshon Moreno. Their defense will be better, more fundamentally sound, and more aggressive or defensive coordinator Willie Martinez will be looking for a job. The linebacking crew will be strong again, led by Rennie Curran. The Dawgs offensive line will have more experience as well as depth. It should be one of Georgia's best units in several years. Joe Cox will be more than ample at quarterback, and the Bulldog Nation will love what they see out of backup Logan Gray. It just might be tailback by committee in Athens, but Richard Samuel and Carlton Thomas will not disappoint. A.J. Green will be spectacular as he leads a group of strong receivers. Georgia's schedule is indeed brutal, but if they can avoid the types of season ending injuries they suffered last year, they will be dutifully equipped to play it well. They do have a tremendous test in the season opener at #9 Oklahoma State, and we all know how tough the SEC East is every year. But these Dawgs are for from pups, and they could make the preseason speculation of an 8-4 season whimper in the wind. If you don't have to play 'em, don't schedule 'em!

Georgia Works to Cure Penalty Bug

In 2008, the Georgia Bulldogs were the most penalized team in the SEC, averaging almost 9 yellow flags and over 70 yards per contest. To make matters even worse, the Bulldogs hurt themselves so many times in crucial situations by aiding their opponents to sustain key drives, to continue to build momentum, and to negate turnovers for themselves. This year in preseason, when officials flag Georgia players in scrimmages, they are disciplined on the spot with up-down drills, and held accountable by coaches and fellow players. But more importantly, the Bulldogs realize what all the penalties did to them last year and how important it is to shore up that aspect of their game this year. In a matter of days we'll get a first-hand look at how the focus on penalties and the discipline relating to them has, or has not, helped the Dawgs play with a competitive intelligence. It sure is tough to beat the eleven players across the line from you when you help them out by playing stupid. Just ask the 2008 Bulldogs.

Atlanta Braves: Yes We "McCann"!

The Atlanta Braves are in the thick of a running to make the playoffs. Just like old times, huh? Somewhat, but this time the realistic chance is probably as a wild card team as opposed to a division winner. The Braves have 38 games remaining in the regular season. They are currently in second place in the eastern division , 6.5 games behind the Phillies. They are in third place in the wild card standings, 4 games behind the Colorado Rockies. The Phillies can mathematically be overcome, and we play them six more games head-to-head down the stretch. However, I don't see the Braves sweeping the boys from Philadelphia, so those games will evaporate in a hurry. But if Atlanta continues to win series against teams in their division, there is still time to pull off a shocker. Brian McCann and Chipper Jones will have to be flawless from here on out, the starting pitching must keep giving the team a chance to win each night, and the bullpen will have to come through in all clutch situations. But it "McCann" be done. Yes it "McCann"!

Louisville: A Tolerant Institution

The amount of tolerance allocated to an individual who commits an act of wrongdoing is directly proportional to that person's importance to the one being tolerant. Basketball is a religion in the state of Kentucky. Louisville head basketball coach Rick Pitino is important to the basketball program there. The University of Louisville is willing to be very tolerant of Pitino. All is forgiven. Just don't commit adultery with UK. And that's the way the round ball bounces where the blue grass grows.

Eric Bruntlett: Unassisted Triple Play

The Philadelphia Phillies Eric Bruntlett pulled off an unassisted triple play Sunday against the New York Mets. A line drive off the bat of Jeff Francouer ended the game. Bruntlett caught the line drive, stepped on second to double off the runner there, and tagged out the runner coming from first.The Mets had two men on base with no outs, trailing by a score of 9-7. It was only the second unassisted triple play in MLB history to end a game.