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Amazon Prime just got The Wonder Years! Actually, they have a deal with Fox to show a bunch of shows, but who cares about the rest of that crap, this is the first time the Wonder Years has been released! Note up on the Amazon main page about it.

With the angle he had, Brady could have even just tried to push Florence out of bounds if he didn't want to take a chance at injuring himself with a big hit. He actually made the effort to slow down in order to not make contact. No, most QB's would not do the same.

It wouldn't surprise me to see it happen if the Bills clinch the playoffs at home. But it doesn't happen in the NFL like it once did, so it might be a longshot.

Who?

Get over yourself.

Tried to search for this since I'd guess it's been brought up, but there's a lot of posts about Evans. Evidence: In 2003 we split with the pats* In 2004 we drafted Lee Evans From 2004 - 2010 we lose every game to the pats* Lee Evans is traded in 2011 Curse lifted Either that's one serious unlucky streak, or Evans was traded after being caught sending practice tapes to old Billy boy.

It's complicated, I know.

Yeah, but if he's out and we beat them, it only counts for like half a win. I really hope they're at full strength so we get the full win.

The pats have 4 offensive weapons you have to worry about: Gronkowski, Hernandez, Welker, and Brady. I don't have a lot of faith in our LB's to stop their TE's (NB seems to be able to hold his own, but he can't take both of them) and Welker seems to be able to do his thing against everyone. Hitting Brady hard and often is our best bet to reduce the impact of all 4 threats. After that, our offense just needs to be able to outgun theirs.

I think a bright spot is that it will be a different game plan than we've seen so far. The first two games the defense was focused on the run game, this week they'll get to pin their ears back and go after the QB. I think we'll get a new look at Merriman and our new D-line this week.

The way they're playing, they won't have to worry about Cassel for too much longer.

Pass coverage will be important, but pass rush is the most important thing.

I agree with UConn, if TCU has ANY way out, they'll take it. I'm guess since they haven't officially joined yet, the changes will give them a loophole out, even if they have to pay a bit. As for VT and Virginia, that remains to be seen. It's a great thing to say, but when the **** hits the fan, VT will look out for themselves. Also, I really don't think VT brings that much to the table, so it's really not a big deal if they don't move. The SEC can find another strong team willing to join the ranks when they decide to go to 16. And really, these are just my thoughts on it anyway...nothing ever works out how I want it to.

Can't shake my bad feeling about this game. Since I can't watch the game live anyway, think I'm going to go out for a few hours. Hopefully I come home to good news!

I have a better question. How many BCS bowl game and NC discussions does Boise have to be in before everyone stops crying about them not getting enough attention? Seriously, I don't get this anymore. Every single year I have to hear about little respect they get and how the big boys won't let them in the club. Every single big game I watch on TV involves hours of commentator discussion about how Boise shouldn't be ignored anymore. Ignored by who?? They are rated high; they are in the discussion; they have the opportunity to be on the biggest stage. As has been discussed in this thread, they simply don't have the schedule to merit a NC game over more deserving teams. Whether that's their fault or not, it's a fact. Until they do, they won't get that opportunity, but for crying out loud THEY HAVE THE RESPECT. Everyone knows about them. Everyone gives them credit. When will this crap end??

I think a lot of those suggestions make sense, but I don't see things falling into place that perfectly. If there was some big meeting of conferences where everyone talked it out and organized things in a way that seemed to work best for each team, conference, and college football in general...maybe. But 1. there's no way you could get everyone to agree on a plan, and 2. the way things are working out, it's every team/conference for themselves. It's far more likely that these 16 team conferences (there's no doubt in my mind anymore that 16 team conferences are inevitable) will be a random grouping of teams who all rushed together out of fear of being left out. Also, no offense, but I don't see UConn really making a conference that much better. Not to the point that a conference would go out of it's way to get them. I do like the idea of UConn following Cuse to the ACC, but as a Cuse basketball fan that comes from wanting to see that rivalry stick around. Obviously UConn's pull is on the basketball side of the house, and I think Cuse, Pitt, and UConn gives the ACC a nice bump there, though they do very little to make them a more powerful football conference. As for the writer of that article pushing USF out of conference realignment...I don't get it. They are far more valuable to a big conference than most Big East teams. They are a huge school in a prime location. With a big conference backing them (money, TV time, big games, etc...), they could be a top competitor down the road. Not to mention their opponents get access to a recruiting gold mine every time they play down there. As far as football goes, USF deserves to be involved in these conversations far more than UConn, and I'd take them over VT as well. One thing I will add, I watch ZERO baseball, so I have no idea how that sport factors into these decisions.

Does she not know where her school is?

If this happens the Big East is as good as dead. They're basically trying to build a conference on scraps, they can't handle defections. If this happens, I think the SEC should get ahead of things and get to 16 teams. They can jump on TCU, South Florida, and Virginia Tech. TCU would help their Texas presence and give some rivalry to A&M. With SEC backing, USF could grow to be a powerful team. VT...cause I can't think of anyone better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dddAi8FF3F4

Harrison was the dirtiest player I've ever seen play the game. He intentionally tried to hurt people, no doubt about it. I honestly don't care one way or the other about this Stevie thing, but calling him out over Harrison is ignorant bull ****.

I wasn't really commenting on the Saturdays. Unions + government funded company = bad things.

Well if that aint hitting the nail on the head, I don't know what is.

They were talking about fantasy.

Speaking of Ellen Burstyn, just saw "Lovely, Still" not too long ago. Another great performance by her.

Maybe. As I said, I wouldn't even trust myself to judge it. I first read that book at age 11 and I it was the greatest book I'd ever read. I do still love reading it, but I admit most of that could be nostalgia. And yes, OSC does seem to be off, and I've found most of his other books very dry. But I can't imagine I'll ever read another book that I would be able to read something like 20 times and still look forward to.