It's a Jeep thing...

SchrockStar's NFL Power Rankings

1. Colts - let's be honest: I'm a homer, they're #1 until they lose a game. I know their Run D sucks, but they'll fix it by January
2. Bears - everyone knows how scary their D is, but Grossman has quickly matured into a stable QB
3. Eagles - Winning with so few superstars demonstrates Reid's coaching staff is The Elite of the league
4. Chargers - This team can't get much better at any position - except the most important one, QB
5. Seahawks - They don't lose at home, and you can't stop their 4 WR+Alexander attack - sans Lions, Ravens and Bears. Oh my!

Watching from home?

6. Broncos - Brutal schedule may prevent them from making playoffs, but they can beat any team on any day
7. Bengals - winning @ PITT was negated by losing at home to N.E. - will the real CIN please stand up?
8. Ravens - Their D can win them games as long as McNair doesn't lose them
9. Jaguars - blanking SBXL champs means they can no longer fly under the radar; need to improve coaching

Playoff probables

10. Cowboys - top10 offense and defense should get them in the playoffs, but not to Miami
11. Falcons - I'm willing to bet there was a secret deal with Goodell to tank @ N.O.
12. Steelers - Roethlisberger needs to get his act together or this team will miss the playoffs
13. Saints - New aquisitions have team and city dreaming of a postseason, and I believe it
14. Giants - This is the best team with a losing record I've ever seen
15. Patriots - The running game will keep their playoff streak alive; win @ CIN was closer than final outcome

Wild Card contenders

16. Rams - With each game being decided by TD or less, only thing certain is their games are fun to watch
17. Panthers - Defense looking not as potent as '05 squad, and they still have Jake Delhomme
18. Chiefs - loss of IU grad Trent Green not looking as bad after shutout/blowout over S.F.
19. Jets - A near upset over IND shows Mangini and Pennington are better than everyone expected

Wishing upon a Star

20. Redskins - this is a team that should finish 11-5 on paper, but tough(est?) schedule will net 5-11
21. Vikings - All 4 games' final score for both teams: between 12 and 19. Teens and Sexboats don't match
22. Bills - this team can compete with their division, although it's the weakest in the NFL
23. Browns - the only bright spot is a solid Pass D, but they have a looooooong way to go
24. Cardinals - Great skill-position players on offenese means big-play capabilities, but that's it
25. Dolphins - they could be a VERY good team if they had an O-Line
26. Bucs - Many thought this team could contend for title, but they're lucky to finish .500

who wants Brady Quinn?

27. 49ers - shockingly, they're still better than everyone projected
28. Lions - I'm befuddled how they held SEA to just 3 FGs... does anyone have gametape?
29. Packers - Aaron Brooks would throw for 400 yards and 3 TDs on their D
30. Titans - the only wins they'll get this season are vs Houston
31. Texans - Mario Williams is a start
32. Radiers - {this space intentionally left blank}

no Thesaurus, Wiki is the source for Lazarus

Repeat headline 3x fast

I want to name the new mutt Lazarus, but I need to do some research. Join me...

What does it sound like when I call his name?
Will he be mistaken when I casually say the word 'thesaurus'?
Also, what's the source* of this name, other than the apparel department store?
Turns out a younger version of me once knew of this Lazarus fella whilst LEARNING on a Sunday morning (as opposed to... well, ya know). Wiki tells me Jesus 'rescued' him from the dead (medical term: ROSC)

Things Wiki teaches us:

1. Jesus needed a bathroom break
(I would too if I did a GIS for "the source")
2. I bet Lazarus' frat buddies called him Laz the Spaz.
3. Guardian to Castle (aka Red Cape) is less than pleased,
probably because his Ho a Zombie-lover
4. Skulls were copious in 7 B.C.
5. I shall choose a different doggy name

Kiss Me, I'm Irish

Except 47 is not the # for men who do this:

Domers in the League:
QB Carlyle Holiday
RB Julius Jones
RB Tony Fisher
FB Marc Edwards
WR Arnaz Battle
WR David Givens
WR Maurice Stovall
WR Matt Shelton
TE Anthony Fasano
T Luke Petitgout
T Mike Rosenthal
T Mike Gandy
G Dan Stevenson
G Sean Mahan
C Jeff Faine
DT Anthony Weaver
DT Bryant Young
DE Grant Irons
DE Justin Tuck
DE Bert Berry
MLB Rocky Boiman
MLB Mike Goolsby
OLB Courtney Watson
OLB Cory Mays
CB Bobby Taylor
CB Allen Rossum
CB Jeff Burris
CB Vontez Duff
FS Jarious Jackson
FS Glenn Earl
SS Gerome Sapp
SS Abram Elam
P Hunter Smith
K John Carney

Let's see how they perform on Madden'07!

Speaking of Madden and Notre Dame players...

Prone to the Madden Curse?

1999

- 2-time Comeback Player of the Year winner ('95 & '01) Garrison Hearst twists ankle first play of scrimmage

2000

- '88 Heisman winner, '98 NFL MVP, Barry Sanders/Dorsey Levens (Sanders retired)

2001

- '95 Heisman, fresh off Superbowl XXXiV loss, Eddie George (key fumble in 1st playoff game, injured next year)

2002

- He sorta sucks now w/o Moss, Dante Culpepper missed 5 games, team missed playoffs

2003

- AP Offensive Player of the Year in '99, '00 and '01, NFL MVP '00, Marshall Faulk injured, team missed playoffs

2004

- #1 overall draft pick failing to live up to lofty expectations, Michael Vick broke leg in preseason, team missed playoffs

2005

- Superbowl XXV MVP, non-convicted murderer, Ray Lewis breaks wrist, 0 ints, team missed playoffs

2006

- fresh off Superbowl XXXiX, Donovan McNabb injured, missed 7 games, team missed playoffs

2007

- Shaun Alexander (take SEAHAWKS A.T.S. all season)

§ sez: lowercase-i for the win!

MNF double-domer

The G.I.N. Bucket

Consecutive weekends of IU tailgating
should have me thoroughly drained
but I'm still wanting more like Charlie wants food.

"Where's my pie?"

Thank You, NFL, for the header² tonight.
'Hands' Tirico & Co

I'm glued to Peegs.com lately, because I likey IU's future

Now that's Manning-Up

I'm Serious

I only lie to my girl

late August, still in drivers seat

a 14-0 flogging of the 'Stros last night added to the excitement that is...

...the NL Wild Card

Horsing around

With the Colts season unofficially underway,
the team & I started training camp in 105° heat...

but we found some shade


Shaun King has skills. Too bad he'll never see the field.



Also partook in a couple Reds games over the weekend...Saturday's seats: 350' from home plate

Don't wanna die til I get older

Poolside w/ DJ

Quiznos next spokesbaby:

He's wondering what I'm really looking at...

He likes my tongue?

In-Why-See recap

I had no expectations, and obviously had no plans, and that's what made it so fucking sweet. I didn't get to see all that Big Apple offers, which makes me want to visit again this weekend. From what I remember, I did get to experience Chinatown, Lil Italy, SoHo, 5th Ave, and of course, Central Park. The hazy parts are highlighted by our Sat-nite trip to Stereo (29th & 12th Ave)... waltzing past the red velvet rope of unfabulous people, we partied with DJ AM (aka Mr Nicole Richie) all night enjoying multiple bottles of vodka, and apparently capped off by a couple Chinese Fire Drills on Broadway. I say 'apparently' because... I don't remember anything after the sixth or seventh blunt - which would probably explain why I slept outside my first night in New York City.

View more snaps here

NYC or bust!

Yep, it's really happening. T-Ho & I are spending the extended weekend at his sister's in Chinatown, Manhattan, New York fucking City. If I don't make it back, remember I love you all.