Not going to tonight's Rogers-St. Raphael game in Pawtucket? Not heading out to Portsmouth or Tiverton on Thanksgiving morning? Check back here for updates after the games.
Any predictions?
Portsmouth has beaten Middletown in 13 straight years, but the Islanders have perhaps their best team in recent years. The Patriots, meanwhile, are coming off a loss to Rogers, which lost 36-6 to Middletown in the season opener.
The Vikings are hoping to keep that momentum alive tonight against the Saints at Max Read Field. St. Raphael is having a tough go of it, just 1-6 in Division I.
Before Tiverton and Central Falls meet at midfield for their postgame feast, the Tigers are seeking their 11th straight win the the rivalry. And coach Bob Murray insists his team isn't looking forward to Tuesday's playoff opener.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Heart of the Lions
Who could have guessed Browns-Lions would be, arguably, the most entertaining game in Week 11? Two one-win teams took the field battling for, well, pretty much nothing.
Admittedly, I didn't watch the whole game. Why would I, especially when my Packers were playing at the same time? But I did see the end, and I'm glad I switched over.
Down to their last play, or so we thought, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford ran around behind the line of scrimmage for, seemingly an eternity before hurling a pass in the end zone while taking a nasty hit.
The pass fell incomplete, but the Browns were flagged for pass interference, giving the Lions one play from the 1-yard line with no time on the clock.
After taking the afforementioned hit, Stafford stayed down, and eventually was helped off the field, grimmacing in pain while his left shoulder hung at his side. Backup Daunte Culpepper came on to the field to lead the Lions on the final play.
Stafford, however, was able to re-enter the game thanks to a Browns timeout (nice call, Mangenius) and threw a touchdown pass, his fifth of the day, to tight end Brandon Pettigrew.
An extra point later, Lions win 38-37.
It was quite the enjoyable game for me on two fronts. Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, a proud member of my Disgruntled Goat fantasy football team, caught seven passes for 161 yards and a touchdown. And, more importantly, I picked the Lions to win, unlike Scott Barrett, who for the second straight week was on the wrong side of a one-point game. So, I now boast a three-game lead over Scott in our friendly Daily News competition, and Rick McGowan moved into second place, one game ahead of Scott.
What a game!
Admittedly, I didn't watch the whole game. Why would I, especially when my Packers were playing at the same time? But I did see the end, and I'm glad I switched over.
Down to their last play, or so we thought, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford ran around behind the line of scrimmage for, seemingly an eternity before hurling a pass in the end zone while taking a nasty hit.
The pass fell incomplete, but the Browns were flagged for pass interference, giving the Lions one play from the 1-yard line with no time on the clock.
After taking the afforementioned hit, Stafford stayed down, and eventually was helped off the field, grimmacing in pain while his left shoulder hung at his side. Backup Daunte Culpepper came on to the field to lead the Lions on the final play.
Stafford, however, was able to re-enter the game thanks to a Browns timeout (nice call, Mangenius) and threw a touchdown pass, his fifth of the day, to tight end Brandon Pettigrew.
An extra point later, Lions win 38-37.
It was quite the enjoyable game for me on two fronts. Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, a proud member of my Disgruntled Goat fantasy football team, caught seven passes for 161 yards and a touchdown. And, more importantly, I picked the Lions to win, unlike Scott Barrett, who for the second straight week was on the wrong side of a one-point game. So, I now boast a three-game lead over Scott in our friendly Daily News competition, and Rick McGowan moved into second place, one game ahead of Scott.
What a game!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Just win, baby!
The Raiders pulled out an improbable win today against AFC North leader Cincinnati, which means the Patriots could be in line for a bye in the first round of the playoffs. They're both 7-3 on the season. The San Diego Chargers, who have won five straight, are also 7-3 and lead the AFC West.
Sanchez loves the Pats
For the fourth time today, Mark Sanchez hooked up with a Patriot on a pass play. This time, Brandon Meriweather picked off the rookie, who was being pressured by ... you guessed it, Leigh Bodden, among others.
Sanchez came into this game with 9 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Those numbers are now 10 and 16. Not exactly "Broadway Joe" numbers.
Sanchez came into this game with 9 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Those numbers are now 10 and 16. Not exactly "Broadway Joe" numbers.
Bodden completes trifecta
Leigh Bodden just tied a Patriots record with his third interception of the game. On play-action, Sanchez threw another perfect pass to Bodden, who didn't have to make too much of a play. Asante Samuel also had three picks in a game, on Nov. 26, 2006.
Pats a sitting duck after 3 qtrs.
This game is looking a bit like the Colts game. Not in the fact that the Jets are moving the ball in the way Peyton Manning does, but that the Pats are just letting another opponent hang around way too long. After throwing for more than 200 yards in the first half, Tom Brady has cooled off.
New York has pulled to within 24-14 and getting the ball to start the final 15 minutes. If the Patriots defense wanted the challenge of stopping the Colts last week, it didn't get that chance. But here's another. Let's see it happen.
New York has pulled to within 24-14 and getting the ball to start the final 15 minutes. If the Patriots defense wanted the challenge of stopping the Colts last week, it didn't get that chance. But here's another. Let's see it happen.
Did I speak too soon?
Just like he did in Week 2, Mark Sanchez drove the Jets down the field to start the second half and scored. This time, after a disastrous first half, the rookie marched his team 80 yards on 11 plays in 5:15. He hit Jerricho Cotchery with a 29-yard scoring pass. It was nice coverage by Jonathan Wilhite, but just a better throw and catch.
Game is now 24-14 ... time to be nervous? Nah!
Game is now 24-14 ... time to be nervous? Nah!
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