The Weekender ? By Jimmy Mason 10/28 to 10/31
A veteran linesmaker, Jimmy Mason is Nine.com's Media Representative.
PUNISHING PIGSKIN ON TAP
This ?Weekender? we?ve got golden trivia, exciting NCAA match ups, intense NFL rivalries and the Breeders? Cup horseracing. Read on!
TRIVIA
Which NCAA & NFL great was nicknamed the ?Golden Boy??
A) Joe Montana
B) Paul Hornung
C) John Elway
D) Fran Tarkenton
* ANSWER AT BOTTOM
NCAA
No. 12 OHIO ST. (5-2) @ MINNESOTA (5-2)
ABC @ 12:00PM ET
Immovable object meets irresistible force as these two Big 10 power teams square off. The Buckeyes and their all star linebackers led by AJ Hawk are holding opponents to 62.7 yards per game this season. The Gophers, led by the tandem of Laurence Maroney and Gary Russell, are averaging 299 yards rushing per game. The Gophers are coming off a devastating loss to arch-rival Wisconsin but have had a bye week to get over it and focus on the Buckeyes.
No. 4 GEORGIA (7-0) @ No. 16 FLORIDA (5-2)
CBS @ 3:30PM ET
The ?World?s largest outdoor cocktail party? kicks off this weekend in Jacksonville and the No. 4 ranked and undefeated Georgia Bulldogs will be without starting QB D.J. Shockley. Special-teamer Joe Tereshinski, starting at QB for Georgia, will have a big task ahead of him as the Bulldogs will try to clinch a trip to the SEC title game. The Gators had a bye last week so they should be well-rested and can win this game if they find a way to protect QB Chris Leak.
No. 25 MICHIGAN (5-3) @ No. 21 NORTHWESTERN (5-2)
ESPN2 @ 7:00PM ET
At the beginning of the season who would have thought that Northwestern could be Michigan?s biggest game of the year? Well, with two wins back to back this has become their biggest game of the year. Michigan will have to step it up offensively to keep up with Northwestern?s high-octane offense led by Brett Basanez (2,181yds, 12TDs, 1int). This one should really be a treat sports fans!
NFL
EAGLES @ BRONCOS
4:15 PM ET
The Eagles shut down the best running back in the NFL last week in holding LaDainian Tomlinson to a career-low seven yards on 17 carries. This week, they face another great rushing attack in Tatum Bell and Mike Anderson of the Denver Broncos. The Broncos too have a tremendous run defense but that may not matter as the Eagles have all but abandoned the run in past weeks. The Broncos are 26th against the pass and could have a long day against Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens.
BILLS @ PATRIOTS
ESPN @ 8:35PM ET
Both teams are off to disappointing starts but find themselves battling for the lead in the competitive AFC East. Look for the Patriots to unleash Corey Dillon as the Bills have yet to prove they can stop the run. Look for the Bills to run, run, run too on the suspect Patriots, especially after Willis Magahee was shut down by the Raiders last week.
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
RAVENS @ STEELERS
ABC @ 9:05PM ET
Two teams that flat out hate each other square off in the marquee matchup on Monday night. Both of these teams are content playing three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust football, and chewing up time off the clock in order to put their respective defenses and special teams units in position to win the game. The edge goes to Pittsburgh in this one though, since Jamal Lewis just hasn?t looked like his old self this season.
HOT PROPS
The 2005 Breeders? Cup is only a week away so why not get down on your favorite horse at a great price? Future odds are up and we?re giving away free plays on every deposit over $100. Here?s a look at the menu?
Odds to Win 2005 Breeders' Cup Classic
113 Sir Shackelton +6000
106 Roman Ruler +4000
107 Scrappy T +4000
111 Imperialism +4000
109 Sun King +2500
108 Bago +2000
105 Perfect Drift +1800
114 Suave +1800
110 Choctaw Nation +1500
102 Flower Alley +1400
112 Oratorio +1000
103 Borrego +400
104 Rock Hard Ten +400
101 Saint Liam +200
TRIVIA ANSWER
B) Paul Hornung
Paul Hornung was nicknamed the ?Golden Boy? when he starred at Notre Dame and won the Heisman Trophy in 1956, while leading his team in passing, rushing, scoring, kickoff returns, punt returns, kicking and punting. He also played defense and led the Irish in passes broken up, and was second in both interceptions and tackles. He was drafted No.1 by the Green Bay Packers and led them to numerous league championships as well as Super Bowl I. Strangely, he was the only member of the Green Bay Packers not to play that game claiming he had a pinched nerve in his neck. In 1963 the ?Golden Boy?s? image took a shot when he was suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games.
-- A veteran linesmaker, Jimmy Mason is Nine.com's Media Representative.
A veteran linesmaker, Jimmy Mason is Nine.com's Media Representative.
PUNISHING PIGSKIN ON TAP
This ?Weekender? we?ve got golden trivia, exciting NCAA match ups, intense NFL rivalries and the Breeders? Cup horseracing. Read on!
TRIVIA
Which NCAA & NFL great was nicknamed the ?Golden Boy??
A) Joe Montana
B) Paul Hornung
C) John Elway
D) Fran Tarkenton
* ANSWER AT BOTTOM
NCAA
No. 12 OHIO ST. (5-2) @ MINNESOTA (5-2)
ABC @ 12:00PM ET
Immovable object meets irresistible force as these two Big 10 power teams square off. The Buckeyes and their all star linebackers led by AJ Hawk are holding opponents to 62.7 yards per game this season. The Gophers, led by the tandem of Laurence Maroney and Gary Russell, are averaging 299 yards rushing per game. The Gophers are coming off a devastating loss to arch-rival Wisconsin but have had a bye week to get over it and focus on the Buckeyes.
No. 4 GEORGIA (7-0) @ No. 16 FLORIDA (5-2)
CBS @ 3:30PM ET
The ?World?s largest outdoor cocktail party? kicks off this weekend in Jacksonville and the No. 4 ranked and undefeated Georgia Bulldogs will be without starting QB D.J. Shockley. Special-teamer Joe Tereshinski, starting at QB for Georgia, will have a big task ahead of him as the Bulldogs will try to clinch a trip to the SEC title game. The Gators had a bye last week so they should be well-rested and can win this game if they find a way to protect QB Chris Leak.
No. 25 MICHIGAN (5-3) @ No. 21 NORTHWESTERN (5-2)
ESPN2 @ 7:00PM ET
At the beginning of the season who would have thought that Northwestern could be Michigan?s biggest game of the year? Well, with two wins back to back this has become their biggest game of the year. Michigan will have to step it up offensively to keep up with Northwestern?s high-octane offense led by Brett Basanez (2,181yds, 12TDs, 1int). This one should really be a treat sports fans!
NFL
EAGLES @ BRONCOS
4:15 PM ET
The Eagles shut down the best running back in the NFL last week in holding LaDainian Tomlinson to a career-low seven yards on 17 carries. This week, they face another great rushing attack in Tatum Bell and Mike Anderson of the Denver Broncos. The Broncos too have a tremendous run defense but that may not matter as the Eagles have all but abandoned the run in past weeks. The Broncos are 26th against the pass and could have a long day against Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens.
BILLS @ PATRIOTS
ESPN @ 8:35PM ET
Both teams are off to disappointing starts but find themselves battling for the lead in the competitive AFC East. Look for the Patriots to unleash Corey Dillon as the Bills have yet to prove they can stop the run. Look for the Bills to run, run, run too on the suspect Patriots, especially after Willis Magahee was shut down by the Raiders last week.
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
RAVENS @ STEELERS
ABC @ 9:05PM ET
Two teams that flat out hate each other square off in the marquee matchup on Monday night. Both of these teams are content playing three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust football, and chewing up time off the clock in order to put their respective defenses and special teams units in position to win the game. The edge goes to Pittsburgh in this one though, since Jamal Lewis just hasn?t looked like his old self this season.
HOT PROPS
The 2005 Breeders? Cup is only a week away so why not get down on your favorite horse at a great price? Future odds are up and we?re giving away free plays on every deposit over $100. Here?s a look at the menu?
Odds to Win 2005 Breeders' Cup Classic
113 Sir Shackelton +6000
106 Roman Ruler +4000
107 Scrappy T +4000
111 Imperialism +4000
109 Sun King +2500
108 Bago +2000
105 Perfect Drift +1800
114 Suave +1800
110 Choctaw Nation +1500
102 Flower Alley +1400
112 Oratorio +1000
103 Borrego +400
104 Rock Hard Ten +400
101 Saint Liam +200
TRIVIA ANSWER
B) Paul Hornung
Paul Hornung was nicknamed the ?Golden Boy? when he starred at Notre Dame and won the Heisman Trophy in 1956, while leading his team in passing, rushing, scoring, kickoff returns, punt returns, kicking and punting. He also played defense and led the Irish in passes broken up, and was second in both interceptions and tackles. He was drafted No.1 by the Green Bay Packers and led them to numerous league championships as well as Super Bowl I. Strangely, he was the only member of the Green Bay Packers not to play that game claiming he had a pinched nerve in his neck. In 1963 the ?Golden Boy?s? image took a shot when he was suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games.
-- A veteran linesmaker, Jimmy Mason is Nine.com's Media Representative.
