This is dedicated to the one I love

This is going to be a short and quick post. First off usually not happy after a loss, but the "Baby Boilers" starting 2 soph's and 3 freshmen came dangerously close to beating #18 undefeated Clemson on their homecourt, losing 61-58 had two chances to tie. What's scary is with 2 mins to go and us with a 2 point lead we had 4 Freshmen on the floor, future looks bright! Also, I promise to get around to ALL your blogs tomorrow or Thursday. It's been so hectic around here lately with work, work2(second job), and coaching, throw in the holidays and I just don't have time for anything.

Finally, arguing sucks but the makeup sex is great, she knows this is for her, Love Ya Babe(no cher not you!) haha.

Lots to be thankful for.

Hello everyone.
Thought i'd get a quick post up and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. As my good buddy Wendy always says Gobble til ya Wobble! Anyway, since it is THANKSgiving I thought I would share some of things I am thankful for in hopes that all will do the same so here goes.

*I am very thankful for my health. For those that don't know this time 18 yrs ago I was in a hospital having a kidney transplant. So, I am very grateful to have my health and able to eat Turkey rather than ice chips!

*I am thankful for my family. We are very closeknit family and I am glad to have ALL of them in my life, even if at times I don't show it :)

*I am thankful for all my friends, especially Nutz. She has been there for me in just a horrible year and I really appreciate that a lot, so thanks nutz you rock big comet for sure!

*I am thankful for you all who read this. You people are pretty cool, and I am glad I started bloggined and met you weirdos! Please don't ever leave or I will probably cry.

*Saving the best for last, I am thankful for the most beautiful woman in the world, Kristen! I saved her for last because we are in a disagreement right now haha.

Everyone have a great and safe Thanksgiving.
Phats

I think i'll just quietly move on

Can someone please explain to me how you sleepwalk thru 3 quarters of a rivalry game, then figure you can wake up in the 4th and still win it? Yes, we lost to IU 27-24, in a game that was UGLY early and never looked good til the 4th. With 2 mins to go in the third we finally scored a TD to make it 24-10, and after some 3 and outs we score again in the fourth quarter with 6 mins to go to make it 24-17. We force a fumble take it all the way down score and send Boiler Nation into hysterics tying it at 24-24 and what do we do, we let them march right into field goal range and kick the game winner. I will give the IU kicker credit it was a 49 yarder. This one frustrated me, and yet again(I don't want to sound like I am blaming them) the refs had some puzzling calls. Not that it would have mattered in the first three quarters. Everytime we go into the red zone we went backwards, either on sacks or penalities, or missed a field goal. Now it becomes very interesting we will probably end up in Texas or Vegas for our bowl, although not sure we deserve it really. A lot of fans are calling for Tiller's firing, I am not sure if he'll survive this, even though I hope he does because he turned us around. We have dominated IU since he arrived they were bound to get us eventually. Loved the class the IU players and fans showed after the game as well, pretty much pushing our team out of the way to get the bucket classless losers. Oh well, on to basketball season.

As for the picks, after the NFL games here is how it shook out. In a very very weird final pick em the three of us, Duck, Shife, and I all tied. Thanks for participating you two.
Phats = 7-7 (111-49 for the season)
Shife = 7-7
Duck = 7-7
This was the last installment of the picks because this was Purdue's last game until their bowl game. I will probably do what I did last year and be checking in with all your guest pickers and give you some games to pick so be watching for my email. Thanks again to all who participated this season, it makes it more fun and I really do appreciate it.

I owe Gary and Cheryl a HUGE apology. I thought I was safe picking Bama to win today, and when I saw the score if I could have had access to a computer I would have changed my pick I promise. What happened? Let down game or something? Big win for Jef and Fuzz's Red Raiders as they knock off Oklahoma, oddly enough it's not out of the question for Ohio State to get back to the national title game.

Well, I am depressed after the loss, losing is bad but losing to IU is downright awful. Just to give you and idea what we Boiler fans endure, this will be ALL over the local media for the next week, meanwhile none of the local media covered Purdue's last two bowl games. This state loves IU and shows major bias everyway possible. I will have to avoid everything sports related for awhile.

Thanks again for putting up with sports! I have some ideas for some new posts that have nothing to do with sports, exciting eh? Maybe I will bring back Phat Tuesdays. Everyone have a great Sunday, I am going to start putting up my Christmas decorations.

Phats
My links went away for some reason, I have since fixed them. If you don't see yourself on here and want to be please let me know I was going from memory. A couple I took off because they no longer read or comment on this blog, and Tina it says your profile doesn't exist? Shannon if you get a blog again I will readd you.

SCREW IU! Welcome to the Bucket Game.

Just going to get right down to it this week. We play at Indiana University, and I HATE IU. HATE THEM, CAN'T STAND THEM, so FUCK IU! It's our rival game and we play for the Old Oaken Bucket, which pretty much resides in West Lafayette, lets hope it stays that way. This is a big game for both teams as their bowl lives hang in the balance.

Guest pickers this week are two of my favorites, and they will be doing Battle of the Alumni part II, although they have a little more knowledge of football than Skii and Design. I am talking about none other than Mr Shife, and The Duck! Their respective schools play this week as well, and it's why they were chosen. So, onto the picks.

Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets- For Dabich and Rocket(Pittsburgh)
Phats- J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS, have no chance in hell
PITTSBURGH 31 new york 14
Mr Shife- This a simple one – the Jets suck, the Steelers don’t.
Pittsburgh 35, New York 14
Duck- Man I hate the Steelers (and since I'm a Seattle fan, I should actually be spelling it Stealers to be true to my fanhood), and I'd love to see them lose, but they look darn good this year. Worthless-burger and Wee Willie Parker will light up the J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets and W-I-N the game.
Stealers 27 – Jets 10
EDIT FINAL SCORE NEW YORK 19 pittsburgh 16
Phats = D'oh
Shife = D'oh
Duck = D'oh

Miami Dolphins at Philadelphia Eagles- For Shannon(Philly)
Phats- Not sure who to pick here, I like Shannon so GO EAGLES!
PHILADELPHIA 28 miami 21
Mr Shife- Hmmm, another simple one – the Dolphins suck, the Eagles … hey wait a minute the Eagles kind of suck too. But their level of suckiness does not compare to the Dolphins. Plus the game is in Philly, and if the Eagles lose there might be a riot of unseen proportions. So for the good of mankind the Eagles better win.
Philadelphia 27, Miami 10
Duck- This one's kinda tough. At some point you have to think that Miami's going to get a win. St. Louis got their first win at New Orleans, and who predicted that one? Having said that, the Eagles should win this one relatively easily.
Eagles 24 – Dolphins 13
EDIT FINAL SCORE PHILADELPHIA 17 miami 7
Phats = WOOHOO
Shife = WOOHOO
Duck = WOOHOO

Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys- For Gary(Dallas)
Phats- I don't like Dallas, but Gary is a cool guy so I will pick them. Besides Romo is no longer with my girlfriend Carrie Underwood
DALLAS 31 washington 21
Mr Shife- Do you like either team? No
Can you shorten their nicknames to sound like gay street gangs? Yes. The ‘Boys and the ‘Skins.
Damn it. We have to go to a tiebreaker.
Who has bigger boobs – the Hogs or the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders? Cowboy cheerleaders.
Dallas 31, Washington 24
Duck- Ah, the classic duel between the cowboys and the native Americans. Well, we all know who wins this battle don't we? Dallas should win this one with their fairly tough D and Tony "grins like an idiot" Romo hurling the ball all over the field. Oh, and if that doesn't work, maybe they can pull out some measles-covered blankets and finish the job…
'Boys 23 – Skins 17
EDIT FINAL SCORE DALLAS 28 washington 23
Phats = WOOHOO
Shife = WOOHOO
Duck = WOOHOO

Louisiana Monroe at Alabama Crimson Tide- For Gary and Cheryl(Alabama)
Phats- I am not suppose to pick Bama but I made a deal with Cherly that I get a free pass this week. I will fully take the blame if they lose this game.
ALABAMA 44 louisiana monroe 14
Mr Shife- Anytime your school name could also realistically be a name of stripper is not good. Now taking the center stage, please give a warm welcome to Louisiana Monroe.
Alabama 49, Louisiana Monroe 13
Duck- Louisiana Monroe? That's an actual school? With an actual football team? The tide rolls in this one.
Crimson Tide 34 – Warhawks (I had to look up the name) 3
EDIT FINAL SCORE LOUISIANA MONROE 21 alabama 14
Phats = D'oh
Shife = D'oh
Duck = D'oh

Duke Blue Devils at Notre Dame Fighting Irish- For David(Duke)
Phats- This is the pillow fight of the week, can the fighting basketballers take out Fat Charlie's kids? Would Fat Charlie be in great danger of losing his job if he loses this? Probably not but it'd still be funny to see
DUKE 28 notre dame 24
Mr Shife- Anytime your school name could also realistically be in the Poop Thesaurus is not good.Now taking the center stage after taking a Duke, please give a warm welcome to Louisiana Monroe.
Notre Dame 35, Duke 24
Duck- Everyone's beating up on Notre Dame this year, so if there's ever a year Duke could beat the Irish, it's this one. Chalk up another embarrassing home loss for Notre Dame.
Blue Devils 20 – Fighting Irish 17
EDIT FINAL SCORE NOTRE DAME 28 duke 7
Phats = D'oh
Shife = WOOHOO
Duck = D'oh

Kent State Golden Flashes at Temple Owls- For Design Goddess(Kent State)
Phats- Temple used to be the lauhging stock of college football until joining the MAC, they have had a decent season. It will continue with a win over the Golden Flashes
TEMPLE 35 kent state 31
Mr Shife- I think I picked Kent State last year because they have an awesome nickname. The Golden Flashes. I don’t know what it means but it is cool. Maybe that is what you get when you flash a stranger for the 1,000^th time.
Kent State 24, Temple 13
Duck- Huge matchup between two 3-7 teams from the MAC, where juggernauts like Miami of Ohio and Central Michigan dominate… This is the game of the week, people!
Golden Flashes 21 – Owls 12
EDIT FINAL SCORE TEMPLE 24 kent state 14
Phats = WOOHOO
Shife = D'oh
Duck = D'oh

Vanderbilt Commodores at Tennessee Volunteers- For Tiggysmum(Tennessee)
Phats- This is a rivalry game right, or a one sided rivalry game. UT rolls
TENNESSEE 41 vanderbilt 20
Mr Shife- Did you know Vanderbilt was named after the ‘70s supergroup, the Commodores, and their lead singer at one time was the L-train, Lionel Richie? Lionel is the man. If Vanderbilt was named the Vanderbilt Lionels they would be my favorite team.
But they aren’t and they are not as good as Tennessee.
Tennessee 28, Vanderbilt 21
Duck- Umm, I will be upfront and admit I don't know anything about either of these teams. I do know that Tennessee is pretty good, and "Vandy" is not, so I'll go with the Vols here. Oh, and why is there a team named after a defunct type of personal computer anyway? I don't get it…
Volunteers 34 – Commodores 7
EDIT FINAL SCORE TENNESSEE 25 vanderbilt 24
Phats = WOOHOO
Shife = WOOHOO
Duck = WOOHOO

West Virginia Mountaineers at Cincinnati Bearcats- For Angel Jr(West Virginia)
Phats- This should be a good game, Cincy is playing much better. They are at home and will pull the big upset this week in a close one
CINCINNATI 35 west virginia 28 OT
Mr Shife- Usually the mascots are scary but I just looked up a Bearcat and I think I could take him. The really interesting thing is it neither a bear nor a cat. Kind of like a tranny is not really a dude or a chick. So based on my retarded logic Cincinnati could be the Fighting Transvestites. West Virginia just has dental problems so I am going with the Mountaineers.
West Virginia 45, Cincinnati 28
Duck- Well you know I have to go for the Mountaineers in this one don't I? Cincinnati has been surprisingly good this year, but the Slaton/White combo will be too much for them to handle.
Mountaineers 47 – Bearcats 30
EDIT FINAL WEST VIRGINIA 28 cincinnati 23
Phats = D'oh
Shife = WOOHOO
Duck = WOOHOO

Oklahoma Sooners at Texas Tech Red Raiders- For Jef and Fuzz(texas tech)
Phats- This one is simple OU is good Texas Tech is not.
OKLAHOMA 52 texas tech 14
Mr Shife- This is tough. No not the game. Oklahoma wins easy. It is just tough trying to come up with some reason why I pick the teams I do. The rational reason to pick Oklahoma is because they are better, but you are not reading this for balance and objectivity. If you want that you should watch Fox news. And yes that buzzing sound you just heard was a sarcasm meter.
Oklahoma 35, Texas Tech 17
Duck- Oklahoma (aka "The team that lost to Boise State") wins against the TTRR.
Sooners 42 – Red Raiders 24
EDIT FINAL SCORE TEXAS TECH 34 oklahoma 27
Phats = D'oh
Shife = D'oh
Duck = D'oh

Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Wolverines- For Scott(Michigan)
Phats- Boy how these teams screwed up last week or this game would have been huge, now they are playing to see who gets the rose bowl, give me the fighting sweaters
OHIO STATE 31 michigan 21
Mr Shife- This is a tough one. Both teams coming off losses, and wanting to get back on track. Michigan is at home. It is a rivalry game so anything can happen. Ohio State could win but so could Michigan. How do I pick? If there was only a really cheesy movie in 1984 starring Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Leah Thompson, and Charlie Sheen that could give me guidance? Thank you “Red Dawn” for showing me the way.
Michigan 21, Ohio State 20
Duck- I watched with glee as "The" Ohio State University lost last week to the Illini, but I think they'll win this week against an extremely inconsistent Michigan team. I've just got to say though, how lame of a mascot is a buckeye? It's a freaking nut. Awesome.
Buckeyes 38 – Wolverines 24
EDIT FINAL SCORE OHIO STATE 14 michigan 3
Phats = WOOHOO
Shife = D'oh
Duck = WOOHOO

BIG GAME OF THE WEEK 1
Boston College Eagles at Clemson Tigers
Phats- This could be one of the best games on Saturday, I give a slight edge to Clemson because they are playing at home
CLEMSON 41 boston college 28
Mr Shife- OK, I am going to let the 6% of me that is gay pick this game. Who in the hell told Clemson that purple and orange make a fabulous combination? Oh it hurts my eyes just looking at that color arrangement. Seriously purple and orange.
BC 28, Clemson 24
Duck- Hmm, let's see BC bounce back from their little two game losing streak and post a win at Clemson.
Eagles 24 – Tigers 21
EDIT FINAL SCORE BOSTON COLLEGE 20 clemson 17
Phats = D'oh
Shife = WOOHOO
Duck = WOOHOO

BIG GAME OF THE WEEK 2
Kentucky Wildcats at Georgia Bulldogs
Phats- if this were a cheerleading contest it would be over UK would win hands down, but this is a football game. The Dawgs will win this and quite convincingly I might add
GEORGIA 42 kentucky 17
Mr Shife- My fat basset loves Bulldogs. On the computer all day long looking at scantily clad Bulldogs in provocative positions. What a furry freak. He likes his bitch to have a little junk in the trunk. (Admit it, the only reason you watch dog shows is to hear a snooty white guy say bitch over and over).
Georgia 21, Kentucky 17
Duck- I dislike Georgia, but I kinda like Kentucky, and I hope they win "between the hedges". WTF is that about anyway? What are the hedges? Can someone enlighten me? Yeah, I'm too lazy to even google it.
Kentucky 27 – Georgia 20
EDIT FINAL SCORE GEORGIA 24 kentucky 13
Phats = WOOHOO
Shife = WOOHOO
Duck = D'oh

Idaho Vandals at Boise State Broncos- For Shife(Idah0), and Duck(Boise State)
Phats- Hmm who do I pick here? I should just make it a tie, damn you overtime! I think the only chance Idaho has, is if BSU is overlooking them for their big match with Hawaii. Sorry Shife, don't see that happening
BOISE STATE 42 idaho 28
Mr Shife- On paper this is a blowout. BSU is ranked in the top 20, at home on the smurf turf, and Idaho has only 1 win this season. Plus, I might starve if Idaho wins. All of the Boise State grads that work at the fast-food restaurants and pizza joints will be at home crying themselves to sleep in their parent’s basement so I would have nowhere to eat after the game. I know what is going to happen, but you gotta be true to your school.
Idaho 38, Boise State 35.
Duck- Boise State's played a few close ones against Idaho in recent years, but I don't think this will be one of them. The Broncos whoop up on Idaho in their warmup for Hawaii.
Broncos 48 – Vandals 10
EDIT FINAL SCORE BOISE STATE 58 idaho 14
Phats = WOOHOO
Shife = D'oh
Duck = WOOHOO

Purdue Boilermakers at Indiana Hoosiers
Mr Shife- Indiana, can I ask you one question – Hoosier your daddy? That’s right. Purdue has owned you for a long time. Purdue continues its domination unless Joe Tiller starts throwing back Boilermakers before the game and lets a monkey call the plays.
Purdue 31, Indiana 27
Duck- Indiana's good at basketball, not football. Purdue steamrolls the Hoosiers in this one. BTFU!!! ;)
Boilermakers 37 – Hoosiers 20

Phats- Well, IU has had a great season but we will not only win and retain the bucket, but we will keep them home for the holidays with this win as well. It will stay close for a half and then Purdue roars in the second winning easy.
PURDUE 55 indiana 21
EDIT FINAL SCORE INDIANA 27 purdue 24 :(
Phats = D'oh
Shife = D'oh
Duck = D'oh

Phats = 7 WOOHOO's 7 D'ohs
Shife = 7 WOOHOO's 7 D'ohs
Duck = 7 WOOHOO's 7 D'ohs

Hail Hail to old Purdue all Hail to our old gold and black
Hail Hail to old Purdue our friendship may she never lack
Ever Grateful, ever true thus we raise our song a new FIRE UP!
Of the days we've spent with you, all Hail our old Purdue
GO BOILERS!

BTFU!!!

GO PURDUE FUCK IU!!!

Hello one and all. First off I want to apologize for my absence around your blogs, this has just been one hectic time for Phats. I think I might seriously keel over one of these days from work exhaustion. As for the Purdue game, had a great time with Nutz(the friend not my own, although I can have a good time with my own as well) but we lost our final home game 48-31 in a game that was just odd. We made silly mistakes 3 turnovers ALL leading to points, we had killer penality's on a fake punt we had them stopped, and on a field goal that was missed, and when you do all that you aren't going to win many games. Oh well time to turn our attention to bucket week, hence the title of this post.

As for the results of the picks, David got them in on time in the comments. Thanks David! Neither of us did great, but neither of us did bad tying at 9-5.
Phats = 9 WOOHOO's 5 D'ohs (104-42)
David = 9 WOOHOO's 5 D'ohs
My deepest apologies to Gary and Cheryl for picking Bama to win, I thought the curse was broken, but apparently not. Didn't see the game did you have a chance? Travis, congrats to the Huskers!! I hope we don't play you in the Insight Bowl you'll probably put up 100. I have two guest pickers lined up for this coming week, and I think it will be the best yet they are two of my favorite bloggers without sounding too gay. Cher you rock, I have to mention her or she gets pissy and yells at me, like Design Goddess did, by the way she is supporting Hilary if you didn't know in the upcoming election haha! Do you all know Tena, anyway she is pretty cool too and thinks I am hot.

This is a very busy time of the year for me, but I am starting to see that light at the end of the tunnel with Christmas Break coming, I have never been more excited to have a break. Do any of you have big plans for Thanksgiving? I am leaving you with a new take on Hail Purdue performed by the piano man at the Neon Cactus bar(great bar must visit!) in West Lafayette, if you notice FUCK IU makes an appearance! haha I LOVE THIS


Hope everyone has a great week, avoid those Monday blues
Phats

Last home game

First off some business to take care of. Remember how I complained about the refs last week, well 2 of them are apparently facing suspension, while 2 others are facing being fired. Sure it doesn't overturn the bad calls they made against us or give us the win, but it does make you feel a little better they are being held responsible. Cheryl also pointed this out to me today by sending me an article thanks Cheryl! Also, think any of those University of Kentucky fans are wishing they had Tubby Smith still, after the Cats lost their second game of the season to Gardner Webb at Rupp. Moving on.

The Boilers play their final home game Saturday versus the Michigan State Spartans at Noon, the game is Senior day, and that's always emotional. It's a huge game because big ten teams are still jockeying for bowl game positions, and the more wins you can get the better. As for this week's guest picker I am giving Duke Blue Devil fan David a second chance, so we'll see how he does! I am still waiting on his picks, David if you get them to me by Friday I will post them. On to the picks Idaho has a bye this week(enjoyed that comment shife haha) and I didn't elect to pick the Ohio game because they played last night.

NFL GAMES
Cleveland at Pittsburgh- For Dabich and Rocket(Pittsburgh)
Phats- Pittsburgh crushed the Ravens last week, and the Browns will offer little resistence in slowing down the Steelers, Big Ben keeps em rolling
PITTSBURGH 35 cleveland 21
David- PITTSBURGH 28 cleveland 17
EDIT FINAL SCORE PITTSBURGH 31 cleveland 28
Phats = WOOHOO
David = WOOHOO

Dallas at New York Giants- For Gary(Cowboys)
Phats- Big game this has turned into, and let me just state I am not a fan of the Cowboys, I get sick and tired of hearing them called "america's team" when they are pretty much the farthest thing from that. Anywho, this is a big game, Romo is playing really really well for Dallas, and I expect that to continue. Should be a nailbiter with the Boys sneaking one out. Happy Gary?
DALLAS 31 new york 24
David- NY 31 dallas 20 (Romo has a bad game)
EDIT FINAL SCORE DALLAS 31 new york 20
Phats = WOOHOO
David = D'oh (right score wrong teams)

Philadelphia at Washington- For Shannon(Philly)
Phats- Tough loss for the Eagles this past week, but they will rebound against the skins and win a close one on the road.
PHILADELPHIA 24 washington 17
David- WASHINGTON 30 philly 20 (Campbell breaks out)
EDIT FINAL SCORE PHILADELPHIA 33 washington 25 and one happy shannon
Phats = WOOHOO
David = D'oh

Kent State at Northern Illinois- For Design Goddess(Kent State)
Phats- Kent State is bad, Northern Illinois is worse, this game is the pillow fight of the week and the Golden Flashes will come out victorious.
KENT STATE 28 northern illinois 24
David- NIU 21 kent state 20 (Party in DeKalb!)
EDIT FINAL SCORE NORTHERN ILLINOIS 27 kent state 20
Phats = D'oh
David = WOOHOO

Kansas State at Nebraska- For Travis(Nebraska)
Phats- In the past this game would usually decide the Big 12 national contender, my how times have changed. Nebraska took one of the worst if not the worst beatings last week to Kansas. The Huskers will play better but will lose again(sorry travis).
KANSAS STATE 42 nebraska 21
David- K STATE 38 nebraska 34 (one of the best NCAA games today)
EDIT FINAL SCORE NEBRASKA 73 kansas state 31(was this really football)
Phats = D'oh
David = D'oh

Arkansas at Tennessee- For Tiggysmum(Tennessee)
Phats- This on paper looks to be a good game, and Arkansas features one of my favorite players in McFadden who is still on the heisman watch. This one will stay close through out but UT with the home field will win a thriller
TENNESSEE 31 arkansas 28
David - TENNESSESE 28 arkansas 21 (I agree w/ your logic)
EDIT FINAL SCORE TENNESSEE 34 arkansas 13
Phats = WOOHOO
David = WOOHOO

Boise State at Utah State- For Duck(Boise State)
Phats- Duck you won't beed rolaids for this one, USU is HORRIBLE and Boise State is VERY GOOD Broncos Roll towards that match up with Hawaii and a possible second BCS berth.
BOISE STATE 55 utah state 14
David- BOISE ST 62 utah st 24 (B-State won't match Kansas' total from last week, but it will be close)
EDIT FINAL SCORE BOISE STATE 52 utah state 0
Phats = WOOHOO
David = WOOHOO

Louisville at West Virginia- For Angel Jr(West Virginia)
Phats- Back in the preseason this was a big game, but the Cardinals have failed to live up to expectations. However, they are always a scary opponent they will keep it close before dropping one to the eers
WEST VIRGINIA 33 louisville 28
David- W VIRGINIA 24 louisville 21 OT (Down to the wire)
EDIT FINAL SCORE WEST VIRGINIA 38 louisville 31
Phats = WOOHOO
David = WOOHOO

Michigan at Wisconsin- For Scott(Michigan)
Phats- The last hurdle between an undefeated big ten showdown between UM and OSU. Wisky is always dangerous at Camp Randle, and will put up a fight before the Wolverines pull away late.
MICHIGAN 31 wisconsin 24
David- WISCONSIN 20 michigan 17 (Surprising defensive battle--and Badger upset) *Good call David!
EDIT FINAL SCORE WISCONSIN 37 michigan 21
Phats = D'oh
David = WOOHOO

Alabama At Mississippi State- For Cheryl and Gary(Alabama)
Phats- Mississippi State is showing they are back in the SEC mix, and being at home will help, but Bama has too many weapons for the Bulldogs, Tide pull away late
ALABAMA 41 mississippi state 24
David- ALABAMA 34 miss st 10 (No chance)
EDIT FINAL SCORE MISSISSIPPI STATE 17 alabama 12(sorry guys! Back to my routine next week)
Phats = D'oh
David = D'oh

Texas Tech at Texas- For Jef and Fuzz(texas tech), and Gary and Cheryl(Texas)
Phats- Texas at home against a red raider defense that isn't very good. Hook Em Horns
TEXAS 41 texas tech 28
David- TEXAS 41 texas tech 21 (Agreed--Texas will put up big numbers)
EDIT FINAL SCORE TEXAS 59 texas tech 43
Phats = WOOHOO
David = WOOHOO

Auburn at Georgia- For Pissy and Leeann(Auburn)
Phats- Big game this week for both teams. UGA though has proven to be one of the few stable teams in the SEC(besides LSU), and will roll to a surprisingly easy win
GEORGIA 35 auburn 14
David- GEORGIA 30 auburn 17 (Georgia looks pretty good lately)
EDIT FINAL SCORE GEORGIA 45 auburn 20
Phats = WOOHOO
David = WOOHOO

Georgia Tech at Duke- For David(Duke)
Phats- I have relatives that graduated from Tech and are DIEHARD Jacket fans and would kill me if I picked against them. Duke has had a successful season that hasn't shown up in wins or losses, they will keep it close for awhile, but Tech will pull it out
GEORGIA TECH 41 duke 21
David - GA TECH 27 duke 21 (I want to go w/ Duke, but reality reigns ... Duke can score points this year for a change, but they won't pull this one out)
EDIT FINAL SCORE GEORGIA TECH 41 duke 24
Phats = WOOHOO(Close!)
David = WOOHOO

Michigan State at Purdue
David- PURDUE 35 michigan st 24 (Looking good!)
Phats- Senior day always emotional, and after a tough loss last week the Boilers will look to rebound against Sparty. The Boilers have had good success against Michigan State under Tiller, and look for that to continue this week in a close one
PURDUE 38 michigan state 31

EDIT FINAL SCORE MICHIGAN STATE 48 purdue 31 :( a pisspoor effort
Phats = D'oh
David = D'oh

Phats = 9 WOOHOO's 5 D'ohs
David = 9 WOOHOO's 5 D'ohs

Hail Hail to old Purdue all Hail to our old gold and black
Hail Hail to old Purdue our friendship may she never lack
Ever Grateful, ever true thus we raise our song a new FIRE UP!
Of the days we've spent with you, all Hail our old Purdue
GO BOILERS!

BTFU!!!

I have seen it all

Well, the Boilers took one on the chin yesterday in Happy Valley, losing to Penn State 26-19. It was a boring close game if that makes sense. We seemed to control the game until we got inside the red zone and then had to settle for field goals. We did compete at least, and got off to a great start with a 98 yard kick off return for a touchdown. What puzzles me is, and for the record you can ask anyone that knows me, I don't blame the refs usually, but they were HORRIBLE yesterday. We had 4 personal fouls called on us, 2 I will give them, 2 were just plain bad. It led to Coach Tiller holding his nose and telling them they stink! HA! Then with score 19-16 PSU they had a third down, according to the yellow first down line, and our radio guys they didn't get it, the refs gave them a first down WITHOUT a measurement. Quite possibly though the most stunning of all calls came late in the game down 10 we were driving, and our player goes out of bounds, standing right beside Coach Tiller, the ref ran the clock?! Has anyone ever seen this happen??? Travis?? The weird part was they put the camera on him and he had a smile on his face like he knew his mistake. So, we took a timeout to stop the clock, losing one of our 3 and hindering us to stop the clock on our hail mary. Could we have won this game had the calls gone the other way who knows, I mean we did fumble the ball on the 1 yard line, and dropped a TD catch late in the 3rd, so we didn't help ourselves, but the refs should NEVER be the topic of the game when it concludes. So, we stand 7-3 going into our last two games, Michigan State at home, and At IU.

As for the picks, I want to thank Tiggysmum she did great, with both NFL games yet to be played
Phats = 10-4(95-37)
Tiggys = 11-3
Some Observations
The best game of the day was seen in person by Cheryl and Gary. What a game that was I found myself chanting Defense Defense for Bama when LSU got that fumble. It's funny how I am really rooting for all your teams I pick now. Tough loss, but wow what a game, and you could tell an incredible atmosphere at Bama. Cheryl were you under the bleachers? By the way they showed a couple making out after the TD that put Bama ahead, the woman was blonde was that you two?

Congrats to Navy beating Notre Dame in triple OT! I found myself going crazy during this game as well. Ending their 43 game losing streak to the fighting irish, congrats Midshipmen!!

My Upset Special of OK State over Texas almost happened, but not quite.

Basketball season has officially started, Purdue defeated the University of Indianapolis in their first exhibition game 89-61. Of those 89 points our freshmen scored 72 of them! I think they are living up to their billing. Cheryl and Gary you better hope Purdue doesn't play Bama in the Las Vegas classic ;)

I am going to leave you with a youtube clip, that might possibly be the coolest thing I have ever seen. Don't try this at home! I love how the guys celebrate before seeing if the girl is alright hahaha. It makes me want to attempt this.

Make BOILER UP yours

Purdue plays at Penn State Saturday in Happy Valley, the game kicks off at noon on ESPN. Should be a good one, we are coming off our best quarter where we scored 21 straight points, while holding the potent Northwestern offense to 0 points, 0 first downs, and 4 total yards. Hopefully that performance carries over to a place that just hasn't been a "happy" place for us seeing as we have only ever once there. PSU is coming off a beating by the #1 team in the country(sorry SEC fans they truly are #1) so here's hoping for the hangover game.

This weeks guest picker is Tiggysmum, who is a big Tennessee Volunteer fan, and I am sure a fan of Rocky Top, she also happens to be the sister of Design Goddess, so we'll see who ends up doing better. Now, on to the picks.

Baltimore at Pittsburgh- For Dabich and Rocket(Pittsburgh)
Phats- Steelers will be tested, but this game is at home and I think the steelers pull it out.
PITTSBURGH 31 baltimore 21
Tiggysmum- Can't stand the Ravens or the Steelers, but I hope the Steelers win I hate Art Modell
PITTSBURGH 21 baltimore 7
EDIT FINAL SCORE PITTSBURGH 38 baltimore 7
Phats = WOOHOO
Tiggy = WOOHOO

Philadelphia at Dallas- For Shannon(philly) Gary(Dallas)
Phats- Lets see Gary wants me to pick against his teams because he thinks it helps, Shannon wants me to pick the Eagles so I will oblige both them. Sorry Gary, I don't like the Cowgirls.
PHILADELPHIA 42 dallas 31
Tiggysmum- I'm picking Dallas to win for my husband. Lets just hope Philly doesn't wear those God awful uniforms. The Cowboys might not want to get those dirty tee hee
DALLAS 24 philadelphia 17
EDIT FINAL SCORE DALLAS 38 philadelphia 17
Phats = D'oh
Tiggy = WOOHOO

Texas Tech at Baylor- For Fuzz and Jef(texas tech)
Phats- One way to get healthy after some bad losses, play somebody really bad. This is a game Tech needs, and they will put the Bears into an early hibernation
TEXAS TECH 60 baylor 14
Tiggysmum- TEXAS TECH 45 baylor 6
EDIT FINAL SCORE TEXAS 38 baylor 7
Phats = WOOHOO
Tiggy= WOOHOO

Tennessee Tech at Auburn- For Pissy and Leeann(Auburn)
Phats- This will be over at halftime, Tigers roll
AUBURN 55 tennessee tech 14
Tiggysmum- AUBURN 60 tennessee tech 7
EDIT FINAL SCORE AUBURN 35 tennessee tech 3
Phats = WOOHOO
Tiggy = WOOHOO

Temple at Ohio- For Skiing(Ohio)
Phats- Temple used to be the biggest joke in college football, they have actually improved a bit, and will keep this competitive for awhile
OHIO 31 temple 20
Tiggysmum- OHIO 14 temple 7
EDIT FINAL SCORE OHIO 23 temple 7
Phats = WOOHOO
Tiggy = WOOHOO

Nebraska at Kansas- For Travis(Nebraska)
Phats- In year's past this would be a laugher for the Huskers, but this year it's been Rock Chalk Jayhawk, if this were in Lincoln, I might go with the upset, but it's not
KANSAS 35 nebraska 17
Tiggysmum- It's going to be close, just how close I don't know
NEBRASKA 9 kansas 6
EDIT FINAL SCORE KANSAS 76 nebraska 39
Phats = WOOHOO
Tiggy = D'oh

Clemson at Duke- For David(Duke)
Phats- Did you see what Clemson did to Central Michigan, and they are better than Duke, this will get Ugly if Clemson wants it too.
CLEMSON 44 duke 14
Tiggysmum- Hmmm don't really know on this one
CLEMSON 36 duke 13
EDIT FINAL SCORE CLEMSON 47 duke 10
Phats = WOOHOO
Tiggy = WOOHOO

Texas at Oklahoma State- For Cheryl and Gary(Texas)
Phats- UPSET SPECIAL never easy in Stillwater, Horns find that out Cowpokes get it done
OKLAHOMA STATE 33 texas 31
Tiggysmum- TEXAS 27(for my step son Sam) oklahoma state 24 heartbreaker for OSU
EDIT FINAL SCORE TEXAS 38 oklahoma state 35
Phats = D'oh
Tiggy = WOOHOO

Louisiana Tech at Idaho- For Shife(Idaho)
Phats- By golly Idaho is going to win one of these soon, and I will keep picking them until they do to show my Vandal Spirit! Idaho in a thriller
IDAHO 24 la tech 17
Tiggysmum- LA TECH 21 idaho 7
EDIT FINAL SCORE LOUISIANA TECH 28 idaho 16
Phats = D'oh(close again shife!)
Tiggy= WOOHOO

Michigan at Michigan State- For Scott(Michigan)
Phats- Rivalry game at its best, but UM won't lose again til they play OSU
MICHIGAN 35 michigan state 21
Tiggysmum- MICHIGAN 24 michigan state 21 OT
EDIT FINAL SCORE MICHIGAN 28 michigan state 24
Phats = WOOHOO
Tiggy = WOOHOO

San Jose State at Boise State- For Duck(Boise)
Phats- San Jose should have beaten Hawaii, but that was at home, pretty much NOBODY wins on the smurf turf, and the Spartans won't either.
BOISE STATE 44 san jose state 31
Tiggysmum- BOISE STATE 24 san jose state 7
EDIT FINAL SCORE BOISE STATE 42 san jose state 7
Phats = WOOHOO
Tiggy = WOOHOO

Louisiana State at Alabama- For Gary and Cheryl(Bama)
Phats- If this were at LSU it would not be close, it's at Bama, it will stay close for 2 quarters, and then LSU will just take over, and physically dominate the Tide. Cheryl you'll be able to watch this one without hiding. LSU rolls
LSU 52 alabama 21
Tiggysmum- I want a Bama/Tennessee showdown for the SEC Championship
ALABAMA 24 lsu 7
EDIT FINAL SCORE LSU 41 alabama 34
Phats = WOOHOO
Tiggy = D'oh

Louisiana Lafayette at Tennessee- For Tiggysmum(UT)
Phats- Easy one for the Vols, they will send the ragin' cajun' home with a big fat loss
TENNESSEE 49 louisiana lafayette 7
Tiggysmum- Hmm this one is tough.... The Vols will win in great fashion
TENNESSEE 36 louisiana lafayette 3
EDIT FINAL SCORE TENNESSEE 59 louisiana lafayette 7
Phats = WOOHOO
Tiggy = WOOHOO

Purdue at Penn State
Tiggysmum- PURDUE 36 penn state 14

Phats- Well, we haven't fared well in Happy Valley, and it is probably the toughest stadium in the country to play in. The Boiler offense can not disappear if we want to win this game, I think it will be a close game that sees our ever improving defense stop Penn State to win the game

PURDUE 35 penn state 31

EDIT FINAL SCORE PENN STATE 26 purdue 19 :(
Phats = D'oh
Tiggy = D'oh

Hail Hail to old Purdue all Hail to our old gold and black
Hail Hail to old Purdue our friendship may she never lack
Ever Grateful, ever true thus we raise our song a new FIRE UP!
Of the days we've spent with you, all Hail our old Purdue
GO BOILERS!

BTFU!!!