The Shotgun/Throwdown: Tuesday (10/6/09) Edition

Welcome, By-Godders, to the Shotgun/Throwdown, Orange Tuesday Edition.  Today, we're brought to you by Orange Blossom Cream Ale.

Sorry for the delay this morning, but my internet connection today has been killing me.  Send in your tips and on with the show...

What You May Have Missed:

Stew's Views: Coaching Through Mistakes - BlueGoldNews.com

Football: Colorado Award Winners Announced - MSNsportsNET.Com
Coaches announce their weekly awards.

A Major Celebration - MSNsportsNET.Com

30 days into the season... - Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Mountaineers in the NFL - WVIllustrated.com

Big East power rankings, Week 6 - Big East - ESPN

2009 CFN Big East Week 5 Roundup - Scout.com

Rewind: Fab Four Emerge in Big East -- NCAA Football FanHouse

News of Note:

Mature Devine delivering for Mountaineers - Charleston Daily Mail

Offense seems to be working after all - The Charleston Gazette
Here are some stats for ya (from the article):

• No. 13 in the country in total offense (465.25 yards per game).
• No. 18 in the country in rushing (208.5).
• No. 31 in the nation in passing yardage (256.75) and No. 24 in passing efficiency.

Can WVU keep on running? - The Charleston Gazette

Stewart looks to remedy turnover issues - The Times West Virginian

WVU's Stewart: Screaming won't cure turnovers - Bluefield Daily Telegraph

WVU must cut down on turnovers - The Register-Herald
Man, these sportswriters are smart.  Notice a theme?

Turnover turmoil for West Virginia, Syracuse - Big East - ESPN

WVU 35, Colorado 24: More Quick-Strike TDs, but More Turnovers - Bleacher Report

WVU men's soccer reaches national poll - Charleston Daily Mail
Go Marlon.

Varsity Sports Report - BlueGoldNews.com
News from the University non-revenue sports.

Recruiting:

WVU Verbal Commitment - WVIllustrated.com
They talk to previous commit, Darius Millines.

Around the League (and Beyond):

Syracuse's Carter Suspended. No, Not That Carter. The Other Carter. - Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician
Linebacker E.J. Carter has been suspended for "violation of team rules."

Jurich's Patented Non-stick Coach Replacement List - Card Chronicle
Krag ain't even dead yet and they're already planning for next.

Pitt's offense to get test versus Connecticut - PPG
Never thought you'd see that sentence, did ya?

No. 8 Cincinnati flies under radar - The Times West Virginian

Bearcat-Buckeye debate rages | Cincinnati.com | The Cincinnati Enquirer
Let's get this straight. One beats Miami (OH) and the other beats Toledo and the battle is on for who is top dog? WTF ever?!?!?!

Rutgers quarterback Tom Savage returning to practice Tuesday, feeling 'lucky' following concussion - Star Ledger
There's a Clint Eastwood movie quote to be had here somewhere, but I'm not creative enough this morning.

Bulls seeking kicker who can be trusted - Tampa Tribune

Cincinnati and South Florida Lead a Revamped Big East - NYTimes.com
The Big East has quelled the drumbeat of criticism, thanks mainly to the stellar play of its two undefeated teams: No. 8 Cincinnati and No. 23 South Florida.

Officials Apologize for Georgia Penalty - The Quad Blog - NYTimes.com
The SEC says Georgia was incorrectly penalized for excessive celebration in its game last weekend against L.S.U.

FSU official: Coach Bobby Bowden needs to go after season - NCAA Football - SI.com

Bowden era faces ugly end, but it's time to get on with it - Tampa Tribune
It's starting to get ugly in the Sunshine State.

Video of (Dis)Interest:

For you golfers out there, here's a 200 foot putt.  I had a HQ version, but it's disappeared.  You still get the gist of it here.

Football Name of the Day:

How this guy didn't end up at Syracuse is anybody's guess.  Follow the link if you think it's fake.

Image via Wake Forest Official Athletic Site

Random Picture of the Day:

This isn't a gallery, just one picture.  A picture that mesmerizes in it's simplicity.

Miss Throwdown:

Today's Miss Throwdown is another Argentinian beauty.  Meet Luisana Lopilato.

via www.uncoached.com

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