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The Shotgun/Throwdown: Tuesday (9/29/09) Edition

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Welcome, By-Godder's to the Tuesday edition of the Shotgun/Throwdown, brought to you today by Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (for no good reason).

It's Tuesday and I don't have anything to say, so I won't bore you with my usual drivel.  Send in your requests and see you on the other side.

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What You May Have Missed:

Stew's Views: Rocky Mountain Highs (And Lows) - BlueGoldNews.com

Next-Level stats in the Big East - Big East - ESPN

Big East football weekly roundup -- Star Ledger
#5 really? Really?!?!

Big East power rankings, Week 5 - Big East - ESPN

Preview: WVU - Colorado - BlueGoldNews.com

Under The Lights - WVMETRONEWS.COM

Sources: Miami Dolphins QB Chad Pennington done for season - ESPN
Henne will be the starter, but how does this affect Pat White's status? Does it elevate him past the emergency QB into 2nd string, which would allow for more wildcat opportunities? One would think, but really, who knows?

On The Mark: Week 4 - College Football - ESPN

 

News of Note:

CU Buffs feel need for speed - Buffzone

Smart says CU confidence still strong - Buffzone
Sounds like the Shermanator in American Pie, "Confidence is high, repeat...confidence is high."

CU out to avoid more road trouble - The Denver Post
They haven't won a road game since 2007.

Berry questionable, but Williams and Lyons[ed.] ready for WVU - Big East - ESPN

Some good news on injury front  - The Charleston Gazette

Brown expected to start against Colorado - The Times West Virginian
I never realized this was in question.  I don't think it was.

Thomas unburdened by memories of Colorado  - The Charleston Gazette
Hickman's Notebook.

West Virginia sophomore Starks catches on - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
"West Virginia coach Bill Stewart likes Bradley Starks' deep-threat potential, and the WR is averaging a team-best 19.4 yards per catch."

WVU fairly healthy after off week - Charleston Daily Mail
Casazza's Notebook.

Calling offensive plays often a thankless job - Charleston Daily Mail

WVU-Syracuse waiting on game time, network - Charleston Daily Mail

Young offensive line must bounce back from Auburn defeat - wvillustrated.com

West Virginia's Julian Miller May Be The Key To The Big East Title - Bleacher Report
This guy apparently doesn't remember guys like Canute Curtis or Gary Stills (or maybe even John Thornton, even if they all weren't technically playing the same position). And that's not a knock on Miller...just the writer.

And a Basketball note:

Huggs excited about season - The Register-Herald

 

Recruiting:

Highly Sought New Jersey End Visiting WVU - eersports.com
Defensive end/Tight end Sherard Cadogan will visit WVU this weekend.

 

Around the League (and Beyond):

Cards’ Simien gets good news on kidney injury - The Courier-Journal

Pitt's defense struggling - PPG
Of course it is.

Big East football can't seem to get noticed - The Courier-Journal

Doug Marrone's Word Of The Week - Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician
"Aside from "tremendous," Doug officially unveils his word of the week for the South Florida game."

South Florida Bulls shift paradigm in Florida by beating FSU - SI.com
"A paradigm just shifted in the Sunshine State."

USF's historic win should boost recruiting - Tampa Tribune

Louisville football coach Steve Kragthorpe lauds Rutgers and freshman QB Tom Savage - Star-Ledger

Boise State Broncos, Cincinnati Bearcats ready to bust BCS - ESPN
Boise State and Cincinnati are taking advantage of college football's game of attrition.

USC's Stafon Johnson undergoes emergency surgery - SI.com (AP)
"Southern California tailback Stafon Johnson had emergency throat surgery Monday after a weightlifting accident."

New Mexico Head Coach Mike Locksley Punches Asst. In Mouth - With Leather
Some (including myself at one point) wanted this man as our HC.  Whew....seemed to dodge one there.

 

What's On Tap:

WVU Athletics to Honor Major Harris - MSNsportsNET.Com
Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 12:30 p.m., at the Waterfront Hotel. Tickets are $50 for individuals and $1,000 for a table sponsorship. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Tuesday at noon. Please contact Casey Cunningham at the Mountaineer Athletic Club to reserve tickets at 304-293-2294.

 

Videos of (Dis)Interest:

I recognized many of these, but there were still a lot that I haven't seen.

 

I can't tell you how it's done...but I know it's some kind of a mathematical thing.  I mean, I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you, and with this being the internet and all....that's just too much killing.



Both videos are courtesy of Jimmy Traina @ HotClicks on SI.com.

 

Random Gallery of Awesomeness:

This gallery is kind of like the internet's version of the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier."  Random pics of unknown hotness.

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Miss Throwdown:

PepperoniRoll was one of the winners of the caption contest last week, and has claimed his reward by choosing Miss Christie Burns as today's Miss Throwdown.  I'm still waiting on the choice from Beamer'sGoiter (ahem, hint, hint...)  Christie is currently a member of the San Diego Seduction of the Lingerie Football League.  Well chosen, my friend.

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via coedmagazine.files.wordpress.com

 

Sierra Nevada image via www.bruguru.com

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your doing it quite well

" Lord Stanley, scratch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009

by oldtimehockey09 on Sep 29, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Er....

…maybe I was wrong about Bleacher Report. Come on. You gotta know some history!

by JP Fanshawe on Sep 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Bleacher Report

I was once invited to post on the Bleacher Report. I stopped once I realized that any old schmuck with a keyboard and ISP can write “articles” for the site. I mean, if I want to hear a bunch of know-nothing superfans babble incessantly about their team, I’ll just visit this site. At least the incessant babble is entertaining.

by Country Roads on Sep 29, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

After that article above

I’m definitely going to be more selective about linking articles from over there. There are occasions where they are interesting. I kind of posted the one above to illustrate the point you’re talking about.

by WVUIE97 on Sep 30, 2009 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

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