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September 2011 Blog Posts (49)

Arkansas vs Alabama: Woo Pig Sooie or Roll Tide?

Coach Bobby Petrino takes his Arkansas Razorbacks offense to challenge Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide defense in Tuscaloosa, AL in week four of the 2011 College Football Season. The Tide have won four in a row in this series, and were able…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 22, 2011 at 6:27am — No Comments

Auburn Defense: What Changes Need to be Made?

The Auburn Tigers defense is terrible. We aren't getting any push from our interior DT's, we are missing tackles, we can't stop teams on third down, we aren't getting turnovers, we aren't getting pressure, and we aren't making any adjustments. In our first three weeks, we have given up 624 yards (238 on the ground), 531 yards (333 on the ground, and 448… Continue

Added by Mike Jones on September 22, 2011 at 6:23am — No Comments

Buffet Rule - Obama's Millionaire Tax Rate Increase: Is it the correct path for our country?

President Barrack Obama is expected to seek a new tax rate for millionaire's in America. The purpose of the new tax rate is to ensure millionaire's pay an equal percentage of their wealth as do taxpayers from the middle class.

According to White House spokesmen, Obama will announce this new plan as part of his proposal on Monday for long term deficit…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 18, 2011 at 7:36am — No Comments

Oregon Ducks Receive Notice of Inquiry for the Willie Lyles Case - Is Trouble Close Behind?

The Oregonian reports that on Saturday, September 17, 2011, Oregon officials announced that earlier in the week, the NCAA sent the university a notification of its inquiry into possible recruiting violations involving Willie Lyles, "a freelance talent scout," Oregon had hired.…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 18, 2011 at 6:40am — No Comments

Emmy Nominees: Best Drama Series

Boardwalk Empire (HBO), which premiered in 2010, is set in Atlantic City, New Jersey during the Prohibition era of the 1920s and 30s. The first episode earns the dubious honor of "most…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 17, 2011 at 5:58am — No Comments

Emmy Nominees: Best Comedy Series

Who do you think deserves the Emmy for Best Comedy Series?

Glee (FOX)…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 17, 2011 at 5:56am — No Comments

Emmy Nominees: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

The 2011 Emmys air September 18. In anticipation, we'll have a series of polls so you can vote on your favorite nominee. Click through the links below to read interviews with the actors, news stories about the shows and Wikipedia synopses.

Who do you think deserves to win the Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series?…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 17, 2011 at 5:53am — No Comments

Emmy Nominees: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

The 2011 Emmys air September 18. The Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy category is nearly dominated by actors from the ensemble cast of Modern Family, but strength in numbers may not win out here, as Chris Colfer and Jon Cryer have both received special attention this past television season. Chris Colfer has been noticed for his role as Kurt Hummel in Glee and his …

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Added by Mike Jones on September 17, 2011 at 5:52am — No Comments

Ohio St vs Miami in "The Ineligibowl" - Can the Buckeyes beat the Hurricanes on the road?

In week three of the 2011 college football season, the Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Miami, FL to play the Miami Hurricanes. This game has been dubbed …

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Added by Mike Jones on September 17, 2011 at 5:50am — No Comments

Texas vs UCLA: Can the Bruins get the PAC 12 another OOC victory vs the Big 12?

The Texas Longhorns will visit the UCLA Bruins in a rematch of last year's upset loss in the third week of the 2011 college football season. It has been a slow start for both team this season. After defeating Rice convincingly, the Longhorns struggled at…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 17, 2011 at 5:50am — No Comments

Tennessee Volunteers vs Florida Gators: Who wins the SEC East Showdown?

In week three, the Tennessee Volunteers visitThe Swamp in Gainesville, FL to challenge theFlorida Gators. Both teams are currently…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 17, 2011 at 5:49am — No Comments

Michigan State vs Notre Dame: Can the Irish finally get their first win over the Spartans?

In week three of the 2011 college football season, the Michigan State Spartans are at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. If you have watched the Irish's first two games, then you know this is a very good football team. However, you also know they are turnover prone and have lost their first two games because of that. Michigan State enters South Bend undefeated, and the Spartans hope to remain that way following the game.

Stat Comparison of the Two…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 17, 2011 at 5:48am — No Comments

Emmy Nominees: Who is the best lead actress in a comedy?

Laura Linney as Cathy Jamison in The Big C

Laura Linney has …

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Added by Mike Jones on September 17, 2011 at 5:30am — No Comments

Jersey Shore: Should Snooki leave Jionni?

In season three of the Jersey Shore, we find Snooki in a serious relationship with a man named Jionni. Upon arrival in Italy, she tells everyone how much she loves him and how great he is to her. Roommates Jenni "JWOWW" and Deena vouch for what a great man he is and what a great relationship Snooki is in.

During the season, this changes. Jionni begins to act…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 13, 2011 at 12:26pm — No Comments

Jersey Shore: Should Sammi and Ronnie still be together?

In the new season of the Jersey Shore, MTV has sent the cast to Italy. When they first got to Italy, Ronnie and Sammi were not together, THANK GOD!!!

However, after a few episodes, they ended up getting back together, yet again. Personally, I believe their relationship has been the major and only downfall of the show. In nearly every episode of every season, all they have done is fight and killed…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 13, 2011 at 12:23pm — No Comments

Oklahoma Sooners vs FSU Seminoles: Which team will have its BCS Championship dreams shattered?

The marque game of week three occurs when the #1 Oklahoma Sooners travel to Tallahassee, FL to face the #5 Florida State Seminoles. Last year, when these teams met, Oklahoma whipped them 47-17 in Norman, OK. However, I would not expect to see the same results this year.

The …

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Added by Mike Jones on September 13, 2011 at 12:05pm — No Comments

Ben Flajnik is the new Bachelor! Do you like the choice?

At the end of the Bachelor Pad 2 season finale, we learn Ben Flajnik has been chosen to be the new Bachelor. Ben was runner-up in Ashley Hebert's season of Bachelorette last year.

He seemed to be a really nice and genuine guy in Ashley's season, and he probably would be a great husband for someone. However, I'm not happy with the choice. I'm getting tired of them just recycling former contestants. Instead, I would much rather get introduced and meet…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 13, 2011 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Should Congress pass President Obama's "American Jobs Act?"

In his "American Jobs Act" speech, President Obama said that recovery of the US economy will not occur in the White House, but rather in US companies. He also claimed there was nothing controversial in the bill so both Republicans and Democrats could both support it without bickering because everything in the bill is something that was previously supported by both parties. He continued saying "everything in this will be paid for, Everything." The Purpose of the Bill, according to the…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 13, 2011 at 11:54am — No Comments

Michael Stagliano and Holly Durst win Bachelor Pad 2, but did they deserve it?

Bachelor Pad 2 has just concluded, and Michael Stagliano and Holly Durst were crowned the winners and awarded the $250,000 prize to split. The finale started with the four remaining couples, Kirk Dewindt and Ella Nolan, Kasey Kahl and Vienna Girardi, Graham Bunn and Michelle Money, and Michael and Holly competing and performing in the Las Vegas Cirque de Soleil show "Ka." Past Bachelorettes, Ali Fedotowsky and Trista Sutter, and Bachelor, Jason Mesnick, were the judges. In the end,…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 13, 2011 at 11:42am — No Comments

Cam Newton breaks rookie QB passing yards record in debut, but will the doubters begin to believe in him?

Former Auburn quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, Cam Newton, became the first rookie quarterback to throw over 400 yards in his NFL debut. He broke Otto Graham's record of 346 yards for the most passing yards thrown by a quarterback in their first start by throwing for 422 yards.

The Carolina Panthers chose Newton as the #1 overall draft pick in the 2011…

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Added by Mike Jones on September 12, 2011 at 11:42am — No Comments