ACC D's Clemsons D

Well the All ACC Team came out today, and you will notice that my main man Cullen "Heisman '08" Harper is on the second team. Honestly, I wasn't that disappointed even though Cullen has more overall Touch Downs with 30 (27 Pass and 3 Rush) to Matt Ryans 28. Even though at 6 to Matt Ryan’s 16, he has 72.5% less interceptions. Yes and even though he has a better QB rating, 146.9 to Matt Ryan’s 130.7. Even with all of these stats, I wasn't shocked with the pick of Matt Ryan, over Cullen, I expected it. What did shock me was the Clemson was totally snubbed on First team Defense. Not one player from the Nations Number 5 Defense made the cut. Perhaps the Tigers don't have any singular statistical studs, but they got heart bose.

Speaking of stats, I rather enjoyed this article from The Big Lead in regard to kicking to Devin Hester. Unless you have been living under a TBS' Move & a Make Over ("Snow Day" is actually Pretty Sweet) you will realize the Devin Hester is one of the most dynamic special teams players ever. The Big Lead Writers take an ESPN columnist to task because he says that you would be better off kicking to Hester then Kicking away from Hester based on starting field position. Basically, if you kick away from Hester the Bears average starting spot is 5 yards better. The Big Lead argues that 5 yards with Rex Grossman at the helm doesn't mean a thing.

Enough summary, you can read the article by pressing the link. I would like to throw my analogous hat into the ring. This argument (Kicking To Hester is more effective then not) is like saying with the game on the line, you should make sure Michael Jordan Gets the ball behind the 3 Point arc because his career average is .327 so there is a 77.3 percent chance he will miss the shot. Irregardless of stats, i am guessing that Broncos Fans are wishing they had kicked the ball away from Hester yesterday as he accounted for two touchdowns in an overtime game.


Welcome back Ricky Williams . Six carries, fifteen yards, a lost fumble and a hurt shoulder have what this mini article calls "Pseudo-intellectuals" reeling. Luckily, our league doesn't have any Holden Caulfield loving PI's.




I am thinking about organizing a Ski trip this Christmas, anyone interested?