Sep
08
2007
Wwonka
If you are a Betting Man or Lady go check out Miami Don’s latest post where he disects this weeks NFL Betting lines.
Indy -6 53 vs New Orleans.
Great game to kickoff the season with the Super Bowl Champs at home against NFC Runners-Up. I’m on the Saints bandwagon and I don’t think last year was a fluke. They are loaded offensively and have who I think is a top-notch coach. Indy got the prize last year but do they come out hungry or do they come out flat. Let’s not forget the Indy run defense was dead last against the run last year allowing nearly 40 yards more a game than the second worst run defense. Right now I’m leaning on taking the Saints plus the points but I haven’t yet made it official
Wow MiamiDon Nailed that one didn’t he?
N Englands -6′ 41 at NJ Jets
All that hype has NE as nearly a TD chalk. Man they do look strong on paper but will they continually cover big spreads every week especially on the road. I think the Jets overachieved last year but a healthy Thomas Jones could really help this team. Their ultra conservative offense and tough defense could keep them in a lot of games. I’m passing on this game but I would lean towards the Jets + the points as NE usually starts the season slow.
Is he seriously going to take the Jets??? The Patriots do not win this game by less than 10 points in my opinion.
I think he is way underrating the Patriots and The colts. I was surprised at how well their defense played on thursday night.
I won’t be surprised with the patriots. They look good on paper and they looked awsome in the 3rd preseason game.
Take the Patriots giving the points and sleep well.
Tags: Nebraska, New Orleans, nfl, Thomas Jones
May
31
2007
Wwonka
Is there anyone else who can’t wait for the NFL season to start???
Maybe it is because the Patriots are looking good.
Bob Kraft Hired a private jet to fly anyone on the team down to New Orleans for the funeral of
Marquis Hill. Small gesture but It means alot to the players. as everyone who spoke to the media today said so.
This is why Players such as Moss are willing to take less money for a chance to Play for a class organization that will give them a chance to win.
Patriots are in Passing camp and Moss and Adalius thomas are both there.
here is a piece from Reiss’ Pieces
Five final observations from today’s passing camp at Gillette Stadium:
1) Adalius Thomas on the move. The Patriots’ big free-agent signing has been advertised as a versatile player who can line up at various positions. This was evident in one of the team’s final sets of drills in 11 on 11 work, as Thomas moved from inside linebacker, to playing with his hand on the ground as a down lineman/rusher, to backpedaling in pass coverage. Thomas spent much of the practice lining up at inside linebacker.
2) Tom Brady in command. As one would expect, when Brady is running a drill, there is no question as to who is in charge. While it’s the offseason, players weren’t in pads, and it was only a small snapshot of a much larger picture, Brady looks as sharp as ever.
3) Randy Moss in focus. It was interesting to watch Moss developing a rapport with Tom Brady and Co. in the passing game. Moss worked as an outside receiver, and showed a part of his competitive side when slipping on the wet field during drills in which there was no defense. He pounded the ground in frustration and shouted. In 11 on 11 drills, Moss caught one touchdown pass down the left sideline from Tom Brady (Tory James in one-on-one coverage) but shortly before that play, he couldn’t corral a long pass down the right sideline from Matt Cassel (cornerback Mike Richardson in coverage, with help from safety Rashad Baker). On the latter play, Moss was knocked to the ground by accident as Baker closed in and couldn’t pull up in time.
4) Interceptions. Second-year defensive back Willie Andrews and 11-year veteran defensive back Chad Scott both intercepted Matt Cassel in 11 on 11 drills near the end of practice. Andrews, playing safety, showed solid instincts to gather in the interception after the ball was tipped on a throw behind Kelley Washington.
5) Media interest. For perspective on the interest the Patriots are generating among the media, consider that 50 members of the media were granted credentials for this passing camp. A crew from ESPN and the NFL Network were among the crowd.
Say it with me, 1 more month.
see you tonight
Peace
billyb
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Tags: Bob Kraft Hired, Gillette, Kelley Washington, Marquis Hill, Matt Cassel, Mike Richardson, New Orleans, nfl, Online Tour, Passing camp, Randy Moss, Rashad Baker, Tom Brady, Tom Brady and Co., Tory James, USD, Willie Andrews
May
28
2007
Wwonka
Body of LSU standout recovered from lake - Times-Picayune: Updates
Authorities pulled the body of Marquis Hill, a former LSU football
standout and New England Patriot, from Lake Ponchartrain this
afternoon, after he fell off a jet ski Sunday night.
Hill’s body was recovered around 2:15 p.m. He was taken by authorities to the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office.
Capt. Brian Clark of the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
said Hill was found by a drag net several hundred yards west of the
Industrial Canal. Hill was not wearing a life vest.
New England teammate Randall Gay of Baton Rouge was at the scene when authorities found Hill. Gay also played with Hill at LSU.
Gay said practice resumes Thursday for the Patriots.
“I know it’s going to be hard in that locker room seeing his locker,” he said.
Around 10 a.m. today, Steve McManus of the Louisiana Department of
Wildlife and Fisheries said officials decided to focus on recovering
Hill’s body after witnesses saw him go under the water without
resurfacing. Authorities were using information from family members to
determine Hill’s exact location at the time he and a woman fell from
the craft, McManus said.
The accident was reported about 9 p.m. Sunday after a man and woman
were reported falling into the water from a recreational craft. They
apparently were heading to the Seabrook boat launch. The Orleans Levee
Board Police said that a passing boat had briefly picked up the man,
but he jumped back in the water to look for the woman.
The woman, who was rescued after a passerby heard someone calling
for help, had apparently grabbed onto a piling or other structure in
the lake. Hill, a New Orleans native who graduated from De La Salle High School,
has played in the NFL since 2004 and was a member of LSU’s national
championship-winning 2003 Tigers.
This is a sad day for the Hill Family and everyone associated with the Patriots.
The Patriots released the following statements from chairman/CEO Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick regarding Marquise Hill:
Robert Kraft:
“We are absolutely heartbroken to learn of Marquise’s death. Our immediate thoughts go to Marquise’s mother, Sherry, and the rest of his family. He was only 24 years old and his death is hard to comprehend. Marquise was a very respectful young man who worked hard to improve and was always eager to contribute to the team, both on the field and in the community. On behalf of the entire Patriots organization, we extend our most heartfelt sympathies to Marquise’s family and friends who mourn his loss.”
Bill Belichick:
“We have suffered a stunning and tragic loss today. Marquise will be remembered as a thoughtful and caring young man who established himself as one of the year-round daily fixtures of our team. I send my deepest condolences to the Hill family.”
By all account Marquis hill was one of the Good guys. Such a shame for someone to pass so young.
My heart and Prayers go out to his Family.
Peace
Billyb
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