Geek Sighting?

If that guy in the Slaton jersey was wearing a ski cap instead of a baseball cap, I would've sworn it was DaGeek.

I just got done reading a blog by a U Conn media person with the New Haven Register.

The discussion reminded me of the many discussions we use to have about who gets what bowl. Obviously, if either team wins this weekend they are going BCS bowling. But the discussion was interesting on how the rest of the Big East tie-ins would sort themselves out. Anyway, I thought you guys would find his information to be interesting. Here is the link U Conn Blogger.

OFF TOPIC: Taking athletic fanaticism too far...

My fellow Eer Fans, you won't find me going off topic very often on here but this is I would argue tangentially related to Mountaineer sports and I felt compelled to opine.

I have been a fan of Mountaineer football for all of my life. I was blessed and am quite thankful to be able to go to games throughout my life. My parents took incredible care of me and gave me opportunities that many others never received. Throughout that period if time. 35+ years in my case I would be called a Mountaineer fan (maybe more accurately a fanatic). I have placed an inordinate amount of importance upon the success of this College's athletic success. I have fallen into miner depressions when the Eers didn't accomplish the goals I had set for them. I have had mania-like events when they achieve. All in all I would say that I am extremely passionate about Mountaineer sports. I tend to give our coaches a blind trust to get it done. I am loyal to a fault to Mountaineer players current and graduates. I tend to drink this gold and blue cool-aid like it is the nectar of the gods. I guess the point I am making is that I have danced on a line of fanaticism, which some might suggest is in excess. I don't see me relenting of course. But I did find a line that I can not cross when it comes to athletics. It is merely a hobby and a game! There are things of far greater significance and import than the success or failure of an athletic team on the hardwood or turf.

Nick Saban decided to invoke past national tragedy to illustrate a point regarding Alabama's loss to Louisiana-Monroe. I read the following: article and found myself getting sicker by the second. Maybe I am being a bit judgmental in my analysis, but I will stand by this position. The last line of the article stated that Mr. The level of contempt I harbor toward the following made me take stock in my favorite hobby and passion. Alabama fans are commonly referred to as the most fanatical of any you will find and their head coach wished to illustrate to his football team the very large disappointment he had in their performance. You see it was reported by the associated press that Nick Saban didn't "compare the embarrassing loss to those events" referring to 911 and Pearl Harbor. I beg to differ that is exactly the picture he was creating when he made the statement. I argue that in no way was the loss catastrophic. I offer this AP article for your thoughts:

"TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama fans aren't the only ones treating the Louisiana-Monroe loss as a monumental event.

Coach Nick Saban described the humbling defeat in almost apocalyptic terms Monday, mentioning the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and Pearl Harbor in talking about how his team must rebound like America did from a "catastrophic event."

"Changes in history usually occur after some kind of catastrophic event," Saban said. "It may be 9/11, which sort of changed the spirit of America relative to catastrophic events. Pearl Harbor kind of got us ready for World War II, and that was a catastrophic event."

If the comparisons seem over the top, well, it is Iron Bowl week.

Saban didn't compare the embarrassing 21-14 loss to Louisiana-Monroe to those events, but picked those historical references to illustrate that this could be a pivotal week for the Crimson Tide..." The rest of the article can be read by clicking on the link. There is also a poll on that site asking whether you found the comments offensive. - Associated Press via ESPN.Com

If you disagree with my assertions please feel free to share your thoughts on the same. As I said above I am a Fan(atic), and I look forward to this Saturday's clash with U Conn with high hopes. However, rest assured the heroics which may be exhibited on the football field should not ever be taken to a level greater than what it is an accomplishment on a football field. All this in my humble and verbose opinion.

DaGeek

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West Virginia vs. Cincinnati- "The Sky is the limit!!!"

THIS WEEKS CONTRIBUTING WRITERS POLL

Rank Team votes (1st), last week

1 KANSAS 123 (3); 1

2 LSU 120 (2); 3

3 WVU 117; 4

4 MISSOURI 108; 6

5 ARIZONA STATE 105; 7

6 OHIO STATE 103; 8

7 GEORGIA 89; 9

8 VPI 79; 10

(TIE) OKLAHOMA 79; 5

10 USC 71; 11

11 OREGON 68; 2

12 FLORIDA 65; 14

13 HAWAII 63; 16

14 UVA 59; 13

15 BOSTON COLLEGE 56; 18

16 U CONN 42; 21

17 TEXAS 41; 12

18 TENNESSEE 40; 20

19 LLONOIS 34; 22

20 BOISE STATE 31; 18

21 CINCINNATI 24; 17

22 USF 20; 24

(TIE) CLEMSON 20; 14

24 BYU 15; NR

25 WISCONSIN 14; NR

DROPPED OUT OF POLL: PENN STATE; KENTUCKY

RECIEVING VOTES:
TEXAS TECH 8, AUBURN 5, UCF 2, USAFA 2, KENTUCKY

BIGGEST MOVE UP:
U CONN 5 SPOTS

BIGGEST FALL FROM GRACE:
OREGON 9 AND CLEMSON 8 SPOTS

All we really need

One thought for this week's football game.

Where is Lester Hayes when you need him?

Round ball

It may be a little early to get too deep into the round ball, but just a couple thoughts. Friday's game against Tenn strikes me as much more than a benchmarking game. Every year there seams to be statement game for a program. Obviously, the rigors of the Big East can wear any team down in the win/loss column. This game has the potential to be THAT game. I'm not sold on Tenn at #7, but they certainly can run and score. It will be interesting to see how Huggie defends and if our offense can be as explosive as it was under Belein (may he rest in peace). Frankly, I think it sets the tone for the entire season. And at year end, we will probably be one of those teams under the microscope being disected on every win and loss. An early statement against a top ranked team can propel them not only into to the NCAA tournament, but put them squarely in the face of new recruits building the future of WVU basketball. Enjoy the game. (VS network, 7pm)

WVU Basketball goes to 2-0

Mountaineer Basketball team gets off to a great start against lessor opponents, first 81-53 win over Arkansas-Monticello then todays lambasting of Praire View 106-41. First test of the season will be against the Vols this Friday.

WVU Women's Soccer moves to Sweet 16

WVU women defeat the Lady Dukes of JMU 2-0.

BCS 3 rd :Harris Poll tied for 3; Coaches 3, and Sagarin 3

The polls have been released. We are now 3rd in the latest BCS Poll. We are now at least tied for 3rd in 2 thirds of BCS component polls, Harris Poll tied for 3 with Missouri, Coaches 3. We are also 3rd in Sagarin both regular and ELO Chess. ASU is 4th and OSU is 6th. The AP has us at 4. Things are getting interesting now.