November 07, 2009
PICK ’EM BLOG: 8-man quarterfinals
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Sometimes parity can be a good thing.
Early in the season, the possible 8-man outcome appeared pretty cut-and-dry. Mound City looked incredible during beatdowns against St. Joseph Christian and Stanberry and appeared likely to extend its win streak into next season. Then Worth County changed everything.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
As I sit on my couch trying to flush the last of flu symptoms out, I can't help bet look at my picks record and feel even more sick.
PICK 'EM BLOG: Week 10Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Now, I’m not one to make excuses.
When Ross outpaced me in ’Pick Em last year, I graciously relented before the state title games. When Ross beats me down in the video-game realm, especially in soccer games, I bow to his superiority with the dual-shock controller.
The same cannot be said for Mr. Martin apparently.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Ross and Andy discuss the district standings for area teams and the playoff implications for all of this week's high school football games.
PICK ’EM BLOG: Week 9Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
I’m fading fast with no signs of life.
Of the group of people picking each week at nwmosports.webs.com, I was last with my putrid performance last week. There are many very even teams around the area right now, and I’m struggling with the 50-50 matchups.
Now, last year, I dominated the Pick ’em, and I mean it wasn’t even close.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
Thoughts on Savannah's historic win against Chillicothe dominate this week's discussion, as well as a breakdown on all of Class 3 District 16. Plus, Buchs and Plattes abound in Class 1 District 16 or whatever number it is, as Andy Meyer and Ross Martin discuss the week that was in high school football.
PICK 'EM BLOG: Week 8Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009
With districts upon us, everyone’s record goes back to 0-0 — a fact nearly every coach in the game is more than eager to tell anyone at this time of year.
PICK ’EM BLOG: Week 7Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009
While this week’s schedule might lack that marquee historical matchup that keeps high school football fans salivating, this list of games has one thing going for it: competitiveness.
Savannah and Maryville do meet to again decide a frontrunner in the MEC, and a Spoofhounds’ victory virtually locks up the title for them. You also have Worth County and North Andrew in a do-or-don’t make the playoffs matchup for North Andrew.
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009
Maryville's win against Chillicothe dominates the discussion as Ross Martin and Andy Meyer talk about the week that was in high school football.
PICK ’EM BLOG: Week 5Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
Stats don’t lie, goes the saying. Well, they don’t always tell the truth, either.
WHAT WE LEARNED: Week 5Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
How do you sum up a week when the game you attended featured a 21-0 lead for the visiting side after one quarter, an hour-plus lightning delay that resulted in an elongated halftime in which a car in the parking lot burnt down and an ambulance showed up to the field in error?
Well, that probably sums it up in one long sentence. Every Friday night provides a new twist.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
Don't call it a comeback.
I mean I won't anyway because I might start making guarantees that come back to haunt me. Andy knows all about that.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009
In their second podcast, Ross and Andy break down Central's dramatic win, sum up the MEC standings and dissect the KCI. And Andy has an apology to make...
PICK 'EM BLOG: Week 4Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
I never thought I’d be so happy with seven wins.
Normally, a 7-3 record is about par for the course in this contest — not anything to brag about, per se. But last week’s brutal schedule of games held feast-or-famine potential, and I filled up.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009
As any NFL fan knows, a little parity goes a long way.
Perennial doormats can buck history for a run to the Super Bowl. Traditional powerhouses miss out on the postseason. Despite their detractors, parity and competitive balance keep more teams (and the fan bases that follow) involved much longer into the season, and in the end, nearly everyone wins. Well, maybe unless you’re an Oakland fan.
JOB SEARCH
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