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Pro Bowl

The NFL announced its Pro Bowl rosters yesterday and 4 Carolina Panthers were named to the NFC squad. Jordan Gross and Julius Peppers will start while Steve Smith and Jon Beason will have to watch for a half. NC State will also be well represented in Hawaii as Adrian Wilson and Mario Williams were selected.

After being highly criticized for being drafted number 1 overall over Reggie Bush and Vince Young, Super Mario now has 29.5 sacks in only his third year. This season, Bush is averaging 3.8 yards per carry and has 440 receiving yards, accounting for just 6 touchdowns; hardly first pick numbers. And after suffering a minor knee injury in the first game of the season, Vince Young was ousted from his job by 36 year old Kerry Collins. Super Mario doesn't seem like such a terrible pick anymore, does it ESPN?

Former NC State QB Philip Rivers was not selected for this years Pro Bowl. This season, Rivers has thrown for 3,515 yards (3rd in AFC) and 28 touchdowns (tied for the league lead with Drew Brees although Rivers has attempted 119 less passes). He also leads the league with a passer rating of 101.4 and his 11 INTs are less than the three AFC Pro Bowl QBs. Sorry Rivers, no free trip to Hawaii this year. Let's just blame it on the BCS.

I'm Back Like I Forgot Somethin...

When it comes to college football and the BCS, I have a tougher time makin up my mind than Brett Michaels does on "The Rock of Love." But after a little thinking, I may finally have it right.

Okay, I started thinking this while watching the Panthers game yesterday, when I was studying for exams. The biggest argument I hear from people to keep the BCS is because it makes for a more intense atmosphere, yet intensity still strives in the NFL. With the level of excitement I see in the NFL week in and week out, there will be ten times that at the college level. Think about students when they realize they can earn home field advantage for the playoffs, you think they won't get up and be just as focused on the field and just as loud in the stands. You tell me I have a chance for an extra tailgate at the fairgrounds and I'll even cheer for the band at halftime.

Some marquee match ups won't have the same at stake, but for every one of these games lost there will be three others with teams battling for playoff spots. In a system now where you have to strive for perfection over injuries, shaky refs, and bad luck I'm tired of seeing good teams lose one game and disappearing from the scene faster than Chedder Plaxes pistol. If you were dating Brook Burke you wouldn't rule out marriage if the one of twelve dates was terrible (Yes that is how I view my relationships, each date is a game during a season and with the national championship game being with the girl I marry....nah not really I just thought it was a cool analogy) If you really want more intensity from a college football game find a bookie and bet more than you can afford on the game, by the third quarter you'll have bigger sweat stains than Vitale in Cameron Indoor.

Think of the benefits of a playoff aside from just the on-field action. ESPN could conduct their own version of the cbs road to the final four selection show, using the college Gameday crew except replace Chris Fowler with Charles Barkley. Just imagine a camera focused on Barkley's face as Corso tries to explain his point of view, it'd look something like if you told a Raiders fan that Al Davis had a heart attack.....and lived.

Of course you would also have to add some inspirational song to recap the entire playoff after the championship game was over, since "one shining moment" is taken already I was thinking something by the Jonas Brothers maybe.

10 Movies I Don't Care About

Just look below. What I do care about is how the Panthers demolished the Broncos today, giving them a two game division lead over Tampa Bay and Atlanta. After giving up 10 quick points to the Broncos on their first 2 possessions, the defense shut down Cutler in the second half, holding him to just 172 yards and 1 touchdown for the game. The Panthers were led by Steve Smith, who finished with 9 catches for 165 yards and a touchdown, and again by a dominating run game late. Smash and Dash, or whatever they are called now since LenDale White and Chris Johnson said they created it first, combined for 140 yards and 2 touchdowns. This win gives the Panthers an 11-3 record, tied for first in the NFC after the Giants loss to the Cowboys. So with a win next week against the Giants, the Panthers would clinch first in the NFC and earn home field advantage in the playoffs. The Panthers and Giants will play on Sunday Night Football next week so prepare yourself for John Madden and his ramblings about food and who knows what else.

I would like to end by saying the Panthers appear to be peaking at the right time, beating some decent teams lately and playing their best football of the season. But next week's game will be key for the Panthers because of many reasons, the first of which I touched on before. The Panthers are 8-0 this season in Charlotte. Finishing first in the NFC and getting home field advantage throughout the playoffs will make the road to the Super Bowl a little easier. Furthermore, the Giants are one of the best teams in the NFL this year and to be the best, at some point you will have to beat the best. And if the Panthers are going to get to the Super Bowl, the defending champion Giants will likely be the team to beat in the NFC. Knowing you can beat them will make it that much easier later. Finally and possibly most importantly, we have seen in recent years how important momentum is for a team going into the playoffs and a win in New York will add to the momentum they have gained over the ladder portion of the season. So expect a tough, hard fought game next week as there is a lot on the line for both teams.

Top 5 Childhood Sports Movies

In contrast to Scooter's top 5 movies, we need to take a look at our sports movies of our childhood. We watched these movies in repetition, passing a rainy day we could not be outside. I don't know anyone that would not stop and still watch these movies if passed while flipping through channels. Lets take a look at my top 5 children sports movies:

5. Angels in the Outfield
This movie shows us the importance of family while incorporating crazy and funny antics that any kid, or adult, will find funny. Roger and J.P. make this movie and manager George Knox, played by Danny Glover, is a perfect complement. We also remember the crazy angle Al, Tony Danza playing the old pitcher and of course the fat catcher who somehow shatters his bat and still manages to hit a home run.

4. Rookie of the Year/Little Big League
I've grouped these together because I would always get them confused as a kid. Rookie of the Year has Henry Rowengartner throw the "stinky cheese" and learn about pitching from the insane and awesome Gary Busey. While Little Big League has Billy Haywood name himself the manager of the Twins and gain the respect of the fans and players alike. I'm giving the nod to Rookie of the Year here but both movies need a mention.

3. The Mighty Ducks
Coach Bombey, the kid from Dawson's Creek, and the token fat and hilarious kid Goldburg. This movie brought awareness of hockey to children living in areas where hockey was not big. We all experienced some street hockey doing the Flying V or the Knuckle Puck (D2).

2. Little Giants
Rooting for the underdog was never as great was pulling for the Little Giants and Danny O'Shea as they took on the Al Bundy and Cowboys in this movie. In this David vs. Goliath match up we get to see the group of misfits not picked to play for the Cowboys, work as a team and take them down. We get the Ice Box, Junior, Hot Hands catching TP, the token fat kid again, and the kind of dorky but lovable kid that runs into the upright at the end of the movie. Chicken little flee flicker and the best football play ever the Annexation of Puerto Rico.

1. The Sandlot
"You play ball like a girl." Enough said.

Scooter's Top 5 Sports Movies

I have always been a big fan of sports movies. In general, they usually suck but when they do actually deliver, they are usually incredible movies that you have to watch anytime you see them on television. It was incredibly difficult for me to narrow this list down to 5, but alas I have come up with it. If you haven't seen any of these movies, DO IT NOW! IT'S THE HOLIDAYS!

5) Blue Chips- Nick Nolte is a successful college basketball coach who is finding the landscape of college athletics to be changing before his eyes. No longer can he recruit the top players in the country, as other schools are resorting to "illegal" recruiting by paying players and offering extravagant gifts. He finally relents and joins in on the madness as he desperately wants to get his program back on track. To top it all off, Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway also star in this controversial movie. Also look out for cameos by Bobby Knight, Rick Pitino, and Dick Vitale.

4) Field of Dreams- An all-time classic. One of Kevin Costner's two good movies. Ray Kinsella is a hippie farmer with a love for baseball who hears voices that tell him to build a baseball on his farm. His quest to find out the purpose behind all of this and the purpose of life leads him through baseball lore, and eventually to his father. Even if you aren't a fan of baseball, it is impossible to not like this movie.

3) Rocky- This story can be an inspiration for anyone. Rocky Balboa (Sly Stallone) is a bottom-of-the-barrel boxer in Philadelphia who is struggling just to make enough money to pay his bills. He has the classic tough-guy persona with a "will" to accomplish anything. When he is given a pity shot at the heavyweight title, nobody gives him a chance at lasting more than a few rounds. How will he fare? You'll have to watch to find out. Here is a hint: they made 5 more movies after this one.

2) Remember the Titans- This story detailing the racial tensions prevailing in a recently desegregated Virginia high school is something that everyone can enjoy. Denzel Jackson is the leader of this troubled football team that is spending too much time trying to beat each other rather than beating the other teams. It should also be noted that this is a true story and not only will you have a greater appreciation for respecting other people, but there are plenty of laughs along the way.

1) Caddyshack- This movie has enough quotes in it to last you forever. I really don't think anybody has ever stepped onto a golf course and been able to refrain from referencing this movie. It usually even has a daily quote from those "creative" Sportscenter announcers. I really don't even know how to give a plot summary for this movie. I guess if I could sum it up in two words, they would be "pure hilarity." Check it out.

Reynolds Coliseum

Today's game at Reynolds Coliseum marked the last time I will see the Wolfpack play there as a student. While the Pack has only played there just a few times in the past few years, the experiences from these games will last a lifetime. My favorite memory of Reynolds Coliseum as a student, and I had some good ones as a child, was the NIT game 2 years ago. Sidney Lowe's first year ended in a great run through the ACC Tournament and I realize how disappointing this is, but the Pack was able to play themselves into the NIT. After an opening round win against Drexel, the Pack earned a home game against Marist. With the RBC booked, the game was forced to be played at Reynolds. Students and alumni were buzzing about a competitive game back in "the house that Case built." While an official camp out was not planned, so much excitement forced students who wanted a ticket to get in line early. We got there at about midnight and were close to the front, staying there in the cold until morning. The game was like no other. Packed full of red and white, Reynolds is the loudest building I have ever been inside. The Pack beat Marist 69-62 that night and won every other game there during my four years including today's 74-46 victory over Winston Salem State.

I will never forget these games played in Reynolds because of the great atmosphere Reynolds is in today's world of multi-million dollar mega stadiums. It is very refreshing to see the pack in a building that has so much history. For young people like me, I hope Sidney continues to schedule a few games each year in Reynolds so future students can experience Reynolds the way our parents did and talk so much about. Here are some links so you can experience some of this rich past.

Crowd | Jimmy V | Room of Dreams

No-one on the Field has Swagger like Us....

When I was reading about the Carolina Panthers and their game against the Broncos, one question kept popping up, how is this team 10-3. The Panthers are in the top 10 in the league in only one category: total rushing yards per game. They have a less than mediocre +3 turnover ratio, and have the 10th most penalties, yet sit with the 3rd best record in the NFL.

The Panthers have what teams like the Saints and Chargers don't have (anymore): Swagger. Yes, the term coined by rap artist does have a place in sports. It's that noticeable edge a team seems to has as it takes the field, the feeling they give you that no matter what may happen, there's no way they are going to fall because they aren't afraid to play their game. You can't teach swagger, you can't buy it, and you can't fake it, that's why its so important to exploit as much as you can when a team has it. The team is showing more and more swagger as the season goes on. To be a team with it, you have to be exactly that, a team. The Cowboys had it before the year started, before TO could swaggerjack the entire team for theirs. Owens couldn't survive with so much swagger around him, he had to hog it for himself.

Everyone on the Panthers adds to this swagger. Everyone. Yes, even Jake Delhomme has it. At the end of games its when Jakey throws the ball 40 yards down field while Panther fans look more scared than Happy did at the end of Blue Chips. In his case, swagger is the fact that he knows he is a decent quarterback, but even more important, he is gonna throw this ball no matter how good he actually is. Thats because he trusts how good his team is and isn't scared. [quick side note, can you imagine Terrel Owens coming to the Panthers with Jake Delhomme as quarterback. Seriously, do you think TO would even bother trying to get into Jake's mind, or do you think he would just eat at KFC instead of Bojangles.]

The Broncos this Sunday could turn into a game. Shanahan has a ridiculous 5 running backs on the IR and had to re-sign free agent Tatum Bell, this means one thing.......Cutler is gonna pass. Which means our D-Line will not be the focus like it was against the Bucs...which means our DBs are gonna be the focus...which means Ken Lucas and Chris Gamble are big time players for this game...shit. Both have to play a better game than they did Monday when they couldn't have covered Ralph Friedgen running a route. By the way, if either of the recievers have two or three steps on them but Cutler overthrows them so the pass is incomplete, you can't run up and down the field motioning incomplete and yelling "its ova!" just jog back to the huddle with your head down.

With Smash and Dash going up against the Broncos terrible run defense, the Panthers should have this game, hopefully completing the first game in the modern era without attempting a pass.