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[redswarm81]

I was confused, I thought Michael Moore was doing a sequel documentary to "Supersize Me". Good god, he's growing exponentially! One word for you Michael: Salad.

Back to football, the WPI-UColl game will go a long way in determining whether the Dutchmen are the team that beat Ithaca, or the one who laid an egg at Muleville. I think they win this one in a squeaker, 21-17.

you read my column. excellent. 

Yes, except the harsh criticism of "laying an egg" would denote zero points by a team (the derivation of the phrase being a "goose egg" based on its shape being like a zero).  Union lost 17-7 to Muhlenberg.  In addition, the defense was responsible for just 7 points given up in that game.  Three points should be credited against the offense for turning the ball over at the 16 and seven to special teams for the kickoff return for a touchdown to open the second half.  U89 points out correctly that the Muhlenberg game meant more because of the injuries to Union than because of the result. 

Your usage of "laying an egg" is akin to calling a 14-point win a "stomp."

I don't see any reason to interpret "laying an egg" so narrowly.  Chickens lay eggs, ducks lay eggs, snakes and even platypuses (platypi?) lay eggs.   I've always thought the phrase "to lay an egg" means nothing more than a disappointing performance, not necessarily a shutout.  Actors, singers and comedians lay eggs all the time, and their performances aren't generally scored--at least not so's the score is posted on a scoreboard.

[JT]

Now back to our regularly scheduled broadcast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_1EeydBfN4

(language NSFW but content ok)

What show is that from??  Obviously, not network TV.

it's a web only quickie from the same guy that does family guy.

That was too funny. +k

[JT]

On to more important things... for those of you that pray please send a few towards the Philippines.  JT has got family there.  They were hit last week with a month of rain in 12 hours.  Now a typhoon is bearing down on them.  All are currently well [physically] but still trying to dig out from last week.

Hope things are OK!  That typhoon is a beast, akin to Hurricane Andrew was here, apparently.  Any chance it will veer away?

It hit. Lot of damage, but everyone is OK.  About 240 people have died since last week.

[dlippiel]

On to more important things... for those of you that pray please send a few towards the Philippines.  JT has got family there.  They were hit last week with a month of rain in 12 hours.  Now a typhoon is bearing down on them.  All are currently well [physically] but still trying to dig out from last week.

Hope things are OK!  That typhoon is a beast, akin to Hurricane Andrew was here, apparently.  Any chance it will veer away?

It hit. Lot of damage, but everyone is OK.  About 240 people have died since last week.

Glad everyone is OK JT!

[Frank Rossi]

LL Pick of the week
Today's keys - Ball control no turnovers
12:00 pm St. Lawrence at Hobart – Hobart will need to run effectively and control the ball no mistakes today in LL play.  SLU is only averaging 260 yard of total Offense per game Hobart defense should be too much ..  
SLU 17 vs. Hobart 34
1:00 pm Rochester  at Rensselaer  – if Roc stingy run defense can hold RPI down and make them have to pass their maybe an upset today. Utica was RPI's closest game and they were +3 on turnovers and rushed for 200+ yards.  Roc was +3 vs. Union but lost on the last plays of the game, Roc needs to score in the red zone today and force RPI in to a passing battle, to get their first LL win.
Roc 21 vs. RPI 17
2:30 pm Susquehanna at Merchant Marine – this one could be ugly Susquehanna looks to be the real deal and compete for LL title this year. They are averaging 27.5 pts per game and 367 in offense. MM was held to 7 yards on the ground and 200 in the air vs. SLU last week. Long day for the MM cadets ...
Sus 42 vs. MM 14
6:00 pm WPI at Union – Unions run Defense needs to bottle up Ernie Mello  51.5, Aaron Champagne  48.8, Pat McAuley  47.5,and  Mike Swanton  45.0. WPI is run first then pass. This will for Swanton and McAuley (back up) in to passing 150 and 43 ypg respectively.  WPI was + 1 in turnovers vs. RPI. Union needs to run Coney pounding WPI d-line and then Connolly can pass down field to Gallo, Gourrier, and Concannon. Finally balls security will surely be a focus today after last week's -3 day with turnovers
WPI 17 vs. Union 31

I think you're off your rocker if you think Rochester can rebound from two consecutive disappointing endings in the role of spoiler to defeat a pretty upstart RPI team.  In addition, I think a Susquehanna rout of USMMA is unlikely with some pretty big revenge issues present after the huge comeback and end-of-game shock for USMMA to have to consider for the last year.  Susquehanna wins, I think, but narrowly.  And I'm the guy who called Susquehanna the LL dark horse this year.

[Frank Rossi]

I was confused, I thought Michael Moore was doing a sequel documentary to "Supersize Me". Good god, he's growing exponentially! One word for you Michael: Salad.

Back to football, the WPI-UColl game will go a long way in determining whether the Dutchmen are the team that beat Ithaca, or the one who laid an egg at Muleville. I think they win this one in a squeaker, 21-17.

you read my column. excellent. 

Yes, except the harsh criticism of "laying an egg" would denote zero points by a team (the derivation of the phrase being a "goose egg" based on its shape being like a zero).  Union lost 17-7 to Muhlenberg.  In addition, the defense was responsible for just 7 points given up in that game.  Three points should be credited against the offense for turning the ball over at the 16 and seven to special teams for the kickoff return for a touchdown to open the second half.  U89 points out correctly that the Muhlenberg game meant more because of the injuries to Union than because of the result. 

Your usage of "laying an egg" is akin to calling a 14-point win a "stomp."

I don't see any reason to interpret "laying an egg" so narrowly.  Chickens lay eggs, ducks lay eggs, snakes and even platypuses (platypi?) lay eggs.   I've always thought the phrase "to lay an egg" means nothing more than a disappointing performance, not necessarily a shutout.  Actors, singers and comedians lay eggs all the time, and their performances aren't generally scored--at least not so's the score is posted on a scoreboard.

Does a 17-7 score count, oh mighty Red one?

[lewdogg11]

i just laid a couple big brown eggs in the toilet.

[redswarm81]

I was confused, I thought Michael Moore was doing a sequel documentary to "Supersize Me". Good god, he's growing exponentially! One word for you Michael: Salad.

Back to football, the WPI-UColl game will go a long way in determining whether the Dutchmen are the team that beat Ithaca, or the one who laid an egg at Muleville. I think they win this one in a squeaker, 21-17.

you read my column. excellent. 

Yes, except the harsh criticism of "laying an egg" would denote zero points by a team (the derivation of the phrase being a "goose egg" based on its shape being like a zero).  Union lost 17-7 to Muhlenberg.  In addition, the defense was responsible for just 7 points given up in that game.  Three points should be credited against the offense for turning the ball over at the 16 and seven to special teams for the kickoff return for a touchdown to open the second half.  U89 points out correctly that the Muhlenberg game meant more because of the injuries to Union than because of the result. 

Your usage of "laying an egg" is akin to calling a 14-point win a "stomp."

I don't see any reason to interpret "laying an egg" so narrowly.  Chickens lay eggs, ducks lay eggs, snakes and even platypuses (platypi?) lay eggs.   I've always thought the phrase "to lay an egg" means nothing more than a disappointing performance, not necessarily a shutout.  Actors, singers and comedians lay eggs all the time, and their performances aren't generally scored--at least not so's the score is posted on a scoreboard.

Does a 17-7 score count, oh mighty Red one?

I don't know what you're asking, Frank.  Union losing to now 1-2 Muhlenberg by a score of 17-7 was a disappointing result for Union, especially considering that Union was coming off its big win over then-No. 8 ranked Ithaca.

"Laying an egg" doesn't seem like an inaccurate way to describe Union losing to Muhlenberg.

I've never associated the phrase with a shutout.  I'd be surprised if most people interpret the phrase as narrowly as you did.  I'm not criticizing your interpretation.  I'm trying not to be sarcastic, too.

I would be as surprised as you if RJ's predictions come true.

[maxpower]

i just laid a couple big brown eggs in the toilet.

+k

[RJ]

LL Pick of the week
Today's keys - Ball control no turnovers
12:00 pm St. Lawrence at Hobart – Hobart will need to run effectively and control the ball no mistakes today in LL play.  SLU is only averaging 260 yard of total Offense per game Hobart defense should be too much ..  
SLU 17 vs. Hobart 34
1:00 pm Rochester  at Rensselaer  – if Roc stingy run defense can hold RPI down and make them have to pass their maybe an upset today. Utica was RPI's closest game and they were +3 on turnovers and rushed for 200+ yards.  Roc was +3 vs. Union but lost on the last plays of the game, Roc needs to score in the red zone today and force RPI in to a passing battle, to get their first LL win.
Roc 21 vs. RPI 17
2:30 pm Susquehanna at Merchant Marine – this one could be ugly Susquehanna looks to be the real deal and compete for LL title this year. They are averaging 27.5 pts per game and 367 in offense. MM was held to 7 yards on the ground and 200 in the air vs. SLU last week. Long day for the MM cadets ...
Sus 42 vs. MM 14
6:00 pm WPI at Union – Unions run Defense needs to bottle up Ernie Mello  51.5, Aaron Champagne  48.8, Pat McAuley  47.5,and  Mike Swanton  45.0. WPI is run first then pass. This will for Swanton and McAuley (back up) in to passing 150 and 43 ypg respectively.  WPI was + 1 in turnovers vs. RPI. Union needs to run Coney pounding WPI d-line and then Connolly can pass down field to Gallo, Gourrier, and Concannon. Finally balls security will surely be a focus today after last week's -3 day with turnovers
WPI 17 vs. Union 31

I think you're off your rocker if you think Rochester can rebound from two consecutive disappointing endings in the role of spoiler to defeat a pretty upstart RPI team.  In addition, I think a Susquehanna rout of USMMA is unlikely with some pretty big revenge issues present after the huge comeback and end-of-game shock for USMMA to have to consider for the last year.  Susquehanna wins, I think, but narrowly.  And I'm the guy who called Susquehanna the LL dark horse this year.

I maybe but they ran on Union big if they can run like that and make RPI play from behind having to pass, while slowing down thier run game ...  it can happen they are a good team losing to Union 2-1, CWR 3-0 and STF 2-2 with 1 lioss to MT Union  ..  Utica has been the only test for RPI this is a big game for Rochester they came to Union last year and won??   see u at the game !!!

[Frank Rossi]

I maybe but they ran on Union big if they can run like that and make RPI play from behind having to pass, while slowing down thier run game ...  it can happen they are a good team losing to Union 2-1, CWR 3-0 and STF 2-2 with 1 lioss to MT Union  ..  Utica has been the only test for RPI this is a big game for Rochester they came to Union last year and won??   see u at the game !!!

Fisher's loss to Salisbury was pretty fugly last week, and WPI was a test for RPI.  WPI has proven itself as being somewhat put together over the past two years as much as Utica has -- both still trying to find a huge Marquis upset (WPI over Union last year wasn't a shocking upset of that caliber).  As I said before, I don't tout Union's win at Rochester last Saturday because Rochester did not look like a "great" team.  Union's offense was giving the game away and keeping the defense on the field too much.  I give credit to Rochester, but I'm not sold on them being a contender this year.

[maxpower]

I maybe but they ran on Union big if they can run like that and make RPI play from behind having to pass, while slowing down thier run game ...  it can happen they are a good team losing to Union 2-1, CWR 3-0 and STF 2-2 with 1 lioss to MT Union  ..  Utica has been the only test for RPI this is a big game for Rochester they came to Union last year and won??   see u at the game !!!

Fisher's loss to Salisbury was pretty fugly last week, and WPI was a test for RPI.  WPI has proven itself as being somewhat put together over the past two years as much as Utica has -- both still trying to find a huge Marquis upset (WPI over Union last year wasn't a shocking upset of that caliber).  As I said before, I don't tout Union's win at Rochester last Saturday because Rochester did not look like a "great" team.  Union's offense was giving the game away and keeping the defense on the field too much.  I give credit to Rochester, but I'm not sold on them being a contender this year.

Love it.....

[Frank Rossi]

I don't know what you're asking, Frank.  Union losing to now 1-2 Muhlenberg by a score of 17-7 was a disappointing result for Union, especially considering that Union was coming off its big win over then-No. 8 ranked Ithaca.

"Laying an egg" doesn't seem like an inaccurate way to describe Union losing to Muhlenberg.

I've never associated the phrase with a shutout.  I'd be surprised if most people interpret the phrase as narrowly as you did.  I'm not criticizing your interpretation.  I'm trying not to be sarcastic, too.

I would be as surprised as you if RJ's predictions come true.

Well, riddle me this, Red one.  How would RPI have performed against said "lowly" Muhlenberg team. And if RPI lost such a game by a 17-7 score, with one side of the ball performing excellently all day, would you consider the Engineers to have "laid an egg?"

[redswarm81]

I don't know what you're asking, Frank.  Union losing to now 1-2 Muhlenberg by a score of 17-7 was a disappointing result for Union, especially considering that Union was coming off its big win over then-No. 8 ranked Ithaca.

"Laying an egg" doesn't seem like an inaccurate way to describe Union losing to Muhlenberg.

I've never associated the phrase with a shutout.  I'd be surprised if most people interpret the phrase as narrowly as you did.  I'm not criticizing your interpretation.  I'm trying not to be sarcastic, too.

I would be as surprised as you if RJ's predictions come true.

Well, riddle me this, Red one.  How would RPI have performed against said "lowly" Muhlenberg team. And if RPI lost such a game by a 17-7 score, with one side of the ball performing excellently all day, would you consider the Engineers to have "laid an egg?"

If RPI had lost to now 1-2 Muhlenberg 17-7 after beating a top ten ranked team, why wouldn't you say RPI "laid an egg?" I'd say RPI laid an egg last year against USMMA.

It's okay for you to associate "laying an egg" with a shutout.  I just think--as you criticize DewCrew for how he (not you) used the phrase--that you might want to know others interpret that phrase more broadly, to mean a disappointing result.

[mattvsmith]

i just laid a couple big brown eggs in the toilet.

+K

Beautiful.