Archive for August, 2006
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2006 at 9:10 pmI ran across a reference to the “man in the arena” in a recent issue of SI, and I just had to look it up. What a great quote by Teddy Roosevelt
It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points how the strong man stumbled or where the doer of deeds […]
Transition Continues
Monday, August 14th, 2006 at 7:15 pmThe main concern I have about the transition from OOTP 6.5 to OOTPB 2006 surrounds the draft. The new game reveals the draft class during the season. A news item is created that announces the prospect pool, and you can then draft the players whenever you’ve pre-set the date in June for your […]
The Lord of the Rings DVD – Triple Dip (Limited) Edition
Monday, August 14th, 2006 at 3:15 amWhy double dip, when you can triple dip? I already have The Lord of the Rings regular edition movie editions, and of course I had to purchase the super secret, and oh so special, platinum special editions, but do I really need a new “limited” edition with new commentaries? Sure, the fan in […]
This One is for Chris (WoW Addiction)
Monday, August 14th, 2006 at 1:30 amI came across this one at Curmudgeon Gamer.
Basically some quack claims that 40% of WoW gamers are addicted. I will never know if this is true because I do not currently spend any free time with crack, or WoW, but you would never know it by searches that after produces hits on this site, […]
Wii - 27 Launch Titles?
Monday, August 14th, 2006 at 12:15 amThis could be a rather expensive fall. Joystiq has an article describing the alleged confirmed Wii launch lineup. 27 games is damn impressive. At this point it is hard to say what I will get, but I would have to bet on Madden 07 if the control is innovative, Wii Sports, Zelda […]
Sex Offenders in Your Neighborhood?
Sunday, August 13th, 2006 at 9:07 pmIn the interests of Public Service, please check out Family Watchdog if you or your family have young children, have friends that have young children, or just wonder what sort of rift-raft lives near you. You have been warned.
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NCAA Chronicles 2007 (Season 1, Week 2)
Sunday, August 13th, 2006 at 7:40 pmPart 1 of (2 or 3). A couple of quick housekeeping items. First, in order to get in more subs, I changed my controller settings to 45 for sub out, and 85 for sub in, but this seems to have little effect. I changed the game to All American, 6-minute quarters. I have decided to follow any recommended discipline recommendations, but I am going to track each player; three strikes and they are out. I am not going to put up with crap at my schools.
This was one of the best NCAA Football games I have played in recent memory, and absolutely the best I have played with the 2007 version. I hope the new settings are going to be golden.
This game earned the #1 ESPN Classic rating (622 pts). North Texas was two by two touchdowns at the start of the 4th quarter, but battled back, finally pulling even with 14 seconds left. SMU won the toss in OT, and elected to go on defense. North Texas drove on two rushing TDs to take their first led of the game since their opening drive of the 1st quarter. SMU’s offense was stopped on four consecutive plays, earning North Texas a hard fought victory.
- (#101) SMU (0-1) 35 – (#52) North Texas (1-0) 42 OT
1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT | Final
SMU 14 14 7 0 0 | 35
North Texas 14 7 0 14 7 | 42
I did not plan to go into tons of detail with my three dynasties this year, but this game was so fun, so even, that I have to post the goodness for all to read.
Atlanta has to establish early leads
Sunday, August 13th, 2006 at 3:59 pmA recent article at NFL.com says what so many of us Falcons faithful already know: the offense in the hands of Vick is either extremely exciting, or head to hell via a multi-million dollar hand basket. The reality is that Vick gets a bum rap because he is such an untraditional QB. […]
Writer (Still) Wanted
Sunday, August 13th, 2006 at 7:58 amChris and I are still on the hunt for another contributor to the ‘Bin. Please drop me a line (jonathan@calvertgames.com) if you are interested in joining our staff. No special requirements - you just need to enjoy writing about games (PC, consoles, handheld, retro/classic) and sports.
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Burnt Orange Nation
Sunday, August 13th, 2006 at 12:15 amI guess college football is in the air because I am actually playing (not to mention writing) about a college football game, and instead of doing my usual surfing to a few specific sites looking for college football news, I have actually been spending time looking for decent sites that are off the beaten path […]
Dynasties Away…
Saturday, August 12th, 2006 at 9:35 pmI finally decided to start a NCAA Football 2007 dynasty, but I am going to do things different this year. I doubt I will do any sort of major chronicle of my exploits. Not that the chronicle reports are no longer fun, but I am always pressed for time, so better to spend […]
Playing the Ratings Game
Saturday, August 12th, 2006 at 7:40 pmI really enjoy The Sporting News, but I never understand why they are so afraid to give some honest-to-goodness ratings. Take the August 11, 2006 issue as an example of ratings that just do not matter, or maybe just do not make sense. On page 50 of the Inside the AFC quarterbacks unit […]
Stuffs Redux
Saturday, August 12th, 2006 at 9:50 amI love me some stuffs, and this comes without drinking, which some of you may find as a big surprise. Of course Miller Time does not come until after lunch, and without the NFL Network on Charter, I am not sure if there is a reason for beer this afternoon. No preseason games […]
ATL’s New Secret Weapon
Saturday, August 12th, 2006 at 9:29 amIt looks like Atlanta has a new secret weapon
Michael Koenen, who handled the punting and kickoff duties as a rookie last season, appears ready to take on another job after booting four long field goals Friday night, including a 40-yarder as time ran out for a 26-23 preseason victory over the New England Patriots.
Good news […]
Mmmm
Friday, August 11th, 2006 at 4:51 pmWell, there may be a reason to get an Xbox 360 afterall. Take a look at this Chromehounds footage. Looks rather tasty.
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