Let's be honest here ....... Who has a harder 2006 Football Schedule?

SC Gamecocks 06' Schedule ---- Citadel Bulldogs 06' Schedule
08/31/ Mississippi St. - Away ---9/02/ Texas A&M - Away
09/09/ Georgia - Home ---------9/09/ Charleston So. - H
09/16/ Wofford - Home ---------9/23/ Pittsburgh - Away
09/23/ Fla. Atlantic - Home -----9/30/ Chattanooga - Home
09/28/ Auburn - Home ----------10/07/ Wofford - Away
10/07/Kentucky - Away ---------10/14/ Furman - Away
10/21/ Vanderbilt - Away -------10/21/ W. Carolina - Home
10/28/ Tennessee - Home ------10/28/ Georgia So. - Home
11/04/ Arkansas - Home --------11/04/ App. State - Away
11/11/ Florida - Away -----------11/11/ VMI - Home
11/18/ Mid. Tenn. St. - Home --11/18/ Elon - Away
11/25/ Clemson – Away

Marshal Pulled a Cremins..... Staying in Winthrop

PANZY!!!! Click on title for the link to the article.

The Marshall Plan

Winthrop Basketball Coach - Greg Marshall

Last night the College of Charleston finalized a deal to bring Winthrop University's Gregg Marshall to the coast. Marshall's resume is superb, and quite frankly I'm surprised he wasn't hired away three or four years ago. All he did in 8 seasons at Winthrop was win twice as many games as he lost, make 6 trips to the NCAA tourney, and defeat several big league schools in his tenure (Missouri, Clemson, Georgia, Providence, and Marquette) all at a school that had never been to the NCAA tournament. He is stepping into a great situation in Charleston. For starters, he was an assistant there under legendary head coach John Kresse. Secondly, Charleston is hardly in rebuilding mode. Their 17-11 record last season was the worst of former coach Tom Herrion's tenure. In fact Herrion's teams were actually 80-38 in his 4 seasons. Unfortunately, he was ousted because each incarnation won fewer games and lost more than the one before. If the Marshall plan was good enough to rebuild Europe, certainly it can awaken a hibernating hotbed of basketball by the coast.

Don't go Renaldo!!!

In which picture do you think Renaldo is "high" in?

Renaldo Balkman is surely feeling a little sick right now. Did I make the right decision? Will I get drafted? Balkman is hoping to be one of the 60 names called out tonight in the NBA draft. Let's look at his credentials and the reasons he could be drafted and the reasons he shouldn't.

Renaldo is a 6'8 and 208 pound player that left after only his junior season at the University of South Carolina. Balkman finished last season with career highs in field goal percentage (.608), points per game (9.6), assists (73), blocks (48), and steals (65). He led the Gamecocks in rebounds, averaging 6.3 per game.(Greenville News)
Reasons He Should Be Drafted - Balkman is a very likeable player that will certainly be a fan favorite. He is a tremendous athlete that will hustle and provide intangibles to the game. He may not score 20 points a game but his hustle may create 20 or more points a game for his teamates. Another reason he should be drafted tonight is the new NBA rule preventing high school stars from being in the draft. Let's face it. If that rule were not in place Balkman would be playing for the gamecocks next year.
Reasons He Shouldn't Be Drafted - Balkman is only 6"8 and 208 pounds. He is not big enough to be a great post up player. On top of that he is not the best of shooters. At USC he went 16 for 55 on 3 pointers. He also had games where he just didn't "show up". Something he can not do in the NBA with such a high level of talent.

BEST OF LUCK!

COACHES GONE WILD!!.......... 5 MOST MEMORABLE COACH MELTDOWNS

I'm sure you have all seen the major meltdown Asheville Tourists head coach Joe Mikulik had the other day. Seeing this man lose his mind made me think of other memorable meltdowns by coaches.
We will countdown from 5 for the best sports meltdowns in the last 25 years.

5. Joe "forgot his medication" Mikulik - We have to mention this guy. He absolutely lost his mind. He argued a call and got ejected. Then he proceeded to remove and throw second base, a resin bag, threw bats onto the field, knocked over two water coolers and covered home plate with dirt.... However he was nice enough to wash it off with a water bottle which he immediately spiked on the plate.


4. John "I'll Kill You" Chaney - Chaney wasn't big on theatrics. He just said some crazy stuff. In 1994, in a post game news conference, Chaney told John Calipari "I'll kill you". He tried but was pulled away by security.


3. Jim "Diddly-Poo" Mora - In a post game news conference, Jim Mora was hilarious. He is famous for his tirades but this was great. "I mean, it's absolutely pitiful to play like that. ... Horrible. Just horrible. Horrible." He added, to the press: "Playoffs? Don't talk about playoffs. Are you kidding me? Playoffs?" he said. "I just hope we can win a game, another game."He screamed in a high pitch voice and proceeded to call his teams play "diddly-poo". That's not a typo, he really said diddly-poo.

2. Bobby "chair throwing" Knight - What would this list be without Bobby Knight. While Knight had numerous explosions, he makes this list for his chair throwing incident. Knight threw his chair back in 1985 in a loss to Purdue, nearly hitting fans and immortalizing Knight for his tirades.


1. "Sweet" Lou Pinella - Lou Pinella has been ejected a lot in his career. The only active manager to be ejected more is Bobby Cox. He has some memorable explosions. He is number 1 on this list for two particular instances. 1. In 1992, he questions Rob Dibbles shoulder injury. When Dibble says Pinella is "full of sh*t" Pinella actually tackles him in the locker room. 2. In 1994, Pinella has his famous throwing second base meltdown. After a homerun call was reversed Pinella threw second base and his hat into center field.

I'M CHUCK JAMES, B*TCH!!

For those of you who missed the Braves and Devil Rays game yesterday, you missed a great pitching performance by rookie Chuck James. He was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing Braves season. You know the saying, even a beautiful flower will grow out of a pile of sh*t every now and then.

Let me introduce you to Chuck James. James is a 24 yr. old, 6" feet 190 lbs. Rookie left handed pitcher. Like many other young Braves he was born in the Atlanta area. He was drafted in the 20th round by the Atlanta Braves back in 2002 and has since been one of the Braves most promising young pitchers.

Yesterday, James took a one hitter into the 7th in his first ever start. He had 8 strikeouts in 8 innings. The only run he gave up came after some sloppy defense by my boy Wilson Betement. This was James 8th appearance for the Braves (the other 7 were in relief).

Currently James is 1-0 with a 1.86 era. He has 14 k's and 9 walks. He is currently making $327,000.00 a year. Can we get this man a raise?!?

HELP!!! Does Anyone Know the Heimlich Maneuver? THE BRAVES ARE CHOKING!

Sports Talk Rocks has learned of a private vote in the Atlanta Braves Clubhouse regarding this season. The result of this vote was unanimous. RESULT: "We aren't even gonna wait until the playoffs to choke this year."

Have you ever watched a made for tv movie and in it, the kid who was paralized and couldn't walk somehow miraculously walked across the stage to receive his diploma. A miracle right? A Braves victory be an even bigger miracle.

The bullpen is horrible, the starting pitching isn't much better and the hitting is suspect. What should they do? Here is what I think....

1. Trade Marcus Giles - he just isn't that good. He's not a good hitter, an average feilder and he's like 5'2.

2. Trade John Smoltz- he is getting older. Let's get rid of him and get some young good talent in his place

3. Trade Adam Laroche- we should all take the drugs he is taking. I'm not sure Laroche even knows he is playing pro ball. I wish he would get hit by a 90 mph fastball right in the head.

4. Move Chipper to first

5. Move Betement to 3rd (why isn't he playing more?)

6. Find a second basemen that will be a good leadoff hitter.

(USC Grad): Let Me Introduce You To A Tigernet Message Board Contributor

Picture a room where everyone in it are sniffing markers, yelling out nonsense and playing with rubber scissors. Your run of the mill nut house right? Now picture that same room with everyone in it wearing orange and purple. That's right..... I'm talking about the Clemson Tiger fans on the website tigernet. www.tigernet.com .

This isn't even an anti Clemson post. I'm sure the average Clemson fan is embarrassed by these people. I mean I have met some real nutjobs in my life but these people take it to a whole new level. Go to the website and look on the message board. All you will see is stuff about the coots. (A clever name they came up with for USC fans.) Let me walk you through an average day for a tigernet message board contributor.

7:00 a.m. Their alarm clock goes off to Tiger Rag. Before they even go have their morning pee they kneel before a poster of the new savior in town, C.J. Spiller, and thank God for him. Then they shower using their Tiger mascot sponge.
8:30 a.m. They make their first tigernet post entitled Coots Suck!
12:00 p.m. They eat their peanut butter and jelly sandwhich their mom packed in their Clemson Tigers lunch box.
2:00p.m. They make their 2nd post called Crazy Coots You Suck!
6:00 p.m. They watch the 1981 title game in which Clemson wins the Championship
8:00 p.m They make their final post entitled Coots You Suck Bad.... Real Bad.
9:00 p.m. Their mom tucks them in and they dream of Heisman trophies and championships to come.

J.J. Please Don't Drive.... You've Had Like 4 Zimas Already!

(JJ's Mug Shot)

What was on J.J.'s mind? If I was J.J. that night I would have just taken my chance at the road block. For those of you not familiar with what happened..... J.J. Redick was arrested after performing an illegal U-turn to avoid a liscense check near the Duke University campus. I'm no expert, but doing a U-turn in front of a police checkpoint is about like having a neon flashing sign on your car that says, arrest me I'm drunk.

You are J.J. Redick for god's sake. People in Duke love and support you. Take your chances with the checkpoint.

In the past J.J. has been known for writing sappy poems. Well, you are in luck people. We at Sports Talk Rocks have obtained an exclusive copy of the poem J.J. wrote while locked up in jail.

I'm Gonna Cry
by J.J.

I'll admit I was wrong, I shouldn't have drank, I wont lie

but... at least I'm in this jail cell with a really cute guy

Pina Coladas and Zimas I had a great time

I never thought I would have ever been charged with this crime

but I did and I had to call my mom on the phone

I'd rather stay here, she's gonna kill me when I get home

So, I made a promise to God, I got down on my knees

Lord I'll never drink again I'll just stick to weed.

I've seen a Bulldog ride a skateboard but never watched a full NHL Hockey game!

Shouldn't we be more excited about our very own Carolina Hurricanes taking a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Finals? In a word, NO!

Hockey is a lot like soccer. GAY! The thing about Americans is we like action, we love scoring and in the South we hate ice! Whose idea was it to bring hockey to the South? Southerners relate to hockey about as well as Garth Brooks relates to the hood.

5 THINGS SOUTHERNERS WOULD RATHER WATCH THAN WATCH THE NHL!

5. Watch Tyson the bulldog skateboard!

4. Sit in 120 degree heat to watch cars drive around in circle and hope for a fiery crash. If there is one thing we love.... It's fiery crashes.

3. Watch bass fishing on TV. We've all done it. We have been flipping through the channels and stopped to watch fishing. You never know when they will catch the big one!

2. We would rather watch COPS (filmed on location with the men and women of law enforcement) You never know when you may see someone you know.

1. Will and Grace!

Hockey SUCKS!

News on Solich's DUI

How much you wanna make a bet I can throw a football over them mountains?

Shocking developments in the Frank Solich DUI case.

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=96938

Apparently Solich may have been drugged before he left the bar. Probably some disgruntled Nebraska boosters.

Wait a minute. Are you crying? You're crying! There is no crying in baseball!

Click the Play (>) button

Excuse me Frank but do you have something in your eyes? Can I offer you a tissue? Maybe it's allergies... Does anyone have any eye drops? Wait a minute! Wait a minute! Are you crying!!

Certain things are worth crying over.... a death in the family, someone eating the last slice of pizza or even the end of American Idol for some people. Frank cried because he was forced to pull his third string catcher in the middle of an inning. I didn't see the game but I did catch the highlights. Matt Lecroy couldn't catch the slowest member of a wheelchair baseball team stealing!

Come on Frank you're 71 years old. You can't cry for being forced to pull a catcher, (bless his little heart he was trying) who was having the worst day of his baseball career. Your primary responsibility is to your team. Cry because your 71! Cry because you're not going to make the playoffs! Cry because your team is so bad your catcher gives up 7 stolen bases! Maybe Frank and his girlfriend just broke up and he was emotional... who knows. Grow up Frank!