Shoulda Coulda Woulda If But How, Ah Hell Who knows

The 17th week of the 2008 NFL season will be very interesting. 6 teams will make the playoffs from each conference, of those 12 teams only 7 are shoe-ins for the playoffs. The other five teams will be duking it out on the field and praying for other teams to win in order to get in the playoffs.

If the season ended today the seeds would go as follows:

AFC

1. Titans
2. Steelers
3. Dolphins
4. Broncos
5. Colts
6. Ravens

NFC

1. Giants
2 .Panthers
3. Vikings
4. Cardinals
5. Falcons
6. Cowboys

The Patriots, Jets, Chargers, Buccaneers, Bears, and Eagles are all left out looking sad. But the season doesn't end today it ends Sunday.

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Titans, Steelers, Colts, Giants, Panthers, Cardinals and Falcons are in the playoffs. Although these teams are in the playoffs, only the Titans, Steelers, and Giants have sealed their fates as #1 and #2 seeds in their respective conferences.

The Colts are a shoe-in as the #5 seed. Can't move up or go down, so you will not see Mr. Manning, Harrison, Wayne, Clark or any of the Colts superheroes on the field against the Titans even though it is a division rival and the fans want to see them duke it out.

The Panthers can lock down the #2 spot in the NFC with a win over the Saints or an Atlanta loss to the Rams.

The Cards have virtually locked the #3 or #4 seed so they will be playing at home for the Wildcard game. Atlanta can go from being on the road for their Wildcard game to chilling at home with a bye for the first week of the playoffs with a win and Panther's loss to the Saints.

Just Win Baby

If these teams win they are in: Dolphins, Cowboys, Chargers and Broncos.

The Dolphins could go from a #3 seed in the playoffs to out of the picture entirely if they lose to the Jets this weekend. Damn, its a dirty game this NFL 2008 Playoff Race.

If the Cowboys lose to the Eagles, I can gurantee T.O. will have something good to say about it.

The Broncos should be happy to have the opportunity to control their own destiny with as many injuries and bad luck they've suffered this season, they must have walked under a mountain or something. They face their division rival the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.

If they Chargers win against the Bad Luck Broncos they will make the playoffs with an 8-8 record. Something needs to be done about this weak AFC West play, immediatley. I think no matter what happens USC should make the playoffs since they are being hosed by the BCS and neither the Broncos nor Chargers will make any noise in the playoffs.

Your Just Plain Complicated

The Vikings can clinch a playoff berth with a win over the Giants, who are currently the hottest team in the NFL. But if they don't they can get in the back door with a Bears loss to the Texans.

Beggars

Jets, Patriots, Buccanneers, Eagles, and Bears all needs wins and a little bit of help to slither into the playoffs.

The Jets need a win over the Dolphins and a Patriots loss to the Bills to clinch the NFC East. They can back door their way in the playoffs with a win and a Baltimore loss to the Jaguars, just in case the Patriots win.

The Patriots need a win over the Bills and a Dolphins loss to the Jets to clinch the AFC East. They can also back door their way into the playoffs with a win and Baltimore loss to the Jaguars.

The Bucs can get in with a win over the Raiders and Cowboys loss to the Eagles. I don't see it happening though.

The Eagles can get in with a win over the Cowboys and a Tampa Bay loss to the Raiders and a Chicago loss to the Texans

The Bears can clinch the NFC North with a win over the Texans and Vikings loss to the Giants. They can also backdoor their way in with a win over the Texans and losses by the Bucs who are playing the Raiders and the Cowboys facing the Eagles.

This Sunday should make for some good football. With all that said here is how the playoffs seeds will pan out. Mark my words.

AFC

1. Titans
2. Steelers
3. Patriots
4. Chargers
5. Colts
6. Ravens

NFC

1.Giants
2. Panthers
3. Vikings
4. Cardinals
5. Falcons
6. Cowboys


Peace and enjoy the games,



Ricky Writer

The Greatest Show on Earth Now the Worst Show On Turf

Remember the days when the St. Louis Rams where the most exciting team on earth. What has happened? Okay, I'll answer that. Their rebuilding process was terrible. Absolutely terrible.

From the last time the Rams went to the Super Bowl only 3 players remain, Torry Holt, Leonard Little and Orlando Pace. It's been 7 seasons since and the Rams have not sniffed the Super Bowl and their last NFC West division title was in 2003.

Currently at 2-13 and a record last of 3-13 the best they can do this season is match that. It doesn't seem too likely playing this year's NFL Cinderella, the Atlanta Falcons for the season finale. Hope for the future of the Rams came today when the President and GM Jay Zygmut stepping down.

6Magazine has heard that Bill Delaney is taking over as GM. He is reponsible for this past year's draft class which has played quite well being headlined by 2nd overall pick DE and 2nd round pick, WR Donnie Avery.

Past drafts have included Adam Carriker and Brian Leonard, and a list of others who have not panned out so far. These decisions are a few of a long list of decisions that have plagued the Rams the past several seasons.

Right now, you have a 30 something Dane Looker returning punts. The release of former Super Bowl MVP for the Rams Kurt Warner in favor of Marc Bulger seems like a bad decision. Yes, Bulger performed well and was awarded with a 4 year 19.1 milion dollar contract. Yes, he was MVP of the 2004 Pro Bowl but his errors of late have killed the Rams.

I attended the Rams home game against the 49ers yesterday. Fans were in the crowd "hoping" Bulger didn't throw an interception. They didn't sound very faithful at all in Bulger. What happened, exactly what they hoped wouldn't. The possible game winning drive was ended by a Bulger interception. The Rams can't win with 10. It's funny how Warner has been revived in Arizona and looks to be the NFL MVP this year.

This is the problem when football guys don't run your operatino. Zygmunt is not a football guy. Never played a down of football, truth be told he was an account and friend of the owner and got on with the Rams via the good ol boy system. Now look at the Rams, instead of hiring a Bill Parcells who is a true football guy they put their faith in an account. It's easy to see why they are not losing. Ah yes, it all makes sense now.

Peace,


Ricky Writer

Mascot Fights

Everybody loves a good fight between mascots. Here is a compilation of the best Mascot Brawls around. Enjoy

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JIMMY Awards Week 16

College JIMMYS - End of the Year

With the College regular season over, here are the performers of the Year.

Offense

Colt McCoy, Texas QB

McCoy made up for a sophomore slump with a Runner-Up Heisman Trophy season. McCoy threw 375 times and connected 291 times for a national single season record of 77.6 completion percentage. He also struck for 3,445 yards and 32 touchdowns with only 7 interceptions. To add to the 2008 legend that was Colt McCoy he led his team in rushing with 576 yards and 10TDs.


Sam Bradford, Oklahoma QB

Bradford is the fifth Heisman Trophy winner in OU history. Here is why, 48 touchdowns only 6 picks. 186.2 QB rating and 68% completion percentage. He also showed up big in the Texas, Texas Tech, and OSU game which solidified his Heisman Trophy.


Graham Harrell

The first Texas Tech QB to make a splash in the NFL, mark my words. Harrell was snubbed by not being invited to the Heisman Trophy ceremony, but not by 6Magazine. We would have invited you Graham. I mean, you only tossed the pill 568 times for 406 completions, 71.5% completion rate, 4,747 yards, and 41TDs.


Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech WR

Did anyone know he played QB in high school? With that said, can we say raw? Crabtree, only a sophomore hauled in 93 balls for 1,135 yards and 18TDs. Again I stress to you, if you are a blue chip wideout please attend Texas Tech University.

Donald Brown, UCONN RB

Mr. Brown quietly led the nation in rushing with 1,822 yards. He touched the endzone 17 times and avearged 5.39 yards per carry. His best move all season, was when he put a spin move on the NFL and declared he would return to the Huskies.

DEFENSE

Brian Orakpo, Texas DE

Orakpo won the Nagurski Trophy and the Big 12 Defensive Player of the year and deservedly so. He finished the season with 10.5 sacks, 15.5 tfl, and 4 forced fumbles.

James, Laurinaitis, Ohio State LB

The WWF kid is far from fake, but he does put on a show everytime he touches the field. 121 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 4 tackles for loss, 2 picks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery.

Rey Maualuga, USC LB

Big, long hair, tattoos, speed, instincts and intensisity. He backs it up on the field, and this year he had 73 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery.

Rashad Johnson, Alabama FS

If you heard this kid was a walk-on would you believe me? I wouldn't believe me either but its true. Don't worry he is now heavily scholarship'd up now and soon to be paid up as well thanks to his stellar play this season. How does 82 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 5 picks, 11 pass breakups, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovered, and countless instances of leadership sound?

FRESHMAN OFFENSE

Russell Wilson, NC State QB

I originally wanted to award Baylor QB Robert Griffin III, but after some research, Wilson is my man. Why, first freshman in ACC history to be named 1st-team ACC. 20 touchdowns and only one pick. He threw for a school record 226 attempts without an interception. Didn't Phillip Rivers go to NC State? Oh yah, Wilson also moonlights as a starting centerfielder for baseball team.

Jaquizz Rodgers, Oregon State RB

True freshman ladies and gentleman. The little man at 5'6" 180 pounds was nothing more than a 3-star recruit coming out of high school in Texas last year. He stole the nation's heart when he led Oregon State to upset USC this past year. He lead the Pac-10 in rushing with 1,253 yards and scored 12 touchdowns.

FRESHMAN DEFENSE

Travis Lewis, Oklahoma WLB

The future of OU's defense lies in this man's grasps, shoulders, hips, however he hits you. Lewis led the team with 137 tackles. He also had 12 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and four interceptions which netted him a spot on the All-Big 12 Second team.

Janoris Jenkins, Florida CB

This true freshman is the truth. Maybe not has ball hungry as Dre Bly was as a freshman but certainly equally adepth in coverage. Don't believe me, go watch the Alabama game again. Remember, numbers dont lie, 14 passes defended and 3 interceptions on the year.

NFL WEEK 15 JIMMYS

Andre Johnson, Texans WR

Can someone give the best wide receiver in Texas some love. I mean 11 grabs for 207 yards and TD sounds like he needs much kudos.

Shaun Ellis, Jets DE

The big fella had 11 tackles and recovered a fumble and returned it for the game winning touchdown.



Peace,

Ricky Writer

Univ. Minnesota-Duluth FCS National Champs

The University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) defeated Northwest Missouri State (21-14) for the Division II National Championship this past Saturday. This is a small miracle considering that UMD posted a 4-6 record last year. Furthermore, the Northern Sun intercollegiate conference in which UMD is a member is an “un-funded” conference. Members of “un-funded” conferences in Division II only have 24 scholarships for their football teams, not the Division II standard 36 to work with. Head Coach Bob Nielson Led the Bulldogs to a perfect 15-0 record and a national championship with just 24 total scholarships. This is the equivalent of winning the Iditarod with a team of Yorkies. You may ask yourself “Why is this important?” Well the football giants of the FBS (Division 1) have 85 scholarships and each FCS schools (formerly Division I-AA) 63 athletic scholarships. In division, 2 there are 36 Scholarships and in UMD’s case 24. UMD won the national championship with 24 scholarships against the other 149 division 2 colleges that play football.

As for Northwest Missouri State, they are the proverbial Buffalo Bills of college football having lost the last 4 FCS National Championships. What makes the heartbreak harder to “bear” for the Bearcats is that they lost all four title games by a combined total of just 19 points. The Bearcats, led by head coach Mel Tjeerdsma, fell to Grand Valley State twice, Valdosta State once and UMD this past Saturday, in the four title games. You really do have to respect a program that is essentially 4 games away from being the best dynasty on any level of college football. Nebraska and Tom Osborne has a great run in the mid-90’s winning three out of four years with the great Tommie Frazier teams. NMSU if it would have completed that feat would have easily surpassed that mark set by those great Cornhusker teams. Northwest Missouri also is a member of the MIAA is a fully-funded league that is very tough and has sent a member to the national title game 10 out of the last 18 years.

Northwest Missouri (13-1) has won two national championships, but the last three years have delivered heartbreak. One last thing to take into account is that Division II has a playoff system so making it to four straight title games is an impressive feat.
I guess I did not realize just how hard it must be to run a program with just 36 or 24 scholarships and compete for championships. I have a new found respect for teams on the Division II level not realizing that they do more with less. Congratulations to UMD for winning the National Title.

SINCERELY, KARATE KLAYBORNE

Maxwell? Tebow? What the............

This is not an attack on Tim Tebow's character, nor is it an attack on the University of Florida. 

Tim Tebow is the type of quarterback that college football has never seen! Tebow won the Heisman Memorial Trophy in his sophomore year after passing for 3,286 yards and 32 touchdowns. Tebow also displayed that he could run as he rushed for 895 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2007. These are all monumental accomplishments that occurred in 2007. 

In 2008, Tebow has been, weaker (statistically) than in 2007, but has been a better leader and the Gators have had a better overall season. The Gators are going to play for the national championship against Oklahoma in January, which is definite proof that a player does not need to improve upon numbers to have a better season. However, and I really mean however when I say this, how in the hell does Tebow deserve the Maxwell Award? Graham Harrell (41 tds), Chase Daniel (37 tds) and Sam Bradford (48 tds) all passed for over 4,000 yards. Colt McCoy passed for 3,555 yards and 32 touchdowns and did not win the award. The Big 12 for the entire college football season has dominated the college football offensive landscape. Justification in giving Tebow the award over the frontrunners of offensive wizardry for the whole country is baffling. How on EARTH does Tebow win this award over any of the leading quarterbacks from the Big 12? They say the best player from the best teams often wins the heavy metal at the end of the season. Florida is one of the hottest teams in the country but is not far above any team in the top 5 in the country or any of their quarterbacks. Is this a sign that Tebow could win the Heisman? I would be really dissapointed if that did happen because simply put, a wealth of players have put together better bodies of work throughout this season and the numbers do not lie. Moreover, if you are looking for the best player, pound for pound, in the country then Taylor Mays (USC) should get the Heisman (yes you can make a strong case of Money Michael Crabtree, but we say Taylor Mays here at 6Mag, sue us). 

The truth of the matter is no matter how much injustice has occurred in giving Tebow the Maxwell Award, he is still a damn good player. Colt McCoy, Graham Harrell and Sam Bradford should all hire legal help and sue somebody, immediately. I do not know what to say other that this is a prime example of how the media can skew popular perception. I do not know how this happened but it did, so enjoy your back-to-back Maxwell Trophy’s but know that second one should reside on a mantle somewhere in the Big 12 South.

Truly, 

Confused Clayborne