Dungy and Tebow to Washington?

With the Washington Redskins falling to 2-5 and Jim Zorn all-but-fired, the 'Skins are only 9 losses away from a high draft pick. One person sure to go in the Top 5? Tim Tebow. One of the first people the Redskins will be calling to fill their head coaching vacancy? Tony Dungy. And guess who is on the Tim Tebow bandwagon.... You guessed it. Mr. Dungy.

Dungy was on the Dan Patrick Show (the third best morning sports-talk-show) this morning and had good things to say about Jesus of the Southeast. If Dungy is willing to get back into the daily grind of being a head coach and the Redskins give up on their Jason Campbell building project, can a Dungy/Tebow marriage save D.C.? Hey.... if he ends up sucking at quarterback, they can always move him to linebacker.

Virginia Tech Basketball Absent from Preseason Top 25

Well, since football season is over for Virginia Tech (don't blame me, blame the system), time to talk basketball.

While preseason rankings shouldn't matter any more than Ricky Williams smoking marijuana, they're still interesting to dissect. Many of you will be interested to know that Virginia Tech has been left out of the ESPN/USA Today coaches poll. If rankings were based on a team's ability to win games it's supposed to win, Virginia Tech wouldn't be in the Top 100. But, if rankings are based on a school's ability to beat other teams in the Top 25, there should be room for consideration for the Hokies.

Virginia Tech has one of the top junior classes in the ACC with Jeff Allen, Malcolm Delaney, J.T. Thompson (who nursed an injury last season), and Terrell Bell (if he learns how to shoot). Victor Davila, who showed signs of brilliance last season, and Senior Lewis Witcher provide positive options off the bench.

The problem for the Hokies, however, isn't if they can beat Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, or any teams in the ACC, but that they have games out of conference against lesser opponents that they need to go 15-or-so and 0. So, here it is....

Keys to the Hokies' Season

1) Stay Healthy
2) No losses to lesser opponent in out-of-conference games
3) Winning record in the ACC

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Don't Be Foolish - Vikings Will Win Monday Night

Every NFL fan, no matter what team they cheer for, will have their eyes glued to the T.V. this Monday. Brett Favre and the Vikings travel to Green Bay for Brett Favre's first game at Lambeau as a non-Packer. Yeah, the "Return to Lambeau" storyline will overshadow what, even without the Favre saga, would be a great Monday Night Football game. But, like it or not, that storyline is more interesting than the beginning of the NBA and NHL seasons and the World Series, COMBINED.

Many ESPNers are saying that the Packers, at home following a bye week, will have the bigger number on the scoreboard Monday Night. They are mistaken. The Packers' porous offensive line and less than satisfactory defense are being vastly overlooked. Aaron Rodgers will throw for 350 yards, but he'll have 2 interceptions to go along with his 2 or 3 touchdown passes. The Vikings are just better. That's really the only way to put it.

Who Should Phillies Throw in Game 1?

As a long time fan of the Baltimore Orioles, dating back to 90's when I'd turn to Channel 11 (PBS?) to watch Brady Anderson, Baines, Surhoff, Mussina..... oh, and Ripken to watch the Orioles lead the American League East from Game 1, I can't help but to root for the Phillies tonight. But, in an unbiased perspective, the Yankees should win the World Series in 4 games. The Angels had the best chance at keeping New York from a title of any team in the league. They couldn't do it. Now, the Phillies' best chance is to switch some things up.

Why not start Pedro Martinez tonight? He's your third best starter. Give up tonight's game, when CC is going to walk all over you. Yeah, Cliff Lee may hold the Yanks to 3 or 4 runs, but Sabathia is going to hold you to 2. Put up Lee in Game 2, a much more winnable game against A.J. Burnett, who's posteason ERA is 3 runs higher than Sabathia. Now you have Hamels at home in Game 3 in a 1-1 series. Sounds like a much better idea to me.

Hokies a National Championship Home Team

With Virginia Tech kissing their National Championship hopes goodbye with a 28-23 loss to Georgia Tech 11 days ago, they also put their ACC Championship hopes in the Yellow Jackets' hands. Georgia Tech must lose games against Wake Forest (4-4) and Duke (4-3) and the Hokies must win their remaining games against North Carolina, N.C. State, Maryland, and Virginia.

Beating North Carolina tomorrow night will not be a problem. Most fans saw (and enjoyed) the thrashing of Boston College at home a few weeks ago. Saying that the Hokies embarrassed the Eagles is quite an understatement. That same Boston College team came back and played Notre Dame to the wire the following week. Virginia Tech is a whole different team when playing outside of Blacksburg. That's their problem. I.E. Alabama and Georgia Tech. They're a National Championship Home Team.

Hokie Cheerleader Earns "SI Cheerleader of the Week" Honor

Just a quick shout out to a fellow Hokie that got nationally recognized last week. Nicole, a senior cheerleader for Virginia Tech, was recognized with an interview and some photos. Congratulations, Nicole! Virginia Tech takes on North Carolina at Lane Stadium tomorrow night at 7:45.

Top 10 Over-used Commentator Phrases

Raise your hand if commentators piss you off. If you don't have a hand, I'm sorry....

"It is very dangerous to wave to people you don't know, because what if they don't have a hand? They'll think you're cocky. "Look what I got motherfucker, this thing is useful...I'm gonna go pick something up" - Mitch Hedberg

I've compiled a rough list of commonly over-used jargon. Please, add your own in the comments.

10) "WHOOP!" - When Boomer does highlights and a player jukes someone.

9) "Asterisk" - Ever since the Barry Bonds* saga, any time someone cheats*, there's a bad* call, etc*, there's an asterisk next to everything*

8) "Gunslinger" - Every quarterback that throws a pass is a "gunslinger."

7) "Wrinkle" - When a team uses a new formation or type of play, they're adding a "wrinkle to their offense."

6) "At the end of the day"

5) "Indisputable video evidence to overturn the play" - How long will replay be in the NFL before commentators stop reminding us of this?

4) "4-down territory" - there's 100 yards of 4-down territory. On fourth down, however, many teams choose to punt or kick a field goal. It's still 4th down, whether a team throws, runs, punts, or kicks.

3) "Must-win" - When do teams take the field and say, "We don't have to win this one," with the exception of 13-2 teams in Week 17. (Or the Raiders)

2) "Football team" - "Adrian Peterson is the key player on this football team." Why is "football" necessary? When I'm watching the pregame, I do not need to be reminded that we're talking about the NFL. That's why I pushed "Select" on the "Vikings/Packers" game.

1) "As I said before" - You said a LOT of things before! You talk for a living. Commentators make 1,000 predictions a game. When one comes true, they use it for the rest of the game. "I stated earlier that Peyton Manning got sacked and that could cause some incompletions in the second half. That last incompletion was proof. I'm a genius."

STILL Buying the Redskins

Contrary to my Brett Favre obsession and long-time Packer following, I'm still a SLIGHT Washington homer. So, one could say that my opinion is a little biased. I'm still buying the Redskins this week. If a stock is predicted to go up after you buy it and it goes down a little more, it's sort of a rule of thumb to buy more. I am a believer in the 'Skins, but it is necessary for me to vent on something.

Someone please explain to Jason Campbell that when you're running away from a defender, that means (and correct me if I'm wrong) that he's BEHIND you. So, 'twould not be smart to reach your arm BACK to throw a pass, with the chance of one of those guys you're running from knocking it out of your hand. And, please shave that eyebrow in between your nose and upper lip.

Take back the muffed punt by Antwaan Randel-El, the most overrated punt returner in the NFL, an unlucky interception for a TD, and the previously stated bone-head play by Campbell, and Washington would have been in Monday's game.

Vince Young to Start for Tennessee

As the age of the aging quarterback withers away, the Tennessee Titans' 0-6 start has prompted a strong suggestion from owner Bud Adams to start Vince Young immediately. With Kerry Collins' 13-3 record of 2008 just a distant memory, the all-too-popular calling for the Starting QB's head begins.

Switching to Vince Young isn't going to solve the Titans' problems. Getting their defense in order is the key. 31st in the league (405 yds-per game) in yards allowed, no quarterback switch, minus Jesus, and I HAVE created "Jesus" for my Madden '10 Eagles (just think Devin Hester speed, Peyton Manning intelligence, Tom Brady accuracy, and the bad-assness of Ray Lewis), is going to turn 0-6 into 10-6.

The Titans have the 6th-ranked running game and have historically been a field-position football team. But, if their defense can't give them better field position than "wherever Mark Jones returns the kickoff to," Young will be run off the field just as fast as Collins.

Browns Recovering from Flu Spread

Hosting the Packers this weekend, the Cleveland Browns were nursing over a dozen fevers and runny noses come mid-week. According to profootballtalk.com, Defensive Tackle Corey Williams is the only player with the snifflies as of last night's injury report. Williams, formerly a Cheese-Head, had a much better year in the tackling department for the Browns last season than any of his first 4 years as a Packer. As Green Bay has had their struggles with the offensive line lately, they could use any help they could get with second-string defensive liners.

Tom Cable Not Charged

When the most interesting thing about the Oakland Raiders is who's punching who, who's talking smack to who, or who the coach is this week, you'd think that a win over the New York Giants would be something to talk about. Well, not when you're still 2-4.

Raiders Head Coach Tom Cable was not charged with beating up one of his assistants, today, according to the DA. You'd think something like this wouldn't matter in a profession where 300 pound human beings are all but trying to kill other 300 pound human beings. That's like a whore charging her client for rape. I'm not sure if that analogy even works, being that Tom Cable is 12 too many Double McChickens away from tackling anybody BUT Ronald McDonald. But, just run with it.

If I Were a Gamblin' Man

I have begun a new section to the site called, "If I Were a Gamblin' Man." No, this title is not original, nor do I care. All that matters is that I will be RIGHT. If you live in Las Vegas, because I do not condone illegal gambling of any kind, take my picks and make you some money. I will simply ask for a "thank you" somewhere along the way. Visit the Picks section to see today's pick.

Buy: Redskins

Tagged as the team that gives their opponents their first win, the Washington Redskins have quickly become the new Oakland Raiders of the NFL. Football fans have jumped off the Redskins bandwagon faster than Dan Snyder can sign overrated free-agents. Don't forget, though, that the Redskins have the 5th-ranked scoring defense in the NFL. Don't quit on them just because they treat the end-zone like it's littered with tampons. (At least for another week or two) Jim Zorn NOT quitting after the most ego-killing act for a Head Coach to endure is a good sign. Zorn set an example in taking one for the team. If the fans, players, and coaches back Sherm Lewis, a win over the Eagles this weekend is not a longshot.