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- December 19th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What to look for in week 15 of the NFL.
Colts 35 Jags 31 The Colts played down again to the opposition. The first 3 quarters the O looked very average. But great teams find a way to win games in which they have not played their best. T…
- December 17th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What to look for this week in the Bowl games.
19-Dec New Mexico Bowl Albuquerque, NM ESPN 4:30 Fresno State 8-4 vs. Wyoming 6-6 Fresno brings in their outstanding running game but are a little disappointed to be playing so early. They are a h…
- December 15th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What did we learn from week 14 in the NFL?
The Steelers are really bad. Losing to the injury depleted Browns was the last straw for the Steelers’ attempt to defend their Super Bowl title. The team started off 6-2 but after 5 straight…
- December 13th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
As usual, the drive bye media misses the point about the FSU scandal.
There is no question that a number of wins by the Florida State football team under Coach Bowden will disappear due to the educational assistance scandal being investigated by the NCAA. But there is…
- December 12th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What to look for in the NFL for week 14.
Saints @ Falcons The Saints are undefeated and were rolling until they had a lucky win over the Redskins. If the Saints play the same way they did last week, the winning streak could end. Otherwise…
- December 11th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Tiger Woods can’t have it both ways.
Woods is without a doubt one of the greatest golfers ever. He is also one of the greatest pitch men ever. Now that the blush is off the rose and his manufactured image has taken more hits than a bu…
- December 8th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Tuesday QB—Projecting the playoffs at the 3/4th pole.
AFC Seeds Colts At 12-0 there is little chance anyone will beat the Colts for home field. Chargers SD has a lead over Cincy in the AFC record. If SD can beat Cincy at home in week 15 they will…
- December 7th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What did we learn from college football this week? Who is going where.
Alabama and Texas will play for the mythical BcS championship. Alabama looked great and Texas got VERY lucky to win its game against Nebraska. Texas tends to play down to the competition too ofte…
- December 4th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What to look for this weekend in football
College Pac10 Championship—sort of Oregon beat Oregon State 37-33 for the league title and the Rose Bowl ticket. In the end, it was the running and passing of the Ducks that won the game. The…
- December 3rd, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Around the NFL after week 12.
The Colts struggle to keep perfect. The Texans had a 14-0 lead on the Colts at the end of the 1st quarter. Indy seems to play down to the level of their competition for the first 3 quarters then p…
- November 30th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What did we learn in the College football last weekend?
Both Weis and Bowden are fired. Weis used the players recruited by Tyrone Willingham for his early success. The experience at ND proved that as head coach, Weis was one step beyond his level of co…
- November 27th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What to look for in football this weekend in College football.
#2 Alabama 26 Auburn 21 Every run for an undefeated season has some close calls. But the Auburn D exposed a flaw in the Tide. They can’t protect QB McElroy from a speed rusher on the edge. Th…
- November 26th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Happy Thanksgiving—The NFL Provides the Turkeys
Happy Thanksgiving to all. What we learned from last week. QB Vince Young has turned the corner—Not yet. Looking at the 4 straight wins of the Titans, many would assume that Young is now an NF…
- November 14th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Around the NFL for 11/14/09
SF 10 CH 6 People around Chicago are wondering what is wrong with QB Cutler. The answer is two fold. First, the protection is bad to terrible. Second, he does not have anything close to the receiv…
- November 13th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What to look for in College football Week 11
#25 West Virginia @ #5 Cincinnati tonight Cincy faces a very good challenge tonight. But they also have to play at #12 Pitt in the last game of the season. They have QB Pike fairly healthy but his…
- November 10th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Tuesday QB for week 9
The NFC The Saints (8-0) are really good. The Saints started off slowly against the Panthers but came back to win 30-20. The O is outstanding but all teams have close games. The key to a great se…
- November 9th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What did we learn from the College football this weekend?
Ohio State is B A C K. The Bucks finally played up to the hype from the beginning of the season. They put heat on Penn State QB Clark and stopped RB Royster cold. The Buckeye O actually looked dec…
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: 2009 Taxes
2008 Free Tax Return Filing
2008 Free Tax Return Filing If you are in search of an online service that still provides a way for you to file your 2008 taxes before the end of the year, Free Tax USA is the solution you have been…
- November 7th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Around the NFL for 11/7/09
The winds of change blowing through Cleveland GM George Kokinis was frog walked out of the complex on Monday. Owner Randy Lerner told the press that he was going to hire a football guy with solid…
- November 6th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What to look for this week in College football
#9 LSU @ #3 Alabama – 7.5 Alabama dropped a spot in the BcS last week on a bye. They get it back this week against a good but over matched LSU team. Bama QB McElroy has to be effective throwing…
- November 5th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Tuesday QB (on Thursday) for week 8
The Browns begin to clean house. The GM George Kokinis was frog-walked out of the facility. He should have been preceded by Head Coach Mangenous who is guilty of a lot more of the disaster than GK…
- November 2nd, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What did we learn in College football for 11/02/09
Spikes a thug and Meyer is a “thug enabler.” One thing we learned was that Florida LB Brandon Spikes is a thug. During a 41-17 win Spikes intentionally and with malice gouged the eyes…
- October 31st, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Around the NFL for Week 8
This week is the half way mark in the season. Tuesday we will look at what the playoffs look like as well as the second half. But this week there are a couple of key games to watch. DV @ BA The s…
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What to look for in College football (a day late)
Some people live in the sticks. I live in the leaf stems. One of the disadvantages of living next to a lake is that you always seem to need work around the house. Three days ago while workers were d…
- October 27th, 2009
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Tuesday QB for 10/27/09
Teams in serious trouble from the bad to the terrible The Redskins (2-5) have taken the play calling away from coach Zorn. The main problem is not Zorn and it is not the QB. QB Campbell has a pass…
- October 26th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What did we learn from the College football weekend for 10/26/09?
The top 3 teams have separated themselves from the rest of the pack. Texas looks to be the first to get its ticket punched by virtue of an easier schedule if they get by #14 Oklahoma State this Satur…
- October 24th, 2009
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Around the NFL for 10/24/09
There are some critical games this weekend that will define the leaders at the half way post of the season. Vikes @ Steelers The Steelers are behind the Bengals by virtue of their loss to Cincy a…
- October 23rd, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What to look for in College football for week 8.
1 Florida @ Miss St. The Gators will face a pretty good O in the Bulldogs. QB Lee has a passer rating of 112.3 and RB Dixon averages 5.2 per run. The Dogs have struggled on D against good teams. In…
- October 20th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Tuesday QB for week 6 in the NFL.
The Saints established themselves as a competitor for the top spot in the NFC with an impressive win over the Giants. There has never been a question about the Saints O because it has been among th…
- October 19th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What did we learn from the College weekend 7?
Ohio State is struggling badly on offense. The problem is 65% the O line or absence of one and 35% QB Pryor. The O line has been a problem for the last 5 years. The lack of pass protection has been…
- October 17th, 2009
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Around the NFL for 10/17/09
There aren’t many decent games this weekend. Most of the games are either the very good against the very bad or 2 bad teams playing each other. Here are a couple I like. Game of the week NY Gian…
- October 16th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What to look for this weekend in College Football.
Arkansas @ 1 Florida The Gator D shut the LSU O down last week to 3 points and less than 100 yards passing. This week Arkansas brings in another very hot offense led by former Michigan QB Mallett. Th…
- October 15th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Tuesday Morning QB on a Thursday night.
After 5 games there are two kinds of teams—The quick and the dead. The quick are off to a fast start and the dead are just that for any chance to get to the post season. The secret to getting into t…
- October 14th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
NFL Commissioner Goodell is a gutless liar!
The NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke out today on the issue of Rush Limbaugh’s desire to be a minority part of a bid to buy the St. Louis Rams. Mr. Goodell, you are gutless and you are a lia…
- October 13th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
The NFLPA needs to keep its nose out of owner business.
Tomorrow will be a Tuesday Wednesday with our usual Tuesday QB appearing then. NFLPA Exec Dir DeMaurice Smith has sent a message to the NFL Owners saying that radio star Rush Limbaugh should be banne…
- October 12th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What did we learn from the College Football Weekend #7?
1 Florida is clearly the best of the top 3 teams. It went to LSU at night and dominated what had been an explosive offense. LSU’s QB Jefferson was 11-17 but only got 96 yards. That was just not…
- October 10th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Around the NFL in week 5
ATL @ SF The Falcon passing game is not producing the big plays that it did last year. SF’s D is playing outstanding football despite not having a great deal of talent. They have taken on the…
- October 9th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What to look for in the College Games this week.
1 Florida @ 4 LSU QB Tim Tebow is reportedly going to start the game Saturday. In the first couple of series watch to see if he is running the ball and if he is using his head rather than risking…
- October 6th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Tuesday Morning QB for 10/06/09
TN @ JK The Titans are in serious trouble. Just like the rest of those that watch and are fool enough to try to prognosticate NFL games, I thought the Titans would come around. They have had a ton o…
- October 5th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What did we learn about College ball this week?
There are only 3 top teams in the NCAA—Florida, Texas and Alabama. And there is a better than average chance that none of them will make it undefeated through the 09 season. #3 Alabama had more…
- October 3rd, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Around the NFL for 10/03/09
Top games of the week GB @ MIN The battle of the QBs should be more than interesting. The Vikes come in undefeated getting a breathtaking pass for a win last week. Favre is playing well but he has to…
- October 2nd, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What to look for this weekend in College games.
Tonight Utah St. @ 20 BYU The Cougars should have no problem with Utah St. This game should be over by half time but probably won’t be. BYU has a habit of playing down to the competition even at…
- September 29th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Tuesday Morning QB for 9/29/09
College football As I said last week, Mississippi was rated based on a 1 point win over Florida in 08. A lot of the ranking is based on the projection of QB Jevan Snead being a top player. So far he…
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: 2009 Taxes
2 Good Reasons to Trust Turbo Tax This year
2 Good Reasons to Trust Turbo Tax This year It is estimated that 3 out of every 4 returns filed has a computing or typographical error that can end up costing you hundreds if not thousands of dollars…
- September 28th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What did we learn in week 3?
QB News: Miami: QB Chad Pennington is likely out for the season. According to ESPN, he suffered a torn capsule in his shoulder. He is getting a second opinion. I hope he can recover from the injury. H…
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: 2009 Taxes
Tax Tip: Double Check Payroll Withholding
Tax Tip: Double Check Payroll Withholding The IRS has released a new tax tip for 2009 which describes why it is important to double check your payroll withholding during the year so you will not be su…
- September 26th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Niblets for September 2009
Best comment of the month: The Browns lack of offense rests primarily on a defective O line. On NFLDraftDog.com So Will,let me get this straight once again Cleveland sports fans have coaches/gm̵…
- September 25th, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
What to look for this weekend.
College football #1 Florida @ Kentucky The Wildcats have played well winning last week against Louisville. But they are not a threat to the Gators. Florida works on the O but the D is fine. The Gator…
- September 23rd, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Around College Football this week.
USC’s Coach Carroll made a critical mistake. I openly wondered that if Sanchez was such a good QB, why didn’t he beat out John David Booty who was very average on his best day. When Carro…
- September 22nd, 2009
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StevePatterson has posted a new entry on: FryingPan Sports
Tuesday Morning QB for 09/22/09
The Steelers running game is struggling – Steeler RB Parker tweaked his hamstring and did not play in the last half of game 1. He carried 14 times for 47 yards in game 2. His injury is contri…
