More happy Purdue news

For those of you wondering, Stanford Keglar and Kevin Noel did not make the trip to Happy Valley on Saturday because they were suspended for the game by Joe Tiller. The word is that they were suspended because of a locker room skirmish. Purdue sports information director Tom Schott said the incident between Noel and Keglar took place Thursday and left Noel with a minor head injury. Schott characterized the incident as a "whipping around of towels kind of thing" but according to a story in Saturday's Journal and Courier, Keglar tackled Noel, who hit his head on an uncarpeted portion of the locker room and suffered a small cut. He also momentarily lost consciousness but was not hospitalized. Noel declined to press charges against Keglar. Sounds like that's the best tackle Keglar has made all season.

No Teague and Crumpets this season

Juco transfer Tarrance Crump was suspended for the entire season today by Coach Matt Painter following charges of drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident. Crump was considered by some to be one of the top junior college players. Last season, he averaged 16.0 points and 7.0 assists for Shelton State Community College in Alabama. It's not like Purdue needed him anyway, they are stacked this year. The Boilers have Carl Landry and ummm, well at least they have Carl Landry.

Bears win third straight

The Bears defeated the Lions for the second time yesterday, sweeping the season series and putting the Bears alone in first place of the NFC North. Charles Tillman intercepted an ill-advised Jeff Garcia pass in overtime and scored the winning touchdown. Former Boilermaker Kyle Orton threw for a career-best 230 yards and one touchdown. The Bears (4-3) square off against the Saints on Sunday.

Cubs re-sign Rusch

Rusch agreed to a $6 million, two-year contract with the Cubs on Monday, replacing a $2 million option he had for next season. He will get $2.75 million next season and $3.25 million in 2007, and he could earn up to $500,000 each season in performance bonuses.

No Surprise

This year's World Series was the lowest rated ever.

Fantasy Update Week 7

In the keeper league, X-15 (4-3) dropped their third straight game, 82.28 - 81.41. The team had a good week, but fell just short. Priest Holmes was the high scorer with 16.80 points.

In the re-draft league, The Intruders (3-4) won their second straight game. LaMont Jordan (26.10) and Lawrence Tynes (16.00) were the high scorers.

Girardi to be Marlins manager

Joe Girardi inked a three-year deal to be the Marlins manager today. I was hoping he would hold out until the Cubs get rid of Dusty, but I guess it wasn't meant to be.

X-15 makes another deal...

In the keeper league, I agreed upon a trade today that sent Daunte Culpepper, Chris Brown, and Reuben Droughns to the Iron Toothpicks for Tom Brady and Brian Westbrook. There were also some draft picks involved, but since no one really cares about this trade besides me I won't go into details.

My team is built to win this year and that wasn't going to happen with Culpepper so he had to go. I was also upset with Daunte's actions on the infamous love boat. The manager of ITP has no morals and accepted Daunte with open arms. I can only hope that this trade will make ITP competitive once again.

It's about time Joe

Finally Purdue Coach Joe Tiller is realizing what I've been telling anyone who would listen...Rob Ninkovich should be starting. I've had season tickets the last two seasons and I've seen Rob make more plays than any other defensive lineman the Boilers have. This year alone he has picked off Brady Quinn and forced a Northwestern fumble when they were about to score. Tiller also said that he hasn't decided if he is going to start Curtis Painter or Brandon Kirsch at quarterback this week against Wisconsin.

Mystery solved

Ever since I started going to Purdue, family members have wondered what the American Railway Building was for. I could never come up with the answer. Thankfully The Exponent finally solved the mystery for me.

Another MLB player busted for 'roids

Felix Heredia was suspended for the first 10 days of next season for violating baseball's steroids policy. I was Felix would've been on steriods when he pitched for the Cubs. Maybe he wouldn't have been such a craptacular pitcher.

Fantasy Update Week 6

In the keeper league, X-15 (4-2) lost for the second week in a row. This time the South Park Cows defeated X-15, 102.40 - 93.28. The Cows were lead by a four touchdown night from Shaun Alexander. I could take the easy way out and blame the loss on another craptastic performance by Culpepper (6.18) or the injury-shortened days of Randy Moss and TJ Duckett. However, I should've never left Duckett in my starting lineup. I could've easily replaced him with Antowain Smith (14.40) or Michael Pittman (12.90). I left Duckett in because I wasn't sure what to expect from Smith since it was his first week replacing the injured Deuce McAllister. Pittman, who replaced an injuried Cadillac Williams (also on my team), was a game-time decision with a shoulder injury. I also could've put Jake Plummer (22.78) instead of Culpepper and gotten the victory. Luckily this week X-15 faces a weak Seven's Splash squad. The top 5 teams in the league have a 4-2 record but X-15 is currently in fourth place because of total points scored.

In the re-draft league, The Intruders (2-4) picked up their second win of the season over The Schmucks, 89.03 - 77.19. LaMont Jordan, Jeremy Shockey, and Antowain Smith were the high scorers. The Intruders are now in 8th place.

INJURY REPORT: In the keeper league, Randy Moss was injured and remains questionable for week seven with a groin strain, bruised ribs, and a pelvic bruise. This injury will affect The Intruders because Randy is Kerry Collins' best target.

Rocky VI is going to happen

The Italian Stallion finally talked someone into producing Rocky VI. I don't know about you, but when I hear "written and directed by Sylvester Stallone," I know it's going to be a great movie. The classics he has written include: Driven, Cliffhanger, Rocky V, Rambo III, Over the Top, Cobra, and F.I.S.T.

Bears back in first

The Bears are back into first place in their divison. They embarrassed the Vikings yesterday, 28-3. Kyle Orton lead the way with two touchdown passes, both to Desmond Clark. Sunday's matchup against the Ravens should be a defensive struggle since both teams boast great defenses and craptastic offenses. The Bears are 2-3 overall and 2-0 in their division.

Fart in a skillet

There wasn't much funny about the 34-29 loss to Northwestern on Saturday, but Joe Tiller made my day when he said that Curtis Painter "...was as nervous as a fart in a skillet out there." Tiller put Painter in the game during the third quarter hoping that he would provide a much needed spark. Painter did not provide a spark and Tiller ended up putting Kirsch back in the game.

Fantasy Update Week 5

In the keeper league, I was defeated for the first time in 20 weeks by Gill's team. From this day forward, October 9th, 2005 will be known as the day the streak died. I take some comfort in the fact that my 20-game winning streak will never be broken. Priest Holmes, Daunte Culpepper, Randy Moss, and Jeremy Shockey all had bye weeks. That may have contributed to the loss. X-15 is now 4-1 and in second place.

In the re-draft league, I was beaten for the fourth straight week. The final score was 85.57 to 83.80. Brandon Lloyd, who had zero points, is wearing the goat horns this week. I am 1-4 in that league and in ninth place.

INJURY REPORT: The Intruders lost Deuce McAllister for the year to a torn ACL. Javon Walker was lost for the year earlier in the season. X-15 was without the services of Cadillac Williams, who sat out the game due to foot and hamstring injuries. He listed as probable for week 6.

Another record for William Regal

William averaged 27.5 MPG on his last tank. I don't care what Tajiri averages, I want a car that has the ability to pass other cars on a two-lane road.

The streak is over

It appears that X-15's unprecedented 20-game winning streak will come to an end this week. Lady Luck finally sided with my opponent. Kevin Jones and Tatum Bell, who had a combined total of one touchdown this season, each found the end zone twice for Gill this week. It didn't help that I had Daunte Culpepper, Priest Holmes, Randy Moss, Mewelde Moore, and Jeremy Shockey sitting on my bench because they had a bye. I'll have more coverage Tuesday when I do my weekly fantasy update.

I may have found Purdue's problem

How can you expect to win when the leader of the offense, Brandon Kirsch, is majoring in OLS?

Purdue has a new starting running back

Redshirt freshman Kory Sheets has replaced senior Jerod Void as the first string back on the depth chart after Void suffered a dislocated shoulder in the Boilers' loss to Notre Dame.

So far this season, in a backup role, Sheets has carried the ball 38 times and gained 261 yards, which is just three yards less than Void. Sheets recorded his first 100-yard game against Minnesota and has five touchdowns on the ground.

I watched Sheets play against Notre Dame and he appears to have that big play ability that Void lacks. Him and Dorien Bryant should be fun to watch the next couple years. Too bad they will be the only ones that are fun to watch.

Have a smelly co-worker?

If you co-worker smells like Dave's apartment, maybe you should read this.

Fantasy Football Update Week 4

In the keeper league, X-15 beat HollyWood Frenzy by a score of 71.80-60.73. Priest Holmes and Terrell Owens were the high scorers. Culpepper had another disappointing outing. He threw two more picks and fumbled once. X-15 is 4-0 and has won 20 consecutive games. The streak is in jeopardy this week because Priest Holmes, Randy Moss, Culpepper, Jeremy Shockey, and Mewelde Moore all have the week off. Luckily we face the 1-3 DawgPound who has LaMont Jordan sitting the week out.

In the re-draft league, The Intruders were defeated once again. We lost 81.90-61.42 to the Midland Jumbo Jets. The Intruders are now 1-3 and in 9th place out of 10 teams.

Injury Report: Cadillac Williams left the game early in the first quarter with a hamstring injury. It is unknown if he will be able to play this week. Luckily X-15 has his replacement, Michael Pittman. Culpepper revealed that he has been playing with a sprained medial collateral ligament and bursitis in his right knee. In 2001, Culpepper played 12 games with loose cartilage in his left knee before undergoing surgery. His current injury does not need surgery, he said, and most of the pain has come from a leaking bursa sac, which Culpepper said caused the bursitis.

After throwing 39 touchdown passes with just 11 interceptions in 2004, Culpepper has just four TD passes in four games this season with 10 interceptions.

He also has been sacked 20 times as the Vikings have started the season with a 1-3 record.

As a side note, I made it to the championship game of all three baseball leagues I was in. I only took home the championship in one of the three though.

Boilers in trouble with the law

Sophomore tight end Garret Bushong was arrested for suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated early Friday morning. Joe Tiller said that Bushong will be suspended for the Iowa game.

Gordon Watt, a Purdue men's basketball team member, was arrested on charges of public intoxication on Sept. 24 in Lafayette. He was released on $100 bond.

Coach Matt Painter issued a statement "We take very seriously the incident involving Gordon Watt. The situation, along with his punishment, will be handled in-house and some elements have already been handled. In the meantime, we'll let the legal process run its course before taking further action."

Routed at Ross Ade

I was one of the "fortunate" Purdue fans who got to attend the Notre Dame game on Saturday. As you all know, Purdue was destroyed 49-28. You know it's bad when the highlight of the game is listening to the ND band play the A-Team and Shaft theme songs. Another positive was that I found the Purdue hat I had been wanting for two years.

Quixtar = Scam

If someone asks you to sign up for Quixtar run far away. Read this report to find out why.

Another year ends without a championship

The Cubs wrapped up the disappointing 2005 season yesterday by losing to the Astros, 6-4. The Cubs finished the season with a record of 79-83 and in fourth place.

Ryan Dempster was awarded for his stellar season with a 3-year, $15.5 million extension. After starting the season in the starting rotation, Dempster has converted 33 of 35 save chances, leading the National League with a .943 saves percentage. The man he replaced as closer in May, former Cub LaTroy Hawkins, is tied for the NL lead with nine blown saves.

Carlos Zambrano finished with a .300 batting average, the highest of any Cubs pitcher with 75 or more at-bats since at least 1945.