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Pete has made it to the final four but needs your help to defeat #1 seed Herbie Husker. Vote for Pete. Don't forget, you can vote as many times as you want as long as you remember to clear your history between votes.

Way to go Kenny!

Kenny took first place in the 100 Meter Backstroke last night. Look out Michael Phelps.

Reel him in Hendry

According to this article, the Cubs are leading the Rafael Furcal sweepstakes. The Braves and Dodgers are also looking to sign him.

Fantasy Football Update Week 11 & 12

Week 11:

In the keeper league, X-15 (6-5) lost to the Ruminators by a score of 125.05 - 98.83. X-15 had a great score but couldn't compete with the Ruminators outstanding week.

In the re-draft league, The Intruders (7-4) extended their winning streak to six games by defeating Bald Man Football, 71.51 to 64.80.

Week 12:

In the keeper league, X-15 (7-5) downed the Iron Toothpicks by a score of 76.22 - 46.67. Larry Johnson (12.6), Jeremy Shockey (14.35), and Brian Westbrook (12.4) were the leading scorers.

In the re-draft league, The Intruders (7-5) had their 6-game winning streak snapped by Erv's team (Cleveland Steamers), 130.98 to 92.94.

Bears win again

The Bears (8-3) downed the Tampa Bay Bucs (7-4) today, 13-10. The win extended their winning streak to seven games. Luckily for the Bears, Matt Bryant missed a potential game-tying 29-yard field goal attempt with 2:47 to go. The Bears sacked Simms four times and used the Tampa Bay quarterback's fumble at his own 1 to take an early lead on Orton's 1-yard TD pass to John Gilmore. The Bears take on the Packers next Sunday in Chicago.

Panthers win state title

The NorthWood Panthers defeated #4 Bishop Chatard yesterday in the state finals, 7-0. NorthWood (9-6) set a state record for most losses by a championship team. You can read about it here, here, here, and here.

Another Boiler chooses to enter NFL Draft

Junior Bernard Pollard has decided to leave Purdue early to enter the NFL Draft. Unlike Ray Edwards, Joe Tiller and the Boilers will miss Pollard's leadership next season.

Hot stove heating up

The Cubs added another reliever to their beleaguered bullpen today, signing free agent Bobby Howry.

The 32-year-old Howry pitched for the White Sox from 1998 until he was deal at the 2002 trade deadline to the Boston Red Sox. In 1999, he saved 28 games for the White Sox.

Howry spent the last two seasons with the Indians and appeared in 79 games last season, going 7-4 record with a 2.47 ERA. He allowed only four homers in 73 innings.

Boilers win second game of the season

The Boilers moved to 2-0 after beating South Alabama, 85-67. Carl Landry made 10-of-13 field goals and 15-of-17 free throws on his way to scoring a career-high 35 points. Purdue gets their first test of the season on Saturday at 4:30 against Xavier. The game will be televised by WGN.

Raptors trying to lure Keady out of retirement

The Raptors called Gene Keady to offer him a job as a consultant or bench coach. Keady plans to make he decision by December 6th, the date he returns from a Caribbean cruise with his wife.

Ray Edwards is done

Junior Ray Edwards said on Saturday that he will forego his senior year to enter the NFL Draft.

"I'm definitely going pro. This is my last game here," Edwards said. "My grandmother needs to stop working. She's been working since she was 19 and she's 63 now. I don't want to see her working no more.

"Me and the coaches haven't really been getting along. We've had a couple of differences during the season. Once coach Spack told me I wasn't fast enough to play here, I knew I had to leave. Life is life, you gotta' move on."

Tiller said he was not surprised by Edwards' decision, but was surprised at how he publicly said he would turn professional.

"I was somewhat surprised in the way it occurred. When a player thinks about (going pro), they walk into my office and talk to me about it, but we haven't talked about it," Tiller said. "I'm not surprised, but do I want him to stay? No."

Bears make it six in a row

The Bears downed the preseason Super Bowl favorite Carolina Panthers today, 13-3. The Panthers boasted one of the league's best offenses coming into the game, scoring at least 20 points in every game they have played this season. That streak came to an end today against the NFL's top defense. The Bears sacked Jake Delhomme eight times and intercepted two passes. The Bears are now 7-3 and a virtual lock to win the NFC North. The Bears face another tough opponent next week when they travel to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers.

Purdue football ends the season with a victory

The Purdue football team ended the disappointing season by trouncing Indiana, 41-14. The victory was Purdue's fourth straight over the hapless Hoosiers. The Boilers trailed 7-0 before erupting for 27 points in the second quarter. Kory Sheets lead the team with 137 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Purdue finished the season with a 5-6 record, missing a bowl game for the first time in Joe Tiller's nine year reign.

Purdue wins season opener

The Boilers defeated the Wofford Terriers last night, 82-75. Freshman Nate Minnoy scored 25 points and senior Carl Landry poured in 22 points to lead the Boilers in scoring. Three freshmen - Marcus Green, Chris Lutz and Minnoy - started for Purdue. Another freshman, Korey Spates, was the first player off the bench. Freshmen combined to score 50 points in the win.

First Crump, Now Teague

Purdue learned today that David Teague will miss the entire season due to a knee injury. He will be eligible to return to the Boilers for the 2006-2007 season as a fifth-year senior. Teague is the second player to be lost for the season. Tarrance Crump has been suspended by Matt Painter after a drunk driving arrest. Coincidently, Matt Painter reinstated recently suspended Korey Spates.

It's always trouble when a probe is involved

The FBI is opening an internal investigation into the fight between Olin Kreutz and Fred Miller at its shooting range close to Chicago. A FBI official said that the fight took place after the shooting session, during a barbecue for FBI employees and the players. He confirmed that alcohol was consumed during the barbecue, but insisted there was no drinking during the target practice. Sadly for Fred Miller, his broken jaw kept him out of the 49ers game last week and ended a run of 110 straight starts.

The true story behind Fred Miller's broken jaw

The true story behind Fred Miller's fractured jaw came out yesterday. Both Miller and Olin Kreutz publicly admitted to their roles in a Nov. 7th fight. According to people in the know, the fight began when one player threw a drink at the other. It is unclear what happened next, but this much is known...Kreutz threw a haymaker that fractured Miller's jaw, knocked out a tooth, and filled his mouth with blood. It is believed that alcohol played a factor in the melee.

Fantasy Football Update Week 10

In the keeper league, X-15 (6-4) destroyed the Posse, 102.35 - 68.96. Newly acquired Samkon Gado lead the way with 23.40 points. Brian Westbrook (11.90) and the Bears D (14.00) also had good days. X-15 faces off against the first place Ruminators this week.

In the re-draft league, The Intruders (6-4) narrowly defeated the Posse, 75.45 - 73.06. It was The Intruders fifth straight victory. Samkon Gado lead the way for The Intruders as well. The Intruders battle Bald Man Football for third place this week.

Purdue wraps up perfect preseason

The Boilers finished the preseason with a record of 2-0 after dominating basketball powerhouse SIU-Edwardsville, 78-72. Senior Carl Landry poured in 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the win. Purdue begins the regular season on Friday night against Wofford at 8:00.

Purdue routs Illinois

I know this is a little late, but I've been pretty busy with family business lately. Purdue treated me to a dominating victory over Illinois on Saturday, 37-3. It was a rough year to have season tickets, but last week's win over Michigan State and Saturday's win over Illinois was a good way to end the season at Ross Ade. This weekend I will make my first trip to Bloomington to witness the Boilers annihilate the Hoosiers. I really hope Purdue doesn't lose because it will be a long car ride home for my dad and me with four Hoosier fans harassing us the whole time.

Bears win fifth straight

The Bears won their fifth straight game yesterday, defeating the 49ers 17-9. The highlight of the game was Nathan Vasher's NFL record setting 108-yard touchdown return off a missed field goal. The victory came at a price though. The Bears lost Cedric Benson for 3-6 weeks with a sprained MCL. Benson started in place of the injured Thomas Jones and racked up 50 yards before being injured in the second quarter. The Bears are now 6-3 and play the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Latino Heat Extinguished

WWE wrestler Eddie Guerrero was found dead in his Minneapolis hotel room Sunday night.

Painter gets three recruits to sign

Matt Painter received signed National Letters of Intent from Dan Vandervieren from Eden Prairie, Minn., Johnathan Uchendu from Pulaski, Ark., and Chris Kramer from Huntington, Ind. You can read more about each player here.

Cubs re-sign Perez

The Cubs re-signed Neifi Perez yesterday to a two-year deal that will keep him a Cub through 2007. This move does not mean that the Cubs will not try and sign Rafael Furcal. Paul Kinzer, Furcal's agent said, "He's very close to Neifi Perez and Aramis Ramirez, and he played with Maddux, so there's a comfort level in Chicago. Whatever team he goes to, he wants to be able to go to a World Series, and he feels the Cubs are going to be competitive in trying to get there." Let's hope the Cubs can get Furcal because they haven't had a leadoff hitter since Kenny Lofton left the team after the 2003 playoff debacle.

Another trade for X-15

X-15 pulled off another charity trade with the Iron Toothpicks today. X-15 agreed to send exiled wide receiver Terrell Owens in return for Deion Branch and ITP's first round draft pick. The list of players X-15 has given ITP includes: Culpepper, TO, Droughns, and Chris Brown. I think I deserve a free copy of Swoosh, the best basketball stats program on the market.

Fantasy Football Update Week 9

In the keeper league, X-15's four-game losing streak was snapped. X-15 was victorious against BigSchmucks, 108.45 - 54.60. Larry Johnson (19.75), newly acquired Tom Brady (28.55), and Neil Rackers (16.00) were the high scorers. X-15 is 5-4 and in fourth place, two-games behind the first place South Park Cows. In a re-match of the week 1 contest, X-15 squares off against the Posse (4-5) this week.

In the re-draft league, The Intruders moved its win streak to four games by defeating first-place Judgment, 70.15 - 49.94. Jeremy Shockey (9.85), Kerry Collins (17.00), and Reuben Droughns (9.45) were the players of the week. The Intruders remain in fifth place, one-game behind the teams in first, second, and third place.

Injury Report: Priest Holmes looks to be lost for the season with a neck and spinal injury. Luckily, X-15 traded for his backup, Larry Johnson, earlier in the season. Mewelde Moore sprained his wrist on a late hit, but is probable for this week's game.

Fantasy Football Update Week 8

In the keeper league, X-15's losing streak was extended to four games. The final score was 111.70 to 62.46. Caddy Williams and Randy Moss are wearing the goat horns this week. I am also to blame since I left Kevin Curtis (11.25) and Jake Plummer (37.46) on the bench. Luckily, this week X-15 faces off against the 1-7 BigSchmuck team. If X-15 can't win this week, they may not win a game the rest of the year. One positive note is that recently traded Daunte Culpepper was lost for the season. I feel bad for the team that got him, but I'm happy he's not on my team anymore.

In the re-draft league, The Intruders extended their winning streak to three games. The Intruders dominated the Ruminators, 110.52 to 62.16. Huge days by Marion Barber III, Kerry Collins, LaMont Jordan, and the Dallas D paved the way for the season-high score. The Intruders have moved into 5th place.