P-L-A-X-I-C-O...
...is now with the J-E-T-S! JETS! JETS! JETS!
A couple of days after losing the Nnamdi Asomugha Sweepstakes, the Jets gave Burress a one-year deal, teaming him up at the wide receiver corps with Santonio Holmes.
As my brother Brian says (jokingly, of course), "It just goes to show you that, when you shoot someone in the leg, and that someone is yourself, good things can happen."
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Chicago Bears Sign Marion Barber, May Let Olin Kruetz Leave
In the 2010 regular season, the Bears had a third-down conversion rate of 33 percent and a fourth-down success rate of 29 percent.
As a result, they ranked 27th and 31st in the NFL in third and fourth-down conversions, respectively.
A lot of NFL fans will remember Chicago's Week 1 meeting with the Detroit Lions for the Calvin Johnson touchdown catch that, by technicality only, wasn't. One memory that etches a sketch into my mind was the Bears' inability to get the ball into the end zone on third and fourth-and-goal when they had the ball at the one-yard line.
Signing Marion Barber should give the Bears a short-yardage back that could help them move the chains or cross the goal line. That is, if Chicago either reaches an agreement with Kruetz or finds a reliable replacement for him.
As a result, they ranked 27th and 31st in the NFL in third and fourth-down conversions, respectively.
A lot of NFL fans will remember Chicago's Week 1 meeting with the Detroit Lions for the Calvin Johnson touchdown catch that, by technicality only, wasn't. One memory that etches a sketch into my mind was the Bears' inability to get the ball into the end zone on third and fourth-and-goal when they had the ball at the one-yard line.
Signing Marion Barber should give the Bears a short-yardage back that could help them move the chains or cross the goal line. That is, if Chicago either reaches an agreement with Kruetz or finds a reliable replacement for him.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Farmer City Raceway Results From, Point Standings as of July 29
FARMER CITY, Ill. -- Whether they're watching the St. Louis Cardinals or Chicago White Sox in a pennant race or NASCAR's Chase for the Cup, fans' enjoyment of sports is enhanced greatly when they can watch their favorite team (or individual athlete) compete for a first-place finish.
Therefore, with the Farmer City Raceway heading into its final month of the racing season, I felt it would be appropriate to list the point standings and this Friday's feature results in the same post.
This way, fans of the Farmer City Raceway can follow each racing division's championship chase.
Enjoy the ride, race fans.
As always, full results and point standings can be found at http://www.farmercityracing.com/.
SPORTSMAN
With Thawville's Daniel Flessner leading Decatur native Dave Crawley Jr. by a mere two points in the point standings prior to July 29's feature, the chase for the Sportsman Division title seemed to be the closest.
However, Crawley Jr. was unable to start the feature and would up in 14th place. Meanwhile, Flessner finished fourth as Shawn Diggs of LeRoy took the checkered flag.
As a result, Flessner currently stands at 15 points above Crawley Jr.
Feature Results
1. Shawn Diggs, LeRoy; 2. Rick Thomas, Dwight; 3. Rod Rusher, Mansfield; 4. Daniel Flessner, Thawville; 5. Dustin Mounce, Flanagan; 6. Kevin Allen; 7. Jack Booth, Springfield.
14. Dave Crawley Jr., Decatur (DNS).
Point Standings
1. Daniel Flessner (Thawville) 512; 2. Dave Crawley Jr. (Decatur 497; 3. Dustin Mounce (Flanagan) 438; 4. Rod Rusher (Mansfield) 368; 5. Donny Sublon (Fisher) 348; 6. Richie Rich (Pontiac) 331; 7. Nick Macklin (Oreana) 313; 8. Darrel Dick (Monticello) 253; 9. Shawn Diggs (LeRoy) 251; 10. Jason Maier (Thomasboro) 238.
MODIFIEDS
Denny Schwartz of Ashmore made himself $1,000 richer by winning the Douglas Dodge Modifieds feature race.
He also moved up to 26th in the point standings with the win. Buffalo's Jeff Leka leads with 585 points, with Bloomington native Justin Delong in second place, trailing by 111 points.
Feature Results
1. Denny Schwartz, Ashmore; 2. Gary Turpin, Bloomington; 3. Justin Delong, Bloomington; 4. Ray Bollinger; 5. Ryan Cary, Catlin; 6. Lance Dehm, Chatsworth; 7. Jeff Curl, Forrest; 8. Jay Ledford, Pontiac; 9. Roger Cary, Catlin; 10. Mark Tullis, Macon; 11. Bryan Zulauf; 12. Dustin King, Charleston; 13. Blake Buchholz, New Holland; 14. Matt Goulden, Springfield.
Point Standings
1. Jeff Leka (Buffalo) 585; 2. Justin Delong (Bloomington) 474; 3. Lance Dehm (Chatsworth) 471; 4. Jay Ledford (Pontiac) 467; 5. Gary Turpin (Bloomington) 368; 6. Jeff Curl (Forrest) 364; 7. Ryan Cary (Catlin) 359; 8. David Henderson (Danville) 283; 9. Ray Bollinger 257; 10. Dane Tilstra.
T-106. Matt Wilson (Clinton) 15.
STREET STOCK
Feature Results
1. Joel Funk, Dwight; 2. Darrel Dick, Monticello; 3. Eric Hail, LeRoy; 4. Terry Miller, Lincoln; 5. Jeff Semmons, Pontiac; 6. Nate Zimmer, Mattoon; 7. Matt Maier, Thomasboro; 8. Travis Johnson, Ashland; 9. Doug Berbaum, Monticello; 10. Eric Wilson, Downs; 11. Wayne Orrick, Bloomington; 12. Travis Thrasher, Clinton; 13. Hugh Johnson, Champaign.
14. Jim Quinn, Farmer City (DNF); 15. Chris Dick, DeLand (DNF); 21. Donnie Rhoades, Clinton (DNS).
Point Standings
1. Travis Johnson (Ashland) 559; 2. Chris Dick (DeLand) 514; 3. Darrel Dick (Monticello) 509; 4. Jim Quinn (Farmer City) 405; 5. Eric Wilson (Downs) 332; 6. Nathan McNeese (Catlin) 329; 7. Troy Dodson (Cerro Gordo) 276; 8. Rick Alwood (Clinton) 273; 9. Wayne Orrick (Bloomington) 257; 10. Jeff Semmons (Pontiac) 245.
14. Travis Thrasher (Clinton) 201; 36. Donnie Rhoades (Clinton) 61; 49. Josh Smith (Clinton) 47.
HORNETS
Feature Results
1. Matt Maier, Thomasboro; 2. Kenny Butterfield, Glasford; 3. Casey Gernentz, Gifford; 4. Ben Gernentz, Gifford; 5. David Lauritson, Normal; 6. Chris Burton, Mansfield; 7. Jim Wilson, Towanda; 8. Brian Wilson, Colfax; 9. Larry Hawk, Champaign; 10. Trisha Burton, Mansfield; 11. Jim Eads, Clinton; 12. Nathan Hail; 13. Mary Baize.
Point Standings
1. Matt Maier (Thomasboro) 615; 2. Chris Burton (Mansfield) 510; 3. Casey Gernentz (Gifford) 481; 4. Brian Wilson (Colfax) 426; 5. Jim Wilson (Towanda) 421; 6. Ben Gernentz (Gifford) 416; 7. Larry Hawk (Champaign) 415; 8. Dion Smith (Bloomington) 400; 9. Kenny Butterfield (Glasford) 353; 10. Tanner Tibbs (Pontiac) 346.
11. Trisha Burton (Mansfield) 342; 21. Jim Eads (Clinton) 86.
LATE MODELS
The Late Models Division did not race on July 29.
However, the drivers in that division will return on August 5 to race in the Northern All Stars Late Model Series (NALMS). The winner of the feature race will be $2,000 richer.
Point Standings
1. Eric Smith (Bloomington) 413; 2. Bobby Pierce (Oakwood) 356; 3. Joe Harlan (El Paso) 342; 4. Jimmy Dehm (Lexington) 326; 5. Derek Chandler (Pontiac) 305; 6. Chris Dick (DeLand) 264; 7. Don Cisco III (Oreana) 217; 8. Ryan Unzicker (El Paso) 203; 9. Russ Adams (Princeville) 197; 10. Kent Robinson (Bloomington, Ind.) 177.
26. Curtis Hobbs (Farmer City) 95; T-72. Matt Beadles (Clinton) 21.
Therefore, with the Farmer City Raceway heading into its final month of the racing season, I felt it would be appropriate to list the point standings and this Friday's feature results in the same post.
This way, fans of the Farmer City Raceway can follow each racing division's championship chase.
Enjoy the ride, race fans.
As always, full results and point standings can be found at http://www.farmercityracing.com/.
SPORTSMAN
With Thawville's Daniel Flessner leading Decatur native Dave Crawley Jr. by a mere two points in the point standings prior to July 29's feature, the chase for the Sportsman Division title seemed to be the closest.
However, Crawley Jr. was unable to start the feature and would up in 14th place. Meanwhile, Flessner finished fourth as Shawn Diggs of LeRoy took the checkered flag.
As a result, Flessner currently stands at 15 points above Crawley Jr.
Feature Results
1. Shawn Diggs, LeRoy; 2. Rick Thomas, Dwight; 3. Rod Rusher, Mansfield; 4. Daniel Flessner, Thawville; 5. Dustin Mounce, Flanagan; 6. Kevin Allen; 7. Jack Booth, Springfield.
14. Dave Crawley Jr., Decatur (DNS).
Point Standings
1. Daniel Flessner (Thawville) 512; 2. Dave Crawley Jr. (Decatur 497; 3. Dustin Mounce (Flanagan) 438; 4. Rod Rusher (Mansfield) 368; 5. Donny Sublon (Fisher) 348; 6. Richie Rich (Pontiac) 331; 7. Nick Macklin (Oreana) 313; 8. Darrel Dick (Monticello) 253; 9. Shawn Diggs (LeRoy) 251; 10. Jason Maier (Thomasboro) 238.
MODIFIEDS
Denny Schwartz of Ashmore made himself $1,000 richer by winning the Douglas Dodge Modifieds feature race.
He also moved up to 26th in the point standings with the win. Buffalo's Jeff Leka leads with 585 points, with Bloomington native Justin Delong in second place, trailing by 111 points.
Feature Results
1. Denny Schwartz, Ashmore; 2. Gary Turpin, Bloomington; 3. Justin Delong, Bloomington; 4. Ray Bollinger; 5. Ryan Cary, Catlin; 6. Lance Dehm, Chatsworth; 7. Jeff Curl, Forrest; 8. Jay Ledford, Pontiac; 9. Roger Cary, Catlin; 10. Mark Tullis, Macon; 11. Bryan Zulauf; 12. Dustin King, Charleston; 13. Blake Buchholz, New Holland; 14. Matt Goulden, Springfield.
Point Standings
1. Jeff Leka (Buffalo) 585; 2. Justin Delong (Bloomington) 474; 3. Lance Dehm (Chatsworth) 471; 4. Jay Ledford (Pontiac) 467; 5. Gary Turpin (Bloomington) 368; 6. Jeff Curl (Forrest) 364; 7. Ryan Cary (Catlin) 359; 8. David Henderson (Danville) 283; 9. Ray Bollinger 257; 10. Dane Tilstra.
T-106. Matt Wilson (Clinton) 15.
STREET STOCK
Feature Results
1. Joel Funk, Dwight; 2. Darrel Dick, Monticello; 3. Eric Hail, LeRoy; 4. Terry Miller, Lincoln; 5. Jeff Semmons, Pontiac; 6. Nate Zimmer, Mattoon; 7. Matt Maier, Thomasboro; 8. Travis Johnson, Ashland; 9. Doug Berbaum, Monticello; 10. Eric Wilson, Downs; 11. Wayne Orrick, Bloomington; 12. Travis Thrasher, Clinton; 13. Hugh Johnson, Champaign.
14. Jim Quinn, Farmer City (DNF); 15. Chris Dick, DeLand (DNF); 21. Donnie Rhoades, Clinton (DNS).
Point Standings
1. Travis Johnson (Ashland) 559; 2. Chris Dick (DeLand) 514; 3. Darrel Dick (Monticello) 509; 4. Jim Quinn (Farmer City) 405; 5. Eric Wilson (Downs) 332; 6. Nathan McNeese (Catlin) 329; 7. Troy Dodson (Cerro Gordo) 276; 8. Rick Alwood (Clinton) 273; 9. Wayne Orrick (Bloomington) 257; 10. Jeff Semmons (Pontiac) 245.
14. Travis Thrasher (Clinton) 201; 36. Donnie Rhoades (Clinton) 61; 49. Josh Smith (Clinton) 47.
HORNETS
Feature Results
1. Matt Maier, Thomasboro; 2. Kenny Butterfield, Glasford; 3. Casey Gernentz, Gifford; 4. Ben Gernentz, Gifford; 5. David Lauritson, Normal; 6. Chris Burton, Mansfield; 7. Jim Wilson, Towanda; 8. Brian Wilson, Colfax; 9. Larry Hawk, Champaign; 10. Trisha Burton, Mansfield; 11. Jim Eads, Clinton; 12. Nathan Hail; 13. Mary Baize.
Point Standings
1. Matt Maier (Thomasboro) 615; 2. Chris Burton (Mansfield) 510; 3. Casey Gernentz (Gifford) 481; 4. Brian Wilson (Colfax) 426; 5. Jim Wilson (Towanda) 421; 6. Ben Gernentz (Gifford) 416; 7. Larry Hawk (Champaign) 415; 8. Dion Smith (Bloomington) 400; 9. Kenny Butterfield (Glasford) 353; 10. Tanner Tibbs (Pontiac) 346.
11. Trisha Burton (Mansfield) 342; 21. Jim Eads (Clinton) 86.
LATE MODELS
The Late Models Division did not race on July 29.
However, the drivers in that division will return on August 5 to race in the Northern All Stars Late Model Series (NALMS). The winner of the feature race will be $2,000 richer.
Point Standings
1. Eric Smith (Bloomington) 413; 2. Bobby Pierce (Oakwood) 356; 3. Joe Harlan (El Paso) 342; 4. Jimmy Dehm (Lexington) 326; 5. Derek Chandler (Pontiac) 305; 6. Chris Dick (DeLand) 264; 7. Don Cisco III (Oreana) 217; 8. Ryan Unzicker (El Paso) 203; 9. Russ Adams (Princeville) 197; 10. Kent Robinson (Bloomington, Ind.) 177.
26. Curtis Hobbs (Farmer City) 95; T-72. Matt Beadles (Clinton) 21.
New Eagles Have Landed in Philadelphia: Nnamdi Asomugha and Vince Young Reach Deals in City of Brotherly Love
Friday may be a day of the week ruined for some by Rebecca Black.
The Philadelphia Eagles, however, will remember this Friday to be a fruitful one.
Landing the most coveted free agent on the market (Nnamdi Asomugha) with a five-year, $60 million contract, including $25 million in guaranteed money, might be enough reason for Eagles fans to "get down on Friday" and have "fun, fun, fun, fun."
Together with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (and possibly Asante Samuel), the Eagles' defense has playmakers that could match their offensive counterparts.
Philadelphia wasn't done, however, with their shopping spree. The Eagles still needed a quarterback to back up Michael Vick.
And they got one, acquiring Vince Young with a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million.
Good job, Eagles. Now you can look forward to the weekend.
The Philadelphia Eagles, however, will remember this Friday to be a fruitful one.
Landing the most coveted free agent on the market (Nnamdi Asomugha) with a five-year, $60 million contract, including $25 million in guaranteed money, might be enough reason for Eagles fans to "get down on Friday" and have "fun, fun, fun, fun."
Together with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (and possibly Asante Samuel), the Eagles' defense has playmakers that could match their offensive counterparts.
Philadelphia wasn't done, however, with their shopping spree. The Eagles still needed a quarterback to back up Michael Vick.
And they got one, acquiring Vince Young with a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million.
Good job, Eagles. Now you can look forward to the weekend.
Roy Williams Reaches Agreement with Chicago Bears, According to Tribune
The Chicago Tribune recently reported that the Bears have found their go-to receiver: Roy Williams.
A day after the Dallas Cowboys officially released Williams, he agreed to terms with Chicago.
Some Bears fans may be a little discouraged by Williams' last two seasons with the Cowboys: 75 receptions for 1,126 yards and 12 touchdowns.
However, don't forget that Mike Martz was the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator from 2006-07. In 2006, Williams caught 82 passes for 1,310 yards and seven touchdowns; 2007 stats: 64 catches, 838 yards and five TDs.
And that was with Jon Kitna at quarterback.
Not only is Williams reuniting with Martz, but he also gets back together with Darryl Drake, who was Williams' wide receivers coach at the University of Texas and holds the same position in Chicago.
For more details on the Bears' acquisition of Williams, click on the following link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-spt-07292011-bears-reach-deal-with-williams,0,5317779.story
A day after the Dallas Cowboys officially released Williams, he agreed to terms with Chicago.
Some Bears fans may be a little discouraged by Williams' last two seasons with the Cowboys: 75 receptions for 1,126 yards and 12 touchdowns.
However, don't forget that Mike Martz was the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator from 2006-07. In 2006, Williams caught 82 passes for 1,310 yards and seven touchdowns; 2007 stats: 64 catches, 838 yards and five TDs.
And that was with Jon Kitna at quarterback.
Not only is Williams reuniting with Martz, but he also gets back together with Darryl Drake, who was Williams' wide receivers coach at the University of Texas and holds the same position in Chicago.
For more details on the Bears' acquisition of Williams, click on the following link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-spt-07292011-bears-reach-deal-with-williams,0,5317779.story
Thursday, July 28, 2011
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