Fall camp has started and that means opening kickoff is just around the corner. I've got my picks ready, and will leave some others in the comments. I'm working on a little prize pack for the person who comes closest to getting the ENTIRE order right. Leave your picks below!
South:
Oklahoma: Bob Stoops has assembled quite the explosive offense in Norman. QB Sam Bradford lead the country in passing efficiency in 2007, and that was as a redshirt freshman. Demarco Murray is as exciting as they come, and a MASSIVE line should be able to control the clock. Which bears the question: Why did the Sooners install the hurry up offense this spring?
Texas: 3, 7, 8, 25. Those are the preseason rankings of OU, Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas. KU is on the road, but it's a stacked conference slate for the Longhorns. QB Colt McCoy will have to rebound from a down year. Positive for 2009, Will Muschamp will resurrect the fight in the Longhorns defense, and when he does, the OU game will get even better.
Texas Tech: The media's favorite pirate (HC Mike Leach) leads a veteran Red Raider squad. QB Graham Harrell lead the nation in passing last year, and record setting WR Mike Crabtree will pick up some sick numbers once again. The big question for Tech is always about the defense, which by most accounts could be decent. Or just enough to get them to 3rd in the south.
Oklahoma State: Mike Gundy's offense is one of the most balanced in the country, and QB Zac Robinson has got his teammates rallied around them. The defense can fly around and make some plays, which is good when so many teams in the Big 12 use some form of the spread offense. Don't be shocked at all if the game at MIZZOU turns into a shootout.
Texas A&M: The Aggies have a new head man in Mike Sherman. The Aggies have a 2 year starter at QB in Stephen McGee, but Sherman has openly said the job is up for grabs. That can't sit well with an experienced offense. (Side note: I have a bad feeling A&M may be heading down a very similar path to what Nebraska just went through with Bill Callahan. Stay tuned)
Baylor: Art Briles takes over at a BCS school just 5 years removed from coaching in the HS ranks in Texas. There are a number of good athletes on the roster, it's a matter of getting them to play football, something Briles can do. The 08 schedule is set, but look for the next few years to feature a few more "soft" teams for the Bears to gain some confidence.
Racing on the high banks
By now you've heard the ad, the O'reilly All Star Circuit of Champions are bring the 410 sprint cars to the Belleville High Banks. These are the FASTEST cars you'll ever see in Belleville. Paul McMahan currently owns the Sprint car record of 14.545 seconds. That's an average speed of 124 mph. Not too bad, right? Consider this... McMahan set that record in 1996. In 12 years, I can assure you, these cars are lighter and churn out more horsepower. A sticky track could litterally push a G-force limit on these drivers.
I'll throw it out there, 130 mph isn't out of the question. The cars would be clocking 13.8 seconds to average that speed. This could be fun...
O'reilly All Star Circuit of Champions
I'll throw it out there, 130 mph isn't out of the question. The cars would be clocking 13.8 seconds to average that speed. This could be fun...
O'reilly All Star Circuit of Champions
Lunar Trek Run 2008
www.ultrastory.com/LunarTrek08.htm
This is a great site for ultrarunning in Kansas and beyond.
---This was a great event with some fantastic stories and experiences. The run benefitted the PVHS Cross Country Teams and was manned by volunteers from team parents and 'friends of the program'. The race was tri-directed by Richard Cox, John Neal, and our own ultrarunner Steve Breeding.
We wish to thank so many people who helped make this run a great success, including Jim and Rebecca Bohling, Katie Neal, the Bivens family-Tony, Heidi, Ty, and Cody, Mike and Leigh Gritten, Amy Cox, Jake and Mara Engelbert, Courtney Cox, Ed Kreie, Randy Ainsworth, Robert Cox, and Tyler Abell, Ellis Dunstan, Shannon Melhus, Jack Cornett, the Kaffe Haus, Purple Splash, Hammer Nutrition, Gary Henry and ultrastory.com, and of course, the Kansas City Trail Nerds and Mud Babes who arrived en masse and brought such fun and enthusiasm with them. They were our 'guinea pigs' and they were so very impressed with how nicely they were treated at the aid stations and in general by north-central Kansans.
The race was a rousing success and contributed to raising a nice amount towards the PVHS Cross Country teams. Thank you again from all who helped make the First Annual Lunar Trek Run a success. Next year's Trek will be Friday, July 10, 2009! See you all there!
Your race directors,
John Neal, Steve Breeding, and Richard Cox
This is a great site for ultrarunning in Kansas and beyond.
---This was a great event with some fantastic stories and experiences. The run benefitted the PVHS Cross Country Teams and was manned by volunteers from team parents and 'friends of the program'. The race was tri-directed by Richard Cox, John Neal, and our own ultrarunner Steve Breeding.
We wish to thank so many people who helped make this run a great success, including Jim and Rebecca Bohling, Katie Neal, the Bivens family-Tony, Heidi, Ty, and Cody, Mike and Leigh Gritten, Amy Cox, Jake and Mara Engelbert, Courtney Cox, Ed Kreie, Randy Ainsworth, Robert Cox, and Tyler Abell, Ellis Dunstan, Shannon Melhus, Jack Cornett, the Kaffe Haus, Purple Splash, Hammer Nutrition, Gary Henry and ultrastory.com, and of course, the Kansas City Trail Nerds and Mud Babes who arrived en masse and brought such fun and enthusiasm with them. They were our 'guinea pigs' and they were so very impressed with how nicely they were treated at the aid stations and in general by north-central Kansans.
The race was a rousing success and contributed to raising a nice amount towards the PVHS Cross Country teams. Thank you again from all who helped make the First Annual Lunar Trek Run a success. Next year's Trek will be Friday, July 10, 2009! See you all there!
Your race directors,
John Neal, Steve Breeding, and Richard Cox
Belleville MAYB
A few snapshots courtesy of Kathy Roberts from the Belleville MAYB tournament thw weekend of June 28-29. TOP: Jake Lull directs the seniors boys. Trey Duensing (35) fires a freethrow. The 8th graders defeated the 7th graders for the Junior High Championship. All the RC Boys teams and the hardware to go with it!
Rebels Baseball
Just got the schedule for next weeks Marysville Tournament and wanted to let you know. The Rebels will be playing Friday the 13th. at 5:00 p.m. vs. Sabetha. If they win they will be playing Saturday the 14th. at 6:00 p.m. vs. the winner of Wamego vs. Beatrice NE. If they lose the first game they will be playing Saturday at 1:15 p.m. vs the loser of Wamego vs. Beatrice NE. Then depending on how they do will determine what time they play on Sunday. I will try to give you a bracket Thursday night at basketball.
Also if you could put the word out that the Republic County Rebels will be selling Homemade Ice Cream at Monday, June 16ths. K-18 game vs. Pike Valley. Trying to raise money to help the American Legion Baseball Team. All the support we can get will really help the team out. They will also have the concession stand at all the K-18 games and the Legion baseball games. Thanks for putting the word out.
Lisa Grove
Also if you could put the word out that the Republic County Rebels will be selling Homemade Ice Cream at Monday, June 16ths. K-18 game vs. Pike Valley. Trying to raise money to help the American Legion Baseball Team. All the support we can get will really help the team out. They will also have the concession stand at all the K-18 games and the Legion baseball games. Thanks for putting the word out.
Lisa Grove
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