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Studs and Scrubs Week 1

Posted: September 12, 2012 by LBC in NFL, Studs & Scrubs
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Well folks it is no longer a myth, a figment of your imagination; football is back, and with that TheManCave06 will entertain you throughout this season. Like any self-respecting man I was thrilled to see football on Sunday. I was awaiting stellar performances, but with every stellar performance there is an equal opportunity for a pathetic one. So “Studs & Scrubs” is back giving you the amazing performances of week 1, and those that were abysmal excuse me, SUCKED!

Studs!

1. Starting off this list is young phenom Julio Jones. The last time we saw the Falcons, they put up an unbelievable amount of points in their playoff game. The grand total of 2 was only a few points shy of a playoff victory. This season the Falcons are looking for that one player to show up big when it counts. History shows us Matt Ryan (he must earn his nickname back) is not that guy. The combination of Julio Jones size and speed doesn’t come along too often in the NFL. This kid has the potential to be great. With 6 catches for 108 yards and 2 TD. Without a doubt Julio has what it takes to be the best in the league. Julio Jones you are an NFL Week 1 Stud!

Swag Me Out!

2. I am going to shoot myself next week for doing this. Clearly I have not learned my lesson yet, but I was impressed with Joe Flacco Monday night. Typically, I would expect Ray Rice to do this thing, and for all of the work by him and that Ravens defense to be ruined by Wacko. Monday night I wrong. Flacco commanded his offense, was poised under pressure, and made some excellent throws. He actually looked like (dare I day this) an NFL QB *clap clap bravo*. Completing 72% of his passes for 299 yards and 2 TD lands Wacko Flacco on Week 1 NFL Studs!

3. “I did not experience any soreness or swelling in my knee” – Adrian Peterson. 2 touchdowns and 84 yards on 17 carries. By far not the numbers we have grown to expect from AP, but after completely tearing your MCL and ACL what should we expect? He is an NFL Stud on the simple fact respect I have for his determination to get back on the field and perform. Of course he is not the first to do this, but much respect given to anyone who goes through a tough injury and fights back to get on the field; starting opening day. Welcome back AP!

Scrubs!

1. Michael “I need to get my weight up” Vick. This was the worse game on my 9 screen ManCave set up in my basement. 4 interceptions from the QB of the team that is picked to win the NFC East? I hope you did not see this game, but I will give you the game summary quickly. Vick gets hit, Vick cries, Vick yells, Vick throws interception (repeat 4 times). What you should take away from this is that football is a man’s game and the Eagles will not win with a punk as their QB. Vick yo are the first NFL Scrub this year. Man up and get your weight up cuh!

Michael

“The replacement refs don’t call penalties either!!!???” – Michael Vick

2. Ryan Ftizpatrick and all things that are the Buffalo Bills. Fitzpatrick why don’t you just go be a lawyer, invent Facebook 2, cure world peace. Do something we expect from a Harvard graduate. Throwing 3 interceptions, making bad reads, and giving an awful performance in week 1 does not cut it. Ryan does not possess what it takes to be a QB in this league. After Sunday it is clear Fitzpatrick does not have the mechanics, or QB skills needed to succeed long term in this league. Buffalo I recommend you begin your search for a franchise QB. 66.5 QB rating won’t cut it.

To the Bills defense you have up 40+ points to a former USC QB, and a team that did not score 1 offensive touchdown in the entire reason.

3. Wait a minute…. Brandon Weeden really only completed 12 passes the entire game? Weeden isn’t a scrub he is who we thought he was. A random old guy in a football uniform. 12 for 35 really son? The Browns Overreacted thinking that it was a good idea to draft this kid. With a QB rating of 5.1 you guy are an NFL Week 1 Scrub!

See yall tomorrow Thursday Night Football!!!!

Studs & Scrubs Week 16

Posted: December 30, 2011 by LBC in NFL, Studs & Scrubs
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I hope you enjoy the upcoming holiday. You have a very football filled weekend ahead of you. Make sure you enjoy every single moment watching the final football games of 2011.

Studs!

1. Everyone give a round of applause to the Detroit Lions making the 2012 playoffs. The last time the Lions were in the playoffs Atari was the number one video game system. That all stops this year has they clinched a playoff berth with a 38-10 victory over the San Diego Chargers. I will be honest and say for the regular season Matthew Stafford has proved me wrong. He remained healthy throughout the season leading the Lions to key victories late in the season. I won’t give him the clutch gene yet, but he definitely did not choke. On Sunday against the Chargers with his running game absent as always, all pressure was on Stafford. He responded with a 3 touchdown performance. Now he just needs to prove he can win in the playoffs. Despite popular belief winning in the playoffs is a lot harder task than most people are willing to admit. Equipped with a good arm, respectable accuracy, and the best WR weapon in Megatron seeing Stafford in the playoffs is must see TV. I will say Stafford has been an NFL stud thus far.

2. Last week we were able to witness the battle for the crown in NY. Both teams with their backs against the wall needed a win continue their quest for playoff glory. The New York Giants defeated the Jets to decide their fate on Sunday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys. The Giants seem to always just barely make it to the playoffs, but that is exactly how they won their last SuperBowl. The Giants are a good team that can run the football, and bring pressure on the quarterback. Two elements that are always handy in the NFL. The Giants WR talked trash against the Jets secondary all week. Victor Cruz backed it up. Good teams know how to win when all odds are against you and the Giants proved they can do it against the Giants. Let’s see what they do this week on Sunday Night Football.

3. Finally the Oakland Raiders realized that winning is what they need to do in the playoffs. An overall excellent team effort propelled them into a tie with the Denver Broncos. Oakland blocked a FG late and then responded with a big catch from Heyward-Bey to get Oakland in FG range. For once this Oakland team showed some poise preventing another late collapse to keep hope alive. The Raiders need everyone to show up this Sunday against the Chargers who would love nothing more than to spoil the Raiders opportunity for a playoff berth. So Oakland this is it; the Broncos have a tough game against the Chiefs so the playoffs are within your grasp. “Just win baby!”.

Scrubs!

1. The Denver Broncos got blown out by the Buffalo Bills who were on a 7 game losing streak. I must say I thoroughly enjoyed that thrashing lol. It warmed my heart. Call me a hater if you like, I will accept that. The fact of the matter is that Denver is not a great team. The same way the Bills caught fire early in the season, the Broncos caught fire late. However, the scrub of this team is Tim Tebow. Tebow had four turnovers which led to most of Buffalo points.  Tebow was inaccurate with his lob alley oops he was throwing to the Denver receivers. Some may say don’t call Tebow a scrub! Denver defense gave up 44 points. They actually didn’t 14 points came from the Buffalo defense, another 7 from Buffalo special teams, and another 12 from FG. Denver defense gave up one offensive touchdown and a total of 19 points. On a day when the running game wasn’t working the Broncos attempted to go to the air and you saw the result. Tim Tebow great guy, however he is an NFL scrub this week.

2. This may be favorite scrub right here. All the way from USC we have Mark Sanchez! Sanchez is the worse quarterback in the league. The Jets organization needs to quickly realize that they will not get to the SuperBowl with Sanchez as their quarterback. Sanchez threw two interceptions at very key moments in the game. His defense kept bailing him out time and time again. It was clear the problem was Sanchez just didn’t want Eli to lose. With an opportunity to cut the lead to one score, and on the one yard line Sanchez fumbles the snap. He finished with a QBR of 54.2. That is pathetic. Sanchez your coach keeps making checks you cannot cash with his SuperBowl predictions, and eventually it may cost you your job. Scrub!

3. Phillip Rivers has lost again. Phillip Rivers has had a decent career, but without a ring on his finger he will go down as the quarterback who has never gotten it done. He consistently lets you down. Phillip Rivers is a fraud, has been and always will be a fraud. Finishing with a total QBR of 60.2. Rivers has had the Chargers organization on this rollercoaster ride his entire career. He is simply pathetic for the first 6-7 weeks of the season, and then becomes incredible in the tail end of the season. Only to drop faster than a drop tower at your favorite amusement park. Rivers is an NFL scrub and this year when his team could have snuck into the playoffs he reached his peak only to fall yet again. I am not surprised by any of the events occurring recently Phillip your career has been very basic thus far, and you are an NFL Scrub!

Studs & Scrubs Week 15 – Blown Transformer

Posted: December 23, 2011 by LBC in NFL, Studs & Scrubs
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Well I am back once again to give you my completely wrong and irrelevant opinions on this wonderful sport of football. Remember Studs & Scrubs will only involve the best and worse performances on playoff teams. Well week 15 is in the books let’s get to this.

All Hail Megatron!

Studs!

1. They have done it again! The Lions that is. With their playoff hopes still uncertain the Lions stared defeat in its eyes only to overcome and win late. Led by none other than Megatron himself who finished with 9 catches for 214 yards and 2 TD. The game had the ambience that no matter what the Raiders did the Lions would win. After two unsuccessful throws to some random players on the Lions, Stafford decided let’s just win this and threw the game winning TD to Megatron. He is clearly top 5 receivers in the league right now, and for this moment he was able to save the Lions yet again. The Lions are playing the Chargers this weekend, and need this win to clinch their first playoff berth since Giga pets were relevant. This would be great after their pathetic 0-16 record in 2008. Talk about a good turn around. Anyway, Megatron simply cannot be stop when the game is on the line. However, Lions will need much more than NFL Stud Megatron to defeat the surging Chargers on Saturday.

2. Would you be shocked if Drew Brees won the MVP? The favorites are still Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, but Brees has the Saints at 11-3 and probably the only team who can score point for point with Mr. Discount Double Check. Drew Brees will set many passing records this season, and has definitely put up MVP numbers. Brees threw for 412 yards and 5 TD last week against the Vikings. If he played the whole game he probably would have thrown for 7 or 8 TD. In opening day Brees was only a play away from beating the defending SuperBowl champions. He is top 3 QB’s in the league, and one of the greats of our time. The Saints believe that Brees will score whenever touches the ball. He won’t make that mistake that cost his team the game, so be aware GB the Saints are extremely hot right now. NFL Stud Drew Brees is on a mission.

3. It is very unlikely the Seahawks make the playoffs, but mathematically they are still in the hunt. Tavaris Jackson is playing ok football, and Marshawn Lynch is an ultimate coon, but when he is in “Beast Mode” he just cannot be tackled. The Seahawks manhandled a very injured Bears team, with good defense and an efficient offense. They are the team you overlook and they just end up beating you because they have nothing to lose since everyone underestimates them. An overlooked team with a good running game is very dangerous. Prime example is last year they upset the Saints first round in the playoffs as Mr. Taste The Rainbow ran the greatest 62 yard run ever. This may mean absolutely nothing in the next two weeks, but right now Marshawn Lynch has the entire Seahawks team in “Beast Mode”.

Scrubs!

How come Peyton doesn't get sacked?

1. When the Ravens decide they are going to lose, they lose bad. Here is my problem with the Ravens it is similar to how the Miami Heat celebrated as if they won the NBA Championship after beating the Celtics, but went on to lose in an ugly fashion to the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA finals. The Ravens vs Steelers rivalry is one of the if not the best rivalry in football, but that mentality is exactly what will keep the Ravens from the SuperBowl this year. They have focused so much on beating the Steelers. It seems that is the only time I have seen them play great football. Other than the season sweep of the Steelers the Ravens have been average at best. This season they have lost to the Titans, Jaguars, Seahawks, and Chargers. Unless the Ravens realize their are 32 teams in the NFL instead of just one they will NOT make a run this year in the playoffs.

2. The Little Giants have lost 5 of their last 6. Their only victory game against my Cowboys in a game where the Giants still didn’t look dominant. This past Sunday the Washington Redskins embarrassed the Little Giants on both sides of the ball. Eli went back to the Eli that I know and love. The Eli who throws zero touchdowns and 3 interceptions. LOL. I still believe the Giants are in a slump they won’t get out of tomorrow against the Jets. The Giants have receivers who can’t catch the football talking trash. Eli after being shutdown by the Redskins defense now faces the Jets defense led by Revis who will shutdown anyone who comes his way. The Giants are scrubs, and on Saturday we will see the complete collapse of Eli Manning and The New York Little Giants.

3. Just Lose Baby is the new theme in Oakland. The Raiders had a chance to close the gap between them and the Denver Broncos, but in the fourth no one could make that one play finish the game. I expected this because they are led by a USC quarterback. We all know nothing good can come from quarterbacks from USC. Since joining the Raiders Carson Palmer has thrown 10 TD, but 13 interceptions. How’s that for a TD to interception ratio. Good teams know how to finish their opponents, and the Raiders just cannot finish their opponents which will give the Denver Broncos a playoff berth. Thanks a lot you scrub from USC Carson Palmer.

Studs & Scrubs – Week – 14 In The Hunt

Posted: December 14, 2011 by LBC in NFL, Studs & Scrubs
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SNATCH HIS SOUL OUT HIS SHIRT LET'S TAKE HIM FOR THAT RIDE!

Usually every week I give you the best performances of the past week. However, with the playoff picture getting more unclear with every passing week. I will share my very wrong, and unwarranted opinions of Studs and Scrubs of teams I consider “in the hunt”. AGGGGGGHHHHH Here it goes *Kel voice*

Studs!

1. If you are not an avid football watcher you will have no clue who this guy is, but I would like to present to you T.J. Yates. Taking over for the injured Schaub, Yates along with the Texans defense have earned themselves their first playoff berth. With time winding down in the fourth Yates led the Texans offense down the field for the game winning TD giving them a 1 point lead over the Bengals. For the game Yates was 26-44 for 300 yards and 2 TD. For this moment in time Yates was calm under pressure, and displayed a glimpse of a clutch gene. Congratulations Yates this week you are an NFL Stud!

2. Rob Gronkowski has been one of the best tight ends in football this season. Sunday showed no difference. He went straight beast mode on the Washington Redskins. He had two plays in which he shed tacklers, and dragged a few with him into the endzone. Finishing the game with 6 catches for 160 yards and 2 TD. A TE who averages 26.2 yards a catch is straight beast mode. Gronkowski is becoming Tom Brady’s favorite so, and I for one cannot blame him. The man just cannot be stopped or tackled as we saw on Sunday. Congratulations Rob you are an NFL Stud!

3. The Falcons have been suspect to me all year. Losing games they should have won, and overall just not playing consistent. I mean feed Michael Turner, and let everything else develop through your stout running game. Don’t try make Matty Ice Aaron Rodgers because it will never happen. However, Matt Ryan became Matty Ice on Sunday. Game stats for him were 22/38 for 320 yards and 4 TD. Ryan connected on a 75 yard TD pass to superstar Julio Jones to seal the victory for the Falcons. I am giving the Falcons absolutely no chance in the playoffs if they make it, but Matt Ryan performance on Sunday is exactly what they need to get that wild card spot.

Scrubs!

1. Disclaimer: I am still a little bitter so excuse my tone. First, we have the abysmal Dallas Cowboys secondary. My squad had an opportunity to take a two game lead on the Giants with all roads leading to an NFC East title. With a 12 point lead and 5 minutes left in the game that worthless secondary allowed Eli to score twice in that time. We just needed one big defensive play, and no one made a play. I have been preaching our secondary needs improvement since the 95 SuperBowl. The secondary is just pathetic. All they can do is commit defensive holding penalties and pass interference. For a team who has a shot at the playoffs. Your weakest link playing the way they have been all season will not cut it. Mike Jenkins, Terrence Newman, Alan Ball, Orlando Scandrick, Gerald Sensabaugh, Barry Church, Abram Elam, you are all NFL Scrubs!

2. The New England Patriots defense will be tested in the playoffs. Although they won last week there is extreme cause for concern. They currently have two offensive players who play in the secondary. I thought two way athletes stopped in college. The Pats defense needs all around improvement. Offenses in the AFC are no slouches. In the AFC the Steelers and Ravens offenses will torch the Pats defense, and they have a defense that give Brady some problems. If you are going to give up 250+ yards passing and 120+ yards rushing to the Skins. You will be one and done in the playoffs. All season your defense has been scrubs, but in the playoffs they will need to step up. Can they do it?

3. The Oakland Raaaiiiidddeeerrrsss! The Raiders are still in the hunt, but trailing the Denver Broncos who are on fire as of late. Yes, you played the SuperBowl favorites and MVP Mr. Discount Double Check, but Carson Palmer is awful. Could it be because he is from USC? For the second time this season Carson Palmer threw 4 interceptions, that just cannot be done if you plan on catching Denver. Fans in Oakland are wishing they had Jason Campbell right now. Oakland you played uninspired football. Maybe it was inspired, but you are actually just that horrendous. Anyway its week 15 and if you want to make the playoffs it is time man up! You must find a way to win with that NFL Scrub Carson Palmer.

Studs & Scrubs Week 12 – QB Edition

Posted: November 29, 2011 by LBC in NFL, Studs & Scrubs
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Well the season is winding down, and now either you are in the playoff hunt or you are in the sweepstakes. If you are in the playoff hunt you need your best players to show up every game. As a fan, mental relapses as seen by the Giants defense on Monday Night Football is not what you want to see from your team. Anyway week 12 Studs & Scrubs leggggoooo!

Studs!

"The Dive"

Its it the cleats!?

1. Speaking of the Giants, the number one performance of this past week is undoubtedly Drew “Look at my Sanaa Lathan Scar” Brees. Drew Brees demonstrated why he was a former Superbowl MVP. The Giants defense was obsolete against his perfectly executed offense. Going 24/38 for 363 yards and 4TD is near perfection. Although, he has been overshadowed by “Discount Double Check” Rodgers, Brees answered questions that he may be the only one who can score just as many points as Aaron Rodgers. He even displayed some nice moves on the run, which I have never seen before from this traditional pocket QB. It’s like Brees took a mobility class during the bye week. Congratulations to Drew Brees on leading the Saints to where they are now, he is a NFL STUD!

2. No matter what defense you throw at them, the best quarterbacks will always make adjustments, and soon embarass you. Mr. Discount Double Check added to his resume of NFL MVP this season after dismantling the Lions in the 3rd quarter on Thanksgiving Day. Yes, the Lions defense shut Rodgers out in the first half minus a penalty that gave him the ball inside the 5 allowing the Packers to score before the half. However, halftime was all he needed to expose the Lions D further. He ran off 17 straight points in the 3rd quarter sending a wake up call to the Lions.

 I struggle to find a flaw in this guy’s game, he always finds a way to make opposing defense look elementary. I said this last year and was slandered for it, but I will say it again NFL stud Aaron Rodgers after a few more years could become unargualbly the best QB to ever play the game.

3. I know my fellow mancave dontbeskerritt, was esctatic watching the Pats torch the Eagles on Sunday. Eagles fans realized what they don’t have, which is a QB. Tom Brady stat line was 24/34 for 361 and 3 TD. What distinguishes Brady from the other two QB’s on this list is that he puts up numbers regardless of who is on the receving end of his passes. He doesn’t has the best receivers or the best running game, yet he still cannot be stopped. Brady was deathly accurate on Sunday shredding the Eagles D, as if he were on the field by himself. Despite having an irrelevant OchoCinco and the worse defense in the NFL, Tom Brady has his Patriots ready to make a run in the AFC playoffs. To no surprise Tom Brady you are an NFL Stud!

Scrubs!

Am I suppose to play?

1. In back to back weeks, Tyler Palko of the Kansas City Chiefs has offended me with is play. I am thoroughly pissed he says “Tyler Palko… Pitt” on Sunday night. With other Pitt NFL alums such as Larry Fitz, Shady McKoy, Stephens-Howling, Revis, Baldwin, and Dion Lewis it makes you wonder how did the University of Pittsburgh decide to make this guy quarterback. Or better yet how does the guy who signed him keep his job? Fellas if you ever try teach  your lady the game of football, please I beg of you do not start with a Kansas City Chiefs game. It will only make her regret the CBA with you. Palko has a career QBR of 50.1 do I need to even go any further? Every aspect of his game his absymal. I am actually shocked he even completed a pass. Watching Tyler Palko is more comical than Kevin Hart’s Laugh At My Pain. If you didn’t know before YOU GOING LEARN TODAY! *Kevin Hart Voice* that Palko is an NFL Scrub.

2. The Chicago Bears really needed Kyle Orton. Even with their stout defense, if Caleb Hanie is their QB their wildcard spot is in jeopardy. On Sunday Hanie could not complete a pass even if his target was the size of the Pacific ocean. His three interceptions is indicitive of the obstacles the Bears have ahead of them. The Bears D played well only allowing 1 TD, but Caleb Hanie discredited a good performance by his defense with his awful production. Thanks to NFL Scrub Caleb Hanie, the best chance the Bears have to score is none other than special teams phenom Devin Hester.

3. On the verge of a 4 game losing streak the Giants defense better wake up quick or they will be out of the playoffs. They are now one game behind the Cowboys in the NFC East, and facing the undefeated Packers next. The Giants look defeated as they have been facing the most difficult part of their schedule. Eli has been playing well of late, but when your defense is going to give up 49 points what can you as an offense really do? Usually the Giants are able to mount a late charge by way of thier defense, but right now their pass rush is about as effective as a blackberry. I am calling you out NY Giants as scrubs to let you know, wake up quickly or prepare your TV snacks because you could will watching the playoffs this year.

Studs & Scrubs Week 9 – The Clutch Gene

Posted: November 7, 2011 by LBC in NFL, Studs & Scrubs
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Ball So Hard University

The genetic code is a set of rules by which a gene is translated into a functional protein. We all have an equal amount of genes from our parents, but they are not always expressed. Although some are not expressed does not mean the gene is not in your genetic make-up. Remember second grade science class predicting gene expression? In sports it will look like this Cc x Cc = CC, Cc, Cc, cc. In sports there is always a debate of which athletes have the coveted “Clutch Gene”.  This week we saw quarterbacks who may have been under question if they have it, but with the game on the line they proved that gene can be expressed. So Studs & Scrubs week 9 let’s go!

Studs!

1. How about Eli Manning and the New York Giants. So much focus has always been on his big brother Peyton, but this season Eli and the Giants are looking very good. This week it was a rematch of the SuperBowl, and the results were exactly the same. It looked like Brady (CC) had done it again leading the Pats to a TD late to take the lead. Not to be outdone Eli who was playing well all game led his team without Bradshaw and Hakeem Nicks to a game winning TD leaving Brady with virtually no time to make anything happen. Although certain genes may not always be expressed it was the perfect time for Eli to prove to the world he has that “Clutch Gene”. He finished the day with 250 yards passing and 2 TD. Congrats Lil Eli you are an NFL STUD of week 9.

2. I have been hard on Joe Flacco on here, but after what he did to the Steelers defense last night the kid deserves some recognition. Not only last night, but also opening day that thrashing the Ravens gave them. Joe Flacco may not have the CC, but completing a 92 yd game winning TD drive to beat the NFL’s top defense definitely gives him a Cc. His clutch gene was expressed last night. The Ravens are looking well on their to way to giving over their playoff woes. In the AFC right now it is hard to say the Ravens are not the favorites. Congrats to Joe Flacco for his exceptional numbers against his rivals. In two games versus the Steelers he has 523 yards 4 TD and 0 interceptions. Congrats Flacco you have the clutch gene and are a week 9 NFL Stud!

3. I am not giving this guy the clutch gene just yet. I have been watching him all season an he has impressed me. Andy Dalton has the Bengals of at 6-2 right and on a 5 game winning streak. Dalton does not put up eye popping number like Cam Newton, but he plays consistent manages the game and most of all wins. As a rookie this a good season he is putting together. Let’s recognize this young fellow. Although he does not have a lot of what you would call quality wins this season. The end of his season is definitely rough facing the Ravens and Steelers twice, and also a game against the Texans. Dalton went 22/39 for for 217 yards nad 3 TD. If you watch him he has the making of a very good NFL QB. Let’s see how he finishes the season. Congratulations Andy this week you are recognized as an NFL STUD!

Scrubs!

1. Does Philip Rivers have the clutch gene? I probably need to be out in San Diego to get an answer to this question, but are fans in San Diego screaming it is time to let Rivers go? In back to back weeks Rivers has made the play that cost the Chargers an opportunity to win. Last week really being tragic when he just dropped the snap while in FG range. This week with a chance to tie GB late he throws an unforced desperation pass that gets picked, killing any hope for the Chargers. Not spectacular to me that he threw for 300+ yards in this game. He lost and he threw 3 picks. Rivers has always been known to get hot late just to make the playoffs so he can LOSE! Rivers plays good enough that he doesn’t lose his job; nothing more nothing less. However, with another 4th quarter blunder you are an NFL SCRUB!

2. Review this post by RenzReport The Bit**a@@ness of Carson Palmer. Before the season began I disagreed, now after seeing what Palmer is doing compared to what Dalton is doing. Carson Palmer you are a “Female Dog!” *Renz Voice* lol. While you were not playing you should have been doing some form of football activity instead telling the Bengals why you NOT going to do. You have thrown about 79375239104237 interceptions in 25 attempts. That is just pathetic. The Raiders were on track with Campbell they thought you could fill in after his injury, and keep them afloat, but on the contrary you are like that Iceberg that slowly sunk the Titanic. You have been playing disgraceful since you stepped into Oakland. You are an NFL SCRUB! Should have stayed a Bengal.

3. I could just forever put the Colts here on this scrub list, but for this week I chose the Kansas City Chiefs. I mean you lost to a team who is in the #SuckforLuck race. After last season when we thought you might begin to develop into a respectable football. You swindled your fans, you are still the same old chiefs. Nothing much needs to be said. You are NFL Scrubs simply because you lost to the Miami Dolphins 31-3.

Studs & Scrubs Week 6 – The Recession

Posted: October 19, 2011 by LBC in NFL, Studs & Scrubs
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Week 6 was another eventful week for the sport that can resolve lockouts. There  is no greater feeling than watching and talking football in your ManCave. I’ll save my thoughts of ManCave heaven for later you want the Studs and Scrubs.

Studs!

All smiles in Tampa

1. First we have the up and coming  superstar, Josh Freeman. Freeman has been playing very well since last season, and with every week looks as if he is locking down the franchise QB spot in Tampa Bay. He seems to go under the radar since he doesn’t produce eye popping number like a Aaron Rodgers. When you watch this guy you can see he has those leadership intangibles, and wants the football in his hands in the clutch. Last week he defeated Drew Brees in a game the Bucs needed to win. He went 23/41 for 303 yds and 2 TD. The young curly bush wearing Freeman outplayed SuperBowl champion Drew Brees. Freeman is well on his way to becoming one of the elite quarterbacks in the league. You don’t get a lot of credit in my opinion Josh, but TheManCave06 recognizes you this week as an NFL STUD!

2. Take a trip down to ATL with me and recognize Michael Turner RB of the Falcons. In a season where the so called leader Matty “Ice” Ryan is still trying to find his rhythm, just rely on Turner should be the theme in ATL. It was time for Turner to step up and give the Falcons the consistent running game Matty needs to be successful. Turner ran through opposing tackles on his way to 139 yards and 2 TD. Turner is an excellent every down back who will do nothing but produce positive yardage with his combination of speed and power. If ATL wants back in the playoffs just keep relying on NFL STUD Michael Turner.

3. As much as it pains me to say this, but I want to personally thank Mendenhall for showing the Steelers what has earned them those Superbowl rings. You did not win those on the arm of Big Ben, but on the legs of your work horse backfield. Mendenhall rushed for 146 yards and 1 TD. The key to Pittsburgh success is to keep the football out of Ben’s hands and give it to Mendenhall. When he was hurt Redman of the Steelers made the presence of Mendenhall irrelevant the way he played. Not to be shown up Mendenhall ran the way his coach loves him to run, hard causing pain to the opposing defense. Congrats Mendenhall just keep playing like that, and the Steelers may have a chance to surprise people in the playoffs. NFL STUD!

Scrubs!

1. Donovan McFlabb welcome to the recession. Well maybe not a monetary recession for you, but you have been benched….. AGAIN! Your career is on a slippery slope even your mother has given up hope. My last memories of McNabb are him not knowing the overtime rules, getting benched in Washington, and whatever you call that 36 yard performance he had earlier this season. McNabb you didn’t play terrible, but you are the suppose veteran on the team you need to do better. Please read dontbeskerritt spill on McFlabb Overreaction Monday. Enough of that McFlabb you are an NFL BENCHED 2ND STRING SCRUB!!!! McRib > McLobster > McFlurry > McNabb

2.                                     Before you read this I need you to watch this.

Ok that should let you know that my next scrub is “Gross Rexman”. His pathetic play has been overshadowed by a stout defense, but when you look closer at the statistics. Grossman has 9 INT this season and 6 TD. He has only surpassed an 80.0 passer rating one time this season. In Sundays game he threw 4 picks, and the only reason he didn’t throw 8, 9, or 10 is because he was benched! I am not hating here just simply stating the facts. I am not sure what is going on with Grossman, and its a shame he will never find out either. You and McFlabb can become best friends because both of you will now doing forearm exercises to hold on to that clip board. Welcome to the recession you are an NFL SCRUB!

3. Is the Tampa Bay defense that good? According to Drew Brees it is. As he threw 3 picks and finished with a 70.9 QB rating. This was simply an off week for you, but after this game I realize how much you need Payton on the sideline with you. Sean Payton is the mastermind that makes you the Superbowl champion you are. However, this week you played disgraceful. It’s only disgraceful because I know how well you can play. No matter the situation you have no excuse to just plain “ol” suck. This week Drew Brees you are an NFL SCRUB!

Studs & Scrubs Week 4

Posted: October 4, 2011 by LBC in Just Turrible, NFL, Studs & Scrubs
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I’m Back like T.I. out of jail. Well I have never been to jail, but I am here again giving you the studs and scrubs of week 4. Another eventful week with some great performances and some C’mon man performances.

Studs

Flawless

1. After last week there is no better place to start than with the quarterback of the Pack, Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers and the Packers offense dismantled the Broncos defense this past Sunday. Rodgers connected on 29/38 for 408 yards, throwing for 4 TD, and adding another 2TD on the ground. Rodgers nearly played a perfect game. He was accurate, poised, and displayed nerves of steel as he appeared he was commanding his offense with no defense on the field. The Packers are 4-0 this season. The superbowl champion QB is the #1 QB this season in relation to his overall passer rating. He is also completing 73% of his passes. He has a healthy Packers offense looking unstoppable as they attempt to repeat this season. Rodgers continue to play flawless, and you could  be holding another ring. So this week congratulations your 6 touchdowns earned you a spot as an NFL STUD!

2. Lets give it up the greatest offense ever in Baltimore…. THE RAVENS DEFENSE!!!!! Facing a Jets offense who typically is run heavy, but recenlty is finding faith in Sanchez; airing it out more. The Ravens showed the Jets they need to revisit their gamplan. They forced 4 turnovers, and scored on 3 of those turnovers. The Ravens D scored more points than the Ravens offense as well as the Jets offense. The performance rekindled the love of defense for many football fans. Sanchez looked completely terrible posting a passer rating of 30.5, only completing a total of 11 passes! Congrats Ravens any defense that can do that to any NFL QB deserves to be NFL STUDS!

3.Welcome back Arian Foster! Last week he faced a Pittsburgh defense who refuses to give up rushing yards on the ground. However, Foster had a different plan he decided to carry the Texans on his back, and make a statement by defeating the Steelers. He rushed for 155 yards on 30 carries and 1 TD. The Texans are 3-1 now, and this victory may fans wondering could the Texans create some noise in the playoffs? Anyway, congrats Foster on your performance this week you are an NFL STUD!

Scrubs!

1. Name a good quarterback from USC!!!…. don’t worry I’ll wait… lol Mark Sanchez when will you realize all you should do is hand the ball off, and throw check downs because you cannot play the QB position. Don’t attempt to read the defense and make audibles becasue when you do it results in points for the opposing defense. Somehow after possessing the ball for 22:32 you found a way to only complete 11 passes! Thank the NFL gods that your defense and special teams helped make the score respectable. I may sound like a hater, but Sanchez has yet to show me that he can lead a team to a ring, he is actually more of a liability if he is on the field especially since he must touch the ball every play. Also don’t blame your center for those bobbled snaps! I saw the replays those were all your fault! Man up! For that this week you are an NFL SCRUB!!!

You ca't do that I'm from USC I don't know that defense!

2. It’s a shame that the next scrub comes from the same game, but his team won the game. Joe Flacco now this is your second time making this list. I behoove you to no longer believe you can throw the ball and have it result in a victory for your team. Just hand the ball off to Ray Rice, and throw check downs to him. Those should be your only options. You cannot hide your pitiful performance behind your magnificent defense. You, Flacco, after possessing the ball for 37:28 you only completed 10 passes no TD, and one interception for a passer rating of 37.4. Are you serious? I want you to take your bye week to think about your inability to be a consistent QB. Congrats you are an NFL SCRUB!!!……Again.

3. I thought about this last one for a long time, but I have a few questions for Peyton Hillis, and the Cleveland Browns. To the Browns defense after reviewing the stats Hassleback only completed 10 passes but 3 were for touchdowns. This is jst my opinon, but that is not a good ratio to have. The people of Cleveland are tired of these sub-par efforts to be a good football team. Furthermore, maybe it was the media who hyped this guy Peyton Hillis, but if you believed in him why is your QB dropping back 61 times!? The Madden Curse is in full effect in Cleveland. Take a look at your Stud Scrub of a running back stats after four games. Congratulations Cleveland this week you are NFL SCRUBS!

-LBC

Studs & Scrubs Week 3

Posted: September 29, 2011 by LBC in NFL, Studs & Scrubs
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I am a little late this week on this post, but hey better late than never. I think that is how the saying goes. That is exactly the theme we are seeing this year in the NFL with numerous 4th quarter come from behind victories. If you would have told me last year that after week 3 I would even considered choosing these 3 for a NFL Studs list I would probably have slapped, hit a catdaddy, and continued on with my day. So let’s get into our week 3 NFL Studs and Scrubs.

Catch me if you can!

1. It is time that we take notice to Ryan Fitzpatrick, Fred Jackson, and those Buffalo Bills. This first award isn’t really a individual performance, but a kudos to the entire Buffalo Bills as they overcame a 21-0 deficit to shock Tom Brady and his Patriots. Fitzpatrick threw for 369 yds and 2 TD, and averaging 6.2 yds per carry Fred Jackson chipped in with some excellent runs during this comeback. Don’t forget about the Bills defense who picked off Tom Brady 4 times! No matter what invalid reasoning you give to try to discredit the Bills defense during this game, you need to stop and give respect when it is due.

The Bills have been irrelevant just as long as Smiles and SouthStar have been relevant.  So far that streak has ended at the beginning of this season as they have started 3-0, and looking to go 4-0 as they face the Bungals next. The Bills have shown us this season they are not to be overlooked beating some peoples SuperBowl favorites the New England Patriots. Congratulations to Ryan Fitzpatrick, Fred Jackson, and the rest of those Buffalo Bills this week you are NFL STUDS!!!

2. Next up let’s all stand and applaud Darren McFadden and those Oakland RRRRAAAAIIIIIDDDDDDEEEEEERRRRRSSSSSSSSSS!! *Chris Berman voice* This past week McFadden help propel his Raiders past the Jets with 19 carries for 171 yds and 2 TD. After running threw the Jets defense like that I think it’s time that Rex Ryan stop spending so much money on corners, and improve his front 7. It is time to take notice of this football team; the Raiders are here to play. Finishing 8-8 last year the Raiders showed some promise, and it has carried into this season. This year I think the Raiders playing in the AFC West have a legitimate shot at a division title. Especially if they can keep playing the way they did last week. So far it doesn’t show they are missing Nnamdi too much, lets just see how long they can keep this up. Darren McFadden congrats you and those Raiders are NFL STUDS of week 3.

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3. I cannot believe I am actually about to say this, but next is Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions. Down 20-0 at halftime Matthew Stafford found away to rally his team and leave out of Minnesota with a victory. He went 32-46 for 378 yds and 2 TD. Almost throwing for 400 yds with no interceptions deserves some recognition. Stafford 2 TD went to none other than Calvin “Megatron” Johnson who caught 7 passes for 108 yards. These two are becoming a force to be reckoned with, I think they will be terrorizing defenses for a long time assuming Stafford can remain healthy. These are not the Lions of old the guaranteed win you counted when you saw them on your favorite teams schedule.  It is good to see the Lions playing competitive football. Up next they have my Dallas Cowboys let’s see what Stafford and Megatron can do. Until then congratulations Matthew Stafford and Megatron you are NFL STUDS of week 3.

SCRUBS!

1. It gives me great pleasure to announce the Philadelphia Eagles as my week 3 scrubs. This so called “Dream Team” after beating the Rams *insert sideeye* they have lost two straight games falling to 1-2 on the season thus far. Vick is back to the Vick we know; the most exciting and electrifying injury prone player in the league. Before getting hurt Vick was 16/23 for 176 0 TD 1 INT and 3 fumbles. Fantasy owners are you happy with that performance? The Eagles signed Vince Young and thought he would maintain the same offense if Vick gets hurt, but this guy is hurt as well. All of Philadelphia had to briefly rely on Kafka! lol. I cannot even type his name without laughing. Anyway he went 4/7 for 35 yds 0 TD and 2 interceptions. Remember that Desean Jackson holdout situation? This guy this season so far has provided the Eagles with 10 catches for 153 and 1 TD. How does he expect more money when Maclin has surpassed Jackson’s season stats in one game. Currently sitting at the bottom of the division and seeming to have more problems than answers the Philadelphia Eagles are NFL SCRUBS for week 3.

2. To the New England Patriots I have one question. How in the world do you blow a 21 point lead and give up 34 points to the Bills!!!?????? Bill Belicheat did you lose your spygate film on the Bills? The Patriots although they are 2-1 on the season their defense has been torched every single game. They were even torched by Chad Henne. It is no surprise to me that the Patriots are currently last in the NFL in total defense and they also give up 26.3 points a game. For a team aspiring to win a SuperBowl this is unacceptable. I hate to shock everyone with this next fact, but Tom Brady does not play defense. If the Patriots cannot improve their defense their SuperBowl run could be cut short in the playoffs. The New England Patriots DEFENSE! for week 3 you are NFL Scrubs.

3. This may be a stretch for my last NFL Scrubs, but what do you call a defense that gives up 234 yards rushing? Apparently, we call them a great defense. I think otherwise and say this week the New York Jets defense are Scrubs. Coming into each game you know that every team you face will quickly become run heavy knowing that you struggle against the run. In week 1 against my Cowboys Romo moved the ball with ease until the 4th quarter, and last week the Raiders put up 34 points on this defense. Now maybe the role of the defense is changing, but continuing to give up that amount of yardage on the ground and those points deserves recognition as NFL Scrubs. They are still 2-1, but with opposing teams gaining confidence and testing the Jets defense; their defense just needs to play better. I won’t speak on this too much, but the Jets still have that big question mark on their team known as Mark Sanchez. Unfortunately Rex Ryan, “Playing like a Jet” has earned you a spot on this weeks NFL Scrubs list.

– LBC ::HITS CATDADDY:: IM OUT!

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