Average Joes

Whats going on bloggers!!! K9 is back one more time to tell you all about the physics group Average Joes. They are a group out of the ruggid Avon Lake, who are nerds and love testing different components of their car. Right now they are testing different areas of the car such as the mechanics and gears of the car. They have also been looking at the energy outputs of the car and the aerodynamics of each car. This group is an up and coming group looking to revolutionize the car industry starting by modifying this car.  This week students are currently working on the effects of changing the suspension in the car, and what the different gears mean to the velocity and acceleration of the car. Good luck to the Average Joes and there testing experiments. K9 out!~

Bowl Season

                  BLOGGERS! K9 here and excited about monday january 9th for the rematch in the national championship! So, far this bowl season there has been a lot of offense and not so much defense. There has been 12 teams who have scored more than 40 points in a game, with 4 who scored over 50. O by the way Ohio State lose to Florida giving them a sub 500 season.

                  The Ohio State game was one of many turnovers and mistakes that was revolved around the missing of Jim Tressel and an interm coach who didnt have full control over the coaching staff and team. In the Florida game Ohio State gave up a kick return for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter (shown above). Kick returns happen and its not a big deal, but when one player goes 100+ yards without being touched by a defender is bad. Ohio State didnt even touch Florida's Debose took it back for a touchdown.

                       K9 was impressed with many offensive proformances throughout the bowl season. Heisman winner RG3 did lead his team in a comback win over Washington, winning 63-56. West Virginia defeated Virginia Tech 70-33 in the orange bowl. This game was interesting because tech didnt even look like they showed up to the game. West Virginia who belong to the mediocer Big East showed that they are a high scoring team and although they will have difficulty in the SEC next season they proved they can hang with the speed of the SEC.

             So tomorrow night January 9th order a couple pizzas make some wings because LSU and Alabama square off in the national championship, a rematch from earlyer in the year. Hopefully this isnt a game of field goals, and one team will score a touchdown. Either way this will be a very exciting game.  K9 out

We're going Bowling

Bloggers, the regular season in college football has come to a close and K9 is excited to bring you the bowl matchups that fans have are looking forward to watching. A rematch has been determined in the national championship along with bowl games between conference powerhouses. Plus, a coach’s new team plays his former team on January 2^nd.

                Urban Meyer (above) was hired earlier this past week by The Ohio State University as the new head coach. The Buckeyes were determined to play the Florida Gators in the Gator Bowl dated to take place on January 2^nd in Jacksonville, Florida. Although interim coach Luke Fickell will lead the Buckeyes through the bowl season replacing Jim Tressell from NCAA violations. This game gets more audience than expected from two teams that finished the season at an average record (6-6). Both teams struggled in their conference play where each team normally is a national contender settled low in their respective conferences.

                The National Championship has been determined as a rematch of #1 LSU and #2 Alabama. LSU defeated Alabama in Alabama, a low scoring game where defenses shined. LSU won 9-6 in OT. This game is all about defense just from watching the previous game. But, both teams have equally powerful offenses. I believe that this rematch on the bigger stage will have more of an offensive explosion than last time these teams faced each other.  Oklahoma State made their case to overtake Alabama in the BCS standings by defeating Oklahoma 42-10. They came short in what I believe would have been a better game in the National Championship. Voters agree that Alabama was the second best team in the nation and wanted to see a rematch on January 9^th.

 ( Wisonsin RB Monte Ball, scored 38 TD's this season, one shy of record holder Barry Sanders)

                Wisconsin emerged as the winner of the Big Ten title and a bid to the Rose Bowl to battle the Pac 12 champion in Oregon.  Clemson, the winner of the ACC will play Big East champion West Virginia in the Orange Bowl. Following Oklahoma State’s disappointment in not receiving a birth into the national championship, they look forward to playing Stanford and probable #1 pick in the NFL draft Quarterback Andrew Luck. Rounding out the BCS bowls is Michigan vs. Boise State in the Sugar Bowl. Michigan receiving a BCS bowl berth for the first time since putting in the spread style offense. Last time the Wolverines were invited to the bowling season was 2006. Michigan ended there seven game skid this year against arch rival Ohio State.

Go Buckeyes! K9 out!

The Collapse of Penn State

               

Bloggers, it’s been awhile. K9 has a lot of news to catch you up on. The “game of the century” turned out to not be as entertaining as once thought. We have a scandal that will make your bones cringe and your hair stand up; the loss of one of the faces of college football.

                First the LSU, Alabama, #1 vs. #2 teams in the nation ended up being a game filled with field goals. Alabama went 2-6 in field goals during regulation. As this game moved into overtime nothing else was expected as they missed another field goal.  LSU scored a touchdown in the first overtime that was deciding factor in the game. The game was supposed to be the game of the century but ended up being just a game of field position and field goals. LSU came out victorious at Alabama, but don’t feel sad to bad Alabama fans because there is a good chance they could meet again on an even bigger stage: The National Championship.

The Penn State Scandal has been the talk of college football the past week. All of the country Penn State alums are praying for the university but more there famous head football coach Joe Paterno. Nearly six decades of achievements Joe Paterno brought to the board of education at the Penn State. But, his sin in not fully explaining what happened between Jerry Sandusky resulted in him losing his job. Jerry Sandusky was a defensive coordinator for Penn State where he coached two of Paterno’s national championship teams. Sandusky was indicted on charges of sexual assault to minors. He allegedly had sexual contact with under age kids in the showers. Reports show that Joe Paterno knew about the allegations and did the bare minimum to report it to authorities.

Above is Coach Joe Paterno.

                Now, in no way am I in favor of what happened to those kids and Jerry Sandusky is a sick disgusting man for even being involved in charges like that.  I am astonished that someone in that high of power at a university would even consider something grotesque as the “allegations.” I believe that what happened to Joe Paterno is unjust. There is no way you can look at a man who has been the face of not only your university but college football around the world, and say “you’re done.” He did what he believed was necessary, it wasn’t his fault that the people he told were not able to follow through with the information they received.  Joe Paterno should still be coaching the Nittany Lions. I feel as if he didn’t do anything wrong in this case. He told authorities and moved on from it. Yea, hindsight maybe he should have went right to the police and have told them, but I can also think about what it was like for him at that time. With someone who he’s been working with for such a long time just completely abolish there reputation and your respect by doing something like that?! If I were Joe Pa, I would have been speechless and honestly wouldn’t know what to do. I feel as if he got “paralyzed” in what was happening around him and that resulted in him not communicating with the correct people.

                Forever Joe Paterno will be the face of Penn State. K9 Out!

Regular Season National Championship

Bloggers! DKing is pumped to bring you the regular season national championship. That’s right #1LSU @ #2 Alabama Saturday night 8PM. If you don’t have a house party or are at a house party for this game, you’re crazy!

            This is the third time in the past five seasons, the top two teams in the national will face off in the regular season. This game is filled with big topics from the coaches and players to the stage as this could be a preview of the SEC championship game.

            Both teams are from separate divisions in the SEC thus, could end up playing each other again in the SEC championship game. But, behind each team are two legendary coaches. Nick Saben leads the Crimson Tide as they have been atop the standings in college football for some time now.  He is a strong coach who plays a little conservative but will also be willing to make the big play when it counts the most. On the opposite sideline is Les Miles leading the LSU tigers. He is a risk taker and is known to be very successful at the same time. Known for the infamous fake FG where the kicker runs the ball into the end zone from an option behind the head of the holder. Les Miles and Nick Saben’s names will forever be among the top coaches in college football history. 

            Besides the biggest game of the regular season some more big games will be played this weekend as #7 Arkansas hosts #9 South Carolina. These SEC powerhouse teams can run the tables if both LSU and Alabama lose.

            SEC has once again proven to be the best conference in the nation. 7 teams are in the top 25, but 4 are in the top 10. Could this conference hold the winner of the national championship? Stay tuned bloggers, were in for a great rest of the season.

College Football Week 9

WHATDD UP BLOGGERS?! DKing is back to bring you the updates of college football. First, we got Michigan State vs Wisconsin in what some might call the game of the year. Also, we got big upsets in the top five teams.  Plus, we’ll bring you the new BCS rankings.

                First, we had #16 Michigan State hosting #6 Wisconsin. Wisconsin got an early lead in the first quarter going up 14 points. Then Michigan State came back and scored 23 unanswered points in the second quarter.  Defensive battles took place in the third quarter as only Wisconsin was able to score a field goal.

Then the beginning of the fourth quarter. Michigan state had given up two touchdowns where the game was tied 31-31. As time expired Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins threw up a 45 yard Hail Marry as Michigan States last chance to score before overtime. The pass was tipped by a Wisconsin defender and caught by Keith Nichols at the one yard line. He pushed his way into the end zone and won the game with no time left on the clock. It was one of the best plays I’ve ever seen and won’t be forgotten.

But, Michigan State beating Wisconsin wasn’t the only upset in the top 10 as #3Oklahoma lost to unranked Texas Tech. The game was a shootout as Tech prevailed 41-38. Oklahoma known for a powerful defense was unable to stop the high power offense of the red raiders.

Since the loss of Oklahoma, the BCS now has a change up in their top 5. #1 LSU still remains the top team in the nation, and Alabama occupies the #2 spot. This sets up a 1 vs 2 matchup next week as LSU travels to Alabama. Rounding out the top five is Oklahoma State, Boise State and Clemson.  It’s a nice change seeing an ACC team inside the top five where Clemson who has been destroying teams inside there conference. With LSU playing Alabama and Oklahoma playing Oklahoma State, Clemson has an opportunity to be in the contention for the national championship game.

A couple big games this week as #11 Michigan State plays at #14 Nebraska. Also,  #9 Oklahoma plays at #8 Kansas State, a team that has been flying under the radar as of late.  My game of the week is #15 Wisconsin coming into the horseshoe late Saturday night to play Ohio State at home.  Some great games to watch this week as the “regular season national championship” is next weekend.  DKing out!

BCS Poles

Bloggers, DKing is back online to bring you’re the latest news in College Football. We got the years first BCS rankings to discuss. Also, there is the buckeyes triumphant victory over ranked Illinois, and we take a look at the big games this upcoming weekend.

            The Bowl Championship Series is the system that college football has used to declare a national champion since 1998. It’s tradition that after each team plays in the conference games, the number one and number two teams in the country face off in the national championship game. Every year college football fans across the country enjoy when the first set of rankings appear. To start off the top three are listed as LSU, Alabama and Oklahoma respectively.

            It wasn’t a surprise when those teams were announced Sunday night as the top teams in the national that are competing for their shot to travel to New Orleans in the national championship. But, there is still a lot of teams out there that have yet to be challenged as the top eight teams in the BCS are still undefeated.  To me, I believe that LSU #1 will play #3 Oklahoma in the national championship game, a rematch from a couple years ago when they played in the Fiesta Bowl in 2010.

            The Buckeyes are back! They had a tremendous game against #15 Illinois, where freshman quarterback Braxton Miller led the buckeyes to a 17-10 win at Illinois. As Miller only threw four passes and completed one, that one completion was a touchdown that ended up deciding the victory. The Buckeyes look ahead to hosting #6 Wisconsin on October 29^th.

            Big games this week are #20 Auburn at #1 LSU.  #6 Wisconsin plays at #16 Michigan State and #4 Oklahoma State plays at Missouri. Thanks Bloggers, DKing out!