ADAM OFFIT '09
Dolphins 38-Patriots 13
Frosted Flakes, Special K, or the Dunkin Donuts Bacon and Egg Sandwich. I don’t know what the Miami Dolphins team had for breakfast Sunday morning, but whatever it was, the Patriots need to get some of it in their cafeteria ASAP.
The last time the Patriots lost a regular season game against the Dolphins was December 10, 2006. Since then, the Dolphins have gone 1-20 and the Patriots, 23-2. Even with the abrupt and devastating season loss of reigning MVP (not just NFL, but life in general) Tom Brady, nobody predicted Miami to come out as fired up as they did on Sunday. Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington was nearly flawless with only 3 incompletions, while Ronnie Brown led the running game with 113 yards and four touchdowns. Brown had one run for 62 yards, which almost out gained the entire Patriots out-of-character-mediocrity rushing, of 67 yards, for the entire day.
Going into the season, many pundits thought Matt Cassel’s passing was so inaccurate that he couldn’t hit the side of a barn. That theory was proved itself when Cassel dumped the ball into the belly of linesman Randy Starks, Miami’s starting defensive end-weighing in at 305 pounds, standing 75 inches high. Along with his embarrassing interception, Cassel was sacked four times and led the Patriots offense to a miserable 28% 3rd down efficiency (4/14). It was a sad and ugly day all around at the Razor.
My MVP of the game: Not a lot of consistent performances by anyone in a white jersey on this particular Sunday. However, I was very pleased by the Special team efforts of Ellis Hobbs, who returned six kickoffs for 237 yards-an average of almost 40 yards per return. Hobbs also had two explosive run backs: a 50 yard return to open up the game and an 81 yard rumble to set up the patriots with good field position in the third quarter.
Up Next: Patriots head into the bye week at 2-1. The outcome can’t possibly be as bad as it was this week.
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Monday, September 22, 2008
On It With Offit: Canned by the Tuna
Mr. Touchdown- Waiver Students
SEBBY SMITH '11
Few know what a “sports waiver” is, and even fewer know about the students who have them here at Beaver. A waiver allows students to get credit for an afterschool activity outside of school for the term. Usually students apply for a waiver because they have an outside of school commitment that interferes with afterschool activities. This column exposes the hidden waiver students here at BCDS.
The weekend is a time for fun, parties, and other social events. Friday nights and Saturdays are occupied with friends and family enjoying each other’s company doing a number of activities. Sunday, on the other hand is usually spent preparing and resting for the long week ahead and relaxing. But for one student in the Beaver community, relaxation is the last thing on his mind when Sunday morning rolls in.
Kendall Dardy-Jones wakes up early each fall Sunday and suits up to play an exhilarating game of football. Kendall is one of the few students who has a waiver this term, which allows him to be fully committed to his favorite sport. Kendall has been given a waiver each fall to play football, but this year is different for Kendall, and he is working harder than ever before to make his football dream a reality.
Kendall Dardy-Jones is a quick and agile sophomore. He is around five foot six inches and 125 pounds; despite his size he is still very strong. He also participates in school athletics; Kendall is a talented point guard who was a leading scorer on the thirds basketball team last year. He aspires to become a large part of the varsity basketball team in the coming years; you can find him in the gym each day taking practice shots and honing his skills. He is also one of the most talented young lacrosse players at Beaver, and will be an asset to the team this year.
Kendall is undoubtedly a proficient athlete, but his abilities did not come from pure talent. Kendall is die-hard dedicated. He has always done little things to become stronger and faster than his competition on game day. Each day he performs drills, does exercises and runs. His determination and persistent work has increased his strength and improved his speed tremendously.
But this year Kendall is taking his training and his game to the next level working out daily and putting in his greatest amount of effort to improve his skills both on and off the football field. Kendall is the starting running back for the 2008 Boston Bangals football team. He has worked vigorously because he is determined to help his team make it to the playoffs, something he has never experienced in his still-young career. Kendall has a long year ahead of him, but he is confident in his skills and sure his team is capable of fighting their way into the state playoffs. Until then, we can only wait until Sunday.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Week 8 Fantasy Football Blog
DANA SPIGELMAN '08
*If you don’t have Marvin
*If you have Hines Ward, look to capitalize on his big game in the form of a trade. Ward faced a terribly weak pass defense in
*Michael Bennett looked good scoring a 19 yard touchdown today, but Earnest Graham still carried the ball fourteen times to Bennett’s two. In a deeper league Bennett is worth a flyer but he is not a viable fantasy option yet and that is not likely to change without an injury to Graham.
*Drew Brees threw for 4 touchdowns against a pretty good pass defense that features two fantastic corners. He now has put two good games together and seems to be back as a top 10 fantasy quarterback. If you were lucky enough to hold on to him or trade for him, now would be the time to make him a weekly start.
*Marc Bulger threw for a touchdown and 300 yards against one of the worst pass defenses in football. He’s not back yet. Steven Jackson got hurt again and his status is unknown for week 9. Bulger is worth a roster spot in any format, but he is not a good fantasy starter at this point.
*Adrian Peterson really is not a top 5 fantasy back. If you can get that trade value, take it. That offense is just not consistent enough. On the other hand Ladanian Tomlinson owners may have to be reminded that a game without a touchdown does not mean he is no longer the best fantasy player in the league. Don’t go crazy and trade him for Joseph Addai or Tom Brady.
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*You should not draw any assumptions from the London Bowl. Do not judge Eli Manning, Jesse Chatman, Plaxico Burress, Jeremy Shockey, Cleo Lemon, Derek Hagan, Ted Ginn Jr., Amani Toomer or Brandon Jacobs by that game. The situation was just so bizarre due to the overseas travel, the horrible field condition and the weather. Throw that one out.
*Kevin Jones scored a touchdown and gained 100 total yards. You can now consider him a top 20 running back and a viable #2 RB and good flex option.
*Kellen Clemens is going to get his shot, and based just on what he did against
*No, Ryan Grant is not a fantasy starter. He ran wild on a
*Tony Scheffler should be on your radar in any format as a backup tight end. The Broncos tight end came in as a second round pick last year and developed terrific chemistry with Jay Cutler. He is their only legitimate option in Shanahan’s favorite goal line pass play (in the jumbo package he rolls Cutler to the right, releasing a deep tight end running across the back and a short tight end cutting in front. Scheffler has scored two touchdowns in two weeks off this play) and that alone makes him a threat for a TD every week.
*David Martin, Vishante Shiancoe and almost all other flash in the pan tight ends simply… are awful options. These guys are not legitimate fantasy options. In a deep 12-team league I play in Vishante was not only picked up but is now starting. How in the world does the 5th option on the worst passing team in football make a fantasy roster? His touchdown and 50 yard performance will be his only of the year and possibly his best career game. Don’t get foolish. You’re far better off with Kyle Brady who we know will get some goal line plays every week.
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