The last of the TenYardPenalty

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Giving up on Pryor?

Couple of college football upsets today. Our Ohio State Buckeyes fell against the Purdue Boilermakers, 26-18. Another terrible game for Terrelle Pryor who threw two more interceptions, totaling 8 for the season.

What the heck is wrong with Pryor? Do you blame Tressel for the conservative play calling? Do you blame the coaching staff for the poor throwing mechanics? Or just think he’s not a good quarterback just a good athlete. His overall development hasn’t been much. He doesn’t seem to be able to read defenses, holds the ball too long and can’t throw short passes. Teams will and should stuff 9 in the box and make Pryor throw to beat them.

Question will be at what point does he go on the bench if this continues? Clearly he was promised the starting job when recruited but if this keeps going the Columbus faithful will be calling for heads.

Yankees win, Dodgers even up series

Yankees continue their journey to the World Series by beating the Angels 4-1 in game 1 of the ALCS. They got a great 8 inning performance from former Cleveland Indians starter CC Sabathia. It seems as though his playoff jitters are gone. He had good command of his stuff and never really put himself in a difficult position.

Small Ball and a Big Lefty Lift Yankees (NYT)

Meanwhile, playing in the great weather of LA, the Dodgers even things up in the NLCS with a 2-1 win over the Phillies. Pedro pitched very well. The win was huge for the Dodgers avoiding going 0-2. Game 3 will be in Philly on Sunday.

Dodgers’ Andre Ethier takes one for the team. (LAT)

Big 10 preview

Here’s your Big 10 preview…

Torre takes a gamble

Joe Torre is going with left-hander Clayton Kershaw for game 1 against the Phillies. While Charlie Manual and the Phillies will start Cole Hamels.

Kershaw’s last start was against the Rockies going 6 innings without giving a run and striking out 10. We won’t second guess Torre, but it is a gamble for him and the Dodgers. We maintain our Dodger Blue pick to take the NL.

Torre Picks 21-Year-Old to Start Game 1 (New York Times)

Free clothes for everyone! Not…

Here’s a good practical joke for everyone out there. Go into a Burlington Coat Factory and tell everyone that you just won the lottery and will buy them $500 worth of stuff per person. Then later on, as people are at the register, tell them you didn’t win. See what happens. Apparently, this lady decided to play the joke to the people of Columbus. Nice one…

A break from the action

Mad Men’s January Jones everyone…

She’s in the latest GQ. See more here.

Quinn up on the block [Update]

As anticipated, Brady Quinn is on the trading block. Browns have to get some value for him now and not wait until the end of the season. Funny how a 2 for 17 performance by Derek Anderson warrants a “spark” comment.

Source: Yahoo! Sports via Cleveland Plain Dealer

[Eric Mangini says Brady isn't going anywhere soon. Still gotta believe the Browns would move him for the right deal. (CPD)]