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tim (Ok)

Can texas win natinal title

mike (Atlanta)

I'm simply a casual baseball fan so can someone explain to me why in the world no one was covering third last night when damon stole second then third?

Jonathan (ATL)

Jay......two thumbs up for the costume on Friday. That was great and you pulled it off great.

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)

Morning first take hope everyone had a good weekend

mike (Atlanta)

Feliz didn't even run after damon. Gave up on the play.

Jimmy (Nashville,Tn.)

Great question Mike

Andrew (Boston)

Oregon looks mighty tough

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Was that a great sports weekend or what? Yankees go up 3-1, Penn State takes care of business, USC is exposed as another pretender to the throne, and Brett goes back to Lambeau and does what he does best. It'll take a week to remove the smile from my face.

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

Colts are 7-0 and looking good. Now why aren't they getting the credit they deserve?

mike (Atlanta)

I would rather watch gossip girl tonight then have to watch the yankees win the world series in philly.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

How about Florida's Spikes gouging for some eyeballs? Apparently, he forgot the game was televised.

jpitty23 (donkeyville)

damon should get credit for workin that walk too. Fouled off that nasty slider with 2 strikes...barely.

Jonathan (ATL)

Ya gotta give it to ARod. He has a flair for the dramatic showing up in game 3 then knocking in the go ahead run last night

Dylan J (Alaska)

how bout them vikings!

Umor (Detroit)

Bad day for peyton, Move the ball but no tds And wins. Colts are just great period.

Mark (Alabama)

Morning Jay and Rea.

Brian (SoCal)

Great play by Damon on stealing third. Lidge dropped the ball n that one.

Steven (Cbus Ohio)

Please don't spend most the show talking about Brett Favre. The never-ending story that is Favre is almost ruining this football season. All day yesterday it felt like every story on ESPN was about the guy.

Mark (Ann Arbor)

How come every week we here someone say the Colts are getting no credit? The show has been on for 2 minutes and obviously the WS is more important then the colts hanging on to beat San Francisco

Brian (SoCal)

Sad weekend. USC got WORKED at Oregon. Then detroit lost to ST LOUIS. OUCH.

Brian (SoCal)

Go Jemele! another monday beatdown for skip.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Steven: But he threw for four TDs and led his team to the win and now a 7-1 record. It should be nothing but Yankees and Favre talk all day long!

mike (Atlanta)

Dave that was the most disgusting play i have seen since marcus vick stomping on that lineman.

Umor (Detroit)

What Happen to the Giants. Philly Straight up Layeth the Sackdown on them.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Dave: It's OK. Spikes confessed to Tim Tebow and was granted absolution because Tim's a saint, you know.

Bryan (TN)

How bout them Cowboys?!! They are on a roll and will continue it against Philly.

Cory (Lake Jackson, TX)

Much to Skip's dismay. A-Rod will be the series MVP

Jonathan (ATL)

Warren Sapp called yesterday's Rams v. Lions game The Toilet Bowl...great description of the game

Andrew (Boston)

New York Yankees the best team money can buy> I hope people don't think this will be a great sports story when they win the World Series because it was expected to end this way

Jimmy (Nashville,Tn.)

Pretty good weekend, Vols win with ugly jerseys, Titans finally win one!

mike (Atlanta)

uhhhh no bryan. the boys are at philly who just emasculated the giants and will do the same the romo.

Jonathan (ATL)

Umor, as a NY fan I'll take a Yank WS win in Philly over a Giants regular season loss against the Eagles any day of the week.....and twice on Sunday

Andrew (Boston)

Bryan , TN- The Cowboys are hot right now . No Turnovers from Tony Romo= WINS

Reischea

  (10:10 AM)

Morning Nation. Hope you all had a safe Halloween. Alright, I know you all are chomping at the bit to do it. My Trojans let me down by living up to my prediction... 2-loss season. It's depressing but I can take it!

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

He can't throw the slider there Skip runners on 3rd.

mod

  (10:11 AM)

if you can't throw your best pitch with a runner on third, you got issues

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Brian (SoCal): What is sad for one is joyous for another. I didn't think USC belonged in BCS title consideration before that game Saturday night. They've given up over 100 points in three weeks. Not exactly championship-caliber defense.

Mark (Ann Arbor)

Spike's play was awful and he should be suspended for it. But we all know Urban Meyer will not do anything.

Steven (Cbus Ohio)

J.B.: I don't think you have to worry, no matter what would have happened yesterday, it's a gaurentee that Favre and Yankees will be on ESPN all day.

mod

  (10:11 AM)

wasn't someone complaining last week that we didn't cover the Yankees enough?

Brian (SoCal)

A rod only has two hits in the series. he won't be MVP.

Jonathan (ATL)

Cory...right now, Jeter is the MVP for the Yanks. He's having a very good series.

mike (Atlanta)

Reischea thats how spoiled you USC fans are. 2 loss season is depressing? Try being a maryland terps fan

scott (milwaukee)

oregon really gave it to them reischea

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI)

reis that should count as 2 loss's by its self

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)

At least you're not an Arkansas fan Reischea!

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

Don't compared your middle school plays to the world series come on

Umor (Detroit)

Skip, You can't sneak a fastball pass AROD. Come on dude.

RJ (Boston)

Yeah Mod, I think that was A-rod posing as J.B.... didn't we already agree on that?

Daniel (Van Horn Tx.)

How 'bout them Cowboys!!!!!

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

Thanks mod aka Bobby V

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Andrew: It will be a great story because it is the Yankees and the Yankees are baseball.

Brian (SoCal)

spikes would get suspended if florida still had charleston southern on their schedule.

Umor (Detroit)

Jonathan, True. Your team going for what they been playing for all season. I can't believe the Giants great Defence was so Gawd awful. That's suppose to be their greatest strengh

THE_REAL_FAN ((TWITTER))

mod, good point!!!

Andrew (CT)

LETS GO YANKEES...I KNOW WE GOING TO HEAR SOME HATE FROM SOMEBODY ON THIS SHOW

RJ (Boston)

Reisch, That's why it's good to be an AFA fan. 2 loss seasons are a nice little norm... the one loss season feels thus, tremendous.

Jonathan (ATL)

Even when Skip gives a compliment it isn't a compliment. Amazing.

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

They are very likeable

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

After the Ravens destroyed the Broncos, I think the Bengals should be worried this week.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Psst, Iowa is still unbeaten. BCS officials are doubling up on deodorant for all the sweating they must be doing.

nick (clyde,oh)

i think the big ten is in big trouble again come bowl season....it been projected iowa vs oregon in the rose, penn st vs alabama in the orange, and ohio st vs lsu in the capital one bowl....that prob going to be three blowouts right there

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Giants defense has a lot of injuries especially in secondary this year, but the Eagles have always "aired" it out on them.

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

(After the Saints lose tonight) the Colts will be the only undefeated team left. Will they get the credit they deserve Jay or Reischea?

Jonathan (ATL)

Umor, the GMen have some big problems all around....offense (passing), defense (pass defense) and special teams. Eli said it the best yesterday that at least its happening in mid season so they can sort them out as opposed to the end of the season like last year (which carried through to the playoffs)

BCS officals (BCS)

We ain't sweating. We know it's SEC champ vs Texas in the championship.

Todd (Portland, OR)

Reischea, USC should just schedule Oregon State and Oregon to play at home next year.

Daniel (Van Horn Tx.)

Texas should now be ranked #1 and I say will win a Championship.

RJ (Boston)

Really gotta like the Ducks this year. Got beaten by a good Boise team, with controversy at the end, and never stopped fighting. Have some really good looking wins.And I may be the only one who likes those gray pants and white helmets.

Steven (Cbus Ohio)

I'm going to go ahead and flip channels for about 45 minutes. Will that be long enough for you all to declare your love for Favre

Cory (Lake Jackson,TX)

Skip's crazy, I like these Yankees more than the late 90s team. They're more fun, higher octaine,a and more superstars. And I'm not a Yankee fan.

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)

Sean Jensen sounds just like John Ritchie

mod

  (10:17 AM)

good call Chris A

Howie (Cleveland)

C'mon Skip?! How the heck aren't this year's Yankees likable???? Explain.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

What I found sad was the fact that the Eagles put up sick rushing stats on the Giants.

Jonathan (ATL)

Fortunately, the GMen have a cupcake game next week against the Chargers before their bye...then we'll see what they're really made of after that since they have Atlanta, Denver and Dallas all in a row.

Jason (Morgantown, WV)

The Packers fans were like a bunch of jilted ex-girlfriends in the crowd yesterday. Some were even the desperate can't-let-go type that were mouthing the words "call me" (re: holding up We Miss You Brett signs)

Cory (Lake Jackson,TX)

Wow, Tony Romeo just went 3 games without throwing a pic!! How did that happen?

mod

  (10:18 AM)

he's better when the spotlights not on him..

Big Ced (Houston)

How bout them Longhorns? Why does Texas not get there due? Everyone is hyping up Tebow and Florida when they are not that great.

mike (Atlanta)

the ravens are angry. Got a tough schedule but if they can sweep all of their remaining division games then they could still win AFC north.

Brian (SoCal)

USC needs to get into another conference so they can stay out of washington and oregon.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

One man responsible for that Cory.....Miles Austin.

Mark (Ann Arbor)

Yeah that Giants vs Jets Super Bowl everyone was talking about 4 weeks ago isn't going to happen.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Nick: I think Penn State can beat Alabama but let's hope they can beat Ohio State this weekend and take it from there.

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

Jared Allen should be the defensive player of the year.

Umor (Detroit)

Reisch, Oregon got USC number. They see the Trojans and beat the dickens out of them when they play them.

patrick kelly (johnson city tn)

how about Ted Gynn returning 2 kickoffs for touchdowns.

RJ (Boston)

Don't forget that Jacobs hasn't run for 100 yet and only has 2 scores. Something is not right in the run game either.

Andrew (Boston)

Cory from Texas- Tony Romo is starting to understand what it takes to be successful in the NFL, and he is making smart decisions with the football

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Someone is still crying about coverage of the Colts? Really? Dial 1-888-GTOVRIT.

Marc (Pensacola,Fl)

How can you all still hate on number 4? It's not his fault hes getting the press coverage, he got what he wanted ( to go to the Vikings) i think he just wants to play football now.

Mark (NJ)

The only thing better would have been if Favre did a Lambou Leap. That woulda been classic.

Jared Allen (Minny)

Forget denfensive player of the year, I should be MVP.

JAMAL (DC)

REIS, CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHO THE MVP OF THIS SERIES HAS BEEN ? GREAT TEAM BALL TO ME , GO YANKS !

mod

  (10:21 AM)

I'd give it to Mariano or Jeter right now...but a lot of ball to play, still

Umor (Detroit)

Johnathan, How about Miami special teams. The Jets could do nothing Against a kickoffs returns and a flub punt return.

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

Jacobs got his contract already now he isn't producing.

Mark (Ann Arbor)

JB - Penn St is the best team in the Big Ten. They just played one bad game against Iowa.

Brian (SoCal)

Packers need to learn how to pass protect. can't throw the ball from your back.

JAMAL (DC)

I HATE JARED ALLEN, BUT HE IS A BEAST

Cory (Lake Jackson,TX)

Nfc East show down should be great next week. Philly v Dallas for 1st place. With revenge on the mind and the focus of Roy Williams Cowboys win and become the new Beast of the East!!

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

Watchout for Joseph Addai the backup QB for the Colts..

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)

Is Jamele going to do Around the Horn again? That was GREAT last week.

Jason (Morgantown, WV)

Jacobs is #32 in the league for yards per carry.

Umor (Detroit)

Jared Allen Funniest guest y'all got, And unstoppable on the rush this season.

Daniel (Van Horn Tx.)

I don't know about Roy Williams becoming a beast but watch out for Mr. Capital or AKA Miles Austin. Go Cowboys!!

Marc (Pensacola,Fl)

Darren Sharper is more of a game changer than Allen, but when Allen is on hes dominant.

Jordan (Melbourne, FL)

I would hope ESPN gives some coverage to Brandon Spikes gouging UGA RB Washaun Ealey's eyes. Completely dirty and if Dez Bryant is suspended for the season, no question that Spikes should be as well

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

The Vikings were only missing one piece for their offense; Favre proved to be that piece. The problem is can Jackson learn from a living legend soon enough, because Favre is definitely old. Can't imagine him being around for too long.

Cory (Lake Jackson,TX)

Favre was great again. Just gotta say WOW at some point. His number are crazy good.

Andrew (Boston)

Adam G from Tampa- it's all that money in Brandon Jacobs pockets is what is slowing him down

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

Vikings would get killed if they played my Colts

scott (niagara falls)

have the cowboys played anybody good yet

Brian (SoCal)

Packers have got to PROTECT THIS HOUSE. didn't show the heart they needed to win the game.

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

I think Darren Sharper may intercept his buddy Favre in the NFC Championship game in a Saints win.

Jason (Morgantown, WV)

It's always bothered me how athletes always produce more in "contract years". Why don't they put forth that same effort every year?

RJ (Boston)

Did someone just give acclaim to the focus of Roy WIlliams... all 2 of his scores this year?

Andrew (Boston)

the Cowboys beat the Atlanta Falcons - a Playoff team and they beat them handily

Jonathan (ATL)

Umor, I didn't have a great feeling about the Jets from the start even after they went 3-0.

Jonathan (ATL)

Roy Williams = bust.

Mark (Ann Arbor)

Vince Yough threw for 125 yards yesterday. I wouldn't be calling him the future just yet. When CJ runs for 225 that helps.

Brian (SoCal)

VY plays and Titans win. good for them. didn't see game so can't talk about his play.

mike (Atlanta)

yeah but that was at home and in november Andrew. ill buy the cowboys when romo wins a game in December

Jonathan (ATL)

Andrew, and the Cowboys barely beat the lowly Chiefs in OT...next week, they'll get spanked by the Eagles.

Cory (Lake Jackson,TX)

Top five power rankings: 1. Colts 2. Saints 3. Vikings 4. Steelers 5. Cowboys What do ya'll thnk????

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)

Roy Williams = Great college basketball coach

jay

  (10:29 AM)

whats up room!!!!i am...the most interesting man in the world!

scott (milwaukee)

without an OL the packers are gona lose to all good defenses

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI)

rodgers would be alot better this year if he could stay upright and in the pocket

patrick kelly (johnson city tn)

can anyone tell me if howard has touched home plate yet? the umpires are aweful. i am just glad that the yankees one dispite the umps

jay

  (10:30 AM)

how about them yankees??? best team money can buy eh??

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

Jay what's up with the Jets special teams my goodness.

jay

  (10:30 AM)

pretty subpar !

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)

Minnesota has a better team in all phases, and it showed...am glad the Boo Brett Bowl is now over

Mark (Dallas)

cowboys aren't even best team in Texas.

patrick kelly (johnson city tn)

hey jay that was a great costume you wore on friday

Brian (SoCal)

Stay thirsty my friends.

Umor (Detroit)

Hey Jay, I'm still thristy my friend.

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

The Broncos wore a great costume all season until Sunday. They were dressed as a good team...LOL

Marc (Pensacola,Fl)

Rodgers holds onto the ball way to long in the pocket, thats why he takes a lot of those sacks. Instead of throwing the ball away or scrambling and giving himself a shorter field.

Sporttown (Indianapolis)

kordell!

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Cory: I'm a Vikes fan and have a hard time ranking them ahead of Pittsburgh who beat them but that's a pretty solid top five, except for the Cowboys.

Shane (Iowa)

Brandon Spikes need to be suspended indefinately. You tell me the difference between what Blount did compared to what he did!! It was just as pathetic and classless!!!

Jonathan (ATL)

Jay, did I hear you speak french in russian?

David T (Austell, GA)

Rodgers is a Stat man.. which obviously doesn't translate into wins

scott (niagara falls)

the cowboys are a joke and will collapse again

Shane Reid (Raleigh, NC)

Actually Shane, the Spikes incident is worse because Blount was a heat of the moment thing. Spikes was a blatant action.

jason007thomas (Huntsville,Al)

Shane (Iowa) its to late in the year to start suspending people and putting a monkey wrench in their future careers and I'm glad Blount will be back for the bowl season so he can get some redemption

Chris (North Charleston, SC)

A Jay I may not drink beer that often but when I do I perfer Dos Equis! Stay thirsty my friends! lol Man that was to funny.

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)

In Jay's most interesting man in the world commercial, he would be mashing home runs against Jenny Finch

Andrew (Boston)

scott from Niagara Falls- The Cowboys will not collapse this year, and their defense is playing alot better

scott (niagara falls)

the cowboys have about enough chance of winning the superbowl as my bills do

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

Jay the G MEN need their secondary back, PHillips and Aaron Ross are hurt, then I'll think they'll be back.

ty tuttle (nc)

scott i agree when ever Double J steps down the cowboys will rise again

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI)

how can dez bryant get suspended for the year for lying when blount sucker punches a guy and still has a chance to play this season? blount should have had criminal charges against him, if you did that on the street you would go to jail

Andrew (Boston)

J.B. - Dallas is a very good football team as long as Tony Romo doesn't turnover the football. Dallas has alot weapons as well

Bryan (TN)

J.B. Who would you have as the 5 team then? The Cowboys are dominating the 3 phases of the game, and will prove they belong by beating Philly and GB on the road.

mike (Atlanta)

i'll tell you the difference shane what blount did was at least a more manly move. Even if it was a sucker punch. I would never draft spike.

DAVID (Bowie,Md)

EAGLES in the NFC is the team 2 beat...ha

Marc (Pensacola,Fl)

Does anyone else think when the Video cuts to Eli Manning during games he just looks....nervous, worried? not really like the Leader of that offense should?

Brian (SoCal)

I didn't see the spikes poke. Was it after a play or during?

Chris (North Charleston, SC)

Stay thirsty my friends!!!

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)

Eli looks just like he did at Ole Miss...that's just his demeanor

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

Eli looks nervous and like a regular guy doing the cadens, but that guy can read any defense.

Mike (Greenville)

Eli and Peyton are just first round playoff quarterbacks. Niether of them can lead their team to a championship without their defense bailing them out. Both the Giants and the Colts (if the Giants make it) will lose their first playoff games

Andrew (Boston)

David - Don't be too quick to hope that Eagles bandwagon . Remember they lost to the Oakland Raiders

Mark (Ann Arbor)

The SEC will not do anything to Spikes, they want an undefeated Florida vs Bama game so badily they will do anything. That has been obvious with the favorable officating both have been receiving.

Brian (SoCal)

mike. Both Mannings already have SB rings. How can you say that?

scott (niagara falls)

hey mike they both have rings wake up!!!!!!

mike (Atlanta)

Brian it was during. he did during a tackle in a pile up on a run play.

Umor (Detroit)

Marc. Eli always like that. Doesn't look like he's into the game. He's not Peyton who calls his own play.

ty tuttle (nc)

david i agree eagles is the the team to beat

joe (wv)

eli tries to check into a different play everytime instead sometimes you need to just run the play that is called

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

Reischea what your thoughts on the Colts?

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI)

Jay the most interesting guy from Cleveland

David T (Austell, GA)

Joe are you sayin that eli is trying to be like his brother???? Yep sure you are..

ty tuttle (nc)

eli didnt lead his team to anything, he just happened to be on that team that was all around good...how many int's did he throw that year

Common sense (mind)

Amazing that someone would find some dumb excuse to say the Mannings are horrible. Defense WINS championships. It doesn't matter who's QBing.

Mike (Greenville)

They won got their rings because their defenses won those big games check the box scores.

ty tuttle (nc)

does it not put a smile on your face to see vince young win yesterday

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)

Vince Young helped beat the Jaguars who have no pass rush...As he develops confidence, he can lead this team...time will tell

joe (wv)

i agree with you mark the sec is getting to be like nba officiating a bunch of cheaters

Reischea

  (10:45 AM)

I think the Colts are as usual an elite team. But as pointed out today and many times in the past, the past what 8 years or so, they get off to these phenomenal starts then poop out in the post season. Three years ago, they weren't lighting up the field, they were more down to earth, more like this past weekend, but I think it benefitted them in winning the Super Bowl. We'll have to wait till the playoffs to once again see where they end up.

Brian (SoCal)

hopefully VY can pull it together and then everyone can stay, ecept collins.

RJ (Boston)

... and Bradshaw won 4 because of the Steel Curtain and some amazing bail out catches by Swann. He's in the HOF, are you complaing there too, Mike?

mike (Atlanta)

You're right Reischea but i don't think this year the chargers are going to be in playoffs and i don't think patriots are as good as years past. I think the colts will face ravens in AFC title game....and lose.

Sporttown (Indianapolis)

wow reisch, the ducks ..or should we say the "mighty ducks".

Z Riley St. Louis [via mobile]

USC lost a lot of players last year and the expectations for this team was way too high.

greg (apple valley.mn)

i live the cots and the vikes..but the saints look the best to me

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

Mike (ATL) your right the Ravens will lose to the Colts in title game

Rajesh (Atlanta)

Colts fell short to alot of really great New England teams, where the Patriots and Indy seemed like the best two teams in football-just in the same conference. Early Peyton runs in the playoffs they didn't have a very good defense at all..

Umor (Detroit)

RJ Steelcurtain was the first two superbowl wins. Bradshaw arm and offence won the other two back to back.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Until VY's mom got involved, I had no issue with him. I lost some respect for the guy after he had his mom fight his battles for him.

Daniel (Van Horn Tx.)

I just don't understand why he had to bring up his breakdown during the after the game and why he had to make sure to tell everyone that he wasn't going to do that anymore he just need to not do it and just play

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)

Reischea...I have ADD, I can't read long posts!

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI)

The coach publicly does'nt support young and he goes out and wins their first game fisher may not be thinking to clear this season

Reischea

  (10:49 AM)

Hey, Oregon is a legit team no matter what people want to say. Washington is what stunned me, no excuse. But when looking at the schedule the first game I circled was Oregon AT Oregon. Autzen is a bear, and so is Corvalis (Oregon State).

David T (Austell, GA)

wow Mike .. you just dumped on the Steelers. I believe its a 3 team race.. your 2 and the steelers

Andrew (Boston)

Vince Young did play well, and he didn't turn the ball over. No Turnovers and you win football games

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

Thank you for your honest answer Reischea

Reischea

  (10:49 AM)

My apologies, I will try to keep things more succinct.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Eventually the Colts are going to need a steady running game if they want to win.

Shane Reid (Raleigh, NC)

It's becoming pretty evident that the Giants were good on defense because of Strahan. It's the only difference in that front 4 from last year.

Umor (Detroit)

Now since Oregon beat USC. Doesn't that mean Boise St. should go up in the ranks?

Marc (Pensacola,Fl)

Because its USC...every year people talk about the starters USC loses but that they have the ability and recruit so well, that the guy next in line just steps up and plays.

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

could Jeff Fisher be in Buffalo next season?? hmmmm

jay

  (10:51 AM)

btw, no bitter on the yankees. i feel a sense of relief for them. 2 billion spent and no rings was getting close to tipping the franchise. you cant keep spending and never win. they needed this one.

David T (Austell, GA)

USC gave Ducks MAC TRUCK holes my 12 year old could have run thru them an my 80 you old dad also

jay

  (10:52 AM)

and again, i want to thank everyone for all the comments and twitter posts and chatroom reponses to dos equis! im still thirsty my friends!

Shane Reid (Raleigh, NC)

JB I dont think he had his mom fight his battles. It was her maternal instinct that took over.

David T (Austell, GA)

O yeah Jay. your right.. but like poker one more game

ty tuttle (nc)

organ kills usc(some would say a power house school), bosie state handled organ and bosie still gets no love

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I never thought USC was a legitimate title contender anyway. The defense has been suspect and really that loss at Washington should have eliminated them immediately. Unless you play in the Big XII or SEC, you aren't allowed to have a down week.

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

Is it me? or does Oregon have the ugliest uniforms ever?

mike (Atlanta)

David i'm not buying the steelers. haven't run the ball this year as well as before. We'll see when the ravens play them.

jay

  (10:53 AM)

it will end well for the yanks.

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI)

Hey USC welcome to earth

ty tuttle (nc)

if yankees cant win with this billion dollar roster, they no longer need to be a franchise

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI)

jay still waitin to hear you speak french in russian

jay

  (10:54 AM)

i can bill. i can.

nick (clyde, oh)

jay good luck to your perkins pirates in ohio h.s playoffs hope they can win it this year

David T (Austell, GA)

wow spikes is definately dirty . ... 2 incidents I saw in that game an I didn't watch the whole thing

jay

  (10:54 AM)

me too! another state title would be nice! thanks!

Marc (Pensacola,Fl)

Most of the Giants D-line was or is hurt, what they miss the most is Plaxico, it seems like he really did bail Eli out of alot of situations and without Toomer they don't have real experience outside.

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

Hey Jay I heard some great news about Cleveland.. They might be getting an expansion team next season...WAIT they already got an expansion team this seaosn...LOL

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

A lot of teams I've noticed have played to the caliber of their opponent, how else can you explain how Eagles can lose to Raiders yet beat the Giants.

Andrew (Boston)

J.B- Matt Barkley is just a freshman. I am not surprised that they got beat in Oregon

Mark (Ann Arbor)

Yeah the SEC office and Urban Meyer will "review it" what a joke. They won't do anything.

jay

  (10:55 AM)

no, they have a 4a team. a very good one too. we put player after player into the 10 team mmlb (major market league baseball)we're proud of that!

Jonathan (ATL)

Jay, I don't want to put any pressure on ya, but you'll have to do something pretty extra to top the Dos Equis costume next year.

jay

  (10:55 AM)

i know man! the bar is very high now!

Umor (Detroit)

Jay types in French and we see it in english.

jay

  (10:55 AM)

nice umor! nice!

David T (Austell, GA)

I agree mark. after they gave the Missippi game to FLorida there won't be anything done and probably will be having a cookout laughing about it..

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

Jay or Reischea have you seen any good movies lately?... I saw "Where The Wild Things Are" good movie

Rajesh (Atlanta)

I really think a conference championship game for anyone who wants to play a BCS game would be a step in the right direction for teams gaining credibility...There is obviously not going to be a playoff system and looks like we arent going to get Florida vs. Iowa as a midseason match-up anytime soon...I dont see why BCS conferences are against a championship game...

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Andrew: Barkley wasn't the problem, though. The Ducks ran around, over, and through the USC defense.

Shane Reid (Raleigh, NC)

Marc Plax doesn't play defense. The Giants have been able to score but can't seem to stop anybody.

Chris (North Charleston, SC)

Big 12 is trash high power system offenses that can't play D to safe there lives. If it wasn't 4 ohio state slipping up against texas last year in that bowl, the big 12 wouldn't have won a bowl game

Brian (SoCal)

Jay, you get any money for getting Dos Equis all that pub?

Umor (Detroit)

Thanks Jay.

ty tuttle (nc)

and why dont skip have his own show he's the man...espn have to stop holding him back...im protesting

Umor (Detroit)

David T, Spikes a dirty player. In the old oakland raiders way.

Sporttown (Indianapolis)

niice costume jay.. u win!

Andrew (Boston)

J.B. - I know Barkley wasn't the problem, their defense wasn't any good , that didn't help

scott (niagara falls)

where oh where did all those phillies fans go

Brian (SoCal)

Boise is a good team but Oregon did not show up at that first game.

Shane Reid (Raleigh, NC)

The more I watch football this year the more players I see wearing cast on their forearms for broken fingers and arms, so can anyone explain why Urlacher isn't playing with a dislocated wrist?

JAMAL (DC)

I SEE NO ONE WANTS TO ADDRESS THE DIRTY PLAY OF FLORIDA , SURPRISE BECAUSE THEY GET EVERYTHING GOOD, INEXCUSABLE CALLS AND MEDIA COVERAGE ? DOESN'T JESUS PLAY FOR THEM ?

mod

  (11:02 AM)

Jamal, you're lost...we already discussed it on the show...

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Rajesh: The Big Ten is against one because right now having one could hurt them. For example if Iowa had an unbeaten regular season and had to play PSU for the Big Ten title, a loss by Iowa would knock the Big Ten entirely out of the title picture. This way it's hard to keep them out of the mix.

ty tuttle (nc)

organ showed up but boise did to just give credit where credit is due

Umor (Detroit)

No Excuses for Boise St. Beating Oregon. You play to win the game. Boise won it. An nobody program wants to shedule against them B/C they beat teams like Okla and Oregon.

Sporttown (Indianapolis)

Great steel by J. Damon!

Chad (Las Vegas)

Tell Amy we miss her on First Take!

Hayden (Logan, Utah)

Whats the deal with 'BCS conferences'? Sounds pretty unfair to me.

MIKE P (DE)

Ducks didn't show up they mopped up the trojans, STATEMENT GAME

Steve (Huntsville, AL)

Jay - GREAT point about Boise, but they are still in 7th - I bet they get passed by Oregon - they didn't just beat Oregon, but held them to negative yards after the first half

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI)

boise this and boise that the bearcats would expose them we keep winning with a back up qb lets see boise do that

Steve (Huntsville, AL)

Pitt will take care of Cincy - sorry bill

Jonathan (ATL)

Whoa, Amy K. laying the smackdown on Skip! Way to go Amy!!

mike m (canton,oh)

bengalbill your a homer,you have to give credit where its due and boise earned it

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

Come on lets get past the Vikes/Packers game. I'm sick of hearing about Favre

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

Jay you got one month to get your swing ready... first pitch will be the nasty duece. Be careful it drops off the table like Always Jumpy Burnett.

jay

  (11:10 AM)

oh my man! bring it. watch for my slider down and out, and cutter hard in.

mike m (canton,oh)

how the mighty have fallen,the giants look like the team that eli took over,you cant trust the d or the qb

Jonathan (ATL)

Stop being a drama queen Skip. The Giants don't have one of the "worse" defenses in the league. They are in the middle of the pack right now. And Eli picks have nothing to do with Plax being gone...they were just horrible throws by Manning

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Jay, did Skip get his coffee this morning? He's been quiet this morning.

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

Yes you're right Skip I mean come on the Raiders held the Eagles to less points!

David T (Austell, GA)

bring back 2 big men on small couch.. they would have picked the Falcons.. :)

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Falcons are a 4th quarter team. If Saints jump out to a big lead early and keep Falcons passing instead of running then this game is over way before it's over.

David T (Austell, GA)

Dolphins not getting any love for their defense and Ball controlling offense...they have made every team work hard to beat them this season

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

Cowboys are the best in the NFC East. They have the running game and Miles Austin is the best receiver in the division.

Brian (SoCal)

Romo in regular season good. playoffs, not so much.

Mike P (DE)

If Dolphins could finish they would be at top of that division

Rajesh (Atlanta)

If the Falcons want to beat New Orleans...its all on the defensive line cause I dont think the secondary is in good enough shape right now to cover the passing game. Getting pressure on Brees is easier said than done that guy is a seriously good athlete...

Andrew (Boston)

Adam G from Tampa - I agree with you the Cowboys look very good and dangerous right now on offense and defense

mike m (canton,oh)

the cowboys are getting hot at the right time but i still dont trust romo december and playoff time he always comes up small when the boys need him the most

Z Riley St. Louis [via mobile]

Do you think Eli still hurting from his heel injury?

Chad (Las Vegas)

The Cowboys still have Wade Phillips as a coach and Romo is having a good season but how will he look in the playoffs?

Steven (Cbus Ohio)

Skip just has a serious problem

Jonathan (ATL)

Skip is nuts to think the Cowboys are the best in the NFC. The lost to the Giants, barely beat the lowly Chiefs and, other than the Falcons, haven't beat anyone. Next week is where the rubber meets the road...and the Cowboys will be exposed for the frauds that they are.

mike (Atlanta)

skip don't you dare get on her for staying with her pick....that is all you ever DO! The cowboys nearly lost the chiefs! oh my goodness get skip off the air i'm gonna change the channel!

ty tuttle (nc)

eagles are the best team

Andrew (Boston)

Mike from Atlanta- That means absolutely nothing the Eagles lost to the lowly Raiders . Remember that

Mickey (Memphis )

LOL I,m a cowboy fan, but just the fact that skip are with them scares my to death.

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

COLTS ARE UNDEFEATED. ESPN lets talk about them.

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

The Eagles will get exposed next week by Miles Austin and Marion Barbarian Barber.

Shane Reid (Raleigh, NC)

You guys in Atlanta you must really hate Dallas. Thinking a team that loss to Jemarcus Russell is way better than Dallas is mind boggling. Yeah Dallas ALMOST lost to the Chiefs but they didn't.

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

Doesn't matter who the best team in the NFC East is because come playoff time it's all about to Vikings and Saints.

Andrew (Boston)

Brian from SoCal- the Cowboys are playing in Philly at a good time . It's not going to be like it is winter time there and that will help them. So it is good to get that game out of the way while the weather will be half decent

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

Andrew Beantown I agree. The Eagles lost to the Raiders and the Jets humiliated the Raiders. How can the Eagles be the best possible team.

ty tuttle (nc)

espn please no more vicks-packs game

Hayden (Logan, Utah)

Shouldnt skip be selling things on infomercials?

James (Denver)

ESPN is downplaying the Spikes incident because they love Florida and Tim Tebow and will do anything to get there boy Tim another national championship . So they can proclaim hes the greatest college football player ever . They downplayed the blown calls that have kept Florida undefeated and overblown Tebows subpar season . Hes having a terrible year and there still pushing him for the Hiesman . ESPN must be Tebows agent or something because Ive never seen them overhype a average player this much .

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

With Owen Daniels being out, Kevin Walter is Schaub's new favorite target over Johnson.

Andrew (Boston)

Chad from Las Vegas - if Romo doesn't turn the ball over and continues to make smart decisions with the football the Cowboys can go a long way

Chad (Las Vegas)

Ever notice when Skip gets worked up on a point he tries to point his chest out like a rooster.

David T (Austell, GA)

lol Mike.. you are so funny. an yeah cowboys have the media machine working.. Still I look at quarterbacks hitting receivers on the run not having them always going back shoulder to catch the balls.. .. Still depends on the receivers also

Steve (Huntsville, AL)

BCS should be Top 5: 1)Florida 2)Texas 3)Alabama 4)Boise State 5)Cincinnati

Shane Reid (Raleigh, NC)

Romo had one bad game in the playoffs. He's only been there twice and shouldn't have been holding for the kick in the first playoff loss.

Brian (SoCal)

Westbrook needs to get healthy or he won't get his job back.

ty tuttle (nc)

why so many skip haters

mike m (canton,oh)

hayden i could see skip being the new billy mays

Caddy Mike (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)

When Philly beats Dallas next week, the question will be answered...although Skip will still pick Dallas

Rajesh (Atlanta)

I think the Eagles are the best team in the NFC East, even with a midseason hiccup against the Raiders...I think a midseason throw up is more like it...Didnt see it but heard that Desean Jackson chest bumped Andy Reid after a td yesterday and he was none to thrilled...Kind of funny to think about though

ty tuttle (nc)

dallas has no chance....philly is to well put togather...a complete team

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

I love it that Micheal Vick isnt a factor..I told everyone he's not a great player

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)

The BCS rankings don't really matter at this point in the season...perhaps Pete Carroll should have reiterated this to his players instead of once again complaining about the process. Take care of your business, and if you have a gripe after all is said and done and the regular season is over, then you make it known...but not during week 8-9.

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

I luv Shereen Williams

Hayden (Logan, Utah)

I like Steve's top 5

Chad (Las Vegas)

The Dallas Cowboys dress up like an actual football team for Halloween and now everybody is on their bandwagon. Cowboys are a mediocre team.

Steve (Huntsville, AL)

James - WOW / where the heck did that rant come from: ESPN has highlighted the blown calls, and exposed them enough to get the commish involved / and regarding Spikes - they just brought that up again, and even put Meyer on the spot about it - get your facts in line

Shane Reid (Raleigh, NC)

Mike Vick is a great player the same as Vince Young is. They won't put up fantasy numbers but they win football games and that should always be the bottom line.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

DeSean and LeSean are gonna "truck" the Cowboys next week.

Bryan (TN)

Romo's only played 2 playoff games and only 1 was bad. Other QBs that have had bad first few playoff games: Rothleisberger and both Mannings, who all went on to win SBs. That playoff argument doesnt work

ty tuttle (nc)

one lost for philly againts the raiders and we are down playing them...how bout that season when the pats lost to a bad miami team and went on to win

mike m (canton,oh)

chizzie its not that vick is not a great player the eagles just dont use him enough

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Anyone else think the Vikings' BYE week is falling at the perfect time? Favre has been great but at his age I think splitting the season in half works in his favor. If he had one of the early byes, I could see where he might struggle down the road.

ty tuttle (nc)

chizzie you are crazy the only reason he's not as big as a factor is because he plays like 5-8 snaps a game, they havent fully used him just YET

Chad (Las Vegas)

Cowboys beat ATL, weak weak weak secondary and Seatle. Don't get your homes too high Cowboys fans.

Andrew (Boston)

Chad from Las Vegas - the Dallas Cowboys beat a playoff team in the Atlanta Falcons, and yet Dallas is mediocre , than what are the Falcons ???

devin (whitmore lake)

jay hold on the philes oure not done yet there going to win to night there going to swing the bats early

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

OK who's writing in using my name come on?!

Howie (Cleveland)

cincy is not playing the title game. not after that showing vs. syracuse. cuse handed 14 points to them. handed them right over. would have been a different game.

Chad (Las Vegas)

ATL will finish the season 9-7 and be lucky to get the wildcard.

Chizzie (Thornton, Co)

(quoting John Belushi) Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl harbor?,,,,,,, That means the Phillies arent done yet.

mod

  (11:34 AM)

thats a lot of effort to say the Phils aren't done yet

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)

Another big reason for FL success is the officiating vs Arkansas!!!!

David T (Austell, GA)

good luck on that one.. but.. I truely hope it goes to 7. I love Drama

David T (Austell, GA)

may be true chad but they will get th wild card.. look at the teams in the NFC .. they are knocking each other off..

BENGALBILL (CINCINNATI)

howie we are playing are back up qb, only his second start as a sophmore looked pretty good to me

mike m (canton,oh)

bryan from tn its not just about the playoff with romo,he never has a good end to season when a team needs momentum going into the playoffs

mike (Atlanta)

I will give the cowboys credit for beating ATL but they do not do it in December and i don't think that will change this year.

Adam G. (Tampa, FL)

I didn't write the i luv sherren williams part

Chris A (Bella Vista, Arkansas)

Jay, will you send me an autographed baseball card?

Rusty (Cary, NC)

Giants 4-0 vs losing teams. 1-3 vs winning teams.Cowboys 4-0 vs losing teams. 1-2 vs winning teams.Dallas is an average team and will be exposed when they start playing better competition

mike (Atlanta)

Steve i'm not sure what you're talking about but the facts are simple with spikes dirty play get him out of there. I want him gone for the rest of the season.

James (Denver)

Chizzie you need to get past the fact the Colts are 7-0 . How many times have they started out 7-0 under Peyton ? How many Superbowls have they won ?

ty tuttle (nc)

i hope its over tonight cuz they are taking up tv time for football on sunday nights

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Mike M: No really, Vick isn't a great player any more. He was never a great QB, just a talented athlete. He is what he is at this point and that's a gimmick who may or may not work out.

Jonathan (ATL)

Shane, the Cowboys still aren't the best in the NFC East regarding if the beat the Chiefs. They will be roasted next week against the Eagles.

Dave (Tallahassee, FL)

Atlanta is in a must-win situation tonight JUST to stay in wild card race.

Andrew (Boston)

Chad from Las Vegas- Atlanta is a talented team not chopped liver. They have Roddy White and Michael Jenkins at Wide Out. Michael Turner at Running Back, and TE Tony Gonzalez. Your right that is a bad Atlanta team- that offense is very talented

mike m (canton,oh)

no way the phillies will win 3 straight against the yankees...its done ..time to book the parade

ty tuttle (nc)

rusty how bout or home town panthers

Trevor (Clinton Township, MI)

That sounded bad Jay...you're talking about other great Riley Cooper catches and you reference the one against The Citadel? I know it was a great catch, but it kind of falls flat after it rolls off the tongue lol.

Sporttown (Indianapolis)

Have a good day all!