Sunday, September 19, 2010
The Grand Design
The Grand Design: "
Stephen Hawking's new book is out: The Grand Design, sequel to A Brief History of Time written with Leonard Mlodinow.
In The Grand Design we explain why, according to quantum theory, the cosmos does not have just a single existence, or history, but rather that every possible history of the universe exists simultaneously. We question the conventional concept of reality, posing instead a 'model-dependent' theory of reality. We discuss how the laws of our particular universe are extraordinarily finely tuned so as to allow for our existence, and show why quantum theory predicts the multiverse--the idea that ours is just one of many universes that appeared spontaneously out of nothing, each with different laws of nature. And we assess M-Theory, an explanation of the laws governing the multiverse, and the only viable candidate for a complete 'theory of everything.'
Time and ABC News have excerpts.
Tags: books Leonard Mlodinow physics science Stephen Hawking The Grand Design"Week 2 Preview
Game 1: Hamsters vs. DaBearS
The projections have the Hamsters as a 23 point favorite in this one, but we all know that the projections can always fuck you. I'm rolling with Matt Ryan vs. the Cardinals because Mr. Emo Quarterback is up against the Cowboys and not the Lions. Also I'm moving Shady McCoy into my flex hoping he can gouge the Lions D like Matt Forte did last week. I'm trying to see if I can find out something definite about Hakeem Nicks ankle before I replace him with Ward or Breaston.
If Schaub and Andre Johnson make up for what they didn't do last week the Hamsters might be in trouble. DaBears will need a repeat performance of last week from Forte (not fucking likely) and some great performances from the other backs and receivers to pull off the win this week.
Prediction: The Hamsters crawl down DaBearS throat and pops out of its stomach like the monster in Alien.
Game 2: Patriots vs. 49ers
Uhh ohh, the projections have the Patriots as only a 1 point favorite, could be a close one. Flacco should have a pretty good game against the Bengal's D, while Brees might not be his usual self against what was supposed to be a great 49ers D, or he might look like Matt Hasselback. I have to think that last week's loss has lit a fire under the 49ers collective asses.though. I see the WR match up as pretty much even giving a slight edge to the 49ers, while giving an edge to the Patriots in the RB battle. This one may come down to Defenses and IDPs.
Prediction: Fuck if I know.
Game 3: COWBOYS 4 vs. Decapitators
COWBOYS 4 are a six point favorite in this one. Another close one. I don't really know what to say about this one. There's a whole heap of mediocrity across the board in this one, but at least you have Fetus Head and Romo. Hey, that sounds like a great title for and early 80's sitcom. I like DJax and Welker as your number 1 wideouts. When your starting RBs are Bush and Tomlinson and Ricky Williams, and Peyton Hillis, respectively, I really don't know what to say, except that a little draft prep might go a long way next season. A great game by Dallas Clark could be the difference in this one.
Prediction: Major Suckitude
Game 4: Titans vs. Steelers
Yes, these two are going to be at a Titans/Steelers game while playing each other (cue the Twilight Zone theme.) The Titans are favored by sixteen points in this one. Brock is starting Michael Vick this week, not because he thinks Vick will do well, but just because he hates Tom Brady. Really even in the WR match up, but I'll give an edge to the Titans. I can't expect Arian Foster to have a repeat performance of last week (he'll probably fumble in a critical situation like he always did at UT), I have to give the RB edge to Brock, mostly due to Chris Johnson. This one could come down to the fucking placekickers.
Prediction: A Rob Bironas field goal decides this one both in real life and fantasy.
Game 5: Chiefs vs. Bear Down Brawlers
The Bear Down Brawlers are favored by six here. Gotta give Rivers the nod since he's playing the dismal Jags, while Favre is up against a pretty good Dolphins D. The wideouts are prettiy even here, while I'll give the RB nod to the Chiefs. I like Knowshon over. Nanee in the flex. This could come down to kickers and defense again.
Prediction: Slight nod to the Chiefs due to the bounce back week I think MJD and Michael Turner will have.
Good luck to everyone this week. (Except Todd, who I plan on beating like a red headed step child, motherfucker)
The projections have the Hamsters as a 23 point favorite in this one, but we all know that the projections can always fuck you. I'm rolling with Matt Ryan vs. the Cardinals because Mr. Emo Quarterback is up against the Cowboys and not the Lions. Also I'm moving Shady McCoy into my flex hoping he can gouge the Lions D like Matt Forte did last week. I'm trying to see if I can find out something definite about Hakeem Nicks ankle before I replace him with Ward or Breaston.
If Schaub and Andre Johnson make up for what they didn't do last week the Hamsters might be in trouble. DaBears will need a repeat performance of last week from Forte (not fucking likely) and some great performances from the other backs and receivers to pull off the win this week.
Prediction: The Hamsters crawl down DaBearS throat and pops out of its stomach like the monster in Alien.
Game 2: Patriots vs. 49ers
Uhh ohh, the projections have the Patriots as only a 1 point favorite, could be a close one. Flacco should have a pretty good game against the Bengal's D, while Brees might not be his usual self against what was supposed to be a great 49ers D, or he might look like Matt Hasselback. I have to think that last week's loss has lit a fire under the 49ers collective asses.though. I see the WR match up as pretty much even giving a slight edge to the 49ers, while giving an edge to the Patriots in the RB battle. This one may come down to Defenses and IDPs.
Prediction: Fuck if I know.
Game 3: COWBOYS 4 vs. Decapitators
COWBOYS 4 are a six point favorite in this one. Another close one. I don't really know what to say about this one. There's a whole heap of mediocrity across the board in this one, but at least you have Fetus Head and Romo. Hey, that sounds like a great title for and early 80's sitcom. I like DJax and Welker as your number 1 wideouts. When your starting RBs are Bush and Tomlinson and Ricky Williams, and Peyton Hillis, respectively, I really don't know what to say, except that a little draft prep might go a long way next season. A great game by Dallas Clark could be the difference in this one.
Prediction: Major Suckitude
Game 4: Titans vs. Steelers
Yes, these two are going to be at a Titans/Steelers game while playing each other (cue the Twilight Zone theme.) The Titans are favored by sixteen points in this one. Brock is starting Michael Vick this week, not because he thinks Vick will do well, but just because he hates Tom Brady. Really even in the WR match up, but I'll give an edge to the Titans. I can't expect Arian Foster to have a repeat performance of last week (he'll probably fumble in a critical situation like he always did at UT), I have to give the RB edge to Brock, mostly due to Chris Johnson. This one could come down to the fucking placekickers.
Prediction: A Rob Bironas field goal decides this one both in real life and fantasy.
Game 5: Chiefs vs. Bear Down Brawlers
The Bear Down Brawlers are favored by six here. Gotta give Rivers the nod since he's playing the dismal Jags, while Favre is up against a pretty good Dolphins D. The wideouts are prettiy even here, while I'll give the RB nod to the Chiefs. I like Knowshon over. Nanee in the flex. This could come down to kickers and defense again.
Prediction: Slight nod to the Chiefs due to the bounce back week I think MJD and Michael Turner will have.
Good luck to everyone this week. (Except Todd, who I plan on beating like a red headed step child, motherfucker)
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Week 1 Recap
Well week 1 is over and we had some outstanding performances and some disappointments in the match ups this week. Only two games were really undecided going into Monday night, Patriots vs. Decapitators and DaBearS vs. Steelers. So now we can get into the recaps.
Game of the Week
DaBearS - 122.68 vs. Steelers - 134.62
Since all of Fetter's players were finished playing Sunday, Todd had only one hope of overcoming his deficit going into Monday, Ray Lewis. Unfortunately, 16 points is a lot to ask of one linebacker, however Reverend McStabby couldn't come through, having only 4 points in the game.
The Steelers won the game with solid performances from most of his starters, but no one really stood out.
Steelers Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Ahmad Bradshaw - 15.3 pts. (76 Rush yds, 1 Rush TD, 17 Rec. yds, 1 Fum lost)
Dud: Chris Long - 0 pts. (Evidently the St. Louis lineman touched no one during his game.)
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Darren McFadden - 21 pts. (85 Rush yds, 55 Rec yds, 1 Rec TD)
McFadden finally lived up to expectations against a good Titans D. Michael Bush may have trouble getting his job back if this continues.
DaBears still had a chance in this one, but disappointing performances (thanks to Arian Foster) by Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson really held them back. If those two had lived up to expectations the outcome of this game would have been completely different.
DaBears Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Matt Forte - 35.1 pts. (50 Rush yds, 151 Rec yds, 2 Rec TDs) Can you say resurrection!
Dud: Andre Johnson - 3.3 pts. (33 Rec yds) Never want to get fucked like this by your 1st round pick.
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Eli Manning - 22.32 pts. (263 Pass yds, 3 Pass TD, 3 INT, -2 Rush yds) Eli had it all over Schaub this week.
Patriots - 123.32 vs. Decapitators - 99.78
This was another one that might have turned around, but an expected charge by the Decapitators never materialized. However the highlight of the night in this game was brought to us by Chiefs rookie Dexter McCluster, on a 94 yard punt return for a touchdown.
Patriots Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Ronnie Brown - 14.5 pts. (65 Rush yds, 1 Rush TD, 20 Rec yds)
Stud: Curtis Lofton - 12.5 pts. (8 Tackles Solo, 3 Tackle Assists, 1 Sack)
Dud: Brent Celek - 3.2 pts. (32 Rec yds)
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Vince Young - 19.16 pts. (154 Pass yds, 2 Pass TD, 30 Rush yds, 1 Fum Lost)
Decapitators Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Dallas Clark - 14 pts. (80 Rec yds, 1 Rec TD)
Dud: Percy Harvin - 1.4 pts. (2 Rush yds, 12 Rec yds)
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Bench decimated by injuries and holdouts. On the slightly less dark side Fred Jackson almost had 2 points. Sorry dude.
Chiefs - 74.64 vs. 49ers - 98.28
Sorry to say Hull, but you were right Sunday afternoon, your team played like shit. There were only two players who scored in double digits for you this week. Patrick had some good performances from several players, but there were also some that severely underperformed.
Chiefs Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds (if I can find any studs)
Stud: Maurice Jones-Drew - 11.3 pts. (96 Rush yds, 15 Rec yds)
Dud: Michael Turner - 4.9 pts. (42 Rush yds, 7 Rec yds)
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Carson Palmer - 26.7 pts. (345 Pass yds, 2 Pass TD, 1 Int, 9 Rush yds)
49ers Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Jamaal Charles - 16 pts. (92 Rush yds, 1 Rush TD, 8 Rec yds)
Dud: Mike Sims-Walker - 0 pts.
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Mohamed Massaquoi - 11.6 pts. (46 Rec yds, 1 Rec TD, 1 Solo Tackle)
And now on to the blowouts...
Hamsters - 165.58 vs. Cowboys4 - 95.72
I had a really good week. Not as good a certain person I happen to be related to, but good all the same. Never hurts to have 3 players score 20+, and another 4 in double digits. As for the Cowboys, Peyton Manning had a great fantasy day, bad reality day. There was a lot of under performance among the Cowboy's starters, but a couple of bright spots on the bench.
Hamsters Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Hakeem Nicks - 25.5 pts. (75 Rec yds, 3 Rec TD)
Dud: Frank Gore - 8.3 pts. (38 Rush yds, 45 Rec yds) Ok, so my first round pick screwed me a little too. I could have gone with Ray Rice here, but his numbers are a little more understandable considering the defenses they played against.
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Steve Breaston - 18.2 pts. (132 Rec yds, 2 Solo Tackles, 1 Forced Fumble)
Cowboys Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Peyton Manning - 40.32 pts. (433 Pass yds, 3 Pass TD)
Dud: DeSean Jackson - 3 pts. (30 Rec yds)
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Austin Collie - 21.1 pts. (131 Rec yds, 1 Rec TD)
Titans - 185.52 vs. Bear Down Brawlers - 124.92
Well, Don, last week you were thanking me for the opportunity to spank the champ in week 1. Unfortunately, it looks like you're the one with paddle marks on his ass after this game. To illustrate the big day Champ Cocksucker had, he would have won if he had only started Tom Brady, Ochocinco, Chris Johnson, and Arian Foster. Don actually had a pretty decent week, but it's awfully hard to overcome 135 points coming from just four players.
Titans Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Arian Foster - 50.8 pts. (231 Rush yds, 3 Rush TD, 7 Rec yds)
Dud: Randy Moss - 5.9 pts (59 Rec yds)
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Brandon Jacobs - 6.5 pts (44 Rush yds. 21 Rec yds.) This is only true due to Ryan Grant's injury.
Bear Down Brawlers Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Rashard Mendenhall - 21.5 pts. (120 Rush yds, 1 Rush TD, 15 Rec yds)
Dud: Robert Meachem: - 3.3 pts. (33 Rec yds)
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Johnny Knox - 6.2 pts. (52 Rec yds, 1 Solo Tackle)
Weekly Awards
Offensive Player of the Week - Arian Foster (Titans)
Defensive Player of the Week - Curtis Lofton (Patriots)
League High Scorer - Titans - 185.52
League Low Scorer - Chiefs - 74.64
That's it for this week's recap. Good luck to everyone next week. (except Todd)
Game of the Week
DaBearS - 122.68 vs. Steelers - 134.62
Since all of Fetter's players were finished playing Sunday, Todd had only one hope of overcoming his deficit going into Monday, Ray Lewis. Unfortunately, 16 points is a lot to ask of one linebacker, however Reverend McStabby couldn't come through, having only 4 points in the game.
The Steelers won the game with solid performances from most of his starters, but no one really stood out.
Steelers Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Ahmad Bradshaw - 15.3 pts. (76 Rush yds, 1 Rush TD, 17 Rec. yds, 1 Fum lost)
Dud: Chris Long - 0 pts. (Evidently the St. Louis lineman touched no one during his game.)
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Darren McFadden - 21 pts. (85 Rush yds, 55 Rec yds, 1 Rec TD)
McFadden finally lived up to expectations against a good Titans D. Michael Bush may have trouble getting his job back if this continues.
DaBears still had a chance in this one, but disappointing performances (thanks to Arian Foster) by Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson really held them back. If those two had lived up to expectations the outcome of this game would have been completely different.
DaBears Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Matt Forte - 35.1 pts. (50 Rush yds, 151 Rec yds, 2 Rec TDs) Can you say resurrection!
Dud: Andre Johnson - 3.3 pts. (33 Rec yds) Never want to get fucked like this by your 1st round pick.
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Eli Manning - 22.32 pts. (263 Pass yds, 3 Pass TD, 3 INT, -2 Rush yds) Eli had it all over Schaub this week.
Patriots - 123.32 vs. Decapitators - 99.78
This was another one that might have turned around, but an expected charge by the Decapitators never materialized. However the highlight of the night in this game was brought to us by Chiefs rookie Dexter McCluster, on a 94 yard punt return for a touchdown.
Patriots Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Ronnie Brown - 14.5 pts. (65 Rush yds, 1 Rush TD, 20 Rec yds)
Stud: Curtis Lofton - 12.5 pts. (8 Tackles Solo, 3 Tackle Assists, 1 Sack)
Dud: Brent Celek - 3.2 pts. (32 Rec yds)
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Vince Young - 19.16 pts. (154 Pass yds, 2 Pass TD, 30 Rush yds, 1 Fum Lost)
Decapitators Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Dallas Clark - 14 pts. (80 Rec yds, 1 Rec TD)
Dud: Percy Harvin - 1.4 pts. (2 Rush yds, 12 Rec yds)
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Bench decimated by injuries and holdouts. On the slightly less dark side Fred Jackson almost had 2 points. Sorry dude.
Chiefs - 74.64 vs. 49ers - 98.28
Sorry to say Hull, but you were right Sunday afternoon, your team played like shit. There were only two players who scored in double digits for you this week. Patrick had some good performances from several players, but there were also some that severely underperformed.
Chiefs Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds (if I can find any studs)
Stud: Maurice Jones-Drew - 11.3 pts. (96 Rush yds, 15 Rec yds)
Dud: Michael Turner - 4.9 pts. (42 Rush yds, 7 Rec yds)
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Carson Palmer - 26.7 pts. (345 Pass yds, 2 Pass TD, 1 Int, 9 Rush yds)
49ers Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Jamaal Charles - 16 pts. (92 Rush yds, 1 Rush TD, 8 Rec yds)
Dud: Mike Sims-Walker - 0 pts.
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Mohamed Massaquoi - 11.6 pts. (46 Rec yds, 1 Rec TD, 1 Solo Tackle)
And now on to the blowouts...
Hamsters - 165.58 vs. Cowboys4 - 95.72
I had a really good week. Not as good a certain person I happen to be related to, but good all the same. Never hurts to have 3 players score 20+, and another 4 in double digits. As for the Cowboys, Peyton Manning had a great fantasy day, bad reality day. There was a lot of under performance among the Cowboy's starters, but a couple of bright spots on the bench.
Hamsters Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Hakeem Nicks - 25.5 pts. (75 Rec yds, 3 Rec TD)
Dud: Frank Gore - 8.3 pts. (38 Rush yds, 45 Rec yds) Ok, so my first round pick screwed me a little too. I could have gone with Ray Rice here, but his numbers are a little more understandable considering the defenses they played against.
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Steve Breaston - 18.2 pts. (132 Rec yds, 2 Solo Tackles, 1 Forced Fumble)
Cowboys Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Peyton Manning - 40.32 pts. (433 Pass yds, 3 Pass TD)
Dud: DeSean Jackson - 3 pts. (30 Rec yds)
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Austin Collie - 21.1 pts. (131 Rec yds, 1 Rec TD)
Titans - 185.52 vs. Bear Down Brawlers - 124.92
Well, Don, last week you were thanking me for the opportunity to spank the champ in week 1. Unfortunately, it looks like you're the one with paddle marks on his ass after this game. To illustrate the big day Champ Cocksucker had, he would have won if he had only started Tom Brady, Ochocinco, Chris Johnson, and Arian Foster. Don actually had a pretty decent week, but it's awfully hard to overcome 135 points coming from just four players.
Titans Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Arian Foster - 50.8 pts. (231 Rush yds, 3 Rush TD, 7 Rec yds)
Dud: Randy Moss - 5.9 pts (59 Rec yds)
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Brandon Jacobs - 6.5 pts (44 Rush yds. 21 Rec yds.) This is only true due to Ryan Grant's injury.
Bear Down Brawlers Week 1 Fantasy Studs and Duds
Stud: Rashard Mendenhall - 21.5 pts. (120 Rush yds, 1 Rush TD, 15 Rec yds)
Dud: Robert Meachem: - 3.3 pts. (33 Rec yds)
Asshole You Should Have Started This Week
Johnny Knox - 6.2 pts. (52 Rec yds, 1 Solo Tackle)
Weekly Awards
Offensive Player of the Week - Arian Foster (Titans)
Defensive Player of the Week - Curtis Lofton (Patriots)
League High Scorer - Titans - 185.52
League Low Scorer - Chiefs - 74.64
That's it for this week's recap. Good luck to everyone next week. (except Todd)
Monday, September 13, 2010
NFL Hardest Hits
Here is a video of some of the NFL's hardest hits to get everyone ready for tonight's games.
Welcome to the Brock's House Fantasy Football League Blog
My original idea for this was to send out a weekly league update email, but decided that using a blogging platform would allow me to easily include links, photos, and videos. I will be writing a post each week that will, include league game recaps, injury news, weekly awards and various other things. I plan to have that post up every Tuesday. I don't know what all will be in the post until I start writing. I will probably be taking a few shots at owners and teams, myself included, so try not to get offended. During the week I'll try to post items I find interesting. I doubt all of it will be football related. Obviously I have a lot of time on my hands these days. If anyone else would like to contribute, let me know and I can add you to the authors list.
Added a few pictures of Ines Sainz, the reporter who was allegedly harassed in the Jets locker room last week, mostly to test functionality and for obvious reasons. Sorry Amy, I'll try to find something for you in my next post.
Added a few pictures of Ines Sainz, the reporter who was allegedly harassed in the Jets locker room last week, mostly to test functionality and for obvious reasons. Sorry Amy, I'll try to find something for you in my next post.
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