Game: Wake Forest Vs. Clemson

Spread: Wake Forest - 2 1/2

The Play: Take Clemson + 2 1/2a€¦.I know Clemson epitomizes the old tale of Dr.Jekyl and Mr. Hide this season, but I'm confident that the Tigers will go into Groves stadium tonight and beat the Demon Deacons on their home turf. Clemson has a more balanced pass/rush attack and are giving up only 16 points a game.

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The Los Angeles Angels were the first to clinch a playoff spot and the first to clinch their division. They rounded out their regular season accomplishments by securing the best record in baseball, going 100-62 this season.

Morgan State football is not used to getting any publicity outside their school newspaper, but Morgan State is getting plenty of publicity today, after one of their receivers may have made one of the best catches in college or pro football history!

The amazing grab looks more like a stunt that was choreographed in the matrix trilogy or straight out of a Disney movie to regain it's audiences attention again.

The play unfolds after Morgan State's quarterback drops back in his own end zone and launches a 35 yard strike to MSU's receiver Edwin Baptiste. The ball looks like it's going to be way overthrown until Edwin Baptiste suspends his body in the air like Neo did in the Matrix & stretches one arm out as far as he can to real the ball in before landing on his back to make the catch!

Ballerina's & ice skaters have less control of their bodies in mid flight than Edwin Baptiste did when he made one of the most surreal catches you'll ever witness in your life! Someone in science should challenge Einstein's theory of relativity again because Baptiste defies both logic and gravity with this play.

I know ESPN is only into rewarding big name schools at their ESPY awards, but their is no doubt that E.B. should be walking up on stage to accept an ESPY award for the most amazing play in 2008! Actually, they should just mail him the award over the weekend because no other play in any sport could compare to what Edwin Baptiste accomplished last night!

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The Madden Curse has a long history of claiming seasons and even a career.

There are several different opinions on how many people were actually affected by the curse.

Here is the evidencea€¦

Garrison Heart appeared on the 1999 cover and went on to enjoy a career season, but then suffered a broken ankle in the playoffs and the Niners lost the game.

Barry Sanders graced the 2000 cover along with John Madden. Sanders retired before the season even started.

Eddie George may be an exception as he followed his 2001 appearance with a very solid year. It was a year after that in which he turned in career lows across the board and was never the same again.

Daunte Culpepper was coming off a season of nearly 4500 total yards and 40 TD. He graced the 2002 cover and threw for 14 TD and 13 INT before a back injury ended his season.

Marshall Faulk was coming off a Super Bowl appearance and was the reigning Offensive Player of the Year when he agreed to be on the cover of Madden 2003. He suffered an ankle sprain that cost him 6 games and he failed to reach 1000 yards rushing for the first time in 7 years. He never returned to his previous level of play.

Michael Vick was a rising star when he appeared on the 2004 cover. He didn't even make it out of the preseason as he suffered a fractured fibula on a nasty tackle from behind. Vick only appeared in 5 games that season.

Ray Lewis is another questionable cursed player. He was the first defensive player to make the cover when he was on Madden 2005. He led the Ravens to a division title the prior season and had a career high 6 interceptions. After becoming a cover boy, he failed to record an INT and failed to make the playoffs. He did have a solid season though.

Madden 2006 saw Donovan McNabb on the cover. That season he suffered a sports hernia and attempted to tough it out, but Roy Williams put on hit on McNabb that worsened the injury and caused him to have season ending surgery. He played in just 9 games that year and hasn't finished a full season since.

The 2007 curse shifted its focus to Shaun Alexander. Alexander rushed for 1880 yards and 27 TD the previous season. After appearing on the cover, he suffered a fracture in his foot and missed 6 games. He failed to reach 1000 yards and scored just 7 TD. He followed that up with a 700 and 4 campaign and is now out of football.

Madden 2008's cover boy was Vince Young. Young appeared to be ready to step up and become a dual threat quarterback that gave opposing defenses fits. Instead he threw for just 9 TD and 17 INT and missed one game.

The curse finally seemed like it was going to skip a year when the 2009 cover featured Brett Favre, who was safely hidden away in Mississippi enjoying retirement. With his return to the New York Jets, only time will tell if the curse comes true.

What we do know for sure is that there may be another curse to watch out for as it's already claimed its 2008 poster boy.

Tom Brady was the inspiration behind the logo for The All American Touchdown Derby at passitdeep.com after his record-breaking season last year. It seemed like a no brainer that you'd have to honor the record holder for most touchdowns thrown in one season.

And so the story beginsa€¦

The All American Touchdown Derby curse has a long history of claiming seasons.

In 2008, a Tom Brady replica graced the front page of passitdeep.com after throwing for a record 50 TD passes in 2007. He stepped onto the field to begin his follow-up campaign and didn't make it out of the first quarter before suffering a torn ACL and MCL that claimed his season before he could register a single touchdown.

Now this could certainly just be a coincidence, but for the sake of my fantasy football keeper league, I'd prefer if the guys at passitdeep.com didn't look at Jay Cutler when designing the 2009 version of the game.

While most of the nation was laughing hysterically at DeSean Jackson's blunder on Monday night. I must admit, I almost fell off my chair in disbelief and had to repeatedly wipe my eyes because I couldn't believe what I just saw.

His actions disgusted his head coach Andy Reid & just about every fantasy football owner in the country that needed those 6 points that were erased once officials confirmed that he let the ball go before entering the end zone.

How can a professional athlete get so excited about his first NFL touchdown on Monday Night Football that he completely forgets to cross the pile ons before tossing the ball like a teenager does a pack of cigarettes that he's not supposed to have?

DeSean's new nickname for the rest of the season should be "Premature Jackulation" for celebrating what could have been a 61 yard touchdown strike too early!

Lucky for "D. Jackulation", the Eagles are way to thin at receiver to bench him and it looks like the NFL's next hybrid receiver may be Donovan McNabb's new favorite target on the team!

Regardless of talent, I think the Eagles should force DeSean Jackson to run 100 61 yard go routes in practice every day and tape every single one of them with a slow motion camera to make sure he crosses the white stripe before allowing him to go home.

If that's not good enough, maybe he should start taking 1 pill of Ropex everyday to help him last a little longer to get the job done!

Hopefully DeSean realizes that Fast, Being a Punk and Stupid Is No Way To Go Through Life!

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My freshman Geology professor at the University of Connecticut, Robert Thorson, once wrote a piece in the Hartford Courant proclaiming that rebuilding New Orleans after Katrina was useless and that no matter what improvements they planned to make there was no way to fully protect the city. Obviously he tried to keep all emotional attachment people have to the city out of his analysis and just give an objective, safe diagnosis. Here is an excerpt from the abstract of that piece written back in 2005:

"Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and rock avalanches are relatively easy to comprehend because only one earth process is dominant and because the energy is released dramatically. More chronic and complicated hazards, such as the one facing New Orleans today, are much more difficult to comprehend. Resorting to analogy, the so-called war to save New Orleans is less a series of pitched battles against hurricanes than a protracted siege. Four natural armies are camped outside the **** that wall in the city: the army of the sinking land, the army of the rising sea, the army of the retreating shoreline and the army of the rising river bed. Their patience is endless. Their victory is certain. It's only a matter of time."

Now fast forward to today. Hurricane Gustav, originally a Category 4 storm, was downgraded to a Category 2 (out of 5) storm prior to it reaching land in New Orleans. Despite the reduction, despite the millions of dollars spent on rebuilding and fortification after Katrina, the levees of New Orleans were still tested. They passed this test, so I guess all is well that ends well, but how long can this last. If I learned one thing from Professor Thorson and his Geology 105 class, it was that you should never go to war with Mother Nature. There isn't a weapon or a shield in existence that can withstand her wrath.

Now I've never been to New Orleans, regrettably. I have a strong appreciation for the culture and tradition and just the overall mystique that surrounds that city. I have a strong appreciation for the support the citizens give to the athletes that represent them, even in the wake of disaster. But is all of that worth the lives of thousands? Is the spirit of New Orleans lost if moved a few miles up the coast? What is the price in human currency of the New Orleans tradition? I can't answer these questions, but someone should. Gustav came and went with a relative whisper, but now Hurricane Hannah, the next wave in Mother Nature's attack on the Big Easy, will try its luck on the levees.

Not to get political, but if we are going attack the government for their handling of Hurricane Katrina, if we are going to demand that the citizens of a city that seems to be first on Aeolus the Greek God of Storm's s*** list be protected, perhaps we should start looking to ourselves for answers. Someday we may find that we are paying too high a price for the Big Easy. Perhaps it isn't so easy after all.

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Ray Rice or Willis McGahee? Ravens RB Willis McGahee (knee scope) is still walking with a limp per Sporting News Today. His status for Week 1 vs. Cincinnati is in question. McGahee's surgery wasn't even a month ago and last we heard he was jogging in a pool. If he's inactive, Ray Rice would be guaranteed 20+ total touches.

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Chad Johnson has always been viewed as an odd ball for his on the field antics, but his past shenanigans don't compare to what he just did off the field this week.

According to Miami radio station 790 The Ticket, the receiver has legally changed his last name to "Ocho Cinco."

Johnson forewarned the public that a major surprise was coming during a recent interview with Chris McKendry on ESPN's SportsCenter & he couldn't have been more correct.

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The Baseball Consigliere rounds the bases & gives you the 411 on the week that was in Major League Baseball.

Arizona Cardinals

Matt Leinart: According to team reports, Leinart has officially been benched in favor of Kurt Warner. Leinart's 4 for 12 & 3 INT performance is what did him in.

Kurt Warner: The greatest show on earth may be in full effect in Arizona this season. Kurt Warner has just been named the clubs start to being the '08 season.

Atlanta Falcons

Joe Horn: Joe Horn was released by the falcons ball club this week. Horn should catch on with another ball club before the season starts.

Baltimore Ravens

Willis McGahee: McGahee indicated that he should be ready for the regular season, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Buffalo Bills

Roscoe Parrish: Parrish has been nursing a leg injury

Trent Edwards: Edwards is recovering from a deep bruise in his right thigh just above his knee, won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Colts.

Carolina Panthers

D.J. Hackett: Hackett (toe) did not play against the Redskins on Saturday night. Hackett is going to benefit from Steve Smith's absence the first 2 weeks of the season.

Muhsin Muhammad: Muhammad (sore ribs) sat out Saturday's preseason win over the Redskins and may be out till the regular season opener.

Chicago Bears

Kevin Jones: KJ made his first appearance with the Bears this past week and had three carries for 30 yards in his Bears debut. Orton will greatly benefit from

KJ's presence on the football field this year if he can stay healthy.

Desmond Clark: Clark missed Thursday's preseason game against the 49ers with a sprained knee.

Cincinnati Bengals

Carson Palmer: Palmer's nose was treated Sunday after it was slightly fractured in Saturday's game. Palmer will miss the final pre-seaon game, but will be

ready to go come week 1.

Rudi Johnson: Johnson (hamstring) said he'll return to game action in this coming Thursday night's preseason finale.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh: Houshmandzadeh didn't in Saturday's preseason game against New Orleans. Housh, may suit up for the finale, but don't count on it.

Chad Johnson: Johnson's sprained shoulder has progressed quicker than first thought and the regular season opener remains the target for his return, according to team reports.

Cleveland Browns

Derek Anderson: Coach Crennel said if Anderson is cleared to return to practice, he may play in the Browns' preseason finale on Aug. 28. Derek Anderson is recovering from a

mild concussion.

Braylon Edwards: The Browns said that Edwards is "making progress" with his foot, which was cut in practice 10 days ago. Brylon will miss the rest of the pre-season to

be ready for week 1 action.

Jamal Lewis: Lewis missed Saturday's game in Detroit after pulling a hamstring in Monday's loss to the Giants.

Dallas Cowboys

Key Injuries: None

Denver Broncos

Brandon Marshall: Marshall hauled in two passes for 71 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason game against the Packers. Marshall will be out the first 2 games of

the season,but that shouldn't stop you from taking him in in the first 4 to 5 rounds of your Fantasy Football draft.

Detroit Lions

Jason Hanson: Hanson (hip flexor/thigh sprain) did not play Saturday against the Browns & may miss next weeks game too.

Green Bay Packers

James Jones: Jones has been diagnosed with a sprained knee and he's considered "week-to-week," according to team reports.

Ryan Grant: Grant (hamstring) was back at Packers practice Sunday.

Houston Texans

Ahman Green: Green (groin) will not be ready to play in Houston's preseason finale Thursday, according to team reports.

Chris Brown: Brown (back) is unlikely to play in Houston's preseason finale on Thursday.

Indianapolis Colts

Peyton Manning: Nothing new here, Manning will continue to miss pre-season play after having minor knee surgery, but will be ready come week 1.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Maurice Jones-Drew: The ankle sprain that Jones-Drew sustained early in Saturday's preseason game isn't considered serious and will most likely miss their final pre-season game.

Jerry Porter: Porter may return to practice next week, according to team reports.

Reggie Williams: Williams (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday & should see some action their final pre-season game. Williams had a big year last year & should continue to

be one of David Garrard's favorite targets in '08.

Kansas City Chiefs

Brodie Croyle: Croyle has one more pre-season game to provie he should be the starter of the Chief's in '08. Tyler Thigpen or Damon Huard will get the nod if he continues to

struggle or put up mediocre performances.

Miami Dolphins

Ronnie Brown: Brown may see a lightened workload early in the season as he nurses his injured right thumb back to health. This may leave the door wide open for Ricky Williams

to prove that he should be the primary back for the fish in '08.

Minnesota Vikings

Robert Ferguson: Ferguson injured his right leg playing special teams in Saturday's preseason game.

Tarvaris Jackson: Jackson (knee) sat out Saturday's exhibition game after warming up but said after the game he definitely will play in the Vikings' regular season opener.

Sidney Rice: Rice missed Saturday's preseason game after missing four days of practice with a virus.

New Orleans Saints

Jeremy Shockey: Shockey, didn't make his Saints' debut in Saturday night's preseason game against the Bengals, but may play in their pre-season finale game.

Reggie Bush: Bush suffered a contusion to his quadriceps late in the first quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the Bengals, according to team reports.

Marques Colston: Colston suffered bruised ribs in Saturday's preseason win over the Bengals & is considered day to day.

New England Patriots

Wes Welker: Wild Wes Welker did not have an update on Welker's rib injury Saturday, the Boston Herald reports.

LaMont Jordan: Jordan (undisclosed) did not play in Friday's preseason game against the Eagles.

Tom Brady: The pride of beantown (right foot) won't see any pre-season action, but will be ready for week 1.

New York Giants

Osi Umenyiora: Umenyiora suffered serious ligament damage in his left knee Saturday, and he will miss the entire 2008 season.

Lawrence Tynes: Tynes (knee) will likely miss the Giants opener while recovering from exploratory knee surgery, according to team reports.

New York Jets

Laveranues Coles: Coles (leg) did not play in Saturday's preseason win over the Giants.

Oakland Raiders

Drew Carter: Carter tore his left ACL in Saturday's preseason game, and he will likely miss the 2008 regular season.

Sebastian Janikowski: The Polish Prince (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, but may be ready to test his leg in their final pre-season game.

Philadelphia Eagles

Reggie Brown: Brown is out for the rest of the preseason with a hamstring injury, but said he expects to play in the season opener against the Rams on Sept. 7th.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Key Injuries: None

San Diego Chargers

Shawn Merriman: Merriman said Saturday that he has a torn LCL and a torn PCL in his left knee & that they're career threatening.

Lawrence Tynes: Tynes underwent an exploratory arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Friday, which revealed no structural damage. Tynes may miss a couple of games to

start the season.

Antonio Gates: Gates (toe) was scheduled to just participate in individual drills on Thursday, but he felt so good that he decided to take his first snaps in team drills.

AG should be ready to go full speed come week 1 of the regular season.

Seattle Seahawks

Matt Hasselbeck: Hasselbeck (back) will not play against San Diego on Monday or the rest of the pre-season.

San Francisco 49ers

Bryant Johnson: Johnson (hamstring) is expected to miss San Francisco's final preseason game against San Diego on Friday, according to team reports.

St. Louis Rams

Orlando Pace: Here we go again, Pace (shoulder) sat out the Rams' 24-10 win over Baltimore on Saturday night. Hopefully Pace just aggravated the injury and he'll be fine

for the regular season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Antonio Bryant: Bryant (sore knee) did not play in Saturday's Buccaneers-Jaguars game.

Tennessee Titans

LenDale White: White (ribs) is expected to play in the final preseason game against Green Bay, according to team report.

Washington Redskins

Jason Taylor: Taylor will be out for 10-14 days with a spraineed right knee. Campbell & the rest of the offense are going to miss JT's putting pressure & sacking

opposing quarterbacks to improve thier field positions while he's out.