Welcome to the second installment of the "Weekend Wrap" on to the show
*The Patriots crushed the Broncos 41-23 halting the momentum of "TebowMania". A slew of second quarter Broncos fumbles but the game out reach early and the game did not live up to the hype. The win clinched the AFC East division title for the 9th time in 11 seasons and gives the Pats the inside track for the #1 playoff seed.
*Defensive End Andre Carter was lost for the season with a quad injury. This would normally be a major injury as Carter leads the team with 10 sacks but it's not like the Patriots defense can get any worse. This could also lead to more playing time for Burncoat alumni Ron Brace who forced his career fumble yesterday.
*The Packers were stunned by the Chiefs 19-14 ending there bid for a 16-0 regular season. Former Patriots defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel coached the Chiefs to the win in his first game as interim head coach. The loss combined with injuries to two starting offensive lineman has the Packers looking vulnerable for the first team all season with the playoffs right around the corner. The loss also ensures the 2007 Patriots place in the record books for another season and that's a good thing.
*The good news for Patriots fans continued around the NFL yesterday as both New York teams were blown out. Eli "elite" Manning threw 3 interceptions in a 23-10 home loss to the Redskins. This was the team's fifth loss in six games and has them on the brink of playoff elimination. Not to be outdone the Jets were taken to the woodshed 45-19 by the Eagles. The Jets stand at 8-6 and face the Giants next week in a virtual playoff eliminator. It is now looking very realistic that both New York teams will miss the playoffs.
*The Bruins dominated the Flyers 6-0 on Saturday to take over first place in the Eastern Conference. I will not say anything more to avoid jinx and injury.
*The Celtics did nothing to ease my concerns in a 76-75 preseason over the Raptors. Rajon Rondo has not improved his jumper over the season going 2 for 9 from the field. Paul Pierce missed the game with a heel injury and the bench continues to the look like the weakest in the NBA.
*Syracuse will reign at #1 in the college basketball poll will continue another week after blasting N.C. State on the road. Most disappointing was #9 Xavier getting crushed 61-42 by Oral Roberts. Xavier was missing their three top players because of suspensions stemming from the brawl with Cincinnati. That does not ease my pain of buying Umass-Xavier tickets four days earlier hoping to see the Minutemen playing a top five team.
*The Wachusett Mountaineers moved to 3-0 after beating Xavieran of Westwood yesterday. I missed the game due to a family obligation but it's nice to see the team off to a great start. An injury during the game to starting point guard Zach Berman will make for a tough week, but the team is shaping into a playoff quality team.
*After two tough loses in fantasy football semifinals, I am shifting my full attention to fantasy basketball. My auction draft Saturday netted me a team that includes Lebron, Kobe, Dirk and Carmelo. If that powerhouse team can't end my five year fantasy sports title drought it may last forever.
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