tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18716993806337195892011-11-27T18:27:19.280-05:00You have found it... A place to find a great perspective on all sports. Here you will find opinions on everything from MMA to Spanish Primera soccer. We do not discriminate and will enjoy offering our thoughts on what is going on in the world of sport. We will handle current events, as well as things that may "slip through the cracks" of the national media. Thank you for choosing Gherkins Place, and we hope you enjoy it.Head of the Gherkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06285798724735445249noreply@blogger.comBlogger301100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871699380633719589.post-64535069712860458282009-09-16T10:20:00.004-04:002009-09-16T10:53:22.982-04:00

Sorry, I couldn't resist. But after much review of the UGA vs South Carolina GameCOCKS game this past weekend, I wanted to bring something to everyone's attention that may not have STUCK OUT as much as some other things.While much was made of the UGA defense in this game, supposedly giving up 38 pts, I think the story of this game lies in the offense. However, I do not think that the 38 pts

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Well, it seems that the college football season has gone as fast as it came. Boy was it fun while it lasted. With their epic 18-15 victory at Ohio State, USC again hoists the BCS Championship trophy. Lead by the superstar QB that put together the greatest game in the history of superstar QB's, the Trojans were once again on the winning side of the most exciting game ever to see the grid iron. Go

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Well, we are within 2 days of the start of College Football... Say that again to yourself, "We are within 2 days of the start of COLLEGE FOOTBALL". This is how I wake up every morning these days.I can't believe that it is this close. It is a good feeling to know that for the next 5 months, my Saturdays and Sundays (and Monday and Thursdays for that matter) are already planned. Can't believe it...

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Given the recent trend of "gamesmanship" between Urban Meyers and Mark Richt during the World's Largest Cocktail Party:1. 2 seasons ago, there was the "Celebration"2. Last season, Urban calling timeouts to rub in the 49-10 thumpingMy prediction this year, is the stakes will be upped quite significantly...We all know of Rennie Curran's Nigerian background. We all see his genetically predisposed

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Well, here we are again. Brett Favre has unretired for the 10th time in the past 3 months. Here we are again, getting media fucked by a grissly old man who sells Wranglers. Give me some college football... Give me some soccer... Hell, give me a fucking NBA summer league game. But for God's sake, take that big headed bitch off of the TV. I am willing to bet anyone that the next form of Brett Favre

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I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but as promised, I have a couple of observations from the David Ortiz press conference yesterday. No, its not about the fact that he of course denies everything. Although, admitting that he was reckless in buying over-the-counter supplements and vitamins. I am not fooled by these guys. They know what substances are not allowed. They know what supplements have

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Now, I am not referring to Kurt "Batman" Pellegrino, who fought and won earlier in the night. I want to talk about Anderson "The Spider" Silva. For those of you who didn't watch UFC 101, take a gander at this.....Now, there have been a couple of boxers that have explored the possibility of moving over to MMA, but this dude will definitely make you think twice about that idea. This best word to

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While I will hold off on commenting on "Big Poppi" (at least we know where he got the "big" from...) because he contends that he doesn't know what he tested positive for. Which I don't know if that is a good thing, or if it is because there may be a laundry list of stuff he could test positive for. Today, I will comment on Reshard Lewis, who says the astronomical levels of testosterone wound up

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My favorite thing as of late, being that it is the era of drug testing, is these athletes that test positive for whatever it is they are snorting, smoking, drinking, injecting, and denying the fact that they did anything. Roger Clemens is a prime example. This guy has to be the biggest jackass to walk the planet. Somehow, his involvement with steroids has turned into a 3-ring circus of adultery,

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I'm baaaaaack!!!!! No, not Manny.... Me motherfuckers..... I have been out of the game for a month, busier than a one legged man in a but kicking contest. But, after surviving the sports black hole that is the summer months, it is nice to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. The SEC Media days are upon us, and it is good! Its nice to be able to turn on ESPNU and not see College

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On the day after the 25th anniversary of the greatest NBA draft in history, we are left wondering how a league that was the class of professional sports has fallen so far in such a short amount of time. Here is a list of some of the names that graced that epic draft in 1984:Hakeen Olajuwon- Hall of FameSam BowieMichael Jordan- Greatest player that will ever lace upSam PerkinsCharles Barkley- Hall

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The AGM-65 Maverick is defined as a tactical, air-to-surface guided missile designed for close air support. It provides stand-off capability and high probability of strike against a wide range of tactical targets. I relate this weapon to highly touted TE Orson Charles. Charles doesn't necessarily have the measurables of a prototypical TE. Standing at 6' 3", you would like to add a few more inches

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The gbu-24 is a low level laser guided bomb, that is equipped with what is known as a "Hard-Target Smart Fuse". What this allows is for the bomb to penetrate and detonate at specified depths to ensure maximum lethality. Today, I will be drawing the comparison between this weapon and the upcoming freshman RB in Athens, Washaun Ealey.Ealey is no burner. He runs a 4.55 40 yd dash. What Ealey is, is

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One of our original posts here, titled "My Name is Aaron Murray, and as You Can See, I've Got Weapons Biatches......" we discussed the offense that will be shaping up in Athens, GA over the next few years. Due to the fact that we are in sports purgatory right now, I have drummed up some college football to talk about. Over the next few posts, I will be looking at in depth, exactly what we are

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Why is no one listening to Roger Clemens???? Didn't you hear the man? He didn't take steroids! He swears!!! I mean, it is suicide for a man like him. Didn't you hear him? His family has a history of heart problems. His great, great, great, grandfather died of one. More recently, his step-father died of one... That is right, his step-father. You better not inject yourself with HGH if your

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Everyone in America has heard the name of LeBron James. Anyone who is an avid basketball fan would say he is the next coming of Michael Jordan. Me? I am not fooled...LeBron may lead a lot of statistical categories, but against what competition? Other 17 year old kids? Granted, the NBA doesn't allow kids straight out of high school anymore, so now it would be 19 year old kids. Basketball isn't a

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Somewhere in Irving, Texas..... CRASH! BOOM! SWOOSH... WHOOSH! KLABOOM! BANG! BOOM! Jerry: "Well dad-gum. I just spent $8 gazillion on that new stadium, and now this. Blow me down and call me Popeye!" The storm clouds part, and the light of heaven shines on the old fogey... Jerry: "Awww, come on Gad, what happened?" God: "We have talked of this Jerry. What in my name are you thinking? You know

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YEAHHHHH NIGGAAASSSSSS!!!!!!!! Come to our skool yo. We got bitches, we got hos, we got this mothafukin stretched limo... GChiz knows how to put it down. Its not about what you look like on the field, its about whether or not you ridin' on some bullshit... and as you can see, we ain't... You may lose on SaturDAY, but you are the man SaturNIGHT... shiiiitt... This is the american dream. You betta

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After much consideration of the Falcons' 2009 draft, I couldn't help notice one thing that kept popping into my head as I was checking out all of the picks. Lawrence Sidbury could be the rookie player that has the most impact on the Falcons' in the up coming season. As a matter of fact, he is eerily similar to the guy that will be lining up on the other side of the D-line from him in passing

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Although many Georgians still can't pronounce his name right, Thomas Dimitroff is rapidly assemblying a weapon of mass destruction in Flowery Branch. With the most recent aquisition of future Hall of Fame TE Tony Gonzalez, he has given the offense the one piece they were missing to make them a very dangerous opponent for any defense. I would love to see anyone attempt to load the box to stop the

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We here at Gherkin's Place have come up with yet another million dollar idea, and don't be the last to get in on it. Forget the "Balance Pro"...I don't even want to know what this thing is....That must be the "good game" trainer.We will offer no gimmicks. The results are 100% proven. While supplies last, get your hands on the most informative instructional video on the market. It is "How Not to

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Here it is. The pearly white gates of Heaven on Earth. A place that is so quite and serene you feel alone among the thousands that wonder these grounds. If you arrive early enough in the morning, you can catch the sun rise being slightly blocked out by the fog trapped between the pines and magnolias. Like the spirit of Bobby Jones is reminding the players that he is still watching. From the first

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In the spirit of Man U having every badass player in the world come up through their youth program, meet 17-year old Federico Macheda. Who is this you ask? This is an Italian kid who transfered in from the Lazio Academy and has spent all of his time with the 2nd or 3rd squads while playing for the Red Devils. He was considered the most inexperienced player that Sir Alex Ferguson had on the bench

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If any of you out there (if there is any) ever questioned my self proclaimed likeness to the omnipotent one of the Star Wars Episodes, hopefully I have taken a step to answering those questions. Previously posted, I called out the head coach of the US Men's National Soccer Team Bob Bradley. I questioned his roster and game strategy moves. Even making reference to the fact that he may have lost

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It has become an inevitable certainty... Sunday, down 5 strokes, this look comes out like a swiss army knife. Like the utility tool, this look has many different aspects; putting, chipping, hazard saves. Whatever it is going to take for this man to end you, he has. Even more amazing than Tiger Wood's ability to chase yo' ass down, is his ability to make anyone and everyone piss on themselves.

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Albert Einstein once said “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”. So, when El Salvador went into their "pee-wee basketball"(meaning cramming every possible player into the center of the 18 yd box) defense, did Bradley make no adjustments to switch the US attack outside to the wings? Why did he continue to let Dempsey and Donovan

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Jack and Sandy Cutler's phone rings late onefrigid March night in Denver......Sandy: "Hello?????"Jay: "Mom, Mom? Is that you?"Sandy: "Jay???? What's wrong????"Jay: "Mommy, I need to come home. But not to your house now. You are going to have to sell that one." Sandy:"Jay, what is going on? You're scaring me..." Jay: sniffling "He likes Matt Cassel better than me...." (now in a full sob) "WHY?????

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Even though UGA signed 2 of the the top 10 qb prospects in the nation. Judging by the talent of the 2, it seems that Aaron Murray will be inheriting the starting job at UGA at the start of the 2010 season. The kid for 2 straight years put up EA sports numbers as a junior, and for the games he played as a senior. Capping it all off with a 332 yd, 3 td game in the Florida AAAA State Championship.

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"The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children."Is there anything that is going to bait an Assistant Coach away from the University of Georgia Football

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I would like to start this dialogue with a "legal disclaimer" of sort. If I too lived in Fayetteville, AR, I would drink my self stupid as well...Ladies and Gentlemen, meet Ryan Mallett.Ryan Mallet has all of the measurables to be a solid college Qb. He has the size at 6'7" 255 lbs. He has good mobility. He has nice accuracy. He also has absolutely no sense. Reports out of Arkansas say he was

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