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"The Manningsmind.com website gives fans the chance to match wits with one of the fastest brains in football via an online experience called ManningsMind.com. The site lets fans test their NFL knowledge and the speed of that knowledge against Peyton Manning. Mano a mano. Armchair quarterback vs. champion quarterback. Every second counts as fans try to answer questions correctly and march their team down a futuristic field, complete with hologram players running across an illuminated game table. Manning is “alive” across the illuminated game table, jeering and interacting with opponents who dare to take him on.

Fans will go head-to-head with the fastest brain in football by answering trivia questions such as: “Jason Elam's 63-yarder tied who's career record? Tom Dempsey, Mark Moseley, Wade Tollison” If you don't answer in time you'll get responses back such as: “You're going to have to be faster than that,” followed with a written message saying: “Take on the fastest brain in football.” Other responses include for correct answers, “Not bad for a rookie, I'll be waiting for you,” or for a wrong response, “That would be right if it wasn't so wrong.” Other messaging included in textual form include, “As soon as he thinks it, you see it.”

The site will include a standings page, rules page and players can receive invitations to play.

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THATS IT!! I CAN'T TAKE ANYMORE

In the past I have been Rex Grossman's staunchest supporter. Through thick and thin, I defended what appeared to be a plucky and talented young quarterback. Despite the criticism, and despite what people told me, I defended Rex. Fellow Bears fans have gone so far as to label me a "Rex Grossman apologist." Insinuating that I was a better T-rex spin master than most white house press secretary. In all fairness Grossman hasn't always had things working in his favor, pass-protection breakdowns, lack of a consistent running game, and dropped passes. However; Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys Wrecks Gross-Man made me eat all of words and then some. At one point in the game I felt bad for Grossman. It looked like the Bears took a reasonably talented athlete that had never played QB before in his life, and put him into the game. In short; Rex Grossman is a massive retard. Bad decisions, complete lack of vision, and a complete inability to correct any of it. The Chicago Bears cannot continue to let, what is a great football team, be lead by a man who just can't play a lick of quarterback. Even if Kyle Orton was the Bears starting QB they would be 3-0. Orton had a complete inability to make plays, but he also didn't hurt Chicago...time after time, after God Dam Time!!!! Rex Grossman is in fact God Awful. There it is on record for all time! It's time the squeaky wheel got the Brian Griese. There was a time that Rex had the unwavering support of his teammates, because he does have an innate ability to be likable, but that time has past. Those blind statements of support have gone by the waste side and instead of being a likable guy who may come out of his tail-spin, Grossman has grown into a complete joke. A man without a prayer. I once saw Rex as the spark-plug the Bears needed, now I know he is the one thing the Bears canno't afford. I still think there is a lot of talent hidden behind the youth and bad decision making, but his stay in Chi-town must come to an end. There is no way Grossman can overcome his complete lack of confidence, and support. I once had a good feeling about Grossman, but no one I blindly support ever pays me back, and it's time to eat Crow once again.

Bio-shock

WOW!!! Bio-shock for X-box 360 is positively insane! When it comes to chalenge, story, graphics, and fun look no further. This is one first peron shooter that could make Halo 3 seem like a let down. From it's unbelievably beauitful environments, to it's unique style of combat Bio-shhock challenges the player to find their own combination of powers and abilities to dispatch bad guys. Constantly altering your genetic code to gain a myriad of cool powers, from telekenises to weilding flame. Fighting in Bio-shock never gets stle. Also neat is the ability to research bad guys. Armed with camera you may photograph your foes and reveal their weaknesses, making ammo selection that much more important. I also like the ability to save your progress at any time durring the game, this makes Bio that much playable since a large block of time is not necessary to enjoy it. All in all this is some of the most innovative and fun gameing in recent memory. I'll report back a more detailed review, upon completion but for now buy this game!! Now, today!

3:10 to Yuma

I don't think I have ever been so disappointed in the last thirty minutes of a movie, as I was for this film. I literally put my head in my hands and asked "why" Why would they ruin such a great classic western? The first two hours of this movie are as exciting and entertaining as any in recent memory, it was just a classic western, with a classic western story...that's all we need. Audiences haven't seen a good western in decades, and this was perfect! The acting was phenomenal, with crowe and Bale giving life to old characters. Then it happens. I will not give away the movie, but I will simply say that one of the characters undergoes such a dramatic personality change that it's laughable. Not only was it laughable, but it was grossly unnecessary. This movie didn't need some half-assed attempt at the human condition, it needed a classic western finish. What we got was one of the biggest "almosts" I can remember.

Week 3 in the NFL!

Bills at Patriots: J.P "Lose man" is horrible, gone are the days when he even shows flashes of a bright future. Juron isn't smart enough to protect him with play calling, instead he is exposed and a decent defense and running game are overshadowed by boobery. I'm sure the Pats will lose a game eventually, but it's not going to be at home.

Pick team 007

Vikings at Chiefs: The Vikings have been playing some stout defense, although a half-conscious John Kitna managed to find holes. The Chiefs haven't shown us much of anything so far, but at home I expect Larry Johnson to be resurrected. The way the vikings are turning the ball over, K.C will have plenty of chances on their home turf.

Pick Chiefs

Lions at Eagles: Now this is an interesting match-up. What are the odds of Philly going 0-3 after such an impressive campaign last year with Jeff Garcia....pretty good. Jeff Garcia is gone now, leaving only McNabb to throw passes at peoples feet. Donovan is so inaccurate and erratic it's ridiculous, his completion percentage is high due to the 60-70 swing passes per game to Brian Westbrook, but don't let that fool you. The Lions are playing pretty well, and they certainly have their rally caps on, but but a trip into Philadelphia where the Eagles have their backs up against the wall may be a bit too much for Detroit.

Pick Eagles

49er's at Steelers: It's going to be hard to pick against the Steelers at home this year. "Big" Ben is playing some great football, and so is "fast" Willie Parker, and the always reliable Hines Ward. The Steelers D has been excellent, but I am waiting to see them against real competition. Frank Gore ran wild against the Rams but he won't find so much bad tackling against the Pittsburgh front seven. Alex Smith still hasn't shown me that he can consistently make throws, making this an easy pick.

Pick Steelers

Rams at Buccaneers: St. Louis has to be one of the biggest disappointments of 07 so far. Their defense has been "fair" but their star studded offense has done less than nothing. Bulger and Steven Jackson need to get on the ball, and fast before Seattle and San Fran have a four game lead. The Buc's launched an areal assault against the Saints, but in all fairness the Saints are still reeling from Hurricane Katrina, and various other disasters that happened a really long time ago. As long as Garcia stays sharp, I don't see the Buc's getting beat at home. They still enough good defenders to keep the Rams in check.

Pick Tampa

Dolphins at Jets: Trent Green was God awful against Dallas last week, and they were in that game at the half. Too many defensive breakdowns, and offensive blunders at home. I expect the fins to get badly out-coached again this week, against a Jets team that is fighting a pretty hard schedule. N.Y was impressive last week in their almost comeback against Baltimore, making great adjustments at the half to stop their QB from getting the beating of his life. If not for stone hands Mcarrins, the Jets would have brought the Ravens to O.T

Pick Jets

Colts at Texans: Houston is giving us quite a surprise so far, their offense is humming and the defense has been adequate. Peyton Manning and the Colts were tested last week against the Titans, but that's just the magic of Jeff Fischer and his ability to build a game-plan for anyone. I don't see Houston doing as good a job of containing the Colts, and with Andre Johnson hurting they won't keep up either.

Pick Colts

Chargers at Packers: Norv Turner has certainly put his stamp on the Chargers, after a 13-3 campaign a year ago San Diego (which means a whales vagina) cleaned out it's coaching staff...? What? Doesn't make a lot of sense, but you have the result of what I like to call "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Green Bay has been playing well on both sides of the ball, and when the Packers start to believe in themselves with Brett Favre as the QB things could get dangerous.

Pick Green Bay

Cardinals at Ravens: Baltimore survived a late threat by the Jets, and they had better find a way to posses the football a little more this week. On the bright side they should be able to dish out a good sound beating to Leinart. I don't see Arizona being able to pass protect adequately against the Ravens.

Pick Ravens

Bengals at Seahawks: The seahawks blundered in Arizona Cardinals style, and lost a game they should have easily won. Seattle has been terrible on the road, but fortunately they face a defenseless Bengals team at home.Also noteworthy; Chad Johnson isn't anywhere near as funny as Terell Owens.

Pick Seahawks

Browns at Raiders: I have been waiting all summer for this clash of the titans (subtle sarcasm). The Raiders typically play pretty solid defense, but if Cleveland can duplicate their areal masterpiece it will be a long day for the Raiders. Things really started to open up for Jamal Lewis also, which can make the Browns kinda scary. I'm not going to get too high on Cleveland because that Bengals defense is absolutely horrific, but they did keep it up for four quarters. The Raiders will have to not turn the ball over....may as well ask for it to rain cows.

pick Browns

Jaguars at Bronco's: Where are you Jaguars? Where is that run stuffing D, and power running game? I'm sure what is happening to Jacksonville, but Denver is a 2-0 team that could easily be 0-2. They will have a big test this week against a hungry Jaguars team. On the positive side Jay cutler has played really well, he isn't throwing 70 yard bombs, but he also isn't making the mistakes you expect from a young quarterback. Travis Henrey has been excellent, as he always has been. The Bronco D isn't as stout as it once was, but they still make the big stops, and at home that should do the trick. The Jaguars have got to show us something before they get any more consideration.

pick Bronco's

Giants at Redskins: I don't know about Joe Gibbs, far too often the Skins looked confused. Their time management isn't great, and they always look indecisive in critical moments. Offensively they are loaded with talent, and that should be enough this week. That Giants team is bad, bad, bad.

Pick Redskins

Panthers at Falcons: Joey Harrington is still the QB for Atlanta.

Pick Panthers

Cowboys at Bears: NFC super powers meet under the lights for Sunday night football. Dallas has been very impressive, and Romo has nothing short of spectacular but this week he will face a relentless pass-rush. Bears defense is undeniably the best in the NFL, and if Rex Grossman can somehow come out of his funk there will be many things to take advantage of. Dallas doesn't cover the pass very well, and Bernard Berrian should find himself wide open down field. Chicago is tough anywhere, but they are darn near unbeatable at home.

Pick Bears

Titans at Saints: The Titans didn't get a win for their efforts last week against the Colts, but they did gain some respect. The Saints have been hemorrhaging respect since the begging of the season, and if they keep getting drubbed they are going to be a laughing stock (will the paper bags return?) I never thought that the Saints had a very good defense, but it is their sputtering offense that has my eyebrows arched. Drew Brees, Bush, Mcalister, and Colston are good weapons. There is no reason why the Saints shouldn't be scoring some points. I don't expect the offensive slide to last very long.

Pick Saints Win one for Katrina victims!!!!

Pro-football week 2

Colts at titans: Indy is playing way too good right now, even for the up-start Titans. The Vince Young madden curse watch is on!

Pick Colts

Packers at Giants: This is an interesting macth-up. On one hand the Giants passing game looked really good in a Sunday night loss to Dallas. On the other hand Green Bay won an incredibly sloppy game versus the Eagles. If Eli is ready to go this should be one hec of a ball game, but something tells me that by years end N.Y will be little more than a bad punchline.

Pick Packers

Bengals at Browns: Reports of Cleveland's resurgence have been greatly exaggerated.
By report, I mean my own bad reports.

Pick Bengals

Texans at Panthers: It's back to earth time for Houston as they visit Carolina, and a red hot Jack Delhome. I fully expect that shoddy Houston O-line to rear it's ugly head against Peppers and Company. Matt Schaub should be in store for the beating of his life, and gain a little respect for his predecessor.

Pick Panthers

Saints at Buc's: Jeff Garcia and company will turn this game into a shoot-out, and it won't be an easy win for the Saints. I really like Drew Brees and Reggie Bush to rebound from their abysmal opening day performances. Have I mentioned that John Gruden inherited a Superbowl team, and turned it into a perennial loser?

Pick Saints

Bills at Steelers: The Steelers offense looked super charged against Cleveland, but that may not mean much. Super "Big" Ben or no, the Steelers have a good enough defense to put the clamps on an anemic Dick Juron style offense. Although the Bills played ok defense, they are still a few vertebrae short of a solid team.

Pick Steelers

Falcons at Jaguars: This Jags could easily go either way. Something tells me that the Jaguars are going to be plenty pissed after getting run on so badly against the Titans. Jags are better than their week one showing and should eat the Falcons run game alive with no fear of repercussions from Joey Harrington. One other question that needs answering: "Where in the world is Jones Drew Maurice?" The Titans need Jones Drew, and so do the rest of us because it's such a fun name to say.

Pcik Jags

49er's at Rams: St. Louis didn't look very good in their opener against the Panthers, but this is still an offense brimming with talent. As for the 49er's their defense looked really good, but Alex Smith still looks way too green for that offense to progress too much. Look for Stephen Jackson and the Rams too be just a scotch too much for the 49er's. I'd like to see the Rams play this season, I haven't seen much of them after a lengthy boycott for fear of seeing Kurt Warners ugly wife on television.

Pick Rams

Vikings at Lions: Detroit is 1-0 but they surrendered way too ways yards and points to a hapless Raiders team in week one. The vikings play really solid D, and should have very little trouble besting a defenseless Lions team. They can add as many defenders with nicknames as they want, but "Boss" Baily and the Lions still couldn't hold water.

Pick Vikings

Seahawks at Cardinals: The Seahawks are one of the NFC's best teams, and should crush this Cardinals team. Arizona did their usually collapse, and their passing game looked pretty bad doing it. The Cardinals are who we thought they were (couldn't resist).

Pick Seahawks

Cowboys at Dolphins: So much for Wade Phillips bringing a staunch 3-4 D to big D, however Tony romo more than made up for the defensive blunders. Trent Green and the Dolphins should make lots of strides this year but facing a true contender this week won't go in their favor. Trent Green could have a good game against the Dallas secondary, especially Roy Williams. When they say Roy williams is like an extra linebacker they mean that he is way too slow to be at the safety position.

Pick Cowboys

Chiefs at Bears: So much for the K.C. school of "hard knocks" The Chiefs looked woeful and already miss Trent Green. Without the threat of a passing game, K.C will really feel the brunt of Chicago's awesome front seven.

Pick Bears

Jets at Ravens: This game bothers me quite a bit. I certainly like the Ravens D against the Jets back-up QB, but if Kyle Boller starts for Baltimore it may be a wash. The Jet are far more talented than they looked against Patriots, and could take advantage over the middle with their bigger WR. The Ravens will really have to get their run game going, and be patient in this one.

Pick Ravens

Raiders at Bronco's: I want to save some Raiders jokes for the coming weeks.

Pick Bronco's

Chargers at Patriots: Will Bill Belicheat and the Pats be able to beat an elite team without cheating? The Patriot look incredible this year, but maybe they wont if they don't already know the other teams plays are. All in all I still think NE is the class of the league, even if they are now on the up and up.

Pick Patriots

Redskins at Eagles: Washington won their first game, and they certainly have talent. The Eagles lost, and looked sloppy doing it, but this is a team that should contend for the East crown.

Pick Eagles

Lets cut the B.S guys!!!

I'm getting just a little tired of hearing about how gross Britney Spears looked at her most recent performance. Does she look as good as she used to. Of course not. Is she living up to super-star standards? Certainly not. My problem is listening to every fat hairy jack ass with a mouth telling me how repulsive she looks, when the fact of the matter is that if this chick walked into a bar and ordered a beer there would be a line about mile long to buy her a drink.....I'm sure she'd take all of them too....the drinks. It's one thing to say that Britney isn't as hot as she used to be, but its just plain intolerable to listen to a bunch of fat bloated knuckle draggers tell me how gross she is. Face it boys, she isn't a pin up anymore, but Spears is still super-dooable.

Week 1 in the NFL

The Patriots, the Colts, and everybody else. Gone are the days when we would talk about "parody" running rampant throughout the NFL. Salary caps and free agents have not yielded a competitive balance in the NFL, but rather a new age similar to the days when San Fran and Dallas were heads and tails above the rest of the league every year. The Patriots and Colts are absolutely the class of the NFL. This entire NFL season will be a waiting game for the playoff clash between them. The Colts demolished the Saints on Thursdays night, a team that appeared in last years NFC title game, and boasted the leagues #1 ranked offense last year. The Patriots dismantled their chief AFC East rival, and only competition, the Jets. Tom Brady enjoyed the most ridiculous pass-protection I have ever seen in my life. Brady enjoyed five or six seconds!! at times, so relaxed and un-touchable that he didn't even have to move his feet.

The Cardinals showed their true colors and blew another victory on Monday night. Leading 17-13 Arizona pinned the 49er's deep in their own territory. The 49er's had done less than nothing the entire game, and surely were done for. Not so fast! Arizona did their usual prime-time magic, and completely folded. blowing coverages, getting penalties, and blowing a potential game ending fumble recovery opportunity. The sad part of the whole situation was that there was really never any doubt. As soon the Cardinals punted the ball with over a minute left to play, you just knew that Arizona would find a way to lose. It was just a question of how or why. It's all the same, only the names have changed.

The Chargers won a home game against the NFC champion Bears, overcoming a stifling defense. The Chargers unleashed a great pass-rush of their own, and kept Chicago from doing anything at all on offense. Lovie Smith has to be concerned about his offenses total lack of productivity. The Bears also lost safety Mike Brown for the season. Browns regular season appearances are getting shorter and shorter, as are his ligaments.

The Buffalo Bills also gave away an easy win, leading nearly the entire fourth quarter. Buffalo seemed paralyzed down the stretch....too soon? The good news for Buffalo is that a very young defense, and rookie RB showed real promise. It's no surprise that Denver stole a game on the road, the Broncos are very solid especially if Jay Cutler continues to improve.

The Dallas Cowboys have been a source of much off-season discussion, and they won their game over the Giants. Sadly for Dallas they defeated a team that probably wont get that close to winning another game this season. The Giants certainly won't find themselves in another shoot-out with that big fat ass excuse for a quarterback. This Jarred sure isn't on the subway diet.

The disappointment of the week!! Shame on the Jacksonville Jaguars. This squad was supposed to challenge Indy for the division title this year, but instead they seem destined to always be a group of underachievers masquerading as overachievers. The time has come to realise that Jack Delrios squad of rouge misfit's is actually a pretty talented football team, far too talented to lose a home game against the young titans. Not to take any credit away from Jeff Fisher and his team, but there is no way the Jags should allow that Manny rushing yards against them in a home opener. Stroud and Henderson anchor what should be the NFL's best run defense and have no business allowing that many yards to the Titans. Worse yet the Jag's failed to find their own rushing attack, making the much heralded Jones Drew Maurice a giant week one disappointment.


The Redskins beat Miami in overtime.....I still don't care.

Another wagging finger of shame goes to St. Louis who got blown out by Carolina at home. It's not that I'm surprised the Panthers won a road game, they are a very solid football team, but holding St. Louis to 13 is a real head scratch er. The Rams have FAR too much talent to only score 13 points on a Panthers D with weaknesses. I know it's only week one but there has to be a coaching problem. Bulger, Jackson, Bruce, Holt, and McMichael.....13??? at home?

The biggest surprise of the week comes from Houston, where the Texans clobbered the Chiefs. Herm Edwards should have known how much the team would miss Trent Green. Green has engineered a top ten offense for years, without the aid of even a reasonable number one receiver. My hats off to the Texans for finally utilizing the abilities of WR Andre Johnson, I look forward to seeing the progression of this franchise.

The Steelers lambasted the Cleveland Browns 34-7, and it seems that "Big" Ben is ready for redemption. I am a little disappointed that Cleveland had such a poor showing, I really thought that Romeo Crenel had this tram pointed in the right direction. I am very puzzled by Charlie Fry getting traded just days after his start against the steelers. How could you enter the regular season convinced that Fry was your best option, and then deal him after only one start?

The Packers beat Philadelphia in what can only be described as a slop festival. These two teams took turns trying to give the game away, but the Eagles finally prevailed with their second inexplicable muffed punt. The Eagles were a playoff team a year ago, so I can't imagine why they looked so horrible against a lack luster Packers team.

The Seahawks crushed Tampa 20-6. More important than the game was the injury to Buc's QB Jeff Garcia. Any lengthy injury to Garcia will curb the Buc's chances of being competitive this year. Does it seem as though the more John Gruden puts his stamp on this team the worse they get?

The Detroit Lions had their bye week, and defeated the Raiders 36-21.

Labor day weekend!! I could explode

Man alive, I will take any excuse to eat and drink like a pig. "It is labor day weekend after all." Why wouldn't you eat and drink enough for six normal human beings. After all it is the celebration of....labor? I wouldn't have eaten that second tray of nacho's but as a very funny cvomedian once said of holiday splurges: "I think the founding would have wanted it this way." Eat, drink and be merry fellow U.S Americans, such as. The holidays were meant to be spent around loved ones, spluging, laughing, and beng extrodinarily silly. Bust ass the rest of the year, but take full advantage of those guilt free moments, because they are far too rare, far too rare indeed. Getting a chance to be around the ones who you truly care about, and cut loose is too great not to indulge in.

Guitar hero II on 360 is INSANE!!!

I was very skeptical of tis game for a very long time, Guitar hero is what I would categorise as a party game. Not necessarily a ton of fun, unless your getting bombed with friends. I was wrong. Dead wrong. The first time you play "Surrender" by cheap trick....it's over. So over. "Message in a bottle" by the police, need I say more? There are so many cool rock songs, that you know and love, and maybe have even forgotten. Better yet, if you don't play the song correctly, you can't really hear it. In all fairness I was playing the gamer on an insane plasma TV, with great surround sound set-up, but this game should stand up on any reasonable setting. The replay value is astounding, leaving you chomping at the bit for more and more songs, and unlockables. Guitar hero III comes out in October, and you had better believe that this rock n' roll loving hombre will be first in line!!!

3 stars!