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Anyway, keep it here or rather HERE for chat and video coverage tonight. Happy Jihad and I will be bringing you live insight into the election as the night wears on.
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My final prediction: Barack Obama 311 - John McCain 227 with Senator Obama winning the popular vote 50.62 to 46.36 percent (third parties get 4.26%).

Senator Obama should be the first Democrat to win 50% since Carter in 1976, and have the strongest percentage of a Democrat since LBJ in 1964. Electoral Vote wise however he'll lag behind Clinton and be comparable to Truman, Kennedy or Carter. (Or Nixon's first term to throw in a GOP comparable).

How can McCain win? I'm glad you asked....on YayPolitics you will see state by state predictions (final version up around 5:30 pm tonight). But if you assume my McCain states are correct, then you start picking off the Obama states in order of how close they are you get OH [20EV], then VA [13], then CO [9]. Getting these three states will swing 42 from Obama to McCain and create a 269-269 tie. All three states are under 5% so are close to the margin of error. Is it possible? Sure! Likely? Not really.

So get out, vote! And join us here tonight if you would.

Yay! Politics!

It's baaaaack...

The new St. Louis Classic Rock page is up and mostly done. So go take a look, listen in, and WIN!.

Ok there is no WIN part but you know what I mean.

StLouisClassicRock.com

Well the other night the Phillies became World Champions for the first time since 1980. And, like in most towns, a celebratory riot ensued. Cars were overturned. The head of the Rocky Statue was adorned with Phillies headgear. The Liberty Bell was thrown through the window of a 7-11. And some guy climbed a street light only to be thunked in thead by a Brad Lidge fast-bottle.

Stay classy Philadelphia!

Wow. Politics, conspiracy, Dave Glover, and sports. No wonder I'm posting this site wide rather than just in one category or another.

So, I went to last night's game for Dave Glover Show night or whatever they called it, and it was also United Way night and Alaska Gov./McCain #2 Sarah Palin dropped the "first puck".

First off, I never knew there was a "first puck" thing, so I was amazed just by that. Anyway, there was a carpet spread on the ice so she and family could walk to center ice and not slip when their $1,000 shoes hit the slippery surface. Problem: the Blues had to exit their dugout or whatever they call it by stepping onto the ice where the carpet started. Goalie Manny Legace exited first and proceeded to show his love for Republican politics by imitating Gerald Ford:

Instantly the media blamed Palin writing articles making good use of the word "carpet". (Where are you now NOW?) Examples below.

Anywho, Legace played for just one period but was not his usual self, letting up two goals, but the Blues were just crappy all night anyway, being out-shot 2 to 1 and having plenty of penalties.

The upside, per various articles, when the first fight broke out, Palin was getting into it waving a big foam Blues hand. I'm hoping some photos become available of that, because what better way to win over the hearts of the undecideds than wearing a big foam hand while a fight breaks out on the ice.

In other news, the Glover event was fun. I sat next to the Terbrock family, met Becca and husband for the first time. Colombo had his gay caeser do in full force, and even Jeff Allen and Denys from the Allman in the Morning were there.

Legace will only be out a few days, and he doesn't blame Palin. Rather, he points out, it was the fault of the Blues employee who didnt keep the carpet steady as he walked onto the ice.

AP: Goalie Injured After Stepping on Palin's Carpet
DEADSPIN: Hockey Mom Begins Conquest to Kill All Goalies
LAS VEGAS SUN: Ex-Thunder Goalie Injured by Gov. Palin's Carpet

The third annual Home Run Derby has ended in a tie!

Eric Becker of Chicago, IL and Mark Chriss of Suwanee, GA each scored 279 home runs, and each had a tiebreaker of 304, so they split the prize!

Congrats gents, and thank you everyone for playing.

St. Louis Rams' head coach Scott Linehan became the second casualty of a horrible start joining former Detroit Lions' president Matt Millen. A week ago, Millen was fired for the ongoing futility of that franchise and today, Linehan was let go after the fourth straight drubbing this year for the Rams. They've been outscored by an average of more than 25 points a game. Linehan was replaced by defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, who has a head coaching stint with New Orleans on his resume. Linehan's two-plus-year record with the Rams was 11-25.

There was the scent of desperation about the Rams this week as Linehan replaced Marc Bulger with Trent Green at quarterback, used trick plays and went for first downs on fourth down a few times. The Rams still lost to the Buffalo Bills, 31-14. The Rams (0-4) have a bye week.

So, Raiders coach Lane Kiffin was not the first coach to be fired this year. The Raiders (1-3) had another lead slip away yesterday in losing to San Diego, 28-18, with the Chargers scoring 25 fourth-quarter points. For the time being, Kiffin still is coaching the Raiders although they are in a bye week and that seems to be when these things are happening. Like Linehan, Millen was also fired going into a bye week but, of course, removing the head personnel guy isn't the same as a coaching change.

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The Cardinals 127th season since 1882 would be tied for their 57th best with 1979 (Ken Boyer's only full season as manager) and 1989 (Whitey Herzog's last full season as manager)

The most recent year that the team performed better was 2005's 100-62.

With 779 runs scored, the '08 Cards are tied for #33 with the '39 Cards (who did it in 155G). Their average of 4.808 RS/G ranks #49

With 725 runs against, the '08 Cards are tied for #38 most allowed with the '59 Cards (who did it in 154G); their average of 4.475 RA/G ranks as #77 most allowed or #51 least allowed

With a plus/minus of +54, the '08 Cards have #50 on the list; their average of +1/3 R/G is #51

So where do you think the Cards need to do the most work in the offseason?

Ryan Howard hit his 48th last night - keeping the tie in place for Mark and Eric; now at 278.

And it's still a tie right now between Eric Becker of Chicago and Mark Chriss of Suwanne, GA - both are at 276. And remember both have the same tiebreaker number, so the difference will come down to what Manny Ramirez and Matt Holliday do for Eric, and what Lance Berkman and David Wright do for Mark.

GAMES.johnsebben.com: full stats posted here

Now for the FFL update:

This weekend we begin "interdivision" play with the following match ups:
- Mopy Awesome vs throw like yo mama
- Mean Machine vs Guero Locos
- Chocolate Rain vs The Meatballs
- Chasinators vs Secksy Bitches
- Cowboy Crushers vs F-Tards
- Insane Chippies V vs The Ramrods

The standings to date are:

BILL BUCKNER DIVISION:
Mean Machine 2-1, 220 PF
Chasinators 2-1, 190
Mopy Awesome 1-2, 187
Chocolate Rain 1-2, 134

WILLIE McGEE DIVISION:
Insane Chippies V 3-0, 165 PF
Guero Locos 2-1, 223
Cowboy Crushers 1-2, 159
throw like yo mama 0-3, 140

GARY TEMPLETON DIVISION:
Secsky Bitches 3-0, 227 PF
The Ramrods 2-1, 175
The F-Tards 1-2, 162
The Meatballs 0-3, 103

Over the weekend, Keggy, the Dartmouth Keg, was kidnapped by assailants unknown and held for ransom. He was found safe but harmed a bit (facial injuries) and after some surgery and therapy he should return to duty soon.

More fortunately, he was found before Senator McCain could suspend his campaign further until the beloved mascot was found. However the kidnappers are still on the loose. This aggression should not stand. I sincerely hope that someone at the debates ask both Obama and McCain what they will do to bring the perpetrators to justice, and to prevent such an act from happening again!

DEADSPIN: Nation Stunned By Brazen Kidnapping Of Keggy The Dartmouth Keg

First, with the Home Run Derby, it's still a tie between Eric Becker of Chicago and Mark Chriss of Suwanne, GA - 271 each with the same tiebreaker.

Now on to FFL Week Three..

- Mean Machine 86 Mopy Awesome 58
- Chasinators 67 Chocolate Rain 41
- Insane Chippies V 63 Cowboy Crushers 36
- Guero Locos 95 throw like yo mama 70
- Secksy Bitches 49 The Meatballs 24
- The Ramrods 62 F-Tards 38

Next week begins "interdivision" play with the following match ups:

- Mopy Awesome vs throw like yo mama
- Mean Machine vs Guero Locos
- Chocolate Rain vs The Meatballs
- Chasinators vs Secksy Bitches
- Cowboy Crushers vs F-Tards
- Insane Chippies V vs The Ramrods

And if they did, they wouldn't have admitted to it.

Dear god!

With a little less than 2 weeks left we have a tie going on!

Eric Becker of Chicago, IL and Mark Chriss of Suwanee, GA each have 264 Home Runs total right now.

Now here's the kicker - they each have as their tiebreaker 304 total. So this will be interesting to watch.

Their lineups both include Ryan Howard, Carlos Lee, Mark Teixeira, Ryan Braun, Miguel Cabrera, and Prince Fielder. Eric has in addition Lance Berkman and David Wright; Mark has Manny Ramirez and Matt Holliday.

Third place right now is Jerod Redick of Ozark, MO with 255 - probably too far back to catch up, but you never know!

Steven Jackson eager to move on; saw some bright spots in loss to Eagles

BY STEVE KORTE - News-Democrat

ST. LOUIS --Running back Steven Jackson expects a full workload of about 25 carries this Sunday against the New York Giants.

Jackson got only 14 carries in the St. Louis Rams' 38-3 season-ending loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Jackson, who missed 27 practices in a contract holdout and didn't play in any of the team's four preseason games, said he was anticipating getting his normal amount of carries going into the season opener.

Read the rest here.

I don't mean to play the role of a cheerleader here, but I think our season is far from over. Sure, the Rams didn't even look like they were interested in playing the game when got spanked like never before last Sunday, but lets allow the team to get a few games under their belts before we decide if the season truly over.

I think what happened here is that since all the sports writers and pundits have been putting down the Rams for the last week, this guy wanted to get in on the action and make his own "season over" announcement. So now the season is over. Funny... it's pretty warm for February.

Looks like a cousin of the resident messageboard rodent decided to delay a White Sox-Indians game the other day. Not that delaying a game between those two teams is a bad thing.

Here are the OFFICIAL results for week one and the week two schedule. I've been battling a fever & cough the past few days so was unable to get the games site updated. I guess you'll have to make due with this:

Week 1 was:

BILL BUCKNER DIVISION
Chocolate Rain 56 - Mopy Awesome 49
The Chasinators 55 - Mean Machine 52

WILLIE MCGEE DIVISION
Cowboy Crushers 51 - throw like yo mamma 40
Insane Chippies V 57 - Guero Locos 51

GARY TEMPLETON DIVISION
F-Tards 62 - The Meatballs 39
Secksy Bitches 59 - The Ramrods 57

Week 2 will be:

Mopy Awesome v The Chasinators
Mean Machine v Chocolate Rain
Cowboy Crushers v Guero Locos
Insane Chippies V v throw like yo mamma
The Meatballs v The Ramrods
Secksy Bitches v F-Tards

- Arrested Development vs Asylum
- Cheers vs Mr. Show
- South Park vs It's Garry Shandling's Show
- The Kids in the Hall vs Night Court
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 vs NewsRadio
- Seinfeld vs Family Guy
- The Simpsons vs The Office (UK)
- Spaced vs Extras

Over the weekend my brother pointed out I did miss one show that I admit in hindsight should have made the list:

The Critic.

But please vote anyway...

Dear God has it been that long!

And with it, Fantasy Football!

12 Teams will be competing here at JS.com for the Glover Bowl V Championship. Scores will be posted after the first weeks games are over Monday night and everything tallied at Yahoo's fantasy sports site.

The GAMES subsite will be revamped by Tuesday to show off this years and past years results.

Good luck to all!