sox one away, deacs get ranked

Daiskue was a big surprise last night. I doubted him, and he responded with the best start you could hope for, failing only when Okajima couldn't rescue him. Speaking of Hideki, I think Boston coffee shops should start selling "Mokajimos." It's like a Mochachino, but Japanese!

Anyhoo, I know the sentiment is that the series is over, but it's hit-or-miss Jon Lester going against a still formidable Rockies-at-home lineup. Coors Field is just way too much of a wild card to think tonight will be an easy win for Boston. However, it would be amazing to see a cancer survivor be the winning pitcher in a World Series clincher.

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Defense, special teams, and a no-turnovers offense lead the way as the Deacons cruised over Carolina. We've now won six straight, putting us at 6-2 (4-1). The folks over at AP have recognized this, and put us at #21 in their latest poll. However, in quite a discrepancy, the Coaches Poll has us all the way down at #28. Weak.

today's headlines

Cold wet weather finally caught up with Pennsyelaware.

They're playing Tony Almeida's music.

Scrubs is back (for the last time).

VaTech totally screwed Wake Forest's pooch.

Hideki Okajima is a frighteningly important part of the Red Sox team.

Boyz II Men is still alive.

John Papelbon's stare pierces my soul.

I'm extremely concerned about Game Three: Daiskue in Coors Field, Youks forced to the bench.

AL CHAMPS!

For third straight game, I am left wanting to go on and on about the Sox, but I'm still occupied by evil law school stuff. I will say that I absolutely love this team. You can't help but get that 2004 vibe from the way these guys refused to give in, despite the odds. Our "secondary" hitters are absolutely on fire. Youks, Dusty and J.D. could not be stopped the past three games. Even the struggling Coco had a crazy catch to seal the pennant.

I have absolutely no idea what to expect in the World Series. We could sweep the Rockies, the Rockies could sweep us, it could go to an extra-innings Game 7. Nothing would surprise me. On one side you have a team who just faced elimination for three straight games and answered with the best ball of their season. On the other side, you have a team who seemingly haven't lost since Labor Day. It's going to be an insane series.

Isn't that right Johnny O'Papelbon?

i guess that went as well as could be expected

very encouraging game from the sox. the offense is really clicking, schilling returned to form, and even lopez and gagne, the dynamic duo of bullpen incompetence, pitched well. my favorite part was j.d.'s grand slam, as i've been a long time supporter of him. can't wait for game seven. don't suck, daisuke!

not without a fight

I'd love to write more about how excited I was about Game 5 and how Josh Beckett is further entrenching himself as the greatest playoff pitcher of our generation but unfortunately I'm insanely busy. I gots a brief draft I have to turn in Monday. I have to finish it tonight and Sunday since my Saturday is knocked out because I'll be Annapolis all day. That's right, I'll be attending the Wake/Navy game. If last year is any indication of how Wake plays in games I attend, then bet heavy on the Midshipmen.

EDIT - You can thank me for the victory today. I realized late last night that there's no way I can get this brief done and spend all day in Annapolis. So, I didn't go, which sucks because I was really looking forward to it. Instead, my family will be driving up here tonight for dinner so we can still see each other. Hopefully I'll be able to go to whatever bowl game we get into, knock-on-wood.