Here are a few quick recommendations for this weekend in Memphis.
Friday Night
It’s the last Friday of the month, so the South Main Association will have their monthly Trolley Tour. The weather should be perfect for gallery hopping, people watching and adult beverages. As always, this event is free.
Memphis Italian Festival is always a good time. Like bbq fest, you have to know someone on a team to get into a team’s booth/tent. You can still have a good time if you don’t have team connections. The festival offers other activities, including live music. Visit their website for more info. Tickets are $10 and are available at the gate.
Saturday
Italian Festival continues. If you had enough pasta and mozzarella to last you for few weeks, you should check out Aquanet at the Downtown Flying Saucer. Aquanet is one of the best 80’s rock cover bands around. If you are a fan of this style of music, you will not be disappointed.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
2008 Memphis Memorial Day Weekend Recommendations
If you don't have plans for the weekend, ML recommends a couple of fun options.
On Saturday night, head down to Tom Lee Park for Memphis In May's Sunset Symphony. The Four Tops will join the Memphis Symphony Orchestra for an evening of fun on the river. There is also an air show before the music kicks off and fireworks usually follow the symphony. Gates open at 2pm. Remember that you can bring your own food and drink to this event, so be sure to load up the cooler with your favorite beverages and snacks.
If you didn't get enough of Downtown Memphis on Saturday, then you should stick around and go the Redbirds game on Sunday evening. Gametime is 6:05 with a special fireworks celebration after the game. If you don't want to pay ballpark prices for beer, stop by Bigfoot Lodge for $2 34oz Coors Light draught beer before the game. This special runs all day on Sunday.
On Saturday night, head down to Tom Lee Park for Memphis In May's Sunset Symphony. The Four Tops will join the Memphis Symphony Orchestra for an evening of fun on the river. There is also an air show before the music kicks off and fireworks usually follow the symphony. Gates open at 2pm. Remember that you can bring your own food and drink to this event, so be sure to load up the cooler with your favorite beverages and snacks.
If you didn't get enough of Downtown Memphis on Saturday, then you should stick around and go the Redbirds game on Sunday evening. Gametime is 6:05 with a special fireworks celebration after the game. If you don't want to pay ballpark prices for beer, stop by Bigfoot Lodge for $2 34oz Coors Light draught beer before the game. This special runs all day on Sunday.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
With the first pick, the Memphis Grizzlies select...
For those who forgot that Memphis has a NBA team, the professional league held its draft lottery tonight. Because of their not so great record, the Grizzlies has had a 27.9% chance to get the first or second overall pick. Was lady luck on their on side in the quest to acquire Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley? Not tonight. The Grizzlies will have the 5th overall pick in the 2008 draft.
And the quest for Derrick Rose goes to:
Here's how we see the Top 5 picks of the 2008 NBA draft going down:
1 - Chicago Bulls - Derrick Rose
2 - Miami Heat - Michael Beasley
3 - Minnesota Timberwolves - Brook Lopez
4 - Seattle Sonics - OJ Mayo
5 - Memphis Grizzlies - Jerryd Bayless
The Grizzlies also have an additional selection late in the first round.
And the quest for Derrick Rose goes to:
Here's how we see the Top 5 picks of the 2008 NBA draft going down:
1 - Chicago Bulls - Derrick Rose
2 - Miami Heat - Michael Beasley
3 - Minnesota Timberwolves - Brook Lopez
4 - Seattle Sonics - OJ Mayo
5 - Memphis Grizzlies - Jerryd Bayless
The Grizzlies also have an additional selection late in the first round.
Get Out Your Slingblade, Billy Bob's Coming To Memphis
I was goofing around today and found out that Billy Bob Thornton & the Box Master's will be playing at the Hi-Tone on August 6th. I haven't heard any thing about his band, but I'm sure this will be an interesting time.
A Bravo Memphis Art Exhibit Sneak Peek and Wine Tasting
Join Bravo Memphis at the David Lusk Gallery for a preview of Crowded, a collection of work from four emerging male artists under 40 - Mike Force, Marcus Kenney, Shawn Mathews, and Cordy Ryman. The evening will feature conversation with an artist showcased in the exhibit, a sampling of white wines, plenty of hearty appetizers and a silent auction for the ultimate experiences for date night or group outings.
Thursday, June 5, 2008, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tickets $45 for couple and $25 for singles.
Contact Pat Mitchell Worley at pworley@artsmemphis.org to get your tickets today.
Thursday, June 5, 2008, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tickets $45 for couple and $25 for singles.
Contact Pat Mitchell Worley at pworley@artsmemphis.org to get your tickets today.
Random Updates
- The Bayou Bar & Grill has moved to its new location and will re-open on May 21. They are moving from their longtime location next to Le Chardonnay to a new location across the street on Madison near Paulette's and Studio on the Square. Le Chardonnay is also moving to the same building on Madison that was fomerly occupied by Squared Foods.
- Rumors are floating around that the Downtown Blue Monkey will re-open this week.
- Morgan Freeman's Ground Zero has opened Downtown. Their official "grand opening" will be on May 25. In addition to live blues music Thursday - Saturday, Ground Zero will also be open for lunch and dinner.
- Rumors are floating around that the Downtown Blue Monkey will re-open this week.
- Morgan Freeman's Ground Zero has opened Downtown. Their official "grand opening" will be on May 25. In addition to live blues music Thursday - Saturday, Ground Zero will also be open for lunch and dinner.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Random Stuff: Super Bowl and Grizzlies Changes
Congrats to the New York football Giants on their victory over the Patriots in the Super Bowl. It was one the best games in recent memory. I'm also happy because I won the 2 quarters of the office football pool.
Memphis Lagniappe's Favorite Super Bowl Ad:
Looks like the Grizzlies are finally shaking things up before trade deadline. Last week they unloaded Gasol and today they shipped Stromile Swift to New Jersey for Jason Collins. Lets hope they can find some cap room and sign a few strong free agents in before next season.
Memphis Lagniappe's Favorite Super Bowl Ad:
Looks like the Grizzlies are finally shaking things up before trade deadline. Last week they unloaded Gasol and today they shipped Stromile Swift to New Jersey for Jason Collins. Lets hope they can find some cap room and sign a few strong free agents in before next season.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
British Television Advertising Awards
This year's British Television Advertising Awards brings a new batch of original, daring and hilarious commercials to The Memphis Brooks Museum. The exhibit kicks off on January 24 and runs through January 27. For more information visit the Brooks Museum or call 901-544-6200.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions Week Of 12/3/2007 - Final
Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions are published weekly on Monday afternoons to show a possible college football playoff format. Similar to the NCAA basketball tournament, 11 conference champions receive automatic bids. 5 additional spots are available for at-large bids.
Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).
The playoff field for the week of 12/3/2007 (Final):
1. Ohio State (Big 10 Champion)
2. LSU (SEC Champion)
3. Virginia Tech (ACC Champion)
4. Georgia (At Large SEC)
5. Oklahoma (Big 12 Champion)
6. Hawaii (WAC Champion)
7. Missouri (At Large Big 12)
8. Kansas (At Large Big 12)
9. USC (PAC 10 Champion)
10. West Virginia (Big East Champion)
11. Florida (At Large SEC)
12. Arizona State (At Large PAC 10)
13. BYU (MWC Champion)
14. Central Florida (CUSA Champion)
15. Central Michigan (MAC Champion)
16. Florida Atlantic (Sunbelt Champion)
Dropped Out: Boston College (#12, At Large ACC), Troy (#15, Sunbelt Champion)
Number Of Teams by Conference:
Big 12 (3), SEC (3), Pac 10 (2), ACC (1), Big 10 (1), Big East (1), CUSA (1), MAC (1), MWC (1), Sunbelt (1), WAC (1), Independent (0)
Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.
Round 1
(16) Florida Atlantic vs (1) Ohio State
(9) USC vs (8) Kansas
(12) Arizona State vs (5) Oklahoma
(13) BYU vs (4) Georgia
(11) Florida vs (6) Hawaii
(14) Central Florida vs (3) Virginia Tech
(10) West Virginia vs (7) Missouri
(15) Central Michigan vs (2) LSU
Round 2
(8) Kansas vs (1) Ohio State
(5) Oklahoma vs (4) Georgia
(6) Hawaii vs (3) Virginia Tech
(7) Missouri vs (2) LSU
Round 3
(4) Georgia vs (1) Ohio State
(3) Virginia Tech vs (2) LSU
Championship Game
(2) LSU vs (1) Ohio State
Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).
The playoff field for the week of 12/3/2007 (Final):
1. Ohio State (Big 10 Champion)
2. LSU (SEC Champion)
3. Virginia Tech (ACC Champion)
4. Georgia (At Large SEC)
5. Oklahoma (Big 12 Champion)
6. Hawaii (WAC Champion)
7. Missouri (At Large Big 12)
8. Kansas (At Large Big 12)
9. USC (PAC 10 Champion)
10. West Virginia (Big East Champion)
11. Florida (At Large SEC)
12. Arizona State (At Large PAC 10)
13. BYU (MWC Champion)
14. Central Florida (CUSA Champion)
15. Central Michigan (MAC Champion)
16. Florida Atlantic (Sunbelt Champion)
Dropped Out: Boston College (#12, At Large ACC), Troy (#15, Sunbelt Champion)
Number Of Teams by Conference:
Big 12 (3), SEC (3), Pac 10 (2), ACC (1), Big 10 (1), Big East (1), CUSA (1), MAC (1), MWC (1), Sunbelt (1), WAC (1), Independent (0)
Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.
Round 1
(16) Florida Atlantic vs (1) Ohio State
(9) USC vs (8) Kansas
(12) Arizona State vs (5) Oklahoma
(13) BYU vs (4) Georgia
(11) Florida vs (6) Hawaii
(14) Central Florida vs (3) Virginia Tech
(10) West Virginia vs (7) Missouri
(15) Central Michigan vs (2) LSU
Round 2
(8) Kansas vs (1) Ohio State
(5) Oklahoma vs (4) Georgia
(6) Hawaii vs (3) Virginia Tech
(7) Missouri vs (2) LSU
Round 3
(4) Georgia vs (1) Ohio State
(3) Virginia Tech vs (2) LSU
Championship Game
(2) LSU vs (1) Ohio State
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions Week Of 11/26/2007
Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions are published weekly on Monday afternoons to show a possible college football playoff format. Similar to the NCAA basketball tournament, 11 conference champions receive automatic bids. 5 additional spots are available for at-large bids.
Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).
The playoff field for the week of 11/26/2007:
1. Missouri (Big 12 Champion)
2. West Virginia (Big East Champion)
3. Ohio State (Big 10 Champion)
4. Georgia (At Large SEC)
5. Hawaii (WAC Champion)
6. LSU (SEC Champion)
7. Virginia Tech (ACC Champion)
8. Oklahoma (At Large Big 12)
9. Kansas (At Large Big 12)
10. USC (PAC 10 Champion)
11. Florida (At Large SEC)
12. Boston College (At Large ACC)
13. BYU (MWC Champion)
14. Central Florida (CUSA Champion)
15. Troy (Sunbelt Champion)
16. Central Michigan (MAC Champion)
Dropped Out: Arizona State (#6, PAC 10 Champion), Oregon (#11, At Large PAC 10), Boise State (#12, At Large WAC)
Number Of Teams by Conference:
Big 12 (3), SEC (3), ACC (2), Big 10 (1), Big East (1), CUSA (1), MAC (1), MWC (1), Pac 10 (1), Sunbelt (1), WAC (1), Independent (0)
Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.
Round 1
(16) Central Michigan vs (1) Missouri
(9) Kansas vs (8) Oklahoma
(12) Boston College vs (5) Hawaii
(13) BYU vs (4) Georgia
(11) Florida vs (6) LSU
(14) Central Florida vs (3) Ohio State
(10) USC vs (7) Virginia Tech
(15) Troy vs (2) West Virginia
Round 2
(8) Oklahoma vs (1) Missouri
(5) Hawaii vs (4) Georgia
(6) LSU vs (3) Ohio State
(7) Virginia Tech vs (2) West Virginia
Round 3
(4) Georgia vs (1) Missouri
(3) Ohio State vs (2) West Virginia
Championship Game
(2) West Virginia vs (1) Missouri
Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).
The playoff field for the week of 11/26/2007:
1. Missouri (Big 12 Champion)
2. West Virginia (Big East Champion)
3. Ohio State (Big 10 Champion)
4. Georgia (At Large SEC)
5. Hawaii (WAC Champion)
6. LSU (SEC Champion)
7. Virginia Tech (ACC Champion)
8. Oklahoma (At Large Big 12)
9. Kansas (At Large Big 12)
10. USC (PAC 10 Champion)
11. Florida (At Large SEC)
12. Boston College (At Large ACC)
13. BYU (MWC Champion)
14. Central Florida (CUSA Champion)
15. Troy (Sunbelt Champion)
16. Central Michigan (MAC Champion)
Dropped Out: Arizona State (#6, PAC 10 Champion), Oregon (#11, At Large PAC 10), Boise State (#12, At Large WAC)
Number Of Teams by Conference:
Big 12 (3), SEC (3), ACC (2), Big 10 (1), Big East (1), CUSA (1), MAC (1), MWC (1), Pac 10 (1), Sunbelt (1), WAC (1), Independent (0)
Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.
Round 1
(16) Central Michigan vs (1) Missouri
(9) Kansas vs (8) Oklahoma
(12) Boston College vs (5) Hawaii
(13) BYU vs (4) Georgia
(11) Florida vs (6) LSU
(14) Central Florida vs (3) Ohio State
(10) USC vs (7) Virginia Tech
(15) Troy vs (2) West Virginia
Round 2
(8) Oklahoma vs (1) Missouri
(5) Hawaii vs (4) Georgia
(6) LSU vs (3) Ohio State
(7) Virginia Tech vs (2) West Virginia
Round 3
(4) Georgia vs (1) Missouri
(3) Ohio State vs (2) West Virginia
Championship Game
(2) West Virginia vs (1) Missouri
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions Week Of 11/19/2007
Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions are published weekly on Monday afternoons to show a possible college football playoff format. Similar to the NCAA basketball tournament, 11 conference champions receive automatic bids. 5 additional spots are available for at-large bids.
Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).
The playoff field for the week of 11/19/2007:
1. LSU (SEC Champion)
2. Kansas (Big 12 Champion)
3. Missouri (At Large Big 12)
4. West Virginia (Big East Champion)
5. Ohio State (Big 10 Champion)
6. Arizona State (PAC 10 Champion)
7. Georgia (At Large SEC)
8. Virginia Tech (ACC Champion)
9. Hawaii (WAC Champion)
10. Oklahoma (At Large Big 12)
11. Oregon (At Large PAC 10)
12. Boise State (At Large WAC)
13. BYU (MWC Champion)
14. Troy (Sunbelt Champion)
15. Central Florida(CUSA Champion)
16. Central Michigan (MAC Champion)
Dropped Out: None
Number Of Teams by Conference:
Big 12 (3), Pac 10 (2), SEC (2), WAC (2), ACC (1), Big 10 (1), Big East (1), CUSA (1), MAC (1), MWC (1), Sunbelt (1), Independent (0)
Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.
Round 1
(16) Central Michigan vs (1) LSU
(9) Hawaii vs (8) Virginia Tech
(12) Boise State vs (5) Ohio State
(13) BYU vs (4) West Virginia
(11) Oregon vs (6) Arizona State
(14) Troy vs (3) Missouri
(10) Oklahoma vs (7) Georgia
(15) Central Florida vs (2) Kansas
Round 2
(8) Virginia Tech vs (1) LSU
(5) Ohio State vs (4) West Virginia
(6) Arizona State vs (3) Missouri
(7) Georgia vs (2) Kansas
Round 3
(4) West Virginia vs (1) LSU
(3) Missouri vs (2) Kansas
Championship Game
(2) Kansas vs (1) LSU
Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).
The playoff field for the week of 11/19/2007:
1. LSU (SEC Champion)
2. Kansas (Big 12 Champion)
3. Missouri (At Large Big 12)
4. West Virginia (Big East Champion)
5. Ohio State (Big 10 Champion)
6. Arizona State (PAC 10 Champion)
7. Georgia (At Large SEC)
8. Virginia Tech (ACC Champion)
9. Hawaii (WAC Champion)
10. Oklahoma (At Large Big 12)
11. Oregon (At Large PAC 10)
12. Boise State (At Large WAC)
13. BYU (MWC Champion)
14. Troy (Sunbelt Champion)
15. Central Florida(CUSA Champion)
16. Central Michigan (MAC Champion)
Dropped Out: None
Number Of Teams by Conference:
Big 12 (3), Pac 10 (2), SEC (2), WAC (2), ACC (1), Big 10 (1), Big East (1), CUSA (1), MAC (1), MWC (1), Sunbelt (1), Independent (0)
Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.
Round 1
(16) Central Michigan vs (1) LSU
(9) Hawaii vs (8) Virginia Tech
(12) Boise State vs (5) Ohio State
(13) BYU vs (4) West Virginia
(11) Oregon vs (6) Arizona State
(14) Troy vs (3) Missouri
(10) Oklahoma vs (7) Georgia
(15) Central Florida vs (2) Kansas
Round 2
(8) Virginia Tech vs (1) LSU
(5) Ohio State vs (4) West Virginia
(6) Arizona State vs (3) Missouri
(7) Georgia vs (2) Kansas
Round 3
(4) West Virginia vs (1) LSU
(3) Missouri vs (2) Kansas
Championship Game
(2) Kansas vs (1) LSU
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions Week Of 11/12/2007
Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions are published weekly on Monday afternoons to show a possible college football playoff format. Similar to the NCAA basketball tournament, 11 conference champions receive automatic bids. 5 additional spots are available for at-large bids.
Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).
The playoff field for the week of 11/12/2007:
1. Oregon (PAC 10 Champion)
2. LSU (SEC Champion)
3. Kansas (Big 12 Champion)
4. Oklahoma (At Large Big 12)
5. Missouri (At Large Big 12)
6. West Virginia (Big East Champion)
7. Ohio State (Big 10 Champion)
8. Arizona State (At Large PAC 10)
9. Georgia (At Large SEC)
10. Hawaii (WAC Champion)
11. Virginia Tech (ACC Champion)
12. Boise State (At Large WAC)
13. BYU (MWC Champion)
14. Troy (Sunbelt Champion)
15. Central Florida(CUSA Champion)
16. Central Michigan (MAC Champion)
Dropped Out: Boston College (#8, ACC Champion), East Carolina (#15, CUSA Champion)
Number Of Teams by Conference:
Big 12 (3), Pac 10 (2), SEC (2), WAC (2), ACC (1), Big 10 (1), Big East (1), CUSA (1), MAC (1), MWC (1), Sunbelt (1), Independent (0)
Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.
Round 1
(16) Central Michigan vs (1) Oregon
(9) Georgia vs (8) Arizona State
(12) Boise State vs (5) Missouri
(13) BYU vs (4) Oklahoma
(11) Virginia Tech vs (6) West Virginia
(14) Troy vs (3) Kansas
(10) Hawaii vs (7) Ohio State
(15) Central Florida vs (2) LSU
Round 2
(8) Arizona State vs (1) Oregon
(5) Missouri vs (4) Oklahoma
(6) West Virginia vs (3) Kansas
(7) Ohio State vs (2) LSU
Round 3
(4) Oklahoma vs (1) Oregon
(3) Kansas vs (2) LSU
Championship Game
(2) LSU vs (1) Oregon
Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).
The playoff field for the week of 11/12/2007:
1. Oregon (PAC 10 Champion)
2. LSU (SEC Champion)
3. Kansas (Big 12 Champion)
4. Oklahoma (At Large Big 12)
5. Missouri (At Large Big 12)
6. West Virginia (Big East Champion)
7. Ohio State (Big 10 Champion)
8. Arizona State (At Large PAC 10)
9. Georgia (At Large SEC)
10. Hawaii (WAC Champion)
11. Virginia Tech (ACC Champion)
12. Boise State (At Large WAC)
13. BYU (MWC Champion)
14. Troy (Sunbelt Champion)
15. Central Florida(CUSA Champion)
16. Central Michigan (MAC Champion)
Dropped Out: Boston College (#8, ACC Champion), East Carolina (#15, CUSA Champion)
Number Of Teams by Conference:
Big 12 (3), Pac 10 (2), SEC (2), WAC (2), ACC (1), Big 10 (1), Big East (1), CUSA (1), MAC (1), MWC (1), Sunbelt (1), Independent (0)
Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.
Round 1
(16) Central Michigan vs (1) Oregon
(9) Georgia vs (8) Arizona State
(12) Boise State vs (5) Missouri
(13) BYU vs (4) Oklahoma
(11) Virginia Tech vs (6) West Virginia
(14) Troy vs (3) Kansas
(10) Hawaii vs (7) Ohio State
(15) Central Florida vs (2) LSU
Round 2
(8) Arizona State vs (1) Oregon
(5) Missouri vs (4) Oklahoma
(6) West Virginia vs (3) Kansas
(7) Ohio State vs (2) LSU
Round 3
(4) Oklahoma vs (1) Oregon
(3) Kansas vs (2) LSU
Championship Game
(2) LSU vs (1) Oregon
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions Week Of 11/5/2007
Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions are published weekly on Monday afternoons to show a possible college football playoff format. Similar to the NCAA basketball tournament, 11 conference champions receive automatic bids. 5 additional spots are available for at-large bids.
Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).
The playoff field for the week of 11/5/2007:
1. Ohio State (Big 10 Champion)
2. Oregon (PAC 10 Champion)
3. LSU (SEC Champion)
4. Oklahoma (Big 12 Champion)
5. Kansas (At Large Big 12)
6. Missouri (At Large Big 12)
7. West Virginia (Big East Champion)
8. Boston College (ACC Champion)
9. Arizona State (At Large PAC 10)
10. Hawaii (WAC Champion)
11. Georgia (At Large SEC)
12. Virginia Tech (At Large ACC)
13. BYU (MWC Champion)
14. Troy (Sunbelt Champion)
15. East Carolina (CUSA Champion)
16. Central Michigan (MAC Champion)
Dropped Out: Southern Miss (#15, CUSA Champion)
Number Of Teams by Conference:
Big 12 (3), ACC (2), Pac 10 (2), SEC (2), Big 10 (1), Big 12 (1), CUSA (1), MAC (1), MWC (1), Sunbelt (1), WAC (1), Independent (0)
Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.
Round 1
(16) Central Michigan vs (1) Ohio State
(9) Arizona State vs (8) Boston College
(12) Virginia Tech vs (5) Kansas
(13) BYU vs (4) Oklahoma
(11) Georgia vs (6) Missouri
(14) Troy vs (3) LSU
(10) Hawaii vs (7) West Virginia
(15) East Carolnia vs (2) Oregon
Round 2
(8) Boston College vs (1) Ohio State
(5) Kansas vs (4) Oklahoma
(6) Missouri vs (3) LSU
(7) West Virginia vs (2) Oregon
Round 3
(4) Oklahoma vs (1) Ohio State
(3) LSU vs (2) Oregon
Championship Game
(2) Oregon vs (1) Ohio State
Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).
The playoff field for the week of 11/5/2007:
1. Ohio State (Big 10 Champion)
2. Oregon (PAC 10 Champion)
3. LSU (SEC Champion)
4. Oklahoma (Big 12 Champion)
5. Kansas (At Large Big 12)
6. Missouri (At Large Big 12)
7. West Virginia (Big East Champion)
8. Boston College (ACC Champion)
9. Arizona State (At Large PAC 10)
10. Hawaii (WAC Champion)
11. Georgia (At Large SEC)
12. Virginia Tech (At Large ACC)
13. BYU (MWC Champion)
14. Troy (Sunbelt Champion)
15. East Carolina (CUSA Champion)
16. Central Michigan (MAC Champion)
Dropped Out: Southern Miss (#15, CUSA Champion)
Number Of Teams by Conference:
Big 12 (3), ACC (2), Pac 10 (2), SEC (2), Big 10 (1), Big 12 (1), CUSA (1), MAC (1), MWC (1), Sunbelt (1), WAC (1), Independent (0)
Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.
Round 1
(16) Central Michigan vs (1) Ohio State
(9) Arizona State vs (8) Boston College
(12) Virginia Tech vs (5) Kansas
(13) BYU vs (4) Oklahoma
(11) Georgia vs (6) Missouri
(14) Troy vs (3) LSU
(10) Hawaii vs (7) West Virginia
(15) East Carolnia vs (2) Oregon
Round 2
(8) Boston College vs (1) Ohio State
(5) Kansas vs (4) Oklahoma
(6) Missouri vs (3) LSU
(7) West Virginia vs (2) Oregon
Round 3
(4) Oklahoma vs (1) Ohio State
(3) LSU vs (2) Oregon
Championship Game
(2) Oregon vs (1) Ohio State
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Wine Tasting Benefiting The International Children's Heart Foundation
The 2007 Charity Wine Tasting benefiting the International Children's Heart Foundation will be held November 15th from 6-9pm at The Palm Court at Le Chardonnay. Hosted by John Vego, this event will include a silent auction at 6pm with the tasting beginning at 7pm. The $40 admission price includes wine and appetizers. For more information call, 901-869-4243.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions Week Of 10/29/2007
Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions are published weekly on Monday afternoons to show a possible college football playoff format. Similar to the NCAA basketball tournament, 11 conference champions receive automatic bids. 5 additional spots are available for at-large bids.
Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).
The playoff field for the week of 10/29/2007:
1. Ohio State (Big 10 Champion)
2. Boston College (ACC Champion)
3. Arizona State (PAC 10 Champion)
4. LSU (SEC Champion)
5. Oregon (At Large PAC 10)
6. Oklahoma (Big 12 Champion)
7. West Virginia (Big East Champion)
8. Kansas (At Large Big 12)
9. Missouri (At Large Big 12)
10. Hawaii (WAC Champion)
11. Georgia (At Large SEC)
12. Virginia Tech (At Large ACC)
13. BYU (MWC Champion)
14. Troy (Sunbelt Champion)
15. Southern Miss (CUSA Champion)
16. Central Michigan (MAC Champion)
Dropped Out: Florida (#8, At Large SEC)
Number Of Teams by Conference:
Big 12 (3), ACC (2), Pac 10 (2), SEC (2), Big 10 (1), Big 12 (1), CUSA (1), MAC (1), MWC (1), Sunbelt (1), WAC (1), Independent (0)
Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.
Round 1
(16) Central Michigan vs (1) Ohio State
(9) Missouri vs (8) Kansas
(12) Virginia Tech vs (5) Oregon
(13) BYU vs (4) LSU
(11) Georgia vs (6) Oklahoma
(14) Troy vs (3) Arizona State
(10) Hawaii vs (7) West Virginia
(15) Southern Miss vs (2) Boston College
Round 2
(8) Kansas vs (1) Ohio State
(5) Oregon vs (4) LSU
(6) Oklahoma vs (3) Arizona State
(7) West Virginia vs (2) Boston College
Round 3
(4) LSU vs (1) Ohio State
(3) Arizona State vs (2) Boston College
Championship Game
(2) Boston College vs (1) Ohio State
Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).
The playoff field for the week of 10/29/2007:
1. Ohio State (Big 10 Champion)
2. Boston College (ACC Champion)
3. Arizona State (PAC 10 Champion)
4. LSU (SEC Champion)
5. Oregon (At Large PAC 10)
6. Oklahoma (Big 12 Champion)
7. West Virginia (Big East Champion)
8. Kansas (At Large Big 12)
9. Missouri (At Large Big 12)
10. Hawaii (WAC Champion)
11. Georgia (At Large SEC)
12. Virginia Tech (At Large ACC)
13. BYU (MWC Champion)
14. Troy (Sunbelt Champion)
15. Southern Miss (CUSA Champion)
16. Central Michigan (MAC Champion)
Dropped Out: Florida (#8, At Large SEC)
Number Of Teams by Conference:
Big 12 (3), ACC (2), Pac 10 (2), SEC (2), Big 10 (1), Big 12 (1), CUSA (1), MAC (1), MWC (1), Sunbelt (1), WAC (1), Independent (0)
Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.
Round 1
(16) Central Michigan vs (1) Ohio State
(9) Missouri vs (8) Kansas
(12) Virginia Tech vs (5) Oregon
(13) BYU vs (4) LSU
(11) Georgia vs (6) Oklahoma
(14) Troy vs (3) Arizona State
(10) Hawaii vs (7) West Virginia
(15) Southern Miss vs (2) Boston College
Round 2
(8) Kansas vs (1) Ohio State
(5) Oregon vs (4) LSU
(6) Oklahoma vs (3) Arizona State
(7) West Virginia vs (2) Boston College
Round 3
(4) LSU vs (1) Ohio State
(3) Arizona State vs (2) Boston College
Championship Game
(2) Boston College vs (1) Ohio State
Random Updates
Lots of fun stuff over the past couple of weeks. We checked out the Sky Bar at the Tower Room. It seems like a cool place...good food, decent wine selection and stiff drinks. The bartender mentioned that they get 300-400 people on Thursday nights. We were there for Happy Hour, so we missed the big fun.
Apparently tornado warnings will keep people in their homes and out of bars. Usual Thursday night hot spots were dead including cougar Thursday night favorite Grisanti's.
Speaking of death, we learned that 10-12 vodka tonics mixed with Liquid Zanex shots will do a number on you. Lucky for me, I didn't learn this the hard way. A friend who will remain nameless, paid for it the next day. Watch that first step, its a doosie.
Other randomness...
I can blame my crappy golf outing at Galloway on a sighting of John Calipari (or his twin brother) on a Vespa/motor scooter. This image still haunts me. Get that man a Harley.
All reports have indicated that the River Arts Festival has been a success. Friday night was slow with rain, but the remainder of the weekend has had beautiful weather.
Pearl's Oyster House is still a fun place to hang out, but the food quality hasn't impressed me lately. They really need to work on their consistency.
Apparently tornado warnings will keep people in their homes and out of bars. Usual Thursday night hot spots were dead including cougar Thursday night favorite Grisanti's.
Speaking of death, we learned that 10-12 vodka tonics mixed with Liquid Zanex shots will do a number on you. Lucky for me, I didn't learn this the hard way. A friend who will remain nameless, paid for it the next day. Watch that first step, its a doosie.
Other randomness...
I can blame my crappy golf outing at Galloway on a sighting of John Calipari (or his twin brother) on a Vespa/motor scooter. This image still haunts me. Get that man a Harley.
All reports have indicated that the River Arts Festival has been a success. Friday night was slow with rain, but the remainder of the weekend has had beautiful weather.
Pearl's Oyster House is still a fun place to hang out, but the food quality hasn't impressed me lately. They really need to work on their consistency.
North Mississippi Allstars - Family Reunion Festival II
The North Mississippi Allstars will headline Family Reunion Festival II on November 23 and 24 at Young Avenue Deli. Special guests include Sons of Mudboy, Amy Lavere, Jim Dickinson and DDT.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions Week Of 10/22/2007
Memphis Lagniappe's Fabled College Football Playoff Predictions are published weekly on Monday afternoons to show a possible college football playoff format. Similar to the NCAA basketball tournament, 11 conference champions receive automatic bids. 5 additional spots are available for at-large bids.
Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).
The playoff field for the week of 10/22/2007:
1. Ohio State (Big 10 Champion)
2. Boston College (ACC Champion)
3. LSU (SEC Champion)
4. Oklahoma (Big 12 Champion)
5. Oregon (PAC 10 Champion)
6. Virgina Tech (At Large ACC)
7. Arizona State (At Large PAC 10)
8. Florida (At Large SEC)
9. West Virginia (Big East Champion)
10. Kansas (At Large Big 12)
11. Missouri (At Large Big 12)
12. Hawaii (WAC Champion)
13. BYU (MWC Champion)
14. Troy (Sunbelt Champion)
15. Southern Miss (CUSA Champion)
16. Central Michigan (MAC Champion)
Dropped Out: South Florida (#2, Big East Champion), Kentucky (#7, At Large SEC), South Carolina (#8, At Large SEC), California (#9, At Large PAC 10), East Carolina (#15, CUSA Champion)
Number Of Teams by Conference:
Big 12 (3), ACC (2), Pac 10 (2), SEC (2), Big 10 (1), Big 12 (1), CUSA (1), MAC (1), MWC (1), Sunbelt (1), WAC (1), Independent (0)
Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.
Round 1
(16) Central Michigan vs (1) Ohio State
(9) West Virginia vs (8) Florida
(12) Hawaii vs (5) Oregon
(13) BYU vs (4) Oklahoma
(11) Missouri vs (6) Virginia Tech
(14) Troy vs (3) LSU
(10) Kansas vs (7) Arizona State
(15) Southern Miss vs (2) Boston College
Round 2
(8) Florida vs (1) Ohio State
(5) Oregon vs (4) Oklahoma
(6) Virginia Tech vs (3) LSU
(7) Arizona State vs (2) Boston College
Round 3
(4) Oklahoma vs (1) Ohio State
(3) LSU vs (2) Boston College
Championship Game
(2) Boston College vs (1) Ohio State
Round 1 games would be hosted by the higher ranked seeds. Rounds 2 - 4 would incorporate the bowl system with host cities/bowls bidding to host the games. The "Big 4" BCS bowls would be permanent playoff hosts on a round-rotating basis (Championship, semi-finals and 1 round 2 game).
The playoff field for the week of 10/22/2007:
1. Ohio State (Big 10 Champion)
2. Boston College (ACC Champion)
3. LSU (SEC Champion)
4. Oklahoma (Big 12 Champion)
5. Oregon (PAC 10 Champion)
6. Virgina Tech (At Large ACC)
7. Arizona State (At Large PAC 10)
8. Florida (At Large SEC)
9. West Virginia (Big East Champion)
10. Kansas (At Large Big 12)
11. Missouri (At Large Big 12)
12. Hawaii (WAC Champion)
13. BYU (MWC Champion)
14. Troy (Sunbelt Champion)
15. Southern Miss (CUSA Champion)
16. Central Michigan (MAC Champion)
Dropped Out: South Florida (#2, Big East Champion), Kentucky (#7, At Large SEC), South Carolina (#8, At Large SEC), California (#9, At Large PAC 10), East Carolina (#15, CUSA Champion)
Number Of Teams by Conference:
Big 12 (3), ACC (2), Pac 10 (2), SEC (2), Big 10 (1), Big 12 (1), CUSA (1), MAC (1), MWC (1), Sunbelt (1), WAC (1), Independent (0)
Match ups round by round assuming higher seeds win.
Round 1
(16) Central Michigan vs (1) Ohio State
(9) West Virginia vs (8) Florida
(12) Hawaii vs (5) Oregon
(13) BYU vs (4) Oklahoma
(11) Missouri vs (6) Virginia Tech
(14) Troy vs (3) LSU
(10) Kansas vs (7) Arizona State
(15) Southern Miss vs (2) Boston College
Round 2
(8) Florida vs (1) Ohio State
(5) Oregon vs (4) Oklahoma
(6) Virginia Tech vs (3) LSU
(7) Arizona State vs (2) Boston College
Round 3
(4) Oklahoma vs (1) Ohio State
(3) LSU vs (2) Boston College
Championship Game
(2) Boston College vs (1) Ohio State
13th Annual Sip Around The World Wine Tasting
The 13th Annual Sip Around The World Wine Tasting benefiting the National Kidney Foundation of West Tennessee will be held Friday, November 2 at the Memphis Botanic Garden. In addition to a sampling of wines from Athens Distributors, there will be hors d'oeuvres, music and an auction. Tickets are $65 in advance and $75 the day of the event. For more information, call 901-683-6185.
6th Annual Chicken Tractor Halloween Party
The 6th Annual Chicken Tractor Halloween Party will be held Saturday, October 27 from 8pm to 2am at Newby's. Your $25 admission includes entertainment by Adam Ant Farm and beer is provided. All proceeds go to Porter Leath Children's Center. I've been told that costumes are mandatory and that this is usually a fun time.
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