Mad Stork Sports Signing Off

 

Just a word of thanks to the many of you who supported me 

in this venture to break into the world of sports talk radio.  

It seems that I came up a little short.  It was fun, interesting, 

and truly an experience, an eye opening experience for sure.  

I didn't want to leave without saying Thanks.  I hope you 

enjoyed it at least a little.  It just goes to show that being 

a loudmouth with a big voice that likes sports isn't enough 

to make it in this business.  Thank You for listening even when 

you didn't want to, Thank You for Your Support, and know that 

I appreciate each and every little thing you helped me with 

along the way.  THANK YOU & Thank You AL DAVIS for 

the inspiration. 

Originally Posted on 11/18/2012
    
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Ranting With Rizzo Show Finale 11-24-12

The "Ranting with Rizzo" is no longer!  I have decided
to put an end to it, and here is where I say my goodbyes
to you, and all those who supported me.  Thank You
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Mad Stork Sports on ScatterRadio Finale For 11-21-12

The return of Mad Stork Sports on ScatterRadio was 
was short lived, this is the final show and podcast on
ScatterRadio, so if you missed any part of the show,
here it is: 
   
  
  
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Ranting With Rizzo Podcast For 11-17-12

The "Ranting with Rizzo" podcast is for a chance to
listen to what you may have missed this past Saturday!
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A Pre Thanksgiving College Football Watch List

Gary Cosby Jr./The Decatur Daily    
    
The third weekend in November means Thanksgiving day
football for the pros,  and conference Championship games
for college football games start to wind up.  Bowl bids are
on the line and upsets carry much more weight as previously
undefeated and #1 ranked Alabama found out last week.
I told you you'd be on the edge of your seat if by some
chance that game was close, and it was. Here's what games
are worth keeping an eye on this weekend: 
 
1. USC vs UCLA - Huge rivalry, and their ranked #17 and
#18,  Wow!  Add to that two former NFL head coaches
facing off here.  Should be interesting. 
   
2. Texas Tech vs Oklahoma St. - The loser falls out of the top
25 for the rest of the season probably never to be seen again.   
Think teams don't care about that?  Think again.  
   
3. Stanford vs Oregon - Stanford edged out Oregon St. last
week, but I'm afraid the in state cousin may not be a victory
in their future.  Only one way to find out. 
   
Honorable Mentions: 
Rutgers vs Cincinnati 
Northwestern vs Michigan St. 
Iowa vs Michigan 
 

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Mad Stork Sports on ScatterRadio Podcast For 11-14-12

The return of Mad Stork Sports on ScatterRadio is
here, and this podcast will cover the Jets trashing of
Time Tebow, R.A. Dickey winning the Cy Young and 
the Knicks hot start.  We will also bounce around a
bit to cover as much as we can.  So if you missed any
part of the show, here it is: 
   
   
  


   
      
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Ranting With Rizzo Podcast For 11-10-12

The "Ranting with Rizzo" podcast is back after a brief 
Hurricane Sandy hiatus.  Here's a chance to listen to
what you missed this past Saturday!  Enjoy:  

   
    
     
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NFL Stone Cold NFL Locks Week 10

   
    
I feel a hot streak coming on after another disappointing
week without a 3-0 mark.  2-1 is nice, but it's hardly
a guarantee, and that's what "Stone Cold Locks" are
supposed to be.  So Giddyup, here is a 3-0 week for
you, and confidence in improving on the terrible 17-9
record so far this season. 
  
1. Pittsburgh - like sending lambs to the slaughter, the
Steelers are getting better, and the Chiefs are just bad
enough that the could lose to the one loss Alabama
Crimson Tide.   
 
2. Seattle - Pete Carroll said it again this week, and I
agreed with him the first time and again now, "Mark
Sanchez left college too early".  The 12th man in Seattle
will rattle the Sanchise and the rest of his teammates. 
  
3. San Francisco - The Rams are better, but they're not
ready for this type of battle with the Niners.  Could be
as bloody as the Chiefs loss, but that's just too hard
to imagine. 
     
     
      
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A November College Football Watch List

     
Kevin C. Cox/Getty        
       
Second weekend in November means no team can afford
to make a mistake, bowl bids are a precious commodity,
and some coaches can save their jobs with impressive wins
this late in the season.  Stay tuned!
 
Here are a few games to keep an eye on: 
 
1. Oregon St vs Stanford - maybe one of these two actually
gets a BCS bowl if they finish off string enough. 
   
2. Texas A&M vs Alabama. -Never underestimate the
upset, I don't see it here, but you'll be on the edge of your
if by some chance it's close in the 3rd and 4th quarter.  
   
3. Nebraska vs Penn St -Nebraska can ruin their season if
they drop this one, and Penn St can put the Ohio St loss
behind them if they can steal one like this one on the road. 
   
Honorable Mentions:
Notre Dame vs Boston College 
Miss St vs LSU
Northwestern vs Michigan


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Stone Cold NFL Locks Week 9

   

      

Andy Lyons - Getty Images       
    
Stone Cold Locks is taking a beating this year, the
record has now dropped to a dismal 15-9, and
1-5 over the last two weeks.  There are no gimmes
this season.  Let's see what this week has in store
for us.  Here goes: 
  
1. Green Bay - My only winner last week, so I'll stick
with them, plus Arizona looks horrible after a 4-0 start. 
 
2. Washington - RGIII shows Cam Newton and the
nation who's the Man.
 
3. Houston - It won't be a very happy homecoming
for Mario Williams as far as I can see.
     
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A College Football Watch List For Your Weekend

Marvin Gentry/US Presswire 
  

These games are really living up to the hype most weeks,
and last week was really no different.  A pretty solid 
lineup all around and though this week may be no less
important it's still gonna be hard to match.
 
Here are a few to keep an eye on: 
 
1. Alabama vs LSU - This game is really a no brainer.
There's alot on the line and the loser will most probably
be knocked out contention for any shot at the title. 

2. Texas A&M vs Mississippi St. -Mississippi St already
showed you last week that they aren't in the same class as
Alabama yet, but a W here from either team can get them
high enough in the top ten if they run the table the rest of
the way to get them a decent BCS Bowl bid.
  
3. Nebraska vs Michigan St -Nebraska trying to show it
can win an important road game, and Michigan St will try
to show it can beat a ranked opponent.

Honorable Mentions:
Texas Tech vs Texas 
Oregon vs USC
Oklahoma St vs Kansas St.


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Ranting With Rizzo Podcast For 10-27-12

The "Ranting with Rizzo" podcast is available from this
past Saturday if Hurricane Sandy left you any power.
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Stone Cold NFL Locks Week 8

   
     
     
After another 2-1 week I'm 14-7, so the less I say the better
off I am.  Once again let's see if I can shake this mediocrity,
and find a perfect 3-0 week, here goes:

1. Tennessee - The pickins' are slim, but the Titans have been
solid at home, so here goes.

2. San Diego - Either they win or Norv gets shipped to a
Community College near you right after the game.
 
3. Green Bay - Holy Crap!, This one looks too easy.
What could possibly go wrong? 
   
   
    
     
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BCS & Non BCS College Football Watch List

   

These games are getting so important and so good that
I don't even need to look very hard  now that they have
such a large bearing on  BCS rankings and are even a big
deal to school like Penn State and Ohio State who aren't
even Bowl eligible.  Last week proved to be a pretty solid 
schedule of suggestions and fairly solid, this week though
it's gonna be hard to top some of the key games.
 
Check these out: 
 
1. Notre Dame vs Oklahoma - I can't tell if this is gonna
be a blowout or if it's going to live up to it's billing, but
whoever wins this game is going to benefit hugely in the
BCS Standings long term if they stay undefeated the rest
of the way.

2. Florida vs Georgia - The gators have everything to lose
with a loss here and the Bulldogs everything to gain if they
can manage to win this one and save face after a beating
at the hands of South Carolina a few weeks back. With
this game at Georgia, anything is possible.  
  
3. Penn State vs Ohio State - This is the biggest game to
not have any impact in the standings.  As mentioned at the
top, neither of these games are bowl eligible, but Ohio State
only has to wait til next year, while PSU has 3 more years
of waiting after this.  The truth is, it means alot more to the 
Nittany Lions than it does to the Buckeyes, but if Ohio St.
loses, it will be a major letdown for Urban Meyers squad.


Honorable Mentions:
Alabama vs Mississippi St 
Kansas St vs Texas Tech
Kent St vs Rutgers 

 
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Mad Stork Sports on ScatterRadio Podcast For 10-24-12

The World series is a topic of conversation on this
episode, but we also take time out to discuss the some
upcoming college football games this weekend, and
also bounce around a bit to cover as much as we can.
So if you missed any part of the show, here it is: 
   
    
   
     
        
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Is Bill O'Brien College Football Coach Of The Year?

    
  
Yes it may be a bit too early, and yes there are many worthy
contenders, but I can't hold back my excitement for what
O'Brien has been able to do at  Penn State so far with the
mess he took on.  O'Brien was certainly up against it when
he took over a team that was up against an almost "Death
Penalty" type punishment from the NCAA for things his
predecessors did, or "didn't" do, and the pro Joe Paterno
people hated him even before he got there, so starting off
0-2 didn't make things any easier.  Now the team is 5-2,
should be 6-1 if not for FOUR missed field goals in a
ONE point loss, and they have a shot at taking down
"THE" Ohio State and Urban Meyer this weekend.


I don't expect Penn State to win this game, but if they do,
you can certainly make a case that the headline in this
story is much more likely than you may have first thought.
  
 
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Ranting With Rizzo Podcast For 10-20-12

"Ranting with Rizzo" on Saturday, previewed the Jets
and Patriots match up as well as who the Detroit Tigers
might be facing in the World Series.  Here's the podcast
of this past Saturday's show, Have a listen, and enjoy: 



 
 
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Stone Cold NFL Locks Week 7

A 12-6 is far from  the "can't miss" that Stone Cold Locks
are supposed to be, so I will hunker down and try to get
back on track with my first 3-0 week, after another 2-1
last week.  Let's see if I can shake this bad luck, here goes:

1. New England - The Jets have nothing but a decent defense
and too many holes on offense.  Should be a one sided affair.

2. Buffalo - Yeah, I said it, now all I have to do is cross my
fingers and hope that Ryan Fitzpatrick doesn't throw 5 picks.
 
3. Chicago - Lions would have lost last week if they were
facing a competent opponent.  This week I'll pretend that
the Bears are just that, competent.
  
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College Football Weekend Watch List

The must watch games are getting more and more important
now that the BCS rankings are out and the higher a team is
ranked the more money their school can earn via the Bowl
selections, so it's worth seeing what's on tap, and who will
help bring home the big bucks for their school. Last week
all of the suggestions were once again fairly solid, and
this week I hope to give you more of the same.

Check out these games: 

1. LSU vs Texas A&M -I'm still not a believer in #6 LSU
and the #20 Aggies have alot to gain by winning this one,
so it's worth spending some time to see how this battle turns
out.

2. Stanford vs California - Cal Stanford is always a good
one to begin with, but now Cal can knock Stanford out of
the top 25 here, so expect a little extra gusto from the Cal
Golden Bears in this battle.
  
3. South Carolina vs Florida - Third HUGE game in a row
for South Carolina, and after falling to LSU last week

Steve Spurrier's Gamecocks need this badly in order to stay
relevant in the National title hunt. And oh yeah, it's Spurriers
return to the swamp, nothing dull about that, I assure you.
 
Honorable Mentions:
Temple vs Rutgers
Kansas St vs W Virginia
Florida St. vs Miami(FL)
Penn St vs Iowa
Michigan St vs Michigan  

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Mad Stork Sports on ScatterRadio Podcast For 10-17-12

The Yankees are a huge topic of conversation on this
episode, but we also take time out to discuss the new
BCS rankings, and the NFL games done and to come.
So if you missed any part of the show, here it is: 



  
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