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DMBRsPORTS TCffjJr THE M'DANIEL fREE PRESS NOVEMBER15 2007 15 National Football League: Basketball player, leading Week 11:Washington scorer, dismissed from team only saying he wants From .....op P~r" on Pq;e 16 menr, players to "be that responsible" over Dallas? You bet though he was disappointed he, and said that he hopes they will, his "understood ful manner." The men's basketball been made." why the decision had "Conduct themselves in a respect- Brandenburg, a 'junior, had team does nor have a current By Garrett bpn, McDaniel Guru Lions are getting closer to their goal of ten wins set an exceptional season last year. He drinking policy at this time. by Jon Kirna and Roy Williams. As I have sald before, was named All-Centennial Con- Smith, who was also hesitant With a standing record of 86-31 through nine weeks and will continue to say that the Lions were and con- ference honorable mention and to cornmenr on rhe issue, roldrhe of the season, Week 9 took the Guru by surprise. Fin- tinuc to be a sleeper (earn this season. Take die Lions averaged nearly 15 points a game. Free PrlJJ, "I'm nor sure why- the ishing 9-5 overall, 4-4 in the published picks after over the G~Men. He also set a program record with basketball team doesn't have a Week 9, it's evident that only a select few reams are 70 3~poinr field goals. drinking policy. It may be some- consistent in [he NFL. The Green Bay Packers are Cincinnati 24 Arizona 14 Brandenburg will be able to thing rhar Coach Curley and I conslsrently playing perfect football led by the ageless The Bengals are looking more like the Bungals of rejoin rhe ream next season if he may have to discuss." Brett Favre; the Washington Redskins are consistent- years past this season. With offense weapons like Car- improves academically and takes Though the team lost its lead- ly winning (heir games in OT; and the New England son Palmer and Ocho Cinco, there is no reason for care of his siruarion. He told the ing scorer the Green Terror will Patriots stay consistent at 9-0. Who thought that the the record they have now. Ocho Cinco is looking for Free PrCfJ, "At the moment I'm re- not be lacking in the backcourt. Lions would absolutely demolish me Broncos? Who something (0 celebrate and this game is jusr that. Just ally jusr trying to do what's best They have a strong line up of play- thought that the Houston Texans wouJd add to their hope he packs his dancing shoes for the end zone. for me and focus on school. I ers such as sophomore Miguel season with a big win over the Raiders? The Guru haven't really considered next sea- Jones, junior Ryan Finch, junior did. Here ace my picks for Week 11. Pittsburgh 28 NY Jets 10 son yer. ['II deal with it when the transfer T.J. Oduniami, and two With a young QB at the helm, don't expect much solid freshmen, Mike Jarboe and Cleveland 20 Baltimore 16 from the Jets. Their season is looking more and more Kevin Henry. A classic APe North march-up. On one side, an UIl~ grim by the week, On the other end, the Sreelers are Curley said, "The team has some strong players and were all real :~~;n6~~h:~;::~t:~s~~li~~gt~~~~...!mlilui:,;oh~,,jJ,~~~,ft~~~~!.;"~o':1.)l~l\.SE;\!:~1;Jh:i!l~,.,w~~/r),i(.",-ll'~~!e,,\o:?!o'~'iI\i!l!n'_..!j!!i!,JlS..ll:ilI!!iL...l.!l:~~~1llllL exdred (0 begin (he season who marched with Moses. However, these two reams for the Jets. It's a strong group of guys and I always keep it dose. Take Browns to edge our Bald- Brandenburg would, "Plrsr have don't want chis situation to rake New England 38 Buffalo 17 ro take care of everything he needs from our players." This one doesn't look good for Buffalo. With the con- ro and make sure he feels up to it, The men's basketball team hits Indianapolis 31 kansas City 10 tinued destruction of the NFL, the Patriots are not [but] we'd love to have him back." the Roo; to begin its 2007~2008 After choking on their own air in Week 9, the Colts going to let up anytime soon. Bufialo does stand a When asked about the team's season on November 10 againsr still proved they are a far berrer team [hat rhe Pats. chance though, but as good a chance as rhe Patriots conduct in the future regarding Villa Julie here at home. Peyton Manning needs no help in this one, being going 16-0. Take the Paericts. alcohol Curley declined to corn- able to thoroughly man-handle the Chiefs defense. Take the Colts. ·-Pick of the Week~- Creen Bay 27 Carolina 20 Washington 23 Dallas 21 Brett Favre is playing the best football I have ever This is one of the most storied rivalries in SPOrtS, and seen him play. Period. Along with a rough defense, is as ugly as all che others. Both teams are strong in the Packers will take down Carolina in this one. Take their conference, however the Cowboys have the up~ the Packers over the Panthers. per hand in the NFC East, as well as the NFC as a whole. No matter what either team's record is, they Lions 34 Ciants 21 both come to play in this game. Look for rbe Red- The Giants are up and down, after a bye week in skins to squeak one OUt. Week 9, they stillshould be fresh after Week 10. The Comic Corner The War on Green Terror CANCUN, ACAPULCO, JAMAICA, BAHAMAS, PUERTO VALLARTA, SOUTH PADRE, FLORIDA, CRUISES Sell Trips, Earn (ash & Travel Free 1·800·648·4849 www.ststravel.C:Dm ByIackte Buehrfc