Berikut nominasi pemain terbaik dunia, putra/putri, pelatih terbaik dunia, putra/putri, (FIFA Ballon D'Or 2011):
Pelatih Terbaik Putra:
Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United)
Pep Guardiola (Barcelona)
Jose Mourinho (Real Madrid)
Pelatih Terbaik Putri:
Bruno Bini (Prancis)
Norio Sasaki (Jepang)
Pia Sundhage (Amerika Serikat)
Pemain Terbaik Putra:
Lionel Messi (Argentina/Barcelona)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Real Madrid)
Xavi Hernandez (Spanyol/Barcelona)
Pemain Terbaik Putri:
Marta (Brasil/Western NY Flash)
Homare Sawa (Jepang/INAC Leonessa)
Abby Wambach (Amerika Serikat/magicJack)
Senin, 05 Desember 2011
Babak 16 Besar Coppa Italia (Jadwal)
Berikut ini jadwal pertandingan babak 16 besar Coppa Italia:
8 Desember 2011: Juventus Vs Bologna
13 Desember 2011: Palermo Vs Siena
10 Januari 2012: Lazio Vs Verona
11 Januari 2012: Udinese Vs Chievo
11 Januari 2012: Roma Vs Fiorentina
12 Januari 2012: Napoli Vs Cesena
18 januari 2012: Milan Vs Novara
19 Januari 2012: Inter Vs Genoa
8 Desember 2011: Juventus Vs Bologna
13 Desember 2011: Palermo Vs Siena
10 Januari 2012: Lazio Vs Verona
11 Januari 2012: Udinese Vs Chievo
11 Januari 2012: Roma Vs Fiorentina
12 Januari 2012: Napoli Vs Cesena
18 januari 2012: Milan Vs Novara
19 Januari 2012: Inter Vs Genoa
Pembagian Group Piala Eropa 2012 Polandia-Ukraina
Piala Eropa 2012 akan bergulir tahun depan di Polandia dan Ukraina. Berdasarkan hasil undian, pada group B terdiri dari negara besar, Belanda, Jerman, Denmark, Portugal, menghuni grup ini. Wajar jika banyak yang menyebut group B sebagai grup 'neraka'.
Berikut Hasil Undian Pembagian Group Piala Eropa 2012 Ukraina-Polandia:
Group A: Polandia, Yunani, Rusia, Republik Ceko
Group B: Belanda, Denmark, Jerman, Portugal
Group C: Spanyol, Italia, Republik Irlandia, Kroasia
Group D: Ukraina, Swedia, Prancis, Inggris
Berikut Hasil Undian Pembagian Group Piala Eropa 2012 Ukraina-Polandia:
Group A: Polandia, Yunani, Rusia, Republik Ceko
Group B: Belanda, Denmark, Jerman, Portugal
Group C: Spanyol, Italia, Republik Irlandia, Kroasia
Group D: Ukraina, Swedia, Prancis, Inggris
McDowell Named to Second team All Region
Division 3 South Region teams.
Congratulations Jack! This is a huge accomplishment.
To view the entire All Region team, view the link below:
2011 D3football.com All South Region team
MZone Autopsy: Bowl Selection Edition
Michigan got rewarded for its big turnaround in 2011 (and, let's be honest, for being Michigan, fergodssake) with a Sugar Bowl invite. The Wolverines will take on the Virginia Tech Hokies on January 3rd in the first ever meeting between the two schools.
Let's take a quick look at the Sugar and a couple other bowl matters.
MZone Autopsy: Bowl Selection Edition
* The early line from the Wynn in Las Vegas has Virginia Tech as a 2.5 point favorite.
* This is Michigan's second appearance in the Sugar Bowl. The Wolverines lost to Auburn 9-7 in 1984. Michigan's last BCS game was a 32-18 loss to USC in the 2007 Rose Bowl. U-M's last BCS victory was 35-34 over 'Bama in the 2000 Orange Bowl.
* While I'm obviously thrilled to be in any BCS bowl after wandering in the football wilderness the previous three seasons, I would have much rather played Boise or K-State.
* V-Tech is 11-2 with both losses being beat downs at the hands of Clemson
* To those saying that Michigan didn't deserve a BCS bid: if there were a 16-team playoff, Michigan would have made it. If there were a 4-team playoff, the teams folks are bitching the most about for getting left out -- namely KSU and Boise -- would still have been left out. So really, the argument that Michigan shouldn't have gotten an at-large berth and a "more deserving" team should have is just an argument about which playoff format one favors, then trying to overlay their "rage" on top of the selections made. Because outside the top 2, the system is basically about the teams that would have made a 16-team playoff forced to play musical chairs. That's it.
* Best thing about Michigan's BCS bid: it pissed off MSU and Drew Sharp. Sweeeeet!
* Michigan is tied for the 17th toughest schedule (the other team tied at 17? VA Tech). K-State's schedule was 23rd, Boise's was 40th. Michigan played 10 -- yes, 10! -- bowl-bound teams this season.
* Dear Spartan fans: Stop bitching. Michigan didn't "take" anything from you. After losing the B1G title game, you dropped to #17 in the BCS rankings. You weren't even eligible to go to a BCS game. Yes, you beat Michigan during the season. Congrats. You also got smoked by ND and Nebraska, two teams U-M beat. In both of Michigan's losses, the Wolverines had a chance in the fourth quarter. If you should be pissed at anybody, it's the two DBs who somehow were right next to the Badger receiver but gakked during Wisco's 4th and 6 conversion that ultimately led to their winning TD. Be mad at your coach who called for a punt block when you were about to get the ball back with just over 1:30 left in the game. Get upset with the player who ran into the kicker. Don't blame Michigan for having the Rose Bowl in your grasp then letting it slip through your fingers.
Then again, life is unfair. Like when a player punches a dude in the face but doesn't get kicked out of the game. #Karma
Actually, I'm guessing even you guys can see the irony in a team that bragged about their goal of playing "60 minutes of unnecessary roughness" each game losing the B1G title and Rose Bowl bid on a roughing the kicker call. Doh!
* Things that are "cute" now but that you are going to get tired over over the next month until the game comes: "Geaux Blue!" and "Hoke vs. the Hokies."
* Worst bowl match up: 6-6 Illinois (riding a 6 game losing streak and having fired its coach) vs. 6-7 UCLA (having also fired its coach) in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl. Even hunger is embarrassed.
* Amazing how an LSU/Bama rematch is okay to the SEC now, but they were up in arms about the possibility when Michigan's only loss in 2006 was by also by just three points to the #1 team in the country...but on the road instead of at home...and less than 24 hours after the most iconic coach in school history had passed away.
* Finally, our pal Andy, who did the "Sparty No!" pic above has put together a Sugar Bowl wallpaper for your download pleasure. Enjoy!
Let's take a quick look at the Sugar and a couple other bowl matters.
MZone Autopsy: Bowl Selection Edition
* The early line from the Wynn in Las Vegas has Virginia Tech as a 2.5 point favorite.
* This is Michigan's second appearance in the Sugar Bowl. The Wolverines lost to Auburn 9-7 in 1984. Michigan's last BCS game was a 32-18 loss to USC in the 2007 Rose Bowl. U-M's last BCS victory was 35-34 over 'Bama in the 2000 Orange Bowl.
* While I'm obviously thrilled to be in any BCS bowl after wandering in the football wilderness the previous three seasons, I would have much rather played Boise or K-State.
* V-Tech is 11-2 with both losses being beat downs at the hands of Clemson
* To those saying that Michigan didn't deserve a BCS bid: if there were a 16-team playoff, Michigan would have made it. If there were a 4-team playoff, the teams folks are bitching the most about for getting left out -- namely KSU and Boise -- would still have been left out. So really, the argument that Michigan shouldn't have gotten an at-large berth and a "more deserving" team should have is just an argument about which playoff format one favors, then trying to overlay their "rage" on top of the selections made. Because outside the top 2, the system is basically about the teams that would have made a 16-team playoff forced to play musical chairs. That's it.
* Best thing about Michigan's BCS bid: it pissed off MSU and Drew Sharp. Sweeeeet!
* Michigan is tied for the 17th toughest schedule (the other team tied at 17? VA Tech). K-State's schedule was 23rd, Boise's was 40th. Michigan played 10 -- yes, 10! -- bowl-bound teams this season.
Then again, life is unfair. Like when a player punches a dude in the face but doesn't get kicked out of the game. #Karma
Actually, I'm guessing even you guys can see the irony in a team that bragged about their goal of playing "60 minutes of unnecessary roughness" each game losing the B1G title and Rose Bowl bid on a roughing the kicker call. Doh!
* Things that are "cute" now but that you are going to get tired over over the next month until the game comes: "Geaux Blue!" and "Hoke vs. the Hokies."
* Worst bowl match up: 6-6 Illinois (riding a 6 game losing streak and having fired its coach) vs. 6-7 UCLA (having also fired its coach) in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl. Even hunger is embarrassed.
* Amazing how an LSU/Bama rematch is okay to the SEC now, but they were up in arms about the possibility when Michigan's only loss in 2006 was by also by just three points to the #1 team in the country...but on the road instead of at home...and less than 24 hours after the most iconic coach in school history had passed away.
* Finally, our pal Andy, who did the "Sparty No!" pic above has put together a Sugar Bowl wallpaper for your download pleasure. Enjoy!
Kamis, 01 Desember 2011
A Michigan fan's weekend rooting schedule
I'm not a fan of a playoff (I'm an old bowl tie-in then unseeded +1 supporter), but this weekend's conference championship games are a complete waste of time. Seriously, how bad is the system when the only impact from a ranking standpoint isn't at the top but whether or not #16 Michigan -- which isn't even playing -- will end up in the BCS top 14 and thus be eligible for a BCS bowl game?
I mean, just about everybody agrees that LSU can lose the SEC title game on Saturday and it won't matter -- they'll still play in the BCS Championship against Alabama. But who doesn't want that dream match up of a team that didn't win its division versus a team that didn't win its conference to prove on the field which is the best team in America?
At least there's some excitement in the other title games. Like will UCLA yell mercy in the 3rd quarter of the PAC-12 championship game against Oregon, in which the Bruins are a 31 point 'dog? Or who will win the ACC, where...uh...Clemson plays...somebody else...in a game nobody watches anyway? And let's not forget theSeat Filler B1G Championship where Sparty takes on the Badgers in a showdown featuring two of the angriest, stick-up-their-ass coaches in America.
Damn, somebody pinch me!
Of course, as mentioned above, the only reason to watch this weekend's games is to see if Michigan can rise from its current spot at #16 in the BCS standings into the top 14. So, who do we need in which contests? Let's discuss, shall we...
B1G Championship -- # 13 Michigan State vs. # 15 Wisconsin
Root For: MSU (although if you can't stomach the thought, it hopefully shouldn't matter)
Why: A win by either should drop the loser behind Michigan. That goes for Sparty even though they beat Michigan since this would be their third loss. And who doesn't like to see Sparty suffer? However, from a strength of schedule standpoint, it might be more helpful if Sparty wins, thus dropping Wisco and beefing up U-M's SOS.
SEC Championship -- #1 LSU vs. #14 Georgia
Root For: LSU to win in a rout
Why: While it probably doesn't matter in terms of the BCS Championship, it does matter big time for Michigan. A Bulldog victory would be very bad. And even a close Bulldog loss could be troublesome. Thus, this is no time for Crazy Les to be on the sidelines. We need focused, grass-eating Les.
Bedlam -- #3 Oklahoma State vs. #10 Oklahoma
Root For: Okie State
Why: Simply put a loss won't drop the Cowboys below Michigan. Maybe a blow out could, but it would have to be massive. But the game's in Stillwater so don't count on it. With two losses already, a Sooner set back would be perfect for the Wolverines' hopes.
PAC 12 Championship -- # 9 Oregon vs. How-The-F*ck-Is-This-6-6-Team-Here UCLA
Root For: UC.. I can't even type it with a straight face
Why: The answer to the question about how on God's earth UCLA is here is that 10-2 USC is on probation. Look, obviously it would be extremely helpful to Michigan if UCLA won (as Oregon would drop like a stone in the BCS rankings) but if you're hoping for that, you're also hoping to find out Santa Claus is real this December and thinking the NCAA is actually going to impose sanctions with teeth against OSU.
Ed. Note: The only good thing about this is the where the PAC 12 stages its title game -- at the home stadium of the team with the better conference record. Thus, there is no need for seat fillers. And it keeps teams playing hard in order to lock up this benefit. Take note, B1G.
#11 Kansas State vs Iowa State
Root For: Iowa State
Why: The computers love K-State. Even though they're only #15 in the human polls, they're #11 in the BCS. A loss ends that problem. And ISU has a lot to play for -- they're 6-5 and another win would significantly improve their bowl outlook. But the game's in Manhattan, KS so it's going to be tough.
ACC Championship #5 Virginia Tech vs. #20 Clemson
Root For: Virginia Tech
Why: A Hokie loss probably won't drop them below Michigan while a Clemson win might -- maybe -- help them vault the Wolverines. So play it safe: Go Va-Tech!
Texas at #17 Baylor
Root For: Texas
Why: Baylor is breathing down Michigan's neck at #17. A win -- with their Heisman Trophy candidate QB -- against a name program and there's a good chance the Bears jump the Wolverines (plus, Baylor President Kenneth Starr will sue if they don't). Go Longhorns!
Conference USA Championship -- #6 Houston vs. #24 Southern Miss
Root For: Southern Miss in a rout
Why: This is another example of a game that may not matter since Houston is #6 and undefeated. However, maybe a big Southern Miss win will cause voters to realize that Houston's "best" victory this season is against...nobody.
Well, Michigan fans, that's the weekend. You now know who to root for. Get at it!
Fingers crossed and...
Go Blue!
I mean, just about everybody agrees that LSU can lose the SEC title game on Saturday and it won't matter -- they'll still play in the BCS Championship against Alabama. But who doesn't want that dream match up of a team that didn't win its division versus a team that didn't win its conference to prove on the field which is the best team in America?
At least there's some excitement in the other title games. Like will UCLA yell mercy in the 3rd quarter of the PAC-12 championship game against Oregon, in which the Bruins are a 31 point 'dog? Or who will win the ACC, where...uh...Clemson plays...somebody else...in a game nobody watches anyway? And let's not forget the
Damn, somebody pinch me!
Of course, as mentioned above, the only reason to watch this weekend's games is to see if Michigan can rise from its current spot at #16 in the BCS standings into the top 14. So, who do we need in which contests? Let's discuss, shall we...
B1G Championship -- # 13 Michigan State vs. # 15 Wisconsin
Root For: MSU (although if you can't stomach the thought, it hopefully shouldn't matter)
Why: A win by either should drop the loser behind Michigan. That goes for Sparty even though they beat Michigan since this would be their third loss. And who doesn't like to see Sparty suffer? However, from a strength of schedule standpoint, it might be more helpful if Sparty wins, thus dropping Wisco and beefing up U-M's SOS.
SEC Championship -- #1 LSU vs. #14 Georgia
Root For: LSU to win in a rout
Why: While it probably doesn't matter in terms of the BCS Championship, it does matter big time for Michigan. A Bulldog victory would be very bad. And even a close Bulldog loss could be troublesome. Thus, this is no time for Crazy Les to be on the sidelines. We need focused, grass-eating Les.
Bedlam -- #3 Oklahoma State vs. #10 Oklahoma
Root For: Okie State
Why: Simply put a loss won't drop the Cowboys below Michigan. Maybe a blow out could, but it would have to be massive. But the game's in Stillwater so don't count on it. With two losses already, a Sooner set back would be perfect for the Wolverines' hopes.
PAC 12 Championship -- # 9 Oregon vs. How-The-F*ck-Is-This-6-6-Team-Here UCLA
Root For: UC.. I can't even type it with a straight face
Why: The answer to the question about how on God's earth UCLA is here is that 10-2 USC is on probation. Look, obviously it would be extremely helpful to Michigan if UCLA won (as Oregon would drop like a stone in the BCS rankings) but if you're hoping for that, you're also hoping to find out Santa Claus is real this December and thinking the NCAA is actually going to impose sanctions with teeth against OSU.
Ed. Note: The only good thing about this is the where the PAC 12 stages its title game -- at the home stadium of the team with the better conference record. Thus, there is no need for seat fillers. And it keeps teams playing hard in order to lock up this benefit. Take note, B1G.
#11 Kansas State vs Iowa State
Root For: Iowa State
Why: The computers love K-State. Even though they're only #15 in the human polls, they're #11 in the BCS. A loss ends that problem. And ISU has a lot to play for -- they're 6-5 and another win would significantly improve their bowl outlook. But the game's in Manhattan, KS so it's going to be tough.
ACC Championship #5 Virginia Tech vs. #20 Clemson
Root For: Virginia Tech
Why: A Hokie loss probably won't drop them below Michigan while a Clemson win might -- maybe -- help them vault the Wolverines. So play it safe: Go Va-Tech!
Texas at #17 Baylor
Root For: Texas
Why: Baylor is breathing down Michigan's neck at #17. A win -- with their Heisman Trophy candidate QB -- against a name program and there's a good chance the Bears jump the Wolverines (plus, Baylor President Kenneth Starr will sue if they don't). Go Longhorns!
Conference USA Championship -- #6 Houston vs. #24 Southern Miss
Root For: Southern Miss in a rout
Why: This is another example of a game that may not matter since Houston is #6 and undefeated. However, maybe a big Southern Miss win will cause voters to realize that Houston's "best" victory this season is against...nobody.
Well, Michigan fans, that's the weekend. You now know who to root for. Get at it!
Fingers crossed and...
Go Blue!
David Boston gets his Buckstache on!
You know, folks, with the regular season over, there's always a worry that there will be a lack of materiel to fill the MZone "pages." But then I remembered, Wait a minute -- we live in a world where the next Buckeye scandal is just around the corner. Case in point:
Most of you probably remember former OSU receiver David Boston who is best know for getting owned by Marcus Ray in the '97 M/OSU game and having said ownage immortalized on the cover of SI...
Well, Boston has a new, bigger embarrassment to add to his resume: Buckstache.
For those of you not familiar with the term (shame on you!) it refers to Ohio State fans, players and players-to-be busted for various run-ins with the law who all seem to sport various degrees of upper-lip-centric facial hair.
So what did Boston do?
According to this story sent to me by MZone reader SH:
What a gentleman.
And here's Boston rockin' the full bearded Buckstache for his mugshot...or should we say Buckshot?
Most of you probably remember former OSU receiver David Boston who is best know for getting owned by Marcus Ray in the '97 M/OSU game and having said ownage immortalized on the cover of SI...
Well, Boston has a new, bigger embarrassment to add to his resume: Buckstache.
For those of you not familiar with the term (shame on you!) it refers to Ohio State fans, players and players-to-be busted for various run-ins with the law who all seem to sport various degrees of upper-lip-centric facial hair.
So what did Boston do?
According to this story sent to me by MZone reader SH:
Boston was charged with aggravated battery on Wednesday. Boston allegedly punched a woman twice in the head, leaving a gash that required 10 stitches."
One woman who lived with Boston (but was not the one beaten) said she witnessed Boston drink a bottle of vodka, a bottle of wine, and take some pills on Wednesday. Boston was supposedly set to move out into a nearby hotel.
What a gentleman.
And here's Boston rockin' the full bearded Buckstache for his mugshot...or should we say Buckshot?
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