Wednesday, December 16. 2015![]() Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Red, Blue And Pigskin
On September 21, 2013, when the Utes left Rice-Eccles Stadium - South after their 4th consecutive victory in the Holy War, there was a sense that when these two teams met up in 2016, one or both of the coaches would no longer be at their school.
After all, Kyle Whittingham was coming off a 5-7 season, and would end up having his second consecutive 5-7 season that year. Meanwhile Bronco Mendenhall had seemed to reach his ceiling of what could be accomplished with Byu, which was far short of fan expectations, and Mendenhall's own National Championship comments. Plus Mendenhall had never really seemed to like the Byu fans. Last year it seemed like both coaches might be gone, as rumors of discord between Whittingham and Athletic Director Chris Hill swirled, and Bronco Mendenhall applied for the open Wisconsin job. A job that was only open, because (supposedly) Gary Andersen threw his hat in the Oregon State ring when they called him as a referral for Mendenhall. Then on December 4th, Mendenhall announced he was going to Viriginia. It was a move that while guaranteeing the two coaches wouldn't be on the field in 2016 together, it help put in motion, wheels to get them on the field one last time. Continue reading "Red, Blue And Pigskin" Sunday, December 13. 2015Welcome to our new server
You may have noticed that I have been a bit delayed in keeping on top of the Dueling Reviews posts; that is because I've been using what spare time I could squeeze out to migrate us to a shiny new server, as well as the newest version of our blog platform.
As ever, if you see a problem, let me know ASAP. Tuesday, October 13. 2015![]() Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Red, Blue And Pigskin
Well, that was sure a week of hoopla, and the game on the field didn't disappoint. But this week it's out of the frying pan, and into the fire, as the Utes must wrestle with demons they haven't been able to handle lately.
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Monday, October 12. 2015Dueling Reviews #6
Covering Quantico and Grandfathered.
Since Sideshow already sent them in, we'll go for Blood and Oil and The Grinder next. Continue reading "Dueling Reviews #6" Wednesday, October 7. 2015![]() Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Red, Blue And Pigskin
You know the joke we sometimes make about winning or losing a bye week. Well as much as it's possible the Utes completely won their bye week this year, and I couldn't be more nervous.
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Wednesday, September 30. 2015![]() Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Red, Blue And Pigskin
So before I start talking about what was truly a shocking weekend of College Football, I ask for a moment of silence and reflection as we sit back and realize that we are already 1/3rd of the way through the College Football Regular Season. These moments are fleeting.
Okay onto last weekend, to which I offer a single piece of advice to both Utah and Byu..... Burn the Tape. Don't watch it, don't study it, just burn it. After you've burnt the tape, take the ashes and throw it in a dirt pile (similar to the way De'Veon Smith threw Michael Davis off his back) and bury it. Whatever you do don't watch it. No good can come of it. Obviously, the reasons are very different for each team, but the advice is the same. Burn the tape. Continue reading "Red, Blue And Pigskin" Wednesday, September 30. 2015Dueling Reviews #5
Covering Life in Pieces and Lucifer.
Next up we will be watching Quantico and Grandfathered. Before we get to these reviews, we have a new participant. The Mad Giggler chimes in on Supergirl:Thoughts going in: I'd heard some good buzz about this on reddit and seen a couple favorable (if hesitantly so) reviews on the web. My initial reaction to the concept was skepticism and I still worry that viewing audiences may be getting burnout on superheroes. What I Thought: The pilot surprised me. I liked what they did with J. Olson and the lead has some nice onscreen presence - which hadn't translated well for me through still shots. There were a few cringeworthy scenes, mostly with Cat Grant. I think the cast has a good chance to build some nice chemistry if the writing improves. I really enjoyed the scene with her picking out her superhero suit. I thought the feminist thing may need to tone down a bit, but I wouldn't want to see it go away entirely. I certainly had the thought during a couple scenes that I'd like to show this to my daughters. How Long Will This Last: Well, Superman stuff has traditionally done very well on TV, so there's hope if the network doesn't gag on the pricetag for the special effects. The optimist in me gives it five seasons, but the pessimist says it'll struggle by the third to keep viewers on a big network. Tuesday, September 29. 2015Dueling Reviews #4
This time, we're discussing FX's The Bastard Executioner and the CBS' Supergirl.
Next up we will be watching Life in Pieces and Lucifer. Continue reading "Dueling Reviews #4" Saturday, September 26. 2015Dueling Reviews #3
This time, we are reviewing the frustratingly good Heroes: Reborn double-length premiere as well as The Player.
Next up we will be watching FX swing for the Westeros-style fences with The Bastard Executioner and the CBS trying to play in the superhero genre with Supergirl. Continue reading "Dueling Reviews #3" Friday, September 25. 2015Dueling Reviews #2
In which Joey publicly suffers an identity crisis, and Sideshow tells us how he REALLY feels about Lea Michele.
This time we're reviewing the Scream Queens double-length premiere as well as Fox's execrable Rosewood. Next up we will be doing Heroes: Reborn episodes 1 and 2 (they aired back to back, billed as a double-length premiere episode) and the Wesley Snipes star vehicle The Player. Continue reading "Dueling Reviews #2" Thursday, September 24. 2015Dueling Reviews #1
This time we're reviewing Limitless and Minority Report, and Sideshow chimes in on the latter.
Next up we will be doing Scream Queens episodes 1 and 2 (they aired back to back, billed as a double-length premiere episode) and Rosewood. Continue reading "Dueling Reviews #1" Wednesday, September 23. 2015![]() Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Red, Blue And Pigskin
In the words of the great boxer Roberto Duran: No más
Please Chuckie, No más. It's been a great 5 years. You've had some spectacular moments. I know you'll always have regrets because you were so close to the brass ring. You're entire career will be defined by being oh so close, but please No más. With the news that Chuckie Keeton will be out at least 4-6 weeks with a sprained knee I have to say No más. Continue reading "Red, Blue And Pigskin" Tuesday, September 22. 2015
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Editor's note: I accidentally left off Aaron's pre-episode thoughts on The Muppets and The Making of the Mob; it's been fixed.
Before we start, Aaron had this to say about the project as a whole:
(I will be leaving his typos and other mistakes intact.) The first 3 shows we will discuss are Blindspot, The Muppets, and the AMC documentary The Making of the Mob: New York. The juicy bits are below the fold... Continue reading "Dueling Reviews - Installment #0" Monday, September 21. 2015The 2015 TV Project
Some of you may remember a time when I was doing a preview of the shows coming up in the new fall season - like this one from 2012. I haven't done one in a while, and with TrekWest5 on indefinite hiatus, I have been thinking of a new project to start. Thus, it is with great pleasure that I introduce you all to the 2015 TV Project.
Here's the plan. Here is a list of shows. If there's a new show starting in Fall of 2015 that's not on that list, let me know so we can add it. No matter how execrable the subject matter may seem, I am going to watch the pilot of every single one of these shows*. Before I start each episode, I will write down my expectations based on trailers, things I've read or heard, and so forth. I will then summarize as much of the story as I can in no more than 200 words. I will also provide a rating on a scale of 0-10, with decimals being allowed (just because Pete loves them so much.) I will also make a prediction about how long the show will last. Here's the REALLY exciting part - Aaron will be doing the same things for each episode. We will not discuss our thoughts or share our writing with each other prior to it going live here on this blog, so that you get the undiluted experience from each of us. Want to join in? We'd love to have you - if you need my help acquiring any of these shows, reach out. I have a very capable DVR from Google Fiber that can do wonderous things (*EIGHT* tuners!) Are we missing a show you'd really love to torture (or enliven - that's allowed too!) us with? As long as this is the show's first season, let us know and we'll put it on the list. *: I am assuming that I have not missed any of the pilots, or am able to find resources which will allow me to fill any gaps needed. If I legitimately cannot find any way to watch the episode, we'll just do our "initial thoughts" and "series length predictions." Wednesday, September 16. 2015![]() Comments (0) Trackbacks (0) Red, Blue And Pigskin
I went to bed Saturday night thinking that the worst thing I was going to have to hear about the next day was Cougar fans talking about their latest miracle. Instead I woke up Sunday and started hearing about the two Utah players who were shot.
Fortunately both are okay and expected to make a full recovery, but talk about putting a damper on things. But it does remind you that not only are these real people we obsess about but their just young kids as well. Best wishes to them as they continue on their road to recovery. I hate when the real world interferes with my sports. Some times it feels like a real shot to the nuts. Continue reading "Red, Blue And Pigskin"
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