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Deke Bellavia - NFL TOP 10 - Week #15
by Deke Bellavia, email@example.com
posted Dec 12 2013 9:47AM
Seattle is still the best. The Saints proved that last week was not the real Black & Gold. The Broncos are staying ahead of the Patriots. Plus, the 49ers will not go quietly this post season. And, the NFC West is by far the toughest division in the NFL…and they are proving it! Here is my TOP 10 for week #15:
1. Seattle Seahawks (11-2) – The Hawks got a dose of their own medicine last week; held to under 270 yards of total offense in their loss to the 49ers. You know we were a few seconds away from having an NFC West championship game. It could very well happen. Last week Seattle loss to San Francisco 19 -16 / this week @ NY Giants.
2. Denver Broncos (11-2) – The White Horses got off to a slow start, but then hammered the Titans behind Manning's 4 TD passes. With one of the top two seeds already locked up, the Broncos will now have to deal with the shaky post season questions that their star AB will face a lot. Last week Denver beat Tennessee 51-28 / this week vs San Diego.
3. New England Patriots (10-3) – It took an on-sides kick and a late score, but the Pats came back after nearly blowing one to the lowly Browns. Now the Patriots keep the heat on the Broncos for the top spot in the AFC. Tom can add another AFC East title to his belt with a win over the Fins this weekend. Last week New England beat Cleveland 28-27 / this week @ Miami.
4. New Orleans Saints (9-3) – Man, the Saints kicked the Yin-Yang out of the Cats from Charlotte. Now the Who Dat Nation has control of the #2 spot in the NFC and the Saints can claim that spot by winning 2 of their last 3 games. Last week New Orleans beat Carolina / this week @ St. Louis.
5. Kansas City Chiefs (9-3) – The Chiefs snapped their 3-game losing streak in a big 45-10 win over the Redskins. KC returned a punt and a kickoff for a TD in their blowout win. KC will need a lot of help to catch the Broncos for the top spot in the AFC. Last week the Chiefs beat Washington 45-10 / this week vs Oakland.
6. Carolina Panthers (9-4) – The Cats 8-game win streak came to an end last week in the Big Easy. Now the Panthers must go on a 3-game win streak and hope the Saints lose 2 of their last 3…in order to win the NFC South. Last week Carolina lost to New Orleans 31-13 / this week vs NY Jets.
7. San Francisco 49ers (9-4) - Four Phil Dawson field goals and a nasty defensive effort told the Seabirds from the Great Northwest that the 49ers are going to be hard to beat. I would not be surprised if San Francisco and Seattle are both in the NFC Title game this January. Last week San Francisco beat Seattle 19-17 / this week @ Tampa Bay.
8. Cincinnati Bengals (9-4) – Andy Dalton threw 3 TD passes in the Bengals big win over the Colts. We know Cincinnati can get to the post season, but can they win? We are waiting to see! Last week the Bengals beat Indianapolis 42-28 / this week @ Pittsburgh.
9. Philadelphia Eagles (8-5) – The Eagles scored 28 points in the snow in the 4th quarter to come back and beat the Lions from Motown. Man, Shady McCoy plowed through the snow gashing the Cats for 219 yards and two scores. Now the Eagles remain atop the NFC East with just 3 games left. Last week Philibeat Detroit 34-20 / this week @ Minnesota.
10. Arizona Cardinals (8-5) – The Cardinals defense scored 9 points in the Red Birds big win over the Rams. Arizona is 8-5…winning only one NFC West contest this season. That shows you exactly how tough it is in the NFC West. And this division could very well send 3 teams to the playoffs. Last week Arizona beat St. Louis 30-10 / this week @ Tennessee.
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Deke Bellavia - LSU vs Iowa - the last time they played!
by Deke Bellavia, email@example.com
posted Dec 11 2013 10:30AM
When the LSU Tigers and the Iowa Hawkeyes meet New Year's Day in the 2014 Outback Bowl, it will mark just the second time ever the two schools battle. The first meeting is one I'll always remember.
Iowa stunned LSU with a last second win. The Tigers prideful football program had been restored by a man who is now still pretty much hated in the Capital City of Baton Rouge and everywhere purple & gold reigns...with the exception of Tuscaloosa.
It was back in December 2004 and it was one of the most interesting weeks in the rich history of LSU football. The way LSU landed the 2005 Capital One Bowl and the storyline leading up to the game was as good as the game itself. And the game was pretty salty!
Entering the 2004 CFB season, LSU was coming off their first national title since 1958 and just the second in school history. The Tigers beat Oklahoma 21-14 in the BCS Title Game, which happened to be in the Sugar Bowl in the Big Easy.
Just days after the Tigers beat the Sooners, Coach Nick Saban held a special press conference to announce he would not be going to the Chicago Bears or any other NFL team, and that he and his family were very happy in Baton Rouge.
During the 2004 college football season, LSU lost two regular season games. LSU lost one to Georgia (16-45), and the Tigers controversial 10-9 loss to Auburn kept LSU from getting back to the SEC Title Game in 2004...as Auburn would win the SEC West.
LSU's Fighting Tigers wrapped up the regular season with a nice 9-2 record. LSU beat Arkansas 43-14 and then learned their fate—they'd play the Big Ten's Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2005 Capital One Bowl.
After the Tigers received their invitation, speculation once again began about the future of then LSU head coach Nick Saban. This time, Tigers fans fears became a reality. Nick Saban announced Christmas Day he would be leaving LSU to become the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
Saban stayed on to coach the Tigers for their game against Iowa. The Tigers looked as if they would send Coach Saban off to Miami with a big win; LSU took a 25-24 lead with just :46 second left in the game. QB Jamarcus Russell threw a yard TD pass to Skyler Green to give the Tigers what looked to be the game winning points.
But, the Hawkeyes did something not many teams could do...they wentthe length of the field against a Nick Saban coached defense. QB Drew Tate threw a 56 yard bomb to Warren Holloway, and the Hawkeyes stunned the Tigers winning as time expired 30-25. The Tigers finished the season with a 9-3 record.
During the broadcast of LSU's game against Iowa, rumors surfaced that Oklahoma State Coach Les Miles would become the next coach at LSU. Those rumors turned out to be true. Miles was officially named the Tigers new head coach the next day--January 2, 2005.
The Tigers and Hawkeyes will meet once again marking their first clash since Iowa's 30-25 win over LSU in 2005 on New Year's Day.
Nine years later the two shall meet again.
Now, this is where some would say I buried the lead. There's another reason I'll NEVER forget that game. I had just been diagnosed with cancer...and three days after that January 2005 LSU/ Iowa game Buddy D passed away. Life is unique indeed. And as these teams get ready to play again...I'm worried about my next x-ray.
Let's WILL a different outcome for LSU...and for me.
GEAUX Tigers!
-The Big Chief-
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Deke Bellavia: CFB TOP 10 - Week #15
by Deke Bellavia
posted Dec 10 2013 3:36PM
The Sugar Bowl just overnighted a package of gumbo, beignets and keys to the Big Easy to Bowling Green. The Sugar Bowl will get a good match-up for the first time in a long time as the Sooners of Oklahoma will battle the Crimson Tide of Alabama. Had Northern Illinois beaten Bowling Green, the Huskies would have more than likely been in the Sugar.
The Spartans are welcomed to do as they want in Auburn whenever they want…the Noles are back in the BCS Title Game. And the volume of Pepto Bismal sold in Tuscaloosa hit an all-time high last week.
Here is my TOP 10 for week #15.
1. Florida State - (13-0) – The team that played in the first 3 BCS Title Games will play in the last one. Did you know the Seminoles are 1-2 in BCS championships including 0-1 vs the SEC? Last week Florida State beat Duke in ACC Title Game 45-7 / next BCS Title Game vs Auburn.
2. Auburn Tigers (12-1) – Auburn entered the 2013 season on a 10 game SEC losing streak. Now they're on their way back to the National Title Game for the second time in four years. "In Gus we trust" down on the Plains. Last week Auburn beat Missouri 59-42 in SEC Title Game / next BCS Title Game against FSU.
3. Michigan State (12-1) – If this were 2015, the MSU Spartans would be in a four team playoff. Defense wins championships. This team is living proof! Last week Michigan State beat Ohio State 34-24 in Big Ten Title Game / next vs Stanford in the Rose Bowl.
4. Alabama (11-1) – Does winning 3 out of the last 4 National Title Games feel better than feeling terrible? For the last two weeks Tide fans have had to endure reliving the most dreaded play in Alabama football history. I'm quite sure some of that rolled toilet tissue from Toomers Corner can be used to wipe away those tears! This week…still crying! Next up vs Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl.
5. Baylor Bears (12-1) – The Big XII Title and a berth in a BCS Bowl is huge. But nothing compares to being the state champion in Texas! Yes, everything is bigger in Texas. Last week Baylor beat Texas 30-10 / next up Fiesta Bowl vs Central Florida.
6. Ohio State (12-1) – The worst feeling in life is knowing you had something and you lost it! However, an even worst feeling is thinking you had something and you never really did? Either way the Buckeyes blew it. Or the correct analogy would be that the Spartans took it from the Nuts. Last week Ohio State lost to Michigan State 34-24 / next up Orange Bowl vs Clemson.
7. Stanford Cardinal (11-2) – The most dominant program in the PAC-12 is now going back to the Rose Bowl. Hey youngsters--you can be smart, you can be good and have a title caliber program. This is it! Last week Stanford beat Arizona State 38-14 in Pac 12 Title Game / next Rose Bowl vs Michigan State.
8. Missouri Tigers (11-2) – Yes, they gave up a record number of points and yards in the SEC Title Game. But, they deserved to be there. Now the Tigers can finish the season with a bowl win and work on being a consistent power in the SEC East. Last week Missouri lost the SEC Championship to Auburn / next AT&T Cotton Bowl vs Oklahoma State.
9. Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-2) – The Pokes' Coach Mike Gundy has officially become the John Cooper of Stillwater. You remember ole Coop, when he was coach of the Buckeyes? Coop would win all his games except the one against Michigan. Well, move over Cooper…here's Mikey! Gundy has built the Ok. State Program into a powerful one, but he is now 1-8 against that team from Norman. Damn, Damn, Damn. Last week Oklahoma Staste lost to Oklahoma 33-24 / up AT&T Cotton Bowl vs Missouri.
10. South Carolina Gamecocks (10-2) – Hey, an 11 win season is not bad at all for this Gamecocks Program. Next up the Capital One Bowl against Wisconsin in Orlando.
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Deke Bellavia - Saints 31-13 - Feeling better now?
by Deke Bellavia
posted Dec 9 2013 4:45PM
Man, a week ago the Saints got busted in the mouth by the Seahawks…and that's putting it lightly. The best thing to do after getting beat down is to give a beat down. And that is just what the Black & Gold did on Sunday night football.
The Saints beat down, busted up and battered the hottest team in the NFL in a 31-13 win over Carolina. Last week's embarrassing loss, delayed plane ride home and adjusted work week had no effects this week's Saints gladiator like performance.
Carolina got off to a good start, jumping out to a 6-0 lead over the Saints. But the Saints defense's ability to make the Cats go for three's instead of seven's early on was huge. The Panthers drove the ball all the way down to the Saints 26 yard line…then the Saints defense stiffened. Carolina was set up first and 10 at the Saints 26 yard line early in the game. The Saints defense shut them down--a 1st and 10 turned into a 4th and 11. Carolina was forced to kick a field goal.
Then later in the first quarter the Saints D came up big again. Carolina had a 1st and 10 at the Saints 10 yard line. The Black & Gold defense allowed just four yards. Carolina was forced to kick another field goal. Even though the Panthers led 6-0 the Saints defense sent a message to Carolina that yards in the red zone would be hard to come by.
Carolina gained 79 yards on 22 plays and scored six points on their first two offensive possessions. However, after that the Saints completely shut the Panthers offense down. On their final eight offensive possessions the Panthers gained just 160 yards on 40 plays and scored just seven points.
On the flip side, the Saints offense went on a 31-7 run to come up with their 10
win of the season. The message sent to Carolina and the rest of the league is the same message that this franchise has sent over the last eight years…you will not come into our house and beat us. It ain't gonna happen!
What a difference a week makes, right? The Saints have now taken a big step forward in landing the NFC South crown and the #2 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Saints need to win two of their last three games to accomplish both feats. As I said in my Saints/Panthers preview--all the Saints can control is what they can control. New Orleans lost control of a possible #1 seed last week in their loss to Seattle. The Saints determined not to lose control a second straight week.
The Saints got after Carolina QB Cam Newton. Newton was pressured and harassed all night long. Cam was sacked five times Sunday night in the Superdome. After starting the game 3-for-3 on third down conversions, the Saints defense allowed the Panthers to go just 3-for-12 on their remaining third down tries.
So, now it's on to the Rams Sunday in St. Louis. Yes, we will see the Panthers again in two weeks, but right now the Saints feel better about where they are. Way better. And, so does the Who Dat Nation.
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Deke Bellavia: Saints/Panthers Preview
by Deke Bellavia
posted Dec 8 2013 9:33AM
New Orleans Saints (9-3) vs Carolina Panthers (9-3)
Sunday December 8
7:30 Kickoff, WWL Radio
Last week's results:
Seattle beat New Orleans 34-7 / Carolina beat Tampa Bay 26-7
Series History:
The Panthers lead the series 19-17
What they are saying
Carolina LB Luke Kuechly on the confidence the Panthers have right now
"I think as the season goes on, we're more and more confident. The guys we picked up at the beginning of the year, we had to figure out kind of how each guy played. Now 10, 11, 12 games into the season, we're figuring out how guys play and have a good feel for each other out there."
Panthers Coach Ron Rivera on being called "Riverboat Ron"
"It's unbelievable. This thing has taken on a mind of its own. It's kind of gone all over the place and it's one of those things that the moniker is what it is as far as trying to describe some of the decisions I've made. I kind of look at what I've done as just calculating it. But I will say this: my wife and I are going to try to figure out a way to use it to help benefit some of these charities out here that we work with. We've got to just keep rolling with it I guess."
Saints Coach Sean Payton on Carolina WR Steve Smith
"He's very competitive. We had a chance to coach him in the Pro Bowl in 2006. He has a great feel and instinct for routes. He is explosive. When I say that his stature, he is very strong in the lower body which allows him to get in and out, start and stop very quickly and change directions. He is extremely competitive. He was fantastic coaching for that one week, just working with him. He is someone that doesn't feel the pressure. In fact I would say thrives on situations of making a play where they need it. What's impressive is the length of his career and his ability to do the same thing. That hasn't changed much. His skill set combined with his competitive nature and instincts have been outstanding. He will be the first to receive a retirement card from me when that happens."
Final Analysis
Okay, last week is over. This game is by far more important. The Saints lost the right to control their own destiny; they will not be #1 seed in the NFC. If they lose this week, the Black & Gold will lose control of having the inside track of capturing the NFC South division title as well as the #2 seed in the NFC.
Both teams are 9-3. The Saints started the season 5-0; since then New Orleans has gone 4-3. On the flip side, the Panthers got off dismal 1-3 start, but since that slow beginning Carolina is the hottest team in the league--winners of eight straight games. The Panthers have limited mistakes and played tenacious defense…thus the win streak.
On paper, this game looks as if it could be a low scoring defensive struggle. But in the past, especially at home in the Superdome, the Saints offense has a way of making opposing defensive teams look bad…real bad!
As of late, the Saints offense has struggled. Other than their blowout win over the Cowboys, the Saints offense has struggled more so in the second half of games. Against the Jets (6 points), 49ers (9 points), Atlanta (3 points) and Seattle (0 points)…the Saints offense scored only 18 points in the second half of those four games combined.
Is this a second half slump? Are teams adjusting to what the Saints strategy and play, and making necessary adjustments at halftime? The truth is probably somewhere in the middle. But, more times than not, the Saints offense has been far more productive and they play on another level in the Superdome.
This week's challenge is against the league's best defense. Carolina has arguably the best front seven in the game today. Here are a few things watch in this key NFC South tilt:
Total turnover:
The Panthers rank #1 in total defense and they are tied for #4 in turnovers--an impressive +10 in the turnover margin. The Saints just can't lose the turnover battle this week. If they do, they will probably lose this game.
Run for some more yards!
The Saints looked as if they solved their running game issues after gashing the Cowboys 242 rushing yards. But since that high mark, the Saints have gained only 239 yards total in their last three games. Things won't get any easier this week; the Cats from Charlotte have the league's #2 rushing defense allowing only 80.3 yards per contest.
Physical D's limit Jimmy G:
He has been one of the best in the game since he arrived in the Big Easy. But when opposing teams get physical #80, Saints TE Jimmy Graham has a tougher time putting up those video game like numbers. Look for the Panthers to follow the same physical strategy as Seattle and San Francisco in defending the Saints top target.
Can I kick it?
Okay, he was on fire in the Saints 23-20 win over the 49ers three weeks ago. In a game like this, Garrett Hartley will be needed. The Panthers have a defense that buckles down in the red zone and the Saints must score points when they have the opportunity. This game could very well come down to the foot of GH.
The NFC South is going to come down to the Saints and the Panthers. The #2 seed is going to come down to the Saints and the Panthers. New Orleans can take complete control of the NFC South and the race for the #2 seed with a win over Carolina.
The Saints could win this game and then go on to beat the Rams and Bucs and still lock up the #2 seed and the NFC South title even if they lose on the road to the Panthers in two weeks. But a loss to Carolina this week takes the Saints out of the driver's seat.
No need to worry about the Seahawks. Seattle would have to collapse like the 1951 Brooklyn Dodgers for the Saints to catch them. For those of you who are hoping, Seattle would have to go 1-3 and New Orleans 4-0 to catch the Seahawks for the #1 seed.
So, Who Dat Nation, focus on what you can control. The Saints can control the NFC South Title and the #2 seed. And, that will be a prime spot this post season. I think this is going to be a game much like the Saints battle with the Falcons and 49ers.
Because they are at home, I'll go with the Saints to win. As far as the numbers, I would not be wise in telling you to lay the four points. In 12 games this season the Saints are just 6-6 against the spread.
In a close one I say New Orleans 20 Carolina 17.
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Deke Bellavia: Prep Football Semi-finals - 12 golden tickets left!
by Deke Bellavia
posted Dec 6 2013 7:19AM
Okay, in this first of a kind unique playoff format here in Louisiana, we already have six teams and three title games set for next weekend's LHSAA Championships. In Division I, the defending 5A Champion Rummel Raiders will battle the Byrd Yellow Jackets. In Division III Archbishop Hannan will take on Calvary Baptist. And, the Division II Title Game looks like one of the best match-ups—the John Curtis Patriots take on the undefeated University High Cubs.
So what's left? This week is now officially semi-final weekend. 12 games will produce six state title games. All five classes play semi-final games this tonight while Division IV will also play its semi-final game.
Up in Class 5A we are one week away from a dream match-up of great high school QB's. Now in order for that to happen two very good teams stand in the way. The Destrehan Wildcats and star QB Donovan Isom take on the battle tested Acadiana Rams. And in the other 5A semi-final match-up the Covington Lions entertain future LSU Tiger and current Parkway QB Brandon Harris.
Harris leads a Parkway team that has had to play every game on the road this post season due to a penalty that was levied against their program last playoff season. Harris and his Panthers are now just one win away from making it to the Superdome. A Destrehan versus Parkway 5A final would give us perhaps one of the best QB match-ups in recent memory. Harris has already inked with LSU and Isom is a verbal commitment to Utah.
Now, if you want to talk about power, let's bring up Class 4A. Again we're looking at two of the best programs. Teams in the deep south are one weekend away from playing in the State Finals for a third straight season. Edna Karr and Neville have played each other in the last two 4A Title Games with the Tigers taking the 4A Title in 2011 and Karr got the win a year ago.
Both teams have difficult games this week. The Tigers have to come down to Metairie to battle the East Jefferson Warriors, while Karr has a rematch against district foe Landry Walker. Karr came from behind earlier this season to edge the Charging Bucs 26-22.
Other big games include Haynesville at Kentwood under the Tank and Amite visits Union Parish.
Great high school semi-finals; we'll have it all covered on the All State Sugar Bowl Prep Football Roundup at 7pm.
Let's hope the weather cooperates.
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Deke Bellavia: Seahawks top NFL TOP 10 Week #14
by Deke Bellavia, email@example.com, @dekebigchief
posted Dec 4 2013 2:34PM
The Seahawks are the best. The Panthers have not lost a game in two months. Peyton is having another great REGULAR season. Pretty Boy Tom and the Boston Patriots are lurking. And, the Saints threw the Seattle game tape in the Gulf of Mexico. Here is my TOP 10 for this week!
1. Seattle Seahawks (11-1) – Say what you want, but this is the most complete team in the NFL. And when they play at home they are nearly invincible. Unless Seattle falls apart, the road to the Super Bowl will go through Century Link Field! Perhaps the only chance the Seahawks have to lose at home would be to an NFC West team. Last week Seattle beat up New Orleans 34-7 / this week @ San Francisco.
2. Carolina Panthers (9-3) – The hottest team in the NFL has now extended their win streak to eight games. Only the Chiefs (9-0) have won more consecutive games this season! If defense wins championships,the Panthers can win it all. They have a legit shutdown D! Last week Carolina beat Tampa Bay 27-6 / this week @ New Orleans.
3. Denver Broncos (10-2) – We know how good Peyton Manning and the Broncos are. But will they get it done in January? I'll believe it when I see it. Last week Denver beat Kansas City 35-28 / this week vs Tennessee.
4. New England Patriots (9-3) – New England has just about sewed up the AFC East and now the Pats can earn the #1 seed by having the same record as the Broncos. That come-from-behind win over Denver could prove to be huge in late January. Last week the Patriots beat Houston 34-31 / this week vs Cleveland.
5. Kansas City Chiefs (9-3) –The Chiefs could actually finish the season 13-3 and be the #5 seed in the AFC. Hey, those are the rules! Last week KC lost Denver 35-28 / this week @ Washington.
6. New Orleans Saints (9-3) – Man, the Saints made an exception to their 24 hour after a game rule. They reduced that to 24 minutes. Oh well, better get it right! The hottest team in the league comes to town Sunday night! Last week New Orleans lost to Seattle 34-7 / this week vs Carolina.
7. Cincinnati Bengals (8-4) – The Bengals still have a two game cushion over the Ravens in the AFC North. A key battle this week to decide playoff seeding takes place against the inconsistent Colts. Last week Cincybeat San Diego 17-10 / this week vs Indianapolis.
8. San Francisco (8-4) – The 49ers are right back in the thick of the NFC playoff hunt. Now the boys from Rice-A-Roni land will look to extract some revenge. The 49ers can make the race for the #1 seed in the NFC a lot more interesting with a win over the Seahawks. Last week San Francisco beat St. Louis 23-13 / this week vs Seattle.
9. Philadelphia Eagles (7-5) – The Eagles won their last two games at home upping their record to 7-5. Now the Eagles are in a heated battle with the Sliver Stars for the NFC East Title. Last week Philadelphia beat Arizona 24-21 / this week vs Detroit.
10. Dallas Cowboys (7-5) – The Cowboys still have everything in front of them. If Dallas wins the NFC East, they would have earned it. The Boys last four games are @ Chicago, home vs Green Bay followed by a trip to Washington and a huge one at home against the Eagles. Last week Dallas beat Oakland 31-24 / this week @ Chicago.
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Big Chief's CFB TOP 10 - Week #14
by Deke Bellavia, email@example.com, @dekebigchief
posted Dec 3 2013 10:28AM
One second and three yards were the difference last weekend in the ability of two teams to survive. In Ann Arbor Michigan's failed two point conversion allowed the Poisonus Nuts to run their win total to 24 straight games.
While on the Plains, the one second Little Nicky begged for, cost him a shot at a national title. Like they say...be careful what you wish for because you just might get it! Now, the most unlikely two teams battle for the SEC Title. The Buckeyes have their hands full this week against those smarten Spartans. And the Noles look like they'll have an easy time in the ACC Title Game.
Last week I told you there's a lot of football left to be played. With only one week left there still is. Any slip ups this week and we'll be talking about the best "one loss" teams in the national title...and that conversation will be a damn good one!
Here is my Top 10 for this week:
1. Florida State - (12-0) – Win and you're in the BCS Title Game. It's only fitting that the team that was in the first three BCS Title Games makes their fourth and final appearance. Last week Florida State beat Florida 37-7 / this week vs Duke in ACC Title Game.
2. Ohio State (12-0) – Man, had their rivals made that two point conversion, we'd be talking about another possible all SEC BCS Title Game. But, "if...ifs and buts...were candy and nuts we'd all have a Merry Christmas. You can say what you want about the Buckeyes and their weak schedule, but I don't know another team that has won 24 straight games. Do you? Hell no! Last week Ohio State beat Michigan 42-41 / this week vs Michigan State.
3. Auburn Tigers (11-1) – Auburn had one hell of a season. And now with one more win and some help from the Spartans, the Tigers could get back to the BCS Title Game for the second time in four years. Not Bad! Last week Auburn beat Alabama 34-28 / this week vs Missouri in SEC Title Game.
4. Missouri Tigers (11-1) – Hey, this team is still alive in the BCS Title Game hunt. A win over Auburn and a loss by either FSU or Ohio State and this team DESERVES to be in. Yes, over ALABAMA! Last week Missouri beat Texas A&M / this week vs Auburn in SEC Title Game.
5. Alabama (11-1) – Even the greatest coaches mess up! The only play in football that has the least amount of athletes on the field is a long field goal attempt. High risk, high reward. Last week 'Bamalost to Auburn 34-28 / this week crying!
6. Michigan State (11-1) – It's a shame because even if the Spartans beat Ohio State, it won't be enough for them to land in the BCS Title Game. This would be a great year for that new playoff format that starts next season! Last week Michigan State beat Minnesota 21-3 / this week vs Ohio State in Big Ten Title Game.
7. Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-1) – The Pokes can lock up the Big XII Title with a win over rival Oklahoma this weekend. Last week Oklahoma State beat Baylor 48-10 / next vs Oklahoma on Dec 7th.
8. South Carolina Gamecocks (10-2) – The Gamecocks beat their rivals, but did not get the help from Johnny Football. Oh well, at least the Gamecocks had another 10 win season! Last week South Carolina beat Clemson 31-17 / next bowl game.
9. Baylor Bears (10-1) – The Big XII Title is on the line for a few teams this weekend and Baylor is one of them...so is the team they're playing. Man, this is a big weekend in the conference that doesn't even have 12 teams! Last week Baylor beat TCU 41-38 / this week vs Texas.
10. Stanford Cardinal (10-2) – The Cardinal team is in the Pac 12 Title Game and will take on the red hot Devils from the desert. Another trip to the Rose Bowl is just fine with the folks from Palo Alto! Last week Stanford beat Notre Dame 27-20 / this week vs Arizona State in Pac 12 Title Game.
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Big Chief: Seahawks have the edge for the Battle in Seattle
by Deke Bellavia, email@example.com, @dekebigchief
posted Dec 2 2013 7:19AM
Okay folks this has the makings for a classic. All the right things have been said from both teams, compliments have been passed out like a Black Friday sale flyer and, now it's game time! The two best teams in the NFC meet in prime time.
New Orleans, which used to be a flat out loser on MNF, has become prime time king. QB Drew Brees is 9-0 in his last nine starts on Monday Night Football, with a QB rating of 123.6 in those nine previous games.
Okay with the extra time and the long holiday weekend, there have been more breakdowns for this game than any other this weekend. Honestly this is a huge game, but next week's game against Carolina is even bigger for the Black and Gold. If any team could afford a loss here it is the Seahawks.
Seattle is nearly invincible at home with a perfect mark of 5-0 at CenturyLink Field this season. Seattle has one of the most difficult venues an opposing team can face in all of professional sports. They have won their last 13 games at home.
I won't get all deep on you. I'll give you what I think are the 3 big spots to look for in this game.
1. Can the Saints protect the football? The Seahawks feed off turnovers, as they are +11 this season... which is good for second in the NFL. Seattle blows teams away when they create turnovers. If the Saints protect the football, they will win this game. I'm not saying that the Saints have to win the turnover battle, but I know that they can't lose it.
2. To the left, to the left! No, I'm not singing Beyonce's hit tune. What I am doing is giving much love and mad respect to the Seahawks defense, particularly the left side of their defense. At left DE are two of the best in the game today. Red Bryant and Michael Bennett are beast. Both can stop the run and wreak havoc on QB's. These two guys get off the ball as fast as any DE's in the league, and if they have big games that is not good for the road team. Weakside LB Bruce Irvin is also on the left side of the Hawks defense. Although Irvin has just two sacks this season, he does a good job of hurrying the QB and he is considered one of the toughest in the game today.
3. Run through the defense! The Seahawks have the 2nd best defense in the NFL, and their rushing attack is a big reason why. Seattle allows 112.9 rushing yards per game, which is 12th in the NFL. However, let's look at what teams have done as of late. In their last four games, the Seahawks have not been as good defending the run. In their last four games against St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Atlanta and Minnesota; Seattle allowed over 130 rushing yard in three of those four games, with St. Louis and Tampa both gaining at least 200 yards rushing. Seattle has given up 601 yards on the ground in their last four games, with an average of 4.8 yards per carry to their opponents. Should the Saints average 4.8 yards per rush, they will win this game. Bet on dat!
The Big Chief Says:
Okay the Saints are a very good team, but they are not good against the spread. In eleven games this season, New Orleans is 6-5 against the spread, including just 1-4 against the numbers on the road.
Both teams get great play from the QB's, and both QB's should be able to do some good things in this game. Brees will look to exploit a thin Seattle secondary that was hit by the league last week when both Brandon Browner and Walter Thurmond were suspended for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. How will this affect the game?
"It is certainly a concern from a depth standpoint. The Seahawks have enough players to cover things right now. But there is not much depth there with the loss of those players," said Brock Huard. Huard once played QB for Seattle and now he is an analyst for the Seahawks.
So if anything, things seem a little even with both teams adjusting to defensive secondary issues. The Saints lost Jabari Greer two weeks ago, and the Seahawks have some problems of their own.
Folks in the past, even under Sean Payton, I would not be as confident as I am right now. The confidence that I carry is solely due to the way the Saints defense plays. When you have a consistent defense like New Orleans has, you will be in every game you play... as long as you don't give things away.
The Saints defense is good enough to keep them in and help them win in any environment. Even if the Saints were playing the Dracula's in Transylvania, I'd give them a good chance to win due to their defense.
I think the Saints play well and make this a four quarter game. It's hard to go against New Orleans, but if this game were played in the Superdome I'd go with the Saints.
Since it is in Seattle I'll give the edge to the Seahawks. Take the points, but the Saints come up short here.
Seattle 24 - New Orleans 20
What they're saying
Saints Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan on Seahawks QB Russell Wilson
"I'll tell you what. I think we played him the second game he ever played quarterback in this league. Right now the guy is one of the star quarterbacks in the league. He does so many excellent things with his feet first of all, and then you can see the intelligence out there. I know it's documented how smart he is, but it looks like he loves to play the game. He is so accurate, especially when he's on the move, running around like he does making plays. He's tremendous at that. He's probably the best scrambler in football (in my book). I think the guy is outstanding. We got our work cut out for us. The receivers are extremely talented. This is a well-coached team. They've got a hunter-killer back there running the ball. This is what you get, I guess, this time of year and this will be a hell of a challenge."
Saints Coach Sean Payton on if more emphasis is being put on this game compared to other games
"No. We would try to, every week, prepare as if that type of game is of that same magnitude. In other words, it's the next challenge and certainly it's a big challenge. It's not like you do additional this (or that). Guys are working late, players are practicing, studying, and preparing just like we did on a short week last week, just like we did the week before last week before Dallas. That's just the nature of the work week and the schedule. We feel like we've got a pretty good itinerary. This one was a little unique in that it fell after a Thursday game and then Thanksgiving week and then Monday Night Football. Seattle had a bye week with Thanksgiving this week and a Monday night game. As coaches and players you quickly lay down the itinerary, you get adapted to it, and you follow the process of getting acclimated as quickly as you can to the opponent. That's how you treat it. After this game, we'll treat the next week the same week. So to answer your question, no."
Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll on how big the game with
"Every game we play is a championship game. You never know which one is going to be the one that you look back on and say, 'Boy, if we'd have got that one, we would've had this or that.' We play every one of them like it's the biggest game in the world. It's the championship game every time we go. This happens to be against a great opponent and a well-balanced football team and a winning group and all of that. They will pose us all of the challenges of anybody we've played, so we're going to have to play at our best, which is what we try to do every week. So if you're asking me if this is a bigger game than the others, no it isn't. It's the biggest game we can possibly play this week and we're going to try to make the most of it."
New Orleans Saints (9-2) @ Seattle Seahawks (10-1)
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Last week's Results: New Orleans beat Atlanta 17-13 and Seattle had their bye week
Series History: The teams have met a total of 12 times with the series tied 6-6
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Deke Bellavia: Prep Playoffs 3rd Round - Quarters for some, semis for others
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posted Nov 29 2013 10:52AM
Remember when I told you four weeks ago that this post season would be a very different one? Well, this is where things get a little awkward. This week some teams are playing quarter-final games while others are in the state semi-finals.
There are five classes and four divisions in the LHSAA playoffs. This week three of the four divisions all have semi-final match-ups.
In Division I--the St. Augustine Purple Knights take on the Rummel Raiders, while the Byrd Yellow Jackets come to the Big Easy to battle the Holy Cross Tigers. Down in Division II--John Curtis battles post season rival Evangel, and there's a rematch between defending 3A champs Parkview and the U-High Cubs. And in Division III--#1 seed Episcopal Knights entertain #4 Archbishop Hannan, and Catholic New Iberia battles Calvary Baptist. The winners of these semi-final games all have two weeks to get ready for the title games.
A coach once told me it's tougher to play Thanksgiving week because there is no school. That same coach told me a lot of other teams wish they could play during the holiday break.
Other big match-ups: the Covington Lions take on the Central Wildcats. And, in Class 4A you could blindfold anyone and let them pick a game and they'd choose a great match-up. We are a week away from a possible rematch between Edna Karr and Landry Walker.
The Cougars and Charging Bucs would face each other in the semi-finals next week, if Landry/Walker can get by Plaquemine...and if the Cougars get past the team that beat them in the 2010 Class 4A Finals--the Franklinton Demons.
The E.J. Warriors battle the Warren Easton Eagles and the powerful Neville Tigers entertain the DeRidder Dragons. And I'll be back home Friday night for a big game in Amite. It'll be a long day...early to rise (6am)...I've got to be on my way to LSU/ by 7am to get in place for our WWL Tiger Tailgate Show with the Cajun Cannon that starts at 9. Then, I'll watch the LSU/Arkansas ....host a brief "Purple & Gold Point After"...then it's off to R.W. Russell Memorial Stadium in Amite as the mighty Warriors entertain the North Webster Knights. It's always good to be home. And I'm proud to say I'm a Warrior.
Amite is trying to get back to the 3A Finals for the second time in three years. My childhood friend, former teammate and Southern Jaguars star, Alden "Poochie" Foster is having another good season as head coach of the Amite Warriors.
The Warriors lost the 3A Title game 9-8 to St. Charles in 2011, and last season the Warriors fell off by not making the playoffs for the first time in 30 years. "Let's just say we had a lot of motivation this off season. We lost six games in which we had a lead in the fourth quarter. This season we have been able to win the close games," said Amite Coach Alden Foster.
The Warriors are led by their massive O-Line and sophomore running back Kenner Harrell. Warriors offensive tackle Devon "Fat Baby" Johnson is one of the top offensive linemen in the state. Johnson, affectionately known as "Fat Baby" has already received scholarship offers from several schools including Tulane, helped pave the way for Harrell's 187 yards rushing in the Warriors 28-6 win over West Feliciana last weekend.
So folks, eat up, dress warm and enjoy a cold Friday night of great prep football action here in Louisiana!
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בעת ביצוע הצ'ק-אין תתבקשו להציג תעודה מזהה עם תמונה (תעודה שהונפקה על ידי הממשלה) וכן כרטיס אשראי או פיקדון במזומן לצורך חיובים משניים.
בקשות מיוחדות כפופות לזמינות בעת ביצוע הצ'ק-אין וייתכן ויהיו כרוכות בחיובים נוספים. לא ניתן להתחייב להיענות לבקשות מיוחדות.
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הרשימה לעיל אינה בהכרח מלאה. התעריפים וסכומי הפקדונות אינם בהכרח כוללים מיסים וכפופים לשינויים.
Guests planning to arrive past 2 AM should contact hotel in advance using information found in the booking confirmation.
ייתכנו חיובים עבור אדם נוסף העשויים להשתנות בהתאם למדיניות המלון.
בעת ביצוע הצ'ק-אין תתבקשו להציג תעודה מזהה עם תמונה (תעודה שהונפקה על ידי הממשלה) וכן כרטיס אשראי או פיקדון במזומן לצורך חיובים משניים.
בקשות מיוחדות כפופות לזמינות בעת ביצוע הצ'ק-אין וייתכן ויהיו כרוכות בחיובים נוספים. לא ניתן להתחייב להיענות לבקשות מיוחדות.
"Very convenient location"
Was traveling through from KY to WI and this was a good stopping point for me. The hotel is located beside shipping and there is even a Six Flags right next door.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Excellent hotel near shopping mall"
The room was clean and the front desk was very nice. I couldn't help but notice the amount of restaurants near this hotel . If you can't find something to eat around here your probably not human. I would recommend this hotel to anyone staying near gurnee mills.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
תגובה מאת Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center Great summary of the hotel and surrounding area. Thank you.
"The Lounge was wonderful"
I don't normally write reviews but feel compelled to express my gratitude to your bartender, Janet. We were in town last weekend to see my son graduate from bootcamp. We used the Lounge as an all day meeting area and continually came in and out and she took great care of us all day! She let us know immediately that she was "new" at bartending but honestly, […] if she hadn't told us, I would not have known. Thank you, Janet! We had a great time! קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
תגובה מאת Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center I remember that day that Janet filled in. She will be so happy to hear your comments. Thank you.
The room was very nice. I disagree with the extra $20.00 they charge against your card in case you buy something. If you don't buy anything, they refund your money back in two to three days later. I've never experienced anything like that at any other motel/ hotel. Also never told about free breakfast at check in, I was told it was included in my package […] at check out. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Good time"
Service was great. Front desk was very understanding in the fact that I have two daughters 3 & 9 who just wanted to swim. We arrived pretty late to check in and service made sure they had 30 mins of Fun before bed. Thank you for the Royal treatment even though we are regular common folk. They still talk about swimming over Six Flags that was a week […] ago קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Great location!"
We stayed here for a couple of nights and it was fabulous & would stay there again!חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
תגובה מאת Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center We look forward to your return!
"good value compared to nearby"
good value compared to Milwaukee hotels. front desk very helpful in finding local pizza place and answering our questionsחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Great place to stay at"
My friend and I just needed a cheaper hotel to stay at for a night. We were planning on spending most of our day at six flags. It was clean and nice when we came into our room. The staff was very friendly.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Recently completely refurbished!"
This property was gutted & rebuilt from the shell. It's just like brand new. Very modern & attractive!חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Convenient location."
My biggest complaint was how long the shuttle took. Waited 45 minutes one time which made me pretty grumpy. The hotel itself was fine.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Nice hotel but noisy"
This hotel was nice to stay at but the walls are so thin that you can hear everything that is happening in the hall. In addition the doors slams automatically and make a lot of noise, waking you up during the night. It is unfortunate as the hotel is nice, and cleanחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Great One Night Stay"
We just returned from Gurnee and stayed at the Holiday Inn for one of our two nights there. It was a nice, well-kept hotel and the staff was helpful and friendly! The hotel was conveniently located off the highway and located across the street from Gurnee Mills Mall. We would stay here againחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Great centrally located hotel"
Very nice rooms, very clean. Located next to may places needed on travel. Fantastic value. Will stay there again.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Nice Hotel very close to six Flags and Gurnee Mall"
It was a nice hotel with a great breakfast. We were right across the street from Gurnee Mall and a mile or 2 down from Six Flags. We had a great experience and the staff was very friendly and helpful!חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Very nice clean hotel near Six flags / Gurnee Mall"
A very nice updated modern hotel. Staff was very friendly. Rooms were typical but clean and updated. Would of been nice to have a dvd player in the room. However they did have plenty of plugins for electronics and wifi included with the room. Only problem I had with the room is that there was no fan in the bathroom which made for some awkward waiting […] with 4 people staying in the room as you can imagine. Pool area was clean, neat, and we had fun swimming and sitting in the hot tub. Expedia stated breakfast was included in the price however the staff stated it was extra per person however I'm not sure who's fault that is (Expedia or the hotels) Overall a good place to stay and I would recommend it. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Close to Gurnee Mills Mall"
It was really convenient. However, I wish the hotel would put a microwave and a mini refrigerator in the room.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Awesome Stay"
Awesome were very accomodating!! Very nice stay!! Will stay again!!חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"very nice hotel and staff.."
rooms were clean, nice staff and great location.. would definately stay there again..חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
My stay was very good. The staff was very friendly and my room was very clean.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"First Impression"
Walking into the Hotel Lobby was impressive. BUT, it would have been nice to have the person checking us in pay attention to us and not who he was talking to on the phone. Our keys where not programed properly, we did not recieve our information regarding our breakfast during our stay. The personal touch for such a nice establishment was missing. All […] other staff was very polite and helpful with everything. The ammenities were wonderful also. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Nice for a weekend"
Our room did not have a mini-fridge or microwave and we were not aware of this prior to booking.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Very nice hotel"
This was a very nice comfortable hotel. Breakfast was decent in the morning. The hotel was very clean and located close to shopping and food.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Very nice hotel close to outlets and six flags"
My experience was very nice, the staff were nice and the room is very quite.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"nice hotel"
would figure out something different for the breakfast. very confusing if it was included in stay or not. Not a very good selection on food. would never pay extra for what was offered. would leave coffee out for guests to get on their ownחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Great for Six Flags - avoid the terrible breakfast"
Stayed here for a 2 day visit to Great America. Great rooms and other facilities.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Close to great lakes and six flags"
Desk clerk told me breakfast was not included, had to print off my agreement to prove it was. Hotel was clean, nice pool, nice patio to dine or enjoy a drink. Good location to six flags, but would not allow courtesy van to go to the park. Got a really good cosmo from the bar. 15-30 min to Great lakes naval base and did have shuttle service there.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Family getaway with my nieces and my kids"
We had a great time the kids love the pool and I love the fact that we were so close to great America and Gurnee millsחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Okay, but..."
The room was clean and the staff was excellent, very helpful and friendly. The shower head is wide and the pressure and temperature are good. The breakfast is good. If you are the kind of person who puts a board under your firm mattress to make it more firm, you will love the bed. The fan in the bathroom runs constantly; there is no switch to turn it […] off. The air conditioner was set to 60 degrees when we arrived, and since we got there at 10:00 pm, I'm assuming it had been running at that temperature all day because the room was like a refrigerator. After turning the air conditioner off, I was too cold all night long on the second weekend in July. The hair dryer was wimpy. I used mine from home. There is no refrigerator or microwave in the room. One of the reasons I chose this hotel was because my reservation said it came with breakfast. Upon check in, I found out it did not. I showed my confirmation information to the person at check-in, and she gave us complimentary breakfasts for the first morning. The second morning we were on our own. The breakfast buffet included eggs, bacon, sausage, oatmeal, pastries, cereal, mixed fruit, and you can order an omelet. Orange juice in a carafe and coffee in a thermal coffee pot were brought to our table by a waitress without asking for it. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Close to six flags"
This hotel was very nice. It was clean & comfortable. The bed was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this hotel to friends & family. And most importantly close to Six Flags Great America.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Overall a good hotel for the price"
Overall a good experience, no complaints, nice room, nice staff, breakfast buffet was good.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Nice Stay"
Was really nice but wished it had come with breakfast.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"I completely recommend this hotel!!"
The hotel was very clean and the staff is amazing!! Checking in was so easy and the rooms were so clean and comfortable. The shuttle service to and from Great America is a HUGE plus and allowed us to really relax and enjoy our experience with our children. You will not be dissappointed. We want to go back real soon!!חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Comfortable hotel for a weekend getaway"
Nice clean hotel. Six Flags just down the road. Didn't use the pool just slept there at night but we enjoyed our short stay.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"pretty good especially for kids"
They were not going to honor the free breakfast as advertised without a complaint to manager. Hallways needed a carpet cleaning and the back elevators had one not working and the other felt on last leg. Jacuzzi was over hot but clean area. Bed was hard but was in good area and fit the needs we had. Just needed an internal facelift. Breakfast was go […] od קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Nice Hotel, Pool is a bit too chlorinated"
Hotel maintenance/cleaning staff was very friendly, front desk staff was helpful, but I felt a bit like an inconvenience to them at times when I asked questions. Noon checkout was great, and they allowed us to check in about an hour early the previous day which was nice. Nice bigger pool area [pool is not huge, but plenty of gathering/walking space […] around it], but chlorine levels felt a bit on the high side so the kids couldn't swim for long. Great location, right off the highway and close to all our destinations for our overnight. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Convenient freeway access"
It was a nice place and rates were reasonable compared to what we paid in Chicago for a Holiday Inn Express!חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
I liked it, stayed there due to Six Flags being close by. I had a great experience friendly staff, clean location, my only complaint is there was too many kids at the pool area. And we all know how that is. Overall a great Hotel.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"totaly recomended for anyone"
It was an awsome experience, really clean hotel and great service.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Great customer service"
When I arrived in my room I noticed that there was some brown "stuff" on a couple of my pillows and that my bathroom had a bit of hair on the floor. I expressed my concerns to the staff and they went above and beyond to address them. Sometimes challenges allow you to best observe the level of customer service a place has to offer and I must say that […] overall, I am quite pleased. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
Very friendly staff. Great breakfast for the price.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"One-Night Staycation"
We were ousted out of our home for a night as we had new hardwood floors put down on the entire first floor and had to be out because of the overwhelming smell. As this hotel recently went through a renovation, we were curious as to how it all turned out. It was wonderful! The hotel staff from the front end reception to workers we met in the hallways […] were all so friendly, courteous and professional. The rooms were extremely clean, and well-appointed and the beds were so comfortable. The buffet breakfast was wonderful . . . There was definitely a good variety of food, and truly something for everyone. We live in Gurnee, so I know the location is ideal for those wanting to shop at Gurnee Mills (right across the street!) or spend a day at Six Flags Great America . . . Not to mention the numerous dining establishments nearby. We were very pleased and would highly recommend it! קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
My stay was not pleasant.The fire alarm with off late to leave the room in hurry with our Pajamas on me and the kids and my wife in your robe outside in the cold. It turned of to be a flase alarm. Until it happened again then breakfast was almost a Disaster.חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"great clean Hotel!!!"
the service was great and the hotel was very nice the room were very clean. I met all my expectations.חוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"They allowed someone to walk into our room"
We booked our hotel through Hotels dot com. They could not find our reservation at all. After 10 minutes they found it, That night when we were sleeping they gave a copy of our key to another couple who attempted to walk into our room around 11:00 pm. That was aweful it was a good thing we had a chain on our door or the people would have walked in. […] The front desk then called us twice after that and hung up. My guess is to see if there were people staying in our room. It completely ruined our anniversary. We were exhausted the next day from being woken up. The pool had a kids party in it so we could not relax in it. The hot tub was drained. If you are booking with them make sure to check that everything is working and whether there is a kids pool party during your stay as they rent it out for parties. The only comp they gave us for interrupting our anniversary was a free breakfast. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Very accommodating"
We found everybody to be very helpful. Great hotel thank you !חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Convenient location to Gurnee mall and restaurants"
Very clean rooms, comfy bed and pillows, shower head pressure was good. Only gripe I have is the toilet is so loud when you flush it. It's a very loud whoosh!חוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Spotty Follow through"
Clean and well maintained property. Asked for two keys, received one, sure enough my one key was demagnatized after the first day of my two day stay and I had to go to the front desk to fix. No do not disturb sign in room, called front desk and asked for no service. Came back to my room later in the day and it had been serviced. None of these are huge […] issues but it would be nice to know that I am not wasting my breath when I ask for things. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"Cold shower and no service"
Stayed 4 nights and had 2 days of ice cold showers, called front desk for over 30 min to report problem and nobody even answered the phoneחוות דעת אמיתית של אורח Hotels.com
"great day"
`i was here to celibrate my new girlfriend's birtday and everything was geat. from the surprise that we had the spa in the room to the location to having everything w/in 10 min of the hotel.. thxחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
"Hot tub down :("
The staff was very friendly... did not include cont. breakfast... my husband and I never get away just the two of us without our toddlers so we were looking forward to using the hot tub. We made sure the hotel we booked had one. When we went down to the pool, the hot tub was out of order... bummer! We were looking forward to it. Probably would have […] stayed somewhere different if we would have known piror to checking in. קראו עודחוות דעת אמיתיות של אורחי Expedia
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