Matt Lefeld does not have a broken foot

Here's DD in the Sentinel:

"Doctors told him he couldn't play basketball and they knew this was going to come eventually. His X-rays are going to be read by a radiologist and we're hoping and praying it's not any type of fracture in there."

So, that's not good, if it's something he's had his whole life, because it means its not going to go away. The Blade reporter came onto AZZ.com this AM and said it is, indeed, not a break, but the situation is serious enough that he isn't going to practice much, just as Fitch did not.

The real question is how does it effect his minutes? If he can't play more than 25 minutes or so, it really hurts our team. Of course, he's been self-limiting that with fouls (smile). Come to think of it, he probably hasn't played those kind of minutes since HS--though he has obviously lived through many Dakich practices.

Miami Wins, BG has three chances to win East

For BG to win the East, ONE of these three things must happen:

BG beats UT.
WMU beats NIU.
Kent beats Akron.

Akron needs all three to make the MACC--which could certainly happen.

On beating the Rockets....later today.

Reds Talking to Sweet Lou

Redsnation is abuzz with a meeting between the new owner and Sweet Lou. Will there be money and will there be some pitching? If not, Lou will just be managing a more historic version of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Lions defensive players seen here waiting for post-game bus.

Lions commentary slowly dwindling

as my apathy increases. Its just another crappy, hopeless year, looking like another 6 win season and another wasted high draft pick.

Today, frankly, could have been worse. You start out as a bad team playing against a good team, without five starters on defense and your "starting" QB. I thought the defense played very courageously at times, but you can't dismiss the 17 penalties, the most for the Lions in 35 years, and a team that cannot run the ball at all. We also gave up something like 26 first downs, though 9 were on penalties. Joey was OK, but his completion % is inflated by the extremely safe set of plays he is allowed to execute. He didn't make any mistakes. Roy was good, and CRog appeared to finally act like he cared--the same week the Lions tried to collect his bonus back from him, in what amounts either to "sending a message" or yet another self-injuring move by what could be the worst franchise in pro sports.

Well, look for another loss against a hungry Falcon team on Thursday, and we're now 4-7 and looking at another losing season.

Did you see the look on Mooch's face. He was trying to get that Cowher frown going, but he just doesn't have it in him. He looked pissed off, but like he was out of practice being pissed off.

I believe his job is in jeopardy. If this team can finally make a hire, I still don't think this team is so far from competing. But, you'd never guess it from this debacle.

Central Beats Ball State

So the Falcons cannot clinch before the game Tuesday against the Rockets.

Ball had them beaten until CMU blocked a punt with about 2 minutes left and returned it for a TD to take a 3-point lead. Ball sent the game to OT, where they lost in the first overtime.

Three East title routes exist.

• Beat Toledo.
• Lose to Toledo, but Miami beats OU and WMU beats NIU.
• Lose to Toledo, but Kent beats Akron.

Falcons smoke Urbana....

As they should. They are in the NAIA, and they aren't strong at that level and they're down some guys on top of it. Two notable things....1,035 people showed up to watch instead of watching the OSU-UM game, and Matt Lefeld didn't play due to an injury that will keep him out one week. There is concern if its a deep bruise or a break. Let's hope he can go against Oakland--we are totally screwed on the inside without him. Dakich on Lefeld and the other injuries.

"It is a bone bruise right now... His x-rays will be read by a radiologist on Monday and we're hoping and praying that there isn't any type of fracture in there. ...But right now, it is a bone bruise."

"Steven is out of his boot and Dusan is out of his boot. They're not going to practice but they're doing their rehab stuff with our trainer."