If you have not yet seen the recap from tonight's game, see Joel's blog. Another Devils win,  by one goal nonetheless. I will take the new run and gun team, as long as they are winning ball games. But, getting used to this new look is frightening. Like a new coach, adjusting will take time. I just hope that the Devils can fix their penalty kill, which has been awful this season.
 
Devils-Flyers Preview
 As Joel mentioned in his post, the Flyers are a dangerous team, with newly signed Daniel Briere. History is definitely on the Devils side though, according to ESPN.

"Philadelphia also will try to avoid a third straight loss to New Jersey, which was 7-0-1 in last season's series. The Devils are 10-0-1 against the Flyers since a 2-1 regulation loss on March 21, 2006."

And I must not forget to mock my favorite division rival blog, thepensblog.blospot.com. Guys, it's 1-0 Devils for the season series. Crosby did his damage, but as the Soup Nazi said, "No soup for you," or in this case no careeer goals scored against Martin Brodeur. Sure, he had two assists, but the Devils won 5-4, so no worries.

ESPN also stated that "Brodeur, the all-time wins leader among goaltenders who needs four more for 500, is 17-12-3 with a tie and 2.62 GAA over 33 career starts in Philadelphia."

However, reports indicate that head coach Brent Sutter will start backup goaltender Kevin Weekes on Thursday night against the Flyers. Last year, Brodeur started nearly every game of the season. I like this new philosophy but I would rather save Weekes start against the Islanders. Then again, I want him starting against the Flyers, give Brodeur rest. Who knows? It's 3am so I am gonna hit the hay.

Let's go Devs and let's go Rutgers football. Huge game against No. 2 South Florida at home this year. Last season. the Scarlet Knights defeated the Bulls, 22-20. on a two-point conversion stop. This year, unranked Rutgers (4-2, 1-1 BIG EAST) will look to give unbeaten South Florida (6-0) a warm welcome to Piscataway. A win tonight would most likely place the Scarlet Knight back in the rankings, who at one point were in the top ten in the country. Two consecutive home losses knocked them out of the top 25 national rankings. ESPN is covering the game tonight, and bringing one of its better television media staff, including the sexy Erin Andrews.

While this game might not have the same implications as RU/Louisville last season, it's a very significant game nonetheless. Rutgers needs to regain its confidence by upsetting South Florida, of whom it is a 2.5 point underdog, another reason that critics will not compare this matchup to that of Louisville. Ray Rice is going to be our key for the game, since he has run all over the Bulls defense, which is highly improved since allowing over 200 yards on the ground. They have not given up another 100-yard rusher since Rice's explosion for two rushing touchdowns as well. Quarterback Mike Teel needs to be at his best tonight, while his receiving tandem of Tiquan Underwood and Tim Brown must accept his passes like it's their last will and testament. Well, I should not be comparing death to football... But, you get the point... right?

Good morning!

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