Thursday, March 29, 2012
Final Four Picks
Who you got?! I have three of these teams in my final four. Unfortunately my champion is gone (I won't say who I picked. Y'all might laugh at me.) But I'm looking forward to the games on Saturday. Kentucky vs Louisville will be an excellent game. The in-state rivals going head to head for a spot in the national title. Even though this game will be close, Kentucky will win this one. Kentucky is just too talented. The other match-up is Ohio State and Kansas. I've seen a lot of OSU but i can't say the same for Kansas. I've heard a lot about their big man Thomas Robinson, so i'm looking forward to the Robinson/Sullinger match up. Also Kansas has Tyshawn Taylor who's no slouch either. So in the end, I think we'll see Kentucky vs Kansas for the national title.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Kevin Durant Proves My Point
Last night the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Miami Heat 103-87. This game featured two MVP candidates: LeBron James and Kevin Durant. For reasons I don't understand, LeBron James is the favorite to win MVP by far. James is an excellent player having an excellent season, but so is Durant. Last night, Durant won his match up against LeBron scoring 28 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and dishing 8 assist. LeBron scored 17, grabbed 3 boards and also had 7 assist. The one knock on Durant was his lack of defense, but he played excellent defense on James yesterday. If Kevin Durant could play defense like that all year, I'm sure more people would agree me.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tim Tebow Traded to The NY Jets
Tim Tebow has been traded to the NY Jets for two of the Jets draft picks. Tebow's departure from the Broncos was inevitable once the Broncos signed Peyton Manning for 5 years and $96 million. The Jets starting QB is Mark Sanchez so I'm sure Sanchez has to sweating bullets. Mark Sanchez had a sub-par season last year and knowing you are one bad play from being pulled and replaced by Tim Tebow can't help the young QB's psyche. But trading for Tebow could possibly have positive affects on and off the field for the Jets. On the field, there are a number of "Wildcat" plays that could be ran for Tebow. He could also be used in 2 point conversion situations. Also, Tebow can have a positive effect in the Jets' troubled locker room. I'm not sure how happy Tim Tebow is about being a Jet because he probably will not start. He will have to prove himself all over again.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Peyton Manning Chooses Broncos
Peyton Manning has chosen to join the Denver Broncos. First question that comes to mind is "Why?" The Broncos president, John Elway, is a hall of fame quarterback. I'm not sure what that has to do with the on field production of the Broncos, but apparently that played a part in his choice. Looking at the roster, the Broncos do have a few bright spots. They the best offensive line out of Peyton's final three teams, a decent defense, and the option of potentially signing some familiar pieces for Manning. Another reason is: No Drama. The Broncos do not have the Giants on their schedule next season (Giants' QB is Peyton's lil' brother Eli). Also left out the Broncos schedule is, Peyton's former team, the Indianapolis Colts. Now with Peyton Manning going to Denver, what will happen with Tim Tebow? It has been reported on ESPN that the Broncos will look to trade Tebow. Only time will tell what this means for Tebow's career. Congrats to the Broncos on landing the biggest free agent in NFL History. Too bad for Tim Tebow.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Peyton Will Make Decision Early Next Week
Peyton Manning told Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans, and San Francisco 49ers, that he will chose a team by Monday or Tuesday. Surprisingly, the Cardinals are not one of Manning's final three teams. I believed that out of the teams looking for a QB, Arizona gave him the best chance to win another Super Bowl. Notice I said "out of the teams looking for a QB". I had no idea that the San Francisco 49ers were in the "Manning Sweepstakes". I thought they were perfectly happy with Alex Smith (Smith led 49ers to NFC title game). Now out of the three finalist, The 49ers give Peyton the best shot at another ring. Next on that list would be the Denver Broncos, but I have a hard time believing that Peyton would pull the plug on "Tebowmania". The Titans would be a sentimental choice for Manning because he went to school at Tennessee, but besides that, I don't think they have much to offer. I believe Manning needs one more ring to solidify his legacy, so his best option is the 49ers.
Lehigh Defeats Duke
Lehigh beat #2 Duke. I really don't have much else to say. R.I.P. to all of our brackets. I'm just going to pretend I never filled out a bracket. With Duke, Mizzou, and Michigan losing, I have lost three of my Elite Eight. Now I know Michigan was a stretch but I thought they could surprise a couple teams. Well congrats to Lehigh. Good for underdogs. Bad for brackets.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Norfolk State Defeats Mizzou
The first major upset of the tournament has happened. #15 Norfolk State beats #2 Missouri 86-84. Many people had Mizzou going to the Final Four, including President Obama. Norfolk State was led by Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Player of The Year, Kyle O'Quinn who had 26 points and 14 rebounds. I'm sure everyone's bracket is now ruined. If you had Norfolk State beating Mizzou; congratulations! I had Mizzou going to the Elite Eight so at least my Final Four is still intact. But this is what the tournament is all about: Upsets and Cinderella stories. Last year it was VCU. A few years ago it was George Mason. Maybe this year the "Cinderella" team will be Norfolk State.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Dwight Howard Staying in Orlando
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Dwight On Potential Trade
Obama's NCAA Tournament Picks
Mike D'Antoni Resigns as Head Coach of The Knicks
Mike D'Antoni resigned as head coach of the New York Knicks today. Rumors have been swirling around the coach's job security since the beginning of the season. D'Antoni was seeking a contract extension at the beginning of the year and was denied, so D'Antoni entered the season on the hot seat. The Knicks have fallen out of the playoff race losing 6 straight games. There was hope for D'Antoni when "Linsanity" was taking over the league, but since Carmelo's return the Knicks have won only two games. Rumors spread last week that Carmelo was not happy with the lack of touches he was getting in the 4th quarter. Melo denies the rumor but I'm pretty sure its true. D'Antoni was hired in 2008 and has only had one playoff appearance (last year). He was 121-167 as coach of the Knicks. Assistant coach, Mike Woodson will take over as interim head coach.
Megatron Gets Mega Contract
Calvin Johnson signed the biggest contract in NFL history today. Johnson signed a deal that will keep him in Detroit for 7 years. His contract is worth $132 million with $60 million guaranteed. This is more than any other player in the NFL and Calvin Johnson is worth every penny. Johnson had a career season last year with 1,681 yards, 96 receptions, and 16 touchdowns. This was a no brainer for the Lions. Congrats Calvin, you're the richest man in the NFL.
Monta Ellis Traded To The Bucks
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
The Announcement
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Ricky Rubio Out For The Season
Ricky Rubio tore a ligament in his right knee in Friday night's game against the Lakers. Rubio, who was having a sensational rookie season, will miss the remainder of the season. Obviously, this is a huge loss for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were poised to make a playoff push currently in the 9th spot in the Western Conference. Rubio was also recieving consideration for Rookie Of The Year, challenging Kyrie Irving for the award. Rubio averaged 10.6 points and 8.2 assist in 41 games for the Timberwolves.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Remember When The Pistons Were Good?
LeBron wants Peyton in Miami
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
End Of An Era
Monday, March 5, 2012
Deron Williams Drops 57 On The Bobcats
Rondo Gets Historic Triple-Double in OT win Against Knicks
Players Receiving Money For Injuring Opposing Players
Defensive Coordinator, Gregg Williams has admitted to overseeing a "Bounty System" that rewarded players for injuries inflicted on opposing players while he was the defensive coordinator for the Saints. This is against NFL rules but many players and former players are saying that this goes on every team and has been going on for years. Gregg Williams rewarded players for "knock outs" and "cart-offs" which in my opinion is the ugliest part of the game. There is nothing worse than seeing a player laying on the field motionless after a big hit. It is disgusting to me that players are getting $1,500 rewards for that. Many former players and current players have taken to twitter and ESPN to voice their opinions. The sad thing to me is that a lot of them are defending this. Maybe they have taken too many shots to the head, but I can't see how anyone can defend receiving money for possibly ending another player's career. Gregg Williams is meeting with league officials today. I'm sure major penalties will be handed out by Commissioner Goodell.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Josh Smith Puts "IBlocka" on a Poster
Why Won't He Take The Last Shot?!
Its the same old story. Last seconds of the game. Lebron has the ball. 3...2...1...pass? Why won't LeBron shoot the last shot? For the second time in a week, Lebron tries to make a play instead of taking the last shot to win the game. The Miami Heat lost 99-98 to the Utah Jazz on Friday. LeBron James was hot! Burring a number of difficult shots. It looked like LeBron was going to close the game, but in the last seconds of the game, he passes the ball to Udonis Haslem on a pick-n-roll? Haslem takes the last shot and of course he missed. James did the same thing in the All-Star game. He brought the East all the way back just to turn the ball over in the last seconds of the game. Unlike other times he's passed instead of shooting, James actually showed some frustration over his choice through twitter. LeBron tweeted "Man I have a really sick feeling in my stomach right now! Really wanted tonight's game. I just had to make one more dang play out there" (Yea he really said dang lol) But, maybe LeBron has finally learned his lesson. Unless Wade or Bosh is wide open, just shoot LeBron. The shot never taken is always a miss.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)