Here we are, four weeks into the NFL season, and a lot has changed since the beginning. Super Bowl contenders falling off the map, nobodies becoming somebodies, and other teams right where everyone thought they'd be.
Here's my rundown on each team.
AFC
North
Steelers: Sitting at 2-2 people are somewhat disappointed, but don't fret, yet, they still have time.
Ravens: Right about where they were thought to be, not much to say.
Bengals: Young team, showing signs of talent, but time will tell.
Browns: Showing signs of improvement, but they still have a long way to go.
East
Patriots: One loss to Buffalo, but Buffalo not too shabby this year, the Pats will be fine.
Jets: Oh, Rex Ryan...we thought you guys would be East contenders, that hope isn't gone, but it's hard to see right now.
Bills: 3-1...is anyone surprised? They've finally got some talent, now if they can keep it going.
Dolphins: Lost cause right now...
South
Texans: It's finally your year, don't blow it.
Titans: Veteran QB, don't think that's enough though.
Jaguars: They need...help...
Colts: Nothing without Manning
West
Raiders: Showing signs of life, but more time is needed.
Chargers: It's your conference title to lose.
Chiefs: Grease fire...
Broncos: If they don't figure things out, they'll run out of time.
NFC
East
Redskins: Looking good early, but time will tell.
Cowboys: The play of Romo determines their outcome.
Giants: At one moment they look real bad, then at a second glance not too bad...time will tell.
Eagles: Way overrated...they do have talent, just need to use it successfully.
North
Packers: On top, as predicted.
Lions: Watch out GB, these Lions are hungry...
Bears: Like the Giants, 50/50
Vikings: Adrian Peterson can't do it himself.
South
Saints: Still a good team, they just slipped at Green Bay.
Falcons: They need a defense.
Bucs: Very talented.
Panthers: Newton is legit, they just need a defense.
West
Cardinals: They're falling...fast.
Seahawks: Not making much noise.
Rams: They're falling...and falling...and falling...
49ers: They're good, good enough to win the West anyways.
Well, that's it. It will all change again and again, but for now that's my rundown.
Enjoy the madness!!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
2011 NFL Playoff Predictions
Here we go again! Another long summer is coming is coming to an end. The temps are falling, the trees are losing their lush green color, and most guys (and some ladies) are feeling the buzz to watch someone get completely destroyed by another. Yep, football is in the air!
From coast to coast and border to border, people across this great nation have had to put up with Basketball, Baseball, and whatever else keeps you out of trouble. But not anymore. Football is back!
After a "Lockout" that lasted nearly five months (which goes to show the greediness of people, and just how much this league is based on money more than anything else) the players and owners signed a ten year deal. Which means we just have to go through this AGAIN in ten years...but for now, enjoy it!
So just to give you an insight of how I think this season will turn out, here's my playoff predictions (not that they mean anything, because I'm terrible at picking winners).
AFC
(Division)(Winner)(Seed)
North - Ravens 3
South - Texans 4
East - Patriots 1
West - Chargers 2
Wild Card - Steelers 6
Wild Card - Jets 5
NFC
North - Packers 3
South - Saints 1
East - Eagles 2
West - Rams 4
Wild Card - Falcons 5
Wild Card - Cardinals 6
My Super Bowl Picks are the Patriots over the Saints.
There they are, they're probably no good but it's better than nothing. A dark horse team I haven't mentioned is the Lions. If Matthew Stafford stays healthy, watch out, with that defensive line you never know what could happen.
So sit back, enjoy your diet coke, and enjoy this season. Before you know it, it'll be over, and we'll be back to Basketball, Baseball, and again, whatever keeps you out of trouble. Until next season, that is...
From coast to coast and border to border, people across this great nation have had to put up with Basketball, Baseball, and whatever else keeps you out of trouble. But not anymore. Football is back!
After a "Lockout" that lasted nearly five months (which goes to show the greediness of people, and just how much this league is based on money more than anything else) the players and owners signed a ten year deal. Which means we just have to go through this AGAIN in ten years...but for now, enjoy it!
So just to give you an insight of how I think this season will turn out, here's my playoff predictions (not that they mean anything, because I'm terrible at picking winners).
AFC
(Division)(Winner)(Seed)
North - Ravens 3
South - Texans 4
East - Patriots 1
West - Chargers 2
Wild Card - Steelers 6
Wild Card - Jets 5
NFC
North - Packers 3
South - Saints 1
East - Eagles 2
West - Rams 4
Wild Card - Falcons 5
Wild Card - Cardinals 6
My Super Bowl Picks are the Patriots over the Saints.
There they are, they're probably no good but it's better than nothing. A dark horse team I haven't mentioned is the Lions. If Matthew Stafford stays healthy, watch out, with that defensive line you never know what could happen.
So sit back, enjoy your diet coke, and enjoy this season. Before you know it, it'll be over, and we'll be back to Basketball, Baseball, and again, whatever keeps you out of trouble. Until next season, that is...
Monday, May 23, 2011
Round Ball - Round Up
It's the NBA Finals!! The only part of the NBA season people care about!
And guess what, the Lakers are out! And so are the Celtics! Who would of thought?
But I'm not going to talk about them, no, I'm just going to give a brief summary of the four teams that decided to play during games, unlike the last year's finalist.
Let's go West first.
Dallas: Where has Dirk Nowitzki (his mom probably sneezed when naming him) been?
All the years he's been with the Mavricks and now he decides to play like he wants a championship? Well, I don't know where he's been, but he's playing some pretty awesome B-Ball right now, and that could carry Dallas to the top.
Oklahoma City: OKC is like that little two-foot tall kid that is surprisingly really good, but in the end his size is just not good enough.
West Results: Dallas leads the series 2-1 right now. And though I think the OKC Thunder will get one more win, Dallas will move on. No doubt about it.
East.
Chicago: The team with the best record this season, and MVP Derrick Rose has turned out to be a flop.
Barely getting past Indiana and Atlanta, the Bulls now trail Miami 2-1, so if they (Chicago) wants to move on they better give it all they got, because they're playing a hot Miami team. But one thing's for certain, Chicago has been way over rated.
Miami: The team that made all the moves to win now looks like they actually might, but they have to play like it. The Heat win when they want to. That's the way it's been all season, win just enough to get in the post season and then turn on the jets. So if they really want to win it all then they'd better just keep playing like they have been.
East Results: Chicago's got guts, but Miami's got talent. I'm sure the windy city will get another win here, but the Heat will move on.
Finals Results: It's a tough decision. Dallas, who's on a role, and Miami who's also on a role. I think the winner will be whoever finishes this round better.
But if I had to give an answer now, than I think I'd go with Miami in 7 games. They've got the stars, the talent, and the want.
And guess what, the Lakers are out! And so are the Celtics! Who would of thought?
But I'm not going to talk about them, no, I'm just going to give a brief summary of the four teams that decided to play during games, unlike the last year's finalist.
Let's go West first.
Dallas: Where has Dirk Nowitzki (his mom probably sneezed when naming him) been?
All the years he's been with the Mavricks and now he decides to play like he wants a championship? Well, I don't know where he's been, but he's playing some pretty awesome B-Ball right now, and that could carry Dallas to the top.
Oklahoma City: OKC is like that little two-foot tall kid that is surprisingly really good, but in the end his size is just not good enough.
West Results: Dallas leads the series 2-1 right now. And though I think the OKC Thunder will get one more win, Dallas will move on. No doubt about it.
East.
Chicago: The team with the best record this season, and MVP Derrick Rose has turned out to be a flop.
Barely getting past Indiana and Atlanta, the Bulls now trail Miami 2-1, so if they (Chicago) wants to move on they better give it all they got, because they're playing a hot Miami team. But one thing's for certain, Chicago has been way over rated.
Miami: The team that made all the moves to win now looks like they actually might, but they have to play like it. The Heat win when they want to. That's the way it's been all season, win just enough to get in the post season and then turn on the jets. So if they really want to win it all then they'd better just keep playing like they have been.
East Results: Chicago's got guts, but Miami's got talent. I'm sure the windy city will get another win here, but the Heat will move on.
Finals Results: It's a tough decision. Dallas, who's on a role, and Miami who's also on a role. I think the winner will be whoever finishes this round better.
But if I had to give an answer now, than I think I'd go with Miami in 7 games. They've got the stars, the talent, and the want.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Who Ya Got?
Go ahead, say it. Everyone else is, so why can't you? "Cam Newton will be the #1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft." There, now was that so hard? Actually, for me, it was, because I don't believe it.
Almost everybody is saying Newton's going first, yadayadayada, but don't listen to them. In fact, don't listen to me, because these predictions mean absolutely nothing.
Carolina, the team who did the worst last year, doesn't have to pick Cam Newton, Jake Locker, or Blaine Gabbert (the top 3 candidates, respectively). The panthers could pick one of the lowest prospects like Austin Arnaud of Iowa State (sorry Austin, I know you're pretty good, it's just, you're a Cyclone).
So don't think I or any of those "smart" people who "know" everything about sports, know who's going to be picked first. Because we don't know, the only difference between them and I is they get paid to tell you things that mean nothing.
So now that I've told you not to believe anything I say, let me tell you who I think will go #1. Jake Locker, HA! Fat chance. The Quarterback who passed the draft and probably a high pick last year, didn't have such a hot year this last season. There's no way he's going first.
Well, you already know that I don't think Cam Newton's going first. Carolina wants a scorer, and Cam is a scorer, but half of his scoring comes by running people over. That's just not the way teams do it today, they just want someone to drop back and throw the ball.
To me, Newton is a carbon copy of Tim Tebow, except Tebow is white. If Cam Newton is going to be an NFL quarterback, then he's going to have to learn how to throw the ball every down. It's that simple.
So obviously that leaves just one person, Blaine Gabbert. This guy's got it all, or at least most of it. The quarterback led the Missouri Tigers to some big wins the last couple of years. Though he did lose to my Iowa Hawkeyes in December at the Insight Bowl Thank you, by the way, Mr. Gabbert, for throwing that incoherent pass late in the game that allowed us to win!). But that was then, and this is now. He's got the chemistry, agility, accuracy, and most important, he's smart. That's not to say other quarterbacks aren't smart, he's just got a brain that works really well. That's why I think he'll go #1.
As for the other two, well, I could care less when they go. All that seems to matter today is who goes first.
So if there's anything you learned after reading this, I hope it's that you should never believe what people say about the draft. So go ahead, make your prediction. But when Thursday comes the only thing that will matter is who Carolina thinks is best, that and that alone.
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| Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert...Who ya got? |
Almost everybody is saying Newton's going first, yadayadayada, but don't listen to them. In fact, don't listen to me, because these predictions mean absolutely nothing.
Carolina, the team who did the worst last year, doesn't have to pick Cam Newton, Jake Locker, or Blaine Gabbert (the top 3 candidates, respectively). The panthers could pick one of the lowest prospects like Austin Arnaud of Iowa State (sorry Austin, I know you're pretty good, it's just, you're a Cyclone).
So don't think I or any of those "smart" people who "know" everything about sports, know who's going to be picked first. Because we don't know, the only difference between them and I is they get paid to tell you things that mean nothing.
So now that I've told you not to believe anything I say, let me tell you who I think will go #1. Jake Locker, HA! Fat chance. The Quarterback who passed the draft and probably a high pick last year, didn't have such a hot year this last season. There's no way he's going first.
Well, you already know that I don't think Cam Newton's going first. Carolina wants a scorer, and Cam is a scorer, but half of his scoring comes by running people over. That's just not the way teams do it today, they just want someone to drop back and throw the ball.
To me, Newton is a carbon copy of Tim Tebow, except Tebow is white. If Cam Newton is going to be an NFL quarterback, then he's going to have to learn how to throw the ball every down. It's that simple.
So obviously that leaves just one person, Blaine Gabbert. This guy's got it all, or at least most of it. The quarterback led the Missouri Tigers to some big wins the last couple of years. Though he did lose to my Iowa Hawkeyes in December at the Insight Bowl Thank you, by the way, Mr. Gabbert, for throwing that incoherent pass late in the game that allowed us to win!). But that was then, and this is now. He's got the chemistry, agility, accuracy, and most important, he's smart. That's not to say other quarterbacks aren't smart, he's just got a brain that works really well. That's why I think he'll go #1.
As for the other two, well, I could care less when they go. All that seems to matter today is who goes first.
So if there's anything you learned after reading this, I hope it's that you should never believe what people say about the draft. So go ahead, make your prediction. But when Thursday comes the only thing that will matter is who Carolina thinks is best, that and that alone.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Let the Games Begin!
Tuesday I attended the Olympics in Indianola, Iowa...the Special Olympics to be specific.
Ben was participating in three different events. The softball throw, which he placed 3rd in. The 50 meter dash, which he placed 2nd in, and the 4x100 relay race, his team got 2nd in that one also.
It was very exciting for both athletes and friends & family that showed up to watched. But as I watched, I realized something. Every athlete's goal wasn't to win, but to compete and have fun!
From the time a race began to the time each one crossed the finish line they had a huge smile on their face. They didn't care whether or not they got first, they were just happy to be there, it was their moment.
It was amazing to see them do these things that some said they couldn't do. And to see them do it with a smile and not worry about what other people thought. That was very humbling.
And as I watched, I was reminded of how precious every single life is. No matter what extra challenges there might be with taking care of them, they're a gift from God. And to see them compete, not for pride and glory, but to just have fun, that was just awesome!
And you can count on one thing, I'll be back for years to come!
Ben was participating in three different events. The softball throw, which he placed 3rd in. The 50 meter dash, which he placed 2nd in, and the 4x100 relay race, his team got 2nd in that one also.
It was very exciting for both athletes and friends & family that showed up to watched. But as I watched, I realized something. Every athlete's goal wasn't to win, but to compete and have fun!
From the time a race began to the time each one crossed the finish line they had a huge smile on their face. They didn't care whether or not they got first, they were just happy to be there, it was their moment.
It was amazing to see them do these things that some said they couldn't do. And to see them do it with a smile and not worry about what other people thought. That was very humbling.
And as I watched, I was reminded of how precious every single life is. No matter what extra challenges there might be with taking care of them, they're a gift from God. And to see them compete, not for pride and glory, but to just have fun, that was just awesome!
And you can count on one thing, I'll be back for years to come!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Hats Off
You have to tip your hat to the University of Connecticut Huskies...and Connecticut has to tip their hats to the Butler Bulldogs.
Uconn (for short) played absolutely terrible Monday night in the NCAA Championship Game at Relient Stadium in Houston, Texas.
But if it hadn't been for Butler's even worse performance, Uconn would have a long, quiet flight home. Without a trophy, they would watch as Butler danced in the streets, celebrating. The Huskies' stats were pretty bad. But thanks to Butler, who made to the big game for the second year in-a-row, Uconn was able to cut down the nets.
The Bulldogs scored just three 2-point baskets! For the whole game!! They went 12 for 64 with all their shots, that's only 18.8%! Not to mention Connecticut outscored them in the paint 26-2! If it hadn't been the championship game I would've watched Barney, he could have scored more points then both teams combined while blind folded and with no arms!
Butler, I'm sure, would love to just forget about the game. As for Uconn, it was an ugly win, but a win none-the-less.
So say thank you to Butler, because without their terrible play last night the Connecticut Huskies would be listening to their motivational tapes, and they wouldn't be Champions.
Uconn (for short) played absolutely terrible Monday night in the NCAA Championship Game at Relient Stadium in Houston, Texas.
But if it hadn't been for Butler's even worse performance, Uconn would have a long, quiet flight home. Without a trophy, they would watch as Butler danced in the streets, celebrating. The Huskies' stats were pretty bad. But thanks to Butler, who made to the big game for the second year in-a-row, Uconn was able to cut down the nets.
The Bulldogs scored just three 2-point baskets! For the whole game!! They went 12 for 64 with all their shots, that's only 18.8%! Not to mention Connecticut outscored them in the paint 26-2! If it hadn't been the championship game I would've watched Barney, he could have scored more points then both teams combined while blind folded and with no arms!
Butler, I'm sure, would love to just forget about the game. As for Uconn, it was an ugly win, but a win none-the-less.
So say thank you to Butler, because without their terrible play last night the Connecticut Huskies would be listening to their motivational tapes, and they wouldn't be Champions.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Loyalty and Money
Shaka Smart and the Virginia Commonwealth Ram's magical run in the NCAA tournament came to an end Saturday night losing to the Butler Bulldogs in the Final Four in Houston, Texas.
Nobody expected them to advance that far, let alone even be in the tournament. Shoot, even VCU themselves didn't watch the selection show March 13th because they didn't even think they would get in.
But Virginia Commonwealth did, they had to play a play-in-game to do it, but they were in none the less. Knocking off excellent teams on their way to the Final Four, Shaka Smart became more and more popular.
But now that VCU's season is over, Shaka had to make an important decision, stay there at VCU or go to a major university. He decided to stay.
Now, he's either scared of the housing market or he is loyal to Virginia Commonwealth. I believe it's the ladder.
It happens too often in today's world, people want more for themselves. They're always watching their own back, not thinking about how it'll affect another person. But that's not Shaka Smart.
No doubt he'll get a pay raise and extension at VCU, but he could get more dough if he wanted.
People are busting him now because - who wouldn't want a couple more million bucks? A person who cares more about his reputation than how much money he has. Shaka Smart showed his loyalty to Virginia Commonwealth in this situation. He has his priorities set.
Shaka is a person we all can learn from, no matter what people say.
I applaud you Shaka Smart, I applaud you.
Nobody expected them to advance that far, let alone even be in the tournament. Shoot, even VCU themselves didn't watch the selection show March 13th because they didn't even think they would get in.
But Virginia Commonwealth did, they had to play a play-in-game to do it, but they were in none the less. Knocking off excellent teams on their way to the Final Four, Shaka Smart became more and more popular.
But now that VCU's season is over, Shaka had to make an important decision, stay there at VCU or go to a major university. He decided to stay.
Now, he's either scared of the housing market or he is loyal to Virginia Commonwealth. I believe it's the ladder.
It happens too often in today's world, people want more for themselves. They're always watching their own back, not thinking about how it'll affect another person. But that's not Shaka Smart.
No doubt he'll get a pay raise and extension at VCU, but he could get more dough if he wanted.
People are busting him now because - who wouldn't want a couple more million bucks? A person who cares more about his reputation than how much money he has. Shaka Smart showed his loyalty to Virginia Commonwealth in this situation. He has his priorities set.
Shaka is a person we all can learn from, no matter what people say.
I applaud you Shaka Smart, I applaud you.
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