Screech says: Oh I wanna announce to one and all, that I love the Mirror from the mall (in our case wall)
and we do love that mirror.
The mirror points out that in Super Bowl XL Deuce (that is what we are calling it) (ok what I am calling it) that everything does look like it seems. We take a closer step to our beloved mirror, and what do we get? Clarity. Thats right BM fans, here is a clearer picture of what will go down this weekend at Super Bowl Xtra Large Deuce.
Ok so the line of 12 is holding tight right now. It is only that low because until the bettors find out what the breed of Gerbils Tom Brady purchases for this weekend are and until they find out how bad he is faking this ankle thing, it will move to 13.5.
The Over under for the amount of Viagras Tom Petty pops this weekend is 6.5. I am going to say its going to be a crazy weekend in Arizona, so take the over.
So lets get down to the game.
QB comparison. Which Brady and Eli will show up? I guess that is the largest of the questions. We all know that the Giants can run. We know that New England may run, but the QB identities are up in the air. Take it from someone who knows ankle injuries. If what he is going through is real, Arizona is the right place to be playing. That ankle will not feel the cold. It won't feel the weather that it would any where else. So all signs point to the Real Slim Brady standing up. I also see that same Ball protecting Eli showing up too. Eli has been an ace in the playoffs keeping that ball from the other teams arms. Lets hope that continues for a good game.
So what really will happen? Eli will get pressured and cough one up, but only one. Brady will get pressured too, and he will give one away too. Both QB's will have great games, only one will be remembered.
Both running games are capable of taking off. Maroney is always going to be there. Will he be used? Ok the real question is will he be needed? Jacobs should pace the game, and if things are going well for the Giants, he could get 100.
The Receiving corps are not even, whatever Plexi glass says. No need to talk about them.
The Giants Defensive front is so solid. If they come in and dominate this game, the tide could turn early. The Pats D is so old, but their secondary is great. If the D gets to Eli, you can sign this one on the bottom line, its over.
SO how is it really going to play out?
Pats, overall better offense.
Giants take the defense, but don't get burned on the corners.
Special teams are close but go to the Pats
Coaching, if that Mother F__ker wears a cut off sweatshirt to this game, I swear I will... sorry this goes to the Pats too.
Intangibles, Pats have been here before, but I guess this one depends on the Brady injury.
SO here is the prediction. Patriots 34 Giants............................32
I want to pick them to win. I want this perfect season to go belly up. But it won't.
So go get your gerbils Tom, its time to win another.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Mid Way Review/Preview
Basketball is at the mid season and this is what we learned so far.
Miami is bad. New Orleans is good. Kobe is back in LA and better than ever. Boston's moves have paid off. Orlando is real and Portland is too.
The solid teams have stay enact, and are putting it together for playoff runs. These teams include SA, Dallas, Detroit, and Phoenix.
Right now the league MVP in my book is Kobe. But KG will win it hands down. I really wish Caron Butler and Chris Paul can finish out this year like they have the first half. They have carried their teams to great records.
Coach of the year should be Stan Van Gundy. The man needs to be shown respect. He is a top tier coach and was in Miami too.
Who will make the playoffs?
Logically you would think San Antonio would put it all together and win their division. But they are 8-9 on the road and have the most road games left out of the top Western teams.
In the West:
1. BIG D- Dallas wins southwest
2. Phoenix wins Pacific
3. Utah Wins Northwest
4. New Orleans 2 in SW
5. SAN AN 3 in SW
6. Denver and out in the first round...
7. LA Lakers- Injuries have them Bummin 2 in the PAC
8. Portland and I wouldn't want to see them inthe first round with nothing to lose
The Western Conference finals will dull with Utah and Dallas, but I really think Utah can win. Utah is playing tough with Kirelenko, The booze and Deron Williams all at the top of their games.
In the East: Boston looks unstoppable, but Orlando is playing great basketball. Detroit is the same team, but just as solid as they were in previous years. No one is more than 10 games out of the playoffs as of today meaning no one is eliminated. Atlanta sits in the 7th seed right now. That is how unsettled the East is.
1. Detroit Number 1 in the Central
2. Orlando Number 1 in Southeast
3. Boston Number 1 in Atlantic
4. Cleveland On Bron's back make it into a home court playoff series
5. Toronto and hopefully getting Ford back for the playoffs
6. The Wiz and hopefully not getting Gilbie back
7. Chicago should put it together to get in
8. Surprise Philly will make the playoffs.
Eastern Conference finals of Detroit and Orlando with Orlando winning and winning the Championship.
Some story lines:
Chris Webber is going to sign in Golden State with big Nellie
Damon Stoudamire has been bought out and should end up in Boston to help them make their run. Should be a one year and done kind of thing.
If the Nets make a trade and get Nocioni or Sefolosha from the Bulls they should steal that playoff spot from the sixers.
the Sixers should create some room around the trade deadline. Look for the knicks to try and unload anyone they can.
Miami may be going the same.
Miami is bad. New Orleans is good. Kobe is back in LA and better than ever. Boston's moves have paid off. Orlando is real and Portland is too.
The solid teams have stay enact, and are putting it together for playoff runs. These teams include SA, Dallas, Detroit, and Phoenix.
Right now the league MVP in my book is Kobe. But KG will win it hands down. I really wish Caron Butler and Chris Paul can finish out this year like they have the first half. They have carried their teams to great records.
Coach of the year should be Stan Van Gundy. The man needs to be shown respect. He is a top tier coach and was in Miami too.
Who will make the playoffs?
Logically you would think San Antonio would put it all together and win their division. But they are 8-9 on the road and have the most road games left out of the top Western teams.
In the West:
1. BIG D- Dallas wins southwest
2. Phoenix wins Pacific
3. Utah Wins Northwest
4. New Orleans 2 in SW
5. SAN AN 3 in SW
6. Denver and out in the first round...
7. LA Lakers- Injuries have them Bummin 2 in the PAC
8. Portland and I wouldn't want to see them inthe first round with nothing to lose
The Western Conference finals will dull with Utah and Dallas, but I really think Utah can win. Utah is playing tough with Kirelenko, The booze and Deron Williams all at the top of their games.
In the East: Boston looks unstoppable, but Orlando is playing great basketball. Detroit is the same team, but just as solid as they were in previous years. No one is more than 10 games out of the playoffs as of today meaning no one is eliminated. Atlanta sits in the 7th seed right now. That is how unsettled the East is.
1. Detroit Number 1 in the Central
2. Orlando Number 1 in Southeast
3. Boston Number 1 in Atlantic
4. Cleveland On Bron's back make it into a home court playoff series
5. Toronto and hopefully getting Ford back for the playoffs
6. The Wiz and hopefully not getting Gilbie back
7. Chicago should put it together to get in
8. Surprise Philly will make the playoffs.
Eastern Conference finals of Detroit and Orlando with Orlando winning and winning the Championship.
Some story lines:
Chris Webber is going to sign in Golden State with big Nellie
Damon Stoudamire has been bought out and should end up in Boston to help them make their run. Should be a one year and done kind of thing.
If the Nets make a trade and get Nocioni or Sefolosha from the Bulls they should steal that playoff spot from the sixers.
the Sixers should create some room around the trade deadline. Look for the knicks to try and unload anyone they can.
Miami may be going the same.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
My All Stars
Roses are red,
Violets are Blue.
10 men strong
A one night dream come true.
The All Star game is about 10 men strong. You may argue that its the 10 best players in the league should be starting in the all star game. I think the 10 guys who make their team better should be starting in this game. The 10 men who make the sport better. So who are they? Well here is who is starting.
East- Center: Dwight Howard (Orlando) Forward: Kevin Garnett (Boston), LeBron James (Cleveland)Guard: Jason Kidd (New Jersey), Dwyane Wade (Miami)
West- Center: Yao Ming (Houston) Forward: Carmelo Anthony (Denver), Tim Duncan (San Antonio) Guard: Kobe Bryant, (L.A. Lakers), Allen Iverson (Denver)
Who must be immediately taken away from this list? Yao first. Jason Kidd Second. Dwayne Wade this year has to go, two years ago he should have been the top vote getter. Carmelo and AI have to go. And on the fence should be Kobe. A case can be made on both sides for them to start a 3 forward or 3 guard lineup.
My lineup-
East- Lets get KG out of the way, because he is the so dominant and the best player in the game. He is the man who makes that team go. The other forward Should be Caron Butler. The best player on the Wiz. Thats right, better than even Gilbert. Caron has this team playing team ball for the first time. Caron should not be pushed aside when Gilbie comes back, he deserves to be the number one option. I hope Washington really thinks about their options if Gilbert opts out.
The East will start a center, because Dwight Howard is that good. He is Shaq 10 years ago. He is the future of the NBA.
It gets really hairy in the back court. I would love to see a point guard like Jose Calderon get in. He is great, and can help any team. But Chauncy Billups really should be starting in this game. Kidd is done and not a starter anymore. He is on the edge of his career, about to fall down hill.
And lastly, but not least, Lebron. He has the Cavs above 500 and they are just not good at all. Without him, that team is battling Miami for the celler.
West- And at guard for your Western Conference Stars, Chris Paul! Chris Paul is The best player and leader of the best team in the West. He must start in this game. Kobe on the fence any other year , playing like a beast. He scores like every other year. But unlike any other year, he makes his team better. The 500 Lakers are 27-14 and that is because Kobe is making them that much better.
The Western front court should round out with a surprising name and Tim Duncan. Duncan is the best player on the best team for many years. He does deserve the start. Lamarcus Aldridge is all star material. Portland may be unstoppable once Greg Oden comes back.
And lastly, who is the 5th? Chris Kamen is playing out of his mind. But no. Yao, No..
Carlos Boozer keeps the Utah Jazz on pace by getting a double double every night. I would love to throw Nash in a 3 guard All star lineup, but Boozer is the starter that deserves it.
Lets add a couple reserves. In the West, AI, Carmelo, Yao, Dirk, Nash, Brandon Roy, and Chris Kamen
The East, Calderon, Bosh, Wade, Joe Johnson, Gerald Wallace, Shaq, and Ray Allen.
Violets are Blue.
10 men strong
A one night dream come true.
The All Star game is about 10 men strong. You may argue that its the 10 best players in the league should be starting in the all star game. I think the 10 guys who make their team better should be starting in this game. The 10 men who make the sport better. So who are they? Well here is who is starting.
East- Center: Dwight Howard (Orlando) Forward: Kevin Garnett (Boston), LeBron James (Cleveland)Guard: Jason Kidd (New Jersey), Dwyane Wade (Miami)
West- Center: Yao Ming (Houston) Forward: Carmelo Anthony (Denver), Tim Duncan (San Antonio) Guard: Kobe Bryant, (L.A. Lakers), Allen Iverson (Denver)
Who must be immediately taken away from this list? Yao first. Jason Kidd Second. Dwayne Wade this year has to go, two years ago he should have been the top vote getter. Carmelo and AI have to go. And on the fence should be Kobe. A case can be made on both sides for them to start a 3 forward or 3 guard lineup.
My lineup-
East- Lets get KG out of the way, because he is the so dominant and the best player in the game. He is the man who makes that team go. The other forward Should be Caron Butler. The best player on the Wiz. Thats right, better than even Gilbert. Caron has this team playing team ball for the first time. Caron should not be pushed aside when Gilbie comes back, he deserves to be the number one option. I hope Washington really thinks about their options if Gilbert opts out.
The East will start a center, because Dwight Howard is that good. He is Shaq 10 years ago. He is the future of the NBA.
It gets really hairy in the back court. I would love to see a point guard like Jose Calderon get in. He is great, and can help any team. But Chauncy Billups really should be starting in this game. Kidd is done and not a starter anymore. He is on the edge of his career, about to fall down hill.
And lastly, but not least, Lebron. He has the Cavs above 500 and they are just not good at all. Without him, that team is battling Miami for the celler.
West- And at guard for your Western Conference Stars, Chris Paul! Chris Paul is The best player and leader of the best team in the West. He must start in this game. Kobe on the fence any other year , playing like a beast. He scores like every other year. But unlike any other year, he makes his team better. The 500 Lakers are 27-14 and that is because Kobe is making them that much better.
The Western front court should round out with a surprising name and Tim Duncan. Duncan is the best player on the best team for many years. He does deserve the start. Lamarcus Aldridge is all star material. Portland may be unstoppable once Greg Oden comes back.
And lastly, who is the 5th? Chris Kamen is playing out of his mind. But no. Yao, No..
Carlos Boozer keeps the Utah Jazz on pace by getting a double double every night. I would love to throw Nash in a 3 guard All star lineup, but Boozer is the starter that deserves it.
Lets add a couple reserves. In the West, AI, Carmelo, Yao, Dirk, Nash, Brandon Roy, and Chris Kamen
The East, Calderon, Bosh, Wade, Joe Johnson, Gerald Wallace, Shaq, and Ray Allen.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
NBA BM TIME!
The New Jersey Nets are desperate. They are considering sending Vince Carter, Jamal Magloire, and Marcus Williams to Indiana for Jermaine O'Neil. The Pacers get a new injury problem in exchange for their own injury issue. They get 4 million off the books next year from Magloire. The only reason why he will be included. This trade will be huge headlines, but really have no impact on either squad. O'Neil can not be dealt until he is injury free. With his history, this trade may not go down until 2012. That would mean that both men must be healthy and that could be a long time.
The Clippers may be ready to make a couple deals before the trade deadline. Teams are interested and everyone is trying to jump the gun and beat everyone to the punch.
Sam Cassell may be headed to Boston to help the Celtics finish out their team makeover from 06. Elton Brand is getting closer to coming back, and as soon as he does he could be dealt. Elton could be the final piece to a winning team, or could be a beginning for a team makeover. Chris Kamen has been thrown around, with his value at top notch. But The Clips are reluctant to deal him. He has had a great year and he could really bring back some salary cap space and a number 1 pick.
Damon Stoudamire is close to being a free agent. The Grizzlies recently presented point guard Damon Stoudamire with a buyout offer that would have required the 34-year-old to give back nearly 80 percent of his expected salary for next season. Damon could be headed for Phoenix or Boston depending on what Boston does in the trade market.
Miami is close to deciding on whether to add some pieces for building next year or to start dropping some guaranteed long term players. They will either deal Jason Williams, Ricky Davis and Dorell Wright to add the pieces or they will keep all three and possibly deal Blount, Daquan Cook, and or Udonis Haslem. Shaq could also be out there on the block but dealing him would require a desperate team needing a final big man piece.
Tracy McGrady is close to coming back. But every time he touches the court he gets hurt. The Rockets will be looking to get him back and move him. The Bulls are interested, but who knows who is ready to take on this big contract and injury issue.
The Clippers may be ready to make a couple deals before the trade deadline. Teams are interested and everyone is trying to jump the gun and beat everyone to the punch.
Sam Cassell may be headed to Boston to help the Celtics finish out their team makeover from 06. Elton Brand is getting closer to coming back, and as soon as he does he could be dealt. Elton could be the final piece to a winning team, or could be a beginning for a team makeover. Chris Kamen has been thrown around, with his value at top notch. But The Clips are reluctant to deal him. He has had a great year and he could really bring back some salary cap space and a number 1 pick.
Damon Stoudamire is close to being a free agent. The Grizzlies recently presented point guard Damon Stoudamire with a buyout offer that would have required the 34-year-old to give back nearly 80 percent of his expected salary for next season. Damon could be headed for Phoenix or Boston depending on what Boston does in the trade market.
Miami is close to deciding on whether to add some pieces for building next year or to start dropping some guaranteed long term players. They will either deal Jason Williams, Ricky Davis and Dorell Wright to add the pieces or they will keep all three and possibly deal Blount, Daquan Cook, and or Udonis Haslem. Shaq could also be out there on the block but dealing him would require a desperate team needing a final big man piece.
Tracy McGrady is close to coming back. But every time he touches the court he gets hurt. The Rockets will be looking to get him back and move him. The Bulls are interested, but who knows who is ready to take on this big contract and injury issue.
They Think It's a Sleeper!
The NFL thinks that the Pats are yesterday's news. We don't need to watch them this weekend, because they are locked for Super Bowl Sunday.
In the NFL's mind, there are three locks for Super Bowl Sunday.
1. Pac Man will be arrested for punching a stripper and deficating on her when she is down.
2. Kevin Federline's super bowl Sunday commercial days are over.
3. There will be a run at Happy Harry's discount Gerbils in Arizona because Brady is locked to be there.
I am here to show you why the Pats will not win and why they don't deserve it!
If the world were perfect, Phillip Rivers would have not made it out of Indy after that showing he had with the fans. Who knew that we had a grade A asshole on our hands. The Chargers won a tough hard fought game without him, but he was on the bench putting it in the fans face the whole time. Rivers expects to play this weekend, but the Chargers are confident with both QB's and should be. Rivers is starting to play better, but Volek will always be solid and spread the ball.
Breaking this game down is tough. The Pats are completely healthy, and the Chargers are not. LT, Rivers, and Gates should all play. Rivers and Gates are doubtful though and will be decided on the field come game time.
If the Chargers pull this off, it will not be because of coaching, it will not be because of the Weather, and it won't be because they have an advantage in the injury situation.
It is now Sunday Morning and the hands have been dealt. The Chargers got the Old Maid and are on a one way trip to becoming her. The Pats are sitting in the clear. Tom Brady sent Jeeves to the store to pick him up some of finest Gerbils Money can buy. Belichek has laid out his best sweatshirt and big T-shirt for the game. Everything is going their way.
The Undefeated Pats can be beat. If they are beaten it will be because of one thing, and that is that the Chargers D has out played them. The Chargers will score a bit. Probably in the high 20's or lower 30's. The injury situation will hopefully work itself out. If Rivers plays, then Gates must play. Rivers is squat without him. Volek should be able to hit the WR's easier. Rivers needs to be able to go 100% or not at all. Although Phillip Rivers thinks he is better than Volek at 50%, he is barely better at 99%.
The Chargers will need to run the ball early and often. Let the Winds go off and not effect the passing game. If they run with LT and then change it up with Turner, then a pass here or there in the Gusty winds should be more open. Small passes to he backs will be huge. Sproles needs to touch the ball on offense too. He will out run every player on the Pats line backing core.
Finally and most importantly, they must force the turnovers. The Chargers have a positive 48 turnover ratio to the Pats plus 16. Both teams are great at getting turnovers, but pressure on Brady could force some INT's.
If this game comes down to the run, then the Chargers 3 headed monster will dominate Maroney and Faulk.
The Prediction:
The Chargers will cover, but they are going to win this too. Jacksonville was a great pick last week and they just gave the game away. The Pats are not playing up to the 17-0 record. Honestly, undefeated is all well and good. No one will remember that though if they don't win the whole damn thing.
The Chargers will rack up over 200 yards rushing easily, and win this game 31-30.
In the NFL's mind, there are three locks for Super Bowl Sunday.
1. Pac Man will be arrested for punching a stripper and deficating on her when she is down.
2. Kevin Federline's super bowl Sunday commercial days are over.
3. There will be a run at Happy Harry's discount Gerbils in Arizona because Brady is locked to be there.
I am here to show you why the Pats will not win and why they don't deserve it!
If the world were perfect, Phillip Rivers would have not made it out of Indy after that showing he had with the fans. Who knew that we had a grade A asshole on our hands. The Chargers won a tough hard fought game without him, but he was on the bench putting it in the fans face the whole time. Rivers expects to play this weekend, but the Chargers are confident with both QB's and should be. Rivers is starting to play better, but Volek will always be solid and spread the ball.
Breaking this game down is tough. The Pats are completely healthy, and the Chargers are not. LT, Rivers, and Gates should all play. Rivers and Gates are doubtful though and will be decided on the field come game time.
If the Chargers pull this off, it will not be because of coaching, it will not be because of the Weather, and it won't be because they have an advantage in the injury situation.
It is now Sunday Morning and the hands have been dealt. The Chargers got the Old Maid and are on a one way trip to becoming her. The Pats are sitting in the clear. Tom Brady sent Jeeves to the store to pick him up some of finest Gerbils Money can buy. Belichek has laid out his best sweatshirt and big T-shirt for the game. Everything is going their way.
The Undefeated Pats can be beat. If they are beaten it will be because of one thing, and that is that the Chargers D has out played them. The Chargers will score a bit. Probably in the high 20's or lower 30's. The injury situation will hopefully work itself out. If Rivers plays, then Gates must play. Rivers is squat without him. Volek should be able to hit the WR's easier. Rivers needs to be able to go 100% or not at all. Although Phillip Rivers thinks he is better than Volek at 50%, he is barely better at 99%.
The Chargers will need to run the ball early and often. Let the Winds go off and not effect the passing game. If they run with LT and then change it up with Turner, then a pass here or there in the Gusty winds should be more open. Small passes to he backs will be huge. Sproles needs to touch the ball on offense too. He will out run every player on the Pats line backing core.
Finally and most importantly, they must force the turnovers. The Chargers have a positive 48 turnover ratio to the Pats plus 16. Both teams are great at getting turnovers, but pressure on Brady could force some INT's.
If this game comes down to the run, then the Chargers 3 headed monster will dominate Maroney and Faulk.
The Prediction:
The Chargers will cover, but they are going to win this too. Jacksonville was a great pick last week and they just gave the game away. The Pats are not playing up to the 17-0 record. Honestly, undefeated is all well and good. No one will remember that though if they don't win the whole damn thing.
The Chargers will rack up over 200 yards rushing easily, and win this game 31-30.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
The Cold Hard Truth! NFC Edition
Well football fans, this weekend is going to prove who the real men are. The New York Football Giants rolled into Dallas and showed them who the real men are. A team that can somehow just dominate on the road stood up and took their shots and in the end won the game. NY won because of Eli and Strahan. They did it without Tiki, which makes me a happy man. Eli has shown some kind of confidence on the road that is so unheard of. Before this year the fans, the experts, and the Giants front office must have been wondering if they made the right move to trade Phillip Rivers for Eli. But now, they sit one game away from the super bowl and have only Brett Favre to go through to get there.
We can Break down both teams, their offense, defense, special teams. We can do that all we want, but the cold hard truth is that weather and the identity of the QB on that day will win the game. Brett Favre could throw 5 touchdowns, but he could also throw 5 picks. Eli could do the same thing. No one knows. I would love to sit here and say that Jesus Favre will earn an NFC championship ring and send the Giants on their way. But who knows.
What I do know:
It will be zero degrees come kick off time. ZERO! The Packers have home field, but you can not be ready for zero degrees. So throw out the advantage.
I also know that all the experts are picking the Packers to win. ESPN.com's so called "experts" are straight across Packers picks. Their Pregame show analysts are all Packers picks. So advantage Pack right? Wrong...
The Giants played in the toughest division in the NFC. They won on the road when most teams buckle. Now 9-1 on the road through the playoffs after taking out the Boys and the Bucs. Coughlin has rallied his team to impressive wins in both playoff games.
I know that this Eli Vs Jesus aka Favre will not be the real story line. This game will come down to Brandon Jacobs Vs Ryan Grant and Special Teams. The Giants will also not allow Ryan Grant to run for 200 yards. They will also not allow him to fumble the ball twice in the 1st quarter and still win the game.
Lastly, the game will come down to turnovers. And this is how I will pick the game. Green Bay is plus 4 for the year in Giveaways and takeaways, while the Giants are -9. The Pack are clear favorites, but the playoffs have shown this new NY team. The Giants are protecting the ball and creating turnovers. They have 3 picks and 1 recovered fumble leaving them plus 4 in the 2 playoff games. The Pack was negative 1 against Seattle last week and that will not win this game.
The PICK: Brett Favre throws 3 td's and Grant runs for 1. Favre turns the ball over once but Grant will not. Eli plays well but the biggest game of his career proves to be just a little too much for him as he does not throw a td. The Giants end up losing this one 34-27. What a game but the NFL gets what they want with Favre playing in the super bowl.
oh yea and by the way. Tiki Barber sucks... Why don't you talk some more shit on Tom Coughlin and Eli now that the Giants are winning without you! God's way of punishing you is putting you next to the Bus and Collinsworth every week. A personal hell no man should have to deal with.
We can Break down both teams, their offense, defense, special teams. We can do that all we want, but the cold hard truth is that weather and the identity of the QB on that day will win the game. Brett Favre could throw 5 touchdowns, but he could also throw 5 picks. Eli could do the same thing. No one knows. I would love to sit here and say that Jesus Favre will earn an NFC championship ring and send the Giants on their way. But who knows.
What I do know:
It will be zero degrees come kick off time. ZERO! The Packers have home field, but you can not be ready for zero degrees. So throw out the advantage.
I also know that all the experts are picking the Packers to win. ESPN.com's so called "experts" are straight across Packers picks. Their Pregame show analysts are all Packers picks. So advantage Pack right? Wrong...
The Giants played in the toughest division in the NFC. They won on the road when most teams buckle. Now 9-1 on the road through the playoffs after taking out the Boys and the Bucs. Coughlin has rallied his team to impressive wins in both playoff games.
I know that this Eli Vs Jesus aka Favre will not be the real story line. This game will come down to Brandon Jacobs Vs Ryan Grant and Special Teams. The Giants will also not allow Ryan Grant to run for 200 yards. They will also not allow him to fumble the ball twice in the 1st quarter and still win the game.
Lastly, the game will come down to turnovers. And this is how I will pick the game. Green Bay is plus 4 for the year in Giveaways and takeaways, while the Giants are -9. The Pack are clear favorites, but the playoffs have shown this new NY team. The Giants are protecting the ball and creating turnovers. They have 3 picks and 1 recovered fumble leaving them plus 4 in the 2 playoff games. The Pack was negative 1 against Seattle last week and that will not win this game.
The PICK: Brett Favre throws 3 td's and Grant runs for 1. Favre turns the ball over once but Grant will not. Eli plays well but the biggest game of his career proves to be just a little too much for him as he does not throw a td. The Giants end up losing this one 34-27. What a game but the NFL gets what they want with Favre playing in the super bowl.
oh yea and by the way. Tiki Barber sucks... Why don't you talk some more shit on Tom Coughlin and Eli now that the Giants are winning without you! God's way of punishing you is putting you next to the Bus and Collinsworth every week. A personal hell no man should have to deal with.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Trades That Work
Let's break down some things that may happen before the Trade Deadline this year. Who will move? We don't know, but if they are going to move, these trades could be the way they go. Now let's make some teams better.
Mike Bibby is back, and that means he is ready to go. Reggie Theus cleared the air with him, but that doesn't mean he is staying. Bibby will get a couple weeks under him, then probably be shipped to Cleveland.
Cavs get: Mike Bibby
Kings get: Donyell Marshall, Eric Snow, and Shannon Brown. A number one draft pick and Damon Jones or Ira Newble would also probably be included.
No one has anything to really offer, so the biggest thing is to try and include another contract that they don't want to keep. The kings could add in John Salmons if the cavs include Newble.
A large trade, but this would be huge for both teams. The Cavs would be able to compete with the East and Bibby wouldn't have to play large minutes until the playoffs.
The Bucks want to gut their roster.... Here it goes.
Bucks get: Paul Gasol and Mike Miller
Memphis gets an expiring Voshkul, Charlie Bell, Andruw Bogut, and Bobby Simmons. They will then probably try to trade Bell and Simmons. They would also get atleast two or three draft picks.
Its the 76ers turn to trade and clear space.
6ers get Nesterovic and Juan Dixon, totalling almost 10 million in expiring contracts.
Raptors get Andre Miller.
It explains itself.
I would think that a possible Kwame Brown for Ron Artest trade would help both teams. LA gets Artest and the Kings get an expiring contract.
I have no clue if Jason Kidd will go anywhere, but Chicago seems like the right place to go for him.
Mike Bibby is back, and that means he is ready to go. Reggie Theus cleared the air with him, but that doesn't mean he is staying. Bibby will get a couple weeks under him, then probably be shipped to Cleveland.
Cavs get: Mike Bibby
Kings get: Donyell Marshall, Eric Snow, and Shannon Brown. A number one draft pick and Damon Jones or Ira Newble would also probably be included.
No one has anything to really offer, so the biggest thing is to try and include another contract that they don't want to keep. The kings could add in John Salmons if the cavs include Newble.
A large trade, but this would be huge for both teams. The Cavs would be able to compete with the East and Bibby wouldn't have to play large minutes until the playoffs.
The Bucks want to gut their roster.... Here it goes.
Bucks get: Paul Gasol and Mike Miller
Memphis gets an expiring Voshkul, Charlie Bell, Andruw Bogut, and Bobby Simmons. They will then probably try to trade Bell and Simmons. They would also get atleast two or three draft picks.
Its the 76ers turn to trade and clear space.
6ers get Nesterovic and Juan Dixon, totalling almost 10 million in expiring contracts.
Raptors get Andre Miller.
It explains itself.
I would think that a possible Kwame Brown for Ron Artest trade would help both teams. LA gets Artest and the Kings get an expiring contract.
I have no clue if Jason Kidd will go anywhere, but Chicago seems like the right place to go for him.
Friday, January 11, 2008
NBA BM
Mirror, Mirror, On the wall, which team will show their large black balls?
We may not hear about it, but the phones are ringing. Everyone's phones are ringing and its a great feeling. You can change your team at the touch of a phone. But who will? Ed Stefanski Knows that he has the upper hand to clearing cap space. He has the right idea. He said he is not calling anyone, he waits for his phone to ring. The way I see it, the sixers have the most cap room right now. They can clear more, or keep the players who are contributing. Like Andre Miller. If he goes, awesome, clear that cap room. If he stays, awesome, he can be your court general.
Houston is Nervous, and may sell everyone on the team without chingy eyes. Yoa may be the only one who stays. Ok, i am over reacting, but they will be looking to clear room. McGrady may go first and for some reason Chicago is interested in him. Someone please tell me why.
The bucks want someone, actually anyone to come in and play the small forward spot. Someone who likes playing offense and defense. They are leaving these men open for the taking, Charlie Villanueva, Bobby Simmons, Charlie Bell or Dan Gadzuric. Good luck finding takers.
Many teams could break up at the deadline. Chicago is one. Houston another. Philly may do it and so may Miami. New Jersey is always a candidate.
SO here here for February 22!!!!
We may not hear about it, but the phones are ringing. Everyone's phones are ringing and its a great feeling. You can change your team at the touch of a phone. But who will? Ed Stefanski Knows that he has the upper hand to clearing cap space. He has the right idea. He said he is not calling anyone, he waits for his phone to ring. The way I see it, the sixers have the most cap room right now. They can clear more, or keep the players who are contributing. Like Andre Miller. If he goes, awesome, clear that cap room. If he stays, awesome, he can be your court general.
Houston is Nervous, and may sell everyone on the team without chingy eyes. Yoa may be the only one who stays. Ok, i am over reacting, but they will be looking to clear room. McGrady may go first and for some reason Chicago is interested in him. Someone please tell me why.
The bucks want someone, actually anyone to come in and play the small forward spot. Someone who likes playing offense and defense. They are leaving these men open for the taking, Charlie Villanueva, Bobby Simmons, Charlie Bell or Dan Gadzuric. Good luck finding takers.
Many teams could break up at the deadline. Chicago is one. Houston another. Philly may do it and so may Miami. New Jersey is always a candidate.
SO here here for February 22!!!!
Pete Carroll Sucks
That's right. I said it. You want him to right your ship? Well I guarantee you that if he comes pro he does no better than Bobby Petrino did. Not only am I shocked that Atlanta would even speak to a college coach, but actually consider him for a dual role. Carroll wants the GM position too. These college coaches are coming for one thing. They know they can go pro, get a signing bonus, a year or two of service, and then get the HELL out of there. They are used to dealing with kids that if they don't behave, the coach has the power to ruin the career of that kid. USC had 8 or 9 running backs last year that could have been the next big thing. Carroll could play anyone of those kids and they would be selected in the first three rounds of the draft. These NFL pro's aren't college kids. They have seen the money, they have seen the injured vets who can't walk, and they know that they can do whatever the hell they want. They are getting paid whether it be that team or another. Bottom line, Carroll can not do this job.
Whether or not Pete Carroll takes this job is a different story, the fact that this is being talked about is ridiculous. The number one candidate has to be Jason Garrett. He was allowed to interview last week during the bye week for the Cowboys. My instincts tell me that unless Wade Phillips wins the Super Bowl, the Cowboys will fire him and hire Jason to be the new coach. So the Falcons must move quick. It is crazy to think that winning 14 games is not good enough. But Wade did not build this team. He did not even make them good this year. His assistants starting with Garrett did. Their offense was better than what Parcells put on the field last year, and it is exactly the same. He has out coached the Tuna. Garrett will be one of the top coaches in the NFL. The big question is whether someone will out smart Jerry Jones and beat him to the punch. Jerry gets what he wants, but hopefully Arthur Blank will turn the Falcons around and make a change. Garrett is a pro coach and Carroll will never be a good pro coach.
Whether or not Pete Carroll takes this job is a different story, the fact that this is being talked about is ridiculous. The number one candidate has to be Jason Garrett. He was allowed to interview last week during the bye week for the Cowboys. My instincts tell me that unless Wade Phillips wins the Super Bowl, the Cowboys will fire him and hire Jason to be the new coach. So the Falcons must move quick. It is crazy to think that winning 14 games is not good enough. But Wade did not build this team. He did not even make them good this year. His assistants starting with Garrett did. Their offense was better than what Parcells put on the field last year, and it is exactly the same. He has out coached the Tuna. Garrett will be one of the top coaches in the NFL. The big question is whether someone will out smart Jerry Jones and beat him to the punch. Jerry gets what he wants, but hopefully Arthur Blank will turn the Falcons around and make a change. Garrett is a pro coach and Carroll will never be a good pro coach.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
NBA Update
The Miami Heat are in a roller coaster year. Except the Roller coaster broke down when it left the gate. What will come out of this? Well for one, Riley will be aloud to step down after this year. Who knows if he will be done with everything or not. Hopefully he will be kept away from practice and games. Next, they will be rebuilt, but in one year. The Boston Celtics of 08 will be Miami. Udonis will probably go and Blount will be shopped. Ricky Davis is done after this year and so is Jason Williams. Next year they will return with Wade, Shaq, Wright, Cook, and a top 5 draft pick. They will also bring in 2 free agents and pack the bench with the guys who should have made this team this preseason.
Indiana has made a statement that they will be looking to deal before the trade deadline. But that doesn't give us anything to talk about. They don't have moveable parts.
Philly should be looking to make some moves too. Only Andre Miller will probably move. Andre will make any team much better. It wont be so bad if he stays.
Two things that will happen on the trade deadline. Kobe will return to his LA home and Flip Murray will go somewhere new. He might end up in Dallas. Flip can play and needs to be able to show it.
Last thing: The Blazers are for real. They are going to make some noise, and just wait til next year. I would not want them in the first round, or second for that matter.
Indiana has made a statement that they will be looking to deal before the trade deadline. But that doesn't give us anything to talk about. They don't have moveable parts.
Philly should be looking to make some moves too. Only Andre Miller will probably move. Andre will make any team much better. It wont be so bad if he stays.
Two things that will happen on the trade deadline. Kobe will return to his LA home and Flip Murray will go somewhere new. He might end up in Dallas. Flip can play and needs to be able to show it.
Last thing: The Blazers are for real. They are going to make some noise, and just wait til next year. I would not want them in the first round, or second for that matter.
Monday, January 07, 2008
The Real PostSeason
The best post season in the world started this weekend. Everyone talks about how College is better than pro football, but it just isn't. Not without a playoff. I sit here and watch the College Championship game and all I can say is... YAWN!
So let's talk real football until the college game fixes itself.
Jacksonville looks solid and was able to pull out a big win in Pittsburgh this weekend. Will they continue that?
The AFC will end up like this. Straight and to the point this post will be, so here it is.
Jacksonville pulls off the biggest shocker in the history of football. Beating a New England team that went undefeated. Here it is, 37-34 the Jags win and are headed to the Championship. Byron WHO?
The Colts continue their playoff dominance from a year ago and will face Jax in the big game. Jacksonville is built to beat Indy, but not indoors on the turf. A tight game but Indy wins 31-24.
No need to really elaborate on what will happen in Indy this weekend, it will be ugly.
AND THE NFC:
I really would like to watch Brett aka Jesus Favre roll into the Super Bowl. But it is hard to decide if he can pull it out.
In the NFC, one thing is for sure, it will be 1 vs 2 in the Championship.
Dallas gets home field, but Jesus can't be stopped this time. The Pack beats Seattle on a so-so game by Jesus. Then He turns around and throws 4 td's in Dallas for a 38-24 win.
Green Bay and Indy match up for the big game and the preview will be to come.
Put your money on it, because its a lock!
So let's talk real football until the college game fixes itself.
Jacksonville looks solid and was able to pull out a big win in Pittsburgh this weekend. Will they continue that?
The AFC will end up like this. Straight and to the point this post will be, so here it is.
Jacksonville pulls off the biggest shocker in the history of football. Beating a New England team that went undefeated. Here it is, 37-34 the Jags win and are headed to the Championship. Byron WHO?
The Colts continue their playoff dominance from a year ago and will face Jax in the big game. Jacksonville is built to beat Indy, but not indoors on the turf. A tight game but Indy wins 31-24.
No need to really elaborate on what will happen in Indy this weekend, it will be ugly.
AND THE NFC:
I really would like to watch Brett aka Jesus Favre roll into the Super Bowl. But it is hard to decide if he can pull it out.
In the NFC, one thing is for sure, it will be 1 vs 2 in the Championship.
Dallas gets home field, but Jesus can't be stopped this time. The Pack beats Seattle on a so-so game by Jesus. Then He turns around and throws 4 td's in Dallas for a 38-24 win.
Green Bay and Indy match up for the big game and the preview will be to come.
Put your money on it, because its a lock!
Sunday, January 06, 2008
You want my Donovan? Go fly a Kite!
"Frageelay" Yes, that is what it says on the scouting report of Donovan McNabb. I think it's French or something. The once running first passing second but winning non stop QB is now just a question mark. He is often hurt, often bad, and often just flat out okay. Philadelphia is a what have you done for me lately type of town. Donovan went to the super bowl and blew it. But he went to the super bowl. He also was in 3 NFC championships. He blew a couple of those too. But what have you done for me lately Don O van!?
You won three games in a row to end the season. I actually wish you didn't, but you did and you looked a little like the old Donovan. But You finished 8-8 and that doesn't score any point for you to stay.
My stance is the Eagles must win next year. Not win 8 games, i mean win and make the playoffs. I want 10 wins next year. Is that too much to ask? Draft players who are ready to contribute. Cut players that are not. Overpaid players can go too. Make some solid additions and go from there. Donovan does not really fall into any of those categories for me. He isn't bad, if anything he is getting better and healthy. Is Kevin Kolb ready to play? I hope he is, so they don't have to bring in another back up. But truthfully, if you can put a better team on the field by trading Donovan than do it. This is the first year that the Eagles are listening to offers. Before they would probably just hang up. But now, they are listening, and playing games with it too.
My guess and hopefully I am right, the Eagles put him back on the field next year for the Home opener at the Linc. But if he goes anywhere, it will be to Minnesota, Chicago, Atlanta, or Miami.
The Eagles will not be low balled. Here is what it will take.
I hear 2 first round picks in the least they will take. But honestly I think that is just jabber. Right now it should take a first rounder and a starter. Minnesota loves him and I think they would pull the trigger. The Eagles will need help at all defensive positions. I think they would take a starter at any position.
My hopes is he is back. But if he isn't, then this needs to get done before the draft. They will need a pick this year. They need the headache gone.
You won three games in a row to end the season. I actually wish you didn't, but you did and you looked a little like the old Donovan. But You finished 8-8 and that doesn't score any point for you to stay.
My stance is the Eagles must win next year. Not win 8 games, i mean win and make the playoffs. I want 10 wins next year. Is that too much to ask? Draft players who are ready to contribute. Cut players that are not. Overpaid players can go too. Make some solid additions and go from there. Donovan does not really fall into any of those categories for me. He isn't bad, if anything he is getting better and healthy. Is Kevin Kolb ready to play? I hope he is, so they don't have to bring in another back up. But truthfully, if you can put a better team on the field by trading Donovan than do it. This is the first year that the Eagles are listening to offers. Before they would probably just hang up. But now, they are listening, and playing games with it too.
My guess and hopefully I am right, the Eagles put him back on the field next year for the Home opener at the Linc. But if he goes anywhere, it will be to Minnesota, Chicago, Atlanta, or Miami.
The Eagles will not be low balled. Here is what it will take.
I hear 2 first round picks in the least they will take. But honestly I think that is just jabber. Right now it should take a first rounder and a starter. Minnesota loves him and I think they would pull the trigger. The Eagles will need help at all defensive positions. I think they would take a starter at any position.
My hopes is he is back. But if he isn't, then this needs to get done before the draft. They will need a pick this year. They need the headache gone.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
NBA Trades
There are some very movable parts sitting out there in the NBA right now. Who will go where? What are the chances they go? Below you will see a list of NBA players, and the likelihood out of 10 that they will be on the move. Feel free to comment if I missed anyone.
Michael Redd (7) People are calling for the revamping of the Bucks whole team. Well it has to start with the leader right? The Bucks could go through a 76ers phase starting with moving Redd like Iverson a year ago.
Andre Miller (9) The Kyle Korver trade means one thing, bye bye Andre! It may not happen soon, but the sixers have LOU WILLIAMS playing well, so they may move him and see if they can still get in the playoffs without him. I say let the young guys audition. They are all playing well, so let them go.
Ron Artest (6) Ron Artest brings as many positives as he does negatives. No one knows if he will move or not.
Mike Bibby (9) If he heels and is ready to go, he will move. The Kings have no use of him anymore.
Damon Stoudamire (10) Damon wants out, and he isn't playing much because of Mike Conley. I say he either is traded or bought out by the end of January.
Smush Parker (9) The only reason this isn't a ten is because Pat Riley has been sitting on his thumb all year. Will he ever make a move?
Ricky Davis (5) Let's just agree that this was a huge disaster trade, and Ricky needs to go. He may be killing the team mentality. Keeping expiring contracts does not help the heat because they will be over the cap no matter what. See below too.
Jason Williams (10) Now he may be traded for garbage, or for future help. He may be traded for Mike Bibby, Ron Artest, Mike Miller, or Mickael Pietrus. The bottom line is he will be traded. Again, his expiring contracts does not help the heat.
Mickael Pietrus (5) They have so many forwards, but Mickael deserves to play. He should be moved if their PG situation is not fixed soon.
Jason Kidd (2) His name comes up alot. The Reason is that he can fix a team. One move, and everyone is better. Slowly though he is becoming less attractive. If he goes anywhere, it would have to be LA. But who has the chips to pull this move off?
Eddy Curry (7) He is the only name worth mentioning up in NYC. They have to do something, and if they can get relief and help all in one, they will do it.
Michael Redd (7) People are calling for the revamping of the Bucks whole team. Well it has to start with the leader right? The Bucks could go through a 76ers phase starting with moving Redd like Iverson a year ago.
Andre Miller (9) The Kyle Korver trade means one thing, bye bye Andre! It may not happen soon, but the sixers have LOU WILLIAMS playing well, so they may move him and see if they can still get in the playoffs without him. I say let the young guys audition. They are all playing well, so let them go.
Ron Artest (6) Ron Artest brings as many positives as he does negatives. No one knows if he will move or not.
Mike Bibby (9) If he heels and is ready to go, he will move. The Kings have no use of him anymore.
Damon Stoudamire (10) Damon wants out, and he isn't playing much because of Mike Conley. I say he either is traded or bought out by the end of January.
Smush Parker (9) The only reason this isn't a ten is because Pat Riley has been sitting on his thumb all year. Will he ever make a move?
Ricky Davis (5) Let's just agree that this was a huge disaster trade, and Ricky needs to go. He may be killing the team mentality. Keeping expiring contracts does not help the heat because they will be over the cap no matter what. See below too.
Jason Williams (10) Now he may be traded for garbage, or for future help. He may be traded for Mike Bibby, Ron Artest, Mike Miller, or Mickael Pietrus. The bottom line is he will be traded. Again, his expiring contracts does not help the heat.
Mickael Pietrus (5) They have so many forwards, but Mickael deserves to play. He should be moved if their PG situation is not fixed soon.
Jason Kidd (2) His name comes up alot. The Reason is that he can fix a team. One move, and everyone is better. Slowly though he is becoming less attractive. If he goes anywhere, it would have to be LA. But who has the chips to pull this move off?
Eddy Curry (7) He is the only name worth mentioning up in NYC. They have to do something, and if they can get relief and help all in one, they will do it.
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