Houston vs Cincinnati: In a battle of two excellent defenses and young inexperienced quarterbacks that heavily rely on their running game I think the Bengals are the better team and will win this game. Its a shame that the year the Texans finally go to the playoffs they don't have their number one quarterback Matt Schaub. This will be a low scoring game, possibly a battle to 20 points and I think the Bengals defense is a bit better and Dalton is better than TJ Yates.
My Pick Bengals by 3
Detroit vs New Orleans: In the dome of death for the away teams Drew Brees will make everyone forget the dud from last year and the Saints and Brees will put up 30+ against a highly overrated Lions defense and Stafford will get his but not enough to overcome the great robot Brees. The Saints are also a balanced offense attack and Sproles is a great compliment to Brees and the Lion have absolutely no running game and Megatron will be double covered all game.
My Pick Saints by 10
Atlanta vs New York Giants: This is the game that will make or break Matt Ryan early in his career, coming in he is 0-2 in the playoffs and needs a playoff win to solidify himself as a elite NFL quarterback.Eli Manning is probably the fourth best QB in the NFL this year and the most clutch QB this year and this season has reeked eerily of 2007 i.e. Super Bowl year. If Eli can get a little bit of a running game going and Osi plays like pre-injured Osi I think the Giants will run away with this game. The last and most important factor can the Giants cover and keep Julio Jones in check and not get beat deep short answer YES!!!!!!!!! Oh yeah and Victor Cruz will have 100+ receiving yards.
My Pick Giants by 4 (Yes another excellent 4th quarter by Eli Manning) bleh now I'm going to get killed by an Eagles fan
Pittsburgh vs Denver: Dear Lord Tim Tebow x_x the worst passer in NFL history I think yes, move over Rick Meir, Ryan Leaf, and Brian Bosworth Tebow takes the cake. Tebow is an NFL player just not a QB he can't throw, read defenses, or anything a quarterback should be able to do. Its a mortal sin and against everything I stand for to vote for Rapist-Berger but I hope they win handily to end the Tebowmania and he finally gets moved to a fullback like he should.
Pittsburgh by 17 (Broncos will score maybe 6 points)
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Top 5 NFL Players of 2011
1. Drew Brees: I know Aaron Rodgers is part robot but Drew Brees is the passer in the NFL sorry Rodgers. Yes Brees throws more interceptions but he puts up video game like numbers, broke Dan Marino's passing yards in a season record and the Saints may be marching to the super bowl.
2. Aaron Rodgers: He led the Packers to a 15-1 record and won a super bowl but after Matt Flynn's performance on Sunday I wander if Rodgers is more of a system quarterback rather than a pure passing phenom.
3. Lesean "Shady" McCoy: The best running back of 2011 and its a crime that he didn't get the football more and the only reason the Eagles didn't go to the playoffs is because of Andy Reid's arrogance in throwing the ball at a 60-40 ratio. When, in fact, McCoy should get 20+ carries a game rather than a measly 10-15. Dare I say he reminds me of Barry Sanders? Yes I do he breaks ankles on a regular basis and has the best lateral quickness I've seen since Barry.
4. Ray Rice: Another fantastic running back that if the Ravens stay true to their formula of run first will make it to the super bowl. Rice is a great runner and dangerous in the open field and Flacco's best receiver. Reminds me a lot of Marshall Faulk only bulkier and more powerful.
5. Megatron... I mean Calvin Johnson: Best receiver hands down in the NFL he and Stafford could be a potent combination in the future. He's physical, fast, and one of the best rout runners in the NFL. Andre Johnson was a close second.
Where's Tom Brady? ehm. Brady is good but was out shined by Brees and Rodgers as both made fewer mistakes. Snub much? I think not
Next blog its playoff time in the NFL I will make my picks for the Wild Card weekend.
2. Aaron Rodgers: He led the Packers to a 15-1 record and won a super bowl but after Matt Flynn's performance on Sunday I wander if Rodgers is more of a system quarterback rather than a pure passing phenom.
3. Lesean "Shady" McCoy: The best running back of 2011 and its a crime that he didn't get the football more and the only reason the Eagles didn't go to the playoffs is because of Andy Reid's arrogance in throwing the ball at a 60-40 ratio. When, in fact, McCoy should get 20+ carries a game rather than a measly 10-15. Dare I say he reminds me of Barry Sanders? Yes I do he breaks ankles on a regular basis and has the best lateral quickness I've seen since Barry.
4. Ray Rice: Another fantastic running back that if the Ravens stay true to their formula of run first will make it to the super bowl. Rice is a great runner and dangerous in the open field and Flacco's best receiver. Reminds me a lot of Marshall Faulk only bulkier and more powerful.
5. Megatron... I mean Calvin Johnson: Best receiver hands down in the NFL he and Stafford could be a potent combination in the future. He's physical, fast, and one of the best rout runners in the NFL. Andre Johnson was a close second.
Where's Tom Brady? ehm. Brady is good but was out shined by Brees and Rodgers as both made fewer mistakes. Snub much? I think not
Next blog its playoff time in the NFL I will make my picks for the Wild Card weekend.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Top 5 College Football Players of 2012
This year has had a lot of excitement from hail mary passes i.e. Michigan St. vs Wisconsin to shootouts where defense's are no where to be found. It also has the worst national title game ever, but anyways these are my top 5 college players of 2012:
1. Robert Griffin III: Hands down the best college football player this year and its a crime that he won't be the number one pick in the NFL Draft. He's better than Andrew Luck and underrated and under appreciated kind of like a new age Randall Cunningham or Mike Vick but faster and a better pure passer.
2. Andrew Luck eheh Just Kidding o_0... Matt Barkley: Another quarterback that's better than Andrew Luck and was smart to wait a year to come out for the NFL and has a huge contract waiting for him next year. A lock as the number one pick in the 2013 Draft.
3. Justin Blackmon/ Brandon Weeden: The best tandem in college football and should've been one of the two teams in the national title.
4. Oregon Ducks Rushing Game.. LaMichael James, Kenjon Barner, The Black Mamba DeAnthony Thomas: The best rushing attack in NCAA football and the fastest guys in college football. The Mamba will terrorize defenses for the next few years.
5. Kendall Wright: RGIII's beast of a receiver should be a top 10 pick, he has get away from the cops speed and is physical. "Seahawks please draft"
Coming up next blog we will continue the top 5 theme as we go over the top 5 football players of 2012 Aaron Rodgers YOU will be on my list but another well known QB won't one word ugh is a hint :p
1. Robert Griffin III: Hands down the best college football player this year and its a crime that he won't be the number one pick in the NFL Draft. He's better than Andrew Luck and underrated and under appreciated kind of like a new age Randall Cunningham or Mike Vick but faster and a better pure passer.
2. Andrew Luck eheh Just Kidding o_0... Matt Barkley: Another quarterback that's better than Andrew Luck and was smart to wait a year to come out for the NFL and has a huge contract waiting for him next year. A lock as the number one pick in the 2013 Draft.
3. Justin Blackmon/ Brandon Weeden: The best tandem in college football and should've been one of the two teams in the national title.
4. Oregon Ducks Rushing Game.. LaMichael James, Kenjon Barner, The Black Mamba DeAnthony Thomas: The best rushing attack in NCAA football and the fastest guys in college football. The Mamba will terrorize defenses for the next few years.
5. Kendall Wright: RGIII's beast of a receiver should be a top 10 pick, he has get away from the cops speed and is physical. "Seahawks please draft"
Coming up next blog we will continue the top 5 theme as we go over the top 5 football players of 2012 Aaron Rodgers YOU will be on my list but another well known QB won't one word ugh is a hint :p
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Top 5 Movies of 2011
This year lacked good movies overall but there were a couple of diamonds in the rough and a couple of series that blew my mind.
1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2: I asked myself how could this series get any better and somehow they did it, I'm not a Harry Potter fan boy by any stretch of the imagination but this was definitely the movie of the year and I am sad to see the series end. No more wizards using big sticks to make magic o_0
2. Fast 5: Finally this series gets back to its blockbuster status, The Rock blew the top off this series and I can't wait for the next one to come out. The Rock and Vin Diesel fight was B.A.
3. Warrior: This is an example of a diamond in the rough movie of 2011, this movie had everything from a great climax to emotional scenes and intense fighting. This movie is a must see and one of the best sports movies ever made.
4. Sherlock Holmes A Game of Shadows: Better than the first one somehow, Robert Downey Jr. is a great Sherlock. The story is great the comedy is great and Jude Law is once again excellent and has great re pore with Downey Jr. And the cliffhanger was a good one Here's to a Sherlock III.
5. Fighter: Another great sports movie this one however is a true to life story and Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale do a great job in this movie. This movie displays the struggle of drug addiction and how perseverance truly does pay off. Micky Ward is a beast x_x
These are my top 5 movies of the year leave a comment on any movies you think I snubbed. Unless its Twilight in the great words of Lil Wayne I got no love for Twilight o_0
1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2: I asked myself how could this series get any better and somehow they did it, I'm not a Harry Potter fan boy by any stretch of the imagination but this was definitely the movie of the year and I am sad to see the series end. No more wizards using big sticks to make magic o_0
2. Fast 5: Finally this series gets back to its blockbuster status, The Rock blew the top off this series and I can't wait for the next one to come out. The Rock and Vin Diesel fight was B.A.
3. Warrior: This is an example of a diamond in the rough movie of 2011, this movie had everything from a great climax to emotional scenes and intense fighting. This movie is a must see and one of the best sports movies ever made.
4. Sherlock Holmes A Game of Shadows: Better than the first one somehow, Robert Downey Jr. is a great Sherlock. The story is great the comedy is great and Jude Law is once again excellent and has great re pore with Downey Jr. And the cliffhanger was a good one Here's to a Sherlock III.
5. Fighter: Another great sports movie this one however is a true to life story and Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale do a great job in this movie. This movie displays the struggle of drug addiction and how perseverance truly does pay off. Micky Ward is a beast x_x
These are my top 5 movies of the year leave a comment on any movies you think I snubbed. Unless its Twilight in the great words of Lil Wayne I got no love for Twilight o_0
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Top 5 Video Games of 2011
This year has produced many excellent and elite video games that have raised standards for future games but here are the five top video games for the Xbox 360.
1. Elder Scrolls V Skyrim: An excellent open world game that will take over your life, with excellent graphics at least a couple hundred hours of gameplay to beat the game. Killing dragons was a nice addition to the franchise and the side quests are fun especially the stormcloak ones. The only thing lacking in this game is there is absolutely no online capabilities.
2. Batman Arkham City: Just like Arkham Asylum I have absolutely no complaints whats so ever. The story is a decent length, the side missions are fun, leveling system is great and getting all the riddler trophies is fun, exciting, challenging, and time consuming.
3. Dead Space 2: Way better than the first one visually and storyline wise, no more backtracking just pure necromorph destruction. Only reason why this isn't in the top 2 is for the lack of fun in the online gameplay. Story takes about 8 hours to beat and is the best horror shooter game ever made. End of discussion.
4. Modern Warfare 3: Another excellent Call of Duty game in the series, campaign is kind of lacking however the online play more than makes up for it. The new game modes keep the fun going and new perks, killstreaks make if fun for everyone whether your a 20 kill streak player or a conservative support player. Spec Ops and survival mode also add to the God status of this first person shooter franchise.
5. Fifa 12: The only sports game ever to crack my top 5 video games of the year ever is Fifa 12, this game is excellent visually and almost could be mistaken for real life soccer. The tactical defending made it even more realistic and this franchise is leaps and bounds over any other sports series going.
Other notable games of the year: Assassins Creed Revelations (yet to play so can't put on list), Saints Row the Third (toss up with Fifa 12 for the 5th Spot), Dead Island ( sorry Dead Space 2 stole my heart and you couldn't take my brainssssss), Rage (definitely a top 8 game just not a top 5 one), Madden 12 (eheh is that a joke? Madden 12 probably 30th) x_x
Next blog will continue with the top 5 theme as we will decide on the top 5 movies of the year (hint hint) no Twilight but maybe some wizards with big sticks o_0
1. Elder Scrolls V Skyrim: An excellent open world game that will take over your life, with excellent graphics at least a couple hundred hours of gameplay to beat the game. Killing dragons was a nice addition to the franchise and the side quests are fun especially the stormcloak ones. The only thing lacking in this game is there is absolutely no online capabilities.
2. Batman Arkham City: Just like Arkham Asylum I have absolutely no complaints whats so ever. The story is a decent length, the side missions are fun, leveling system is great and getting all the riddler trophies is fun, exciting, challenging, and time consuming.
3. Dead Space 2: Way better than the first one visually and storyline wise, no more backtracking just pure necromorph destruction. Only reason why this isn't in the top 2 is for the lack of fun in the online gameplay. Story takes about 8 hours to beat and is the best horror shooter game ever made. End of discussion.
4. Modern Warfare 3: Another excellent Call of Duty game in the series, campaign is kind of lacking however the online play more than makes up for it. The new game modes keep the fun going and new perks, killstreaks make if fun for everyone whether your a 20 kill streak player or a conservative support player. Spec Ops and survival mode also add to the God status of this first person shooter franchise.
5. Fifa 12: The only sports game ever to crack my top 5 video games of the year ever is Fifa 12, this game is excellent visually and almost could be mistaken for real life soccer. The tactical defending made it even more realistic and this franchise is leaps and bounds over any other sports series going.
Other notable games of the year: Assassins Creed Revelations (yet to play so can't put on list), Saints Row the Third (toss up with Fifa 12 for the 5th Spot), Dead Island ( sorry Dead Space 2 stole my heart and you couldn't take my brainssssss), Rage (definitely a top 8 game just not a top 5 one), Madden 12 (eheh is that a joke? Madden 12 probably 30th) x_x
Next blog will continue with the top 5 theme as we will decide on the top 5 movies of the year (hint hint) no Twilight but maybe some wizards with big sticks o_0
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Why are there guaranteed contracts in baseball?
This is possibly the biggest beef I have in all topics of sports and this is why is a baseball player guaranteed money when he signs a contract and not in football? In baseball its pretty hard to get hurt and you bat every 9 times, pitch every 5 games, or throw roughly 20 pitches per game. Its a farce that a baseball player should be guaranteed money look at baseball players when they get paid a majority of them check out and don't play with the same passion or underachieve considerably.
Whereas in football you have to show up every game of every season risking your lively hood to play a game where you may not see future paychecks because only a certain part of your contract is guaranteed versus baseball where you can be a player like Chone Figgins and hit sub .200 and get paid 10 million dollars per season to be an abomination of a professional athlete.
In football you can get your contract terminated at any moment and get screwed out of millions of dollars versus baseball where you can have one good expiring contract season and not show up for that contract and still get that whole contract. Pujols will make $250 million over the next 10 years but how many of those years will he deserve to make that type of money? It doesn't matter because that money is Pujols money now.
In conclusion, the NFL is the number one sport because it provides the best competition week in and week out because players know that if they don't perform they will be out of the league and their contracts are null and voided other than their bonus money. Whereas a baseball player ehm Chone Figgins can have a few good years get paid and then ride the pine. Baseball get rid of your guaranteed contracts its egregious and an embarrassment that players can get $10 million when they deserve to be sitting at home wasting your money when you can hit the baseball if it was the size of a beach ball..
Whereas in football you have to show up every game of every season risking your lively hood to play a game where you may not see future paychecks because only a certain part of your contract is guaranteed versus baseball where you can be a player like Chone Figgins and hit sub .200 and get paid 10 million dollars per season to be an abomination of a professional athlete.
In football you can get your contract terminated at any moment and get screwed out of millions of dollars versus baseball where you can have one good expiring contract season and not show up for that contract and still get that whole contract. Pujols will make $250 million over the next 10 years but how many of those years will he deserve to make that type of money? It doesn't matter because that money is Pujols money now.
In conclusion, the NFL is the number one sport because it provides the best competition week in and week out because players know that if they don't perform they will be out of the league and their contracts are null and voided other than their bonus money. Whereas a baseball player ehm Chone Figgins can have a few good years get paid and then ride the pine. Baseball get rid of your guaranteed contracts its egregious and an embarrassment that players can get $10 million when they deserve to be sitting at home wasting your money when you can hit the baseball if it was the size of a beach ball..
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Eagles vs Seahawks Preview
In a battle of two struggling teams trying to find their identity and both with no hope to go to the playoffs all these two teams are playing for is draft positioning and pride. The Seahawks have actually exceeded my expectations and have suprised both the Ravens and the Giants. The Eagles on the other hand were a Super Bowl or bust team and have been extremely disappointing and have lost heartbreaking games to the pretender Bills and Cardinals.
In this game the Seahawks will be without star wide receiver Sidney Rice hindering their offense even more than usual, while the Eagles will be out with Mike Vick once again and Jeremy Maclin. I think if the Seahawks lose this game Tavaris Jackson will get shut down the rest of the year so he can have surgery on his 50% torn pectoral muscle. The Seahawks have an emerging defense and their D-Line has been stout against the run and will have their biggest test yet in stopping Lesean "Shady" McCoy. The secondary has struggled against speedy receivers and will have to try ans slow down a very disappointing Desean Jackson. In the pass game I would give the Eagles the unquestionable advantage over the Seahawks big but slow corners.
The Seahawks have the advantage in the running game with Marshawn Lynch being able to run against the wide-9 Eagles D-Line and should have a field day rushing for over 100 yards and may be able to break off some big runs if he gets to the second level against the Eagles very below average linebackers. As for the secondary of the Eagles they should have no problem shutting down the one-hit wander Mike Williams but will have their hands full with Doug Baldwin in the slot especially if DRC doesn't play.The Eagles also have the advantage in the pass rush with Babin and Cole coming off the edges and if they get a big lead early the Seahawks will be dead in the water and Tavaris Jackson might be in crumbles by the end of the game especially with how horrid the Seahawks O-Line is.
In conclusion, I give the Eagles the advantage in this one, Vince Young should have a big game against the Seahawks big but unathletic corners of Sherman and Browner, Desean Jackson will have a breakout game and the Seahawks will get routed by at least 2 touchdowns. The lone bright spot being Marshawn Lynch who will no questionbably rush for over 100 yards but T-Jack will most likely throw a couple picks giving the Eagles the win 31-17 and the Andy Reid haters will lay off of him for a game.
In this game the Seahawks will be without star wide receiver Sidney Rice hindering their offense even more than usual, while the Eagles will be out with Mike Vick once again and Jeremy Maclin. I think if the Seahawks lose this game Tavaris Jackson will get shut down the rest of the year so he can have surgery on his 50% torn pectoral muscle. The Seahawks have an emerging defense and their D-Line has been stout against the run and will have their biggest test yet in stopping Lesean "Shady" McCoy. The secondary has struggled against speedy receivers and will have to try ans slow down a very disappointing Desean Jackson. In the pass game I would give the Eagles the unquestionable advantage over the Seahawks big but slow corners.
The Seahawks have the advantage in the running game with Marshawn Lynch being able to run against the wide-9 Eagles D-Line and should have a field day rushing for over 100 yards and may be able to break off some big runs if he gets to the second level against the Eagles very below average linebackers. As for the secondary of the Eagles they should have no problem shutting down the one-hit wander Mike Williams but will have their hands full with Doug Baldwin in the slot especially if DRC doesn't play.The Eagles also have the advantage in the pass rush with Babin and Cole coming off the edges and if they get a big lead early the Seahawks will be dead in the water and Tavaris Jackson might be in crumbles by the end of the game especially with how horrid the Seahawks O-Line is.
In conclusion, I give the Eagles the advantage in this one, Vince Young should have a big game against the Seahawks big but unathletic corners of Sherman and Browner, Desean Jackson will have a breakout game and the Seahawks will get routed by at least 2 touchdowns. The lone bright spot being Marshawn Lynch who will no questionbably rush for over 100 yards but T-Jack will most likely throw a couple picks giving the Eagles the win 31-17 and the Andy Reid haters will lay off of him for a game.
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