There was supposed to be a special last night on CNN about how Bill Clinton's doctor says that heart disease is 100% preventable and we should be living in a world with zero heart attacks and strokes. They didn't show it, instead showing breaking news about Lybia. No offense CNN, but me not having a heart attack is more important than what happens to Gaddafi!
I have watched the Little League World Series for over 30 years now. It used to be kids playing baseball, now it is big kids playing baseball.
I think the San Diego Chargers could be the best team in the NFL with one of the worst coaches, Norv Turner.
I think the NFL moving the kickoff to the 35 yard line is stupid. I get what they are trying to do, prevent injuries, but it hurts a team with a great kickoff retuner and it helps teams with great defenses, asking opposing offenses to go 80 yards way too often, puts them at a dissadvantage.
I think with the above statement, the NFL should be commended for trying to protect their players, but last I checked it is TACKLE FOOTBAL, and players will get hurt. At some point Roger Goodell is going to have to realize this or just put flags on the players belts and then Brett Favre can play until he is 60.
Not to beat a dead horse, but don't you think preventing concussions should start with the helmets?? I am no expert, but maybe work on the padding or do something. Every time a player gets a concussion when his head its the ground, I have to ask: How good is the helmet??
I think Yankee fans should give it up. The Yankees owe AJ Burnett way too much money and his stuff is still tantalizing enough, they are not giving up on him any time soon.
I don't think Tim Tebow is getting a fair deal in Denver. With that being said, John Fox and John Elway didn't draft him and don't owe him a thing. That is the reality of the situation.
I think NASCAR ratings would go through the roof if there was a fight at the end of every race. Combination Stock car racing and MMA.
The US Open starts next week and it is great and it sucks at the same time. Great because it is one of the better sporting events in this country, and it sucks because it means the summer is just about over.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Reasons why the Eagles will win the Super Bowl and why they won't
Lets start with the obvious won, having won the off season championship in free agency, here is why the Eagles will go to the Super Bowl: It starts with the QB (this is the year of the QB afterall according to ESPN.) Michael Vick will be the starter from day 1. Remember Kevin Kolb started the opener last year. Vick has weapons. LeSean McCoy, a fantasy beast. (that's for another blog) DeSean Jeackson. Brent Celek. Ronnie Brown coming off the bench. Jeremy Maclin, if he is healthy. Add Steve Smith coming in probably around week 8. Andy Reid is staring at his offense like he stares at the dishes at Hometown Buffet. Even if Vick doesn't play all 16 games, Vince Young is there, and he wins games and he is probably trying to keep himself in the league.
Now lets look at the defense. Ever since the unfortunate death of Jim Johnson, the defenese has not been able to pressure the QB. That's ok just add the 2nd best corner in the game Naamdi Asomguha, and you don't need as big a pass rush. Just look at the jets. back to back AFC championship games, they don't rush the passer well, but with Revis and Cromartie they don't have to. With the offensive weapons the defense will be good enough, not great to get to the super bowl. This is the formula the Saints followed two years ago, score a ton of points force some turnovers, it is hard to lose.
Finally i mentioned it breifly above. Do not under estimate Steve Smith. If his knee is healthy by the middle of the season, there are not too many receivers i would want out there on 3rd down ahead of Smith. He just knows how to get to the marker. That is a huge sigining, because it improved the Eagles but it really stung the Giants. Nicks and Manningham are good, but they drop so many balls. Ask any Giant Fan how many picks Eli Manning threw that went off receivers hands? Losing Smith is a big blow to the G-Man
Now here is why the Eagles won't make it to the Super Bowl let alone win it..
Michael Vick is getting older, he can't play the style he has played and make it through all 16 games. Even with Vince Young, the Eagles would have to adjust offensively if Vick goes down.
Just becase you win in free agency doesn't mean you'll win on the field, just look down 95 to Washington. The Redskins always splash in free agency, then they crash in the season. I will say however that the Eagles were talented last season, i think they are just adding depth and filling weak spots. But still with no OTA's and a limited training camp, can these guys get together? I think this a question most teams are facing, but the more Free Agents you bring in the bigger a concern this has to be.
The defense improved with Naamdi Asomguha, but i hear they are trying to trade Assante Samuel. That would be a mistake. Asomghua is great, how much have you improved if you give up Samuel. People remeber the great comeback vs. the Giants, but don't forget the defense put them in that huge hole to begin with. Cullen Jenkins is another huge signing, but I think the Eagles D needs to step up from last year.
Finally look at the QB's the eagles face this year.. in additon to Romo and Eli Manning twice. Matt Ryan Tom Brady Jay Cutler, old friend Kevin Kolb, Tell you what 1st 3 games are at St Louis at Atlanta and the Giants at home. They better gel pretty fast or the could be staring at 1-2 start.
Now lets look at the defense. Ever since the unfortunate death of Jim Johnson, the defenese has not been able to pressure the QB. That's ok just add the 2nd best corner in the game Naamdi Asomguha, and you don't need as big a pass rush. Just look at the jets. back to back AFC championship games, they don't rush the passer well, but with Revis and Cromartie they don't have to. With the offensive weapons the defense will be good enough, not great to get to the super bowl. This is the formula the Saints followed two years ago, score a ton of points force some turnovers, it is hard to lose.
Finally i mentioned it breifly above. Do not under estimate Steve Smith. If his knee is healthy by the middle of the season, there are not too many receivers i would want out there on 3rd down ahead of Smith. He just knows how to get to the marker. That is a huge sigining, because it improved the Eagles but it really stung the Giants. Nicks and Manningham are good, but they drop so many balls. Ask any Giant Fan how many picks Eli Manning threw that went off receivers hands? Losing Smith is a big blow to the G-Man
Now here is why the Eagles won't make it to the Super Bowl let alone win it..
Michael Vick is getting older, he can't play the style he has played and make it through all 16 games. Even with Vince Young, the Eagles would have to adjust offensively if Vick goes down.
Just becase you win in free agency doesn't mean you'll win on the field, just look down 95 to Washington. The Redskins always splash in free agency, then they crash in the season. I will say however that the Eagles were talented last season, i think they are just adding depth and filling weak spots. But still with no OTA's and a limited training camp, can these guys get together? I think this a question most teams are facing, but the more Free Agents you bring in the bigger a concern this has to be.
The defense improved with Naamdi Asomguha, but i hear they are trying to trade Assante Samuel. That would be a mistake. Asomghua is great, how much have you improved if you give up Samuel. People remeber the great comeback vs. the Giants, but don't forget the defense put them in that huge hole to begin with. Cullen Jenkins is another huge signing, but I think the Eagles D needs to step up from last year.
Finally look at the QB's the eagles face this year.. in additon to Romo and Eli Manning twice. Matt Ryan Tom Brady Jay Cutler, old friend Kevin Kolb, Tell you what 1st 3 games are at St Louis at Atlanta and the Giants at home. They better gel pretty fast or the could be staring at 1-2 start.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Dave Wannstadt is the worst coach in the history of football
I know, Jets fans will immediately scream "Rich Kotite" but as Cowboys and University of Pittsburgh fan I think i can offer some insight as to why I believe Wannstadt is just a horrible coach. Nice guy, maybe, good coordinator certainly. but a horrible coach. Lets go back to 1992 the Dallas Cowboys won Super Bowl XXVII, I just turned 21, life was good. The Chicago Bears hired the boys D Coordinator to replace Mike Ditka. Six seasons in Chicago he went 7-9 9-7 9-7 7-9 4-12 4-12. The only time he made the playoffs with the Bears they went 9-7 in 1994 having been outscored by 36 points on the season. How he lasted 6 years in Chicago is a mystery. He then went to Miami succeeding Jimmy Johnson in 2000 made the playoffs his 1st two seasons there mainly because of awesome drafts by Johnson (Jason Taylor, Zach Thomas) Then got Ricky Williams from the Saints, ran him into the ground, which I believe caused Williams' curious departure from the team in 04 right before the start of the season. Don't believe me? in 02 and 03 he carried the ball 775 times and caught another 97 passes for an astounding 867 touches in 2 seasons. Emitt Smith had 857 in 94 and 95 Walter Payton 799 in 84 and 85. Oj Simpson slashed his way only 657 times in 72-73. Tomlinson 805 02-03 and Eddie George 820 in 99-00.
After Williams left the team, Wannstadt was toast in Miami, but landed at his Alma Matter The university of Pittsburgh in 2005, taking over for Walt Harris, who had just led the Panthers to the BCS in 04 and left for Stanford. In a weak Big East, I mean Rutgers Syracuse South Florida etc, not exactly the SEC or Big 12. With some good players. LeSean McCoy, Dion Lewis, Jonathan baldwin, Jabbal Sheard Darelle Revis and Greg Romeus, he had 1 double digit win season, no bcs games and was 1-1 in bowl games.
To sum it up in 17 seasons as college and pro head coach His record in playoff/bowl games 3-4 no BCS games, no conference championship games. Without a doubt the worst coach ever.
After Williams left the team, Wannstadt was toast in Miami, but landed at his Alma Matter The university of Pittsburgh in 2005, taking over for Walt Harris, who had just led the Panthers to the BCS in 04 and left for Stanford. In a weak Big East, I mean Rutgers Syracuse South Florida etc, not exactly the SEC or Big 12. With some good players. LeSean McCoy, Dion Lewis, Jonathan baldwin, Jabbal Sheard Darelle Revis and Greg Romeus, he had 1 double digit win season, no bcs games and was 1-1 in bowl games.
To sum it up in 17 seasons as college and pro head coach His record in playoff/bowl games 3-4 no BCS games, no conference championship games. Without a doubt the worst coach ever.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Baseball needs a change to its playoff format.
You know its funny. The Yankees and Red Sox over the weekend had the highest ratings on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball this season and the YES Network (or the NO Network as I like to call it.) had its highest rating Friday night since the 2010 opener. So what's wrong you ask? The games didn't mean anything. The Yankees and Red Sox barring a collapse of 07 or 08 Mets Proportions are going to the playoffs. Imagine if one of these teams were in danger of not playing in October. How awesome would these games be? Or the 6 more games they play against each other the rest of the season?
What I think baseball should do is not an original idea, but I will put it out there anywhere. Add one more wildcard team in each league and the two wildcard teams in each league would play a 1 game playoff. Imagine now if the Yankees and Red Sox knew not winning the division meant a one game playoff against the Angels or the Rays. Imagine now having to use Sabathia or Beckett in a one game playoff. That would put a premium of winning the division. Last year the Yankees and Rays really didn't care who won the division,and ironically enough neither won a playoff series.
This was my 1st attempt at a blog. I hope you liked it. I will try to put up a couple of blogs a week mostly sports, but try to throw in some pop culture or policitics once in awhile. Let me know what you think. Any feedack is welcome.
What I think baseball should do is not an original idea, but I will put it out there anywhere. Add one more wildcard team in each league and the two wildcard teams in each league would play a 1 game playoff. Imagine now if the Yankees and Red Sox knew not winning the division meant a one game playoff against the Angels or the Rays. Imagine now having to use Sabathia or Beckett in a one game playoff. That would put a premium of winning the division. Last year the Yankees and Rays really didn't care who won the division,and ironically enough neither won a playoff series.
This was my 1st attempt at a blog. I hope you liked it. I will try to put up a couple of blogs a week mostly sports, but try to throw in some pop culture or policitics once in awhile. Let me know what you think. Any feedack is welcome.
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