- Dan Snyder should seriously consider firing Mike Shanahan. He has treated his two best players, Albert Haynesworth and Donovan McNabb like garbage. The whole "fitness" test crap with Haynesworth was a joke. Who cares if he can run sprints!? Can he plug up holes and get to the QB. And the answer to those questions this year is yes. And as for McNabb? Yes he is not having his best year. But in no circumstance do you ever put Rex Grossman in a two minute situation over him. Shanahan seems like a strict dictator who has lost a couple of screws in his head. Guess what Mike, John Elway is not walking through that door. Shanahan better fix this mess he has created up fast or this improved Redskins team will once again miss the playoffs.
- The NFL Network named its top 100 players of all time. Jerry Rice was #1. Jim Brown was #2. Lawrence Taylor is #3. Personally I don't think Rice should be #1. Top ten yes. But not #1. I would have put LT #1. Why? I look at it from the view of if all of these players were in their prime, and you had the first pick in the draft of a pickup game who would you take? I would take LT because no other defender in the history of football is even close to him as a player. That's not the same for other positions. If my opponent picks Joe Montana, I can counter with Brady, Elway, Unitas, Bradshaw, Staubach, etc. If my opponent picks Jim Brown, I can counter with Payton, Sanders, Emmitt, the other LT, Earl Campbell, etc. If my opponent picks Jerry Rice, I can counter with Moss, Hudson, Irvin, Steve Largent (who somehow did not make this list), etc. But if I pick LT my opponent has no answer that is close.
- Other thoughts I have on this list. Look I will always say their is no way I would put Peyton Manning ahead of Tom Brady on any list. This list does (Manning #8, Brady #21). But based on Manning's historic regular seasons their is at least the case to put Manning their. But their is no case to put Brett Favre ahead of Tom Brady. Favre is one spot (#20) ahead of Brady. Based on what?! Brady has 3 rings to Favre's 1, has had many more clutch moments, and has not torn up locker rooms and been a diva like Favre has. This should not even be a debate. Also Barry Sanders at #17 and Emmitt Smith at #28 are too low on this list. I would make the case both should be in the top 15 at least, and probably the top 10. Also Gale Sayers might be the most talented RB to ever play the game. But to be #22 on this list for only playing 5 seasons seems like a big stretch to me.
- I love that the NBA is here. I am all in this season. I have been watching games on nearly a nightly bases. With the Buffalo Sabres playing like "low grade dog food" as Rodney Dangerfield would say, and my excitment for college basketball at a 0 (call me in March when college basketball games actually matter), I have turned to the NBA. Here are some of my thoughts on the league.
- As long as the Heat are blowing out opponents Wade, LeBron, and Bosh will be content to give up stats for the big wins. But when games are close we have already seen a little divide of who wants the ball. In the opener against the Celtics Wade and LeBron seemed passive for so long trying to get the other guy involved, until LeBron said "screw this" and took over, but by then it was too late. In the New Orleans game last night down by three in the final seconds Wade had the ball in his hands. Instead of taking the three he deferred to Eddie House (who on the night was 0-7) who of course missed the shot. When games are tight it seems so far the Big Three are tight.
- Speaking of the Big Three, ESPN.com writer Bill Simmons had the best tweet of the night on what they should really be called. "The Big Two featuring Chris Bosh."
- Best PG's in the league according to me. 1.) Rajon Rondo 2.) Chris Paul 3.) Steve Nash 4.) Deron Williams
- John Wall might just be the fastest guy in the league right now. He's is going to be scary good. But he is still young, raw, and has to work with the player formerly known as Agent Zero who has brought guns to the arena, pooped in somebody's shoe, paid $10,000 for Puff Daddy to host his birthday party, and faked an injury in the preseason so his buddy could get more playing time. So until Wall grows into a player more, and the Wizards clean up some in house messes Wall will not make that list above of best PG's in the league.
- I love Durant. I love Carmelo. But the Lakers are winning the West again. I feel very confident in calling this race now. The early results are in and my projections show the Lakers winning the west.
- I love CP7. But if the Bills want to draft a QB this is the updated list I would put for the Bills as a guideline.
- 1.) Andrew Luck
- 2.) Cam Newton
- 3.) Christian Ponder
- 4.) Ryan Mallett
- 5.) Blaine Gabbert
- 6.) Jake Locker
Showing posts with label Sports Tidbits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sports Tidbits. Show all posts
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Sports Tidbits November 6th
Alright here are some random thoughts I have on the sports world. Take what you like, debate what you disagree with!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Sports Tidbits July 19th
Alright here are some tidbits I have from the world of sports.
I understand Tiger was bad. Phil was bad. So no one watched, and no one cared about the British Open. It had its worst ratings ever. But people missed out. He may have been a no name, and he may have front teeth that would make Michael Strahan proud, but the performance Louis Oosthuizen had in the British Open is one of the greatest performances in golf history. They guy dominated the field for three rounds. He won with a -16 and the closest guy was -9. The fact is if instead of Oosthuizen the last name was Woods, or Mickelson people would be talking about it as a "Performance for the ages." But it was Oosthuizen and he should get all the credit he deserves.
Dwyane Wade references that if the Heat lose a few back-back games next season people will compare it to the World Trade Center. What an idiot! It seems from Wade saying that to LeBron doing his self-centered "The Decision" tv show that these guys are completely out of touch with reality. I guess when you are a multi million dollar athlete, with people at your hands and feet that should be expected.
Today is July 19th. Look I don't want summer to end as much as the next person, but at this point who can't wait for the football season to start!?! I'm so pumped. NFL Network, ESPN Previews, College Football Live, watching NFL America's Game episodes on Hulu. Man I am totally into football right now!
I loved the World Cup! It was great. Games on almost everyday. The scoring was low, the flops were awful, and I never want to hear a vuvuzela again! But the games were all close, the passion was there from fans to players, and ESPN's coverage was outstanding. Glad to see Spain win. Great World Cup can't wait until Brazil in 2014! And I hope the U.S. will get the 2018 or 2022 bid. We have the stadiums. The new football stadium in the Meadowlands, the Rose Bowl, the University of Pheonix Field, Dolphins Stadium, etc. Can you imagine a World Cup game in the new Cowboys Stadium. How awesome would that be?
I never watched it on a regular basis. If it was on tv I would sit and watch it and throughly enjoy it. Let me be probably one of the few men to publicly say that I will miss The Hills. It was quick ( a 30 min episode seem to fly by), funny (Spencer, Justin Bobby, Audrina, and Heidi provided sooooo much unintentional comedy), had beautiful people, it was cool to see the shots of LA at night, and it's always fun to watch people drink and go out to clubs. Farewell The Hills. Now I can't wait until the new Jersey Shore starts.
My quick thoughts on baseball so far. Strasburg is awesome. The Reds are for real. George Steinbrenner was a great owner for Yankees and its fans, but he did many stupid things, and was not the angel ESPN made him out to be last week. I throughly think David Ortiz may be on the juice right now. How could he be this good again, when he looked so bad months ago, and last season?!?! Speaking of David Ortiz how dumb is the Homerun Derby? Besides the X Games, the NBA All Star Game, the NHL All Star Game, the NFL Pro Bowl, the PGA Tour Fed Ex Cup, the Daytona 500, and LeBron James' "The Decision" is there a dumber sporting event out there than the Homerun Derby?!?! It takes 3 hours!!!! Look I know the NBA Dunk Contest has been horrible lately, but at least that thing only takes 30 to 45 minutes at the most.
Oh one last thought on baseball. I hate the Yankees, but they are going to win it all again. Just waaaaaaaaaaay too good! Damn! Duke, Lakers, and Yankees in one year!
Kofod
I understand Tiger was bad. Phil was bad. So no one watched, and no one cared about the British Open. It had its worst ratings ever. But people missed out. He may have been a no name, and he may have front teeth that would make Michael Strahan proud, but the performance Louis Oosthuizen had in the British Open is one of the greatest performances in golf history. They guy dominated the field for three rounds. He won with a -16 and the closest guy was -9. The fact is if instead of Oosthuizen the last name was Woods, or Mickelson people would be talking about it as a "Performance for the ages." But it was Oosthuizen and he should get all the credit he deserves.
Michael Strahan eat your heart out, because Looouuuuie has a gap tooth smile to rival yours!
Dwyane Wade references that if the Heat lose a few back-back games next season people will compare it to the World Trade Center. What an idiot! It seems from Wade saying that to LeBron doing his self-centered "The Decision" tv show that these guys are completely out of touch with reality. I guess when you are a multi million dollar athlete, with people at your hands and feet that should be expected.
Today is July 19th. Look I don't want summer to end as much as the next person, but at this point who can't wait for the football season to start!?! I'm so pumped. NFL Network, ESPN Previews, College Football Live, watching NFL America's Game episodes on Hulu. Man I am totally into football right now!
I loved the World Cup! It was great. Games on almost everyday. The scoring was low, the flops were awful, and I never want to hear a vuvuzela again! But the games were all close, the passion was there from fans to players, and ESPN's coverage was outstanding. Glad to see Spain win. Great World Cup can't wait until Brazil in 2014! And I hope the U.S. will get the 2018 or 2022 bid. We have the stadiums. The new football stadium in the Meadowlands, the Rose Bowl, the University of Pheonix Field, Dolphins Stadium, etc. Can you imagine a World Cup game in the new Cowboys Stadium. How awesome would that be?
I never watched it on a regular basis. If it was on tv I would sit and watch it and throughly enjoy it. Let me be probably one of the few men to publicly say that I will miss The Hills. It was quick ( a 30 min episode seem to fly by), funny (Spencer, Justin Bobby, Audrina, and Heidi provided sooooo much unintentional comedy), had beautiful people, it was cool to see the shots of LA at night, and it's always fun to watch people drink and go out to clubs. Farewell The Hills. Now I can't wait until the new Jersey Shore starts.
Yes count me as one of the people who will miss The Hills.
My quick thoughts on baseball so far. Strasburg is awesome. The Reds are for real. George Steinbrenner was a great owner for Yankees and its fans, but he did many stupid things, and was not the angel ESPN made him out to be last week. I throughly think David Ortiz may be on the juice right now. How could he be this good again, when he looked so bad months ago, and last season?!?! Speaking of David Ortiz how dumb is the Homerun Derby? Besides the X Games, the NBA All Star Game, the NHL All Star Game, the NFL Pro Bowl, the PGA Tour Fed Ex Cup, the Daytona 500, and LeBron James' "The Decision" is there a dumber sporting event out there than the Homerun Derby?!?! It takes 3 hours!!!! Look I know the NBA Dunk Contest has been horrible lately, but at least that thing only takes 30 to 45 minutes at the most.
Oh one last thought on baseball. I hate the Yankees, but they are going to win it all again. Just waaaaaaaaaaay too good! Damn! Duke, Lakers, and Yankees in one year!
Kofod
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