4:22 national anthem was decent, I heard something about the over under was a 1 min and 35 seconds. The over won on that one for sure, there was also something on how long she held a word for but I forgot which word it was.
4:25 Fist commercials were pretty funny, the first two that is then they had the Fox commercial of all the people from their shows throwing a football, which was ok I guess for a Fox commercial.
4:31 Packers win the toss, can't win em all if you don't win the first one. Wish I could be racing in this Focus race don't you. It's crazy how Ford burst onto the Rally sence with the least likely of their cars but still was great non the less.
4:37 Glad to see the defense start strong for the Packers without having to see...WOW Williams muffed the effin punt are you kidding me!? Wow there is a perfect example of why I don't ever trust the Packers special teams.
4:42 I like the fact that Starks is a downhill runner but sometimes I think he tries to hard to power through someone instead of just trying to to take it to the outside. Wow usually its James Jones doing the dropping. Nelson usually is so sure handed granted he had to lay out a little but still Rodgers threw him open and he missed it.
4:45 One thing I hate about the SuperBowl is your sitting there enjoying a hularious commercial then you find out who or what its for and you get mad cause your not a fan. Then right after that the Steelers run for a first down!
4:51 Hahaha the end of that Pepsi Max commercial was priceless. Obviously we think our wide outs are better then their DB's and obviously the Steelers defensive cordinator knows that! I am glad to have a back like Starks in short yardage situtations though that's for sure.
4:57 Seriously another Fast and Furious REALLY man I was done after they started drifting with Mustangs this one I didn't really see the commercial so I am not sure.
5:00 YEA BOY! Nelson made up for that drop with that TD catch that's for sure, so glad we scored first i know it doesn't mean anything but it sure does feel good to strike first. Haha Pepsi Max 2 for 2 if you ask me, Doritos is stepping it up too.
5:07 Big Ben got hit as he was going down and Nick Collins comes away with a HUGE pick 6 to put the Packers up 14-0. I guess Ben was thinking he was going to have more time with that pump fake cause that is the whole reason the pick happened.
5:17 Maybe I should start my own website with godaddy...then it wouldn't have to be .blogspot.com but then I would have to pay every month and since I don't make any money here then I haven't made up my mind if it is worth it.
5:42 The Packers defense has really been the story in the first half of this game obviously now with their second pick in the first half. I know the offense will pick it up if not right now then in the second half for sure.
5:45 I knew they wouldn't let me down! Perfect throw by my main man and perfect catch too!
6:15 Eh half time show was ok I guess, I wish it would have been someone else that's for sure but hey it was good for who it was I guess. I am no trying to hate on the Black Eyed Pea's just wasn't what I would want a SuperBowl half time show to be. It was longer then I thought it would be too, but I guess it wasn't horrible. No it wasn't bad I guess.
6:35 Another perfect throw by Rodgers and another drop by James Jones I guess I shouldn't be surprised seeing as how it was a must have down and he was wide open of course he drops it.
6:42 The Packers defense was the story for being so good in the first half I just hope this first drive by the Steelers was a one time thing for the half. I know the Pack have left the door open so to speak in the post season. I hope they have addressed that issue during their 2 weeks off and they slam the door right now.
6:48 The Packers defense really has to forget about that last drive and really step up with a big stop here. The Steelers have great position I think that the last drive was something that won't happen often but I am not positive about that so we wil see.
7:31 The Packers capitalize on the turn over everytime. They needed it more then ever it stopped the Steelers momentum and gave it right back to the Packers with the takeaway and the touchdown.
7:333 Budlight was the king of the superbowl commercial well Budwiser and Budlight, while they did a good job this year I didn't think it was their best job.
7:44 Wow to bad the Packers lost their best DB in Woodson, but still that hasn't been an excuse for them all year and I don't expect it to be now. All they need to do is eat away at the clock and score a touchdown and everything will be fine.
7:52 Huge 3rd and 10 play followed by a huge 2nd and 9 play for the Packers to get into the redzone. Right when you thought the Steelers had all the momentum the Packers come away with points. I know they should have had a touchdown but still at this point in the game any points are good points even though a TD still gets the Steelers the win, the fact that the Pack used up some time and got points was huge for their momentum.
8:00 I knew that this game was going to be close and I knew in the first half that the Steelers looked just like that in the Ravens game and still came back to win. I have not been comfortable all night. The fact that I knew the game was going to be close doesn't mean I can take all this. Could you imagine how Aaron Rodgers feels or Big Ben crazy I would kill to be in their shoes of course but think about that stress and pressure.
8:05 YEA BUDDDY!!! FINALLY I can not be so stressed out! The entire second half I was nothing but stressed! I knew deep down they had it in them. Wow I can't even say how stoked I am!! This is with so many injuries imagine how great they will be next year! In the words of Bart Scott.."CAN'T WAIT!"
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
T-Minus 18 hrs 30 mins
Well tonight I was looking to finally get the goose egg in the .loss section. I know that there is a game going on right but it's the last game of the night and will probably be done by the time I get around to it. The Cav's now lost 24 straight losing tonight to the Blazers at home. The Mav's on the other hand have won 8 straight tonight they beat the Bobcats for number 8. Dirk is clearly now 100% and the rest of the cast are playing their parts to perfection. You have to recognize the Mav's as a legit threat in the West now there is no question. Chandler only scored 9 points tonight but pulled down 15 boards, and the Mav's got offense from Terry and other roll player. The Lakers got an impressive win over the Hornets on the Hornets home floor. They got a huge game out of Pau he had a huge double double with 34 points 10 rebounds 3 dimes and 1 block, Kobe also had a great game 32 points 9 rebounds 5 dimes and 1 block. If Pau can play like this every night then the Lakers will be ok with Artest and Fisher struggling. They still will need Bynum and Odom to play good, but I am confident that those two will continue to play well. I know Odom has been having a great year there is no reason it won't continue, and I know Bynum has been hurt but when he is healthy I feel he will be putting up 20-10 every night. The Grizzlies lost in OT which really sucked I really started to like the Grizzlies this year. I really thought they had it when it went to OT but I guess they couldn't get any shots to fall in OT and well that pretty much says it all.
There are only four games tomorrow so it is the perfect chance for me to get my undo record lol, and that would mena I only missed 6 games all week which would be pretty good percentage wise. The Clippers are on the road to take on the Heat and while the Clippers are better then they were when the season started that doesn't mean they are good enough to beat the Heat, especially without their leading scorer. Blake will have a good game but so will the Big 3 and they will be to much for the Clippers to handle. Pacers are at the Nets in a game that could go either way but the way the Pacers have been playing I'm gunna take them in this one I know they are on the road but still I like what they have been doing lately. I know the Nets are newly focused with Melo not coming to play with them, maybe they are trying extra hard to make him regret it but I don't think it's going to work, or is working for that matter. The Sixers play the Knicks in MSG, the Knicks have to want to get back to winning ways and a good way to do that would be to win. Easier said then done I know and it's not like the Sixers are an easy win by any means. They are at home though and I know they want to get back to winning so I am taking the home team and Amare is going to have a 30-10 night. The last game is the best one the Magic v. the Celtics in Boston, while the Celtics are coming off a tough loss to the Mav's their defense will be the reason that I am picking them to beat the Magic, while the Magic are good they have been struggling as of late. Howard is the only constant on that team, they have plenty of offense they just need to figure it all out.
The SuperBowl is finallu upon us ladies and gentlemen and I couldn't be more excited! Tomorrow I will do something that Bill Simmons does that I really like, I will keep a running diary of everything thats happening while I'm watching the SuperBowl so that way I can know exactly what I was doing IF the Packers pull it off. So I will write it all down and write my comments on the game and whats going on in it and then I will copy in here and post it. I will also have a game recap and comments on the game as well as the basketball games. I can't wait to watch the commercials and I am expecting a great game tomorrow, and I have been going over in my head all week what the final score will be and I have come down to this Packers 31 Steelers 28
There are only four games tomorrow so it is the perfect chance for me to get my undo record lol, and that would mena I only missed 6 games all week which would be pretty good percentage wise. The Clippers are on the road to take on the Heat and while the Clippers are better then they were when the season started that doesn't mean they are good enough to beat the Heat, especially without their leading scorer. Blake will have a good game but so will the Big 3 and they will be to much for the Clippers to handle. Pacers are at the Nets in a game that could go either way but the way the Pacers have been playing I'm gunna take them in this one I know they are on the road but still I like what they have been doing lately. I know the Nets are newly focused with Melo not coming to play with them, maybe they are trying extra hard to make him regret it but I don't think it's going to work, or is working for that matter. The Sixers play the Knicks in MSG, the Knicks have to want to get back to winning ways and a good way to do that would be to win. Easier said then done I know and it's not like the Sixers are an easy win by any means. They are at home though and I know they want to get back to winning so I am taking the home team and Amare is going to have a 30-10 night. The last game is the best one the Magic v. the Celtics in Boston, while the Celtics are coming off a tough loss to the Mav's their defense will be the reason that I am picking them to beat the Magic, while the Magic are good they have been struggling as of late. Howard is the only constant on that team, they have plenty of offense they just need to figure it all out.
The SuperBowl is finallu upon us ladies and gentlemen and I couldn't be more excited! Tomorrow I will do something that Bill Simmons does that I really like, I will keep a running diary of everything thats happening while I'm watching the SuperBowl so that way I can know exactly what I was doing IF the Packers pull it off. So I will write it all down and write my comments on the game and whats going on in it and then I will copy in here and post it. I will also have a game recap and comments on the game as well as the basketball games. I can't wait to watch the commercials and I am expecting a great game tomorrow, and I have been going over in my head all week what the final score will be and I have come down to this Packers 31 Steelers 28
Oops
Well I did worse yesterday then any other day this week, I didn't include 2 games in my picks on accident, and I got three games wrong which is triple what I usually get wrong in a day. So it is safe to safe that yesterday was one a bad day and two good cause now it's out of my system. The Mav's had a huge win last night over the Celtics I haven't watched it yet but I have it recorded on my DVR and I am about to turn it on. I did see the very end, where Kidd hit the huge 3 to give the Mav's the lead then it was over from there. I was so glad to see Kidd step up in that situtation. If the Mav's are going to succeed they will need performances like that from people like that. Anyone that played double digits for the Mav's scored in double figure (except DeShawn Stevenson who only had 7 points) with Dirk leading the way with 29 points and Chandler grabbing 15 boards to go along with 14 points a steal and a block and an 1 dime. They got the big shot from Kidd as part of his 10 points, Terry had 17, Marion 13, Berea 11. That is the balance they need on offense in order for their succees ton continue. Now that they also play good defense as well as offense people need to start taking them seriously. They haven't drop an important game since Dirk was out (knock on wood! x100000!) and that is more than a lot teams can say. Once again I pick the Knicks and once again they lose, I really need to start picking against them everytime or just not pick the Knicks games ever. On the other hand the Bobcats always win when I pick them to lose, and the one day I forget to pick their game, the Heat v. Bobcats was the game and I assure you I would have picked the Heat. I think that if I would have remembered to put that game on here last night the Bobcats would've had a shot at winning. The other game I missed was the Raptors v. T-Wolves which would have been a tough game and I probably might have gone with the T-Wolves good thing I forgot the game haha. The Jazz finally got a road win, Williams did play last night and was a huge part of what they did to pull out the W and make me wrong for the 3rd time last night.
Today I think is the day that I finally get all my picks right so if your a betting man take note if you dare. The Hawks are on the road to play the Wizards and while the Wizards are a better team at home I don't see them getting good enough to beat this Hawks team. Joe Johnson had a semi quiet night last night and I look for him toget back into his 25-30 point range tonight. Crawford and Harford in fact I think all of the Hawks will have a good game tonight. The Wizards will need great play from everyone to have any shot at winning this game. I hope that Blatch has a great game but Joe Johnson has an amazing game and the Hawks win. The Mav's are on the road as well they are playing the Bobcats however and I know what you must be wondering...will I pick the Bobcats so that will give the Mav's a better chance at winning cause IF I pick the against the Bobcats on this blog they have about a 99.9% chance of winning. Or so it would seem anyways I will not pick the Bobcats and I don't believe that my picks make them win I think maybe they are a little better then some teams think and they are a trap game for plenty of good teams, that is what I really think is going on. So just so we are clear I am taking the Mav's over the Bobcats for them to continue their winning ways. The Trailblazers are in Cleveland to look to help the Cav's break and NBA record of most loses in a row with I believe will be 24, do I think this will happen? Yes, I think that after last nights loss the Blazers are looking to get back to winning. The Cav's are at home so there is a bit of hope for them yet, but I still think the Blazers are to good of a team to come out of there with anything but a W. The Lakers play the Hornets and while the Hornets aren't the Celtics, Spurs, Heat, or Magic they are a good team and it will be a great win for the Lakers if they can pull it off. It is on the road and the Hornets are playing good, however I think that Pau is slowly but surely turning into the black swan Kobe wants him to be and tonight we will see that. Or that's what I think anyways, I think Pau will play better and Bynum will continue to grow while Kobe and Odom carry most of the scoring load with Pau and Bynum chipping in more often then Fisher and Artest. The thing that's hurt the Lakers is the guys who need to do more with less, guys who should be able to do more with less, aren't and its hurting them. I still think they will pull of this road win and I look for them to look better and better every game from here on out. The Grizzlies travel to Houston to play the Rockets, and while the Rockets are better then a lot of people think I still think the Grizzlies will pull off the road win tonight. I think that the big men for the Grizzlies will have a good game, as well as their guards but that goes without saying. The Grizzlies will be to much for the Rockets to handle on their home floor, Scola will have a good game, but Martin and Brooks will struggle. The Pistons play the Bucks and while the Piston are fresh off a loss in a game that I though for sure they would win, I am still going with them here over the Bucks. I think the Pistons are a better team then their record indicates but a lot of that rides of if T-Mac can continue to score over 15 a night. I think he will ahve a good game tonight as well as Gordon and the rest of the team and they will get the road win. The Nuggets v. the T-Wolves I think the Nuggets are to much of an offensive power for them to lose to the T-Wolves even if it is on the road. I hope that Billups will have a great game if he does then a W is 110% going to happen, but reguardless the Nuggets will win. The Thunder are on the road in Utah to play the Jazz and while the Jazz are coming off an impressive road win I still don't think they are on the Thunders level. I know they are a much better team on the road and I know Williams is back but still the Thunder are to much for them and tonight the Thunder will leave Utah victorious. The Bulls go on the road to play the Warriors and while the Warriors have some great players emerging this year I still don't think they can beat the Bulls at home or on the road the Bulls have this one for sure.
Today I think is the day that I finally get all my picks right so if your a betting man take note if you dare. The Hawks are on the road to play the Wizards and while the Wizards are a better team at home I don't see them getting good enough to beat this Hawks team. Joe Johnson had a semi quiet night last night and I look for him toget back into his 25-30 point range tonight. Crawford and Harford in fact I think all of the Hawks will have a good game tonight. The Wizards will need great play from everyone to have any shot at winning this game. I hope that Blatch has a great game but Joe Johnson has an amazing game and the Hawks win. The Mav's are on the road as well they are playing the Bobcats however and I know what you must be wondering...will I pick the Bobcats so that will give the Mav's a better chance at winning cause IF I pick the against the Bobcats on this blog they have about a 99.9% chance of winning. Or so it would seem anyways I will not pick the Bobcats and I don't believe that my picks make them win I think maybe they are a little better then some teams think and they are a trap game for plenty of good teams, that is what I really think is going on. So just so we are clear I am taking the Mav's over the Bobcats for them to continue their winning ways. The Trailblazers are in Cleveland to look to help the Cav's break and NBA record of most loses in a row with I believe will be 24, do I think this will happen? Yes, I think that after last nights loss the Blazers are looking to get back to winning. The Cav's are at home so there is a bit of hope for them yet, but I still think the Blazers are to good of a team to come out of there with anything but a W. The Lakers play the Hornets and while the Hornets aren't the Celtics, Spurs, Heat, or Magic they are a good team and it will be a great win for the Lakers if they can pull it off. It is on the road and the Hornets are playing good, however I think that Pau is slowly but surely turning into the black swan Kobe wants him to be and tonight we will see that. Or that's what I think anyways, I think Pau will play better and Bynum will continue to grow while Kobe and Odom carry most of the scoring load with Pau and Bynum chipping in more often then Fisher and Artest. The thing that's hurt the Lakers is the guys who need to do more with less, guys who should be able to do more with less, aren't and its hurting them. I still think they will pull of this road win and I look for them to look better and better every game from here on out. The Grizzlies travel to Houston to play the Rockets, and while the Rockets are better then a lot of people think I still think the Grizzlies will pull off the road win tonight. I think that the big men for the Grizzlies will have a good game, as well as their guards but that goes without saying. The Grizzlies will be to much for the Rockets to handle on their home floor, Scola will have a good game, but Martin and Brooks will struggle. The Pistons play the Bucks and while the Piston are fresh off a loss in a game that I though for sure they would win, I am still going with them here over the Bucks. I think the Pistons are a better team then their record indicates but a lot of that rides of if T-Mac can continue to score over 15 a night. I think he will ahve a good game tonight as well as Gordon and the rest of the team and they will get the road win. The Nuggets v. the T-Wolves I think the Nuggets are to much of an offensive power for them to lose to the T-Wolves even if it is on the road. I hope that Billups will have a great game if he does then a W is 110% going to happen, but reguardless the Nuggets will win. The Thunder are on the road in Utah to play the Jazz and while the Jazz are coming off an impressive road win I still don't think they are on the Thunders level. I know they are a much better team on the road and I know Williams is back but still the Thunder are to much for them and tonight the Thunder will leave Utah victorious. The Bulls go on the road to play the Warriors and while the Warriors have some great players emerging this year I still don't think they can beat the Bulls at home or on the road the Bulls have this one for sure.
Friday, February 4, 2011
let it roll
Lets hope the pattern continues today with me and my picks, the games start in ten minutes but I am going to pick through the start of them cause I will have already picked that game. I will probably have at least ten extra minutes cause the games usually don't start till 10 minutes after they are supposed to. I am just going to get right to it, Portland at Indiana while Portland has some impressive wins I am not sure how good of a road team they are, I know thew Pacers have a new coach and are not the best team but not the worst and they are at home..hmm this one is tough but I'm taking the Trailblazers on the road. The Knicks travel to Pilly to take on the Sixers and after a horrible loss at home to the Mav's I know the Knicks are going to want to get that taste out of their mouths and it is going to come at the cost of the Sixers. I am not saying they are going to blow them out or anything but I know they want a win and they will for sure get at least one. Who knows this could be a turning point for them maybe they rip off like 7 or 8 wins in a row, maybe a little 26 out of 28 wins who knows. The Magic go to Washington to play the Wizards where the Wizards have all of their wins this season. Being that this is a home game for the Wizards and they have been on the road a lot lately and that means losing a lot lately, who knows maybe they pull off an upset here tonight. Then again the Magic are probably pretty mad at losing to LBJ yesterday letting him score 51 on them on their home floor. All that in mind I will take the Magic on the road I think they are gunna have a big game tonight. The Clippers go on the road to the ATL to play the Hawks with the Clippers being on the road and with Gordon I think the Hawks will be to much for them, even if the Clippers were at full strength I still would pick the Hawks here. Joe Johnson has been on a scoring spree the past week or so, I look for him to continue tonight at home v. the Clippers. The Nets v. the Pistons this is a tough one but the Pistons let me down against the Bobcats and I have a feeling they are back on track and I think they can knock this one out. The game of the night, the Mav's v. the Celtics in Boston. I am going to go ahead and go with the Mav's here, the way Chandler and Dirk are playing if Terry and rest of the bench can continue to play the way they should play then the Mav's will be fine, I will take them to pull off the upset tonight in Boston. The Cav's are on the road to play the Grizzlies where the Cav's losing streak will continue. The Grizzlies have been playing better I have gotten good number from Gasol and Gay as of late and I look for it to continue and I hope for Gay to get a little bit better. Next the Thunder v. the Suns while Nash has continued to be himself this season I think Westbrook and Durant are going to have great games which will carry the Thunder over the Suns. The Spurs travel to play the Kings, the Spurs are coming off a super close win in L.A. but it must have given them plenty of confidence, as if they needed it. I will take the Spurs over the Kings to get another win on their rodeo road trip. The last game of the night is the Jazz v. the Nuggets and since the Jazz are a totally different team on the road for sure and it seems like this half of the season they are just not the same as at the start that much is now clear. That is why I am taking the Nuggets tonight also I think the Williams might be out again and if he is then that will make it that much harder for the Jazz to beat the Nuggets on their home court. I think Melo will have a great game and I am hoping of course that Billups does as well. Nuggets win at home over the Jazz they score to much for the Jazz. That is all I got right now I will be back on either during the games on ESPN or after. I am going out to eat tonight yum yum :)
Thursday, February 3, 2011
0-3
Tonight was a must win for the Lakers and while they lost in the last second because they couldn't rebound to save there life, I think the Spurs got like at least 3 or 4 offensive rebounds in the final 20 seconds, all the Lakers needed to do was get one rebound to win and they could not do that. But on the bright side at least this game was close, and they got a good outing out of Ron Artest which is a big plus he only averages 8 points a night but tonight he had 13 points 5 boards and 2 steals, a much more respectable line then before, he shot over 50% also. They got a good showing from Bynum with 10 points 10 boards 6 dimes and 3 blocks, Kobe had a night just like I thought 16 points 10 dimes 9 boards a little better on the rebound assist side then I thought but I was close enough. The two things I think need to happen for them to be successful that didn't happen tonight are..1. Fisher needs to score more then 2 points, sure he doesn't get many shots which might make it hard for him to get in a grove but he is a catch and shot guy he has always been that guy and usually he makes the most of his shots, he needs to do more of the same. 2. Pau Gasol needs to have at least 12 rebounds a game, his offense is there but I think if they are gunna get where they want to be he needs to do exactly what Kobe says and become the black swan he has to get more agressive on the glass not just on the offensive end, I think it is ok for Odom to have something like 6-8 rebounds more is obviously good but he is more of an outside shooter, Pau is in the paint, with all the shooters the Lakers have Pau should be getting at least 4 offensive boards a game if not more. He has it in him we saw it at the start of the season and the game before the Spurs game.
I knew the Magic couldn't play defense but I didn't think they would let LeBron drop 51 on them and almost a triple double at that adding 11 boards 8 dimes 1 block and 1 steal. It was all LeBron tonight in a night where only 3 other scored in double figures for the Heat and none of them above 15, still it was obvious James had the hot hand so they were letting him shoot, Wade still almost shot 50% he was 5-12 from the field. I am sure Wade and Bosh could have scored more but tonight James was obviously on that LeBron level and they were letting him do his thing. Also I want to mention that as soon as I heard Eddie house had signed with the Heat I knew he would be a great thing for them. He is a great catch and shoot knock down shooter from anywhere on the court, he loves the ball at the end of the game and he never needs to get in a grove he is always ready. He is doing for the Heat what Fisher NEEDS to be doing for the Lakers. With the stars the Heat have House will get plenty of open looks at the end of games or whenever he is in, and all he needs to do is keep cashing in on those chances. I still think for the Heat to contend they will need a tough big man thats more defensively driven rather than offensively.
I knew the Magic couldn't play defense but I didn't think they would let LeBron drop 51 on them and almost a triple double at that adding 11 boards 8 dimes 1 block and 1 steal. It was all LeBron tonight in a night where only 3 other scored in double figures for the Heat and none of them above 15, still it was obvious James had the hot hand so they were letting him shoot, Wade still almost shot 50% he was 5-12 from the field. I am sure Wade and Bosh could have scored more but tonight James was obviously on that LeBron level and they were letting him do his thing. Also I want to mention that as soon as I heard Eddie house had signed with the Heat I knew he would be a great thing for them. He is a great catch and shoot knock down shooter from anywhere on the court, he loves the ball at the end of the game and he never needs to get in a grove he is always ready. He is doing for the Heat what Fisher NEEDS to be doing for the Lakers. With the stars the Heat have House will get plenty of open looks at the end of games or whenever he is in, and all he needs to do is keep cashing in on those chances. I still think for the Heat to contend they will need a tough big man thats more defensively driven rather than offensively.
Packed
Not that I don't think that the Packers are the hottest team right now, and not that I don't think Aaron Rodgers isn't the hottest quarterback right now, but I would just like to say that as a Packer fan seeing what we did this year with the team we had it really has me excited for next year. I know that there might not be a next year and speaking of that on Around the Horn they were saying that to the fan that the lock out is not a big deal, and I guess I am not really speaking for anyone but me, but I think it is a huge deal and it is no doubt a black cloud over the SuperBowl. I think that it is for sure taking away from the game, we really do just want them to get a deal done no matter what it takes. No matter what happens both sides will be making millions and there is no way they are gunna wanna not make millions next year, so in the back of my mind I have some confidence that they will get it done before next year. Not saying it will be done right away but still the sooner the better. Now back to what I was saying earlier, the Packers offense was so deadly this year and you can honestly say it was without its two biggest threats besides Aaron Rodger, Finely is possibly the best offense player they have and a 1,000 yard rusher with a pass attack as deadly as the Packers is border line unfair! I have complete faith in the Pack this year, but I can't wait to see what kind of number they put up next year, if they all can stay healthy. Speaking of staying healthy if the defense was healthy just think of how much better we could of been, I swear I just want it to be next season so I can see how everything works out, it really looks like the Pack are set up to contend for years to come. Now that they have a Smash 'n' Dash in the back field with Starks and Grant I can't wait till next year.
I am just glad that pitchers and catchers report this month I am so excited for this season. The Rangers look just as good as last year they do have questions in the pitching department but we will see how that goes in spring training. The start of this baseball season to me is more exciting then the start of this years NBA season. You have the Phillies unstoppable pitching staff, they have a little less power and defense but not much. Put it this way not to the point that it will matter with the starting rotation they have. Really not much else matters as long as you can squeeze like 2 runs out a game. I am also excited to see how legit the Sox are this year if they can all play together. Things are looking up for them at the plate and in the field. I think their pitching staff is obviously healthier now and I think will be better then last year. Even some smaller market teams have made decent deals this off season, and if the Cardinals don't sign Pujols that will be crazy to see where he goes if anyone else gets him this year will be out of hand. I am just so excited that I finally can stand to watch baseball again I will admitt I stop for a few years there in the steroid era. I am all about small ball and real baseball, home runs are great and all but serious when you see a guy break his bat check swinging on a pitch and he hits a home run...that's when you know it's time to stop watching. But last year was great and I expect this year to be ten times better I can't wait and stay tuned for local news on the Lobo's and Isotopes baseball, once they start to have home games that is.
I am just glad that pitchers and catchers report this month I am so excited for this season. The Rangers look just as good as last year they do have questions in the pitching department but we will see how that goes in spring training. The start of this baseball season to me is more exciting then the start of this years NBA season. You have the Phillies unstoppable pitching staff, they have a little less power and defense but not much. Put it this way not to the point that it will matter with the starting rotation they have. Really not much else matters as long as you can squeeze like 2 runs out a game. I am also excited to see how legit the Sox are this year if they can all play together. Things are looking up for them at the plate and in the field. I think their pitching staff is obviously healthier now and I think will be better then last year. Even some smaller market teams have made decent deals this off season, and if the Cardinals don't sign Pujols that will be crazy to see where he goes if anyone else gets him this year will be out of hand. I am just so excited that I finally can stand to watch baseball again I will admitt I stop for a few years there in the steroid era. I am all about small ball and real baseball, home runs are great and all but serious when you see a guy break his bat check swinging on a pitch and he hits a home run...that's when you know it's time to stop watching. But last year was great and I expect this year to be ten times better I can't wait and stay tuned for local news on the Lobo's and Isotopes baseball, once they start to have home games that is.
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Everytime I pick against the Bobcats they always win literally everytime, and I even said that before I picked against them for yesterdays game, and yet again they some how pulled out the W. Maybe they are better then I think, or maybe each game that I have gotten wrong has been a toss up and I just have been that unlucky. I wouldn't say that I am unlucky because I have only gotten 2 picks wrong this week and one of those was an upset, I know its not perfect but its close enough for now. The Mav's had impressive win over the Knicks in MSG winning by 16 and Dirk back to his old self scoring 29 points 1 block 3 dimes and 11 boards, Chandler also kept his offensive up side last night with 15 points and 11 boards, he also had a block as well, they finally got the production out of their bench that has been expected, I am not saying Terry killed it, but he did get double digits and Barea who really did his job with 22 points.
Tonight there are only three games but two of them should be great games, the two best teams in the West and two of the best teams in the East. The NBA's best record takes on the two time defending NBA champs in L.A. the Spurs are coming off a tough loss to the Blazers, do in most part to Parkers poor play (if you ask me.) no longer is this a team ran through Duncan and that became clear this year. Stopping Parker or Ginobili is the key to beating this Spurs team, I know its easier said then done and I know that they have a great bench as well, but if you look back on all the games they have lost or almost lost and look who had bad games, you will see I am right. I don't know if the whole Artest wanting out thing will be a good or bad thing but if he wants any team to even think about taking him then I think this would be a great thing for L.A. cause that would mean he would have to pick it up and actually average double digits, and return to the shut down defender he used to be. I dont know if Kobe or Artest will be on Ginobli or what but Fisher will most likely be on Parker and that might be bad news for L.A. with the year Parker is having and how bad he can beat you off the dribble I think he will expose Fisher. I am not sure if that will be enough though especially if Pau continues to play as the Black Swan, Parker might have a tougher time getting points in the paint especially if Bynum is back in the lineup tonight as well. I know the Mav's have two 7 footers also but the Lakers have three and they all play a different style. I really want to see Bynum at 100% I think if he was fully healthy the Lakers wouldn't need to make any moves I think he will be the key to them 3-peating this year. If you ask me because of his injuries I think people massively underrate him I think come playoff time if he is 100% he will surprise a lot of people and turn a lot of heads. But as far as the game tonight goes I think that this game is MUST win for the Lakers and I am hoping that the rest of the team finally gets that and finally starts to play like it. If all that happens tonight I like the Lakers to hand the Spurs their second loss in a row. I am going out on a limb here but I am taking L.A. at home to top the Spurs, Kobe has a decent game 20 something 7 and 7 maybe a few steals, I think his line will look something like that. I hope Parker has a great game and they shut everyone else down, but thats only for my fantasy team haha. Anyways the next great match up on tonights schedule is the Heat v. the Magic, this would be a huge statement win for both teams, all year people have been talking about how the Heat don't play well against +.500 teams tonight would be a chance to add another +.500 team to their resume. The way the Magic have been playing lately I wouldn't be surprised if the Heat won. That being said right after the trade the Magic didn't look great at all and then all the sudden they rip off 9 in a row, I don't think that will happen but I am sure they are sick of losing. I still think the Heat will win the game only because they play much better defense then the Magic do, and lets face it when the big 3 are all out on the floor together they are really hard to beat. The Magic have a great team as well but I just don't think they can match up defensively. So I will take the Heat tonight in a tough win but needed win for them. The other game tonight is the Bucks v. the Warriors and while the Bucks have had some impressive wins the Warriors have more talent and I think are a better team and they are at home another plus for them I think Wright will have a good game as will the rest of the team and when the games over they will have the W.
Tonight there are only three games but two of them should be great games, the two best teams in the West and two of the best teams in the East. The NBA's best record takes on the two time defending NBA champs in L.A. the Spurs are coming off a tough loss to the Blazers, do in most part to Parkers poor play (if you ask me.) no longer is this a team ran through Duncan and that became clear this year. Stopping Parker or Ginobili is the key to beating this Spurs team, I know its easier said then done and I know that they have a great bench as well, but if you look back on all the games they have lost or almost lost and look who had bad games, you will see I am right. I don't know if the whole Artest wanting out thing will be a good or bad thing but if he wants any team to even think about taking him then I think this would be a great thing for L.A. cause that would mean he would have to pick it up and actually average double digits, and return to the shut down defender he used to be. I dont know if Kobe or Artest will be on Ginobli or what but Fisher will most likely be on Parker and that might be bad news for L.A. with the year Parker is having and how bad he can beat you off the dribble I think he will expose Fisher. I am not sure if that will be enough though especially if Pau continues to play as the Black Swan, Parker might have a tougher time getting points in the paint especially if Bynum is back in the lineup tonight as well. I know the Mav's have two 7 footers also but the Lakers have three and they all play a different style. I really want to see Bynum at 100% I think if he was fully healthy the Lakers wouldn't need to make any moves I think he will be the key to them 3-peating this year. If you ask me because of his injuries I think people massively underrate him I think come playoff time if he is 100% he will surprise a lot of people and turn a lot of heads. But as far as the game tonight goes I think that this game is MUST win for the Lakers and I am hoping that the rest of the team finally gets that and finally starts to play like it. If all that happens tonight I like the Lakers to hand the Spurs their second loss in a row. I am going out on a limb here but I am taking L.A. at home to top the Spurs, Kobe has a decent game 20 something 7 and 7 maybe a few steals, I think his line will look something like that. I hope Parker has a great game and they shut everyone else down, but thats only for my fantasy team haha. Anyways the next great match up on tonights schedule is the Heat v. the Magic, this would be a huge statement win for both teams, all year people have been talking about how the Heat don't play well against +.500 teams tonight would be a chance to add another +.500 team to their resume. The way the Magic have been playing lately I wouldn't be surprised if the Heat won. That being said right after the trade the Magic didn't look great at all and then all the sudden they rip off 9 in a row, I don't think that will happen but I am sure they are sick of losing. I still think the Heat will win the game only because they play much better defense then the Magic do, and lets face it when the big 3 are all out on the floor together they are really hard to beat. The Magic have a great team as well but I just don't think they can match up defensively. So I will take the Heat tonight in a tough win but needed win for them. The other game tonight is the Bucks v. the Warriors and while the Bucks have had some impressive wins the Warriors have more talent and I think are a better team and they are at home another plus for them I think Wright will have a good game as will the rest of the team and when the games over they will have the W.
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