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Clausen and the WHAT? Heisman...Shouldn't even be in the same sentence...and in this Title, they arent...

Heisman for Clausen?!?!?!?!? What!?!??!? ND needs to focus on getting into a better bowl game than the Hawaii Bowl...back to earth ND Fans!

Here come the Irish

JW makes some good points. It was a typical ND loss. Being a long time and die hard Notre Dame Football fan, sadly I have seen this before. Although the loss to Michigan was a tough loss and a game they should have won, all is not lost. The loss does affect ND more than the win does for Michigan. Michigan did find its new leader and its future, the QB played a hell of a game and single handedly beat the Irish.
Although the Irish did lose, you can tell its a different team from the years past. The team has a different swagger, they have more confidence this year. The Irish offense showed maturity and composure fighting back to take the lead on several occasions in the game, especially in the 4th quarter. If Jimmy Clausen can continue to put up numbers like he has and beat USC this year, there's no reason why he can not be a Heisman candidate. While the defense does need to step it up and play alot better, the offense is looking really good and is one of the best in the country. Another good sign was the play of the RB Armando Allen, hes looked much improved this year. Jimmy and the offense man handled the Michigan defense and lit their corners up. If Floyd had not injured his knee and been forced out of the game, the freshman Shaq Evans would not have been in the game and Floyd would have most likely caught that third down pass and the outcome might have been different. But bottom line ND lost.
As said earlier, all is not lost. While it was a tough and heartbreaking loss, it was just one loss. They still have a great opportunity to make the BCS and have a great season. The game against Mich St. this weekend is crucial. I look for the Irish to rebound against the Spartans at home. Although the Spartans have won the last 6 games at Notre Dame, I see that streak ending with an upset Irish team who is looking to get back in the W column in a big way. They also have a great opportunity to make some noise when USC comes to South Bend next month.
The Irish can still make this a great year , and it starts with Michigan State this weekend.

GO IRISH.

ND-Mich / Ohio St vs USC

I will begin with the Notre Dame loss. This was a typica ND loss of the past two-three years. Notre Dame played very well on the road in a very tough place to play. However, this year was supposed to be different. This was the year Jimmy Clausen is a Heisman candidate. The ND offense can be down right scary with two NFL wr's, a quality rb, quality o-line and Clausen at QB. Michigan played a great game and Tate Forcier established himself very quickly as the Mich qb of the future and the present and a stud in his own right. Ultimately, this game was more important to Notre Dame and they did not get it done.



Ohio St vs USC. It can only be categorized as a major L for Ohio St. Different Year. Another Ohio St Dud in a Big Game. Since the Luckeyes stole that NC from Miami, the Ohio St University has been terrible in big games and the streak continues. You got USC at home. USC is breaking EIGHT NEW DEFENSIVE PLAYERS. Starting a FRESHMAN QB ON THE ROAD IN HIS FIRST ROAD START. And yet. No. W. There isn't much more that can be said about the OSU program. It was a borderline choke in my opinion for the reasons above. This was a major stage for the OSU program to change its image of choking in big games and it did none of those things.

Football Champions 2010

At this point, the week before college football officially begins and the NFL preseason is FINALLY over, I will make my predictions for this upcoming season in both sports.

NCAA National Championship Game: It may seem like a no-brainer and for me it is.

Texas 45 vs. Florida 32
Texas National Champions

That's right, live it up Colt. You came back for more one year and it's a magical season. A Heisman Trophy and the BCS National Championship.

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NFL Super Bowl: This may be a little more difficult. In a bit of a shocker, I like the Chargers to come out of the AFC this year. I see them gathering steam through out the course of the season and reaching the Super Bowl on the strong running back play of LT and Sproles, great quarterbacking by Phillip Rivers, and a strong defense lead by the return of Shawne Merriman.

Philadelphia Eagles 24 vs. San Diego Chargers 17


Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Champs

But...it's all for not as Donovan McNabb becomes the first black quarterback to win the Super Bowl since Doug Williams (sorry Vince Young) and finally delivers that Super Bowl trophy to Philadelphia

2009 Fantasy Football Team-Chuck Norris' Homies

Red Sox-Yanks

My Red Sox need to sweep the series to get back in the hunt for the division and also to stay ahead of the Rangers for the wild card. The Sox can do it, but I am a bit worried that penny is taking the mound tonight. It seems that on his days to pitch he thinks his pitching at a home run derby. Tazawa takes the mound the second game and Beckett has the series finale.
It will be a tough series, but the Red Sox offense has been clicking latley especially during the last series against the Blue Jays, so thats a good sign. The Yankees have been on fire since the all star break but I see the Sox cooling them down in Boston.
Lets go RED SOX.

Plaxico Burress

I agree with the right to bear arms and protecting yourself, family,and home.
There have been cases were athletes have been attacked while out at night and murdered in their homes but outside of their homes it seems more athletes have gotten in trouble for having a gun, or I should say an unregistered gun. Correct me if I am wrong but I can not think of a time where an athlete actually used his gun in self defense while out and about or partying at nightclubs.

Re: PLaxico Burress

I hafta disagree. In the past two to three years, NFL stars have been robbed and murdered either in nightlife or in the safety of their own homes. True, it was against the law for Burress to be carrying the handgun. It was only illegal, because he did not have it registered. In this country, one of those amendments says the right to bear arms. Burress has every right to carry a firearm as long as he carries it legally. Two years is a pretty steep verdict for a victimless crime, but the correct sentence nonetheless.

RE: Fantasy Draft, you have to feel bad for JW, Ha

Dude falls asleep and not even Santa would leave him a gift. Although Jesus felt bad and gave him Drew Brees. Brandon Marshall, decent, will put up numbers, even if he doesn't want to play for the Broncos, was put on the scout team and claims he doesn't know the playbook. Ryan grant should have a good season. As for the rest of the team, well, my prayers go out to you juice.
But........There might be hope........
You know there is always that one guy in your fantasy league who makes some ridiculous trade for garbage players because he thinks he knows something other do not. So find that guy, send him a package deal, crack open a beer and laugh, and then be a contender in your league.

Plaxico Burress, Locked up

Lets be honest, Burress was an idiot for caring his gun. What are the odds he is actually gonna use it, slim to none. In my opinion, just completely unnecessary. What is with athletes having millions and millions of dollars, being able to play a kids game for a living, basically having every luxury imaginable and finding some way to screw it up.
Bottom line he broke the law, but 2 years, wow. How dumb do you have to feel, you have no intent to hurt anybody, you end up shooting yourself, and then have to go to prison for 2 years. He does need to be punished for his actions but I think 2 years is rather excessive.

Final Four Problems

Memphis is being forced to vacate its 2008 Final Four appearance that featured freshman sensation and future No. 1 pick Derrick Rose and Jon Calipari. Somehow I’m not surprised, rumors surfaced months ago about Rose’s eligibility and where there’s smoke there’s typically fire. Memphis now has to face the indignity of having its lone Final Four appearance for an awful long time stripped from its grasp. A Final Four appearance that ultimately could have been a Memphis National Championship has become a black eye on college basketball. Imagine stripping National Championship rings, banners, shirts, and honor from this university. Imagine Memphis basketball fans ashamed of the “accomplishments” of their team, because they had one (albeit the best player in the country that year) ineligible.

Four things upset me about this.

1) Derrick Rose should have never stepped on that campus for an official visit, unofficial visit, recruiting trip, and for damn sure not to play basketball. Derrick Rose knew after his junior year of high school he was going to play one year at some college and be in the NBA the next season. It’s a shame he was forced to pretend to be a student-athlete at Memphis, when his sole focus was going to the NBA.

2) Kentucky basketball. Coach Calipari is now at the University of Kentucky. It is only a matter of time before he has the program up and ready to contend for a National Championship. Likewise, it is only a matter of time before he has that program up and ready to snatch more banners and vacate more wins. Calipari has been at two universities with two Final Four appearances and he has two vacated Final Fours. Kentucky fans may be excited about this March and the prospects of winning a National Championship. I will be disappointed when a year from this March when it comes out that they have to vacate all the wins and potential accolades from their season.

3) The look on College basketball. College sports in general actually. We want to believe these are college students playing the sport they love. We want to believe that these players are doing things the right way. What would should see is that these amateurs are taken advantage of from the precise moment it appears that any of them can become professionals. They are used and led to mistakes that benefit their handlers more than themselves.

4) The worst part about all of it is that it doesn’t matter. It’s all about money and entertainment in the long run. Derrick Rose and Jon Calipari brought more fame and money to the University of Memphis than any of its students or faculty. You think the president of the university is really upset about this when he/she has a couple extra million in the school’s account? Highly doubt it.

My solution: Let high school players enter the NBDL Draft and play one or more seasons in the developmental league. This will eliminate those players that truly want to go to school and be a student athlete from those that do not.

Biggest Dynasty in Sports

Had to post this article by Jason Whitlock. Hilarious take on the biggest dynasty in sports

http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/9932508/Pitino-ran-into-the-biggest-dynasty-in-sports

Fantasy Football Draft

I think I'm getting old OR I enjoy my sleep.



Either way I missed my fantasy draft last night and got stuck with the pre-draft ranked players for my squad. I wanted Drew Brees and got him and from then on that's about my only bright spot. We snagged Brandon Marshall in the third round and he could be a steal in that round. I even saw him come in a little early today and get a brief video session, Cutler would be proud. I got another surprise with UH alumnus Donnie Avery available in the fifth round right after DeSean Jackson. Simply put, the Rams are horrible but they still have Holt, Bulger (when healthy), Stephen Jackson, and Avery. My most important player on my team would have to be Ryan Grant, because without a stellar year from him my team is doomed.

We're excited about the upcoming year and what it will mean for our fans. We got all the players we wanted in the draft and couldn't be happier with all of our selections. We will get them signed and into training camp on time. We know training camp is very important for our rookies (like Chris Wells) and we have to get them in on time. We're gonna be a scrappy team with a lot of heart, dedication, and commitment. This franchise are very dedicated to winning.

Your 2009-2010 June-bama's

mike vick... WE are just as guilty as he is

Mike Vick was found guilty of one of the most heinous crimes ever as he dismembered and slaughtered man's best friend. Admitted, he did not kill any human beings, but he did end the lives of Fido and Lassie still (ok he killed pits not retrievers or whatever those dogs were). Honestly though, who are we to judge Mr. Vick? The general public is just as guilty as Vick when we say this guy deserves a second chance. Get the fuck out of here! Nobody deserves anything in this world and to say the opposite is complete and utter bullshit. Think about all the analysts, coaches, and players alike who all say Vick deserves a second chance. Did any of them deserve a shot at playing/coaching/analyzing in the NFL? NO! They all did it with hard work, much like how Vick earned his right by performing in college and in the pros. Did he deserve anything? NO! On one side note before I break this down thoroughly, I find it odd that mostly the black coaches, players, and analysts alike think this is such a great concept for this man to get a shot at playing again whereas mostly the same positioned white people are somewhat skeptical. Needless to say I am no racist. it is just an interesting tidbit that is nearly impossible to not notice.

So how is the entire public guilty you ask? We are all falling for the trap that Vick is setting by having us give him our pty, our sympathy, and our passing of judgment due to the fact we think he is contrite in his apology. GET SERIOUS PEOPLE! The only reason he seems saddened by the discovery of a dark secret in Vick's private life is the fact that he lost everything both financially and personally as his fan base and bank account both diminished greatly. What did the contrite Vick do before going to prison? Did he not go out and buy a new car just to take the ride to prison? Yes I believe so. Contrite that you fools who buy into this act.

The difference between Donte Stallworth and Mike Vick's cases other than the obvious one involving humans and the other involving animals is simple - Stallworth is truly contrite and somewhat noble in his downfall. Vick is just parading through the motions of an apologetic and sincere man because he lost his position at the zenith of an amazing and stellar career. Stallworth struck a human inadvertently although he was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. When Stallworth immediately came to the harsh realization of what just happened, he immediately called emergency services and submitted willingly to all tests given by the authorities. When Vick was first discovered as news stations reported the rumor of a digfighting ring that Vick participated in, let alone funded, Vick went on the record by saying he was in no way involved and it was just come of his cousins that were involved. Ummmm yeah. Contrite that. Then maybe a week or so later when it was discovered the grisly and brutal details of the dogfighting ring Vick came on and admitted he was involved in everything that was revealed. So if the man was capable of lying when he was on top of the world with everything to lose, what makes you people think he would not lie when he is now at the bottom with nothing to lose? Let me tell you as all realists know, when the chips are down a man will do whatever a man has to do.

Now by no means am I saying Vick should not get a chance to play football again, I am simply saying he does not deserve it. I could care less what a team executive does. The NFL is obviously a place where morals go out the window, so more power to Mr. Vick if he can get paid again for his football services. Just be aware that if Vick does anything to the tune of dogfighting again or gets in any sort of trouble, the entire world would be shocked, but not me. The man does not deserve anything. He has NOT paid his dues just because he went to prison and lost all his money. The fact still remains he tried to cover it all up in the beginning with his lies. His apology is fraud and so are all you people who agree with Vick. But like I said, don't get me wrong about all this. I just don't want you to get Vick wrong about all this and assume he means well because he made a public apology. Think about it folks. Let's hope for the best on the field with Vick, but let's also try to hope for the absolute best off it as well.

Vick Deserves a Second Chance

I do not think what Vick did was right but come on, the guy deserves a second chance. He has paid his debt to society and paid a high price for his actions. I applaud the Eagles organization for giving Vick the opportunity at a second chance along with Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb for coming out and publicly backing Vick.

As said before, the Eagles are a great fit for Vick. An established and stable organization with good ownership and coaching. An organization that will help Vick stay on the right path.

It's time for people to stop bashing Vick and move one, he made a bad decision and has dealt with the consequences. Now let the man move on, get his life together and live his life.

Donte Stallworth get drunks and high, then goes and kills a man, yet he has not recieved half of the public outcry and bashing that Vick has dealt with. Lets not even get started on his jail time compared to Vick. To me there is something wrong with that picture.

Bottom line, I think its great that Vick is getting another shot in the NFL and props to the Eagles for giving Vick a second chance.

Vick to the Eagles

Mike Vick signs a 2 year deal with Eagles.

What a great fit in my opinion. This offense is going to be very scary. Playmakers everywhere.

U.S soccer, I am still not convinced, for Obvious Reasons

But on a serious note..While Mr. JW 4th does bring up good points of some players now playing overseas, I am still not convinced U.S. soccer is on the rise. I say this because the way they are playing now and the teams they are beating is something they have been doing for years and years. They have one huge victory and then make their lving off of the Honduras' and Costa Rica's of the world.

I will admit Tim Howard is a great player- goalie, and has performed at a high level on the National Team and on his clubs teams. Oguchi Onyewu going to AC MILAN is great but its not good enough just making the team although in his case it is yet to be seen what he can do, so I will reserve comment until I see his play at AC MILAN.

None of the players mentioned that play overseas have made a name for themselves overseas or gotten that national recongnition and judging from their play have not really benfited from playing overseas, except for Tim Howard, who again is an outstanding player.

As for some of the players mentioned playing overseas, Freddy Adu, yes hes young but does not start for the U.S, Demarcus Beasley does not start for the U.S, Clint Dempsey has some good moments every now and then but for the most part when it comes to big games he dissappears. The best player for the U.S Landon Donovan plays in the MLS, so how much better can U.S fans really expect him to get.

So again im not convinced the team is on the rise, while I do come down harsh on the U.S Soccer team, would I like to see them be able to compete on the world stage, of course. I just do not see it happening.

Re : USA Soccer Sucks

I'm aware that USA soccer isn't ish compared to the Brazils, Frances, Spains, Englands, and Italies of the world. But, it's kinda harsh to come down on american soccer enthusiasts who see their team and their sport slightly on the rise in this country. More and more USA talent is playing overseas, including Oguchi Onyewu, who is playing for AC Milan this year. Tim Howard (pictured) played in the EPL with Manchester United and continues to play in that league with Everton. There are other prominent USA players that are playing abroad including: Clint Dempsey (MF)Fulham; Carlos Bocanegra (D) Fulham; Brian McBride (F) Fulham; Michael Bradley (MF)Heerenveen; Freddy Adu (MF-F)Benfica; and DaMarcus Beasley (MF-F) Rangers. This proves that US soccer is improving, because the premier soccer leagues are not in the United States.

As I stated earlier and Los agreed, the major thing holding US soccer back is the country's athletes. All of them are interested in other sports. If our best athletes continue to choose other sports of interest, US soccer will continue to suffer.

U.S.A Soccer Sucks

Wow, where to begin.

I agree, one of the reasons soccer is not liked and is not successful in the states is because here kids do not want to grow up and be soccer players. Kids want to play basketball, football, baseball and be the next big thing in those sports. Unlike in other countries where kids want to be the next Messi, Ronaldo, and Torres. Most people here in the states do not appreciate the game of soccer, the strategy and skill that goes into it. It also doesnt help when the National team is terrible, I love soccer but I would rather watch figure skating than watch the U.S. team play. Even when it comes to the MLS, the talent there is a major step down from leagues across the world.

But.... For the few U.S.A soccer fans that are out there, I hope after seeing the team versus Mexico, all of you will come back down to earth and realize the U.S is light years away from being able to really compete on the world stage. In typical U.S soccer fashion they get there one big win (Spain in the federations cup), that they always get every couple years and have fans get excited and say, here comes U.S soccer they are finally going to challenge the top teams in the world. May I remind you in the same federatons cup the U.S was destroyed by the likes of Italy and Brazil then by some miracle beat Spain, or shall I say spain beat themsleves by thinking they could just show up, not even lace up their cleats and win. Al though I will give the U.S defense credit, they played well that game. U.S soccer feeds off beating teams like Honduras and Costa Rica, and till this day have trouble with Mexico, who is not even the Mexico of old.

So U.S soccer fans, prepare yourself for a continued let down from your team,which you could avoid if you just saw U.S soccer for what it really is, which is not very good. They will quailfy for the world cup but again do nothing there.

[Throwback] Allen Iverson/Jadakiss Commcercial

Ya I know the words to the commercial...so what? This was too throwed at the time.

Imagine USA Soccer with Kobe Bryant

Imagine if Kobe Bryant was wearing a #10 jersey for the USA Soccer Team



The United States soccer team lost to Mexico in Mexico City once again yesterday. The world embraces soccer and revels in their respective team’s wins and losses. In this country, however, we don’t “get” soccer. These are some of the quotes I heard yesterday about soccer.

“There’s no goals”

“It’s boring”

“There’s no excitement”

First, I do not buy into any of that. Soccer is a very exciting sport. There doesn’t have to be goals or scoring to watch Christiano Ronaldo totally embarrass a defender or watch the speed of Lionel Messi. Second, I wonder if we are all band wagon fans. Soccer is the one international sport where Americans have the least amount of success. Needless to say, we show the least amount of interest in it as well. Third, I wondered aloud about this during the last World Cup. If tiny Portugal can produce the best player in the world, why can’t the United States? It dawned on me. Our best athletes are not playing soccer. In countries around the world the majority of their best athletes play soccer; ours do not. In America, major athletes play football, basketball, and baseball. Imagine if Mr. Kobe Bryant played soccer in America and overseas. He would be among the best players in the world in my opinion. Bryant has a drive and the will to be the best; that every major sports star have in common.

Below is my starting lineup for the USA Men’s Soccer team is you take the star American athletes from other sports if they had played soccer.

F- Carl Crawford (Tampa Bay Rays OF)
F- Dwayne Wade (Miami Heat G)
RM- Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers G)
CM- Lebron James (Cleveland Cavaliers F)
CM- Shawn Marion (Dallas Mavericks F)
LM- Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals WR)
RB- Champ Bailey (Denver Broncos CB)
CB- Ray Lewis (Baltimore Ravens LB)
CB- Julius Peppers (Carolina Panthers DE)
LB- Andre Johnson (Houston Texas WR)
GK- Kevin Garnett (Boston Celtics F)

My thoughts on overseas (continued)

Jeremy Tyler has indeed inked a 6 figure deal overseas in Israel.
I have to agree with his decision and if I'm another high school stand out I go overseas in a heartbeat. The sports business is not guaranteed and if there is a 6 figure salary out there go for it. I read the comment on the last post I made, it may be fun to chill with Coach K and Roy Williams. It seems like more fun to have $150,000 in the bank account and play basketball for a living. Not to mention that the NBA isn't going anywhere for him. He can play his two years in Israel and BOUNCE to the league. And in two years, if he SUCKS he can just hoop over there with the money he's already earned. If he has two so-so years in high school and college, NBA teams are going to sour on any prospect FAST. Might as well have some G's in the bank, while you get scouted. Besides, he doesn't have to be bothered with the rigors of pretending like a college freshman student at Louisville for a year. He can just focus on hoops like he wants to do and get gwap. Does he anybody believe for a second that Jon Wall (See video post below) is going to take more than 12 hrs his first semester, so he can be eligible to hoop in the spring and then bounce seconds after March dropping all of his spring classes?

BE WISE AND TAKE THE GWAP!!

Jon Wall Dunks on Jerry Stackhouse

Oh my

Tough break for Stackhouse. For some reason, he was always one of my least liked players. Maybe it was the UNC ties, the Mavericks uniform, or his facial expression.

Nike SB - Today Was a Good Day

Charles Rodges

Ya I blew...I blew aheday

Dicky V, Kentucky #2

Dicky V has come out with his pre-season rankings. He has the Kentucky Wildcats ranked #2. Given it is just a pre-season ranking and Kentucky does have have a pair of diaper dandies, John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins. Is this all hype ? Or could this really be a top 3 team and based on their ranking, a national title contender ?

My thoughts on highschoolers going overseas

I get it. I completely understand. Honestly.

Sports are entertainment. When you are no longer able to entertain, your career is over. In sports, namely basektball, your career last from age 18-35. In the United States, from years 18-21, the NCAA wants you to entertain for free while the NCAA, universities, and coaches rack up millions of dollars. This system is unfair. If I was 17-18, in highschool, ranked in the top ten in the country, and I could get money overseas, I'm gone.



Last year, Brandon Jennings made over a million dollars playing in Italy. Jennings was a guy that was supposed to be the next great point guard from the University of Arizona and what would he have gotten for that? NOT A DIME. Did going overseas hurt his draft stock? No, he went 10th. Did he learn more by playing with professionals for a full season, instead of college amateurs? Yes, he was playing against grown men who were paid to play basketball and feed their families; not against amateurs who were too concerned about getting back to their dorm rooms to play XBOX Live. Did he capitilize on his ability to play basketball to provide for his family? Absolutely.

As college basketball fans, we offend criticize players for leaving school too early to play in the NBA or overseas. If I'm an engineering major with two years left to graduate and a company offers me the same amount of money if I had my degree, I'm gone. What's the point of staying in school when the money is already on the table?

Truely the Dog Days of Summer

Is there anything more boring sports-wise than the summer?

I mean honestly.

The only major sports in action are Golf, NASCAR, and baseball. Golf and NASCAR are the opposite of exciting in my eyes. I can't even stand to watch an entire baseball game without going to the game and drinking a 12 pack of beer. And seeing how much one beer costs ($8 are you kidding!?!??) I highly doubt I'll ever attend a baseball game that lives up to my lofty expectations.

My highlights of summer sports are: NBA Draft, NBA Free Agency, NFL Training Camps, NFL Holdouts, College Football Talk, and Rumors. No wonder ESPN will cover Brett Favre's every waking move during the summer. Deep down inside of ESPN's heart, theyre bored as hell as well.

Vick Team

The Carolina Panthers would make a lot of sense for Mr. Vick. Actually, tons of teams could make sense for him. Panthers, Ravens, and Steelers in my opinion could make room for Vick.

However, I just can't see a NFL team signing him. He hasn't played for two years and is still suspended by the commissioner. Not to mention the media circus that will follow Michael Vick's every move. For any team serious about winning for the upcoming year, they don't want a mob (see below) like that following their every move. They don't want reporters asking his new team mates the same Mike Vick questions every day. In my opinion, he's a huge distraction and we still don't know IF he can play or WHEN he can play.

Best team for Vick ?

Mike Vick will be in the NFL at some point. What would be the best fit for him ? Carolina Panthers ? The weapons are there, Steve Smith, James Stewart, DeAngelo Williams, and then add Vick (As quarterback). That would be a very scary offense in my opinion. Defensive Coordinators would have nightmares trying to gameplan.
Any thoughts ?

Red Sox Trade Deadline Winners? Not really

Although Victor Martinez gives the Red Sox another bat and eventually a replacement for the fading and PED-positive David Ortiz, this does not give them the "DUB" for the trade deadline. That would go to the team that got this man below.



The Philadelphia Phillies scooped Cliff Lee without giving up any of their major prospects. This trade improves the Phillies today and next year when those prospects are ready to contribute on the big league squad. One thing remains constant in baseball and that is that pitching rules. The Phillies added an AL Cy Young winner without giving up any major prospects. That sounds like a "DUB" at the trade deadline.

World Series

With the addition of Victor Martinez and the Red Sox pitching, the Red Sox will be World Series champs this year.

I would also like to add some friendly words to Yankee fans.
Yankees suck.

Red Sox

When it comes to the winners and losers of the trade deadline, the Red Sox are clear winners with the acquisition of Victor Martinez. This move gave the Red Sox the much needed bat they were looking for. Martinez has had solid outings in his first couple games with the team, including his 5 for 6 outing yesterday against the Orioles. The Red Sox have a huge week ahead of them with series against the Rays and Yankees. I look for the Red Sox to come out a top the AL East after theses two series.

Drake Collapse

Breakfast with Rockets Continued...

These are more pics from Breakfast with the Rockets.

Breakfast with the Rockets

These are some pictures from my "Breakfast with the Rockets". It was a good time. We had breakfast in the Rockets Locker Room. Go Rockets in 2009-2010



Player Development Coach Shawn Respert gave Rocket fans in attendance a keyphrase to hold on to for next season

"Buckle Up"

and with that I say Buckle Up Rocket fans




Waffles, Sausage, Danish, and fruit were served. I mean I can't complain it's better than the food I make for myself. Preciate Kersondra Cunnigham for hooking that up.

HILARIOUS VIDEO

I stumbled upon this and thought it was hilarious yall check it out

WNBA LIVE 2008

Back in the day we always argued about who's the best at nba live?...but not I got a new question for everyone...who's the best at WNBA LIVE???

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What in the world is Stephon Marbury doing?

Lamar Odom Back With Champs

To those of you hoping Lamar Odom would leave the Lakers and break up a future dynasty....I have bad news for you.



Lamar Odom returning to the Lakers could give the Lakers a better dynasty than their three-peat from 2000-2002.



A more in-depth post coming.

The Link Between Steroids and Achievements

As of today, July 30, 2009, three of baseball's most celebrated superstars have tested positive for steroids, performance-enhancing drugs, or whatever you call them. Not only are these three individuals celebrated, but they hold some of the most impressive achievements in baseball history and Manny Ramirez and Alex Rodriguez were almost certain locks for the Hall of Fame. The third player's name released today being David Ortiz had a killer season stretch of 31 homers, 41 homers, 47 homers, and capping it off with an outrageous 54 homerun output in 2006. Starting with the 31 in 2003, Ortiz blasted 173 of his career 302 homers, accounting for about 57% of his career total in only 4 of his 12 major league seasons. These numbers are certainly staggering as it is reported that 2003 was when Ortiz tested positive. Ironically, Ortiz was interviewed this Spring Training saying anyone caught "cheating" should be banned for at least a season and if caught again should be banned from the game forever. Interesting how things sort of work themselves out and we will see where all this goes from here...

The real question remains however - is there a direct link between steroids and the enhancement of performance? While there is no clear answer, the accepted response is yes there is a link AND the usage of such illicit materials does in fact enhance performance. Until evidence shows whether or not this link is accurate, there ought to be some sort of reprimanding for these individuals and their clubs who are just as guilty because I am certain they turned the blind eye to it all.

While college football and professional baseball are not linked just stay with me on this one. In recent years in college football both at the University of Southern California and Florida State University, alleged recruiting and academic scandals have surfaced regarding some high-profile athletes and mediocre ones alike. These young men and their schools cheated off the field in the classroom or before even attending school. None of their acts are directly related to their on-field performance. What happened when this was discovered? People were questioning regular season wins, postseason wins, and even a national championship. If their proposed plan to strip the respected school of its achievement due to "cheating", then how can we not penalize a baseball organization where those player's "cheating" is supposedly directly affecting one's performance. If people can attempt to strip Bobby Bowden of up to 14 wins, can these same people strip the Boston Red Sox of a World Series title? Was it Michigan and their "Fab Five" who were caught up in a similar scandal and stripped of their on-court achievements? Would the loss of something like a championship be a legitimate penalty to organizations that win with players who "cheated?" It truly is a sad day in baseball as too many of the stars are tainting the game let alone their own reputations by attempting to shortcut their way into record books...

Kobe and Lebron Puppet Parody

"Damn Kobe stop looking at my diiii..."

David Ortiz - Sports Center

David Ortiz - Sports Center



Notice "Wally's" facial expression. My thoughts exactly when I found out David Ortiz tested positive in 2003.

David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez reportedly tested for PED in 2003

Is that true? Can’t be. No way. Not possible. I can’t believe it. I’m shocked.

Not really.

Somehow this does not surprise me. I’ve had David “Big Papi” Ortiz on my “Mitchell Report” for years. It was only a matter of time before the announcement was made. Alex Rodriguez, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, Manny Ramirez and now David Ortiz you know all of the names or do you? I could create my own Mitchell Report right now and accurately predict more then half of that list. I have 4 problems with the list:

1) Why aren’t all of the names being leaked?

One by one and month by month, the names on this “anonymous” report continue to be leaked. Why doesn’t baseball just release all of the names at once? That way everyone in the country will know the truth about their baseball “heroes”. That way every other week there won’t be another rumor about a suspected user. That way we can truly cherish the remaining baseball players we have left that DID NOT use. Because right now we’ll never know.

2) If you’re on the list, why not just admit it?

By now, we’ve heard all of the excuses.

“I didn’t know”
“It was given to me”
“I only used to get back for my team”

Ya right, but there is no excuse for this one. You know in 2003, when the test was administered, if you were using steroids or not. Period. Point blank. You know. Mitchell knows. We should know as well.

3) It continues to ruin baseball in my eyes

I am an undergraduate civil engineering major at the University of Houston. Unfortunately for my great university, there exists a virus…CHEATING. I go into an exam, prepared or not, and give it my best with no attempt to cheat or “check my answers” or sheet in my calculator. In my future profession in designing bridges, roadways, or structures, if I cheat, people can be injured or die. This makes it very difficult for me to look at “professional” baseball players. Because of this list, I don’t know who has earned their living fairly or unfairly.

4) It ruins the legacies of current and recently past players…such as Albert Pujols.

Poor Albert Pujols, Poor Ken Griffey Jr., Poor Jeff Bagwell, Poor Randy Johnson, my list could go on and on. As of now, they are suspects in my “Mitchell Report”.

Michael Vick....back to NFL?

[[My thoughts on the Michael Vick situation]]

He committed a crime. He did his time and is now free. In many professions, you don't get a second chance. For example, 18 wheeler driver gets busted for DUI. Kiss his career good bye. Pharmacist caught with marijuana. See ya. Senator caught in a sex scandal. Resign. Lawyer commits a felony. Bar rescinds his license.

However, in our society, entertainers get a free pass. Anybody can study and pass the bar, run and get elected, drive a truck, or pass pharmacy school. But how many people can run a 4.2 40 and have a rocket for an arm?

[[[The Answer: Not too many]]

For reasons of pure entertainment Michael Vick will get another chance in the NFL. A circus will ensue. Eyes will be glue to the TVs. As ratings increase, advertisements increase, NFL dollars increase. Isn't that the bottom line?