Kentucky over Louisville
OhioState over Kansas
Louisville is scrappy and seem to play close games every night, so I worry about the Ky guards trying to play physical. If they do this and get into a shoving match it will slow down the speed of the offense.
The two big men are interesting in the KU game. Robinson is a special athlete, but I like Sullinger. He has the ability to shoot from different angles and can hit a 18 foot jump shot under duress.
J.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Dodgers Saga - Only in America
So this ass buys the Dodgers for about $400 million, lets the franchise decay to one of it's all-time low points, goes insolvent, and has Selig strip him of his duties. Turns around and sells for $2 billion! I heard he is coming out of it with $800 million in cash. Mark Cuban said he was not interested above $1 billion and the Steve Garvey group went to 1.2. Forbes had them valued at $800 million. And McCourt still has parking revenue! The talk is that unless they sell someone on a Dodger-only network, there is no way the new owners can make the finances work. $2 billion!
The Dodgers are one of the few franchises in all of sports that carry the history and status to really matter. If this group is too strapped to put money into player development and to be active in free agency, they will be no better off than with McCourt. How would you like to know that you bid almost a billion dollars above the other bidders? I like for the Dodgers to be good. I'm afraid this splashy news will end up being a disaster.
S
The Dodgers are one of the few franchises in all of sports that carry the history and status to really matter. If this group is too strapped to put money into player development and to be active in free agency, they will be no better off than with McCourt. How would you like to know that you bid almost a billion dollars above the other bidders? I like for the Dodgers to be good. I'm afraid this splashy news will end up being a disaster.
S
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Weird US Open Fact.
Billy Casper won the 1959 US OPEN by 1 Stroke.
He laid up all 4 days on a par 3 and played the hole at Even Par.
Casper had 31 one putt greens that week.
J.
He laid up all 4 days on a par 3 and played the hole at Even Par.
Casper had 31 one putt greens that week.
J.
Just Saying!!!!
Miami Heat Record with D Wade 26-12.
Without: D Wade. 8 - 1.
11-9 when Wade Takes 17 shots in a game.
S, I know you hate this comment, but he hurts the team play of the Heat.
He has the Barkley syndrome, he has to have the ball to be important and it hurts the better players on his team.
J.
The only way the Heat do not win the title is if Wade gets in the way of his teammates again this year.
Without: D Wade. 8 - 1.
11-9 when Wade Takes 17 shots in a game.
S, I know you hate this comment, but he hurts the team play of the Heat.
He has the Barkley syndrome, he has to have the ball to be important and it hurts the better players on his team.
J.
The only way the Heat do not win the title is if Wade gets in the way of his teammates again this year.
Cowboys Draft Pick
I was a little shocked to see an post on the Cowboys Pick.
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2012/3/27/2905578/dallas-cowboys-2012-mock-drafts-consensus-pick-emerging
The polled 9 writers.
5 picked - Michael Brockers from LSU. I must admit the kid was physically different on the field.
Then ESPN Dallas Blog -- Scout Broaddus story on Brockers.
"Usually lined up as a defensive tackle for the Tigers, but is projected to play end in the NFL. … Has not played much football in college and there was a thought that he would come back to school, but he had to turn pro to try to help his family. Is raw in the sense of techniques, but there is no mistake when you turn on the film and watch him play that he understands what he needs to do to be successful. … Shows outstanding initial quickness and snap in his game. Plays with power in his upper body. Brockers will extend his hands and control blockers with ease. Have seen him fight the double teams against Oregon and be productive. Does an outstanding job of getting up the field. Puts blockers on their heels with a surge of power. Is a hard guy to move one-on-one. Once he gets going, he is into the backfield. You see offensive linemen get stalemated a great deal of the time as he extends to look for the ball. Does a nice job of playing down the line of scrimmage with his hands. … If he has a weakness, he needs to do a better job of fighting the low block with his hands and will need to work on his twist stunts when on the pass rush in games. Needs to try and be a little cleaner when working to the outside. Had some problems in the Oregon game, but was better against Arkansas. Was able to get around the corner and be more disruptive. … Showed a nice, quick spin move to free himself against the Florida, but, as mentioned, will need some technique work to develop more pass-rush moves. Right now it’s with more power and quickness. Showed the ability to keep his pads down and get pocket push. … Really different from Quinton Coples of North Carolina, who tends to play taller. Plays with a form of body control against both run and pass. Do not see him on the ground except when he got cut. … Like the way he is able to find the ball and work in that direction to make the play. Showed a quick burst for a tackle for loss against the Gators on a running play. … Plays hard all the time. When he got worn down some, he got hooked on blocks, but I didn’t feel that it was a lack of effort. … Played inside at nose tackle some against Arkansas in a three-man line. Will give a 3-4 team some reps inside at nose but also be a pocket pusher as a defensive tackle in the nickel. … Brockers is clearly on the Cowboys’ radar, and if he gets to their spot at 14, this will probably be a no-brainer for a team that needs a defensive end. The question will be if they feel that Fletcher Cox of Mississippi State is a better fit. Both are nice players, but I really do feel that Brockers’ best football is ahead of him. "
j
J.
http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2012/3/27/2905578/dallas-cowboys-2012-mock-drafts-consensus-pick-emerging
The polled 9 writers.
5 picked - Michael Brockers from LSU. I must admit the kid was physically different on the field.
Then ESPN Dallas Blog -- Scout Broaddus story on Brockers.
"Usually lined up as a defensive tackle for the Tigers, but is projected to play end in the NFL. … Has not played much football in college and there was a thought that he would come back to school, but he had to turn pro to try to help his family. Is raw in the sense of techniques, but there is no mistake when you turn on the film and watch him play that he understands what he needs to do to be successful. … Shows outstanding initial quickness and snap in his game. Plays with power in his upper body. Brockers will extend his hands and control blockers with ease. Have seen him fight the double teams against Oregon and be productive. Does an outstanding job of getting up the field. Puts blockers on their heels with a surge of power. Is a hard guy to move one-on-one. Once he gets going, he is into the backfield. You see offensive linemen get stalemated a great deal of the time as he extends to look for the ball. Does a nice job of playing down the line of scrimmage with his hands. … If he has a weakness, he needs to do a better job of fighting the low block with his hands and will need to work on his twist stunts when on the pass rush in games. Needs to try and be a little cleaner when working to the outside. Had some problems in the Oregon game, but was better against Arkansas. Was able to get around the corner and be more disruptive. … Showed a nice, quick spin move to free himself against the Florida, but, as mentioned, will need some technique work to develop more pass-rush moves. Right now it’s with more power and quickness. Showed the ability to keep his pads down and get pocket push. … Really different from Quinton Coples of North Carolina, who tends to play taller. Plays with a form of body control against both run and pass. Do not see him on the ground except when he got cut. … Like the way he is able to find the ball and work in that direction to make the play. Showed a quick burst for a tackle for loss against the Gators on a running play. … Plays hard all the time. When he got worn down some, he got hooked on blocks, but I didn’t feel that it was a lack of effort. … Played inside at nose tackle some against Arkansas in a three-man line. Will give a 3-4 team some reps inside at nose but also be a pocket pusher as a defensive tackle in the nickel. … Brockers is clearly on the Cowboys’ radar, and if he gets to their spot at 14, this will probably be a no-brainer for a team that needs a defensive end. The question will be if they feel that Fletcher Cox of Mississippi State is a better fit. Both are nice players, but I really do feel that Brockers’ best football is ahead of him. "
j
J.
NFC East
Giants are coming off 2nd Super Bowl in 3 years.
Today the Eagles sign DeMarco Ryans and the Cowboys 3rd place spot is looking secure.
Even with the improvements this year, unless those two new guards and new coach are drastically more prepared in Dallas, 9-7 is about the top of my expectations.
J.
Today the Eagles sign DeMarco Ryans and the Cowboys 3rd place spot is looking secure.
Even with the improvements this year, unless those two new guards and new coach are drastically more prepared in Dallas, 9-7 is about the top of my expectations.
J.
Mike Jenkins wants a new Contract in Big D.
Really?
Maybe Jerry should put a new contract on Brandon Jacobs thigh pad and tell brittle Mike to tackle him for it.
In his defense, Jenkins did break up 10 passes last year for the Cowboys.. Ha.
J.
Maybe Jerry should put a new contract on Brandon Jacobs thigh pad and tell brittle Mike to tackle him for it.
In his defense, Jenkins did break up 10 passes last year for the Cowboys.. Ha.
J.
Parcells and Payton
I think it is a good PR move for the Saints and Payton to use the media hound, oops I mean "darling", to mask the issues that are hitting New Orleans.
1. I think it would be good for the Saints in most aspects.
2. I think Parcell's would hate it. I cannot imagine The Tuna being a Token Coach.
J.
1. I think it would be good for the Saints in most aspects.
2. I think Parcell's would hate it. I cannot imagine The Tuna being a Token Coach.
J.
Woods Follow up.
On my previous post, I mentioned the Valentines Day Prediction and commented on Tigger's putting being the key.
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Found this on Tour Report on Yahoo.
Alignment: Woods has maintained all season that his putting stroke was fine. During a practice session, he discovered his alignment was bad. He was setting up to his putts with his shoulders slightly open. It took a few rounds for him to feel comfortable with a square address position, but his putting has improved.
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God help us, if the meds are back in his system and he starts winning. The media will cram his greatness down our throat and somehow related to his mental side.
History says that mentally, he is just ignorant to everything but golf, but physically he can do things others cannot.
j
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Found this on Tour Report on Yahoo.
Alignment: Woods has maintained all season that his putting stroke was fine. During a practice session, he discovered his alignment was bad. He was setting up to his putts with his shoulders slightly open. It took a few rounds for him to feel comfortable with a square address position, but his putting has improved.
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God help us, if the meds are back in his system and he starts winning. The media will cram his greatness down our throat and somehow related to his mental side.
History says that mentally, he is just ignorant to everything but golf, but physically he can do things others cannot.
j
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Woods First Win since 2009
I typed this on Valentines Day.
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I still feel Tigger is misreading his putts and he knows it, which is making everything seem off for him.
His new swing looks good and the distance control is correctable on his irons.
He will win before Augusta on sheer talent and a good putting day.
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Sometimes I hate being right.
He dominated start to finish this weekend.
Funny how those nagging injuries from some unknown cause (ha) created early age tissue deterioration, but it doesn't cause him to withdraw when he is in the hunt.
j
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I still feel Tigger is misreading his putts and he knows it, which is making everything seem off for him.
His new swing looks good and the distance control is correctable on his irons.
He will win before Augusta on sheer talent and a good putting day.
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Sometimes I hate being right.
He dominated start to finish this weekend.
Funny how those nagging injuries from some unknown cause (ha) created early age tissue deterioration, but it doesn't cause him to withdraw when he is in the hunt.
j
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