- Love what is going on in Portland. Quality b-ball in the Northwest just feels right. Lillard is an assassin. Aldridge continues to be an underrated star. Batum and Mathews are quality glue guys. Williams and the absurdly trade riddled Robinson seem to have found roles. Is Lopez enough? A play for Asik would really solidify them as a 6 to 8 seed in the West.
- The Wizards looked impressive last night in taking down the T-Wolves. Beal can stroke. Will this turn the corner for the Zards? They seem to be a shooter away.
- Detroit is a team that could have it all. The Bigs are Big. Wow! Not sure they will ever figure it out from a basketball IQ standpoint. Josh Smith seems to jack up jumpers simply because he plays the 3 when the other bigs are on the floor with him.
- The Hawks are a surprise. Milsap and Korver! Hopefully they don't blow it up too soon in a misguided attempt to rebuild. Sure they are a middle of the pack team at best but this team is not your 2010 Hawks with selfish chuckers.
- Cleveland is a mess. Panic trade for Mr. Gay.
- Will the Nets turn it around? It is an age laden question my friend.
- The Raptors as per the usual have become infuriating to watch. Gay(the eye surgery helped, right?) and Demar have become notorious clangers. As a result the development of Valaciunas and Ross has gone nowhere. Ugh. Come on new GM do something!!!! The ball is frozen in time with them offensively. Lowry is not a leader. They have to package Gay and Lowry for something but doubt any team is that stupid to take on those two. I don't mind Demar and wonder if Rudy is rubbing off on him or if having another chucker on the floor with him only highlights his weaknesses.
- Kobe!
- Clips need a big man. Crawford should be the bait. Jamal is redundant on this roster. Cant understand why Jason Collins isn't on this roster. Odom will probably be signed but he won't be enough.
- Asik is being paid millions of dollars to ball and has been a bitch since Howard arrived. We get it buddy, Ok! Seems like Mchale was forced to start McWhinerson those first ten games.
-All three NCAAB freshmen were outstanding last week in Chicago. Randle comparisons to Z-Bo while charming are not a ringing endorsement are they? Wiggins, last night, lacks the motor and any defense. Is the guy just trying to avoid getting hurt this year. Parker hands down seems to be the star of the bunch. Dynamic and multi-talented. Smart at OK St might be the biggest star of all.
- Kansas has the makings of a number one team. The defense is lacking at this point but they are very deep. Embid is a rare Hibbertesque talent.
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Monday, 11 November 2013
Two Weeks In
- Is Lebron fallible? Think he might miss some time in the coming months. The Heat will underwhelm until the new year and then turn it on.
- The Pacers look great but the title is won in November. Save some energy boys.
- Kryie Irving is overrated. Watched his hero ball routine last week versus Minnesota, was not impressed. He is an immense talent.
- Anthony Bennet looks like a bust. Poor Canada.
- Anthony Davis on the other hand has been a beast.
- Phoenix will get surprising production from Bledsoe and the good Morris twin but the record is all smoe and mirrors.
- The Knicks are sinking fast without Chandler. It will get messy real soon. Do love the Bargnani love/hate motif so far in NYC.
- D Rose. We are still waiting.
- Philly is fun. Surprised that MCW is this good, think we all forgot about the Syracuse factor in his tutelage and his size Evan Turner is finally playing like a player worthy of lottery world.
- Love Minny. Martin can stroke and Brewer is a leaker to the point he seems like a cherry picker.
- Doc Rivers is in for a frustrating year defensively with the Clips.
- Pleased that the two stars is Houston are being exposed. Harden for his D and Dwight for his charity stripe mental mishaps.
- Can't wait for the panic coaching moves or trades to start? Cleveland, Knicks, Nets, Wiz,!
- Boston/Phoenix/Philly have thus far ruined the Riggin for Wiggins theme to the year. Heady starts so far for this trio.
-Think Randle and Parker will surpass Wiggins. I know it has only been one game and the athleticism/talent with Wiggins is obvious. However, I question the motor on this kid. He had his hands on his back slouching after every play it seemed. I began to wonder if there was a back issue with him. After scrutinizing his back for a while I realized it probably had to be a body language or fitness thing. He seemed to take plays off especially on defense. Hustle and tenacity might cause him to slide in the draft rankings below his more polished counterparts.
- Stoked for Tues Night: Duke (Parker) v Kansas (Wiggins) and the annual Triple AAA Kentucky Wildcats and Randle face off versus Michigan State.
- Kyrie V. D Rose Tonight
- The Pacers look great but the title is won in November. Save some energy boys.
- Kryie Irving is overrated. Watched his hero ball routine last week versus Minnesota, was not impressed. He is an immense talent.
- Anthony Bennet looks like a bust. Poor Canada.
- Anthony Davis on the other hand has been a beast.
- Phoenix will get surprising production from Bledsoe and the good Morris twin but the record is all smoe and mirrors.
- The Knicks are sinking fast without Chandler. It will get messy real soon. Do love the Bargnani love/hate motif so far in NYC.
- D Rose. We are still waiting.
- Philly is fun. Surprised that MCW is this good, think we all forgot about the Syracuse factor in his tutelage and his size Evan Turner is finally playing like a player worthy of lottery world.
- Love Minny. Martin can stroke and Brewer is a leaker to the point he seems like a cherry picker.
- Doc Rivers is in for a frustrating year defensively with the Clips.
- Pleased that the two stars is Houston are being exposed. Harden for his D and Dwight for his charity stripe mental mishaps.
- Can't wait for the panic coaching moves or trades to start? Cleveland, Knicks, Nets, Wiz,!
- Boston/Phoenix/Philly have thus far ruined the Riggin for Wiggins theme to the year. Heady starts so far for this trio.
-Think Randle and Parker will surpass Wiggins. I know it has only been one game and the athleticism/talent with Wiggins is obvious. However, I question the motor on this kid. He had his hands on his back slouching after every play it seemed. I began to wonder if there was a back issue with him. After scrutinizing his back for a while I realized it probably had to be a body language or fitness thing. He seemed to take plays off especially on defense. Hustle and tenacity might cause him to slide in the draft rankings below his more polished counterparts.
- Stoked for Tues Night: Duke (Parker) v Kansas (Wiggins) and the annual Triple AAA Kentucky Wildcats and Randle face off versus Michigan State.
- Kyrie V. D Rose Tonight
Overdue Hoop Time: West
Feel a bit like a cheater in doing this, since the season is already two weeks old, but here is my Western Conference preview. With the exception of the hot start by the Suns the West is falling into line as was expected.
1. OKC: Westbrook shocked the world by coming back early. The same suspects are back. Admittedly I am growing tired of this roster. I love KD and want to see him carry them with some whirl ball on the side from Westbrook. The rest of the roster is blah. Steven Adams is an energy piece who should compliment the aging Nick Collison.
2. San Antonio: Every year we sleep on the bland Spurs. And they prove us all wrong. Health will be the issue in the Alamo. Haven't seen the big leap from Leonard as of yet.
3. Golden State: Curry's ankle really scares me but I give the Warriors a slight edge over the Clips. The roster is deep. Iguduoala and Bogut fill defensive rolls which are a big help to this offensively helter sklelter roster.
4. Clippers: The new pieces, Dudley and Reddick, look great on the offensive end as compliments to Paul and the bigs. However, defense is still an issue with this team. Jordan cannot be trusted. Will Griffin take the next step and become a game changer? This team slides.
5. Memphis: They will find their way eventually and end the year as an overlooked team. Starting Prince is a huge problem.
6. Houston: This "good on paper team" reminds me of last years Lakers. Ha Dwight! Love the pieces but defense has and probably will be atrocious. Thinking Dwight never had what it took and certainly won't find it.
7. Wolves: Love and Rubio are back and it is beautiful to watch. Martin gives them a proven scoring alternative. Brewer adds some lanky defense to the mix. Buy low and sell high on this unit, I fear as history has proven, that injuries will play a role in Minny.
8. Portland: Back in the playoffs led by a forgotten by location star (Aldridge) and a rising star (Lillard). The complimentary pieces around the stars, Mathews and Batum), are phenomenal. The bench now has some punch. Hopefully, Robin Lopez can continue to add some toughness inside.
In the mix:
9. New Orleans: Anthony Davis has been spectacular and is a star. Still not sure how all the sticky fingers( Evans, Holiday, Gordon) fit. They will be in the race.
10. Lakers: Treading water at this point. Kobe\s return is the ultimate wild card. If they can play .500 ball until he returns and he comes back ass himself, stranger things have happened.
11. Dallas: Monta has been behaved with the ball thus far! What? This team could go on a Dirk/Monta fueled run and sneak into the playoffs.
1. OKC: Westbrook shocked the world by coming back early. The same suspects are back. Admittedly I am growing tired of this roster. I love KD and want to see him carry them with some whirl ball on the side from Westbrook. The rest of the roster is blah. Steven Adams is an energy piece who should compliment the aging Nick Collison.
2. San Antonio: Every year we sleep on the bland Spurs. And they prove us all wrong. Health will be the issue in the Alamo. Haven't seen the big leap from Leonard as of yet.
3. Golden State: Curry's ankle really scares me but I give the Warriors a slight edge over the Clips. The roster is deep. Iguduoala and Bogut fill defensive rolls which are a big help to this offensively helter sklelter roster.
4. Clippers: The new pieces, Dudley and Reddick, look great on the offensive end as compliments to Paul and the bigs. However, defense is still an issue with this team. Jordan cannot be trusted. Will Griffin take the next step and become a game changer? This team slides.
5. Memphis: They will find their way eventually and end the year as an overlooked team. Starting Prince is a huge problem.
6. Houston: This "good on paper team" reminds me of last years Lakers. Ha Dwight! Love the pieces but defense has and probably will be atrocious. Thinking Dwight never had what it took and certainly won't find it.
7. Wolves: Love and Rubio are back and it is beautiful to watch. Martin gives them a proven scoring alternative. Brewer adds some lanky defense to the mix. Buy low and sell high on this unit, I fear as history has proven, that injuries will play a role in Minny.
8. Portland: Back in the playoffs led by a forgotten by location star (Aldridge) and a rising star (Lillard). The complimentary pieces around the stars, Mathews and Batum), are phenomenal. The bench now has some punch. Hopefully, Robin Lopez can continue to add some toughness inside.
In the mix:
9. New Orleans: Anthony Davis has been spectacular and is a star. Still not sure how all the sticky fingers( Evans, Holiday, Gordon) fit. They will be in the race.
10. Lakers: Treading water at this point. Kobe\s return is the ultimate wild card. If they can play .500 ball until he returns and he comes back ass himself, stranger things have happened.
11. Dallas: Monta has been behaved with the ball thus far! What? This team could go on a Dirk/Monta fueled run and sneak into the playoffs.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Almost Hoop Time: East
Can't wait! Chomping at the bit for the NBA season to begin. D Rose is baaaack! Unreal, a few years ago he was a force in the league and seemed poised to lead his Bulls to many epic conference finals versus the Heat. Russ, Kobe, and Rondo are still out for awhile with injury. Howard is now on the Rockets, it will be interesting to see how that works out. Can they make a leap into the Western Conference elite.
East
1. Miami- Wade has a strong year, proving all his critics wrong.
2a.- Indiana- The spotlight is on George, Hibbert, and Co.
2b- Chicago- Well coached but injury concerns being Roses Knee an Noah.
4. Brooklyn- Good on paper yet aging with a rookie coach. Williams will not endear himself to the vets.
New York- Could be a disaster? Melo contract and poor defense.
Milwaukee- Deep team. Breakout years for Knight.
Cleveland- Kyrie is the man. Bynum works for his next payday.
Washington- Is Jon Wall ready?
Atlanta- Are Milsap and Horford something special?
Toronto- Will Jonas take a giant step forward? Can Rudy Gay see?
Detroit- The new pieces, Smith and Jennings, are shiny but will it work.
After #4 in the East it should be a crapshoot. Each team has the chance to surprise and pull it together for a playoff run. Yet the chance for things bottoming out for a few of these teams is in play. It should be very interesting to watch. Cleveland, Washington, and Atlanta could all underwhelm and blow things up. Cleveland wants to make a run at Lebron over the summer. Washington is always plagued with injuries. Dany Ferry is a dealer in Atlanta. The Raptors new GM doesn't have his pieces in place yet New York, Detroit, and Milwaukee are playoffs or bust teams with little flexibility. Anything short of April ball will be a failure for these markets.
Tankers abound at the bottom of the pile in the East. Philly is done before the first whistle. A Rondo less Celtics team is almost unwatchable, save for the golden locks of Olynk. Orlando has some talent in Vucevic, Harris, and Oladipo. If the chips fall right for these in terms of draft picks, etc things could be looking up in a year or two. The Charlotte team is unmentionable. Dammit. I did it.
East
1. Miami- Wade has a strong year, proving all his critics wrong.
2a.- Indiana- The spotlight is on George, Hibbert, and Co.
2b- Chicago- Well coached but injury concerns being Roses Knee an Noah.
4. Brooklyn- Good on paper yet aging with a rookie coach. Williams will not endear himself to the vets.
New York- Could be a disaster? Melo contract and poor defense.
Milwaukee- Deep team. Breakout years for Knight.
Cleveland- Kyrie is the man. Bynum works for his next payday.
Washington- Is Jon Wall ready?
Atlanta- Are Milsap and Horford something special?
Toronto- Will Jonas take a giant step forward? Can Rudy Gay see?
Detroit- The new pieces, Smith and Jennings, are shiny but will it work.
After #4 in the East it should be a crapshoot. Each team has the chance to surprise and pull it together for a playoff run. Yet the chance for things bottoming out for a few of these teams is in play. It should be very interesting to watch. Cleveland, Washington, and Atlanta could all underwhelm and blow things up. Cleveland wants to make a run at Lebron over the summer. Washington is always plagued with injuries. Dany Ferry is a dealer in Atlanta. The Raptors new GM doesn't have his pieces in place yet New York, Detroit, and Milwaukee are playoffs or bust teams with little flexibility. Anything short of April ball will be a failure for these markets.
Tankers abound at the bottom of the pile in the East. Philly is done before the first whistle. A Rondo less Celtics team is almost unwatchable, save for the golden locks of Olynk. Orlando has some talent in Vucevic, Harris, and Oladipo. If the chips fall right for these in terms of draft picks, etc things could be looking up in a year or two. The Charlotte team is unmentionable. Dammit. I did it.
Sunday, 29 September 2013
Team Speed
Finally CFB had something to offer. Heading into October the matches gain steam as the pretenders fall to the wayside and the contenders re-introduce themselves after a stretch of powder puff scheduling that only Lane Kiffn would enjoy. To soon! The mighty Lane was axed early Sunday morning hours after the Trojans fell to Wazzu. How he got any of his past jobs on limited to no success is beyond me. Doing little with more is now his calling card. Will be interesting to see where he lands? Get ready for months of the USC will hire so and so rumors for the next four months. A big name will take over in Tinseltown, we will have to wait until the season is over to find out who.
Notre Dame was plagued by some early turnovers en route to losing at home to Oklahoma by two touchdowns. More of the same with the Rees era. Ugh! Everything isn't on Tommy but Golston right about now would be a pleasure. F-ing academics. The game really was all about the team speed on both sides of the ball by Oklahoma. Sooner defense hawked the ball showing unreal flash in pursuit. Oklahoma backs showed burst in gaining the edge. Could the Sooners be back on the national stage after being overhyped for years?
Georgia versus LSU was a shootout. Looked Mountain Westish. Welcome to the SEC aerial years. Frankly, I am enthralled and disappointed at the same time. Quarterback play was top notch. Murray and Mecklenberg each elevated their play in Athens. Yet I still yearned for the old smash mouth 23-19 SEC era. In the end the homer Dawgs took the game before a sea of red. Each team now has one loss.
Oklahoma State is done after losing in Morgantown. Yuck. Tired of them anyways.
Alabama, Ohio State, Stanford, and Oregon each won and remain atop the polls. They seem to be the contenders this year. Oregon and Stanford will play eachother knocking one out of title contention. Ohio State looks like it will breeze though the BIG 10. Leaving in all likelihood three undefeated's at the end of the season. The Oregon/Stanford winner should get a shot at Alabama for the National Title due to stronger conference play.
All right hopefully the above paragraph reverse jinxed it all, and chaos will ensue through the rest of the season. I am so tired of the inevitability of CFB. PARITY PLEASE
Notre Dame was plagued by some early turnovers en route to losing at home to Oklahoma by two touchdowns. More of the same with the Rees era. Ugh! Everything isn't on Tommy but Golston right about now would be a pleasure. F-ing academics. The game really was all about the team speed on both sides of the ball by Oklahoma. Sooner defense hawked the ball showing unreal flash in pursuit. Oklahoma backs showed burst in gaining the edge. Could the Sooners be back on the national stage after being overhyped for years?
Georgia versus LSU was a shootout. Looked Mountain Westish. Welcome to the SEC aerial years. Frankly, I am enthralled and disappointed at the same time. Quarterback play was top notch. Murray and Mecklenberg each elevated their play in Athens. Yet I still yearned for the old smash mouth 23-19 SEC era. In the end the homer Dawgs took the game before a sea of red. Each team now has one loss.
Oklahoma State is done after losing in Morgantown. Yuck. Tired of them anyways.
Alabama, Ohio State, Stanford, and Oregon each won and remain atop the polls. They seem to be the contenders this year. Oregon and Stanford will play eachother knocking one out of title contention. Ohio State looks like it will breeze though the BIG 10. Leaving in all likelihood three undefeated's at the end of the season. The Oregon/Stanford winner should get a shot at Alabama for the National Title due to stronger conference play.
All right hopefully the above paragraph reverse jinxed it all, and chaos will ensue through the rest of the season. I am so tired of the inevitability of CFB. PARITY PLEASE
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Week Three Aftermath: Too Early For Conclusions?
Last weekends NFL slate gave all of us some shocks. Mind numbing WTF moments. Colts over Niners and Fins over Falcons were the headliners. Now it is time to jump off the cliff of reason and come up with some conclusions that are sure to be proved dubious as the season unfolds. Screw it i'll just give some pinions.
AFC
Denver: dominant so far, should have the conference lead wrapped up by mid November
Miami: are these guys for real? Tannehill! Really!
New England: this has been exhausting being at Pats fan, a brutal 3 and 0, Is chemistry developing between Brady and the no-name receivers corps? I think Brady has shown Cutleresque body language and his shine is gone, Belichek's hubris in regards to personnel decisions have also become a concern- no veteran options at WR, as always I will shout and turn on them every second play this Sunday evening, GO PATS
Kansas City: looking good but for the love of god use Bowe more he's on my fantasy team
Pittsburgh: wow the era is over
Indy: dreams as big as Irsay's ego
NFC
San Francisco: Aldon Smith should not have suited up on Sunday. Maybe karma got them for that move last weekend. Kapernick has looked below average. Sign a receiver? Looks like it all is coming apart by the bay.
NY Giants: this hurts, the season is over. No lines or backs.
Washington: another awful situation. why did 3 rush back? Will he ever be the same? Anyone can pile up yardage in garbage time! It's over!
Green Bay, Atlanta: Both will be back in the playoff hunt. Rodgers is no longer the wunderkind quarterback. Just don't ask me who is.
Seattle: see Denver
NOTES: I enjoy all the scoring, the passing offences, etc, but the rushing totals need to be back on par. Balanced offence is more entertaining. Look at the totals thus far from the leading running backs. Unreal. The fantasy pundits big boards had backs atop the charts for the drafts. Kinda weird that no one else has noticed the trend thus far? Maybe the year always starts this way. Gotta run the ball in cold climes later in the season guess.
AFC
Denver: dominant so far, should have the conference lead wrapped up by mid November
Miami: are these guys for real? Tannehill! Really!
New England: this has been exhausting being at Pats fan, a brutal 3 and 0, Is chemistry developing between Brady and the no-name receivers corps? I think Brady has shown Cutleresque body language and his shine is gone, Belichek's hubris in regards to personnel decisions have also become a concern- no veteran options at WR, as always I will shout and turn on them every second play this Sunday evening, GO PATS
Kansas City: looking good but for the love of god use Bowe more he's on my fantasy team
Pittsburgh: wow the era is over
Indy: dreams as big as Irsay's ego
NFC
San Francisco: Aldon Smith should not have suited up on Sunday. Maybe karma got them for that move last weekend. Kapernick has looked below average. Sign a receiver? Looks like it all is coming apart by the bay.
NY Giants: this hurts, the season is over. No lines or backs.
Washington: another awful situation. why did 3 rush back? Will he ever be the same? Anyone can pile up yardage in garbage time! It's over!
Green Bay, Atlanta: Both will be back in the playoff hunt. Rodgers is no longer the wunderkind quarterback. Just don't ask me who is.
Seattle: see Denver
NOTES: I enjoy all the scoring, the passing offences, etc, but the rushing totals need to be back on par. Balanced offence is more entertaining. Look at the totals thus far from the leading running backs. Unreal. The fantasy pundits big boards had backs atop the charts for the drafts. Kinda weird that no one else has noticed the trend thus far? Maybe the year always starts this way. Gotta run the ball in cold climes later in the season guess.
Saturday, 21 September 2013
Answers
Well, this weekend in college football is a ....? A stinker. Ughhh! Little of relevance today on college campuses throughout the US. The big programs are paying lesser rans hundreds of thousands of dollars to quash them, padding their win totals, and us the viewing public are supposed to accept the blowout pageantry that is early season football. Yikes. Oh well guess its Alabama versus the field anyways.
One good game could be Arizona State versus Stanford. The Cardinal have a high ranking, have played no one as of yet, and feature a running back (Gaffney) who took a year off to pursue baseball dreams. Is he or Stanford the real deal? We will find out tonight. Are the Sun Devils ready to climb the ladder and enter the national focus or will they shoot themselves in the foot as they have in the past? Will Oregon be challenged tonight? Answers please.
One good game could be Arizona State versus Stanford. The Cardinal have a high ranking, have played no one as of yet, and feature a running back (Gaffney) who took a year off to pursue baseball dreams. Is he or Stanford the real deal? We will find out tonight. Are the Sun Devils ready to climb the ladder and enter the national focus or will they shoot themselves in the foot as they have in the past? Will Oregon be challenged tonight? Answers please.
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