Happy new year to all who are bored enough to read this, thank you for reading. I wish you all a happy 2012, hoping it is even better than 2011 was for you.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
College Football 2012 preseason rankings
Happy new year to all who are bored enough to read this, thank you for reading. I wish you all a happy 2012, hoping it is even better than 2011 was for you.
Friday, December 30, 2011
2011 - A Great Year in Sports
It's been a great year for on the field sports this calendar year. For the past 365 days, we have been treated to some of the best action in the four major sports. And as 2011 comes to a close at 11:59 PM tomorrow, I decided to take a look back to what made this year special.
The year began with the end of the NFL season. In Super Bowl XLV, the Packers solidified their status as an elite NFL team with a thrilling victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25. Aaron Rodgers finally stepped out of the shadow of a former Green Bay quarterback (that never realized he's getting old) with 304 yards and three touchdowns. Tradgedy struck when the NFL was under lockout for 18 weeks with a lockout, but the smoke cleared and we were blessed with an exciting regular season. Hype was given to God's favorite player, Tim Tebow, and rookie Cam Newton amazed us all with his arm and legs. The 2012 year will begin with the final week of the regular season.
The NBA season ended with a thrilling finals match-up between the Miami Heat, shrouded with hype, and the Dallas Mavericks, who were written off by most in the first round. Dallas turned on the air conditioning on the Heat, winning their first championship in franchise history. Legendary coach Phil Jackson retired with a disappointing sweep of his Lakers in the conference semifinals. The NBA also had a lockout, spanning from July to November. But now they're back, finally beginning the 2011-12 season on Christmas Day.
The 2011 MLB season proved even baseball can be entertaining. Both the Red Sox and the Braves had late season collapses that led to them losing their Wild Card leads on the regular season's final day. One of those teams finding a postseason berth on the final day was the St Louis Cardinals, who reached the World Series, playing AL West Champions Texas Rangers. In a thrilling seven-game series, the Cardinals clinched their second championship in the last five years. Just after the series, manager Tony La Russa retired, and star Albert Pujols joined the Los Angeles Angels (of Anaheim).
I even taught myself how to watch hockey this year. The Boston Bruins captured their first Stanley Cup title since 1972 by beating the Vancouver Canucks in seven games. The city of Vancouver rioted following their teams' loss, after ending the regular season with the NHL's best record. The 2011-12 regular season began in October. (I'm so proud I was able to write a paragraph on hockey)
So as the last 30 or so hours of 2011 tick away, we should remember the good that happened in the sports world this year for many years to come. I'm just hoping 2012 brings even better memories in sports. Happy new year everyone.
The year began with the end of the NFL season. In Super Bowl XLV, the Packers solidified their status as an elite NFL team with a thrilling victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 31-25. Aaron Rodgers finally stepped out of the shadow of a former Green Bay quarterback (that never realized he's getting old) with 304 yards and three touchdowns. Tradgedy struck when the NFL was under lockout for 18 weeks with a lockout, but the smoke cleared and we were blessed with an exciting regular season. Hype was given to God's favorite player, Tim Tebow, and rookie Cam Newton amazed us all with his arm and legs. The 2012 year will begin with the final week of the regular season.
The NBA season ended with a thrilling finals match-up between the Miami Heat, shrouded with hype, and the Dallas Mavericks, who were written off by most in the first round. Dallas turned on the air conditioning on the Heat, winning their first championship in franchise history. Legendary coach Phil Jackson retired with a disappointing sweep of his Lakers in the conference semifinals. The NBA also had a lockout, spanning from July to November. But now they're back, finally beginning the 2011-12 season on Christmas Day.
The 2011 MLB season proved even baseball can be entertaining. Both the Red Sox and the Braves had late season collapses that led to them losing their Wild Card leads on the regular season's final day. One of those teams finding a postseason berth on the final day was the St Louis Cardinals, who reached the World Series, playing AL West Champions Texas Rangers. In a thrilling seven-game series, the Cardinals clinched their second championship in the last five years. Just after the series, manager Tony La Russa retired, and star Albert Pujols joined the Los Angeles Angels (of Anaheim).
I even taught myself how to watch hockey this year. The Boston Bruins captured their first Stanley Cup title since 1972 by beating the Vancouver Canucks in seven games. The city of Vancouver rioted following their teams' loss, after ending the regular season with the NHL's best record. The 2011-12 regular season began in October. (I'm so proud I was able to write a paragraph on hockey)
So as the last 30 or so hours of 2011 tick away, we should remember the good that happened in the sports world this year for many years to come. I'm just hoping 2012 brings even better memories in sports. Happy new year everyone.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Tebow Time - Why Do We Worship a Virgin?
I wake up and immediately put on SportsCenter. They show Broncos highlights. Then a four-minute rant by Trent Dilfer on how bad Tebow is. Then a two-and-a-half minute rant by Stephen A. Smith on how good Tebow is. Then a break. Then some Tebow stats. Then another break. Then some Tebow pictures. Everything's Tebow, and I'm sick of it.
I'll admit it: I jumped the Tebow bandwagon after their win against the Jets. But all this Tebow hype and marketing is getting to me. I hated Tebow at Florida. Why? Because all we saw was Tebow's Heisman coverage, Tebow haters saying he couldn't win, Tebow's speeches, Tebow's barber, etc. When everything is Tebow, nothing is accomplished. Halfway decent teams don't get any face time on ESPN because Tebow's biggest fan MUST HAVE his 15 minutes of fame on SportsCenter.
Tebow is not a true quarterback. He's a tight end lined up in the Wildcat. He has absolutely zero passing fundamentals; wide-outs running those trick end around trick plays throw better than him. He sleeps his way through the first 3 quarters of a game; he's like the opposite of LeBron James. No good quarterback in NFL history ever succeeded playing one quarter. Comebacks are nothing special; it's pure coincidence that 7 straight teams die out in the last 3 minutes of games.
Tebow doesn't deserve the hype. Tebow's fans are idiots. Tebow's haters are right. But as much as I hate this man, I'll admit he sells - I said his last name 18 times in this rant. Let's hope this is the last time anyone uses that child's name.
I'll admit it: I jumped the Tebow bandwagon after their win against the Jets. But all this Tebow hype and marketing is getting to me. I hated Tebow at Florida. Why? Because all we saw was Tebow's Heisman coverage, Tebow haters saying he couldn't win, Tebow's speeches, Tebow's barber, etc. When everything is Tebow, nothing is accomplished. Halfway decent teams don't get any face time on ESPN because Tebow's biggest fan MUST HAVE his 15 minutes of fame on SportsCenter.
Tebow is not a true quarterback. He's a tight end lined up in the Wildcat. He has absolutely zero passing fundamentals; wide-outs running those trick end around trick plays throw better than him. He sleeps his way through the first 3 quarters of a game; he's like the opposite of LeBron James. No good quarterback in NFL history ever succeeded playing one quarter. Comebacks are nothing special; it's pure coincidence that 7 straight teams die out in the last 3 minutes of games.
Tebow doesn't deserve the hype. Tebow's fans are idiots. Tebow's haters are right. But as much as I hate this man, I'll admit he sells - I said his last name 18 times in this rant. Let's hope this is the last time anyone uses that child's name.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Heisman 2011 - A Total Toss Up
Congratulations to Robert Griffin on a spectacular year. He certainly deserved the Heisman Trophy. But it wouldn't be me if I couldn't complain about something.
Where was Matt Barkley? The Heisman Trust picked Tyrann Matheiu over Matt Barkley? Matheiu was suspended for drug possession. Is a person who has done wrong a good example of a Heisman finalist? He's a defensive player; only one of those won the Heisman. Barkley's a quarterback; good QBs have a good shot of winning the trophy.
Andrew Luck never deserved it. I was complaining a couple weeks ago because we almost handed Luck the award in the preseason. He didn't have the incredible numbers that are equal to those of previous Heisman winners. He never had that "marquee" win: his biggest win was a controversial double overtime victory over a USC team that could've gon undefeated but wouldn't make a bowl. His team was embarrassed at home by Oregon, which did not help.
All in all, I believe the Heisman Trust got it right. Robert Griffin III had the best season out of anyone, and he deserves to be going home with the legendary award. He also had the greatest socks of all time, but I don't think that meant anything to the voters.
Where was Matt Barkley? The Heisman Trust picked Tyrann Matheiu over Matt Barkley? Matheiu was suspended for drug possession. Is a person who has done wrong a good example of a Heisman finalist? He's a defensive player; only one of those won the Heisman. Barkley's a quarterback; good QBs have a good shot of winning the trophy.
Andrew Luck never deserved it. I was complaining a couple weeks ago because we almost handed Luck the award in the preseason. He didn't have the incredible numbers that are equal to those of previous Heisman winners. He never had that "marquee" win: his biggest win was a controversial double overtime victory over a USC team that could've gon undefeated but wouldn't make a bowl. His team was embarrassed at home by Oregon, which did not help.
All in all, I believe the Heisman Trust got it right. Robert Griffin III had the best season out of anyone, and he deserves to be going home with the legendary award. He also had the greatest socks of all time, but I don't think that meant anything to the voters.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
BCS - Big, Corrupted Stupidity
I am currently typing angrily as I hear the announcement of the rematch. LSU vs Alabama is the single stupidest decision in the country.
Next year, the SEC should be the only conference playing, because they are the only ones who are allowed to win a championship. Why have a Mountain West school play a season if they know they have no shot at a championship? Say Boise State goes undefeated in the Mtn. West, and LSU goes undefeated in the SEC. LSU would be #1, but Boise would be #3. Why? Because the BCS isn't made up of the computers. The BCS big wigs want the two most marketable teams play, which is not fair. Let the two best teams play.
So what if Boise went undefeated with a "weaker" schedule? There are teams in the FBS playing weaker schedules, and they couldn't win all of them. Again, the BCS comittee wants teams who can sell tickets to play for a title, not the two teams who fought hardest all season long.
Alabama couldn't even win their division! Not their full conference, but their division! Oklahoma State won their makeshift conference championship game against a top 10 team by 34! Alabama hasn't played in two weeks. Why should an at-large team who couldn't have a chance to win their conference play for the national championship?
Alabama had a shot against LSU. They had the Tigers in their own stadium, had their shot, and could not win. In 2006, #2 Michigan had their shot against #1 Ohio State. They lost. Were they given a second chance? No, Florida jumped them in the polls. What separates Michigan and Alabama? Alabama lost in a more comfortable situation (at home) and gets a shot at a championship. Michigan lost by the same margin the Tide did (ON THE ROAD) and didn't get a shot.
I'm not saying Oklahoma State could beat LSU. LSU will be the national champion. But we don't have the two best teams playing for a title. We have the two teams who are catered for by the BCS and are marketable enough to play in the title game. Kudos to Oklahoma State on an amazing season; you poor kids were robbed by greedy 40-something-year-olds hellbent on nothing but cash.
Next year, the SEC should be the only conference playing, because they are the only ones who are allowed to win a championship. Why have a Mountain West school play a season if they know they have no shot at a championship? Say Boise State goes undefeated in the Mtn. West, and LSU goes undefeated in the SEC. LSU would be #1, but Boise would be #3. Why? Because the BCS isn't made up of the computers. The BCS big wigs want the two most marketable teams play, which is not fair. Let the two best teams play.
So what if Boise went undefeated with a "weaker" schedule? There are teams in the FBS playing weaker schedules, and they couldn't win all of them. Again, the BCS comittee wants teams who can sell tickets to play for a title, not the two teams who fought hardest all season long.
Alabama couldn't even win their division! Not their full conference, but their division! Oklahoma State won their makeshift conference championship game against a top 10 team by 34! Alabama hasn't played in two weeks. Why should an at-large team who couldn't have a chance to win their conference play for the national championship?
Alabama had a shot against LSU. They had the Tigers in their own stadium, had their shot, and could not win. In 2006, #2 Michigan had their shot against #1 Ohio State. They lost. Were they given a second chance? No, Florida jumped them in the polls. What separates Michigan and Alabama? Alabama lost in a more comfortable situation (at home) and gets a shot at a championship. Michigan lost by the same margin the Tide did (ON THE ROAD) and didn't get a shot.
I'm not saying Oklahoma State could beat LSU. LSU will be the national champion. But we don't have the two best teams playing for a title. We have the two teams who are catered for by the BCS and are marketable enough to play in the title game. Kudos to Oklahoma State on an amazing season; you poor kids were robbed by greedy 40-something-year-olds hellbent on nothing but cash.
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