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Super Bowl Notes

February 8th 2010 22:57
Reggie Bush



- First I would like to congratulate my home town team for finally winning its first super bowl!

- After missing out in the Giants Super Bowl and being released like garbage I was glad to see Jeremy Shockey have himself a great game.

- I was amazed how well the Colts receivers did that were not named Reggie Wayne. Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie combined for 132 yards and 11 catches. Not bad for a rookie and a 2 year man in the Super Bowl.

- After all the negative headlines congrats to Greg Williams and his defense for stopping the Indy high powered offense.

- Overall it was a great season for rookie head coach Jim Caldwell. He's gonna have a great tenure in indy and many more Super Bowls to come.

- Congrats to Sean Peyton. Better Known for sleeping on coaches watching film and one of the brightest offensive minds in the game . He helped turn around a team that had never gotten to a Super Bowl.

- Poor Peyton Manning as his record in the post season drops to 9 -9.

- I hope Reggie Bush enjoyed his time in the big easy because he wont be there next year.

- i can't believe how well Dwight Freeney played the first half. He played with the heart of a champion.

- Congrats to the MVP Drew Brees. he truly deserves this after all the up and downs he's had in career. How funny that he wins his Super Bowl in the city that passed him by.
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2010 NFL Mock Draft Picks 11-20

February 4th 2010 23:07
Dez Bryant


Ok lets get right to it. Here are the next ten picks.

11. Jacksonville Jaguars - Dez Bryant WR Oklahoma State - So im not giving into this whole Tim Tebow is gonna safe the Jags. Sorry but he isn't that good folks. On the other hand, Dez Bryant is the wide out that can make game changing plays. He is the deep threat that the so badly need. He should give the Jags a one two punch that should give the AFC something to worry about.

12. Miami Dolphins - Taylor Mays S USC - I get that the Dolphins need a wide out BUT!! You can't pass on a player like Taylor Mays. He made life impossible for Pac-10 offenses and he's transition to the NFL will be flawless. This is what the team needs, a defense that matches up with its offense which is looking better and better every year especially Chad Henne.

13. San Francisco 49ers - Anthony Davis OT Rutgers - He may be young but his 6' 6 315 pound frame will more than make up for his age. He's one of those college kids with an NFL body and should make the change to the pros very easy. He should help the 49ers pass protection which was one of the worst in the NFL.

14. Denver Broncos - Carlos Dunlap DE Florida - Back again in the first round are the Broncos. This time they go with Dunlap to make that scary Denver D line that much younger and faster. Alot is riding on the defense to maintain its ways now that Mike Nolan has left town.

15. NewYork Giants - Brandon Graham OLB Michigan - Graham is the one of the top linebackers in draft and is going make a strong impact in the NFL. He led the Wolverines in sacks or tackles every year. The Giants need some youth in an aging linebacking crew.

16. Tennessee Titans - Golden Tate WR Notre Dame - im really not sold on this pick but the Titans need some help at wideout. Tate led the Irish an all receiving categories and is one of those to go guys they need. He has the ability to be one of the top receivers in the NFL.

17. San Francisco 49ers - Jonathan Dwyer RB Georgia Tech - Dwyer was one of the scariest running backs in the ACC. Combined with Frank Gore the combo should be deadly.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers - Mike Iupati OG Idaho - Whats new in the new in the steel city, they need to keep Big Ben safe. Iugati was one of the best football players to come out of Idaho. He did have some injury issues but he should be able to be a force in the NFL.

19. Atlanta Falcons - Earl Thomas S Texas - Thomas has made a great change to safety. Though only a red shirt sophomore hes ability speaks for itself.

20. Houston Texans - Jahvid Best RB California - The Texans need a running back that can take the attention off the passing game. Best ran for over 4,000 yards in his time for Cal and had 35 TD's to go with it. He's a legitimate threat that they need.
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2010 NFL Mock Draft PIcks 1-10

February 4th 2010 21:53
Eric Berry


Its my second favorite time of the year (first being opening day in baseball for those who care about what it was), which is getting ready for the NFL draft! This is the time of year where I dig deep for my inner Mel Kiper to give my best insight on what I think is gonna happen in New York in April. Now this is using up to date Scouts Inc information on every one thats available now. Also I had to break it up into a couple parts because its so dang ole long. Let us Begin.

1. St Louis Rams- Ndamukong Suh DT Nebraska - Ok so no big surprise here who was gonna go first. Coach Steve Spagnuolo needs to build a defensive like he had in New York. Having Suh in the middle and 3rd year man Chris Long should help a run defense that was awful all around. Yes i know they need help at QB but its a deep draft and they get that in later rounds.

2. Detroit Lions - Eric Berry S Tennessee - I was torn here between was more important, D-line or Secondary. With Berry you get not only the best safety in the draft but you get a leader in the defense. Last year they got the face of the franchise and of the offense, well now they give a face to the defense. The lions are doing a great job drafting smart in the draft and this no exception.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Gerald McCoy DT Oklahoma - The Bucs are getting the second best defensive tackle in this years draft. He will be the anchor to a defensive line that has shown very little ability to stop the run or get pressure on the quarterback. He brings size and quickness that will make him one of the bright stars of the future.

4. Washington Redskins - Sam Bradford QB Oklahoma - I don't care what anyone says Bradford is still the best quarterback in this years draft and maybe last years draft. Regardless of his injury he still is the franchise quarterback that Mike Shanahan needs in an organization that needs to turn things around. They have been underachieving for years and the folks in D.C are getting a little tired of not having a winning football team.

5. Kansas City Chiefs - Russell Okung OT Oklahoma State - If the Chiefs offense is gonna improve under new coordinator Charlie Weis they need to keep Matt Cassel off his rear. Okung will help build that offensive line that needs to start improving on pass protection and continue establishing the run game.

6. Seattle Seahawks - Joe Haden CB Florida - Pete Caroll has got his hands full in the cold pacific north west, needless to say you aren't in southern California anymore. Helping a young D would be a shut down corner like Joe Haden. The line will improve on its own but Haden gives them a leader in the secondary that got scorched last season.

7. Cleveland Browns - Rolando McClain MLB Alabama - This is by far my favorite player in this years draft. McClain by far is the best defensive player in my opinion, he is the next Ray Lewis. He will turn around a defensive that could't even stop me. Mike Holmgren would be a fool not to take him.

8. Oakland Raiders - Trent Williams OT Oklahoma - Ok raider nation relax for one second. i know you have gotten burned with bad O-linemen in the first round but you need it. Trent Williams will help the running game tremendously and protect who ever will be under center. I believe the Raiders offensive will be explosive next year. Book it.

9. Buffalo Bills - Derrick Morgan DE Georgia Tech - Bills fans start getting this name in your brains. Morgan is one of the best defensive ends that I've seen in college in years. He quickness off the end is second to none, he will be raising hell in the NFL.

10. Denver Broncos - C.J. Spiller RB Clemson - What a shock! The Broncos getting a running back!? Josh Mcdaniels needs to have a balanced offense that last year fell right flat in it face. Spiller brings speed to Denver that many say is the second coming of Chris Johnson, we shall see.


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Noles Have An Excellent Signing Day.

February 3rd 2010 21:26
File photo by Scott Seighman Lamarcus Joyner has committed to Florida State.


Florida State had a great showing today finally signing four top ten defensive players in the nation. This was very important for Jimbo Fisher being that this is his first recruiting class since taking over for the great Bobby Bowden. The two biggest pieces were All American CB Lamarcus Joyner and fellow All American ILB Jeff Luc. Both were ranked 2nd in there position on Scout.com College Football Team Recruiting Prospects. Getting Joyner signed was a great addition for the noles since they are losing Patrick Robinson to the NFL.

Luc is one of many new fresh defensive faces that well be joining the seminoles, 16 of the 23 commits are on the defensive side. Mark Stoops has his hands full molding these new recruits into a defense that spreads fear across the ACC . The noles were last in overall defense in the ACC in Mickey Andrews last year as Coordinator at FSU. This should be the main focus going forward as the Fisher has the offense running on all cylinders.

It wasn't all defense as there were some notable additions added on the offensive side of the ball. The biggest difference makers are wide outs Kenny Shaw and DeJoshua Johnson, both should be able to make the offense even more dangerous. I'm more interested in what impact RB Debrale Smile will have for the noles. The seminoles were last in rushing in the ACC which i believe made the offense one dimensional and causing Christian Ponder to force alot of passes through the year. If they want to be an elite team again they need to get the running game started.

Overall i'm extremely excited for this upcoming season, I believe this will be the start of a great relationship between seminole nation and coach Fisher. I strongly believe that he can get the football program where it needs to be and bring a national championship back tallahassee. If things go as i think they will I believe he will have the same effect that Urban Meyer is having at Florida. I think he will be one of the best head coaches not only n the ACC but in college football in general.





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Ok Im back

January 31st 2010 21:40
Ok i started doing this blog but then life made me stop but guess what!! im back!! Coming soon will be 2010 NFL mock draft round 1 and other goodies. i hope you will enjoy,

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NFL PICKS WEEK 2

September 19th 2009 00:45
Good god I cant believe I missed every game in week 1! It wasn’t my fault I swear but now its time to focus on week 2. Lot of good matches that may show some teams as pretenders and some as the high powered juggernauts we thought they were.Here are the games I’m looking forward to.

1. New England @ New York Jets – My Pick Patriots


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Nebraska Looking Good

September 16th 2009 21:06


Life was good in the 90’s for the husker nation, between 1993-97 seasons they went 60-3 and took home 3 national championships in 4 years. Since then things have been very inconsistent. Since 2000 they have posted a 74-40 record and have been in and out of the AP poll


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Time to step up

September 9th 2009 20:49
After all the up and downs the Red Sox starting rotation has gone through this year I sometimes lose focus on some of the amazing things that happen and that are so awesome for the future of the team. That one big bright spot is the maturing and outstanding play of starting pitcher Clay Buchholz.

He has certainly made the most of his opportunities this year and has kept this team in the wild card and keep some structure to an other wise unstable rotation. Clay is 4-1 in his last 6 games with a 3.00 ERA and 27 strikeouts. Not bad for someone who was 1-2 in his first 6 starts and ended up being demoted back to triple-A . He has been improving with every start and with the way the bats are playing he might get to 9 wins which would be a career high


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Do or Die In The Big House

September 8th 2009 23:44
Here’s a story of two football programs that have there coaches on the hot seat. Charlie Weis leads his number 18 Fighting Irish into the big house to take on Michigan.

Weis seems to finally have things going at Notre Dame after his impressive week 1 victory and showcasing his quarterback Jimmy Clausen. This will be the first road test in a season that may lead to a BCS bowl or championship. Honestly the only obstacle in the Irish’s way are the Trojans


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Men Of Troy Invade The Horse Shoe

September 8th 2009 23:01
These are the games that make college football so exciting. I like it even better that’s its so early in the season. I just hope that it lives up to the hype as number 3 USC goes to Columbus to take on number 8 Ohio St.

Right of the bat if the buckeyes are gonna stand a chance and not get blown out like last year there defense better tighten up and get a game plan ready to slow down the USC offense. The Ohio St defense allowed 342 yards on the ground and in the air to Navy last week


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