Last week I went 1-3 on the games I picked. Besides the Jets game I could have easily went 3-1. A bounce of the ball in another direction for the Patriots/Broncos game, or a defensive stand from the Giants and we are having a different conversation. This week I'm picking two NFL games and one college game.
The one college game everybody is talking about this week is the Iron Bowl. The number one ranked team Alabama visits Jordan Hare stadium to play the fourth ranked Auburn Tigers. The betting line is the Tide is 10.5 points favorites over the Tigers. This the first time these two teams have been ranked in the BCS top ten since 2010. It is also the first time that the SEC west division and the BCS title hopes are on the line in this one game. I like the Tide in this game who has the best run defense in the SEC this year. But with Auburn's running game I don't see the Tide getting many possessions. So I'm putting all chips in on the points.
Saints at Seahawks is one of two big NFL games this week. The line is 4.5 points, but it is going as high as 5.5. The Seahawks are close to unbeatable at home. Never have I seen a football team have some much of a advantage at home. Which makes this game very important because the winner is all but guarantee to be playing at home the entire playoffs. The Saints offense can be slowed down when face against a team who plays physical defense which is the Seahawks M.O. But they are going to be with two of their defensive backs Walter Thurmond and Brandon Browner. That is why I'm putting all my chips in on the points.
Once again the Chiefs and the Broncos are playing each other. That is the second time in the last three weeks and this time it is in Kansas City. The line is Broncos minus 4.5. That is right the have the Broncos the favorite again. Both teams are coming off disappointing loses last week. After the Broncos lost last week all you heard was about how much Peyton struggles in cold weather and how it affects his throws and accuracy. Not sure what the weather is going to be like on Sunday, but if I was Kansas City I wouldn't worry about the weather. They should worry about if they are going to be able to put a hand on Manning in this game. Especially with the injury to their best pass rushers Tamba Hali and Justin Houston. Even with Hali schedule to play this game, I see a better scheme as far as the pass rush but I'm all chips in on the Broncos
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
A piece of the Chip
Welcome to the new segment A piece of the Chip. Every Wednesday I will be giving my opinion of some of the sport news in the headlines that week, also about some non sport news. So I hope everybody enjoys the entertainment.
After watching the Patriots/Broncos game I think anybody who pays $6,495.00 to sit in the frigid New York cold for 4 1/2 hours to watch a football game should have their head examined
Speaking of people getting their head examine. We should sign up the entire LA Lakers front office executives. Cause whoever came up with the idea to give Kobe 24 million a year for the next two years has to have something wrong with them. Can you imagine how it was brought up to GM Mitch Kupchak? It probably went something like this: Hey Mr. Kupchak we should sign Kobe (who has not played a basketball game since April after having surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon) to a two year contract extension worth 48 million. I'm pretty sure there was no disagreement from Mitch
I think the Nets and the Knicks should make some big changes by the time the New Year comes, and I don't mean firing their head coaches. The Knicks should try and trade JR Smith and play Amare Stoudemire more minutes, what are they saving him for. The Nets on the other hand should trade Deron Williams and try to improve their bench
NFL players that smoke weed are idiots yes I'm talking about Walter Thurmond and Brandon Browner of the Seattle Seahawks. Reading what former Chicago Bears reciever Sam Hurd said about some players in the NFL, there is alot of idiots, just have not gotten caught yet.
These are my non sports opinion
Kanye West must really have a big ego to ask Nike for royalties, even though he is not a athlete. Which is the reason he left Nike and sign with adidas.
Dum founded is what I was when I heard that Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall was in talks about making a sequel to Coming to America. If it is not broke don't fix it
The next Scandal episode is going to be crazy, you have Huck about to kill baby Huck, the President of the United States and Olivia Pope are about to go to war with B-13. In the words of Bart Scott "I can't wait" two weeks from now.
After watching the Patriots/Broncos game I think anybody who pays $6,495.00 to sit in the frigid New York cold for 4 1/2 hours to watch a football game should have their head examined
Speaking of people getting their head examine. We should sign up the entire LA Lakers front office executives. Cause whoever came up with the idea to give Kobe 24 million a year for the next two years has to have something wrong with them. Can you imagine how it was brought up to GM Mitch Kupchak? It probably went something like this: Hey Mr. Kupchak we should sign Kobe (who has not played a basketball game since April after having surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon) to a two year contract extension worth 48 million. I'm pretty sure there was no disagreement from Mitch
I think the Nets and the Knicks should make some big changes by the time the New Year comes, and I don't mean firing their head coaches. The Knicks should try and trade JR Smith and play Amare Stoudemire more minutes, what are they saving him for. The Nets on the other hand should trade Deron Williams and try to improve their bench
NFL players that smoke weed are idiots yes I'm talking about Walter Thurmond and Brandon Browner of the Seattle Seahawks. Reading what former Chicago Bears reciever Sam Hurd said about some players in the NFL, there is alot of idiots, just have not gotten caught yet.
These are my non sports opinion
Kanye West must really have a big ego to ask Nike for royalties, even though he is not a athlete. Which is the reason he left Nike and sign with adidas.
Dum founded is what I was when I heard that Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall was in talks about making a sequel to Coming to America. If it is not broke don't fix it
The next Scandal episode is going to be crazy, you have Huck about to kill baby Huck, the President of the United States and Olivia Pope are about to go to war with B-13. In the words of Bart Scott "I can't wait" two weeks from now.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Uprising NBA Talent
With the news that Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is going to be out for another season with another knee injury (the right one this time). Add to the fact that Westbrook is coming off a knee injury himself. Those two are the only two beside Tony Parker and Chris Paul who have enough playoff experience to have a argument to being the best pure point guards in the game. That got me thinking about the best young point guards in the league who are a year or two away from putting their name in the hat.
So I compelled a list of the top five point guards who have not been in the NBA no more then 4 years, and don't get talked about like John Wall, Kyrie Irving, or Stephen Curry.
5) Jeff Teague
Jeff is the elder statesman of the list this being is fourth year. Since he was drafted in 2009 Teague has done what every organization wants from their player which is improve. Jeff playing time has increase every year and you can see the difference in his scoring. Averaging only 3.2 his rookie year he has now jump up to 18 points per game this season. Helping the Atlanta Hawks to a 8-6 record which is good enough for third in the eastern conference.
4) Kemba Walker
Kemba Walker makes the list not because he is from the New York area (Bronx). But because he is one of the main reasons the Charlotte Bobcats is showing some signs of being a surprise team this year. I could see the potential in Walker during his last year at UConn which ended in the Huskies winning the national championship and Walker winning Most Outstanding Player (MOP). Once he got to the league he proved he was the real deal averaging 17 points with 5.7 dimes his rookie season. This year his numbers are down (not by much 15ppg) it is only because he now has better players around him.
3) Ricky Rubio
Unlike the other two before him there was anticipation when the Timber Wolves drafted him 5th in 2009. All you heard was that Ricky was the Spanish vision of Steve Nash. It took Ricky two years to get over to the States, but when he did you could see what all the fuse was about. Averaging 10, 8, 2 for his rookie season. Which is good for somebody who only played 41 games. And it was good enough for him to finish second in the rookie of the year voting. With a healthy Kevin Love this year look out for the 1-2 punch that will remind you of John Stockton & Karl Malone.
2) Eric Bledsoe
Unlike the other players Bledsoe was a starter then was moved to the bench. Now that might hurt the development of most players, but it only help Eric become one of the best young point guards in the league today. Eric was drafted to Oklahoma City Thunder back in 2010 and was traded to the Clippers on draft night. That season he started 25 games and average 6 points. With the trade of Chris Paul that off season it seem to hurt Bledsoe's game improvement because of the lack of playing time. But last year he showed that 2011 was just a hiccup. Averaging 8.5 points a game up 5 points from his 2010 average. Bledsoe is showing all he needed was playing time, which he is getting becoming the starter for the Suns.After being traded there this off season he is having the best season of his young career. Scoring 20 points and dishing out 6 assists per game.
1) Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard is the best not talked about point guard in the NBA hands down. But Damian is type use to not being known or talked about. Coming out of high school Damian was not heavily recruited and attend Weber State. Where once again he went unnoticed despite putting up big time numbers (18ppg for his college career). Even though he was drafted sixth by the Portland Trail Blazers I'm not quite sure the Blazers knew what they had. Damian once again let his on court performance do all the talking for him. It started in the summer league of his rookie season where he average 26 points and was co-MVP of the league. That success spill over into the first game of the seaon when he had 20 points and 11 dimes ( being one of three other players to do so Oscar Robertson,Isiah Thomas). By the end of that rookie seaon Lillard racked up 3 western conference rookie of the month honors, and also took home the Rookie of the Year award. Last year was carried over to this season, cause not only is Damian having a terrific year(19.9 6.8),but the Blazers have one of the best records in the NBA (12-2).
So I compelled a list of the top five point guards who have not been in the NBA no more then 4 years, and don't get talked about like John Wall, Kyrie Irving, or Stephen Curry.
5) Jeff Teague
Jeff is the elder statesman of the list this being is fourth year. Since he was drafted in 2009 Teague has done what every organization wants from their player which is improve. Jeff playing time has increase every year and you can see the difference in his scoring. Averaging only 3.2 his rookie year he has now jump up to 18 points per game this season. Helping the Atlanta Hawks to a 8-6 record which is good enough for third in the eastern conference.
4) Kemba Walker
Kemba Walker makes the list not because he is from the New York area (Bronx). But because he is one of the main reasons the Charlotte Bobcats is showing some signs of being a surprise team this year. I could see the potential in Walker during his last year at UConn which ended in the Huskies winning the national championship and Walker winning Most Outstanding Player (MOP). Once he got to the league he proved he was the real deal averaging 17 points with 5.7 dimes his rookie season. This year his numbers are down (not by much 15ppg) it is only because he now has better players around him.
3) Ricky Rubio
Unlike the other two before him there was anticipation when the Timber Wolves drafted him 5th in 2009. All you heard was that Ricky was the Spanish vision of Steve Nash. It took Ricky two years to get over to the States, but when he did you could see what all the fuse was about. Averaging 10, 8, 2 for his rookie season. Which is good for somebody who only played 41 games. And it was good enough for him to finish second in the rookie of the year voting. With a healthy Kevin Love this year look out for the 1-2 punch that will remind you of John Stockton & Karl Malone.
2) Eric Bledsoe
Unlike the other players Bledsoe was a starter then was moved to the bench. Now that might hurt the development of most players, but it only help Eric become one of the best young point guards in the league today. Eric was drafted to Oklahoma City Thunder back in 2010 and was traded to the Clippers on draft night. That season he started 25 games and average 6 points. With the trade of Chris Paul that off season it seem to hurt Bledsoe's game improvement because of the lack of playing time. But last year he showed that 2011 was just a hiccup. Averaging 8.5 points a game up 5 points from his 2010 average. Bledsoe is showing all he needed was playing time, which he is getting becoming the starter for the Suns.After being traded there this off season he is having the best season of his young career. Scoring 20 points and dishing out 6 assists per game.
1) Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard is the best not talked about point guard in the NBA hands down. But Damian is type use to not being known or talked about. Coming out of high school Damian was not heavily recruited and attend Weber State. Where once again he went unnoticed despite putting up big time numbers (18ppg for his college career). Even though he was drafted sixth by the Portland Trail Blazers I'm not quite sure the Blazers knew what they had. Damian once again let his on court performance do all the talking for him. It started in the summer league of his rookie season where he average 26 points and was co-MVP of the league. That success spill over into the first game of the seaon when he had 20 points and 11 dimes ( being one of three other players to do so Oscar Robertson,Isiah Thomas). By the end of that rookie seaon Lillard racked up 3 western conference rookie of the month honors, and also took home the Rookie of the Year award. Last year was carried over to this season, cause not only is Damian having a terrific year(19.9 6.8),but the Blazers have one of the best records in the NBA (12-2).
Weekend Sport Recap
Late Saturday night I was (just like million of other people around the world) watching the pay per view boxing fight, between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios. Right before the fight started I was not sure what to expect from these two fighters. Here was just some thoughts I had right before the bell of round one. Was this going to be the last time I see Pac-Man in a meaningful fight. Or was there any ill effect from Manny's last fight against Juan Marquez, in which he was knocked out in the sixth round of their 2012 fight. Was Rios the real deal like his record indicated. Who was this Bam-Bam character? And why was he getting a fight against Pac-Man when he lost his last fight against Mike Alvarado. And does the winner get a fight with the pound-for-pound best boxer in the game Floyd Mayweather?
Most of my questions was answers early Sunday morning. Bam- Bam Rios seem over match by the older Pac-Man during the entire fight. Rios was a step slow on all his punches and he did not seem to hurt Manny even though Manny admitted that he was hurt but could not remember what round it was. Pac-Man on the other hand looked very fast and open the door for the Mayweather/ Pacquiao talk again. The fight on Saturday was so one sided it look like a sparring match. Pac-Man won the fight on all three judges score cards (120-108,119-109, 118-110) winning the fight and keeping his WBO International welterweight title. Giving hope to maybe seeing that great fight that eveybody been dying to see for the past 4 years now.
FOOTBALL
There was a slight shake up in the BCS rankings of college football this week. The top three remain in the same spots they was last week. But there is a new team in the fourth spot. Saturday night Baylor lost to Oklahoma State, well they didn't just lose they was crushed 49-17. Oklahoma State defense did something no other team could seem to do and that is keep Baylor's high power offense in check. Oklahoma State' s quarterback Clint Chelfs had a career day against Baylor's defense passing for 370 yards and throwing four touchdowns. Meanwhile Baylor's Heisman hopefully quarterback Bryce Petty had a good game himself passing for 359 yards and two touchdowns. Besides the Cowboys defense the lack of a running game also stalled the Bears offense. Their leading rusher Lache Seastrunk did not play Saturday leaving the running duties to a backfield by committee. Baylor's lost all but knocks them out of the national title game, giving way to the Auburn Tigers to be ranked fourth in the BCS rankings. The biggest non BCS shake this week is the Flordia Gators losing to Georgia Southern 26-20. The lost cause them have their first losing season since 1990.
Just like their amateur counter parts the NFL had a shake up crazy weekend it self.
Seven games went down to at least the last possession, two went into over time and one went pass the time limit in overtime. Both the game of the week (Cowboys/Gaints) and the sunday night game (Broncos/Patriots) was great games, each having game ending field goals. The Cowboys held on after having a 15 point led late in the fourth quarter at MetLife stadium. The Patriots on the hand had to come back from 24 points in the second half adding to the Brady/Manning legacy. In the other games Cam Newton and the Panthers extend their winning streak to seven games by scoring a late touchdown to beat the Dolphins 20-16. The Kansas Chiefs and the San Diego Chargers was in a AFC West shoot out. Chargers leaked out a win with a last second touchdown from Rivers to Seyi Ajirotutu a fourth year player from Frenso State making ending score 41-38.
NBA
The only big news coming from the NBA over the weekend is Bulls point guard Derrick Rose going down with another knee injury. Lucky it is not the same left knee that made him seat out 17 months, but the right knee this time. Rose hurt in Friday night in the second quarter in the game against the Portland Trail Blazers, trying to change direction after a turnover. Rose flew with the Bulls to LA that night and was scheduled to have a MRI on the knee Saturday morning. The MRI showed a tear in his meniscus requiring surgery and ending his season. Word is the surgery was a success and the doctors was able to repair the meniscus instead of removing it. So here at Chip Talk we want to wish Derrick Rose to a full recovery and hurry up back.
Most of my questions was answers early Sunday morning. Bam- Bam Rios seem over match by the older Pac-Man during the entire fight. Rios was a step slow on all his punches and he did not seem to hurt Manny even though Manny admitted that he was hurt but could not remember what round it was. Pac-Man on the other hand looked very fast and open the door for the Mayweather/ Pacquiao talk again. The fight on Saturday was so one sided it look like a sparring match. Pac-Man won the fight on all three judges score cards (120-108,119-109, 118-110) winning the fight and keeping his WBO International welterweight title. Giving hope to maybe seeing that great fight that eveybody been dying to see for the past 4 years now.
FOOTBALL
There was a slight shake up in the BCS rankings of college football this week. The top three remain in the same spots they was last week. But there is a new team in the fourth spot. Saturday night Baylor lost to Oklahoma State, well they didn't just lose they was crushed 49-17. Oklahoma State defense did something no other team could seem to do and that is keep Baylor's high power offense in check. Oklahoma State' s quarterback Clint Chelfs had a career day against Baylor's defense passing for 370 yards and throwing four touchdowns. Meanwhile Baylor's Heisman hopefully quarterback Bryce Petty had a good game himself passing for 359 yards and two touchdowns. Besides the Cowboys defense the lack of a running game also stalled the Bears offense. Their leading rusher Lache Seastrunk did not play Saturday leaving the running duties to a backfield by committee. Baylor's lost all but knocks them out of the national title game, giving way to the Auburn Tigers to be ranked fourth in the BCS rankings. The biggest non BCS shake this week is the Flordia Gators losing to Georgia Southern 26-20. The lost cause them have their first losing season since 1990.
Just like their amateur counter parts the NFL had a shake up crazy weekend it self.
Seven games went down to at least the last possession, two went into over time and one went pass the time limit in overtime. Both the game of the week (Cowboys/Gaints) and the sunday night game (Broncos/Patriots) was great games, each having game ending field goals. The Cowboys held on after having a 15 point led late in the fourth quarter at MetLife stadium. The Patriots on the hand had to come back from 24 points in the second half adding to the Brady/Manning legacy. In the other games Cam Newton and the Panthers extend their winning streak to seven games by scoring a late touchdown to beat the Dolphins 20-16. The Kansas Chiefs and the San Diego Chargers was in a AFC West shoot out. Chargers leaked out a win with a last second touchdown from Rivers to Seyi Ajirotutu a fourth year player from Frenso State making ending score 41-38.
NBA
The only big news coming from the NBA over the weekend is Bulls point guard Derrick Rose going down with another knee injury. Lucky it is not the same left knee that made him seat out 17 months, but the right knee this time. Rose hurt in Friday night in the second quarter in the game against the Portland Trail Blazers, trying to change direction after a turnover. Rose flew with the Bulls to LA that night and was scheduled to have a MRI on the knee Saturday morning. The MRI showed a tear in his meniscus requiring surgery and ending his season. Word is the surgery was a success and the doctors was able to repair the meniscus instead of removing it. So here at Chip Talk we want to wish Derrick Rose to a full recovery and hurry up back.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Weekend picks
It is Friday which means the weekend is here and in November the weekend means FOOTBALL. I'm going to give my football picks for pro and or college and for those who are *betting* people I will let you know who I pick and if they are going to cover
The first game is the San Diego Chargers visiting the Kansas City Chiefs. The home team is minus 4 on most betting lines, some have it going as high as minus 5.5. This is a big game for both teams who are coming off of loses from the pervious week. The Chiefs weakness was shown last week playing the Broncos, if the defense can not apply pressure to to the opposing quarterbacks they can be beat. Since Alex Smith is not the type of quarterback to take too many chances on the field. Even though the Chargers have improve play wise from last year they still seem to get in their own way. But in this match up I think the Chiefs will win, so take the Chargers to cover.
The New York Jets at the Baltimore Ravens where the line is minus 3.5. The Jets are the only team in NFL history to win and then follow it with a lost and repeat that pattern through all their first 10 games. Saiding Geno Smith had a bad game last week would be a under statement. He threw 3 picks and looked to be confuse and not sure where to go on a lot of plays. But Rex Ryan is still backing his rookie quarterback. Which can be the only reason why he is starting this week. The Ravens coming off a tough loss to the Bears after having 115 minute delay cause of tornadoes in the MidWest area of the country. The Ravens need this game because if the playoffs started right now it would be the Jets in the sixth seed and not the Ravens. Even if you believe that the Ravens defense will get after the rookie quarterback I believe they would continue their season pattern and win this game. I'm taking the Jets and the points.
The next game brings us to the annual Manning vs Brady bowl. New England is plus 2.5 and they are the home team. I like the Broncos in this match up even though Peyton Manning is a below average quarterback in cold weather. I was very impressed with the way the team put Manning in good situations last week against the Chiefs defense. One thing you may have to watch out for in this game is Tom Brady's offense is almost at full strength, but not having key defensive players will hurt them in this game. I'm taking the the Broncos and I have them beating the spread but not by much.
Final game this week is the Dallas Cowboys taking a trip to MetLife stadium to play the New York Giants. Vegas has the Giants 2.5 favorites, which is weird because New York did start the season 0-6. Now they have won 4 and is one big win away from being the next team the experts believe will win the NFC East division. The Cowboys on the other hand is coming off a blow out loss two weeks ago to the New Orlean Saints. And after leading the division for most part of the season might be on the downward slide, which might lead to them missing the playoffs for the fourth season in a row. The Cowboys do have to look forward to the return of Miles Austin and Demarcus Ware, hopefully the return of some leaders could be positive and lead to a win. I doubt it I'm picking the Giants with the points.
*Editors alert*
Nobody from this blog encourage gambling and wants everybody who feels they have a gambling addiction to seek help that is needed to overcome the addiction.
The first game is the San Diego Chargers visiting the Kansas City Chiefs. The home team is minus 4 on most betting lines, some have it going as high as minus 5.5. This is a big game for both teams who are coming off of loses from the pervious week. The Chiefs weakness was shown last week playing the Broncos, if the defense can not apply pressure to to the opposing quarterbacks they can be beat. Since Alex Smith is not the type of quarterback to take too many chances on the field. Even though the Chargers have improve play wise from last year they still seem to get in their own way. But in this match up I think the Chiefs will win, so take the Chargers to cover.
The New York Jets at the Baltimore Ravens where the line is minus 3.5. The Jets are the only team in NFL history to win and then follow it with a lost and repeat that pattern through all their first 10 games. Saiding Geno Smith had a bad game last week would be a under statement. He threw 3 picks and looked to be confuse and not sure where to go on a lot of plays. But Rex Ryan is still backing his rookie quarterback. Which can be the only reason why he is starting this week. The Ravens coming off a tough loss to the Bears after having 115 minute delay cause of tornadoes in the MidWest area of the country. The Ravens need this game because if the playoffs started right now it would be the Jets in the sixth seed and not the Ravens. Even if you believe that the Ravens defense will get after the rookie quarterback I believe they would continue their season pattern and win this game. I'm taking the Jets and the points.
The next game brings us to the annual Manning vs Brady bowl. New England is plus 2.5 and they are the home team. I like the Broncos in this match up even though Peyton Manning is a below average quarterback in cold weather. I was very impressed with the way the team put Manning in good situations last week against the Chiefs defense. One thing you may have to watch out for in this game is Tom Brady's offense is almost at full strength, but not having key defensive players will hurt them in this game. I'm taking the the Broncos and I have them beating the spread but not by much.
Final game this week is the Dallas Cowboys taking a trip to MetLife stadium to play the New York Giants. Vegas has the Giants 2.5 favorites, which is weird because New York did start the season 0-6. Now they have won 4 and is one big win away from being the next team the experts believe will win the NFC East division. The Cowboys on the other hand is coming off a blow out loss two weeks ago to the New Orlean Saints. And after leading the division for most part of the season might be on the downward slide, which might lead to them missing the playoffs for the fourth season in a row. The Cowboys do have to look forward to the return of Miles Austin and Demarcus Ware, hopefully the return of some leaders could be positive and lead to a win. I doubt it I'm picking the Giants with the points.
*Editors alert*
Nobody from this blog encourage gambling and wants everybody who feels they have a gambling addiction to seek help that is needed to overcome the addiction.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
New York Basketball!!!
You think being from New York City the greatest city in the world would mean a whole lot when it comes to sports. Especially if your city is named "Mecca of Basketball". You would expect massive championship banners, teams that have gone down in history as the best the league has seen. I guess it was only a dream. I not a Knicks fan nor am I a Nets fan, but the New Yorker in me wants my city to have good teams. So we can brag like the other cities and other fans. I hate to see a fan of New York basketball team be disappointed at their team or always use the term "wait until next year".
Now that the city has two NBA teams again there was so much excitement through the city about who the fans would chose between when the two teams would face each other in the playoffs, because the New Yorker dream was that both teams was destin to make the playoffs and have the chance to face each other in the eastern conference finals. Another dream that has yet to come true even though it has only been a full year of having two teams. The first 11 games of this early season does not look good for that Knicks/ Nets eastern conference finals match up. Both teams are 3-8 following loses Wednesday night to the Pacers (Knicks) and the Bobcats respectfully.
The way both teams ended their seasons last year the New York fans and media was anticipating vast improve from both the Knicks and Nets during the offseason to show they was trying to take that next step (which is to make the finals). In my opinion I believe the Knicks overachiever last year with the roster they had last year. The moves they made this off-season was not really a upgrade from last year team. I don't see the tough out hustle you players from a year ago on this year team. You can see it once Tyson Chandler went down with his injury.
Now the Nets on the other hand started out the little brother to the Knicks once they made the move from New Jersey to the Barclay arena in downtown Brooklyn. But the moves they made last off season you can tell that was not a spot they wanted to hold for much longer by signing free agent Joe Johnson to team up with Deron Williams and Brook Lopez. Just like this year the Nets started off slow which cause coach Avery Johnson to get fired not even a month into the 2012 season. In the off season of the 2013 season the Brooklyn Nets made the biggest moves of all the teams by trading for Kevin Garrett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry. Also siging Jason Kidd as their head coach (scratching head) making this his first coaching job on any level. These type of moves make you think they are more into making bigger headline news then being relevant on the basketball court, and it has shown through the first 11 games.
Now New York City is not the only city to have two NBA teams, but they are the only one that you can feel the affects of the team being bad through out the city. Even when the Knicks and Nets was on those playoff droughts the city wanted to root for something between the months of January and May but the teams gave them no reason too. Now the city has this energy that can not be explain because of the dreams the two teams have of making the playoffs and beyond. Too bad their play is not backing it up meaning this is looking like another "wait until next year" type year. Leaving the fans to only dream about what it would be like.
Now that the city has two NBA teams again there was so much excitement through the city about who the fans would chose between when the two teams would face each other in the playoffs, because the New Yorker dream was that both teams was destin to make the playoffs and have the chance to face each other in the eastern conference finals. Another dream that has yet to come true even though it has only been a full year of having two teams. The first 11 games of this early season does not look good for that Knicks/ Nets eastern conference finals match up. Both teams are 3-8 following loses Wednesday night to the Pacers (Knicks) and the Bobcats respectfully.
The way both teams ended their seasons last year the New York fans and media was anticipating vast improve from both the Knicks and Nets during the offseason to show they was trying to take that next step (which is to make the finals). In my opinion I believe the Knicks overachiever last year with the roster they had last year. The moves they made this off-season was not really a upgrade from last year team. I don't see the tough out hustle you players from a year ago on this year team. You can see it once Tyson Chandler went down with his injury.
Now the Nets on the other hand started out the little brother to the Knicks once they made the move from New Jersey to the Barclay arena in downtown Brooklyn. But the moves they made last off season you can tell that was not a spot they wanted to hold for much longer by signing free agent Joe Johnson to team up with Deron Williams and Brook Lopez. Just like this year the Nets started off slow which cause coach Avery Johnson to get fired not even a month into the 2012 season. In the off season of the 2013 season the Brooklyn Nets made the biggest moves of all the teams by trading for Kevin Garrett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry. Also siging Jason Kidd as their head coach (scratching head) making this his first coaching job on any level. These type of moves make you think they are more into making bigger headline news then being relevant on the basketball court, and it has shown through the first 11 games.
Now New York City is not the only city to have two NBA teams, but they are the only one that you can feel the affects of the team being bad through out the city. Even when the Knicks and Nets was on those playoff droughts the city wanted to root for something between the months of January and May but the teams gave them no reason too. Now the city has this energy that can not be explain because of the dreams the two teams have of making the playoffs and beyond. Too bad their play is not backing it up meaning this is looking like another "wait until next year" type year. Leaving the fans to only dream about what it would be like.
Thursday Night Football preview
When the schedule first came out this seem like a great game right before the Thanksgiving holiday. On paper the New Orlean Saints and the Atlanta Falcons seem like they would be fighting for pole position in the NFC South division this year. To bad for those dirty birds because the game is not played on paper.
The Saints and the Falcons are going in opposite direction of where they was last year. The Saints are 8-2 after finishing last year 7-9. Meanwhile the Falcons finished 13-3 is now 2-8. This game may not be a must watch, but there is certain things you can take from it. First let's start with how the Saints defense with handle with their best cover corner Jabari Greer being out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. One of the biggest surprise this year about the Saints was their defense and their new defense coordinator Rob Ryan. Which seem to be playing with the same flare and attitude aggression as in 2009 the year they won the Super Bowl. I want to see how Rob and the defense adjust with the first big injury this season. Losing Greer could be very crucial to a team who likes to send blitzes often and from many places on the field. Remember last year Rob had a problem in Dallas not because he was a bad defense coordinator but because Dallas secondary had so many injuries to key players at key positions. Which meant he could not apply the pressure like he wanted to for the fear of putting unskilled players in uncompromising positions.
If you are a Falcons fans there is something you can look forward to when this game starts 8:25 eastern time. One you want to see if coach Smith still has the ear of the team and are they still playing hard for him even though they are not playing for anything. Another thing is to see how Matt Ryan comes out and plays at home. Matt has had that can't win the big game stigma following his young career and you want to see if he has given up on a season that is not over yet. So Atlanta fan base and the Atlanta Falcons organization wants to know if Matt Ryan is a franchise quarterback that deserves the big money. Also watch Roddy White with no Julio Jones and a injury Tony Gonzalez, let's see if he can help lead the team in a major upset.
Like I said this is not one of those games for the casual fan only die hard football fans is going to watch this blowout. I have the score Saints 35 Falcons 17
The Saints and the Falcons are going in opposite direction of where they was last year. The Saints are 8-2 after finishing last year 7-9. Meanwhile the Falcons finished 13-3 is now 2-8. This game may not be a must watch, but there is certain things you can take from it. First let's start with how the Saints defense with handle with their best cover corner Jabari Greer being out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. One of the biggest surprise this year about the Saints was their defense and their new defense coordinator Rob Ryan. Which seem to be playing with the same flare and attitude aggression as in 2009 the year they won the Super Bowl. I want to see how Rob and the defense adjust with the first big injury this season. Losing Greer could be very crucial to a team who likes to send blitzes often and from many places on the field. Remember last year Rob had a problem in Dallas not because he was a bad defense coordinator but because Dallas secondary had so many injuries to key players at key positions. Which meant he could not apply the pressure like he wanted to for the fear of putting unskilled players in uncompromising positions.
If you are a Falcons fans there is something you can look forward to when this game starts 8:25 eastern time. One you want to see if coach Smith still has the ear of the team and are they still playing hard for him even though they are not playing for anything. Another thing is to see how Matt Ryan comes out and plays at home. Matt has had that can't win the big game stigma following his young career and you want to see if he has given up on a season that is not over yet. So Atlanta fan base and the Atlanta Falcons organization wants to know if Matt Ryan is a franchise quarterback that deserves the big money. Also watch Roddy White with no Julio Jones and a injury Tony Gonzalez, let's see if he can help lead the team in a major upset.
Like I said this is not one of those games for the casual fan only die hard football fans is going to watch this blowout. I have the score Saints 35 Falcons 17
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
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