Picking Cameron's Knows: The Bowl Games

Here's my predictions for the 27 remaining College Football Bowl Games. My Dad says there should be a Punch Bowl, Cereal Bowl, and Toilet Bowl. HAWAII BOWL Dec 23 Boise State over East Carolina MOTOR CITY BOWL Dec 26 Purdue over Central Michigan HOLIDAY BOWL Dec 27 Arizona State over Texas CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL Dec 28 Boston College over Michigan State TEXAS BOWL Dec 28 Houston over TCU EMERALD BOWL Dec 28 Oregon State over Maryland MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL Dec 29 UConn over Wake Forest ( Dad disagrees!) LIBERTY BOWL Dec 29 Mississippi State over UCF ALAMO BOWL Dec 29 Penn State over Texas A&M INDEPENDENCE BOWL Dec 30 Colorado over Alabama ARMED FORCES BOWL Dec 31 Cal over Air Force SUN BOWL Dec 31 Oregon over USF HUMANITARIAN BOWL Dec 31 Georgia Tech over Fresno State MUSIC CITY BOWL Dec 31 Kentucky over FSU’s pick-up team INSIGHT BOWL Dec 31 Oklahoma State over Indiana CHICK-FIL-A BOWL Dec 31 Auburn over Clemson OUTBACK BOWL Jan 1 Tennessee over Wisconsin COTTON BOWL Jan 1 Missouri over Arkansas GATOR BOWL Jan 1 Virginia over Texas Tech CAPITAL ONE BOWL Jan 1 Florida over Michigan ROSE BOWL Jan 1 USC over Illinois SUGAR BOWL Jan 1 Georgia over Hawaii FIESTA BOWL Jan 2 Oklahoma over West Virginia ORANGE BOWL Jan 3 Kansas over Virginia Tech INTERNATIONAL BOWL Jan 5 Rutgers over Ball State GMAC BOWL Jan 6 Tulsa over Bowling Green BCS TITLE GAME Jan 7 LSU over Ohio State (The SEC embarrasses Ohio State again)

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Week 16

Well, I lost 3 points to Peter King last week but I'm still beating the old guy by +9 and I'm going to pick up 2 points on him this week. Giants vs. Bills might be close but no way the Bears are going to beat Green Bay. Pittsburgh won on Thursday and Dallas won Saturday. Here are My Predictions for Sunday. Peter King Giants over the Bills Packers over the Bears Browns over Bengals Detroit over KC Indy over Houston New Orleans over Houston Titans over the Jets Jags over the Raiders Arizona over Atlanta Bucs over the 49ers Patriots over the Dolphins Seattle over Baltimore Vikings over the Redskins MNF: San Diego over Denver

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Football Week 14

Of the 6 games lat week that me and Peter King differed on, I won 5 ! So after 13 weeks of the NFL season I am leading Sports Illustrated's expert Peter King by +9 !!!

Cam's picks for week 14 Peter King

San Diego hurts the Titans
Cincy over St. Louis (St. Louis)
Denver over KC
Cleveland takes down the Jets
New England stays undefeated against Pitt (Pitt)
Vikings and A.P. run past the 49ers
Jacksonville defense stuffs Carolina
Seattle beats up injured Arizona
Indy in a close one over Baltimore
Giants over the Eagles (Eagles)
Buffalo keeps Miami winless
Tampa Bay clobbers Houston
Green Bay rebounds with win over Oakland
Dallas closes the Lions' mouth
MNF: Saints over Falcons but who cares?

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Football Week 13

I'm taking a +4 lead into Week 13 over Peter King of SI

My Predictions Peter King's Picks
Dallas over Green Bay
Titans over Houston
Indy over Jax
San Diego over KC
St. Louis over Atlanta
NY Jets keeps Miami winless (Miami)
Detroit over Vikings (Vikings)
Seattle over Philly (Philly)
Redskins grieve then beat Buffalo
Panthers down the 49ers (49ers)
Denver over Oakland
Cleveland over Arizona
NY Giants over the Bears (Bears)
Tampa Bay over New Orleans (Saints)
Pittsburgh over Cincy
MNF: New England tramples Baltimore

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Week 12

Last week I didn't get Peter King's picks in time but I blew away Eric Horowitz of si.com.

This week ( I correctly predicted the Turkey Day games ) I'm going to keep my lead over Peter King.

My Predictions Peter King of SI

Titans over the Bengals
Cleveland over Houston
KC over Houston
Seattle over St. Louis
Giants over the Vikings
Bucs over the Skins (Skins)
Saints over the Panthers
Jaguars over Buffalo
Arizona over San Fran
Bears over Denver
San Diego over Baltimore
Pittsburgh keeps Miami winless
New England keeps its perfect record with rout of Philly

Picking Cameron Knows: NFL Week 11

I'm taking a +3 lead over Peter King of Sports Illustrated into Week 11

NY Giants over the Detroit
Minn over Oakland ( if A.P. is healthy)
Bucs over the Falcons
Green Bay over Carolina
New Orleans over Houston
Browns over the Ravens
Indy bounces back with a win over KC
Cincy edges Arizona
Philly keeps Miami winless
Jacksonville upsets San Diego
Pitts burgh over the NY Jets
Seattle downs Chicago
Dallas over Washington
St Louis over San Fran
New England stays undefeated and whips Buffalo
MNF: Titans win a close one over Denver but Broncos QB Jay Cutler, who played for Vanderbilt here in Nashville, could be pumped up for this one.

Cameron stretches his lead over Peter King of SI

In the 4 NFL games from Week 10 that me and Peter King picked different winners I correctly picked 3 ( Chicago, Philly, & Denver ) to Peter King's 1 (Arizona).
That's +2 for me this week.
Yo Pete, do the math. That gives me a +3 lead over you for the season!

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Football Week 10

My Predictions Peter King of SI

Titans over the Jags
Denver over KC (KC)
Buffalo keeps Miami winless
Saints keep Rams winless
Indy rebounds over San Diego
Chicago over Oakland (OAK)
Green Bay over Minn (if AD doesn't run for a mile)
Panthers over the Falcons
Philly upsets Washington (WSH)
Detroit keeps winning over Arizona (ARZ)
Dallas in a win over NY Giants
Pittsburgh over improving Cleveland
Baltimore keeps Cincy's season miserable
MNF: Seattle over San Fran

Last week I took a +1 lead over Peter King into Week 9.
Last week we split 6 different predictions 3/3 so I'm still ahead +1.
This week we have four games with different predictions.
Hey, Pete, I'm not splitting with you this week. I'm adding to my lead!

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Football Week 9

My Predictions Peter King of SI

Panthers beat the Titans (Titans)
Patriots tag Colts with their first loss
Chargers zap the Vikings
Atlanta trips San Francisco (San Francisco)
Detroit surprises Denver (Denver)
Arizona over Tampa Bay (Tampa Bay)
Seattle over improving Cleveland (Cleveland)
Washington rebounds with a win over the Jets
New Orleans steps up against Jaxville
Bengals over the Bills
Green Bay goes Favre over KC (KC)
Houston defeats Oakland
Dallas ruins Philly's day
Monday Nite: Pittsburgh keeps rolling over Baltimore

I take a +1 lead over Peter King into Week 9. I picked 6 different winners from Peter King so this week will be interesting

Cameron Beats Peter King/Sports Illustrated again

Going into week 8 of the NFL I was trailing Peter King of Sports Illustrated by 2. But on Sunday I predicted all the winners except 1 game ( Jacksonville beat Tampa Bay by 1 point ) Peter King missed 3 including Monday night's game, so I'm now back in the lead at +1

From Cameron's Dad: Yo Pete, half-way through the regular season and you're getting beat by a 9 year old!

Cameron Picked World Series Winner on Sept 5th

OK, so I predicted the Red Sox would beat the Mets instead of the Rockies in the World Series.

C'mon, who predicted the Rockies would even make it into the playoffs? (which they did by winning 21 of their final 22 games)
Who predicted the Mets would have the biggest September collapse in MLB history?

But I did predict the World Series winner long before the playoffs even began. Take THAT Sports Illustrated!

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Football Week 8

These are my predictions Peter King of SI

Titans over the Raiders
Bears over Lions
Browns over the Rams (Rams )
Philly over Minny
NY Giants over Miami in London
Indy over Carolina
Buffalo tops the Jets
San Diego over Houston (Houston)
Tampa over Jacksonville
New England over Washington
New Orleans over San Fran
Mon Nite: Green Bay over Denver (Denver)

Peter King is now ahead of me +2

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Football Week 7

My Predictions Peter King of SI

Houston over Titans ( only because Vince Youg is hurt ) Peter: TN
New England crushes Miami and keeps them winless
NY Giants over San Fran
Redskins put Cardinal feathers in their headress
KC over Oakland
Dallas over Minn ( Adrian Peterson won't get 200+ yards this week)
Philly over Chicago Peter: Chicago
Seattle keeps St. Louis singing the blues
Cincy over the Jets
Saints over the Falcons ( Who is the Atlanta QB this week?)
Pittsburgh over Denver ( But I like Jay Cutler)
Baltimore Ravens eat Buffalo wings
Indy stays undefeated with a win over the Jags on Monday nite

I have a +1 lead over Peter King going into week 7

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Football Week 6

My Predictions for Week 6 Peter King of SI

Titans over Bucs
Ravens over St. Louis
Chicago over Minn
Greeen Bay over Washington
Houston over Jaxville
Cincy over KC
Eagles over Jets
Arizona over Carolina
Pats & Moss down the T.O. & Cowboys
San Diego over Oakland
Saints over Seahawks
Cleveland over Miami
NY Giants over Falcons

Interview with Dan Alexander Part 3

Here is a picture of me and Dan after the game he broke the record for most rushing touchdowns in a game.


7. Your son Braxton was totally healthy when he was born, but he’s a miracle child. Can you briefly explain?
Braxton was very much a blessing from God. Amy and I had been told it would be very difficult for us to have kids, maybe even impossible. But we decided to try anyway and after a short time of frustration we decided to put it in Gods hands and then started looking into adoption. But just before we sent off our first application we found out that Amy was pregnant. We are glad God has blessed us with Braxton, while still leaving our hearts open to adopting another child in the future. Also Braxton was 3 weeks pre-mature because of complications but has been completely healthy and happy so far, Praise the Lord!


8. As a college player at Nebraska you were a 4-time Academic All-Big 12, and the only Husker ever to be named to all four Brook Berringer Citizenship Teams. What is the Brook Berringer Citizenship Team?
The Brook Berringer citizenship team is an award given in the honor of a UN Husker Quarterback who was very active in the community in and around Nebraska. He tragically died in an airplane crash. It was a great honor to me to have my name associated with such a great man as Brook Berringer. In this day and age with so many negative things being publicized about athletes there should be more emphasis put on the positive things athletes do off the field, and in the community.


9. What current or retired athlete ( in any sport ) do you most respect because of both their talent & achievements, their character, and their contributions and influence off the field?
There are a ton of great men out there in pro sports. I have heard about many great people throughout history but i would like to lift up the players I have met in the NFL who I have known personally and can vouch for. Once I get to know another man, I ask myself one question about them. "would I want this guy to date one of my sisters and/or my daughter? (If I had a daughter)". The Men in the NFL or AFL I have said "Yes" to are.

When I was with the Titans 2001-2002: Chris Sanders, Derrick Mason, Kevin Dyson, Kevin Carter, Michael Booker, Erron Kinney, Joe Salave'a, John Simon

When I was with the Jaguars 2002-2003: Mark Brunell, Kyle Brady, Maurice Williams, Donovan Darius, Joe Tuipala

When I was with the Rams 2003: Kurt Warner

With the Kats 2005-present: Ryan Roth, Cornelius Bonner, Keon Raymond, Anthony Herron, Ahmad Hawkins, Frank Carter

The longer I was with a team the more guys I was able to get to know well, so if someone is not on this list from those teams during the years I was there that doesn't mean I don't respect them , it just might mean I did not get to know them well. There are many other great men of God in pro sports but these all have been tremendous community servants, good husbands, good fathers, and good football players. I respect them because of the their hearts and minds not necessarily because of their athletic ability. These are the guys i want everyone to root for.

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Football Week 5

My Predictions Peter King
Titans over the Falcons
Jax over KC
Ariz over St. Louis
New England over Cleveland
Steelers over Seattle
Detroit over Washington (PK: Washington)
Houston over Miami
Carolina over New Orleans (PK: Saints)
NY Jets over Giants (PK: Giants)
Denver over San Diego (PK: San Diego)
Ravens over 49ers
Indy over Tampa Bay
Green Bay over Chicago
Dallas over Buffalo

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Football Week 4

My Predictions

Houston keeps Atlanta win(g)less
Jets foot the Bills
Ravens paint the Browns
Dallas butts the Rams
Lions upset the Bears
Dolphins leap over the Raiders *
Seahawks fly victorious over San Francisco Bay
Green Bay go Favre in win over Minnesota
Bucs cannot catch the Panthers
Horse Race: Colts over the Broncos
Pittsburgh stays undefeated against Arizona
San Diego gets back on track against Kansas City
Philly is a Giants killer
New England & the Brady Bunch gangs up on Chad Johnson & Cincy on Monday Night

I lost some ground to Peter King last week and now have a slim +1 lead going into week 4.
Peter King thinks the Raiders will win a low scoring game against the Dolphins ( our only difference ). At the end of week 4 I will either be tied with PK or have +2 lead. Go Dolphins!

Picking Cameron's Knows: College Football Week 4

My Sweet 16 Predictions

1. Vandy over East Michigan
2. Alabama over FSU
3. Florida over Auburn
4. Ga Tech over Clemson
5. UCLA over Oregon St.
6. Hawaii over Idaho
7. Penn St over Illinois
8. Navy over Air Force
9. South Carolina over Miss St
10. Georgia over Ole Miss
11. Purdue over Notre Dame
12. Louisville over NC State
13. Wisconsin over Michigan St
14. USC over Washington
15. Michigan over Northwestern
16. Texas over Kansas St

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Football Week 3

My Predictions Peter King
San Diego over Green Bay San Diego
Vikings over the Chiefs Chiefs*
Patriots over the Bills Pats
Jets over Dolphins NY
Steelers over 49ers Pittsburgh
Rams over the Bucs Rams
Eagles over the Lions Lions *
Ravens eat Cardinals Ravens
Colts over the Texans Indy
Broncos over the Jags Broncos
Browns over the Raiders Raiders *
Cincy over Seattle Seattle *
Panthers over the Falcons Panthers
Redskins over the Giants Redskins
Chicago over Dallas Chicago
Saints over Titans Saints

Picking Cameron's Knows: College Football Week 3

Tennessee over Arkansas State
Alabama over Georgia
Arkansas over KY
Clemson over NC State
W Va over E. Carolina
Central Florida over Memphis
LSU over South Carolina
Penn State over Michigan
Michigan State over NoTouchdown Dame
Wake Forest over Maryland
BYU over Air Force
Louisville over Syracuse
Auburn over New Mexico St.
Florida over Ole Miss
California over Arizona
Oklahoma St. over Texas Tech
Purdue over Minnesota
Ga Tech over Virginia
Oregon over Stanford

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Football Week 2

I take a +3 lead over Peter King of Sports Illustrated into Week 2

My Predictions vs. Peter King
Hometown Titans unfortunately can't stop the Colts stampede. Colts
Steelers over the Bills Steelers
Packers defeat the Giants Packers
Carolina over Houston Carolina
Rams puts up more numbers than the 49ers St. Louis
Ohio Players: Cincy beats Cleveland like a drum Cincy
Saints are unkind to Bucs New Orleans
Atlanta can't find the endzone in Jacksonville Jax
Dallas embarrasses Miami Miami *
Vikings and Adrian Petersen outrun the Lions Detroit *
Chicago defense keeps KC winless Chicago
Ravens beat limping Chad and the Jets Baltimore
Denver and Jay Culter keep the Raiders in the cellar Denver

The week's best game: New England slips by San Diego New England
Monday night: Philly shuts down Washington Philly

Picking Cameron's Knows: College Football Week 2

Vandy makes Ole Miss feel really old
The Gators bite Tennessee
USC runs past Nebraska
Louisville makes Kentucky blue
Arkansas beats Alabama-- Darren McFadden reminds Heisman voters he's alive
Michigan keeps Notre Dame winless
Ohio State defeats Washington
UCLA tops Utah
Georgia Tech beats a good Boston College team
Wake Forest gets its first win this week over Army
FSU Seminoles hunt down the Colorado Buffalo
Hawaii's Colt Brennan passes for miles over UNLV

Cameron Beats Peter King of Sports Illustrated

In predicting the winners of Sunday and Monday's 14 NFL games.... (see Sept 8 blog entry )

I correctly picked 11 winners
Peter King of Sports Illustrated made only 8 correct picks ( too bad, so sad )

After Week #1

Cameron Presson +3
Peter King

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Football Week 1

My Predictions

SUNDAY
Titans run past Jacksonville
Denver beats Buffalo
Washington defeats Miami
Carolina over St. Louis
Vikings hammer the Falcons
Pittsburgh nips Cleveland
Eagles over the Packers
Kansas City beats Houston
Seattle beats up on Tampa Bay
Chargers tame the Bears
Detroit beats Oakland
Cowboys takes down the Giants

MONDAY
Ravens beat the Bengals
49ers cages the Cardinals

Winners predicted by Peter King of Sports Illustrated:

Denver, Pittsburgh, Green Bay, St. Louis, Atlanta, New England, Washington, Jacksonville,

Houston, San Diego, Seattle, Dallas, Baltimore, Arizona

Interview with Dan Alexander Part 2

This is the 2nd part of my interview with Dan Alexander, the star fullback for the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football League.

4. I was at the game in Nashville when you set the AFL record for most rushing touchdowns in a game with six. We were sitting near your wife Amy during the game. You always looked her way after you scored a touchdown. What does having her at a home game mean to you compared to when you’re playing an away game?

It definitely means a lot to me for my wife to come to the games. Fans, coaches, and teammates can all be fickle but I know when I look up to my wife I will get encouragement and support.

I definitely feel more comfortable in front of a crowd when I know at least one person up there loves me no matter how well I play.

5. You made the All-Arena League First Team this year. What’s the best part of that honor?
The best part of the honor was being recognized by the league for all of my hard work. It is also one more story I can tell my son when he is growing up.


6. Your son Braxton was born this year during the season. How do you think being a Dad has changed you or changed your life?
I have become a little less selfish. Now I have someone I love who is completely dependent on me. It is a wonderfully rewarding experience that inspires and challenges me on a daily basis, to be better. Better father, better provider, better Christian, better husband, etc... It even makes me want to get in better shape so I can be there for his every need.

Check back next week for Part 3 of my interview with Dan "The Man" Alexander

Picking Cameron's Knows: MLB Playoffs

American League Pennant

Boston beats Cleveland Red Sox beat the Angels
Angels defeats Yankees


National League Pennant

Mets beat the Cubs Mets beat the Diamondbacks
Arizona eliminates San Diego


WORLD SERIES
Red Sox win over the Mets

P.S. Read Rick Reilly's article about Boston pitcher Tim Wakefield on the back page of this week's Sports Illustrated. Tim is a knuckleball pitcher. It's hilarious.

Picking Cameron's Knows: College Football Week 1

My Picks for 22 Winners this week

1. Auburn ( Senior QB Brandon Cox is returning )
2. Arkansas (McFadden is top running back in the country)
3. Texas ( sophomore QB Colt McCoy will be even better )
4. MTSU ( good defense )
5. Oregon ( Oregon State is actually ranked higher this year but this game is not against State)
6. Oklahoma State ( not the way Georgia wants to start the year )
7. Memphis ( this was a surprise team last year )
8. Va Tech ( emotional game--first game back since campus shootings)
9. NC State ( start season with new coach )
10. BYU ( experience will carry this one )
11. Vandy ( can't take Richmond lightly )
12. South Carolina ( starting QB is suspended for this game but will still win )
13. Miami ( the team I wish would lose every game. )
14. UCLA ( never sure which UCLA team is going to show up )
15. Michigan State ( good wide receiver tandem )
16. Kentucky ( has a good quarterback )
17. California ( playing at home gives edge over TN. Ainge has injured hand.)
18. Florida ( starts defense of national title against a weakling )
19. Missouri ( offense can put points on the board)
20. Boston College ( I wish that Wake Forest would win, but they won't)
21. Florida State (Bowden Bowl #8 FSU snatched up LSU's offensive coordinator )
22. Georgia Tech ( GT lost Calvin Johnson but still stronger than Notre Dame who lost Brady Quinn and favorite receiver plus other key seniors )

Dan "The Man" Alexander Interview part 1

Dan Alexander is the starting fullback (and my favorite player ) for the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football League. This is my interview with Dan. Click on the Kats link below to see Dan's player profile.
http://katsonline.com/team/players/name.php?PRKey=22

Questions for Dan Alexander: 14 for #38

1. What were your personal goals heading into this past season?
My personal goals for the season were to be the starting fullback, to play in every game, to get a sack, and to average over 3yds per carry. I did not get to reach all of these goals but that means I need to work even harder this offseason.


2. You destroyed the previous AFL record of 26 rushing touchdowns in a season with 41 rushing touchdowns. At the beginning of the season did you have any thought of breaking the record?
I had no idea that I would be given so many opportunities by my coaches to score so many rushing touchdowns in a league that is dominated by passing.


3. Of the 41 touchdowns, besides #27 when you broke the record, do you have a favorite or most memorable touchdown?
Looking back, touchdown #27 was actually the most memorable because I hadn't been keeping track of how many touchdowns I had so I didn't even know I had broken the record until Rupert Grant (Doghead) came onto the field and told me to keep the ball. I asked him why and he said "because you just broke the record!!"

Check back later for more Q & A with Dan Alexander.

Picking Cameron's Knows: The NBA Draft

Here are my predictions:

ROUND 1

Name Position College
1. Greg Oden C Ohio State
2. Kevin Durant F Texas
3. Al Hortford F Florida
4. Brandon Wright F UNC
5. Corey Brewer G Florida
6. Joakim Noah F Florida
7. Mike Conley G Ohio State
8. Jeff Green F Georgetown
9. Yi Jianlian F China
10. Spencer Hawes C Washington
11. Acie Law G Texas A&M
12. Al Thorton F Florida State
13. Julian Wright C Kansas
14. Javaris Crittenton G Ga Tech
15. Rodney Stuckey G Eastern Washington
16. Nick Young G/F USC
17. Tiago Splitter F/C Europe
18. Thaddeus Young F Ga Tech
19. Jason Smith F Colorado State
20. Derrick Byars G Vanderbilt
21. Rudy Fernandez G Spain
22. Morris Almond G Rice
23. Ron Lewis G OSU
24. Marco Belinelli G Italy
25. Josh McRoberts F Duke
26. Glen Davis F LSU
27. Dominic McGwire F Fresno St
28. Gabe Pruitt G USC
29. Petteri Fioponen G Finland
30. Kyrylo Fesenko C Ukraine

ROUND 2

Name Position College
31. Aaron Afflalo G UCLA
32. Stephan Lasme F U Mass
33. Jared Dudley F Boston College
34. Demetris Nichols F Syracuse
35. Ramon Sessions G Nevada
36. Taureen Green G Florida
37. Sean Williams C Boston College
38. Nick Fazekas C Nevada
39. Reyshawn Terry F UNC
40. Marcus Williams F Arizona
41. Aaron Brooks G Oregon
42. Alando Tucker G/F Wisconsin
43. DJ Strawberry G Maryland
44. Ali Traore F France
45. Jared Jordan G Marist
46. Renaldas Seibutis G Greece
47. Aaron Gray C Pitt
48. Wilson Chandler F DePaul
49. Russell Carter G Notre dame
50. Zoran Erceg C Serbia
51. Ryvon Covile F Detroit
52. Herbert Hill F Providence
53. Mirza Begic C Slovenia
54. Quinton Hosley G Fresno State
55. Kyle Visser C Wake Forest
56. Marc Gasol C Spain
57. Jermareo Davidson C Alabama
58. Marko Thomas G Spain
59. Darryl Watkins C Syracuse
60. Zabian Dowdell G Va Tech

Only 14 Hours till the NFL Draft

These are my updated FIRST ROUND predictions for the NFL Draft on April 28th

1. JaMarcus Russell QB LSU
2. Joe Thomas OT Wisconsin
3. Adrian Peterson RB Oklahoma
4. Calvin Johnson WR Ga Tech
5. Laron Landry S LSU
6. Gaines Adams DE Clemson
7. Brady Quinn QB Notre Dame
8. Levi Brown OT Penn State
9. Alan Branch DT Michigan
10. Jamall Anderson DE Arkansas
11. Ted Ginn WR OSU
12. Leon Hall CB Michigan
13. Amobi Okoye DT Louisville
14. Greg Olson TE Miami
15. Jarvis Moss DE Florida
16. Marshawn Lynch RB California
17. Adam Carriker DE Nebraska
18. Darrel Revis CB Pitt
19. Robert Meachem WR Tenn
20. Joe Staley OT Central Michigan
21. Anthony Spencer DE Purdue
22. Aaron Ross CB Texas
23. Dwayne Bowe WR LSU
24. Reggie Nelson S Florida
25. Quentin Moses DE Georgia
26. Patrick Willis ILB Ole Miss
27. Chris Houston CB Arkansas
28. Paul Polsunzy MLB Penn State
29. Ben Grubbs G Auburn
30. Michael Griffin S Texas
31. Dwayne Jarret WR USC
32. Jon Beason MLB Miami

Dan the Man

Saturday night me and my Dad were given tickets to the Arena Football League game by Nashville Kats star running back Dan Alexander. We sat next to his wife, Amy and watched Dan have a record breaking game. He scored a record 6 rushing touchdowns against the Kansas City Brigade. Dan also has 24 rushing touchdowns this season. He is just 2 touchdowns shy of the AFL record of 26. The Kats have 8 games left in the season. I think Dan just has to stay healthy to break the record easily. Dan Alexander is having his best season yet in his career. The Kats went on to win 49-40. So much scoring in a close game is fun.
After the game about 5 interviewers were all asking Dan about his game. At the game I got a Dan Alexander #38 Kats jersey. After the game we went down to the field to get autographs. My Dad took a picture with me and Dan. Then Dan autographed my jersey. I didn't have to think about what I wanted to wear to school on Monday. I'll let everyone know when Dan breaks the AFL record. I bet it will be next game.

Picking Cameron's Knows: NBA Playoffs

2007 NBA Playoffs

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Quarter Finals
Mavericks vs Warriors: Mavs
Jazz vs. Rockets: Rockets
Spurs vs. Nuggets: Spurs
Suns vs. Lakers: Suns

Semi-Finals
Mavs vs. Rockets: Mavs
Spurs vs. Suns: Suns

Conference Finals
Mavs vs. Suns: Mavs


EASTERN CONFERENCE
Quarter Finals
Pistons vs. Magic: Pistons
Heat vs. Bulls: Heat
Raptors vs. Nets: Raptors
Cavaliers vs. Wizards: Cavs

Semi-Finals
Pistons vs. Heat: Pistons
Raptors vs. Cavs: Raptors

Conference Finals
Raptors vs. Pistons: Pistons


NBA Finals
Mavericks vs. Pistons
2007 NBA Champions: Dallas Mavericks

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Draft

These are my FIRST ROUND predictions for the NFL Draft on April 28th

1. JaMarcus Russell QB LSU
2. Joe Thomas OT Wisconsin
3. Adrian Peterson RB Oklahoma
4. Calvin Johnson WR Ga Tech
5. Brady Quinn QB Notre Dame
6. Gaines Adams DE Clemson
7. Alan Branch DT Michigan
8. Laron Landry S LSU
9. Ted Ginn WR OSU
10. Jamall Anderson DE Arkansas
11. Levi Brown OT Penn State
12. Leon Hall CB Michigan
13. Amobi Okoye DT Louisville
14. Dwayne Jarret WR USC
15. Jarvis Moss DE Florida
16. Marshawn Lynch RB California
17. Joe Staley OT Central Michigan
18. Adam Carriker DE Nebraska
19. Robert Meachem WR Tenn
20. Aaron Ross CB Texas
21. Anthony Spencer DE Purdue
22. Sidney Rice WR South Carolina
23. Dwayne Bowe WR LSU
24. Reggie Nelson S Florida
25. Charles Johnson DE Georgia
26. Patrick Willis ILB Ole Miss
27. Chris Houston CB Arkansas
28. Paul Polsunzy MLB Penn State
29. Ben Grubbs G Auburn
30. Michael Griffin S Texas
31. Greg Olson TE Miami
32. Jon Beason MLB Miami

Picking Cameron's Knows: 16 NHL Teams Want Stanley

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Quarter-Finals
Buffalo defeats NY Islanders
New Jersey defeats Tampa Bay
New York defeats Atlanta
Pittsburgh defeats Ottawa

Semi-Finals
Buffalo defeats New Jersey
Pittsburgh defeats New York

Finals
Buffalo defeats Pittsburgh to represent Eastern Conf. in Stanley Cup Finals


WESTERN CONFERENCE

Quarter-Finals
Detroit defeats Calgary
Anaheim defeats Minnesota
Vancouver defeats Dallas
Nashville defeats San Jose

Semi-Finals
Detroit defeats Anaheim
Nashville defeats Vancouver

Finals
Nashville defeats Detroit to represent Western Conf. in Stanley Cup Finals

Stanley Cup Finals
Buffalo defeats Nashville (unfortunately)

Dealin' for Dillon

Question to Cameron: New Englad Patriots star runing back, Corey Dillon, has requested release from the team in order to test the free agent market. New England has expressed a reluctance but willingness to grant Dillon's request and release. With Dillon likely gone, if you could pick any current pro running backs who will also be free agents to take Dillon's place, who would you select?

Cameron's Answer:
5. Dominque Davis from the Houston Texans
4. Dominique Rhodes from the Colts
3. Jamal Lewis from the Ravens
2. Chris Brown from the Titans
1. Willis McGahee from the Buffalo Bills

Question to Cameron: If you were to use a draft pick on a running back to take Dillon's place, who would you select?

Cameron's Answer:
4. Lorenzo Booker from Florida State
3. Michael Bush from Univ of Louisville
2. Marshawn Lynch, from Univ of California
1. Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma
(although Peterson will already be taken before New England gets to make their first round draft pick )

Cameron the College Hoops Recruit

Cameron, If you could play basketball for any coach in the NCAA, which 5 would you choose?

1. Roy Williams at North carolina
2. Bruce Weber at Illinois
3. Coack K. at Duke
4. Tom Izzo at Michigan State
5. Bo Ryan at Wisconsin

Any college coach you would refuse to play for, even if you got under-the-table Booster money?

Booby Knight of Texas Tech

Indy Will Take a Super Bowl Bow

I predict that the Colts will stampede the Bears. Colts 35 Bears 21

5 Reasons

1. Peyton Manning will throw first downs and touchdowns against Bear's secondary
2. Bob Sanders will be as physical as ever.
3. Dwight Freeney will be a defensive force and a problem for Bears offense.
4. Colts defense will stop Bears running back Thomas Jones
5. Colts will rattle Rex Grossman.

Cameron's Keys to NFL Playoffs

NFC

If the Bears win, it will be because....
the Bears Defense will stop Reggie Bush & Duece McAllister
the Bears Offense will give the ball to running back Thomas Jones 20+ times

If the Saints win, it will be because...
the Saints Defense will rattle Rex Grossman
the Saints Offense will throw the ball to Marques Colston for big gains

AFC

If the Colts win, it will be because...
the Colts Defense will contain Tom Brady on 3rd downs
the Colts Offense will get the ball to Marvin Harrison & Reggie Wayne for 1st downs

If the Patriots win, it will be because...
the Patriots Defense will contain Peyton Manning
the Patriots Offense will throw the ball 30+ times

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Championship Games

AFC
Colts 28 Patriots 24
( I'm picking Trevor's favorite team to beat my favorite team. I hope I'm wrong.)

NFC
Bears 21 Saints 17
( Again, I hope I'm wrong. New Orleans deserves something special. )

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Playoffs Act 2

SATURDAY

San Diego Chargers defeat New England Patriots (This is hard for me to say this because the Patriots are my favorite team but I think the Chargers are going to win the SuperBowl this year.)

New Orleans Saints beat Philadelphia Eagles ( New Orleans offense too much for Philly)


SUNDAY

Chicago Bears win over Seattle Seahawks ( This will be the least interesting game )

Baltimore Ravens stop the Indiannapolis Colts ( Trevor won't be happy if I'm right)

I was 4 for 4 last weekend against Dr. Z in Sports Illustrated. He only got 3 of 4 right.

Here's SI's picks for weekend #2:
Winners: Chargers, Saints, Bears, Colts

Exclusive Interview with Cameron re: Vince Young

This past week Vince Young was voted the clear winner as NFL's Offensive Rookie of Year. However, Cameron heard ESPN analyst Merrill Hodge criticize the voters' choice. Hodge punted Young to 4th place on his list, proclaiming Saints' Reggie Bush the league's premier rookie. We asked Cameron for his thoughts.

Cameron, what contribution did Vince Young make to the Titans that propelled to him to Rookie of the Year honors?
Vince Young went 8-5 as a starter in his rookie season. He took over a weak 0-5 Titans team
and got them 1 win away from making the playoffs. He had a couple of 30+ yard runs for touchdowns. He also outdueled Peyton & Eli Manning when the Titans came from behind to win both games.

Who received your vote for NFL Offense Rookie of the Year?
Reggie Bush because last year the Saints were 3-13. Now the Saints have a 1st-round bye in the playoffs. They have the second best record in the NFC. And don't forget--they are still overcoming Hurrican Katrina. Reggie Bush can line up as a running back, wide receiver, kick returner and punt returner. He has given a huge boost to the Saints. Bush will develop into an All-Pro player in just a few more years.

What do you think of Hodge ranking Vince Young 4th on his ballot?
Crazy. Vince is 2nd on my list. 4th?---No way.

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Wild-Card Weekend

Cameron's Predictions

1. Colts 38 Chiefs 31
2. Seahawks 24 Cowboys 14
3. Eagles 28 Giants 17
4. Patriots 31 Jets 21


Afterwards Cameron compared his notes to Sports Illustrated's prophecies...

SI's Crystal Ball

1. Colts 31 Chiefs 20
2. Cowboys 23 Seahawks 20
3. Eagles 31 Giants 17
4. Patriots 17 Jets 13

Let the games begin!

Cameron, do you have a SuperBowl match-up prediction yet?
Chargers vs. Bears