Friday, December 23, 2011

2012 NCAA BCS Bowl Predictions

Sugar Bowl:
Michigan- 27
Virginia Tech- 20

Orange Bowl:
Clemson- 31
West Virginia- 17

Fiesta Bowl:
Oklahoma State- 42
Stanford- 35

Rose Bowl:
Oregon- 28
Wisconsin- 24

BCS National Championship:
Alabama- 17
LSU- 14

EXTRA!
Liberty Bowl:
Vanderbilt- 24
Cincinnati- 13

2011-2012 NBA Preview/Predictions

So, we're going to have a season after all! The first games start Christmas day...here are my season predictions.

FINAL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS

WEST:
1) Thunder
2) Clippers
3) Mavericks
4) Lakers
5) Grizzlies
6) Nuggets
7) Spurs
8) Warriors

EAST:
1) Heat
2) Bulls
3) Knicks
4) Celtics
5) Hawks
6) Magic
7) Nets
8) Pacers

League MVP: Kevin Durant (OKC)
Defensive Player of the Year: Serge Ibaka (OKC)
Most Improved: DeAndre Jordan (LAC)
Coach of the Year: Scotty Brooks (OKC)

West Champ: Thunder
East Champ: Heat

2011 NBA Finals Prediction: HEAT over Thunder in 7

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

World Series Prediction

3 Keys to the series:
1) Which starting rotation will be able to slow down these high-octane offenses?
2) Which bullpen will be more consistent?
3) Can the Cardinals stop Nelson Cruz?- (I think not.)


ANALYSIS
This series will feature two of the best hitters in the game: Albert Pujols and Nelson Cruz. Expect these games to be high scoring, which calls for some exciting baseball! Carpenter and Pujols will certainly do their part, but the Cardinals line-up will not score enough runs to keep up with the Rangers.

PREDICTION:
RANGERS over Cardinals in 6 games.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Titans Overview Heading into Week 4

Heading into week 4 against the Cleveland Browns, the Titans sport a 2-1 record, with victories versus the Ravens and Broncos, and a week 1 loss to the Jaguars. Matt Hasselbeck, our veteran quarterback, has played tremendously and was a great offseason pickup. He has already thrown for 932 yards and 5 TD's, and has shown leadership on the field.

Chris Johnson has done close to nothing. Here are his stats through 3 games: 46 carries, 98 yards, no TD's. Not exactly worth the 53.5 million dollars we payed him. And it's not the offensive line's fault, nor is it because of a lack of a passing game; it's all on him. The lockout clearly hurt him, BAD. Yet Johnson is an all-world talent: He will get back on track, maybe as soon as this week vs the Browns.

A huge blow to our team was Kenny Britt being put on the IR with a torn ACL and MCL. Britt lead the AFC in receiving before the injury, and was going on to having a monster season.

Finally, on to the defense. The Titans' defense is the number 1 ranked D in the entire league, averaging barely 261 yards per game. Akeem Ayers has played well as a rookie, and Barret Ruud, our free-agent pickup, has been stellar at MLB. Finally, our secondary has been fantastic. Names like Finnegan, Griffin, and the up-and-coming Jason McCourty have all but shut down opponent's passing games.

For this week, I expect the Titans to win on the road against the Browns, 17-14. The key to the game is stopping Peyton Hillis. It;s simple: If we stop Hillis, we win the game. As for CJ2K, expect an improvement this game, but not the electrifying superstar like we had last year...not YET.

Friday, September 30, 2011

2011 MLB Division Series Predictions

AL
Rays over Rangers in 5 games
Yankees over Tigers in 4 games

NL
Brewers over Diamondbacks in 5 games
Phillies over Cardinals in 3 games

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Week 1 NFL Picks

Here are my picks for the opening week of the 2011 NFL season!
Packers over Saints
Falcons over Bears
Browns over Bengals
Chiefs over Bills
Eagles over Rams
Lions over Buccaneers
Titans over Jaguars
Steelers over Ravens
Texans over Colts
Giants over Redskins
49ers over Seahawks
Chargers over Vikings
Cardinals over Panthers
Jets over Cowboys
Patriots over Dolphins
Raiders over Broncos

MUST see games:
Saints vs. Packers
Steelers vs. Ravens

UPSET Alert:
Giants(vs. Redskins)

Under-the-radar- game:
Lions vs. Buccaneers

Saturday, August 27, 2011

2011 College Football Preview

MY Pre-Season Top 10:
1. Oklahoma- Key Returners: Landry Jones, Ryan Broyles
2. Alabama- Key Returners: Trent Richardson, Dont'a Hightower
3. Oregon- Key Returners: LaMicheal James, Darron Thomas
4. Stanford- Key Returners: Andrew Luck, Jonathan Martin
5. FSU- Key Returners: E.J. Manuel, Greg Reid
6. LSU- Key Returners: Jordan Jefferson, Kelvin Sheppard
7. South Carolina- Key Returners: Marcus Lattimore, Alshon Jeffery
8. Boise State- Key Returners: Kellen Moore, Nate Potter
9. Texas A&M- Key Returners: Ryan Tannehill, Jeff Fuller
10. Oklahoma State- Key Returners: Brandon Weeden, Justin Blackmon

Key Story lines:
1) Will this finally be the year that Oklahoma lives up to the expectations and makes it to the big game?
2) Will extremely-hyped Florida State and its talented young squad finally make it back to national predominance?
3) Will the SEC continue its streak of national championships?

Predictions:

Heisman

Heisman Winner: Andrew Luck, Stanford
Heisman Runner-Up: Trent Richardson, Alabama
Heisman Darkhorse: Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina

National Championship:
Alabama vs. Oklahoma

National Champion:
OKLAHOMA

National Championship Darkhorse(Sleeper):
South Carolina

Top 5 Players that will be most MISSED from last year:
1) Auburn- Cam Newton, QB
2) Alabama- Julio Jones, WR
3) Georgia- A.J. Green, WR
4)Texas A&M- Von Miller, OLB
5) TCU- Andy Dalton, QB



Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Titans Free Agency Update

According to multiple sources, the Seahawks will NOT re-sign QB Matt Hasselbeck, making him a free agent.With McNabb most likely going to the Vikings, Kolb likely packing his bags to Arizona, Palmer retiring, and Kyle Orton possibly going to the Dolphins, the race for a QB has narrowed down to two choices for Tennessee at Quarterback: Matt Hasselbeck and Marc Bulger.Hasselbeck would demand more money, but is a better fit and has more of a chance to go to the Titans.
MY PREDICTION is this: Matt Hasselbeck signs a 2 year deal with the Tennessee Titans.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

2011 NFL Top 20 Free Agent Destination Predictions

1. Nnamdi Asomugha, CB- Signs with Cowboys
2. Antonio Cromartie, CB- Signs with Raiders
3. DeAngelo Williams, RB- Signs with Broncos
4. Reggie Bush, RB- Signs with Falcons
5. Ronnie Brown, RB- Signs with Giants
6. Santonio Holmes, WR- Resigns with Jets
7. Braylon Edwards, WR- Signs with Patriots
8. Vincent Jackson, WR- Resigns with Chargers
9. Randy Moss, WR- Signs with Jets
10. Plaxico Burress- Signs with Eagles
11. Terrell Owens, WR- Signs with Rams
12. Vince Young, QB- Signs with Redskins
13. Kevin Kolb, QB - TRADED to Cardinals
14. Donovan McNabb, QB - TRADED to Vikings
15. Matt Hasselbeck, QB - Signs with Titans
16. Sidney Rice, WR- Signs with Bears
17. Jonathan Joseph, CB- Signs with Texans
18. Ike Taylor, CB- Signs with Jets
19. Ray Edwards, DE- Signs with Falcons
20. Cullen Jenkins, DL- Signs with Redskins

2011 MLB 2nd Half Predictions

Rookie that shines the most: Freddie Freeman, 1B- Braves
Breakout Player: Adam Dunn OR Ubaldo Jimenez(In season-long slumps)
Biggest Second-Half Disappointment: Carl Crawford, Red Sox
Most Surprising Team: Pirates
Most Disappointing Team: Indians

DIVISION CHAMP PREDICTIONS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AL Central- Tigers
AL East- Red Sox
AL West- Rangers
Wild Card- Yankees

NATIONAL LEAGUE
NL Central- Pirates
NL East- Phillies
NL West- Giants
Wild Card- Braves

Monday, July 11, 2011

2011 MLB All-Star Game Prediction

2010 ASG Result:
NL- 3
AL- 1

Starting Pitching Match-up:
NL: Roy Halladay, Phillies
AL: Jered Weaver, Angels

Prediction:
NL- 4
AL- 2

Analysis:
The AL is missing key pitchers in Lester, King Felix, Verlander,Price, Sabathia, and Mariano Rivera who all dropped out of the game or are injured; as well as the Yankees' A-Rod and Jeter. With the now weak AL pitching staff and less dynamic offense, the AL will struggle, and with the NL having pitchers like Tim Lincecum and Cliff Lee to picth after Halladay, the NL has the clear advantage. NL wins 4-2.

2011 MLB Home Run Derby Predicition

Home Run Derby Rosters
AL:
David Ortiz, Red Sox
Robinson Cano, Yankees
Jose Bautista, Blue Jays
Adrian Gonzalez, Red Sox
NL:
Prince Fielder, Brewers
Rockie Weeks, Brewers
Matt Kemp, Dodgers
Matt Holliday, Cardinals

Prediction:
AL Finalist: Jose Bautista
NL Finalist: Prince Fielder

Home Run Derby CHAMPION:
Jose Bautista, 3B- Blue Jays

Thursday, June 23, 2011

2011 NBA Mock Draft and Analysis

Without further ado, here is my Final 2011 NBA Mock Draft. Note that I am NOT projecting any trades, but expect quite a few trades come draft night.

2011 NBA Mock Draft
1. Cavaliers- Kyrie Irving, PG- Duke
2. Timberwolves- Derrick Williams, PF- Arizona
3. Jazz- Enes Kanter, C- Kentucky
4. Cavaliers- Jonas Valanciunas, C- Lithuania
5. Raptors- Brandon Knight, PG- Kentucky
6. Wizards- Jan Vesely, PF/SF- Serbia
7. *Bobcats- Tristan Thompson, PF- Texas
8. Pistons- Bismack Biyombo, C- Congo
9. Bobcats- Kawhi Leonard, SF- San Diego State
10. *Kings- Jimmer Fredette, PG- BYU
11. Warriors- Klay Thompson, SG- Washington State
12. Jazz- Kemba Walker, PG- UCONN
13. Suns- Markieff Morris, PF- Kansas
14. Rockets- Nikola Vucevic, C- USC
15. Pacers- Alec Burks, SG- Colorado
16. 76ers- Donatas Motiejunas, PF- Lithuania
17. Knicks- Iman Shumpert, PG- Georgia Tech
18. Wizards- Jordan Hamilton, SF- Texas
19. *Bucks- Marcus Morris, PF- Kansas
20. Timberwolves- Marshon Brooks, SG- Providence
21. Trail Blazers- Kenneth Faried, PF- Morehead State
22. Nuggets- Tobias Harris, PF- Tennessee
23. Rockets- Chris Singleton, SF- FSU
24. Thunder- Kyle Singler, SF- Duke
25. Celtics- Jimmy Butler, SF- Marquette
26. Mavericks- Nikola Mirotic, PF- Spain
27. Nets- Reggie Jackson, PG- Boston College
28. Bulls- Tyler Honeycutt, SF- UCLA
29. Spurs- Davis Bertans, PF- Latvia
30. Bulls- JaJuan Johnson, PF- Purdue

*- Received pick from trade

BEST LEFT AVAILABLE:
• Josh Selby, SG- Kansas
• Justin Harper, PF- Richmond
• Shelvin Mack, PG- Butler
• Darius Morris, PG- Michigan
• Jeremy Tyler, C- Japan
• Nolan Smith, PG- Duke

Players I’m Low On (Busts):
• Bismack Biyombo- Lack of offensive game
• Josh Selby- No production in 1 year at Kansas
• Jeremy Tyler- Immaturity
• Trey Thompkins- Soft
• Kyle Singler- Un-athletic, not great shooter

Players I’m Higher On Than Most
• Malcolm Lee, UCLA
• Kenneth Faried, Morehead State
• JaJuan Johnson, Purdue
• Jordan Hamilton, Texas
• Marshon Brooks, Providence

Sleepers
• Andrew Goudelock, Charleston
• Charles Jenkins, Hofstra
• Jordan Williams, Maryland
• Norris Cole, Cleveland State
• Keith Benson, Oakland

Players Most Likely to be Traded on Draft Night:
• Andre Igoudala, SF- Sixers
• Steve Nash, PG- Suns
• Tony Parker, PG- Spurs
• Raymond Felton, PG- Nuggets
• Monta Ellis, SG-Warriors
• Andrea Bargnani, PF- Raptors
• Michael Beasley, SF- Timberwolves
• Josh Smith, PF- Hawks

Friday, May 27, 2011

2011 NHL Stanley Cup Finals

2011 NHL Stanley Cup Finals Prediction:
Vancouver Canucks over Boston Bruins in 6 games
Champion: CANUCKS
Key match-ups: The two goaltenders Luongo and Thomas and the power play of both teams will be key factors in who wins this series, but the Canucks are the most complete team and I would be very surprised to see the Bruins pull off the upset.

2011 NBA Finals Analysis and Prediction

ADVANTAGES:
PG- Mavericks
SG- Heat
SF- Heat
PF- Mavericks
C- Mavericks
Bench- Mavericks
Coaching- Heat
Match ups- Heat
Defense- Heat
Athleticism/ Speed- Heat

Questions:
Can the Heat continue their strong streak of closing out games?
Who will guard Dirk?
How will the Mavs defend the Heat's high scoring attack?

Prediction:
HEAT over Mavericks in 7 games.
The Mavs shooting and their leadership under their veterans Dirk and Jason Kidd will not be enough, as the Mavericks won't be able to guard the Heat's big 3 with their deficiency in athleticism and speed. The Heat's elite defense will do enough to contain Dirk. This has the looks of a 7 game series, and look for the Heat to win!

Friday, May 13, 2011

2011 NHL Conference Finals Predictions

EAST:
Bruins over Lightning in 7 games
WEST:
Canucks over Sharks in 6 games
If I predict this correctly, this would set up the Stanley Cup Finals match-up of:
Bruins vs. Canucks

Saturday, April 30, 2011

2011 NBA Playoffs Conference Semi-Finals

I know I already posted my full 2011 NBA Playoff predictions all the way to the NBA Finals, but I thought I would take it round by round as well.

WEST:
Thunder over Grizzlies
Lakers over Mavericks

EAST:
Bulls over Hawks
Celtics over Heat

The Memphis vs. Oklahoma City series should be an extremely exciting series between two young and talented teams. Also, tune into the Celtics vs. Heat series, this series should be one for the ages.

NHL Playoffs Round 2 Conference Semi-Finals

WEST
Canucks over Predators
Red Wings over Sharks

EAST
Lightning over Capitals
Flyers over Bruins

This would set up the following match ups if I predicted these correctly:
EAST:
Lightning vs. Flyers
WEST:
Canucks vs. Red Wings

Thursday, April 28, 2011

2011 NFL Mock Draft 1st Round

These picks are what I think WILL happen, not who I think the teams should pick if I were GM.Also note that I am not projecting trades in my mock draft, but pick trading WILL happen.

1. Panthers- Cam Newton, QB- Auburn
2. Broncos- Von Miller, DE/OLB- Texas A&M
3. Bills- Marcell Dareus, DE/DT- Alabama
4. Bengals- A.J. Green, WR- Georgia
5. Cardinals- Patrick Peterson, CB- LSU
6. Browns- Julio Jones, WR- Alabama
7. 49ers- Blaine Gabbert, QB- Missouri
8. Titans- Nick Fairley, DT- Auburn
9. Cowboys- Tyron Smith, OT- USC
10. Redskins- Robert Quinn, DE/OLB- UNC
11. Texans- Aldon Smith, DE/OLB- Missouri
12. Vikings- Jake Locker, QB- Washington
13. Lions- Prince Amukamara, CB- Nebraska
14. Rams- Corey Liuget, DE/DT- Illinois
15. Dolphins- Mike Pouncey, G- Florida
16. Jaguars- Ryan Kerrigan, DE/OLB- Purdue
17. Patriots- Cameron Jordan, DE/DT- California
18. Chargers- J.J. Watt, DE/DT- Wisconsin
19. Giants- Anthony Castonzo, OT- Boston College
20. Buccaneers- DaQuan Bowers, DE- Clemson
21. Chiefs- Nate Solder, OT- Colorado
22. Colts- Gabe Carimi, OT- Wisconsin
23. Eagles- Jimmy Smith, CB- Colorado
24. Saints- Muhammad Wilkerson, DE/DT- Temple
25. Seahawks- Marvin Austin, DT- UNC
26. Ravens- Cameron Heyward, DE/DT- Ohio State
27. Falcons- Kyle Rudolph, TE- Notre Dame
28. Patriots- Mark Ingram, RB- Alabama
29. Bears- Derek Sherrod, OT- Mississippi State
30. Jets- Phil Taylor, NT- Baylor
31. Steelers- Aaron Williams, CB/FS- Texas
32. Packers- Brooks Reed, DE/OLB- Arizona


Best Available Players Left:
Jonathan Baldwin, WR- Pittsburgh
Ben Ijalana, OT/G- Villanova
Mikel Leshoure, RB- Illinois
Christian Ponder, QB- FSU
Ryan Mallett, QB- Arkansas
Andy Dalton, QB- TCU
Akeem Ayers, DE/OLB- UCLA
Justin Houston, DE/OLB- Georgia
Adrian Clayborn, DE- Iowa
Brandon Harris, CB- Miami


Biggest Faller:
DaQuan Bowers, DE- Clemson (#20 to Buccaneers)
Biggest Riser:
Jake Locker, QB- Washington (#12 to Vikings)

Notes:
Look for the Redskins to potentially move up in the draft and select Blaine Gabbert, that's a possibility.

The Falcons look like they will try to move up in the draft, along with the Eagles.

Look for Quarterback needy teams to trade into the second half of the 1st round from about picks 24-32 to draft their QB they want.

Lastly, I would be shocked if the Patriots didn't trade out of their second pick in the 1st round, #28.

Friday, April 15, 2011

2011 NBA Playoff Predictions

EAST
ROUND 1
Bulls(1) over Pacers(8)
Magic(4) over Hawks(5)
Celtics(3) over Knicks(6)
Heat(2) over 76ers(7)
CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
Bulls(1) over Magic(4)
Celtics(3) over Heat(2)
CONFERENCE FINALS
Celtics(3) over Bulls(1)

WEST
ROUND 1
Spurs(1) over Grizzlies(8)
Thunder(4) over Nuggets(5)
Mavericks(3) over Trail Blazers(6)
Lakers(2) over Hornets(7)
CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
Thunder(4) over Spurs(1)
Lakers(2) over Mavericks(3)
CONFERENCE FINALS
Lakers(2) over Thunder(4)

2011 NBA FINALS
Los Angeles Lakers over Boston Celtics in six games

Champion:
Los Angeles Lakers
Finals MVP: Kobe Bryant

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions: Round 1

EAST
Capitals(1) over Rangers(8)
Sabres(7) over Flyers(2)
Bruins(3) over Canadiens(6)
Penguins(4) over Lightning(5)

WEST
Canucks(1) over Blackhawks(8)
Sharks(2) over Kings(7)
Red Wings(3) over Coyotes(6)
Predators(5) over Ducks(4)

Monday, March 14, 2011

My Official 2011 March Madness Bracket

http://games.espn.go.com/tcmen/en/entry?entryID=2126699

Above is the link to my final March Madness picks.
A sneak peek: Ohio State is the champ.

2011 March Madness: Part 3

Here is my 1st Team All-March Madness:
PG- Kemba Walker(Uconn)
SG- Nolan Smith(Duke)
SF- Jimmer Fredette(BYU)
PF- Jared Sullinger(Ohio St.)
C- JaJuan Johnson (Purdue)

Honorable Mention:
Harrison Barnes(UNC)
Ben Hansbrough (Notre Dame)

Sunday, March 13, 2011

2011 March Madness: Part 2

Top 5 Upset Picks:
Belmont(13) over Wisconsin(4)
Oakland(13) over Texas(4)
George Mason(8) over Villanova(9)
Richmond(12) over Vanderbilt(5)
Utah State(12) over Kansas State(5)

Top 5 Championship Contenders(in order):
1. Ohio State
2. Kansas
3. Duke
4. Pittsburgh
5. Texas(prone to upset in 1st round though)

"Cinderella" Pick to Make Final Four:
San Diego State

Most Over-Hyped Team:
BYU

2011 March Madness: Part 1

Surprises(Teams that got into the tournament):
VCU
UAB

Snubs:
Colorado
Virginia Tech
Alabama
Saint Mary's

Top 5 Teams to Watch:
Washington
San Diego State
St. Johns
Belmont
George Mason

Top 5 Teams Most Likely to be a Bust:
Georgetown
Vanderbilt
Kansas State
BYU
Villanova

Sunday, February 20, 2011

2011 NBA All-Star Game

EAST Starting 5:
LeBron James
Amare Stoudamire
Dwyane Wade
Derrick Rose
Dwight Howard

WEST Starting 5:
Kevin Durant
Carmelo Anthony
Kobe Bryant
Chris Paul
Tim Duncan
PREDICTION:
East-142
West-136
MVP:
LeBron James, Heat

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Super Bowl XLV

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers
Keys to the game:
1) Turnover differential
2) 3rd downs
3) Establish a running game
Key players on Steelers: Mike Wallace and Lamar Woodley
Key players on Packers: Charles Woodson and James Starks
PREDICTION:
Steelers-24
Packers-21
WINNER:
Steelers
MVP:
Ben Roethlisberger

Friday, January 21, 2011

2011 NFL Playoffs Conference Championships

AFC
STEELERS over Jets in defensive battle
NFC
PACKERS squeak out a win over Bears in a game for the ages
Super Bowl XLV:
Steelers vs. Packers

Saturday, January 15, 2011

2011 NFL Playoffs Divisional Round

AFC
Steelers over Ravens
Patriots over Jets
NFC
Bears over Seahawks
Packers upset Falcons

Saturday, January 8, 2011

2010 NFL Playoffs 1st Round

Here are my picks for round 1 of the 2010 NFL Playoffs.

NFC
Saints over Seahawks
Packers over Eagles
Byes: Falcons, Bears

AFC
Ravens over Chiefs
Colts over Jets
Byes: Patriots, Steelers