tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71273814709719210742024-03-21T19:55:49.380-07:00CamSportsCameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-57062845465344016782012-06-30T12:20:00.000-07:002012-06-30T12:20:37.131-07:002012 NBA Free Agency Player Destination Predictions1. Deron Williams- Re-signs with Brooklyn Nets<br />
2. Roy Hibbert (restricted)- Re-signs with Indiana Pacers<br />
3. Eric Gordon (restricted)- Re-signs with New Orleans Hornets<br />
4. Steve Nash- Signs with Toronto Raptors<br />
5. Tim Duncan- Re-signs with Spurs<br />
6. Ersan Ilyasova- Signs with Indiana Pacers<br />
7. Ray Allen- Signs with Clippers<br />
8. Nicolas Batum (restricted)- Re-signs with Blazers<br />
9. Brook Lopez (restricted)- Re-signs with Brooklyn Nets<br />
10. Ryan Anderson (restricted)- Signs with Brooklyn Nets<br />
11. O.J. Mayo- Signs with Boston Celtics<br />
12. Lou Williams- Signs with Phoenix Suns<br />
13. Gerald Wallace- Signs with Raptors<br />
14. Kris Humphries- Signs with Philadelphia 76ers<br />
15. Chris Kaman- Signs with San Antonio Spurs<br />
<br />Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-71436849158174534722012-06-11T19:15:00.000-07:002012-06-19T10:56:06.840-07:002012 NBA Finals- Preview and PredictionThis series is what the fans wanted to see. The two best teams, the two best players, on the brightest stage. It's a perfect script, should the series live up to the hype. And with these two teams' superstars, there's no doubt it will. This match-up pits the Heat's "Big 3" of LeBron-Bosh-Wade vs. the Thunder's trio of Durant-Westbrook-Harden. The Thunder are rested, coming off a six-game series with the Spurs, in which they showed considerable maturity, will, and intensity. The Heat will have less rest, coming off an epic game 7 victory over the Celtics. This series' biggest story line is the match-up between Kevin Durant and LeBron James, the game's best two players. Who outperforms the other on both ends will go a long way in determining the outcome of this Finals.<br />
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1.) <b>The turnover battle. </b>The Thunder have done an incredible job taking care of the ball so far in this post-season, but have not yet faced a defense like the Heat pose. This Miami team is a defensive juggernaut, and if they are able to force Westbrook into mistakes by speeding him up, that could be a deciding factor. On the other hand, Miami at times tends to throw sloppy passes. They turn the ball over more than a championship team should, so they will need to keep their turnovers to a minimum. Both teams punish you on points off turnovers, so whoever wins the turnover battle will have a big advantage.</div>
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2.) <b>Role players. </b>This is a huge advantage for the Thunder. Sixth-man of the year James Harden plays starter's minutes and is averaging 17.6 points a game for the Thunder. Thabo Sefolosha is a great defender, and will be a factor on defense. Serge Ibaka is a rim-protector who rebounds well, and blocks shots. If he can force the Heat to shoot more outside shots, that will be key. Perkins' toughness down low, and Fisher's leadership will also be key. On the flip side, the Heat's role players will <u>HAVE</u> to step up if Miami wants to win this series. That means Chalmers, Cole, Battier, Haslem, and Miller have to play well. One or two of those will have to step up in a big way. If Miller and Battier can be consistent with their shot, and Chalmers can attack the defense, that will be a vital key to success. </div>
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3.) <b>Russel Westbrook. </b>Simple. Did you see Rondo slice and dice the Heat defense last series? Imagine that, with a faster, more accurate-shooting, stronger Westbrook. And whom, do you ask, will be guarding him? Mario Chalmers and Norris Cole. Uh-oh. With Wade most likely on Harden, and LeBron on Durant, that leaves a huge mismatch with Westbrook. He needs to continue to be aggressive, but not TOO aggressive where he is forcing shots and turning the ball over. Westbrook is the key, and I think he knows it. He knows he could put the Thunder over the top. He just has to go out there and do it.</div>
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<b>Prediction: </b><u>Thunder win in 7 games.</u> It will be a series for the ages, two great teams battling it out on the big stage. This will not be the last time we see these teams in the finals. Maybe even as soon as next year. So get used to this. This loss will hurt LeBron James, but NOT his legacy. They will not lose because of him. I am sure of it. He is ready to win this year. And I am scared of betting against him. His will to win, and out-of-this-world talent is incredible. And he will not be losing to a better player in Durant. He will simply do all he can. but in the end, the Thunder will deny LeBron his ring, for his third straight Finals defeat. </div>
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San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (2)<br />
-The Spurs swept the Clippers last series, and the Thunder took care of the Lakers in five games.<br />
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<b>Thunder: </b>Led by superstars Durant and Westbrook, the Thunder impressively defeated the Lakers in five games. Their youth has served them well, up to this point. Scotty Brooks is a great coach, and playing in the Oklahoma City arena is a challenge of its own. This young Thunder squad have momentum, and belief in themselves. They won't play scared of this Spurs team, whom they were beaten by two out of three times this year. James Harden as their 3rd scorer is electric, and Sefolosha is a lock-down defender. Ibaka and Perkins are a solid defensive front-court. The Thunder are much younger than the Spurs, and certainly more explosive. However, they really struggle against the pick-and-roll with Parker and Duncan. Durant is making a case for the NBA's best player this playoffs, and is the game's best scorer and closer.<br />
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<b>Spurs: </b>The Spurs are 29-2 in their last 31 games. Yes, 29-2. And have not lost in the 2012 playoffs. They made quick riddance of the Jazz and Clippers. Popovich is a mastermind as a coach, and the Spurs' trio of Ginobili, Parker, and Duncan have been dominant. The Spurs feature the NBA's most deep bench, with a basically 11 man rotation. Their depth is incredible, and they have tons of shooters. The Spurs are a veteran team who play with chemistry and experience. Their passing makes them a beautiful thing to watch. Tony Parker will be a headache for the Thunder to guard. They really struggle to contain him in pick-and-roll situations. How the Spurs try to slow down Durant is key to the series.<br />
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<b>Prediction: Spurs in six games. </b>The Thunder have more talent. More athleticism. More youth. More speed. But like the Mavericks last year, the Spurs are the best TEAM. They may not be as exciting as the Thunder, but they will get the job done.<br />
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<br />Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-80327867403545719362012-05-27T09:27:00.002-07:002012-05-27T09:50:56.127-07:002012 NBA Playoffs- Eastern Conference Final Review/Prediction<b>East: </b><br />
Miami Heat (2) vs. Boston Celtics (4)<br />
-The Heat defeated the Pacers in six games last round, and the Celtics defeated the Sixers in seven games.<br />
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<b>Celtics: </b>Ray Allen is playing on a gimpy ankle, and struggled mightily last series. Paul Pierce has been LeBron's "kryptonite", but he is not 100% either. Avery Bradley, the Celtics' best on-ball defender, is out for the post-season for shoulder surgery. But K.G. and Rajon Rondo came up big, and led them to a game 7 win against the young 76ers. The Celtics' have arguably the sport's best coach, tons of experience, and savvy. Rondo will be a tough match-up for the Heat, for sure. The Celtics play the best team defense in basketball, but struggle to score.<br />
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<b>Heat: </b>With Chris Bosh out indefinitely, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade have played their best basketball together since they started playing together. They took over the Indiana series entirely, without a major supporting cast. Chris Bosh will be missed, as he is not expected to return. Udonis Haslem and Mario Chalmers will need to play well for the Heat. They are much more rested, and much younger, than the Celtics. With Bradley out, Wade and James need to continue to force the issue and dominate the scoring.<br />
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<b>Prediction: Heat in 6 games.</b> LeBron and D-Wade are firing on all cylinders, and the Celtics limp into this series, injured and tired. The Celtics will play with intensity and pride, but that won't be enough. The Celtics struggle to score, and the Heat are an offensive juggernaut. This, sadly, is the end of the run of the Big 3.<br />
The Heat move on to the NBA finals.,<br />
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<br />Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-47356846701169584782012-05-13T13:22:00.001-07:002012-05-13T13:27:32.742-07:002012 NBA Playoffs Round 2 Predictions<u>EAST</u><br />
<b>Celtics </b>over 76ers in six games (Key match-up: Andre Igoudala v. Paul Pierce)<br />
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<b>Heat </b>over Pacers in six games (Key match-up: Roy Hibbert vs Miami's front line)<br />
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---Paul George is a great defender, Granger is a pure scorer, and Hibbert will give Miami problems, but in the end, LeBron is a man on a mission, and the Heat are just too good.<br />
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<b>Spurs </b>over Clippers in five games (Key match-up: Chris Paul vs. Tony Parker)<br />
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---The Clippers match-up pretty well with the Spurs, actually. But the Clippers struggle offensively, and the Spurs were the league's highest scoring team, and are solid defensively. The Spurs' experience, and overall team play will be the difference in a pretty easy series.<br />
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<b>Thunder </b>over Lakers in seven games (Key match-up: Bynum/Gasol vs Thunder bigs)<br />
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---It's hard to ever doubt Kobe. And Bynum/Gasol COULD dominate this series. The key to this match-up is in the hands of Serge Ibaka and Kendrick Perkins. We know what we're going to get from Durant, Harden, and Westbrook/ But if Perkins/Ibaka can rebound, stay OUT of foul trouble, and Ibaka can block shots, they will win. Thabo Sefolosha will play a big role in shutting down Kobe. Do not underestimate this young Thunder team; they have what it takes to win it all.<br />
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***BEST series: Thunder vs. Lakers.<br />
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<br />Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-83828196646446550442012-04-27T22:10:00.000-07:002012-04-27T22:10:17.281-07:002012 NBA Playoffs Prediction: Round 1WEST:<br />
(1) Spurs over (8) Jazz<br />
(2) Thunder over (7) Mavericks<br />
(3) Lakers over (6) Nuggets<br />
(5) Grizzlies over (4) Clippers<br />
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EAST:<br />
(1) Bulls over (8) 76ers<br />
(2) Heat over (7) Knicks<br />
(3) Pacers over (6) Magic<br />
4(Celtics) over (5) Hawks<br />
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**UPSET Alert:<br />
-Thunder (vs Mavs)<br />
-Clippers (vs Grizzlies)<br />
-Celtics (vs Hawks)<br />
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*BEST match-ups:<br />
-Thunder vs Mavericks<br />
-Grizzlies vs Clippers<br />
- Heat vs Knicks<br />
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<br />Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-43651520200040064962012-04-26T16:32:00.003-07:002012-04-26T16:41:43.663-07:002012 NFL Mock Draft1. Colts- Andrew Luck, QB- Stanford<br />
2. Redskins- Robert Griffin, QB- Baylor<br />
3. Browns- Trent Richardson, RB- Alabama<br />
4. Vikings- Matt Kalil, OT- USC<br />
5. Buccaneers- Morris Claiborne, CB- LSU<br />
6. Rams- Justin Blackmon, WR- Oklahoma State<br />
7. Jaguars- Fletcher Cox, DT- Mississippi State<br />
8. Dolphins- Ryan Tannehill, QB- Texas A&M<br />
9. Panthers- Quinton Coples, DE- UNC<br />
10. Bills- Luke Kuelchy, ILB- Boston College<br />
11. Chiefs- Mark Barron, SS- Alabama<br />
12. Seahawks- Michael Floyd, WR- Notre Dame<br />
13. Cardinals- David DeCastro, OG- Stanford<br />
14. Cowboys- Dontari Poe, NT- Memphis<br />
15. Eagles- Stephen Gilmore, CB- South Carolina<br />
16. Jets- Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB- South Carolina<br />
17. Bengals- Dre Kirkpatrick, CB- Alabama<br />
18. Chargers- Chandler Jones, DE/OLB- Syracuse<br />
19. Bears- Michael Brockers, DE/DT- LSU<br />
20. Titans- Whitney Mercilus, DE/OLB- Illinois<br />
21. Bengals- Cordy Glenn, OT/G- Georgia<br />
22. Browns- Kendall Wright, WR- Baylor<br />
23. Lions- Riley Reiff, OT- Iowa<br />
24. Steelers- Dont’a Hightower, ILB- Alabama<br />
25. Broncos- Devon Still, DT- Penn State<br />
26. Texans- Bruce Irvin, DE/OLB- West Virginia<br />
27. Patriots- Shea McClellin, DE/OLB- Boise State<br />
28. Packers-Courtney Upshaw, DE- Alabama<br />
29. Ravens- Stephen Hill, WR- Georgia Tech<br />
30. 49ers- Amini Silatolu, OG- Midwestern State<br />
31. Patriots- Harrison Smith, SS- Notre Dame<br />
32. Giants- Jonathan Martin, OT- Stanford<br />
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*Analysis:*
The Jaguars, Panthers, Bills, Seahawks, and Patriots(no. 31) all could trade down in the draft to acquire more picks. The Eagles, Jets, Cowboys, Chargers, and Lions are all strong possibilities to trade UP in the draft. I'd be willing to bet Brandon Weeden is taken in the first round by the Browns, if they can pry the Pats 31st pick. Janoris Jenkins, Doug Martin, Coby Fleener, and Nick Perry are also players that could be taken in the 1st round. Courtney Upshaw, Quinton Coples, Dontari Poe, and Riley Reiff could all plummet in the draft.
Gonna be a crazy night!Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-45219332275126886342012-03-11T18:41:00.003-07:002012-03-11T18:44:43.501-07:002012 MARCH MADNESS Bracket PredictionHere's the link, click to see who I think will be cutting down the nets this year!<br /><br />http://games.espn.go.com/tournament-challenge-bracket/en/entry?entryID=983225&sp=true<br /><br />(To get to bracket, highlight the entire link, then right click, and click on "go to link")<br /><br />SNEAK PEEK: I have TWO teams in the Final Four that are not seeds #1 or #2Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-58129307739901987012012-02-18T09:00:00.003-08:002012-02-18T09:23:35.547-08:00Top 15 NBA Players1) LeBron James<br />2) Dwight Howard<br />3) Kevin Durant<br />4) Kobe Bryant<br />5) Dwayne Wade<br />6) Chris Paul<br />7) Derrick Rose<br />8) Carmelo Anthony<br />9) Kevin Love<br />10) Dirk Nowitzki<br />11) Deron Williams<br />12) Pau Gasol<br />13) Russel Westbrook<br />14) Amare Stoudamire<br />15 Rajon RondoCameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-67293949135128082922012-01-16T19:51:00.000-08:002012-01-16T19:56:20.472-08:002012 NFL Playoffs: Conference Championship PredictionsAFC:<br />PATRIOTS- 31<br />Ravens- 27<br /><br />The Patriots offense was firing on all cylinders in their dismantling of Denver. Baltimore won ugly against Houston, and barely. Brady over Flacco is what it comes down to.<br /><br /><br />NFC:<br />Giants-21<br />49ers- 17<br /><br />This is a simple case of momentum. The Giants made quick outage of the 15-1 Packers, in a 37-20 rout. They have a fearsome pass rush, and Eli Manning and his receivers are extremely dangerous. I feel that SF does not have the ability to take advantage of the Giants' weak secondary, and loses because of it.<br /><br />This would set up a Super Bowl of: <br />Patriots vs. Giants. (Hello,rematch anyone?)Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-11039984238877415222012-01-10T13:47:00.000-08:002012-01-10T13:54:29.239-08:002012 NFL Playoffs: Round 2 PredictionsAFC:<br /><br />PATRIOTS- 34<br />Broncos- 20<br /><br />RAVENS: 24<br />Texans: 17<br /><br />NFC:<br /><br />SAINTS: 30<br />49ers: 23<br /><br />Packers: 38<br />Giants: 31<br /><br />If these all came to fruition, it would set up these Conference Championship <br />match-ups:<br /><br />AFC: Patriots vs. Ravens (at NE)<br /><br />NFC: Packers vs. Saints (at GB)Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-20362561015583391342012-01-02T17:54:00.000-08:002012-01-05T18:52:32.201-08:002012 NFL Playoffs: Round 1 PredictionsNFC:<br /><br />SAINTS-42<br />Lions-27<br /><br />GIANTS- 24<br />Falcons- 17<br /><br />Byes: Packers, 49ers<br /><br />AFC:<br /><br />TEXANS- 20<br />Bengals- 14<br /><br />STEELERS- 24<br />Broncos- 3<br /><br />Byes: Patriots, RavensCameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-47302045272848145532011-12-23T14:30:00.000-08:002012-01-02T17:54:23.561-08:002012 NCAA BCS Bowl PredictionsSugar Bowl: <br />Michigan- 27<br />Virginia Tech- 20<br /><br />Orange Bowl:<br />Clemson- 31<br />West Virginia- 17<br /><br />Fiesta Bowl:<br />Oklahoma State- 42<br />Stanford- 35<br /><br />Rose Bowl:<br />Oregon- 28<br />Wisconsin- 24<br /><br />BCS National Championship:<br />Alabama- 17<br />LSU- 14<br /><br />EXTRA!<br />Liberty Bowl:<br />Vanderbilt- 24<br />Cincinnati- 13Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-83866484017652648592011-12-23T14:21:00.001-08:002011-12-23T14:30:09.495-08:002011-2012 NBA Preview/PredictionsSo, we're going to have a season after all! The first games start Christmas day...here are my season predictions.<br /><br />FINAL REGULAR SEASON STANDINGS<br /><br />WEST:<br />1) Thunder<br />2) Clippers<br />3) Mavericks<br />4) Lakers<br />5) Grizzlies<br />6) Nuggets<br />7) Spurs<br />8) Warriors<br /><br />EAST:<br />1) Heat<br />2) Bulls<br />3) Knicks<br />4) Celtics<br />5) Hawks<br />6) Magic<br />7) Nets<br />8) Pacers<br /><br />League MVP: Kevin Durant (OKC)<br />Defensive Player of the Year: Serge Ibaka (OKC)<br />Most Improved: DeAndre Jordan (LAC)<br />Coach of the Year: Scotty Brooks (OKC)<br /><br />West Champ: Thunder<br />East Champ: Heat<br /><br />2011 NBA Finals Prediction: HEAT over Thunder in 7Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-7109536589970114822011-10-18T08:16:00.000-07:002011-10-18T08:23:39.232-07:00World Series Prediction3 Keys to the series:<br />1) Which starting rotation will be able to slow down these high-octane offenses?<br />2) Which bullpen will be more consistent?<br />3) Can the Cardinals stop Nelson Cruz?- (I think not.)<br /><br /><br /> ANALYSIS<br />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.<br /> <br />PREDICTION:<br />RANGERS over Cardinals in 6 games.Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-86298012623279123782011-10-01T07:37:00.000-07:002011-10-01T07:53:24.913-07:00Titans Overview Heading into Week 4Heading 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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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.<br /><br />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.Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-20882116642488244592011-09-30T21:57:00.000-07:002011-09-30T22:00:22.092-07:002011 MLB Division Series PredictionsAL<br />Rays over Rangers in 5 games<br />Yankees over Tigers in 4 games<br /><br />NL<br />Brewers over Diamondbacks in 5 games<br />Phillies over Cardinals in 3 gamesCameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-57594604717333055762011-09-08T13:52:00.000-07:002011-09-08T14:00:34.873-07:00Week 1 NFL PicksHere are my picks for the opening week of the 2011 NFL season!<br />Packers over Saints<br />Falcons over Bears<br />Browns over Bengals<br />Chiefs over Bills<br />Eagles over Rams<br />Lions over Buccaneers<br />Titans over Jaguars<br />Steelers over Ravens<br />Texans over Colts<br />Giants over Redskins<br />49ers over Seahawks<br />Chargers over Vikings<br />Cardinals over Panthers<br />Jets over Cowboys<br />Patriots over Dolphins<br />Raiders over Broncos<br /><br />MUST see games:<br />Saints vs. Packers<br />Steelers vs. Ravens<br /><br />UPSET Alert:<br />Giants(vs. Redskins)<br /><br />Under-the-radar- game:<br />Lions vs. BuccaneersCameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-86912190534221512402011-08-27T07:25:00.000-07:002011-08-27T07:55:08.142-07:002011 College Football PreviewMY Pre-Season Top 10:
<br />1. Oklahoma- Key Returners: Landry Jones, Ryan Broyles
<br />2. Alabama- Key Returners: Trent Richardson, Dont'a Hightower
<br />3. Oregon- Key Returners: LaMicheal James, Darron Thomas
<br />4. Stanford- Key Returners: Andrew Luck, Jonathan Martin
<br />5. FSU- Key Returners: E.J. Manuel, Greg Reid
<br />6. LSU- Key Returners: Jordan Jefferson, Kelvin Sheppard
<br />7. South Carolina- Key Returners: Marcus Lattimore, Alshon Jeffery
<br />8. Boise State- Key Returners: Kellen Moore, Nate Potter
<br />9. Texas A&M- Key Returners: Ryan Tannehill, Jeff Fuller
<br />10. Oklahoma State- Key Returners: Brandon Weeden, Justin Blackmon
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<br />Key Story lines:
<br />1) Will this finally be the year that Oklahoma lives up to the expectations and makes it to the big game?
<br />2) Will extremely-hyped Florida State and its talented young squad finally make it back to national predominance?
<br />3) Will the SEC continue its streak of national championships?
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<br />Predictions:
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<br />Heisman Winner: Andrew Luck, Stanford
<br />Heisman Runner-Up: Trent Richardson, Alabama
<br />Heisman Darkhorse: Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina
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<br />National Championship:
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<br />National Champion:
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<br />National Championship Darkhorse(Sleeper):
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<br />Top 5 Players that will be most MISSED from last year:
<br />1) Auburn- Cam Newton, QB
<br />2) Alabama- Julio Jones, WR
<br />3) Georgia- A.J. Green, WR
<br />4)Texas A&M- Von Miller, OLB
<br />5) TCU- Andy Dalton, QB
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<br />Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-78712135389336701492011-07-26T15:33:00.000-07:002011-07-26T15:41:09.645-07:00Titans Free Agency UpdateAccording 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. <br />MY PREDICTION is this: Matt Hasselbeck signs a 2 year deal with the Tennessee Titans.Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-14973498921085629752011-07-16T13:21:00.000-07:002011-07-26T15:49:43.108-07:002011 NFL Top 20 Free Agent Destination Predictions1. Nnamdi Asomugha, CB- Signs with Cowboys<br />2. Antonio Cromartie, CB- Signs with Raiders<br />3. DeAngelo Williams, RB- Signs with Broncos<br />4. Reggie Bush, RB- Signs with Falcons<br />5. Ronnie Brown, RB- Signs with Giants<br />6. Santonio Holmes, WR- Resigns with Jets<br />7. Braylon Edwards, WR- Signs with Patriots<br />8. Vincent Jackson, WR- Resigns with Chargers<br />9. Randy Moss, WR- Signs with Jets<br />10. Plaxico Burress- Signs with Eagles<br />11. Terrell Owens, WR- Signs with Rams<br />12. Vince Young, QB- Signs with Redskins<br />13. Kevin Kolb, QB - TRADED to Cardinals<br />14. Donovan McNabb, QB - TRADED to Vikings<br />15. Matt Hasselbeck, QB - Signs with Titans<br />16. Sidney Rice, WR- Signs with Bears<br />17. Jonathan Joseph, CB- Signs with Texans<br />18. Ike Taylor, CB- Signs with Jets<br />19. Ray Edwards, DE- Signs with Falcons<br />20. Cullen Jenkins, DL- Signs with RedskinsCameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-14488270045707001422011-07-16T12:56:00.000-07:002011-07-16T13:12:40.704-07:002011 MLB 2nd Half PredictionsRookie that shines the most: Freddie Freeman, 1B- Braves<br />Breakout Player: Adam Dunn OR Ubaldo Jimenez(In season-long slumps)<br />Biggest Second-Half Disappointment: Carl Crawford, Red Sox<br />Most Surprising Team: Pirates<br />Most Disappointing Team: Indians<br /><br />DIVISION CHAMP PREDICTIONS<br />AMERICAN LEAGUE<br />AL Central- Tigers<br />AL East- Red Sox<br />AL West- Rangers<br />Wild Card- Yankees<br /><br />NATIONAL LEAGUE<br />NL Central- Pirates<br />NL East- Phillies<br />NL West- Giants<br />Wild Card- BravesCameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-46980846207977246342011-07-11T15:27:00.000-07:002011-07-11T15:34:58.633-07:002011 MLB All-Star Game Prediction2010 ASG Result:<br />NL- 3<br />AL- 1<br /><br />Starting Pitching Match-up:<br />NL: Roy Halladay, Phillies<br />AL: Jered Weaver, Angels<br /><br />Prediction:<br />NL- 4<br />AL- 2<br /><br />Analysis:<br />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.Cameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-44987135698246723122011-07-11T15:23:00.000-07:002011-07-11T15:27:16.797-07:002011 MLB Home Run Derby PredicitionHome Run Derby Rosters<br />AL: <br />David Ortiz, Red Sox<br />Robinson Cano, Yankees<br />Jose Bautista, Blue Jays<br />Adrian Gonzalez, Red Sox<br />NL:<br />Prince Fielder, Brewers<br />Rockie Weeks, Brewers<br />Matt Kemp, Dodgers<br />Matt Holliday, Cardinals<br /><br />Prediction:<br />AL Finalist: Jose Bautista<br />NL Finalist: Prince Fielder<br /><br />Home Run Derby CHAMPION:<br />Jose Bautista, 3B- Blue JaysCameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127381470971921074.post-18301819567561663212011-06-23T15:52:00.000-07:002011-06-23T15:54:07.188-07:002011 NBA Mock Draft and AnalysisWithout 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.<br /><br />2011 NBA Mock Draft<br />1. Cavaliers- Kyrie Irving, PG- Duke<br />2. Timberwolves- Derrick Williams, PF- Arizona<br />3. Jazz- Enes Kanter, C- Kentucky<br />4. Cavaliers- Jonas Valanciunas, C- Lithuania<br />5. Raptors- Brandon Knight, PG- Kentucky<br />6. Wizards- Jan Vesely, PF/SF- Serbia<br />7. *Bobcats- Tristan Thompson, PF- Texas<br />8. Pistons- Bismack Biyombo, C- Congo<br />9. Bobcats- Kawhi Leonard, SF- San Diego State<br />10. *Kings- Jimmer Fredette, PG- BYU<br />11. Warriors- Klay Thompson, SG- Washington State<br />12. Jazz- Kemba Walker, PG- UCONN<br />13. Suns- Markieff Morris, PF- Kansas<br />14. Rockets- Nikola Vucevic, C- USC<br />15. Pacers- Alec Burks, SG- Colorado<br />16. 76ers- Donatas Motiejunas, PF- Lithuania<br />17. Knicks- Iman Shumpert, PG- Georgia Tech<br />18. Wizards- Jordan Hamilton, SF- Texas<br />19. *Bucks- Marcus Morris, PF- Kansas<br />20. Timberwolves- Marshon Brooks, SG- Providence<br />21. Trail Blazers- Kenneth Faried, PF- Morehead State<br />22. Nuggets- Tobias Harris, PF- Tennessee<br />23. Rockets- Chris Singleton, SF- FSU<br />24. Thunder- Kyle Singler, SF- Duke<br />25. Celtics- Jimmy Butler, SF- Marquette<br />26. Mavericks- Nikola Mirotic, PF- Spain<br />27. Nets- Reggie Jackson, PG- Boston College<br />28. Bulls- Tyler Honeycutt, SF- UCLA<br />29. Spurs- Davis Bertans, PF- Latvia<br />30. Bulls- JaJuan Johnson, PF- Purdue<br /><br />*- Received pick from trade<br /><br />BEST LEFT AVAILABLE:<br />• Josh Selby, SG- Kansas<br />• Justin Harper, PF- Richmond<br />• Shelvin Mack, PG- Butler<br />• Darius Morris, PG- Michigan<br />• Jeremy Tyler, C- Japan<br />• Nolan Smith, PG- Duke<br /><br />Players I’m Low On (Busts):<br />• Bismack Biyombo- Lack of offensive game<br />• Josh Selby- No production in 1 year at Kansas<br />• Jeremy Tyler- Immaturity<br />• Trey Thompkins- Soft<br />• Kyle Singler- Un-athletic, not great shooter<br /><br />Players I’m Higher On Than Most<br />• Malcolm Lee, UCLA<br />• Kenneth Faried, Morehead State<br />• JaJuan Johnson, Purdue<br />• Jordan Hamilton, Texas<br />• Marshon Brooks, Providence<br /><br />Sleepers<br />• Andrew Goudelock, Charleston<br />• Charles Jenkins, Hofstra<br />• Jordan Williams, Maryland<br />• Norris Cole, Cleveland State<br />• Keith Benson, Oakland<br /><br />Players Most Likely to be Traded on Draft Night:<br />• Andre Igoudala, SF- Sixers<br />• Steve Nash, PG- Suns<br />• Tony Parker, PG- Spurs<br />• Raymond Felton, PG- Nuggets<br />• Monta Ellis, SG-Warriors<br />• Andrea Bargnani, PF- Raptors<br />• Michael Beasley, SF- Timberwolves<br />• Josh Smith, PF- HawksCameronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435836788043015794noreply@blogger.com0