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
Saturday, August 27, 2011
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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