Dynamic Duo

Check out this article written Bill Simmons back in march. Plug in Big Papi name where you see Manny's name.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/090507&sportCat=mlb

The Break Up Was The Best Thing For Reggie

Reggie Bush has been the man in everything that he has done. High School he broke all kinds of San Diego football and track records. In college he was “The Most Electrifying” player in the country and also the best player. In the NFL, he dated Kim Kardashian. Kim Kardashian? Yep, the highlight of his career has been has been dating the attention hungry diva.

You see, this hasn’t been the best thing for President Bush (that’s what we call him in Cali) because he hasn’t improved since he entered the league. Yea he probably has more paparazzi pictures than anyone in the league but what is that good for? I think this break up came at a great time for him. For the simple fact that everyone, including myself, has doubt about his ability to become an every down back. Now that he can totally focus on football for the first time since college, we should look forward to a big booming season from Bush. If it doesn’t come to pass then I’m pretty sure USC needs a running backs coach

Chad "OchoCinco" Johnson a trend setter?

Twitter and Ustream has become a mainstay for celebrities and athletes to answer a few questions for the fans. But OchoCinco has taken it to another level. He is broadcasting his own reality show type show called the Ocho Cinco Show. The superstar receiver is broadcasting live from training camp from Georgetown, Kentucky and is involving his teammates. Yes, Ocho is team player.

With training camp opening up Thursday night, Chad has done something no one else has done before. He allows us in to a NFL player’s everyday life. For sports fans, we get the unfiltered material from a superstar and his teammates. When he isn’t filming himself, he is twittering, posting pics throughout the day and talking to fans. There isn’t a script, no mulligan, no wait lets erase that, just what you see is definitely what you get. What else is dope about is that he is just a regular guy doing the same stuff that we all do and that makes it that much more fun because we can relate. He even puts his teammates on to allow them to get face time on his show. It’s AWESOME. When other players heard word that he was doing, you started to see them ask people “What’s Ustream, how do I sign up”. You wont see ESPN reporting on this anytime soon, they only report the mans wacky ways. How about patting him on the back for being entertaining and innovative.

Follow Chad Johnson on twitter @ogochocinco and here is a link for his show http://bit.ly/9jFEa

I have a new crush!!

I don’t really get star struck because i'm some what of a celebrity myself but someone major has caught my attention. Cheyenne Woods, freshman golf sensation from Wake Forrest, has captivated me like no other. Ok, maybe she isn’t a household name to you but her uncle should be. She is the niece of the legend Tiger Woods. Yes, that Tiger Woods. I first seen her a few weeks back on sportscenter and I fell into instant like. I’m not a crazy guy, I just like what we could possible represent.

First off, with me and her together we will never have to wait in line at the clubs anymore (once she becomes of age). Do you know how dope that is? In LA, guys wait for a long time while these women with a dish rag on get in as soon as they walk up. Second, i’m pretty sure my credit would be A++. I would definitely be able to go get a credit card for the first time and put something on lay a way. HAHAHA I’m just serious yell. But for real I really have a crush and I’m crossing my fingers that at next years ESPY's ill meet her.

Get Your Popcorn Ready!!

They haven’t made a formal announcement yet but we all know Brett Favre will be donning a Viking uniform this season. This has been in the makings for a year now and we finally have it. I’ve talked to some people and have read a multitude of articles on why he should hang it and he is coming back for the wrong reasons. But the truth is, the man still has it. The Vikings wouldn’t put there qb of the future on hold for a guy that’s just playing to fulfill a vengeance against a former team. This is a legend that has been given an amazing gift to launch a football thru a wall and even do it at amazing angles. Yes the guy has created a stir for the second straight off season yet we still tune in to the latest news. Football fans are addicted.

How will he fare this season? He has the components around him to make a serious run at the super bowl. The Vikings made it to the playoffs with crappy play at the quarterback position and still had a deadly offense. Tavaris Jackson could use the time to learn how to be a leader from Favre. Brett has never played with a running back that’s explosive like Adrian Peterson, who is averaging 1550 yard a season. He will have a young, fast and talented receiving core that can makes plays when properly thrown to. And a great up and coming defense that led them to the playoffs with a slew of stellar performances. I also think they should sign Marvin Harrison to be a great possession guy and show these young players the ropes. This could really work guys. Peterson may end up running for 2000 yards because the D can’t put eight guys in the box anymore. It could all backfire for everyone involved in Minnesota, in the event it doesn’t you know where you heard it first.

Should The NCAA Take Away Bowdens Wins?

Florida St is involved in yet another NCAA scandal. The university has reported they had knowledge of 61 student athletes who cheated on test during the 2006-2007 season or that received improper help from staff members who gave them answers. The cheating occurred thru an online music history class during the 2006-2007 school year. Of the 61 athletes who were caught cheating, 25 belonged to the football program. The football program administered a penalty upon itself by suspending the players for 4 games, which included the 2007 Music City Bowl (they lost that game 35-28).

Florida St, who should be commended for there doings, thought the penalty the imposed was good enough. WRONG!! In comes the bad big bad wolf, also known as the NCAA, and they said that the team would have further trouble down the road. They are forcing the university to vacate 14 wins, put on a four year probation and take away multiple scholarships in the future. That seems pretty steep but should the NCAA really erase 14 wins from a legend who is only 1 win behind Joe Paterno for most wins as a coach?

I say take me away. Yes, the coaching staff had nothing to do with it nor did the rest of the players. But there is one important part of this story that they are leaving out. As reported by ESPN's Outside The Lines, the athletic Department went out to seek suitable tutors for its athletes and they helped them cheat. What happen to all for one, one for all? If the quarterback fumbles the ball late in a game he isn’t the only tabbed with a loss, right? People are writing that the NCAA should not take the wins away but rules are rules. If a student if deemed ineligible he shouldn’t play in a game and if by chance he plays the game shouldn’t count. It’s as simple as that. There shouldn’t be any wiggle room here. But apparently there is a chance that he may scape with his victories.

You see back in 2005, 17 Georgia Tech players were improperly certified by the university as being ineligible players and were ordered to vacate victories from 1998-2004. Later, the Yellow Jackets won an appeal and got there victories back. In 2008, the Oklahoma Sooners, won an appeal to overturn a ruling that would have vacated there 8-5 season. It was punishment for Rhett Bomar accepting money from a booster he worked for in the summer.

We all don’t want to Bowden to give up in the race to be the most winnings coach but he has to take the blame for what the program he is apart of has done. Simple As That!! This should be a warning to USC that no one is untouchable.

My NBA Draft grades

The 2009 NBA Draft has come and gone but not without the drama that makes it all fun. In a draft that many of the “Experts" have called weak. I'd like to call it the "Now and Later" draft, you draft the player now and reap the benefits later. With all the trade rumors floating around, gave it a day to let the smoke settle before I

came out with my winners and losers. Here you go:

Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks acquired the pg from Wake Forest that they desire, just a few years late. Jeff Teague will be an awesome lead guard if he can become steady on the defensive end. Scoring won’t be a problem for this team but stopping people will. Now they have a guard heavy team, I’m not sure that they want to hand the team over to a young pg or if they want to give the team to shot happy Jamal Crawford (which they traded for wed night). It sure doesn’t look good for Bibby’s return to the Hawks. The second round pick Sergiy Gladyr will spend a few years overseas and might not make back over.

Boston Celtics

It was kind of hard for the Celtics to get better with there first round draft pick belonging to the Timberwolves this year. I was disappointed they didn’t make any trades to get into the first round for the simple fact that they are getting old. With the 58^th pick they grabbed a steal in Lester Hudson. He is a 6’3 combo guard that can do it all. He has a knack for scoring but the competition he faced at Tenn Martin wasn’t good at all. But they got a great player late in the draft.

Charlotte Bobcats

The Tar heels that run the Bobcats showed you can find success up the road after all by drafting Duke guard Gerald Henderson. With Raja Bell at the position now they needed an upgrade for the future. He is a excellent defender and athletically gifted, his offensive game needs polishing up. Derrick Brown, a small forward from Xavier, is a nice addition to there roster. He can play both forward positions and is improving his range.

Chicago Bulls

They came into the draft with a need for a inside scorer and came away with 2 players that wont help in that area. They drafted James Johnson with the 16^th pick, more of a small forward that may attempt to play a little big man. He may impress some but I know what he is capable of doing. Taj Gibson out of USC has the height and the skill to be a good player. He just lacks the huskiness to really be a beast down low. They now have 3 guys on the roster like that in T. Thomas and J. Noah

Cleveland Cavaliers

They really didn’t help themselves out at all in this draft. They wasted there first round pick on a guy that won’t help them for a number of years. They drafted Danny Green from Carolina who may be a solid Rick Fox type of guy in 2011.

Dallas Mavericks

I like all 3 of there picks in the draft because they went after a need. They selected 2 pg’s that can really help especially with Jason Kidd saying that he wants out. Rodrigue Beaubois and Nick Calathes are similar but Calathes is better now.

Denver Nuggets

They may have gotten the best pure pg in the draft, Ty Lawson. They acquired him in a trade with Minnesota for a future first round pick. He is exactly what they wanted and needed. He fits there system like I fit a pro club white t shirt. The one knock on him is he is very similar to Raymond Felton’s game and I’m really not a fan of his.

Detroit Pistons

Piston’s Drafted 3 forwards who can possibly play the small and power. The bad thing is all 3 are relatively inconsistent. I thought maybe they would go after one of the million guards in the draft. These were picks for the future, I hope.

Golden State Warriors

This was a great pick up for the Warriors. Stephen Curry can get an open shot at any time. He has been rumored in the deal that would bring Amare to the bay. The biggest question is will he be involved in the trade? If that does happen it turns into the worst pick possible.

Houston Rockets

For a team that didn’t have picks to start with, they came out like a fat rat on thursday. They picked up a lot of scoring in a major way. Central Florida’s Jermaine Taylor and Chase Buddinger out of Arizona are great scorers at any level. The question is when will they be able to contribute? Maybe as early as opening night!!

Indiana Pacers

This was a good draft for the Pacers. They filled a major need. I like teams that to this. Hansborough may not be a superstar in this league but he will most def be a starter for many years. AJ Price could come in handy if they trade TJ Ford or if they let Jarred Jack go.

Los Angeles Clippers

BLAKE GRIFFIN, nuff said.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers traded their lone first round pick saving them almost 6 million. They are not trying to add guys to the roster unless their names are Ariza and Odom.

Memphis Grizzlies

To be such a horrible franchise they did pretty well Thursday night. They got the shot blocker that will help change and alter shot but that’s all they will get from him. Thabeet is Mutumbo x’s 2.They also got over aged Sam Young.

Miami Heat

With no first round picks they drafted 2 athletes in the 2^nd round. They are setting themselves up for a run at the big free agents.

Milwaukee Bucks

The rebuilding process has started in Milwaukee. They traded away Jefferson this week and really didn’t get better from it. B. Jennings will be legit once he begins to become complete on the floor. Until then its going to be rough. Meeks from Kentucky is just a scorer that’s it, he is a poor mans Ben Gordon.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Where do I start with this team? They came into the draft with a need at pg, so they drafted 3 of them. But it’s a smart decision. They drafted Rubio 5^th and Flynn 6^th with the thought that one of them won’t be there when training camp starts. Rubio has stated he won’t play there so the Flynn selection makes more sense. They drafted Lawson then traded him to Denver. Also they got Ellington from Carolina to shore up there perimeter need. Good draft.

New Jersey Nets

Terrence Williams is a nice addition to the Nets. He does everything well except for put the ball in the basket from the perimeter. Good grab

New Orleans Hornets

The Hornets may not have received the player they want but sure did get the position right. With so many point guards coming of the board early, they selected Darren Collison out of UCLA. He will be of great assistance in relief of CP3 and he is a lock down guy. Thorton from LSU is a good scorer who may be essential.

New York Knicks

The fans cried for Curry but they should have cried for help. The Knicks drafted Arizona big man J. Hill. He fits the prototypical pf role that D’Antoni likes. With a season playing behind David Lee, he will be ok. Toney Douglas is the scorer they need to compliment everything else.

Oklahoma City Thunder

A great great pick for them. He wasn’t heralded as the 3^rd pick but was the best guard in the draft. With him, Westbrook and Durant they are looking very enticing.

Orlando Magic

They had no picks this year but they made a trade to win NOW!! They traded for Vince Carter. This will be a good trade if we are playing on NBA LIVE but this is real life. They gave up the future for Vince, I hope it works out.

Philadelphia 76ers

I love the pick of Jrue Holiday for the 76ers. It fills a possible open spot that may be vacated if Andre Miller moves on. If he returns then it makes them that much better plus he can tutor Holliday.

Phoenix Suns

Earl Clark out of Louisville brings much of what Grant Hill didn’t have, athleticism and youth. He is still improving and will be a force. They also got Taylor Griffin… Right

Portland Trail Blazers

They drafted for the “just in case scenario”. Just in case one of the pg’s go down they have Patty Mills. He is very experienced and a lighting quick hooper. They also got Dante Cunningham from Nova, don’t know what to think about that one. And with there first round pick they got a good guard that will stay overseas.

Sacramento Kings

They chose Tyreke Evans over Rubio which may be good. With the trade for Sergio Rodriguez they have wiggle room. J.Brockman will be a force down low, something like Brad Miller. Overall pretty darn good job.

San Antonio Spurs

Some say the Spurs were the winner of the draft that night, I don’t see it that way at all. Yea they got a rebounding beast in Blair but he is only 6’6 and won’t be a factor like they say he will. Jack McCLinton gives them scoring but will he fit the system??

Toronto Raptors

Vince Carter version 2 is now in Canada. Demar DeRozen is there choice but he can’t shoot to save his life. Great upside but he may fall on his face.

Utah Jazz

They should have drafted a suitable fall back at forward just in case Boozer, Milsap and or Okur leave. Instead they Maynor fell in their lap. Good backup for D. Will.

Washington Wizards

No picks because they traded the 6^th pick to Minnesota for Foye and Miller. They received experienced guards but they had the chance to pick up Rubio. Can you imagine Rubio and Arenas in the backcourt together? They would have been “Showtime” of the East. This ultimately makes them the LOSERS of the draft.

*these are all opinions made by me!! i did not copy anyone elses words, thoughts or ideas