Jeff Saturday

The relationship between center and quarterback is one of the most important in football.  These two players practice endlessly together and are often best friends.  On Sunday, Jeff Saturday who spent twelve of his fourteen seasons with Peyton Manning, snapped the ball to him one last time.  Although they were on different teams the NFC center switched sides to snap the ball.  Although the resulting run was only for a few yards this play was more deeply felt by everyone watching than all the others.  Saturday exchanged some words with Manning then took the ball.  It seems only fit that his last snap before retirement was one to his old friend Peyton.

Knicks vs. Hawks

In a thrilling battle at the Garden Last night Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks to a comeback win against the Hawks.  Carmelo hit nine threes with a total of 42 points.  This is one of those games that is played one possession at a time and a turnover can be fatal.  Atlanta had several costly turnovers late in the game including a backcourt violation.  This combined with the Knicks 60 percent from the field dug Atlanta’s grave for them.  The difference in the game, New York penetrated the Hawks defense with ease outscoring the Hawks in the Paint almost 3 to 1.  The Knicks who were struggling of late scored big when Felton returned to the lineup restoring the half court three ball offense that keeps the defense guessing.  Let's hope the Knicks keep playing well. 

Pro Bowl Vacation

Tonight the NFL's top talent (who aren't playing in the Super Bowl or on the Patriots) face off in Hawaii.  This is generally a high scoring affair where nobody runs and QB's just throw bombs.  Of course 5 out of 7 Patriots voted to play are missing due to injuries.  Although Tom Brady's mysterious injury was probably just shock at not making the Super Bowl.  There has been some pressure on the NFL to turn the Pro Bowl more into a game so lets see if the players want to give it there all in Hawaii after a long season.  

Blue Jay pickups

The Blue Jays haven't rested a minute this offseason.  They have picked up: R.A. Dickey, Jose Reyes, Emilio Bonifacio, Josh johnson, and Melky Cabrera.  This adds four players of All-Star caliber to their lineup which is already power heavy.  These great pickups will play along-side star slugger Jose Bautista.  It is a star heavy team so we are yet to know how well they play together but they could be a top contender.  

Brook Lopez and the nets

Brook just came of another great game with 22 points but is it enough to be great in a league filled with talented big men.  Tonight the All-Star team will be announced.  It is a nets off day, but when asked brook said he wouldn't even watch it.  "I don't give to much thought to these kind of things" he said.  He throws down 18.5 ppg and 7.5 rpg.  The Nets also have several other All-Star caliber players in the dangerous backcourt duo Joe Johnson and Deron Williams.  The Nets are 26-16 second in the Atlantic division behind the Knicks, who they beat 88-85 on monday.  Fresh off this close game they hope take the lead in the division.

new prediction

Since yesterdays upset my super bowl prediction is now.

49ers: 24 - Ravens: 13

super bowl matchup

Well I have a lot to talk about yesterday the Patriots and ravens played in the AFC championship and the 49ers and falcons played in the NFC championship.

The patriots were highly favored to win but 21 second half points led the ravens to a 28-13 victory.  It was and amazing upset and sets the table for a great Super Bowl.

The 49ers came back from a 17 point deficit to win 28-24 in atlanta.  Although Kaepernick only rushed for 21 yards his bullet arm aloud a quick paced game that aided with gore's great rushing crushed atlanta.  Although ryan's 396 yards are a franchise playoff record their running game fell asleep.

The Harbaugh bros will coach opposite teams in this epic bowl.

Lakers vs Heat

The Lakers ended their losing streak with a W but can they beat the best team in the East?  This game might be closer than you think the Heat have let down all season long playing badly against struggling teams.  Although the Lakers haven't quite found their chemistry can they play well when the odds are against them? We'll see tonight.

Chip goes Big

Former Oregon football coach Chip Kelly signed a contract with the Eagles.  Philadelphia had a 4-12 record last season and QB Mike Vick has been terrible of late.  The Eagles hope to turn around the franchise with this great coach.  Kelly was 46-7 with the Ducks and hopes to bring that success to the NFL.  

Clippers

The Clippers are one of the top contenders this year mainly because of their loaded backcourt.  But can they succeed in the Playoffs?  Every year they choke and don't make it far.  And they have on of the most overrated players in Blake Griffin.  He averages a dunk and bad D every game.  he is one of the reasons they get so much hype but if they want to go far this year they need to find a way to switch up their front court because Odom hasn't been playing well either.

Ray Lewis and Tony Gonzalez

Two of the greatest players in the nfl Ray Lewis  and Tony Gonzalez retire this year.  Both teams have made playoff runs and are in the nfc and afc championships.  I salute these two great careers!

net turnaround

The nets are cruising after a terrible December and have a 6-game win streak.  Brook Lopez is back on top of his game and d-will threw up great numbers against the pacers and suns!

@watch out knicks

Super Bowl Prediction

                                                     49'ers: 31                    Patriots: 28

Kaepernick and the niners' are rolling and the Patriotscan't be stopped.  I may be biased because I am a San Fran fan but the combination of that play-action offense and smash-bone D is unstoppable.  If they continue playing like this pretty boy Brady won't have a chance.

the lakers problems

All the lakers need to do to turn their season around is get 5 years younger!

@aging

jets offseason plans

The jets only need to do one thing to be a top contender next year.

REVISE THEIR ENTIRE OFFENSIVE PLAN!

@simple as that

finally hockey's back (not that anyone cares)

Hockey's back after the long lockout.  If you haven't been following the action i'll recap it.

The canadian and russian players fought with the american owner's over...... duh money.  What else would so many people care about.

@just play

nets

Goin to the nets game tonight!  The suns don't have a chance!  Has anyone noticed that they're called the nets and their mascots a knight!

@stupid people

melo "assaults garnett"

Ok, i'm really mad because the media in NY twist everything!  Melo tries to talk to kg after the game and now people are saying he attacked him.  Even if melo did attack garnett he had a reason!  Garnett trash talked melo and his wife!  You don't let someone talk to you that way!

@celtics suck