MLB playoffs

The Divisonal Series kicks off today and it seems that it will be a very fun October for baseball.  After a summer of 162 games, the best are matched against each other to compete for the World Series.  Here is the lineup for The divisional series.  I pick the Twins to go all the way through the Yankees through the Rays and defeat the Phillies for the World Series...  Who is your pick to win it all? 

Twins vs Yankees--ALDS

Gm 1	NYY @ MIN	Wed	Oct. 6	8:30 PM
Gm 2	NYY @ MIN	Thu	Oct. 7	6:00 PM
Gm 3	MIN @ NYY	Sat	Oct. 9	8:30 PM
Gm 4*	MIN @ NYY	Sun	Oct. 10	8:00 PM
Gm 5*	NYY @ MIN	Tue	Oct. 12	8:30 PM

Braves vs. Giants--NLDS

Gm 1	ATL @ SF	Thu	Oct. 7	9:30 PM
Gm 2	ATL @ SF	Fri	Oct. 8	9:30 PM
Gm 3	SF @ ATL	Sun	Oct. 10	4:30 PM
Gm 4*	SF @ ATL	Mon	Oct. 11	8:30 PM
Gm 5*	ATL @ SF	Wed	Oct. 13	9:30 PM

Rangers vs. Rays--ALDS

Gm 1	TEX @ TB	Wed	Oct. 6	1:30 PM
Gm 2	TEX @ TB	Thu	Oct. 7	2:30 PM
Gm 3	TB @ TEX	Sat	Oct. 9	5:00 PM
Gm 4*	TB @ TEX	Sun	Oct. 10	1:00 PM
Gm 5*	TEX @ TB	Tue	Oct. 12	5:00 PM

Reds vs. Phillies--NLDS

Gm 1	CIN @ PHI	Wed	Oct. 6	5:00 PM
Gm 2	CIN @ PHI	Fri	Oct. 8	6:00 PM
Gm 3	PHI @ CIN	Sun	Oct. 10	7:00 PM
Gm 4*	PHI @ CIN	Mon	Oct. 11	5:00 PM
Gm 5*	CIN @ PHI	Wed	Oct. 13	6:00 PM

Week 3 analysis and Week 4 picks

Another great week of football has past with another one coming up.  I was 11-5 on my picks last week.  The 5 games that I got wrong the teams that won proved me wrong because the identities of most teams are not quite developed.  The Rams, Bears, Cowboys, Falcons, and Cardinals bent my predictions in the wrong direction. 

• St.Louis is picking up momentum with their rookie Quarterback.
• The Bears are looking destructive if their offense can make some plays, they can be dangerous.
• Never know which Dallas team will show up on Sundays 
• The Falcons had luck on its side because the Super Bowl Champs needed a kicker
• The Cardinals squeaked one by at home against the Raiders

Let's see if we can do a little better this week! Who Want to Challenge me?

Jets @ Buffalo Bills--- The Jets are picking up steam and rolling on           38-17

Bengals @ Cleveland Browns ------Cincinati has its problems but they got weapons. They go to 3-1      31-21

Baltimore @ Pittsburgh Steelers---This is gonna be fun to watch defensively but Pittsburgh stays perfect     13-10

Broncos @ Tennessee Titans ---The Broncos can't answer Chris Johnson Titans win        27-20

Lions @ Green Bay Packers----The Lions need to restructure the whole franchise  Pack win   38-18

49'ers @ Atlanta Falcons----  The Falcons are coming off a big road win in New Orleans.  They continue winning at home and New O.C for the 49'ers Falcons win              24-10

Panthers @ New Orleans Saints------The Panthers score only 10 points per game and the Saints are disgusted at is imperfection.  Saints win                                33-10

         

Seahawks @ StL Rams -------Great NFC west showdown.  The team that wins this will win the Division and it will be the Seahawks with that new energy they have.                     29-21

Colts @ Jacksonville Jaguars -----The Jaguars don't have an answer for the Machine Peyton. Colts win   45-13

Texans @ Oakland Raiders ----The Texans are averging 407 yards passing per game but also allows 368.  I think Oakland takes this at home.           31-27

Redskins @ Philadelphia Eagles----Vick is proven to be a better fit than McNabb right now.  Philly have no reason to boo.  He's done a lot for the team but it's Vick's team now! Eagles win at home           27-13

Cardinals @ San Diego Chargers -----Last season Phillip Rivers was 6-2 at home against NFC opponents.  Chargers win    34-17

Bears @ N.Y Giants------The Giants are looking disgruntled, but I don't think the Bears have enough on offense to pull this one off.  Giants find a way to get it done at home.    21-17

Monday Night:

Patriots @ Miami Dolphins-----Patriots focus on what they are doing right while Moss and Brady continue to dominate.                                            31-24

My NFL Picks for week 3 September 26th

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Chargers @ Seattle Seahawks       Seattle win at home                             21-14

Raiders @ Arizona Cardinals          Raiders win on the road                    23-17

Colts @ Denver Broncos        Peyton come thru in a win for the Colts        24-21

Eagles @ Jacksonville Jaguars         Vick!                                              27-10

Redskins @ STL Rams               On the road win for the Skins                     20-14

Falcons @ N.O Saints               The Champs Brees on by at home                27-14

Bills @ N.E Patriots                 Patriots run off the Bills from their house.       28-7

Browns @ Baltimore Ravens        Baltimore with this one..Ray is heated      30-10

Steelers @ Tampa Bay Bucs       Steelers Defense!    17-3

49er's @ K.C Chiefs                  Chiefs stay undefeated           17-10

Dallas @ Houston Texans      I got Houston! How bout dem Cowboys!?         32-27

Bengals @ Carolina Panthers   T.O/Ocho keep improving       28-14

Titans @ Giants    Chris Johnson goes for 150 in this one     24-14

Lions @ Minnesota Vikings               Vikings win D + All Day                       17-10 Jets @ Miami Dolphins                      Jets get a big road win      27-13

Monday Night:

Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears       Packers      34-21

Take your pick.  How many will I get right?

Week 1 World Cup, NBA Finals Recap, & My AFC RB rankings

L.A Lakers NBA Champs thanks to Kobe and Pau.  Kobe adds another ring and MVP trophy. The Celtics fought hard all the way to the end but the better team won.  The stat that was the most vital was the rebounding.  The team that won the rebounding battle won each game.  The Lakers in game 7 had 23 offensive to the Celtics 8.  Congrats to the city of L.A I know it's gonna be crazy over on the west coast for the next few days.

The first week of the World Cup in South Africa came to a close with so many ups and downs for so many nations and teams.  I don't get into soccer to often, but to see the unity from every corner of the globe is a beautiful thing.  The vuvuzelas sound creates a more intense feeling for the players because they sound like a beehive.  The teams/games that stood out to me over the week were as follows:  Argentina showing that they can score and at will with good defense they defeated S. Korea 4-1, Mexico beat France 1-0 was a surprise to me seeing that they tied with S. Africa 1-1. Uruguay beat the home town yesterday.  My pick to win it Brazil won 2-1 and Ghana the only team that's still standing from Africa with a Win.  They play Australia today.  After tieing with England 1-1 now About to watch the U.S vs. Slovenia... Stay Tuned



AFC RB Rankings

Finals Preview, Blackhawks up 2-0, NFC running back Rankings

NBA Finals 2010

Boston vs L.A

Garnett vs. Pau

Rondo vs. Fisher

Ray vs. Kobe

Pierce vs. Artest

Perkins vs. Bynum

Lake Show defending their title, Kobe is going for his Fifth ring,and Phil is trying to fill all his fingers and a Toe.

Garnett is back and Boston is aiming to get their ring back from 2008 and add their 18th banner to the organization.


MY Thoughts:  This will be one of the greatest series ever!  Kobe is gonna have to play bigger than ever, MJ esque.  He's been sharing the ball a lot, getting other people involved, while Artest has been smothering with his defense...Rondo been stepping up his game and the C's have Garnett back healthy with support of Nate Robinson and Rasheed Wallace.....Looking at the bench and the starting lineup, I think the Celtics win in 7.

The Chicago Blackhawks are up 2-0 in the Stanley cup Finals

NFC RB rankings
1. Michael Turner
2. Adrian Peterson
3. Frank Gore
4. Stephen Jackson
5. Ryan Grant
6. Deangelo Willams
7. Brandon Jacobs
8. Pierre Thomas
9. Clinton Portis
10. Beanie Wells
11. Cadillac Willams
12. Reggie Bush
13. Matt Forte
14. Marion Barber
15. Kevin Jones

IHope

What?

The iHoop 4 Hope basketball tournament is a charity event that gives back to the local community. This tournament will provide food distributed from Angel Food stores to 5 local families and the winning team of the weekend basketball tournament will also recieve care packages and free entry into the next event coming soon.

Who When & Where?
Charge per team will be $100
8 players maximum
sign up of all players must be complete before June 5th

Saturday June 12-13 and 14-17 year old group will have the following Junteenth Weekend

Where: South Minneapolis

Why?
In 2008, 49.1 million Americans lived in food insecure households, 32.4 million adults and 16.7 million children. 1 in 4 children lives in a food-insecure household. The statistics from Minnesota show that Child poverty rate is at 15.6%, Child food insecurity rate 13.7 %, 41% of clients in Minnesota report having to choose between paying for food and paying for utilities or heating fuel...Feed the community!
(Mathematica Policy Research Inc.)        http://www.feedingamerica.org/

Send food Donations to:
Second Harvest Heartland Web Site: www.2harvest.org
1140 Gervais Avenue
St. Paul , MN

Lake Show heat up the Suns...Is Chi town headed for a Stanley Cup? & My AFC quaterback Rankings

The Lakers have scored 252 points in 2 games against the Suns.....Kobe dished out a career playoff high 13 assist and 21 points. The Suns big stars Nash and Stoudemire scored 29 points combined. Their defense doesn't exist...Grant Hill is gonna need more help from his other teamates to stop Bryant & Gasol who lead the game with 29 points.  He enjoyed the dimes Kobe dished to him all night.  Lake Show is seeming to score at will...I think its safe to start thinking bout another Boston/L.A series...Healthy Garnet vs. Gasol is gonna be The Matchup, cause Kobe won't be able to do it on his own next Round.

Will Chicago earn their 1st Stanley Cup in 50 years?  Maybe I hope so. They're up 2-0 against the San Jose Sharks in the Western Conference Finals!  Chitown Stand up! I'll wait till the final series to start watching..

AFC QuarterBack Rankings:
It's still plenty of time left before the pads come on and who knows some of these quaterbacks probably won't be the starters, but hey here is my list of quarterbacks and how I think they will be ranked by the end of the season:

1. Peyton Manning

2. Ben Roethlisberger

3. Tom Brady

4. Mark Sanchez

5. Joe Flacco
6. Vince Young
7. Phillip Rivers
8. Carson Palmer
9. David Garrad
10. Matt Cassel
11. Matt Schaub
12. Tim Tebow/Kyle Orton
13. Jason Campbell-(Raiders)
14. Trent Edwards
15. Chad Henne
16. Jake Delhoumme

Magic goes down 2-0 and NFC Quarterback Ranking

Rondo and Pierce combined for 54 points in a game 2 that I thought the Magic needed...DWight Howard  picked up a flagarant foul early against Paulie that looked like a UFC move..Vince Carter missed 2 costly free throws at the end that could've put them down 1....
The C's proved to everybody that they are serious. All phases are ticking and they are reminding everybody of the team before K.G got injured.  Rajaun Rondo continues to lead the league averging 10.6 assists per game in the playoffs, while averging 17.8pts per...He's passing and he's gettin to the basket with ease....With Boston hitting on all cylinders O town need to step it up or Get the brooms ready!

Ranking the NFC Quaterbacks:
1.Drew Brees

2.Donovan McNabb

3.Jay Cutler

3.Aaron Rodgers --Tie between these two

4.Brett

5.Matthew Stafford

6.Eli Manning

7.Tony Romo

8.Matt Ryan

9.Vick/Kolb

10.Alex Smith

11.Matt Hassleback

12.Sam Bradford

13.Tony Pike/Jimmy Clausen

NBA Semifinals & LBJ's next home

So as Prince James sit at home after another early exit from the playoffs, some recognizable faces are turning up the heat for the final stretch....Im gonna be brief and to the point

West

Kobe's finger doesn't seem to bother him a bit...Him and Pau Gasol are carrying the Lakers on their backs...After watching the brilliant 20 pt 3rd qtr Phil Jackson knows this act so very well...The Suns can score at a very fast pace and in big spurt but this team is just to much, Lakers win this series in 6

 

East

Boston with the dismantling of the Prince James has him thinking about where he wants to call home next season...Now its Superman's turn! K.G is back and in full swing...With the Big 3 turning on the heat I don't know if the Magic has enough to return back to the Finals...Ray Allen is finding his shot, Rondo turned it on the whole season, and give Pauly a little room and the game is over....Celtics win the series in 7

So Where you going Bron?
Here's my take of where he's more likely to end up!

Chicago--I really don't think he will be willing to go that far into M.J's legacy...There's a lot of pressure he risks putting on himself if he makes this move..Team seems to be in place there with D.Rose running the show...37%

New York--If Amare or Chris Bosh makes the move with him here I think this could be a good move ..42%

Cleveland- He just cant seem to get it done in his backyard...Maybe they are one player away from the missing piece but he cant do it all by himself..it seems that they will be willing to do whatever to keep him there so it is his call......62%

Miami--Now the thought of this team would be a wonderful thing for the NBA..Bron teaming up with DWayde with Pat Riley maybe being back at the Head...May make Phil Kobe get the chills...81%

New Jersey--Jay-Z calls the shot in the Rap game but can he take that to David Stern and The Prince.I know would love to go to one of the games in a couple of years...#BiGTimeMarketing!...26%

Charlotte...The man is running the show now so if he wants to learn from the man MJ himself he will head into this direction...Could put together a good team but I think they may have Insufficient Funds...14%