NBA Team Analysis -- Charlotte Bobcats

Charlotte Bobcats

With the worst winning percentage of any team ever in the NBA (.106), Last season was awful for this team.  

This season small ball and youth is the theme for the Bobcats.  The Bobcats won a devastating 7 games last season averaging 87ppg.  This season so far they are 7-13 and definitely a much improved team.  

They are ranked 4th in fast break points averaging 16ppg off fast breaks.  Michael Kidd Gilchrist was November's rookie of the month.  Averaging 17ppg and 6astpg Kemba Walker is a star maybe an All-star if he continues the way he's going.  Offseason aquisitions Ramon Sessions and Ben Gordon add a shooting spark to the offense, Hakim Warrick helps rebounding and has play making ability, Byron Mullens, Brenden Haywood and Bismack Biyombo have increased the rebounding for this team which helps them get out on break aways frequently.

Now let's face it, Charlotte is in a tough Southeastern Division.  This is a team that will not be the foot of the NBA this season and might even make a playoff push.  It would shock me and a lot of other people if this team does make it to the playoffs but for now the building of the squad is really coming along for legendary owner Michael Jordan.

NFL Week 14

Last week proved that I am not perfect and far far from it. Teams that were major last week: Seahawks, Patriots, Redskins, Colts, Broncos & Texans... Teams that let me down were the Vikings, 49er's, Ravens, and Giants.  Major Players of the week were Adrian Petersen and Andrew Luck.  2 dominating performances.

Broncos took care of the Raiders on Thursday night.  Peyton is playing more and more like MVP next to Brady.  There are more huge games this week with playoff implications on the line. So here are the picks for the week:

Dolphins @ 49er's

Long trip for Miami going against a mad team after a tough loss last week.  SanFran escapes 30-17

Lions @ Packers

Detroit hasnt won in Lambeau since 1991. Packers blowout 40-24

Saints @ Giants

Drew Brees may bounce back but not enough..NewYork win 33-27

Cardinals @ Seahawks

Seattle puts together team wins all phases of the game. Cardinals havent won a game since September. Seattle 30-16

Texans @ Patriots

This is a huge game with a lot on the line. The Brady Bunch is all healthy and ready for another playoff push...Patriots win at home 27-24

Falcons @ Panthers

Should be a blowout but Carolina wont lie down. ATL wins again 31-24

Chargers @ Steelers

Pitt defense is ballerific but Batch is playing QB so never know what to expect offensively. Chargers escape this one 26-23

Bears @ Vikings

Vikings with AP at home put Bears on 2 loss skid 23-20

Cowboys @ Bengals

Bengals is getting better offensively over Dallas 27-23

Rams @ Bills

After a huge win last week I think STL pull out another on the road 30-28

Cheifs @ Browns

After tragedy KC pulled out a win but probably not this week. Cleveland 20-13

Eagles @ Bucs

Tampa offense will get back in stride dominate Philly 34-23

Titans @ Colts

Andrew Luck is making his case for rookie of the year. Wayne is playing great. Indy win 31-18

Ravens @ Redskins

RG3 gets better week in and week out. Ravens will slow him down with different schemes.. Ravens 20-17

Jets @ Jaguars

Jaguars offensively is much better Jets are hurting at WR position and Corner and Sanchez is on the bench.. Jaguars win 17-13

Falcons @ Panthers

Fffdaa

Top 12 Bowl Games

Top 12 Upcoming Bowl Game Ranking

This year has proven to me and many others once again that a playoff system is needed in Division 1 college football.  A final four would set the stage for a magnificent matchup between 2 powerhouse teams.  But that's still in the works for 2014 so we still have another year before that can happen.  For now we will look at these matchups and imagine what it would be like.  There are some exciting games lined up so here is my ranking of the top 12 bowl games.

1. Alabama vs Notre Dame -- BCS Championship 1/7/13
2. Oregon vs KState -- Fiesta Bowl 1/3/13
3. Louisville vs Florida -- Sugar Bowl  1/2/13
4. LSU vs Clemson -- Chik-fil-A bowl 12/31/12
5. Texas A&M vs Oklahoma -- Cotton Bowl 1/4/13
6. Northern Illinois vs Florida State -- Orange Bowl 1/1/13
7. Minnesota vs Texas Tech -- Car care bowl 12/28/12
8. Wisconsin vs Stanford -- Rose Bowl  1/1/13
9. MS State vs Northwestern -- Gator Bowl 1/1/13
10. Baylor vs UCLA -- Holiday Bowl 12/27/12
11. South Carolina vs Michigan -- Outback Bowl 1/1/13
12. Georgia vs Nebraska -- Capital One Bowl 1/1/13

NBA Team Analysis - Orlando Magic

2012-13

Orlando Magic

• Another team out of the Southeast division in the Eastern Conference, the Orlando Magic.  Jameer Nelson, JJ Redick, Glen 'Big Baby' Davis, and Aaron Afflalo took care of the Lakers  and beat the Warriors last night.  They are now 7-10 on the year.  
• Lost their coach Stan Van Gundy and the centerpiece of the organization, Dwight Howard.  Must feel good to Magic fans to beat Dwight after he asked to be traded from their team.  Aaron Afflalo had a big game and is having a huge season as well leading the team in scoring with 15 ppg.  Nelson and Reddick will mostly have to carry the load and throw it in the post to Big Baby, Nikola Vucevic and Josh McRoberts.  This will be a high powered offensive team when they are hot.  Hedo Turkoglu will add another element to their offense if he returns soon.  Offensive rebounding will need to be an emphasis for their team if they are wanting to compete with teams in their division.   

This year is definitely a rebuilding year for this team with a new head coach and only 5 players returning from last year.  I would be surprised if this team can squeak into the playoffs.

Week 13 Picks

Week 13  

For the Thanksgiving week of football my picks were 9 right and 7 wrong.  Vikings on the road was a tough pick, Falcons are starting to beat up on teams in the NFC South, and Steelers beating the Browns I thought would be a given totally wrong on that one.  RG3 blasted the Cowboys, Cardinals no comment, Saints starting to slide off into next season, and Seattle didn't compete with the Dolphins on the road.  

This week there are all toss up picks.  Playoff clinchers on the line.  Should all be competitive games.  Another fun week has already begun with Drew Brees stinking it up with 5 interceptions against the Dirty Birds.  Here are my Perfect Picks:

THU, NOV 29 TIME 

New Orleans at Atlanta--

 Brees may have pissed some Fantasy football players with with this ugly performance. Falcons won 23-13.

SUN, DEC 2 TIME (ET)

Jacksonville at Buffalo 1:00 PM

Buffalo at home against an improved Jaguars team 29-27

Seattle at Chicago 1:00 PM

With Cutler back and another road game for Seattle Bears win 20-15

Indianapolis at Detroit 1:00 PM

Good matchup! Colts improve every week.  Detroit plays well at home though.  Lions 24-23

Minnesota at Green Bay 1:00 PM

At Lambeau! Come on man there's no way I am not going for the upset. Vikings 23-20

Carolina at Kansas City 1:00 PM

Cam Newton is starting to get better.  Cheifs are getting worse. Panthers 30-17

San Francisco at St. Louis 1:00 PM

QB controversey could spell trouble in the future but not against the team they tied with a few weeks ago.  49er's continue to roll 32-17

New England at Miami 1:00 PM

Tom Brady is playing like a ledgend once again.  Patriots 43-17

Arizona at NY Jets 1:00 PM

2 ugly playing teams battle for the ugly team cup.  Jets at home 24-20

Tampa Bay at Denver 4:05 PM

Great game.  Big game for both teams.  I give this one to Peyton's Broncos 30-29

Cincinnati at San Diego 4:15 PM

Cincy is finding its stride and the Chargers are losing theres.  Rivers probably will be traded after season.  Bengals 26-24

Cleveland at Oakland 4:15 PM

Raiders could surprise me here but Carson Palmer throws so many INT's.  Browns 22-17

Pittsburgh at Baltimore 4:15 PM

Another great matchup if Big Ben was playing but Ravens will prevail at home 20-10

Philadelphia at Dallas 8:20 PM

Cowboys will probably let me down after this but I'm going with them against a struggling Philly team 33-17

MON, DEC 3 TIME (ET)

NY Giants at Washington 8:30 PM

Great way to close out week 13.  RG3 will do good but Eli is to much for this defense.  Giants 30-27