Gotta love an Opening Day shutout!! Of course it was against the Nationals but hey we really have no idea who will be good and who won't yet this season.
Looks like we can still expect B-Mac to get it done with his bat this year and how bout J-Hey going yard with his first at bat of the season?
I will say that I'm most impressed with Kimbrel's first Save of the year striking out 2 and not giving up any hits and Derek Lowe's shutout and 6 strikeouts. If Lowe can be the ACE we've always hoped for him to be and Hudson continues to be a stud the Braves could be a force this year!
Def itching to see what Freddie Freeman and Dan Uggla are going to do this year.
Glad we got the Braves back on.
Way to go Bravo's!!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Syracuse begins Conference Play
Due to Conference Play finally beginning we can all now watch College Basketball! I can't bear to watch irrelevant basketball. The Cuse opened up conference play against St. Johns on Wednesday and won handedly 76-59. Their next game is against Cincy Saturday and then follow up Monday with a cant miss game @ #5 Pitt. Look for Pitt to be favored in this one due to the home court advantage but I think Syracuse is chomping at the bit to show just how big of studs they really are. Syracuse has put it to their competition thus far outscoring their opponents an average of 76-59. Look for this gap to shorten as relevant competition and games begin to be played.
A quick look at Syracuse's Studs:
Most will agree that Kris Joseph a junior averaging 15.3 ppg is the undisputed stud of the Orange but statistically the senior Rick Jackson is the guy that game plans are made around. Jackson is currently averaging a double double at 13.1 ppg and 11.8 rpg while also throwing down 2.2 bpg. At 2.2 blocks per game this ranks Jackson surprisingly low at 33rd overall in the NCAA. The current NCAA leader with an astounding 4.1 blocks per game is JR Center William Mosley of Northwestern State. Look also for Sophomore Brandon Triche to continue to step up for the Orange. He currently averages 10,2.5,3 and over the last 8 games he's brought his average up to 12,3,3.
The Cuse look very strong this year. Look for them to contend once again for the Big East Title and hopefully wrap up a 1 or 2 seed in the expanded tournament.
-Just my .02
A quick look at Syracuse's Studs:
Most will agree that Kris Joseph a junior averaging 15.3 ppg is the undisputed stud of the Orange but statistically the senior Rick Jackson is the guy that game plans are made around. Jackson is currently averaging a double double at 13.1 ppg and 11.8 rpg while also throwing down 2.2 bpg. At 2.2 blocks per game this ranks Jackson surprisingly low at 33rd overall in the NCAA. The current NCAA leader with an astounding 4.1 blocks per game is JR Center William Mosley of Northwestern State. Look also for Sophomore Brandon Triche to continue to step up for the Orange. He currently averages 10,2.5,3 and over the last 8 games he's brought his average up to 12,3,3.
The Cuse look very strong this year. Look for them to contend once again for the Big East Title and hopefully wrap up a 1 or 2 seed in the expanded tournament.
-Just my .02
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Andrew Luck
Wow! What a true shocker that Andrew Luck decided to stay in school and not enter the draft where he was almost certain to be selected as the first overall pick. I'm sure the Carolina Panthers are really upset with his choice.
I can't say enough positive things about Luck for his decision. It takes real guts to stare a multi million dollar contract in the face and say no thanks, for now. I guess for Luck he values his education and degree far more than an NFL contract. This is hard for some to fathom. Lucks dream is to get an architecture degree from the University of Stanford and to design stadiums. I truly believe this is his number one dream and goal for his career. Of course he'll more than likely enter the draft next year and if successful will spend many seasons in the NFL. I think for Luck knowing that he'll be a millionaire (barring any devastating injury) soon enough and knowing that he'll always be able to pursue his architecture career whenever he wants is very comforting for him. My guess is that Luck will one day want to be remembered for the stadiums he built and designed far more than the stats he produced on the field. To that, I say good luck to you and congratulations for having the guts to do what most couldn't.
I can't say enough positive things about Luck for his decision. It takes real guts to stare a multi million dollar contract in the face and say no thanks, for now. I guess for Luck he values his education and degree far more than an NFL contract. This is hard for some to fathom. Lucks dream is to get an architecture degree from the University of Stanford and to design stadiums. I truly believe this is his number one dream and goal for his career. Of course he'll more than likely enter the draft next year and if successful will spend many seasons in the NFL. I think for Luck knowing that he'll be a millionaire (barring any devastating injury) soon enough and knowing that he'll always be able to pursue his architecture career whenever he wants is very comforting for him. My guess is that Luck will one day want to be remembered for the stadiums he built and designed far more than the stats he produced on the field. To that, I say good luck to you and congratulations for having the guts to do what most couldn't.
Monday, January 10, 2011
TFRLN
Texts From Rob Last Night
Date: 1/10/11
Time: 8:37pm (Start of National Championship)
Rob: You watchin' The Bachelor?
Auburn Alum: Duh, but Stacie went downstairs to watch some sports game. I asked her to keep it down during the rose ceremony.
Date: 1/10/11
Time: 8:37pm (Start of National Championship)
Rob: You watchin' The Bachelor?
Auburn Alum: Duh, but Stacie went downstairs to watch some sports game. I asked her to keep it down during the rose ceremony.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
NFL Playoff Picks
NFC Games:
#6 Green Bay Packers @ #3 Philadelphia Eagles
Winner = #6 Green Bay Packers
#5 New Orleans Saints @ #4 Seattle Seahawks
Winner = #5 New Orleans Saints
Because after each round the teams will re-seed this will send
#6 Green Bay Packers @ #1 Atlanta Falcons
Winner = #1 Atlanta Falcons
#5 New Orleans Saints @ #2 Chicago Bears
Winner = #5 New Orleans Saints
NFC Championship
#5 New Orleans Saints @ #1 Atlanta Falcons
Winner = #1 Atlanta Falcons
AFC
#6 New York Jets @ #3 Indianapolis Colts
Winner = #6 New York Jets
#5 Baltimore Ravens @ #4 Kansas City Chiefs
Winner = #5 Baltimore Ravens
Because after each round the teams will re-seed this will send
#6 New York Jets @ #1 New England Patriots
Winner = #1 New England Patriots
#5 Baltimore Ravens @ #2 Pittsburgh Steelers
Winner = #2 Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC Championship
#2 Pittsburgh Steelers @ #1 New England Patriots
Winner = #1 New England Patriots
Super Bowl @ Dallas, TX
#1 Atlanta Falcons vs #1 New England Patriots
Winner = #1 New England Patriots
Although my heart would love to see a Dirty Bird Championship brought to The ATL!!!
- Just my .02
#6 Green Bay Packers @ #3 Philadelphia Eagles
Winner = #6 Green Bay Packers
#5 New Orleans Saints @ #4 Seattle Seahawks
Winner = #5 New Orleans Saints
Because after each round the teams will re-seed this will send
#6 Green Bay Packers @ #1 Atlanta Falcons
Winner = #1 Atlanta Falcons
#5 New Orleans Saints @ #2 Chicago Bears
Winner = #5 New Orleans Saints
NFC Championship
#5 New Orleans Saints @ #1 Atlanta Falcons
Winner = #1 Atlanta Falcons
AFC
#6 New York Jets @ #3 Indianapolis Colts
Winner = #6 New York Jets
#5 Baltimore Ravens @ #4 Kansas City Chiefs
Winner = #5 Baltimore Ravens
Because after each round the teams will re-seed this will send
#6 New York Jets @ #1 New England Patriots
Winner = #1 New England Patriots
#5 Baltimore Ravens @ #2 Pittsburgh Steelers
Winner = #2 Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC Championship
#2 Pittsburgh Steelers @ #1 New England Patriots
Winner = #1 New England Patriots
Super Bowl @ Dallas, TX
#1 Atlanta Falcons vs #1 New England Patriots
Winner = #1 New England Patriots
Although my heart would love to see a Dirty Bird Championship brought to The ATL!!!
- Just my .02
Monday, January 3, 2011
Georgia Football Coaching Decision
Georgia just lost to UCF in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, TN on Friday night. They failed to score a touchdown and managed only two field goals against what most would agree is a far inferior football team. This finished their dismal season with a terrible 6-7 record.
Looking back most will comment that Georgia did not have AJ Green for the first four games of the season due to a NCAA violation of which Georgia went 1-3 and that they lost close games to Colorado, Arkansas and Florida. Some fans may argue that Georgia could have potentially won another 6 games if things were slightly different. While some fans may argue just the opposite and suggest a forceful and immediate removal of Mark Richt as head coach at Georgia.
I don't see either one of these arguments as good options. For the first argument every team in every sport could potentially sit down and show how they could have won if just a couple plays or circumstances went a little bit different. It means nothing and that is why they play the game. Nuff said!
For the second argument of firing Mark Richt my most glaring question would be "who would Georgia replace him with"? I don't know of any HC candidate that could come in and have the immediate success that these fans will want. I would much rather keep the reigns in the hands of the person who has had lengthy proven success and give him every opportunity to turn it around. CMR has turned the program around once and I don't see any one else available to do a better job than him at the moment. Lets also not forget that CMR still has one of the best win percentages of any active coach at the moment.
So, while I can easily offer an opinion of what not to do you should be asking me what would I do? I would first give my best interpretation of what I think the problem really is. A few things that pop into my head are the countless penalties and off field instances that Georgia has experienced in the past few years, the play calling and the lack of a big time coordinator. I also contribute a lot of the lack of success to bad luck. My thoughts are that Moreno and Stafford had no choice but to depart early and there was no one able to fill that role immediately. I'm not sure if you contribute that to poor recruiting or just down right bad luck. On the contrary I really feel like Aaron Murray has enough upside to be one of the best if not the best QB ever at Georgia. He's that good.
I don't think anyone else is to blame except for CMR regarding the incessant penalties and off field issues. He needs to find a way to regain control of this team immediately. If there is anyone who needs to go I really think it's Coach Mike Bobo. At the very least strip him of his play calling duties. Georgia's offense was much more potent when CMR was calling his own plays.
I firmly believe that Coach Mark Richt is still the best man in the best position to turn around Georgia Football.
- Just my .02
Looking back most will comment that Georgia did not have AJ Green for the first four games of the season due to a NCAA violation of which Georgia went 1-3 and that they lost close games to Colorado, Arkansas and Florida. Some fans may argue that Georgia could have potentially won another 6 games if things were slightly different. While some fans may argue just the opposite and suggest a forceful and immediate removal of Mark Richt as head coach at Georgia.
I don't see either one of these arguments as good options. For the first argument every team in every sport could potentially sit down and show how they could have won if just a couple plays or circumstances went a little bit different. It means nothing and that is why they play the game. Nuff said!
For the second argument of firing Mark Richt my most glaring question would be "who would Georgia replace him with"? I don't know of any HC candidate that could come in and have the immediate success that these fans will want. I would much rather keep the reigns in the hands of the person who has had lengthy proven success and give him every opportunity to turn it around. CMR has turned the program around once and I don't see any one else available to do a better job than him at the moment. Lets also not forget that CMR still has one of the best win percentages of any active coach at the moment.
So, while I can easily offer an opinion of what not to do you should be asking me what would I do? I would first give my best interpretation of what I think the problem really is. A few things that pop into my head are the countless penalties and off field instances that Georgia has experienced in the past few years, the play calling and the lack of a big time coordinator. I also contribute a lot of the lack of success to bad luck. My thoughts are that Moreno and Stafford had no choice but to depart early and there was no one able to fill that role immediately. I'm not sure if you contribute that to poor recruiting or just down right bad luck. On the contrary I really feel like Aaron Murray has enough upside to be one of the best if not the best QB ever at Georgia. He's that good.
I don't think anyone else is to blame except for CMR regarding the incessant penalties and off field issues. He needs to find a way to regain control of this team immediately. If there is anyone who needs to go I really think it's Coach Mike Bobo. At the very least strip him of his play calling duties. Georgia's offense was much more potent when CMR was calling his own plays.
I firmly believe that Coach Mark Richt is still the best man in the best position to turn around Georgia Football.
- Just my .02
