Week 8 Review of the NFL

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end Antonio Smith (90) and outside linebacker Von Miller (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by Denver Broncos defensive end Antonio Smith (90) and outside linebacker Von Miller (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

No Longer Perfect

This stat line for Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is telling; 14-22, 77 yards, 0 TD, sacked 3 times. It pretty much tells me that the Denver Broncos have a legitimate defense. Continue reading

2015 World Series Champions

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You could sum up the series for the Kansas City Royals as the never say die team. They won three times in the World Series when trailing in the eighth inning or later to beat the New York Mets. That’s saying something when you can do it that many times to the same opponent. Continue reading

Week 7 Review of the NFL

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New York Jets outside linebacker Calvin Pace (97) hits New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after he threw a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New York Jets outside linebacker Calvin Pace (97) hits New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after he threw a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Standing Tall

As I’ve stated many times, the NFL has become a passing league. The New England Patriots are proof of that. Tom Brady used that to his advantage against the New York Jets on Sunday; Continue reading

NBA Finals and Award Projections

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* – indicates playoffs

MVP – Anthony Davis – Pelicans

Rookie – Jahlil Okafor – 76ers

Coach – Fred Hoiberg – Bulls

Defensive Player – DeAndre Jordan – Clippers

Most Improved – Paul George – Pacers

Sixth Man – Nikola Mirotic – Bulls

Executive – R.C. Buford – Spurs

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Pacific Division

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1. Golden State Warriors

Winning a championship doesn’t seem to affect this team too much.

2. Los Angeles Clippers

This is setting up to be a must win year for Doc Rivers and company.

3. Phoenix Suns

If they make the playoffs, they’ll be one team to watch out for.

4. Sacramento Kings

With George Karl and DeMarcus Cousins not seeing eye to eye, things could get ugly.

5. Los Angeles Lakers

A few bright spots and key veteran additions should lesson the stress on Kobe. Continue reading