It's Gametime!

It’s that time again! College football is about to start back up this Thursday. It will be an exciting season. Even after a lot of big time names left last year for the draft, the programs reloaded and have some top performers still around. Last year, five big name quarterbacks left (Tebow, Bradford, McCoy, Clausen, and Pike), but now there are six to seven good quarterbacks. So really, this is the year of the long ball. Many programs are stacked, but many programs are looking to make a name for themselves this year. The preseason look at the Heisman is a beauty. There are eight quarterbacks and four running backs receiving votes. Such names include as followed: Mark Ingram(last year’s Heisman), Case Keenum, Jake Locker, Ryan Mallet, Kellen Moore, Terelle Pryor, and Evan Royster. There were also a few coaching moves this off season with Bryan Kelly and Lane Kiffen jumping to different schools. With Alabama, Ohio State, Boise State, Texas, and Florida as the top five in the polls, it will definitely be an intense season. Every Saturday will count and it should end up being a great season. Hope you enjoy!

What is the NBA coming to?

Is the NBA trying to lose their audience that still puts up with them? Well they are doing a good job after their Lebron James ordeal. What I don’t understand is why there has to be an hour long show over which team he goes to. I mean granted he arguably the best basketball player in the league, but that doesn’t mean he deserves his time on television. I mean it was pathetic and stupid to have him come on there and decide where he was going. I didn’t even care to watch where he went. I did like how the city of Cleveland was frustrated at Lebron for leaving them. I personally do not think he should have left. I think he would have been respected more as a person than player if he stayed. It would have shown that he was dedicated to bringing Cleveland a championship. Now he is on a team that has two all stars. I do not know how the Heat will do with three players who are used to being leaders on the team. I can see some heated arguments arise in the locker room. I think they can be a good team, but it will be an interesting season. I believe if Lebron wanted to go to a different team than Cleveland, then he should have picked a team that could rally around him. I think a team like Chicago would have suited him better than Miami, just in the sense that he could improve that team. He can improve Miami, but he will do it along side Bosh and Wade. It will be an interesting season, but I am sure we will hear all about it because the NBA is a circus these days.

Marian Baseball Season After Florida Trip

After the long bus ride home from Ormond Beach, Florida, I believe the Marian University Baseball team is on the way up. After a disappointing campaign in Florida last year, where they finished 1-8, the Knights finished 4-4 this year. The Knights beat some very good teams this year including Ohio Dominican and St. Francis(Ill.), who were both receiving votes to be ranked. If you take out a couple of innings in the games the Knights did lose, their record would be better than it shows. The Knights are not an overpowering team in terms of size and hitting the ball far, but they do have a great pitching staff and can beat other teams in "small ball". I believe with a good recruiting class and an experience returning class, the Knights can compete with any team they play. I am very excited with how the rest of the season will turn out. I believe each player is starting to know their role on the team and that will help down the road. It was nice seeing the excitement from the squad in every game. Todd Ungru and Jake Mullis really got their bats going, while Ben Walters, Ricky Parrish, Neil Hackett, Pat Midla, and Tony Goodpaster really pitched well down there. It will be an exciting year for the determined Knights. Come out and cheer them on!

Olympics So Far

This year’s Olympics have been everything the hype has made it out to be. There have been tremendous victories won on the ice rink or out in the snow. The United States has represented this great country well. The stars the U.S. possess have stepped up and really contributed to the lead they have in the medal count. There have been many memorable moments in this year’s winter Olympics. Some include the men’s hockey team beating the hosting Canadians, Lindsey Vonn winning gold in women’s downhill despite being injured, Shani Davis repeating in his best even, the 1000 meter speed-skating, snowboarder Shaun White absolutely dominating all competitors in the men’s halfpipe, and Bode Miller winning in the men’s super combined. These skilled individuals came into these Olympics highly praised and they walked-the-walk and talked-the-talk. I am sure there will be many more moments that will go down in the books, and I will be sitting in my seat watching every minute. USA ALL THE WAY!!

New NFL Overtime Rule

Does the NFL need a new overtime rule? I believe so. This was very evident in the New Orleans Saints/ Minnesota Vikings' game. The two best NFC teams were dead even in talent and score, and then their fates came down to a coin flip. I feel bad for the Vikings because they did not even get a chance to challenge the Saints' defense. Any team that wins the coin flip just needs to have an okay kick-off return, and then drive the ball forty-five yards to get themselves in decent field goal range. I just hate how one team gets the opportunity to do all this because of a fifty-fifty chance of calling the right side on the coin. What should the NFL do? One idea is do the same thing colleges’ do, which is each team gets it at the opponent's twenty-five yard line, and they play it live. The only problem with that is the second team gets the advantage. They get to see how the other team plays their possession and then goes from there. I do not think that is the answer for the NFL. If they did decide to use that idea, then I believe the NFL teams need to back up and get the ball at midfield. The other idea, which I like, is shortening the overtime to like ten minutes and then just playing the overtime out. I like that idea because it gives each team at least one or two possessions and both sides of the ball get a chance to stop the other teams. The only problem with that idea is the team that gets the ball first will come down to a coin flip and we are back to this same argument again. I believe the NFL has to make a change in the overtime rule, but what they do will have controversy too. It will be interesting to see how the NFL decides to go about this problem. What do you think?

Thoughts on Tiger Woods' Speech

One word describes the "apology" speech that Tiger Woods spoke, "Wow". I didn't really buy it. I mean who needs to read their speech off a paper? Why can't you just say what you feel in your heart? I kind of think that this speech was what the press wanted to hear, and not what the people wanted to hear. He did not get real emotional, and he wanted everyone to help him. Then, he throws a curveball and talks about his new found religion. I have no problem forgiving the guy if he comes out and explains what he did and his reasons for doing it. Look at America these days, baseball players who admit using steroids are heckled for a little awhile, but then are eased up on. Fans respect those players who are up front with them and admit their wrong doing. I just believe Tiger tease America by saying what he did. This was not an “apology” speech, but instead a stunt to get attention. This was however the worst case of the press ruining the integrity of an athlete. I do feel bad for his family that had to be ambushed by the press day and night. I do hope he and his wife work things out for the kids’ sake. He needs to stay away from golf for awhile to prove to his wife he is loyal to her. If he thinks this matter is far from over because of this speech, he is mistaken. What are your thoughts?

Who Should the Indianapolis Colts draft for 2010?

The Super Bowl just happened and now its offseason right? Wrong. Since the last seconds ticked off the game clock in the Super Bowl game, I have been asking myself, what do the Colts need to improve?" If you look back on the last couple of years, the Colts have gone after an offensive specialist, whether it is a receiver or running back in the first round. Do they continue to go after offensive people? I do not think so. I think this year is the year to go after some defensive players. Some key positions where the Colts could use some help is maybe another linebacker and a defensive tackle, so it helps the young secondary. On the offensive side, I think the Colts should make sure they get some linemen because the line is getting older and older with each season and game played. I think the Colts draft the right type of players and that has always been Bill Polian's forte. I know every time I watch the Colts draft, I always ask myself, is this the right pick? He has a system for the players he picks, and I think that it would be wrong of me to question his picks. When the Colts start losing more games than they play, then we can start challenging his moves. It will be an interesting Draft and I am looking forward to seeing the new Colt faces. These are my opinions. What's yours?