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It’s time for some football. As always I like to make my predictions and this year I start with the NFC. There are really aren’t too many surprises but I will say that I’m not excited about the Eagles or the Cardinals. Those teams will struggle. Tampa Bay and Carolina are intriguing but the biggest question mark is reserved for the NFC North. What will injuries do to the Vikings? Are the Bears really primed for a move? Is Detroit better than they…well, how could the be any worse?
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This is especially important for the Super Bowl. I never liked the idea that a game as important as the Super Bowl can come down to who wins the coin toss. This format is better than the college format because it still maintains a ‘Sudden Death’ aspect to it. A defensive-minded team can hold a high-powered offense to a field goal, it gives their offense the incentive to score a touchdown and win or at least tie it again and put the pressure back on the defense.
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This debate takes place every year and the closer we get to the playoffs the more you’ll hear this argument. My take is that until Lebron wins a championship, he’s always going to be one step below Kobe. Also, basketball like most sports comes down to showing up when everything is on the line. I’ll always take Kobe over Lebron in the big game or when the game is on the line. Period.
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We discussed Jeremy Tyler on All World Sports Talk and concluded that he would have a difficult time adjusting to the pro game. His situation was quite different from that of Brandon Jennings who bypassed a Freshman years in college to play pro basketball in Europe. Tyler passed up his senior year in high school and unlike Jennings who had his family move with him, Tyler was on his own.
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TMZ.com: Jayson Williams is allegedly the victim of a crime — for a change — after a report says his home was broken into and a slew of sports memorabilia, electronics and jewelry were stolen.Among the items allegedly stolen from Williams’ South Carolina … Read more
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TMZ.com: Greg Oden — a former #1 NBA draft pick — apologized last night for naked photos of himself that hit the Internet this week.In a quick press conference at his team’s practice facility, the perennially injured Portland Trailblazers star said he was … Read more
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I watched the tail end of the NCAA championship in college football. The University of Alabama Crimson Tide won their first national championship under current head coach Nick Saban. One of the final graphics of the big show was most telling: Nick Saban’s salary is roughly $4 million dollars per year, with half million dollar [...]
