Saturday, April 25, 2009
Draft Day
Hakeem Nicks, a solid linebacker to provide depth (I'll avoid learning to spell his name for now), and the best possible player on the board late in the second round, an O-lineman from UConn (Donald Brown, this is why you were good). Good day. Hopefully solid second day picks tomorrow. I wouldn't be unhappy if the Giants took a chance on Tiquan Underwood from Rutgers or even Tony Fiammetta, the only Syracuse player likely to be drafted.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
NCAA Tournament
Just a thought, but I'm really disappointed with this year's madness.
a) lack of upsets
b) too many blowouts
There have been so many sleeper games. And granted Nova's win over Pitt last night was great, and (well okay I didn't watch the UConn game blame school work) UConn advanced in a tight one, but there's too many Louisville and UNC beating up on teams by 30 and 40 points in the SWEET 16. Is that just bad coaching or something? And speaking of coaching, the interim guy in Arizona really should just get the job. With the year that team had, he really deserves to take the credit even if they skidaddled into the NCAA Tournament, and were probably the last team in. They were this year's 'Villanova of last year', advancing to the Sweet 16 only to be blown away.
I'll think about watching today. I got a pretty big exam Tuesday, and that just may take precedent.
Boring NCAA Tournament.
On the bright side, if Jonny Flynn sticks to his word about coming back for his junior season, we'll be preseason top 5 if not better. If Harris and Devendorf stick around, we'll actually be over the 13 scholarship limit. Now, I know what you're thinking (Goodbye Sean Williams, FINALLY) but one of the freshman may just redshirt. I don't think Boeheim wants to redshirt Dashonte Riley just so he can have depth (and with Kristof leaving, they are losing size), so he may opt to redshirt that guy Southerland or even Sean Williams himself.
Or maybe Brandon Reese grows four inches and gains about 45 pounds of solid muscle and replaces Jonny Flynn as the starter. We'll assume Scoop transfers in this case. Chances of this happening: .00001%
Because anything's possible . . .yeah.
a) lack of upsets
b) too many blowouts
There have been so many sleeper games. And granted Nova's win over Pitt last night was great, and (well okay I didn't watch the UConn game blame school work) UConn advanced in a tight one, but there's too many Louisville and UNC beating up on teams by 30 and 40 points in the SWEET 16. Is that just bad coaching or something? And speaking of coaching, the interim guy in Arizona really should just get the job. With the year that team had, he really deserves to take the credit even if they skidaddled into the NCAA Tournament, and were probably the last team in. They were this year's 'Villanova of last year', advancing to the Sweet 16 only to be blown away.
I'll think about watching today. I got a pretty big exam Tuesday, and that just may take precedent.
Boring NCAA Tournament.
On the bright side, if Jonny Flynn sticks to his word about coming back for his junior season, we'll be preseason top 5 if not better. If Harris and Devendorf stick around, we'll actually be over the 13 scholarship limit. Now, I know what you're thinking (Goodbye Sean Williams, FINALLY) but one of the freshman may just redshirt. I don't think Boeheim wants to redshirt Dashonte Riley just so he can have depth (and with Kristof leaving, they are losing size), so he may opt to redshirt that guy Southerland or even Sean Williams himself.
Or maybe Brandon Reese grows four inches and gains about 45 pounds of solid muscle and replaces Jonny Flynn as the starter. We'll assume Scoop transfers in this case. Chances of this happening: .00001%
Because anything's possible . . .yeah.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Update
Tough Day for SU LAX as both the men and women go down to UVA. Hopefully the basketball team rebounds and carries weight Sunday. Funny how it was the other way around last year?
Friday, February 6, 2009
Manny to the METS (probably), but honestly - Is anyone else really going to give MANNY in his MID 30s a long term deal?
The answer to the question that is way too long in the title - is yes. It may not seem like right with the Wilpons and Omar Minaya seeming a bit uninterested, but it doesn't mean (what with Manny's rejection of a one year, $25 million offer), that he wants to be in New York. The Dodgers were a better team with Manny, and it's something they need to pursue. But for all intensive purposes, I called this.
Not really.
But the Yanks had a big offseason (and don't get me wrong so did the Mets, fixing their bullpen woes (wo)) and the Mets want to be the best team in New York (note* I did not say league, though being the best in New York in '09 is probably the best team in baseball).
Not really.
But the Yanks had a big offseason (and don't get me wrong so did the Mets, fixing their bullpen woes (wo)) and the Mets want to be the best team in New York (note* I did not say league, though being the best in New York in '09 is probably the best team in baseball).
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tennis?
Tomorrow the alarm will be set for 5 AM so I can see Andy Roddick (I hope) top Roger Federer. He's 2-15 career but beat an aging Federer a few months ago, I think.
The match starts at 3:30, but I'm expecting 5 sets that should end around 6:30. From there I got ad notes to do, plus reading, lots of fun.
Then lacrosse tomorrow afternoon, cool. Good Day.
The match starts at 3:30, but I'm expecting 5 sets that should end around 6:30. From there I got ad notes to do, plus reading, lots of fun.
Then lacrosse tomorrow afternoon, cool. Good Day.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Reflections of this season
People,
I can't blame one thing for the loss to the Eagles Sunday. I really can't. Are you going to blame the wind for Eli's loft in the first half that ultimately resulted in an Eagles touchdown? How about the defense's third down ineptitude? And you definitely cannot blame the coaching. I have ultimate respect for Tom Coughlin. The only thing Coughlin could not address in practice was containing Donovan McNabb. It was as if the defense would shut the Eagles down (Westbrook was a non-factor) only to McNabb drop back and scramble. He would then proceed to find his open reciever. I'm not sure I can blame the defensive line even for that. It was a loss I had trouble accepting.
But you know what? I wore my Giants hat the next day, because I represent my team. I'm the biggest Giants fan you know and I am proud of my team no matter what. Good sports fan go into each year believing their team is the best and they will win it all. Great sports fans recognize when a team comes in and beats theirs. Great teams will be able to avenge those losses. The big drift - these losses aren't going to come in the playoffs. See the Giants of 2007, SBXLII champs. The Giants were 10-6 during the regular season but avenged four of those losses in the playoffs by beating the Cowboys (who they had lost twice to), the Packers, and Patriots, all teams that had beaten them in the regular season.
Yeah, the Giants won in Philadelphia but that was so long ago. Witnessing the team lead a wild second half comeback for an eventual overtime win December 21st was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I'm truly thankful for that opportunity to go. But the thing remains that the team looked nothing like they did against Carolina either time against Philadelphia. Philadelphia came in and embarassed the Giants not once but twice in the Meadowlands. I don't get it and I'll never understand it. The Giants were 7-2 at home in 2008 and rolled over anybody who could put on shoulder pads except the Eagles.
The worst part is I felt like we were the better team in all three matchups. I never felt like we could lose the first game in Philadelphia that we won, and even the regular season loss I felt like we were the better team and still didn't come out with the W. But in the playoff game, those thoughts just flew apart. The Eagles were controlling us and I only admitted they had momentum later on in the game, only in the fourth quarter once Giants fans were making their way to the exits. I watched it all. I screamed, I punched walls, but I kept the game on. I was mad that I had finally snapped - I had admitted the Eagles were the better team on January 11th, 2009. Every other day during the season I had felt like it was us. I do believe the Giants were the better team every day except that one.
There's no blame to pass at this point.
But now here's the offseason and I want the Giants to start thinking about drafting someone who can step in and play. What I mean is not drafting by need, but by the best player available. The Giants are going to have some cap free up that may get lost what with re-signing Ward and Jacobs, but drafting a LB maybe James Laurinatis or trading up for Rey Mauluga (probably spelled it wrong) probably would be good for the team. We can finally get rid of Antonio Pierce. Oh boy have I just been exceptionally unhappy with his play this season. He is a great defensive captain but he can't hold up his end on the playing field. That play against the Eagles during the regular season where Westbrook got away and scored continues to play through my mind. Let's get rid of Pierce and make Mathias Kiawanuka defensive captain. Because then we could draft a young linebacker with a ton of potential like Rey Mauluga.
Another great pick would be a wide reciever as this year should have some sleepers. Kenny Britt out of Rutgers looked pretty good in his time as a Scarlet Knight, as did countless others. Knowshon Moreno may fall to the Giants and if Ward decides to take his game elsewhere that would be a solid pick to keep our running game strong.
I really hope Plaxico Burress comes back. I think what he did was irresponsible but I do believe he should be able to carry a gun. Let's knock it down to a misdemeanor and just let the man do his job. Nothing again Domenik Hixon but Plax is a lightning player of a kind you don't necessarily see in the league all the time. Plax has quickness no other player really has, and the fact that he is not seen as a premier wide reciever is probably because Manning doesn't throw to him enough.
But for all intensive purposes players have been saying they want him back and upper management has hinted at it so perhaps Burress will be back when he is inevitably not given jail time. Perhaps Roger Goodell will be okay with the whole situation as Burress couldn't play most of this year.
I'll still always remember him for that TD catch. I still want a Plaxico Burress jersey. I think he's a wonderful player. I recommend his book that came out recently, co-written with Jason Cole. It's in Plax's words. Really quite a non-fiction piece.
Picks:
Cardinals 34, Eagles 31 (Why not?)
Ravens 20, Steelers 17
- The Lakers can tell you how hard it is to do something three times in a row. The Ravens finally get to the Steelers.
Super Bowl:
Warner > Flacco
Cardinals 20, Ravens 16
You will eventually have a ring Mr. Flacco. But this is the year for Arizona. Because let's face it, I don't know how much longer Kurt Warner will hold on in this league. He's got a lot to play for. And the Ravens will probably be favored if this situation plays out.
But realistically - all I want is for the Eagles to lose. That's it.
Be Happy.
Eric
I can't blame one thing for the loss to the Eagles Sunday. I really can't. Are you going to blame the wind for Eli's loft in the first half that ultimately resulted in an Eagles touchdown? How about the defense's third down ineptitude? And you definitely cannot blame the coaching. I have ultimate respect for Tom Coughlin. The only thing Coughlin could not address in practice was containing Donovan McNabb. It was as if the defense would shut the Eagles down (Westbrook was a non-factor) only to McNabb drop back and scramble. He would then proceed to find his open reciever. I'm not sure I can blame the defensive line even for that. It was a loss I had trouble accepting.
But you know what? I wore my Giants hat the next day, because I represent my team. I'm the biggest Giants fan you know and I am proud of my team no matter what. Good sports fan go into each year believing their team is the best and they will win it all. Great sports fans recognize when a team comes in and beats theirs. Great teams will be able to avenge those losses. The big drift - these losses aren't going to come in the playoffs. See the Giants of 2007, SBXLII champs. The Giants were 10-6 during the regular season but avenged four of those losses in the playoffs by beating the Cowboys (who they had lost twice to), the Packers, and Patriots, all teams that had beaten them in the regular season.
Yeah, the Giants won in Philadelphia but that was so long ago. Witnessing the team lead a wild second half comeback for an eventual overtime win December 21st was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I'm truly thankful for that opportunity to go. But the thing remains that the team looked nothing like they did against Carolina either time against Philadelphia. Philadelphia came in and embarassed the Giants not once but twice in the Meadowlands. I don't get it and I'll never understand it. The Giants were 7-2 at home in 2008 and rolled over anybody who could put on shoulder pads except the Eagles.
The worst part is I felt like we were the better team in all three matchups. I never felt like we could lose the first game in Philadelphia that we won, and even the regular season loss I felt like we were the better team and still didn't come out with the W. But in the playoff game, those thoughts just flew apart. The Eagles were controlling us and I only admitted they had momentum later on in the game, only in the fourth quarter once Giants fans were making their way to the exits. I watched it all. I screamed, I punched walls, but I kept the game on. I was mad that I had finally snapped - I had admitted the Eagles were the better team on January 11th, 2009. Every other day during the season I had felt like it was us. I do believe the Giants were the better team every day except that one.
There's no blame to pass at this point.
But now here's the offseason and I want the Giants to start thinking about drafting someone who can step in and play. What I mean is not drafting by need, but by the best player available. The Giants are going to have some cap free up that may get lost what with re-signing Ward and Jacobs, but drafting a LB maybe James Laurinatis or trading up for Rey Mauluga (probably spelled it wrong) probably would be good for the team. We can finally get rid of Antonio Pierce. Oh boy have I just been exceptionally unhappy with his play this season. He is a great defensive captain but he can't hold up his end on the playing field. That play against the Eagles during the regular season where Westbrook got away and scored continues to play through my mind. Let's get rid of Pierce and make Mathias Kiawanuka defensive captain. Because then we could draft a young linebacker with a ton of potential like Rey Mauluga.
Another great pick would be a wide reciever as this year should have some sleepers. Kenny Britt out of Rutgers looked pretty good in his time as a Scarlet Knight, as did countless others. Knowshon Moreno may fall to the Giants and if Ward decides to take his game elsewhere that would be a solid pick to keep our running game strong.
I really hope Plaxico Burress comes back. I think what he did was irresponsible but I do believe he should be able to carry a gun. Let's knock it down to a misdemeanor and just let the man do his job. Nothing again Domenik Hixon but Plax is a lightning player of a kind you don't necessarily see in the league all the time. Plax has quickness no other player really has, and the fact that he is not seen as a premier wide reciever is probably because Manning doesn't throw to him enough.
But for all intensive purposes players have been saying they want him back and upper management has hinted at it so perhaps Burress will be back when he is inevitably not given jail time. Perhaps Roger Goodell will be okay with the whole situation as Burress couldn't play most of this year.
I'll still always remember him for that TD catch. I still want a Plaxico Burress jersey. I think he's a wonderful player. I recommend his book that came out recently, co-written with Jason Cole. It's in Plax's words. Really quite a non-fiction piece.
Picks:
Cardinals 34, Eagles 31 (Why not?)
Ravens 20, Steelers 17
- The Lakers can tell you how hard it is to do something three times in a row. The Ravens finally get to the Steelers.
Super Bowl:
Warner > Flacco
Cardinals 20, Ravens 16
You will eventually have a ring Mr. Flacco. But this is the year for Arizona. Because let's face it, I don't know how much longer Kurt Warner will hold on in this league. He's got a lot to play for. And the Ravens will probably be favored if this situation plays out.
But realistically - all I want is for the Eagles to lose. That's it.
Be Happy.
Eric
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