Jason Bay Hired While Mike Leach is Fired

The Mets struggled the last few years in several areas and last year it was offense and injuries. To help the lineup, the Mets have signed Jason Bay to a 4 year deal worth 66 million dollars. This addition still doesn't get them in the playoffs but it is a step closer as Jason Bay is a improvement. As a Red Sox fan, Bay was never the best player but he earned his spot in the lineup. I will miss him for a while and I hope he enjoys New York.

Meanwhile in College Football, Texas Tech has fired Mike Leach after the school investigated him about his disciplinary actions to a student with a concussion. This firing comes just a few days away from the Alamo bowl in which the Red Raiders take on Michigan State. From the reports of having the student locked in dark, confined spaces, it seems like Leach deserved to be fired. I hope the Red Raiders can be ready for the Spartans this weekend without their head coach.

Vikings Fail to Keep Up With the Saints

With the Saints losing again this weekend, the Vikings saw a chance that could land them Home Field Advantage for the Playoffs. They would have to win their last two games and New Orleans had to lose their last game. The Vikings went into Chicago and were terrible in the first half. But in the second half, they made a comeback slowly but surely that would tie the game at 30 all when Favre hit Sidney Rice in the end zone with less than 30 seconds to go. Overtime came and they lost. After a miss field goal by Gould and a couple more possessions, the Vikings Adrian Peterson fumbled the ball and the Bears got it at the Vikings 39 yard line. The very next play, Jay Cutler threw a great 39 yard pass to Aromashodu for a TD and the Win. The Bears won 36-30.

The Vikings now can't win Home Field Advantage in the Playoffs and are now in trouble for the #2 seed. The Cowboys, Cardinals, and Eagles could steal the spot from them. This may be one of the most exciting season finales ever. Maybe even better than Idol's Finales. Meanwhile, Jay Cutler proved he can be a great QB in this league with his 273 yards passing, 4 TD passes, and one INT. Though he leads the NFL with INTs, he could still throw a great game. That is something for the Bears to think about for next year.

1972 Dolphins Safe Again, Saints Lose Again, Playoff Picture Clearer and More

The 72 Dolphins can breath easily once again as the last undefeated team of the year has finally lost a game. The Undefeated Colts were beat by the Jets 29-15. The Colts had the lead in the third when they placed Manning on the sidelines. The Jets then took over and won the game as they hope to get a spot in the Postseason. I would like to thank the Jets for beating the Colts. I would like to see a 19-0 team but not the Colts. The other former undefeated team, the Saints, lost a second game in a row as they lost to the Bucs 20-17. Its okay to lose to a good Cowboys team even though it is December, but when you lose to a team that has struggled all year long, you are in trouble. This win though will hurt the Bucs chances for a great draft spot.

The NFC playoff spots have been decided as the Cowboys beat the Redskins 17-0 while the Giants get destroyed in their last game in Giants Stadium by the Panthers 41-9 and also the Packers beat the Seahawks 48-10. What does this all mean? The Packers and the Cowboys Clinch a Playoff Spot while the Giants have been eliminated from contention. The Eagles meanwhile beat the Broncos 30-27 and are a step closer to getting a Division title. They will face the Cowboys next week to see who will win the NFC East. The Broncos playoff hopes are now in jeopardy with this loss. The Pats beat the Jaguars 35-7 to clinch the AFC East. Brady threw 4 TDs, 3 of them to Randy Moss. The Pats may actually have a chance in the Postseason. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh has renewed their playoff hopes by beating the Ravens 23-20. Both teams are 8-7 heading into the last week of the year and both want that Spot in the Postseason.

The NFC is practically settled except for who is the NFC East Champion. The AFC Wild Card Spots are still up for grabs with the Jets, Ravens, Steelers, Broncos, and Texans all at 8-7 heading into the last week of the season. For that week, The Jets play the Bengals, Broncos Play Chiefs, Texans Play Pats, Ravens Play Raiders, and the Steelers play the Dolphins. Can't wait to see what happens.

P.S. Urban Meyer has actually said he is taking a leave of absence instead. It sounds like Urban doesn't want to leave Florida and I hope he doesn't have to.

Urban Meyer To Leave the Gators

College football had a huge shocker today that happened outside the Bowl Games: Urban Meyer is resigning as head coach of the Florida Gators. Meyer is leaving for health concerns and not for gain elsewhere. Apparently there has been some physical side effects that go with the stress of coaching the Gators. His last game will be the Sugar Bowl against Cincinnati. I'm saddened by this news. Urban Meyer is my favorite coach in College football and one of the best as well. He got Utah an undefeated season and a Fiesta Bowl Win (when he was there earlier this decade) and Two National Titles with Florida in the past five years. I hope this is a temporary thing for Meyers and I do hope his health gets better with the time off. It would be a pity if his career ended so soon.

P.S. WHY LORD??!! TAKE PETE CARROLL INSTEAD!!!!

Merry Christmas, For Most Anyway

These past few years, the NBA has emphasized games on Christmas Day. While I get they want to cash in on all those people who stay home and watch TV during a holiday, Christmas is supposed to be about being with your family, not playing for the fans. There are five NBA Games scheduled for Christmas Day this year. I think they have gone a little overboard. Not only do the players have to work, but also all those people who work at the arenas as well. Give the working man a break if not the Millionaires.

Other than that, I would like to say Merry Christmas to all. I hope you enjoy the Holiday and all its cheer and remember its True Meaning: TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMY!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

12 days of Christmas for Sports Fans: the Whole Thing

11 players in football
12 if you’re in Canada
Madden ‘010
9 Fielders in Baseball
8 Hitting Cycles (in 2009)
7 Games in the Stanley Cup
6 Lombardi Trophies (for the Steelers)
5 Olympic Rings!!!
4 Sprint Cups (Jimmie Johnson)
3 MVP’s (Albert Pujols)
2 Cy Youngs (Tim Lincecum)
AND A LAWYER FOR TIGER WOOD'S WIFE!!!

Utah and BYU Win Their Respective Bowl Games

The most well known teams of the Mountain West Conference played two teams from the PAC-10 in Bowl Games in the last couple of days. First, BYU faced Oregon State at the Las Vegas Bowl and won 44-20. Max Hall's 3 TD passes was the performance giving the Cougars the edge. The second game was Utah vs. Cal in the Poinsettia bowl. The Utes pulled off a victory as well as their QB Jordan Wynn threw for 3 TDs as well. Nice job by these two MWC teams. TCU still has a bowl game to play in the Fiesta Bowl against Boise State. That won't be till next year however.

12 Days of Christmas for Sports Fans: Day 11

11 players in football
12 if you’re in Canada
Madden ‘010
9 Fielders in Baseball
8 Hitting Cycles (in 2009)
7 Games in the Stanley Cup
6 Lombardi Trophies (for the Steelers)
5 Olympic Rings!!!
4 Sprint Cups (Jimmie Johnson)
3 MVP’s (Albert Pujols)
2 Cy Youngs (Tim Lincecum)

Giants Sqaush Redskins, Holmgren Get Job with the Browns, and History Made By the Wildcats

Monday Night Football featured the struggling Giants against the reborn Redskins. The Giants entered the day at 7-6 and needing this win to keep a game behind the Wild Card leaders. They definitely got it too as the Giants destroyed the Redskins 45-12. Eli Manning was fantastic with 268 yards passing and 3 TD passes. The Redskins defense looked horrible and the offense couldn't get anything started until it was way too late. The Giants now need to hope that either the Cowboys or the Packers slip up this week.

Other stories of the day included Mike Holmgren being hired by the Browns as Team President. Holmgren retired from coaching the Seahawks last year and now looks to be a front office kind of guy. Eric Mangini better impress Mike in the last two games of the year or his job as head coach could be in jeopardy. In College Basketball, the Kentucky Wildcats became the first team ever in NCAA Basketball to win 2000 games as they beat Drexel earlier today 88-44. I'm sure Calipari and the Wildcats will think about this achievement for a brief second and then think about the next game. The way this team is going, they could go deep into the NCAA Tournament when it comes around in March.

12 Days of Christmas for Sports Fans: Day 10

11 players in football
12 if you’re in Canada
Madden ‘010
9 fielders in Baseball
8 Cycles in 09 (MLB)
7 Games in the Stanley Cup
6 Lombardi Trophies (Steelers)
5 Olympic Rings
4 Sprint Cups (Jimmie Johnson)
3 MVPs (Albert Pujols)