That's a major move, eh?
Winnipeg getting an NHL Franchise back has turned the whole system upside down. A couple of scenarios were presented to the Board of Governors about what do to accommodate the Winnipeg Jets. It seems like they went the extreme one. The Board of Governors has approved a radical reshaping of the NHL into 4 conferences instead of two. Two of the conferences will have 8 teams and the other two will have seven teams. The playoffs will have 4 teams from each conference (still a grand total of 16 i.e. way too many) and the conference winners (after they play each other in the conference) will face another conference winner for the right to go to the Stanley Cup Finals. It seems that this system will be finalized later this season and most likely implemented next season.
Lot of issues here. First, why not just have two conferences with just two divisions in each one? That would make more sense than just putting in two more conferences in place. Unless you're rotating on a year to year basis which conference champions play which one in the Semi-finals, it makes more sense to just have two conferences. Second, still too many playoff teams. I know it's the same number but quite frankly when over 1/2 the teams make the postseason it just feels watered down. Third... okay, those were my only complaints... and technically the first one is the only real issue that is solely brought up with this realignment but 16 teams is way too many postseason teams.
Overall, it seems like a good move for the NHL. I still would like to see how they will approach the Semi-finals issue but I'm sure that will get settled fairly. Now that I do think about it, this is a plus for rivalries. The first two playoff rounds being inside your conference (division) seems like a good move for increased interest.
P.S. It's also a plus for the Sharks as they will finally be able to call themselves a conference champion before being eliminated. OH SNAP!!!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Another Brett Favre Comeback? WHY!!!
Please No. No No No NO NO NO NO!!!
I guess the Favre comeback special is not over yet. Brett Favre hasn't made a comeback yet this year or any hints that he will make a comeback until now. Last year was so miserable for the QB and the Vikings that I thought this kind of talk was over. Apparently it is never over when Brett Favre is in the discussion. A source familiar with Brett Favre has said that Favre would listen to a pitch by the Chicago Bears if the Bears wanted to make the retired QB an offer. The Bears have tried winning with Caleb Hanie and haven't so far but still have a chance considering the Lions have taken the chance to grab a game or two over the Bears. Right now, its the Lions, Falcons, and Bears at 7-5 for the Wild Card... OH MY!!!
I thought we were over this. I thought the speculation was over and that he was too old to continue playing but apparently Brett Favre never rules out a comeback. Is this even a good move for the Bears? It doesn't matter. IT'S THE ONLY MOVE LEFT!!! Cutler is gone and I wouldn't bet on the Lions and Falcons to struggle for much longer. Hanie isn't going to get you to the postseason. This might be the last realistic shot for the Bears. Of course, Favre would have to learn the Mike Martz system if he does come back.
Again, this is a longshot if it is indeed going to happen. Favre would be new and the Bears just lost Matt Forte, their RB, for 2-6 weeks. I beg Favre to remember what happened last year when a team came down asking you to return. REMEMBER DAMN IT!!!
I guess the Favre comeback special is not over yet. Brett Favre hasn't made a comeback yet this year or any hints that he will make a comeback until now. Last year was so miserable for the QB and the Vikings that I thought this kind of talk was over. Apparently it is never over when Brett Favre is in the discussion. A source familiar with Brett Favre has said that Favre would listen to a pitch by the Chicago Bears if the Bears wanted to make the retired QB an offer. The Bears have tried winning with Caleb Hanie and haven't so far but still have a chance considering the Lions have taken the chance to grab a game or two over the Bears. Right now, its the Lions, Falcons, and Bears at 7-5 for the Wild Card... OH MY!!!
I thought we were over this. I thought the speculation was over and that he was too old to continue playing but apparently Brett Favre never rules out a comeback. Is this even a good move for the Bears? It doesn't matter. IT'S THE ONLY MOVE LEFT!!! Cutler is gone and I wouldn't bet on the Lions and Falcons to struggle for much longer. Hanie isn't going to get you to the postseason. This might be the last realistic shot for the Bears. Of course, Favre would have to learn the Mike Martz system if he does come back.
Again, this is a longshot if it is indeed going to happen. Favre would be new and the Bears just lost Matt Forte, their RB, for 2-6 weeks. I beg Favre to remember what happened last year when a team came down asking you to return. REMEMBER DAMN IT!!!
Tiger Woods Wins, Big Whoop
Tiger Woods' Wild Ride seem to found some stability over the weekend. In Thousand Oaks, California, Tiger Woods managed to win a tournament. He won the Chevron World Challenge by one stroke shooting a 69 on Sunday and nailing it off with a 6 foot birdie putt. He just edges out Zach Johnson and wins his first tournament in over two years. Looked like he enjoyed it as well.
I'll admit it's big news considering his fall from grace and all that but the 49ers are in the playoffs for the first time in 9 years. SUCK IT, WOODS!!! Sorry, have to try and remain professional. Seriously, good for Tiger finally being able to get another win. It ain't a Major or anything but at this point, he'll take it. Maybe the rest of his career won't be so bad after all.
I'll admit it's big news considering his fall from grace and all that but the 49ers are in the playoffs for the first time in 9 years. SUCK IT, WOODS!!! Sorry, have to try and remain professional. Seriously, good for Tiger finally being able to get another win. It ain't a Major or anything but at this point, he'll take it. Maybe the rest of his career won't be so bad after all.
Jose Reyes is Going to Miami
Big offseason for the now Miami Marlins. A slight name change, a new ballpark for the spring, and a big name free agent to join them. They have been talking to Jose Reyes for a while and finally closed the deal. Reyes agrees to join the Marlins for a 6 year, $106 million contract. He will be 29 in the middle of next season and brings to the team some great base running, fielding, and batting. Though not a power player, he hits well as he led the NL in batting average last season at .337.
A big move for the Marlins as they have added a big name talent for their new ballpark. This move will undoubtedly move Hanley Ramirez from SS to somewhere else in the infield, probably 3B. This makes the left side of their infield very good and strong. Reyes will most likely end up as the lead off hitter for the team and if he can play like he did last year then he'll probably be the best lead off hitter in the majors.
No doubt this is a big move that any one team will be happy to have made during the offseason. However, if you're the New York Yankees, you might not be satisfied with one big move. But this isn't the Yankees, it's the Miami Marlins and they just gotten Reyes and Heath Bell and they still want more. The Marlins sights have changed and they are now pointed at Albert Pujols. First time this team has been able to spend some money and they are making that well known.
A big move for the Marlins as they have added a big name talent for their new ballpark. This move will undoubtedly move Hanley Ramirez from SS to somewhere else in the infield, probably 3B. This makes the left side of their infield very good and strong. Reyes will most likely end up as the lead off hitter for the team and if he can play like he did last year then he'll probably be the best lead off hitter in the majors.
No doubt this is a big move that any one team will be happy to have made during the offseason. However, if you're the New York Yankees, you might not be satisfied with one big move. But this isn't the Yankees, it's the Miami Marlins and they just gotten Reyes and Heath Bell and they still want more. The Marlins sights have changed and they are now pointed at Albert Pujols. First time this team has been able to spend some money and they are making that well known.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Packers Barely Stay Undefeated, More Late Winning for Tebow Led Broncos, Cowboys Upset By Cards and More
The Packers entered Week 13 still undefeated and all eyes were on them, including the rest of the '72 Dolphins, seeing if they would slip up. This week the Pack went into the Meadowlands to face the Giants. The Giants were looking to rebound and looked like they had rebounded, at least on offense. Eli Manning kept the Giants in it and near the end of the game threw a TD pass to Hakeem Nicks and then DJ Ware ran it in for two points. Good news: they tied the game at 35. Bad news: they left 58 seconds left for Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers managed a few nice throws to some receivers and got the team within FG range for Mason Crosby. Crosby hits the 31 yard FG good and wins it as time expired, 38-35, for the Packers. Green Bay are 12-0 and still undefeated while the Giants skid more losing their 4th straight game.
Another game in the NFL that came down to a FG as time expired was in Minnesota. The Broncos faced the Vikings and it became a high scoring game in the 2nd half and, believe it or not, Tim Tebow and the Broncos managed to keep pace. A couple passing TDs from Tebow and a Willis McGahee TD run kept it close. After a Ryan Longwell FG was made for the Vikings with 3:06 to go, the Broncos managed to move it in just close enough for Matt Prater to make the tying FG with 1:33 left. About a minute and a half for Christian Ponder which is plenty of time to make a game winning drive except a Ponder pass was intercepted in Vikings territory by Andre' Goodman and he brought to the 15 of Minnesota. That set up a 23 yard FG by Matt Prater which he made as time expired giving the Broncos the win, 35-32. Broncos win again with Tebow at center and are now 6-1 with him as their starting QB.
As for the rest of the NFL, the Raiders needed a win to keep a game in front of the Broncos. Dolphins blow them out of the water, instead, 34-14. The Broncos and the Raiders are tied in the AFC West at 7-5 apiece. The Giants loss means the Cowboys could get a 2 game advantage in the NFC East. However, they forgot to win. Cardinals beat the Cowboys in OT, 19-13, as the Giants catch a break. The Saints help the Packers clinch the NFC North by beating the Lions, 31-17. The Chiefs also aid the Pack's cause by beating the Bears, 10-3. Last thing I'll mention is the Ravens beat the Browns, 24-10, and the Steelers demolish the Bengals, 35-7. Both teams are 9-3 but the Ravens own the tiebreaker so they technically have the lead in the AFC North.
Week 13 ends Monday night with the Chargers squaring off against the Jaguars.
Another game in the NFL that came down to a FG as time expired was in Minnesota. The Broncos faced the Vikings and it became a high scoring game in the 2nd half and, believe it or not, Tim Tebow and the Broncos managed to keep pace. A couple passing TDs from Tebow and a Willis McGahee TD run kept it close. After a Ryan Longwell FG was made for the Vikings with 3:06 to go, the Broncos managed to move it in just close enough for Matt Prater to make the tying FG with 1:33 left. About a minute and a half for Christian Ponder which is plenty of time to make a game winning drive except a Ponder pass was intercepted in Vikings territory by Andre' Goodman and he brought to the 15 of Minnesota. That set up a 23 yard FG by Matt Prater which he made as time expired giving the Broncos the win, 35-32. Broncos win again with Tebow at center and are now 6-1 with him as their starting QB.
As for the rest of the NFL, the Raiders needed a win to keep a game in front of the Broncos. Dolphins blow them out of the water, instead, 34-14. The Broncos and the Raiders are tied in the AFC West at 7-5 apiece. The Giants loss means the Cowboys could get a 2 game advantage in the NFC East. However, they forgot to win. Cardinals beat the Cowboys in OT, 19-13, as the Giants catch a break. The Saints help the Packers clinch the NFC North by beating the Lions, 31-17. The Chiefs also aid the Pack's cause by beating the Bears, 10-3. Last thing I'll mention is the Ravens beat the Browns, 24-10, and the Steelers demolish the Bengals, 35-7. Both teams are 9-3 but the Ravens own the tiebreaker so they technically have the lead in the AFC North.
Week 13 ends Monday night with the Chargers squaring off against the Jaguars.
49ERS, ONCE AGAIN, THE BEST IN THE NFC WEST!!!
Ever since 2002, the 49ers faithful have waited for another playoff shot. It was long and frustrating but the faithful knew it would only be a matter of time before the 49ers were relevant again. That day of relevancy has come back.
Earlier today, the 49ers came into Candlestick to face a long time rival in the St. Louis Rams. The 49ers defense set a early tone that the Rams could not break, even when Patrick Willis had to come out of the ballgame due to a hamstring injury. It was slow starting for the 49ers as they only had a 9-0 lead at halftime. The team came alive in the 2nd with a big TD pass to Michael Crabtree for 52 yards in the early 3rd quarter and then another big TD pass from Alex Smith in the 4th quarter, this time to Kyle Williams for 56 yards. 49ers would win this one and shut out the Rams, 26-0.
You know what that means? THE 49ERS HAVE CLINCHED THE NFC WEST DIVISION TITLE!!! They do that with a record of 10-2 and Alex Smith at the helm. 9 years and 4 head coaches later, the 49ers finally get back to the postseason. Man, it feels good to say that. Most of the credit, if not all, goes to Jim Harbaugh who got this team winning again. As for actual level of play, defense and Alex Smith were the difference. The defense is one of the best in the NFL and Alex Smith, who might not be the best QB we'll ever have, is playing much better and being used in a way where he is not causing us to lose games. Sure, things like the rushing game spearheaded by the now all time rushing leader for the 49ers, Frank Gore, helped get us wins but that was always there the last few seasons.
While I am ecstatic that the 49ers have won the division, there is still much the team can accomplish. They have to keep the pressure on the Packers and hope they slip up for a chance at home field advantage. If that's not possible, they are situated right now for the #2 spot in the NFC which means a bye week. And, of course, there is that prize at the end of the postseason tunnel to think about.
P.S. Catch the season finale of the Sports Khan Radio Show this Thursday at 4 PM on KSUNradio.com... Pretty Good.
P.P.S. Don't worry. Planning to have the show back in January.
Earlier today, the 49ers came into Candlestick to face a long time rival in the St. Louis Rams. The 49ers defense set a early tone that the Rams could not break, even when Patrick Willis had to come out of the ballgame due to a hamstring injury. It was slow starting for the 49ers as they only had a 9-0 lead at halftime. The team came alive in the 2nd with a big TD pass to Michael Crabtree for 52 yards in the early 3rd quarter and then another big TD pass from Alex Smith in the 4th quarter, this time to Kyle Williams for 56 yards. 49ers would win this one and shut out the Rams, 26-0.
You know what that means? THE 49ERS HAVE CLINCHED THE NFC WEST DIVISION TITLE!!! They do that with a record of 10-2 and Alex Smith at the helm. 9 years and 4 head coaches later, the 49ers finally get back to the postseason. Man, it feels good to say that. Most of the credit, if not all, goes to Jim Harbaugh who got this team winning again. As for actual level of play, defense and Alex Smith were the difference. The defense is one of the best in the NFL and Alex Smith, who might not be the best QB we'll ever have, is playing much better and being used in a way where he is not causing us to lose games. Sure, things like the rushing game spearheaded by the now all time rushing leader for the 49ers, Frank Gore, helped get us wins but that was always there the last few seasons.
While I am ecstatic that the 49ers have won the division, there is still much the team can accomplish. They have to keep the pressure on the Packers and hope they slip up for a chance at home field advantage. If that's not possible, they are situated right now for the #2 spot in the NFC which means a bye week. And, of course, there is that prize at the end of the postseason tunnel to think about.
P.S. Catch the season finale of the Sports Khan Radio Show this Thursday at 4 PM on KSUNradio.com... Pretty Good.
P.P.S. Don't worry. Planning to have the show back in January.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
McNabb Released by Vikings
Looks like the Vikings have thrown someone off their Longboat. That someone is Donovan McNabb. McNabb came to the team at the start of the season to see if he could lead them back into the playoffs. That dream never came close to becoming true. It wasn't just McNabb's fault but he certainly didn't help. They then decided to start Christian Ponder and get his development process going. That basically signaled the end of McNabb in Minnesota.
Now McNabb has been waived and the small amount of speculation has begun on where he will go. He's 35 years old and on the decline of his career as his two teams after the Eagles have been far from great. Not sure who would want to claim McNabb. I would've said the Texans but they just doomed their team's hopes for good by grabbing Jake Delhomme. Maybe a team that needs a back up or something will be willing to give him a look.
Will McNabb ever start again in the NFL? Maybe if he's willing to play back up and wait for an injury. However, I don't see a team heading into a season with Donovan McNabb as their number one guy from here on out.
Now McNabb has been waived and the small amount of speculation has begun on where he will go. He's 35 years old and on the decline of his career as his two teams after the Eagles have been far from great. Not sure who would want to claim McNabb. I would've said the Texans but they just doomed their team's hopes for good by grabbing Jake Delhomme. Maybe a team that needs a back up or something will be willing to give him a look.
Will McNabb ever start again in the NFL? Maybe if he's willing to play back up and wait for an injury. However, I don't see a team heading into a season with Donovan McNabb as their number one guy from here on out.
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