Wow... I was really bored tonight and decided I must finish this damn thing off. Then I noticed I began writing this in April. It seems like a fitting time to post a blog on why baseball is the best sport.
Why Baseball is the Best Sport
It IS America's pasttime... it is the American sport.
Stadium Experience
The fact that each baseball park is different used to annoy me, but now it is probably the one thing that I enjoy most about the game. The ivy at Wrigley, Yankee stadium's parking lot behind home plate, and of course, the Green Monster. Each makes the stadium experience unique. Half of the fun in going to a game for many people is the romanticism of the large, lush field set in a gigantic ballpark. I still remember exactly how I felt when I first walked into Fenway. You just don't get that kind of feeling by walking into an arena. But you don't have to go to a Major League park to enjoy the baseball experience. You can enjoy a deep minor league system (approximately 245 teams); each packed with wacky promotions that are focused on one thing: entertaining the fans.
The Game
A simplified explanation of baseball is that it is a matchup between a batter and a pitcher... any mistake is magnified for everyone to see. The game really is more complex than that; intentional walks, stolen bases, double plays. Which brings me to a key difference between baseball and most other sports; the importance of statistics. In soccer and hockey, I can only think of basic numbers like goals, saves, shots, assists, etc. Basketball goes a little deeper: rebounds, blocks, 3 pointers. Baseball is filled with statistics; especially after Moneyball. WHIP, RISP, HRANSP. That last one stands for Home Runs Allowed to Non Steroid Players. It hasn't officially invented yet, but it will be used to evaluate pitchers from 1990-2010. So how does the importance of these numbers make baseball better? It attracts fans to follow more than just a teams' record. And it can make a player stand out. Take a guy like Chris Shelton, who can have a phenomenal first month and he's the talk of the league. Did ESPN really compare him to Bonds in the first few weeks of the season? Yes, yes they did. Until he came back to Earth and was shipped to Toledo. The other aspect of baseball games that separates them from soccer is that each game takes on its own personality. You can have a pitchers duel or a shootout. I guess soccer may have this too, but the difference between an offense game and a defensive one is one goal.
Intangibles
The cornerstone of the league is its history... 2004: end of the Curse of the Bambino, 2005: Black Sox Curse ends. I hate to say it, but Bonds chasing down the Home Run record is deservedly a big story. I know soccer has its history too, but the MLS started in 1996. (Yes, I went all out and did research for this. MLB started in 1903 in comparison.) My theory as to why soccer is bigger in just about every country outside of the U.S. (besides the talent gap) is that the rivalries are much more real. Take the heated Poland vs. Germany matchup. We can't have that kind of rivalry because we have few geographic neighbors. Without any competitive rivalries for Americans to become incensed about, we lose the soccer intensity that other countries have. Other countries may hate us and our soccer team, but they aren't rivals.
The mild soccer interest that the U.S. has during the World Cup pales in comparison to the annual summer pasttime. The 162 regular season games and playoff games lead us gracefully from spring to fall. Opening day is a sign that spring is just ahead, the All Star game is the Summer Classic and the World Series brings in fall.
Conclusion
The sport of baseball may be losing its grip as America's pasttime, but it isn't losing out to soccer.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Countdown Begins
I too have decided to end my blog. I haven't posted in over a month and I don't feel the need to put words onto the internet anymore. Plus, I want to only write about sports and I really can't keep that up over the summer. BUT I do want to end with a bang, so I've planned out four final entries. This is not one of them. One will argue in favor of Kevin as to why soccer is the best sport. One will side with Mike that baseball is the best. The third will take my own perspective on why hockey is the best and it will highlight my experience in beginner hockey lessons. The final entry is a secret, but it won't be about sports. I do not know how long it will take me to finish them, but my guess is that it might take a little while time for me to decide how I can argue soccer is the best sport. Mike and Kevin, I hope you have enjoyed reading my blog in the past.
Sunday, March 12, 2006
96
I've finally seen every episode in the first four seasons of 24. That's 96 hours of Jack-killing, Kim-kidnapping, terrorist-hunting, Nina-escaping, plot-twisting, agent-turncoating, nuclear-chasing, Chloe-tapping, Tony-wounding, and suspect-torturing episodes of 24. The one thing I learned from watching 3 compacted seasons? Don't watch episodes back-to-back-to-back... the show's gaps are wider. For example: in the virus-filled Season 3, why do Jack and Tony act like they're chasing down the "virus" for the first 6-8 episodes when they know the virus isn't even in the terrorist's possession yet? Why did they plan to chase after a fake virus? If I had watched the season when it originally aired, I probably would've accepted that plot gap easier. Either way, it is still the most ass-kicking show on TV. Will I stop combining words to form adjectives? No.
Most Disturbing Episode - Day 3, 6:00am-7:00am
In the last 20 minutes, Michelle distributes suicide pills to the virus victims and Jack kills Chapelle according to the terrorists demands. Couldn't he have just turned Chapelle over to the terrorists and let them kill him?
Best Line - Day 5
"The only reason that you're conscious right now is because I don't want to carry you." - Jack to Derek
Worst Subplot Spanning Seasons - Sherry and Wayne Palmer, Seasons 1-3
Watching these two try to fix President Palmer's problems (sorry for the unavoidable alliteration...haha) was annoying. They're the Roger Clintons of the Palmer administration.
Best Villian - (tie) Victor Drazen and Nina Myers
Anyone who has seen Speed knows Dennis Hopper is a good villain, no matter what. I kind of liked the Nina subplot spanning a few seasons. Definitely ended at the right time, though.
Worst Villain - Marie Warner, Season 2
Just terrible. We went from Dennis Hopper to this? Watching her claim to hate Americans was like seeing Hulk Hogan pretending to wrestle. We want to believe, but it's not gonna happen.
Best Coincidence - Michelle Dessler's Virus Immunity, Season 3
At one point, a medic claims it would have 100% infection rate, yet Michelle miraculously has an immunity to the lethal virus.
Best Ending, Season 4
Jack is dead, Jack isn't dead, Jack walks off into Mexican sunset. It had a solid ending (unlike season 3) and it was developed at the beginning of the next season (unlike season 2).
Season Rank (in order of best to worst)
Season 1 - Always imitated, never repeated
Season 3 - Decent, but ended with a wimper. Felt like a formula of first two.
Season 4 - I got tired after the 5th terror plot.
Season 2 - Kim babysitting? Cyprus recordings? Tiny blonde radical? No.
I am all ready to rank season 5 at the top of the list, but I am reluctant. I like that they are sticking to one primary terror plot. However, I don't like that they've killed Michelle, Edgar, and Tony. I'm not upset that Palmer was killed because he really can't play a big role anymore. However, I'm afraid they're going to kill more characters coming up (Note, I wrote that line before Tony and Rudy-Lynn were killed). So I'm going to wait before I rank it amongst the others.
Another interesting note: in 24 The Videogame, you can play as Jack, Tony, Chase, Michelle, and.... Kim. (Kim is the hardest difficulty because no matter what you do, you get kidnapped.) Interesting that Tony and Michelle are dead now and Chase is M.I.A.
Most Disturbing Episode - Day 3, 6:00am-7:00am
In the last 20 minutes, Michelle distributes suicide pills to the virus victims and Jack kills Chapelle according to the terrorists demands. Couldn't he have just turned Chapelle over to the terrorists and let them kill him?
Best Line - Day 5
"The only reason that you're conscious right now is because I don't want to carry you." - Jack to Derek
Worst Subplot Spanning Seasons - Sherry and Wayne Palmer, Seasons 1-3
Watching these two try to fix President Palmer's problems (sorry for the unavoidable alliteration...haha) was annoying. They're the Roger Clintons of the Palmer administration.
Best Villian - (tie) Victor Drazen and Nina Myers
Anyone who has seen Speed knows Dennis Hopper is a good villain, no matter what. I kind of liked the Nina subplot spanning a few seasons. Definitely ended at the right time, though.
Worst Villain - Marie Warner, Season 2
Just terrible. We went from Dennis Hopper to this? Watching her claim to hate Americans was like seeing Hulk Hogan pretending to wrestle. We want to believe, but it's not gonna happen.
Best Coincidence - Michelle Dessler's Virus Immunity, Season 3
At one point, a medic claims it would have 100% infection rate, yet Michelle miraculously has an immunity to the lethal virus.
Best Ending, Season 4
Jack is dead, Jack isn't dead, Jack walks off into Mexican sunset. It had a solid ending (unlike season 3) and it was developed at the beginning of the next season (unlike season 2).
Season Rank (in order of best to worst)
Season 1 - Always imitated, never repeated
Season 3 - Decent, but ended with a wimper. Felt like a formula of first two.
Season 4 - I got tired after the 5th terror plot.
Season 2 - Kim babysitting? Cyprus recordings? Tiny blonde radical? No.
I am all ready to rank season 5 at the top of the list, but I am reluctant. I like that they are sticking to one primary terror plot. However, I don't like that they've killed Michelle, Edgar, and Tony. I'm not upset that Palmer was killed because he really can't play a big role anymore. However, I'm afraid they're going to kill more characters coming up (Note, I wrote that line before Tony and Rudy-Lynn were killed). So I'm going to wait before I rank it amongst the others.
Another interesting note: in 24 The Videogame, you can play as Jack, Tony, Chase, Michelle, and.... Kim. (Kim is the hardest difficulty because no matter what you do, you get kidnapped.) Interesting that Tony and Michelle are dead now and Chase is M.I.A.
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Detroit Mistakes
In 2002 and 2003, two Detroit teams had top three draft picks and both teams have failed to develop that player. The Pistons won the NBA Championship despite selecting Darko whereas the Lions have lost a lot of games with Joey Harrington at the offensive helm. Both teams now must decide what to do with their picks. With the Lions soon to be open to free agency and the Pistons on the verge of the trade deadline, the two Detroit teams must decide on their futures.
What QBs did the Lions miss out on by picking Harrington? Patrick Ramsey, Josh McCown, David Garrard, Rohan Davey. Granted, Jeremy Shockey, Javon Walker, Ed Reed, and Clinton Portis were still available, but it was a weaker draft overall… many good role players, few superstars. (Interesting fact: The Bills picked Mike Williams (OT) with the #4 pick and the Cowboys picked Roy Williams (S) with the #8 pick.)
The Pistons passed on Chris Bosh, Carmelo Anthony, Dewayne Wade, etc. That does hurt, but who knows if they could’ve blossomed under Larry Brown’s tight grip on rookies. D-Wade would’ve and Melo may have… but Chris Bosh?
I think that one of these teams should part with their mistake and the other still has time to reverse it. The Pistons should (and will) trade Darko before the Feb. 23 trade deadline. The deal I heard about with Orlando is crap. They’re only looking to dump salary and possibly pick up a future 1st round pick. They really can’t afford to give up Carlos Arroyo to do so.
The Lions should give Joey one last, one-last-chance. Not because he deserves it. He seems like a really good guy, but his playmaking abilities are lacking. They need to keep him because the free agency market is abysmal. They aren’t in a position to draft a top QB because they won too much last year. They should stick with Harrington and draft a 2nd tier QB and see who can thrive under Mike Martz’s offense.
What QBs did the Lions miss out on by picking Harrington? Patrick Ramsey, Josh McCown, David Garrard, Rohan Davey. Granted, Jeremy Shockey, Javon Walker, Ed Reed, and Clinton Portis were still available, but it was a weaker draft overall… many good role players, few superstars. (Interesting fact: The Bills picked Mike Williams (OT) with the #4 pick and the Cowboys picked Roy Williams (S) with the #8 pick.)
The Pistons passed on Chris Bosh, Carmelo Anthony, Dewayne Wade, etc. That does hurt, but who knows if they could’ve blossomed under Larry Brown’s tight grip on rookies. D-Wade would’ve and Melo may have… but Chris Bosh?
I think that one of these teams should part with their mistake and the other still has time to reverse it. The Pistons should (and will) trade Darko before the Feb. 23 trade deadline. The deal I heard about with Orlando is crap. They’re only looking to dump salary and possibly pick up a future 1st round pick. They really can’t afford to give up Carlos Arroyo to do so.
The Lions should give Joey one last, one-last-chance. Not because he deserves it. He seems like a really good guy, but his playmaking abilities are lacking. They need to keep him because the free agency market is abysmal. They aren’t in a position to draft a top QB because they won too much last year. They should stick with Harrington and draft a 2nd tier QB and see who can thrive under Mike Martz’s offense.
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Quote of the Day
"I'm so pissed. I got my paper back and my professor gave me a poor grade. I looked over his corrections and I only had 2-3 grammical errors." -Girl I overheard talking on her cell phone.
Ok, but how many words in the paper did you make up?
Ok, but how many words in the paper did you make up?
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Fantasy Super Bowl XL
To figure out my Super Bowl prediction, I fired up the old Madden 06 and put in the matchup. For those of you who haven't seen two computer teams compete, it is kinda cool at first, but gets boring pretty quickly. Here's the scoring plays:
2nd Quarter 3:39
The Steelers keep moving the ball with Bettis. On 3rd-and-6 from Seattle's 23, Ben Roethlisberger throws a perfect play action pass to Hines Ward for a touchdown. That makes Pittsburgh 5-6 on 3rd Down Conversions so far.
7-0 Steelers
2nd Quarter 3:26
On the first play, Shaun Alexander goes off for a 71 yard touchdown run, completely untouched by the Steelers D... I'd put money down that we won't see that tonight.
7-7
2nd Quarter 2:06
Seahawks get the ball on their own 28 and score another touchdown on the first play... Chris Hope intercepts Hasselbeck, fumbles it, and Shaun Alexander returns it 66 yards for a touchdown. Virtual Bill Cowher starts shouting from the sidelines, but he doesn't look anything like Sargent Slaughter... he just looks evil.
14-7 Seahawks
2nd Quarter 1:16
Josh Brown kicks an impressive 55 yard field goal after Seattle goes 3-and-out... again. I could use some buffalo wings, nacho dip, and ice cream cake about now.
17-7 Seahawks
3rd Quarter :33
After Roethlisberger tried throwing a 2nd-and-8 pass into triple coverage and an incompletion, Jeff Reed kicks a 28 yard field goal.
17-10 Seahawks
4th Quarter :59
Josh Brown kicks a 44 yard insurance field goal.
20-10 Seahawks
4th Quarter :46
Roethlisberger throws a 77 yard pass to Antwaan Randle El.
And that's it! Pittsburgh couldn't recover the onside kick, so Seattle wins 20-17.
Troy Polamalu intercepts two passes.
Roethlisberger goes 14-28 for 220, 2 TDs and 1 INT
Hasselbeck is 2-9 for 31 Yds and 3 INTs
Shaun Alexander rushes 15 times for 137 yards and 2 TDs (9.1 yards per carry) and is named the MVP.
I'll go with this as my prediction... Seahawks 20, Steelers 17.
2nd Quarter 3:39
The Steelers keep moving the ball with Bettis. On 3rd-and-6 from Seattle's 23, Ben Roethlisberger throws a perfect play action pass to Hines Ward for a touchdown. That makes Pittsburgh 5-6 on 3rd Down Conversions so far.
7-0 Steelers
2nd Quarter 3:26
On the first play, Shaun Alexander goes off for a 71 yard touchdown run, completely untouched by the Steelers D... I'd put money down that we won't see that tonight.
7-7
2nd Quarter 2:06
Seahawks get the ball on their own 28 and score another touchdown on the first play... Chris Hope intercepts Hasselbeck, fumbles it, and Shaun Alexander returns it 66 yards for a touchdown. Virtual Bill Cowher starts shouting from the sidelines, but he doesn't look anything like Sargent Slaughter... he just looks evil.
14-7 Seahawks
2nd Quarter 1:16
Josh Brown kicks an impressive 55 yard field goal after Seattle goes 3-and-out... again. I could use some buffalo wings, nacho dip, and ice cream cake about now.
17-7 Seahawks
3rd Quarter :33
After Roethlisberger tried throwing a 2nd-and-8 pass into triple coverage and an incompletion, Jeff Reed kicks a 28 yard field goal.
17-10 Seahawks
4th Quarter :59
Josh Brown kicks a 44 yard insurance field goal.
20-10 Seahawks
4th Quarter :46
Roethlisberger throws a 77 yard pass to Antwaan Randle El.
And that's it! Pittsburgh couldn't recover the onside kick, so Seattle wins 20-17.
Troy Polamalu intercepts two passes.
Roethlisberger goes 14-28 for 220, 2 TDs and 1 INT
Hasselbeck is 2-9 for 31 Yds and 3 INTs
Shaun Alexander rushes 15 times for 137 yards and 2 TDs (9.1 yards per carry) and is named the MVP.
I'll go with this as my prediction... Seahawks 20, Steelers 17.
Friday, January 27, 2006
Facts
The MSU 2000 Championship Basketball Team's record after 20 games: 15-5
This year's team record after 20 games: 15-5
The Detroit Lions have not finished in the top half of the NFL in terms of total offense since 1998, Barry Sanders' last season. They finished 20th this year. Barry Sanders averaged 5.0 yards per carry over his career (3062 attempts for 15269 yards).
This year's team record after 20 games: 15-5
The Detroit Lions have not finished in the top half of the NFL in terms of total offense since 1998, Barry Sanders' last season. They finished 20th this year. Barry Sanders averaged 5.0 yards per carry over his career (3062 attempts for 15269 yards).
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Fantasy College Alumni Football
I decided to make a USC team in Madden when it hit me... could I draft a whole team of USC alumni? If not USC, then what school could I use? How could I make my last day of work useful? So, I sought out the ultimate alumni NFL team. Here's what I found.
USC
Carson Palmer has at his disposal: Keary Colbert, Keshawn Johnson, Mike Williams, and Johnnie Morton. Justin Fargas starts at running back, which would obviously provide more options if this were the 2007 Madden version. Defensive line includes Shaun Cody and Kenechi Udeze with little in between. Offensive line isn't much better... between the two centers in the NFL, it appears they have a total of 0 games experience. Plus I don't know what I'd do without a single guard. With Lofa Tatupu, Willie McGinest, Chris Claiborne, and Junior Seau, I'd say linebacker would by far be the strongest position. Since I lack a kicker or a punter, it looks like I'd be going for it on 4th down... every time.
Offense: B Defense: B+ Special Teams: N/A
Michigan
Tom Brady throws to Amani Toomer, Braylon Edwards, David Terrell (hey, he was good in college) or he can hand off to Anthony Thomas or Chris Perry. It looks like I could actually put complete defensive and offensive lines on the field, although I would be weak at defensive tackle and end. I actually have special teams (Jay Feely and Cory Sargent... may not know who he is, but at least I have one). The cornerback duo of Ty Law and Charles Woodson is the strength.
Offense: B+ Defense: B Special Teams: C
Ohio State
Good news: Joey Galloway, David Boston, and Michael Jenkins make for a fairly good set of receivers. Bad news: Craig Krenzel is the one throwing to them. Their starting (and only) running back is Jonathan Wells unless you consider Maurice Clarett. They have decent linemen, but their secondary consists of Chris Gamble, Shawn Springs, Antoine Winfield, Mike Doss, Will Allen, and more. If you don't know who they are... they're good. Mike Nugent and Tom Tupa fill out the special teams.
Offense: C+ Defense: B Special teams: B-
Miami
Jackpot. Kinda. My third string running back would be Willis McGahee (with Edgerrin James no. 1 and Clinton Portis no. 2). Santana Moss, Reggie Wayne, and Andre Johnson start at receiver and I'd have my pick of Bubba Franks, Jeremy Shockey, and Kellen "Mutha Fukin' Soldja" Winslow at tight end. Ray Lewis, Dan Morgan, Jonathan Vilma at linebacker. Antrel Rolle, Phillip Buchannon, Ed Reed, Mike Rumph in the secondary. Couldn't have a single weakness, right? Not as long as you think Vinny Testaverde and Ken Dorsey would be a "great battle for the starting QB spot". Plus there's no kicker.
Offense: A- Defense: A Special teams: D
So I really couldn't find a great team of alumni, but it was not all for naught... or something like that. It did help my last day of work go by a little quicker. If only the two U of M's (Michigan and Miami) teamed up... they would be unstoppable.
USC
Carson Palmer has at his disposal: Keary Colbert, Keshawn Johnson, Mike Williams, and Johnnie Morton. Justin Fargas starts at running back, which would obviously provide more options if this were the 2007 Madden version. Defensive line includes Shaun Cody and Kenechi Udeze with little in between. Offensive line isn't much better... between the two centers in the NFL, it appears they have a total of 0 games experience. Plus I don't know what I'd do without a single guard. With Lofa Tatupu, Willie McGinest, Chris Claiborne, and Junior Seau, I'd say linebacker would by far be the strongest position. Since I lack a kicker or a punter, it looks like I'd be going for it on 4th down... every time.
Offense: B Defense: B+ Special Teams: N/A
Michigan
Tom Brady throws to Amani Toomer, Braylon Edwards, David Terrell (hey, he was good in college) or he can hand off to Anthony Thomas or Chris Perry. It looks like I could actually put complete defensive and offensive lines on the field, although I would be weak at defensive tackle and end. I actually have special teams (Jay Feely and Cory Sargent... may not know who he is, but at least I have one). The cornerback duo of Ty Law and Charles Woodson is the strength.
Offense: B+ Defense: B Special Teams: C
Ohio State
Good news: Joey Galloway, David Boston, and Michael Jenkins make for a fairly good set of receivers. Bad news: Craig Krenzel is the one throwing to them. Their starting (and only) running back is Jonathan Wells unless you consider Maurice Clarett. They have decent linemen, but their secondary consists of Chris Gamble, Shawn Springs, Antoine Winfield, Mike Doss, Will Allen, and more. If you don't know who they are... they're good. Mike Nugent and Tom Tupa fill out the special teams.
Offense: C+ Defense: B Special teams: B-
Miami
Jackpot. Kinda. My third string running back would be Willis McGahee (with Edgerrin James no. 1 and Clinton Portis no. 2). Santana Moss, Reggie Wayne, and Andre Johnson start at receiver and I'd have my pick of Bubba Franks, Jeremy Shockey, and Kellen "Mutha Fukin' Soldja" Winslow at tight end. Ray Lewis, Dan Morgan, Jonathan Vilma at linebacker. Antrel Rolle, Phillip Buchannon, Ed Reed, Mike Rumph in the secondary. Couldn't have a single weakness, right? Not as long as you think Vinny Testaverde and Ken Dorsey would be a "great battle for the starting QB spot". Plus there's no kicker.
Offense: A- Defense: A Special teams: D
So I really couldn't find a great team of alumni, but it was not all for naught... or something like that. It did help my last day of work go by a little quicker. If only the two U of M's (Michigan and Miami) teamed up... they would be unstoppable.
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Funny, Funny Crap
I was cracking up at work over this. Here are a few of my favorites:
Chuck Norris once roundhouse kicked someone so hard that his foot broke the speed of light, went back in time, and killed Amelia Earhart while she was flying over the Pacific Ocean.
Chuck Norris once ate three 72 oz. steaks in one hour. He spent the first 45 minutes having sex with his waitress.
There is no theory of evolution, just a list of creatures Chuck Norris allows to live.
http://www.chucknorrisfacts.com/
Chuck Norris once roundhouse kicked someone so hard that his foot broke the speed of light, went back in time, and killed Amelia Earhart while she was flying over the Pacific Ocean.
Chuck Norris once ate three 72 oz. steaks in one hour. He spent the first 45 minutes having sex with his waitress.
There is no theory of evolution, just a list of creatures Chuck Norris allows to live.
http://www.chucknorrisfacts.com/
Monday, January 02, 2006
9 Fearless Predictions for 2006
1.Michigan State will open the Big 10 basketball season by losing to Illinois and Indiana, but will defeat Wisconsin. They will finish the regular season co-Big 10 champs and will lose in the Elite 8. UConn will win the national championship.
2.The Colts will defeat the Panthers in Super Bowl XL. The Detroit Lions will hire Mike Sherman, Al Saunders (KC Offensive Coordinator), Mike Martz, or Kirk Ferentz (Iowa coach) as their next head coach. Joey Harrington will resign a small contract with the Lions, but they will pick up a decent QB to compete for the starting job. Charles Rogers and Jeff Garcia will be released.
3.Michigan State football will finish the 2006 season 6-6. John L. Smith will be fired shortly after the season is over.
4.The 06 Heisman will be between Brian Calhoun (Wisco), Brady Quinn (ND), Adrian Peterson (OK), Troy Smith (Ohio St), and Kyle Wright (Miami). Although I have a feeling one of these idiots will declare for the 06 NFL Draft.
5.The Pistons will defeat the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs en route to another NBA Championship.
6.The Redwings will lose in the Western Conference Finals to the Calgary Flames. The Flames will lose the 06 Stanley Cup Finals to the Ottawa Senators.
7.The New York Yankees will lose the 06 World Series to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Red Sox won’t make the playoffs. Neither will the Orioles or Tigers.
8.Argentina will defeat Brazil in the World Cup Finals. I have no idea what I’m talking about, but that one’s for you Kevin!
9.I will defeat Mike in the Fantasy Football Finals. Plain and simple.
2.The Colts will defeat the Panthers in Super Bowl XL. The Detroit Lions will hire Mike Sherman, Al Saunders (KC Offensive Coordinator), Mike Martz, or Kirk Ferentz (Iowa coach) as their next head coach. Joey Harrington will resign a small contract with the Lions, but they will pick up a decent QB to compete for the starting job. Charles Rogers and Jeff Garcia will be released.
3.Michigan State football will finish the 2006 season 6-6. John L. Smith will be fired shortly after the season is over.
4.The 06 Heisman will be between Brian Calhoun (Wisco), Brady Quinn (ND), Adrian Peterson (OK), Troy Smith (Ohio St), and Kyle Wright (Miami). Although I have a feeling one of these idiots will declare for the 06 NFL Draft.
5.The Pistons will defeat the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs en route to another NBA Championship.
6.The Redwings will lose in the Western Conference Finals to the Calgary Flames. The Flames will lose the 06 Stanley Cup Finals to the Ottawa Senators.
7.The New York Yankees will lose the 06 World Series to the St. Louis Cardinals. The Red Sox won’t make the playoffs. Neither will the Orioles or Tigers.
8.Argentina will defeat Brazil in the World Cup Finals. I have no idea what I’m talking about, but that one’s for you Kevin!
9.I will defeat Mike in the Fantasy Football Finals. Plain and simple.
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