It has been a minute, but I'm back. Let's get back into things with a my starting five for the week.
It appears the NBA playoffs peaked in the first round with the Warriors beating the Mavericks with their wild style and the Jazz and Rockets taking their series to seven games. I also enjoyed watching the Nuggets and Iverson, despite quick departure. The Second round presented one intriguing series between the Suns and Spurs, which was tainted by the dirty play of the Spurs and the inability of the league to interpret a terrible rule, which handed the series to the Spurs. I like David Stern and I am not surprised that he just went by the book here, but come on, you really blew it for everyone and you know it. Steve Nash finally won me over too.
Now we have to look forward to LeBron passing too much and missing free throws down the stretch as he falls to the Pistons again and the Spurs and Jazz boring the hell out of us. Oh well, maybe next year.
2)Hooray Yanks and Sox-
Every year brings new intrigue with this rivalry and this year is no exception. After winning 9 division titles in a row the tables have turned for the Yankees as they are playing catch up to the hot Red Sox who are the best team is baseball so far. This week presents an extra special series because of the dire situation the Yanks have put themselves in. The Sox coming to town may be just what they need to get their season back on track. The Sox could put the Yanks further into their hole by taking the series based in New York. I'll be watching.
Don't count the Yankees out. Wang, Mussina, Pettite, Clemens, and Hughes sounds pretty good to me and you know they will start hitting more consistently. Plus, they are the Yankees, come on! For more, check this out.
Every year brings new intrigue with this rivalry and this year is no exception. After winning 9 division titles in a row the tables have turned for the Yankees as they are playing catch up to the hot Red Sox who are the best team is baseball so far. This week presents an extra special series because of the dire situation the Yanks have put themselves in. The Sox coming to town may be just what they need to get their season back on track. The Sox could put the Yanks further into their hole by taking the series based in New York. I'll be watching.
Don't count the Yankees out. Wang, Mussina, Pettite, Clemens, and Hughes sounds pretty good to me and you know they will start hitting more consistently. Plus, they are the Yankees, come on! For more, check this out.
3) Leave McNabb Alone!!-
Has there ever been a player that was picked on more for no reason that Donovan? The guy has been the cornerstone of the Eagles most successful era in franchise history leading them to 4 NFC championship games and a SuperBowl as well as being a 5 time Pro Bowler and a model citizen on and off the field. Was it Donovan or Andy Reid's overly conservative and poor playing calling down the stretch that lead to Philly's inability to win a title? Do people really think AJ Feeley, Kelly Holcomb or the controversial rookie Kolb can replace a Hall of Fame quarterback? Either way, the Philadelphia media, the national media, and just plain haters like Rush Limbaugh, can't give this guy a break. In Saturday's Inquirer there was an article referring to a Chicago rumor about a possible Lance Briggs for Donovan McNabb trade that could happen before the start of the season. The article even posed the question, "What Eagles fans are probably asking is why would the Bears want to do this trade?" Are you kidding me!? I swear journalists will write anything to be heard.
4)NBA Lottery Drawing- Tuesday is the most anticipated day for Celtics fans in years. The numbers are with them with a 40% chance of getting a a top two pick, but karma is against them after shamelessly tanking their season. It will be fun to watch what Billy King does with 3 first round picks and 1 second round pick. And how about this guy.
Why don't they bring back original format of the draft where all the teams that don't make the playoffs have an equal chance of getting the top pick.? This would get rid of the tanking phenomenon and encourage teams to put more into developing their players. The league is so concerned about its players acting appropriately, how about the franchises and management following suit?
5) Thank you Warriors- They were the most exciting thing to happen to the NBA this year and maybe in quite a few years. Their style was wild and their passion was raw and refreshing. They were probably just a flash in the pan, but man was it fun. The juxtaposition (yeah, I said it) between Stephen Jackon, Baron Davis, JRich, Matt Barnes and the like, with Nellie's laid back, let 'em run attitude (not to mention getting in trouble for bringing a beer to a press conference) was something special.
Baron is still a bad, bad man.
Has there ever been a player that was picked on more for no reason that Donovan? The guy has been the cornerstone of the Eagles most successful era in franchise history leading them to 4 NFC championship games and a SuperBowl as well as being a 5 time Pro Bowler and a model citizen on and off the field. Was it Donovan or Andy Reid's overly conservative and poor playing calling down the stretch that lead to Philly's inability to win a title? Do people really think AJ Feeley, Kelly Holcomb or the controversial rookie Kolb can replace a Hall of Fame quarterback? Either way, the Philadelphia media, the national media, and just plain haters like Rush Limbaugh, can't give this guy a break. In Saturday's Inquirer there was an article referring to a Chicago rumor about a possible Lance Briggs for Donovan McNabb trade that could happen before the start of the season. The article even posed the question, "What Eagles fans are probably asking is why would the Bears want to do this trade?" Are you kidding me!? I swear journalists will write anything to be heard.
4)NBA Lottery Drawing- Tuesday is the most anticipated day for Celtics fans in years. The numbers are with them with a 40% chance of getting a a top two pick, but karma is against them after shamelessly tanking their season. It will be fun to watch what Billy King does with 3 first round picks and 1 second round pick. And how about this guy.
Why don't they bring back original format of the draft where all the teams that don't make the playoffs have an equal chance of getting the top pick.? This would get rid of the tanking phenomenon and encourage teams to put more into developing their players. The league is so concerned about its players acting appropriately, how about the franchises and management following suit?
5) Thank you Warriors- They were the most exciting thing to happen to the NBA this year and maybe in quite a few years. Their style was wild and their passion was raw and refreshing. They were probably just a flash in the pan, but man was it fun. The juxtaposition (yeah, I said it) between Stephen Jackon, Baron Davis, JRich, Matt Barnes and the like, with Nellie's laid back, let 'em run attitude (not to mention getting in trouble for bringing a beer to a press conference) was something special.
Baron is still a bad, bad man.
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