I get it Bobcats, that whole blow out loss earlier this season was a trap so I would say your going to get blown out tonight. I'm not falling for your shenanigans though, I'm keen to your plans. This game is going to be an extremely close game, because the Bobcats mostly play the Celtics very tight. Gerald Wallace has been playing out of his mind lately, and they have been hot winning 4 straight. The Starting lineups are:
PG R. Rondo 10.9 R. Felton 10.3
SG R. Allen 15.2 S. Jackson 16.9
SF P. Pierce 19.7 G. Wallace 15.9
PF K. Garnett 14.1 B. Diaw 11.7
C K. Perkins 11.2 T. Chandler 6.1
This will be our first time seeing Stephan Jackson and his ridiculously thuggish tattoo's in a bobcat uniform. I think he actually will be a very big factor on tonight's game. With all the off court stuff going on with Ray's kid and with Jackson being a very aggressive player, it will be tough. I expect a lot of Quisy on him. But the match-up tonight that will be most exciting is Wallace on Pierce. Both are playing at a high level and Wallace always plays the Celtics tough. Where the Celtics can take advantage of the Bobcats is down low. Both Diaw and Chandler are finesse big men, and the way KG and Perk have been playing the will have big games tonight.
Celtics 101-99
Tommy Award: has to go to KG
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Celtics/ Bobcats Preview
It's Raining Bitches For Tiger
So there are rumors that Tiger is cheating on his wife, and that could have led to the crash. Who cares? What I want to know if who is hotter...
Elin Nordegren Woods:
Or Rachel Uchitel:
I think you read the green wrong on this one Tiger. Should've stayed home.
Cedric Benson To Play This Week
"Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said Monday that RB Cedric Benson would return to the starting lineup in Week 13 against the Lions. He's been battling a hip sprain. Benson practiced late last week and was believed to be a candidate to start against the Browns but was ruled inactive before kickoff. Benson's return should signal far fewer carries for Cincinnati backup running backs Bernard Scott, Larry Johnson and Brian Leonard (CBSSports)."
It sounds like Benson is fine, but I doubt he will be getting a lot of carries this week vs. the Lions. The Bengals should be able to put this game away early, and there will be no reason to risk another injury with him. The Bengals basically have the AFC North all wrapped up, and now will battle for the bye week (opposite the Colts) with teams like the Chargers and Patriots.
Are The Vikings Frauds?
Don't ask me why, but I just had to check out the Vikings schedule today. So, let me show you what I saw...
Sep 13 @Cleveland: Won 34-20
Sep 20 @Detroit: Won 27-13
Sep 27 San Francisco: Won 27-24
Oct 5 Green Bay: Won 30-23
Oct 11 @St. Louis: Won 38-10
Oct 18 Baltimore: Won 33-31
Oct 25 @Pittsburgh: Lost 17-27
Nov 1 @Green Bay: Won 38-26
Week 9 BYE
Nov 15 Detroit: Won 27-10
Nov 22 Seattle: Won 35-9
Nov 29 Chicago: Won 36-10
Dec 6 @Arizona 8:20pm
Dec 13 Cincinnati 1:00pm
Dec 20 @Carolina 8:20pm
Dec 28 @Chicago 8:30pm
Jan 3 N.Y. Giants 1:00pm
Ok, so what am I getting at here? Is it possible to play no good teams all year? The Vikings biggest test so far was the Steelers, which they lost. Other then that the only "quality win" is against the Packers (twice). I'm not taking anything away from Favre, but that is a cupcake of a schedule (no fault of their own) if I have ever seen one.
At least the last 5 games are against "decent" team with the Bengals obviously being the best one.
Anyways, I do believe the Vikings are a very good team, but I can understand the frustration of them not playing anyone from other teams in the NFC.
Don't Get Butt Surgery
"A 38-year-old former Miss Argentina has died from complications after undergoing cosmetic surgery on her buttocks. Solange Magnano, a mother of twins who won the crown in 1994, died of a pulmonary embolism Sunday after three days in critical condition following a gluteoplasty in Buenos Aires. Close friend Roberto Piazza said the procedure involved injections and the liquid "went to her lungs and brain."
"A woman who had everything lost her life to have a slightly firmer behind," he said (FoxNews)."
Well she probably should be worrying about her kids and not her ass, but then again her body is how she makes money, so I can't blame her too much. I am sure the kids will get a shit load of money from the eventual lawsuit, but it just goes to show you never get anything stuck in your butt...exit only.
Matt Ryan Out vs. Eagles
"Falcons QB Matt Ryan (toe) will not play in Week 13 against Philadelphia. He left Sunday's game against Tampa Bay with what has been officially diagnosed as turf toe. Falcons coach Mike Smith would not confirm reports that Ryan has gone to see a foot specialist in Charlotte, saying that he was still in Atlanta. "During the week he's going to work with our medical staff diligently to get back as quick as he can," Smith said of Ryan (CBSSports)."
Ryan has been durable in career as thing is the first game he will miss since being drafted by the Falcons. Ryan has not had a great year and Redman played well while Ryan was out, so the Falcons shouldn't be hurt too bad. Still, I don't see them winning this game, as the Eagles are eventually going get it going with all that talent (right?). There is no word on how many games Ryan might miss...
Bruins Give Marc Savard Extension
"TSN.ca this morning is reporting that Bruins center Marc Savard has agreed to a seven-year contract extension, to begin next October, that will pay the then 33-year-old an average of some $4.2 million a season, for a total approaching some $30 million. Today's Globe and Boston.com reported that Savard, now in his fourth year with the Bruins, was on the verge of signing (possibly as early as today) the seven-year deal and likely would earn in the range of $4.5 million-$4.8 million (Boston.com)."
Wow if this is true, what a steal for the Bruins. Savard's cap hit actually goes down, and the Bruins get him for the next 7 years. I will update when it is made official, but this deal had been rumored for a long time, so I expect this to be true. The Bruins have now signed David Krejci, Milan Lucic, and Marc Savard to long term deal setting up the base for Boston for the foreseeable future. Great job Bruins!
Brent Celek/ Eagles Agree To Deal
The Philadelphia Eagles have reached an agreement in principle on a six-year contract extension with tight end Brent Celek, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
The extension will be formally announced this week and could be finalized as early as today, sources said. ESPN
This is a great deal for the Eagles (obviously we will find out the dollar amount later, however, I can't believe he's getting overpaid). Celek is an up and coming tight end who could be a safety threat for the Eagles for years to come. I know our friend Greg absolutely is in love with the man (even if his reasons revolve around Tom Selleck) But Celek has had a great year so far with 54 catches for 600 yards and 5 TDs and I only expect him to keep improving especially with the young WRs they have.
Pedroia To SS?
Faced with a vacancy at shortstop following the departure of Alex Gonzalez via free agency, the Red Sox are thinking outside the box.
The team has asked second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who won the AL MVP Award in 2008, if he could play shortstop for the team if needed next season.
"Pedroia They've put it out there and I've told them I'm all for it. I can do it. I can't wait for [Terry Francona] to call me and ask, 'can you do it?' I can do it. I really want to do it.
” -- Dustin Pedroia
"They've asked me if I think I could play shortstop," Pedroia told ESPN's Peter Gammons. "They've put it out there and I've told them I'm all for it. I can do it. I can't wait for [Terry Francona] to call me and ask, 'can you do it?' I can do it. I really want to do it.
Well that's what the Sox think anyways. I'm intrigued by this though, because I'm not worried so much about Pedroia's transition to SS, as much as I'm excited to see who we could get to play 2nd. Imagine if Pedroia committed to SS, and we traded for a guy like Dan Uggla(who is already on the marlins chopping block). That would be a pretty sweet infield. I think a more sensible argument would be flip flopping Youk and Lowell, because Mikey playing 1rst wouldn't be that taxing for his old bones. At the end of the day do I think this will happen? No. but It's fun to dream.
Saints 38, Patriots 17
Laurence Maroney and Sam Aiken were the best two Patriots on the field. That pretty much summarizes the game.
It started off well for New England. Maroney was running the ball with a fire that we haven't seen since his split carries with Corey Dillon. And the defense held New Orleans to 3 points in their first 2 offensive series. 
Welker returned a punt for 41 yards, and the Pats were in perfect position to go up 14-3. Then Brady threw an awful, inexcusable, garbage interception. We didn't know it then, but we know now, the game ended right there.
Brady was awful. What's worse is that his ineptitude was often unforced. The Saints defense did a good job of pressuring him in the 2nd half, but they were forced to defend the run in the 1st. The Saints secondary played well, but Brady made them look much better. Brady's first INT looked like something out of a Mark Sanchez highlight reel. And his second was pure Jake Delhomme.
Brady missed open receivers. He threw balls too low, too high, underthrew, overthrew, didn't lead Moss or Welker for those valuable YACs. It was one of the worst games I've seen from him in years.
The Patriots' defense wasn't inspiring either, but that's what we expected. The Saints came into this game averaging 36.1 points, and they put up 38. Brees and the Saints receivers adjusted to what the Patriots were doing. Brees was also the most accurate I've ever seen a quarterback be. The young and small Pats' secondary had no chance. The defensive front also failed to put any pressure on Brees.
As a Patriots fan, the loss itself didn't hurt much. The Saints are better, plain and simple. But this defeat does make the losses to the Jets, Broncos, and Colts sting even more. The Patriots can't afford to lose to Miami next weekend. And could you imagine had the Dolphins not shit the bed in Buffalo Sunday? This upcoming game would be for the division. That's sad.
There's no magic solution to the Patriots woes. Brady has to play better. There's no or plot or plan to make that happen. The DBs have to tackle better. There's no ploy or scheme to ensure that.
And although he had a great game, I'm gonna rip Laurence Maroney. After he fumbled the ball, he was a completely different player. The way he turtled when he saw Vilma coming at him was just pathetic.
And I'm tired of Ron Jaworski giggling after EVERYTHING Jon Gruden says.
Patriots @ Dolphins Sunday at 1.
-The Commodore
Halladay Sets Deadline For Being Traded
If the Toronto Blue Jays plan on dealing Roy Halladay, they better get it done by the start of next season.
ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports this morning that Halladay has agreed to waive his no-trade clause, but only until the start of next season. If a deal is not done by then, Halladay would then pitch the entire 2010 campaign in Toronto.
Halladay's plan would reduce the Jays' leverage in working out a deal. His "preferred destinations are the Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies or Angels," wrote Olney on Saturday. ESPN
Well Figuring I think Doc is coming to Sox, I'm happy to know when he is coming here. Halladay may be older and have a lot of mileage on his arm but all of that is irrelevant, he is an old time pro and will be good until the day he retires. To all the people who are saying they wouldn't give up Buchholz, shut up. Halladay is triple the times of a pitcher Clay is and ever going to be. I will gladly take a few championships with Doc, then wait around for Clay to hit his stride.
Now A Rant From The Answer
THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS RIGHT, JUST GIVE ME TIME
Being as everyone can agree, I'd say it's safe to say I'm the expert on Iverson. After my name is THEANSWER. If you can remember back in the off season I wrote an article titled "Whats next for A.I.?" In that article (which I believe you can pull up on the website) stated what I thought the 5 best moves, and the 5 mostly likely moves for Iverson were. Being a die hard Celtics fan of course I had The Celtics listed at number 2. Come off the bench, win a ring, retire as a legend. The move seemed the most logical, but unlikely considering the C's need height more than a 6 foot scoring machine. Of course Iverson coming off the bench was another issue.
At the top of that list was the 76ers. I said this in the middle of the summer. I bit my tongue when he signed with The Grizzlies. That move made no sense. But 'aint this about a bitch' look who's coming back to Philly. Why? BECAUSE ITS THE BEST MOVE. It always has been. Always will be. When the Sixers just let Andre Miller walk out the door, I was sure they would replace him with A.I. Lets face the fact gentlemen. The Sixers are similar to the Hawks 3 years ago. Young, Athletic, play up tempo (which doesn't win in the playoffs incase your scared of this years Hawks) and they are extremely inconsistent. The difference is obvious in the center position.
At the point guard position, where Iverson will start, Lou Williams, gotta love this kid. Fast, young, great vision, coolest release in the NBA, just a flat out baller, but he is still 2 years away from being a playoff point guard. Jrue Holiday, I'm not a believer yet, and if I was it would be like 3 years for him. So there is no question or doubt that Iverson fits right in. This will make the Sixers better. Dare I say it maybe even an 8th seed in the playoffs.
Theres something about basketball and sports in general that is mental. Basketball is all about energy. Think about it. When Paul Pierce is playing at home, 4th quarter, close game, he takes every shot at the elbow, and makes them all. Because he's feeling it. Same for Iverson. Iverson has not had a great career since he left Philly. He's never really fit in anywhere else. We haven't really seen the real Iverson in a while. I can't believe after all this guy has done, people are so quick to write him off having not analyzing his situation. Let me explain something here and now, when the starting line up is announced for A.I.'s first game back at home, the seasoned first sell out crowd will give him a 5 minute ovation (dont be surprised to see a delay of game called, yes it can and has happened). This will be the re-birth of A.I. He will feel at home. He will feel okay about taking 25 shots. He will feel great about being back at the place where he built his career. He will be there to finish what, and where he started. This will be a mental joint in the ass for Iverson, and the Sixers. But wait, not so fast, though I think A.I. will be great, I think this is a good move, I'll even go out on a limb and say he might be an all star, but this wont save Philly.
Sammy, the big boy, he fucking sucks. If the Sixers wanna make a real run at a playoff spot, then need to send Sammy somewhere else. Elton Brand sucks. They need Spieghts back. The big men for Philly all kinda suck. Iverson, Iggy, Young, thats more than half of a very dangerous starting line up. One thing Iverson brings also, and the Sixers have not had this since Iverson, is a closer. Every good team has one. Boston-Pierce, Lakers-Kobe, Nuggets-Melo, Suns-Nash, Hawks-Johnson, Cavs-Lebron, you need a guy who can take the ball in the fourth quarter, in a close game, and just say okay man, end it. Iverson, though he has not done this since his last time in Philly, can do this. Maybe one of the greatest closers we've ever seen. Surely he hasn't lost everything.
Where Will Weis Land?
As I look up and down the NFL teams, I tried to find obvious choices for who he is going to be an OC for, and three really popped out at me, Kansas City, Chicago and Detroit. All three teams have QBs who can throw but have struggled greatly this year. I think he would love having QB's like Matt Cassel, Jay Cutler, or Matt Stafford. Kansas City has the inside track I believe because Todd Haley. And No Patriot fans, get the idea of him coming back to NE out of your head. It's not happening, everyone's ego is to damn big to ever have that happen.
A Good Joke To Make Me Forget About The Patriots
A Captain in the foreign legion was transferred to a desert outpost. On his orientation tour he noticed a very old seedy looking camel tied out back of the enlisted men's barracks.
He asked the Sergeant leading the tour, "What's the camel for?"
The sergeant replied, "Well sir, it's a long way from anywhere, and the man have natural sexual urges, so when they do, we have the camel".
The Captain said, "Well if it's good for morale, then I guess it's all right with me."
After he had been at the fort for about 6 months, the Captain could not stand it anymore, so he told his Sergeant, "BRING IN THE CAMEL!!!"
The Sarge shrugged his shoulders and led the camel into the Captain's quarters. The Captain got a foot stool and proceeded to have vigorous sex with the camel.
As he stepped, satisfied, down from the stool and was buttoning his pants he asked the Sergeant, "Is that how the enlisted men do it?"
The Sergeant replied, "Well sir, they usually just use it to ride into town".
Bobby Bowden Set To Retire
TALLAHASSEE -- Legendary Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, who built one of college football's greatest dynasties in 34 seasons with the Seminoles, plans to announce his retirement Tuesday morning, sources close to the situation told ESPN.com. ESPN
Bobby Bowden is a legend and today is a sad day for college football. Him along with JoePa might be the two biggest figureheads in college football. Bowden has 388 career wins. Apparently Bobby was given two options: return to FSU in 2010 as an ambassador to the program, in which he would have little input in the day-to-day operations of the program, or retire after the Seminoles' upcoming bowl game. He must have known that at 80 he can't do it anymore.
Offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher, who was named Bowden's eventual successor near the end of the 2007 season, has agreed to contract terms to replace Bowden after this season. I still believe he could have done it for a couple more years, but apparently Florida State didn't. Jimbo Fisher will be a great head coach for FSU and it should be little to no transition for players whom have probably been coached by Fisher for years.