Since it is Halloween I thought that I would write about something related to that. I am going to do the scary situations for certain teams right now in the NFL. There are about 3 teams that are having a very scary year and I will go over each of them, so here we go.
Chargers
This is probably one of the most talked about blowups of the year. We knew the Bengals might not work out and the other team was unexpected, too. They have a great quarterback who is an awesome leader, but their offense needs those key receivers like Vincent Jackson who held out and now can't play until week 12. Gates can't carry the team and be the only receiver available and he is a tight end. Their defense has been lacking. I haven't heard anything of Shawn Merriman this year. This year just started bad with that loss to the Chiefs and just continued to go downhill they have comeback a little because they are now 3-5. Still a very scary situation in San Diego.
Bengals
This is the team that we kind of expected to win and kind of expected to lose. With T.O and Ochocinco on that team, we didn't think they would have much chemisty, which they actually do. The whole team except for Palmer and Shipley is a bunch of convicts that nobody else wanted. Did we really think they were going to have a successful season? I guess some people did, because they are surprised at how bad the Bengals are playing they are 2-5 and everybody thought they would be 5-2 or a little worse. This is quite the scary situation for anybody in Cincinnati that likes the Bengals.
Cowboys
This is the team a lot of people thought would do really good things this year. They thought they had a great offense and a defense that could keep them in games. Now we see them at 1-5 and just beating themselves every single game. They can't win because they commit too many penalties. I think they would be a great team if they had better coaching. Their one weakpoint? Wade Phillips I just hate him as a coach and think he sucks. They should fire him. I don't know why they haven't already. This is a team that could do great things. I think the one thing people forgot about when they ranked this team at the beginning of the year. They forgot that their coach is terrible and that penalties can lose games for teams. All these penalties put the Cowboys in a scary situation.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
World Series Preview
I want to start off saying that this World Series should be a very interesting one. Both the Rangers and the Giants have really good starting pitching. We all know that pitching is the key to winning in the postseason and most importantly the World Series. Both these teams also had pretty good bullpens during the regular season, but during the postseason neither has really shined. This is probably the one weak-point for each team. The offense of each team is totally different. The Rangers have a lot of good hitters and every guy in the lineup can hit. The Giants are more of a scrappy offense. They take what they can get. If they get some runs off stolen bases or wild pitches that is how they win.
Alright for the rest of this post I will take the Series game by game with what I think will happen and then review each team. First I want to say that I think this game will go only 6 games and I will reveal who wins later in the post.
Game 1
Yes, I admit that the game has already started, but I swear i predicted the game first I just didn't get a chance to finish this blog before then. I'm thinking this might be one of the best games of the series. You have two of the best pitchers in the league going up against each other so it is bound to be good. Both offenses will definitely play up to their potential. So I think this game will be close, but because Cliff Lee is such a beast and is probably going to pass up Pettite for the best postseason pitcher ever. With that advantage in this game I'm going to pick the Rangers.
Game 2
This is another good pitching matchup both Cain and Wilson have proved to be impressive this year. I think the Giants will be a little shocked from probably losing the night before and they will play much better in this game. I'm thinking that Cain will be lights out in this game and the Giants will tie the series with a win.
Game 3
In this game pitching will be important once again. Colby Lewis has really proved himself in this postseason. He has beat the yankees twice during these playoffs. If he can handle that lineup I think he can match up with this Giants lineup. this will be the last win that the Rangers win. They will be lucky to win this one and just won't end up living up to the way they play in the first and third games.
Game 4
This game will be the alright pitchers, not really well known but the offense will shine to the average person watching. So because I think the Giants have a more effective offense they will win this game. I think they have more fight in them. They want it a little more. I'm not saying the Rangers don't want it because they do a lot. I just think the Giants will prevail and win this game. They, in my opinion, are now tied 2-2. From here the Giants won't look back.
Game 5
This will be Lee and Lincecum again. I think this time Lincecum will come back more improved. I'm not saying that Lee won't have a good game, because he will. I just think the rest of the Giants will back up Lincecum better and they win this game. They are now up 3-2 and they don't want to have a game 7 just like in the NLCS. They made sure there was not a game 7.
Game 6
This game will have good pitching. But, with a lot on the line I think the Giants will step up and win this game. They don't want to deal with the pressure of having a game 7. They are going to win this game. They may not win by a large margin but they will win this game. I can almost guaruntee it. So, the Giants win in 6.
Team Previews
Rangers
This team has a really good offense. Every guy in the lineup can step up and get an RBI or get on base or score a run. They all play hard. When you walk what you think is their best player the next guy in the lineup gets a huge hit and they score a run. They also have a great rotation. All 4 guys they are using in this postseason are good pitchers. All of them can win the game each time against this team and already have against the Yankees. Their bullpen is their weakness so far in the postseason and probably might continue to do so. They are still a good team with a lot of heart and if they prove me wrong and win this series they deserve it.
Giants
This team also has very good starting pitching. Their first two pitchers both are very good. They can win a game anytime and pitch very well. Their offense is scrappy which can be very good during the postseason. They have a bit of a stronger bullpen than the Rangers. So I think they are going to prevail to win. They might not necessarily be the better team, but I think in this series they will win.
Alright for the rest of this post I will take the Series game by game with what I think will happen and then review each team. First I want to say that I think this game will go only 6 games and I will reveal who wins later in the post.
Game 1
Yes, I admit that the game has already started, but I swear i predicted the game first I just didn't get a chance to finish this blog before then. I'm thinking this might be one of the best games of the series. You have two of the best pitchers in the league going up against each other so it is bound to be good. Both offenses will definitely play up to their potential. So I think this game will be close, but because Cliff Lee is such a beast and is probably going to pass up Pettite for the best postseason pitcher ever. With that advantage in this game I'm going to pick the Rangers.
Game 2
This is another good pitching matchup both Cain and Wilson have proved to be impressive this year. I think the Giants will be a little shocked from probably losing the night before and they will play much better in this game. I'm thinking that Cain will be lights out in this game and the Giants will tie the series with a win.
Game 3
In this game pitching will be important once again. Colby Lewis has really proved himself in this postseason. He has beat the yankees twice during these playoffs. If he can handle that lineup I think he can match up with this Giants lineup. this will be the last win that the Rangers win. They will be lucky to win this one and just won't end up living up to the way they play in the first and third games.
Game 4
This game will be the alright pitchers, not really well known but the offense will shine to the average person watching. So because I think the Giants have a more effective offense they will win this game. I think they have more fight in them. They want it a little more. I'm not saying the Rangers don't want it because they do a lot. I just think the Giants will prevail and win this game. They, in my opinion, are now tied 2-2. From here the Giants won't look back.
Game 5
This will be Lee and Lincecum again. I think this time Lincecum will come back more improved. I'm not saying that Lee won't have a good game, because he will. I just think the rest of the Giants will back up Lincecum better and they win this game. They are now up 3-2 and they don't want to have a game 7 just like in the NLCS. They made sure there was not a game 7.
Game 6
This game will have good pitching. But, with a lot on the line I think the Giants will step up and win this game. They don't want to deal with the pressure of having a game 7. They are going to win this game. They may not win by a large margin but they will win this game. I can almost guaruntee it. So, the Giants win in 6.
Team Previews
Rangers
This team has a really good offense. Every guy in the lineup can step up and get an RBI or get on base or score a run. They all play hard. When you walk what you think is their best player the next guy in the lineup gets a huge hit and they score a run. They also have a great rotation. All 4 guys they are using in this postseason are good pitchers. All of them can win the game each time against this team and already have against the Yankees. Their bullpen is their weakness so far in the postseason and probably might continue to do so. They are still a good team with a lot of heart and if they prove me wrong and win this series they deserve it.
Giants
This team also has very good starting pitching. Their first two pitchers both are very good. They can win a game anytime and pitch very well. Their offense is scrappy which can be very good during the postseason. They have a bit of a stronger bullpen than the Rangers. So I think they are going to prevail to win. They might not necessarily be the better team, but I think in this series they will win.
Friday, October 22, 2010
This Year's MLB Playoffs
You might see the title of this post and think, why is there a post about the MLB playoffs in the middle of a series. Not at the end or the beginning of the playoffs or even at the end or beginning of a series. Well the reason I am writing this right now is because I feel that now is the best time to predict who will win each series and to talk about a lot of things that have happened so far and what I think will happen later on in this year's playoffs. The other reason is because I really didn't have anything else to write about. So lets get started.
Giants vs. Phillies
Coming into this series I liked both teams. I would have rather saw Atlanta be here, but I liked the Giants. I thought the Giants weren't good enough to stand up to this Philly team, but they proved me wrong. Throughout the whole series I had the Phillies as favorites and still do. I doubt whether or not that will actually happen, but the Phillies still have a chance and the next two games are at home. Both these teams are very good and will put up a strong fight whether they are playing the yankees or the Rangers. I'm still sticking with my guns and picking the Phillies, but the Giants might come along and ruin my whole day. And if they do, I think I would be fine with it.
Yankees vs. Rangers
First thing I'm going to say about this is that I am a Yankee hater. Just because I don't like the Yankees doesn't mean I don't think they are a good team and they will compete every single game, but I think the Rangers have the right weapons that will hurt the Yankees. They have the one pitcher that can actually handle the very strong Yankees line up. If the Rangers want to win they will need to have him go more than he did the last time in which he only went 6 innings. The Rangers don't have a great bullpen. But, if they can score off the Yankees pretty good in the first few innings and they won't have to face rivera in a win or not situation they will win tonight. No disrespect to the Yankees and how good of a team they are, but this year isn't the year, last year was. This year they won't win it all.
One final thought. I think the National League this year is very strong. Both the teams left in the American League just don't match up to the teams in the NL. So I think no matter what American team and no matter what National team. The National team will win series.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Contender or Pretender?
In this blog I will look at the surprising records this season and declare them either a real contender or a pretender.
Chiefs
They are 3-2 and started off 3-0. Yes, they have just recently taken a tumble of two losses in a roll. I still think they are good enough to be included in the discussion of surprisingly good seasons so far. So do I think they are a contender or a pretender? Well, I'll tell you I think they can be a contender, but at the moment they are a pretender. If you look at the teams they have beaten, like the Chargers. In week 1 we thought that was a great feat. Now we know that the Chargers aren't who we thought they were. So for now I think the Chiefs are pretenders, but if they improve their defense they can be a real contender.
Steelers
I know you may be saying that this isn't surprising because they are a good team, but I qualify it as surprising because they did it without their leader Big Ben. They did it with a quarterback that probably on any other team couldn't do shit. Now that they have Big Ben back and he has already given them a win, I think they are contenders. The most important factor in their possible success was how they would do without their quarterback there. They proved that their defense is still supreme and they can win even without their guy. So they are definitely a contender and I wouldn't be surprised if they win the super bowl.
Buccaneers
They are 3-2 this year and started off 3-0 just like the Chiefs. But one thing that isn't like the Chiefs. I don't think this team has any chance to be a contender. To me, they are a total pretender. I won't be surprised if they are this year's Denver Broncos. I thought because the Chiefs have bits that are good they could become a contender, but the Bucs don't have really anything good for them. I think they have one thing on their side and that is luck. If they end up winning the super bowl, well I don't think anyone saw that coming and that probably just won't happen.
Bears
The Bears are 4-2 this season which is very surprising seeing that they didn't even win a game in the preseason. Just recently the Bears lost to the Seattle Seahawks and really couldn't do much at all on offense. I jumped on the bandwagon as a Bears fan and was happy that we were contenders this year in such a tough division, but now I'm afraid we are going to take a giant fall coming up. I think we are pretenders. It hurts me to say that, but its the truth and sometimes the truth hurts.
Chiefs
They are 3-2 and started off 3-0. Yes, they have just recently taken a tumble of two losses in a roll. I still think they are good enough to be included in the discussion of surprisingly good seasons so far. So do I think they are a contender or a pretender? Well, I'll tell you I think they can be a contender, but at the moment they are a pretender. If you look at the teams they have beaten, like the Chargers. In week 1 we thought that was a great feat. Now we know that the Chargers aren't who we thought they were. So for now I think the Chiefs are pretenders, but if they improve their defense they can be a real contender.
Steelers
I know you may be saying that this isn't surprising because they are a good team, but I qualify it as surprising because they did it without their leader Big Ben. They did it with a quarterback that probably on any other team couldn't do shit. Now that they have Big Ben back and he has already given them a win, I think they are contenders. The most important factor in their possible success was how they would do without their quarterback there. They proved that their defense is still supreme and they can win even without their guy. So they are definitely a contender and I wouldn't be surprised if they win the super bowl.
Buccaneers
They are 3-2 this year and started off 3-0 just like the Chiefs. But one thing that isn't like the Chiefs. I don't think this team has any chance to be a contender. To me, they are a total pretender. I won't be surprised if they are this year's Denver Broncos. I thought because the Chiefs have bits that are good they could become a contender, but the Bucs don't have really anything good for them. I think they have one thing on their side and that is luck. If they end up winning the super bowl, well I don't think anyone saw that coming and that probably just won't happen.
Bears
The Bears are 4-2 this season which is very surprising seeing that they didn't even win a game in the preseason. Just recently the Bears lost to the Seattle Seahawks and really couldn't do much at all on offense. I jumped on the bandwagon as a Bears fan and was happy that we were contenders this year in such a tough division, but now I'm afraid we are going to take a giant fall coming up. I think we are pretenders. It hurts me to say that, but its the truth and sometimes the truth hurts.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Blackhawks Season Preview
Yes, I know it seems weird to be writing a blog post about the preview of a season that has already started. Well, there are two reasons why I am doing this. The first is that I just plain didn't have time to write a blog earlier this week about the start of the season before it actually started. And the second reason is because I thought I would do something a little different for my season preview. I will give my idea on how good the Blackhawks will do, but I want to talk about the pressure on these young guys and the expectations in Chicago. So first, my outlook on the season.
Even though we were forced to get rid of a lot of our good players we kept the core five. Yes, we got rid of our goalie which isn't a smart idea, but we got possibly a better goalie and he is more of a veteran. A lot of fans keep saying how good Niemi is. That's because all they remember is the playoffs. During the playoffs, he was great. But during the regular season, he wasn't that great he was our weak point. So now I think we have a good team, its not better, but I don't think it is much worse. Looking at the two games we have played it looks like we aren't very good, but both games were close and its only the beginning of the season. So I think the team will do very well this year. They are definitely a playoff team, and when you get there you never know what will happen. So I can't really make an accurate prediction other than that they will make the playoffs.
Most fans in Chicago if they are reading this are saying just making the playoffs isn't good enough. We have to do better than last year. You may think that is impossible, but it is possible. We could do better we can lose less games in the playoffs. We have a team that is built for the playoffs, but when you get there you never know who is going to win. The Capitals are a good team that got knocked out in the first round, so don't make high expectations. Remember Jonathon Toews is only 22 years old. When you put too much pressure on a young person like that they may explode. I know you are probably thinking now, Toews can handle pressure very well and I agree. I'm just saying to be careful. But the Blackhawks expectations for the year couldn't be higher.
Pictures
Hey people out there reading this, I was really bored so I thought I would post a bunch of the pictures that i think are funny or look cool. there are about 2 or 3. but enjoy only 1 is actually taken by me.
well....i cant find any. so just that picture. will post more ASAP wen i find them. u cn find the pictures im trying to put up on twit pic. here is the link
http://twitpic.com/photos/the_chicago_fan
well....i cant find any. so just that picture. will post more ASAP wen i find them. u cn find the pictures im trying to put up on twit pic. here is the link
http://twitpic.com/photos/the_chicago_fan
Friday, October 1, 2010
Daa Bears
Since I am from Chicago and love the city and love the Bears I thought since they are having such a great season I would write a blog about them and only them. So if you don't like it, too bad.
The first reason the Bears are having a good season for the first time since they went to the Super Bowl is because Jay Cutler has improved a lot and actually has a good offensive coordinator. He has more touchdowns and less interceptions. He isn't just throwing the ball up anymore. He is also getting a little more protection. Last year, he couldn't get out of trouble for his life. This year if the offensive line fails to stop the defense like normal, he has the feet quickness to get out of trouble anyway. He is just improved overall. The rest of their offense is improved also. Forte isn't injured like he was last year and Olsen has really stepped up so far this year. We all knew Johnny Knox would be our best receiver and has proven that still. Aromashadou has proved that he is a threat also. I think the combination of both Mike Martz a real offensive coordinator and the fact that all the guys on our offense are a year older and more mature has made us much improved on that side of the ball.
Not only has our offense been improved from last year, but our defense has gotten better. Just the presence of Urlacher back with the team makes us better. He may not get in on every play or be the savior every time, but having him there just helps confidence with the rest of the team. The addition of Julius Peppers brings some fear into our line, even when Tommie Harris isn't there. For a long time he was one of our few weapons now we have a huge weapon in Peppers and you could see that on Monday. He was all over the field making plays. Briggs has stepped it up in the past few years. I think that he is good friends with Urlacher but deep inside wants to be better than him so bad that he has made it happen. Right now I think Briggs is better, yes Urlacher is just back from an injury but I think Briggs plays with more heart and intensity than Urlacher and that's pretty dang hard to do.
Overall I think the Bears have played way beyond their potential. They were expected to be terrible and maybe even finish below the terrible Lions. Now we are one of three undefeated teams left, and the leader of the NFC North and NFC. The Monsters of the Midway are back and if you don't watch out they will eat you alive.
The first reason the Bears are having a good season for the first time since they went to the Super Bowl is because Jay Cutler has improved a lot and actually has a good offensive coordinator. He has more touchdowns and less interceptions. He isn't just throwing the ball up anymore. He is also getting a little more protection. Last year, he couldn't get out of trouble for his life. This year if the offensive line fails to stop the defense like normal, he has the feet quickness to get out of trouble anyway. He is just improved overall. The rest of their offense is improved also. Forte isn't injured like he was last year and Olsen has really stepped up so far this year. We all knew Johnny Knox would be our best receiver and has proven that still. Aromashadou has proved that he is a threat also. I think the combination of both Mike Martz a real offensive coordinator and the fact that all the guys on our offense are a year older and more mature has made us much improved on that side of the ball.
Not only has our offense been improved from last year, but our defense has gotten better. Just the presence of Urlacher back with the team makes us better. He may not get in on every play or be the savior every time, but having him there just helps confidence with the rest of the team. The addition of Julius Peppers brings some fear into our line, even when Tommie Harris isn't there. For a long time he was one of our few weapons now we have a huge weapon in Peppers and you could see that on Monday. He was all over the field making plays. Briggs has stepped it up in the past few years. I think that he is good friends with Urlacher but deep inside wants to be better than him so bad that he has made it happen. Right now I think Briggs is better, yes Urlacher is just back from an injury but I think Briggs plays with more heart and intensity than Urlacher and that's pretty dang hard to do.
Overall I think the Bears have played way beyond their potential. They were expected to be terrible and maybe even finish below the terrible Lions. Now we are one of three undefeated teams left, and the leader of the NFC North and NFC. The Monsters of the Midway are back and if you don't watch out they will eat you alive.
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