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First off, I would like to thank anyone that reads this blog. It’s nice to know that some people are hearing my voice. It’s tough especially with a small audience to write, but I chug through. Secondly, I’m sorry for very inconsistent updates. I’ve been busy with newspaper as my paper just won a national award. I’ve also had opportunities to broadcast high school football playoff games for the state. Add my post at prosportsblogging.com and it’s a lot of work. Thirdly, I’m hoping to update a lot more often. Look back more often for more posts. Tell your friends and family. It would be nice to increase readership soon. Thank you.

NFL Midseason Awards/Standings

Sorry I haven’t been updating. I have been doing a lot of work with prosportsblogging.com. Check it out. Anyways back to the article.

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With about half of the season gone in the NFL, here comesround 2 of my predictions. 

 

NFC East

New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins
Dallas Cowboys

 

The combo of Eli Manning, Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz has been carrying the Giants to prominence. The Eagles have been the best of the mediocre and there’s still time for Michael Vick, LeSean McCoy and co. to pick up their performance. RGIII and Alfred Morris have been a surprising duo that are leading the Redskins up the standings. The Cowboys just aren’t a reliable pick especially with Romo’s play being as bipolar as a teenage girl. 

Five new jobs for the Replacement Referees

The replacement refs are now out as the NFL has agreed to a contract with the regular refs and they will now return to the NFL. So now what will we do with these refs? Where will they go? How will they get their income? I have some suggestions.

1. Work at the zoo as zebras

The zoo always needs more wildlife and they can roam around the gated habitat to think about the mistakes they made at the NFL level. Interacting with Lions or Bears around them isn’t exactly going to be a very good idea though.

Weekend 5 on 5: Oh no, Romo…

1. What to say about Tony Romo’s performance on Monday Night Football against the Bears?

He got whopped in that game. Personally I don’t think Romo is very good, but the way he played was absolutely disastrous. You can give credit to the Bears defense on making good plays, but five interceptions either way is unacceptable. Meanwhile, Kyle Orton had a good stint off the bench for the Cowboys. I say give him time to put some pressure on Romo to perform.

Weekend 5 on 5: Refs or blind zebras?

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Now back to the show (?)

1. Replacement Refs. What to do with them? 

First off, it’s a tough job to be a referee in general, but the types of calls they are blowing is ridiculous especially because they have access to INSTANT REPLAY! First off, the NFL needs to give these refs eye tests and then a class on basic reffing skills. Maybe while they are trying to train the zebras, they can finally negotiate a deal with the actual refs and maybe get some real officiating in the game. What happened with the Packers and Seahawks is completely unacceptable. One ref told LeSean McCoy that he needed him to do well for his fantasy team. That comment alone is enough explanation in why the real refs need to return.

NBA Preview 2012-2013

Atlantic Division

1. Boston Celtics
2. Brooklyn Nets
3. New York Knicks
4. Philadelphia 76ers
5. Toronto Raptors

Boston loses Ray Allen, but reloads its bench with acquisitions like Jason Terry, Courtney Lee, Jared Sullinger, and Fab Melo. The Nets gain a new home in Brooklyn and gain new talent in Joe Johnson, C.J Watson, Andray Blatche, Reggie Evans and Josh Childress, The Knicks season hinges on the play of Raymond Felton at point guard and how well he distributes the ball to Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire. Getting Andrew Bynum, easily the most surprising acquisition of the off-season, still needs more pieces if they want to make the playoffs. The Raptors finally get first rounder Jonas Valanciunas from overseas and gains a more dynamic point guard in Kyle Lowry. We’ll see what happens to Jose Calderon.

Weekend 5 on 5: Canada must be crying

1. Who is to blame for the NHL lockout? The players or owners?

I don’t care, I just want to see some hockey this fall. But I would say owners just cause they have so much and they just keep asking for more money.

Weekend 5 on 5: The Return

Sorry I haven’t been posting. I have been busy doing nothing important things.

1. After Robert Griffin III’s monster performance last weekend, has he proved himself to be the best rookie in the league?

It brings up that feeling, but it’s too early to say that he is the best. He dominated the Saints and I give him mad props for that, but let’s give it a couple more games before we call him the best rookie. Besides, Luck played against a very tough Chicago Bears defense. Who knows what will happen next week?

Weekend 5 on 5: Round 1

I will have a weekly opinion recap. Be sure to check every Sunday for these posts.

1. Who won the Red Sox/Dodgers blockbuster trade? 

It’s a good deal for both teams. The Red Sox needed a face lift and they got it with this deal. They struggled this entire season and they realized this is the time to cut their losses and prepare for the future. The Dodgers, on the other hand, are looking to the World Series and adding three proven stars in Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford and Josh Beckett. Beckett should bolster a rotation that already boasts Clayton Kershaw, Chris Capuano, Chad Billingsley, Aaron Harang and Joe Blanton. Gonzalez is a huge upgrade over James Loney, who was sent to the Red Sox in this deal, and should complement Matt Kemp in the hitting order. Carl Crawford is a good replacement for Shane Victorino, who may go elsewhere this off-season.

NFL QB Rankings

ESPN analyst John Clayton released his quarterback rankings today. Personally I have some problems with some of the projections. So I will make my own rankings right now. Keep in mind I read over his criteria and I’m following it as well.

1. Aaron Rodgers – Green Bay Packers

Undeniably the most talented quarterback in the league. Period

2. Tom Brady – New England  Patriots

Multiple Super Bowl Rings. And He shows no sign of slowing down. He will have more targets to throw to this year so expect higher passing totals.