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Kobe Is Not Magic
Kobe Bryant is now the #1 Lakers player ... in scoring.
First and foremost, congratulations to Kobe Bryant. Last night he poured in 44 points and became the Lakers all-time leading scorer along the way. Ironically, the player he surpassed, “The Logo” himself, Jerry West, wore the #44 as a member of the Lakers.
Being the Kobe hater I am, I must admit that I got a tiny bit of satisfaction when I found out the Lakers lost to Memphis last night. Of course when I say “tiny bit” I do mean “enormous“. Despite my hatred towards Kobe, I do respect and appreciate his game. Hell, I even admire it. Perhaps no one else in the league rises to the occasion quite like Kobe. The man hits clutch shots in the biggest of moments, so much so that you don’t get overly excited when he delivers. You pretty much expect it to happen.
The talk now, or I should say, “the question” now:
Is Kobe Bryant the greatest Lakers player of all time?
Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion, but my answer is no. I’ll explain why, but I will say this, Kobe still has a lot of game left, and he may very well take over the throne in the future. He’s only 31. But because he’s not quite like the man I have above him off the court, his numbers may not matter, ever.
Magic is the man in LA, and Kobe might not catch him.
If greatness is measured by championships, then Magic gets the nod over Kobe. Magic won five championships to Kobe’s four. Even if the standard of greatness was based upon individual awards, Magic has won three MVP’s to Kobe’s one. Magic has won three Finals MVP’s to Kobe’s one. When Magic arrived on to the NBA scene, he was an immediate impact, basically, he was “the man” right off the bat. Magic was the cornerstone to the Lakers franchise during their “Show Time” years, and if anything, was at least equal to Kareem in terms of significance to the franchise, if not more important. When Kobe arrived in LA, he played side kick to Shaq. Shaq deserves a “thank you” card for three of Kobe’s rings.
Magic had Bird. That rivalry transcended basketball, and made both players larger than life. The rivalry added to the lore of both of these legends. Kobe has no one to push him like that on the court, and strengthen his legend. That’s not Kobe’s fault per say, but it does affect his place on the totem pole of Laker greats.
Magic’s most memorable moment, the “junior sky-hook” to defeat the Lakers rival Boston Celtics in pivotal Game 4 of the 1987 Finals is one of the most replayed moments in NBA history. It surpasses all of Kobe’s game winners combined. Kobe’s buzzer-beaters albeit great, have never had the effect Magic’s shot had. It never had the effect Michael’s hanging, double-pump jump shot over Craig Ehlo had, or his push-off, step-back J over Bryon Russell. I don’t believe Kobe has had that one play, career defining moment yet.
If the question is, who is the greatest “Lakers” player of all time, you’d have to consider which player’s image is synonymous with the franchise. That, sometimes has more to do with who you are outside of playing ball.
What makes Magic a better Laker is the fact that he’s a more likable person than Kobe. Kobe’s guarded. He’s a loner. A bit of a weirdo. His personality is a rip-off of Jordan’s. It’s obvious, it’s irritating. Magic was original. Endearing, fun, loving and charming all rolled into one. His smile could light up the stadium, and his persona was equivalent to his nickname, “Magic“.
Magic was loved and praised, in fact, he still is, even if you weren’t or are not a Lakers fan. That is why he is Mr. Laker.
Posted in NBA
Wait … Maybe It Is The Cavs
I find myself writing about LeBron (and to a certain extent, the Cavs) a lot, but he is a "slam dunk" of a topic.
LeBron is the best player in the NBA, unless it comes down to making game winners, then Kobe is, but Bron Bron has taken his game to new heights yet again. It’s almost, wait … IT IS ridiculous to think about what the ceiling is on this kid, if there even is one. Last season, the consensus thought was that the two best ball players in the planet were heading towards a June showdown. Orlando had other plans. This season, especially with how it began, the majority were leaning towards another Lakers/Celtics Finals. That might have changed as of late. The Cavs are winning, and they’re winning important games. No matter how much LeBron down played sweeping the season series against the Lakers this season, it has to give him and the Cavs a huge boost in confidence. They man-handled the defending champs in LA. Then they outlasted them in a nail biter in Cleveland. It’s embedded in their heads now, that they can beat the best in any fashion. They’ve beaten Orlando convincingly, and Atlanta can not win against the Cavs. The next test for them is when they match up against Boston again.
I guess Shaq helps Bron with some things ...
There’s way too much season left to be sold on a team completely. Injuries, trades and other stipulations occur, that may catapult a team to greatness, or deter them from it. But, we’re definitely far enough into the season to make a down payment. And I have the Cavs on lay-away. Right now, LeBron is playing like he’s not from this world. He’s just too, too good. The thing is, Shaq hasn’t had much to do with it. Mo Williams got injured, Delonte West is out, I mean, who’s even on the Cavs worth mentioning at this point. And yet here they stand, in my opinion, the best from the East. It’s literally all because of LeBron. Imagine if you took LeBron away from the Cavs. What’s left might be the New Jersey Nets.
LeBron is making his case for back to back MVP titles, and at this point, he’s definitely ahead of the pack. I know it’s a basketball is a “team” sport, so I’ll try to refer to the Cavs as a team, as oppose to just LeBron. The Cavs have moved up my own personal power rankings, and are one good trade away from solidifying their spot as top dogs in the East. I have been skeptical of their chances at a Finals appearance this season, since being exposed last season by Orlando in the ECF. But. I’m over it now. The Cavs are ready. The East is no walk in the park (the West is worse though) so home court advantage throughout will be key for the Cavs. But I fully expect them to continue to play at a high level, and potentially wrap up the #1 seed sometime late in the season.
It's LeBron with some random guys wearing Cavs jerseys posing for a picture. This is why the Cavs are the best in the East!
With that said, I truly feel that the Cavs have become the team to beat in the East, and should be the representative for the conference in this season’s championship series.
Posted in NBA
Bad Girlfriend Injuries (Nagging)
They should rename this injury to Oucher Ouchy Itis
Plantar Faciitis
Upon reading the definition of this condition, I was able to see how much of a nuisance this injury could be. The main problem with having plantar faciitis, is that it’s usually not bad enough to force you to miss significant game time. So what happens, is that you end up playing with pain. Continuous pressure applied to the foot diagnosed with the condition can lead to more serious effects on the body, including major knee problems.
Basically, plantar faciitis in a nut shell, is an injury (sometimes slight tear) to the fascia, which is a thick band of tissue originating from the heel bone, but extends along the sole of the foot towards the five toes.
Although I mentioned how players usually play with and through the pain due to the injury on their foot, there are instances where the pain is too intense that the players may miss a few games. Or their performance is effected immensely.
I have a few players on my fantasy basketball roster with this condition. Sucks.
That doesn't look right ... does it?
Turf Toe
It’s not a surprise that some of the most nagging injuries in sports, are pin pointed to the feet. What turf toe essentially is … is when your toe bends up (ouch). This usually happens in football, and on artificial turf, because your shoe sticks to the ground which forces your body weight to go forward, bending your toe up (once again, ouch).
This injury used to be similar to plantar faciitis, in the sense of being expected to play through the discomfort. Unfortunately, many players who tried to perform on a turf toe, performed horribly. The injury obviously hindered their ability to do any athletic movements, and they risked further injury. The negative impact on having an athlete active on turf toe is big. Usually the opposing team can sense the injured player’s weakness, and exploit it.
More recently, players who suffer from turf toe simply do not play. They rest and heal. Sometimes the injury can take a long time to recover from though, so despite how insignificant “turf toe” sounds, it’s the real deal in terms of meaningful injuries.
Posted in Sports Related & Games
2010 NBA All-Star Selections
The All-Star reserves were announced yesterday, and I just want to throw in my two cents.
My immediate reaction. Iverson cost a worthy candidate a spot. There were three definite snubs, and we’ll get to that in a short bit, but if Iverson gave up his spot, or some how was not allowed to be voted for, than there would be only two snubs. Two is better than three.
Remember when Boston wanted to get rid of this guy? Good thing they didn't.
Let’s start with the East. Real quick, Rajon Rondo and Gerald Wallace definitely deserve their first All-Star nods, both players have quietly molded themselves into great players, the best players on their teams in fact. Yes, that includes Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Stephen Jackson. If you take both Rondo and Wallace out of the equation, imagine how the Celtics and Bobcats would run. Yes the Celtics would still have a winning record, but without him, I dare say they wouldn’t be “elite“. Rajon Rondo has turned himself into “Baby” Jason Kidd minus the 3’s. Kidd is a first ballot Hall of Famer.
Hard to believe it's Wallace's 9th NBA season. He's finally carved a name for himself out in Charlotte.
Although I can't argue against his selection, I must say, there were others ...
I’m not quite sold on Derrick Rose being an All-Star (I think this is what got him in). Yes, he’s had one fine month in January, but he was playing mediocre basketball for the first two months of the season. He was the right choice considering the All-Star roster format, which brings me to another topic. Change that format. I honestly would have chosen Joakim Noah over Rose if the East were allowed to load up on 4’s and 5’s. Noah should have made it over Al Horford! David Lee should have made it over both of them. Yes winning has a lot to do with it, but it’s not like David Lee is out there just playing for stats. If you watch this guy play, you can see, he’s playing hard and trying everything he can in order to help his team win. That’s enough for me.
He sacrificed taking 3's for the betterment of his team. His team is currently the 3rd best team in the conference. He's putting up amazing numbers. Why is he not an All-Star?
Josh Smith should have made it over Horford. Actually, take out the All-Star roster format, put Josh Smith over Iverson, and Joakim Noah over Al Horford. I have both Smith and Noah on my fantasy team, and I can tell you first hand that they deserve spots. Actually, keep Horford in, and take Garnett out. Start Josh Smith at the 4. Yes I said it, and I will repeat it. Garnett doesn’t deserve to be an All-Star this year. What’s supposed to happen, is that fans vote in a player to start based on the season they’re having. Garnett was not having a stellar season, and on top of that, he missed some games due to injury. I love Garnett, and I have no doubt that he’ll finish the second half of the season strong, but he doesn’t deserve his spot. Not over Josh Smith. Not this season.
There's "NOAH" way Joakim should not be an All-Star!
D-Will high-dribbled his way to his first selection.
To the West. Not as much drama. I can’t believe this is Deron Williams first bid. Although Chris Paul (in my opinion) is the better of the two, Deron Williams is only a step or two behind. How he hasn’t been an All-Star at his level of play is quite shocking. Well that is no longer the case. Zach Randolph deserved a spot. He’s been playing great basketball all year, and he might be the biggest reason why Memphis is in the hunt for a playoff birth.
Monta's not in!?!? I'm not watching.
The only player I might question in deserving a spot in the West, is Brandon Roy. He kind of falls into the Derrick Rose mix, he’s played well as of late (prior to his hamstring injury) but started the season out average. I guess both he and LaMarcus Aldridge have done all that they can in keeping the Blazers afloat while they go through injury after injury, but Monta Ellis has done the same for the Warriors. I can’t count how many D-League call ups the Warriors have had this season due to injury on one hand! And unlike Brandon Roy, Monta Ellis was doing it up since the season began. Yes, I am being biased, I will admit to it, but outside of the records of the teams these two play for, you tell me who’s more deserving? Ellis averages are better in points, assists and steals. I’m just saying.
Other than that, I have no major gripes with the remainder of the selections. Congrats to Durantula too! He is what I like to call, “Dope Sauce“. I must say I don’t appreciate the All-Star game falling on Valentine’s Day though. That’s probably not the NBA‘s fault, but because of the occasion, I give myself a 7.5% chance of being able to watch this game. Oh well, it’s usually a boring game until the last 5 minutes, when all the players start to sniff the bigger bonus dealt to the winners.
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Super Bowl Shoot Out!
If you can't get excited for this, don't watch American Football!
Well, for most neutral fans, this is the Super Bowl we wanted … granted neither team is undefeated which was a possibility but only a few weeks ago, it’s still set up to be an exciting match up. Man, just imagine how high the stakes would be, if one team were guaranteed perfection as a result of the outcome of the game, but both were perfect leading into the game. I better stop now, because it upsets me to think about it (Indy).
Indy did exact the revenge that we all knew they would have, but hats off to the Jets. They came in, punched the Colts in the mouth, but unfortunately they only had one hit in ’em. The Vikings, behind Brett “The Diva” Favre gave a valiant effort in New Orléans, but sometimes you can’t go up against destiny. Favre’s miracle season wasn’t what I was referring to, as he left the field the same way he left Lambeau against the Giants in an NFC title games a few years back. He left after seeing his last throw essentially cost his team a trip to the Super Bowl. Retire now.
Reggie Bush has made the leap into stardom in these playoffs
It’s interesting to see how they’re going to build the hype-train up for this game. They of course meaning the media. Usually it’s easy. David versus Goliath. The good guys versus the bad guys. This time is different. I think both teams having so many likable characters, makes it so that there’s no villain. You kind of see yourself rooting for both teams, as long as they’re not playing your team. So who do we root for now?
Both teams finished the season short of perfect, although the Colts did it by choice. Both teams have marquee quarterback’s and high-powered offenses. Both teams play a brand of football that’s pleasing to the eyes. They’re almost identical in all aspects of likability. So who do we root for now? Reportedly the Colts are 3.5 favorites as of now, but who knows what the number will be two weeks from now. I suggest even closer to even money. Which basically means, this match up is even. No one can tell who the stronger team is, really …
Reggie Wayne used to be so under rated, but he's always been "The Man."
This is one of those rare matches, where I honestly don’t care who wins. I like both teams. I might favor the Saints a little more because of what New Orléans has been through as a city over the last five years … so I feel they deserve to celebrate something. I’d like to see Brees get a ring, but I don’t want to see Peyton lose … I’m pulling for Reggie Bush, but I love Reggie Wayne. So who do we root for now?
I guess all I can hope for, is that this game turns out to be what we all anticipate. A slug fest. A shoot out. An all out exhibition of blood, sweat and tears … basically a hell of a game! I look forward to February 7th. The match up in itself is all the hype needed to promote this fight.
Posted in NFL
Season Half Way Done
These two will put on a show, no strings attached.
Tonight. LeBron. Kobe. ‘Nuff said.
The last time these two teams met, Kobe scored more than LeBron, but the Cavs handed the Lakers a backyard beat down to the tenth degree. And I … enjoyed every minute of it. The game happen to fall on Christmas Day, and I treated the Cavs victory like a present from the NBA. Thank you.
But … the NBA giveth … the NBA taketh … Let’s break down the first half of the season shall we, as we go over the highlights and low-lights of what has taken place during the 2009-2010 season, thus far.
Highlights
The time is now.
The Oklahoma City Thunder were supposed to be a few years away from making a splash in the highly competitive West. If the playoffs were to begin today, the Thunder would be the seventh seed. I guess the kids in Oklahoma City are thinking, to hell with waiting for our turn. Of course Kevin Durant is in the center of all their success. He is the cornerstone, he is the franchise. It’s funny how the NBA never gives the Most Improved Player award to super-stars in the making, but Durant is worthy of this award. How he’s raised the level of his play within the first three years of his career is truly remarkable. Most of thought he’d be good, but man … he’s good. Of course it’s not just him, Russell Westbrook has been solid at the point, averaging 7.5 assists per game and Jeff Green, despite his recent struggles, has been a reliable contributor on both ends. The Thunder, along with the Grizzlies and now maybe the Bobcats, are teams you might not want to run into in the first round of the playoffs.
Zebo be playing some ball in Memphis!
Speaking of the Grizzlies and Bobcats, hats off to them too. When you think about Memphis, they are one point guard away from perhaps having the best starting five in basketball. No knock on Conley, but he isn’t exactly mesmerizing with his play. But, I guess he doesn’t have to be when you have Mayo, Gay, Randolph and Gasol in the lineup along side of you. The Grizzlies have been one of the hottest teams in the league since the turn of the decade, and are just one and a half games back from the eighth seed in the West.
The other "Larry Legend" is coaching it up in Charlotte.
Larry Brown is at it again. This is why I’ll take Larry Brown over Phil Jackson in a heart beat. Larry Brown has never had a Michael Jordan/Scottie Pippen tandem. Or a Shaq and Kobe duo. His super star in Charlotte is Gerald Wallace. Now Gerald Wallace is damn good, and he should have a spot on this year’s All-Star team, but he’s no Kobe. The Bobcats, in typical Larry Brown fashion play great defense, but have the ability to score with the best of them. The Bobcats have the luxury of playing in the East, so their 21-19 record is good enough for fifth best in the conference. As long as Stephen Jackson (more on him later), Raymond Felton and the newly awaken Boris Diaw can continue to play inspired ball, the Bobcats should see their first post-season action in franchise history.
Will Steph turn out to be the best point guard in a draft rich in the position?
Now this isn’t the 1996 draft class, which in my opinion is still the best ever. This isn’t the 2003 draft class either, which is a close second to ’96. But when all is said and done, the 2009 draft class may prove to be the best ever at the point guard position. Let’s recap the draft picks and review their rookie seasons.
- #3 – James Harden (OKC): Solid reserve. Played his way into more minutes.
- #4 – Tyreke Evans (Sac): The reason Kev Mart is on the trading block. Front runner for ROY honors.
- #5 – Ricky Rubio (Min): Could have been the top of the class … we’ll have to wait and see how this pans out.
- #6 – Jonny Flynn (Min): Good scorer, good potential, too inconsistent right now.
- #7 – Stephen Curry (GS): Maybe the biggest surprise, he’s the only one of this bunch who resembles a true point.
- #10 – Brandon Jennings (Mil): Lightning quick, can score in bunches. Has cooled off from hot start.
- # 18 – Ty Lawson (Den): Excellent backup to Chauncey Billups. Showed flashes of brilliance in Billups absence.
Low-lights.
He used to be "Agent Zero" now he's just a "zero."
Gilbert Arenas.
I don’t really have to say much except this … you signed a 111-million dollar contract a few years back. You’ve been essentially getting paid a ridiculous amount of money for quite frankly, nothing, after you’ve sat out the last two seasons with a knee injury (which wasn’t his fault to say). You still have $80-million remaining on your contract (for now) and you’ve made big strides in returning to your once electrifying self on the court. Then you decide to throw it all away by being an idiot. Done.
I'm going to hate to have to tell you "I told you so ..." a year from now.
Bobcats fans … I warn you now. You’re probably thinking man … we got Stephen Jackson for Raja Bell (who was basically playing with a broken wrist and was eventually going to need surgery) and Vladimir Radmanovic (who was riding the pine hard) … what a steal, right? Yeah it is! For now. This story has played out before, and he and Larry Brown are all buddy-buddy as of this moment. But Stephen Jackson has turned into the Terrell Owens of the NBA, and eventually he’ll tear that locker room apart, and ruin your franchise. I’m just saying, if you’re a Bobcat fan, do not invest in Stephen Jackson.
Was this photo-op even necessary?
Allen Iverson was my favorite player at one point. That span stretched from his Sophomore year at Georgetown, until about 2003-2004. No one was more exciting, more ground-breaking than Allen Iverson. Just think about it, he was a little guy … who dominated. He changed the game on and off the court. And he did play his butt off for you too. As much as he discredited “practice” he had a point … you knew he’d play every game as if it were his last … unless of course … he wasn’t starting. At some point in his life, he’s going to have to realize that “life” happens. You’re not 21 AI. You’re not “the” man on most teams now. How he played out his short stint in Memphis was ugly, I couldn’t watch. After Jerry West and company extended their hand to you? Luckily for Grizzlies fans, it probably worked out for the best that AI left. Memphis has been playing great as of late. They might even make the playoffs. Apparently that doesn’t matter to AI. He must be completely satisfied at the fact that he’s starting again.
So this is how you make the All-Star team ...
AI & McGrady are All-Star starters? Really? Really people? Really? This isn’t so much of the NBA’s low-lights, but more of the fans of the NBA low-lights. Actually … it is the NBA’s low-lights. Why is AI & McGrady on the All-Star ballad anyway? Seriously though, to any NBA fans who voted for these two players, you should be ashamed at yourselves. You’re basically removing two spots for worthy candidates. Two candidates who may not ever get this opportunity to again … who knows who might get left off the squad. Well, I guess we find out later tonight.
If AI, or McGrady for some odd reason happen to read my blog … please. Give up your spots. If you get voted into the All-Star game, look yourself in the mirror and be truthful. You know you don’t deserve it. Give up your spots. Don’t pull a Penny Hardaway.
Honorable mentions in this seasons low-lights: Yao Ming, Kelenna Azuibuke, Greg Oden, Michael Redd and Blake Griffin. I hate when players get hit with devastating injuries, ones that end their season. Good luck to all those players in their recoveries. The only reason I consider this a low-light, is that we don’t get to see them play.
Posted in NBA
Happy MLK Day!
Thank you Dr. King, for having a dream ...
Happy (belated) Birthday to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I wouldn’t even want to try to imagine what the world would be like today, if it weren’t for the likes of MLK and others. Ones who strived for equality.
Posted in Recreational
Down To The Final 4
R.I.P.
Before I begin with my post, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the deaths of two athletes this past week. Both passed away due to pre-existing heart conditions (enlarged hearts) which resulted in cardiac arrests. These incidents prove that not even the professional athlete is invulnerable to conditions like the ones that cost these two young men their lives. I constantly exercise and participate in rec leagues for basketball, and in light of these tragic incidents, I will vow to myself, to always get checked by a doctor if I feel any irregularities with my body. This includes the little chest pains I get after I complete activities that requires me to exert a lot of energy. I know that the only thing guaranteed in life is death, and taxes. But death for these two young men came way too soon 😦
On to football.
I don’t feel like saying much outside of I’m shocked … but at the same time I’m not.
Let’s talk about this past weekend in order of appearance shall we?
I’m shocked that we weren’t treated to another epic shoot out in the Super Dome on Saturday. I predicted that the Saints would win, but what I didn’t expect, was that they would do so without so much of a hitch from the Cards. Experts said that the Cards may have been physically and emotionally drained after their instant classic of a meeting with the Packers last weekend … but I thought the opposite. I thought they would be uplifted, and feel almost invincible after surviving to the next round. They would ride that momentum straight into the Super Bowl, like they did last year. I was wrong. That’s why experts are experts, and I’m just Byron.
When Bush isn't focused on this ... he can be one helluva football player.
I was shocked at how well Reggie Bush played. Was this his coming out party? I don’t want to jump the gun on him quite yet, but if the Saints have the USC Reggie Bush in their back field, and not the “will never live up to the hype” Reggie Bush, well then … it’s a whole new ball game folks!
I won’t be shocked if Kurt Warner retires. He was already considering it prior to this game, but after this vicious hit … it might be a formality.
Business as usual this past Saturday for the Colts General.
I was not shocked at how well Peyton Manning played. Granted he threw two picks (even though only one just counted) to the Ravens … they were intercepted by Ed Reed. Ed Reed is like the Peyton Manning of defenses. The guy makes reads, he’s intelligent, and he’s gifted at his position. That didn’t come to a surprise to me at all, and Ed Reed owns Peyton Manning on a personal level, but the Colts continue to own the Ravens over all. Minus Ed Reed from this game, and Manning dominated. He looked like the MVP he kind of deserves.
I was shocked at how well Brett Favre continues to play. I must admit, I am one of his biggest doubters, but at this point, I think I’ll just shut up about Favre. He’s had my respect, he has it even more now, but … I still hate him.
Now this is the Tony Romo we're used to seeing in the playoffs.
I hate Brett Favre … a lot. But probably not as much as I hate Tony Romo. Well, I take that back, maybe I hate them equally. So when watching this game, I already knew that I lose no matter what the outcome. But, I was not shocked at how bad Romo would play. What … the guy wins one playoff game, and all of a sudden he’s a “clutch” performer? All of a sudden, he’s the quarterback you turn to when you want to get the “job done” ??? NO. He showed his true colors and folded under the pressure, like he usually does. Even Romo was entitled to one playoff win … he got it. Now we can get back to the way things were.
Favre to Rice has been money for the Vikes, wait 'til AP joins the party ...
Another shocker from this game. I felt no impact from AP at all. That’s scary if you’re the Saints. If he goes off, along with the streaking Favre, then it will be the Vikings partying by the Bayou next weekend.
Darrelle Revis might be the most valuable player in the playoffs thus far.
SHOCK. But … not really. The shock comes from the team that upset the Chargers. The Jets. Revis is a pimp. His subjects, any wide receiver in the league. Any. He’ll shut them all down. The Jets have held two potent offenses to low scoring out puts, and I truly believe Revis is the reason. When he takes a way one side of the field, and shortens the field, the Jets D is at an advantage, as there’s less room for opposing offenses to operate. It’s going to take a quarter back like Manning next week to find and exploit any weaknesses (if any) in the Jets D. Anyway, the Colts should be thanking the Jets. Not only do they have a chance to exact revenge on the team that ended their “perfect” season, but now they won’t have to face the Chargers. The Colts have had little success against San Diego over the past few years, including an early exit in the playoffs last season, at the hands of the Chargers.
Could the 2010 playoff edition of the NY Jets, be the NFL version of the 2007 Golden State Warriors playoff team?
But. Remember when the Dallas Mavericks had a chance to defeat the Golden State Warriors in the final game of the 2006-2007 season? If the Mavericks won, the Warriors would have been eliminated from playoff contention that year. If the Warriors won, they’d play Dallas in the first round. That night, Dallas rested their stars. They ultimately buried their own grave … and the rest was history, as Oracle Arena was explosive during that amazing first round series upset.
The Colts had a chance to eliminate the Jets from playoff contention in week 16. They rested their stars. Could this be a move that haunts them? Could the 2010 Jets playoff team, be the NFL version of the 2007 Golden State Warriors playoff team? I’m just saying …
In reality, I believe the Colts will win, but Reggie Wayne won’t have a big hand in it .. I wonder why?
Once again, the sizzle has turn to frizzle come playoff time for the Chargers
With that said, the 2010 playoff Chargers continued to follow suit with past Charger teams, as they once again crashed into a brick wall, after riding their hot streak into the playoffs. They are now infamous for this. If they weren’t already.
So … my prediction for the Super Bowl now is … Saints. Colts. But now that both teams aren’t undefeated coming into the match, it lost some of its luster. Oh well.
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