My NFL Playoff Picks

Colts over Chiefs
Eagles over Saints
Bengals over Chargers
Packers over 49ers

Super Bowl XLIV Preview

Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts, who both earned the right to go to Miami, Florida to play in Super Bowl XLIV. The New Orleans Saints earned the right to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl with a thrilling 31-28 overtime victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Indianapolis Colts earned the right to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl with a 30-17 victory over the New York Jets.

Key Players on both sides of the ball:
INDY O: Peyton Manning, Colts QB: Peyton Manning already has one Super Bowl Ring that he earned when he Quarterbacked the Colts with a victory in Super Bowl XLI. With a win on Sunday, he will have his second Super Bowl Ring. He will one behind Tom Brady in the race to the QB with the most rings, but that won’t stop some from calling Peyton “The Greatest Ever” if he wins this game.

Peyton has been well so far in the postseason, playing smart, being patient, not turning the ball over often, and putting the ball in the hands of his playmakers, Joseph Addai, Austin Collie and Reggie Wayne. Peyton also has been helped out when he turns the ball over by this good defense.

Peyton needs to play smart, be patient, not turn the ball over, and go deep for his playmakers. Peyton will have to keep this formula working if the Colts are to win this game.

SAINTS D: Darren Sharper, Saints D: Sharper is, no doubt the heart of the Saints D. Sharper and Scott Fujita are the Saints Defensive Playmakers. Remember how in the NFC Championship Game, The Saints did not sack Brett Favre, but they hit him almost every time he dropped back to pass? The Saints Defense will have to get pressure on Peyton Manning, forcing him to throw the ball before he wants to.


NEW ORLANS O: Drew Brees, Saints QB: Drew Brees is Quarterbacking what many people are calling “The New America’s Team. Now the Pressure is on him to lead the Saints win their first ever Super Bowl. Drew has been making smart decisions and taking advantage of what the defense gives him. Big Ben is going to throw to Marques Colston, Devery Henderson, and the rookie Robert Meachem. The Saints will also be running the ball early and often with Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas, and Mike Bell. Drew needs to play smart, be patient, not turn the ball over, and go deep for his playmakers. Kurt will have to keep this formula working if the Saints are to pull the upset.

NEW ORLEANS D: Tracy Porter & Jabari Greer : New Orlans CB: The Saints Corners will have to knock the Colts receivers off their routes. If they do this, they can create turnovers. Remember how Adrian Peterson kept fumbling because Saints defenders were getting anything they could on the ball, be it a helmet or a hand? Expect the Saints to try that again on Sunday.


Special Teams: If the offense and defense are neutralized, Special Teams is going to be how the Super Bowl will be won. Will the Colts Special Teams squad be able to contain the Saints speedster, Reggie Bush? Will the Saints be able to score points when they get down into the goal line? Or will they have to settle for field goals from the very good Garrett Hartley?

I can't wait for the Super Bowl. I Watch The World Series and the NBA Finals, but the only Sporting Event I Record every season is The Super Bowl. This will be my eighth year recording the Super Bowl. The first Super Bowl I Recorded was Super Bowl XXXVI, when the New England Patriots pulled off the biggest upset since Super Bowl III.

Can The Saints win the Super Bowl? No doubt about it. Knowing the Super Bowl, anything is possible, and that is why everybody loves to watch it, even if they watch just for the commercials.

Prediction: Both Peyton Manning and Drew Brees to rely on the running game early. They both could rely on the short passing game to help build up their confidence. The Saints Front Four will have to stop Joseph Addai and Reggie Wayne. Ditto with The Colts defense, with a hobbled Dwight Freeney, having to contain Reggie Bush and Marques Colston while also getting Pressure on Peyton Manning. Once Again, easier said than done.

Drew Brees has had the clock ticking for his chance at a ring since he was with the Saints. Peyton Manning has the chance to get his second. The two best teams all year are playing for a championship.

My Pick Is:
INDY OVER NEW ORLEANS

Coach Bellichick's Gamble

Obviously, the talk of this Monday Morning has been That Colts-Patriots Game Last Night.
Here's the Situation:
It's a fourth and two. You lead 35-28. You have a fourth and two. If you don't get it, you give the NFL's Best Field General A Thirty Yard Field instead of a 70 yard field.
What do you do? What did Coach Bill Bellichick Do?
He went for it.

Peyton Manning then leads the Colts down the field for the win, includng that unbelievable catch by Reggie Wayne for the Win!

Back to the call by Bellichick to go for it, As a coach, you have enough faith in the team to say "Surely, My Team can get Two Yards!" And, If Kevin Faulk does not Bobble the ball, The Patriots have a First down! Let's not forget in year's past, The Colts had a great offense, but they had a horrible defense! Let's say The Patriots get that first down, they have a first down at the thity one, and the Patriots would have been able to pad on to that six point lead.

So Many Bloggers and analysts are Monday Morning Quarterbacking with this call. This was a good agressive call that did not pan out.

What A Ballgame Last Night!

Tony Dungy Retires As Colts Head Coach

It's Game Over for Tony Dungy.

The great Coach and greater person announced his retirement from NFL head coaching.

Dungy became the first African American Head Coach to win the Super Bowl as his Indianapolis Colts defeated the Chicago Bears 29-17 in Super Bowl XLI.

Dungy was also a successful head coach in Tampa with the Buccaneers, as he had them in contention for many years.

The NFL has lost one of their great coaches and great people. Dungy was not your average head coach. Dungy never raised his voice in the locker room. Dungy ran his Football teams and his life with a quiet strength that came from his Christian faith in Jesus Christ.

We will, without a doubt, see Tony Dungy in the Pro Football Hall Of Fame.

It couldn't happen to a better person.

My NFL Wild Card Weekend Picks

CARDINALS OVER FALCONS
DOLPHINS OVER RAVENS
COLTS OVER CHARGERS
VIKINGS OVER EAGLES

Raw Video: Indianapolis' RCA Dome Imploded

The former home of the Indianapolis Colts is now a pile of rubble. Crews imploded the RCA Dome just after 9:30 a.m. Saturday by setting off 800 charges to bring down the facility's upper floors in about 25 seconds.


Want to see the RCA Dome get deflated? This happened September 24th.

Crews turned off the large fans keeping the 500,000-pound Teflon-coated fabric roof in the air. The dome was demolished to make room for a convention center expansion.

Who's The Bears Starter?

When The Chicago Bears start the regular season against the Indianapolis Colts, Rex Grossman will not be the starting quarterback.

Kyle Orton, the former Purdue Boilermaker, has been named the starter after two preseason games.

The Chicago Bears open the season Sunday Night, September 7th against the Indianapolis Colts in a rematch of Super Bowl XLI. The Colts have a new retractable roof stadium, Lucas Oil Stadium.

Tony Dungy Will Return As Colts Coach Next Season

Tony Dungy is sticking with the Colts.

The team said Monday that Dungy will remain with Indianapolis through at least the 2008 season before turning over the coaching to hand-picked successor Jim Caldwell.
Dungy, the first black coach to win a Super Bowl, spent a week meeting with his family, close friends and trusted colleagues while deciding whether to return for a seventh season with the Colts.

It's the third straight year Dungy seriously considered retiring.

It's good to hear that Tony Dungy will be coming back, for at least this season. He is a classy guy and I'm sure his team, the Colts, are glad he will be back. Jim Caldwell will be prepared to take over, if not the 2009 season, whenever Tony Dungy chooses to retire.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving Day Everyone! I hope You All Enjoy The Turkey And Stuffing With Your Family!

NBA Fans, Here Are Your NBA highlights from November 21st! There Were Thirteen Games on Last Night, So click on the video to get updated!


Here Are Your Top Ten Plays!


Two Number One Plays Today! Both From The Same game! Dwyane Wade hits the ridiculous shot after the whistle!


The Other Number One! Josh Smith seals the win with a block!


NFL fans, Keep Reading Below!


In The First Game Today, The Detroit Lions take on the Green Bay Packers in this Huge NFC North Rivalry.

In The Second Game, Jullius Jones leads the Dallas Cowboys against his brother Thomas Jones and the New York Jets.

In The Final Game, Peyton Manning leads his Colts into Atlanta to face the Falcons.

Happy Thanksgiving Day Everyone! I hope You All Enjoy The Turkey And Stuffing With Your Family!

Thanksgiving Day NFL Preview!

Lions Vs Packers 12:30 PM EST
Brett Favre leads The Green Bay Packers against Jon Kitna and the struggling Detroit Lions. I am picking the Packers to win today. Detroit fans will start panicking if the Lions lose today.
GREEN BAY PACKERS OVER DETROIT LIONS

Cowboys vs Jets 4:00 PM EST
Thomas Jones faces his brother Jullius Jones. This is the first time Thomas and Jullius played each other since Thanksgiving Day 2005. Tony Romo will lead Dallas to victory again.
DALLAS OVER NEW YORK JETS

Colts Vs Falcons 7:15 PM EST
Peyton Manning leads his Colts into the Georgia Dome to face the Falcons. Atlanta is coming off a loss to Tampa bay on Sunday. Indianapolis is coming off a 13-10 victory over the Chiefs, which was Priest Holmes' final NFL Game. Priest's NFL Career was given last rites after he was found to have another neck injury. Peyton Manning will lead the Colts to victory over Atlanta.
INDY OVER ATLANTA

The Rest of Your Week Twelve NFL Preview Is Coming On Saturday!

MLB Fans, Read Below!

Some Baseball News!

Torii Hunter's Days as a Minnesota Twin Are Over.

Free-agent center fielder Torii Hunter signed a five-year, $90 million contract late Wednesday night with the Los Angeles Angels.
Hunter, considered the top free-agent center fielder on the market, spurned five-year offers from the Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals.

Hunter, 32, who hit .287 with 28 home runs and 107 RBI last season for the Minnesota Twins, is the Angels' second big acquisition this week. The Angels traded for starter Jon Garland of the Chicago White Sox on Monday in exchange for shortstop Orlando Cabrera.

The acquisition of Hunter will move Gary Matthews Jr. from center field to right field and Vladimir Guerrero to the DH spot.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Week Nine NFL Preview

Tom Brady meets up with Peyton Manning in the Game Of The Week and The Regular Season Game Of The Year.

Week Nine of NFL Season Starts Tommorow. Look below for a preview of every game with analysis and a pick of the winner.

Arizona At Tampa Bay 1:00 PM EST
Kurt Warner is hoping to rebound after throwing three interceptions two weeks ago against The Redskins. Tampa Bay will win the game. If Jeff garcia on target and the defense picks off Warner a couple of times, this one's in the bag.
TAMPA BAY OVER ARIZONA

Carolina At Tennesee 1:00 PM EST
Both of these teams have players injured at the Quarterback Spot. If David Carr cannot start for The Panthers, Vinny Testaverde's feel good story will continue for another week. If Vince Young is healthy for this game, Tennesee's Offensive Funk is over.
TENNESEE OVER CAROLINA

CINCINNATTI AT BUFFALLO 1:00 PM EST
The Buffalo Bills won last week as they defeated the New York Jets. Cincinnatti lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. Buffalo has a two headed monster at Quarterback named Trent Losman, A Mixture of J.P. Losman and Trent Edwards. Okay, I'm kidding on that one. But my point is that it doesn't matter which one of these two aren't playing, the other steps up and plays just as well. The Bengals have easily been the most inconsistent team in the NFL. The Bills will win this game.
BUFFALO OVER CINCINNATTI

DENVER AT DETROIT 1:00 PM EST
Denver will win this game. I have not been sold on the Lions all season, but I also have not been sold on the Broncos. It's a toss up. I'll go with the Lions because they're at home.
DETROIT OVER DENVER

GREEN BAY AT KANSAS CITY 1:00 PM EST
If Green Bay cannot stop Larry Johnson, the Packers are in trouble. I'll go with the Chiefs because of Larry Johnson.
KANSAS CITY OVER GREEN BAY

JACKSONVILLE AT NEW ORLEANS 1:00 PM EST
This is a great matchup at the running back spot. Maurice Jones-Drew versus Reggie Bush. I'll go with The Saints because they are at home.
MEW ORLEANS OVER JACKSONVILLE

SAN DIEGO AT MINNESOTA 1:00 PM EST
The Present at the running back spot, LaDanian Tomlinson, taking on the future of the Running Back Spot, Adrian Peterson. Minnesota has a quarterback controversy now. Kelly Holcomb has surpassed Tavaris Jackson as the Starting Quarterback. I'll go with San Diego to win this game.
SAN DIEGO OVER MINNESOTA

SAN FRANCISCO AT ATLANTA 1:00 PM EST
San Francisco, even without Alex Smith under center, will win this game, as Atlanta is simply not good enough to beat them.
SAN FRANCISCO OVER ATLANTA

WASHINGTON AT NEW YORK JETS 1:00 PM EST
Washington will rebound from their beatdown defeat by the Patriots last week. The calls by Hets fans to Start Kellen Clemens will only get louder after this game.
WASHINGTON OVER NEW YORK JETS

Seattle At Cleveland 4:05 PM EST
Cleveland is coming off a win against the Hapless Rams. The Primetime game nobody will be watching. I'll go with Seattle because of Shaun Alexander and Matt Hasselbeck.
SEATTLE OVER CLEVELAND

HOUSTON AT OAKLAND 4:05 PM EST
This game alone has caused many people to order NFL Sunday Ticket, as the state of California and Some of Texas will be watching this loathsome contest. I'll go with Oakland only because Matt Schaub is not starting for the Texans in this game.
OAKLAND OVER HOUSTON

NEW ENGLAND AT INDIANAPOLIS 4:15 PM EST THE GAME OF THE WEEK AND GAME OF THE YEAR, UNTIL THE SUPER BOWL.
Whenever Tom Brady's Patriots meet up against Peyton Manning's Colts, fieworks are going to fly. The Colts won both of their regular season matchups in the regular season against The Colts last season. The Patriots had a 17 point lead at the end of the first Half of last season's AFC Championship Game until Peyton Manning and his Colts stormed back to finally take the lead on a one yard Touchdown Run by Joseph Addai with one minute remaining. The Patriots had to go eighty yards in just about one minute, but Merlin Jackson intercepted Tom Brady and The Indianapolis Colts won the right to go to the Super Bowl, where they defeated the Chicago Bears 29-17.

Fast Forward to the offseason.The Patriots, already great, became greater with the addition of Randy Moss and Wes Welker on Offense and Adalius Thomas on Defense. The 8-0 Patriots are meeting up against the 7-0 Colts. I think the winner of this game will win Super Bowl XLII.

The Patriots have scored at least 30 points in every game this season. The Patriots have won every game by at least 17 points this season. The Colts are getting Marvin Harrison back for this game, but they have not needed him. It doesn't matter who The Colta re missing, whether it's Marvin Harrison, or Joseph Addai, The Colts have plugged up the holes, and they have found a way to win. The Colts will have to score early and often, and they will have to protect against the blitz, because the Patriots blitz early and often. Everyone knows that any quarterback gets nervous when there are two are three guys ready to pounce on them. Peyton will have to stick with the short passing game.

This is the game of the year until the Super Bowl. I am picking The Patriots to win this game.
NEW ENGLAND OVER INDIANAPOLIS

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Dallas At Philladelphia 7:15 PM EST
If It Wasn't for Indianapolis versus New England, this would be the game of the week. Dallas versus Philladelphia is always a big NFC East Matchup, and it is no exception here. This is Tony Romo's first game since signing that six year, $60 Million extension. I go with the Cowboys because they are the best team in the NFC.
DALLAS OVER PHILLADELPHIA

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Baltimore at Pittsburgh 8:30 PM EST
This is always a big AFC North Rivalry, and it is no exception here. Baltimore at times has looked great. Other times, they have looked mediocre. Other times, they have looked awful. Inconsistency is what will come back to hurt The Ravens. Pittsburgh wins this game.
PIITSBURGH OVER BALTIMORE

Enjoy Your Sunday! watch the games!

To All NBA Fans, Your Highlights and Top 10 are on the post below!

Houston Texans to be without Playmaker Andre Johnson for Sunday's Game at Indianapolis

Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson ruled out playing against Indianapolis this week as he recovers from a knee sprain.

The news is a major blow to a team that is 2-0 for the first time in franchise history and preparing to face a major AFC South foe. Rookie Jacoby Jones, who has two catches for 33 yards, will probably start in Johnson's place. Second receiver Kevin Walter has just two receptions for 17 yards.

Johnson, who wore a large brace on his injured left knee Wednesday, said he is unsure of when he can return but didn't rule out next week's game.

An MRI Monday revealed no damage that would require surgery. Coach Gary Kubiak listed Johnson's official status for Sunday as doubtful.


Johnson sprained his knee during the fourth quarter of the Texans 34-21 win over the Panthers on Sunday. He fell awkwardly on the knee after a 10-yard reception and remained on the turf for several minutes. He walked off the field on his own but was limping on the sideline.

This is a huge blow to a Houston Texans team that was finally a swagger that comes from being 2-0. The only Hope Houston has is if Matt Schaub and Ahman Green can help carry the load. I was not picking Houston to win Sunday, and the loss of Andre Johnson will only make things worse for them. Andre is a Playmaker. He is big, strong, and fast, has great hands, and doesn't have an ego, unlike may other Playmakers in the NFL. Texans fans better hope Andre Johnson isn't out for too long, or their season of promise will turn into a season of woe.

Colts Beat Down Saints in NFL Season Opener, 41-10

At first glance, the score gives the impression that the game was totally one-sided in favor of Peyton Manning and the Colts, but that wasn't quite how it happened.

The Indianapolis Colts really payed attention to whatever Head Coach Tony Dungy was telling them, because three long drives later (and an interception return for a touchdown near the end of the game) Indianapolis showed New Orleans how they were able to win Super Bowl XLI last season.

Peyton Manning was just 8-of-17 for 101 yards in the first half, 66 of those yards on two completions: the 27-yard TD to Harrison, plus 39 on a throw to tight end Dallas Clark that set up Adam Vinatieri's 33-yard field goal that tied the game at 10.

The game was tied 10-10 after a sloppy first half.

But Peyton Manning led two quick TD drives in the first 8:49 of the second half as the Colts put up 24 points in 20 minutes after intermission. On the first drive, Manning hit Harrison for 42 yards to set up a 2-yard TD run by Addai. Then the Super Bowl MVP came right back to throw a 28-yard TD pass to Wayne.

The Manning-Wayne 45-yarder made it 34-10 five minutes into the fourth quarter and Matt Giordano's 83-yard interception return sealed the deal.

Indianpolis was superb defensively. They were constantly in the Dime Prevent defense and the Cover Two Defense. That's why they gave up a lot of yards on the run, but did not get burned against the pass.

One guy you really have to feel sorry for is cornerback Jason David. Here's a guy who wins the Super Bowl with the Colts, the team that drafted him, and then he leaves them to get a big payday from the New Orleans Saints. I was expecting Davud to rough up Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne, just like I'm sure he used to do in practice when he was a Colt, but, it turned out that he was the guy getting burned. You do have to give David some credit though, as he stripped the football loose and ended up taking the fumble all the way back for the game tying touchdown.

It will be tough for Indianapolis as they attempt to become the first team since the Patriots to win two consecutive Super Bowls in the 21st Century, but Indy will be tough to beat if they play all season like they did last night.

NFL Preview: AFC South

Peyton Manning finally won "The Big One", and he will help Indianapolis win the AFC South again.


The Indianapolis Colts were able to overcome the eighteen point defecit to the New England Patriots to get to the Super Bowl, and were able to defeat the Self-imploding Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl. Peyton Manning finally got his Super Bowl, but he wants another. Now that Peyton has his Super Bowl Ring, the question now changes to will he be able to win another ring? The regular Season Kicks off this Thursday as the Defending World Champion Colts take on the New Orleans Saints. The Colts defense may be a questionmark entering the season, but the Colts still have the Offensive Juggernaught of Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, and Reggie Wayne. They drafted for a new Slot Receiver in Anthony Gonzales out of Ohio State, and are now having to bring their second draft choice, Tony Ugoh, on unexpectedly early after the retirement of Left Tackle Tarik Glenn. The Colts have the Chip on their shoulder, and the only team that I think has a shot to beat them and win the AFC South is the Tennesee Titans. The Colts will finish 11-5 to end the season. They just have to hope Tennesee doesn't go 12-4.
Prediction: 11-5, 1st Place

TENNESEE TITANS: The Titans took a huge step forward last year as soon as Vince Young was inserted as the Team's Starting Quarterback. Tennesee finished the year 8-8 and appears ready to take the next step right now. The titans have lost Drew Bennett and Bobby Wade to Free Agency, and that is really going to hurt Tennesee in the passing game. The Loss of Pac-Man Jones will hurt, but when you consider that Pac-Man didn't really want to be in the league anyway, he becomes an afterthought. If Tennesee's remaining recievers cannot step up, Vince Young will experience the "Sophomore Slump." Tennesee needs to put Vince Young in a bubble so he doesn't experience the dreaded "Madden Curse." If Vince goes down with an injury, Tennesee is done. Period. There is no way you lose a player of his stature and not feel the effects of it.

Prediction: 9-7, 2nd Place.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: The Jaguars have given up on Byron Leftwich, releasing him and making David Garrard the Jaguars' Starting Quarterback. Leftwich and Garrard had similar styles, and Jacksonville is taking a huge gamble by releasing Leftwich. If Jacksonville underperforms this year, Jack Del Rio may not be coach of this team next season. Expect a lot of running from Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew. Marcus Stroud, The Pro Bowler, is the Heart of the Jags defense, and they will be as tough to score on this year as they were last year. The Big Question is the offense: Can Fred Taylor still handle the load? If not, this team may drop below Houston for fourth place.

Prediction: 8-8, 3rd Place.

HOUSTON TEXANS: The Houston Texans have given up on the David Carr experiment, replacing him with former Atlata backup Matt Schaub. Apparently, Houston didn't get the memo that the Quarterback was not the problem, it was the line protecting the Quarterback, and Matt Schaub will find that out early this season. The Texans are still trying to defend why they selected the underperforming Mario Williams over Reggie Bush, and the defense isn't working. Reggie was, is, and always will be, the better player than Mario Williams. That's fantastic news for all of the Saints fans out there, but horrible news for the suffering Texans fans. Sorry Houston. It's not gonna get any better this season. Whenever the Texans have looked like they were ready to take it to the next level, they have always gone back to square one. I think that's going to happen again this season.

Prediction: 4-12, 4th Place.

The Next NFL Preview will be of the AFC West. Will the loss of Marty Schottenheimer allow the Denver Broncos to overtake the San Diego Chargers? Find out in the Next NFL Preview.