Sports October 31, 2010

This World Series has just become more exciting. After the two Giants routes, the Rangers came back and took game 3 at home. If they win tonight, they will have tied the series, and have Cliff Lee back for game 5. I think the Giants should have won game 3, or atleast played it like a game 7. If they won, then they will have the Rangers backed up, and not have to face Cliff Lee again with a win today. However, they let the Rangers back in and gave them a chance knowing their ace will pitch another game. True Lee might have come out of the bullpen anyway, but by that point they could have a lead to work with. I still think the Giants have the edge, as they really only made one bad pitch to Mitch Moreland.

Who thought the Chiefs would be an elite team in the AFC? With a win today they are 5-2, and in contention for a first round bye. Who saw this coming? Their running game is solid, and Cassel has made the throws he has had to make to win these games. They have shown a steady consistency for the most part of the season, and can get a playoff spot pretty easily. Look for them to stake their claim this season, and maybe take it all the way.

Sports October 25, 2010

How about the underdogs in baseball this year. Most people expected it to be another Yankees Phillies World Series, but the Rangers and Giants both came up big when they needed to to win their series. I think the Rangers are the better team right now and are going to win the World Series. Their entire lineup hit well against the Yankees. I know the Giants have a better pitching staff, but the Rangers bats are on fire. Their front line starters also matchup with the Giants starters. The Giants will also have to score some runs, as they have only scored more than four runs once this post season. However, the Rangers will win it this year.

The Cowboys have had a very disappointing year. They were expected to compete for the Super Bowl at the start of the season. That's all gone now with a 1-4 start. I think its over for them. Wade Phillips is the only coach in that division who has not been to a Super Bowl as the head coach. Tony Romo is the fifth best QB in that division (with the two Eagles quarterbacks). They also have no running game. If the lose to the Giants on Monday, some serious changes will have to be made, or Wade Phillips might be out of a job.

Sports October 17, 2010

The Yankees are the better team in the ALCS. They have better starting pitching than the Rangers, a deeper lineup, and so far a better bullpen. Yet, if they keep giving up runs like they have been in the beginning of games, its going to be a long series. The magic that happened in game 1 can't happen everyday. They need to get better starting pitching. I think the only issue was the long layover. They will correct it later in the series. Watch for the Yankees to be in the World Series, again.

What's up with the NFL this year. Can no team stay consistent? The Chiefs won three in a row, then lost 2. The bears also won 3 in row, and have since gone 1-2. The Giants went 1-2, then have won 3. This is what comes of free agency. Players move so often, its hard to build consistency. The Patriots dynasty will be the last for a long time if this keeps up. Every team might just go 8-8 this year. Then what? They play another 16 games to see what will happen? If one team can step up and sustain a long winning streak, in either conference, they will almost certainly get a first round by. Look for teams, like the Jets and Giants, who have long winning streaks to gain momentum for the playoffs.

Sports October 11, 2010

Can the Rays come back and win a best of 5 series after losing the first two games at home? They look well on their way to do so on Tuesday after they won two games in Texas and have their ace 19 game winner David Price on the mound. However, they will also have to face a very tough pitcher on the other end in Cliff Lee. They also have to prove they can beat the Rangers at home. I don't think they can do it. They have to shut down a very potent Rangers offense and score off Cliff Lee. Doing one of those things is hard enough, let alone both. Look for a Yankees/ Rangers ALCS.

The Braves have way too many injuries to compete for a World Series. They are missing Martin Prado and Chipper Jones, two of their better hitters. It was also seen last night when Brooks Conrad, Prado's replacement, let a ground ball roll through his legs. A blunder that lost them the game. They still have the arms and fire power to get past the Giants, but they don't to get past the Phillies. Look for the Phillies to represent the NL in the World Series for a third straight season.

The AFC South looks tight this year, as all four teams are tied at 3-2. Considered one of the better divisions in the league, they don't seem to have a definite team thats the best. The Colts were suppose to be that team, but they have lost two key divisional games, to teams they seem to beat when things are going well. The other teams in that division have also shown similar inconsistency, as every team wins some big games, then loses some. Keep in mind the Titans are yet to play a game within their division, and Colts have lost both their divisional games.

Sports October 3, 2010

Of all the possible senarios of between the Phillies/ Braves and Giants/ Padres game, the one that had to happen was the one that did not involve any tiebreakers. The Giants won to clinch the east, and the Braves won to clinch the wildcard. Had either of the two games had a different victor, there would have been a tie breaker played tomorrow. As a baseball fan, its very exciting. To have a game that determines it all for the fourth straight season would be quite a feat. This tiebreaker also would have meant something, as these teams, unlike in some years past, are legitimate World Series contenders.

What a turn around in Philly. Just days ago, there was talk that Michael Vick was the savior, and the Eagles were the team to beat in that division. However, he got hurt in his teams loss to the Redskins, and former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb. So much for all that. Everyone was expecting a grudge match between these two teams, but the loss of Vick will definitely hurt the Eagle's fortunes. A couple of years ago, everyone thought the NFC East was the best division in the NFL, and that even held for a good part of last season. But with the inconsistent play of all four teams and big losses, it seems they have fallen from the heavens. Only expect one team to go to the postseason from that division, but look out for them next year. Three of those teams have a reputation for developing draft picks, and will likely do so for next season.