Sunday, January 31, 2010

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde


New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush has had a very inconsistent beginning to his NFL career. After wowing fans at USC everyone expected Bush to become the next great running back. Bush was selected 2nd overall by the New Orleans Saints and was in line to become the franchise savior. Bush set a rookie record for receptions by a running back and help led his team to the NFC Championship Game. During his rookie year Bush rarely ran between the tackles and coach Sean Payton used Bush on "gadget" plays, because he knew his skill set was different than your typical back. After his rookie season Bush was a huge disappointment and not living up to the hype that he had came into the NFL with. It was obvious that Bush was a better receiver and return man than a prototypical running back. His off the field scrutiny became more recognizable than his play on the field, which is a problem when you are not living up to the lofty expectations on the field. This past season he had mediocre stats and played 2nd fiddle to the other stars on the Saints powerful offense. As of late Bush has been a man possessed on the field. Is finally ready to silence his critics on the games biggest stage? I won't say he will silence all of his critics he still needs major work and he is yet to run for 1000 yds in a season. We will find out which Reggie Bush will show up on Super Bowl Sunday. P.S. Leave Kim at home and focus on the task at hand.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Gone Fishin!


Today Gilbert Arenas was suspended by NBA Commissioner David Stern for the remainder of the season.

Monday, January 25, 2010

The Ruler's Back!


Peyton Manning is on board for a 2nd Super Bowl title, but this title run is more special than the first. In the past few years Peyton Manning has lost Tony Dungy, Edgerrin James, Marvin Harrison, and Tarik Glenn. All of these names minus Tony Dungy were All-Pro's during their tenure for the Colts. Coach Dungy was one of the most consistent figures in coaching over the past few years as well. Peyton has not missed a beat despite losing pro bowler after pro bowler. This season he won a record 4th MVP and the Colts finished 14-2 under new coach Jim Caldwell. Peyton Manning has been in the national spotlight for many years going back to his days at Tennessee. Peyton has also thrown for 49TD's in a season, but this season has been the most impressive. This season he has made players like Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon household names. It is hard to argue his greatness. Yesterday playing the New York J-E-T-S he carved up the defense like a holiday turkey. Yes the same defense that made Carson Palmer and Phillip Rivers look like mediocre quarterbacks. Peyton Manning has one more game this season and it is the biggest of the season. The Saints defensive coordinator Greg Williams will be staying up all night devising a game plan to stop #18. Peyton will be Peyton and that usually results into something great.

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Guess Who's Back


Is this the same team that lost all of the big games as of late? Didn't USC beat them twice? Didn't they recruit a QB who is supposed to be the "next" Vince Young? Is this the same team who lost to Texas in last year's Fiesta Bowl? My answer to all of these questions are YES! The team I am talking about is THE Ohio State Buckeyes . The Bucks beat the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl 26-17 and this time Oregon RB LeGarret Blount didn't connect on any punches after the game. All the so-called experts picked the Ducks based off Ohio State's recent past in BCS games and the high octane offense that Oregon possessed. Well they were WRONG! Ohio State was led by its stellar defense and quarterback Terelle Pryor who played his best game as a young Buckeye totaling 338 yards throwing and running along with 2TD's. Pryor picked the perfect time to play his best game. The whole world saw what Pryor and the young buckeyes can be capable of. Pryor displayed throwing ability that he lacked during the regular season. The student-athletes were on Christmas break enjoying time off from their studies, but Pryor attended class everyday over break. The way Pryor played in the Rose Bowl it looked like Pryor attended quarterback 101 and passed his first exam with flying colors. The Buckeyes are filled with underclassmen on their roster, and with another Tressel like recruiting class the future looks bright. 2011 National Champions may be another thing you can add to Pryor's resume along with Rose Bowl MVP. I know coaches around the country are chugging Budweiser's because the Bucks are back!!