Saturday, May 4, 2013
Tim Tebow Release
I thought I should address the recent decision to release Tebow and add in a few comments when it comes to Sanchez too. I can remember last year when the Jets brought Tebow on board and talked about using him in special packages. There were critics who said Tebow would stunt the growth of Sanchez. Some even said Tebow was at fault for Sanchez struggling. Tebow was never given a fair chance to do what he does well and the Jets and Sanchez had a failed season. They were one of the worst offensive teams I have seen in many years. They had no identity on offense and certainly coaching is to blame but Sanchez was simply awful. Tebow is certainly limited as a quarterback but has value as a football player. He would be a great tight end or even running back. I wish Tim would take a position change and start over with another team. Sanchez is another story completely. Mark is a backup not a franchise quarterback. The Jets drafted Geno Smith because they realize Mark is not the answer and if Geno fails they will try again next year to replace Mark. There is only one way to be successful with Sanchez as your QB. You need great defense and great running game and don't ask Mark to do too much. They went to two AFC Championships that way but if one of these two facets slip then Mark's weaknesses jump out. I am not convinced Geno is the answer but I am convince Sanchez isn't. In today’s NFL you need a QB that can make things happen and put points on the board. Sanchez is a game manager but can't manage a game in today’s situations. He might have been more successful in the 70s & 80s NFL but his style of play is no longer the standard in 2013.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
NFL Draft 2013 updated after Revis Trade
I promised I would update my picks if there were any trades and today Cornerback Darrelle Revis is headed to Buc country. Tampa Bay gives up 13th pick and conditional in 2014 for Revis. I also made change on Minnesota pick 23 because of breaking news about Keenan Allen drug test rumors from the combine. I think he will fall into the 2nd round.
So I have changed the following picks in my articles.
13. New York Jets from Tampa Bay Bucaneers-Jarvis Jones-OLB
Bucaneers got their corner in Revis and the Jets two picks. Jets got 13th pick first round this year and a conditional pick in 2014. Now what do the Jets do with this pick. I say improve your pass rush and take Jarvis Jones.
15. New Orleans Saints-Barkevious Mingo-OLB
Saints need lots of help on defense and they were hoping Jarvis Jones would fall to them. They settle for Mingo who has great potential. This is another player I think could have big boom or bust
17. Pittsburgh Steelers-Alec Ogletree-LB
I could see them taking Fluker but I would not pass up the youth and speed that Ogletree can add to the defensive side of the ball.
19. New York Giants-DJ Fluker-OT
They have to keep Manning upright to have an chance at all in this division. This Giants team needs help on both sides of the ball but they can't ignore teams putting pressure on Manning. Giants are definitely in danger of slipping behind everyone else in the division.
23. Minnesota Vikings-Justin Hunter-WR
I had to change this pick after word got out that Keenan Allen was red flagged for drug tests at combine. He will fall to the second round. So it is highly likely Minnesota could trade back and still get him. Minnesota desperately needs help at WR. I think they will reach here. I would trade back with a team looking for a QB and pickup a WR and a later pick. Remember they have a second pick in round one that they can get help at LB.
So I have changed the following picks in my articles.
13. New York Jets from Tampa Bay Bucaneers-Jarvis Jones-OLB
Bucaneers got their corner in Revis and the Jets two picks. Jets got 13th pick first round this year and a conditional pick in 2014. Now what do the Jets do with this pick. I say improve your pass rush and take Jarvis Jones.
15. New Orleans Saints-Barkevious Mingo-OLB
Saints need lots of help on defense and they were hoping Jarvis Jones would fall to them. They settle for Mingo who has great potential. This is another player I think could have big boom or bust
17. Pittsburgh Steelers-Alec Ogletree-LB
I could see them taking Fluker but I would not pass up the youth and speed that Ogletree can add to the defensive side of the ball.
19. New York Giants-DJ Fluker-OT
They have to keep Manning upright to have an chance at all in this division. This Giants team needs help on both sides of the ball but they can't ignore teams putting pressure on Manning. Giants are definitely in danger of slipping behind everyone else in the division.
23. Minnesota Vikings-Justin Hunter-WR
I had to change this pick after word got out that Keenan Allen was red flagged for drug tests at combine. He will fall to the second round. So it is highly likely Minnesota could trade back and still get him. Minnesota desperately needs help at WR. I think they will reach here. I would trade back with a team looking for a QB and pickup a WR and a later pick. Remember they have a second pick in round one that they can get help at LB.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
NFL Draft 2013 Picks 17-32
Well let's pickup where we left off yesterday.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers-Alec Ogletree-LB
I could see them taking Fluker but I would not pass up the youth and speed that Ogletree can add to the defensive side of the ball.
18. Dallas Cowboys-Sylvester Williams-DT
This is worst care scenario for the Cowboys. They want to help the OL but all the top offensive lineman are gone. They could take Fluker but I think they will address this position in Free Agency. I dreamed that Cooper or Warmack fell to them but that is not going to happen.
19. New York Giants-DJ Fluker-OT
They have to keep Manning upright to have an chance at all in this division. This Giants team needs help on both sides of the ball but they can't ignore teams putting pressure on Manning. Giants are definitely in danger of slipping behind everyone else in the divison.
20. Chicago Bears-Manti Te'o-LB
This is safe pick at this point in the draft. Bears need a replacement for Urlacher. Te'o is not as athletic as Urlacher but is good against the pass and run. I think he can be a three down linebacker.
21.Cincinnati Bengals-Desmond Trufont-CB
Bengals are going with best player available and take Trufant. This definitely gives them a deep secondary.
22. St Louis Rams from Washington Redskins-Cordarrelle Patterson-WR
Rams took Vaccarco at 16 figuring a WR would be available. The gamble pays off.
23. Minnesota Vikings-Justin Hunter-WR
I had to change this pick after word got out that Keenan Allen was red flagged for drug tests at combine. He will fall to the second round. So it is highly likely Minnesota could trade back and still get him. Minnesota desperately needs help at WR. I think they will reach here. I would trade back with a team looking for a QB and pickup a WR and a later pick. Remember they have a second pick in round one that they can get help at LB.
24. Indianapolis Colts-DJ Hayden-CB
They need help on defense and Hayden is best player available at this point
25. Minnesota Vikings-Seattle Seahawks-Kevin Minter-LB
This is solid pick and I am not sure if he might be a better pick than Olgetree because of where they are getting him.
26. Green Bay Packers-Eddie Lacy-RB
Packers need to protect Rogers and one of the best ways to protect your QB and help the defense by shortening the game is by running the ball better. I didn't say more often just better.
27. Houston Texans-Robert Woods
The definitely need another weapon on offense and they need right tackle. I think they would have taken Fluker is he had fallen to them. They decide to go straight after the extra weapon on offense. Woods will be a nice complement to Andre Johnson.
28. Denver Broncos-Cornelius Washington-DE
They lost a great outside pass rusher in Elvis Dummervil and I think Washington can play with his hand on the ground and get after the QB. I really like this kid if he is put in the right defense where he can use his great athletic ability.
29. New England Patriots-Jonathon Cyprien-S
NE still needs help in the defensive secondary and they need a WR. Cyprien is best player available at these two positions.
30. Atlanta Falcons-Kyle Long-OT/G
This is solid pick because whats the point of bringing in Steven Jackson if you can't run the ball. Falcons have needs at right tackle and guard and Long can play either. His versatility makes him more valuable. If Long only played guard he would be mid second round. Falcons cut starting right tackle Tyson Clabo and starting Center Todd McClure retired. I would move Peter Konz from guard to center where he played at Wisconsin then plug in Long at guard.
31. San Francisco 49ers-Margus Hunt-DE
This is the a team with no great needs. I love this pick because it has vision in that Justin Smith was injured this past year and he is not getting any younger.
32. Baltimore Ravens-Tyler Eifert-TE
I see Ravens taking Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert to give Flacco another weapon. They lost Boldin at WR when they traded him to SF and he was practically a TE in that he was huge physical receiver. They could play Pitta and Eifert together.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers-Alec Ogletree-LB
I could see them taking Fluker but I would not pass up the youth and speed that Ogletree can add to the defensive side of the ball.
18. Dallas Cowboys-Sylvester Williams-DT
This is worst care scenario for the Cowboys. They want to help the OL but all the top offensive lineman are gone. They could take Fluker but I think they will address this position in Free Agency. I dreamed that Cooper or Warmack fell to them but that is not going to happen.
19. New York Giants-DJ Fluker-OT
They have to keep Manning upright to have an chance at all in this division. This Giants team needs help on both sides of the ball but they can't ignore teams putting pressure on Manning. Giants are definitely in danger of slipping behind everyone else in the divison.
20. Chicago Bears-Manti Te'o-LB
This is safe pick at this point in the draft. Bears need a replacement for Urlacher. Te'o is not as athletic as Urlacher but is good against the pass and run. I think he can be a three down linebacker.
21.Cincinnati Bengals-Desmond Trufont-CB
Bengals are going with best player available and take Trufant. This definitely gives them a deep secondary.
22. St Louis Rams from Washington Redskins-Cordarrelle Patterson-WR
Rams took Vaccarco at 16 figuring a WR would be available. The gamble pays off.
23. Minnesota Vikings-Justin Hunter-WR
I had to change this pick after word got out that Keenan Allen was red flagged for drug tests at combine. He will fall to the second round. So it is highly likely Minnesota could trade back and still get him. Minnesota desperately needs help at WR. I think they will reach here. I would trade back with a team looking for a QB and pickup a WR and a later pick. Remember they have a second pick in round one that they can get help at LB.
24. Indianapolis Colts-DJ Hayden-CB
They need help on defense and Hayden is best player available at this point
25. Minnesota Vikings-Seattle Seahawks-Kevin Minter-LB
This is solid pick and I am not sure if he might be a better pick than Olgetree because of where they are getting him.
26. Green Bay Packers-Eddie Lacy-RB
Packers need to protect Rogers and one of the best ways to protect your QB and help the defense by shortening the game is by running the ball better. I didn't say more often just better.
27. Houston Texans-Robert Woods
The definitely need another weapon on offense and they need right tackle. I think they would have taken Fluker is he had fallen to them. They decide to go straight after the extra weapon on offense. Woods will be a nice complement to Andre Johnson.
28. Denver Broncos-Cornelius Washington-DE
They lost a great outside pass rusher in Elvis Dummervil and I think Washington can play with his hand on the ground and get after the QB. I really like this kid if he is put in the right defense where he can use his great athletic ability.
29. New England Patriots-Jonathon Cyprien-S
NE still needs help in the defensive secondary and they need a WR. Cyprien is best player available at these two positions.
30. Atlanta Falcons-Kyle Long-OT/G
This is solid pick because whats the point of bringing in Steven Jackson if you can't run the ball. Falcons have needs at right tackle and guard and Long can play either. His versatility makes him more valuable. If Long only played guard he would be mid second round. Falcons cut starting right tackle Tyson Clabo and starting Center Todd McClure retired. I would move Peter Konz from guard to center where he played at Wisconsin then plug in Long at guard.
31. San Francisco 49ers-Margus Hunt-DE
This is the a team with no great needs. I love this pick because it has vision in that Justin Smith was injured this past year and he is not getting any younger.
32. Baltimore Ravens-Tyler Eifert-TE
I see Ravens taking Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert to give Flacco another weapon. They lost Boldin at WR when they traded him to SF and he was practically a TE in that he was huge physical receiver. They could play Pitta and Eifert together.
NFL Draft 2013 Picks 1-16
Its that time of the year for the draft junkies. They are everywhere online. Of course everyone fancies themselves as experts.
I read some of these projections and I have to laugh. But the truth is no one is going to get every pick right and then if trades happen you can forget it. I am going to give it my best shot now and I will pick the second half of round one tomorrow. I will only makes changes before the draft if trades are made. Good Luck on your picks.
1. Kansas City-Luke Joeckel-OT
I feel bad for KC because they are one year late in getting a great QB. This pick is more about best player at important position than anything. They have to be thankful for the new Rookie Wage system. I can't imagine paying Joeckel the huge money that number 1's have gotten in the past.
2. Jacksonville Jags-Ezekiel-Ansah-DE
Jacksonville is the worst team in the NFL. They need help everywhere and you have to just take the best player on your board even if you have a serviceable player at that position. I think Ansah has super pass rush ability written all over him. He is very raw but its not like the Jag are going to the Super Bowl this season. They have time for him to develop.
3. Oakland Raiders-Star Lotulelei-DT
Star may still be the best player in this draft. Raiders having gaping hole in the center of their defensive line. I think this would be a great pick.
4. Philadelphia Eagles-Dion Jordan-DE
This just makes too much sense. Chip Kelly coached this young man so I think taking a player like this makes sense just from the familiarity stand point and he is a great pass rusher too. Never have enough pass rushers. Ask the Giants about that!!
5. Detroit Lions-Eric Fisher-OT
I understand why this pick because Jeff Backus has retired and you need to keep Stafford upright but they sure need help on defense. They have some stars on defense but they have disappointed. This is talented team but they are undisciplined.
6. Cleveland Browns-Dee Milliner-CB
I always believe when you can make one of the sides of the ball one of the best you go for it. I like what they have done on defense and I would take Dee because they will have two real good corners. If one of the big time pass rushers fell I might change my mind but in this scenario they are gone.
7. Arizona Cardinals-Lane Johnson-OT
Cardinals have a QB who can get the ball down field now but you have to protect him. Lane is the most athletic tackle in the draft and long term he may end up being the best tackle. I love this pick. The only problem is there are teams looking to trade up and get past them to get Johnson. No trades he is gone here.
8. Buffalo Bills-Chance Warmack-G
I just don't understand the Bills. They let a good guard go in free agency to Titans and now use 8th pick on guard. They should have kept their own player and used this pick to acquire another quality player. Now that we are here they have to take Chance. I believe this is the BEST pure football player in this draft. I love this guy. He will be Pro Bowl Player more than once in his career.
9. New York Jets-Geno Smith-QB
I am not sure if Geno will drop this far because teams just can't help themselves when it comes to quarterbacks. Philadelphia or Cleveland could reach and take him but in this scenario Jets have to take him. The Jets were fooled into believing Mark Sanchez was franchise QB. He is not and I did not like them trading up to get Sanchez in the first place. Sanchez is ok when you have a great defense and running game. They covered his flaws when they went to the AFC Championship twice. As the defense & running game weakened it became evident he could not carry a team. That is the definition of a franchise QB!! TAKE Geno!!!!
10. Tennessee Titans-Shariff Floyd-DT
I am not convinced on this player and I would take Cooper which would give them a great guard tandem, But after spending big money bringing Levitre in at one guard. I think they will go defensive line. Floyd is the guy this early in the draft that I think is high boom or bust factor.
11. San Diego Chargers-Jonathan Cooper-G
Copper is the 2nd best guard in the draft but not by much. San Diego is jumping up and down that he is still here. They would love to get Lane Johnson but would have had to move to far up. They get a good football player that will help their quarterback stay upright and help with the running game. He will make players around him more effective.
12. Miami Dolphins-Tavon Austin-WR
The slot receiver has come of age. This position just continues to put pressure on the defense. It dictates the defense to make choices and Austin is the ultimate slot receiver. He will be effective from day one not like a lot of first year receivers who are on the outside and are matched up with #1 and #2 corners. I love this pick. They will be giving their young QB another weapon. They can get a corner in the 2nd round.
13. New York Jets from Tampa Bay Bucaneers-Jarvis Jones
Bucaneers got their corner in Revis and the Jets two picks. Jets got 13th pick first round this year and a conditional pick in 2014. Now what do the Jets do with this pick. I say improve your pass rush and take Jarvis Jones.
14. Carolina Panthers-Sheldon Richardson-DT
Panthers desperately need an active defensive tackle who can make plays against the run. Richardson is their man.
15. New Orleans Saints-Barkevious Mingo-OLB
Saints need lots of help on defense and they were hoping Jarvis Jones would fall to them. They settle for Mingo who has great potential. This is another player I think could have big boom or bust
16. St Louis Rams-Kenny Vaccaro-S
If I am the Rams I wait till my second pick in the first round to go for WR. Vaccaro won't be there at the 22nd pick. Vaccaro is the best safety in this draft and will start from day one.
I want to point at certain players in this top 16 that I think will have huge impact from day one.
Eric Fisher, Chance Warmack, Jonathan Cooper, Tavon Austin and Jarvis Jones
I read some of these projections and I have to laugh. But the truth is no one is going to get every pick right and then if trades happen you can forget it. I am going to give it my best shot now and I will pick the second half of round one tomorrow. I will only makes changes before the draft if trades are made. Good Luck on your picks.
1. Kansas City-Luke Joeckel-OT
I feel bad for KC because they are one year late in getting a great QB. This pick is more about best player at important position than anything. They have to be thankful for the new Rookie Wage system. I can't imagine paying Joeckel the huge money that number 1's have gotten in the past.
2. Jacksonville Jags-Ezekiel-Ansah-DE
Jacksonville is the worst team in the NFL. They need help everywhere and you have to just take the best player on your board even if you have a serviceable player at that position. I think Ansah has super pass rush ability written all over him. He is very raw but its not like the Jag are going to the Super Bowl this season. They have time for him to develop.
3. Oakland Raiders-Star Lotulelei-DT
Star may still be the best player in this draft. Raiders having gaping hole in the center of their defensive line. I think this would be a great pick.
4. Philadelphia Eagles-Dion Jordan-DE
This just makes too much sense. Chip Kelly coached this young man so I think taking a player like this makes sense just from the familiarity stand point and he is a great pass rusher too. Never have enough pass rushers. Ask the Giants about that!!
5. Detroit Lions-Eric Fisher-OT
I understand why this pick because Jeff Backus has retired and you need to keep Stafford upright but they sure need help on defense. They have some stars on defense but they have disappointed. This is talented team but they are undisciplined.
6. Cleveland Browns-Dee Milliner-CB
I always believe when you can make one of the sides of the ball one of the best you go for it. I like what they have done on defense and I would take Dee because they will have two real good corners. If one of the big time pass rushers fell I might change my mind but in this scenario they are gone.
7. Arizona Cardinals-Lane Johnson-OT
Cardinals have a QB who can get the ball down field now but you have to protect him. Lane is the most athletic tackle in the draft and long term he may end up being the best tackle. I love this pick. The only problem is there are teams looking to trade up and get past them to get Johnson. No trades he is gone here.
8. Buffalo Bills-Chance Warmack-G
I just don't understand the Bills. They let a good guard go in free agency to Titans and now use 8th pick on guard. They should have kept their own player and used this pick to acquire another quality player. Now that we are here they have to take Chance. I believe this is the BEST pure football player in this draft. I love this guy. He will be Pro Bowl Player more than once in his career.
9. New York Jets-Geno Smith-QB
I am not sure if Geno will drop this far because teams just can't help themselves when it comes to quarterbacks. Philadelphia or Cleveland could reach and take him but in this scenario Jets have to take him. The Jets were fooled into believing Mark Sanchez was franchise QB. He is not and I did not like them trading up to get Sanchez in the first place. Sanchez is ok when you have a great defense and running game. They covered his flaws when they went to the AFC Championship twice. As the defense & running game weakened it became evident he could not carry a team. That is the definition of a franchise QB!! TAKE Geno!!!!
10. Tennessee Titans-Shariff Floyd-DT
I am not convinced on this player and I would take Cooper which would give them a great guard tandem, But after spending big money bringing Levitre in at one guard. I think they will go defensive line. Floyd is the guy this early in the draft that I think is high boom or bust factor.
11. San Diego Chargers-Jonathan Cooper-G
Copper is the 2nd best guard in the draft but not by much. San Diego is jumping up and down that he is still here. They would love to get Lane Johnson but would have had to move to far up. They get a good football player that will help their quarterback stay upright and help with the running game. He will make players around him more effective.
12. Miami Dolphins-Tavon Austin-WR
The slot receiver has come of age. This position just continues to put pressure on the defense. It dictates the defense to make choices and Austin is the ultimate slot receiver. He will be effective from day one not like a lot of first year receivers who are on the outside and are matched up with #1 and #2 corners. I love this pick. They will be giving their young QB another weapon. They can get a corner in the 2nd round.
13. New York Jets from Tampa Bay Bucaneers-Jarvis Jones
Bucaneers got their corner in Revis and the Jets two picks. Jets got 13th pick first round this year and a conditional pick in 2014. Now what do the Jets do with this pick. I say improve your pass rush and take Jarvis Jones.
14. Carolina Panthers-Sheldon Richardson-DT
Panthers desperately need an active defensive tackle who can make plays against the run. Richardson is their man.
15. New Orleans Saints-Barkevious Mingo-OLB
Saints need lots of help on defense and they were hoping Jarvis Jones would fall to them. They settle for Mingo who has great potential. This is another player I think could have big boom or bust
16. St Louis Rams-Kenny Vaccaro-S
If I am the Rams I wait till my second pick in the first round to go for WR. Vaccaro won't be there at the 22nd pick. Vaccaro is the best safety in this draft and will start from day one.
I want to point at certain players in this top 16 that I think will have huge impact from day one.
Eric Fisher, Chance Warmack, Jonathan Cooper, Tavon Austin and Jarvis Jones
Tiger has been Mastered
Tiger is the best golfer in the world again and even on a horrible day where he loses 2 strokes on one hole when he actually hit the flag, he proved it. He hits a great shot that hits the flag and ricochets into the water for a one stroke penalty. He then proceeds to drop his ball down and hit a second shot within 18" of flag. He gets a bogey but what composure he showed. He has nerves of steel.
He then wakes up and finds out they have added two penalty strokes for improper drop. His nerves of steel are definitely going to be tested. I just don't see how he can recover from this but that does not mean he is not still the best golfer in the world who had a run of bad luck on one hole and it actually ends up costing him 4 strokes.
I don't buy into this crazy notion he should withdraw from the Masters because he signed an incorrect score card. The powers to be did not decide to add a two stroke penalty until after he signed the card and they have changed the rule that allows him to stay in the Masters.
One final thought on one issue that needs to be address. I can't stand the fact that some nut sitting at home can call in and point out errors by players and/or officials. I play golf and love the sport but it is just the dumbest thing I have ever heard that a professional competition can be influenced by some yahoo sitting in front of his big screen TV and he probably stopped and rewound the shot a hundred times. Can you imagine any other sport allowing this to happen? Sheer Lunacy!!!!
He then wakes up and finds out they have added two penalty strokes for improper drop. His nerves of steel are definitely going to be tested. I just don't see how he can recover from this but that does not mean he is not still the best golfer in the world who had a run of bad luck on one hole and it actually ends up costing him 4 strokes.
I don't buy into this crazy notion he should withdraw from the Masters because he signed an incorrect score card. The powers to be did not decide to add a two stroke penalty until after he signed the card and they have changed the rule that allows him to stay in the Masters.
One final thought on one issue that needs to be address. I can't stand the fact that some nut sitting at home can call in and point out errors by players and/or officials. I play golf and love the sport but it is just the dumbest thing I have ever heard that a professional competition can be influenced by some yahoo sitting in front of his big screen TV and he probably stopped and rewound the shot a hundred times. Can you imagine any other sport allowing this to happen? Sheer Lunacy!!!!
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Rutgers Chaos has meaning "Its the Money"
There are a few things to look at to put this in perspective. Let’s follow the timeline first:
In spring of 2012 assistant coaches expressed concern about Mike Rice.
Then end of June last year Eric Murdock brought Rice's behavior to the attention of AD Pernetti. Murdock was let go.
The New President Robert Barchi came on board at Rutgers in September 2012.
Then it gets interesting November 26th 2012 when AD Pernetti watches the tapes that show abuse of players by Coach Rice. One week after officially joining the Big Ten Pernetti finally acts on Rice's behavior.
Why is the timeline important? How long had Pernetti been talking with the Big Ten? If he started talking with Big Ten in the spring of 2012 was this a delayed cover up till Big Ten deal was put to bed.
The other thing gnawing at me on this is New President Robert Barchi was made aware of the situation in November and never asked to see the tapes. This is failed leadership or planned act on his part. Either way it is poor judgment and he should resign or Board should fire him. It just seems like one bad decision after another. I would hope someone at Rutgers can practice leadership skills and start making decisions that will help the kids.
It looks like the Rutgers chaos is about the Money! The huge money that will end up in the Rutgers coffers from the Big Ten deal.
In spring of 2012 assistant coaches expressed concern about Mike Rice.
Then end of June last year Eric Murdock brought Rice's behavior to the attention of AD Pernetti. Murdock was let go.
The New President Robert Barchi came on board at Rutgers in September 2012.
Then it gets interesting November 26th 2012 when AD Pernetti watches the tapes that show abuse of players by Coach Rice. One week after officially joining the Big Ten Pernetti finally acts on Rice's behavior.
Why is the timeline important? How long had Pernetti been talking with the Big Ten? If he started talking with Big Ten in the spring of 2012 was this a delayed cover up till Big Ten deal was put to bed.
The other thing gnawing at me on this is New President Robert Barchi was made aware of the situation in November and never asked to see the tapes. This is failed leadership or planned act on his part. Either way it is poor judgment and he should resign or Board should fire him. It just seems like one bad decision after another. I would hope someone at Rutgers can practice leadership skills and start making decisions that will help the kids.
It looks like the Rutgers chaos is about the Money! The huge money that will end up in the Rutgers coffers from the Big Ten deal.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Winning takes care of Everything?
I just can't help myself when it comes to this subject. Lets address the adultery right out of the box. Tiger was wrong! Really wrong! I will not even try to defend him or even what he was thinking.
Now lets address the real problem. The media overreaction to the new ad that Nike came out with that simply states "Winning Takes Care of Everything" Tiger Woods, World #1. This is congratulations to Tiger for making it back to #1. This all started back when Tiger was floundering and had dropped to #57 in the World. He was asked by a reporter about his position in the rankings. Tiger simply said "Winning takes care of Everything" What did he do? He stated the obvious that the rankings will take care of themselves if he goes out and plays well and wins on the Tour.
Again Tiger was terribly wrong and he did pay a huge huge price for his sins! He lost his family and hundreds of millions of dollars and his personal life will never be the same.
But I won't let the media and people who want to continue to judge a man for things in the past take the lead on this.
Let's state the Truth and let that stand as judgement on the Nike AD! They were congratulating Tiger for once again rising to the Number 1 ranking in Golf and leave it at that.
Tiger your were right about winning! Congratulations
Now lets address the real problem. The media overreaction to the new ad that Nike came out with that simply states "Winning Takes Care of Everything" Tiger Woods, World #1. This is congratulations to Tiger for making it back to #1. This all started back when Tiger was floundering and had dropped to #57 in the World. He was asked by a reporter about his position in the rankings. Tiger simply said "Winning takes care of Everything" What did he do? He stated the obvious that the rankings will take care of themselves if he goes out and plays well and wins on the Tour.
Again Tiger was terribly wrong and he did pay a huge huge price for his sins! He lost his family and hundreds of millions of dollars and his personal life will never be the same.
But I won't let the media and people who want to continue to judge a man for things in the past take the lead on this.
Let's state the Truth and let that stand as judgement on the Nike AD! They were congratulating Tiger for once again rising to the Number 1 ranking in Golf and leave it at that.
Tiger your were right about winning! Congratulations
MLB-American League Prediction
Its now time to close out predictions for each league by looking at the AL
Eastern Division Champ-Toronto Blue Jays
This is basically Toronto Marlins. They have combined the best of both teams and formed a strong offensive club that will club homeruns at a team record pace. The real key to this team though is its deep pitching. If this pitching staff stays healthy they will be real good. I know that's a big if but I like this staff a lot. I love the pickup of RA Dickey even though they might have paid a little too much. He will be tough again in 2013. I am not saying he will put up the monstrous numbers of 2012. He will win 15-18 games and pitched alot of innings. I also like Johnson too.
Wild Card-Tampa Bay Rays
This is a team that can go either way this year but I like their deep pitching to carry them like Oakland's staff last year. I am concerned that they may not score enough runs. But I just don't think Yankees, Orioles & Red Sox are ready to push them out of second spot in the east. I don't see anyway that a team from the Central can be a wild card.
Central Division Champs-Detroit Tigers
They have two majors stars on offensive side along with solid role players. Cabrera is the best hitter in the league period.
On the pitching side they have the best pitcher in baseball in Verlander. So simply they actually may have the two best players in the MLB. This team could sleep walk their way to the division title. That is my fear in that they won't be challenged all year and will not have to be at their best. They will then enter the playoffs and have to turn it on to face some teams who could beat them. I really like this team to be playing come October.
West Division Champs-Texas Rangers
I know I know the favorite and everyone's pick is the Angels. I just like the Rangers pitching depth better overall and pitching wins pennants. I love the Rangers bull-pen. Now we come to the rub. They have lost Hamilton and Young but I really like the balance in their lineup and they have professional hitters. I look up and down their lineup and I see guys that will hit for good average and hit 15-20 homers. Their lineup does not have the quantity of stars of the Angels but much deeper. Not many holes in this Ranger lineup.
Wild Card- Los Angeles Angels
This team has one of the two best outfields in Baseball. Atlanta is the other! I like their lineup but I want to see how much of an effect the three stars have on the rest of the lineup. The pitching is real good at the top with Weaver and Wilson but the back side I don't know what they will get. The bull-pen is definitely not as strong as Rangers.
Wild Card Game-Rays vs Angels-Angels move on
Take some time and read my take on this Wild Card Game in the National League article
Toronto will play Rangers-Toronto will prevail in tough series
Detroit has best record so they get the Angels- Verlander is the difference. Detroit moves on.
American League Champs in 7 will be the Detroit Tigers
Eastern Division Champ-Toronto Blue Jays
This is basically Toronto Marlins. They have combined the best of both teams and formed a strong offensive club that will club homeruns at a team record pace. The real key to this team though is its deep pitching. If this pitching staff stays healthy they will be real good. I know that's a big if but I like this staff a lot. I love the pickup of RA Dickey even though they might have paid a little too much. He will be tough again in 2013. I am not saying he will put up the monstrous numbers of 2012. He will win 15-18 games and pitched alot of innings. I also like Johnson too.
Wild Card-Tampa Bay Rays
This is a team that can go either way this year but I like their deep pitching to carry them like Oakland's staff last year. I am concerned that they may not score enough runs. But I just don't think Yankees, Orioles & Red Sox are ready to push them out of second spot in the east. I don't see anyway that a team from the Central can be a wild card.
Central Division Champs-Detroit Tigers
They have two majors stars on offensive side along with solid role players. Cabrera is the best hitter in the league period.
On the pitching side they have the best pitcher in baseball in Verlander. So simply they actually may have the two best players in the MLB. This team could sleep walk their way to the division title. That is my fear in that they won't be challenged all year and will not have to be at their best. They will then enter the playoffs and have to turn it on to face some teams who could beat them. I really like this team to be playing come October.
West Division Champs-Texas Rangers
I know I know the favorite and everyone's pick is the Angels. I just like the Rangers pitching depth better overall and pitching wins pennants. I love the Rangers bull-pen. Now we come to the rub. They have lost Hamilton and Young but I really like the balance in their lineup and they have professional hitters. I look up and down their lineup and I see guys that will hit for good average and hit 15-20 homers. Their lineup does not have the quantity of stars of the Angels but much deeper. Not many holes in this Ranger lineup.
Wild Card- Los Angeles Angels
This team has one of the two best outfields in Baseball. Atlanta is the other! I like their lineup but I want to see how much of an effect the three stars have on the rest of the lineup. The pitching is real good at the top with Weaver and Wilson but the back side I don't know what they will get. The bull-pen is definitely not as strong as Rangers.
Wild Card Game-Rays vs Angels-Angels move on
Take some time and read my take on this Wild Card Game in the National League article
Toronto will play Rangers-Toronto will prevail in tough series
Detroit has best record so they get the Angels- Verlander is the difference. Detroit moves on.
American League Champs in 7 will be the Detroit Tigers
Friday, March 29, 2013
MLB-National League Predictions
I will start in the National League and let’s go right to it by saying the two best teams in the National League are in the East!
East Division Champs-Washington Nationals
Nationals have pitching and a balanced attack
Wild Card-Atlanta Braves
This Braves team is certainly a mystery in the fact that Chipper will not be in a Braves uniform for the first time since
1993. On top of losing his leadership they don't know what they will get from Brian McCann and their talent is deep but very very young! They have the best bull pen in the Majors and a solid rotation. This is a sleeper team to win World Series.
Central Division Champs-Cincinnati Reds
I would not be shocked if the Reds ended up in the World Series but I still think they are the third best team in the NL.
I like the pickup of Choo and I am relieved that they are keeping Chapman in the closer position. I think Chapman enjoys playing this role and he will excel in 2013. I hope he was not distracted by the team trying to move him into the rotation. I question the back end of their rotation and that is why I have them third in NL but definitely the strongest team in the Central.
West Division Champs-San Francisco Giants
I have to say that everything points to the Dodgers but there is something about the chemistry of the Dodgers and this Giant team just knows how to win and they have one of the best players in the National League in Buster Posey. Their starting pitching is deep and the bull pen seems to find ways to close games.
Wild Card-Los Angeles Dodgers
They have assembled too much talent to not sneak into the last Wild Card spot. This team would scare me if I were the Braves and had to play one game to move on. I think in the end there season will end short of the World Series.
I have to say as we look toward the playoffs that this stupid idea of a one game playoff will bite baseball in the back side again. Baseball has always been decided over a 162 game schedule which tested the depth of a team. A team can have a great 3-4 man rotation that shows their strength over that long season then you make the playoffs and you go home in a one game playoff. I don't even think stupid is the correct term to use. It even bothers me more that the media supports this insanity. There’s the right word..INSANITY!
Never the less here is where we land
Dodgers will play Braves and once again the second best team in the NL will go home when they lose to Kershaw!
Dodgers will play Reds and Reds move on to the NLCS
Nationals will play SF and Nationals will end the dreams of a repeat
Nationals verses the Reds in the NLCS
National League champs in six games will be the Washington Nationals
Be looking tomorrow for my American League Predictions!!!
East Division Champs-Washington Nationals
Nationals have pitching and a balanced attack
Wild Card-Atlanta Braves
This Braves team is certainly a mystery in the fact that Chipper will not be in a Braves uniform for the first time since
1993. On top of losing his leadership they don't know what they will get from Brian McCann and their talent is deep but very very young! They have the best bull pen in the Majors and a solid rotation. This is a sleeper team to win World Series.
Central Division Champs-Cincinnati Reds
I would not be shocked if the Reds ended up in the World Series but I still think they are the third best team in the NL.
I like the pickup of Choo and I am relieved that they are keeping Chapman in the closer position. I think Chapman enjoys playing this role and he will excel in 2013. I hope he was not distracted by the team trying to move him into the rotation. I question the back end of their rotation and that is why I have them third in NL but definitely the strongest team in the Central.
West Division Champs-San Francisco Giants
I have to say that everything points to the Dodgers but there is something about the chemistry of the Dodgers and this Giant team just knows how to win and they have one of the best players in the National League in Buster Posey. Their starting pitching is deep and the bull pen seems to find ways to close games.
Wild Card-Los Angeles Dodgers
They have assembled too much talent to not sneak into the last Wild Card spot. This team would scare me if I were the Braves and had to play one game to move on. I think in the end there season will end short of the World Series.
I have to say as we look toward the playoffs that this stupid idea of a one game playoff will bite baseball in the back side again. Baseball has always been decided over a 162 game schedule which tested the depth of a team. A team can have a great 3-4 man rotation that shows their strength over that long season then you make the playoffs and you go home in a one game playoff. I don't even think stupid is the correct term to use. It even bothers me more that the media supports this insanity. There’s the right word..INSANITY!
Never the less here is where we land
Dodgers will play Braves and once again the second best team in the NL will go home when they lose to Kershaw!
Dodgers will play Reds and Reds move on to the NLCS
Nationals will play SF and Nationals will end the dreams of a repeat
Nationals verses the Reds in the NLCS
National League champs in six games will be the Washington Nationals
Be looking tomorrow for my American League Predictions!!!
Saturday, March 16, 2013
More Free Agency thoughts
New England lets Lloyd walk so I am still confused with where they are going on offense. Now there rumors that they are going to give offer sheet to WR Emmanuel Sanders of the Steelers and if Pittsburgh doesn't match the offer they have to give up a 3rd round pick in 2013 draft. I just don't get it. They would be basically trading Lloyd and a 3rd rounder for Sanders! Don't like this move at all. I have to say the pickup of Adrian Wilson is a great move and they will be better in the secondary with his addition. I am huge Wilson fan. They also resigned Talib which makes them solid at three positions in the secondary.
What a fiasco in Denver with Dumervil. This is bad move all around by Broncos. Mister Bronco John Elway pulls a stupid move and goes in the media and crushes Dumervil about his contract. They fiddle around about the contract till the last day and actually down to the last hour and the agent gets the contract in too late. The Broncos lose one of their leaders and best pass rushers. In this league is their anyone more important to your success on defense? Now maybe they will get him back but he is now open to talk with other teams and I would have to take advantage of that after the way Elway treated him in the media.
What a fiasco in Denver with Dumervil. This is bad move all around by Broncos. Mister Bronco John Elway pulls a stupid move and goes in the media and crushes Dumervil about his contract. They fiddle around about the contract till the last day and actually down to the last hour and the agent gets the contract in too late. The Broncos lose one of their leaders and best pass rushers. In this league is their anyone more important to your success on defense? Now maybe they will get him back but he is now open to talk with other teams and I would have to take advantage of that after the way Elway treated him in the media.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Random thoughts on Free Agency
Where do we begin? Let's start with the Super Bowl champs. Baltimore wins the Super Bowl but in my mind the best team did not win the Super Bowl the hottest team did. Ozzie did not make the same mistake the Giants did by being lulled into believing his team was good enough to repeat with the same players. He took his Super Bowl trophy and went to work rebuilding his team. He still has a solid offense and some players he can build with on defense. He has a young Upshaw at linebacker, Terrell Suggs, Ngata on the line and a solid cover corner in Webb returning from injury. He can concentrate on defense in the draft. This team will not win the Super Bowl but they will not fall as far as most people think while Ozzie rebuilds to make another run in a couple of years.
I really don't understand New England letting Wes Welker go then signing Danny Amendola to 5 year contract for more money than Welker would have taken. It is almost like Bill is punishing Wes and sending a message to players for future reference if you push the issue for money you will be gone. Wes is a better player than Danny and definitely more durable!!!! This is big risk in my mind. They then let Danny Woodhead leave for San Diego and this is the type of person I thought Bill loved. New England will still be effective on offense but I am not sure if they will be better. They have not won a Super Bowl since 2005 and I am beginning to wonder if being in a weak sister division has not actually hurt them when it comes to the playoffs. They seem soft when they play other playoff teams. Yes I believe they will have one of the better records in the AFC and will win their division easily but Super Bowls are what you play to win.
I really like the moves by Seattle. I think they were the best defense in the NFL last year and they have added depth to the defense by signing a couple of lineman that will help the pass rush which is exactly what they needed. They signed Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril. I actually think Avril might be a great signing in that he actually might be better in Seattle than he was in Detroit. I think Avril can benefit from the fact this defense is more disciplined than Detroit. They then added a young receiver in Percy Harvin. I worry that he might struggle to stay healthy but he has game changing ability.
I really don't understand New England letting Wes Welker go then signing Danny Amendola to 5 year contract for more money than Welker would have taken. It is almost like Bill is punishing Wes and sending a message to players for future reference if you push the issue for money you will be gone. Wes is a better player than Danny and definitely more durable!!!! This is big risk in my mind. They then let Danny Woodhead leave for San Diego and this is the type of person I thought Bill loved. New England will still be effective on offense but I am not sure if they will be better. They have not won a Super Bowl since 2005 and I am beginning to wonder if being in a weak sister division has not actually hurt them when it comes to the playoffs. They seem soft when they play other playoff teams. Yes I believe they will have one of the better records in the AFC and will win their division easily but Super Bowls are what you play to win.
I really like the moves by Seattle. I think they were the best defense in the NFL last year and they have added depth to the defense by signing a couple of lineman that will help the pass rush which is exactly what they needed. They signed Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril. I actually think Avril might be a great signing in that he actually might be better in Seattle than he was in Detroit. I think Avril can benefit from the fact this defense is more disciplined than Detroit. They then added a young receiver in Percy Harvin. I worry that he might struggle to stay healthy but he has game changing ability.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Super Bowl or Bust
So free agency is here!!! The Super Bowl MVP signs the richest contract in the game even though he won't be paid the most because of the mean old thing called taxes. Joe Flacco is being paid for paying very well in the playoffs but being average during the regular season. I have grown weary of QBs not only getting paid more than they are worth but also getting praise they don't deserve. Let's go down the list over the last few seasons. These certainly won’t be in any order.
Big Ben comes out and wins his first Super Bowl when his team was outplayed by Seattle and the defense and running game carried him. Just a note..Ben had the lowest QB rating for a winning quarterback in Super Bowl history. Ben does go to second Super Bowl and drives team to winning TD. But he was ineffective most the second half in that game. Ben basically has benefited greatly from his team’s ability to run the ball and play GREAT DEFENSE! When the defense struggles Big Ben sits at home out of the playoffs.
How about Eli Manning? He goes out and throws up season after season with tons of interceptions and yet everyone jumps on the bandwagon when they get hot at the end of one season because of an incredible pass rush that just wilted QB after QB. They get to the Super Bowl twice with the same formula! And they beat NE both times because that D just pressured Brady to the point he even wilted. The first Super Bowl he throws up basically a punt that Asante Samuel is camped under ready to intercept and he just plain drops it. Then Eli throws up another prayer and WR catches it on his head. Now everyone started saying Eli is better than his brother. Are we crazy?
Now we come to Joe Flacco and everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. First go back and look at the seasons of Eli and Big Ben this past year and you will see where Joe Flacco is heading. Joe had won a lot of playoff games but mainly because of that same old thing. His team had a good running game and great defense. The truth is they won in the past in spite of him. Now granted he was definitely a difference maker in the playoffs this year. I do think Flacco ought to send part of his raise to the safety on Denver for giving him a gift win. I am not as convinced as he is that he belongs in the talk with the elite.
Final thought...teams win Super Bowls not QB's!!!!
Big Ben comes out and wins his first Super Bowl when his team was outplayed by Seattle and the defense and running game carried him. Just a note..Ben had the lowest QB rating for a winning quarterback in Super Bowl history. Ben does go to second Super Bowl and drives team to winning TD. But he was ineffective most the second half in that game. Ben basically has benefited greatly from his team’s ability to run the ball and play GREAT DEFENSE! When the defense struggles Big Ben sits at home out of the playoffs.
How about Eli Manning? He goes out and throws up season after season with tons of interceptions and yet everyone jumps on the bandwagon when they get hot at the end of one season because of an incredible pass rush that just wilted QB after QB. They get to the Super Bowl twice with the same formula! And they beat NE both times because that D just pressured Brady to the point he even wilted. The first Super Bowl he throws up basically a punt that Asante Samuel is camped under ready to intercept and he just plain drops it. Then Eli throws up another prayer and WR catches it on his head. Now everyone started saying Eli is better than his brother. Are we crazy?
Now we come to Joe Flacco and everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. First go back and look at the seasons of Eli and Big Ben this past year and you will see where Joe Flacco is heading. Joe had won a lot of playoff games but mainly because of that same old thing. His team had a good running game and great defense. The truth is they won in the past in spite of him. Now granted he was definitely a difference maker in the playoffs this year. I do think Flacco ought to send part of his raise to the safety on Denver for giving him a gift win. I am not as convinced as he is that he belongs in the talk with the elite.
Final thought...teams win Super Bowls not QB's!!!!
Saturday, March 2, 2013
MLB MVP 2013 Predictions by Rich Day
New Year. New Predictions. New MVP's. Lets start with the American League. Many choices are available for MVP in the AL, but I think we have to look at one team that really has three candidates. The Angels are set to make a deep playoff run and are beginning to look like the Yankees of the West Coast. Josh Hamilton, Albert Pujols and Mike Trout are all three possibilities but I am going to have to go with Albert Pujols. He will be well protected in this lineup. He will lead this team in RBI's, Avg., Slugging Per. and OBP and he will be a huge reason they make it to the World Series. The NL MVP has a few favorites as well. Ryan Braun is one ,as well as, Matt Kemp but I am going to go with a dark horse. Jason Heyward is set to have a break out year after his career year last year. He, like Albert, will benefit from a new acquisition in the lineup. Justin Upton will offer a lot of protection for Heyward and Jason is young and has not reached his peak yet. He will help, along with a very underrated pitching staff, lead the Braves to first World Series Championship since 1995.
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