Monday, April 27, 2009

Mel Kiper Wrong Again

Every year we are led to believe Mel Kiper is the one and only draft expert and is divine in his draft predictions.

Well, for scoring purposes this year, Deadspin.com gave - 1 point when Kiper correctly predicted the pick exactly; .5 points was given to him if he had Tampa taking QB Josh Freeman, even though he went at 17 instead of 19, as many predicted.

So what was the God of NFL Drafting's score?

8.5 points out of a possible 32.

LAME! This is all he does all year long and he didn't even come close to getting 50% correct.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

They've Done It Again!

I see the Lions have adopted a new method of acquiring players in the off season. Drafting for talent and not need. Sounds like a great idea right? If you suck at defensive tackle, who cares? The best player on your board is a tight end. Pick him up! Need a linebacker? Pish posh, take a safety! Desperately need an offensive lineman? This is a no-brainer, take a high priced QB who will sit on the bench most of next year.

If they continue with this methodology, ignorance and putrid game play through 2009, expect them to get the first pick of next year's draft as well .....and draft another QB, most likely Sam Bradford since he'll be most likely the best player available next year.

Sound silly? It is. But it's how this group of brainiacs think apparently.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Dear Lord... Why?

Why on Earth would the Lions draft a quarterback with their first pick in the 2009 draft??

Did Matt Millen leave some of his LSD in the front office or what?

What is a rookie quarterback going to do with the excuse of an offensive line that the Lions currently utilize?

One of the worst defenses in all of football history just got... nothing. Joey Harrington all over again.

Thanks a ton Lions.

If Stafford gets us a Super Bowl in the next five years, I will personally thank him.

If not, it's the same old draft I'm used to.

I'll just wait another... 50 years or so, for a Super Bowl.

Lions are doomed...

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Blue Devil in the Big House

DURHAM, N.C. (AP)—Greg Paulus’ next home could be the Big House.
The Blue Devils point guard visited Michigan to explore the possibility of transferring there to play football, Duke spokesman Art Chase said Wednesday.
Paulus’ visit came Tuesday, the same day word leaked that he worked out for the Green Bay Packers in advance of the NFL draft.
Paulus thought about resuming his football career at Duke, but coach David Cutcliffe’s team is set at quarterback with Thaddeus Lewis preparing for his fourth year as the starter. Paulus hasn’t taken a snap in a game since 2004, when he was a high school quarterback in New York.
He would seem to fit better in Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez’s read-option scheme than in the pro-style system favored by Cutcliffe, who considered trying Paulus at slot receiver.
“He’s a quarterback at heart, but there was no way he was going to be able to compete and play quarterback for us,” Cutcliffe said.
Paulus, who played four years of basketball at Duke but never played football there, would have one season of football eligibility.
Michigan spokesman David Abluaf declined comment and Rodriguez has repeatedly said he only talks about players on his roster.
The quarterback situation at Michigan has been a question mark ever since Rodriguez was hired in December 2007.
After freshman quarterback Tate Forcier enrolled early to practice this spring with the Wolverines, Steven Threet announced he was transferring and Nick Sheridan was sidelined with a broken leg after sharing snaps last season for the Wolverines.
Rodriguez insists Forcier will have to continue to compete with Sheridan and the speedy Denard Robinson when he gets to Ann Arbor this summer.
If Paulus ends up in the mix, it wouldn’t be the first time Rodriguez found a quarterback playing another sport.
His third-stringer at West Virginia in 2005 was J.R. House, a minor-league catcher seven years removed from his record-setting passing days as a high school star in Nitro, W.Va.
House backed up then-freshman Pat White and threw four passes in two games, then quit the team to return to pro baseball.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Iverson is Rude, Surprised?

Allen Iverson has been reportedly banned from two different Detroit casinos, because of his obnoxious behavior. Wow, what a surprise! The Answer not conducting himself appropriately. That is about as shocking as aCincinnati Bengal getting arrested.

Reportedly Iverson loses alot of money while gambling and is really rude to the Casino staff . He must be horrible if a casino kicks you out considering the amount of money he is losing.
[Detroit News]

Isiah to FIU

Former Detroit Piston legend / New York Knicks embarrassment, Isiah Thomas was hired as Head Men's Basketball Coach at Florida International University.

After being a disaster of a GM and Coach, its hard to imagine anyone would want him running their team! Especially after his legal problems in New York.

But FIU could benefit with better recruits from Isiah's status as a Hall of Famer. This could be a good move for FIU all in all, but this also could blow up in their faces.... to be continued

Friday, April 3, 2009

Kelvin Grady to Transfer from UofM

On Thursday, Michigan Wolverine reserve point guard Kelvin Grady has announced he will transfer to another program.

During his two years at Michigan Grady averaged 4.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists.

Regarding his departure Grady commented: "It's been a wonderful experience both as a student and as a player here at the University of Michigan, but I feel I need a fresh start. I love this university and want to thank the coaching staff, my teammates and everyone else who has supported me over the past two years. However, I have decided to explore other academic and playing opportunities at this time."

Not a big loss for the Wolverines, but he was good at pushing the ball up the floor and running in an up-tempo style game. No word on where he will be transferring to, but I would assume its a small DI school or possibly DII.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Rasheed Recieves 16th Tech of Season

Well it was nice having Rasheed Wallace back while it lasted.... I guess.

Rasheed finally returned from an 11-game absence due to a left calf strain, but now won't be able to play tonight against New Jersey. No, no, he didn't re-injure himself again, but he did pick up his 16th technical foul of the season, which is an automatic one game suspension.

Wallace picked up the foul in the third quarter of Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rasheed opened his yap after teammate Tayshaun Prince was whistled for a blocking foul against LeBron James.

Rasheed's comments regarding the call: "Tayshaun was already there, and he (James) charged him," Wallace said. "Y'all know it's stupid-star calls, too."

Wallace also was upset James was not whistled for any fouls in last night's game.

Wallace commented: "Y'all know what it is. I ain't even got to say that (bleep)."

While Rasheed is right about Lebron obviously getting "superstar calls" last night and just about any other game he plays in, why can't he just keep that yap shut???