I just had to put this up, we all remember Blake Griffin as d00de of the month last year, but he is just about the half man half highlight the NBA has been wanting for.
Here is last year
Here is last night
Same Blake, new poster.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
The Pey-a-ton problem
So today as things press on in Indianapolis, a lot of people in the NFL media are covering the story of Peyton Manning in the Colts organization.
Here is my two cents.
First off if you are not a Colts fan you have to understand, Peyton is the franchise. Packers fans are the closest to Colts fans as of right now. Basically they were married to a quarterback, so are the Colts. When you marry a quarterback it always comes back to bite you, and people forget "Professional" Sports are different then backyard, you do have to make decisions in Professional sports.
The thing is, all things change. You need to evolve to grow in the NFL, look at the Panthers, they are a couple of defenders away from Playoffs, say that two years ago and people would laugh at you, but Cam Newton changed the culture within one year. Peyton is a proven winner in this league, take him out of the Colts equation, they are a one-legged hoarse in the Kentucky Derby.
The way things are set up everything would work out for the Colts, I mean right now you have teams that need a QB (and who wouldn't want Peyton Manning?), Andrew Luck is coming out a college, and the Colts have the number one pick. Could the Colts have coexisting quarterbacks within their team, probably, but the way the NFL has set up rules for the quarterback to be the star of the league, and you are getting basically a starting playoff quarterback, who is healthier than Peyton, and use to winning like Peyton who are you going to take?
Let's also look at the business aspect, Peyton at the beginning of the year signed a huge 69 million dollar contract, and then he wasn't healthy, they paid him 16 mill in the beginning of the 2011-2012 season, as retribution to his Colts career, lets not forget the Pollians were still in the office too, it was also a risk for a 50/50 shot of him coming back (and if you give Peyton a half a season he might get you to the playoffs). Peyton wasn't ready to come back at all this season and the Colts won....Count them two games. Jim Irsay, the Colts owner, didn't really like the fact that he married a QB, and he wants the new guy coming out of College. So, what do you do, keep the quarterback who has won you a championship, and have risk/reward for another three years while not winning a championship, or take a piece that has some of the aspects you like about Peyton, but some other pieces that you could build around, you be the judge.
The thing is people will want Peyton Manning on their team. He isn't done in the NFL and he might be able to win, with a team other than the Colts, a Super Bowl. I personally like Peyton, he is one of the reasons I am a Colts fan, and I thank him for giving other players that the world doesn't really know about (Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, Robert Mathis, Dwight Freeney, or former Colts Tyjuan Hagler and Bob Sanders) a super bowl ring. As a Colts fan you shouldn't look down on Jim Irsay, or Peyton, or anyone, look to the future and the possibilities that that team has.
Just look back at the good times and say "Hey Peyton Manning, a class act, and the best of his time, in Indy".
Here is my two cents.
First off if you are not a Colts fan you have to understand, Peyton is the franchise. Packers fans are the closest to Colts fans as of right now. Basically they were married to a quarterback, so are the Colts. When you marry a quarterback it always comes back to bite you, and people forget "Professional" Sports are different then backyard, you do have to make decisions in Professional sports.
The thing is, all things change. You need to evolve to grow in the NFL, look at the Panthers, they are a couple of defenders away from Playoffs, say that two years ago and people would laugh at you, but Cam Newton changed the culture within one year. Peyton is a proven winner in this league, take him out of the Colts equation, they are a one-legged hoarse in the Kentucky Derby.
The way things are set up everything would work out for the Colts, I mean right now you have teams that need a QB (and who wouldn't want Peyton Manning?), Andrew Luck is coming out a college, and the Colts have the number one pick. Could the Colts have coexisting quarterbacks within their team, probably, but the way the NFL has set up rules for the quarterback to be the star of the league, and you are getting basically a starting playoff quarterback, who is healthier than Peyton, and use to winning like Peyton who are you going to take?
Let's also look at the business aspect, Peyton at the beginning of the year signed a huge 69 million dollar contract, and then he wasn't healthy, they paid him 16 mill in the beginning of the 2011-2012 season, as retribution to his Colts career, lets not forget the Pollians were still in the office too, it was also a risk for a 50/50 shot of him coming back (and if you give Peyton a half a season he might get you to the playoffs). Peyton wasn't ready to come back at all this season and the Colts won....Count them two games. Jim Irsay, the Colts owner, didn't really like the fact that he married a QB, and he wants the new guy coming out of College. So, what do you do, keep the quarterback who has won you a championship, and have risk/reward for another three years while not winning a championship, or take a piece that has some of the aspects you like about Peyton, but some other pieces that you could build around, you be the judge.
The thing is people will want Peyton Manning on their team. He isn't done in the NFL and he might be able to win, with a team other than the Colts, a Super Bowl. I personally like Peyton, he is one of the reasons I am a Colts fan, and I thank him for giving other players that the world doesn't really know about (Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, Robert Mathis, Dwight Freeney, or former Colts Tyjuan Hagler and Bob Sanders) a super bowl ring. As a Colts fan you shouldn't look down on Jim Irsay, or Peyton, or anyone, look to the future and the possibilities that that team has.
Just look back at the good times and say "Hey Peyton Manning, a class act, and the best of his time, in Indy".
Thursday, January 19, 2012
eer, Maybe I should look up Tebwo....
Well The two d00de nominees Drew Brees and Tim Tebow are now kind of out of contention for d00de of the Month. Maybe I should look up Tim Tebwo, considering my typo.
So Come February I am going to think of something new for the site, on top of that I will also add some other nominees and just start fresh for d00de of the month.
In the mean time here is my upcoming schedule.
1.)AFC/NFC Champion predictions
2.)new d00de nominees
3.)Super Bowl Preview
4.)NBA Player profiles/ranking? (One of the two)
5.)d00de of the Month February
So Stay tuned and chill.
-Sports d00de
So Come February I am going to think of something new for the site, on top of that I will also add some other nominees and just start fresh for d00de of the month.
In the mean time here is my upcoming schedule.
1.)AFC/NFC Champion predictions
2.)new d00de nominees
3.)Super Bowl Preview
4.)NBA Player profiles/ranking? (One of the two)
5.)d00de of the Month February
So Stay tuned and chill.
-Sports d00de
Friday, January 6, 2012
d00de of the Month Nominees
Hey Calvin, it was a nice run and you brought your Lions to the Championship, but now it's time to pass the mantle.
Here are the Nominees
Andrew Shaw (NHL-Blackhawks)
NHL Rookie Andrew Shaw made his debut for the Blackhawks last night, but he isn't like the new era of Hockey. He has the flash and what us hockey fans like guts!
On his Debut he got his first goal, AND got into a good 'ol fashion fist fight. I'm a Wings fan, but this guy could be a good d00de.
Ty Lawson
Psssh, Chauncey who. NBA likes scoring and this d00de has speed and scoring. Ty Lawson has started the NBA season on fire shooting the ball at about .530 Field Goal percentage, and having 117 points on the season, BUT he's averaged it on about 32.1 minuets of play per game.
Fun to watch, Fun to cheer for and lets face it might as well root for the Nuggets, may be the best of the west this year.
Tim Tebow
Well, this wouldn't be a sports blog without him nowadays. I am a Tebow supporter to. I believe if he finds a win this weekend, then he might automatically get d00de of the Month.
This guys resume is huge! I mean he's lead the Broncos to the playoffs (even though his defense is pretty good and probably got them there), his leadership breaks boundaries, and he is a MEGA-Christian and good role model.
Drew Brees
He faces the Lions this weekend, but he is ready to tame them. Brees is a scary good QB and he may take the Super Bowl title this year.
On top of being my NFC pick (if they beat the Lions), he also broke Dan Marino's passing yard record on Monday night football.....I mean come on.
So vote, and we'll have a new d00de. This month may be short, due to over MEGATRON-ing it.
Here are the Nominees
Andrew Shaw (NHL-Blackhawks)
NHL Rookie Andrew Shaw made his debut for the Blackhawks last night, but he isn't like the new era of Hockey. He has the flash and what us hockey fans like guts!
On his Debut he got his first goal, AND got into a good 'ol fashion fist fight. I'm a Wings fan, but this guy could be a good d00de.
Ty Lawson
Psssh, Chauncey who. NBA likes scoring and this d00de has speed and scoring. Ty Lawson has started the NBA season on fire shooting the ball at about .530 Field Goal percentage, and having 117 points on the season, BUT he's averaged it on about 32.1 minuets of play per game.
Fun to watch, Fun to cheer for and lets face it might as well root for the Nuggets, may be the best of the west this year.
Tim Tebow
Well, this wouldn't be a sports blog without him nowadays. I am a Tebow supporter to. I believe if he finds a win this weekend, then he might automatically get d00de of the Month.
This guys resume is huge! I mean he's lead the Broncos to the playoffs (even though his defense is pretty good and probably got them there), his leadership breaks boundaries, and he is a MEGA-Christian and good role model.
Drew Brees
He faces the Lions this weekend, but he is ready to tame them. Brees is a scary good QB and he may take the Super Bowl title this year.
On top of being my NFC pick (if they beat the Lions), he also broke Dan Marino's passing yard record on Monday night football.....I mean come on.
So vote, and we'll have a new d00de. This month may be short, due to over MEGATRON-ing it.
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