Sports d00de of the Month Nominations

Ok so I've been busy as of late. BUT I will open the poll for d00de of the Month, if you are new to the d00de of the month concept, what I do is I give you a couple of athletes within the sports world who had a really good month you vote who is the d00de and I give you some updates on them.

Here are the nominations:

Aramis Ramirez- The Chicago Cubs third baseman has been stellar throughout June and July for that matter. He is nominated this month because one he is on my favorite team, and two while he was injured for a little while and hasn't played many games he still manages to crush the ball out of the park. He leads the Cubs in OPS (On base plus slugging percentages) that means he hits a lot of balls far away, plus he is just fun to watch.




  Dale Earnhardt Jr.- I just watched a bit of the race last night in Daytona, and even though Junior wasn't doing that good, he has had a good year. He stands seventh in points standing, and has two top ten finishes within the last five races. He may be going winless, but like the cubs when he does win it's going to be a fun day!


Novak Djokovic- Well lets look at his resume and see if he is deemed worth a Sports d00de of the month nomination. Took over the tennis world as the new number one ranked player, went on a win streak of 43 straight matches and only broke that streak when playing against a highly respected player known to us as Roger Federer, Won the Australian open and Wimbledon (British Open), and is a really funny d00de (No Djoke). A good Nominee indeed.

Cliff Lee- Some d00de named Cliff Lee is a good pitcher, and though he lost today to the Toronto Blue Jays, he was riding a month of June that was insane he had a three game shutout streak, basically no one in baseball could hit this guy. Now today he was roughed up, but I watched a bit of it on TBS and some of his pitches were nasty, he threw a slider to a Jay today that broke right at the plate the batter looked up and went "why Cliff today?".


So that's all the nominees I will have the poll up for you guys to vote, stay classy.
Sports d00de.

So....Ya.....NBA Draft?

So, the d00des of the Month didn't exactly follow through for the predictions (for those who care that's a 2-3 on Sports d00de calls). And I took a vacation like LeBron for a bit (really just busy with life). But, I'm back and I'm gonna cover some NBA stuff in this post (mainly Draft).

So here we go!

So of coarse the over joyous city of Cleveland have two of the top picks (1st & 4th) they need a point guard, and a big. Recently if you check the Sports d00de twitter I purposed the idea to Cavs owner Dan Gilbert, trade the fourth pick to San Antonio and get hopefully Tony Parker (a good scoring guard) and with the first take Derrick Williams a good (future) NBA talent.

The underlying story of the Draft is pick number two to the Minnesota Timberwolves, I find it weird that this organization has shot itself in the foot by picking two Point Guards a couple drafts ago (Ricky Rubio's rights & Johnny Flynn) They have a tough choice, because they might have (who everyone else is picking as number one) Kyrie Irving sitting there and they may be forced to take another guard...but do you push Kyrie over as a Shooting Guard or do you find some other guy???
ALSO, Speaking of Rubio, people were wowed by his Olympic stuff....but did he take home gold, nope, and he's a soft Euro player. He has announced that he will come up and play in the NBA this year though.

Finally, former d00de of the Month noms, Jimmer and Kemba. Their fates are up in the air. Jimmer has a youtube series that is cool showing how he has prepared for the draft called FollowJimmer. The videos showcase some clips of his drills, his personal life, and his interaction with the business a player in the NBA has to conduct. Kemba had some business to conduct with the President, considering his Huskies won the NCAA Tourney. During his stand on the mic he claimed he was ready!
It seems in Jimmer's videos there seems to be a very strong possibility that he lands up either in the Knicks organization, or the Suns. Kemba is being looked at by the Spurs (which would be cool), but he is a part of trade bait for Tony Parker (possibly trade rights from the Cavs, that'd make me look pretty smart).

People say this NBA draft is a weak one, but there is talent. With a lockout looming, and future players getting ready for an off season of confusion and panic only the strong will prevail.

So draft predictions:

• Cavs will take Derrick with overall first, and draft Kemba and trade his rights to the Spurs for Tony Parker.
• Timberwolves will take Kyrie Irving. (Possible Steve Nash trade...doubt it though).
• Suns will take Jimmer before Knicks can get to him.
• AND, we'll be locked out of the NBA next season....O WELL, at least we get Football.

Sports d00de, Peace

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d00des of the Month update

LeBron and Dwyane rockin' it in the finals....(despite a game 2 loss).

Here's some proof from game 3 of the NBA 2011 Finals.

LeBron monster dunk/ri-donk-ulous pass for game winner (pass to a rare Bosh siting), and D-Wade going bananas on the boards and overall on the Mavs D.
Heat in 6 please.

Sports d00des of the Month: June

Wow, what a historical recap of basketball. Yes, the pairing of the sports d00des of the month I believe was iconic to the sport. Now they have the opportunity to win an NBA championship, Joakim Noah after losing to the Heat in 5 games said "They are pretty hollywood." but are they?

Let me give you my insight on why I love these players, When I was a kid I watched MJ and the Bulls dominate. I am close to the Chicago area, and I have been to a bulls game, but once MJ got old and the Spurs "big three" started to get good, I didn't really pay attention anymore (I was busy watching the NFL). Then something happened, LeBron James entered the sport. I loved his confidence and overall game, and I started watching the NBA again. I then started to see this guy in Miami play. Dwyane Wade.

Dwyane had just a fast and exciting play style. I was familiar with Shaq and I rooted for them in the Finals of 2006. Afterwards I said "LeBron could do this all he needs is another all star like Shaq." Year after year, I waited and waited, by the time Shaq even joined the team he was to old. LeBron's contract was expiring and then something happened......THE OLYMPICS.

I watched the redeem team. I was amazed, and watching the equivalent of unstoppable on a basketball court was just a feeling of pride (for America of course). But then after LeBron started the decision and hearing "Taking my talents to south beach." I was like, "Okay, okay, playing with Bosh and Wade oughta mean championship like Boston (when they made a big three)".

Through a season where they were hated, booed, and every mistake was highlighted. When Dwyane or Eric Spoelstra, spoke the truth it was blown up. LeBron can't close, 12 game losing streak, number one seed dropped to number two. Bulls play better defense, the Sixers aren't like the Celtics, this, that. What happened, the Heat quieted the critics. LeBron started to get hot, Dwyane overcame his bane, the Celtics. A Bandwagon started, now Miami is a favorite, and LeBron rivals MJ....

But, these guys I am big fans of them, I love Dwyane, and I love LeBron. They have been hot all of May, I mean the Heat haven't lost at home since April. LeBron can lock down any teams best player (Look out Dirk). Dwyane can go cold, but I think he'll find his shot. Pretty good stuff. I mean they are the best duo (in my opinion) in NBA history.

Your d00des of the month play tonight (May 31, granted it isn't June yet) at 9 p.m. on ABC. Game 1 of the Finals, its going to be good!

Cubs vs Red Sox

Tomorrow is JUDGEMENT DAY, fantastic. Wanna know the signs to why? I'll tell ya why!

BECAUSE THE CHICAGO CUBS PLAY IN BOSTON!
The cubs haven't played there since 1918!
That was 10 years past the beginning of the "curse". But, as the Sports d00de I have no belief in curses, raptures, or any mumbo jumbo. On that note, it's time to preview this series.





First off "Da Sox", the ones of red orientation, big hopes in the beginning of the season. They out bought the Yankees for bats! They got Adrian Gonzales and Carl Crawford (two big hitters for those who don't know). BUT, they forgot pitching wins championships (The Philadelphia Phillies took all the pitching though) and they started off very slow, a nice starting record of 0-6. BUT, as of late they are charging because the rivals in New York are slumping and disagreeing, while in Bean Town they are cheering and blooming. Carl Crawford is on fire, the pitching is improving, AND now they are the American League team playing against the "weaker" National League.


On the other side, my loveable losers, the Chicago Cubs. Scratch the loser part, they are getting hot in the right time too. Incosistencies give them a below .500 record of 19-23, BUT (and a big but at that) they are getting hits from  all over in their line-up. The cubs took a gamble that I liked, they risked moving some pieces (like Derek Lee and Ryan Theriot) to gain talent from the minors (a page out of the Red Sox's book). For that they got hitters that make contact on lots of things, to compliment their home run hitters. They also signed a new First Basemen, Carlos Pena, who was a lot like the Red Sox again in the beginning of the season....he slumped major, but now he is hitting like a man possessed. Plus, he used to be a Tampa Bay Ray who were the bane of Red Sox in the postseason in the past couple of years. That and Pena has a big bat against them tonight in the first game of the series, he has 10 hits in 34 at bats with 5 homers and 12 RBI's off of the Sox's "flamethrower" Jon Lester.

Anyways there is lots of history between these two clubs. To each it's own. I can't wait to see how all the old timey feel is brought out to this cool inter-league play match up. The cubs will draw their faithful (hopefully) and the Red Sox nation will be ever so prevalent.

P.S.
Go Cubs!
Keep it real d00des and d00dets!

Sports d00de of the Month: May Nominees

Ok so, you guys voted for Ovechkin....let's face it, he melted second round as usual. So here are your new nominees for Sports d00de of the Month: May!


Here we go:

Andre Either: Baseball's Andre "The Giant", had a monster hitting streak of 29 games, it just recently got snapped, but he came right back with a big homer for Mother's day!

He could have a monster May ahead of him, and is a perfect candidate for d00de of the month.





Pavel Datsyuk: I was blinded by the sheen of Ovechkin, but thanks to lasik's eye surgery (the operation this hockey great promotes), I can now see....that MY RED WINGS might come from three down in their series!

Datsyuk is just killing this post season, he takes the shots on goal the Red Wings need shots on goal, he steals the puck when they need it, he passes to all his teammates, and is in on almost all of their plays...you get the picture.



LeBron James & Dwayne Wade: That's right they can share the spotlight, and they are winning in the playoffs. With Rondo of the Celtics now hurt, no Kendrik Perkins for the Celtics. I'd have to say The dynamic duo should have a happy month of may

King and Flash have been superb for a bulk of the Heat's offense and defense. Though Bosh is a part of Miami Thrice, the duo is sick. Sports d00des of the Month?....of May, maybe?




Vote as you please. d00de of the month will be determined after the poll closes. Vote NOW!

NFL Draft RECAP: Winners

Hello Hello, Over the past couple of days we had a draft for big boy football. It was a very weird draft too. The comish was "boo'd", the Panthers kept number one, and the Patriots were defeated for the future. Let's go dig around in this draft and find the WINNERS....and the losers. But, for now in this post, THE WINNERS.

WINNERS:

The Detroit Lions- Man 'o' Man these guys just keep using the draft right. Even though they have a lot of high picks they are making use of the high picks in the draft. The Lions have a that kind of Houston Texan feel to them, young, talented, and one more right piece away from playoffs and success. They may have turned that corner this weekend though, with their pick of NICK FAIRLEY. They basically have laid out the fact that they want to play the style of NFC North football team's past, hard, brutal, and quarterback sch'morterback. Though know this they have a good QB too, Matt Stafford is gonna break out because the Lions GAVE HIM A NEW WEAPON. Calvin Johnson hands down is a freak of nature, but having Boise State's Titus Young was brilliant. With him you get speed and one of the most important receiving stat in the game (I believe) YAC (Yards After Catch). Titus also is a double benefit of Wide Receiver/ Return Man. This is why Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Lions a draft grade of an A-!


The Cincinnati Bengals- How can they be winners with all their drama? Carson Palmer's "I'm not a Bengal anymore.", T.O., Ochocinco's MLS aspirations. Well how about with their first round draft choice a replacement for their WR The Best available in this draft A.J. Green out of Alabama (a good choice considering they already have another replacement for the "dynamic duo" Jordan Shipley). On top of that they also added in the second round QB out of TCU Andy Dalton, who I thought was going to be the future for the Colts (Peyton Manning's Prodigy Andrew Dalton I mean it sounded so right...). The Bengals just said to heck with it and overhauled I mean they got O-Linemen, Defensive Linemen, Wide Receivers, they plan on young and competitive, which is smart because Steelers are aging, Ravens are aging and in the future your competition will be the Browns...(scary enough). The Bengals are considered to be the overall Draft winners, I'd disagree, but they did a great job on assessing needs and wants.

The Atlanta Falcons-Some people would say huh? The reason being is that they traded a lot of picks to get their first round draft pick, they moved up to puck Julio Jones the second best WR from the Alabama Crimson Tide. In Atlanta's eyes he was the best because he fit a need, they have one of the best WR's in Roddy White, who is a down field threat and teams have to double team him. They also have Tony Gonzalez who is old, but still great. With those two covered all the time it leaves all the pressure on a guy who can't live up to it....add Julio and you are a step closer to a Super Bowl. The Falcons view it just they way I do, they are a couple pieces away from winning it. Matt Ryan is the future, Julio Jones is their missing piece possibly.

The Falcons are also not out of the running for next years draft, I'm pretty sure they could trade some players or money for draft picks. Some people think they need a pass rusher to go opposite of Abraham....maybe....

The Tampa Bay Bucs- Well, well, well, they actually didn't really have a good early draft, but the Bucs along with the rest of the NFC South, had a great draft. Clayborn and Bowers will probably be your new Freeney/Mathis. They already have a great new revamped Offense, now they have some pass rushers to go with their great PASS Defense....folks that means the Buccaneers have a great looking Young Defense....I smell Lions-Bucs NFC Championship showdowns.

The Crazy thing is that The Bucs could also do what they did last year, and take undrafted players and make their organization look smart...er. I didn't like LeGarret Blount...until he made my Fantasy team, now he's aight. But, really their concerns were defense and they covered them perfectly. Da'Quan Bowers was worth the risk, HIS KNEE WILL BE FINE, his motivation will be Inhuman, because he was told by his father, ON HIS DEATH BED, "You can do better son, you have the talent, and you can be great." The knee injury will be nothing, he'll play through pain for his dad, and the Bucs are going to get a SACK MACHINE! Remember this, Da'Quan Bowers picked 2nd round (51st pick overall), Legendary Football player...I'm buying it.

So that's all for the winners forgive me for not covering the losers.....yet....(Patriots....). But, I'll get to it (I never miss the chance to make fun of the Pats!). For now EVERYONE GO WATCH THE HEAT CELTICS!

Sports d00de, out.