Let's break down the news, grumblings, and events of week 49, 2008. These are topics that most have already read or heard of. If you haven't, WAKE UP!!
MIZZOU TIGERS
After an embarrassing loss in the Big 12 Championship game to the OU Sooners, the Mizzou Tigers accepted an invitation to play in the Alamo Bowl on December 29th. The Tigers will be favored against the Big 10 conference Northwestern Wildcats. This will be the last game for Chase Daniel and fellow seniors. Look for a good effort by the Tigers.
STL CARDINALS
After signing Trevor Miller, and trading for Khalil Greene the previous week, the Cards went into the winter meetings with plenty left to do. But, in typical fashion, the Cards and GM John Mozeliak walked out of the meetings with nothing. They claim to have possibly laid the ground work for some future trades, or free agent signings. Lets certainly hope that's true, as the Cards have some work left to do before the season starts.
KC CHIEFS
After 20+ years on the job, and a decade during the 90's of consistently putting a powerhouse football team on the field, the GM of the Kansas City Chiefs, Carl Peterson, resigned. Peterson helped build a Chiefs team that won 4 AFC West titles, and a team that played in one AFC Championship game. The last decade, however, in KC has been suspect at best. The Chiefs are currently 2-12 on the season, and fresh off the heals of a devastating loss to the Chargers this past Sunday. After having an 11 point lead with 73 seconds left in the game, the Chiefs coughed up the lead, and lost 22-21.
DALLAS COWBOYS
The ongoing saga of what is known as the Dallas Cowboys continues. After a disappointing loss to the Steelers a week ago, and a week chopped full of TO this, and TO that, the Cowboys were able to come out Sunday, and take down the defending Super Bowl Champion Giants. The Cowboys were able to keep there playoff hopes alive, and now control their own destiny. With a win at home over the Ravens next Sunday and a win at Philly the following week, the Boys will be guaranteed a spot. Lets hope for the sake of all Cowboy fans out there, that the soap opera can be put aside for a few more games.
NY YANKEES
This is something that doesn't seem to surprise anyone anymore, but we'll talk about it anyways. The Yankees are throwing money around again like it grows on trees. After agreeing to terms with CC Sabathia earlier in the week, the Yanks turn around and signed AJ Burnett. If my math is correct this is a LOT of money, to the tune of 243 million dollars. This is for 2 players, yes that's right, 2 players. This doesn't include what they are paying Arod, Jeter, and the other big contract Yanks. All I can say is that it must be nice to be a Yankee fan, which I am not, but knowing that your franchise is gonna do whatever to win. Funny thing about baseball though, is that the highest payroll teams don't always guarantee wins. I guess we'll see how 2009 plays out.
LA LAKERS
Not a lot to talk about here but it appears the LA Lakers and Boston Celtics are on a collision course again for the NBA Championship. They are rated #1 and #2 in the most recent power rankings, and show no signs of weakness. Injuries are always a concern for any team, but as long as these two teams can stay relatively healthy, look for an exciting Finals this year.
6 comments:
I really appreciate you throwing in some Laker news for me. Hoping for a finals rematch. Celtics are looking really good, getting old though and injuries may catch up to them!
Nice post Coop.
Dusty...I think it will be hard for anyone to unseat the Lakers in the West. But keep your eye on the Cavs in the East. They are younger, have the best individual player, and I actually see the Celtics faltering a bit due to age and, perhaps, complacency when the dog days of the season set in. It will be Celts-Cavs in the East Finals, but I think the Cavs get them this time.
I can't believe how well Lebron is playing right now. He has taken his game to a new level this season. It is truly amazing the things he can do on the court. His Sportscenter highlights are unlike anyone else's I have ever seen!
I agree guys, the Cavs are a force to be reckoned with. LeBron seems to be playing at another level and his supporting cast has really been stepping up. I agree with you JRod that it should be the Celts-Cavs in the East and I predict that it will be New Orleans-Lakers in the West.
Hey...new to this blog...but do you really think the Lakers have what it takes. There is no denying that they are the best team in West right now...through the first third of the season. But I have a hard time believing that Kobe will trust a young Bynum, a soft Gasol, and old Fisher, a spaz Vujacic, and Odom (who looks scared in every big moment). I just disagree because playoff basketball is so much different.
@Dustin - Welcome aboard... I can't disagree with your assessment. It's obvious that the reason the Celtics easily handled the Lakers in the Finals last year was due to there lack of physical play. Talk is cheap, but I do think the Lakers realize that and are determined to play a more physical game this year. They are off to a great start and did beat the Celts at home this past week. Time will tell, and to your point, the season is still young and there's a lot of Basketball left. I do feel the Lakers will win the West, beyond that, who knows.
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