Lakers fail to impress

The Los Angeles Lakers followed up a winless preseason with yet another loss today against the Mavericks. Not only were the Dallas Mavericks without their best player in Dirk Nowitzki, they were also missing fellow German Chris Kaman. So the LA roster with a huge size advantage, was not able to do anything against an undersized, re-vamped Mavericks team.

The game was sloppy for the Lakers most of the way through. The offense was slow and dreadful. The Lakers failed to use their talent in any advantageous way. In fact the Mavericks not only outplayed them, but played with more urgency. It seemed like the Lakers almost assumed they were going to win and came out with no effort. This on top of the poor showing the Lakers had in the preseason, who knows how far they will go in the West this year.

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Saints Bounty Program

So is anyone else wondering if what Greg Williams got caught on video saying, was something that is said in every locker room around the league? I wouldn't be surprised if there were more coaches who said similar, if not worse things than Williams did.

The Saints ex-defensive coordinator was caught on tape saying things like, "go after his head, test his concussion, or go after the hurt acl." These are all violent and vulgar statements. But, the question is, in an already violent game known as the NFL, is this more common than people think? Just because the Saints got caught, they are now the scapegoat. However, I have a strong suspicion that more NFL coaches and players aim to hurt their opponents week in and week out.

Please feel free to discuss and share your opinions on this topic!

Jayhawks one win away

This post is purely for me to express my joy. I am so happy that Kansas is going back to the national championship game. After last year's great disappointment, this team has fought so hard to make it this far. The games have not been pretty. In fact they have been nerve-wracking as hell. But, here we are, one game away from winning it all.

Hopefully the Jayhawks  win. I am going to be cheering my heart out. I have been a die hard Kansas fan for years, since I was little. They are the only team that has delivered my a championship in any sport, professional or college. So this team as a special place in my heart. One that may grow even bigger if they can bring it home once again.

NFL Rule Changes

A quick update on some new NFL rules. Today the NFL passed a rule that all turnovers will be reviewed. This adds on to last years rule, that all touchdowns are reviewed. I am on the fence with this rule, only because it leaves very little left for the coaches to challenge. Pretty soon the coaches may not even have a challenge, everything might as well be taken over by the booth officials.

Another rule change is that the regular season overtime will now be the same as the playoffs. This means that teams will not be able to lose on a first-possession field goal. I agree with this passing. There is no reason to change the rules once the playoffs start, this way fans, players,and coaches have all year to prepare and get use to the new rule.

Rock Chalk Jayhawk

Kansas is my pick to win the NCAA tournament. I pick them pretty much every year. I love KU basketball. As a perennial powerhouse they are usually a good team to bet on. Last year I thought they would win it for sure, but they were upset. This year 2 close calls, but they are still in it. Hopefully this is the year.

No Fun League Strikes again

With the news of the NFL's recent rulings on the Saints coaches involved in the bounty system, all I have to say is wow.  Sean Payton was suspended for the entire year. Greg Williams is out indefinitely. This is a huge deal because he is now the Rams defensive coordinator and they are now getting punished for something they had no involvement in.