Well, my bracket got all busted to hell and I don't even have a horse in the final four. That's what I get for not going with my gut. I actually had trouble putting Okalahoma over UNC, despite what my last post said. I wanted to pick a team that nobody would pick, but at the same time not be completley insane, so I went with the Sooners.
The reality is The Tarheels are the most complete Team in the NCAA and I don't think they will get beat.
I also knew that INSTANTRAGE!!! would be picking the Tarheels to I went against the grain.
So for the second year in a row, I owe my buddy RAGE!!! a sixer of Quality Brew!
DAMMNIT!!!
31 March 2009
18 March 2009
OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA!!!
It's NCAA tourney time again, or as I like to call it, almost baseball season.
I filled out my bracket last night and I feel pretty good about my final four. The play-in game or opening round game as it is sometimes referred to featured Moorehead ST. and Alabama St. and I picked Moorehead St. to win and they did so I'm 100% in Bracketology so far.
Now I don't pretend to know anything about any of the teams in the tourney, I'm just a casual watcher, but I do like filling out the Bracket to see if I really know squat. Throughout the season I have seen lots of highlights of Oklahoma and thier tightend of a power forward, Blake Griffin and I must say that I'm impressed. This young man can play some ball and he hustles like noone I've ever seen.
I was hoping when it came time to fill out my bracket that Oklahoma would be in a situation where I would feel comfortable at least advancing them to the Final Four.
Well, lets get to my final four:
The Midwest division; I have Wake Forest and Kansas with Kansas advancing.
West; Uconn gets beat by Memphis
East; Pitt is a 1 seed for the first time ever, I think and they will beat UCLA to advance
South; This is the most interesting division in the tourney to me. I have always been partial to UNC Tarheels, mainly because when I first started watching College basketball UNC was very good and I was an Oiler fan and the light blue really caught my eye. Tyler Hansborough(sp?) has a lot of hustle as well and I have picked UNC to the Final Four each of the last 3 seasons.
This season Oklahoma and UNC must meet, at least in my bracket in order to advance. My thoughts are Blake Griffin will know that if they win this game they head to Detroit. I can't see Oklahoma losing this game, I think Griffin out hustles Hansborough and Oklahoma advances.
So my Final Four are:
Kansas vs Memphis
Pitt vs Oklahoma
Champ Game:
Kansas vs Oklahoma
The winner is......OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA!!!!
I filled out my bracket last night and I feel pretty good about my final four. The play-in game or opening round game as it is sometimes referred to featured Moorehead ST. and Alabama St. and I picked Moorehead St. to win and they did so I'm 100% in Bracketology so far.
Now I don't pretend to know anything about any of the teams in the tourney, I'm just a casual watcher, but I do like filling out the Bracket to see if I really know squat. Throughout the season I have seen lots of highlights of Oklahoma and thier tightend of a power forward, Blake Griffin and I must say that I'm impressed. This young man can play some ball and he hustles like noone I've ever seen.
I was hoping when it came time to fill out my bracket that Oklahoma would be in a situation where I would feel comfortable at least advancing them to the Final Four.
Well, lets get to my final four:
The Midwest division; I have Wake Forest and Kansas with Kansas advancing.
West; Uconn gets beat by Memphis
East; Pitt is a 1 seed for the first time ever, I think and they will beat UCLA to advance
South; This is the most interesting division in the tourney to me. I have always been partial to UNC Tarheels, mainly because when I first started watching College basketball UNC was very good and I was an Oiler fan and the light blue really caught my eye. Tyler Hansborough(sp?) has a lot of hustle as well and I have picked UNC to the Final Four each of the last 3 seasons.
This season Oklahoma and UNC must meet, at least in my bracket in order to advance. My thoughts are Blake Griffin will know that if they win this game they head to Detroit. I can't see Oklahoma losing this game, I think Griffin out hustles Hansborough and Oklahoma advances.
So my Final Four are:
Kansas vs Memphis
Pitt vs Oklahoma
Champ Game:
Kansas vs Oklahoma
The winner is......OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA, OKLAHOMA!!!!
13 March 2009
Random Thoughts
If you are reading this, then you either know me or you dig my cool name and you clicked on it to see where it leads. Welcome, I hope you comment and if you do please give a name and yes it can be made up and really cool like mine.
The Rockets are a better team without Tracy Mac and I hope he doesn't wear a Rocket red uniform again. If Ron Artest keeps his mouth shut and plays basketball this team could at the very least make the second round of the playoffs this year.
The Astros are getting beat down regularly this spring, but I think things will get better once the season begins. having said that , I'm putting their over/under of wins at 75. My family and I will attend at least one game and they are undefeated when we attend.
The Texans are having a good off season, I think. I'm excited about the draft and this upcoming season. I have a gut feeling of great things happening to the Texans this season.
Posts will come more frequently once the NBA playoffs get here and baseball gets in full swing. I'm also going to use this format to brag on my kids. My daughter is a softball pitcher and my son plays outfield for a select team and shortstop for a youth league team so I will be posting regular updates on them just for fun.....if you don't like.....learn to.
-Peace,
GO TEXANS
GO ASTROS
GO ROCKETS
The Rockets are a better team without Tracy Mac and I hope he doesn't wear a Rocket red uniform again. If Ron Artest keeps his mouth shut and plays basketball this team could at the very least make the second round of the playoffs this year.
The Astros are getting beat down regularly this spring, but I think things will get better once the season begins. having said that , I'm putting their over/under of wins at 75. My family and I will attend at least one game and they are undefeated when we attend.
The Texans are having a good off season, I think. I'm excited about the draft and this upcoming season. I have a gut feeling of great things happening to the Texans this season.
Posts will come more frequently once the NBA playoffs get here and baseball gets in full swing. I'm also going to use this format to brag on my kids. My daughter is a softball pitcher and my son plays outfield for a select team and shortstop for a youth league team so I will be posting regular updates on them just for fun.....if you don't like.....learn to.
-Peace,
GO TEXANS
GO ASTROS
GO ROCKETS
05 March 2009
Ghost Town?????
Attention all anonymous posters! Or should I say one anonymous poster, this place is a ghost town for now, I will pick it up when baseball gets in full swing. But What I have to say to you is............ at least post your blog name you must be a cowpattie from arlington fan cuz you scared!
LMFAO EVERYTIME THE COWPATTIES LOSE!!!!! 19-10 ALL DAY!!!!
GO TEXANS!!!
LMFAO EVERYTIME THE COWPATTIES LOSE!!!!! 19-10 ALL DAY!!!!
GO TEXANS!!!
19 February 2009
HEY! YOU'RE FIRED!
Not really. Rafer Alston is out. Aaron Brooks is in. Come Rockets let's get a win!
There is a horrible cheer for everyone who liked to bash on Skip. I personally liked Alston, except for the ill-advised tear-drop shots. It was absolutely not a trade I expected. Let's see what happens with AB in control. I will love the Rockets no matter what they do.
There is a horrible cheer for everyone who liked to bash on Skip. I personally liked Alston, except for the ill-advised tear-drop shots. It was absolutely not a trade I expected. Let's see what happens with AB in control. I will love the Rockets no matter what they do.
18 January 2009
Maniacally Bold Bowl Prediction!
Hell Yes, it's championship Sunday. By the ten o'clock news we will know the teams that will meet in superbowl 43 ( I don't know that roman numeral stuff). I'm going give my reason's why each team will win and why each team will not win.
Pittsburgh-winning formula-
The best defense in the NFL, will no doubt help the team to victory today. They also draw a Rookie in Joe Flacco, who is trying to become the first rookie ever to lead his team to a superbowl. Their qb Big Ben Rothlisburger has been there and knows what it takes to lead a team to a superbowl. The Steelers also have a healthy running game for the first time in several weeks.
Pitt- sure to lose- Big Ben is nursing a concussion and The second best defense in the NFL knows it. The last 2 games were decided by a total of like 6points, that last one being controversial on a reviewed call that could have went either direction.
Baltimore- winning formula-
This team is no doubt the toughest in the league, today's game will be a blood bath. The Ravens, I think, feel they have something to prove. The last 2 games were very close and They felt they were dealt a bad hand with the reviewed call on the Santonio Holmes TD. Any team with ED Reed and Ray Lewis can win any game.
Balt- sure to lose- Rookie QB Joe Flacco has to face the best defense in football on their home field. If Flacco is forced to get one dimensional, he will be in for a long day and his linemen will be peeling him up off the frozen turf.
Arizona- winning formula-
Kurt Warner one football's best ever high scoring, ball slinging, big game QBs. Couple that one the league's best receiving twosomes in Fitzgerald and Boldin. Even if Boldin sits, Fitzgerald was Andre Johnson like against the Panthers and they knew the ball was coming his way. The Cards definitely have something to prove and they are at home.
Arizona-sure to lose-Donavon Mcnabb is not chopped liver, and is playing in his fifth NFC championship game. If this game becomes a shootout, which it will, the Eagles Pass Defense is just better.
Philadelphia- winning formula-
As I mentioned before, Donavon Mcnabb is due. Fifth champ game and he knows what it takes to win. The Eagles have been literally unbeatable since the game after D Mac was benched. They have rallied behind their QB and he will get his due respect.
Philly- sure to lose- See Arizona winning formula........Warner, Fitzgerald, Boldin, James....at home.
Texanmaniac's Prediction.........Philadelphia and Baltimore advance to the Superbowl.
Pittsburgh-winning formula-
The best defense in the NFL, will no doubt help the team to victory today. They also draw a Rookie in Joe Flacco, who is trying to become the first rookie ever to lead his team to a superbowl. Their qb Big Ben Rothlisburger has been there and knows what it takes to lead a team to a superbowl. The Steelers also have a healthy running game for the first time in several weeks.
Pitt- sure to lose- Big Ben is nursing a concussion and The second best defense in the NFL knows it. The last 2 games were decided by a total of like 6points, that last one being controversial on a reviewed call that could have went either direction.
Baltimore- winning formula-
This team is no doubt the toughest in the league, today's game will be a blood bath. The Ravens, I think, feel they have something to prove. The last 2 games were very close and They felt they were dealt a bad hand with the reviewed call on the Santonio Holmes TD. Any team with ED Reed and Ray Lewis can win any game.
Balt- sure to lose- Rookie QB Joe Flacco has to face the best defense in football on their home field. If Flacco is forced to get one dimensional, he will be in for a long day and his linemen will be peeling him up off the frozen turf.
Arizona- winning formula-
Kurt Warner one football's best ever high scoring, ball slinging, big game QBs. Couple that one the league's best receiving twosomes in Fitzgerald and Boldin. Even if Boldin sits, Fitzgerald was Andre Johnson like against the Panthers and they knew the ball was coming his way. The Cards definitely have something to prove and they are at home.
Arizona-sure to lose-Donavon Mcnabb is not chopped liver, and is playing in his fifth NFC championship game. If this game becomes a shootout, which it will, the Eagles Pass Defense is just better.
Philadelphia- winning formula-
As I mentioned before, Donavon Mcnabb is due. Fifth champ game and he knows what it takes to win. The Eagles have been literally unbeatable since the game after D Mac was benched. They have rallied behind their QB and he will get his due respect.
Philly- sure to lose- See Arizona winning formula........Warner, Fitzgerald, Boldin, James....at home.
Texanmaniac's Prediction.........Philadelphia and Baltimore advance to the Superbowl.
29 December 2008
The Maniac's Retrospect!
It is Monday December 29, 2008 the day after the last Texans game of the season, I'm telling you this just to show that what you are about to read is completely improve, I have nothing prepared.
Let's Begin:
The Texans ended the season yesterday, with an impressive win over the Chigaco Bears. Before this season I ran down the schedule game by game and predicted a 10-6 season, which included a playoff appearence and a playoff win. http://houstonsportsrule.blogspot.com/2008/07/texans-2008.html
Well, The Texans had to win yesterday just to get to 8-8. So they fell short of the playoffs, but this team showed me some things both good and bad.
Matt Schaub- let's start with the team leader. Matt put all and I mean ALL qb controversy away. Yes, he has moments of David Carr, like play,but the dude is for real. Schaub is learning from his mistakes, and he's getting very close to being very, very good. He steps up when the plate gets hot, and handles pressure very well. During the Pitt. game, I remember thinking " He looks just like Carr, dropping before he's hit and lying on the ground for long periods of time after a hit". I think he had a concussion, he just looked way out of place. Against the Oilers...... I mean Titans, at home, I remember thinking, " Matt's got his game face on! He made it a point to jump up quickly after he was hit. I'm glad that I'm going get to root for this guy for years to come.
Sage- He proved that he is a backup qb and nothing more.
The offensive line- The unit is starting to gel, and I think that they will only get better. Like Schaub, they have "Capers era" type plays, but have shown the ability to protect well. I'll predict under 20 sacks allowed next season.
Steve "Clean" Slaton- I love that man, not scared to admit a man crush on #20. He finished the year leading all rookie running backs in total yards. I hope he gets some kind of rookie award. As the offensive line gets better, so will Steve Slaton.
Mario- I think I had his sack over/under at 15, he only had 12. Get him another pass rusher and holding calls on the opponents and I will put the over/under at 20. I don't care what your true feelings are about SuperMario,but 90 is greater than 25 and 10 combined!
Defensive Line- We need a big block eating tackle, then maybe something good about this unit. Okoye will be better,but overall the unit needs work.
Secondary- I'm not overly concerned with this bunch. I think with another pass rusher and experience that the Defensive backs will be decent, not real good, but decent.
Demeco Ryans- played hurt nearly all season, I full expect him to regain his probowl type play next season.
The rest of the Linebackers- Adibi and Diles will be great next year, watch and see.
Andre Johnson- The best reciever in football, on the planet, period.
Overall- I expect some changes with The Texans,but not drastic changes. Richard Smith may or may not be fired, neither would surprise me.
This team is growing and learning and I can only hope that a slow, but steady progression only means a lengthy run as an elite team.
If you had asked me on that sunday just after Rosencopter, and the Texans fell to 0-4, would I take an 8-4 record for the rest of the season, I would've given a resounding HELL YES!!
8-8 wasn't what Texans fans wanted, but I doubt anybody would've wanted 7-9 either.
GO TEXANS!!!!
Let's Begin:
The Texans ended the season yesterday, with an impressive win over the Chigaco Bears. Before this season I ran down the schedule game by game and predicted a 10-6 season, which included a playoff appearence and a playoff win. http://houstonsportsrule.blogspot.com/2008/07/texans-2008.html
Well, The Texans had to win yesterday just to get to 8-8. So they fell short of the playoffs, but this team showed me some things both good and bad.
Matt Schaub- let's start with the team leader. Matt put all and I mean ALL qb controversy away. Yes, he has moments of David Carr, like play,but the dude is for real. Schaub is learning from his mistakes, and he's getting very close to being very, very good. He steps up when the plate gets hot, and handles pressure very well. During the Pitt. game, I remember thinking " He looks just like Carr, dropping before he's hit and lying on the ground for long periods of time after a hit". I think he had a concussion, he just looked way out of place. Against the Oilers...... I mean Titans, at home, I remember thinking, " Matt's got his game face on! He made it a point to jump up quickly after he was hit. I'm glad that I'm going get to root for this guy for years to come.
Sage- He proved that he is a backup qb and nothing more.
The offensive line- The unit is starting to gel, and I think that they will only get better. Like Schaub, they have "Capers era" type plays, but have shown the ability to protect well. I'll predict under 20 sacks allowed next season.
Steve "Clean" Slaton- I love that man, not scared to admit a man crush on #20. He finished the year leading all rookie running backs in total yards. I hope he gets some kind of rookie award. As the offensive line gets better, so will Steve Slaton.
Mario- I think I had his sack over/under at 15, he only had 12. Get him another pass rusher and holding calls on the opponents and I will put the over/under at 20. I don't care what your true feelings are about SuperMario,but 90 is greater than 25 and 10 combined!
Defensive Line- We need a big block eating tackle, then maybe something good about this unit. Okoye will be better,but overall the unit needs work.
Secondary- I'm not overly concerned with this bunch. I think with another pass rusher and experience that the Defensive backs will be decent, not real good, but decent.
Demeco Ryans- played hurt nearly all season, I full expect him to regain his probowl type play next season.
The rest of the Linebackers- Adibi and Diles will be great next year, watch and see.
Andre Johnson- The best reciever in football, on the planet, period.
Overall- I expect some changes with The Texans,but not drastic changes. Richard Smith may or may not be fired, neither would surprise me.
This team is growing and learning and I can only hope that a slow, but steady progression only means a lengthy run as an elite team.
If you had asked me on that sunday just after Rosencopter, and the Texans fell to 0-4, would I take an 8-4 record for the rest of the season, I would've given a resounding HELL YES!!
8-8 wasn't what Texans fans wanted, but I doubt anybody would've wanted 7-9 either.
GO TEXANS!!!!
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