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Monday, February 9, 2009
Podcast 02-09-09
I wasn't going to do a podcast today, but I wanted to talk about the Jamal Anderson ordeal because it's shocking to say the least. I also get into what's going on with the Falcons and I have an opinion on the Hilary Duff and Faye Dunaway catfight. So click on the title above and download it already.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Top 10 most anticipated movies for 2009
I'm a huge movie fan and I want to use this space to talk about the most anticipated movies for this year. 2008 brought us The Dark Knight which was a classic, Pineapple Express which was funny and Tropic Thunder was just mindless fun. Other than that, it wasn't a great year for movies (just take a look at the nominees for the 2009 Academy Awards). This year should not be the same story as some recognizable characters are coming to the big screen. So here is my list of movies that are worth seeing this year:
10. Race to Witch Mountain
9. Land of the Lost
8. Angels and Demons
7. Star Trek
6. Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
5. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
4. Terminator: Salvation
3. Transformers: Revenge
2: X- MEN Origins: Wolverine
1. G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra
Wolverine would be No.1 on my list, but after seeing the trailer for G.I. Joe, I have to put it on the top spot. Nonetheless, this should be a better year at the box office and by looking at my list, it should be a great deal of action packed films that should not disappoint.
10. Race to Witch Mountain
9. Land of the Lost
8. Angels and Demons
7. Star Trek
6. Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
5. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
4. Terminator: Salvation
3. Transformers: Revenge
2: X- MEN Origins: Wolverine
1. G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra
Wolverine would be No.1 on my list, but after seeing the trailer for G.I. Joe, I have to put it on the top spot. Nonetheless, this should be a better year at the box office and by looking at my list, it should be a great deal of action packed films that should not disappoint.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Podcast 02-05-09
Hey guys. I just posted a new podcast and it talks about Bobby Knight, National Signing Day and the retirement of a Falcons player. So take a listen when you get a chance. Just click on the title above.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Falcons update 2/4/09
Free agency begins at the end of the month and there have been talks that the Falcons are aiming to get defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth from the Tennessee Titans. Haynesworth has not been happy with the ongoing contract negotiations with the Titans and said that he would like to play close to home since he is from Hartsville, SC. So playing for the Carolina Panthers or the Falcons will be a likely fit for the two-time pro bowler. If the Falcons are able to get him signed, it would improve their defensive line a great deal. But I do believe that they should address the outside linebacker and defensive end positions as well because even though Jamaal Anderson had a better year than in 2007, he is still very raw and linebackers Keith Brooking and Michael Boley are now free agents and there is a good chance both of them will not return for the 2009 season.
Other than free agency, there is not much going on right now as far as Falcons news, Roddy White and Michael Turner are now in Hawaii for the Pro Bowl and the coaches got back from the Senior Bowl and will now get ready for the NFL Combine which takes place on Feb. 18. But I will take a close look at the Michael Vick story this summer as he will get out of prison before training camp begins and we’ll see if he is let back into the league or has to wait another year. If he is allowed to play, expect the Falcons trade the rights to him for a key player or a draft pick.
Other than free agency, there is not much going on right now as far as Falcons news, Roddy White and Michael Turner are now in Hawaii for the Pro Bowl and the coaches got back from the Senior Bowl and will now get ready for the NFL Combine which takes place on Feb. 18. But I will take a close look at the Michael Vick story this summer as he will get out of prison before training camp begins and we’ll see if he is let back into the league or has to wait another year. If he is allowed to play, expect the Falcons trade the rights to him for a key player or a draft pick.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Super Bowl Preview: The coaches, outcome and MVP
I’m going to make this quick because I think I’ve done enough blogging about a game that is not a huge draw. But the last aspect I do want to talk about is the coaches.
For Arizona, Ken Whisenhunt has done his best coaching job against Atlanta where he got the team to be more physical at the point of attack. They were able to build fomr that win and went on to destroy Carolina and Philadelphia. Other than Kurt Warner, he is the reason that the offense is one the best in the NFL. In fact, he was the offensive coordinator for the Steelers when they won their last Super Bowl in 2005. He will have this team ready and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Cardinals come out with a fast start.
Even though I liked what Whisenhunt has done with the Birds, I have to say this about the Steelers head man Mike Tomlin; I’m a huge fan of his. Every time I see him I say to myself, “This is a NFL coach.” He is only 36 years old but sounds like he has been a head coach for the last 20 years. The best coaching decision he has made is keeping defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau on the staff and keeping the 3-4 defense. That doesn’t seem like a big deal to most, but Tomlin is a disciple of Tony Dungy which means that he runs a 4-3 Tampa 2 defense which is highly successful. He has the intensity of Bill Cowher and the calmness of Chuck Knoll which is the reason why Pittsburgh hired him in 2007.
So who do I think is going to win the game? It really could go either way, but I have to go with the Steelers by 10. I think because their defense is so smothering, it’s going to be difficult for Warner to et anytime in the pocket. But if Arizona gets off to another fast start like they have in the last three games, they will win because the Steelers offense is not built to come from behind. I don’t see that happening though and I think that the MVP of the Super Bowl will be Heath Miller. A tight end you say? I know it’s odd, but I really believe with Hines Ward hurt, Miller is going to come up with some big catches and will lead the men in the black and gold to their sixth Super Bowl victory. That’s it for now. Have a safe and fun Super Bowl Sunday.
For Arizona, Ken Whisenhunt has done his best coaching job against Atlanta where he got the team to be more physical at the point of attack. They were able to build fomr that win and went on to destroy Carolina and Philadelphia. Other than Kurt Warner, he is the reason that the offense is one the best in the NFL. In fact, he was the offensive coordinator for the Steelers when they won their last Super Bowl in 2005. He will have this team ready and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Cardinals come out with a fast start.
Even though I liked what Whisenhunt has done with the Birds, I have to say this about the Steelers head man Mike Tomlin; I’m a huge fan of his. Every time I see him I say to myself, “This is a NFL coach.” He is only 36 years old but sounds like he has been a head coach for the last 20 years. The best coaching decision he has made is keeping defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau on the staff and keeping the 3-4 defense. That doesn’t seem like a big deal to most, but Tomlin is a disciple of Tony Dungy which means that he runs a 4-3 Tampa 2 defense which is highly successful. He has the intensity of Bill Cowher and the calmness of Chuck Knoll which is the reason why Pittsburgh hired him in 2007.
So who do I think is going to win the game? It really could go either way, but I have to go with the Steelers by 10. I think because their defense is so smothering, it’s going to be difficult for Warner to et anytime in the pocket. But if Arizona gets off to another fast start like they have in the last three games, they will win because the Steelers offense is not built to come from behind. I don’t see that happening though and I think that the MVP of the Super Bowl will be Heath Miller. A tight end you say? I know it’s odd, but I really believe with Hines Ward hurt, Miller is going to come up with some big catches and will lead the men in the black and gold to their sixth Super Bowl victory. That’s it for now. Have a safe and fun Super Bowl Sunday.
Friday, January 30, 2009
From a Cardinals View
Hey guys, if you want to learn more about the Cardinals, go to www.glitzandblitz.com. Kiki and I went to Kennesaw State together and she now lives on the West Coast. She is a huge USC Trojan and Arizona Cardinals and has good opinions on NCAA and NFL football. And you know she is excited about Sunday.
Super Bowl Preview: The Playmakers
As I have already mentioned, Super Bowl 43 is not an anticipated ball game and I think that everybody is taking the Steelers because very few people know anything about the Arizona Cardinals. But I think it will be a close game and there are a few players to watch for on both teams.
Over the past 40 years, the Steelers have been known for playing hard-nosed, smash mouth football and the 2009 squad is no different. In my previous blog I talked about Ben Roethlisberger and how he doesn’t have to play well in order for the Steelers to win. The reason for that is running back Willie Parker is the catalyst for what the Steelers want to do on offense – run the ball and throw on play action. Parker is having a solid postseason with two touchdowns and averaging 3.8 yards-per carry. But I think the most important piece on the Steelers offense is former Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward. He has not scored a touchdown in the postseason, but can stretch the field and can make bone-crushing block. Ward will be playing with some pain as he suffered a knee injury in the AFC Championship game against the Ravens. If he is not effective, look for receiver Santonio Holmes and tight end Heath Miller to pick up some of the slack.
As good as the Arizona offense has been this postseason, they have their most daunting task as the go up against a Steeler defense that has been ranked No. 1 in the NFL all season long. They are led by linebacker James Harrison who was named Defensive Player of the Year when the regular season ended. But also watch out for linebacker James Farrior who leads the team in tackles in the postseason linebacker LaMarr Woodley who has four sacks in the last two games. But the one player that Kurt Warner needs to find on every play is safety Troy Polamalu. He is dangerous when it come to stopping the run or defending the pass. I can also make the argument that he is slightly better than Ed Reed, but that’s another blog for another day. Their version of the 3-4 scheme is what other teams aspire to be and fans what a top-notched NFL defense is on Sunday.
Now on to the Cardinals. As I mentioned earlier, they don’t have household names other than Kurt Warner. But Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald make up the best wide receiver tandem in the NFL and when they are both on, they are extremely dangerous. Running back Edgerin James is not the back he was earlier in the decade with the Indianapolis Colts, but he has rejuvenated himself this postseason and he was one of the reasons that the Cardinals were able to get past the Falcons and the Panthers. But I have to give credit to their offensive line because they have kept Warner upright all throughout the playoffs. Led by Levi Brown and Mike Gandy, the O-line is a big unit with the average weight around 325 pounds.
Defensively, the Cardinals don’t make as many plays as the Steelers defense, however, they are probably the fastest unit in the game. Linebacker Karlos Dansby leads the team in tackles (28) while cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie leads the team in interceptions (2). Safety Ardian Wilson is the Cardinals version of Polamalu and can lay a lick on a receiver. Darnell Dockett, Roderick Hood and Bertrand Berry are also having great outings in the playoffs and will have to come up big against an aggressive Steelers ground attack. That shouldn’t be a problem because they were able to stop the likes of Michael Turner, DeAngleo Williams and Brian Westbrook to make their way to Tampa.
That’s part two of my Super Bowl 43 preview. Come back on Saturday as I take a look at the coaches and make my predictions and who will win the Super Bowl MVP.
Over the past 40 years, the Steelers have been known for playing hard-nosed, smash mouth football and the 2009 squad is no different. In my previous blog I talked about Ben Roethlisberger and how he doesn’t have to play well in order for the Steelers to win. The reason for that is running back Willie Parker is the catalyst for what the Steelers want to do on offense – run the ball and throw on play action. Parker is having a solid postseason with two touchdowns and averaging 3.8 yards-per carry. But I think the most important piece on the Steelers offense is former Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward. He has not scored a touchdown in the postseason, but can stretch the field and can make bone-crushing block. Ward will be playing with some pain as he suffered a knee injury in the AFC Championship game against the Ravens. If he is not effective, look for receiver Santonio Holmes and tight end Heath Miller to pick up some of the slack.
As good as the Arizona offense has been this postseason, they have their most daunting task as the go up against a Steeler defense that has been ranked No. 1 in the NFL all season long. They are led by linebacker James Harrison who was named Defensive Player of the Year when the regular season ended. But also watch out for linebacker James Farrior who leads the team in tackles in the postseason linebacker LaMarr Woodley who has four sacks in the last two games. But the one player that Kurt Warner needs to find on every play is safety Troy Polamalu. He is dangerous when it come to stopping the run or defending the pass. I can also make the argument that he is slightly better than Ed Reed, but that’s another blog for another day. Their version of the 3-4 scheme is what other teams aspire to be and fans what a top-notched NFL defense is on Sunday.
Now on to the Cardinals. As I mentioned earlier, they don’t have household names other than Kurt Warner. But Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald make up the best wide receiver tandem in the NFL and when they are both on, they are extremely dangerous. Running back Edgerin James is not the back he was earlier in the decade with the Indianapolis Colts, but he has rejuvenated himself this postseason and he was one of the reasons that the Cardinals were able to get past the Falcons and the Panthers. But I have to give credit to their offensive line because they have kept Warner upright all throughout the playoffs. Led by Levi Brown and Mike Gandy, the O-line is a big unit with the average weight around 325 pounds.
Defensively, the Cardinals don’t make as many plays as the Steelers defense, however, they are probably the fastest unit in the game. Linebacker Karlos Dansby leads the team in tackles (28) while cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie leads the team in interceptions (2). Safety Ardian Wilson is the Cardinals version of Polamalu and can lay a lick on a receiver. Darnell Dockett, Roderick Hood and Bertrand Berry are also having great outings in the playoffs and will have to come up big against an aggressive Steelers ground attack. That shouldn’t be a problem because they were able to stop the likes of Michael Turner, DeAngleo Williams and Brian Westbrook to make their way to Tampa.
That’s part two of my Super Bowl 43 preview. Come back on Saturday as I take a look at the coaches and make my predictions and who will win the Super Bowl MVP.
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