Sports Time
We have been observing developments in the sporting world and feel its time to take a break from the norm and share our observations.
Baseball
The World Series will probably be played between the St. Louis Cardinals and either the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Indians.
Last year marked the beginning of the end times as the Red Sox finally won the World Series. For the second straight year, St. Louis will come out on the short end, as another long overdue team wins the series in seven games.
2004 Red Sox; 2005 White Sox or Indians; to complete the Trifecta, 2006; Cubs and it will truly be the end of days.
College Football
Last years mismatch in the BCS title game had the mighty SoCal Brainsurgeons, er I mean Trojans justly and finally in the title game. Unfortunately the computer matched them up with a team that simply did not belong in any major bowl game.
The resulting blow out by half time justified my giving 21 points to any Sooner fan I could find beforehand.
This will be another year of dealing with the Eastern media bias and strange non sensical computer algorithms in the BCS (Bullshit Championship Series).
Already Texas, who lost last year to Oklahoma has been installed at Number 2. Considering the Longhorns face the Crippled Sisters of the Elderly 12 times this year, it will be no wonder if they arrive in the final undefeated, and share the same fate as Oklahoma last year.
Unfortunately, Florida State & Florida will probably suffer losses by season end as they actually play some real football teams in the ACC & SEC.
Not to detract from the mighty Trojans who play in a tougher Pac-12 conference than any of the others, and they just keep rolling along at Number One.
The real BCS title game will probably be much like last years, the winner of the Cal vs. USC game. Although, UCLA may also have a say in the matter.
Pro Football
The new dynasty of the Patriots will be tested this year. Defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel and Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis both left for head coaching jobs.
Star linebacker and inspirational leader Teddy Bruschi is out for the season after suffering a stroke; and star linebacker Ted Johnson retired in the off season.
Carolina, Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Dallas could rebound after last years disappointments.
I expect Minnesota, Green Bay, Baltimore, Seattle & St. Louis to be disappointments.
Surprises will be Cincinnati, Buffalo, Kansas City, Chicago and Tampa Bay.
AFC Division Winners
New England
Pittburgh
Indianapois
Kansas City
AFC Wild Card Contenders
Cincinnati
Jacksonville
Buffalo
NY Jets
NFC Division Winners
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Chicago
Seattle
NFC Wild Card Contenders
Tampa Bay
Carolina
Dallas
NY Giants
Top 3 Super Bowl Contenders
New England
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Dark Horses
Kansas City
Tampa Bay
Atlanta
Philadelphia has too many problems with T.O. to repeat in the weaker NFC. Atlanta and Pittsburgh will have to play a tougher schedule and wont be able to sneak up on anyone this year.
If Indianapolis can find a defense and stop making mistakes against the Patriots this could be their year. If Kanasa City's offense wakes up again and finds a defense, look out.
In the NFC I like Atlanta, Tampa Bay or Carolina, but no one from the NFC will win the Super Bowl, the AFC will be dominant once again.
Ultimately, Belichick and that opportunistic defense are tough to beat, if the Pats stay true to form, its a three-peat and 4 out of the last 5.
If the Patriots stumble, Indianapolis and Peyton Manning finally get their moment.
Baseball
The World Series will probably be played between the St. Louis Cardinals and either the Chicago White Sox or Cleveland Indians.
Last year marked the beginning of the end times as the Red Sox finally won the World Series. For the second straight year, St. Louis will come out on the short end, as another long overdue team wins the series in seven games.
2004 Red Sox; 2005 White Sox or Indians; to complete the Trifecta, 2006; Cubs and it will truly be the end of days.
College Football
Last years mismatch in the BCS title game had the mighty SoCal Brainsurgeons, er I mean Trojans justly and finally in the title game. Unfortunately the computer matched them up with a team that simply did not belong in any major bowl game.
The resulting blow out by half time justified my giving 21 points to any Sooner fan I could find beforehand.
This will be another year of dealing with the Eastern media bias and strange non sensical computer algorithms in the BCS (Bullshit Championship Series).
Already Texas, who lost last year to Oklahoma has been installed at Number 2. Considering the Longhorns face the Crippled Sisters of the Elderly 12 times this year, it will be no wonder if they arrive in the final undefeated, and share the same fate as Oklahoma last year.
Unfortunately, Florida State & Florida will probably suffer losses by season end as they actually play some real football teams in the ACC & SEC.
Not to detract from the mighty Trojans who play in a tougher Pac-12 conference than any of the others, and they just keep rolling along at Number One.
The real BCS title game will probably be much like last years, the winner of the Cal vs. USC game. Although, UCLA may also have a say in the matter.
Pro Football
The new dynasty of the Patriots will be tested this year. Defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel and Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis both left for head coaching jobs.
Star linebacker and inspirational leader Teddy Bruschi is out for the season after suffering a stroke; and star linebacker Ted Johnson retired in the off season.
Carolina, Tampa Bay, Kansas City and Dallas could rebound after last years disappointments.
I expect Minnesota, Green Bay, Baltimore, Seattle & St. Louis to be disappointments.
Surprises will be Cincinnati, Buffalo, Kansas City, Chicago and Tampa Bay.
AFC Division Winners
New England
Pittburgh
Indianapois
Kansas City
AFC Wild Card Contenders
Cincinnati
Jacksonville
Buffalo
NY Jets
NFC Division Winners
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Chicago
Seattle
NFC Wild Card Contenders
Tampa Bay
Carolina
Dallas
NY Giants
Top 3 Super Bowl Contenders
New England
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Dark Horses
Kansas City
Tampa Bay
Atlanta
Philadelphia has too many problems with T.O. to repeat in the weaker NFC. Atlanta and Pittsburgh will have to play a tougher schedule and wont be able to sneak up on anyone this year.
If Indianapolis can find a defense and stop making mistakes against the Patriots this could be their year. If Kanasa City's offense wakes up again and finds a defense, look out.
In the NFC I like Atlanta, Tampa Bay or Carolina, but no one from the NFC will win the Super Bowl, the AFC will be dominant once again.
Ultimately, Belichick and that opportunistic defense are tough to beat, if the Pats stay true to form, its a three-peat and 4 out of the last 5.
If the Patriots stumble, Indianapolis and Peyton Manning finally get their moment.
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