The Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose has made headlines this NBA preseason for saying essentially "why can't I be MVP? Why not Derrick Rose becoming the best player in the league?" Awareness of this video comes to us via Docksquad Sports. The ad features Ken Jeong, and as we all know, anything with the Spanish teacher on "Community"/the L.A.I.R.E King in "Role Models"/crazy naked … [Read more...] about Bulls Derrick Rose: New Adidas Commercial (Video)
Archives for December 2011
Christmas Wish: No More Child Molesters in Sports
Without a doubt, the news story of the year in 2011 was Penn State. Joe Paterno went from all time leader in college football victories to enabler of child rape in less than a week. Has there ever been a fall from grace this far, this fast? Has there ever been such a disgusting monster to hold a higher position in sports than Jerry Sandusky? Has there ever been a more … [Read more...] about Christmas Wish: No More Child Molesters in Sports
NBA Eastern Conference Predictions
The long-awaited 2011-2012 NBA season tips off today... Merry Christmas! Five games are on the schedule but before you plop yourself in front of the TV, check out my Eastern Conference predictions. … [Read more...] about NBA Eastern Conference Predictions
Will the Bulls have the Best Record in the NBA Again?
The Chicago Bulls led the NBA in wins last year, but like their #1 seed counterpart in the West, the San Antonio Spurs, they failed to reach the NBA Finals. Chicago returns the same nucleus as last year, with some upgrades. On paper, they should be better. Then again, so will the Miami Heat, who eliminated them last year. "I think the longer you are together, everything … [Read more...] about Will the Bulls have the Best Record in the NBA Again?
2012 Chicago Bulls Look to Avoid Glass Ceiling
Of all the questions surrounding the Chicago Bulls this season, only one truly matters- can they get past the Miami Heat this year? Because of what happened last season (4-1 Eastern Conference Finals loss despite the Bulls having home court advantage), what could happen this year (many NBA experts predict the same outcome this year) and how this script could occur repeatedly in … [Read more...] about 2012 Chicago Bulls Look to Avoid Glass Ceiling
2011 NBA Off-Season Losers
It was a shortened 2011 NBA off-season and certainly lacked the excitement and drama of the summer of 2010. Some teams failed to make the needed moves to improve their roster and actually took a step back while other teams made drastic improvements. Here my NBA off-season losers which include the Los Angeles Lakers, New Jersey Nets, and Boston Celtics. … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Off-Season Losers
2011 NBA Off-Season Winners
It was a shortened 2011 NBA off-season and certainly lacked the excitement and drama of the summer of 2010. Still, some teams made major moves that will help their franchises for the immediate season and the future. Here my NBA off-season winners which include both teams involved in the Chris Paul trade and an emerging sleeper team in the Eastern Conference. … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Off-Season Winners
Why are the Columbus Blue Jackets doing nothing?
December 2, 2011 – The Columbus Blue Jackets take a 2-1 lead into the 2nd intermission against the Edmonton Oilers, then surrender five (5) 3rd period goals on their way to a 6-3 loss. December 8, 2011 – The Blue Jackets carry a 3-1 lead against a fragile, for one of the few times in their history, Nashville Predators late into the 3rd period. However, the Predators score 2 … [Read more...] about Why are the Columbus Blue Jackets doing nothing?
Minnesota Vikings: Playing for a Draft Pick
There is tremendous speculation over the draft situations of the league’s bottom dwellers. There are many squads fighting for first place in their race for the bottom. The tiebreaker system will soon come into play after the completion of week seventeen comes to a close in the NFL. The NBA lottery was implemented to keep clubs from trying to lose at the end of … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings: Playing for a Draft Pick
Dennis Erickson leaves Arizona State Disgraced, ASU Destroyed by Boise
Boise State University entered the Maaco Bowl against the Arizona State Sun Devils as the number seven team in the BCS rankings. Yet, they were left out of a BCS game once again this season after suffering an earlier loss to the TCU Horned Frogs. Don’t worry; this is not another column about how flawed the system is. I will not lobby here for a playoff. I will … [Read more...] about Dennis Erickson leaves Arizona State Disgraced, ASU Destroyed by Boise