Road Test Disappointing 10

1. Mayweather vs Ortiz

EBizz: This another waist of money for the ones who went the Pay Per View route. There was actually a decent fight taking place. At least up until Ortiz lost his cool with the headbutt. He was penalized and all by the ref, but you know Floyd had to have the last laugh.In a fight Mayweather was winning , I dont see the reason for taking a cheap shot like that.... No one ever thought that this would be an upset, just wanted a good fight.

DProfessor: Let me start by saying Ortiz is a bum too, he deserved to get knocked out, but a traditional knockout would have been my preference. I guess it was a decent fight before all the drama. But I'm with you, unless it says Pacquiao vs Mayweather, Mayweather is off my "to do" list (no homo). Unlike Pacman, Mayweather has to either wait til you get old or wait til the ref is not looking to knock somebody out. I think we are all in agreement that this guy is and has been running from Pac for a while now. I know black folks feel like he undefeated, but this aint football or basketball where they make the schedule a year before, this is a pick who you fight sport. Unlike the UFC where you have to fight the best (google Anderson Silva), boxing is so watered down now that we as consumers are desperate to see a good fight that we have to resort to taking what this bum gives us. But that was the last straw.

2. Who's to Blame: Mayweather or the Ref?

EBizz: I blame the ref. You cant give blame to someone who acts within the rules really. I never was a big fan of Mayweather but always had much respect for his elite skill set. and I think that he was janky for that, but its not the first time he pulled off a move similar to that one.

this was my reaction after the knock down

DProfessor: I will push and say both. The Ref was ready to get back to the hotel so he could watch In The Heat of the Night and Mayweather was ready to go fight his baby momma new boyfriend at Club Pure in Caesars. But it was a low class sucker punch, well deserved sucker punch but cheap shot nonetheless. That was typical Negro tactics though, how many WSHH videos do you see Katt Williams walking around after the fight like he was Hollywood Cole? This is the culture somehow that we live in where the person that starts the fight or gets the knockout shot is the person that had the least amount to do with the fight to begin with. Call me old school, but Floyd should have beat his ass for real in the course of the fight.

3. Fight of Century? Will it Happen?

EBizz: This is perfect opportunity for the fight we all been waiting for...If not whats the point?

DProfessor: I wouldnt bet a wooden nickel at an Amish Parade to benefit the Sisters of the Blind while saving Cancer and contributing to the building fund of the New Ebenezer Spiritual Church of God in Christ New Tabernacle of Christian Advocates of Latter Day Saints. In other words, not a chance. Only thing Floyd runs more than his mouth is running faster away from Pacman. IF.....if....he wants to be considered GOAT which he thinks he is, he has to make this fight happen. Maybe Pac will dress up like Larry Merchant and tell Floyd how he would "KICK HIS AZZ".

4. Better Game: Cam or Brady?

EBizz: Cam was impressive he proved alot of his haters wrong with his accuracy and yards thrown, but Brady had the better game, they won... and Brady is still breaking records this late in his career. What more can you say?

DProfessor: Can I push again? Brady had 520 yds or something crazy like that and Cam went HAM on one of the worst defenses in a losing effort in his 1st NFL game. I was more impressed with Cam because thanks to the NFL Package, I watched the game. Cam was poised in the pocket, wasn't looking to run and he was letting that ball rip. He had a few throws he wished he had back, but hell so does Peyton Manning and everybody in the league not named Brady. Brady has reached 2Pac status for me. He is in a class of his own. As much as I love the qb formerly known as Peyton Manning, he is no Tom Brady.

5. Surprise Game of Week

EBizz: The Redskins game. The Giants came out with a ot to prove this year and did nothing but loss to a Rex Grossman-led offense. That should never happen. I was shocked by the Steelers getting worked by the Raven like that also.

DProfessor: Anyone happen to catch the Steelers vs Ravens? I was on the record for calling the Ravens the aging team (on defense) but Reed and Lewis must sleep in hyperbarack chambers and not age. They are like Crown and Coke, never a bad combination.

6. Who needs to Bounce Back?

EBizz: The Saints need to Bounce Back. They went from winning a Superbowl two years ago to not making the playoffs last year. Where did all the swag go?

DProfessor: Between Atlanta who is playing Vick, McNabb who had 39 yards and the Steelers who got embarrassed, my money is on McNabb. They played a good team in San Diego but the Vikings Offense was anemic. They shouldn't drafted Dez Bryant or Julio Jones or somebody bc they are playing 13 in the box against Peterson.

7. Best conference NFC North vs AFC East?

EBizz: NFC North. If the Vikings can find a way to get it together that would be a division full of solid teams. You cannot take a day off up there... AFC East still has a few teams that Id like to show me a few things before I am all the way sold....

DProfessor: NFC North has one possible dog in Vikes and one possible pretender in the Bears. But I think the Bears are for real, cant account for that weather and improved offense, but the Bears did win the division last year. For the AFC East, same thing dog of Miami and pretender of Buffalo. I like Buffalo too, good young team, tough weather and good special teams like the Bears. I think the Super Bowl runs through these two divisions.

8. Jr Smith signs deal with league in China

EBizz: This is gone be a trend if the lockout does end soon. It already fucked up 2k12 (no rookies). Im sure somehow this will find a way to affect more aspects of my life as well. smdh....

DProfessor: Cant really blame him. Too bad they gonna tell him what all those tats really mean in Chinese.

9. Syracuse and Pitt to ACC

EBizz: I think it will add some balance to whole basketball equation. There are so many good teams in the Big East and so many that suck in the ACC.

DProfessor: Definitely a good move for basketball. I dont think ACC matters in football really anymore anyway. But this takes 2 teams out of the Big East basketball megahouse and lets them not beat themselves up as much during the season. Look for the Big East and ACC to make even more Final 4s now. WATCH.

10. Next Megaconference?

DProfessor: Why dont all the have nots get together and do something? Get Notre Dame, whats left of the Big 12, Army Navy, grab whats left of Big East and get 16 teams out of that joker.

EBizz: Im just gone agree with you.That is a great idea... I dont know what direction things are heading with all of the moves that are already taking place

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- Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way. - Baltasar Gracian

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Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.
Don Marquis

Jumping Jack Flash

1. Biggest surprise to start College Football Season?

EBizz: The biggest surprise is that I did NOT watch any game other than Notre Dame and USF, and for anybody else who tuned in you know why... The game was an all day event with the thunder and such. How about my guys! Way to start off the season Bulldogs.

DProfessor: I agree that USF vs ND was a marathon rain delay. The game had a 3 hr rain delay in itself. I liked how Baylor and TCU lit up the scoreboard like a game of NCAA 12. Back and forth, forth and back. They had it going. 

2. Bigger Upset: Notre Dame or TCU?

EBizz: Notre Dame. Obviously they are the bigger market, and obviously they've sucked for the last two years. With that being said, all of the coaching changes and overhauls they put in place it has not helped the on-field side of things for these guys.

DProfessor: Notre Dame shouldnt count anymore. How did they sneak into the top 25? Did Rocket Ismael come back? Joe Montana? Notre Dame will not win until they unleash the black athlete. They need a Denard Robinson or Robert Griffin III.

3. Look out for ........ in NFL this year?

EBizz: Cleveland Browns... I know this can be a reach... but why not? Peyton Hillis is a beast and I believe Colt McCoy can develop into a very solid qb in the league. *****On a side note, everyone speaks about the Texans yearly, and all the talent/ potential they have. Yet they find a way to fall short year after year, so I say if they fail again this year, everyone should give up on them

DProfessor: Of course everybody is saying Detroit. I am going to hold out on them. I am going to say Miami. Offense looks a little better, but their defense is quietly a beast. Are we sure the Patriots are who they used to be? And Dirty Sanchez isnt really a franchise qb is he? I"m just saying, the East maybe more wide open than people think. 

4. MVP will be.....

EBizz: Way to early for these sort of predictions but here goes nothing...  My MVP choices are between Matty Ice, Big Ben, and Adrian Peterson

DProfessor: Yeah too early. How about Matt Stafford? They should give him the award if he plays more than 12 games. At this point though, isn't it Mike Vick's to lose.

5. Super Bowl Champs?

EBizz: My pick at this point in time has to be between the Philly Eagles, Steelers or The Pats. They both (eagles, pats) made more than a few off season moves to put themselves in prime position to win it all. 

DProfessor: I too like the Eagles and Steelers. I think Ocho and Haynesworth may be hiding a glaring hole for the pats, that they are aging fast. And then they cut Brandon Merriweather too? I dont get it.

6. Biggest Bust in NFL?

EBizz: Vince Young, Cincinnati Bengals as a Franchise, 

DProfessor: Detox the album. Never gonna happen. 

7. Fantasy Breakout Player

EBizz: Reggie Bush. He did not shine as much in the Saints offense, but he should have more of a focal point in the Dolphins offense. I see him as a better fit with that style of trickery offense they present. How about Kevin Kolb. He has Fitz on his side now which always makes for booming stats.....

DProfessor: Can I pick a defense and say Detroit is going to lead the league in most penalties for excessive roughness and migraines for qbs? On the offensive side, lets go with Joe Flacco. 

8. From worst to first?

EBizz: Detroit Lions. Maybe they will at least take the place of Texans as the team people say to look out for year in and out for a while. All the pieces are in place for them on offense and defense. Now its just time to ball out, even though they are in one of the toughest divisions in football.

DProfessor: Tennessee. Believe it or not, they were 6-10 last year. The AFC South is about as open as Amber Rose on that purple drank. No Manning, Jax is all messed up, and Houston, well is Houston. 

9. NBA Lockout will end......

EBizz: Hopefully soon so them boys can get into the "preseason groove" and get some off season moves going. Im tired of seeing NBA elites playing in your local gym against a big group of nobodys. 

DProfessor: I saw KG playing in the Bonner League I swear. 

10. Summer League MVP ....

EBizz: Kobe, if I had to pick from what Ive seen. What ankle injury??  And its becoming a theme for Lebron to get dunked on every summer now huh lol. Even though it was an exhibition game, the moves that Durant put on this guy in the most recent game they played were sick sick sick. Brandon Jennings is getting a better Ive noticed.. but overall this is a question I cannot answer because I havent paid much attention to these scrimmages. 

DProfessor: I heard Kobe stole the Dirk One Leg Up Jumper. Gotta give it to Kobes, it may not be news to most but he is the hardest working man in the league. If those knees can hold up for about 5-6 more years, he will be looking for the all-time leader in points.

Take that monkey shit off award goes to....

Ebizz: http://sweetnuthingz.blogspot.com/2011/08/take-that-monkey-issh-off.html

EPIC Failure

The title doesn't do this enough justice.
First - Why are you dancing? Thats not gangsta Gangstalicious.
Second - Why are you dancing?
Third - While you were skiing in the street, why your boys aint doing they job as lookout?

This is all kinds of funny and stupid on so many levels.
This is how REAL G's dance.

Primetime HOF Class

The 2011 NFL HOF Class included 2 of my favorite players of all time in Deion Sanders and Marshall Faulk.  If you are an 80s baby and you played any kind of football, sandlot, organized, video games, etc. you wanted #21, wanted to play CB, wanted to return kicks or at least wanted the shoes ---->>>>.  

Deion was so feared that he dared people to throw at him. Deion was famous (or infamous) for being a multi sport star, of course playing in the Super Bowl and World Series, also being the only player to hit a HR and score a TD in the same week. Neon Deion popped out a MC Hammer inspired rap album, had Nike in his pocket, and was back to back Super Bowl champ. Despite all that, Deion was never giving his just due because he didnt play nice with "corporate". He continued to piss off "corporate" into his days as an NFL analyst, first with CBS and now with the NFL Network. CBS didn't want to pay for his services, and now Deion (and Marshall Faulk, Sapp, Sterling Sharpe, and few others) have taking their talents to the NFL Network.

As far as Marshall Faulk, he was the Greatest Show on Turf. The Rams are just now recovering from his greatness (and stupid front office decisions).  The consumate professional. The should have been 2x MVP (Kurt Warner beat him out in 2001). Faulk was the originator to the 2 way back, that would run you over, dance by you, and catch the fade route. He too is on NFL Network as an analyst.

Richard Dent		Marshall Faulk
DEFENSIVE END  | 6'5", 265 | Tennessee State HOF Bio  |  Photo Gallery | Video Bio		RUNNING BACK | 5'11", 208 | San Diego State HOF Bio  |  Photo Gallery | Video Bio
1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles … 15 seasons, 203 games … Selected by Chicago in eighth round (203rd player overall) of 1983 NFL Draft … Played in every game as rookie … Became full-time starter early in 1984, beginning a 10-year period in which he recorded 10 or more sacks in eight of 10 seasons … An intimidating player, could speed rush or power rush the quarterback … Twice, once in 1984 and again in 1987, recorded 4.5 sacks in a game, both vs. Raiders … One of game’s premier pass rushers with 137.5 career sacks, which at time of retirement third all-time best … Led NFC with team record 17.5 sacks, 1984 … Following year, led NFL with 17 sacks as an integral part of Bears dominating defense … His three tackles, 1.5 sacks, one pass defensed and two forced fumbles earned him Super Bowl XX MVP honors following Bears lopsided 46-10 win over Patriots … Career statistics include eight interceptions (one touchdown), a safety, and fumble recovery for a touchdown … Named first- or second-team All-Pro four times, All-NFC five times … Selected to play in four Pro Bowls (1985, 1986, 1991, 1994) … Born December 13, 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia.		1994-98 Indianapolis Colts, 1999-2005 St. Louis Rams … 12 seasons … 176 games … Selected by Colts 1st round (2nd player overall) in 1994 draft … Finished season with 1,282 rushing yards and AFC-leading 11 TDs … Also caught 52 passes for 522 yards, 1 TD … Named Rookie of the Year … Rushed for 1,000 yards in seven of first eight seasons … In 1999 became second in NFL history to eclipse 1,000-yard mark in both rushing and receiving and set then-record for yards from scrimmage (2,429) and was named NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year for first of three straight times … Named NFL MVP in 2000 after setting single-season record for touchdowns (26) that included league-leading 18 rushing touchdowns … First-team All-Pro three times, All-AFC twice, All-NFC three times ...Second-team All-Pro in 1994, 1995, 1998 … Voted to seven Pro Bowls…First player in NFL history to gain 2,000 yards from scrimmage in four straight seasons (1998-2001) … Retired as NFL’s ninth-ranked rusher (12,279 yards) … Recorded 767 receptions (16th all-time at retirement) for 6,875 yards, 36 touchdowns … His 19,154 yards from scrimmage was sixth all-time … Born February 26, 1973 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Notes & Quotes: Richard Dent  Putting a dent in quarterbacks		Notes & Quotes: Marshall Faulk  Seasons to remember
Chris Hanburger		Les Richter
LINEBACKER | 6'2", 218 | North Carolina HOF Bio  |  Photo Gallery | Video Bio		LINEBACKER | 6'3", 238 | California HOF Bio  |  Photo Gallery | Video Bio
1965-1978 Washington Redskins … 14 playing seasons, 187 games … Selected by the Redskins in 18th round (245th player overall) in 1965 NFL Draft … Made mark as a rookie as big-play maker … Was “defensive quarterback” and one of most dependable and steady linebackers of era … An integral part of dominant Redskins teams of the 1970s … Selected first-team All-NFL four times in five-season span (1972-76) … Named All-Eastern Conference, 1968 and 1969; All-NFC six times in seven seasons (1970-76) … Voted to nine Pro Bowls ... Outstanding play in 1972 helped lead the Redskins to first Super Bowl berth … Recorded numerous game-changing plays throughout season as team won NFC East with 11-3 mark … Shared team lead with career-high four interceptions … Strong play continued into postseason as the Redskins downed Green Bay 16-3 in divisional playoff before facing Dallas in 1972 NFC Championship Game … Recorded two tackles and six assists as Redskins routed Cowboys 26-3 … Added another strong game in Super Bowl appearance recording four solo tackles, assisting on two in 14-7 loss to Dolphins in Super Bowl VII … In all, Hanburger recovered three fumbles for touchdowns, an NFL record at time of retirement … Also recorded 19 career interceptions for 347 yards and 2 TDs … Born August 13, 1941 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.		1954-1962 Los Angeles Rams ... Nine playing seasons, 112 games … Selected by New York Yanks in first round (2nd player overall) of 1952 draft …Yanks folded two days after NFL Draft … Team assets, including signing rights to Richter, were granted to expansion Dallas Texans … Los Angeles Rams dealt 11 players to Texans to obtain Richter ... Rams waited two years while Richter served in military … Upon return signed with Rams and embarked on nine-season career that earned him reputation as one of the best linebackers of his era … Known for rugged, punishing style of play … Was selected to eight straight Pro Bowls, missing only final season in 1962 … Also named a first- or second-team All-NFL each season during a six-year span, 1955-1960 … Also saw some time at center and handled Rams placekicking duties early in career … Led Rams in scoring, 1955 and 1956 … In all, totaled 193 points off of 29 field goals and 106 extra points during career … Recorded 16 career interceptions for 206 yards … Twice had four picks in a season (1957 and 1961) and was Rams leading interceptor in 1957 … Battled through various injuries but never missed game during 112-game career … Born October 6, 1930 in Fresno, California … Died June 12, 2010 at the age of 79.
Notes & Quotes: Chris Hanburger  Redskins defensive QB		Notes & Quotes: Les Richter  Even swap: Rams give 11 players for Richter
Ed Sabol		Deion Sanders
Contributor | Ohio State HOF Bio  |  Photo Gallery | Video Bio		CORNERBACK (also KR/PR) | 6'1", 195 | Florida State HOF Bio  |  Photo Gallery | Video Bio
1964-1995 NFL Films ... Man behind idea of NFL Films ... Aspiring filmmaker, who at age 45 hatched idea of forming Blair Productions, a film company named after daughter … In 1962 contacted NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle with offer to double $1,500 bid for rights to film 1962 NFL Championship Game … Rozelle accepted and Sabol’s film company was off and rolling …  From start, incorporated unique creative angles inspired by his background in drama society at Ohio State and brief stint on Broadway … Rather than single camera located high in stadium, Sabol added sideline camera to catch intensity of players … Blair Productions continued to shoot NFL action for next two years before Sabol convinced NFL it needed own motion picture company … With that, NFL Films was born … Served as President until 1985 when he turned over role to son Steve … Senior Sabol continued to serve as Chairman through his retirement in 1995 … During tenure, NFL Films won 52 Emmy Awards … With Ed Sabol’s vision, NFL Films revolutionized manner in which sports are presented … Firsts in film include use of microphone on coaches, referees and players; use of reverse-angle replay; adding popular music to footage; and popular bloopers videos … Began producing weekly NFL highlight shows in the late 1960s, introduced first sports home video in 1980 … Born September 11, 1916 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.		1989-1993 Atlanta Falcons, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1995-99 Dallas Cowboys, 2000 Washington Redskins, 2004-05 Baltimore Ravens  ... 14 seasons, 188 games … Selected by Atlanta in 1st round (5th player overall) of 1989 draft … Returned punt 68 yards for touchdown in NFL debut … Scored total of six touchdowns on punt returns, three TDs on kickoff returns, and returned nine interceptions for scores during career … Multi-faceted athlete returned one fumble for TD and had 60 receptions for 784 yards and 3 TDs … In all, recorded 53 career interceptions including five with Ravens when he returned to field after three-year retirement …  Member of NFL’s All-Decade Team of 1990s as both cornerback, punt returner … Led NFL in punt returns, 1998, with 15.6 average … Led NFC in kickoffs in 1992 and interceptions in 1991, 1993 … Was widely regarded as “shutdown corner” during career … Named first-team All-Pro nine times at cornerback in addition to receiving All-Pro as kick returner in 1992 and punt returner 1998 … Elected to eight Pro Bowls … Retired second all-time in interception return yardage (1,331), tied for second for most interceptions returned for touchdown in a career (9) and a season (3) … His 303 yards gained on interception returns in 1994, third best in NFL at retirement …. In 1994 became first player to have two 90-yard interception returns for touchdowns in same season … Named NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year, 1994 … Born August 9, 1967 in Fort Myers, Florida.
Notes & Quotes: Ed Sabol  Sabol's first game		Notes & Quotes: Deion Sanders  Prime Time in  Dallas
Shannon Sharpe
TIGHT END | 6'2", 230 | Savannah State HOF Bio  |  Photo Gallery | Video Bio
1990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens ... 14 playing seasons, 204 games … Three-time All-America at Savannah State … Selected by Broncos in the seventh round (192nd player overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft … At time of retirement, his 815 career receptions and 10,060 yards and 62 TDs were all NFL career records for a tight end … His 214 receiving yards vs. Kansas City in 2002 is an NFL single-game record for a tight end … Tied NFL record with 13 receptions in single post-season game (vs. Raiders, 1993) … Three times during career amassed over 1,000 yards receiving … Earned first- or second-team All-Pro honors five times and first- or second-team All-AFC honors six times … Selected to play in eight Pro Bowls (1993-99, 2002) … In 1996 led all tight ends in receptions (80), receiving yards (1,062 yards), and receiving touchdowns (10) … Following season had career best 1,107 receiving yards for career best 15.4 yard average … An integral part of Broncos Super Bowl XXXII and XXXIII and Ravens Super Bowl XXXV championships … Born June 26, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois.