Down to the Wire

It all comes down to this. First off, I like the Heat. I think DWade is arguably the 2nd best player in the league behind Kobe. That makes LeBron 2b in a somewhat virtual tie with Wade, but giving the edge to DWade because he has actually won in dramatic fashion unless LBJ. That being said, what in the FFFFFUUUUUCCCCKKKK is wrong with these guys? This is pathetic that Miami looks so good in spurts and looks so terrible in others. Dallas shot 13-19 on 3s, but how many were wide open 3s after terrible switches or lost assignments after clogging the lane? Why are you crowding the lane against a team that has ZERO slashers? Stay at home, Dallas would have to beat me 1on1 all day before I help on defense. Will Dallas shoot this good again, probably so if they are wide open. 


5 Ways for Miami to Come Back
1. Leave Mike Bibby in Dallas. Give him the wrong flight information. Leave him in the hotel. Let him oversleep on the flight and make sure he makes the next flight to Alaska. He is virtually worseless right now. He has no confidence in his shot, couldn't go by Jason Kidd if he had quiksand, and is only decent on defense. Not to say Chalmers is that much of an upgrade but he has been pretty decent on offense. Bibby's minutes have decreased to 15 mins a game, why not bring that off the bench instead of the 1st quarter? 
2. In addition to coming off the bench, throw more flame throwers at Dallas. Can we get a James Jones sighting? Why wouldn't throw House/Bibby/Jones in some kind of simple rotation of whoever is hot? Neither is as bad of a defensive liability as Peja who is buried on Dallas bench.

3. Give Chris Bosh some football gloves in the 3rd/4th quarter like a QB in cold weather. He has been better than expected this series but he is who we thought he was. A role player. A soft guy. He is the modern day Horace Grant without the goggles and the great defense. But he has been invisible in the 3rd to 4th quarter. 


4. Get DWade the ball. He is obviously the only one on the court that is ballin the entire game. He has to be looking at his teammates wishing he had Shaq and Gary Payton right now. 


5. Bring in Hakeem Olajuwon to teach LeBron some offensive moves IMMEDIATELY. If he can help Dwight Howard, he has to be able to teach this guy at least 3 post moves over the weekend. James has got to want to shed the label of Quitness, a front runner, and momma's boy and force this series to 7 games and win. He can't just win now, he has to dominate and be special if he ever wants to crack top 10 greatest ever. Like his tweet, it is NOW "Now or never."


In other news, Floyd "Coward" Mayweather has yet to respond to this diss track by Manny "Pound-for-Pound" Pacquiao.





This fight will never happen. Mayweather is the undisputed king of running. Recent reports have him linked to Bin-Laden and the two alledgedly wrote a book "The Art of Hiding." It clearly will be a best seller. Fake Freddie Roach getting his Delonte West on in the video. At the 1:50 min mark, it gets hella funny.

To leave or not to leave.....

This NBA free agent class is one of the best in recent history. I can think of another year when so many valuable individuals had the ability to control their own destiny..... Until now.... But who goes where??
1.) LeBron James (26 years old) - how can you not go after Bron Bron if you are the Nets, Knicks, and other teams with alot of space and nothing to loose. Hell, put him with some more than average players and make sure they stay away from his moms......that is pretty much the recipe. The most dominant player in the league. I say Lebron will either stay or go to Chicago and keep riding his MJ high.

2.) Dwayne Wade (28) - in my opinion is the most complete player in the league next to Kobe Bryant. But as long as LeBron is linked with him, Wade will stay at #2. Wade will NOT by any means leave South Beach. For what reason should he? He has his own team, beautiful weather, beautiful women, and women who look ten times better than his own wife. I think the bigger question is who will join him? He is in need of a Big man, and a good set shooter. All of the other role players are in place already. Besides the combination that will destroy every franchise for years to come would be the devastating combo of #1 James and #2 Wade. And this would be good for sports!!!

3.) Chris Bosh (26) - Is one of the Best big men in the game. He averaged 22 and 8.7 over the last four seasons. Last year he chose to put up dominant numbers putting himself on display with 28.9 and 11.5 a game. Will Bosh even leave? Raptors showed they will spend money by bringing in Hedo Turkoglu to go with an emerging Calderon and Bargnani. With a couple more pieces this could be a good team in the future. If not im sure that any team with cap space will be willing to take the young fella.GUARANTEED Hell... he would look very good in purple and gold...

4.) Dirk Nowitzki ( 32) Well he averaged 26 and 9 a game this past season. This season also showed that even bringing in role players didnt help. It is time Dirk linked up with a player better than himself because it is obvious he does not have what it takes to get to the promise land.... It will be hard for him to brake away from that Maverick rope Cuban tied him in. I was just thinking to myself... they could be gay. What do yall think??????

5.) Joe Johnson (29) Boy got some game on him!!!! 39% three point shooter as well and very active with assists and boards. He will have high value this off season and will more than likely leave Atlanta. That is if he wants to win someday. He could be that piece LeBron or Wade needs. Maybe him and Bosh would be the new Pat Ewing and Alan Houston?? He is another player who needs someone better than him on his squad.

other notables:
Amare Stoudamire - unimpressive postseason for a top big man and someone wanting top pay.
Carlos Boozer - consistent and underrated. alot of injury issues as well but I like his toughness
Paul Pierce - he still got it.
Manu Ginobli - he came back in rare form. it is his time to get out of San An. and go shine elsewhere

David Lee - Give him the money he deserves. A great complimentary Big man to anyone

Yao Ming - The Chinese tried and hope fully no more experiments from them. this didnt work
Michael Redd - He fell off helllllllla hard.
Ray Allen - he hits threes, but will give you nothing else at all. so just imagine when he is having an off day? You are better off picking the less expensive version of this Ray Allen like.... JJ Reddick or Kapono.

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Friday Nov 20, Deeper than Rap

1. Pacquiao>>>>>(Your Favorite Boxer)
DProfessor: Let me kick this one off. Pacman destroyed Miguel Cotto. That is three separate articles that say the same thing. Pacman walked Cotto down like he was the bigger man, like he was the bully....which he was. Cotto looked great, in great shape, was quick, had a game plan. But Pacquiao was that much better. Pacquiao had the strength and speed to make Cotto back up with crushing body blows and hooks to the dome. Cotto was outmatched and admitted so in the post fight like a man.
Ebizz: No need for comment you covered all basis on this one. Pacman numbers just in....


2. Who wins: Mayweather vs Pacquiao
Ebizz: I'm gonna still ride with Mayweather if they ever get into the ring. I'm not fully confident because they are both tough fighters. Comparing all the old fights does not always equate to how they will box versus each other. The only way to figure it out will be to have them get it on in!!!! Still, Mayweather has my vote.
DProfessor: The trickiest part of this equation is that Mayweather won't actually fight. IF he signs and IF he comes to the ring, he is going to dance his azz off like he was still on NBC (pic above). There is a time when a boxer does actually have to swing....this isn't the Olympics. Pop shotting and jabs shouldn't be able to win a fight. And that is saying that he lands due to the fact that Pacman maybe faster than he is. Floyd may be quicker, but Pacman is definitely the stronger fighter. Just look at the fights they had in common, Pacman disposed of Hatton earlier than Floyd and in more dramatic fashion. Let's not forget, Hatton won some rounds vs Floyd, it wasn't pure domination. And Oscar vs Floyd didn't hold a candle to Pacman making Oscar quit.

3. Who loses first: Colts or Saints?
DProfessor: Saints have a near cake walk to 16-0. Saints get Tampa, Pats, Washington, Atlanta, and Dallas in the next 5 games, with Tampa and Carolina to finish the season. If they make it past the Pats and Cowboys at home...hello Undefeated. Colts have a much harder schedule with Ravens, Houston, Tenn, Denver and Jax in next 5 games. Add in some injuries, inconsistent young wrs, and patchwork defense, I think this is a no brainer.
Ebizz: Not a no brainer. I do not consider this a cakewalk. There are alot of hungry teams in that NFC who are fighting for a playoff spot like Dallas, Atlanta, Carolina. In my opinion it can go to either one especially being that the Rams damn near beat the Saints.

4. Super Bowl Pics?
Ebizz: Minnesota and the N.O.---is that even possible? I love what the Colts got going on and those Bengals. holler back.
DProfessor: My NFC teams were originally Green Bay and Giants. That's not gonna happen. How about I roll with Arizona and Saints. AFC was New England and Ravens. Well...Pats might make it but the Ravens got old fast. I stick with Pats and Bengals. Super Bowl, I will stick with 4th and 2 Belicheck.

5. Surprise Teams:
DProfessor: You picked the Saints to surprise everybody this year. Here is your time to gloat about knowing more than me in the National Football League.
Ebizz: I wont gloat brother!!! But I will say TOLD U SO lol!!!!!!!!!

6. BCS Bullcrap
Ebizz: After you name off the few games Cinci and Boise St. played continue reading their schedule and you will see that the strength in schedule STILL does not match up. Cincinnati also has bums like SEMO on their list. What if Florida or Alabama played them? And the ACC is not even worth a mention outside of maybe two teams. Regardless of the matter, the teams are stationed in the proper ranking order because when it comes down to it. The small guys that you are representing will not will if they played Florida or Alabama. They need to stay in a little guys place where they are.
DProfessor: I know you think I am always fighting for the little man, but lets compare the tale of the tape. The fuss is that the smaller schools don't play anybody all year and then show up to the party and get blasted. How has that theory played out for Ohio St or Alabama for that matter. Florida and Alabama play just as many cupcakes as "good SEC teams". Florida played Charleston Southern, Troy and will play Florida Intl this week for non-conf games. Alabama has played a stiffer schedule with Va Tech, Florida Intl, North Texas and Chattanooga. Not exactly world beaters. Cincinnati played Oregon St, Fresno St and Illinois. TCU went to ACC country and beat Virginia and Clemson. Boise knocked out Oregon and also got Fresno St. The big boys are bailing out the small programs to boost their records but not their credibility. And staying in their place...Utah beat Joe Louis's azz (Alabama) badly in the bowl game.

7. Heisman?
Ebizz: Tebow all day.
DProfessor: Can we not award the Heisman and save it for next year like roll over minutes? By default, the trophy goes to Tebow or McCoy unless one or the other loses. How about some love for Dan LeFevour? He is Tebow 2.0 and will be a better pro. He has great numbers with 2500+ passing yards, 600+ rushing, and 36 total tds. He is the next Big Ben....watch for him.


8. From Italy with Love: Brandon Jennings
Ebizz: This dude is awesome. I admit the media forced my hand into not expecting much out of him, but that overseas trip seasoned him to come in like a veteran.

DProfessor: He dropped a double nickel vs Golden State (* for no defense) and a star is born. Clap for him. He is averaging 25ppg, 6 ass, 5 reb and is shooting a great percentage. The knock on him was that he couldn't shoot right? You don't hear the name Rubio too much anymore do you? Hands down Rookie of Year.

9.College Bball - Who is hot?
Ebizz: Well, I love that Michigan State squad. Those guards are professional in how they handle things on the court with maturity. Louisville looks real nice. Look out for highlight reels from Peyton Siva, and St. Louis' own Jared Swopshire. Kentucky is full of talent that is awaiting to gel, and expect one and gone out of John Wall. Did you see him posterize Jerry Stackhouse this summer?? DAAAAMMMMNNNN
DProfessor: I dont know about this year, but UNC signed 3 of top 20 kids for next year. Shouldn't there be a cap on how many top 100 can sign with one school or another? I place the cap at 3. That is kind of like NCAA Free Agency. Teams can't sign all the top free agents in the league every year, so NCAA should feel some of that burn too. Let's face it, its not like they are going to school for the great dinners in the cafeteria.

10.Allen Iverson on the move
Ebizz: Word is that Iverson may be heading to either Miami or the Knicks. I say that Miami will be the better fit. This way DWade will be able to lighten up on the scoring load a little bit, and they are in desperate need of help at the guard position anyways. Iverson will be back on a team will playoffs contention as opposed to New York. The Knicks are not in need of Iverson they need a recking ball to take down Madison Square Garden and start from scratch. Hell, The St. Louis Rams need him at QB as well, but thats another topic for next week.
DProfessor: Is this the classic case of pampered athlete not realizing that is time is done? I love AI, always have but he is gonna out like a lightweight right now. Don't sign for the money and then say you want to win. Don't lie to yourself or nobody else that you "wanted" to be in Memphis. AI would have been better off to just hold out until December/January and let injuries or the swine flu take cats out the line up and come in and drop 30 like Earl Boykins. I liked the Miami deal before the season. Heat fans, quit lying to yourself and saying Mario Chalmers is your PG, he is just keeping the seat warm.

Gone Til November....But We BACK!!!!!

Sorry for the hiatus. I had complications from a prior engagement that was bestowed upon me and required my undivided attention to the fortitude of the ........Man I was busy.

1. Best Team in NFL?
DProfessor: Right now and for the rest of the season, the Saints. I know...shocking that I didnt pick the Colts. The Colts just have way too many injuries to overcome and not to mention a tougher schedule. The Saints finish with Rams, Tampa twice, Washington, and Dallas in December. Dallas is only worth noting for the obvious reason that Romo and December/January doesnt mix. He is like a polar bear....should just start hibernating early this year.
EBizz:I am going with my Vikings, Pats, or Colts. I feel that the softening of the schedule does not always work in a teams favor when you are heading towards the playoffs, which is a place the Saints have not flourished in a LOOOOOOONG time.

2. MVP of NFL?
EBizz:Cedric Benson is running like his life depends on it. He is doing things not a person on Earth knew he would ever do. I think he is earning that reward and should not be overlooked by the NFL, even though I feel he will be overlooked for a boy wonder quarterback....
DProfessor: Not so fast my friend. It's Peyton Benson. Peyton Manning is undefeated and the only reason that team is rolling. Cedric Benson is running over the Ravens and anybody else that comes in his way. He is running for the payday right now. No knock on Drew Brees but the defense is playing lights out for the Saints too.

3. Who shocks the world in 2nd half?
DProfessor: Remember the Titans. That was a good movie with Denzel Washington. This year's Titans seems to have found their mojo with Vinsanity (can he have that nickname now???). The games are ugly and so are the stats minus Chris "Best Player in the league on a bad team" Johnson, but Vince gets the W's.
EBizz: I think you need to lean back real quick and stop with the ridiculous talk. Vince is a horrific quarterback. They won two games against less than average teams that will not make the playoffs. Shocking is the Bengals especially after the season they stumbled through last year. They have made a total 360 and have a few players who will make that pro bowl team.

4. Best team in NBA?
DProfessor: I know your answer is the Lakers but you are wrong. Its the Boston Celtics. They have the most wins at 9, highest winning percentage and largest margin of victory of 14.7. Numbers dont lie E.....Boston vs LA Finals would be a great summer treat to kick off free agency wouldn't it?
EBizz: Facts dont lie either. The Celtics are old and running on fumes. They also showed what they are capable of when they go without one of the three supermen they brought in. The Lakers are young and the BEEEST (in dj khalid voice). We won a chip last year. The Lakers have been still trying to build their chemistry. I see you must have forgotten that Pau Gasol has yet to even play a game yet........

5. Does LeBron go to LA?
DProfessor: Speaking of free agency....Every free agency posts starts and ends with where does LeBron go? You sent me some lunacy about a sign and trade with LA for LeBron to take the torch from Kobe and become his Pippen in exchange for "No Knees" Bynum and some strippers. Defend yourself for this lunacy.
EBizz: It was an article written not by me. Find the signature on the article and email the writer for an answer. I said that it would be a nice thing if it did happen, but never said i sign off on the deal. But it would be a good move toward total domination. Why does everyone have so much hate for the Lakers?? I love it so much....Dynasty

And by the way...I want to know where DWade ends up. He is easily my favorite player after last night doing this to show off in front of MJ. The NBA...where Kodak moments happen.


6. Where Does Everyone Else Go in 2010?
DProfessor: Teams with most money are New Jersey ($53.6 million salary cap: $24.9 million in cap space), New York ($23.4 million in cap space), Miami ($18.5 million of cap space), Chicago ($12.9 million of cap space), and Minnesota. Minnesota was not worth noting because no superstar is going there unless they promise them 13 virgins. I would love to see Rose, DWade and Bosh in Chicago.
EBizz: Amare stays with Suns, Boozer is out the door and will end up with DWade or Lebron. Bosh gets suckered into a deal somewhere that will not pay off. TMac hopefully retires.


7. Best team in NCAA Football?
EBizz: More I see coming on this one....Florida or Alabama. Numbers dont lie right? They are playing in the best conference and are knocking off teams left and right in defensive dominating fashion. How could you not like that?
DProfessor: I'll go with Texas. I hope that Alabama or Florida loses so I can stop hearing how great they are. As soon as they stop paying the refs off, we will see how good they are. They are in the same boat as Texas of playing in an overrated league in a down year. If TCU beats Utah this weekend, they should be a lock for the championship game. If not, I'm screaming conspiracy.
EBizz: So who is good if these teams are not??
DProfessor: TCU, Cincy, and Boise to name a few. They have something in common with Alabama and Florida, UNDEFEATED.

8. Womens Soccer >>> Womens MMA?
DProfessor: Watch this chick. I don't know what to think but she needs to fight her (pic below)
EBizz: Woooooow....the female Kimbo Slice.



9. Weis will get fired: Who's next?
DProfessor: Are they going to get Chucky Gruden to come to South Bend to restore the universe back in order? Probably. Word on the street is that Gruden has been spending time at colleges learning the spread. Gruden is good with inherited teams, he inherited a good Tampa to win the Super Bowl. Can he take Weis's boys and get them back to prominence?
EBizz: Rich Rodriguiez maybe? lol. Dont know and hate to say, but dont care.

10. Yanks win #27
DProfessor: Baseball? We talking about baseball?
EBizz:They deserve it. It has been bout 10 years since the last one. I say lets help get them sorry Cubs one next huh?

DProfessor: I'm all out of ideas to catch up about....
Ebizz: I just called my boys Clavell and Howard Tibbs III at Funky Finger Productions and BAMMMMM....Another 5!!!

11. Jay Z vs Sigel: Who Wins?
DProfessor: Does it even do Jay any justice to entertain this match? Is this the same as Jordan vs Russell? I think it falls along the same lines. A diss song or two is all this warrants from my perspective.
EBizz: Due to Jay-Z and his position in music, he will make so this will not be a fair battle. The last battle Jay got into he was flamed by the ether. Beanie is no walk in the park and anyone who listens knows that. But of course Jay could do no wrong right?
DProfessor: Of course you know I love a good battle like the next man, especially two heavyweights like Nas and Jay. As far as Sigel, I know he is on that level lyrically, but is he really a heavyweight in the game?
EBizz: Tomatoes tomotoes. Let them get it on and expose who's real and who's not.

12. Better Wing Man: 50 Cent or Whoever Jay Plugs?
DProfessor: 50 is definitely an upgrade over Memph Bleek. If nothing else, the man can act.
EBizz:Yea let me pick the next questions....

13. Recession Relationships: Are you in one?
DProfessor: It's cheaper to keep her...but is there like a "booty clause" in there? Like, sex/etc. every Thursday?
EBizz: No comment.

14. Best Album to Bump
EBizz: Raekwon or Ghostface. They both come from town different areas concept-wise but are very affective in the approach. Production is banging on both albums and are well worth the listen, unlike that overhyped Blueprint 3 garbage.
DProfessor: I thought I was the only one bumping Ghostdini. Ghost only has 1 or 2 songs that you can skip, but at the same time they are decent. Support good artists!!!

15. Sammy Sosa is now Light Skinned
DProfessor: No comment.
EBizz:Is this the reincarnation of MJ already??? Please pray for Sammy.