Tiger's Tuesday

We ain't going to beat up on Tiger more than he already has been....but we have a special guest MC to come through for the remix. Class, say hi to CBeans.

1. Undefeated Season: Colts, Saints, or Both?

DProfessor: Colts schedule - Den, @Jax, Jets, @Buff, NO - @Atl, Dallas, Tampa, @Carolina - Injuries have slowed down the majority of all the teams remaining (ATL loses Ryan and Turner, Jets with Sanchez, Car - with Williams, DT, etc.) but I think it is conceivably that both teams go at least 15-1. Colts coach did say he would get his players rest if they wrap up the best record in AFC this weekend.

EBizz: Colts will be...the Saints looks like they wanna take an "L" before they get to the playoffs.

CBeans: Neither, the Colts are bound to fall to a non worthy team (Denver, Jets, Bills). With a So So D mixed with suspect running game, they look real sketchy . The Saints are a interception fumble away from already having a L. With that being said, the Saints have the best chance to get the goose egg.

2. Undefeated Super Bowl?

DProfessor: In the words of Drake, that would break the record for most and OMFG and Effing big plays ever. Most exciting Super Bowl in the history of Super Bowls. They would have to play this one twice it would be so good.

EBizz: I doubt it. One of the other teams not getting as much praise can come in and cause an upset to shake up the standings. Who?? i dunno........

CBeans: Not this year, This has been a crazy year for football. One man leaves a team that is not a quarterback and the team falls apart (Steelers). A Running back comes back from almost being a security guard at the Loft to being a MVP candidate (C. Benson). With that being said, not happening this year.

Sidebar: Drake was sounding so West County right now. Stop, go back to the 24 hr...champagne diet Drake.

3. NFL MVP?

DProfessor: MVP has become a lifetime achievement award in a lot of sports, but the NFL can't go wrong with a split MVP despite the final records of their teams. Without each player playing QB, these teams would have been middle of the road at best. If the Chargers ever decided to play the first 4 weeks of the season, a sneaky candidate would be Philip Rivers. I'm just saying....

EBizz: Peyton Brees has been tremendous scenery so far. My third would have been Brett, but Arizona had other ideas in mind last weekend.

CBeans: Drew Brees, no question. Men lie , Women lie, numbers dont.

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4. BCS or Playoffs?

DProfessor: The above proposed playoffs would be "Where AMAZING happens." I would neglect my kids every weekend from Dec-Feb with these playoffs and the NFL swinging in right behind it. On a second thought, please don't go to a playoff system. I wouldn't want my wife accusing me of cheating with my girlfriend HD...I don't need the Tiger treatment.

EBizz: I say both will give us some action and some surprises along the way.
CBeans: Playoffs for sure. Thats why I cant get into college football. Their is no clear winner. Bowls and a computer program does not make you a champion in my eyes. At the end of the season their will be multiple undefeated teams but one champion. I could not get mad at Boise State for thinking they were the National Champions. They did what they were supposed to do and that is win all their games. In retrospect, havent they only lost like 4 games in the last 5 years...we looking real Tebow ish.

5. BCS Games: Stop Hiding the Big Boys!!!!!

EBizz: The reality of the matter is.... Alabama all the way. No one else in the whole country is better. If TCU or one of the other little guys were in the SEC, ACC, etc they would not even be getting all these arguments because they would not have the same record point blank. Next year it will be an argument for another little guy, but i guess they need love too huh???

DProfessor: If TCU was in the SEC, Florida or Alabama would have an L next to their name too. Let's not forgot, the little guys didn't need any help destroying Alabama last year.

CBeans: Read above, don't feel like repeating myself.

6. Heisman: Ingram or Anybody Else?

DProfessor: No defensive player other than Charles "Defensive MVP of 2009" Woodson did so back in 97. But Woodson had return duties working in his favor. Su from Nebraska had 11 tackles and 4 sacks in the Conf Championship game vs Texas. He did everything short of playing tight end for Nebraska.

EBizz: I like Ingram but I like Toby Gerhart and Ndamukong Suh a whoooooollee lot!

CBeans: Ingram, why every time their is a Heisman conversation their are goofy quarterbacks that are mentioned with these outragous numbers mentioned. Its not hard to throw a ten yard out to Percy Harvin and he breaks its for 80 yards. Ask White Jesus aka Tebow.

7. Number 1 in NFL Draft is....

EBizz: Depending on the need of the team: WR- Dez Bryant Def.-Suh QB-McCoy or Clausen.

CBeans: Colt McCoy...Rams need a QB

DProfessor: The Rams need every thing. If I were the Rams, I would go Su and then hope one of the quarterbacks are available in the 2nd round.

8. What happened to USC?

EBizz: You made the claim that its a down year in football right?? well you have your answer

CBeans: I dont know..Maybe all the Samoians LB's are staying in Hawaii. Maybe with the coordinators leaving for other coaching jobs, Carroll has to actually coach.

DProfessor: I wouldn't consider this a Notre Dame type let down or a New England end of the dynasty moment. Maybe it was some self-serving reasons Carroll didn't want Sanchez to leave. The man had a plan and Dirty Sanchez messed it up. Sanchez is taking his lumps in NFL too.

9. Mr Glass: Greg Oden out AGAIN!!!!

DProfessor: Mr Glass is out after having a decent season. I didn't think he was all that great coming out of college, especially in comparison to PGCounty aka Kevin Durant. There is no point in comparing their careers so far, a better comparison would be Sam Bowie.

EBizz: Only was a matter of time... how much are they paying him again????????????

CBeans: I feel bad for the guy. He actually this year looked like he knew how to ball. He was starting to score in multiple ways (Hook shots, up and unders, etc). Hell his foot work is better than D Howards. But at his age we should have known that ostioporasis was going to set in and cause issues.

10. Iverson retires again this weekend?

EBizz: Stop with the hate. Iverson can still lead the league in scoring if need be. Lead a team to the promise land...thats a different story. Yet, he is in good company with a large percentage of the league, seeing how only a few players are skilled enough to do so. Let Iverson do his thing. I support him 100%!!!!

DProfessor: Ok ok....not hating but if he goes to the bench on another bad team, he is going to hang it up. In his first game back, he said his legs weren't ready to play. AI and Brand may share come back player of the year awards....

C Beans: Naw he got make some money to take care of his kids and the furture Tiger Wood Trial he will have.

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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.

10 Spot: NFL Week 1 and Other Crap

1. Michael "Hall of Fame" Jordan - was his acceptance speech blown out of proportion, or was he out of line?
Ebizz: Mike is the best the game has had and that should be enough to exclude him from anything negative...Frankly, who will care years from now?? He held up his responsibility as a dominating force in basketball....lets remember him for that.....
DProfessor: People are making a big deal because Mike didn't "play ball" or "give the company line"....You know what...the hell with them. Mike let his hair down, had the crowd going, and even aired a little dirty laundry. Now if Mike went up there and thanked Jerry Krause for breaking up the biggest dynasty since the Celtics, how would that have shaked out? Props to MJ23 for being real, not real stupid like Kanye.

**Side Note** - Mr. Obama please remember that you can not ham it up with the boys in between takes with a microphone in the room. You are the POTUS. You are not one of the regular guys anymore. Everything you say or do will be held against you in the court of public opinion. Thanks for telling it how it iz....but...only talk like that in the shower.

2. Serena Williams outburst - was what Serena did blown out of proportion?
Ebizz: Hell no it was not blown out of proportion far enough. Serena's thick and strong self was looking real intimidating when she let off that tirade. If athletes are not going to be punished for their actions then it will only get worse really soon. You will see.....
DProfessor: E...don't trust a big butt and a smile sometimes. Serena was wrong and totally wrong. She did everything to that lady except drop the racket and say "Let's get in on right now MF!" I...like every other straight man love Serena and her assets, but she wrong for that one.


3. Donovan McNabb injured - is it the Eagles or Donovan McNabb who is blame for the Eagles having many opportunities year after year but never come through??
Ebizz: Mr. Professor you can answer this one hopefully better than me because I don't really know ow to answer this....If I had to pick, I would blame it on mostly the Eagles and maybe 25% on McNabb because someone has to lead his team to victory. Yet, in the players defense there are significant player changes throughout the years (Jeff Garcia, T.O., etc.)???????
DProfeesor: Is this the same McNabb that pulled up tired in the Super Bowl? Sorry to say it but that was his best shot. The Eagles are still not good in short yardage and don't have a physical receiver that can make those tough plays. They have a ton of speed, but they are not a dome team. It is unfortunate McNabb got cracked running for a TD but he will be back in time to prove his worth.

4. Vicks Impact on the Eagles
Ebizz: Unless Vick all of a sudden has the arm strength he had about 2 years ago and speed to match, I see him struggling this year and may become an impact player next year. He still has a ways to go before being ready, in my opinion. May I also mention that curse I think the Eagles are under???
DProfessor: No curse, it's just the NFL. As far as Vick, he still needs to shed that baby weight he added in the joint. The arm strength was never the problem it was the decision making. He can't be Terrelle Pryor and take off running. Ouch...sorry Buckeye nation.

5. Who would be your number one pick in next years draft?
Ebizz: Easy - Dez Bryant would be my pick. He is a big strong receiver with ridiculous speed. Not to mention how he carved right through Georgia's tough defense to start off the year. That's my pick!!
DProfessor: Too easy, LaGarrette Blount. The kid packs a punch and plays with a ferocious tenacity. He is tough as nails, will have fresh legs and is NFL ready. I like Bryant too if you like tall fast and talented receivers who can also return kicks. If thats' what you are into.

6. Bonehead play of the week...Cincy Defense or McKelvin Kickoff?
Ebizz: Hands down, both of them.
DProfessor: McKelvin, only because he said he would do it again. "Next time I get the opportunity, I am going to hold on and make a better decision," he said. Let's be real, he just said that he would rather try to make a play versus taking the sure W. The better decision is to not take the ball out, he is saying he has zero faith in his offense to seal the game. Fool me once, its on me, fool me twice....

7. Suprise team of week one??
Ebizz: The team that showed me more than I thought they would was the New York Jets. Sanchez showed that he is a product of USC and why they won all those games while he was in college. I saw poise and great awareness that is usually not an aspect of a Rookie on display against the Texans.
DProfessor: It would have been the Bills, but how about the 49ers? They beat a hobbled Cardinals team but a W is a W. They stayed committed to a run game that produced 25 carries for 21 yards. They just got it done. Hats off to Singletary.

8. Overrated player of the week...Drew Brees or Tom Brady?
Ebizz: Brees threw 6 tds...what are you saying?
DProfessor: True but 6tds versus the Lions is like beating your 10 year old nephew in basketball. Unless he is 6'2 with good feet, it is pretty unfair.


9. Allen Iverson to the Grizzlies?
Ebizz: I say great move for Memphis. They can make a push to bring in some fans to save their franchise and also attempt to win 40 games this year. A seasoned veteran in a young nucleus cant hurt as well too. I see Iverson coming in and taking youngsters such as OJ Mayo and Rudy under his wing and showing them some things that will benefit them in the long run.
DProfessor: Practice...we talking about Practice? Well I say AI would have better served the Heat back court. DWade is the only person on that team that can score. Sure, AI is not Glen Rice and doesn't sit in the corner for the knockdown 3, but he isn't Eric Snow either. Memphis may surprise some teams if they play an uptempo style and get those young guards out in space. The NBA version of the Spread attack.


10. Madden Curse - do you believe?
Ebizz: Polumalu out...Fitzgerald...I dunno.
DProfessor: (Crossing fingers) I do have Fitz on fantasy team. No comment.