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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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.

1st Down - NFC Review

NFC East
1. Dallas (3-3) - The Boys are truly the best team in the NFC on paper. Too bad all of the wheels fell off the bus at the same time. Adam Jones is joining Amy Whinehouse in rehab, not to mention the other half of the secondary is hurt, and Romo. The addition of Roy Williams (instead of say...Bolden) was puzzling and they gave up the house. Williams better start catching some balls or he will be unemployed.
2. Philadelphia (4-3) - Is it me, or has McNabb peaked for the year already? The absence of Westbrook really hurts the ground game. The good thing is that their are 2 WRs coming back, along with Westbrook in this tough division.
3. Washington (5-2) - Not the prettiest 5-2 team, especially considering they lost to the hapless Rams. This team still seems to be overachieving from last year. Good team, but we will see how long they can ride the Portis train to victory.
4. New York Giants (5-1) - Who says you can't be good after winning the Super Bowl? Well, the jury is still out. This is the same NY team that started 6-2 the last 2 years. Will the real Eli Manning please stand up?

NFC South
1. New Orleans (3-4) - The only way this team wins the division is if they spread out 5 guys and throw it 50 times a game. With Bush hurt, this might not be a bad idea. Wouldn't it be cool if they were the only pro team running the spread next year? They have the WR power. PS - This defense is atrocious.
2. Carolina (5-2) - Solid run game, great WR, good QB, decent defense. Yep sounds like a playoff team to me.
3. Atlanta (4-2) - Surprise of the year. Nobody picked them to do THIS good. I still wouldn't be surprised if they end up .500. But that running game along with Ryan to the Roddy Express, this team is 2 good years away. Maybe they can bring Vick back as a KR or CB.
4. Tampa Bay (5-2) - I just don't like this offense. Their defense is scary and is getting better with age. They retooled the LB/DB core with some savvy veterans still leading the way. I just dont see this team doing better than last year. Hats off to Warrick Dunn for still playing like he has for the last 5 years.
NFC West

1. Seattle (1-5) - I didn't even have to update this section, it reads the same: It's not that the Seahawks are that good, but more of saying that this could be the weakest division in football. Seattle may struggle early with a number of receivers out, but it should be better after the return of Branch and Engram that should lead them to their 6th consecutive conference title.
2. St. Louis (2-4) - The Haslett era is in full swing. Consider that an admiration after the bye week. The high is surely to wear off against the Pats this week.
3. Arizona (4-2) - This team will go as far as Kurt Warner can lead them. Keeping Kurt upright and on the field has always been his kryptonite. With a lot of division games coming up, this team could write its own ship by week 10.
4. San Francisco (2-5) - New Head Coach, same offensive coordinator. When will people realize that Mike Martz is as much poison as potent? Sure he increases your ppg by about 6, but he is a pour evaluator of talent. This team will be ok as long as he doesn't get to shop for the groceries.

NFC North
1. Green Bay (4-3) - Aaron Rodgers took a page out of the Brett Favre page and played through a significant injury. I just hope we don't hear about poor Aaron addicted to pain killers like a certain QB before him.
2. Minnesota (3-4) - The Jared Allen experiment is not working. Well, its not all his fault but you have to blame it on somebody. Allen was supposed to be the glue this defense needed, but the Vikes let up 48pts to the Bears with Kyle Orton at QB.
3. Detroit (0-6) - At least Matt Millen is gone.
4. Chicago (4-3) - Who knew that the Bears would be a potent offense? Forte sure, Hester, OK, but Orton for Most Improved Player? Who'd thunk it?

Playoffs
Dallas, Green Bay, Seattle, New Orleans, WC - Philadelphia, Minnesota

NFL 2008 Projections - NFC Edition

Hate it or love it, the Boys are on top. No - this is not a 50 Cent remix with the former members of G-Unit, these are my predictions for the upcoming football season. I usually do pretty good in my head, so now it is time to put these projections on digital paper to revisit in the "I Told You" post sure to come in January after my dreams come true.

NFC East
1. Dallas - The Boys are truly the best team in the NFC on paper. They have had some let downs in the past 2 postseasons but don't let that fool you. This team is the real deal. They have sured up their pass coverage woes (yes I am talking about Roy Horse Collar Williams) by drafting Jenkins and getting Adam Jones. Throw in Zach Thomas and the defense should be able to repeat its performance from last year. On offense, Marion will be unleashed and Felix the Great will flash some of that 8ypc he showed at Arkansas. TO, is TO and Patrick Crayton has the best job as 3rd fiddle since Steve Kerr.
2. Philadelphia - McNabb despite not having anyone to throw to of Pro-Bowl status will have a great year. Letting Westbrook pace the team as usual, the Eagle are my surprise pick to win the Wild Card. The defense should be able to defend the spread better than any other with 3 Pro Bowl caliber CBs. Desean Jackson is the difference maker this team has yurned for.
3. Washington - Let's face it, this is an over achieving team. After Sean Taylor's murder, they really banned together and rode their emotions to the playoffs. This year, they will be right in the thick of things with a heavy dose of Portis and defense. Jason Taylor will be ready for the upcoming season, ready to prove he is more than just a dancer with great looks.
4. New York Giants - From 1st to worst is usually a horrible thing for a franchise. But when you play in the toughest division in football, worst could mean you are 8-8 or 7-9. The lost of Strahan (currently on Brett Favre's retirement plan) and now Osi have left a vital hole to fill in what essentially won the championship: dominating pass rush.

NFC South
1. New Orleans - New defense, healthy (somewhat) backfield and did I mention new defense? The Saints should return to the form that got them deep into the playoffs two years ago despite a banged up running game. Duece McCallister is coming back again from knee surgery and Reggie Bush is not an every down back just yet. Look out for Pierre Thomas to fill the main carries role if Duece can't get loose. On the defensive side of the ball, the additions of Jon Vilma, Randall Gay, Sedrick Ellis and a few others should give the Saints enough defense to get at least to the 2nd round of the playoffs.
2. Carolina - Despite losing Steve Smith for 2 games for going Tyson on his teammate, the Panthers are in a good position. For once, they wont have to worry about losing Smith to injury early. Add despite all of the woes they faced last year with QBs, the defense played lights out and the team finished 7-9.
3. Atlanta - Rebuilding is in full swing and so is the Matt Ryan era. He has been named the starter which equates to him trying not to mess up more than win games. This should be a clinic of Big Ben in Pitt his first year with a massive ground game. Michael Turner will try to prove he is worthy of starter money and Jerious Norwood will try to prove he is still relevant as a change of pace back.
4. Tampa Bay - Although they did not have any relevant personnel changes, I just think last year was a fluke. The Bucs played great defense, made plays when they had to, but mostly capitalized from a weak division and injuries. It seems like you just keep waiting on father time to finally catch up with this team (Garcia, Galloway, Brooks, Barber, etc.) and it seems it is this year. Everyone else in the division made significant moves, the Bucs dropped the buck.
NFC West

1. Seattle - It's not that the Seahawks are that good, but more of saying that this could be the weakest division in football. Despite the star power (Hasselbeck, Holt, Jackson, Warner/Leinart, Gore, Fitz/Bolden), this division has some of the weaker teams around. Seattle may struggle early with a number of receivers out, but it should be better after the return of Branch and Engram that should lead them to their 6th consecutive conference title.
2. St. Louis - Not that the Rams have made any key improvements, but again this division is lacking the key ingredients to knock them any lower. The Rams drafted a speed rush energy guy in Chris Long but didnt sure up the gaping holes they had at WR, DT, CB, S, or depth anywhere else. Long will be able to help get pressure on the pass happy West but these teams have superior talent at WR compared to the Rams Db's.
3. Arizona - Matt Leinart is about to lose his job to a busboy. Well not really, this busboy is Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner. Leinart, overhyped but decent qb, has never really lived up to the hype. His lack of cannon arm has not been helped by his poor judgement or glaring accuracy problems. I liked Leinart coming into this year, he should have been able to hit a lot of quick hitters to his star combo of Fitzgerald/Bolden. However, after Kurt Warner gets hurt (its inevitable), the shine will be on Leinart, and if the light is too bright, he may become the next David Carr.
4. San Francisco - Mike Martz is a genius. He found a way to blow the biggest game and point spread in Super Bowl history (before the 18-1 Pats). What has that gotten him? Two more offensive coordinator positions. Will Martz finally run the ball in a WR deprived offense of the 49ers? Frank Gore will try to stay healthy, Ike Bruce will be a good role model and creep towards more HOF credentials, and the defense will be tough. But a team that is debating between JT O'Sullivan and Shaun Hill as the starting qb can not be serious about a playoff push, can they?

NFC North
1. Green Bay - Yes. Brett Favre is gone. Yes Aaron Rodgers is inexperienced and wide-eyed. But the Packers are going to prove the critics wrong and prosper post Favre. The defense is turning the corner, but needs some young blood in the secondary to help Woodson and Al Harris as they start to wind down. Otherwise, the defense is stout, Ryan Grant will see if he was a one-year wonder and the boo birds will be out early if Rodgers doesnt deliver. No fret, he will.
2. Minnesota - Despite all the hype surrounding the defense and running game, this team just doesn't seem to impress you. Of course, their is the traditional talk that Peterson and Taylor are enough to walk through the division, but your team can not be built solely on the ground. Tavaris Jackson will be good enough to lead them down the stretch, especially since they have one of the easiest schedules after week 9.
3. Detroit - Post Mike Martz Detroit will fair better on offense that with Martz. The arrogance that comes with Martz has rubbed off and the team is better for that, but even the genius needs a reality check sometimes. A more balanced attack will help this retooled defense keep a number of games close, but they still will fall under .500.
4. Chicago - The Bears are starting Kyle Orton at qb, Devin Hester at WR, and a rookie RB, Matt Forte. Yes they are rebuilding. A few years removed from a Super Bowl lost, the Bears seem to be getting long in the tooth on their staple, defense. Mike Brown doesn't look the same, Urlacher has chronic back pain, and the corners look very suspect.

Playoffs
Dallas, Green Bay, Seattle, New Orleans, WC - Philadelphia, Minnesota