From Zero to Twenty

Wow, Miami looked awesome last night against Florida State. And what an insane game to watch too. From beginning to end. The whole time, I never lost confidence in my boys, that we were going to pull out the win. Amazing though. And when time expired, for a second I thought that the Florida State reciever caught the ball in the endzone. Insane. Graig Cooper was amazing, not just running the ball, but on the kick returns too. What speed man... I liked both Benjamin and Hankerson as recievers. Benjamin was the one with the nice catches, and Hankerson was the one that was able to pick up the clutch yards after the catch. That guy can make the first guy miss with his speed, then lower his shoulder into the next guy and drive him back another five yards. But my boy of the game was undoubtedly Jacory Harris. So many times he put the ball right on the money. His best throw of the night was the 50 yard strike to Benjamin when he got down to the 3 yard line. That was thee best throw I've seen so far this year. Perfection. And he's only a sophmore. I'm sure that Miami isn't done now though. We face #15 Georiga Tech next Thursday night, which will be another ESPN-televised thriller. Then it's off to #14 Virginia Tech and #13 Oklahoma; both of whom were in the top ten before today. Anyways, that win keep us alive in the National Championship race (I guess, right BCS?), and gave us a clutch conference win. I predicted an ACC Championship for this team this season, and I expect us to win it. And after being unranked in the preseason poll, I was kind of nervous going up against four Top 25 teams in the first four weeks of our season. All we can do play em, and win em. And keep moving up.

#20 Miami Hurricanes (1-0)

Baseball Propectus

The San Francisco Giants will be very dangerous if they end up winning the wild card. With the one-two punch of Lincecum and Cain, they could easily grab a 2-0 lead on the road in any given series. I would be very afriad of them if they were my NLDS opponent.

The Marlins are fading fast. They passed up the Braves to take 3rd place in the wild card chase. Though with Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla hurt, I just don't know if I see them making the playoffs. Though I reallllly hope they do. And you know that if they do make the playoffs, they will be World Series Champs. Just as I predicted from Day One.

Tigers looked good last night too, topping the Rays 8-6. If they can keep that run production up, they'll hold this six game lead, and be a threat in the playoffs.

I really hope the Rangers get the wild card. I just want to see someone else play playoff baseball other than the Red Sox, ya know?

I actaully kinda wish the Cubs were doing better. I like watching them in the playoffs. I think in my head I root for them. Just because I love the upsets, and the Cubs doing anything good in the playoffs has to be an upset by now...

The Dodgers will choke in the playoffs. You saw it here first. They don't have the IT factor. First round, they're gone. I promise.

Notice the Keypoints

New laptop, and a new strategy. Let's see how long it lasts. And how often I'm here to make it last.... haha.

Michigan looked good today with Tate Forcier under center. This may be the start of an era. And how about Mike Martin?

I was very happy to see Oklahoma lose to BYU. Actually watched the game, and was rooting against OU the whole time. Love the upsets. And what the hell was Bradford thinking coming back to school. Giving up being the number one pick and millions of dollars for this? He has absolutely no line now, just like I've been saying, and he will suffer majorly, just like he did tonight, when he was injured in the first quarter for the rest of the game. And probably more.

Looking forward to Miami facing Florida State on Monday night. We usually don't fare very well in that first Monday nighter against FSU, though this year will be different. This year, we take back the ACC. Just watch.

INSANELY pumped for Thursday Night Football, when the NFL season kicks off with the Titans and Steelers. Nothing really needs to be said. I'll do most of the talking to the tv set. At the top of my lungs. Go Titans.

Daly Predictions

GAME 7: Capitals over Rangers

I had the Rangers at the beginning of this series, and I still think that they have the better team, but though the Caps have too much momentum now going into Game 7. And it's in Washington. I see them winning tonight.

GAME 7: Devils over Hurricanes

I had the Devils at the beginning of this series, though I had them winning easily in 5 games. Some could argue that Game 4 loss, but in the end, here we are in the seventh. I definitely know that the Devils have the better team, and I like them taking this one in New Jersey.

GAME 5: Celtics (-8) over Bulls

I like the Celtics to win by a large margin tonight. They're at home. I don't see them dropping another in Boston for the rest of this series. I really don't see them losing again at all in this series, though there's a small chance that the Bulls could pull something in Game 6 in Chicago. Though in the end, they're the Celtics. But you'll see me rooting for the upset all day.

GAME 5: Spurs (-5.5) over Mavericks

No way the Spurs bow out at home. If they would have had Manu, then I would have had them winning it all. I still had them getting to the second round without him though, though that's not looking good at all right now. I'm looking for a blow out here for a grand finale for the fans for this season before they drop Game 6 in Dallas.

GAME 5: Rockets (+5.5) over Trail Blazers

I like the Rockets to close this series tonight. The Blazers are a talented, but very young team. Yao is too much for them. Plus, most of these game have gone down to the wire, so why not take 5 and a half points?

MLB:

Nationals over Phillies

Cardinals over Braves

Pirates over Brewers

Dodgers over Giants

Angels over Orioles

Red Sox over Indians

Tigers over Yankees

Rays over Twins

White Sox over Mariners

Mock Draft 2009

No time to talk about every pick. Just trying to get it down in time. And I still think that Michael Crabtree is the best player in this draft, and in a few years we will all see that. And I don't really feel like including all the trades that may take place, so this is just if it all stays in place. And it will probably be way off. Haha.

1. Lions - Matthew Stafford, QB

Basically a done deal. Not that great, but whatever. Worst year to have the #1 pick.

2. Rams - Jason Smith, T

Gotta replace Orlando.

3. Chiefs - Eugene Monroe, T

Trying to replace Willie Roaf to open up some holes for LJ, and keep Matt Cassel protected

4. Seahawks - Michael Crabtree, WR

They're not taking Sanchez. I'll put money on that.

5. Browns - Aaron Curry, LB

Quinn just needs some time. Help out the D so he doesn't need to score every possesion.

6. Bengals - Tyson Jackson, DE

7. Raiders - Jeremy Maclin, WR

They need a wideout. And Maclin brings speed. Though I don't think that he will be that great of a pro.

8. Redskins (trade from Jags predicted) - Mark Sanchez, QB

Campbell is fine, but they're obsessed.

9. Packers - B.J. Raji

10. 49ers - Andre Smith, T

Need to open up some holes for Singletary's running offense.

11. Bills - Aaron Maybin, DE

12. Broncos - Brian Orakpo, DE

13. Jaguars (from Skins) - Michael Oher, T

Need to replace that other O-Lineman they had who was shot last year.

14. Saints - Malcom Jenkins, CB

Need D help big time. Especially in the secondary.

15. Texans - Connor Barwin, DE LB TE

16. Chargers - Knowshon Moreno, RB

They have 3 good RBs, though from what I heard, they are also very obsessed.

17. Jets - Josh Freeman, QB

Need a QB of the future.

18. Broncos - Brian Cushing, LB

Need all the D help they can get...

19. Buccaneers - LeSean McCoy, RB

Dunn is getting old, and who knows how long Cadillac will last after that injury.

20. Lions - Robert Ayers, LB

Need D help. And O help. But Schwartz needs to help his D here.

21. Eagles - Brandon Pettigrew, TE

LJ is getting old. Is gone yet? Maybe...

22. Vikings - Alex Mack, C

Losing Matt Birk hurt. They want to find a long term replacement.

23. Patriots - Peria Jerry, DT

D-Line is getting a little old.

24. Falcons - Clay Matthews, LB

25. Dolphins - Darrius Heyward-Bay, WR

Need the deep threat to help that wildcat with Ronnie and Ricky.

26. Ravens - Ray Maualuga, LB

They just love the D. Ray Lewis will take him under his wing and help him bigtime.

27. Colts - Hakeem Nicks, WR

Need to replace Marvin Harrison.

28. Falcons - Alphonso Smith, CB

29. Giants - Evander Hood, DT

They just love drafting the D men early, and O men later.

30. Titans - Max Unger, C

Need to find a replacement for Kevin Mawae who's in like his 17 year. I wish we would pick up a reciever sometime. Maybe Anquan? Or Braylon? Come on... stop avoiding it. Nate Washington isn't the answer.

31. Cardinals - Donald Brown

Need to replace the probably departing Edge.

32. Steelers - Vontae Davis, DB

Need to replace the departed McFadden.

NBA Playoffs 2009

I'm actually on a three year streak in the NBA on picking the champ before the playoffs start. Last year was pretty obvious with the Celts. Then in '07 the Spurs won, and in '06 it was the Heat. Anyways, here's this years picks.

#1 Cavaliers vs #8 Pistons

I still really have a lot of confidence in the Pistons, but I don't see them winning here. If they did pull this extreme upset, it wouldn't really surprize me all that much. At least not compared to the rest of the sporting world. But here, I gotta go with King James. Cavs in 5.

#2 Celtics vs #7 Bulls

No KG will hurt the Celtics insanely. It will kick in a little bit this round, when the Bulls pull out a few surprize wins, but it won't kill them until the second round. Plus, they still do have a good lineup with Pierce, Ray Allen, Rajon, Big Baby, Perkins, Powe, House, Marbury, etc. Celtics in 6.

#3 Magic vs #6 76ers

I just don't think that the Magic are all that great. The Pistons have pretty much owned them this year, and the Pistons have sucked this year. I know I'm pretty much alone in doubting the Magic, but hey, I do. Maybe taking the Sixers is a little bias because they're my favorite team, but hey, I'm taking who I think will win. Sixers in 6.

#4 Hawks vs #5 Heat

I don't know, I just like the Heat here. D-Wade is honestly a completely different person when it's playoff time. He the gamebreaker. And the Hawks seemingly lack one. And don't try to tell me it's Mike Bibby. Heat in 7.

#1 Lakers vs #8 Jazz

How did the Jazz fall this far? I was going to take them to go really far in the playoffs. But not with this first round matchup. Lakers in 5.

#2 Nuggets vs #7 Hornets

I wish the Pistons still had Billups. He's a beast. He will lead the Nuggets past the Hornets, not Carmelo. Nuggets in 6.

#3 Spurs vs #6 Mavericks

I just don't like the Mavs all that much. and I defintely do like the Spurs. No way Tim Duncan and Gregg Poppovich lose in the first round. Spurs in 6.

#4 Trail Blazers vs #5 Rockets

The Blazers are too young and inexperienced to top a veteran and T-Mac-less Rockets team. He'll get out of the first round this year. except he'll be on the bench when it happens. How ironic. Rockets in 6.

ROUND 2:

Cavaliers over 76ers in 5

Celtics over Heat in 6

Lakers over Rockets in 5

Spurs over Nuggets in 7

ROUND 3:

Cavaliers over Celtics in 5

Lakers over Spurs in 6

FINALS:

Lakers over Cavaliers in 7

NHL Playoffs 2009

Hey, I just wanted to get a real quick NHL Playoff Preview in here. I also would like to note that I am on a two year streak of correctly predicting the Stanley Cup winner before the playoffs start. So yeah, I'm expecting to do just as well this year. And I'm pretty sure I will.

#1 Sharks vs #8 Ducks

I'm really glad that the Wings didn't get the Ducks. They're a really experienced, and very physical team. They'll definitely win a few games in this series, but in the end, it has to be the Sharks. Sharks in 6.

#2 Red Wings vs #7 Blue Jackets

This is an all-day one. No question. It will be an over-powering manslaughter. And the Jackets should consider themselves lucky that they're even getting one win in my predictions. Wings in 5.

#3 Canucks vs #6 Blues

I don't know how the Blues got a six seed. They have a lot of injuries, and I really don't see them hanging in here. And Luongo is a beast. Canucks in 5.

#4 Blackhawks vs #5 Flames

The Hawks have been one of those teams that I have doubted all year. The Flames have been one of those team that I have been afriad of all year. But each have seemingly proved me wrong recently. But I'm sticking with my gut. Flames in 7.

#1 Bruins vs #8 Canadiens

I don't really like the Bruins. I don't see them making the Eastern Conference Finals. If this was the Rangers here, I would take the Rangers. But, the Canadiens are too weak to take out the Bruins. But they'll hang in there. Bruins in 6.

#2 Capitals vs #7 Rangers

My upset. The Capitals don't have a goalie. They also lack experience, and overall, I just don't like them very much. Though the Rangers, I do like. They went out and signed the beasts Scott Gomez and Chris Drury two years ago, and now is when it pays off. And I also really like King Henrik. Rangers in 6.

#3 Devils vs #6 Hurricanes

I don't like the Hurricanes either. Cam Ward just isn't what he was during that 2006 playoff run. And the Devils are too experienced and good to lose to this Canes team in the first round. Devils in 6.

#4 Penguins vs #5 Flyers

My Fly Boys. Almost everyone I know took the Pens. But I have to take my boys. All day. And I think we will win too. It will be tough though. The Pens were the one team that I really didn't want to play coming in because they were coming in really hot and they are just a flat out really good team. Though in the end, Philly will prevail. Grind it out kinda series. Flyers in 7.

ROUND 2:

Sharks over Flames in 6

Wings over Canucks in 5

Rangers over Bruins in 7

Flyers over Devils in 6

ROUND 3:

Wings over Sharks in 6

Flyers over Rangers in 7

FINALS:

Wings over Flyers in 5