Hello young lads and ladies,
I want to take you through an adventure called the 1930s:
Once upon a time in a magical land there was a King (more like a dictator) name Franklin Delano Roosevelt who decided that the people were in some trouble (uh oh!)
So he decided (and pretty much he alone) that America (his magical land) needed a break from all of this turmoil. He decided to play a game of Monopoly with America (yay!)
In this game, people would get their pink dollar bills from the government because the government was the "good guy." They would exchange their fake Candy Land money (yes Candy Land) for real boy money! And FDR said that was okay because he was tired of seeing Americans have to work for a living (did i mention that the rest of the world was going through human rights violations and that was considered a normal time?)
This was all so much fun! The economy wasn't getting better but Queen Frostine on the other hand was having a lot of fun!
The typical day for an American was simple. They would go to one of their "alphabet soup kitchens" and work for something so UNCONSTITUTIONAL that Thomas Jefferson would have wept for hours. But none of that matters because, like FDR said, "the only thing to fear is sensible people themselves!" (yay!) FDR was the new king and he played this game by his own rules. So, if he wanted to INCREASE taxes (which makes alot of sense in a market where people dont have money), INCREASE federal debt and INCREASE RACISM (black people were often denied jobs, even if they were manual labor) then he should because he is Franklin Roosevelt!!
Without Adolf Hitler, Franklin would look like the worst president in history for it wasn;t until WW2 that there was any real economy. In fact, once WW2 ended, most of Roosevelt's "alphabet soup" grew dry and only a few remain.
In fact, I will go as far to say that FDR was the WORST PRESIDENT of the 20th century. Don't believe me: In 1932, when Roosevelt was elected, there were on relief 4,155,000 households, containing 16,620,000 persons. In 1940, eight years later, there were 4,227,000 households on relief, containing 16,908,000 persons. In this period farm employment fell off and has never recovered.
http://www.ety.com/HRP/rev/fdr.htm
http://mises.org/freemarket_detail.aspx?control=355
http://reason.com/archives/2004/10/01/bad-deal
http://www.debatepolitics.com/archives/1301-fdr-worst-president-history.html
The first one is the best
Thats my 2 cents
Monday, March 7, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Top 10 Wide receivers of all time
Top 10 Greatest Wide Receivers
This list is dependent on two factors:
Stats (50%)
Legacy (50%)
The reason why this is a fair criteria because offenses are always evolving, so stats are so relative to the timeframe. 1,000 yards used to mean something in the NFL, now it is just average. Awards are good, but are often dependent on how good the offense is. That is why legacy, the impact they had to the NFL, is the most important advocacy.
10. Cris Carter- Carter had over 1,000 receptions, 13,000 yards and 130 TDs. The 8X Pro Bowler, spent the first couple of seasons in Philly before a drug problem forced him to play back up for the then lowly Vikings. He played well on and off the field and was able to work his way up to be one of the greatest of all time. He is a great success story and while a superbowl ring and a HOF bust would put him higher on the list, he still should be happy with the success he has felt.
9. Randy Moss- Moss, Carter's teammate, has had a similar up and down career. He is still playing in the NFL and has almost 1,000 receptions, over 13,000 yards and 82 TDs, similar to Carter's stats. Moss was the best receiver in the NFL for two separate periods of time (early 2000 Vikings and late 2000's Patriots) and ultimatly produced the greatest statistical single season in NFL history with over 1400 yards and 23 TDs. But, there is a reason why he has played for 5 different teams and has been called a "moral killer." His legacy is almost tarnished, and his 7X Pro Bowl are more representative of the great offenses rather than Moss, himself. But he still deserves a spot on the list.
8. Steve Largent- Largent has over 800 receptions, 13,000 yards and 100 TDs. He is the greatest wide receiver to have never won an NFL championship. He is one of the only wide receivers to play all 14 seasons with the same team (Seahawks.) The 7X Pro Bowler has fallen into oblivion because of the lack of Seattle's success when he was on the team. Largent and Jim Zorn, his QB, combined to be the single most underrated passing combo of the decade. Largent as well never dropped a pass, like ever. For these reasons he, although some would dispute, lands as #8 on this list.
7. Marvin Harrison- Harrison had over 1,000 receptions, 14,000 yards and 120 TDS. Harrison was Peyton Manning's favorite target and they certainly had a great tandem working in Indy. Harrison's 8 Pro Bowls and 6 All Pros are incredible considering he had 2 injury plagued seasons and 3 other seasons without Manning. Harrison will certainly be remembered as Manning's guy, a tag that can't hurt him with Canton voters. He will be a HOFer and he will have a great legacy in the future.
6. Torry Holt- Holt had almost 1,000 receptions, 13,000 yards and 74 TDs. Many would argue he is too high on the list because of he did not put up the numbers as some of the other receivers. But Holt may be the only player on this list without a consistent great QB, making him the better player. He had great seasons with Marc Bulger, David Garrard, Trent Green and Jamie Martin. He was also the quickest player in NFL history to reach 10,000 and 11,000 yards. The 7X Pro Bowler was the best receiver of the decade. His place on the "greatest show on turf" led him to a superbowl in 2000 and some awesome playoff runs.
5. Raymond Berry- Berry was the Colt's leading wide receiver throughout the 1950's and 1960's. The 6X Pro Bowler and 6X All Pro had one of the greatest season for a wide receiver in NFL history when he amounted 1,298 yards and 10 TDs in a 12 game season. Berry was Johnny U's best receiver catching almost every single pass thrown at him. Berry's name may have fallen into the dusk as stats and offenses have been friendly to wide outs ever since the 1978 rule changes. But Berry is one of the classic examples of the good old days.
4. Michael Irvin- Irvin represents the cowboys better than any other player in franchise history. He had swagger, stats and success. He was a great character and modernized the touchdown celebration. A member of the "triplets," Irvin won 3 superbowls in 4 years. His stats speak for themselves. Irvin finished with 750 receptions, over 11,000 yards and 65 TDs on a team that ran the ball most of the time and had a QB in Troy Aikman that threw for more than 20 TDs just once in his career. A 5X Pro Bowler, Irvin also had 8 straight seasons with over 950 yards and 7 of those were over 1,000. Aikman to Irvin was the most dominant connection of the 1990s and possibly of all time. The HOFer was a fan favorite and is without a doubt, a top 5 wide receiver of all time.
3. Lance Alworth- Alworth, as well a Cowboy during the early 1970's, spent most of his career being a dominant wide receiver for the Chargers. Alworrth was a 7X All Star selection amasing over 500 receptions, 10,000 yards and 85 TDs in 11 seasons. Alworth was certainly the greatest receiver in the AFL. Alworth and John Hadl were also the first combination to connect for over 12 TDs twice during the 12 game season. Alworth was a superbowl winner with the Dallas Cowboys in the early 70's and served primarily as a mentor for young players on the Cowboys. His #19 was retired by the Chargers and his legacy remains even stronger than that. Alworth is a member of 4 Hall of Fames and several decade and league teams.
For those that wish to know more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKtlaKNt6_8
2. Jerry Rice-Now, I know what your thinking, how could Rice be #2? Thats coming a bit later but lets discuss first what he did to deserve this spot as well.
Rice played for 20 years and has over 1500 receptions, 22,000 yards and almost 200 TDs. His 13 Pro Bowls and 11 All Pros seems to speak for themselves. Rice holds over 10 NFL Records (which, in itself, is a record) both for playoffs and regular season. Rice also had 14 seasons over 1,000 yards, 3 Super Bowls and has his #80 retired in San Francisco.Rice certainly has a strong case for the best receiver of all time and maybe even the best player of all time as the NFL network called him the greatest player of all time.
HOWEVER there are several reasons why Jerry Rice is #2 on this list. Rice played with Joe Montana and Steve Young, 2 of the greatest QBs of all time (Montana may be the best.) He also played with Rich Gannon, former MVP, and Jeff Garcia, multiple time pro bowler. Rice had the advantage of Bill Walsh, George Seafur, John Gruden- all multiple super bowl winning head coaches.
But as well there is somebody much better than Rice, and that is DON HUTSON.
1. DON HUTSON-
First of all I want to say that this is my analysis but I am using projected stats from: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/143974-why-jerry-rice-is-not-the-greatest-wide-receiver-in-nfl-history
Secondly I want to say that this was my original idea. I thought of it and then did some research, not the other way around.
Don Hutson is the greatest receiver of all time. The 11 year pro, Hutson was a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers during the 1930's and 1940's. In an 11 GAME SEASON in 1942, Hutson produced 74 receptions, 1,211 yards and 17 TDs. In the context of Jerry Rice's era, Hutson stats in the season would project to be 108 receptions, 1761 yards and 25 TDs. That would be even more in the last 3 years.
Over his career, Hutson had almost 500 receptions, 7,900 yards and 99 TDS at a time when teams would pass maybe 10- 20 TIMES A GAME. This means that if Huston played at the same time that Rice did, he would have averaged 101 receptions, 1653 yards and 21 TDs. For Jerry Rice to have the same statistical impact that Hutson had in his era Rice would have needed to average 300 catches, 4200 yards and 45 TDs.
But remember, this list isn't all stats. Remember when, back on Rice's page, we said Rice played with Joe, Steve, Rich and Jeff? Well have I got news for you. Hutson played for Arnie Herber, Cecil Isbell and Irv Comp during his career. None of those players even match Rich Gannon's arm let alone Young and Montana. The year after Huston retired, Irv Comp threw just 1 TD the entire seaosn and played in all 12 games.
Huston's number is retired, he was voted on the all time team, he would have made every pro bowl if there was one. Hutson's first play in his NFL career was a 85 yard TD. Hutson also won 3 NFL championships. Hutson also played on defense and led teh league in INTS in 1940. When Huston retired, he had 18 NFL records which surpass Rice's number by far. Hutson and Curley Lambeau were the first people to create routs for receivers to run and Hutson was one of the first to run them. Hutson will never get the credit he deserves because of our un-appreciation for national pastimes and Jerry Rice. But I am here to serve JUSTICE!
This list is dependent on two factors:
Stats (50%)
Legacy (50%)
The reason why this is a fair criteria because offenses are always evolving, so stats are so relative to the timeframe. 1,000 yards used to mean something in the NFL, now it is just average. Awards are good, but are often dependent on how good the offense is. That is why legacy, the impact they had to the NFL, is the most important advocacy.
10. Cris Carter- Carter had over 1,000 receptions, 13,000 yards and 130 TDs. The 8X Pro Bowler, spent the first couple of seasons in Philly before a drug problem forced him to play back up for the then lowly Vikings. He played well on and off the field and was able to work his way up to be one of the greatest of all time. He is a great success story and while a superbowl ring and a HOF bust would put him higher on the list, he still should be happy with the success he has felt.
9. Randy Moss- Moss, Carter's teammate, has had a similar up and down career. He is still playing in the NFL and has almost 1,000 receptions, over 13,000 yards and 82 TDs, similar to Carter's stats. Moss was the best receiver in the NFL for two separate periods of time (early 2000 Vikings and late 2000's Patriots) and ultimatly produced the greatest statistical single season in NFL history with over 1400 yards and 23 TDs. But, there is a reason why he has played for 5 different teams and has been called a "moral killer." His legacy is almost tarnished, and his 7X Pro Bowl are more representative of the great offenses rather than Moss, himself. But he still deserves a spot on the list.
8. Steve Largent- Largent has over 800 receptions, 13,000 yards and 100 TDs. He is the greatest wide receiver to have never won an NFL championship. He is one of the only wide receivers to play all 14 seasons with the same team (Seahawks.) The 7X Pro Bowler has fallen into oblivion because of the lack of Seattle's success when he was on the team. Largent and Jim Zorn, his QB, combined to be the single most underrated passing combo of the decade. Largent as well never dropped a pass, like ever. For these reasons he, although some would dispute, lands as #8 on this list.
7. Marvin Harrison- Harrison had over 1,000 receptions, 14,000 yards and 120 TDS. Harrison was Peyton Manning's favorite target and they certainly had a great tandem working in Indy. Harrison's 8 Pro Bowls and 6 All Pros are incredible considering he had 2 injury plagued seasons and 3 other seasons without Manning. Harrison will certainly be remembered as Manning's guy, a tag that can't hurt him with Canton voters. He will be a HOFer and he will have a great legacy in the future.
6. Torry Holt- Holt had almost 1,000 receptions, 13,000 yards and 74 TDs. Many would argue he is too high on the list because of he did not put up the numbers as some of the other receivers. But Holt may be the only player on this list without a consistent great QB, making him the better player. He had great seasons with Marc Bulger, David Garrard, Trent Green and Jamie Martin. He was also the quickest player in NFL history to reach 10,000 and 11,000 yards. The 7X Pro Bowler was the best receiver of the decade. His place on the "greatest show on turf" led him to a superbowl in 2000 and some awesome playoff runs.
5. Raymond Berry- Berry was the Colt's leading wide receiver throughout the 1950's and 1960's. The 6X Pro Bowler and 6X All Pro had one of the greatest season for a wide receiver in NFL history when he amounted 1,298 yards and 10 TDs in a 12 game season. Berry was Johnny U's best receiver catching almost every single pass thrown at him. Berry's name may have fallen into the dusk as stats and offenses have been friendly to wide outs ever since the 1978 rule changes. But Berry is one of the classic examples of the good old days.
4. Michael Irvin- Irvin represents the cowboys better than any other player in franchise history. He had swagger, stats and success. He was a great character and modernized the touchdown celebration. A member of the "triplets," Irvin won 3 superbowls in 4 years. His stats speak for themselves. Irvin finished with 750 receptions, over 11,000 yards and 65 TDs on a team that ran the ball most of the time and had a QB in Troy Aikman that threw for more than 20 TDs just once in his career. A 5X Pro Bowler, Irvin also had 8 straight seasons with over 950 yards and 7 of those were over 1,000. Aikman to Irvin was the most dominant connection of the 1990s and possibly of all time. The HOFer was a fan favorite and is without a doubt, a top 5 wide receiver of all time.
3. Lance Alworth- Alworth, as well a Cowboy during the early 1970's, spent most of his career being a dominant wide receiver for the Chargers. Alworrth was a 7X All Star selection amasing over 500 receptions, 10,000 yards and 85 TDs in 11 seasons. Alworth was certainly the greatest receiver in the AFL. Alworth and John Hadl were also the first combination to connect for over 12 TDs twice during the 12 game season. Alworth was a superbowl winner with the Dallas Cowboys in the early 70's and served primarily as a mentor for young players on the Cowboys. His #19 was retired by the Chargers and his legacy remains even stronger than that. Alworth is a member of 4 Hall of Fames and several decade and league teams.
For those that wish to know more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKtlaKNt6_8
2. Jerry Rice-Now, I know what your thinking, how could Rice be #2? Thats coming a bit later but lets discuss first what he did to deserve this spot as well.
Rice played for 20 years and has over 1500 receptions, 22,000 yards and almost 200 TDs. His 13 Pro Bowls and 11 All Pros seems to speak for themselves. Rice holds over 10 NFL Records (which, in itself, is a record) both for playoffs and regular season. Rice also had 14 seasons over 1,000 yards, 3 Super Bowls and has his #80 retired in San Francisco.Rice certainly has a strong case for the best receiver of all time and maybe even the best player of all time as the NFL network called him the greatest player of all time.
HOWEVER there are several reasons why Jerry Rice is #2 on this list. Rice played with Joe Montana and Steve Young, 2 of the greatest QBs of all time (Montana may be the best.) He also played with Rich Gannon, former MVP, and Jeff Garcia, multiple time pro bowler. Rice had the advantage of Bill Walsh, George Seafur, John Gruden- all multiple super bowl winning head coaches.
But as well there is somebody much better than Rice, and that is DON HUTSON.
1. DON HUTSON-
First of all I want to say that this is my analysis but I am using projected stats from: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/143974-why-jerry-rice-is-not-the-greatest-wide-receiver-in-nfl-history
Secondly I want to say that this was my original idea. I thought of it and then did some research, not the other way around.
Don Hutson is the greatest receiver of all time. The 11 year pro, Hutson was a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers during the 1930's and 1940's. In an 11 GAME SEASON in 1942, Hutson produced 74 receptions, 1,211 yards and 17 TDs. In the context of Jerry Rice's era, Hutson stats in the season would project to be 108 receptions, 1761 yards and 25 TDs. That would be even more in the last 3 years.
Over his career, Hutson had almost 500 receptions, 7,900 yards and 99 TDS at a time when teams would pass maybe 10- 20 TIMES A GAME. This means that if Huston played at the same time that Rice did, he would have averaged 101 receptions, 1653 yards and 21 TDs. For Jerry Rice to have the same statistical impact that Hutson had in his era Rice would have needed to average 300 catches, 4200 yards and 45 TDs.
But remember, this list isn't all stats. Remember when, back on Rice's page, we said Rice played with Joe, Steve, Rich and Jeff? Well have I got news for you. Hutson played for Arnie Herber, Cecil Isbell and Irv Comp during his career. None of those players even match Rich Gannon's arm let alone Young and Montana. The year after Huston retired, Irv Comp threw just 1 TD the entire seaosn and played in all 12 games.
Huston's number is retired, he was voted on the all time team, he would have made every pro bowl if there was one. Hutson's first play in his NFL career was a 85 yard TD. Hutson also won 3 NFL championships. Hutson also played on defense and led teh league in INTS in 1940. When Huston retired, he had 18 NFL records which surpass Rice's number by far. Hutson and Curley Lambeau were the first people to create routs for receivers to run and Hutson was one of the first to run them. Hutson will never get the credit he deserves because of our un-appreciation for national pastimes and Jerry Rice. But I am here to serve JUSTICE!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Someone give me topics
Hello gang,
Happy late valentine's day!
So today in spanish class, I heard some gripes about not having any recent blog updates. But I really don't know what my avid
readers want me to talk about next.
So, I wanted to leave it to you. Comment below and if it is good, I will pick it to be my next topic. Oh and while your at it, please follow me so that my self esteem stays high.
Okay, Thanks
Happy late valentine's day!
So today in spanish class, I heard some gripes about not having any recent blog updates. But I really don't know what my avid
readers want me to talk about next.
So, I wanted to leave it to you. Comment below and if it is good, I will pick it to be my next topic. Oh and while your at it, please follow me so that my self esteem stays high.
Okay, Thanks
Monday, January 17, 2011
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
The WIORA Awards
With the NFL season almost over, I decided that it was time to have the WIORA awards for the NFL. Getting a WIORA is like a little child getting a lollipop from a candy store; it's special and it really represents what ought to happen. So here we go...
Best QB: Michael Vick- Eagles
Comment: While Vick isn't the best statistical QB (Tom Brady is), he missed a 4th of it to Kevin Kolb and still is among the elite in the NFL in terms of QB rating, yards and clutch plays.
Best RB: Jamaal Charles- Chiefs
Comment: Charles is averaging 6.4 yards per carry, 14 carries a game, and yet still is 2nd in rushing yards so far this season. In fact he is the only RB in the top 10 (in terms of yards) who will not eclipse 250 carries this season! That deserves my #1 spot...
Best WR: Roddy White- Falcons
Comment: White has over 100 receptions, over 1000 yards, and is almost at 10 TDs this season (with 9.) He has shown clutch plays and consistency throughout this season. The Falcons are 12-3 this season due in large part to the passing game and Roddy White.
Best TE: Jason Witten- Cowboys
Comment: Witten has almost 100 receptions (96), almost 1,000 yards (956) and almost 10 TDs (with 8.) Plus, he is one of the slowest players on the field. His blocking is also very good and clearly, with Dallas at 5-10, deserves this spot.
Best OL: Giants
Comments: Despite having multiple injuries, the Giants have proved great depth at the offensive line. Eli has only been sacked 16 times and the Giants have been able to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards this season. This, however, is the only consistency with the Gmen.
Best DE: John Abraham- Falcons
Comment: Abraham has 13 sacks, 2 FF, 4 PDF and 1 INT so far this season and that could change in week 17. He has been great at applying pressure and dropping back into coverage. He is clearly the most deserving of this award.
Best DT: Ndamukong Suh- Lions
Comment: Suh has shown all of the talent that he was projected to have this season, and then some. He has 9 sacks, 1 FF, 3 PDF and 1 INT. He is the best player that the Lions have had since Barry Sanders and will certainly make a run at being simply the best player on the Lions.
Best OLB: TIE- OLB DeMarcus Ware- Cowboys and OLB Cameron Wake- Dolphins
Comment: Both players have shown so much dominance at the position that it is impossible to pick just one. While Wake has 14.5 sacks compared to Ware's 12.5, Ware has more tackles and QB pressures than Wake. Both players have been able to change offensive game plans and both equally deserve this award.
Best MLB/ILB: Patrick Willis- 49ers
Comment: Willis has over 120 tackles (128), 6 Sacks, 2 FF and 5 PDF all in a season where the 49ers have been awful. He has been the only shining start on this team and has shown that while defense wins chanmpionships, offense has to help win games.
Best CB: Asante Samuel- Eagles
Comment: Samuel has played in only 10 games and has 7 INT and 25 tackles. In the 5 games that he has picked off a pass, the Eagles are 4-1. While he hasn't forced a fumble or sacked the QB, he has almost 20 PDFs (19).
Best FS: Ed Reed- Ravens
Comment: Reed has 1 FF and 6 INTs while only playing in 9 games. He may be the best defensive back in the NFL right now and certainly has helped the Ravens clinch a playoff spot. He also has 13 PDFs.
Best SS: Troy Polamalu- Steelers
Comment: Shocker here! Polamalu has 6 INTs, 1 sack, and 1 FF. He has help lead the #1 Steeler Defense to another great season. His great ball hawking skills and hard hits have made him one of the top defenders in the NFL as well.
Best K: Rob Bironas- Titans
Comment: Bironas has made 22 of 23 FGs this season with a long of 55 yards. While the Titans haven't played in many close games, Bironas has had some pressure and has outdone everything that he has been expected to do.
Best Coach: Andy Reid- Eagles
Comment: reid made some great coaching decisions throughout this season. Whether it was benching his starting QB for an ex-convict, calling great deep throws and trusting his defense with elaborate blitzes, Reid has shown what coach of the year is really all about.
Mr. Consistency- QB Tom Brady- Patriots
Comment: Brady, throughout the entire season, has been many adjectives (awesome, magical) but none that describe him more than consistent. He has only thrown 4 INTs and has shown great poise and deserves this great praise.
Mr. Inconsistent- QB Kyle Orton- Broncos
Comment: These two games speak for themselves:
Week 10 against the division winning chiefs: 22/34 296 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs
Week 14 against the 4th in NFC west Cards: 19/41 166 yards, 0 TDS, 3 INTs
Biggest Surprise- Arian Foster- Texans
Comment: Arian Foster leads the league in rushing yards, has almost 16 TDs (14) and averages 4.9 yards a carry despite being a starter for the first time in his career and playing on a terrible Texans team.
Biggest Demise- The Dallas Cowboys
Comment: going 5-10 after a season of 11-5 and first playoff win isn't what makes this a demise. The demise is that the defense has allowed more points than any in franchise history and yet the Cowboys have lost all 3 games under Jason Garret by a combined 7 points! Jerry Jones' biggest off season job will be to fix the mentality of this team.
Rookie of the Year: CB Devin McCourtey- Patriots
Comment: The reason why the Patriots are 13-2 is because they are not allowing big plays and the biggest factor of that is Devin McCourty. He has 6 INTs, 1 sack and 2 FFs. But most impressively he has 15 PDFs. Great job by the rookie!
Best Game of the Year: Thanksgiving Day Game: Saints-30 Cowboys- 27
Comment: Yet another amazing game on Thanksgiving by the Cowboys; Jason Garrett had his hands full after the Cowboys were down 20-6 at halftime. Everything fell into place as the America's Team of old usually did until Roy WIlliams fumbled the ball on what should have been the game winning play. But Brees drove the Saints down the field and threw a perfect pass to Lance Moore in the back of the endzone to complete an amazing game.
Best Play of the Year: David Garrard's Hail Mary
Comment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRLiGb5Li00&feature=related
MVP: Michael Vick- Eagles
Comment: No question here- Vick has been a truly amazing player. He has led the Eagles to an epic season and has shown why everyone deserves a second chance. He has been a great mix between a Randall Cunningham and a Troy Aikman.
Best QB: Michael Vick- Eagles
Comment: While Vick isn't the best statistical QB (Tom Brady is), he missed a 4th of it to Kevin Kolb and still is among the elite in the NFL in terms of QB rating, yards and clutch plays.
Best RB: Jamaal Charles- Chiefs
Comment: Charles is averaging 6.4 yards per carry, 14 carries a game, and yet still is 2nd in rushing yards so far this season. In fact he is the only RB in the top 10 (in terms of yards) who will not eclipse 250 carries this season! That deserves my #1 spot...
Best WR: Roddy White- Falcons
Comment: White has over 100 receptions, over 1000 yards, and is almost at 10 TDs this season (with 9.) He has shown clutch plays and consistency throughout this season. The Falcons are 12-3 this season due in large part to the passing game and Roddy White.
Best TE: Jason Witten- Cowboys
Comment: Witten has almost 100 receptions (96), almost 1,000 yards (956) and almost 10 TDs (with 8.) Plus, he is one of the slowest players on the field. His blocking is also very good and clearly, with Dallas at 5-10, deserves this spot.
Best OL: Giants
Comments: Despite having multiple injuries, the Giants have proved great depth at the offensive line. Eli has only been sacked 16 times and the Giants have been able to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards this season. This, however, is the only consistency with the Gmen.
Best DE: John Abraham- Falcons
Comment: Abraham has 13 sacks, 2 FF, 4 PDF and 1 INT so far this season and that could change in week 17. He has been great at applying pressure and dropping back into coverage. He is clearly the most deserving of this award.
Best DT: Ndamukong Suh- Lions
Comment: Suh has shown all of the talent that he was projected to have this season, and then some. He has 9 sacks, 1 FF, 3 PDF and 1 INT. He is the best player that the Lions have had since Barry Sanders and will certainly make a run at being simply the best player on the Lions.
Best OLB: TIE- OLB DeMarcus Ware- Cowboys and OLB Cameron Wake- Dolphins
Comment: Both players have shown so much dominance at the position that it is impossible to pick just one. While Wake has 14.5 sacks compared to Ware's 12.5, Ware has more tackles and QB pressures than Wake. Both players have been able to change offensive game plans and both equally deserve this award.
Best MLB/ILB: Patrick Willis- 49ers
Comment: Willis has over 120 tackles (128), 6 Sacks, 2 FF and 5 PDF all in a season where the 49ers have been awful. He has been the only shining start on this team and has shown that while defense wins chanmpionships, offense has to help win games.
Best CB: Asante Samuel- Eagles
Comment: Samuel has played in only 10 games and has 7 INT and 25 tackles. In the 5 games that he has picked off a pass, the Eagles are 4-1. While he hasn't forced a fumble or sacked the QB, he has almost 20 PDFs (19).
Best FS: Ed Reed- Ravens
Comment: Reed has 1 FF and 6 INTs while only playing in 9 games. He may be the best defensive back in the NFL right now and certainly has helped the Ravens clinch a playoff spot. He also has 13 PDFs.
Best SS: Troy Polamalu- Steelers
Comment: Shocker here! Polamalu has 6 INTs, 1 sack, and 1 FF. He has help lead the #1 Steeler Defense to another great season. His great ball hawking skills and hard hits have made him one of the top defenders in the NFL as well.
Best K: Rob Bironas- Titans
Comment: Bironas has made 22 of 23 FGs this season with a long of 55 yards. While the Titans haven't played in many close games, Bironas has had some pressure and has outdone everything that he has been expected to do.
Best Coach: Andy Reid- Eagles
Comment: reid made some great coaching decisions throughout this season. Whether it was benching his starting QB for an ex-convict, calling great deep throws and trusting his defense with elaborate blitzes, Reid has shown what coach of the year is really all about.
Mr. Consistency- QB Tom Brady- Patriots
Comment: Brady, throughout the entire season, has been many adjectives (awesome, magical) but none that describe him more than consistent. He has only thrown 4 INTs and has shown great poise and deserves this great praise.
Mr. Inconsistent- QB Kyle Orton- Broncos
Comment: These two games speak for themselves:
Week 10 against the division winning chiefs: 22/34 296 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs
Week 14 against the 4th in NFC west Cards: 19/41 166 yards, 0 TDS, 3 INTs
Biggest Surprise- Arian Foster- Texans
Comment: Arian Foster leads the league in rushing yards, has almost 16 TDs (14) and averages 4.9 yards a carry despite being a starter for the first time in his career and playing on a terrible Texans team.
Biggest Demise- The Dallas Cowboys
Comment: going 5-10 after a season of 11-5 and first playoff win isn't what makes this a demise. The demise is that the defense has allowed more points than any in franchise history and yet the Cowboys have lost all 3 games under Jason Garret by a combined 7 points! Jerry Jones' biggest off season job will be to fix the mentality of this team.
Rookie of the Year: CB Devin McCourtey- Patriots
Comment: The reason why the Patriots are 13-2 is because they are not allowing big plays and the biggest factor of that is Devin McCourty. He has 6 INTs, 1 sack and 2 FFs. But most impressively he has 15 PDFs. Great job by the rookie!
Best Game of the Year: Thanksgiving Day Game: Saints-30 Cowboys- 27
Comment: Yet another amazing game on Thanksgiving by the Cowboys; Jason Garrett had his hands full after the Cowboys were down 20-6 at halftime. Everything fell into place as the America's Team of old usually did until Roy WIlliams fumbled the ball on what should have been the game winning play. But Brees drove the Saints down the field and threw a perfect pass to Lance Moore in the back of the endzone to complete an amazing game.
Best Play of the Year: David Garrard's Hail Mary
Comment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRLiGb5Li00&feature=related
MVP: Michael Vick- Eagles
Comment: No question here- Vick has been a truly amazing player. He has led the Eagles to an epic season and has shown why everyone deserves a second chance. He has been a great mix between a Randall Cunningham and a Troy Aikman.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving Break
Hello all,
First I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe thanksgiving! I have a lot to be thankful for and I hope you do to.
Over this long break, I have noticed a couple of really interesting things that I wanted to point out:
1. USHER CONCERT- 9/10- A very entertaining performance. Trey Songz is the better singer of the 2 but Usher is such an entertainer that it overshadowed those few missed notes. Usher flew onto the stage which was pretty cool. Its hard to explain but he flew over the floor seats onto the stage. He also did a song in mid air. The reason why this wasn't a 10/10 is because there were times were it lagged on. Also, the most interesting song I would say was DJ got us falling in love again. Usher doesn't sing most of it so when he performs it, it is pretty awkward. He brought in this really annoying DJ to try and cover up this but they need to work out something that is better. Overall though, I would recommend this concert to anyone who likes Usher/rap.
2. Hp7- 9/10- Let me preclude this review by saying that I didn't read any of the books and have no idea what is going to happen so please be nice and don't spoil the ending for me or any other people like me by commenting what happens at the end or coming up to me and telling me what happens- With that being said, I thought the movie was extremely well made. It was, however, a bit sad at times. But it did make a great ending so, we will have to wait and see for part 2.
3. really funny website :http://www.vinniev.com/if-facebook-existed-years-ago
First I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe thanksgiving! I have a lot to be thankful for and I hope you do to.
Over this long break, I have noticed a couple of really interesting things that I wanted to point out:
1. USHER CONCERT- 9/10- A very entertaining performance. Trey Songz is the better singer of the 2 but Usher is such an entertainer that it overshadowed those few missed notes. Usher flew onto the stage which was pretty cool. Its hard to explain but he flew over the floor seats onto the stage. He also did a song in mid air. The reason why this wasn't a 10/10 is because there were times were it lagged on. Also, the most interesting song I would say was DJ got us falling in love again. Usher doesn't sing most of it so when he performs it, it is pretty awkward. He brought in this really annoying DJ to try and cover up this but they need to work out something that is better. Overall though, I would recommend this concert to anyone who likes Usher/rap.
2. Hp7- 9/10- Let me preclude this review by saying that I didn't read any of the books and have no idea what is going to happen so please be nice and don't spoil the ending for me or any other people like me by commenting what happens at the end or coming up to me and telling me what happens- With that being said, I thought the movie was extremely well made. It was, however, a bit sad at times. But it did make a great ending so, we will have to wait and see for part 2.
3. really funny website :http://www.vinniev.com/if-facebook-existed-years-ago
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Top 20 Beatles Songs
The greatest band to ever assembled was the Beatles. This was for 3 main reasons:
1. Each one of their members was a superstar in their self.
2. Each one provided a different element that collectively lead to some great songs.
3. Their legacy still lives 40 years later.
So, to honor them is my top 10 Beatles songs: (song, album, year)
20. Hey Bulldog- Yellow Submarine- 1968
An extremely underrated song by most, it deserves a spot for the fun and enthusiasm evident in the song.
19. Taxman- Revolver- 1966
This is George Harrison's breakout song- and it is obvious after listening why.
18. Please, Please me- Hard Day's Night- 1964
A very early song by the band but nonetheless a very good song.
17. Paperback Writer- Single- 1965
This is a defining song for the Beatles transitioning from the "Lads from Liverpool" to the "Meditating Era"
16. All you need is love- Single- 1967
The message is stong as is the execution of it.
15. Baby You're a Rich Man- 1967- Magical Mystery Tour-
Also an underrated song, but its catchy and has a nice beat.
14. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band- 1967- Sgt. Pepper's Lonley Heart's Club Band
Many people think that this song should go higher, but 14 is a perfect placement for this song.
13. Rain- Single- 1965
This is a great song and has over time become more and more popular with me
12. Got to get you into my life- 1965- Revolver
This "controversial" song deserves a spot at #12 for sure.
11. In my life- Rubber Soul- 1965
An emotional song that has stayed with the best of them
10. Strawberry Fields Forever- Single- 1967
"Living is easy with easy with eyes closed"
9. Lady Madonna- Single- 1968
"see how they run"
8. Yesterday- Single- 1964
The second most covered song in the history of music:
"I long for yesterday"
7. Let it Be- 1969- Let it Be
"I wake up to the sound of music"
6. While my guitar gently weeps- 1968- The White Album
"Still my guitar gently weeps"
5. Penny Lane- Single- 1968
"Penny Lane is in my years and in my eyes"
4. Here Comes the Sun- Abbey Road- 1969
"Here comes the sun and i say it's alright"
3. A Day in the Life- 1968- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
too many great quotes to put one up
2. Hey Jude- 1967- Single
"The movement you need is on your shoulder"
1. Revolution- 1968- The White Album
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzCjGgrewYY
1. Each one of their members was a superstar in their self.
2. Each one provided a different element that collectively lead to some great songs.
3. Their legacy still lives 40 years later.
So, to honor them is my top 10 Beatles songs: (song, album, year)
20. Hey Bulldog- Yellow Submarine- 1968
An extremely underrated song by most, it deserves a spot for the fun and enthusiasm evident in the song.
19. Taxman- Revolver- 1966
This is George Harrison's breakout song- and it is obvious after listening why.
18. Please, Please me- Hard Day's Night- 1964
A very early song by the band but nonetheless a very good song.
17. Paperback Writer- Single- 1965
This is a defining song for the Beatles transitioning from the "Lads from Liverpool" to the "Meditating Era"
16. All you need is love- Single- 1967
The message is stong as is the execution of it.
15. Baby You're a Rich Man- 1967- Magical Mystery Tour-
Also an underrated song, but its catchy and has a nice beat.
14. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band- 1967- Sgt. Pepper's Lonley Heart's Club Band
Many people think that this song should go higher, but 14 is a perfect placement for this song.
13. Rain- Single- 1965
This is a great song and has over time become more and more popular with me
12. Got to get you into my life- 1965- Revolver
This "controversial" song deserves a spot at #12 for sure.
11. In my life- Rubber Soul- 1965
An emotional song that has stayed with the best of them
10. Strawberry Fields Forever- Single- 1967
"Living is easy with easy with eyes closed"
9. Lady Madonna- Single- 1968
"see how they run"
8. Yesterday- Single- 1964
The second most covered song in the history of music:
"I long for yesterday"
7. Let it Be- 1969- Let it Be
"I wake up to the sound of music"
6. While my guitar gently weeps- 1968- The White Album
"Still my guitar gently weeps"
5. Penny Lane- Single- 1968
"Penny Lane is in my years and in my eyes"
4. Here Comes the Sun- Abbey Road- 1969
"Here comes the sun and i say it's alright"
3. A Day in the Life- 1968- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
too many great quotes to put one up
2. Hey Jude- 1967- Single
"The movement you need is on your shoulder"
1. Revolution- 1968- The White Album
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzCjGgrewYY
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