I am currently on vacation and will be away from my computer and all sports for the next week. Catch up soon
Kevin
Cant wait to get back
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
NFL Draft review rounds 1-3
Well well well, what do we have here. The Cleveland Browns were able to fill major needs and still get the QB they wanted to late in the 3rd round. I will be completely honest with you. I have no idea how or why the pieces fell the way they did, but I couldn't be happier with this years draft choices.
For those of you who are not aware, here is the breakdown
Round 1 #7
Joe Haden (CB) Florida. A very important part of that Florida defense. Very aggressive CB, some have said he is a little to aggressive. I will take his aggressiveness over a timid corner any day.
Round 2 #38 / #59
TJ Ward (FS) Oregon- We got to see him against The Buckeyes in their BCS match up. He had 10 tackles and was a very physical player. I really like this selection.
The Browns then moved back into the 2nd round, and selected
Montario Hardesty (RB) Tenn- He is a big back, very physical, but ran a 4.49 one of the top ranked back in the draft. He will be a very good back to have along side of Jerome Harrison.
Round 3 #85 / 92
The Browns then made another trade and landed their quarterback -
Colt McCoy. (QB) Texas Here is the biggest shocker. He told Coach Mac Brown that he wanted to come to Cleveland.. that's right folks.. he actually wants to be here. Here is his draft interview courtesy NFL.COM
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d817c011f/McCoy-interview
Shawn Lauvao (OT) Arizona State- he will probably be a right guard for the Browns. I do not have a lot of info on him..
I honestly have to say, on paper, this is the best Draft that the Browns have put together since they have been back! Go Browns!!
God Bless Bernie
but here is his draft bio (NFL.COM)
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2010/profiles/shawn-lauvao?id=497028
For those of you who are not aware, here is the breakdown
Round 1 #7
Joe Haden (CB) Florida. A very important part of that Florida defense. Very aggressive CB, some have said he is a little to aggressive. I will take his aggressiveness over a timid corner any day.
Round 2 #38 / #59
TJ Ward (FS) Oregon- We got to see him against The Buckeyes in their BCS match up. He had 10 tackles and was a very physical player. I really like this selection.
The Browns then moved back into the 2nd round, and selected
Montario Hardesty (RB) Tenn- He is a big back, very physical, but ran a 4.49 one of the top ranked back in the draft. He will be a very good back to have along side of Jerome Harrison.
Round 3 #85 / 92
The Browns then made another trade and landed their quarterback -
Colt McCoy. (QB) Texas Here is the biggest shocker. He told Coach Mac Brown that he wanted to come to Cleveland.. that's right folks.. he actually wants to be here. Here is his draft interview courtesy NFL.COM
http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d817c011f/McCoy-interview
Shawn Lauvao (OT) Arizona State- he will probably be a right guard for the Browns. I do not have a lot of info on him..
I honestly have to say, on paper, this is the best Draft that the Browns have put together since they have been back! Go Browns!!
God Bless Bernie
but here is his draft bio (NFL.COM)
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2010/profiles/shawn-lauvao?id=497028
Indians review and preview
I almost nailed my last prediction on the nose. The Indians did not look good in their series against the Twins in their new home. Like I said in the preview of this series the Tribe were definitly out in this series, but we did have one bright spot. Mitch Talbot went 6 innings, gave up only 1 run on 2 hits. He also struckout 3 and walked 3. The 1 run was unearned. Talbot improved to 2-1 in the young season.
The series also saw the activation Russell Branyan, who went 2-7 in the series with 2 rbi's and a run scored. Definitly glad to see him back in the bigs. Hopefully we get the same player from last year who hit 31 Home runs in only 116 games with the Mariners. I just hope he can cut back on the K's.
So just to let everyone know I was right in my prediction of 1-2, just flip flop a game..
Luckly I start my vacation this weekend, because the Tribe (7-8) pack up their Teepes and head to the Bay Area, to take on the Oakland Athletics (10-7). First pitch to open the series is 10:05pm Game one has Jake Westbrook (0-1 5.40 era) (CLE) vs Justin Duchscherer (1-0, 2.41 era), (both Westbrook and Duchscherer both did not play in 2009 due to injuries) (OAK) Game two features Fausto Carmona (2-0 3.60 era) (CLE) vs Brett Anderson (1-1, 2.65 era)(Oak) Game 3 has Justin Masterson (0-2 3.00 era) (CLE) vs Gio Gonzalez (1-1, 5.40 era) (OAK).
I do really like the Indians match-ups in this series. Wesbrook has really had his groundball outs going well after his first start. same thing with Carmona actually. Good signs for the Indians this season. The big question in this series is going to be Justin Masterson. Can you get the Indians a quality start, or will we need to get to the pen early? I think Cleveland has a very good chance to take this series 2-1. If Masterson can have a solid outting I believe we can get the sweep and keep the pressure on the Central leading Twins.
My fearless predictions 2-1 (if Masterson is off) 3-0 if Masterson is on his game.
The series also saw the activation Russell Branyan, who went 2-7 in the series with 2 rbi's and a run scored. Definitly glad to see him back in the bigs. Hopefully we get the same player from last year who hit 31 Home runs in only 116 games with the Mariners. I just hope he can cut back on the K's.
So just to let everyone know I was right in my prediction of 1-2, just flip flop a game..
Luckly I start my vacation this weekend, because the Tribe (7-8) pack up their Teepes and head to the Bay Area, to take on the Oakland Athletics (10-7). First pitch to open the series is 10:05pm Game one has Jake Westbrook (0-1 5.40 era) (CLE) vs Justin Duchscherer (1-0, 2.41 era), (both Westbrook and Duchscherer both did not play in 2009 due to injuries) (OAK) Game two features Fausto Carmona (2-0 3.60 era) (CLE) vs Brett Anderson (1-1, 2.65 era)(Oak) Game 3 has Justin Masterson (0-2 3.00 era) (CLE) vs Gio Gonzalez (1-1, 5.40 era) (OAK).
I do really like the Indians match-ups in this series. Wesbrook has really had his groundball outs going well after his first start. same thing with Carmona actually. Good signs for the Indians this season. The big question in this series is going to be Justin Masterson. Can you get the Indians a quality start, or will we need to get to the pen early? I think Cleveland has a very good chance to take this series 2-1. If Masterson can have a solid outting I believe we can get the sweep and keep the pressure on the Central leading Twins.
My fearless predictions 2-1 (if Masterson is off) 3-0 if Masterson is on his game.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
NFL Draft Browns preview
Do you ever wonder if fans of perennial winners like New England or Indianapolis, get as excited as we do? Or is that just somethings fans of perpetual losers get excited for?
But back to my point. The NFL Draft is just a few days away, and if you are anything like me, you have read at least 100000 Mock Draft's. The upside and downside of every top 10 player. Did anyone watch that Sportscenter Special with John Gruden? I thought that was really informative. I wish I could have seen each day in its entirety. I love Chucky and I still think after this season he will be the Browns coach in 2011. But I digress.....
This is how I see our draft going down..
First round, if the Rams do not trade down, they will select Sam Bradford, The Rams really have no choice. They have NO QB, and they need to fill the seats. That being said if Eric Berry falls to them I really cant imagine them passing a safety of his caliber. If he does get taken before them at the 7th spot. I would not be shocked to them trade down and try and grab and extra 2nd round pick.
1st Round
Eric Berry
2nd Round
I believe they will take a QB in this spot.
Tim Tebow/Colt McCoy (laugh all you want at Tebow)
3rd round
Look for them to try and find a running back WR and another O-linemen in this round (they have 3 picks)
I have heard from a player who will not be named in this article, that a lot of the players think that Jimmy Clausen is not a very popular choice amongst the team.
I've got the grill ready and the beer in the fridge.. I can't wait for Thursday!
Go Browns!!!
But back to my point. The NFL Draft is just a few days away, and if you are anything like me, you have read at least 100000 Mock Draft's. The upside and downside of every top 10 player. Did anyone watch that Sportscenter Special with John Gruden? I thought that was really informative. I wish I could have seen each day in its entirety. I love Chucky and I still think after this season he will be the Browns coach in 2011. But I digress.....
This is how I see our draft going down..
First round, if the Rams do not trade down, they will select Sam Bradford, The Rams really have no choice. They have NO QB, and they need to fill the seats. That being said if Eric Berry falls to them I really cant imagine them passing a safety of his caliber. If he does get taken before them at the 7th spot. I would not be shocked to them trade down and try and grab and extra 2nd round pick.
1st Round
Eric Berry
2nd Round
I believe they will take a QB in this spot.
Tim Tebow/Colt McCoy (laugh all you want at Tebow)
3rd round
Look for them to try and find a running back WR and another O-linemen in this round (they have 3 picks)
I have heard from a player who will not be named in this article, that a lot of the players think that Jimmy Clausen is not a very popular choice amongst the team.
I've got the grill ready and the beer in the fridge.. I can't wait for Thursday!
Go Browns!!!
Game 2 Cleveland vs Joakim Noah
Dear mrs. Joakim Noah,
I know that you live in Chicago and its a really great city, it truly is. But let's get something straight. Cleveland is a great city. You are just looking to motivate yourself and your teammates and I understand that, but If you have to movitae yourself by knocking a city that is going though a hard time, then you have other issues beyond basketball. You know deep in your heart that you and your teammates have NO chance against a real team. I know you say there is nothing to do in Cleveland, well, besides 3 major sports teams, the best hospital in the US (Cleveland Clinic) concerts every night, great Clubs, Bars, plenty of 5 Restaurants. But besides all of those things "not going on" and yes your right, those things are going on in Chicago too. But I know one thing that Cleveland will have "going on" that Chicago will not, and it's called the 2nd round of the Playoffs! Enjoy your offseason.
Love,
All of Cleveland
I know that you live in Chicago and its a really great city, it truly is. But let's get something straight. Cleveland is a great city. You are just looking to motivate yourself and your teammates and I understand that, but If you have to movitae yourself by knocking a city that is going though a hard time, then you have other issues beyond basketball. You know deep in your heart that you and your teammates have NO chance against a real team. I know you say there is nothing to do in Cleveland, well, besides 3 major sports teams, the best hospital in the US (Cleveland Clinic) concerts every night, great Clubs, Bars, plenty of 5 Restaurants. But besides all of those things "not going on" and yes your right, those things are going on in Chicago too. But I know one thing that Cleveland will have "going on" that Chicago will not, and it's called the 2nd round of the Playoffs! Enjoy your offseason.
Love,
All of Cleveland
1...2...3..=4
3 game sweep = 4 game win streak!!
What a great weekend in Cleveland Sports. The Cav's showed in the first game that they are clearly the better team and should not have ANY problems with the Bulls and the Indians surprised the White Sox in game of the series. I like what @ozzieguillen had to say on his Twitter. "Thanks god the bears not playing the browns they might get their but kick too"
As I stated in my preview of this series, I really liked our matchups in game two and three of the series. But WOW was I really shocked to see how well Mitch Talbot pitched in his game one start. I can easily sum up this review : AMAZING STARTING PITCHING! and Shin Soo Choo. Talbot induced 17 ground ball outs, Westbrook 11 and Carmona's sinker was working very well and he was hitting the outside part of the plate. Choo started the season a 2-18 and since then has been on a tear, raising his batting average from .111 with 0 RBI's to .324 14 RBI's.
What shocked me was how the Indians who many people think are going to be dead last in the division were able to win against arguably one of the top pitching lineups in all of baseball. The Indians were able to get the W against, Mark Buerhle, Jake Peavy, and Gavin Floyd. What really helped the Tribe was the distance that their starting pitching was able to go.
The Tribe pack their bags and head of the land of a 10.000 lakes to take on the Twins in their new stadium (Target Field). We can look at this series as a blessing or a curse. Right now the Tribe are playing a lot better then the start of the season and have some momentum building with this young team. The only thing that worries me is our pitching matchups in this series. In game one, the projected match up will be Justin Masterson (CLE) vs Kevin Slowey (MIN). This really is the only match up i like in this series. But the Twins so far are 9-3 and without a doubt in my mind the top team in the Central. In game two David Huff (CLE) duels with Franciso Liriano (MIN) in what could potentially be a fun game to watch. Huff looked masterfully in his last start and Liriano completly dominated the Red Sox, which is not something you hear very often. Game Three is Mitch Talbot (CLE) vs. Scott Baker (MIN). After looking at the match-ups I dont see the Indians having a good first visit to the Twins new ballpark.
Kevin’s fearless prediction: Tribe 1-2 , and this depends on Masterson getting that first game victory. If they dont , look for the Indians to get swept on the road in this series.
My heart always says Cleveland sweeps..
What a great weekend in Cleveland Sports. The Cav's showed in the first game that they are clearly the better team and should not have ANY problems with the Bulls and the Indians surprised the White Sox in game of the series. I like what @ozzieguillen had to say on his Twitter. "Thanks god the bears not playing the browns they might get their but kick too"
As I stated in my preview of this series, I really liked our matchups in game two and three of the series. But WOW was I really shocked to see how well Mitch Talbot pitched in his game one start. I can easily sum up this review : AMAZING STARTING PITCHING! and Shin Soo Choo. Talbot induced 17 ground ball outs, Westbrook 11 and Carmona's sinker was working very well and he was hitting the outside part of the plate. Choo started the season a 2-18 and since then has been on a tear, raising his batting average from .111 with 0 RBI's to .324 14 RBI's.
What shocked me was how the Indians who many people think are going to be dead last in the division were able to win against arguably one of the top pitching lineups in all of baseball. The Indians were able to get the W against, Mark Buerhle, Jake Peavy, and Gavin Floyd. What really helped the Tribe was the distance that their starting pitching was able to go.
The Tribe pack their bags and head of the land of a 10.000 lakes to take on the Twins in their new stadium (Target Field). We can look at this series as a blessing or a curse. Right now the Tribe are playing a lot better then the start of the season and have some momentum building with this young team. The only thing that worries me is our pitching matchups in this series. In game one, the projected match up will be Justin Masterson (CLE) vs Kevin Slowey (MIN). This really is the only match up i like in this series. But the Twins so far are 9-3 and without a doubt in my mind the top team in the Central. In game two David Huff (CLE) duels with Franciso Liriano (MIN) in what could potentially be a fun game to watch. Huff looked masterfully in his last start and Liriano completly dominated the Red Sox, which is not something you hear very often. Game Three is Mitch Talbot (CLE) vs. Scott Baker (MIN). After looking at the match-ups I dont see the Indians having a good first visit to the Twins new ballpark.
Kevin’s fearless prediction: Tribe 1-2 , and this depends on Masterson getting that first game victory. If they dont , look for the Indians to get swept on the road in this series.
My heart always says Cleveland sweeps..
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