Braylon Edwards...is he for real?

Are you kidding me?!?

Blurb, from Rotoworld:

Braylon Edwards said that Cleveland fans don't appreciate him, largely because he went to Michigan.

Or maybe it's the league leading amount of drops, which is hardly a one year problem. "I've learned since being here that I'm very unappreciated. Not by the organization, just in the eyes of the fans and the city. Since Day One, I've been a marked man coming from Michigan. It's just gone that way." Oy.

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Heisman Vote '08

This is how I see it:

1. Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

2. Tim Tebow, QB, Florida

3. Colt McCoy, QB, Texas


Justification...In my opinion, I like see things that have never been done before. Just like Tebow last year, and his 20 TD, 20 TD season, I think Bradford gets the nod. Most points ever scored in a season and 5 games in a row with 60+ points means a lot to me. There really isn't much that actually separates these fine quarterbacks, in my mind. So that's why I lean heavily toward milestone achievements. I also lean toward leadership, in that, Bradford and Tebow guided their teams the the National Championship Game. Unfortunately, McCoy could be there, if not for tie breaking issues, but hey, win all your games and it won't matter. Surprisingly, I guess, Oklahoma had no problem crushing Texas Tech. And speaking of that, I think it was sad that Graham Harrell, QB, Texas Tech wasn't invited to the Heisman ceremony. He put up some serious numbers, and lead his team to a great record and ranking.

Bringing it back!

After an almost 9 month hiatus, I want to bring the blog back. I need to make sure I get my sports takes written down. I also need to make sure I stay on top of it, and do it regularly. There also seems no better time to start again, than Heisman voting time...

JIMMY "THE FREAK'S" MOCK DRAFT 1-10

1. MIAMI DOLPHINS: Jake Long, OT, Michigan

2. ST. LOUIS RAMS: Chris Long, DE, Virginia

3. ATLANTA FALCONS: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU

4. OAKLAND RAIDERS: Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas

5. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: BRANDEN ALBERT, OG, Virginia

6. NEW YORK JETS: Vernon Gholston, DE, OSU

7. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida

8. BALTIMORE RAVENS: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College

9. CINCINNATI BENGALS: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC

10. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy

Super Bowl XLII

I made no prediction, as it was elementary to me, that New England would absolutely win the game, but not cover...

I guess I was wrong. However, all I have to say is why would you pass the ball 50 times, when you have the lead for a majority of the game? Also, why would you pass so much, when you apparently can't pass block. Brady was totally crushed, all day!

Additionally, why were the Patriots' formations so predictable? Obviously I wasn't the only one who could see what they were going to do from a formation. The plays that worked the best were the 2 play-action passes to Moss from tight (running) sets.

The Patriots didn't have to lose that game, but they let it slip away...I am in no way a Pats fan, either. Just calling it like I see it. Did Bill Belichick turn into Jim Tressel? I thought both of those guys were the best coaches ever. Probably not.

Playoffs?!? NFL Championship Round Picks

That's better...Last week 3-1 both against the spread and straight up.

Line:
NEW ENGLAND by 14 1/2 over San Diego
The injuries will catch up to San Diego. I'll take San Diego with the points, though. And NEW ENGLAND to win.

Line:
GREEN BAY by 7 1/2 over N.Y. Giants
We'll see with Eli is made. Maybe watching his Seinfeld DVDs will help? Probably not enough, though. I'll take GREEN BAY minus the points.

Playoffs?!? NFL Divisional Round Picks

Nice Picks for last round, huh?
1-3 both against the spread, and straight up.
Wow! I know nothing about the NFL...


Line:
GREEN BAY by 7 1/2 over Seattle
I'll take Seattle getting the 7 1/2, but GREEN BAY to win. The lack of a running game would seem to hurt Seattle's chances. However, will GREEN BAY stick with their running attack, or chuck it all over the field? That might lead to some chances for serious turnovers.

Line:
NEW ENGLAND by 13 1/2 over Jacksonville
That's way too many points to give....Jacksonville better have enough pride to not lose by 2 touchdowns. I'll take Jax and the points, but NEW ENGLAND to win. It's tough to stop that runaway train, and giving the Hoodie 2 weeks to prepare seems to spell doom to me.

Line:
INDIANAPOLIS by 9 over San Diego
I'll pick San Diego and the the points, but INDI to win. San Diego may have Peyton's number, but I don't see 6 picks happening again.

Line:
DALLAS by 7 1/2 over N.Y. Giants
This is a tough match up to pick. Will Jessica Simpson be in the house? I'll take the Giants and the points, and to upset. However, this might be the week that the Giants luck runs out, and their injuries catch up to them. With a stacked deck against DALLAS (i.e. trying to win 3 games in one season against the Giants, T.O.'s injury, Romo's thumb, and the J. Simpson factor) will Romo and the 'Boys rise to the occasion? I'd like to see that happen. So, either way I'll be happy. I either get my pick right if the Giants win, or see the Cowboys take a major step forward.

Playoffs?!? NFL Wildcard Round Picks

Line:
SEATTLE by 3 over Washington
I'll pick Washington with the points and straight up.
If they stick to running the ball and minimizing mistakes, they'll keep the Sean Taylor magic going.

Line:
Jacksonville by 3 over PITTSBURGH
Originally I was thinking Jacksonville has too much for PITTSBURGH, but I'll pick PITTSBURGH with the points and straight up believing that Big Ben will make the difference in this game. It won't bother me to see Jacksonville win this game, though, and I'm interested to see how the officials will impact this game.

Line:
TAMPA BAY by 3 over The N.Y. Football Giants
I'll pick TB minus the points.
It being a home game for TB, and not being sold on Eli Manning makes this one easy for me. I think injuries and a let down from last week will hold the Giants back. I'll be pleasantly surprised if the Giants pull this one off.

Line:
SAN DIEGO by 10 over Tennessee
I'll pick Tennessee with the points, but SAN DIEGO to win.
I think Tennessee is actually better with K. Collins at the helm. I guess we'll have to see, though. A rested LT2 could go off if Haynesworth is less than 100% or out. I wouldn't be shocked to see SAN DIEGO cover the spread.