Last night, the Rockets were called to defend their 5 game win streak and their honor, and they most certainly came through. Powerful performances by Yao Ming and Von Wafer as well as the defensive tandem of Ron Artest and Shane Battier bearing down on Lebron James, assured that the Rockets would kick the Cavaliers to the curb.
The Rockets controlled the game pretty much the entire way through only allowing Cleveland to come within a few points a couple of times and finishing them off by a 19 point differential. The scoreboard read 93-74 as the dejected Lebron walked off the court and the stoicly happy Yao inaudibly answered interview questions from a reporter half his size.
Notably, Artest and Battier teamed up to truly "hold down" James. For the first time in his entire career James was held to an assistless game. He also shot terribly from the field going 7 for 21 and being shut down in the true sense of the word.
For all the "Yao is weak" nay-sayers out there, in the second Quarter, Yao accidentally broke Cav's strongest defender Ben Wallace's leg simply by kicking him with one of his tree trunks. Yao walked away without a limp or a scratch. How's that for weak?!?!?!!?
The Rockets should have a bright future throughout the rest of the NBA season. Finally, Tracy McGrady can feel happy that it is not his fault that things are going wrong. In fact, because he isn't playing...things are going right! So thanks Tracy! It finally feels good to be a Rockets fan again...I haven't felt this way since 1994.
Expect the Houston Rockets to make a strong push for the rest of the season and enter the playoffs with a top 3 seed in the Western Conference. With no McGrady to curse them in the first round, perhaps...PERHAPS...we may see those boys in Red strike fear in the hearts of the rest of the playoff contenders and run their way to the finals.
BLAST OFF!
2.27.2009
2.26.2009
What The Sage Rosenfels Trade Means For Michael Vick
While he's not giving Michael Vick a good old fashioned "sneak up from behind" prison greeting, Sage Rosenfels is doing something of the like to Vick's career outside of the clink. The trade of Sage Rosenfels to the Minnesota Vikings puts a bit of a crinkle in Michael Vick's future. One that comes after the big crinkle of getting Commissioner Goodell to let him back into active duty.
It has been reported for a number of weeks that the two teams that were interested in trading to obtain the rights to Vick were the Vikings and the San Francisco 49ers. With the addition of Rosenfels to their roster, the Vikings will no longer be in the market for a Quarterback.
This royally screwed a great situation that Vick could have walked into. At Minnesota he would have had an offensive scheme that has been building around a lesser talented Quarterback with a very similar style, arguably the best Running Back in the NFL joining him in the backfield, as well as a solid defense to get him the ball back. Throw in the possibility of them picking up Marvin Harrison to beef up the Receiving core and he would have had a chance to have a brilliant comeback season.
But...that's not happening.
Instead, at this point he is left with the possibility of going to the 49ers who also need some help at the Quarterback position. The only difference: in San Francisco he'll have to deal with a plethora of protesting, dog hugging hippies through out his entire tenure there. More so than he would have anywhere else. Anyone remember what happened to one of his fellow Atlanta Falcons' house? That could happen here, but by crazed protesting hippies instead of a crazed woman.
On top of that...Frank Gore is a strong back, but he is far from the all around perfection that is Adrian Peterson. The offensive line hemorrhages blitzers and the defense...well...then there's the defense. Nothing terrible, yet nothing special. Let's not forget that Vick will have to deal with a Warden outside of the prison in head Coach Mike Singletary who will beat Michael Vick into submission.
Going to the 49ers may make Vick wish he was still in prison.
That is if the 49ers even take him. As an organization who has had the highest class throughout the years even if it meant being the second worst team in the league, they would have to be desperate to set their strict image aside and bring in a very talented Ex-Con who used to pit dogs against each other for their lives.
Personally, I think Vick should be given a second chance. He's fun to watch. I won't lie about that and if he's been running for his life and his corn-hole from big ole Prison bruisers for the past two years, he's probably gained some speed. Hitting the bells in the yard, probably has him beefed up a bit too. All in all, he may come out better fit than he did going in.
I vote for Vick to go to the Cleveland Browns where he will have to deal with the "Dog Pound" on a weekly basis. It would be an incredible marketing gimmick with all kinds of possibilities! Doubtful that would ever happen...but you never know.
Thanks to this Sage trade though, Vick's comeback career is going to be even more difficult. But hey...the Texans will be in a much better position!!!
2.23.2009
Sage, Rosenfels, and Thyme to Go Somewhere Else
The rumors have it that Houston Texans back-up Quarterback Sage Rosenfels has been dealt to the Minnesota Vikings for draft pick in this years draft. The Texans are asking for a 3rd rounder and the Vikings are offering a 5th rounder, so I am imagining that the Texans will end up with a 4th round pick.
A 4th round pick wouldn't fair the Texans too poorly as they have proven time and time again over the past several years to draft really, really well in the mid to later rounds of the NFL draft. Steals like Owen Daniels, Steve Slaton, Jacoby Jones, and Fred Bennett have come after the first two rounds of the draft.
As a fan though, it is slightly sad to see Rosenfels go. Sure he had a rollercoaster of a time in Houston. His 2007 season rocked as he filled in for an injured Schaub and won several games, highlighted by a near win 4 touchdown fourth quarter comeback against the Titans.
BUT...
Then there was the 2008 season. After Schaub was off to an 0-4 start, the fans were chanting and aching for Rosenfels to get the start. He finally got his chance when Schaub went down, but his helicopter like blunder and desperate attempt to prove himself that followed had us all begging for him to get off the field.
Now...a year after the negotiations with the Vikings had first started, something maybe finally coming of it. I say "maybe" because nothing can be announced nor officially confirmed until Friday, February 27th, 2009. That being said, this is pretty much a done deal...I'd stake a hefty bet on it...for entertainment purposes only.
This will work out better for both teams. The Texans will undoubtedly get their proven 4th round steal and the Vikings will get a talented Quarterback with several years left in the gas tank to team up with All-Day Adrian Peterson and a very, very talented defense. He'll do good things...and get paid much better than he has been.
So without further ado...thanks for the memories, Sage! Best of luck in Minnesota! (Let's hope Matt Schaub can stay healthy all season long next year. If not, I hear Brian Grease is available!)
A 4th round pick wouldn't fair the Texans too poorly as they have proven time and time again over the past several years to draft really, really well in the mid to later rounds of the NFL draft. Steals like Owen Daniels, Steve Slaton, Jacoby Jones, and Fred Bennett have come after the first two rounds of the draft.
As a fan though, it is slightly sad to see Rosenfels go. Sure he had a rollercoaster of a time in Houston. His 2007 season rocked as he filled in for an injured Schaub and won several games, highlighted by a near win 4 touchdown fourth quarter comeback against the Titans.
BUT...
Then there was the 2008 season. After Schaub was off to an 0-4 start, the fans were chanting and aching for Rosenfels to get the start. He finally got his chance when Schaub went down, but his helicopter like blunder and desperate attempt to prove himself that followed had us all begging for him to get off the field.
Now...a year after the negotiations with the Vikings had first started, something maybe finally coming of it. I say "maybe" because nothing can be announced nor officially confirmed until Friday, February 27th, 2009. That being said, this is pretty much a done deal...I'd stake a hefty bet on it...for entertainment purposes only.
This will work out better for both teams. The Texans will undoubtedly get their proven 4th round steal and the Vikings will get a talented Quarterback with several years left in the gas tank to team up with All-Day Adrian Peterson and a very, very talented defense. He'll do good things...and get paid much better than he has been.
So without further ado...thanks for the memories, Sage! Best of luck in Minnesota! (Let's hope Matt Schaub can stay healthy all season long next year. If not, I hear Brian Grease is available!)
2.18.2009
The Deuce Is Loose
Deuce McCallister, the New Orleans Saints all-time leading rusher has been released and is now available for any team to pick up and give him a shot.
The major question is: Does Deuce still have some juice or should the rest of the league just chunk him the Deuce?
I believe that there still is a bit of Deuce Juice left in the tank and he could really offer a lot to a team who needs a power/semi-power back. He should be relatively cheap to acquire, so giving him a shot wouldn't be as taxing on a team as it was for the Texans to give a try to Ahman Green...we all know how that turned out.
Giving Deuce a chance would be more like when the Redskins picked up Shaun Alexander last year, only with more productive results. Anticipate Deuce making an impact as a Goaline and short yardage back on a team like the Texans who needs someone just like him to spell Steve Slaton.
Other possible spots where Deuce would make a good fit would be Detroit, Arizona, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, or Cleveland. Wherever he ends up, he will make an impact. Mark my words.
I had originally thought that Ricky Williams would be the answer to the Texans back up RB problem, but now I think Deuce will be the solution. Fred Taylor could also be an option. We'll just have to see how it pans out.
The major question is: Does Deuce still have some juice or should the rest of the league just chunk him the Deuce?
I believe that there still is a bit of Deuce Juice left in the tank and he could really offer a lot to a team who needs a power/semi-power back. He should be relatively cheap to acquire, so giving him a shot wouldn't be as taxing on a team as it was for the Texans to give a try to Ahman Green...we all know how that turned out.
Giving Deuce a chance would be more like when the Redskins picked up Shaun Alexander last year, only with more productive results. Anticipate Deuce making an impact as a Goaline and short yardage back on a team like the Texans who needs someone just like him to spell Steve Slaton.
Other possible spots where Deuce would make a good fit would be Detroit, Arizona, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, or Cleveland. Wherever he ends up, he will make an impact. Mark my words.
I had originally thought that Ricky Williams would be the answer to the Texans back up RB problem, but now I think Deuce will be the solution. Fred Taylor could also be an option. We'll just have to see how it pans out.
2.17.2009
And The Rockets Red Glare....
The trade deadline is quickly approaching and the Rockets have yet anything to show for it. Rumors have flown around the proverbial mill ranging from absurd Kobe talk to more believable package trades for Vince Carter, but nothing has happened yet. Will it?
It's my belief that something will indeed happen. Personally, I like and put some clout in the Vince Carter talk. He wants off the Nets and losing Ron Artest and Aaron Brooks as the trade proposes wouldn't be so bad. The problem is...that's not all the trade proposes.
The Brooks, Artest package also includes the likes of one...Carl Landry, who's talents have been a pleasant surprise to a lackluster team over the past two years. Sure, he hasn't done as much this season so far, but he is still a solid member of the team.
That being said, having Vince Carter as a Rocket...teamed up with Yao and Shane Battier...may be a whole different team to watch. I don't include T-Mac in that because I have given up and no longer care what happens in the future of the player whom I defended so vehemently last year. He sucks! There is no other words and excuse me if you are offended easily, but Tracy McGrady is a big, whiney, poonanny and nothing is going to change that.
So as Rockets fans we have to move on and join behind the other members of the squad who choose to play through shoulder issues, broken feet, and herniated discs. McGrady will NEVER be the type of player you want him to be, so stop caring!
Yao is going to be around for some time to come. Stand behind him. This year he has played in 50 out of 53 games...and played pretty well. WHAT MORE DO YOU PEOPLE EXPECT FROM HIM?!?!! Sure it would be great if he showed a little more tenacity, but guess what....He's from China...born and bread to not show anger...it will not happen. Live with the positives that you have: A solid presence in the paint, a strong free throw shooter, and a marketing masterpiece.
The Rockets are 5th in the Western Conference coming into the pseudo-second half of the season. They are in a great spot to do some damage for the rest. They are one of the best teams at home. So now they need to band together, learn to play without Tracy and quit worrying about it and win some games.
Can they do it? Absolutely.
But they need the help of YOU, Rockets fan!!! Quit being such a negative ninny. Take your happy pills, drink a few pints, and do what ever you have to do to stop the constant complaining that Houston fans are prone to do and stand behind your team. Get on the rollercoaster because the ride....has just begun.
It's my belief that something will indeed happen. Personally, I like and put some clout in the Vince Carter talk. He wants off the Nets and losing Ron Artest and Aaron Brooks as the trade proposes wouldn't be so bad. The problem is...that's not all the trade proposes.
The Brooks, Artest package also includes the likes of one...Carl Landry, who's talents have been a pleasant surprise to a lackluster team over the past two years. Sure, he hasn't done as much this season so far, but he is still a solid member of the team.
That being said, having Vince Carter as a Rocket...teamed up with Yao and Shane Battier...may be a whole different team to watch. I don't include T-Mac in that because I have given up and no longer care what happens in the future of the player whom I defended so vehemently last year. He sucks! There is no other words and excuse me if you are offended easily, but Tracy McGrady is a big, whiney, poonanny and nothing is going to change that.
So as Rockets fans we have to move on and join behind the other members of the squad who choose to play through shoulder issues, broken feet, and herniated discs. McGrady will NEVER be the type of player you want him to be, so stop caring!
Yao is going to be around for some time to come. Stand behind him. This year he has played in 50 out of 53 games...and played pretty well. WHAT MORE DO YOU PEOPLE EXPECT FROM HIM?!?!! Sure it would be great if he showed a little more tenacity, but guess what....He's from China...born and bread to not show anger...it will not happen. Live with the positives that you have: A solid presence in the paint, a strong free throw shooter, and a marketing masterpiece.
The Rockets are 5th in the Western Conference coming into the pseudo-second half of the season. They are in a great spot to do some damage for the rest. They are one of the best teams at home. So now they need to band together, learn to play without Tracy and quit worrying about it and win some games.
Can they do it? Absolutely.
But they need the help of YOU, Rockets fan!!! Quit being such a negative ninny. Take your happy pills, drink a few pints, and do what ever you have to do to stop the constant complaining that Houston fans are prone to do and stand behind your team. Get on the rollercoaster because the ride....has just begun.
2.15.2009
Dan Stevenson is a Big Fat Douche
So the season has been over for a number of weeks now...at least for the Houston Texans it has. All in all, it was a good season despite what you may read in the "tabloids" called the Houston Chronicle or national media.
Over the years I have found that many media outlets will try there very best to be nay sayers, give a sense of false hope and...for the lack of a better term....Bitch, bitch, bitch. And that is pretty much how most media members are wrapping up the Texans past season.
I, on the other hand, have some good things in mind that came from this season and I want to share them with the folks out there who actually "care" and aren't your typical bandwagoners.
Steve Slaton opened our eyes to a whole other type of football. Remember Emmitt Smith with the Cowboys in the 1990's? That is what us, Texans fans, are about to get with Mr. Slaton. Expect him to completely disregard the "sophomore slump" theory and have a 1500+ yard season in 2009.
His ability to draw opposing defenses closer to the line of scrimmage will allow our man Schaub to drop a good number of bombs to Andre Johnson, Owen Daniels, Kevin Walters, and an unknown WR pick up.....could it be Marty Booker????? Possibly...
BUT...this years draft picks better be spent on a DE, an OLB, a CB, a S, and another OL. Anything else doesn't really matter because they wouldn't make the team anyway and then they'll bitch, bitch, bitch about having to run football drills at OTA's.
On a side note....Dan Stevenson is a frickin' jackass who just wants money. If he had ever been a "real" football player he wouldn't have pulled the lame crap that he did. Let me be frank, he would NEVER HAVE HAD A REAL FOOTBALL CAREER IN THE NFL. He was a 7th rate lineman at best, which means: HE WOULDN'T EVEN HAVE MADE IT ON THE PRACTICE SQUAD FOR AN ARENA TEAM!
That being said, I will admit that he could beat the crap out of me, but he's still a complete douche for this idiotic crap he pulled.
Dan Stevenson is a big fat douche.
But I digress...
Next year...after getting either Julius Peppers, Ray Lewis, or Terrell Suggs....things are looking good...I project 10-6 with a wild card birth. Maybe even 11-5, but we need Matty Matt to stay healthy.
The rumors have started.....let the games begin.
Over the years I have found that many media outlets will try there very best to be nay sayers, give a sense of false hope and...for the lack of a better term....Bitch, bitch, bitch. And that is pretty much how most media members are wrapping up the Texans past season.
I, on the other hand, have some good things in mind that came from this season and I want to share them with the folks out there who actually "care" and aren't your typical bandwagoners.
Steve Slaton opened our eyes to a whole other type of football. Remember Emmitt Smith with the Cowboys in the 1990's? That is what us, Texans fans, are about to get with Mr. Slaton. Expect him to completely disregard the "sophomore slump" theory and have a 1500+ yard season in 2009.
His ability to draw opposing defenses closer to the line of scrimmage will allow our man Schaub to drop a good number of bombs to Andre Johnson, Owen Daniels, Kevin Walters, and an unknown WR pick up.....could it be Marty Booker????? Possibly...
BUT...this years draft picks better be spent on a DE, an OLB, a CB, a S, and another OL. Anything else doesn't really matter because they wouldn't make the team anyway and then they'll bitch, bitch, bitch about having to run football drills at OTA's.
On a side note....Dan Stevenson is a frickin' jackass who just wants money. If he had ever been a "real" football player he wouldn't have pulled the lame crap that he did. Let me be frank, he would NEVER HAVE HAD A REAL FOOTBALL CAREER IN THE NFL. He was a 7th rate lineman at best, which means: HE WOULDN'T EVEN HAVE MADE IT ON THE PRACTICE SQUAD FOR AN ARENA TEAM!
That being said, I will admit that he could beat the crap out of me, but he's still a complete douche for this idiotic crap he pulled.
Dan Stevenson is a big fat douche.
But I digress...
Next year...after getting either Julius Peppers, Ray Lewis, or Terrell Suggs....things are looking good...I project 10-6 with a wild card birth. Maybe even 11-5, but we need Matty Matt to stay healthy.
The rumors have started.....let the games begin.
2.11.2009
Brett Favre and Steroids Is Over and Over
It's like the hit show "Lost." It just keeps repeating itself over and over again, but just a little bit differently each time.
It was this time last year when Favre retired and I had just started this blog. My first two posts were Favre, Come Back, Favre and Steroids, Steroids, Makin' Me Sick. Funny that I have taken some time off and the day I decide to come back...what are the two biggest headlines in sports?
Favre retiring...AGAIN
and
Steroids in baseball...AGAIN.
Except this time I have a different outlook. This time, I want Favre to stay retired. As much as I could say I want him to come back and have another great season, I would be pissed this time. Had he decided to come back without announcing his retirement, that would be a different story, but Brett...this time...walk the walk since you talked the talk. Take a lesson from Tony Dungee who retired this season after a very successful coaching career. Not many athletes in the history of sports have as much class and dignity as Coach Dungee...perhaps the Mississippi MudFlap should listen to this.
Kurt Warner is also taking a more strategic. He's not jumping the gun and making an announcement right away. He's taking time off to decide and when he does make a decision, I'll bet he sticks to his guns.
All this being said, I believe that you will do the right thing, Brett. I believe you are really done. Go enjoy plowing your fields and shucking your corn. It's a much bigger field, but I'm rootin' fer ya.
And then steroids....SHUT THE HELL UP MEDIA!!!! I am so sick and tired of hearing about steroids. 1) HGH isn't even a steroid by true definition, so please stop talking about them like they are the same thing. 2) When these players tested positive, it wasn't a banned substance!!! HOW CAN YOU ACCUSE SOMEONE OF DOING SOMETHING THAT IS WRONG WHEN IT'S NOT EVEN WRONG YET?
It's a whole bunch of waste of hot air that is taking away from sports. Let it go and let's move on.
And unrelatedly, someone PLEASE make the Rockets and offer for Tracy McGrady. It's tiring to have to constantly listen to Houston Rocket fans moan and groan about this guy. Get him out of town and lets move on there too!
The moral of today's article...MOVE ON! I am...I have ended my writing Hiatus and I am back, baby!!!
It was this time last year when Favre retired and I had just started this blog. My first two posts were Favre, Come Back, Favre and Steroids, Steroids, Makin' Me Sick. Funny that I have taken some time off and the day I decide to come back...what are the two biggest headlines in sports?
Favre retiring...AGAIN
and
Steroids in baseball...AGAIN.
Except this time I have a different outlook. This time, I want Favre to stay retired. As much as I could say I want him to come back and have another great season, I would be pissed this time. Had he decided to come back without announcing his retirement, that would be a different story, but Brett...this time...walk the walk since you talked the talk. Take a lesson from Tony Dungee who retired this season after a very successful coaching career. Not many athletes in the history of sports have as much class and dignity as Coach Dungee...perhaps the Mississippi MudFlap should listen to this.
Kurt Warner is also taking a more strategic. He's not jumping the gun and making an announcement right away. He's taking time off to decide and when he does make a decision, I'll bet he sticks to his guns.
All this being said, I believe that you will do the right thing, Brett. I believe you are really done. Go enjoy plowing your fields and shucking your corn. It's a much bigger field, but I'm rootin' fer ya.
And then steroids....SHUT THE HELL UP MEDIA!!!! I am so sick and tired of hearing about steroids. 1) HGH isn't even a steroid by true definition, so please stop talking about them like they are the same thing. 2) When these players tested positive, it wasn't a banned substance!!! HOW CAN YOU ACCUSE SOMEONE OF DOING SOMETHING THAT IS WRONG WHEN IT'S NOT EVEN WRONG YET?
It's a whole bunch of waste of hot air that is taking away from sports. Let it go and let's move on.
And unrelatedly, someone PLEASE make the Rockets and offer for Tracy McGrady. It's tiring to have to constantly listen to Houston Rocket fans moan and groan about this guy. Get him out of town and lets move on there too!
The moral of today's article...MOVE ON! I am...I have ended my writing Hiatus and I am back, baby!!!
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