Adam’s Two Cents

July 28, 2009

Beware of the “Blackout”

Filed under: Pro Football — admin @ 11:24 am

NFL fans beware of this season. The 2009 season might be remembered as the “blackout” season. With the economy where it is at both the NFL and they’re teams are worried that ticket sales will be down this year, so in order to get the fans out to the games Fox/CBS might choose to blackout games in game areas to get fans to go to the game.

Also adding fuel to the fire is the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Teams expect to make way less that what they made before. For example, a source with the Packers said they project only making a little over two million after all the bills and salaries are paid. That coming after a season in which the team made a little over 20-million dollars after bills.

Now don’t get me wrong, two million a year is nothing to shake a stick at. However, when most NFL owners and franchises get used to making 20+ million a year they don’t want to quit making that much money.

So with the lower amount of money that teams project to make and the current ecomony worrying NFL officials the blackouts in NFL cities and surrounding areas are expected if not inevitable. So you might want to call your local station or Fox/CBS and start complaining now before it’s too late.

July 19, 2009

Heisman Faves and Dark Horses

Filed under: College Football — admin @ 10:38 am

Are you ready for the college football season and the hype that will be Tim Tebow? After leading the Gators to the National Title last season, and the way he finished out the end of last season, there is little doubt that for the majority of the time leading up to and in the college season, Tebow will get more attention than anyone.

Question is, can he keep what he had rolling at the end of last season into this season? Certainly two easy early season games against Charleston Southern and Troy will help pad those numbers for end of the year bragging rights. Then if they can get by the uncertainty that is the Tennessee Volunteers, and the always tough LSU Tigers, then it might be smooth sailing to yet another undefeated season for the Gators.

Others who will be of thought for the Heisman. Obvious choices are Sam Bradford and Colt McCoy. Out of these two, I think McCoy has the best shot at challenging Tebow for the Heisman. A little bit of an easier schedule for McCoy and the fact that I think once again the Horns will beat the Sooners in their annual contest.

Some of the players that should get consideration but probably won’t. The first one is a no doubter, and if on a big time school like Bradford, McCoy, and Tebow, he would garner a ton of attention. Of course I’m talking about Central Michigan QB Dan LeFevour. LeFevour matched Tebow, during Tebow’s Heisman run two seasons ago, by becoming the second quarterback to run for 20 touchdowns and throw for 20 touchdowns. He’s in his Senior year and with a team who should win the MAC Title.

If Jacquizz Rodgers can stay healthy in the back field of Oregon State, then lookout. Rodgers played in just 10 and a half games as a Freshman last season and piled up 1,253 yards on 259 carries. Now, one year later and one year wiser he might just be the best running back in the nation. Last season he racked up 99 yards against Penn State, then made a name for himself by rambling for 186 yards against USC. Once again health will be the key, and if he remains healthy three early season matchups against lower opponents will help out.

With Ian Johnson gone in Boise, the Boise State Broncos next best threat will be Jeremy Avery. Avery split the load last season with Johnson, but still gained 614 yards on just 111 carries. Now with Avery going to get more carries this season one can only imagine how many yards he’ll put up this season. He’ll get early season attention as the Broncos open up at home against Oregon.

The last two on my Heisman list are truly long shots and may turn out to be duds. First is Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen. It’s his Senior season at the helm, and probably no one has more pressure on them entering this season as Clausen does. Clausen said earlier this summer that Head Coach Charlie Weis would not be fired because of his (Clausen’s) play. Well it’s now time to put up or shut up for Clausen. He’s going to catch a break with his opener being Nevada at home, but from then on it’s up to Clausen to show up and help the Irish out. If he stays confident the numbers will show. However, any sign of struggle might be a snow ball effect and end up tumbling out of control to another dissapointing Irish season.

The longest of the long shots is Donovan Porterie in New Mexico. With new Head Coach Mike Locksley now on the sidelines, the offense has become a spread offense, and if the spring game in New Mexico was any indication the 300+ yard games will pile up faster than pancakes at IHOP. However, two really tough out of conference games are worrysome for Porterie and the new Lobos offense. They kick off the season at Texas A&M, and visit Texas Tech on October 3rd. Those two games will be the determining factor in a big year for Porterie and the Lobos.

July 11, 2009

Vikes not learning from history

Filed under: Pro Football — admin @ 2:25 pm

The Vikings are certainly looking like the latest moronic team in the NFL. I read that the Vikes are changing their playbook, and that 40% of it involves plays that one Brett Favre would run.

Are you kidding me? Now, I knew as soon as the talks began it was only a matter of time before the Vikes signed Favre to a contract. But one question I had was, did the Vikings learn from the Jets expirement? Guess not was the answer. This is a team, that even though won the division last season, will unlikely do the same this season. The Packers are better, the Bears I consider are the team to beat in the NFC North, and who knows what the Lions are going to bring to the table.

Yet again everyone will get excited as Favre signs that contract, but at the same time Head Coach Brad Childress should sign his pink slip, because once the year is over he’ll be looking for a new job.

This isn’t the answer for Minnesota. Favre cannot play defense, and he isn’t very good on offense. There’s a reason why he led the league in interceptions last season, and no it’s not his shoulder, it’s bad decision making. He may have gotten away with alot of bad throws early in his career, but he’s not anymore. The Vikings are no where near contending for a Super Bowl, so why not build your team up? With Adrian Peterson as the centerpiece the Vikes should be looking to improve their quarterback situation for the future. Favre is not the answer and neither is Tavarus Jackson, nor Sage Rosenfels. They need to figure out a way to trade up to get a Sam Bradford or Colt McCoy. That would be the logical choice.

Instead the Vikes will make the unlogical choice, and sign Favre. From there it’ll be a disappointing season, and they will have to start over again next season with a new coach, a new GM, and an unclarity once again at the quaterback decision. The old saying is if no one learns history they are doomed to repeat it. Well the Jets 2008 season is going to repeat in Minnesota not to the delight of many Favre, and Viking fans.

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