Calm Down People!

I'm sick and tired of how quickly people can jump on and off a bandwagon. Take for example the 2009-2010 Raptors. They win their first game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, not only did they win that game by scoring more points than the Cavs (My pick to win it all), but they out worked them in every facet of the game, their defence, offence, rebounding, it was all fluid and optimism was at an all time high.

Fast forward to Friday, the trap game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Clearly an upset team who just got humiliated at home by the Pistons, they wanted to reedeem themselves in their next game. They did what the Raptors did to the Cavs on Wednesday, out worked them in every facet of the game, and won. Woop-dee-doo!


Now today, a home game against Orlando, the finals runner up last year. They are a much superior team to us, and they lost because of their lack of perimeter D. Now people are questioning Colangelos moves in the offseason, some are even starting a "LETS GET HINRICH" petition on realgm. This really has to stop, people need faith in their team.


This is a new teams, it's going to take time for them to gel. Lets wait 15-20 games to actually evaluate this team to see where they are going.


Thants my rant.

Birthday All-Stars

Hey gang,

I was pretty bored in class today so I went looking for something to do. What I did was look at people who were born on the same date as me. I then decided to make a list of my "Birthday All Stars". The Birthday All Stars is a list of the five best athletes born on your birthday.

Mine are as follows:

Vincent Damphousse: A centre who was drafted in the first round by the Leafs in 1989.Scored 400 goals in his career.


Albert King: A small forward who was drafted in the first round by the New Jersey nets in 1981. Averaged 12.1 points a game for his career.


Takeo Spikes: A linebacker who was drafted in the first round by the Cincinati Bengals in 1998. He appeared in 3 pro bowls in his career.


Erik Christiensen: A centre who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks. He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He hasn't appeared in any pro bowls, but is a welcome addition to a contending team.


and finally, the best athlete born on December 17th is none other than...


Chase Utley: He is the Second Basemen for the defending world series champs Philadelphia Phillies. He has appeared in four all star games and is looking to lead his team to another World Series this year against the New York Yankees.


Who are your birthday all stars?

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Fantasy Football

Hey guys!

As you may or may not know, I'm an avid fantasy football player. This year I have two teams, both called ITSYMBII (Is that something you might be interested in) and at the half way point I'm at a combined record of 7 - 7. I'm using this post to vent my anger at Eagles running back Brian Westbrook who I traded for this past week and JUST got injured by a London Fletcher hit in their game against the Eagles.

So, I'm currently in panic mode with my team.

I currently have

QB: Matt Schaub
RB: Michael Turner, Ray Rice, Brian Westbrook and Darren Sproles
WR: Andre Johnson, Calvin Johnson, Steve Smith 1.0, Reggie Wayne, Antonio Bryant
TE: Visanthe Schiancoe
DEF: Patriots

What am I to do with this team, I mean, on paper its a great team, but I only have a 4-3 record with them. Oh how I hate fantasy football.

NBA Awards Predictions 2009-2010

Most Improved Player: Brook Lopez (New Jersey Nets)


Sixth Man Award: Manu Ginobli (San Antonio Spurs)


Defensive Player of the Year: Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic)


Rookie of the Year: Jonny Flynn (Minnesota Timberwolves)


Coach of the Year: Jay Triano (Toronto Raptors)


Most Valuable Player: Lebron James (Cleveland Cavaliers)

NBA Playoff Predictions

Eastern Conference

1. Cleveland Cavaliers (62-20)
2. Orlando Magic (58-24)
3. Boston Celtics (53-29)
4. Atlanta Hawks (45-37)
5. Miami Heat (44-38)
6. Toronto Raptors (43-39)
7. Chicago Bulls (42-40)
8. Washington Wizards (41-41)

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First Round

Cleveland vs Washington: Cleveland wins 4-0
Orlando vs Chicago: Orlando wins 4-1
Boston vs Toronto: Toronto wins 4-3
Atlanta vs Miami: Miami wins 4-2
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Second Round

Cleveland vs Miami: Cleveland wins 4-0
Orlando vs Toronto: Orlando wins 4-2

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Conference Finals

Cleveland vs Orlando: Cleveland wins 4-2

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Western Conference

1. San Antonio Spurs (63-19)
2. Los Angeles Lakers (61-21)
3. Portland Trail Blazers (55-27)
4. Denver Nuggets (53-29)
5. Dallas Mavericks (52-30)
6. Utah Jazz (50-32)
7. New Orleans Hornets (50-32)
8. Phoenix Suns (47-35)

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First Round

San Antonio vs Phoenix: San Antonio wins 4-1
Los Angeles vs New Orleans: Los Angeles wins 4-1
Portland vs Utah: Portland wins 4-3
Denver vs Dallas: Denver wins 4-2

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Second Round

San Antonio vs Denver: San Antonio wins 4-3
Los Angeles vs Portland: Portland wins 4-3

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Conference Finals

San Antonio vs Portland

San Antonio wins 4-2
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NBA Finals

Cleveland vs San Antonio


Cleveland wins 4-2

NBA 2009-2010 Season Predictions

Hello again, sorry about the lack of posts. I've however been super busy with school, BUT I've found time to post to you my predictions for the upcoming 2009-2010 NBA Season. Like I was with the Toronto Maple Leafs, I was going into the season very optimistic and things have nt changed with the Raptors so far.

There are still many questions going into this season like, Can Shaq REALLY be a sidekick? Are the Boston Three Party done, or will they be back this season? Are the Spurs going to make a run? And finally, can the Lakers repeat? This makes this season a very intriguing one from game number one all the way until the deciding game of the NBA finals.



Eastern Conference

1. Cleveland Cavaliers (62-20)
2. Orlando Magic (58-24)
3. Boston Celtics (53-29)
4. Atlanta Hawks (45-37)
5. Miami Heat (44-38)
6. Toronto Raptors (43-39)
7. Chicago Bulls (42-40)
8. Washington Wizards (41-41)
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9. Philadelphia 76ers (38-44)
10. Detroit Pistons (37-45)
11. Charlotte Bobcats (34-48)
12. New York Knicks (31-51)
13. Indiana Pacers (28-54)
14. Milwaukee Bucks (23-59)
15. New Jersey Nets (19-63)




Western Conference

1. San Antonio Spurs (63-19)
2. Los Angeles Lakers (61-21)
3. Portland Trail Blazers (55-27)
4. Denver Nuggets (53-29)
5. Dallas Mavericks (52-30)
6. Utah Jazz (50-32)
7. New Orleans Hornets (50-32)
8. Phoenix Suns (47-35)
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9. Oklahoma City Thunder (37-45)
10. Memphis Grizzlies (35-47)
11. Houston Rockets (34-48)
12. Golden State Warriors (32-50)
13. Los Angeles Clippers (32-50)
14. Minnesota Timberwolves (25-57)
15. Sacramento Kings (19-63)

Award Winners for the 2009-2010 NHL Season

Coach of the Year: Bruce Boudreau (Washington Capitals)

Rookie of the Year: Jonas Gustavsson (Toronto Maple Leafs)

Frank J. Selke Award: Pavel Datsuk (Detroit Red Wings)

James Norris Memorial Trophy: Shea Weber (Nashville Predators)

Vezina Trophy: Evgeni Nabokov (San Jose Sharks)

Maurice Rocket Richard Trophy: Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals)

Hart Memorial Trophy: Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals)