NFL News And Notes

It seems the off-season brings many different stories and so far this season it is no different. let's get right into today's news and see what is happening. LaDainian Tomlinson and the San Diego Chargers restructured the final three years of his contract in a deal that gives the team some needed cap room and it gives Tomlinson more job security and hopefully this will make both sides happy and they will get along better.

Jay Cutler who has been the talk of rampant trade talks had a conference call with Denver broncos brass, but it seems it did not go very well and they still have a very rocky relationship. The biggest problem is no player especially your starting quarterback who you drafted to be the man wants to be traded and when you do dangle the idea and he hears about it trust is broken. Once that trust is broken many times you never get it back. Might be a good idea to trade him now and save the headaches later.

Orlando Pace was cut by the St. Louis Rams as a cost cutting measure. He was a 7 time All-Pro, but has been slowed recently by injuries. It also saves the Rams money off the cap which is why it was done. Michael Vick's mansion went up on the auction block yesterday to pay off some of his debt, but the only problem was no one bid on it.

What Is Wrong With Dale Earnhardt Jr?

What is going on with Dale Earnhardt Jr? Why has he not won a Championship? You ask those two questions and you will get many different reasons why Junior has not won a Nascar Championship. Some say it is because he is too nice and does not have the edge that he needs. Many people point to his father who never had a problem pushing someone out of his way to win a race and he does not want to be like that. Others put the blame on his relationship with crew chief Tony Eury Jr who is his crew chief and cousin. People think the relationship has hindered Junior's growth and may never win a championship under him, but my theory has nothing to do with that one.

Junior is to nice for his own good and that is his biggest problem. His dad was never one afraid to rock the boat and say how he feels and this is what Junior needs to do. It seems he always tries to say the right things instead of being Junior the race car driver. Can Junior win a championship? Of course he can, but not until he quits worrying about doing everything people want and he starts driving a race car like he is capable of. When he drove the Busch Series for his Dad his only worries was getting into the car and winning, but now so many other things come into play and that is stifling his chances for success. He just needs to let go and drive the damn race car.

Dwayne Wade MVP In His Future?

If Dwayne Wade is not on your scorecard as a MVP finalist then you better write him in right now. Wade hit three clutch shots last night, but none was bigger than when he stole the ball from John Salmon with three seconds left and hit a running three-pointer to give Miami a 130-127 win in double overtime over Chicago. In all Dwayne Wade score 48 points and had 12 assists in the game for the Heat.

Wade was recently named the player of the month for February and there is no doubt he is one of the hottest players in the NBA right now. Wade can score at will it seems and he can carry the Heat himself when he needs to. Dwayne Wade is having a magical season that he does not want to see end and neither does the Miami Heat fans as well. Wade is going to have a tough time wrestling the MVP award from Lebron James, but a great playoff series might just do that.



Monday, March 9th

New Orleans 79 Final
Atlanta 89

Orlando 94 Final
Detroit 98

Chicago 127 Final
Miami 130 2OT

Washington 110 Final
Minnesota 99

Houston 97 Final
Denver 95

LA Lakers 94 Final
Portland 111

Courtney Paris Makes Bold Prediction Puts Up Scholarship

Oklahoma's Courtney Paris has not only guaranteed that the Sooners will win the NCAA women's basketball title, she's willing to put up her scholarship to back it up. He scholarship is valued at around 64,000 dollars so she is giving up a lot. Do I think the University will take it back that is highly unlikely, but it still is a bold prediction. Paris and her Oklahoma Sooners are third ranked in the country and number one in the Big 12, but that's a bold prediction.

Connecticut has already beat Oklahoma by 28 points and stand 32-0, but she is passionate about the University of Oklahoma and their fans so you have to respect the young lady for putting this on the line. It shows she has the will to win a championship and you never know what this could do for her team. It could give them the incentive they need you just do not know. I will follow this story and tell you how well it comes out for her.

Team USA Make It 2 For 2 In World Baseball Classic

After a nail biter against Team Canada which they won Venezuela was next up and took a early lead against Team USA, but it only lasted a few innings as Adam Dunn hit another monstrous home run to help lead Team USA to a 15-6 rout of Venezuela. For awhile it looked like Team USA may get beat, but the bats came alive and adding Adam Dunn has proven to be a very good move.

Team USA has a lot of talent and they were embarrassed last time they were in this tournament and have something to prove to people and the World. So far so good as now they are 2-0 and in first place in their pool. They just have to keep hitting the way they are and they will be fine. Hopefully the pitching will also hold up as well and they can bring home the trophy to the United States.

Team USA Baseball

Utah Jazz A Team To Watch Out For!

It took the Utah Jazz awhile to wake up, but when the fourth quarter arrived they were plenty ready to go. Deron Williams had 25 points and nine assists, Mehmet Okur had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Jazz beat the Toronto Raptors 109-101 on Sunday for their 11th straight win. The Utah Jazz are finally pretty healthy and that has been the big difference in the winning streak. In the NBA you need all your players if your going to compete night in night out and now the Utah Jazz have all the parts they need. This is one team in the Western Conference no one really wants to draw if they make the playoffs.

Sunday, March 8th

Utah 109 Final

Toronto 101
Orlando 86 Final
Boston 79

Phoenix 98 Final
San Antonio 103

New York 101 Final
New Jersey 106

Memphis 83 Final
Houston 93

Philadelphia 74 Final
Oklahoma City 89

Denver 106 Final
Sacramento 114

Terrell Owens Has Something To Prove

It is a good idea that Buffalo has only signed Terrell Owens for one year as it seems long term relationships with him just do not last that long. Owens will be paired with Lee Evans to give Trent Edwards and the Buffalo Bills a very good one-two punch on offense. Owens wanted to finish up as a Dallas Cowboy and he did not get to which hurt him a lot.

Owens is the kind of player who carries a chip on his shoulder and he has something to prove to everyone. People claim he was a cancer in Dallas so now that he is gone the Cowboys better win. For Buffalo they are getting a guy who will give you 100 percent on the field and hopefully a 100 percent drama free locker room as well. Terrell Owens wants to prove he was not the problem in Dallas and one way to do that is perform at a high level in Buffalo which I expect him too.