With the Gaints win over the patriots is amazing fashion where do they stack up amongst the greatest upsets of all time?

10.) Appalachian State beats Michigan 34-32
who would have ever thought a D-II school could beat a national championship contender? This has to be one of the most improbable victories in College football history. The game got no hype because this was just a tune up game for the great Michigan team which seemed to have everything (a great QB,RB,WR,OT... they were loaded). The game had plenty suspense all the way down until the final FG which was blocked.
We will probable will never hear about Armanti Edwards again but, for one day he was probable one of the best college qb's to ever play.

9.) Rulon Gardner(US) beats Alexander Karelin (Russia)
Not as popular as many other upsets but impressive none the less. It is probable the most incredible match of Greco-Roman wrestling ever and if you had to watch just one match this would be the one. Karelin "the bear" had not lost since he was 19 years old in 1987... he had been undefeated for 13 straight years! He had won 3 gold medals in 3 appearance in the Olympics. And so along comes Gardner a relatively unknown farmer-type who some how pulled off one of the hugest upset in indvidual sports ever.

8.) N.C State over Houston's Phi Slamma Jamma
Hows it possible a team with the young pair of Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler future NBA champions,Hall Famers, and members of the top 50, loose to a team of well unknowns? good coaching and magic. The good coaching coming from Jim Valvano who will all remember running around frantic with excitement after the game. And the magic coming from a amazing put back by whittenburg to pull off huge upset.

7.) Golden State Warriors pull a upset over the impressive Mavericks
I dont care if you dont even follow basketball this was probable one of the biggest upset. A Golden State team that narrowly made it into to the playoffs beat a team with the home court advantage , the 1st seed, the MVP, and a talented deep team. How could none of that resulted in a Mav's win? easy the brilliant play of Baron Davis who played his heart out and the leadership of Don Nelson.

6.) 69' New York Mets over the Baltimore Orioles
It probable be crazy to keep a team nicknamed the "Miracle(mets)" off the list. A team which had only existed 8 years some how mustered the talent to challenge the great Orioles team. Probable some of the best defense and pitching ever showcased in the world series helped the Mets claim a place in baseball history.

5.) Buster Douglas kosTyson
anyone who is a 42 to1 underdog I would say does not have a snowball chance in hell. But some how Douglas defeated the unstoppable force that Tyson was in boxing at that time he was literally the best pound for pound fighter. And some how none of this mattered on that day because Buster proved that it was he who was "the baddest man on the planet".

4.) Villanova defeats Georgetown
It is hard to recollect known but during the riegn of Patrick Ewing at Georgetown they were probable the most feared psyhical team to ever play college hoops. Villanova however was the lowest seed ever to make it to the title game they where playing the reigning champs, sound pretty daunting ? Well not to the wildcats who shoot over 78% the entire game and 90% in the 2nd half. No fear thier, just clutch play.

3.) Jets stun the Colts in Superbowl III
"the times are a changing" ... Unitas probable never heard that song as he was the model ver the old school views clean cut, hard working, and the picture of excellance. On the otherside was Joe Namath a brash young upstart who Guaranteed that the young Jets would be the perfect veteran Colts. So, trashtalk never hurt and Namath made that guarante of his whole with the Jets impressive win over the Colts winning 16-7 and holding the Colts offense to 3 scoreless quarters.

2.) Gaints beat the Patriots
Within every perfect thing lies the seed of its own destruction. This ultimately was the case this Sunday.
It hard to imagine the most prolific offense in NFL History was held to just 14 points. But, that was the case as the Gaints defense swarmed and pounding the real greatest show on turf into the most 3 and outs the Pat's experienced the entire season. Eli Manning who was never thought of as a clutch player willed his team to the greatest upset in Super bowl history destroying not only the Pat's perfect (19-0) season but the credibility of many of foxs Nfl "experts".

1.) The Miracle on the Ice, the USA defeats the Soviet Union
This will always be the hugest upset to ever be played. A group of college kids beating a team far better them who got destroyed by them in exhibition (10-3), a team that hadn't lost in nearly 20 years. It still is a miracle and the greatest one of all time.

Sometimes when your watching ESPN question pop into your head and I find it interesting what other think besides myself. So fire away! just like as if you were in Pakistan


Are the Celtic legit and worth the Hype ?

Believe it or not I think they are. So far I think they have lived up to the hype and the “big 3” are playing very well. But, I do have genuine concern over there lack of rotation of bench players as at most they are using 3 a game. And to be honest I don’t know how well any of their bodies will hold up as they defiantly all cant play 82 games with no relief.

The Eastern question- To pull the trigger or not…

There is not a doubt that the Bulls have the pure talent to be in eastern championship game so, what is the deal. Gordon, Deng, and Hinrich are not producing consistently like they did last year, which raise another question, which is when, will the Bull’s front office make a deal for Kobe Byrant. How many more games can the Bulls afford to loose in a rising eastern division? I think if they loose 5 of there next 8 games they have to pull the trigger and sadly regardless of the cost.

Adrian Peterson MVP ?

After watching a replay of his game against the Chargers on NFL network a couple of time I’m convinced. This is defiantly not to slight Brady or Moss whom I have seen more of, living on the east coast. But what AP is doing is truly remarkable he is on pace for an 1800+ season if he averages 70 yards (!?) from this point to the end of the season.
Now I’m not saying that he is the second coming of Walter Payton or Emmitt Smith but he is doing something I have never seen a running back do before and that is be great everything. But, more than likely because of the seniority Brady will win but, there something specially happening in Minnesota.

Should LSU be #1 or should it be a very deserving Kansas or Oregon team ?

I like LSU I really do there probable one of my favorite college for both football and basketball but, I think Kansas should be number 1 on the polls maybe for the sheer fact they haven’t lost a game and they are the only ones in the top 10 to do so. Oregon should probable be the other candidate sitting at 3.

Georgetown ranked to high in the College basketball polls ?

I understand that they are a mainly defensive team but they should not have struggled against a sub-par team W&M, which raise another question, How long will they survive in a very competitive Big east conference playing the way they are.

Looking ahead to the NFL draft, its like christmas for me .. really next to the superbowl and the divisional championship games there is not a single NFL event I watch more intently.
Assuming that the 5 worst teams well… will keep on loosing what would your picks look like? This is what I foresee even before the bowl games and combines…

1.) Rams Jake Long Michigan OT Comparable to: Joe Thomas
Of all there problems (and there is plenty) the offense line of the Rams has been the worse. It is odd to see a lineman taken 1st overall but this is a major need with the status of a number starting lineman like Orlando Pace up in the air plus, there is (to me) not a good enough Defensive player to go 1st overall.

2.) Dolphins Glenn Dorsey LSU DT Comparable to: Warren Sapp
This guy can be the centerpiece of any defense and the Dolphins could use nearly anything on Defense. Currently, he led the LSU tigers amazing defense, which has yielded the fewest points. Dorsey can greatly improve the ‘Phins defense and keep O’linemen out of the secondary.

3.) Jets Calais Campbell Miami DE Comparable to: Mario Williams
Well, he may not be has polished as his contemporary upper classman Chris Long, he defiantly has the upside. So far the Jets have 9 sacks that is 29th in the league and it safe to say there defensive is in a sad state of affairs. Were some will claim that sacks are a meaningless statistic I would reply but pressure and field position aren’t so I think that the Jets would be wise to take Campbell whose length and speed on the edge will greatly improve there defense.

4.) Patriots* DeSean Jackson California WR Comparable to: Lee Evans
Hear me out; first off do to the trade to get this pick it is just plain highway robbery. Second it is unknown how much longer Randy Moss will be with the Patriots in the long run. Jackson would be the perfect insurance policy in case Randy wants more money when the pats win enough super bowls to make everyone physically sick.

5.) Falcons Andre Woodson Kentucky QB Comparable to: Donovan McNabb
The Falcons need a QB and it depends on who there sweet on Ryan or Woodson, I probable go Woodson though he has a powerful arm and impressive vision on the field.
He is mainly a pocket passer, which may fit the Falcons new system. He has a NFL legit deep ball and has tremendous poise.


*= acquired form 49ers

Rounding up the top 10...
Raiders -Darren McFadden -RB -Arkansas
Bengals -Chris Long -DE -Virginia
Cardinals -Derrick Harvey -DE/LB -Florida
Bears -Matt Ryan -QB -BC
Vikings -Brian Brohm -QB -Louisville

yes, there finally in... my apologize cards for these picks... yes !!!
on a lighter and entirely differant note here is my qoute for the week;

"Hope Solo and DeAngelo Hall could literally cry me a river"
(hold the aplause and laughter)

Texans 30 over Falcons 21

The Falcons surprised me last week they stuck with the Panthers and if it wasn't for DeAnglo Halls Little blow up they may have won. As for this week I actually think they will encounter a better more balanced team as Houston Defense and Offense were able to compete with the high flying Colts. So it will be an interesting game just not one that the Falcons will win, sadly.

Bears 23 over Lions 14

The Lions got offense and despite injuries the Bears have the best defense in the NFC. Griese couldn't have found a better week to start against the porous Lions secondary, which has given up at least 2 TD, and 270 passing yards a game, hell Grossman might have even done well. To say the least I like da' Bears because it just wouldn’t be right to see the loose to the Lions.

Packers 24 over Vikings 20

Fingers are crossed as Farve may actually break 2 records (most TD's and INT).
If Jackson starts at QB they will not score 20 but if Holcomb does I think he gives them a fighting shot against an upstart defense in the 'bay.

Jets 28 over Bills 17

The Bills are falling apart but it may be better next year, as we will see what Trent Edward and #### can do together. Chad and Jones are bound to have a good game against a defense that is basically out of Linebackers and Defensive ends.


Ravens 20 over Browns 17

This game could actually go either way depending on how well McNair does for the Ravens and how well Jamal Lewis does for the Browns.


Buccaneers 23 over Panthers 17

Garcia and the Buc's defense are too solid to loose to the Panthers. I should note Carr is making his first start, we mostly know him as the defense ends best friend.


Cowboys 30 over Rams 20

The Rams have literally implode this season the best Offensive Lineman out for the season, their starting RB is out for gods knows when, and they’re starting QB only has broken ribs. Its only the 4th week of games and they are tanking it the Cowboys on the other hand are flourishing, just getting off defeating the Bears the sky is the limits for the boys' whom don't seem to be missing Terry Glenn.

Raiders 21 over Dolphins 13

Lamont Jordon is have the best season of his career and may finish in the top 4 in rushing. If Culpepper returns to even half of his old form the Raiders should handle the Dolphins with ease.


49ers 17 over Seahawks 10

*UPSET SPECIAL* you know it, I will be willing to roll the dice for the niners all year against NFC opponents. Alexander is hurt again so it will depend on how Hasselback throws it. All Alex Smith has to do is give it to Gore and maybe throw a couple 5 yard passes.

Steelers 28 over Cardinals 20

I was compelled to put the Cardinals over the Steelers but I have to give the Steelers there do. Willie Parker is having a great season and the defense is on lockdown, Hines Ward is out which may hurt Roth' but the Steelers are a running team anyway.

Colts 30 over Broncos 10

Colts win hands down... Forget Blye' and Bailey... The Jaguars exploited the glaring weakness in the Broncos who have no quality wins. The Colts have too much mystic to loose this one.


Eagles 32 over Giants 26

Another Barn Burner, but will have the same result Eagles win and the Gaints loose.
There nothing like a game with no defense... except grant me one reprieve I think Trent Cole may have a 20-sack season.

Patriots 38 over Bengal’s 29

Brady + Moss + Welker + Stallworth > Bungels Defense
Sorry if Derek Anderson can throw 5 TD passes why not Brady.




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