"It takes one swing at a time to chop down a tree." Those were the infamous words spoken by L.A. Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, after a backbreaking loss to the Boston Celtics. One in which the Lakers blew a 24 point lead. With all that tree chopping, bed wetting, i need a drink and a shot, mentality there seems to be a method to this outspoken guards madness. But like it or not ,the odds favor the tree.....Or does it?!?! The Lakers actually blew a 16 point lead where they were on a rollercoaster of offense in the first quarter. But just like the in the past, the Celts came rolling back and at one time gained a lead late in the 3rd and 4th quarter. Yet, with a desperation steal, Kobe was able to seal the deal. Now starring at elimation from here on out, Can Kobe and Co. continue to chop trees and will it all be a sweet little Timber!!!!!!!
will he continue to chop or will it be a timber for the lakers???
Thousands of fans were left lifeless as the Lakers went down 3-1 to the Celtics. Whats worse was the fact that they blew a 24 point lead. Lamar Odom looked lifeless. Gasol was almost camtose, Sasha Vujacic was enraged. Derek Fisher looked more like a fish in a water, belly up i may add. And a Manic Kobe and Phil Jackson looked on helplessly as the Lakers lost a golden opportunity. What could have been a 2-2 series is now a 3-1 stranglehold on the NBA Finals. But as we all know its never over. Boston fans shouldn't look any further than last season's NFL SuperBowl. It all seemed but won, when the perfect New England Patriots took the lead over the slumping New York Giants. The Stadium and Pats' fans errupted when Rany Moss caught a go ahead touchdown from Tom Brady. with a little under a 2 minutes left. Thats when the amazing happened. Eli Manning not only evaded and should have been sack, but more likely he had the last laugh when he took the air out of a veteran team stockpiled with talent. With that being said, we all expect the Celtics to be holding the trophy up soon. But not so fast Boston nation. You of all people know about early celebrations. So until we see a 4-1 defeat, lets hold the champaigne, stop the parades, and play some basketball. The Lakers still have another game in Los Angeles, and all is needed to steal a game in Boston. At this point in time, thats wishful thinking. Before we all crown the Celts as champions before game 5, Unlike the Titans of the motion picture, we all need to remember the Patriots.
Save the smiles for now....You still have business to take care of.
Welcome to the NFL. Sure, we all can debate who's the best in the NFL, but i have decided to dig a bit deeper to see who's the best at his position soley based on potential of the 2008 season. (my top 5)
1.Tom Brady: Love him. Hate him. When it comes down to clutch performances and getting the job done, this is my feild general in every situation. With the re-signing of Randy Moss, that keeps the Patriots the most potent offense. New England however did lose to free agency Donte Stallworth. With that being said, Stallworth wasn't a regular weapon on this team's offense. so expect this Patriots team to go undefeated. Remember where you heard it first.
1.Petyon Manning : I never liked to use the term 1 and 2 with these top QB's. But since 1A isn't a number, sorry Mr. Manning, you'll have to accept number 2. Not as clutch as Tom Brady nor does he proves to be calm is the harshest situations, Manning is Mr. Consistency, when I think of a "prototypical" quaterback, my answer is always this man. With a SuperBowl under his belt, this guy can easily surpass Brady with solid play. But due to Marvin Harrison's injury and no true backup, this is the only thing that hurts Manning. Reggie Wayne is always a go to guy, so thats always a security blanket. (Sorry younger brother, it takes more than an escaped sack under two minutes to play and ultimately win the superbowl to get on this list)
3.Tony Romo : This Celeb/Quaterback is without doubt the best QB in the NFC. As far as being number this season, he must be ready to put up Brady like numbers, Manning or Brady like Playoff wins, and Terry Glenn must return to top form. With T.O. ,Crayton, Witten, and the recomittment of stockpiling a formidable running trio in Barber, Choice, And Jones, Chances are that Romo may lose passing reps. The Cowboys last season put too much pressure on Romo and Co. without having a run game to rely on. Just because he's number 3 on my list doesn't mean he can't become number when it all matters. (just ask Eli Manning) With all the glamour and glitz this Dallas team possess, i'm not so sure if Romo is 1 on a team with celeb-like players such as Terrell Owens, Pacman Jones, Jessica Simpson( sorry but i couldn't resist) and even the owner himself Jerry Jones.
4. Ben Roethlisberger: I know, I know, I know. Big Ben has had an up and down career, which makes me beleive that he's straddled the fence. When he's good, he's great. But when he's bad, he's terrible. With immediate draft studs such as Limas Sweed who can make the whole team forget about Plaxico Burress, and Rashard Mendenhall giving them a running attack that will resemble the old Bettis/Parker duo. Look for Big Ben to put up great numbers in this upcomign 2008 season.
5. Donovan McNabb/Jake Delhomme: I know 5A isn't a number but since this is my list i can manipulate my owns sytem. I don't believe in Kevin Curtis, nor do i beleive in Reggie Brown. But i do beleive in a Better Defense and the addition of Lorenzo Booker who in my mind is a poor man's Brian Westbrook. There's no dropoff when either is on the feild therefore keeps both guys fresh. Sure Plenty of you would say why not Carson Palmer? Why not Drew Brees? i don't see any improvement in either team that'll make these guys better. However in Jake Delhomme, I see Steve Smith. I see Mushin Muhammad. I also See Dwayne Jarrett. Above all, I see Jonathan Stewart, Jeff Otah and an average of a 330 pound offensive line capable of running and play action that'll make Delhomme that much better.
Never Doubt that a picture isn't worth a thousand words
The Boston Celtics lead the NBA Finals series 2-0 against the defending Los Angeles Lakers. Leon Powe has played lights out including a poster full of dunks against the opposing teams defense or lack there of. However, the Celtics should be weary of a couple of things that could perhaps make or break them. I'm not going to analyze what everyone in America has already saw. The Lakers defense has been transparent to say the least. Also Kobe Bryant has been rather less than his MVP form in which he has shown all season and playoff long. Being up 2-0 is a great thing. But for the Celtics, here's my reasons why they should be worried....
1. Kobe Bryant: (or Bean as i call him) No matter if his team is up 20 or down 28 as they were in game 2, he's the motor, the heart, the passion that this team needs. This guy never quits. In game 2 we all saw the Celtics paralyze the Lakers, but the one constant was this guy, his attitude and will to win almost capped off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history. Indeed, the Lakers came short of their comeback. When Kobe smells blood, he usually attacks. Game three expect Kobe, the MVP.
2. The Celtics Inability to score: Sure the Celtics have ran throught the Lakers defense like well.....Leon Powe. In the 4th Quarter the Lakers figured it out. Now plenty of you would ask what did they figure out. Now lets all be mindful that the lakers scored 41 points in the 4th quarter, and Boston not only settled for jumpshots, but they were defended a lot differently. What we all saw was the Lakers figuring out that the key to beating Boston is by stopping Rajon Rondo. Stop,Stop,Stop before you begin to talk. All series long the once constant and also the main flaw in L.A.'s defense was playing every point guard as if they were Tony Parker, Derron Williams, or Allen Iverson, which has been playing Rondo as a shooter. Well in the 4th quarter of Game 2,(when it was really too late) Not only did the Celts become stagnant, Los Angeles defended Rondo as if he was more of a Jason Kidd, which was a pass first guard. And while Rondo isn't a high percentage shooter, I'm sure that Phil Jackson and his staff will be a lot more pleased with Rondo knocking down shots than a Ray Allen,Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, or even a Leon Powe. Play Rondo simply as a volume shooter and put more emphasis on the big 3.
3. Defensive Stops without fouling: Its no secret that Kevin Garnett is no Tim Duncan, and while K.G. is a great post player, he doesn't impose his will on games. He's simply the role player in this offense. Garnett doesn't viciously and consistently attacks, mainly in key situations. Therefore playing him away from the basket is a good thing. He likes to settle for jumpshots and not attack the basket, therefore making this Celtics offense more turnover prone and allowing the lakers to run their transition offense a lot more effectively. By playing Kevin Garnett the way they have played him all series long, (without the excpetion of rebounding) Garnett doesn't spend a lot of time at the free throw line. Anytime u can eliminate at least one of the big 3, then u have done ur work for a team that doesn't score a lot of points.
4. Phil Jackson's in game and halftime adjustments: The road to the NBA Finals hasn't been a Christmas for the Lakers team. They have played some of the best perimeter and post players these games have to offer in the fast paced offense of the Denver Nuggets, whom they swept; The sophisticated flex offense in the Utah Jazz, whom they defeated; also the hi and low pick and roll/w a bunch of post play and tenacious defense of the Spurs, that was also defeated in 5 games. Whenever the Lakers sparked a good run or executed a great gameplan, look no further than the Zen Master himself. This coaching staff litterally made stars such as Carmelo Anthony, Derron Williams, Carlos Boozer, and Manu Ginobili look pedestrian. Look for some of these adjustments in the next games.
5. Being Able to win out in homecourt and Stealing one in Beantown: This is not the ideal situation for any Laker fan or player, but the ideal comeback would be winning the next three games. And Stealing one in the Garden. While this is no easy task, according to history. But there are certain teams that i never doubt, the Lakers and Phil Jackson are 2 of them. Just kidding, but with this team having 3 games at home and being undefeated there. There must be some type of optimism or method to this theory of madness. The Staples center will be loud. Really Loud. just ask this guy below....no,no,no...not kobe.....the one behind him. (hint: he's wearing a purple shirt and his name is Jack Nicholson. lets just make that our little secret)
After making his first NFL Pro Bowl, Marion Barber is now seeking an elite contract. The Dallas Cowboys have held preliminary talks with Barber's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, and are offering a financial package in the $30 million range, according to a report in Thursday's Dallas Morning News. Barber, however, is reportedly seeking a package between $40 million and $60 million, more in line with contracts signed by the Kansas City Chiefs' Larry Johnson and LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers, who received $43.2 million and $60 million respectively. With that being stated. Facts are Facts. Barber was only the backup last season. Barber didn't even get a 1,000 yards even getting the most caries. Yes his bruising style and rushing touchdown totals are impressive. If I'm the Cowboys, i want Marion in the backfeild and he's the guy i want there for years to come. However, asking for LT money, without giving me LT production, is asking for too much. Texas fans rejoice. I am not the Dallas Cowboys. I have been for the team making Barber the starter, and also have lobbied for him to become the future fulltiem starter, but his numbers are a bit to pricey for me. The guy in 0-1 as starter. Thats not convincing. He lacks NFL speed. Thats not convincing. so the price needs to go down. Period.Rosenhaus and the Cowboys have a good working relationship and it is likely the two sides will reach an agreement. Barber, a restricted free agent who scored 12 total touchdowns and rushed for a career-high 975 yards - despite not starting a single game during the 2007 regular season - was tendered a $2.5 million contract by the Cowboys in February.
I would have never thought that Barber would be delivering one of these to Jerry Jones or the entire Cowboys organization.
But when you are represented by this guy. Anything is Possible.
"So what will it be Marion? 50 million??? 60 million??".......(both)
As long as he can deliver some of these. Cowboys fans worldwide will be happy or....
he will be receiving treatmeant like this guy.......
this guy..........
and this guy.......
No added pressure Marion. Continue to do this......
to become something like................well...................this guy......
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