Showing posts with label football. Show all posts
Showing posts with label football. Show all posts
Saturday, July 9, 2016
SportsWatcherss New Look: Comming Soon
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Sports Injuries: Groin Pull
One of the most common injury is a groin pull. A groin pull occurs when a muscle within the thigh tears. This is can happen due to sudden stops, jumps, or quick changes of direction. This injury especially happens in sports such as football, basketball, soccer, and hockey.
According to WebMD, there are three degrees of pulls. The 1st degree is mild pain, but with only a little bit of movement loss. The 2nd degree is moderate pain, which could even include damage in the tissue. The third and highest degree means that severe loss of strength has occurred because the muscle has completely torn.
Recovery
This type of injury is an injury that will heal through ice, elevation, and most importantly, time.
According to WebMD, there are three degrees of pulls. The 1st degree is mild pain, but with only a little bit of movement loss. The 2nd degree is moderate pain, which could even include damage in the tissue. The third and highest degree means that severe loss of strength has occurred because the muscle has completely torn.
Recovery
This type of injury is an injury that will heal through ice, elevation, and most importantly, time.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Dominance Continued in the AFC South: Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts led the AFC South last year under
Andrew Luck, who was a front-runner for MVP. He’s an amazing quarterback and
has brought great success to the Colts after Peyton Manning. This year, the
Colts added Andre Johnson to replace Reggie Wayne. The Texans took a huge loss
with this one. Although Johnson will probably not see as much action as he did
with the Texans, he will serve as a veteran mentor for other players.
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| Reciever TY Hilton at FIU |
The running back is Frank Gore who can outscore most
opponents and adds to the potent offense. On defense, Vontae Davis is an elite
corner who works well with Robert Mathis and Trent Cole.
Accordingly, the Colts have TY Hilton as a great receiver.
He recently signed a 5-year contract extension with the Colts and will work
well with the other receivers. Along with Hilton, the Colts drafted speedster Phillip Dorsett. Between these two, the Colts will have a lot of speed on their side.
The Colts are in a great position for the upcoming season.
It’ll be interesting to see how veteran player Andre Johnson works with Andrew Luck.
I foresee the team having another successful season in the AFC South and making
it back to the Playoffs.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Buffalo Bills Preview
After a couple of off season large moves, the Buffalo Bills will improve in arguably one of the toughest divisions in the NFL: the AFC East.
Coach: The Bills went out and signed coach Rex Ryan. Ryan should definitely be a change of pace, being an outspoken yet intelligent person. He takes pride on his defense, so the defense should improve over the years.
QB: As of now, Tyrod Taylor is slated to start as the quarterback. Competitors Matt Cassel and EJ Manuel look like they might play as backups unless their play dramatically improves. Tyrod Taylor is a dual-threat that can surprise alot of people as long as his accuracy is on point.
HB: This off-season, the Bills picked up one of the fastest backs in the game. LeSean McCoy signed a five year, 40 million dollar contract. McCoy has managed to rush for at least 1,000 yards in 4 of the past 6 seasons. With his quickness and ability to change directions, look for McCoy to make some really big plays. As long as his leg heals properly.
WR: Sammy Watkins is THE guy. In his rookie campaign, had 982 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns. Watkins should be on everyone's list to pick during all of the wonderful football fantasy drafts going on. The Bills also made another move this off-season. They received Percy Harvin from the Seattle Seahawks. When available and healthy, Harvin is one of the most electrifying players on the field. However, due to health and a past of personnel issues, Harvin is a risk/reward for the Bills.
Offense: Compared to last year, the offense should be much improved with a the signing of McCoy , tight end Charles Clay, and the improvement of Watkins. The Bills will have more big plays this year.
QB HB
WR TE OL OL C OL OL TE WR
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DB DE DTDT DE DB
OLB MLB OLB
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DL: Led by Mario Williams, the Bills should be solid this year. With a big guy like Kyle Williams, look for the Bills to cause some disruption. If they can apply alot of pressure , the linebackers can have a large impact.
LB: Last season, the Bills had the 2nd best rushing defense in the league. Large part of that reason was because of the linebacker's ability to fill the gap. With a similar scheme as last year, their success should not change from the previous year's run success.
DB: This is the area that is more questionable on the Bill's defense. Last year, they ranked twenty-fourth in the league in passing yards. Their secondary is relatively young , with only one projected starter over the age of 25. With experience and a different scheme, look for the Bills to improve in this area.
Defense: The defense should be more balanced this year, improving in their passing defense due to the unique blitzing schemes that Rex Ryan likes to run. It should very interesting to see how the Bill's defense performs against others this year.
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Want to be an athletic trainer? This is what it takes
Unfortunately, many of us will not end up playing for our favorite sport as professionals. But just because we can't play doesn't mean we can't be in that environment. Imagine being amongst the best athletes in the world on a daily basis, interacting with them and helping them improve for a living. Not too shabby describing "a day at the office".
In order to get this career started , you must get a bachelor's degree. Many schools have an athletic training program. While it is not mandatory, it is highly recommended for people to get a master's degree. When into the master's program, you would take courses that involve sports psychology, educational sports research, and athletic training management.
2)Become Certified
Certification will be extremely necessary as a step taken towards your career. Over 90% of states around the country require you to be licensed in order to be recognized as an official athletic trainer. The Board of Certification Examination will have to be passed, in which you may have to re-take periodically to remain certified.
3)Search for Opportunities
This is the last and most difficult task for most athletic trainers. Building your resume to the best of your abilities is one thing, but the connections you have are evenly important. Internships are highly recommended, even though most are usually unpaid. In addition for searching for jobs and internships, use social media to your advantage. Nowadays , much networking is done through online sources such as LinkedIn , Facebook, and even Twitter.
-Long hours. Depending on the time of the season, some holidays may be spent on the job.
- If you are looking to make a ton of profit , this is not the job for you.
-Although your role is to help athletes heal, you will also witness careers being cut short due to injury.
Upside:
-Along with the your annual base salary, trainers get to travel with team, having their expenses paid.
-Gear and other equipment pieces are received for free.
-Along with being around a sports environment , you get to help athletes maximize their potential and improve their health.
Through the ups and downs of being an athletic trainer, there's nothing that defeats doing what you love and making an impact on other people's lives.
What are the steps to becoming an athletic trainer?
1)Receive Your Bachelor's DegreeIn order to get this career started , you must get a bachelor's degree. Many schools have an athletic training program. While it is not mandatory, it is highly recommended for people to get a master's degree. When into the master's program, you would take courses that involve sports psychology, educational sports research, and athletic training management.
2)Become Certified
Certification will be extremely necessary as a step taken towards your career. Over 90% of states around the country require you to be licensed in order to be recognized as an official athletic trainer. The Board of Certification Examination will have to be passed, in which you may have to re-take periodically to remain certified.
3)Search for Opportunities
This is the last and most difficult task for most athletic trainers. Building your resume to the best of your abilities is one thing, but the connections you have are evenly important. Internships are highly recommended, even though most are usually unpaid. In addition for searching for jobs and internships, use social media to your advantage. Nowadays , much networking is done through online sources such as LinkedIn , Facebook, and even Twitter.
The Good and the Bad
Downside:-Long hours. Depending on the time of the season, some holidays may be spent on the job.
- If you are looking to make a ton of profit , this is not the job for you.
-Although your role is to help athletes heal, you will also witness careers being cut short due to injury.
Upside:
-Along with the your annual base salary, trainers get to travel with team, having their expenses paid.
-Gear and other equipment pieces are received for free.
-Along with being around a sports environment , you get to help athletes maximize their potential and improve their health.
Through the ups and downs of being an athletic trainer, there's nothing that defeats doing what you love and making an impact on other people's lives.
Friday, May 8, 2015
Will Dion Jordan be a bust?
On April 28th, the NFL ruled Dion Jordan out for the 2015 season due to a violating NFL policy. When taking a drug test, he did not fail it, but he did cheat on one of the test. This is not good news for the Jordan as he was hoping to make a larger impact on the field. The Dolphins traded picks in order to select him as the number 3 pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. While it's too early to say, Dion Jordan has a few years left before he will given the "bust" status.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Ohio State Takes It All: Overcoming Adversity
On January 12th, the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Oregon Ducks 42-20. The Buckeyes were able to capitalize despite having their first or second string quarterback.
This season has been a season in which the Buckeyes have truly overcome adversity. At the very beginning of the season, they had a player that many people thought would win the heisman. Quarterback Braxton Miller went down early this year, keeping him on the sideline for the remainder of the season. From then on , the baton was passed to J.T Barrett.
On the second game that Barrett started , the Buckeyes suffered their first defeat against a mediocre Virginia Tech team. At this point, many had written the Buckeyes off as college football playoff hopefuls. After that game, Barrett and the Buckeyes never looked back. J.T Barrett ( a freshman) went on a rampage! For the rest of the season, Barrett had a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 6:1. Barrett was able to carry the team all the way to the forever huge rivalry game between the Ohio State and Michigan. In that game, Barrett injured his leg. From then on, the baton was passed to Cardale Jones.
Jones' first start for the Buckeyes was in the Big Ten Conference Championship game. What a way to begin your starting campaign. Jones has had previous experience, but that is not equivalent to stage that he was about to be placed on. With that being said , Cardale handled the pressure very well. In the conference championship game, Jones threw for 3 touchdowns and 257 yards. Cardale's next challenge took place against the college football modern day golden child, the Alabama Crimson Tide. Battling against the Crimson Tide, the Buckeyes were able to will their to a 42-35 victory. At this point, Jones has been battle tested and has stepped up two games in a row. Needless to say, Cardale was able to get the last and most important game of the season: the College Football Playoff Championship Game.
Ohio State did a great job of overcoming adversity. There were able to be successful without two of the better players on the team. In order to overcome such adversity in college football, it takes two major qualities: determination and a good team.
Determination
Too many times in any sport, once a great player goes down, teams are deflated. When this occurs, the will and want to win must become even greater. It is almost guaranteed that those Ohio State players were even more motivated for a couple of reasons. 1) They were the last team selected to the College Football Playoffs. 2) With their teammates injured, they want to win it all out of support for them. The level of determination that Ohio State displayed proved that with the right attitude, things can be accomplished.
Good Team
While determination can really take a team to another level, it takes a certain level of skill to even be in the position to compete for a national championship. The Ohio State Buckeyes were not only talented in the quarterback position, but they were also talented in every other position. Running back Ezekiel Elliot rushed for 249 yards and 4 touchdowns. The defense held the high scoring Oregon Ducks to just 20 points. Ohio State out played the Oregon Ducks in every aspect of the game.
This season has been a season in which the Buckeyes have truly overcome adversity. At the very beginning of the season, they had a player that many people thought would win the heisman. Quarterback Braxton Miller went down early this year, keeping him on the sideline for the remainder of the season. From then on , the baton was passed to J.T Barrett.
On the second game that Barrett started , the Buckeyes suffered their first defeat against a mediocre Virginia Tech team. At this point, many had written the Buckeyes off as college football playoff hopefuls. After that game, Barrett and the Buckeyes never looked back. J.T Barrett ( a freshman) went on a rampage! For the rest of the season, Barrett had a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 6:1. Barrett was able to carry the team all the way to the forever huge rivalry game between the Ohio State and Michigan. In that game, Barrett injured his leg. From then on, the baton was passed to Cardale Jones.
Jones' first start for the Buckeyes was in the Big Ten Conference Championship game. What a way to begin your starting campaign. Jones has had previous experience, but that is not equivalent to stage that he was about to be placed on. With that being said , Cardale handled the pressure very well. In the conference championship game, Jones threw for 3 touchdowns and 257 yards. Cardale's next challenge took place against the college football modern day golden child, the Alabama Crimson Tide. Battling against the Crimson Tide, the Buckeyes were able to will their to a 42-35 victory. At this point, Jones has been battle tested and has stepped up two games in a row. Needless to say, Cardale was able to get the last and most important game of the season: the College Football Playoff Championship Game.
Ohio State did a great job of overcoming adversity. There were able to be successful without two of the better players on the team. In order to overcome such adversity in college football, it takes two major qualities: determination and a good team.
Determination
Too many times in any sport, once a great player goes down, teams are deflated. When this occurs, the will and want to win must become even greater. It is almost guaranteed that those Ohio State players were even more motivated for a couple of reasons. 1) They were the last team selected to the College Football Playoffs. 2) With their teammates injured, they want to win it all out of support for them. The level of determination that Ohio State displayed proved that with the right attitude, things can be accomplished.
Good Team
While determination can really take a team to another level, it takes a certain level of skill to even be in the position to compete for a national championship. The Ohio State Buckeyes were not only talented in the quarterback position, but they were also talented in every other position. Running back Ezekiel Elliot rushed for 249 yards and 4 touchdowns. The defense held the high scoring Oregon Ducks to just 20 points. Ohio State out played the Oregon Ducks in every aspect of the game.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
College Football Playoffs: Alabama vs. Ohio St. Preview
In the midst of the college football bowl season, you see it all. You see trick plays, hard hits, lucky plays, and game winning drives. This year, college football fans have the chance to witness something that has been long awaited for: a college football playoff.
In this year's playoffs, the top 4 teams compete for a chance to win the championship. The last of two games features the Ohio St. Buckeyes playing against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Let's take a look at some of the keys to the game.
Despite only losing 1 game, Ohio State has dealt with a number of blows, ESPECIALLY in the quarterback position. Early in the season, the Buckeyes lost pre-season Heisman hopeful Braxton Miller. The 2nd string quarterback , J.T Barrett went on a TEAR this season after losing his second career game to Virginia Tech. Barrett went on to throw 34 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this year. All in 13 games. Unfortunately for Barrett and the Buckeyes, Barrett injured his leg in the game against the Michigan Wolverines. This would leave the Buckeyes with only 3rd string quarterback Cardale Jones.
While Jones does not have a lot of college game experience, he has played well while in the game. Jones has completed 22 out of 34 passes and 5 touchdowns thus far. (Granted, those stats were performed against defenses that simply do not compare to Alabama.) The key for the Ohio State will be the ability to make big plays throwing the ball. Everyone in the country is aware that this will be Jones' first big time game as a quarter for Ohio State. Alabama will most likely try to make the Buckeyes one dimensional Jones and the Buckeyes must show that they are not going to alter their game plan tremendously just because they are playing Alabama. Thus, in order to move the ball well , they must throw the ball. Don't be surprised if they throw the deep ball multiple times to test Alabama.
Can Alabama keep momentum going?
After Alabama's loss to Ole Miss mid-season, many people wrote them off as a potential college football playoff team. At that time, both Ole Miss and Miss. St. were top 5 teams, with Auburn right there. Like life, Alabama simply took care of the their part in winning out the rest of the year, and the rest took care of itself. Ever since the loss, the Crimson Tide has been playing like the number one team in the nation. Since that loss, Alabama defeated a total of 5 top 25 teams to finish 12-1. Alabama has been battle tested a couple of times this year. We beat Arkansas by one point. They defeated LSU in Louisiana in overtime. They also defeated the #1 Mississippi St. Bulldogs by 5 points. As long as Alabama can continue to play the way that they have, they will be competitive in the game.
This year, there were questions as to if Blake Sims would be able to do well as the starting quarterback. Needless to say, Sims has steadily improve as the season goes on. In the past 8 games, Sims has thrown 18 touchdowns and just 4 interceptions. Heisman finalist Amari Cooper will be hard for anyone to handle.
Ohio State's Defense
The key X-Factor for the Buckeyes will be the defense. While many think it may be Caleb Jones, I believe that the defense can either really help Jones or put him in a tougher position. The defense will be facing an Alabama offense who has been clicking on all cylinders right now. If the defense can manage to get stops on at least half of the possessions, then they will have a very good chance at winning. Field position will be a key in this game. Therefore, Ohio State must take advantage.
Alabama's Blake Sims
We know that the Alabama defense is notorious for making plays when it's a close game. The offense starts and ends based on the performance of Blake Sims. As long as Sims is making good decisions with the football, Bama will have no problem moving the ball. However, if he is unable to do , this will cause for more pressure on the defense to make plays.
In this year's playoffs, the top 4 teams compete for a chance to win the championship. The last of two games features the Ohio St. Buckeyes playing against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Let's take a look at some of the keys to the game.
What to Watch
What offensive scheme will Ohio State use to propel the offense?Despite only losing 1 game, Ohio State has dealt with a number of blows, ESPECIALLY in the quarterback position. Early in the season, the Buckeyes lost pre-season Heisman hopeful Braxton Miller. The 2nd string quarterback , J.T Barrett went on a TEAR this season after losing his second career game to Virginia Tech. Barrett went on to throw 34 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this year. All in 13 games. Unfortunately for Barrett and the Buckeyes, Barrett injured his leg in the game against the Michigan Wolverines. This would leave the Buckeyes with only 3rd string quarterback Cardale Jones.
While Jones does not have a lot of college game experience, he has played well while in the game. Jones has completed 22 out of 34 passes and 5 touchdowns thus far. (Granted, those stats were performed against defenses that simply do not compare to Alabama.) The key for the Ohio State will be the ability to make big plays throwing the ball. Everyone in the country is aware that this will be Jones' first big time game as a quarter for Ohio State. Alabama will most likely try to make the Buckeyes one dimensional Jones and the Buckeyes must show that they are not going to alter their game plan tremendously just because they are playing Alabama. Thus, in order to move the ball well , they must throw the ball. Don't be surprised if they throw the deep ball multiple times to test Alabama.
Can Alabama keep momentum going?
After Alabama's loss to Ole Miss mid-season, many people wrote them off as a potential college football playoff team. At that time, both Ole Miss and Miss. St. were top 5 teams, with Auburn right there. Like life, Alabama simply took care of the their part in winning out the rest of the year, and the rest took care of itself. Ever since the loss, the Crimson Tide has been playing like the number one team in the nation. Since that loss, Alabama defeated a total of 5 top 25 teams to finish 12-1. Alabama has been battle tested a couple of times this year. We beat Arkansas by one point. They defeated LSU in Louisiana in overtime. They also defeated the #1 Mississippi St. Bulldogs by 5 points. As long as Alabama can continue to play the way that they have, they will be competitive in the game.
This year, there were questions as to if Blake Sims would be able to do well as the starting quarterback. Needless to say, Sims has steadily improve as the season goes on. In the past 8 games, Sims has thrown 18 touchdowns and just 4 interceptions. Heisman finalist Amari Cooper will be hard for anyone to handle.
X-Factor
Ohio State's Defense
The key X-Factor for the Buckeyes will be the defense. While many think it may be Caleb Jones, I believe that the defense can either really help Jones or put him in a tougher position. The defense will be facing an Alabama offense who has been clicking on all cylinders right now. If the defense can manage to get stops on at least half of the possessions, then they will have a very good chance at winning. Field position will be a key in this game. Therefore, Ohio State must take advantage.
Alabama's Blake Sims
We know that the Alabama defense is notorious for making plays when it's a close game. The offense starts and ends based on the performance of Blake Sims. As long as Sims is making good decisions with the football, Bama will have no problem moving the ball. However, if he is unable to do , this will cause for more pressure on the defense to make plays.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
NFL News: Will RGIII ever be the same?
After the 2012 season, very few would have thought that RGIII would not perform on that level or greater in the NFL. In 2012, RGIII threw 20 touchdowns. In 2013 and 2104 combined? 19. Granted , this season RGIII was hurt for most of the season. After the initial injury, RGIII wasn't even supposed to play any games for this season. The way that RGII and the Redskins have been struggling, how will they be able to recover?
After the 2013 season , Mike Shanahan was fired as the coach. It was reported that Shanahan and RGIII had alot of disagreements between each other. While this may not be a physical element apart of this game, from a mental standpoint , it's difficult to perform as well when you don't work together with others.
Entering the 2014 season, the Redskins hired coach Jay Gruden. RGIII was excited and looking forward to a fresh start. However, in week 2, RGIII dislocated his ankle, potentially putting him out of the rest of season. Although he came back , RGIII was simply not 100%.
A series of injuries have seemed to keep RGIII off of the field time and time again. Since 2012, RGIII has been injured at least 5 times. While he continues to manage to get back on the field and improve, RGIII has not played 100% healthy since 2012.
When healthy, RGIII is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the league. His ability to run is uncanny. He is built with a strong arm to make the deep throw. The most important part about RGIII? He is an intelligent player. What hurts him time and time again is he inability to stay on the field. If you can't stay on the field, you'll never be in top form. If the Redskins don't allow RGIII to become 100% during the offseason, he will continue to struggle along with the Redskins.
Different Coaches
After the 2013 season , Mike Shanahan was fired as the coach. It was reported that Shanahan and RGIII had alot of disagreements between each other. While this may not be a physical element apart of this game, from a mental standpoint , it's difficult to perform as well when you don't work together with others.
Entering the 2014 season, the Redskins hired coach Jay Gruden. RGIII was excited and looking forward to a fresh start. However, in week 2, RGIII dislocated his ankle, potentially putting him out of the rest of season. Although he came back , RGIII was simply not 100%.
Health
A series of injuries have seemed to keep RGIII off of the field time and time again. Since 2012, RGIII has been injured at least 5 times. While he continues to manage to get back on the field and improve, RGIII has not played 100% healthy since 2012.
When healthy, RGIII is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the league. His ability to run is uncanny. He is built with a strong arm to make the deep throw. The most important part about RGIII? He is an intelligent player. What hurts him time and time again is he inability to stay on the field. If you can't stay on the field, you'll never be in top form. If the Redskins don't allow RGIII to become 100% during the offseason, he will continue to struggle along with the Redskins.
Friday, November 21, 2014
NCAA Football Matchup: Arizona at Utah
Week 13 is another step closer and closer to the playoffs. While there are no games that would greatly impact the playoff standings, there are huge Pac 12 south implications in this game.
What To Watch:
Utah: Look for Utah to throw the ball. Usually, that's what they do best. However, this year running the ball has been the more successful thing to do. This year, Utah is ranked 54th in rushing yards, while they are 99th in passing. If the Utes can get the passing game going, they can be pretty successful in this game.
Arizona: With Arizona, passing the ball is the key. Led by Anu Solomon, the Wildcats are ranked 14th in the nation for most passing yards per game. Their go-to targets are receivers Cayleb Jones and Austin Hill. If the Wildcats get their passing game flowing early, they will be VERY hard to stop.
X-FACTOR: Utah & Arizona 's Defense
With these two teams being fairly evenly matched , each team's defense will determine which way the game goes. With Utah having home field advantage, Arizona must perform well early. Utah has put up over 50 points in 2 games this year. (Both against mediocre teams, but it surely means that they can put up points.)
Predictions
We predict that Arizona will win 35-32. If you want to discuss anything, hit us up on Facebook.com/SportsWatcherss or @SportsWatcherss on twitter!
What To Watch:
Utah: Look for Utah to throw the ball. Usually, that's what they do best. However, this year running the ball has been the more successful thing to do. This year, Utah is ranked 54th in rushing yards, while they are 99th in passing. If the Utes can get the passing game going, they can be pretty successful in this game.
Arizona: With Arizona, passing the ball is the key. Led by Anu Solomon, the Wildcats are ranked 14th in the nation for most passing yards per game. Their go-to targets are receivers Cayleb Jones and Austin Hill. If the Wildcats get their passing game flowing early, they will be VERY hard to stop.
X-FACTOR: Utah & Arizona 's Defense
With these two teams being fairly evenly matched , each team's defense will determine which way the game goes. With Utah having home field advantage, Arizona must perform well early. Utah has put up over 50 points in 2 games this year. (Both against mediocre teams, but it surely means that they can put up points.)
Predictions
We predict that Arizona will win 35-32. If you want to discuss anything, hit us up on Facebook.com/SportsWatcherss or @SportsWatcherss on twitter!
Monday, October 27, 2014
Monday Night Preview: Cowboys vs. Redskins
This is one of the absolute LONGEST rivalries in the NFL. The Redskins and Cowboys have played each other over 100 times since the existence of the NFL, beginning in the eaerly 1960's. While the Cowboys lead the overall series, the Redskins have won important games in the most recent years against the Cowboys. In 2012, the Redskins were able to pull off a week 17 victory led by RGIII that led the Redskins to a playoff appearance. With that being said, the Cowboys are the heavy favorite in this game.
Cowboys: How about them boyz? The Cowboys are by far the most surprising team this year. After four straight years of an 8-8 record or worse, the Cowboys are currently 6-1. They have been able to find a winning formula that allows them to produce alot of points. Unparalleled to previous years, the Cowboys have chosen to run the ball heavily. This year , they have looked to run alot more. Running back DeMarco Murray is simply off to a stupendous year. Murray is on pace to break the record for most carriers in one single season in NFL History. Murray has rushed for at least 100 yards in ALL 7 games, in addition to scoring at least 1 touchdown in 6 out of 7 games.
Running the ball the way that the Cowboys do does multiple things. First , running the ball successfully takes pressure off of Tony Romo and the passing game. If the Cowboys are able to run the ball the way they have , defenses will be forced to try to stop their running game. Once that happens, when the Cowboys look to pass, they will have a greater chance of doing so. Less attention will be on Dez Bryant, which is something no team should ever do.This also allows for Romo to take advantage of the blitzes that teams use in order to stop the run. Running the ball relieves pressure from the defense. The defense was notorious for giving up large amounts of yards and touchdowns last season. Granted, many of their key players were injured throughout the year, but they were still considered as one of the lower ranked defenses. One of the effects of running the ball includes extended offensive drives which keeps the defense off of the field and energized. Last but not least, running the ball and winning games makes Jerry Jones seem like a complete genius. 4 out of the last 5 first round picks that the Cowboys have had are offensive lineman. While it may not be the most popular thing to do, offensive lineman can make or break a team. With a 6-1 record, the lineman are clearly making the team.
Redskins: The Skins just cannot seem to get it going this year. They were able to add more explosiveness to their offense this year, signing wide receiver DeSean Jackson. For a second straight season, RGIII has been able to successfully stay on the field due to injuries. This hurts the Redskins, as they need their talented quarterback to perform and at a high level in order for them to be successful. The Redskins have lost the last 4 out of 5 games. Led by backup Kirk Cousins , the Redskins could not seem to get it going. The coaching staff decided to give 3rd string quarterback Colt McCoy a chance to play and show off his skills. Fortunately , he was able to lead them to a 19-17 victory. After the win, the head coach name McCoy as the starter for tonight's game.
While the Redskins have been struggling, they hope to somehow get back on the track. What better way than to do so by beating a red hot team on their home turf? Wins such as these give teams a major confidence boost. Once a team beats the best at that time, they feel as though they can beat anybody. Therefore, look for them to come out focused and attacking early.
Matchup:
This will overall be a matchup that will be closer than people think. These two teams see each other twice a year, and they aren't very fond of each other, no matter the record. Look for the Redskins to make some big plays, but will it be enough? Only time will tell.
Cowboys: How about them boyz? The Cowboys are by far the most surprising team this year. After four straight years of an 8-8 record or worse, the Cowboys are currently 6-1. They have been able to find a winning formula that allows them to produce alot of points. Unparalleled to previous years, the Cowboys have chosen to run the ball heavily. This year , they have looked to run alot more. Running back DeMarco Murray is simply off to a stupendous year. Murray is on pace to break the record for most carriers in one single season in NFL History. Murray has rushed for at least 100 yards in ALL 7 games, in addition to scoring at least 1 touchdown in 6 out of 7 games.
Running the ball the way that the Cowboys do does multiple things. First , running the ball successfully takes pressure off of Tony Romo and the passing game. If the Cowboys are able to run the ball the way they have , defenses will be forced to try to stop their running game. Once that happens, when the Cowboys look to pass, they will have a greater chance of doing so. Less attention will be on Dez Bryant, which is something no team should ever do.This also allows for Romo to take advantage of the blitzes that teams use in order to stop the run. Running the ball relieves pressure from the defense. The defense was notorious for giving up large amounts of yards and touchdowns last season. Granted, many of their key players were injured throughout the year, but they were still considered as one of the lower ranked defenses. One of the effects of running the ball includes extended offensive drives which keeps the defense off of the field and energized. Last but not least, running the ball and winning games makes Jerry Jones seem like a complete genius. 4 out of the last 5 first round picks that the Cowboys have had are offensive lineman. While it may not be the most popular thing to do, offensive lineman can make or break a team. With a 6-1 record, the lineman are clearly making the team.
Redskins: The Skins just cannot seem to get it going this year. They were able to add more explosiveness to their offense this year, signing wide receiver DeSean Jackson. For a second straight season, RGIII has been able to successfully stay on the field due to injuries. This hurts the Redskins, as they need their talented quarterback to perform and at a high level in order for them to be successful. The Redskins have lost the last 4 out of 5 games. Led by backup Kirk Cousins , the Redskins could not seem to get it going. The coaching staff decided to give 3rd string quarterback Colt McCoy a chance to play and show off his skills. Fortunately , he was able to lead them to a 19-17 victory. After the win, the head coach name McCoy as the starter for tonight's game.
While the Redskins have been struggling, they hope to somehow get back on the track. What better way than to do so by beating a red hot team on their home turf? Wins such as these give teams a major confidence boost. Once a team beats the best at that time, they feel as though they can beat anybody. Therefore, look for them to come out focused and attacking early.
Matchup:
This will overall be a matchup that will be closer than people think. These two teams see each other twice a year, and they aren't very fond of each other, no matter the record. Look for the Redskins to make some big plays, but will it be enough? Only time will tell.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
NCAA Football SEC Game of the Week: Ole Miss at LSU
WHAT TO WATCH:
LSU: LSU has a record of 5-2, losing to #1 Mississippi St. and #5 Auburn. LSU lost to Mississippi St. 34-29, in a game that Mississippi St. gained national attention. If it weren't for these two losses, LSU would easily be a top 5 team. One thing that LSU possesses is the ability to score. This season, the LSU Tigers has scored at least 28 points in all but ONE game. Look for the LSU to really try to put up points against the Rebels, especially since they have the home field advantage. The Tigers rank 30th in rushing, yet they are 98th in passing. The rushing attack is led by a two headed monster (Leonard Fournette and Kenny Hillard). Fournette and Hillard have combined to score 13 TD's and almost 900 yards. If they want to defeat the Rebels, they MUST make sure that they get the running game going. Ole Miss is simply absolutely NOTHING to mess around with on defense. Ole Miss only gives up an average of 10 points a game! That is not alot compared to the 35 points that the Tigers average per game.
In order for LSU to be successful, they must find unconventional ways to move the ball up and down the field. LSU does have two quarterbacks (Sophomore Anthony Jennings and Freshman Brandon Harris) that have the ability to run and throw the ball. Look for a number of quarterback draws and options. Both of these quarterbacks have over a 50% completion rate. They will have to be on their A-games to give LSU a chance.
Ole Miss: After coming off yet another sound win against Tennessee, Ole Miss seems to be on a roll like no other team. With a defense that ranks 1st in points against, and a offense that averages 282 passing yards a game, it's no wonder why they are ranked #3.
The offense begins and ends with quarterback Bo Wallace. Wallace has been able to throw for 1899 yards and 17TDs. Wallace been able to give throw to many targets such as Laquon Treadwell, and Vince Sanders, and Cody Core. All three of these receivers have 4 touchdowns. In order to win, Ole Miss must make sure that they are being able to move the ball with their passing game. Look for Ole Miss to try and run the ball. The running game is led by back Jaylen Walton. Walton has been able to rush for nearly 400 yards and 4TD's. If Ole Miss can rush the ball, they will be dynamic and tough to stop.
While their offense may be very solid, their defense has been the key to their success. The most points they have allowed this season is 20. In addition, they gave 20 points to a Texas A&M team that averages 364 passing yards per game. The defense has been able to take on team after team, and take away their strengths.
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X-FACTOR
LSU: Anthony Jennings
If LSU wants to have a chance to win, they MUST have good quarterback play. They will need to have a balanced attack if they want to keep the game close. LSU starter Anthony Jennings will have to play well, getting the ball out quickly and making the accurate throws. He will not have to do it alone. He will have the rushing attack behind him, and he will have the help of quarterback Brandon Harris. Since Jennings is the quarterback on the field for majority of the time, he will determine how much the ball moves.
Ole Miss: The Defense
In this game, it will be very important for the defense to make an impact early. It will be a night, nationally televised game. Louisiana State will be hosting the number 3 team in the country AT HOME. Look for LSU to feed off of the crowd, especially on their first offensive possession. If Ole Miss is able to for LSU to become one dimensional, they can psychologically take the crowd out of the game.
PREDICTION:
Ole Miss: 24-21
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
NCAA Football: The State of Mississippi (Hometown Heroes)
"King City" is a phrase used to describe an area where Mississippian artist "Big K.R.I.T " is from. That phrase should be changed to King State based off of the way Mississippi's major college football programs are playing right now. In a short span of 5 weeks, both Ole Miss and Mississippi State are BOTH top 5 teams.
Road to the Top:
Ole Miss:
Entering into week 6, Ole Miss was 5-0, facing the number 1 Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama has the won the championship three times out of the past six years. Basically , Alabama has been the ULTIMATE POWERHOUSE of football for the 2010's thus far. Ole Miss on the other hand , has had a losing record two out of the last four seasons. This year, Ole Miss hosted Alabama on their home field: and they would take full advantage. After being down the first three quarters, Ole Miss scored the last 13 points of the game to defeat Alabama 23-17. A win of this magnitude has never been done, as Alabama was the first #1 ranked team that Ole Miss have ever beaten. This week , Ole Miss is the 3rd ranked team in the country.
The Mississippi St. Bulldogs could not have imagined a better start to their season. Led by Heisman hopeful Dak Presscott, the Bulldogs have managed to beat LSU at their house, and a great offense in Texas A&M. In the past two games, the offense has averaged 32.5 points per game. Mississippi St. has finally put everything together to form a great overall team.
Usually , Mississippi St. has one side of the field (offense or defense) that is solid, yet the opposite side of the field would not be on the same level. Therefore, once they were forced to play a well balanced team, they would falter in defeat more times than not. Mississippi is now the number 3 as well in the AP Top 25 Poll.
History of the State:
Although both Ole Miss and Mississippi St. have been playing in the very competitive conference (SEC), the state of Mississippi has NOT had a NCAA champion since 1962(Ole Miss). Mississippi St. has never won a championship. Whether you are fan of either one of these schools or not, it's hard not to admire the fact that these two teams are on a roll. Combined , these two teams have beaten the following teams this year: Alabama, LSU, and Texas A&M. With these two schools currently undefeated, they are both in a great position to reach the college playoffs; and win! But the question is: Will they?
Can they sustain this run?
Ole Miss:
While both they teams are currently in a great position, they still face many other great teams. Ole Miss will travel to an angry Texas A&M team next week. This season, Ole Miss will still have to face LSU (at LSU), Auburn, and their arch rival: Mississippi St. These three games are all potentially make or break games for Ole Miss, since these teams will be in contention for a spot in the college football playoffs. This will not be an easy task, but if Ole Miss can beat Alabama, why couldn't they beat anyone else?
Mississippi St.:
Coming off of back-to-back wins against top SEC foes, Mississippi St. will look to move forward as they face undefeated Auburn in what will be a primetime game this Saturday night. If Mississippi State can defeat Auburn, they will have a good chance at possibly finishing the regular season undefeated. Of course, they still have to get by Ole Miss. However, they have been through the toughest part of their season. Look for them to make a run.
After many years of college football pain, the state of Mississippi has not one, but TWO college teams they can be proud of.
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014
NCAA Football Rivals: FIU vs FAU (Shula Bowl)
This Thursday, a rivalry game will be played as Florida International University will play Florida Atlantic University. These two teams consider themselves rivals since the schools are only one hour apart. While these are two little known universities nation wide, this should be a very interesting game!
WHAT TO WATCH:
In this very young series, FAU has come out more victorious , winning 9 out of the 12 times they have faced FIU. This year, the game will be held at FIU, so they will have a better chance of winning on their home field.
FAU: FAU is a pretty balanced team overall, average 130 yards per game rushing and 185 yards per game. Look for FAU to try to exploit FIU by making some big plays. Look for FAU to try to establish a run game early, then mix up the playbook as the game continues. While FIU does give up a lot of yards, FIU is 50th in the nation in points against. FAU must capitalize in the red zone in order to win the game.
FIU: FIU has a slightly better ranked passing attack than rushing attack. In this game , look for them to be in the Shotgun formation quite a bit. In addition, they will look to find ways to give their faster players the ball. With that being said, although they haven't had great success running the ball, look for them to try to establish the run game. If they can do so, their offense will open up.
X FACTOR:
FAU: Jenson Stoshak
Since FIU is ranked lowly in the passing game , look for FAU to take a number of shots down the field to Jenson Stoshak. Stoshak has an average of 21.1 yards per catch this season. If FAU can make the big plays on offense, they will force FIU's offense to score. Look for FAU to find a way to put the ball in this guy's hands. In addition, look for quarterback Jaquez Johnson to run around and make plays. Jaquez currently has rushed for 3 touchdowns this season.
FIU: Defense, Defense, Defense! That will be key if FIU wants to win the game. All players on defense must step up, and maybe even have to score to help FIU win the game. Look out for players like Treyvon Williams to make an impact in the game. If the defense can force turnovers, FIU's offense will have a much better chance of putting points on the board. FIU has managed to have a +10 turnover margin.
PREDICTION:
Usually, I would go with FAU in this game. They have won the last 5 out of 6 meetings between the two. However, FIU has looked alot better throughout the first 5 games of the season. I predict that FIU will win 17-14.
WHAT TO WATCH:
In this very young series, FAU has come out more victorious , winning 9 out of the 12 times they have faced FIU. This year, the game will be held at FIU, so they will have a better chance of winning on their home field.
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FAU: FAU is a pretty balanced team overall, average 130 yards per game rushing and 185 yards per game. Look for FAU to try to exploit FIU by making some big plays. Look for FAU to try to establish a run game early, then mix up the playbook as the game continues. While FIU does give up a lot of yards, FIU is 50th in the nation in points against. FAU must capitalize in the red zone in order to win the game.
FIU: FIU has a slightly better ranked passing attack than rushing attack. In this game , look for them to be in the Shotgun formation quite a bit. In addition, they will look to find ways to give their faster players the ball. With that being said, although they haven't had great success running the ball, look for them to try to establish the run game. If they can do so, their offense will open up.
X FACTOR:
FAU: Jenson Stoshak
Since FIU is ranked lowly in the passing game , look for FAU to take a number of shots down the field to Jenson Stoshak. Stoshak has an average of 21.1 yards per catch this season. If FAU can make the big plays on offense, they will force FIU's offense to score. Look for FAU to find a way to put the ball in this guy's hands. In addition, look for quarterback Jaquez Johnson to run around and make plays. Jaquez currently has rushed for 3 touchdowns this season.
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FIU: Defense, Defense, Defense! That will be key if FIU wants to win the game. All players on defense must step up, and maybe even have to score to help FIU win the game. Look out for players like Treyvon Williams to make an impact in the game. If the defense can force turnovers, FIU's offense will have a much better chance of putting points on the board. FIU has managed to have a +10 turnover margin.
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PREDICTION:
Usually, I would go with FAU in this game. They have won the last 5 out of 6 meetings between the two. However, FIU has looked alot better throughout the first 5 games of the season. I predict that FIU will win 17-14.
Monday, September 29, 2014
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014
SEC Football Game of the Week: Georgia at South Carolina
Although early in the season, this is still definitely a game worth watching. This Saturday, the Georgia Bulldogs will take on the South Carolina Gamecocks. Both teams are ranked, with Georgia ranked 6th and South Carolina ranked 24th. An early SEC game such as this may have a huge impact later on in the season. For Georgia, a win on the road like this will keep them on pace for potentially making the NCAA College Playoffs.
WHAT TO WATCH
Georgia: Coming off of a year in which Georgia was plagued by injuries, look for them to bounce back this season in a major way. Against Clemson, Georgia was able to run very the ball extremely well! Running back Todd Gurley played like a complete beast. Gurley was able to rush for 198 and 3 touchdowns. Look for Georgia to give Gurley close to 20 touches in this game. Quarterback Hudson Mason had an efficient game, throwing 18/26. The Georgia gave up close to 300 yards and 21 points against a good Clemson team. Look for Georgia to play a mixture of coverage packages since South Carolina has been heavily passing the ball this year. In passing yards, they rank 26th in FBS. Rushing yards? 106th.
South Carolina:
After their loss to Kenny Hill and the Aggies' incredible performance, the Gamecocks were able to bounce back and defeat ECU by 10 points.While Hill did take the country by storm, Dylan Thompson did perform very well, throwing for 4 touchdowns. Look for Thompson to take a couple of shots down the field to receivers Nick Jones and Pharoah Cooper. In the rushing game , running back Mike Davis was able to find some ground. He rushed for over 100 yards and a pair of touchdowns in last week's game. While we know that South Carolina will be throwing much throughout the game, they would be ecstatic if they could get Davis going against a tough Georgia defense.
X-FACTOR
Georgia: This week's x-factor will be Hudson Mason. Gurley will come ready to play, but South Carolina will have a defensive scheme that will try to contain him. Most teams tend to pack the middle when trying to contain a running back. Look for the safeties of South Carolina to either blitz or RB watch from time to time. If Mason could continue to move the ball and be efficient like he has, big play opportunities will be there.
South Carolina: The week's x-factor for South Carolina will be Mr. Mike Davis. He will be a big factor in this game, as Georgia will look to for the Gamecocks to be one-dimensional. If Davis and the offensive line can move the ball with the running game, this will put pressure on Georgia to play for both the pass and the run. If they are unable to do so, Georgia will simply rush the quarterback and play in multiple coverages.
PREDICTIONS
With a tough game such as this, both teams will come to play. Both teams basically face each other each and every year, with both their regular season and conference record hanging in the balance. Since the game is in Georgia, they will have a good advantage. I predict that the Georgia Bulldogs will win 24-21.
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WHAT TO WATCH
Georgia: Coming off of a year in which Georgia was plagued by injuries, look for them to bounce back this season in a major way. Against Clemson, Georgia was able to run very the ball extremely well! Running back Todd Gurley played like a complete beast. Gurley was able to rush for 198 and 3 touchdowns. Look for Georgia to give Gurley close to 20 touches in this game. Quarterback Hudson Mason had an efficient game, throwing 18/26. The Georgia gave up close to 300 yards and 21 points against a good Clemson team. Look for Georgia to play a mixture of coverage packages since South Carolina has been heavily passing the ball this year. In passing yards, they rank 26th in FBS. Rushing yards? 106th.
South Carolina:
After their loss to Kenny Hill and the Aggies' incredible performance, the Gamecocks were able to bounce back and defeat ECU by 10 points.While Hill did take the country by storm, Dylan Thompson did perform very well, throwing for 4 touchdowns. Look for Thompson to take a couple of shots down the field to receivers Nick Jones and Pharoah Cooper. In the rushing game , running back Mike Davis was able to find some ground. He rushed for over 100 yards and a pair of touchdowns in last week's game. While we know that South Carolina will be throwing much throughout the game, they would be ecstatic if they could get Davis going against a tough Georgia defense.
X-FACTOR
Georgia: This week's x-factor will be Hudson Mason. Gurley will come ready to play, but South Carolina will have a defensive scheme that will try to contain him. Most teams tend to pack the middle when trying to contain a running back. Look for the safeties of South Carolina to either blitz or RB watch from time to time. If Mason could continue to move the ball and be efficient like he has, big play opportunities will be there.
PREDICTIONS
With a tough game such as this, both teams will come to play. Both teams basically face each other each and every year, with both their regular season and conference record hanging in the balance. Since the game is in Georgia, they will have a good advantage. I predict that the Georgia Bulldogs will win 24-21.
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Thursday, August 28, 2014
The Arrival of Madden 15.
We have seen Kevin Hart and a Franco brother endorse it. We have even seen Damian Lillard in the new commercial. Well , the time has come...MADDEN 15 IS IN STORES TODAY. Football fans all over the nation can now enjoy the new Madden. Now that it's out, let's talk about some of the new features on the game that seperates it from Madden 14.
NEW FEATURES:
-Pass rush mechanics
A new feature called "jump snap" allows for gamers to have a jump start towards the quarterback if timed correctly. If not, people will get the 5 yard penalty.
-Tackling
There are 4 different types of tackling that have been implemented into the game. Pressing A+X makes for a conservative tackle, pressing LT + A/X performs a conservative 'breakdown' tackle (sure tackle) , X is a diving tackle, and using the right stick is the big hit. Just like there was a passing cone for quarterbacks in Madden 06, there is a tackling cone for defensive players. Let's see if this feature will truly make defense more fun.
-Game Prep and Confidence
In this year's Madden game, look out for "confidence" ratings to affect players. Players will have a confidence rating between 1-99. In Madden, a player's confidence can be affected by a number of different factors: whether a player is a starter or backup, margin of victory/loss, and their performance in a big game. If a player's confidence drops below 30, you will see a change in his ratings. If his confidence rating reaches a 75 or higher, his overall rating will increase.
NEW FEATURES:
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-Pass rush mechanics
A new feature called "jump snap" allows for gamers to have a jump start towards the quarterback if timed correctly. If not, people will get the 5 yard penalty.
-Tackling
There are 4 different types of tackling that have been implemented into the game. Pressing A+X makes for a conservative tackle, pressing LT + A/X performs a conservative 'breakdown' tackle (sure tackle) , X is a diving tackle, and using the right stick is the big hit. Just like there was a passing cone for quarterbacks in Madden 06, there is a tackling cone for defensive players. Let's see if this feature will truly make defense more fun.
-Game Prep and Confidence
In this year's Madden game, look out for "confidence" ratings to affect players. Players will have a confidence rating between 1-99. In Madden, a player's confidence can be affected by a number of different factors: whether a player is a starter or backup, margin of victory/loss, and their performance in a big game. If a player's confidence drops below 30, you will see a change in his ratings. If his confidence rating reaches a 75 or higher, his overall rating will increase.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Fantasy Draft Time Sleeper of the Day: Cam Newton
While Cam Newton is considered by many as one of the better players in the league, he is a mid-level quarterback in the fantasy draft. There are at least 5 quarterbacks that are going before Cam in a draft: Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Arron Rodgers, Andrew Luck. Even with these five gone, that still leaves Jay Cutler, Matthew Stafford, Colin Kaepernick, and Nick Fowles.
There is a lot of uncertainty as the recievers have no true expierence with Cam Newton. With that being said, he will rack up points running TD's as well as the passing TD's.
One thing that will help Cam is the fact that the Panthers is great. The Panthers finished 2nd in both points and yards. Their defense can provide Cam with at least decent field position a decent amount of times in which Cam will have the opportunity to capitalize on. With the addition of Kelvin Benjamin, look for a lot of red zone scores.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Rating Jadeveon Clowney: Madden NFL 15
This guy is simply a FREAK OF NATURE. Standing at 6'6 270lbs, he runs just as fast as the average running back. In college , Jadeveon had 24 sacks in three years at South Carolina, where he made a name for himself.
Jadeveon Clowney is projected to be the number 1 draft pick by the Houston Texans. Funny thing is Clowney would not be the Texans number 1 need. The Texans are in need of a quarterback, in which there are 3 projected to go in the first round (Blake Bortles, Teddy Bridgewater, and Blake Bortles).
STRENGHTS
Jadeveon has the potential to be everything that an NFL Team would and more from a defensive end. Jadeveon possesses the ability to drive through offensive linemen with his strength. With his large frame and long wing span, Clowney can also deflect alot of passes that quarterbacks throw along the line of scrimmage. When one-on-one with an offensive linemen, he has the speed to run right around offensive linemen.
WEAKNESS
The major concern that teams have with Clowney is his "work ethic". In the past he has shown signs of possibliy not going the extra mile, which is something that every great player must do. In college, he did not play the last few regular season games in his college career to aviod aggrevating an injury even more. While working out for South Carolina , he initially stated that he was only working out there and not for any teams. Examples such as these do raise questions as to whether or not he would do the same in the NFL.
Overall, this guy has the potentail to become one of the greatest defensive ends ever. Guys with his size and athletic ability just don't come around that often. My Madden rating for Jadeveon Clowney is: 79.
Jadeveon Clowney is projected to be the number 1 draft pick by the Houston Texans. Funny thing is Clowney would not be the Texans number 1 need. The Texans are in need of a quarterback, in which there are 3 projected to go in the first round (Blake Bortles, Teddy Bridgewater, and Blake Bortles).
STRENGHTS
Jadeveon has the potential to be everything that an NFL Team would and more from a defensive end. Jadeveon possesses the ability to drive through offensive linemen with his strength. With his large frame and long wing span, Clowney can also deflect alot of passes that quarterbacks throw along the line of scrimmage. When one-on-one with an offensive linemen, he has the speed to run right around offensive linemen.
WEAKNESS
The major concern that teams have with Clowney is his "work ethic". In the past he has shown signs of possibliy not going the extra mile, which is something that every great player must do. In college, he did not play the last few regular season games in his college career to aviod aggrevating an injury even more. While working out for South Carolina , he initially stated that he was only working out there and not for any teams. Examples such as these do raise questions as to whether or not he would do the same in the NFL.
Overall, this guy has the potentail to become one of the greatest defensive ends ever. Guys with his size and athletic ability just don't come around that often. My Madden rating for Jadeveon Clowney is: 79.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Rating Teddy Bridgewater
Miami native went from leaving a legacy at Miami Northwestern all the way to become a potentially top 5 draft pick. Teddy attended the University of Louisville and started for two years. There, he put the team on his back. Bridgewater started playing midway through his freshman season and never looked bad. In Teddy's sophomore year, he threw for over 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns. In his junior season, Bridgewater only improved, throwing for nearly 4,000 yards 30 touchdowns and just 4 interceptions!
With a touchdown to interception ratio like that , it's easy for any team to think twice about not selecting Bridgwater is a tough-minded prototypical sized quarterback, standing 6 feet 3 inches. Teddy possess a strong arm with a very good touch on the ball. Similar to Manziel, Bridgewater is also a guy that rises to the occasion with his back on the wall. Teddy led the Louisville Cardinals to victory past Rutgers his sophomore season after being pretty badly injured.
Although Teddy has a lot of good qualities, there are a few concerns. While standing at 6'3, alot of GM's say he will need to get stronger in order to absorb those NFL hits. Also, Teddy is not one of the fastest people on the field, he doesn't possess a good ability to aviod pressure with his feet. He is the type of quarterback to simply throw it away, which will add longevity to his career.
I think that Teddy is the most NFL ready quarterback that can be found in the draft right now. While he does have alot of improving to do , I think that he will be a very solid quarterback in the NFL. My Madden Rating for Teddy Bridgewater is: 74.
Although Teddy has a lot of good qualities, there are a few concerns. While standing at 6'3, alot of GM's say he will need to get stronger in order to absorb those NFL hits. Also, Teddy is not one of the fastest people on the field, he doesn't possess a good ability to aviod pressure with his feet. He is the type of quarterback to simply throw it away, which will add longevity to his career.
I think that Teddy is the most NFL ready quarterback that can be found in the draft right now. While he does have alot of improving to do , I think that he will be a very solid quarterback in the NFL. My Madden Rating for Teddy Bridgewater is: 74.
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