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After Further Review (#449)

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014

by Christopher Dinkins

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After Further Review

 

AFTER FURTHER REVIEW #449 SHOUTOUT to you RON GUIDRY…..((NBA)) THUNDER 105 (DURANT 46) BLAZERS 97 (ALDRIDGE 29/16)…NETS 101 (PIERCE 13) MAGIC 90 (O’QUINN 15)…HEAT 93 (JAMES 29) CELTICS 86 (HUMPHRIES 14/13)…KINGS 114 (GAY 41) PELICANS 97 (WITHEY 14)…WOLVES 114 (LOVE 19/13) JAZZ 97 (HAYWARD 27)…..LONG STREAK (PACERS 5) WRONG STREAK (BUCKS 9)..the new SERIUS XM radio show “SPIKE LEE’S BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE” might have THE MAYOR in the building….putting some “mooooozerella” on that !!!!…..stay tuned !!!!…..LANCE STEPHENSON (PACERS) gets popped by “flop police” for second time this season !!!….((NCAAHOOPERY)) 3-MICHIGAN STATE 71 (HARRIS 24) INDIANA 66 (VONLEH 13/13)…womens side 5-LOUISVILLE 93 (SCHIMMELL 25) HOUSTON 52 (AMERSON 10)….you goin for the BILLION ???….an offer has been made for the “PERFECT” bracket by WARREN BUFFETT and CAVALIERS owner DAN GILBERT…umm..in case you were wondering the odds on picking the “PERFECT” bracket are 1 in 9,223,372,036,854,775,808 ((umm thats 9 QUINTILLION))….GOOD LUCK !!!!…((NHL)) winners include PANTHERS…DEVILS…ISLANDERS…SENATORS…BLUE JACKETS…STARS…MAPLE LEAFS…CANUCKS…JETS…HURRICANES-FLYERS postponed because of snow…WE (KIA..JOHAN..BARRY..DJ DIZZ..CHASE NIXX (first time caller)..TEE..ANGIE..MR HOLLYWOOD) talked ALOT of HOCKEY last night on THE BIGGER SHOW among other things cause we TALK SPORTS LIKE WE TALK SPORTS….a lot of these so called sports groups be stuntin on FACEBOOK !!!!!….and AFTER FURTHER REVIEW is always available to be tested…come thru !!!!!….((NFL)) 2014 PRO BOWL captains JERRY RICE and DEION SANDERS have made their top selections for game TEAM RICE selects DREW BREES (SAINTS)…ROBERT QUINN (RAMS)…JAHRI EVANS/BEN GRUBBS (SAINTS)…EVAN MATHIS (EAGLES)…JASON HATCHER (COWBOYS)…MARCELL DAREUS(BILLS)…KYLE WILLIAMS (CHIEFS)…RYAN KALIL (PANTHERS)…NICK MANGOLD (JETS)…….TEAM SANDERS selects JAMAAL CHARLES (CHIEFS) and JJ WATT (TEXANS)….NDOMUKONG SUH (LIONS)…DONTARI POE (CHIEFS)…GERALD MCCOY (BUCCANEERS)…MARSHALL YANDA (RAVENS)…LOGAN MANKINS (PATRIOTS)…KYLE LONG (BEARS)…MIKE POUNCEY (DOLPHINS)…ALEX MACK (BROWNS)…the remaining picks will be made tonight 8pm/NFLN…..((NCAAF)) AARON COLVIN (OKLAHOMA) tears his ACL at SENIOR BOWL practice….we talkin bout practice man !!!….((sorry couldn’t resist !!))…….NOTRE DAME and UNDER ARMOUR are in a $90 MILLION dollar bed together….SETH LITTRELL leaves INDIANA for NORTH CAROLINA OC job…..BILL CLARK leaves JACKSONVILLE STATE for ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM HC job…..MANNY DIAZ is NEW DC at LOUISIANA TECH…..((BOXING)) if you planned on watching GENNADY GOLOVKIN (28-0/25KO) v OSUMANU ADAMA on HBO ….umm change those plans…..fight will NOT air on U.S television….still waiting on FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR to announce who he is fighting in MAY…..hmmmmmmmmmminah !!!!!……((MLB)) THE RACE FOR MASAHIRO TANAKA involves CUBS..DIAMONDBACKS…DODGERS..WHITE SOX…YANKEES…LETS GO YANKEES !!!!!…..be ready for metal detectors in all MLB parks by 2015….((TENNIS)) AUSTRALIAN OPEN ’14….ROGER FEDERER over ANDY MURRAY (6-3.6-4.6-7(6).6-3) to reach semis…..RAFAEL NADAL over GRIGOR DMITROV (3-6.7-6(3).7-6(7).6-2) to to reach semis……ladies side AGNIESZKA RADWANSKA over VICTORIA AZARENKA (6-1.5-7.6-0)…..((GOLF)) the LATIN AMERICA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP winner will go to THE MASTERS….IN 2015…….NBA GAME of the day THUNDER (32-10) v SPURS (32-9)…..NHL GAME of the day HURRICANES (20-19-9) v FLYERS (25-19-6)……TRUE SCHOOL JAM of the day “JAZZY SENSATION” – JAZZY FIVE MCEES…….its HUMP DAY…….make it happen for yourself !!!!…..the BALLISTICS have been kicked !!!!!!…….AFR.

 

Christopher “The Mayor” Dinkins of GeeQue Sports Palace, for War Room Sports

After Further Review (#447)

Monday, January 20th, 2014

by Christopher Dinkins

Christopher Dinkins Blog

 

 

 

 

After Further Review

 

AFTER FURTHER REVIEW #447 SHOUTOUT to you JACK MORRIS….((NFL)) SUPER BOWL XLVIII—DENVER BRONCOS v SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—aka SMOKER’S REVENGE aka WEED WILL ROCK YOU aka BONG BOWL aka THE EZ WIDE !!!!….CONGRATZ to COLORADO and WASHINGTON STATE (where its LEGAL…see the “WEED BE KNOWIN”)…..((NCAAF)) how many of the 98 underclassmen who declared for NFL DRAFT will be chosen ????…..not all 98 of em belee dat !!!!….((NBA)) THUNDER 108 (DURANT 30) KINGS 93 (THOMAS 38)….LAKERS 112 (YOUNG 29) RAPTORS 106 (LOWRY 21)….MAGIC 93 (AFFLALO 20/13) CELTICS (HUMPHRIES 18/12)….SPURS 110 (MILLS 20) BUCKS 82 (KNIGHT 21)….SUNS 117 (FRYE 30) NUGGETS 103 (LAWSON 17/14A)…nice of MARK CUBAN to keep DAVID STERNO on his toes making sure he got one last fine (($100k))….((NHL)) RANGERS 4 CAPITALS 1….BLACKHAWKS 3 BRUINS 2(SO)….LIGHTNING 5 HURRICANES 3….PHILADELPHIA FLYERS extend STEVE MASON (goalie) 3YR/$12.3M……((MLB)) will honor MAYA ANGELOU…JIM BROWN…BERRY GORDY at BEACON AWARDS on MAY 30 before CIVIL RIGHTS GAME ((ASTROS v ORIOLES))….MAX SCHERZER (TIGERS) 1YR/$15.5M……CHRIS DAVIS (ORIOLES) 1YR/$10.5M….((TENNIS))AUSTRALIAN OPEN ’14…. DOMINIKA CIBULKOVA over MARIA SHARAPOVA (3-6.6-4.6-1) in FOURTH ROUND match……mens side…RAFAEL NADAL over KEI NISHIKORI ( 7-6(3).7-5.7-6(3)….ROGER FEDERER over JO-WILFRIED TSONGA (6-3.7-5.6-4)….((GOLF)) PABLO LARRAZABAL wins ABU DHABI HSBC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP…..PATRICK REED wins HUMANA CHALLENGE….BERNHARD LANGER wins MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CHAMPIONSHIP……….NBA GAME of the day PACERS (32-7) v WARRIORS (26-16)….NHL GAME of the day KINGS (29-14-6) v BRUINS (30-15-3)….TRUE SCHOOL JAM of the day “EASY STAR” – POOR RIGHTEOUS TEACHERS…..its MONDAY…..do something for somebody…MLK JR would appreciate it !!!!……..the BALLISTICS have been kicked !!!!!……AFR.

 

Christopher “The Mayor” Dinkins of GeeQue Sports Palace, for War Room Sports

After Further Review (#445)

Friday, January 17th, 2014

by Christopher Dinkins

Christopher Dinkins Blog

 

 

 

 

After Further Review

 

AFTER FURTHER REVIEW #445 SHOUTOUT to you DJ MARK THE 45 KING…..((NBA))NETS 127 (JOHNSON 29) HAWKS 110 (MACK 17) LIVE from LONDON !!!!!….yaaaaaawwwwn !!!!….PACERS 117 (STEPHENSON 28) KNICKS 89 (ANTHONY 28)..so long to that FIVE game winning STREAK yall was sooooooo proud of !!!!…..told you AFR will talk KNICKSTAPE once they reach .500 which is doable by ALL STAR BREAK (FEB 14-16)….THUNDER 104 (IBAKA 21/15) ROCKETS 92 (JONES 16/13)…where was the “great” SLIGHT COWARD (ROCKETS) you ask ??….umm he went for 11/6…and was a (-11) when he was on the floor !!!!…..sheesh !!!!!….((NCAAHOOPERY)) 1-ARIZONA 91 (JOHNSON 17) ARIZONA STATE 68 (CARSON 20)…womens side 2-NOTRE DAME 109 (MCBRIDE 20) PITTSBURGH 66 (KIESEL)…3-DUKE 90 (LISTON 21/12) VIRGINIA (GERSON 13)….6-MARYLAND 77 (THOMAS 19/11) SYRACUSE 62 (BUTLER 14)….TEXAS A&M 67 (WALKER 18) 8-SOUTH CAROLINA 65 (WELCH 20/16)….9-NORTH CAROLINA 78 (DESHIELDS 24) CLEMSON 55 (DIXON 21)….FLORIDA suspends CHRISTIN MERCER following robbery charge…..((NFL)) **CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND** ((AFC..PATRIOTS v BRONCOS SUNDAY 3PM/CBS))…PEYTON MANNING (BRONCOS) is giving $500 dollars to charity everytime he says “OMAHA”…..WHATS THE OVER/UNDER ??? ((NFC..FORTY NINERS v SEAHAWKS SUNDAY 630pm/FOX)) how many times is TOM BRADY gonna say “52 IS THE MIKE” ???….anyhoo….who YOU GOT ????…..the MAYOR says PATRIOTS v FORTY NINERS….shhhh don’t tell nobody !!!!…..((NHL)) winners include RANGERS…PREDATORS(SO)…CANADIENS(OT)…ISLANDERS(SO)…SHARKS…KINGS…WILD…BRUINS…AVALANCHE(SO)…JETS…COYOTES….like that HENRIK LUNDQVIST (RANGERS) is playing like the KING again !!!!!….LONG STREAK (DUCKS 8 ) WRONG STREAK (CANUCKS..CAPITALS..OILERS 3)…((MLB)) they gonna have expanded replay starting in 2014…umm..you shoulddda been had it…but oh well….hope it doesn’t make for an even LONNNNNNNNGER game now…..whatever happened to games played under 2 and a half hours….hmmmm…..lets REPLAY that !!!!……CC SABATHIA (YANKEES) is now down with the ROC and JAY Z is pleased….LESS THAN 30 DAYS TIL pitchers AND catchers….DONTCHA LOVE IT !!!!!!……((TENNIS)) AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2014….SERENA WILLIAMS over DANIELA HANTUCHOVA (6-3.6-3) and now the part owner of MIAMI DOLPHINS is ALL TIME LADIES WINNER at AUSTRALIAN OPEN with 61 (MARGARET COURT had 60)…….LI NA over LUCIE SAFAROVA (1-6.7-6(2).6-3)….on the mens side NOVAK “NO JOKE” DJOKOVIC over DENIS ISTOMIN (6-3.6-3.7-5)…..DAVID FERRER over JEREMY CHARDY (6-2.7-6(5).6-2)…..NBA GAMES of the day…its DOUBLEHEADER FRIDAY yall !!!!!……BLAZERS (29-9) v SPURS (31-8)…..WARRIORS (25-25) v THUNDER (29-10)……NHL GAMES of the day (only ones on the schedule…GOOD ones !!!) CAPITALS (22-17-8) v BLUE JACKETS (22-20-4)…..DUCKS (36-8-5) v BLACKHAWKS (30-8-11)…..TRUE SCHOOL JAM of the day “MONA LISA” – SLICK RICK…….its FRIDAY….make it happen…..RIP ERNIE from THE HOLLOW…NOW RULE MOB FOREVER !!!!!……….the BALLISTICS have been kicked !!!!!…….AFR.

 

Christopher “The Mayor” Dinkins of GeeQue Palace Sports, for War Room Sports

After Further Review (#444)

Wednesday, January 15th, 2014

by Christopher Dinkins

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After Further Review

 

AFTER FURTHER REVIEW #444 SHOUTOUT to you REGGIE JACKSON….((NBA)) BOBCATS 108 (JEFFERSON 35) KNICKS 98 (ANTHONY 20)….GRIZZLIES 90 (LEE 24) THUNDER 87 (DURANT 37)….PACERS 116 (GEORGE 31) KINGS 92 (COUSINS 31/13)….CAVALIERS 120 (VAREJAO 18/18) LAKERS 118 (MEEKS 26)…..guess MIKE BROWN strikes again huh LAKERS ??……((NCAAHOOPERY)) INDIANA 75 (FERRELL 25) 3-WISCONSIN 72 (JACKSON 21)….5-WICHITA STATE 72 (VANVLEET 22) BRADLEY 50 (PICKETT 11)….7-FLORIDA 72 (FRAZIER II 21) GEORGIA 50 (PARKER 13)….***AFTER FURTHER REVIEW NCAAHOOPERY MENS TOP 10 1.SYRACUSE (17-0) 2.ARIZONA (17-0) 3.WICHITA STATE (17-0) 4.MICHIGAN STATE (15-1) 5.VILLANOVA (15-1) 6.IOWA STATE (14-1) 7.OKLAHOMA STATE (14-2) 8.FLORIDA (13-2) 9.SAN DIEGO STATE (14-1) 10.WISCONSIN (16-1)……((NHL)) winners include MAPLE LEAFS…LIGHTNING…SHARKS(SO)…FLYERS…DEVILS…PANTHERS…AVALANCHE(OT)…BLUES…PREDATORS…SENATORS…STARS….wonder who is gonna drop the puck for STADIUM SERIES game on JAN 25 ((DUCKS v KINGS))…..????…..how about ICE CUBE ??…..THE BIGGER SHOW went in last night SHOUTOUT to CALLERS ((((KIA…BARRY….TEE…CHE))))….we chopped it up about all things SPORTS….and SHOUT to LISTENERS ((we see you too !!!))…..((TENNIS)) AUSTRALIAN OPEN’14…SERENA WILLIAMS wins over VESNA DOLONC (6-1.6-2) to move into THIRD ROUND of tourney….that’s 24 in a row for the part owner of MIAMI DOLPHINS…..NOVAK “NO JOKE” DJOKOVIC over LEONARDO MAYER (6-0.6-4.6-4) to advance to THIRD ROUND….DAVID FERRER over ADRIAN MANNARINO (7-6(2).5-7.6-0.6-3) to advance to THIRD ROUND !!!!!….((BOXING)) like OSCAR DE LA HOYA says “lets end the cold war”……and why exactly are fighters identified by what NETWORK they are on ((MAYWEATHER/SHOWTIME…PACQUAIO/HBO….etc))….just wanna know that all !!!!…..NBA GAME of the day NUGGETS (19-18) v WARRIORS (25-14)…..NHL GAME of the day CAPITALS (22-16-8) v PENGUINS (33-12-2)…..TRUE SCHOOL JAM of the day “EGO TRIPPIN” – ULTRAMAGNETIC MC’S…its HUMP DAY….”so seek and define”…..the BALLISTICS have been kicked !!!!!….AFR

 

Christopher “The Mayor” Dinkins of GeeQue Palace Sports, for War Room Sports

Why Michigan’s Head Coach Brady Hoke is on Thin Ice

Monday, January 13th, 2014

by Christian Roberts

Christian Roberts Blog

 

 

 

 

 

Hoke

 

In 2011 when the University of Michigan hired Brady Hoke as their HC from San Diego State, the team was thought to be in much better shape with him replacing Rich Rodriguez. That held true his first year, after leading the Wolverines to a 11-2 record. That included a Sugar Bowl win over Virginia Tech. Hoke was also named Big Ten coach of the year. Things looked very promising for the Michigan program.

The following year, things were not so great. The team finished 8-5 and lost their bowl game to South Carolina. That was the infamous “Jadeveon Clowney hit game”. The team struggled running the ball and was very inconsistent in the passing game led by Denard Robinson and Devin Gardner. Michigan’s football team as a whole just seemed to regress. This was clearly not the same team from 2011.

With another top 10 recruiting class coming in, 2013 was supposed to be the year Michigan got back to the basics. With Gardner leading the way at QB full time and Brady Hoke leading from the sidelines. After starting 5-0, it seemed things were back on track. Though none of the 5 wins were really impressive, the bottom line was they were undefeated at 5-0. Once they began to face Big Ten competition, they fell straight on their faces, finishing 2-6, including a 14-31 beat down given by Kansas State in the Buffalo Wild Wings bowl.

The free fall Michigan has endured over the past two years falls at head coach Brady Hoke’s feet. Continuously getting out coached game in and game out and not putting together an adequate defense on the field. Outside of a few players including LB Jake Ryan, that defense is awful.

Simply put, 2014 is a make it or break it year for coach Hoke. The team has already fired OC Al Borges and replaced him with Alabama OC Doug Nussmeier. The Wolverines should see immediate benefits from this hire. Nussmeier led one of the most potent offenses in the country with Alabama, he can definitely do the same for Michigan. The talent is there, but coach Hoke needs to help them maximize that. Expect Hoke and Nussmeier to work hand in hand to restore this offense.

With yet another great recruiting class coming in led by 5-star ATH Jabrill Peppers, the defense can drastically be improved. But yet again that falls on Hoke and how ready he gets his guys to play. Maybe a scheme change is necessary. I don’t think that will happen though.

As you can see there are a lot of factors for how Michigan’s 2014 season goes. Most will depend on how fast this defense can improve. If not, Brady Hoke and the rest of his staff will be in the unemployment line for coaches.

 

Christian Roberts of Sportz Overtime, for War Room Sports

After Further Review (#442)

Monday, January 13th, 2014

Christopher Dinkins

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After Further Review

 

AFTER FURTHER REVIEW #442 SHOUTOUT to you MARIANO RIVERA…((NFL)) **DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS** NINERS 23 PANTHERS 10…..better luck next year CAMERON…..BRONCOS 24 CHARGERS 17….onside kicks live here….**CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY** ((NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS v DENVER BRONCOS…AFC))….((SAN FRANCISCO FORTY NINERS v SEATTLE SEAHAWKS…NFC))…((NCAAF)) VINNY SUNSIERI (ALABAMA) has decided to enter NFL DRAFT…defensive coordinator TODD GRANTHAM leaves GEORGIA to join BOBBY PETRINO and LOUISVILLE !!!…((NBA)) KINGS 124 (THOMAS 26) CAVALIERS 80 (MILES 14)…GRIZZLIES 108 (CONLEY 21) HAWKS 101 (MILSAP 21)…SPURS 104 (LEONARD 17) WOLVES 86 (PEKOVIC 22)..LONG STREAK (BULLS 5) WRONG STREAK (NUGGETS 5)…..BROOKLYN NETS about to take their talents across the pond…to LONDON to be precise and specific….but umm D-WILL wont be sippin tea….((NCAAHOOPERY)) 1-ARIZONA 73 (MCCONNELL/ASHLEY 19) SOUTHERN CAL 53 (WESLEY 18)…IOWA 84 (MARBLE 22) 3-OHIO STATE 74 (ROSS 22)….womens side 2-NOTRE DAME 79 (ACHONWA 26/16) VIRGINIA 72 (RANDOLPH 23)…3-DUKE 78 (JACKSON 17) BOSTON COLLEGE 57 (COOPER 21)….4-STANFORD 87 (OGWUMIKE 34/16) COLORADO 77 (SWAN 20/13)….5-LOUISVILLE 62 (SCHIMMEL 25) SOUTH FLORIDA 54 (WILLIAMS 19)….VANDERBILT 74 (LISTER 22) 8-TENNESSEE 63 (SIMMONS 19)….9-KENTUCKY 80 (GOSS 20) MISSOURI 69 (KULAS 27/14)….10-SOUTH CAROLINA 72 (MITCHELL 18) AUBURN 66 (TANNER 16)….((NHL)) SABRES 2 CAPITALS 1(SO)…ISLANDERS 4 STARS 2…MAPLE LEAFS 3 DEVILS 2(SO)…RANGERS 4 FLYERS 1…BLACKHAWKS 5 OILERS 3…WILD 4 PREDATORS 0…DUCKS 1 RED WINGS 0…LONG STREAK (DUCKS 7) WRONG STREAK (STARS 6)….((TENNIS)) AUSTRALIAN OPEN ’14…..EKTARINA MAKAROVA over VENUS WILLIAMS (2-6.6-4.6-4) ….SERENA WILLIAMS over ASLEIGH BARTY (6-2.6-1) in under an hour….NOVAK “NO JOKE” DJOKOVIC wins over LUKAS LACKO (6-3.7-6(2).6-1)…..we try to keep up with that for you !!!!…..NBA GAME of the day SUNS (21-15) v KNICKS (14-22)….NHL GAME of the day CANUCKS (24-13-9) v KINGS (27-14-5)…..TRUE SCHOOL JAM of the day “UNDER PRESSURE” – DAVID BOWIE and QUEEN…..its MONDAY…..make it happen for somebody today…..the BALLISTICS have been kicked !!!!!!…..AFR.

 

Christopher “The Mayor” Dinkins of GeeQue Palace Sports, for War Room Sports

2014 NFL Mock Draft (1-24 picks set)

Saturday, January 11th, 2014

by Christian Roberts

Christian Roberts Blog

 

 

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1. Houston Texans (2-14) – Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater
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With new head coach Bill O’Brien, expect the Texans to select their franchise QB in Teddy Bridgewater. Houston’s QB play this season has been miserable, and it’s time for the team to move on from Matt Schaub and Case Keenum. Coach O’Brien will be excited to coach this going man up, and maximize his potential. Bridgewater has all the tools you want in a franchise guy. The Texans will be smiling from ear to ear when they call this pick in.

2. St Louis Rams (via WSH) (3-13) – South Carolina DE Jadeveon Clowney
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Does pairing the most dominant pass rusher in this draft class with Robert Quinn, Chris Long, Alec Ogletree, and Michael Brockers sound good? It does to me and I’m sure it does to coach Jeff Fisher as well. The front 7 would cause havoc year in and year out. There has been some rumbling of the Rams possibly trading out of this spot, but if that does not happen, expect to hear Clowney’s name called.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-12) – UCF QB Blake Bortles
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Jaguars FINALLY get their guy at QB. Bortles is the safest pick of the QB’s left on the board, and the Jaguars would be happy to have him. Bortles has been one of the fastest rising players in this year’s class. Rightfully so, he possesses great arm strength, accuracy, high football IQ and the mobility to escape pass rushers on the edge. The Blaine Gabbert era is over. I bet that sounds like music to Jags’ fans ears.

4. Cleveland Browns (4-12) – Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel
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The Texas A&M QB is the most puzzling out of all the quarterback prospects in this draft. On one hand, his playmaking ability and knack for making plays all over the field can’t be denied. On the other, his lack of maturity could pose a big problem in his NFL career. The Browns will have to decide which one out weighs the other. A QB with Manziel’s skill set, may be too hard for Cleveland to pass up though.

5. Oakland Raiders (4-12) – Texas A&M OT Jake Matthews
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The Raiders appear to like what they have in young QB Matt McGloin. Why not protect him by going out and getting him the best offensive tackle in this draft. Oakland needs to build depth on that roster. Their o-line play last year was horrible. Pairing Matthews with stud tackle Jared Veldheer would open up lanes for the struggling Darren McFadden and make life a little easier for McGloin.

6. Atlanta Falcons (4-12) – UCLA LB Anthony Barr
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Besides Jadeveon Clowney, Barr is probably the most athletically gifted player in this entire draft. With just straight raw ability, Anthony Barr is a terror coming off the edge. He is a bit wet behind the years because he has only played defense for 2 years, but he is this good now, imagine his ceiling. He could be un-blockable at the next level. This is exactly what Atlanta needs. They struggled getting to the passer all year, which played a part in their poor record this season. In 3 years, Barr could be one of the best defensive players in all of the NFL.

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12) – Buffalo LB Khalil Mack
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New head coach Lovie Smith’s first pick will be a defensive player. What better player to pick than Khalil Mack. A downright playmaker on the football field. Adding him with star LB Lavonte David will give opposing offenses fits. Lovie Smith will have fun coaching up this supremely talented linebacker.

8. Minnesota Vikings (5-10-1) – Fresno State QB Derek Carr
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Carr’s last name will probably scare some teams off, seeing that his brother David Carr was a disaster in the NFL. But these brothers couldn’t be more different. Derek Carr has elite arm strength and can make every throw on the football field. His downfall is sloppy mechanics. But that can be fixed with good coaching. If he puts in the work, Minnesota will reap the benefits. Vikings desperately need to hit on a QB, especially after dropping the ball so bad with the Christian Ponder pick.

9. Buffalo Bills (6-10) – Texas A&M WR Mike Evans
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This may be a little high for the stud WR, but Buffalo needs playmakers on offense. Yes, Sammy Watkins could go here as well, but I think Buffalo will target the big 6’5″ Evans here. It will give promising young QB EJ Manuel a huge target to throw to, and will attract double teams so Roberts Woods can do some damage. He would also be a terror in the red zone.

10. Detroit Lions (7-9) – Clemson WR Sammy Watkins
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The most explosive receiver in this class. Watkins has it all. Elite speed, hands, and route running. He’s only 6’1″ but plays a lot bigger than his height suggests. He’s just a playmaker. With him on the opposite side of Megatron, a lot of offensive coordinators will lose sleep preparing to play the Lions.

11. Tennessee Titans (7-9) – Auburn OT Greg Robinson
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Assuming the Titans hang on to RB Chris Johnson, this would be a great pick. Robinson is one of the top tackles in this class, and would immediately upgrade the offensive line for Tennessee. Holes would open for Chris Johnson the moment Robinson steps on the line. Titans could also use a linebacker here, but I think they will continue to try and make their RB happy.

12. New York Giants (7-9) – Alabama LB CJ Mosley
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Cornerback and offensive line will be a strong choice here as well, but this class is pretty deep on cornerbacks, and they could sign a couple o-linemen in free agency. Why not add some young talent on that front 7 of the Giants with drafting CJ Mosley. He would be an immediate upgrade to New York’s linebacking core and would pair nicely with Jon Beason. This is the first step in rebuilding that defense.

13. St Louis Rams (7-9) – USC WR Marqise Lee
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I expect the Rams to trade down with this pick and eventually select Marqise Lee. While Sam Bradford may not be the answer for the Rams, it seems they are going all in for him, so why not get him some more weapons to help him succeed? Lee is arguably the best route-runner in this NFL draft and will have absolutely no problem getting open in the NFL. He also has a great set of hands and can make the tough catch if needed. We could possibly be looking at the next Torry Holt.

14. Chicago Bears (8-8) – Alabama S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
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With Charles Tillman hitting the free agency market, Chicago needs to retool their secondary. Clinton Dix would step in at safety and make plays right away. Clearly the best safety on the board, the Bears can’t go wrong selecting the talented Bama safety.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8) – Michigan State CB Darqueze Dennard
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Steelers are jumping up and down right now with the best cornerback on the board sliding to them at 15. He would bring a physicality the Steelers and Mike Tomlin loves. He plays the run like a safety and is not afraid to stick his nose in there and make a tackle. This would also be a great start in adding some fresh young talent to that aging defense.

16. Baltimore Ravens (Coin Flip)(8-8) – North Carolina TE Eric Ebron
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TE Dennis Pitta is coming off of an injury and TE Ed Dickson didn’t exactly have his best year. Eric Ebron is a dynamic tight end and would provide an upgrade for Baltimore and Joe Flacco. The 100 million dollar QB would love this pick. Ebron would come in and help the passing game drastically and give Baltimore the best playmaking TE they have had since Shannon Sharpe.

17. Dallas Cowboys (Coin Flip)(8-8) – Notre Dame DT Louis Nix III
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Cowboys need all the help they can get on defense. The huge 340 pound Notre Dame defensive tackle could be that run stuffer Dallas so desperately needs. Safety is also a huge possibility here, but I think they grab Nix to anchor that front seven.

18. New York Jets (8-8) – Texas Tech TE Jace Amaro
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New York Jets receiving options are laughable. Outside of the strange Santonio Holmes and injured Dustin Keller, the Jets have absolutely nothing to be impressed about. Getting young talented playmakers in the fold for QB Geno Smith is essential in his growth process. Drafting Texas Tech’s Jace Amaro would be a start. Amaro will be a matchup nightmare for defenders in the NFL, and make the learning curve for Geno a little bit easier.

19. Miami Dolphins (8-8) – Auburn RB Tre Mason
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Offensive tackle is a huge need for Miami, but I feel so is the running back position. Lamar Miller and Daniel Thomas have basically done nothing since entering the league. Miller has the potential, but for some reason he hasn’t been able to put it all together. They need another RB in the fold. Insert Auburn stud RB Tre Mason here. Mason would bring a toughness both Miller and Thomas lack. He could carry the load for the Dolphins so QB Ryan Tannehill doesn’t have to throw the ball so much every game. This might be a little high for a running back to go in the draft but Mason possesses outstanding vision and breakaway speed coveted by NFL teams today.

20. Arizona Cardinals (10-5) – Michigan OT Taylor Lewan
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Arizona led by HC Bruce Arians is going to be a force in the NFC for a long time. They don’t have any gaping holes besides at running back, so why not sure up that offensive line for Carson Palmer? There’s a good chance Lewan doesn’t slide this far, but if he does, Arizona should hop all over the chance to draft him.

21. Green Bay Packers (8-7-1) – Clemson LB Vic Beasley
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Vic Beasley is a beast. Him and a healthy Clay Matthews would do damage. His closing speed and burst are what make Beasley a intriguing prospect. Similar to Seahawks Bruce Irvin, he relies on his athleticism a lot to make plays, but if coached up he could be a special edge rusher in the NFL.

22. Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) – Oklahoma State CB Justin Gilbert
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Gilbert is exactly what the doctor ordered for Philly. He may not be the shutdown corner Michigan State CB Dennard is, but when it comes to making the big play, Justin Gilbert is your man. TCU CB Jason Verrett is also a possibility here, but I think Gilbert’s playmaking ability and ridiculous athletic ability makes him the pick here. The Eagles’ secondary struggled a lot this year. Adding a talent like this will make coach Kelly a happy man.

23. Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) – Florida State WR Kelvin Benjamin
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The hero of the BCS Championship game is oozing with potential. His 6’5″ frame gives him the ability to make the tough catch and create mismatches for cornerbacks. He’s a bit raw, but the overwhelming potential is there. Alex Smith could use a big WR like this. Benjamin could make the Chiefs offense that much more dangerous next season.

24. Cincinnati Bengals (11-5) – TCU CB Jason Verrett
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Bengals are thrilled to land Verrett here. Needing more depth in the secondary, the TCU product is a great fit for Cincinnati. Great coverage skills, but is a little undersized. Still, that being said, this kid can play. Bengals already boast one of the best defenses in the NFL, so being able to snatch Verrett here, the rich get richer.

 

Christian Roberts of Sportz Overtime, for War Room Sports

After Further Review (#439)

Friday, January 10th, 2014

by Christopher Dinkins

Christopher Dinkins Blog

 

 

 

 

After Further Review

 

AFTER FURTHER REVIEW #439 SHOUTOUT to you ROY CAMPANELLA….((NBA)) KNICKS 102 (ANTHONY 29) HEAT 92 (JAMES 32)…NUGGETS 101 (LAWSON 16/11A) THUNDER 88 (DURANT 30)……why is JR SMITH crying about not gettin any burn…..you burnin the hell outta those bridges fam !!!…..you wanna go..umm too many EXIT signs for you to be missed HOMIE !!!!…((NCAAHOOPERY)) 1-ARIZONA 79 (JOHNSON 22) UCLA 75 (ANDERSON 16/11)….SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI extends head coach DONNIE TYNDALL through 2018 season….womens side 2-NOTRE DAME 95 (MCBRIDE 20) BOSTON COLLEGE 53 (DOHERTY 13)…3-DUKE 86 (LISTON 20) SYRACUSE 53 (BUTLER 14)…6-MARYLAND 76 (WALKER-KIMBROUGH 15) WAKE FOREST 49 (HAMBY 20)…8-TENNESSEE 94 (MASSENGALE 23) OLE MISS 70 (MOORE 9)…10-SOUTH CAROLINA 68 (MITCHELL 17) 9-KENTUCKY 59 (BISHOP 12/11)…early notice AFTER FURTHER REVIEW is gonna be ready for big game on MONDAY NIGHT ((1-CONNECTICUT v 7-BAYLOR))…..chance to see BREANNA STEWART (CONNECTICUT) go up against ODYSSEY SIMS (BAYLOR) !!!!…gonna be a good one…dont say we aint tell you !!!….((NFL)) WASHINGTON hires JAY GRUDEN to be HC in DC for RG III….did you make YOUR picks for DIVISIONAL WEEKEND ???….last weeks picks everybody (MAYOR…SLATE…LIL NIK…TRACEY)) finished at 2-2…..say DE LA PRO !!!….TRE MASON (AUBURN) headed to NFL DRAFT along with TIMMY JERNIGAN/JAMES WILDER JR (FLORIDA STATE)…HA-HA CLINTON-DIX (ALABAMA) and others….NDOMUKONG SUH (LIONS) is a bad dude according to NFL…he has been voted most FEARED player in league…..we thought it was the referees…you dont know when they gonna drop a flag for nothing !!!!….((NHL)) winners include PANTHERS(SO)…DEVILS…HURRICANES…CAPITALS…DUCKS…BLUES…WILD…KINGS…SHARKS…too bad HURRICANES and SABRES wont really get too enjoy WINTER OLYMPIC break…they gotta come back early (FEB 25) to make up cancelled game that shut BUFFALO down ((too much snow in BUFFALO ???))……WADE REDDEN (SENATORS..RANGERS..BLUES..BRUINS) retires after 14 years…((NCAAF)) JAMES FRANKLIN is looking to take “long ride” at PENN STATE hopes that works out for him…they are kinda used to stability….BOBBY PETRINO lands on his feet (again) at LOUISVILLE….he sure knows how to make an exit…and apparantly an entrance !!!!…((MLB)) OPENING DAY 2014 TV SCHEDULE….DODGERS v DIAMONDBACKS/MARCH 22-23 in AUSTRALIA….PADRES v DODGERS/MARCH 30….CUBS v PIRATES 1pm….RED SOX v ORIOLES 3pm….CARDINALS v REDS 4pm….ROCKIES v MARLINS 7pm….MARINERS v ANGELS 10pm ((all games on ESPN/ESPN2))…..PITTSBURGH PIRATES have thrown JOLLY ROGER overboard……it will not be teams primary logo anymore…..after 80 years…..you win some games thenyou are OUTTA HERE….they will just go wit the “P”……SEAN PRICE is pleased !!!!……its DOUBLEHEADER FRIDAY…NBA GAMES of the day ROCKETS (23-13) v HAWKS (19-17) / LAKERS (14-22) v CLIPPERS (25-13)…..NHL GAMES of the day STARS (20-16-7) v RANGERS (22-20-3) / MAPLE LEAFS (21-19-5) v CAPITALS (21-16-6)……TRUE SCHOOL JAM of the day “LETS DO IT AGAIN” – STAPLE SINGERS….its FRIDAY…..”make it enough”…the BALLISTICS have been kicked !!!!!…..AFR.

 

Christopher “The Mayor” Dinkins of GeeQue Palace Sports, for War Room Sports

The Official Reading Between The Seams 2014 Hall of Fame Vote

Wednesday, January 8th, 2014

LeRoy McConnell III & the RBTS Crew

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The writers of our own blog Reading Between the Seams embarked on the opportunity to evaluate this year’s deep Hall of Fame ballot and see if our thoughts might be an indicator for the final results (to be released on Wednesday, January 8).  With our sample size of six voters, it takes five to meet the Hall’s 75% necessary for election.  A sample of four (with three positive votes) would have played  to the right percentage, but a larger sample size is probably appropriate given the persnickety history of Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) voters.  Our Hall of Fame writing cast had differing opinions on supposed PED users, but came to a consensus that could very well match the BBWAA results.

As for the voting mechanics, all bloggers submitted a private ballot without influence.  Once totaled, a brief group discussion took place on our private Facebook page, with a focus on those who didn’t vote for the more popular candidates (which we’ll include in the discussion below).  Without further ado…

The elected:

Greg Maddux (100%)

Credit: AP/Jeff Roberson

We vote in Maddux at 100%, he’ll be in for sure
Credit: AP/Jeff Roberson

The question for Maddux isn’t if, but by how much.  With 355 wins, an ERA just over 3.00 in a strong hitters era, no ties whatsoever to PEDs (I mean just look at him), “The Professor” is a shoe in.  Some rumors are “unanimous”, however if Stan Musial isn’t named on 23 ballots his first year, and Cy Younghad to wait two years to get in, it won’t quite be that way.

Craig Biggio (100%)

Biggio with 3000 hits will get in eventually, probably this year Credit: AP Photo/Tony Dejak

Biggio with 3000 hits will get in eventually, probably this year
Credit: AP Photo/Tony Dejak

Biggio only needs a bump of 7% over last year’s results and is likely to get it, given the first ballot avoidance given by some writers.  With 3,000 hits, he’s in for sure eventually. His total will probably be more like 80% when the dust settles.

Tom Glavine (83%)

Glavine and his 305 wins gets in on our ballot Credit: AP

Glavine and his 305 wins gets in on our ballot
Credit: AP

Glavine accumulated 305 wins and a 3.54 ERA, both worthy.  Only one voter did not put in Tom Glavine, and interestingly enough, he did cast a vote for Mike Mussina. Mussina has a better winning percentage and his ERA is about even given the AL/NL DH factor. However, enough voters put in the lefty, we expect Glavine to be voted in by the BBWAA as well.

Frank Thomas (83%)

Nobody on the blog penalized Frank Thomas for being a DH Credit: AP

Nobody on the blog penalized Frank Thomas for being a DH
Credit: AP

Thomas is the headline new hitter on the ballot for sure.  With over 500 HR and as an ardent critic of PED users, he’s legit.  A .301 average, and he reached base over 4,100 times with walks.  The only non-voter thought he was close, but didn’t think first ballot worthy in lieu of the huge power numbers of his era.

Missed it by that much, these candidates were one vote shy of election:

Jeff Bagwell (67%)

Bagwell's defense is probably being overlooked by HoF voters Credit: AP

Bagwell’s defense is probably being overlooked by HoF voters
Credit: AP

Bagwell remains an enigma. He has a few detractors who believe he might have used PEDs.  Others question straight up whether his numbers are good enough.  At 59.6% on the BBWAA ballots last year, he won’t make the leap to 75% and will probably fall short of our 67% tally.  One voter who didn’t put him in thought he was just short on career numbers, below 450 HR, below .300 average, and below 2,500 hits.  The other non-voter thought McGriff deserves in first based upon HR total. Both fair judgment, neither cited PEDs.

Roger Clemens (67%)

Too many PED questions doomed Clemens on our ballot Credit: AP

Too many PED questions doomed Clemens on our ballot
Credit: AP

Clemens was by far the biggest lightning rod for discussion after the votes were tallied.  Two bloggers did not vote him in.  One stated:

I have trouble voting for a guy who won 11 games or fewer per season from the age of 29 to 33, then “suddenly” captured youth and dominated again from his mid to late 30′s onward (162 wins after that). With the PED evidence, I have too many questions.

the other stated:

I like Clemens unfortunately, since he was linked to PEDs they would all [steroid users] have to be in.

No question, with 350 wins and an ERA better than Maddux, he’s just as qualified.  Much like the real BBWAA voters, enough of our electorate will not put in PED users.

Others getting votes:
Tim Raines 50%
Edgar Martinez 50%
Barry Bonds 50%
Larry Walker 33%
Lee Smith 33%
Mike Piazza 33%
Jeff Kent 33%
Mike Mussina 33%
Fred McGriff 33%
Don Mattingly 17%
Mark McGwire 17%
Jack Morris 17%

Noteworthy who did not get votes: Curt Schilling, Alan Trammell, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, Luis Gonzalez, and Moises Alou.

I believe that plus or minus one, this vote will be who really gets in. Frank Thomas may suffer first ballot jitters, Jack Morris may get last ballot sympathy (at 67.7% last year).  Nobody below the Bagwell line (<60%) will get in including Bagwell.  The next best first ballot guys after Thomas are Jeff Kent, Moises Alou, and Luis Gonzalez, none are clear cut.

Thanks to the guys for pulling this together, I think we are smarter than we get credit for!

– RBTS Staff

 

LeRoy McConnell III & the Staff of Reading Between the Seams

After Further Review (#437)

Wednesday, January 8th, 2014

by Christopher Dinkins

Christopher Dinkins Blog

 

 

 

 

After Further Review

 

AFTER FURTHER REVIEW #437 SHOUTOUT to you LESTER HAYES…((NBA)) winners included KNICKS…JAZZ…WIZARDS…CAVALIERS…PACERS…HEAT…BULLS…SPURS(OT)…WARRIORS…MAVERICKS…NUGGETS…KINGS…LONG STREAK (WARRIORS 10) WRONG STREAK (CELTICS–PISTONS 5)……send one up for VLADE DIVAC..his father passes away in car crash….CHARLES SMITH is mad at DENNIS RODMAN…((betchoo he not as mad as when he missed those layups v BULLS))..you ready for HE (STILL) GOT GAME ???…..the return of JESUS…SHUTTLESWORTH….sheeeeesh !!!!!…THE BIGGER SHOW made a triumphant return to airwaves last night…..with a GREAT SHOW !!!..THE MAYOR held it down wit CALLERS ((KIA…CHE…BARRY…SLATE…TEE))…it was good to be back on the air…and SHOUT to LISTENERS..we see you TOO !!!!…..((NCAAHOOPERY)) 2-SYRACUSE 72 (ENIIS 13) VIRGINIA TECH 52 (BARKSDALE 12)….5-MICHIGAN STATE 72 (APPLING 20) 3-OHIO STATE 68 (THOMPSON 18)….9-IOWA STATE 87 (KANE 30) 7-BAYLOR 72 (AUSTIN 10/12)….what happened to ANDREW WIGGINS (KANSAS) ???…its CONFERENCE time….which means time to get serious about HOOPERY !!!!….ladies side 1-UCONN 90 (STEWART 24) HOUSTON 40 (AMERSON 11)….***TOP NCAA WOMENS HOOPERY PLAYERS : PG..ODYSSEY SIMS(BAYLOR) SG..KAYLA MCBRIDE(NOTRE DAME) C..ELIZABETH WILLIAMS(DUKE) PF..CHINEY OGWUMIKE(STANFORD) SF..KALEENA MOSQUEDA-LEWIS(CONNECTICUT)***….((NHL)) winners include ISLANDERS…FLYERS(OT)…PREDATORS…LIGHTNING…COYOTES…BLUES…PENGUINS(SO)…DUCKS…WILD(SO)…HURRICANES/SABRES (postponed because of SNOW !!!)…***NHL LEADING SCORERS…SIDNEY CROSBY(PENGUINS) 61pts….ALEX OVECHKIN(CAPITALS) 31 goals….TOP GOALIES…JOSH HARDING(WILD) .1.66 goals against….BEN BISHOP(LIGHTNING) .935 save %…MARC-ANTHONY FLEURY(PENGUINS) 25 wins***……((NFL)) you ready for NFL PLAYOFFS on FRIDAY and MONDAY ???…..ROGER BADDELL says its not that far away…but if you are waiting for another cold weather SUPER BOWL….chill on that son !!!!…umm…good luck to that guy who is suing NFL over price of SUPER BOWL tickets…hmmmmmmminah !!!!!…((TENNIS)) RAFEAL NADAL and SERENA WILLIAMS have been named top seeds at AUSTRALIAN OPEN which starts on MONDAY….((NASCAR)) CHASE ELLIOT has decided to drive for JR MOTORSPORTS (which is being sponsored by NAPA AUTO PARTS)….who knew ????……NBA GAME of the day MAVERICKS (20-15) v SPURS (27-8)….NHL GAME of the day CANADIENS (25-14-5) v FLYERS (22-17-4)……TRUE SCHOOL JAM of the day “DER KOMMISSAR” – AFTER THE FIRE……its HUMP DAY…..fellas getcha self checked out…..you wont be sorry….the BALLISTICS have been kicked !!!!!!!!……..AFR.

 

Christopher “The Mayor” Dinkins of GeeQue Palace Sports, for War Room Sports