http://blackballsports.com Real Sports Opinions and Analysis Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:48:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's been forever since I posted, had a lot of thoughts, but never got around to writing them.  Little shock it is the NFL and the Eagles which have brought me back to writing. In all that has been written about Michael Vick since the Eagles signed him recently, what always ... http://blackballsports.com/2009/08/16/vick-is-back-sort-of/   That has been the question seemingly talked about 24 hours a day on ESPN since Michael Vick left prison (well they did interrupt briefly to talk about Lebron's game winning shot).  The main question that keeps being asked is does he deserve the right to play?  Does a man who has repaid ... http://blackballsports.com/2009/05/23/does-michael-vick-deserve-another-chance/ ...but everything in LA ain't always what it seems, you might get fooled if you come from outta town... Los Angelos is the city of sports news today.  The Lakers are showing some testosterone and Manny Ramirez is being banned for it.  What gives? The Lakers apparently took to heart all the ... http://blackballsports.com/2009/05/07/la-la-big-city-of-dreams/ The NBA is the most physical "non-contact" sport in the world.  Technically speaking, much of the contact is illegal and should draw fouls.  Yet, especially as the playoffs roll on much of this contact is just part of the game. Last season, the Boston Celtics won the championship because they were ... http://blackballsports.com/2009/05/05/toughness-in-the-nba/ Jay Cutler thankfully is a Chicago Bear.  I say thankfully because MY Washington Redskins were in the running.  And instead of using the few drafts pick we have to rebuild our poor offensive and defensive lines we were going to trade it all for Cutler.  So I for one say ... http://blackballsports.com/2009/04/06/josh-mcdaniels-legacy-already-at-stake/ I hope some day to see the excitement of the Final Four in College Football. The best part of this weekend in my opinion is that the teams earned their way here.  With the lack of major upsets, all four teams had to make it here on the merits of playing ... http://blackballsports.com/2009/04/04/final-four/ Although these don't necessarily reflect my pre-tourney bracket, these picks are my gut feeling based on the way the teams are playing. Midwest #1 Louisville vs. #12 Arizona - Louisville...no question.  Just a better team. #3 Kansas vs. #2 Michigan State - MSU, I just think the Spartans and Izzo need this more. Louisville ... http://blackballsports.com/2009/03/26/sweet-16/ Now down to 16 teams, a few quick thoughts on round one. Sorry Cinderella...Midnight came and went, and Cinderella is gone.  Yes, Arizona is a 12 seed, so technically they are a low seed playing above their heads.  But the reality is this is one of the country's elite programs (the ... http://blackballsports.com/2009/03/25/ncaa-first-weekend/ The games were more exciting than the final scores dictated.  In the end, there were no real surprises or upsets.  Gonzaga got past WKU after a full court final seconds push for a layup.  The Zags are an interesting model for mid-majors and small teams.  If you want the respect ... http://blackballsports.com/2009/03/22/day-3/ Cleveland State, Arizona and Wisconsin were the big day 2 winners.  Arizona and Wisconsin really weren't that surprising, seeing as they come from major conferences and have played teams like Florida State and Utah.  But little Cleveland State was the big story.  This is why the NCAA needs to keep ... http://blackballsports.com/2009/03/21/day-2-upsets/