Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
"Ron's NFL Week 8 Picks" by Ronald Carthen
I know some of you are sick of so many Brett Favre pictures in my article, but there's no way you can ignore the Favre and Brad Childress. The Vikings are 2-4 and are on the verge of possibly missing the playoffs. Thank to the Packers injuring Favre's ankle last week, his 291-game starting streak is in jeopardy when they head to Foxboro to visit Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Favre told ESPN's Ed Werder that his injuries have healed and expects to start on Sunday.
I understand Favre has only seven touchdown passes and 10 interceptions, but I don't see Tavaris Jackson coming in and running the Vikings offense and winning at Gillette Stadium.
I believe he gives the team a better chance to wing but no matter who starts, I think the Patriots will win this game and give the Vikes a bigger hole in the NFC North.
Did anyone forget Randy Moss is making his return to Foxboro to face his former team? We all did thanks to the Favre drama.
Enjoy a good sports weekend and let the debates begin.
CAN'T MISS GAMES OF THE WEEK!!!!!
(5-1) Patriots over (2-4) Vikings
(4-3) Packers over (5-1) Jets
(5-1) Steelers over (4-3) Saints
(4-2) Colts over (4-2) Texans
GOOD GAMES BUT NOT AS GREAT!!!!!
(2-5) Chargers over (5-2) Titans
(3-3) Dolphins over (2-4) Bengals
NOT BAD WORTH CHECKING OUT!!!!!
(1-5) Cowboys over (3-4) Jaguars
(1-5) Lions over (4-3) Redskins
(3-4) Raiders over (4-2) Seahawks
(3-3) Cardinals over (4-2) Bucs
LOCK PICK!!!!!
(4-2) Chiefs over (0-6) Bills
DON'T WAIST YOUR TIME!!!!!
(3-4) Rams over (1-5) Panthers
(2-5) Broncos over (1-6) 49ers (London)
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
"Ron's 2010-11 NBA Picks" by Ronald Carthen
Eastern Conference Playoff Teams
1) Miami Heat (Southeast Division)
2) Boston Celtics (Atlantic Divison)
3) Chicago Bulls (Central Division)
4) Orlando Magic
5) Atlanta Hawks
6) Milwaukee Bucks
7) New York Knicks
8) Washington Wizards
Western Conference Playoff Teams
1) Los Angeles Lakers (Pacific Division)
2) Dallas Mavericks (Southwest Division)
3) Oklahoma City Thunder (Northwest Division)
4) Utah Jazz
5) Denver Nuggets
6) San Antonio Spurs
7) Portland Trail Blazers
8) Phoenix Suns
Eastern Conference Champs
Heat over Celtics
Western Conference Champs
Lakers over Thunder
NBA Finals Champs
Lakers over Heat
MVP: Kevin Durant - Oklahoma City Thunder
Rookie of the Year: John Wall - Washington Wizards
Coach of the Year: Erik Spoelstra - Miami Heat
Defensive Player of the Year: LeBron James - Miami Heat
Sixth Man of the Year: Jamal Crawford - Atlanta Hawks
Most Improved Player: JaVale McGee - Washington Wizards
1st All-NBA Team
C- Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
PF- LeBron James, Miami Heat
SF- Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
SG- Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
PG- Deron Williams, Utah Jazz
2nd All-NBA Team
C- Amar'e Stoudimire, New York Knicks
PF- Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
SF- Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets
SG- Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
PG- Chirs Paul, New Orleans Hornets
3rd All-NBA Team
C- Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers
PF- Chris Bosh, Miami Heat
SF- Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics
SG- Brandon Roy, Portland Trail Blazers
PG- Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
1st All-NBA Defensive Team
C- Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
PF- LeBron James, Miami Heat
SF- Ron Artest, Los Angeles Lakers
SG- Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
PG- Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics
1st All-NBA Rookie Team
C- DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings
PF- Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
SF- Wesley Johnson, Minnesota Timberwolves
SG- Evan Turner, Philadelphia 76ers
PG- John Wall, Washington Wizards
Monday, October 25, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
"Ron's Week 7 NFL Picks" by Ronald Carthen
Thank goodness NFL Week 7 is coming up because the Yankees have pissed me off in the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers.
Tom Brady and the Patriots had a big emotional comeback win last week against the Baltimore Ravens. Now I'm ready to see how well they play at San Diego when they face the Chargers.
The big games of the week will be Brett Favre and the Vikings heading back to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys looking for their second win when they face the New York Giants.
Here are my picks and let the debates begin.
Can't Miss Games of the Week!!!!!
(3-2) Packers over (2-3) Vikings
(1-4) Giants over (4-2) Giants
(4-2) Patriots over (2-4) Chargers
Good Games but not as Great!!!!!
(3-3) Redskins over (4-2) Bears
(4-2) Titans over (4-2) Eagles
(4-1) Steelers over (3-2) Dolphins
Not Bad Worth Checking Out!!!!!
(2-3) Bengals over (4-2) Falcons
(3-2) Chiefs over (3-3) Jaguars
(2-4) Broncos over (2-4) Raiders
(3-2) Seahawks over (3-2) Cardinals
(3-3) Rams over (3-2) Bucs
Lock Picks!!!!!
(4-2) Ravens over (0-5) Bills
(4-2) Saints over (1-5) Browns
Don't Waist Your Time!!!!!
(1-5) 49ers over (0-5) Panthers
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
NFL may start suspending players for hits!!!!!! by Ronald Carthen
NFL executive vice president of football operations Ray Anderson said the league will may start suspending players for vicious hits in a game. I think they need to put this rule in place as soon as they possible, as a matter of fact, why not just put it in now. I understand we love to cheer for big hits in a football game, but when a player is hurt and his career could be over, that's when we have to look at each other and realize these players are humans and not superheros or animals.
The vicious hits I saw in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh made it clear that it's time for players to start taking responsibility for intentional hits.
In the second quarter of the Falcons-Eagles game, Desean Jackson and Dunta Robinson had the biggest collision I've seen in the league in a very long time. Have a look for yourself.
Both very good players are very lucky to be walking after Robinson hit Jackson headfirst. If this incident doesn't make you think it's time to suspend players for helmet-to-helmet hits I don't know what will. The Eagles are going to miss Jackson next week when they travel to Nashville to take on the Titans.
In the Browns-Steelers game, James Harrison sidelined Joshua Cribbs and Mohamed Massaquoi with helmet-to-helmet hits and caused them to get concussions. What did Harrison have to say for intentionally knocking them out of the game, just take a look.
"I don't want to injure anybody. There's a big difference between being hurt and being injured. You get hurt, you shake it off and come back the next series or the next game. I try to hurt people."
When asked about his Joshua Cribbs dirty read what he said then watch the video.
"I thought Cribbs was asleep. A
hit like that geeks you up, especially when you find out the guy is not
really hurt, he's just sleeping. He's knocked out but he's going to be
OK."
If the NFL is going to make an example out of someone, they need to make an example out of suspending Harrison for a game. You know and I know that was intentional and was ready to hurt players and take them out of the game at any cost. Then players would appreciate the fact they need to help their team.
My only concern is how officials will view as a vicious hit and suspend someone for unintentionally hitting someone. It's time for the NFL to do something now or careers will be cut short.
Friday, October 15, 2010
"Ron's NFL Week 6 Picks" by Ronald Carthen
I'm not going to lie, this is going to be a tough week for me to pick some of these games. Nobody knows who's going to play due to injuries, everyone in the AFC South is 3-2, and we have the Cowboys and Vikings both at 1-3.
I promise you Brett Favre will play this Sunday even with elbow problems. This is such a big week for both the Vikes and Cowboys and no one can afford to lose this week. The loser of this game is going to get plenty of heat and more pressure to make it to the playoffs.
Check out my Week 6 picks and let the debates begin!!!
Can't Miss Games of the Week!!!!!
(1-3) Vikings over (1-3) Cowboys
(3-1) Patriots over (4-1) Ravens
(3-2) Colts over (3-2) Redskins
Good Games but Not As Great!!!!!
(3-2) Eagles over (4-1) Falcons
(2-3) Broncos over (4-1) Jets
(4-2) Packers over (3-2) Dolphins
(3-1) Chiefs over (3-2) Texans
Not Bad Worth Checking Out!!!!!
(3-2) Titans over (3-2) Jaguars
(3-1) Bucs over (3-2) Saints
(3-2) Giants over (1-4) Lions
(4-1) Bears over (2-2) Seahawks
(2-3) Chargers over (2-3) Rams
Lock Pick!!!!!
(3-1) Steelers over (1-4) Browns
Don't Waist Your Time!!!!!
(0-5) 49ers over (2-3) Raiders
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
"Ron's NFL Week 5 Picks" by Ronald Carthen
What's going on everyone my picks bombed last week but it's okay this is my redemption week and I can't wait to check out the game of the week on Monday night when Brett Favre and the Vikings pay a visit to the New Meadowlands to face the New York Jets.
The Vikings truly needed Randy Moss back on the team so bad, especially when Favre has thrown only two touchdowns and six interceptions. I can't wait to see how the Favre and Moss experiment works for one year and one year only. Moss should be to make the offense better but this week he's going against the Jets defense.
I have a feeling the Jets will attack the Brett Favre and get as many sacks as possible in this game. I'm not sure Moss will get alot of catches if Darrelle Revis comes back from his hamstring injury.
Enjoy your Week 4 and let the debates begin on this great North Carolina A&T State University Homecoming weekend (at least me personally).
Can't Miss These Games!!!!!
Jets over Vikings
Titans over Cowboys
Colts over Chiefs
Good Games But Not As Great!!!!!
Ravens over Broncos
Texans over Giants
Packers over Redskins
Not Bad Worth Checking Out!!!!!
Bengals over Bucs
Browns over Falcons
Raiders over Chargers
Lock Pick!!!!!
Saints over Cardinals
Don't Waist Your Time!!!!!
Bears over Panthers
49ers over Eagles
Jaguars over Bills
Lions over Rams
Friday, October 1, 2010
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