NFL splash/hoops

It looks like a couple big NFL stories were almost un-noticed on sunday thanks to all the excitement of the NCAA tourney unfolding. LT signed a two year deal with the New York Jets. While it's going to take awhile to get used to seeing him not in a Chargers jersey, this is a big upgrade for the Jets. They were a threat last season in the AFC without him. They were a good team with some talent that played well into the playoffs. Now, they are a very good team with one really special player that can make them a legit contender. Watch out Pats and Colts for those Jets. LT makes that #1 running attack in the NFL even scarier, and we already know how good the defense will be. Jets will be a tough out next postseason.

Also, I discovered that my blog (while not flashy) may have magic powers! One of my posts from last spring has come true. My Denver Broncos just traded to get QB Brady Quinn from the Browns on Sunday. Wow, that's going to be very interesting to see if he wins the starting job in preseason. With McDaniels' coaching skills, just maybe he can become the Broncos next franchise QB. Like I said, MAYBE. I'm going to be optimistic on this one.

With the NCAA tourney getting underway this week, I'm forced to go back on my original impression of Syracuse being my gut pick to win it all. After watching Championship week, I've got this really strong feeling that this is going to be Kansas' year....AGAIN. They just have that pesky look to them that makes me believe they won't be beat. They have the talent and so much depth, it's hard to see them losing. I've got Kentucky vs Kansas in the title game, would be FUN to watch.

March is here...

I just watched Lakers vs Heat tonight on TNT. I'll tell you what...most of the NBA world would love to see Lakers vs Cavs in the NBA Finals so we can see Kobe vs LeBron, BUT I would absolutely love to see Heat vs Lakers in the Finals too. This is such an entertaining game just about every time they play. Tonight, Kobe and D-Wade went shot for shot in a great OT battle as the Heat pulled it out. Back in December, Kobe dropped a buzzer beater 3 to win their first matchup. I would really enjoy watching these guys play out a 7 game series for all the marbles. That would be must-see NBA TV.

Speaking of hoops, March Madness is just around the corner and this should be one of the best tourneys yet. The field is so wide open! There are probably 3 teams that could beat anyone, Kansas, Kentucky, and Syracuse, but no one has shown that they should be the favorite. I will go out on a limb and say Syracuse will win it all this year. Bring on the madness.

NFL free agency is here...it will be fun to see where some of these big names land. Both Ladainian Tomlinson and Terrell Owens are on the market. I think both can still play at a high level and make big contributions. Someone will take a chance on them.

Brett Favre was on The Tonight Show and Leno of course had to ask him about next season. Um, has Jay been paying ANY attention to the NFL the last two years? Come on, we all know the rules by now. DON'T ASK BEFORE AUGUST. That said, one more year Brett...PLEASE!!