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Thursday, September 15, 2011
After a long, tumultuous off-season, in which many of us actually thought we'd never see a game this year, week one of this season is officially in the books.
With so many off-season training camps canceled and players not having a chance to really figure it out, week one predictions were probably about as hard to guess as trying to figure out which team Terrell Owens will eventually end up with, if any.
But now that we've had a chance to finally see what's become of this shortened off-season, with new acquisitions barely a month into it with their new team, lets see if we can figure out the week 2 results.
Raiders @ Bills
While both team looked impressive in week one I believe the Raiders actually have respectable talent on both sides of the field. Raiders win.
Chiefs @ Lions
With a healthy Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson finally connecting, the Lions should be able to quickly dismantle the Eric Berry-less Chiefs. Matt Cassel on the other hand should have his hands full with the beastly Ndomukong Suh. Lions Win.
Ravens @ Titans
The Dominating Ravens defense is just too powerful for Matt Hasselbeck and his new team. Ravens win.
Browns @ Colts
I know everyone is hoping the Manning-less Colts tank the season in hopes of landing Andrew Luck, but I honestly can not see Reggie Wayne and co. purposely losing games. What does that say about their integrity? What kind of message are they sending to their friend and teammate Manning? Now, I do believe the Colts sans Manning were not good enough to beat the Texans in week one, but they are good enough to beat these Browns. Colts win.
Buccaneers @ Vikings
I expected both of these teams to win their week one match-ups, but since they didn't I'm taking home field advantage. Vikings win.
Bears @ Saints
No disrespect to the Bears but after that near comeback against who I believe is the best team this year, The Green Bay Packers, Drew Brees and the Saints take the game. Saints win.
Jaguars @ Jets
After watching the Jets on Sunday night, I think we all learned that they have a lot to work on. Mark Sanchez is not the quarterback we expected coming into his 3rd season, Antonio Cromartie isn't aggressive enough to come down with the ball and blitz needs to come a little faster. The Jags should be good enough practice for the Jets to figure this out. Jets win.
Seahawks @ Steelers
The Steelers are mad about that beating they took at the hands of the Ravens. They're taking it all on Seattle. Steelers win.
Cardinals @ Redskins
The redskins are looking pretty good under the new and improved Rex Grossman and Cobb and company still have a bit of work to do, especially the defense who gave up over 400 passing yards to a rookie in his debut. Redskins win.
Packers @ Panthers
Lets see Cam Newton throw for over 400 yards against this defense. Packers win.
Cowboys @ 49ers
A good old match-up that takes us back to those old rivalry days between these two teams. But this is 20 years later. Frisco is on the uprising but not quite there yet. I see Tony Romo fixing some of his mistakes and getting the game ball. Cowgirls win.
Bengals @ Broncos
We already know this game doesn't matter. Neither of these teams are playing in the post season. Only thing I have to say is, WE WANT TEBOW. But staying on the topic, Maybe Orton gets a little motivation from all this. Broncos win.
Texans @ dolphins
Both teams played great offensively in week one. The winner of this one is going to come on the defensive side and one team is better defensively. Texans win.
Chargers @ Patriots
Tom Brady threw for 517 yards and only one of those completed passes was to Chad Ochocinco. Patriots win.
Eagles @ Falcons
Mike Vick is back in the dirttty South. Different uniform, different bird, different time. Loaded as he is, in the wallet and on the field, I can't see Vick leaving with a loss. Eagles win.
Rams @ Giants
Eli and the Giants need to win now if they truly wish to contend in their division. Playing the injury prone Rams, or Lambs, could be a great way to start. Giants win.
We'll see how this goes
With so many off-season training camps canceled and players not having a chance to really figure it out, week one predictions were probably about as hard to guess as trying to figure out which team Terrell Owens will eventually end up with, if any.
But now that we've had a chance to finally see what's become of this shortened off-season, with new acquisitions barely a month into it with their new team, lets see if we can figure out the week 2 results.
Raiders @ Bills
While both team looked impressive in week one I believe the Raiders actually have respectable talent on both sides of the field. Raiders win.
Chiefs @ Lions
With a healthy Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson finally connecting, the Lions should be able to quickly dismantle the Eric Berry-less Chiefs. Matt Cassel on the other hand should have his hands full with the beastly Ndomukong Suh. Lions Win.
Ravens @ Titans
The Dominating Ravens defense is just too powerful for Matt Hasselbeck and his new team. Ravens win.
Browns @ Colts
I know everyone is hoping the Manning-less Colts tank the season in hopes of landing Andrew Luck, but I honestly can not see Reggie Wayne and co. purposely losing games. What does that say about their integrity? What kind of message are they sending to their friend and teammate Manning? Now, I do believe the Colts sans Manning were not good enough to beat the Texans in week one, but they are good enough to beat these Browns. Colts win.
Buccaneers @ Vikings
I expected both of these teams to win their week one match-ups, but since they didn't I'm taking home field advantage. Vikings win.
Bears @ Saints
No disrespect to the Bears but after that near comeback against who I believe is the best team this year, The Green Bay Packers, Drew Brees and the Saints take the game. Saints win.
Jaguars @ Jets
After watching the Jets on Sunday night, I think we all learned that they have a lot to work on. Mark Sanchez is not the quarterback we expected coming into his 3rd season, Antonio Cromartie isn't aggressive enough to come down with the ball and blitz needs to come a little faster. The Jags should be good enough practice for the Jets to figure this out. Jets win.
Seahawks @ Steelers
The Steelers are mad about that beating they took at the hands of the Ravens. They're taking it all on Seattle. Steelers win.
Cardinals @ Redskins
The redskins are looking pretty good under the new and improved Rex Grossman and Cobb and company still have a bit of work to do, especially the defense who gave up over 400 passing yards to a rookie in his debut. Redskins win.
Packers @ Panthers
Lets see Cam Newton throw for over 400 yards against this defense. Packers win.
Cowboys @ 49ers
A good old match-up that takes us back to those old rivalry days between these two teams. But this is 20 years later. Frisco is on the uprising but not quite there yet. I see Tony Romo fixing some of his mistakes and getting the game ball. Cowgirls win.
Bengals @ Broncos
We already know this game doesn't matter. Neither of these teams are playing in the post season. Only thing I have to say is, WE WANT TEBOW. But staying on the topic, Maybe Orton gets a little motivation from all this. Broncos win.
Texans @ dolphins
Both teams played great offensively in week one. The winner of this one is going to come on the defensive side and one team is better defensively. Texans win.
Chargers @ Patriots
Tom Brady threw for 517 yards and only one of those completed passes was to Chad Ochocinco. Patriots win.
Eagles @ Falcons
Mike Vick is back in the dirttty South. Different uniform, different bird, different time. Loaded as he is, in the wallet and on the field, I can't see Vick leaving with a loss. Eagles win.
Rams @ Giants
Eli and the Giants need to win now if they truly wish to contend in their division. Playing the injury prone Rams, or Lambs, could be a great way to start. Giants win.
We'll see how this goes
Monday, August 29, 2011
RCC women's water polo looks to repeat
A preview of the Riverside City College women's water polo team's upcoming 2011 season with coach David Alquist and a few players.
Riverside City College women's water polo from Sports Lockdown on Vimeo.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Raiders are not the team for Los Angeles
A solid reason for why the Raiders should not be a serious candidate to move to Los Angeles was justified at last night's preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers.
The nonsense game between the two bay area NFL teams was supposed to be a exciting match for fans to see their teams' progress as they prepare for the start of the NFL season, turned ugly as several fans were shot and beaten by opposing fans.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported that several men were attacked by a Oakland Raiders fan following the 49ers' preseason win over the Raiders.
One man was beaten in one of the stadium's restrooms and another man was shot several times in the stadium's parking lot.
The senseless acts of violence that occurs regularly with Raider fans has stereotyped Raider fans as wild maniacs with no respect and up to no good.
Los Angeles already has its issues with having trouble identifying the suspects who beat a San Francisco fan into a coma at the Los Angeles Dodgers' opening season game in April, and the LAPD does not need more violence at sporting events if Los Angeles has the Raiders as the only NFL team willing to move to the proposed downtown football stadium.
The irresponsible sports fans are already a hand full at Dodgers' games and after the Lakers win a championship since some fans take the streets of downtown and terrorize the surrounding areas through riots.
During the '80s and '90s when the Raiders were in Los Angeles, stories of gang members stealing the logo and colors of the then Los Angeles Raiders, to use as their own began popping up. Then the stories evolved to gang members running around the LA Coliseum causing trouble during the games.
Last night's acts caused by one Raider fan only proves that the fan base of the Raiders is a serious issue and Los Angeles does not need those issues. If anything, the problem might worsen if the Raiders move back to Southern California because the few LA fans who cause trouble will find a way to ruin a wonderful accomplishment for the community of LA and beyond the stay of the Raiders in LA.
The message will continue by people opposing the idea of bring the Raiders back to Los Angeles because residents of LA knows they do not want those wild acts performed by idiot Raider fans happening in their city.
Al Davis, you had your chance in LA, please leave your goofball team where it is at.
The nonsense game between the two bay area NFL teams was supposed to be a exciting match for fans to see their teams' progress as they prepare for the start of the NFL season, turned ugly as several fans were shot and beaten by opposing fans.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported that several men were attacked by a Oakland Raiders fan following the 49ers' preseason win over the Raiders.
One man was beaten in one of the stadium's restrooms and another man was shot several times in the stadium's parking lot.
The senseless acts of violence that occurs regularly with Raider fans has stereotyped Raider fans as wild maniacs with no respect and up to no good.
Los Angeles already has its issues with having trouble identifying the suspects who beat a San Francisco fan into a coma at the Los Angeles Dodgers' opening season game in April, and the LAPD does not need more violence at sporting events if Los Angeles has the Raiders as the only NFL team willing to move to the proposed downtown football stadium.
The irresponsible sports fans are already a hand full at Dodgers' games and after the Lakers win a championship since some fans take the streets of downtown and terrorize the surrounding areas through riots.
During the '80s and '90s when the Raiders were in Los Angeles, stories of gang members stealing the logo and colors of the then Los Angeles Raiders, to use as their own began popping up. Then the stories evolved to gang members running around the LA Coliseum causing trouble during the games.
Last night's acts caused by one Raider fan only proves that the fan base of the Raiders is a serious issue and Los Angeles does not need those issues. If anything, the problem might worsen if the Raiders move back to Southern California because the few LA fans who cause trouble will find a way to ruin a wonderful accomplishment for the community of LA and beyond the stay of the Raiders in LA.
The message will continue by people opposing the idea of bring the Raiders back to Los Angeles because residents of LA knows they do not want those wild acts performed by idiot Raider fans happening in their city.
Al Davis, you had your chance in LA, please leave your goofball team where it is at.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Fear breaks out during Mexican soccer match
A chilly reminder interrupted a soccer match in Torreon, Mexico, when a gun battle erupted outside the stadium where Los Monracas de Moreila and Santos Laguna were playing.
A loud noise echoed through the stadium as if it were a bomb, while fans cheered and players ran down one side of the field chasing the ball.
Once everyone inside the stadium realized what was happening, more firearm sounds began breaking out.
The referee blew his whistle warning everyone on the field to get off the field and seconds later the players, coaches and referees are seen taking off to the locker room as the announcers calling the match, are puzzled to figure out what was happening.
Fans are stuck in the stands in fear of what is happening outside the stadium.
The gun war outside was later identified as a gun war with Mexican drug cartels and local police, some reports said.
The gun battle lasted for minutes but the match was paused for awhile and officials felt it was OK to continue the match.
The event that occurred outside the stadium today is only a small reminder of the ugly drug war that has been going on for years in Mexico since President Felipe Calderon announced his pledge to end the drug cartels' organized crime in the country.
The video below is footage of the moments happening inside the stadium during the gun battle outside.
A loud noise echoed through the stadium as if it were a bomb, while fans cheered and players ran down one side of the field chasing the ball.
Once everyone inside the stadium realized what was happening, more firearm sounds began breaking out.
The referee blew his whistle warning everyone on the field to get off the field and seconds later the players, coaches and referees are seen taking off to the locker room as the announcers calling the match, are puzzled to figure out what was happening.
Fans are stuck in the stands in fear of what is happening outside the stadium.
The gun war outside was later identified as a gun war with Mexican drug cartels and local police, some reports said.
The gun battle lasted for minutes but the match was paused for awhile and officials felt it was OK to continue the match.
The event that occurred outside the stadium today is only a small reminder of the ugly drug war that has been going on for years in Mexico since President Felipe Calderon announced his pledge to end the drug cartels' organized crime in the country.
The video below is footage of the moments happening inside the stadium during the gun battle outside.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Riverside City College football ranks among the best
With the excitement of the upcoming season, the Riverside City College football team will be starting off as one of the best community college football programs in the nation.
According to JCGridiron.com's preseason poll, the website ranks the RCC Tigers No. 12 in the nation.
The website said the Tigers will have 18 starters returning from last season's 10-1 team, but since this season's schedule is weak; the chances for the Tigers to compete for a state title can be slim.
By viewing the Tigers' 2011 schedule, the Tigers' only tough opponent is Mt. San Antonio, who is the two-time defending state champion, whereas the other opponents are not recognizable as teams with a chance to compete for state level titles.
Although Los Angeles Harbor City College, who RCC defeated in the Central Conference Bowl title game, is ranked No. 27 in the nation.
According to JCGridiron.com's preseason poll, the website ranks the RCC Tigers No. 12 in the nation.
The website said the Tigers will have 18 starters returning from last season's 10-1 team, but since this season's schedule is weak; the chances for the Tigers to compete for a state title can be slim.
By viewing the Tigers' 2011 schedule, the Tigers' only tough opponent is Mt. San Antonio, who is the two-time defending state champion, whereas the other opponents are not recognizable as teams with a chance to compete for state level titles.
Although Los Angeles Harbor City College, who RCC defeated in the Central Conference Bowl title game, is ranked No. 27 in the nation.
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