An undefeated season ended with a bowl title for the Riverside City College football team on Nov. 19.
The Tigers defeated Saddleback College, 31-14, which allowed them to capture the Golden State Bowl title as well as ending the season 11-0.
Despite having an incredible season and proving themselves worthy of competing for a state championship, the Tigers were unable to compete for one, because they were in a second tier division.
Note: Teams in the first tier division of the Southern California Football Association are the only ones able to play for the state title.
Yesterday Mt. San Antonio College, a team Riverside defeated during its season, 29-26 on Sept. 24, played City College of San Francisco for the California state title.
Mt. SAC overcame two deficits but was unable to beat San Francisco and capture its third state championship. Instead San Francisco was able to defeat Mt. SAC, 52-42, to capture its sixth state championship in college history.
With the loss, Mt. SAC ended its season 13-2.
In the JC Gridiron national poll ranking, RCC ends up No. 4 as Mt. SAC ends up No. 8.
It is unknown how the national championship works but prior to the California state title game, many fans of California community college football said RCC had a chance to play for the national title.
As of now RCC ends its season as the undefeated Golden State Bowl champion and No. 4 in the nation.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
The choice to play with the Lakers
Every athlete wants the opportunity to win championships and go down as one of the best in their respective sport.
Dwight Howard, center of the Orlando Magic, is no different.
He too wants to compete at the highest level and win NBA championships.
The opportunity is there for the taking for Howard right now.
The opportunity is not with the Magic but with another NBA team.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the team he has that opportunity to win championships and go down as one of the best.
The Lakers are the team that gave many players the chance to win, win and win.
Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabber, Shaquille O'Neal, James Worthy, Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Kobe Bryant and etc. are just some of the many players who came and did a whole lot with the Lakers.
Right now the Lakers are pleading a trade that will send Chris Paul, one of the best point guards in the NBA right now, to Los Angeles where the Lakers look to win another championship and many more in the years to come.
Howard has a chance to be a part of that. He has the chance to go to Los Angeles and win, win and win with Paul and Bryant.
There is a problem though . . .
There is a rumor going around that Howard does not want to come to the Lakers only because he refuses to continue to be compared to O'Neal and have people claim he is trying to be like O'Neal.
Although that is something that can be irritating and annoying to be accused of being like someone--the chance to be as good or better than a hall-of-fame player is the best thin that can happen to a player, especially Howard.
Howard has the chance to be better than O'Neal and have people see him differently.
Although their roads started the same and can end the same. When the story is over, Howard has the control of deciding what people are going to compare when it is between O'Neal and him.
Howard cannot allow this to determine his choice to be traded to Los Angeles.
He will basically avoid winning simply because he does not want others to think he is copying O'Neal. What he should be thinking is that he is blessed to be compared to the likes of O'Neal and has the shot to experience what O'Neal did.
It is not a bad choice. O'Neal did it and he is one his way to the hall-of-fame.
The Lakers are a no brainier. The New Jersey Nets are not the right choice.
Deron Williams will leave and Howard will be alone.
The Nets are not going to be respected and the New York Knicks will always be the better team in the big apple, even if they suck.
The decision is simple and it is up to Howard to determine if he wants to be his own self or always let people to think he is the like O'Neal.
Los Angeles is where he needs to be. Paul and Bryant will be waiting for him.
Dwight Howard, center of the Orlando Magic, is no different.
He too wants to compete at the highest level and win NBA championships.
The opportunity is there for the taking for Howard right now.
The opportunity is not with the Magic but with another NBA team.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the team he has that opportunity to win championships and go down as one of the best.
The Lakers are the team that gave many players the chance to win, win and win.
Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabber, Shaquille O'Neal, James Worthy, Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, Kobe Bryant and etc. are just some of the many players who came and did a whole lot with the Lakers.
Right now the Lakers are pleading a trade that will send Chris Paul, one of the best point guards in the NBA right now, to Los Angeles where the Lakers look to win another championship and many more in the years to come.
Howard has a chance to be a part of that. He has the chance to go to Los Angeles and win, win and win with Paul and Bryant.
There is a problem though . . .
There is a rumor going around that Howard does not want to come to the Lakers only because he refuses to continue to be compared to O'Neal and have people claim he is trying to be like O'Neal.
Although that is something that can be irritating and annoying to be accused of being like someone--the chance to be as good or better than a hall-of-fame player is the best thin that can happen to a player, especially Howard.
Howard has the chance to be better than O'Neal and have people see him differently.
Although their roads started the same and can end the same. When the story is over, Howard has the control of deciding what people are going to compare when it is between O'Neal and him.
Howard cannot allow this to determine his choice to be traded to Los Angeles.
He will basically avoid winning simply because he does not want others to think he is copying O'Neal. What he should be thinking is that he is blessed to be compared to the likes of O'Neal and has the shot to experience what O'Neal did.
It is not a bad choice. O'Neal did it and he is one his way to the hall-of-fame.
The Lakers are a no brainier. The New Jersey Nets are not the right choice.
Deron Williams will leave and Howard will be alone.
The Nets are not going to be respected and the New York Knicks will always be the better team in the big apple, even if they suck.
The decision is simple and it is up to Howard to determine if he wants to be his own self or always let people to think he is the like O'Neal.
Los Angeles is where he needs to be. Paul and Bryant will be waiting for him.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
With a Broken Thumb, Come Broken Playoff Hopes
The Chicago Bears were one of the hottest teams coming out of week 11. They are on a 5-game winning streak and have tied the Detroit Lions for second place in the NFC North.
The reason I say "were" is because what looked like a solid season for the Bears (7-3), one in which they could even give the Packers a run for their money, they suddenly turned as cold as Chicago winds.
Following Sunday's game, an impressive win over the charge-less Chargers, it was reported that Bears quarterback Jay Cutler had broken his thumb, requiring surgery, and is likely out for the season.
Cutler was having a solid season, on pace to match his passing yards he had in his first season with the bears with a third of the interceptions. Now, he'll have to play cheerleader on the sidelines while he watches his team wither its way out of playoff contention.
Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher says he's not worried. He says he trusts Caleb Hanie, Cutler's replacement, who barely has more NFL snaps than yours truly.
The loss of Cutler means the end of the Bears. Bears running back Matt Forte is the major reason for the bears offense staying in games. Cutler was simply a game manager and he's been doing a stellar job not messing it up this season.
As it is, Bears' wide recievers Johnny Knox and Earl Bennett are average at best. Cutler is the reason they are making any catches at all this year. How are they going to fare with Hanie behind center? My prediction, not well.
There's six games left this season and if all goes well, they can win three. They travel to Oakland next week to take on the Raiders who have finally figured out their QB situation and are back to form.
They then play Kansas City, easy, then off to Denver to try and stop the unstoppable Tim Tebow. They then come back home to play against Seattle which should be an easy win, and then finish their final two games on the road against the undefeated Packers and the lowly Vikings.
If all goes according to plan, and when I say "according to plan", I mean Forte must be lights-out and returner Devin Hester must return at least a kick-off/punt for a touchdown in every game, the Bears should finish the season 10-6.
And you say 10-6 is a good record, well yea it is, but it might not be enough for that final wildcard spot. With Cutler out, it looks like Detroit will take the second spot in the division. To get that last spot in, they have to beat out the New York Giants and the Atlanta Falcons, who are both just one game behind with six games left.
So how do they do it with an inexperienced QB? Well, Mike Martz, the Bears offensive coordinator, is going to have to pull out his best Jim Harbaugh impression and get his QB to not lose these next six games.
Only difference is that Alex Smith, the 49ers QB, has had time put in to mess up and learn from his mistakes. Hanie doesn't have the experience, nor the time.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
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
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