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Carolina Panthers – A Defense Like No Other in The NFL
It’s never about just one thing, one player or coach when a team does very well in the NFL, but it’s usually one thing that takes the bulk of the credit. With the Carolina Panthers, despite the redemption story of Ron Rivera and Cam Newton once again looking like a quarterback that will dominate for years, it begins and ends with their defense.
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Portland Trail Blazers – LaMarcus Aldridge Deserves MVP Chants
He might hate the fact that he’s always number 2, but Kevin Durant can’t expect to be considered the best player in the NBA and decide to take defensive possessions off in such a big game and such a big moment, leaving Nicolas Batum completely open to hit the most important shot of the game. On the other side, LaMarcus Aldridge, according to the Portland Trail Blazers fans, is the MVP. In the 111-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder he played like one.
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College Football Rumors – Nick Saban Leaving Alabama for Texas
Ever since Alabama lost the final regular season game the rumors have been circulating regarding Nick Saban bolting to another job. Where to? Texas of course,who still don’t have a vacancy for the most successful head coach in College Football, but if there’s actually a deal in place, they’ll make one for him.
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NBA Rumors – New York Knicks Shouldn’t Fire Mike Woodson, Yet
One of the most popular games over the last few days is looking at how bad the New York Knicks are doing, and deciding whether or not Mike Woodson is the one to blame for their 3-13 start, or is it something else, which is a combination of the circumstances (injury to Tyson Chandler) and a pretty bad roster?
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Indiana Pacers – Their First Win in Utah After 18 Years
When a franchise is having something of a record breaking start to the season, you can expect some negative streaks to be broken and stopped. One of them has been the lack of success the Indiana Pacers have endured over the years upon visiting Salt Lake City, beating the Utah Jazz for the first time since 1995 on the road, thanks to some excellent fourth quarter defense and some clutch scoring from non other than Paul George.
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Dallas Mavericks – Enjoying Dirk Nowitzki While We Still Can
At some point, the fantastic ride that’s been the Dirk Nowitzki career is going to be over, and one of the most unique basketball players of all-time will step down, leaving a huge hole for the Dallas Mavericks and the NBA to fill. His 21 points in the 100-97 win over the New Orleans Hornets weren’t unique in his body of work compared to this season or in the past, but it was yet another example of just how special he is.
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Houston Rockets – James Harden Without Jeremy Lin is a Disaster
With so many injuries the Houston Rockets are dealing with right now – Jeremy Lin, Chandler Parsons, Omer Asik and Greg Smith, it’s essential James Harden doesn’t just have great games, but doesn’t try and do everything on his own. Unfortunately for the Rockets, there’s no one stopping Harden from doing just that, leading to a third loss at home, this time to the surprising Phoenix Suns.
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North Carolina Tar Heels – The Most Confusing Team in The Nation
So how good are North Carolina? One of the best, based on their wins against Louisville and now number one ranked Michigan State? Or hopeless, like the group that lost to Belmont and UAB? At this stage of the season, it seems like everyone is trying to find out their true identity, but a win at East Lansing points towards Roy Williams having a shot at his best season in a very long time.
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Mike Tomlin – A Huge Fine; Pittsburgh Steelers – Losing Draft Picks?
Just when things were looking good for the Pittsburgh Steelers, their head coach had to ruin it all. Mike Tomlin stepped on the field, intentionally or not, while Jacoby Jones was returning a kickoff. The result? A $100,000 fine to the head coach, while the NFL is leaving it open whether or not the team will lose a draft pick or maybe more, making his interference one of the most costly ever made.
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NFL Rumors – Chicago Bears Won’t Re-Sign Jay Cutler
It makes less and less financial sense to give quarterbacks massive contracts unless you’re completely sure they’re your franchise guy. The Chicago Bears, after almost five seasons with Jay Cutler, probably realize they have to go in a different direction, which means the 8-year veteran is going to be one of the biggest names in free agency a few months from now.