Tough Loss Ends the Season for the Knights

       After just missing out on a spot in the BCS, RU Football had a chance to go out in style with a win in the Russell Athletic Bowl, the number 2 bowl game for the Big East (a conference which the Scarlet Knights will be leaving as early as 2014). Their opponent was Virginia Tech, who was 6-6 overall in the regular season. 17 seconds into the game, Khaseem Greene recovered a fumble in the end zone for the early score, and it was 7-0 Scarlet Knights. Near the end of the quarter, Nick Borgese added onto the lead with a 36-yarder to make the score 10-0. This was the score until an exciting 4th QTR. VA Tech kicked a 25-yard FG and a 21-yard pass to Corey Fuller to tie the game at 10 apiece. This bowl was destined for overtime. It didn't take long after that as the game quickly ended on a Virginia Tech field goal ended the game and Rutgers' season by the score of 13-10. Gary Nova, the Knights' QB, did not play well under the pressure of the big bowl game. At one point, in fact, he had 5 consecutive incompletions and he didn't score a single touchdown.

RA the Blue Jay

As sad as it was for me to see RA Dickey get traded, it was a good move for the Mets. I've had my RA Dickey jersey since his first year as a Met. He is such an inspiring human being. No one should root against him. I don't know if rooting against him is even possible. There's nothing to dislike about this man. I'm wearing my RA Dickey Blue Jays shirt that my brother had to go to a custom tshirt store to make to be sure I would have for Christmas. They also sent Josh Thole and Mike Nickeas to the Blue Jays, so that someone will be able to catch the knuckleball Dickey throws. As for the Mets, the package they got back is one they could not pass up on. John Buck should be able to be a serviceable catcher until d'Arnaud is ready. Travis d'Arnaud is going to a star for this team. Noah Snydergaard could be a very good pitcher and Wuilmer has the potential to be a good major league outfielder. While the Mets got a fantastic package of prospects, it is highlighted by d'Arnaud. He is the #1 catching prospect in all of baseball. He started with the Phillies and went to Toronto in the deal that landed the Phillies Roy Halladay. So d'Arnaud, 23, has twice been traded for Cy Young Award winners. That says a lot about what people think of this young man. I can't wait for him to debut. I also can't wait for Wheeler. With young players like these 2, Harvey, Ike, Tejada, and others on the horizon, it should not be long until the Mets are contenders again. I know that diehard Mets fans, like me, could never dream of switching teams. Mets diehards, we just need to stay positive and be a little bit patient, and it won't be long until we are playing meaningful baseball down the stretch. Also, check out the Mets new BP hat. It is very cool. The new alternate jerseys and hat are also very stylish as well. This is the BP hat.

Mark Was Treated Unfairly

Really? Are we serious? Mark Sanchez getting death threats on Twitter? First of all, threatening someone's life... Never okay. Second of all, Sanchez works hard and does his best. His best wasn't good enough this year. But honestly, he was set up to fail. He was not given the pieces to surround him that he needed. The Jets were not fair to him. They kept telling him he was their guy, and then they went and tried to get Peyton Manning, and then they got Tim Tebow. Every single time Sanchez threw an incomplete pass, fans would chant for Tebow. Tebow is not a good quarterback. So, here's Mark, afraid that one pass he might make would just get intercepted and make everything worse. Now, afraid to make certain throws for fear of making the situation worse, he stopped making the throws that deep down he knows he can make. In his 1st 2 seasons he played with enthusiasm, heart, confidence... I didn't see that at all this year after the first game. Is it really Mark's fault? In my opinion it is not. I think he can still salvage his career and become a very good QB for Gang Green. I would hate to see Sanchez go. Also, Tebow never should have been a Jet. Tannenbaum, who is expected to be fired Monday, never should have brought him in. The Jets are hoping to keep Tannenbaum in a cap management role. But Tebow acted like an absolute baby after the Jets chose to go with McElroy instead of him. Refusing to play? The Jets don't owe this guy anything. Him saying that he won't play if he isn't the starting QB is unacceptable. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGBDgQl2xNI

After McElroy suffered a concussion, the Jets are going with Mark Sanchez in the season finale. I really really really hope Mark has an amazing game. I think he deserves another chance next season. He is a good player and a good QB. He didn't fail the Jets, the Jets failed him. Bringing in Tebow messed up his whole psyche. He deserves another chance next year. He was drafted #5 overall for a reason. He took this team to 2 straight AFC Championship games. The Jets should not give up on this young man. 

It Won't Be Easy

       After a Super Bowl title last season and a strong 6-2 start to 2012, the New York Football Giants are in the middle of a big pickle as their season comes down to the final week. They currently stand at 8-7, 3rd in the NFC East, and will need somewhat of a miracle for a shot at a second-straight championship and a third in a six-year span. They have already blown their chances at the division with after being demolished 33-14 by the Baltimore Ravens, so their only chance now is the #6 slot in the NFC, the lowest playoff position.
       So here's what needs to happen for a Big Blue Postseason run:

• Giants defeat Philadelphia at MetLife Stadium on Sunday
• Redskins defeat Dallas on Sunday night
• Packers defat Vikings in Minnesota on Sunday
• Lions defeat Chicago on Sunday

       Obviously, this isn't going to be the easiest thing Eli has ever had to swallow. In fact, the chances of the G-Men in the Playoffs at this point are 8.2% out of 100. However, anything can happen. It's the Holiday season (and on that note a Happy Holidays to everyone), and it's the final week where miracles are heroes are born. So, it will be tough, but as the great NY sports icon Yogi Berra one said, "It ain't over 'til it's over!"            

Scarlet Knights Can't Make BCS; RG3 Stuns Giants

       Thursday, #18 Rutgers had a chance at their first Big East title since the BCS started against the team that was also looking for the title, the Louisville Cardinals. Brandon Coleman got it started for the Knights mid-1st quarter with an 85-yard pass from Gary Nova, and it was 7-0 not much later. In the 2nd, with the score 7-3 after a Louisville field goal, Mark Harrison put a big one on the board as well with a 65-yard pass, so it was 14-3 at halftime. The third was a different story, as the Cardinals scored 2 TD's of their own, these coming from Jeremy Wright and DeVante Parker to make it 17-14 Louisville with their first lead of the night. Then came the 4th QTR when Nick Borgese tied it up with a 38-yard FG with less than 8 minutes left. Then, with 1:41 remaining, Louisville's John Wallace kicked one for 29 yards, and the Cardinals took the victory 20-17. As the final Rankings were released on Sunday, Louisville came out higher meaning they take the Big East's BCS spot, as they will take on Florida in the Sugar Bowl. Additionally, the Scarlet Knights will play the ACC's 6-6 Virginia Tech in the Russell Athletic Bowl, the Big East's #2 pick.
       Last night, the Giants went to Landover, Maryland looking to take the season sweep of the Redskins. Late in the 1st QTR, Lawrence Tynes kicked a 39-yarder, and Big Blue had a 3-0 lead. About 2 minutes later, Joshua Morgan returned a fumble for 13 yards and gave Washington a 7-3 advantage. The end of the first half was quite interesting: with 2:32 on the clock, Manning threw a 4-yard pass to Martellus Bennet to give New York a 10-7 lead. Then, within the last 41 seconds, 2 FG's were put through by Kai Forbath and Tynes again, so the Giants went to the half leading 13-10. The only score in the 3rd was yet another Lawrence Tynes field goal, so it was 16-10 into the fourth QTR. However, in this game, RG3 and the 'Skins were the ones who came out victorious after Pierre Garcon caught an 8-yarder, and Washington had beaten the Giants. Currently, New York is now 7-5 and are only 1 game ahead of the Redskins and Cowboys. Sunday, they will host Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints.
       Also noting is that in the SEC Championship Game on Saturday, Alabama defeated Georgia 32-28, and will face Notre Dame in Miami on January 7th for the title.    

Who should be the Jets starting QB?

It's still The Sanchise. He has the highest upside and could still develop into a very good quarterback. It's still only his 4th year. The Jets have never given him the supporting cast he needed. I mean his top receivers are Jeremy Kerley and Stephen Hill. Don't get me wrong, I think they are both good players but not great. Shonn Greene is not an elite back either. Again, I love him and think he's a good player, but he's not a great back. Sanchez has still not been totally awful this year, with these players around him. Sanchez is still the guy for the Jets, as he should be. So fans need to shut up and stop booing him and chanting for Tim and Greg because it doesn't make him any better.

BROOK-LYN

The Brooklyn Nets have been phenomenal so far this season. They currently sit 2nd in the division with a record of 11-5, one game behind the Knicks. I have already been to 2 games so far (the 1st against the Raptors and the makeup vs the Knicks) and the crowd has been electric. Everything is going according to plan. Brook Lopez has really stepped up his game and the bench has been fantastic. They proved when the beat the Knicks, and when they beat the Celtics twice, and also the Clippers. Even the brawl with the Celtics told a lot of this team. They are no longer going to allow other teams to push them around. They are going to stand up for themselves and their teammates. You could tell during the fight that this is a close knit bunch and they really enjoy being together on the court and in the locker room. It's been a fun year so far, and it's just going to keep getting better. Let's Go Nets!!!!!!!!

Mets offseason so far

The Mets offseason so far has to be considered a success. They have already resigned the face of the franchise to a 7 year, $122 million extension. Total, it is 8 years, $138 million. This was the the most important thing for them to get done this offseason. The second most, extend the Cy Young Winner, R.A. Dickey. It was a huge accomplishment for R.A. to win the award, which he deserved. His story just keeps getting more and more amazing. Hopefully they get him signed soon. Let's Go Mets!!!!!!