I Hand Out My NFL Awards!!

Well, football season is almost over (sad face), but the positive? I GET TO HAND OUT SOME COMPLETELY WORTHLESS AWARDS THAT HAVE NO MONETARY VALUE!!! Go moral victories! But, now on to the good stuff:

MVP:

TOM BRADY, PATRIOTS: As much as it pains me to say it, he wins. He did exceptional during a 14-2 regular season, throwing for 3900 yards, 36 touchdowns, and only 4 interceptions. He did so without really having a proven deep threat (Brandon Tate doesn't count, he's not PROVEN.) However, his numbers were inflated (like they always are) by a simple passing scheme, consisted of throwing a 5-7 yard pass and watching his receivers do the work.

OFFENSIVE POY:

JAMAAL CHARLES, CHIEFS: This decision came after much contemplating and many sleepless minutes of blood, sweat, and tears by myself. I give the award to Charles, mainly because he beasted it up. His 6.4 yards per carry was the best average since Jim Brown in the 60s, who may be the greatest running back of all time. Charles finished only 149 yards behind rushing leader Arian Foster, despite having 97 fewer carries. Add in his pass catching skills, and it ended up being a no-brainer.

DEFENSIVE POY:

CLAY MATTHEWS, PACKERS: Matthews was the most dominating defensive player this season. He made big plays seemingly every quarter, and you knew it was going to happen. The sad thing is, Troy Polamalu was the player who won the award, which is a bunch of bull****. Polamalu wasn't even the best safety in his own conference (Ed Reed) nor the best defensive back in the NFL (Charles Woodson, Darrelle Revis, Antoine Bethea), but the stupid voters gave it to the least-deserving player. But we all know who should have won.

OFFENSIVE ROY:

SAM BRADFORD, RAMS: Bradford took a team that had just picked 1st overall (that's bad) to being one game away from a playoff berth (that's good.)  He did so in a rookie-friendly offensive system, consisting of screens, slants, play actions, and draws. Bradford will be the best quarterback in the NFL in 5 years. Mark my words.

DEFENSIVE POY:

TIE: ERIC BERRY, CHIEFS/NDAMUKONG SUH, LIONS: This took the most thought. Both rookies played well, and I just couldn't pick between the two. Suh had 10 sacks (great for a DT) and Berry had 90 tackles and 4 picks (really good for a rookie safety.) Both players played so well and were so important to their teams. It looks as if they both get a moral victory!

Well, that's it for now. I'll have some more awards soon, including some gag awards and funny stuff possibly!

Alex

HI

Cassy rules!! The end.

College Basketball

I was originally planning on writing some article about my opinion on what the NFL All-Pro team should be. However, something extraordinary happened: Indiana University came back to the national spotlight. Tom Crean (IU coach) won his first game against a ranked team since he's been at Indiana. Now, for those of you who don't know, I'm a big Purdue fan. Most of you Iowans don't understand the hatred between those two groups of fans. I guess it could be similar to that of Democrats and Republicans. They never agree, and they try to do whatever it takes to drag down the other group. But, something strange happened during the thrilling game, I was PULLING FOR INDIANA!!!! I was awestruck at how a bunch of no-names (the two best players on the team didn't even play) could beat a team that nearly beat the number 1 team in the country on Saturday. In the past, IU had come close to beating good teams, but always faded late, and could never quite pull out as the victor. But something different happened tonight. Their shots were falling, they were hitting their free throws, and they didn't fold under pressure as they had done so many times before. This was a team that was just soundly defeated by IOWA, who is terrible. The team should have had no chance in the game, and they hung tough, and eventually won. The atmosphere at Assembly Hall was unbelievable. Through all the terrible years this once-proud team had suffered through, the fans always showed up, and always rooted on the Hoosiers. And tonight, the fans finally got what they had so long desired: a marquee victory. Now, expect Indiana to return to greatness. Not this season, but next. They have a talented group of recruits coming in, and they should pull in even more after this. This team will be good for years to come. And I'm glad. As a Purdue fan, I could be scared, but I've got to face the facts: IU is back, and I'll be pulling for them all the way.

I've Got Nothing

Well, today was a very boring day. I woke up in the morning feeling like P Diddy..... not really, that's sarcasm. I had school, then nothing, and the the ALL POWERFUL JAZZ BAND. It was cool, and we sound pretty darn good if I'm allowed to say so without sounding like a complete ignorant buffoon. After jazz band, I walked in the living room and saw President Obama delivering the State of the Union Address. And guess what? NOBODY CARES!!!!! HOORAY FOR LAZY PEOPLE WHO DON'T CARE ABOUT THE WELL-BEING OF THEIR COUNTRY!! GET SOME!!! As of now, my mom is cutting coupons she printed off the computer and that's all I hear. Paper being cut. The monotonous tone is very tiring, and a wee bit annoying. I plan on going downstairs to my room soon and going to sleep. Before I sleep, I use my iPod and watch videos on YouTube (music videos or Pokemon videos, I know, I'm a fool). Well, nothing humorous is popping into my head, so I have no idea what to say. Maybe I'll post a link to a sweet song or something.

OK, here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgtByWlBSdA&feature=related
Beatles song+ acapella= EPIC WIN

Well, that's it.

See you tomorrow,
Alex

COOL SONG

Alright, so as of now I am absolutely IN LOVE with a pretty awesome song (I don't mean to sound like a chick.) So, it's called "Fix You" by Coldplay, and its just swell. I'm listening to it as I'm typing this oh-so-popular blog (SARCASM), and I'm happy, even though its 10:41 PM. I've decided to be nice and include some SWEET links for the two people who may check this out (high-five to Maddie and Cody!)

Official for real music video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skUJ-B6oVDQ&ob=av3el

Sweet acapella version by Straight No Chaser (apologies for not-so-good quality) PS: I enjoy the black guys voice:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea32jMT1MdA&feature=related

Really sad version by a bunch of old farts (try not to cry, it's not THAT sad):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_n0zvoHlVk

Well, that's all. Until tomorrow my little blog-following friends.

Alex

First Reaction: Super Bowl 45

Alright, so it's been about 90 minutes since we've known who will be going to Arlington, Texas to participate in Super Bowl 45. As I predicted from the NFC, it's the Green Bay Packers. However, it's not the Ravens from the AFC, but the 6-time Super Bowl Champion, Pittsburgh Steelers. This should be an entertaining game. Here's my analysis.

GREEN BAY:

The Packers made it to the Super Bowl without too much trouble. First the beat the Mike- I can't throw worth a crap but I have Desean Jackson to run after my errant passes- Vick led Eagles. The Packers led this game throughout, but the game was not clinched until Tramon Williams (the Packers defensive MVP thus far in the playoffs) picked off a Mike Vick pass in the end zone. The Packers pressured Vick and forced him to throw before he wanted. Against the Falcons, the Packers flat out DOMINATED. They beat the number 1 seed, without too much trouble. Against the Bears, it was much of the same. They jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead, and really never looked back. The D made plays when they had to, and Aaron Rodgers was his normal self. Managing the game and throwing catchable strikes to his receivers. They will need more of the same against the Steelers. The Packers should be able to throw the ball fairly easily against the weak Steelers corners, and the could catch Troy Polamalu out of position like he has been throughout these playoffs. The Packers' D is stout. The front 3 played awesome recently, and the linebackers are solid enough. The DBs (led by Williams and Woodson) are the X-Factors. They need to stop Wallace from getting deep, and watch out for Antonio Brown.

PITTSBURGH:

The Steelers survived. They came back against the Ravens, and held on late (thanks Boldin and Houshmanzadeh!) to pull out the W. Against the Jets, they held off a furious Jets rally and eeked out a tough win. The Steelers need to run, run, run, and hit some PA passes along the way. Mendenhall has been shakey thus far (eh last week, really tough today), but needs to get the tough yards after contact and not fumble against the Packers tough D.

FINAL:

This game will be good. I really do not know who will win, but I don't know how I can go against the Pack. They have so many weapons, and I'm not sold on the Steelers' corners. If Mark Sanchez can play well, there is no telling what Aaron Rodgers can do.

MY PICK:

Packers 34, Steelers 28

I'M A NOOB

Alright, so I'm just getting into this blogging thing, and I know a whole 5 people might read this, but here's what I could talk about.

1. SPORTS

2. POLITICS

3. OPINION

4. JUST RANDOM, IRRELEVANT CRAP

So, there you go. Get ready for some EPIC BLOGGING by yours truly.

Peace,
mullensax55