Yesterday I blogged about the allocation of UKSports elite funding money in preparation for the Rio 2016 games. After reflecting for a day about all this news I am even more disappointed on its impact on basketball than I first thought.
Over the last few years the GB basketball team has come along way and much effort and money has been put in to raise the standard. In the Olympics this summer team GB soundly beat China ranked 10th in the world and then came with even 1 point of beating silver medalist Spain. Team GB currently has two players in Luol Deng and Joel Freeland playing regularly in the NBA. With Deng being one of the best players in the league. While there are also several players in Americas top colleges including senior Anthony Lawerence who plays at Charleston and is a lock to be drafted into the NBA next year. This shows the current wealth of talent in team GB and its because of the funding GB basketball has had which has helped support players through competing in America and supporting the national team in FIBA competitions.
So what's the future for the GB Basketball team, immediately it is probably okay because they have this wealth of talent which is establishing itself at the highest level. GB Basketball has also committed to FIBA competitions for the next couple of years. However it's the long term future or legacy that looks a bit more worrying. There will be limited funding available to plough into grass roots to inspire the next generation. As well as less money available to set training camps up in America were all the best facilities and competitions are like before they did prior to the London Olympics. There will also be less support from GB Basketball in establishing players in the college ranks in USA unlike what was available for Anthony Lawerence.
This really does worry me because I see an opportunity for basketball in this country. There is no reason with a little bit of commitment and lots funding why we can not be second in the world. We already have some great talent and could further add to it so in years to come we have a complete team. I'm going to do my bit, as a PE teacher I'm going to commit to Basketball in the curriculum just like I would to other English Sports like football or cricket. I'm going to do my bit lets hope UKSport can do their bit and add a little funding.
Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Tuesday, 18 December 2012
UKSport money allocations
The Olympics have been and gone and we have celebrated this year in amazing style at this weekends Sports personality of the year ceremony. It was back to work today as UKSport announced its money allocation for Olympic sport in the build up to the Rio games in 2016.
First off all UKSport have set themselves and team GB a challenging target but also an exciting one which if achieved will only go on to enhance the legacy of this years great games. UKSport have set the target of achieving more medals in Rio than Team GB achieved in London, a fate no hosting country has been able to achieve in the following games.
In order for Team GB to achieve this they will need to make strides forward in some sports they did not do so well in this year such as swimming and continue to dominate in sports such as rowing and cycling.
There was no surprise that it was the rowing and cycling teams who were the most successful teams in the Olympics got the majority of the pot of money, both receiving over £30 millions in the next four years. Big wins came from teams that over performed and beat their targets such as equestrian, boxing and gymnastics all receiving above 10% increases. I do not pretend to be an expert in any of those sports but boxing and equestrian I feel are sports we could dominate in again in Rio and score lots of medals. Gymnastics will also be tough mainly due to the nature of the sport being so young and the focus countries like China and Russia place on it.
Of course this pot of money is not endless and so some sports did see a cut. However it most be noted overall more money has been made available in preparation for Rio. All of this money coming from the public sector. While sports like Swimming will get all the headlines for being the biggest losers in the cuts because of a disappointing medal tally this year. The bigger losers for me are those sports that got some funding because it was a home games but will have no funding for Rio such as basketball and handball.
This is where the real Olympic legacy will be tested. UKBasketball know that they would receive no funding for the next four year cycle back in March, however this does not mean they do not aspire to be there. They already have a plan "T16" in action to ensure they qualify for the games. There funding will be raised through commercial ways such as hoping to host Euro basket in forth coming years. Of course it's a long shot that GB will be represented in Rio in sports such as basketball and handball and even more of a long shot if they were to win a medal. However it would be a real measure of our Olympic legacy if one of these teams made it to the games or one of the sports such as swimming or badminton who had their funding dramatically cut were to win medals.
I think in 2016 we can begin to measure how much of an impact this Olympic legacy has had. Can teams that have no funding or funding cut rise from the ashes and can sports we dominate in continue to dominate.
First off all UKSport have set themselves and team GB a challenging target but also an exciting one which if achieved will only go on to enhance the legacy of this years great games. UKSport have set the target of achieving more medals in Rio than Team GB achieved in London, a fate no hosting country has been able to achieve in the following games.
In order for Team GB to achieve this they will need to make strides forward in some sports they did not do so well in this year such as swimming and continue to dominate in sports such as rowing and cycling.
There was no surprise that it was the rowing and cycling teams who were the most successful teams in the Olympics got the majority of the pot of money, both receiving over £30 millions in the next four years. Big wins came from teams that over performed and beat their targets such as equestrian, boxing and gymnastics all receiving above 10% increases. I do not pretend to be an expert in any of those sports but boxing and equestrian I feel are sports we could dominate in again in Rio and score lots of medals. Gymnastics will also be tough mainly due to the nature of the sport being so young and the focus countries like China and Russia place on it.
Of course this pot of money is not endless and so some sports did see a cut. However it most be noted overall more money has been made available in preparation for Rio. All of this money coming from the public sector. While sports like Swimming will get all the headlines for being the biggest losers in the cuts because of a disappointing medal tally this year. The bigger losers for me are those sports that got some funding because it was a home games but will have no funding for Rio such as basketball and handball.
This is where the real Olympic legacy will be tested. UKBasketball know that they would receive no funding for the next four year cycle back in March, however this does not mean they do not aspire to be there. They already have a plan "T16" in action to ensure they qualify for the games. There funding will be raised through commercial ways such as hoping to host Euro basket in forth coming years. Of course it's a long shot that GB will be represented in Rio in sports such as basketball and handball and even more of a long shot if they were to win a medal. However it would be a real measure of our Olympic legacy if one of these teams made it to the games or one of the sports such as swimming or badminton who had their funding dramatically cut were to win medals.
I think in 2016 we can begin to measure how much of an impact this Olympic legacy has had. Can teams that have no funding or funding cut rise from the ashes and can sports we dominate in continue to dominate.
Monday, 17 December 2012
Walcott the striker
We are just 14 days away from the transfer windowing being open and 6 months away from Theo Walcotts contracting expiring at Arsenal. There are no franchise tags to place on him it's either re-sign him, sell him or let him walk for free in the summer. This makes it more than likely that Theo is sold in this forth coming transfer window.
How has it come that Arsenals so called golden boy and saviour is going to be allowed to walk away from the club that gave him his chance at the top level. Well Walcott and Arsenal have been at stand off now for over a year regarding this contract and there are two real sticky points. The first being the usual thing and expiring contracts at Arsenal, players demanding more money. Arsenal have the money and could cave into his demands if they are prepared to move from their strict stance on players contracts (which I do admire).
The real sticky point is Walcott wants more playing time and more importantly the opportunity to play as a lead striker the position he feels he is best at. Wenger has been reluctant to not only play him regularly in recent years but when he does start him as a winger. If I throw my two penny in I have always believed he is a natural top man. The best use of his pace is to run on to balls rather than with the ball down the wing, for a quick man he is not the most natural dribbler. Running on to the ball he is very dangerous. Over recent years the most improved aspect of his game is his finishing, when he first entered Arsenal his finishing was below par now I actually think he is decent in front of goal. Again making him well suited to playing as a striker.
Guess what, Wenger plays him up top tonight against Reading. He not only scores a goal but it was also one of his best games in an Arsenal top. The question I have has this come to late, has Walcott already made his mind up to leave. This will all be answered within the next 6 months as an Arsenal fan I hope he stays but more importantly Wenger continues to play him up top.
The one thing I want to leave you with tonight is this thought, what if football were too use a salary cap. Players and rich owners would not hold as much power and you could even tag a player when his contract expires to prevent him leaving and creating obscure demands. Would it create a more fair and balanced premier league?
How has it come that Arsenals so called golden boy and saviour is going to be allowed to walk away from the club that gave him his chance at the top level. Well Walcott and Arsenal have been at stand off now for over a year regarding this contract and there are two real sticky points. The first being the usual thing and expiring contracts at Arsenal, players demanding more money. Arsenal have the money and could cave into his demands if they are prepared to move from their strict stance on players contracts (which I do admire).
The real sticky point is Walcott wants more playing time and more importantly the opportunity to play as a lead striker the position he feels he is best at. Wenger has been reluctant to not only play him regularly in recent years but when he does start him as a winger. If I throw my two penny in I have always believed he is a natural top man. The best use of his pace is to run on to balls rather than with the ball down the wing, for a quick man he is not the most natural dribbler. Running on to the ball he is very dangerous. Over recent years the most improved aspect of his game is his finishing, when he first entered Arsenal his finishing was below par now I actually think he is decent in front of goal. Again making him well suited to playing as a striker.
Guess what, Wenger plays him up top tonight against Reading. He not only scores a goal but it was also one of his best games in an Arsenal top. The question I have has this come to late, has Walcott already made his mind up to leave. This will all be answered within the next 6 months as an Arsenal fan I hope he stays but more importantly Wenger continues to play him up top.
The one thing I want to leave you with tonight is this thought, what if football were too use a salary cap. Players and rich owners would not hold as much power and you could even tag a player when his contract expires to prevent him leaving and creating obscure demands. Would it create a more fair and balanced premier league?
Sunday, 16 December 2012
All Americans
Sorry for a few days without blogging I had a trip to London with my girlfriend in preparation for the seasons festivities. However that does not mean for one minute I'm behind in the sporting world. Yesterday while in Nike Town I took us out the wrong way so I could catch a glimpse of the football scores on the big screen!
Earlier in the week ESPN announced its All American team prior to bowl season kicking off this weekend. There were not to many shocks in the list but there are a few people I would like to discuss.
QB Johnny Manziel
RB K Barner (Oregon)
RB M Ball (Wisconsin)
WR M Lee (USC)
WR T Williams (Baylor)
TE Z Ertz ( Standford)
OT T Lewan (Michigan)
OT L Joeckel (Texas A&M)
OG J Cooper (North Carolina)
OG C Warmak (Alabama)
C B Jones (Alabama)
DE J Clowney (South Carolina)
DT D Moore (Texas A&M)
DE S Tuitt ( Norte Dame)
LB J Jones (Georgia)
LB M Te'o ( Norte Dame)
LB K Greene ( Rutgers)
LB M Mauti (Penn State)
DB D Milliner (Alabama)
DB B Roby (Ohio State)
DB P Thomas (Fresno State)
DB E Reid (LSU)
It would be easy to discuss the people left off of this list but I truly believe all of the players on this list are worth All Americans. I'm going to pick out a couple of players and focus on the ones who are more then likely going to make the step up next season to the NFL.
First person for me is Lee from USC he has dominated at the wide receiver position for a couple of seasons now, and even had a good year this past season when USC have not lived up to all their pre season hype. Lee is just in his sophomore year and as I understand will be back in USC next season. He is far more dynamic than the number 1 receiver taken in last years draft Blackmon was a top 10 pick and so when he does enter the league he can be expected to have his name called earlier. The numbers help prove how dynamic he is the average length of his 15 TDs was 40+ yards and by the time he leaves the PAC-12 he will hold most of the receiving records.
The next big left tackle to come out of Michigan is Lewan who played left tackle this past season but is probably more a right tackle at the NFL unlike the previous Michigan tackle Jake Long. He is built like Long 6-8 300+lbs but is not quite got the technique Long had coming out of Michigan but he is a quicker learner look at the steps he has made from his sophomore year. From all reports its believed this junior is likely to come out this season I would like him to come out following a senior season as he maybe a top 5 talent by that time. However now he has lockdown any rusher on his side of the line but is even more impressive in the run game, majority of UM run comes behind him.
In a couple of weeks Lewan has one final task this season shutting down the best pass rusher in college football this season Clowney. Clowney another sophomore in this years list as had a phenomenal year and at times looked unblockable. He lead the SEC in sacks with his combination of power but most of all speed. They say the game gets quicker at the next level which makes me think Clowney will be fine as he has tremendous speed and could be the next big 3-4 OLB pass rusher. In the forthcoming outback bowl it's going to be a great match up between Lewan and Clowney.
The last person I want to discuss is the lone returning LSU secondary member safety Eric Reid. Being the only returning member of that great defence meant he had to stand up as a leader which he was not able to do last year. Reid is known for his tackling skills and this will transfer over to the NFL, but this year we were able to see his closing speed and short area burst. He may not go in the top round of the draft but which ever team gets him will be getting a good player.
While I set of wanting to discuss likely NFL players in the 2013 season a number of these players will be in the same college stadiums on Saturday nights next season. That's not to say one day these talented All Americans will not be playing their football on a Sunday.
Earlier in the week ESPN announced its All American team prior to bowl season kicking off this weekend. There were not to many shocks in the list but there are a few people I would like to discuss.
QB Johnny Manziel
RB K Barner (Oregon)
RB M Ball (Wisconsin)
WR M Lee (USC)
WR T Williams (Baylor)
TE Z Ertz ( Standford)
OT T Lewan (Michigan)
OT L Joeckel (Texas A&M)
OG J Cooper (North Carolina)
OG C Warmak (Alabama)
C B Jones (Alabama)
DE J Clowney (South Carolina)
DT D Moore (Texas A&M)
DE S Tuitt ( Norte Dame)
LB J Jones (Georgia)
LB M Te'o ( Norte Dame)
LB K Greene ( Rutgers)
LB M Mauti (Penn State)
DB D Milliner (Alabama)
DB B Roby (Ohio State)
DB P Thomas (Fresno State)
DB E Reid (LSU)
It would be easy to discuss the people left off of this list but I truly believe all of the players on this list are worth All Americans. I'm going to pick out a couple of players and focus on the ones who are more then likely going to make the step up next season to the NFL.
First person for me is Lee from USC he has dominated at the wide receiver position for a couple of seasons now, and even had a good year this past season when USC have not lived up to all their pre season hype. Lee is just in his sophomore year and as I understand will be back in USC next season. He is far more dynamic than the number 1 receiver taken in last years draft Blackmon was a top 10 pick and so when he does enter the league he can be expected to have his name called earlier. The numbers help prove how dynamic he is the average length of his 15 TDs was 40+ yards and by the time he leaves the PAC-12 he will hold most of the receiving records.
The next big left tackle to come out of Michigan is Lewan who played left tackle this past season but is probably more a right tackle at the NFL unlike the previous Michigan tackle Jake Long. He is built like Long 6-8 300+lbs but is not quite got the technique Long had coming out of Michigan but he is a quicker learner look at the steps he has made from his sophomore year. From all reports its believed this junior is likely to come out this season I would like him to come out following a senior season as he maybe a top 5 talent by that time. However now he has lockdown any rusher on his side of the line but is even more impressive in the run game, majority of UM run comes behind him.
In a couple of weeks Lewan has one final task this season shutting down the best pass rusher in college football this season Clowney. Clowney another sophomore in this years list as had a phenomenal year and at times looked unblockable. He lead the SEC in sacks with his combination of power but most of all speed. They say the game gets quicker at the next level which makes me think Clowney will be fine as he has tremendous speed and could be the next big 3-4 OLB pass rusher. In the forthcoming outback bowl it's going to be a great match up between Lewan and Clowney.
The last person I want to discuss is the lone returning LSU secondary member safety Eric Reid. Being the only returning member of that great defence meant he had to stand up as a leader which he was not able to do last year. Reid is known for his tackling skills and this will transfer over to the NFL, but this year we were able to see his closing speed and short area burst. He may not go in the top round of the draft but which ever team gets him will be getting a good player.
While I set of wanting to discuss likely NFL players in the 2013 season a number of these players will be in the same college stadiums on Saturday nights next season. That's not to say one day these talented All Americans will not be playing their football on a Sunday.
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Week 14 review
I wanted to do this earlier in the week but other topics jumped in to be discussed in the moment. Week 14 of the NFL has to be my favourite week so far this season, so much quality football played unless your named Arizona, so much drama and so much playoff ramifications.
The best place to start is the first game on Sunday Washington travelling the short journey to Baltimore to tie in with my weekend discussion of derby days. Both teams are in a similar position or are now because of the result. They are both more than likely headed for the playoffs but have too many holes to go deep into January and those holes were exposed in this game. Baltimore look the more solid team behind a solid running game from Ray Rice 120 yards and a couple of big explosive plays from Flacco and to me this is how that offence is built and it works. Washington did what they do allow their rookie QB to make plays and drama this time it was not RGIII but Michigan State Cousins. Coming on in the fourth quarter to throw a game tying TD. It was a great game to watch not much defence a lot of drama late on in the game and two running backs I like a lot.
The second port of call is to see last years rookie of the year come over his sophomore slum. He ran riot over Atlanta both with his feet and through the air and was too explosive for them to contain. Atlanta appear to be poor timers to me wether this be giving up points at the wrong time or turning the ball over at the wrong time. I fear for Atlanta when they get to the playoffs because as a team I'm not sure they have taken that next step. Then on to another playoff bound team, well potentially in Seattle. Whoever the team are to stick 50 points on a team and shut them out is a great effort and i truly believe Lynch is one of the best backs in the league and most under rated. When he is in beast mode he is really good and can't be stopped. The best news of all is the Lions are playing Arizona this weekend.
The final game I want to talk about was the return of the Big Blue. Drew Brees has had the giants number for some time and I was worried for the giants as they can not afford to slip up too many more times in a competitive NFC east. However Brees has never come across Stevie Brown before who is a ball hawk and playing better than any safety in the game currently. He reads the game so well and reacts to the ball in the air brilliantly and then turns playmaker. Eli for me was a little inconsistent and I'm not too sure he is playoff read but I have no worry he will be come January and to add in Wilson on the ground New York look pretty complete. Plus they always get better as the season goes on.
Week 14 you were amazing and I did not even mention megatron closing in on rice, Tebow and the jets and New England beating the Texans which could get a replay in a months time. Week 15 try and live up to that.
The best place to start is the first game on Sunday Washington travelling the short journey to Baltimore to tie in with my weekend discussion of derby days. Both teams are in a similar position or are now because of the result. They are both more than likely headed for the playoffs but have too many holes to go deep into January and those holes were exposed in this game. Baltimore look the more solid team behind a solid running game from Ray Rice 120 yards and a couple of big explosive plays from Flacco and to me this is how that offence is built and it works. Washington did what they do allow their rookie QB to make plays and drama this time it was not RGIII but Michigan State Cousins. Coming on in the fourth quarter to throw a game tying TD. It was a great game to watch not much defence a lot of drama late on in the game and two running backs I like a lot.
The second port of call is to see last years rookie of the year come over his sophomore slum. He ran riot over Atlanta both with his feet and through the air and was too explosive for them to contain. Atlanta appear to be poor timers to me wether this be giving up points at the wrong time or turning the ball over at the wrong time. I fear for Atlanta when they get to the playoffs because as a team I'm not sure they have taken that next step. Then on to another playoff bound team, well potentially in Seattle. Whoever the team are to stick 50 points on a team and shut them out is a great effort and i truly believe Lynch is one of the best backs in the league and most under rated. When he is in beast mode he is really good and can't be stopped. The best news of all is the Lions are playing Arizona this weekend.
The final game I want to talk about was the return of the Big Blue. Drew Brees has had the giants number for some time and I was worried for the giants as they can not afford to slip up too many more times in a competitive NFC east. However Brees has never come across Stevie Brown before who is a ball hawk and playing better than any safety in the game currently. He reads the game so well and reacts to the ball in the air brilliantly and then turns playmaker. Eli for me was a little inconsistent and I'm not too sure he is playoff read but I have no worry he will be come January and to add in Wilson on the ground New York look pretty complete. Plus they always get better as the season goes on.
Week 14 you were amazing and I did not even mention megatron closing in on rice, Tebow and the jets and New England beating the Texans which could get a replay in a months time. Week 15 try and live up to that.
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Arsene is it time....
I was meant to blog about the wild week 14 in the NFL this evening but following Arsenals shock cup exist at the hands of league 2 Bradford City and a great debate that followed with my brother an Arsenal fan, I changed topic.
Our debate centred around the same topic should Arsene be told to leave. First a bit of back round, we are both true loyal arsenal fans and have been all of our lives. His argument is Arsenal should move on with out Arsene its nearly 8 years with out a cup and Arsene's transfer policy is frustrating. My argument is we should be loyal to Arsene we were a middle table club when he came to us and he brought us 15 consecutive years in the champions league and many trophies. The main point to my backing of Arsene is finishing in the top 4 and qualifying for the Champions league in my opinion is better than any cup apart from the league title and actually winning the champions league.
To begin with and maybe a few months ago both our opinions were quite polarised however recently I feel myself agreeing more with him when we discuss Arsenal. This is mainly because Arsenal have fallen well outside the top four positions in the league and have now been dumped out the cup by a league 2 side. I personally feel the great club of Arsenal is closer and closer to a serious period of change.
I'm not one for removing one of the best club managers in world football and rather a change of policies. In Arsene Wengers first few years as Arsenal manager he was regarded as a transfer guru bringing in unknown players for a cheap price and turning them into world beaters take Henry and Veria to name a few. With many of these transfers Wenger had his arm twisted by the old chairman David Dean he at times insisted certain players were brought in helping with Arsenals development and success. Arsene trusted Dean and went along with these players and on a number of times together they were able to make successful transfers. Since Dean left, Arsene has never had that relationship and trust with the chairman which has resulted in him maybe not being as active especially towards the top end of the transfer market and also maybe making some bad choices.
I'm not saying for one minute Arsenal have the wealth to compete with teams like Manchester City but looking at their turnovers Arsenal defiantly have more money available than they have been spending in recent transfer windows. It is now time Arsene needs to trust himself and the people around him in the transfer market and bring in players which are proven and can seriously make a difference not young players who can be developed.
My other main concern is the formation Arsene persists on playing 4-3-3 this is a topic I will discuss another time. For now as we fast approach the transfer market I think change needs to occur not in the form of removing one of the greatest managers on earth, but a change in policy. Arsene needs to trust himself and the people around him to make smart decisions which include bringing in some proven talent to play around the young talented players in place.
Closer to the transfer window I may do a blog as too who I would target if I was Arsene please let us know who you would target?
Our debate centred around the same topic should Arsene be told to leave. First a bit of back round, we are both true loyal arsenal fans and have been all of our lives. His argument is Arsenal should move on with out Arsene its nearly 8 years with out a cup and Arsene's transfer policy is frustrating. My argument is we should be loyal to Arsene we were a middle table club when he came to us and he brought us 15 consecutive years in the champions league and many trophies. The main point to my backing of Arsene is finishing in the top 4 and qualifying for the Champions league in my opinion is better than any cup apart from the league title and actually winning the champions league.
To begin with and maybe a few months ago both our opinions were quite polarised however recently I feel myself agreeing more with him when we discuss Arsenal. This is mainly because Arsenal have fallen well outside the top four positions in the league and have now been dumped out the cup by a league 2 side. I personally feel the great club of Arsenal is closer and closer to a serious period of change.
I'm not one for removing one of the best club managers in world football and rather a change of policies. In Arsene Wengers first few years as Arsenal manager he was regarded as a transfer guru bringing in unknown players for a cheap price and turning them into world beaters take Henry and Veria to name a few. With many of these transfers Wenger had his arm twisted by the old chairman David Dean he at times insisted certain players were brought in helping with Arsenals development and success. Arsene trusted Dean and went along with these players and on a number of times together they were able to make successful transfers. Since Dean left, Arsene has never had that relationship and trust with the chairman which has resulted in him maybe not being as active especially towards the top end of the transfer market and also maybe making some bad choices.
I'm not saying for one minute Arsenal have the wealth to compete with teams like Manchester City but looking at their turnovers Arsenal defiantly have more money available than they have been spending in recent transfer windows. It is now time Arsene needs to trust himself and the people around him in the transfer market and bring in players which are proven and can seriously make a difference not young players who can be developed.
My other main concern is the formation Arsene persists on playing 4-3-3 this is a topic I will discuss another time. For now as we fast approach the transfer market I think change needs to occur not in the form of removing one of the greatest managers on earth, but a change in policy. Arsene needs to trust himself and the people around him to make smart decisions which include bringing in some proven talent to play around the young talented players in place.
Closer to the transfer window I may do a blog as too who I would target if I was Arsene please let us know who you would target?
Monday, 10 December 2012
Wild week 14
Quick blog tonight as I have been at my cricket clubs AGM all night!
What a wild week week 14 was in the NFL and its not even finished yet as the number 1 ranked team in the AFC Houston Texans travels to New England this evening.
I will not go through performances and results this evening I will save that for tomorrow's blog as there is so much to discuss. Just a few quick things that stood out for me. Have Carolina laid out a blue print that has been in the making for the last couple of weeks in how to beat Atlanta. Not a good sign if this is the case as we near the playoffs and their big monkey or Matt Ryan's big monkey is to win a playoff game. Who would have thought we would see Cleveland win three games in a row and they look a real talented young side who will be dangers next season. How do you put this Indianapolis team away, teams look like they as going to beat them yet Luck hangs in their and produces the most unlikely wins. They are not Super Bowl contenders this year but Luck has all the abilities to be one of the best QB's ever to have played the game and will likely lead his team to a Super Bowl.
These are just a few quick thoughts without even mentioning the 50 burger Seattle put on Arizona. I will discuss the week in more detail tomorrow.
What a wild week week 14 was in the NFL and its not even finished yet as the number 1 ranked team in the AFC Houston Texans travels to New England this evening.
I will not go through performances and results this evening I will save that for tomorrow's blog as there is so much to discuss. Just a few quick things that stood out for me. Have Carolina laid out a blue print that has been in the making for the last couple of weeks in how to beat Atlanta. Not a good sign if this is the case as we near the playoffs and their big monkey or Matt Ryan's big monkey is to win a playoff game. Who would have thought we would see Cleveland win three games in a row and they look a real talented young side who will be dangers next season. How do you put this Indianapolis team away, teams look like they as going to beat them yet Luck hangs in their and produces the most unlikely wins. They are not Super Bowl contenders this year but Luck has all the abilities to be one of the best QB's ever to have played the game and will likely lead his team to a Super Bowl.
These are just a few quick thoughts without even mentioning the 50 burger Seattle put on Arizona. I will discuss the week in more detail tomorrow.
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