Here is the schedule for the 2016 OVC tournament. The tournament will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
March 2nd- First Round: (8) Austin Peay vs (5) Tennessee Tech- 7:00, OVCDN
March 2nd- First Round: (7) Eastern Illinois vs (6) Murray State- 9:00, OVCDN
March 3rd- Quarterfinals: (8) Austin Peay vs (4) Tennessee State- 7:00, OVCDN
March 3rd- Quarterfinals: (6) Murray State vs (3) Morehead State- 9:00, OVCDN
March 4th- Semifinals: (8) Austin Peay vs (1) Belmont- 7:30, ESPNU
March 4th- Semifinals: (3) Morehead State vs (2) Tennessee-Martin- 9:30, ESPNU
March 5th- Championship: (8) Austin Peay vs (2) Tennessee-Martin- 6:00, ESPN2
Monday, February 29, 2016
2016 OVC Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2016 OVC tournament. The tournament will be held at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
First Round
March 2nd- (8) Austin Peay (14-17; 7-9) vs (5) Tennessee Tech (19-10; 11-5)- 7:00, OVCDN
Prediction: Tennessee Tech
March 2nd- (7) Eastern Illinois (13-16; 9-7) vs (6) Murray State (16-13; 10-6)- 9:00, OVCDN
Prediction: Murray State
Quarterfinals
March 3rd- (6) Murray State vs (3) Morehead State (18-11; 11-5)- TBD, OVCDN
Prediction: Murray State
March 3rd- (5) Tennessee Tech vs (4) Tennessee State (20-9; 11-5)- TBD, OVCDN
Prediction: Tennessee State
Semifinals
March 4th- (4) Tennessee State vs (1) Belmont (20-10; 12-4)- TBD, ESPNU
Prediction: Belmont
March 4th- (6) Murray State vs (2) Tennessee-Martin (18-13; 10-6)- TBD, ESPNU: UT-Martin won it's division so it ends up with a double-bye, meanwhile Murray State has the same conference record as them and they also crushed the Skyhawks on their home court although the Skyhawks beat the Racers on their home court, but barely. Give me the Racers here.
Prediction: Murray State
Championship
March 5th- (6) Murray State vs (1) Belmont- TBD, ESPN2: Belmont has shown that it's the best team in this conference so they'll punch a ticket to the Big Dance.
Prediction: Belmont
First Round
March 2nd- (8) Austin Peay (14-17; 7-9) vs (5) Tennessee Tech (19-10; 11-5)- 7:00, OVCDN
Prediction: Tennessee Tech
March 2nd- (7) Eastern Illinois (13-16; 9-7) vs (6) Murray State (16-13; 10-6)- 9:00, OVCDN
Prediction: Murray State
Quarterfinals
March 3rd- (6) Murray State vs (3) Morehead State (18-11; 11-5)- TBD, OVCDN
Prediction: Murray State
March 3rd- (5) Tennessee Tech vs (4) Tennessee State (20-9; 11-5)- TBD, OVCDN
Prediction: Tennessee State
Semifinals
March 4th- (4) Tennessee State vs (1) Belmont (20-10; 12-4)- TBD, ESPNU
Prediction: Belmont
March 4th- (6) Murray State vs (2) Tennessee-Martin (18-13; 10-6)- TBD, ESPNU: UT-Martin won it's division so it ends up with a double-bye, meanwhile Murray State has the same conference record as them and they also crushed the Skyhawks on their home court although the Skyhawks beat the Racers on their home court, but barely. Give me the Racers here.
Prediction: Murray State
Championship
March 5th- (6) Murray State vs (1) Belmont- TBD, ESPN2: Belmont has shown that it's the best team in this conference so they'll punch a ticket to the Big Dance.
Prediction: Belmont
2016 NEC Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2016 NEC tournament. Games will be played on the home courts of the higher numbered seed.
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (8) Robert Morris at (1) Wagner- 7:00, NEC Front Row
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (7) St. Francis (PA) at (2) Fairleigh Dickinson- 7:00, NEC Front Row
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (6) LIU Brooklyn at (3) Sacred Heart- 7:00, NEC Front Row
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (5) Mount Saint Mary's at (4) St. Francis (BKN)- 9:00, NEC Front Row
March 5th- Semifinals: (5) Mount Saint Mary's at (2) Fairleigh Dickinson- 2:00, NEC Front Row
March 5th- Semifinals: (6) LIU Brooklyn at (1) Wagner- 4:00, NEC Front Row
March 8th- Championship: (2) Fairleigh Dickinson at (1) Wagner- 7:00, ESPN2
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (8) Robert Morris at (1) Wagner- 7:00, NEC Front Row
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (7) St. Francis (PA) at (2) Fairleigh Dickinson- 7:00, NEC Front Row
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (6) LIU Brooklyn at (3) Sacred Heart- 7:00, NEC Front Row
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (5) Mount Saint Mary's at (4) St. Francis (BKN)- 9:00, NEC Front Row
March 5th- Semifinals: (5) Mount Saint Mary's at (2) Fairleigh Dickinson- 2:00, NEC Front Row
March 5th- Semifinals: (6) LIU Brooklyn at (1) Wagner- 4:00, NEC Front Row
March 8th- Championship: (2) Fairleigh Dickinson at (1) Wagner- 7:00, ESPN2
2016 NEC Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2016 NEC tournament. Games will be played on the home courts of the higher numbered seed.
Quarterfinals
March 2nd- (8) Robert Morris (10-21; 8-10) at (1) Wagner (20-9; 13-5)- 7:00, NEC Front Row
Prediction: Wagner
March 2nd- (7) St. Francis (PA) (13-16; 9-9) at (2) Fairleigh Dickinson (15-14; 11-7)- 7:00, NEC Front Row
Prediction: Fairleigh Dickinson
March 2nd- (6) LIU Brooklyn (15-14; 9-9) at (3) Sacred Heart (12-17; 11-7)- 7:00, NEC Front Row
Prediction: LIU Brooklyn
March 2nd- (5) Mount Saint Mary's (13-18; 10-8) at (4) St. Francis (BKN) (15-16; 11-7)- 9:00, NEC Front Row
Prediction: St. Francis (BKN)
Semifinals
March 5th- (6) LIU Brooklyn at (1) Wagner- TBD, NEC Front Row- LIU Brooklyn swept Wagner during the regular season but they won't beat them a third time.
Prediction: Wagner
March 5th- (4) St. Francis (BKN) at (2) Fairleigh Dickinson- TBD, NEC Front Row
Prediction: Fairleigh Dickinson
Championship
March 8th- (2) Fairleigh Dickinson at (1) Wagner- TBD, ESPN/ESPN2: Fairleigh Dickinson has been playing very well of late and I think that earn a spot in the Big Dance.
Prediction: Fairleigh Dickinson
Quarterfinals
March 2nd- (8) Robert Morris (10-21; 8-10) at (1) Wagner (20-9; 13-5)- 7:00, NEC Front Row
Prediction: Wagner
March 2nd- (7) St. Francis (PA) (13-16; 9-9) at (2) Fairleigh Dickinson (15-14; 11-7)- 7:00, NEC Front Row
Prediction: Fairleigh Dickinson
March 2nd- (6) LIU Brooklyn (15-14; 9-9) at (3) Sacred Heart (12-17; 11-7)- 7:00, NEC Front Row
Prediction: LIU Brooklyn
March 2nd- (5) Mount Saint Mary's (13-18; 10-8) at (4) St. Francis (BKN) (15-16; 11-7)- 9:00, NEC Front Row
Prediction: St. Francis (BKN)
Semifinals
March 5th- (6) LIU Brooklyn at (1) Wagner- TBD, NEC Front Row- LIU Brooklyn swept Wagner during the regular season but they won't beat them a third time.
Prediction: Wagner
March 5th- (4) St. Francis (BKN) at (2) Fairleigh Dickinson- TBD, NEC Front Row
Prediction: Fairleigh Dickinson
Championship
March 8th- (2) Fairleigh Dickinson at (1) Wagner- TBD, ESPN/ESPN2: Fairleigh Dickinson has been playing very well of late and I think that earn a spot in the Big Dance.
Prediction: Fairleigh Dickinson
2016 AEC Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2016 America East tournament. Games will be played on the home courts of the higher numbered seed.
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (8) UMBC at (1)Stony Brook- 7:00, ESPN3
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (7) Hartford at (2) Albany- 7:00, ESPN3
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (6) Maine at (3) Vermont- 7:30, ESPN3
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (5) Binghamton at (4) New Hampshire- 7:30, ESPN3
March 7th- Semifinals: (7) Hartford at (1) Stony Brook- 7:00, ESPN3
March 7th- Semifinals: (4) New Hampshire at (3) Vermont- 7:30, ESPN3
March 12th- Championship: (3) Vermont at (1) Stony Brook- 11:00AM, ESPN2
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (8) UMBC at (1)Stony Brook- 7:00, ESPN3
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (7) Hartford at (2) Albany- 7:00, ESPN3
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (6) Maine at (3) Vermont- 7:30, ESPN3
March 2nd- Quarterfinals: (5) Binghamton at (4) New Hampshire- 7:30, ESPN3
March 7th- Semifinals: (7) Hartford at (1) Stony Brook- 7:00, ESPN3
March 7th- Semifinals: (4) New Hampshire at (3) Vermont- 7:30, ESPN3
March 12th- Championship: (3) Vermont at (1) Stony Brook- 11:00AM, ESPN2
2016 AEC Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2015 American East tournament. Games will be played on the home courts of the higher numbered seed.
Quarterfinals
March 2nd- (8) UMBC (7-24; 3-13) at (1) Stony Brook (23-6; 14-2)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Stony Brook
March 2nd- (7) Hartford (9-22; 4-12) at (2) Albany (24-7; 13-3)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Albany
March 2nd- (6) Maine (8-21; 4-12) at (3) Vermont (19-12; 11-5)- 7:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Vermont
March 2nd- (5) Binghamton (8-21; 5-11) at (4) New Hampshire (18-11; 11-5)- 7:30, ESPN3
Prediction: New Hampshire
Semifinals
March 7th- (4) New Hampshire at (1) Stony Brook- TBD, ESPN3
Prediction: Stony Brook
March 7th- (3) Vermont at (2) Albany- TBD, ESPN3
Prediction: Albany
Championship
March 12th- (2) Albany at (1) Stony Brook- 11:00AM, ESPN2: Albany and Stony Brook are the clear cut best two teams in the AEC. The Seawolves are the slightly better team and they'll move onto the the Big Dance.
Prediction: Stony Brook
Quarterfinals
March 2nd- (8) UMBC (7-24; 3-13) at (1) Stony Brook (23-6; 14-2)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Stony Brook
March 2nd- (7) Hartford (9-22; 4-12) at (2) Albany (24-7; 13-3)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Albany
March 2nd- (6) Maine (8-21; 4-12) at (3) Vermont (19-12; 11-5)- 7:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Vermont
March 2nd- (5) Binghamton (8-21; 5-11) at (4) New Hampshire (18-11; 11-5)- 7:30, ESPN3
Prediction: New Hampshire
Semifinals
March 7th- (4) New Hampshire at (1) Stony Brook- TBD, ESPN3
Prediction: Stony Brook
March 7th- (3) Vermont at (2) Albany- TBD, ESPN3
Prediction: Albany
Championship
March 12th- (2) Albany at (1) Stony Brook- 11:00AM, ESPN2: Albany and Stony Brook are the clear cut best two teams in the AEC. The Seawolves are the slightly better team and they'll move onto the the Big Dance.
Prediction: Stony Brook
2016 Patriot League Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2016 Patriot League tournament. Games will be played on the home courts of the higher numbered seed.
March 1st- First Round: (10) Lafayette at (7) Navy- 7:00, Patriot League Network
March 1st- First Round: (9) Holy Cross at (8) Loyola (MD)- 7:30, Patriot League Network
March 3rd- Quarterfinals: (5) Colgate at (4) Army- 7:00, Patriot League Network
March 3rd- Quarterfinals: (6) American at (3) Boston University- 7:00, Patriot League Network
March 3rd- Quarterfinals: (7) Navy at (2) Lehigh- 7:00, Patriot League Network
March 3rd- Quarterfinals: (9) Holy Cross at (1) Bucknell- 7:00, Patriot League Network
March 6th- Semifinals: (9) Holy Cross at (4) Army- 12:00, CBSSN
March 6th- Semifinals: (6) American at (2) Lehigh- 2:00, CBSSN
March 9th- Championship: (9) Holy Cross at (2) Lehigh- 7:30, CBSSN
March 1st- First Round: (10) Lafayette at (7) Navy- 7:00, Patriot League Network
March 1st- First Round: (9) Holy Cross at (8) Loyola (MD)- 7:30, Patriot League Network
March 3rd- Quarterfinals: (5) Colgate at (4) Army- 7:00, Patriot League Network
March 3rd- Quarterfinals: (6) American at (3) Boston University- 7:00, Patriot League Network
March 3rd- Quarterfinals: (7) Navy at (2) Lehigh- 7:00, Patriot League Network
March 3rd- Quarterfinals: (9) Holy Cross at (1) Bucknell- 7:00, Patriot League Network
March 6th- Semifinals: (9) Holy Cross at (4) Army- 12:00, CBSSN
March 6th- Semifinals: (6) American at (2) Lehigh- 2:00, CBSSN
March 9th- Championship: (9) Holy Cross at (2) Lehigh- 7:30, CBSSN
2016 Patriot League Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2016 Patriot League tournament. Games will be played on the home courts of the higher numbered seed.
First Round
March 1st- (10) Lafayette (6-23; 3-15) at (7) Navy (18-13; 9-9)- 7:00, Patriot League Network
Prediction: Navy
March 1st- (9) Holy Cross (10-19; 5-13) at (8) Loyola (MD) (9-20; 8-10)- 7:30, Patriot League Network
Prediction: Loyola (MD)
Quarterfinals
March 3rd- (8) Loyola (MD) at (1) Bucknell (17-12; 14-4)- 7:00, Patriot League Network
Prediction: Bucknell
March 3rd- (5) Colgate (13-16; 9-9) at (4) Army (18-12; 9-9)- 7:00, Patriot League Network
Prediction: Army
March 3rd- (6) American (11-18; 9-9) at (3) Boston University (18-13; 11-7)- 7:00, Patriot League Network
Prediction: Boston University
March 3rd- (7) Navy at (2) Lehigh (15-14; 13-5)- 7:00, Patriot League Network
Prediction: Lehigh
Semifinals
March 6th- (4) Army at (1) Bucknell- CBSSN
Prediction: Bucknell
March 6th- (3) Boston University at (2) Lehigh- CBSSN: Lehigh did beat BU at home during the regular season but I think BU gets it done.
Prediction: Boston University
Championship
March 9th- (3) Boston University at (1) Bucknell- 7:30, CBSSN: Bucknell is the best team in the conference and swept BU in the regular season and they'll punch a ticket to the Big Dance.
Prediction: Bucknell
First Round
March 1st- (10) Lafayette (6-23; 3-15) at (7) Navy (18-13; 9-9)- 7:00, Patriot League Network
Prediction: Navy
March 1st- (9) Holy Cross (10-19; 5-13) at (8) Loyola (MD) (9-20; 8-10)- 7:30, Patriot League Network
Prediction: Loyola (MD)
Quarterfinals
March 3rd- (8) Loyola (MD) at (1) Bucknell (17-12; 14-4)- 7:00, Patriot League Network
Prediction: Bucknell
March 3rd- (5) Colgate (13-16; 9-9) at (4) Army (18-12; 9-9)- 7:00, Patriot League Network
Prediction: Army
March 3rd- (6) American (11-18; 9-9) at (3) Boston University (18-13; 11-7)- 7:00, Patriot League Network
Prediction: Boston University
March 3rd- (7) Navy at (2) Lehigh (15-14; 13-5)- 7:00, Patriot League Network
Prediction: Lehigh
Semifinals
March 6th- (4) Army at (1) Bucknell- CBSSN
Prediction: Bucknell
March 6th- (3) Boston University at (2) Lehigh- CBSSN: Lehigh did beat BU at home during the regular season but I think BU gets it done.
Prediction: Boston University
Championship
March 9th- (3) Boston University at (1) Bucknell- 7:30, CBSSN: Bucknell is the best team in the conference and swept BU in the regular season and they'll punch a ticket to the Big Dance.
Prediction: Bucknell
2016 Atlantic Sun Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2016 Atlantic Sun Tournament. Games will be played on the home courts of the higher numbered seed.
March 1st- Quarterfinal: (8) USC Upstate at (1) North Florida- 7:00
March 1st- Quarterfinal: (6) Lipscomb at (3) Jacksonville- 7:00
March 1st- Quarterfinal: (5) Kennesaw State at (4) Florida Gulf Coast- 7:05
March 1st- Quarterfinal: (7) Stetson at (2) NJIT- 7:30
March 3rd- Semifinal: (7) Stetson at (6) Lipscomb- 7:00
March 3rd- Semifinal: (4) Florida Gulf Coast at (1) North Florida- 7:30
March 6th- Championship: (7) Stetson at (4) Florida Gulf Coast- 7:00, ESPN2
March 1st- Quarterfinal: (8) USC Upstate at (1) North Florida- 7:00
March 1st- Quarterfinal: (6) Lipscomb at (3) Jacksonville- 7:00
March 1st- Quarterfinal: (5) Kennesaw State at (4) Florida Gulf Coast- 7:05
March 1st- Quarterfinal: (7) Stetson at (2) NJIT- 7:30
March 3rd- Semifinal: (7) Stetson at (6) Lipscomb- 7:00
March 3rd- Semifinal: (4) Florida Gulf Coast at (1) North Florida- 7:30
March 6th- Championship: (7) Stetson at (4) Florida Gulf Coast- 7:00, ESPN2
2016 Atlantic Sun Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2016 Atlantic Sun tournament. Games will be played on the home courts of the higher numbered seed.
Quarterfinals
March 1st- (8) USC Upstate (10-21; 4-10) at (1) North Florida (21-10; 10-4)- 7:00
Prediction: North Florida
March 1st- (6) Lipscomb (11-20; 7-7) at (3) Jacksonville (16-15; 8-6)- 7:00
Prediction: Jacksonville
March 1st- (5) Kennesaw State (11-19; 7-7) at (4) Florida Gulf Coast (17-13; 8-6)- 7:05
Prediction: Florida Gulf Coast
March 1st- (7) Stetson (10-21; 4-10) at (2) NJIT (17-13; 8-6)- 7:30
Prediction: NJIT
Semifinals
March 3rd- (4) Florida Gulf Coast at (1) North Florida
Prediction: North Florida
March 3rd- (3) Jacksonville at (2) NJIT
Prediction: NJIT
Championship
March 6th- (2) NJIT at (1) North Florida- ESPN2: North Florida swept the conference's newest member in NJIT regular season so I believe the Ospreys will earn the conference bid to the big dance.
Prediction: North Florida
Quarterfinals
March 1st- (8) USC Upstate (10-21; 4-10) at (1) North Florida (21-10; 10-4)- 7:00
Prediction: North Florida
March 1st- (6) Lipscomb (11-20; 7-7) at (3) Jacksonville (16-15; 8-6)- 7:00
Prediction: Jacksonville
March 1st- (5) Kennesaw State (11-19; 7-7) at (4) Florida Gulf Coast (17-13; 8-6)- 7:05
Prediction: Florida Gulf Coast
March 1st- (7) Stetson (10-21; 4-10) at (2) NJIT (17-13; 8-6)- 7:30
Prediction: NJIT
Semifinals
March 3rd- (4) Florida Gulf Coast at (1) North Florida
Prediction: North Florida
March 3rd- (3) Jacksonville at (2) NJIT
Prediction: NJIT
Championship
March 6th- (2) NJIT at (1) North Florida- ESPN2: North Florida swept the conference's newest member in NJIT regular season so I believe the Ospreys will earn the conference bid to the big dance.
Prediction: North Florida
Thursday, February 4, 2016
2015-16 NHL Midseason Awards
Here are my midseason awards for the 2015-16 NHL season.
Hart Trophy: Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks: Kane has been nothing short of incredible this season, putting his tumultuous offseason behind him and now is leading the league in points, goals, and assists. He's definitely the best player in the league now.
Runner up: Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals
Vezina Trophy: Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals: Holtby has been amazing this season and he leads the league in wins and fifth in save percentage. Holtby has absolutely emerged as a franchise goaltender this season.
Runner up: Petr Mrazek, Detroit Red Wings
Norris Trophy: Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators: The reigning Norris Trophy winner is the pick here. He's second in the league in assists and is fourth in the league in points. He is the Sens best player and is keeping them in the playoff hunt.
Runner up: Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
Selke Trophy: Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins: Bergeron continues to be one of the leagues best two way forwards. He is super valuable for a Bruins team that's hoping to make the playoffs after missing out last season.
Runner up: Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks
Calder Trophy: Artemi Panarin, Chicago Blackhawks: Panarin has been amazing from the start of the season and he leads all rookies in points. It certainly helps that he plays on a line with Patrick Kane and Artem Anisimov, though. A case for Detroit's Dylan Larkin can be made for this award as well.
Runner up: Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings
Jack Adams Award: John Hynes, New Jersey Devils: Hynes has done an outstanding job as a first year head coach and got his team to overachieve to a point that they might sneak into the playoffs, although it helps when Cory Schneider is in net. There are other great candidates for this, but it's hard to go against Hynes.
Runner up: Gerard Gallant, Florida Panthers
Hart Trophy: Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks: Kane has been nothing short of incredible this season, putting his tumultuous offseason behind him and now is leading the league in points, goals, and assists. He's definitely the best player in the league now.
Runner up: Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals
Vezina Trophy: Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals: Holtby has been amazing this season and he leads the league in wins and fifth in save percentage. Holtby has absolutely emerged as a franchise goaltender this season.
Runner up: Petr Mrazek, Detroit Red Wings
Norris Trophy: Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators: The reigning Norris Trophy winner is the pick here. He's second in the league in assists and is fourth in the league in points. He is the Sens best player and is keeping them in the playoff hunt.
Runner up: Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
Selke Trophy: Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins: Bergeron continues to be one of the leagues best two way forwards. He is super valuable for a Bruins team that's hoping to make the playoffs after missing out last season.
Runner up: Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks
Calder Trophy: Artemi Panarin, Chicago Blackhawks: Panarin has been amazing from the start of the season and he leads all rookies in points. It certainly helps that he plays on a line with Patrick Kane and Artem Anisimov, though. A case for Detroit's Dylan Larkin can be made for this award as well.
Runner up: Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings
Jack Adams Award: John Hynes, New Jersey Devils: Hynes has done an outstanding job as a first year head coach and got his team to overachieve to a point that they might sneak into the playoffs, although it helps when Cory Schneider is in net. There are other great candidates for this, but it's hard to go against Hynes.
Runner up: Gerard Gallant, Florida Panthers
2015-16 NBA Midseason Awards
Here are my NBA midseason awards for the 2015-16 season.
MVP: Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors: Come on. Was there really another choice? He leads the league in scoring, he is heading for a 50-40-90 season, and oh yeah, his team is an incredible 45-4.
Runner up: Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
Defensive Player of the Year: Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs: The defending Defensive Player of the Year is the pick here. Leonard has emerged as arguably the best two-way player, if not all-around player in the league. It's always fun to see Leonard guard the leagues best offensive players.
Runner up: Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Rookie of the Year: Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves: This rookie class has been incredible and Towns is the most polished, although I think Kristaps Porzingis will be the best player from this rookie class down the road. Towns has a very bright future in this league and he's really good on both ends.
Runner up: Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks
Most Improved Player: CJ McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers: McCollum has been incredible this season and he and teammate Damian Lillard have established themselves as one of the leagues best backcourts. His points per game average is way up from a year and ago and his improvement is a big reason why Portland is still in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference.
Runner up: Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons
Sixth Man of the Year: Will Barton, Denver Nuggets: It's rare to see someone on a team that's double digits sub .500 to win this award, but here we are. Barton leads his team is scoring and rebounding this season and is fun to watch on a subpar Nuggets team. It will be interesting to see how he does in the Dunk Contest, which he was nominated for.
Runner up: Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs
Coach of the Year: Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs: You can make a case for a few coaches here, so since there's no easy answer I'll roll with arguably the best coach in NBA history. The team added LaMarcus Aldridge in the offseason and some people thought it would take time for the team to get going, but nope, here are the Spurs at 41-8.
Runner up: Rick Carlisle, Dallas Mavericks
Executive of the Year: RC Buford, San Antonio Spurs: As I mentioned with Pop, the team added LaMarcus Aldridge and are sitting pretty at 41-8. That's not all Buford deserves credit for. Re-signing Danny Green (despite a subpar season) and adding other pieces such as David West have also certainly helped the teams chances of winning the title.
Runner up: Bob Myers, Golden State Warriors
MVP: Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors: Come on. Was there really another choice? He leads the league in scoring, he is heading for a 50-40-90 season, and oh yeah, his team is an incredible 45-4.
Runner up: Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
Defensive Player of the Year: Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs: The defending Defensive Player of the Year is the pick here. Leonard has emerged as arguably the best two-way player, if not all-around player in the league. It's always fun to see Leonard guard the leagues best offensive players.
Runner up: Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors
Rookie of the Year: Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves: This rookie class has been incredible and Towns is the most polished, although I think Kristaps Porzingis will be the best player from this rookie class down the road. Towns has a very bright future in this league and he's really good on both ends.
Runner up: Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks
Most Improved Player: CJ McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers: McCollum has been incredible this season and he and teammate Damian Lillard have established themselves as one of the leagues best backcourts. His points per game average is way up from a year and ago and his improvement is a big reason why Portland is still in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference.
Runner up: Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons
Sixth Man of the Year: Will Barton, Denver Nuggets: It's rare to see someone on a team that's double digits sub .500 to win this award, but here we are. Barton leads his team is scoring and rebounding this season and is fun to watch on a subpar Nuggets team. It will be interesting to see how he does in the Dunk Contest, which he was nominated for.
Runner up: Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs
Coach of the Year: Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs: You can make a case for a few coaches here, so since there's no easy answer I'll roll with arguably the best coach in NBA history. The team added LaMarcus Aldridge in the offseason and some people thought it would take time for the team to get going, but nope, here are the Spurs at 41-8.
Runner up: Rick Carlisle, Dallas Mavericks
Executive of the Year: RC Buford, San Antonio Spurs: As I mentioned with Pop, the team added LaMarcus Aldridge and are sitting pretty at 41-8. That's not all Buford deserves credit for. Re-signing Danny Green (despite a subpar season) and adding other pieces such as David West have also certainly helped the teams chances of winning the title.
Runner up: Bob Myers, Golden State Warriors
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
2015 NFL Season Awards
Here are my awards for the 2015 NFL Season.
MVP: Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers: Newton has been nothing short of incredible this season and he is the most deserving candidate of this award this season. He is the main reason why his team was 15-1 this season and now representing the NFC in the Super Bowl. You can make the case Newton is the NFL's best quarterback now.
Runner up: Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Offensive Player of the Year: Newton. See Above
Runner up: Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers
Defensive Player of the Year: JJ Watt, Houston Texans: Watt is no doubt the best defensive player in the league. The Texans were 2-5 after seven weeks and than they closed the season winning seven of their final nine games to win the AFC South. Watt single handily carried that defense to the division title and he deserves this honor as long as if he's playing up to his capability.
Runner up: Josh Norman, Carolina Panthers
Offensive Rookie of the Year: David Johnson, Arizona Cardinals: Johnson came out of no where as a rookie and was just outstanding after Chris Johnson went down for the Cardinals. He is very deserving of this award despite other terrific candidates.
Runner up: Amari Cooper, Oakland Raiders
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Marcus Peters, Kansas City Chiefs: Peters was just terrific for the Chiefs this season and catching interceptions left and right. This is his award to lose.
Runner up: Ronald Darby, Buffalo Bills
Comeback Player of the Year: Carson Palmer, Arizona Cardinals: Despite him being awful in the two playoff games (which may be because of a finger injury), Palmer was outstanding during the regular season. It does certainly help that he has outstanding weapons around him.
Runner up: Doug Martin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Coach of the Year: Ron Rivera, Carolina Panthers: If you go 15-1, you should win this award. Rivera did a great job this season and should win this award for the second time in three years.
Runner up: Bill Belichick, New England Patriots
MVP: Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers: Newton has been nothing short of incredible this season and he is the most deserving candidate of this award this season. He is the main reason why his team was 15-1 this season and now representing the NFC in the Super Bowl. You can make the case Newton is the NFL's best quarterback now.
Runner up: Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Offensive Player of the Year: Newton. See Above
Runner up: Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers
Defensive Player of the Year: JJ Watt, Houston Texans: Watt is no doubt the best defensive player in the league. The Texans were 2-5 after seven weeks and than they closed the season winning seven of their final nine games to win the AFC South. Watt single handily carried that defense to the division title and he deserves this honor as long as if he's playing up to his capability.
Runner up: Josh Norman, Carolina Panthers
Offensive Rookie of the Year: David Johnson, Arizona Cardinals: Johnson came out of no where as a rookie and was just outstanding after Chris Johnson went down for the Cardinals. He is very deserving of this award despite other terrific candidates.
Runner up: Amari Cooper, Oakland Raiders
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Marcus Peters, Kansas City Chiefs: Peters was just terrific for the Chiefs this season and catching interceptions left and right. This is his award to lose.
Runner up: Ronald Darby, Buffalo Bills
Comeback Player of the Year: Carson Palmer, Arizona Cardinals: Despite him being awful in the two playoff games (which may be because of a finger injury), Palmer was outstanding during the regular season. It does certainly help that he has outstanding weapons around him.
Runner up: Doug Martin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Coach of the Year: Ron Rivera, Carolina Panthers: If you go 15-1, you should win this award. Rivera did a great job this season and should win this award for the second time in three years.
Runner up: Bill Belichick, New England Patriots
Super Bowl 50 Prediction
The Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers are the representatives from their respective conferences that will play in the 50th edition of the big game. Who will come out on top on Sunday in Santa Clara? Here is my prediction.
(A1) Denver Broncos vs (N1) Carolina Panthers- 6:30, CBS: These two teams are very different and it will be very fascinating how this game plays out. The dominant storyline is that Peyton Manning, after being benched after injuring his ankle in the middle of the season, first comes off the bench in week seventeen and leading the team to a win, and than after that they win two playoff games (thanks to their defense) are here in the Super Bowl. There's been chatter about the possibility of Manning retiring, but he said at Super Bowl Opening Night (which replaced Media Day) that he hasn't thought about his future that much yet and is focusing on the game. I believe it helps Manning that there was a week off. I'm fascinated to see if the Broncos defense can stop Cam Newton and the running game. Jonathan Stewart is better than the running backs the Broncos saw in their last two games. Newton is no doubt the MVP favorite, which he'll be rewarded for it on Saturday night. My concerns for the Panthers are the health of two important defensive players in Thomas Davis (broken arm) and Jared Allen (broken foot). They both should be able to play. So, what this comes down to is whether the Broncos can continue to make big plays on both ends. It would be very fitting if Manning and the Broncos got the job done with that defense, considering how this seasons gone for them. It also would be fitting if the Panthers, who have been dominant all season long, just win the whole thing as well and that's where I'm leaning. The Panthers have the MVP favorite and have the team that has only lost two games (regular season and playoffs) in a fourteen month span dating back to December 2014. So, the Panthers are the pick to win Super Bowl 50 and it would be their first Super Bowl win in franchise history.
Prediction: Carolina 27, Denver 20.
Super Bowl MVP Pick: Cam Newton
(A1) Denver Broncos vs (N1) Carolina Panthers- 6:30, CBS: These two teams are very different and it will be very fascinating how this game plays out. The dominant storyline is that Peyton Manning, after being benched after injuring his ankle in the middle of the season, first comes off the bench in week seventeen and leading the team to a win, and than after that they win two playoff games (thanks to their defense) are here in the Super Bowl. There's been chatter about the possibility of Manning retiring, but he said at Super Bowl Opening Night (which replaced Media Day) that he hasn't thought about his future that much yet and is focusing on the game. I believe it helps Manning that there was a week off. I'm fascinated to see if the Broncos defense can stop Cam Newton and the running game. Jonathan Stewart is better than the running backs the Broncos saw in their last two games. Newton is no doubt the MVP favorite, which he'll be rewarded for it on Saturday night. My concerns for the Panthers are the health of two important defensive players in Thomas Davis (broken arm) and Jared Allen (broken foot). They both should be able to play. So, what this comes down to is whether the Broncos can continue to make big plays on both ends. It would be very fitting if Manning and the Broncos got the job done with that defense, considering how this seasons gone for them. It also would be fitting if the Panthers, who have been dominant all season long, just win the whole thing as well and that's where I'm leaning. The Panthers have the MVP favorite and have the team that has only lost two games (regular season and playoffs) in a fourteen month span dating back to December 2014. So, the Panthers are the pick to win Super Bowl 50 and it would be their first Super Bowl win in franchise history.
Prediction: Carolina 27, Denver 20.
Super Bowl MVP Pick: Cam Newton
Monday, February 1, 2016
Candidates to replace Jeff Hornacek as Suns head coach
Late last night, new broke that the Phoenix Suns had fired head coach Jeff Hornacek. The team is a disastrous 14-35 this season. Here are the candidates to replace Hornacek as the head coach of the Suns.
1. Steve Nash, Former Phoenix Suns Guard/Current Golden State Warriors Consultant
2. Luke Walton, Assistant Coach, Golden State Warriors
3. David Blatt, Former Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach
4. Tom Thibodeau, Former Chicago Bulls Head Coach
5. Dan Mejerle, Head Coach, Grand Canyon
6. Mike D'Antoni, Former Phoenix Suns/New York Knicks/Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach
7. Sean Miller, Head Coach, Arizona
8. Earl Watson, Interim Head Coach, Phoenix Suns
9. Jay Larranaga, Assistant Coach, Boston Celtics
10. Jay Wright, Head Coach, Villanova
11. Mark Jackson, Former Golden State Warriors Head Coach/Current ESPN Analyst
12. Vinny Del Negro, Former Chicago Bulls/Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach
1. Steve Nash, Former Phoenix Suns Guard/Current Golden State Warriors Consultant
2. Luke Walton, Assistant Coach, Golden State Warriors
3. David Blatt, Former Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach
4. Tom Thibodeau, Former Chicago Bulls Head Coach
5. Dan Mejerle, Head Coach, Grand Canyon
6. Mike D'Antoni, Former Phoenix Suns/New York Knicks/Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach
7. Sean Miller, Head Coach, Arizona
8. Earl Watson, Interim Head Coach, Phoenix Suns
9. Jay Larranaga, Assistant Coach, Boston Celtics
10. Jay Wright, Head Coach, Villanova
11. Mark Jackson, Former Golden State Warriors Head Coach/Current ESPN Analyst
12. Vinny Del Negro, Former Chicago Bulls/Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach
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