Here is the schedule for the 2017 Northeast tournament. The games will be played at the campus's of the higher ranked seed.
3/1- Game 1, Quarterfinals: (8) Sacred Heart at (1) Mount St. Mary's; 7:00
3/1- Game 2, Quarterfinals: (6) Fairleigh Dickinson at (3) Wagner; 7:00
3/1- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (5) Bryant at (4) St. Francis-PA; 7:00
3/1- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (7) Robert Morris at (2) LIU Brooklyn; 9:00
3/4- Game 5, Semifinals: (4) St. Francis-PA at (3) Wagner; 12:00
3/4- Game 6, Semifinals: (7) Robert Morris at (1) Mount St. Mary's; 2:00
3/7- Game 7, Championship: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; TBD
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
2017 America East Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2017 America East tournament.
Quarterfinals
3/1- (8) Maine (7-24; 3-13) at (1) Vermont (26-5; 16-0)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Vermont
3/1- (7) Binghamton (12-19; 3-13) at (2) Stony Brook (17-12; 12-4)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Stony Brook
3/1- (6) Hartford (9-22; 4-12) at (3) Albany (19-12; 10-6)- 7:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Albany
3/1- (5) UMBC (18-11; 9-7) at (4) New Hampshire (19-11; 10-6)- 7:30, ESPN3
Prediction: New Hampshire
Semifinals
3/6- (4) New Hampshire at (1) Vermont- TBD, ESPN3
Prediction: Vermont
3/6- (3) Albany at (2) Stony Brook- TBD, ESPN3
Prediction: Stony Brook
Championship
3/11- (2) Stony Brook at (1) Vermont- TBD, ESPN2: The Seawolves had a great season, but the Catamounts, led by Conference Player of the Year Trae Bell-Haynes, are clearly the best team in the conference and they'll take their perfect conference regular season record into the Big Dance.
Prediction: Vermont
Quarterfinals
3/1- (8) Maine (7-24; 3-13) at (1) Vermont (26-5; 16-0)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Vermont
3/1- (7) Binghamton (12-19; 3-13) at (2) Stony Brook (17-12; 12-4)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Stony Brook
3/1- (6) Hartford (9-22; 4-12) at (3) Albany (19-12; 10-6)- 7:30, ESPN3
Prediction: Albany
3/1- (5) UMBC (18-11; 9-7) at (4) New Hampshire (19-11; 10-6)- 7:30, ESPN3
Prediction: New Hampshire
Semifinals
3/6- (4) New Hampshire at (1) Vermont- TBD, ESPN3
Prediction: Vermont
3/6- (3) Albany at (2) Stony Brook- TBD, ESPN3
Prediction: Stony Brook
Championship
3/11- (2) Stony Brook at (1) Vermont- TBD, ESPN2: The Seawolves had a great season, but the Catamounts, led by Conference Player of the Year Trae Bell-Haynes, are clearly the best team in the conference and they'll take their perfect conference regular season record into the Big Dance.
Prediction: Vermont
2017 America East Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2017 America East tournament. The games will be played at the campus's of the higher ranked seed.
3/1- Game 1, Quarterfinals: (8) Maine at (1) Vermont; 7:00, ESPN3
3/1- Game 2, Quarterfinals: (7) Binghamton at (2) Stony Brook; 7:00, ESPN3
3/1- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (6) Hartford at (3) Albany; 7:30, ESPN3
3/1- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (5) UMBC at (4) New Hampshire; 7:30, ESPN3
3/6- Game 5, Semifinals: Lowest Remaining Seed at Highest Remaining Seed; TBD, ESPN3
3/6- Game 6, Semifinals: Second Lowest Remaining Seed at Second Highest Remaining Seed; TBD, ESPN3
3/11- Game 7, Championship: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; TBD, ESPN2
3/1- Game 1, Quarterfinals: (8) Maine at (1) Vermont; 7:00, ESPN3
3/1- Game 2, Quarterfinals: (7) Binghamton at (2) Stony Brook; 7:00, ESPN3
3/1- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (6) Hartford at (3) Albany; 7:30, ESPN3
3/1- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (5) UMBC at (4) New Hampshire; 7:30, ESPN3
3/6- Game 5, Semifinals: Lowest Remaining Seed at Highest Remaining Seed; TBD, ESPN3
3/6- Game 6, Semifinals: Second Lowest Remaining Seed at Second Highest Remaining Seed; TBD, ESPN3
3/11- Game 7, Championship: Game 5 Winner vs Game 6 Winner; TBD, ESPN2
2017 Patriot League Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2017 Patriot League tournament.
First Round
2/28- (9) American (8-21; 5-13) at (8) Army (12-18; 6-12)- 7:00, PLN
Prediction: Army
2/28- (10) Lafayette (9-20; 5-13) at (7) Loyola-Maryland (14-15; 8-10)- 7:30, PLN
Prediction: Loyola-Maryland
Quarterfinals
3/2- (8) Army at (1) Bucknell (23-8; 15-3)- 7:00, PLN
Prediction: Bucknell
3/2- (5) Holy Cross (15-16; 9-9) at (4) Navy (15-15; 10-8)- 7:00, PLN
Prediction: Holy Cross
3/2- (6) Colgate (10-21; 8-10) at (3) Lehigh (18-11; 12-6)- 7:00, PLN
Prediction: Lehigh
3/2- (7) Loyola-Maryland at (2) Boston University (17-13; 12-6)- 7:00, PLN
Prediction: Boston University
Semifinals
3/5- (5) Holy Cross at (1) Bucknell- TBD, CBSSN
Prediction: Bucknell
3/5- (3) Lehigh at (2) Boston University- TBD, CBSSN
Prediction: Boston University
Championship
3/8- (2) Boston University at (1) Bucknell- 7:30, CBSSN: This should be an interesting championship game. Conference Player of the Year Nana Foulland should carry the Bison, who is the conference's best team, to the Big Dance.
Prediction: Bucknell
First Round
2/28- (9) American (8-21; 5-13) at (8) Army (12-18; 6-12)- 7:00, PLN
Prediction: Army
2/28- (10) Lafayette (9-20; 5-13) at (7) Loyola-Maryland (14-15; 8-10)- 7:30, PLN
Prediction: Loyola-Maryland
Quarterfinals
3/2- (8) Army at (1) Bucknell (23-8; 15-3)- 7:00, PLN
Prediction: Bucknell
3/2- (5) Holy Cross (15-16; 9-9) at (4) Navy (15-15; 10-8)- 7:00, PLN
Prediction: Holy Cross
3/2- (6) Colgate (10-21; 8-10) at (3) Lehigh (18-11; 12-6)- 7:00, PLN
Prediction: Lehigh
3/2- (7) Loyola-Maryland at (2) Boston University (17-13; 12-6)- 7:00, PLN
Prediction: Boston University
Semifinals
3/5- (5) Holy Cross at (1) Bucknell- TBD, CBSSN
Prediction: Bucknell
3/5- (3) Lehigh at (2) Boston University- TBD, CBSSN
Prediction: Boston University
Championship
3/8- (2) Boston University at (1) Bucknell- 7:30, CBSSN: This should be an interesting championship game. Conference Player of the Year Nana Foulland should carry the Bison, who is the conference's best team, to the Big Dance.
Prediction: Bucknell
2017 Patriot League Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2017 Atlantic Sun tournament. The games will be played at the campus's of the higher ranked seed.
2/28- Game 1, First Round: (9) American at (8) Army; 7:00, PLN
2/28- Game 2, First Round: (10) Lafayette at (7) Loyola-MD; 7:30, PLN
3/2- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (8) Army at (1) Bucknell; 7:00, PLN
3/2- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (5) Holy Cross at (4) Navy; 7:00, PLN
3/2- Game 5, Quarterfinals: (6) Colgate at (3) Lehigh; 7:00, PLN
3/2- Game 6, Quarterfinals: (7) Loyola-MD at (2) Boston University; 7:00, PLN
3/5- Game 7, Semifinals: (3) Lehigh at (2) Boston University; 12:00, CBSSN
3/5- Game 8, Semifinals: (4) Navy vs (1) Bucknell; 2:00, CBSSN
3/8- Game 9, Championship: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 7:30, CBSSN
2/28- Game 1, First Round: (9) American at (8) Army; 7:00, PLN
2/28- Game 2, First Round: (10) Lafayette at (7) Loyola-MD; 7:30, PLN
3/2- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (8) Army at (1) Bucknell; 7:00, PLN
3/2- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (5) Holy Cross at (4) Navy; 7:00, PLN
3/2- Game 5, Quarterfinals: (6) Colgate at (3) Lehigh; 7:00, PLN
3/2- Game 6, Quarterfinals: (7) Loyola-MD at (2) Boston University; 7:00, PLN
3/5- Game 7, Semifinals: (3) Lehigh at (2) Boston University; 12:00, CBSSN
3/5- Game 8, Semifinals: (4) Navy vs (1) Bucknell; 2:00, CBSSN
3/8- Game 9, Championship: Game 7 Winner vs Game 8 Winner; 7:30, CBSSN
2017 Big South Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2017 Big South tournament.
First Round
2/28- (10) Presbyterian (5-24; 1-17) at (7) Campbell (14-16; 7-11)- 7:00, BSN
Prediction: Campbell
2/28- (9) Longwood (6-23; 3-15) at (8) Charleston Southern (11-18; 7-11)- 7:00, BSN
Prediction: Charleston Southern
Quarterfinals
3/2- (7) Campbell vs (2) UNC Asheville (23-8; 15-3)- 1:00, ESPN3
Prediction: UNC Asheville
3/2- (6) Radford (13-17; 8-10) vs (3) Liberty (19-12; 14-4)- 3:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Liberty
3/2- (8) Charleston Southern at (1) Winthrop (23-6; 15-3)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Winthrop
3/2- (5) High Point (15-15; 9-9) vs (4) Gardner-Webb (18-13; 11-7)- 9:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Gardner-Webb
Semifinals
3/3- (3) Liberty vs (2) UNC Asheville- 6:00, ESPN3
Prediction: UNC Asheville
3/3- (4) Gardner-Webb at (1) Winthrop- 8:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Winthrop
Championship
3/5- (2) UNC Asheville at (1) Winthrop- 1:00, ESPN: These were clearly the conferences best two teams this season. Thanks to home court advantage and Conference Player of the Year Keon Johnson, the Eagles will head to the Big Dance.
Prediction: Winthrop
First Round
2/28- (10) Presbyterian (5-24; 1-17) at (7) Campbell (14-16; 7-11)- 7:00, BSN
Prediction: Campbell
2/28- (9) Longwood (6-23; 3-15) at (8) Charleston Southern (11-18; 7-11)- 7:00, BSN
Prediction: Charleston Southern
Quarterfinals
3/2- (7) Campbell vs (2) UNC Asheville (23-8; 15-3)- 1:00, ESPN3
Prediction: UNC Asheville
3/2- (6) Radford (13-17; 8-10) vs (3) Liberty (19-12; 14-4)- 3:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Liberty
3/2- (8) Charleston Southern at (1) Winthrop (23-6; 15-3)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Winthrop
3/2- (5) High Point (15-15; 9-9) vs (4) Gardner-Webb (18-13; 11-7)- 9:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Gardner-Webb
Semifinals
3/3- (3) Liberty vs (2) UNC Asheville- 6:00, ESPN3
Prediction: UNC Asheville
3/3- (4) Gardner-Webb at (1) Winthrop- 8:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Winthrop
Championship
3/5- (2) UNC Asheville at (1) Winthrop- 1:00, ESPN: These were clearly the conferences best two teams this season. Thanks to home court advantage and Conference Player of the Year Keon Johnson, the Eagles will head to the Big Dance.
Prediction: Winthrop
2017 Big South Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2017 Big South tournament. The games will be played at the campus's of the higher ranked seed for the First Round & Championship and the Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill, South Carolina for the Quarterfinals and Semifinals.
2/28- Game 1, First Round: (10) Presbyterian at (7) Campbell; 7:00, BSN
2/28- Game 2, First Round: (9) Longwood at (8) Charleston; 7:00, BSN
3/2- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (7) Campbell vs (2) UNC Asheville; 1:00, ESPN3
3/2- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (6) Radford vs (3) Liberty; 3:00, ESPN3
3/2- Game 5, Quarterfinals: (8) Charleston vs (1) Winthrop; 7:00, ESPN3
3/2- Game 6, Quarterfinals: (5) High Point vs (4) Gardner-Webb; 9:00, ESPN3
3/3- Game 7, Semifinals: (7) Campbell vs (6) Radford; 6:00, ESPN3
3/3- Game 8, Semifinals: (4) Gardner-Webb at (1) Winthrop; 8:00, ESPN3
3/5- Game 9, Championship: (7) Campbell at (1) Winthrop; 1:00, ESPN
2/28- Game 1, First Round: (10) Presbyterian at (7) Campbell; 7:00, BSN
2/28- Game 2, First Round: (9) Longwood at (8) Charleston; 7:00, BSN
3/2- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (7) Campbell vs (2) UNC Asheville; 1:00, ESPN3
3/2- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (6) Radford vs (3) Liberty; 3:00, ESPN3
3/2- Game 5, Quarterfinals: (8) Charleston vs (1) Winthrop; 7:00, ESPN3
3/2- Game 6, Quarterfinals: (5) High Point vs (4) Gardner-Webb; 9:00, ESPN3
3/3- Game 7, Semifinals: (7) Campbell vs (6) Radford; 6:00, ESPN3
3/3- Game 8, Semifinals: (4) Gardner-Webb at (1) Winthrop; 8:00, ESPN3
3/5- Game 9, Championship: (7) Campbell at (1) Winthrop; 1:00, ESPN
Sunday, February 26, 2017
2017 Atlantic Sun Tournament Schedule
Here is the schedule for the 2017 Atlantic Sun tournament. The games will be played at the campus's of the higher ranked seed.
2/27- Game 1, Quarterfinals: (8) Stetson vs (1) Florida Gulf Coast; 7:00, ESPN3
2/27- Game 2, Quarterfinals: (5) Kennesaw State vs (4) USC Upstate; 7:00, ESPN3
2/27- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (6) Jacksonville vs (3) North Florida; 7:00, ESPN3
2/27- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (7) NJIT vs (2) Lipscomb; 8:00, ESPN3
3/2- Game 5, Semifinals: (5) Kennesaw State at (1) Florida Gulf Coast; 7:00, ESPN3
3/2- Game 6, Semifinals: (3) North Florida at (2) Lipscomb; 8:00, ESPN3
3/5- Game 7, Final: (3) North Florida vs (1) Florida Gulf Coast; 3:00, ESPN
2/27- Game 1, Quarterfinals: (8) Stetson vs (1) Florida Gulf Coast; 7:00, ESPN3
2/27- Game 2, Quarterfinals: (5) Kennesaw State vs (4) USC Upstate; 7:00, ESPN3
2/27- Game 3, Quarterfinals: (6) Jacksonville vs (3) North Florida; 7:00, ESPN3
2/27- Game 4, Quarterfinals: (7) NJIT vs (2) Lipscomb; 8:00, ESPN3
3/2- Game 5, Semifinals: (5) Kennesaw State at (1) Florida Gulf Coast; 7:00, ESPN3
3/2- Game 6, Semifinals: (3) North Florida at (2) Lipscomb; 8:00, ESPN3
3/5- Game 7, Final: (3) North Florida vs (1) Florida Gulf Coast; 3:00, ESPN
2017 Atlantic Sun Tournament Predictions
Here are my predictions for the 2017 Atlantic Sun tournament.
Quarterfinals
2/27- (8) Stetson (11-20; 3-11) at (1) Florida Gulf Coast (23-7; 12-2)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Florida Gulf Coast
2/27- (5) Kennesaw State (13-17; 7-7) at (4) USC Upstate (17-14; 7-7)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: USC Upstate
2/27- (6) Jacksonville (17-14; 5-9) at (3) North Florida (13-18; 8-6)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: North Florida
2/27- (7) NJIT (11-19; 3-11) at (2) Lipscomb (19-12; 11-3)- 8:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Lipscomb
Semifinals
3/2- (4) USC Upstate at (1) Florida Gulf Coast- TBD, ESPN3
Prediction: Florida Gulf Coast
3/2- (3) North Florida at (2) Lipscomb- TBD, ESPN3
Prediction: North Florida
Final
3/5- (3) North Florida at (1) Florida Gulf Coast- 3:00, ESPN: This should be an interesting final. Conference Player of the Year Dallas Moore will keep the Ospreys in this game, but the Eagles are just the better team and they'll head to their second straight Big Dance.
Prediction: Florida Gulf Coast
Quarterfinals
2/27- (8) Stetson (11-20; 3-11) at (1) Florida Gulf Coast (23-7; 12-2)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Florida Gulf Coast
2/27- (5) Kennesaw State (13-17; 7-7) at (4) USC Upstate (17-14; 7-7)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: USC Upstate
2/27- (6) Jacksonville (17-14; 5-9) at (3) North Florida (13-18; 8-6)- 7:00, ESPN3
Prediction: North Florida
2/27- (7) NJIT (11-19; 3-11) at (2) Lipscomb (19-12; 11-3)- 8:00, ESPN3
Prediction: Lipscomb
Semifinals
3/2- (4) USC Upstate at (1) Florida Gulf Coast- TBD, ESPN3
Prediction: Florida Gulf Coast
3/2- (3) North Florida at (2) Lipscomb- TBD, ESPN3
Prediction: North Florida
Final
3/5- (3) North Florida at (1) Florida Gulf Coast- 3:00, ESPN: This should be an interesting final. Conference Player of the Year Dallas Moore will keep the Ospreys in this game, but the Eagles are just the better team and they'll head to their second straight Big Dance.
Prediction: Florida Gulf Coast
Monday, February 20, 2017
2016-17 NBA First Half Awards
Here are my award picks for the first half of the 2016-17 NBA season.
MVP: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder: I could have gone with a couple of different players for this, but Westbrook is my pick. He is averaging a triple-double this season and is single-handily carrying the Thunder into the playoffs. Some folks thought the Thunder weren't going to be a playoff team, but they will almost certainly make the playoffs barring a collapse.
Runner up: James Harden, Houston Rockets
Defensive Player of the Year: Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors: Green was a finalist for this award the last two seasons and right now, he would likely win this award had the season ended today. Green does a superb job defending opposing players and the Warriors are a better defensive team when he's on the floor.
Runner up: Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
Rookie of the Year: Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers: Embiid would have been a third year player had not been for injuries. That said, Embiid has been outstanding this season and because of that, the 76ers aren't a pushover anymore. The 76ers have a nice foundation of him and Ben Simmons (once he comes back from injury) for years to come.
Runner up: Malcolm Brogdon, Milwaukee Bucks
Sixth Man of the Year: Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets: Gordon has had an incredible season. The Rockets took a chance on Gordon and he has been a fine addition off the bench that has been critical to their success. It also helps that he has been healthy this season.
Runner up: Lou Williams, Los Angeles Lakers
Most Improved Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks: Antetokounmpo is finally having the breakout season people were expecting last season. His perimeter shooting game has improved and he has had a couple triple-doubles as well.
Runner up: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Coach of the Year: Mike D'Antoni, Houston Rockets: D'Antoni has done an outstanding job this season. This Rockets team is perfect for him and for his offensive system. It also has helped that he and James Harden are able to co-exist.
Runner up: Scott Brooks, Washington Wizards
Executive of the Year: Bob Myers, Golden State Warriors: Myers deserves credit for putting together the best team in the league. Luring Kevin Durant in free agency obviously was huge for them.
Runner up: Daryl Morey, Houston Rockets
MVP: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder: I could have gone with a couple of different players for this, but Westbrook is my pick. He is averaging a triple-double this season and is single-handily carrying the Thunder into the playoffs. Some folks thought the Thunder weren't going to be a playoff team, but they will almost certainly make the playoffs barring a collapse.
Runner up: James Harden, Houston Rockets
Defensive Player of the Year: Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors: Green was a finalist for this award the last two seasons and right now, he would likely win this award had the season ended today. Green does a superb job defending opposing players and the Warriors are a better defensive team when he's on the floor.
Runner up: Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
Rookie of the Year: Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers: Embiid would have been a third year player had not been for injuries. That said, Embiid has been outstanding this season and because of that, the 76ers aren't a pushover anymore. The 76ers have a nice foundation of him and Ben Simmons (once he comes back from injury) for years to come.
Runner up: Malcolm Brogdon, Milwaukee Bucks
Sixth Man of the Year: Eric Gordon, Houston Rockets: Gordon has had an incredible season. The Rockets took a chance on Gordon and he has been a fine addition off the bench that has been critical to their success. It also helps that he has been healthy this season.
Runner up: Lou Williams, Los Angeles Lakers
Most Improved Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks: Antetokounmpo is finally having the breakout season people were expecting last season. His perimeter shooting game has improved and he has had a couple triple-doubles as well.
Runner up: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
Coach of the Year: Mike D'Antoni, Houston Rockets: D'Antoni has done an outstanding job this season. This Rockets team is perfect for him and for his offensive system. It also has helped that he and James Harden are able to co-exist.
Runner up: Scott Brooks, Washington Wizards
Executive of the Year: Bob Myers, Golden State Warriors: Myers deserves credit for putting together the best team in the league. Luring Kevin Durant in free agency obviously was huge for them.
Runner up: Daryl Morey, Houston Rockets
Thursday, February 2, 2017
2016 NFL Season Awards
Here are my award picks for the 2016 NFL Season.
MVP: Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons: Ryan had an incredible season this season leading his team to the Super Bowl. The Falcons had the best offense in the NFL season and Ryan desrves credit for that. It also helps that he has Julio Jones to throw passes to.
Runner up: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Offensive Player of the Year: Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers: Bell was absolutely tremendous this season for the Steelers coming off his injury both running the ball and catching the ball out of the backfield. His injury in the AFC Championship game was brutal and the Steelers certainly missed his presence in that game.
Runner up: Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys
Defensive Player of the Year: Landon Collins, New York Giants: Collins was absolutely tremendous this season on one of the leagues most improved defenses. His improvement from his rookie season has been incredible and he's come a long way.
Runner up: Khalil Mack, Oakland Raiders
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys: Elliott was absolutely tremendous in his rookie season. The Cowboys certainly have a foundation for the years to come with him and Dak Prescott. It certainly helps that he has that terrific offensive line to run behind.
Runner up: Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Joey Bosa, San Diego Chargers: Bosa was outstanding in his rookie season, despite missing the first few games due to a contract holdout. The Chargers found themselves a cornerstone defensive player for years to come.
Runner up: Keanu Neal, Atlanta Falcons
Coach of the Year: Dan Quinn, Atlanta Falcons: Quinn has done an incredible job in his second season with the Falcons. He deserves credit for the teams improvement defensively. Who had this team making the Super Bowl let alone making the playoffs before the season? I didn't.
Runner up: Adam Gase, Miami Dolphins
Comeback Player of the Year: Bell. See: Offensive Player of the Year.
Runner up: Jordy Nelson, Green Bay Packers
MVP: Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons: Ryan had an incredible season this season leading his team to the Super Bowl. The Falcons had the best offense in the NFL season and Ryan desrves credit for that. It also helps that he has Julio Jones to throw passes to.
Runner up: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Offensive Player of the Year: Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers: Bell was absolutely tremendous this season for the Steelers coming off his injury both running the ball and catching the ball out of the backfield. His injury in the AFC Championship game was brutal and the Steelers certainly missed his presence in that game.
Runner up: Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys
Defensive Player of the Year: Landon Collins, New York Giants: Collins was absolutely tremendous this season on one of the leagues most improved defenses. His improvement from his rookie season has been incredible and he's come a long way.
Runner up: Khalil Mack, Oakland Raiders
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys: Elliott was absolutely tremendous in his rookie season. The Cowboys certainly have a foundation for the years to come with him and Dak Prescott. It certainly helps that he has that terrific offensive line to run behind.
Runner up: Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Joey Bosa, San Diego Chargers: Bosa was outstanding in his rookie season, despite missing the first few games due to a contract holdout. The Chargers found themselves a cornerstone defensive player for years to come.
Runner up: Keanu Neal, Atlanta Falcons
Coach of the Year: Dan Quinn, Atlanta Falcons: Quinn has done an incredible job in his second season with the Falcons. He deserves credit for the teams improvement defensively. Who had this team making the Super Bowl let alone making the playoffs before the season? I didn't.
Runner up: Adam Gase, Miami Dolphins
Comeback Player of the Year: Bell. See: Offensive Player of the Year.
Runner up: Jordy Nelson, Green Bay Packers
Super Bowl LI Prediction
Here is my prediction for Super Bowl LI on Sunday, February 5th.
New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons- 6:30, FOX: This is a very enticing Super Bowl for many reasons. New England is coming off their AFC Championship game win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Atlanta is coming off their impressive NFC Championship game win against the Green Bay Packers. We have the Patriots here yet again as Tom Brady and Bill Belichick go for their fifth Super Bowl win and the Falcons are aiming for their first championship in franchise history. The Pats are playing very well on both sides of the ball and so are the Falcons. The great offensive teams typically don't do well in Super Bowls (2007 Patriots, 2013 Broncos), but the Falcons have a ton of great weapons in Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman, Mohamed Sanu among them and Matt Ryan will likely win the MVP. The Pats offense isn't as good as the Falcons, but they have some playmakers in Dion Lewis, LaGarrette Blount, Julian Edelman, and Chris Hogan among them. Defensively, Malcolm Butler will be covering Jones and he's done well against top receivers before. Vic Beasley is the Falcons defensive playmaker and he'll make some plays as all. The Patriots are just too good in these spots and the experience will be a big difference as the Patriots will win their fifth Super Bowl in franchise history and it will be impressive that they'll be doing this without Rob Gronkowski.
Prediction: New England 27, Atlanta 24.
Super Bowl MVP: Tom Brady
New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons- 6:30, FOX: This is a very enticing Super Bowl for many reasons. New England is coming off their AFC Championship game win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Atlanta is coming off their impressive NFC Championship game win against the Green Bay Packers. We have the Patriots here yet again as Tom Brady and Bill Belichick go for their fifth Super Bowl win and the Falcons are aiming for their first championship in franchise history. The Pats are playing very well on both sides of the ball and so are the Falcons. The great offensive teams typically don't do well in Super Bowls (2007 Patriots, 2013 Broncos), but the Falcons have a ton of great weapons in Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman, Mohamed Sanu among them and Matt Ryan will likely win the MVP. The Pats offense isn't as good as the Falcons, but they have some playmakers in Dion Lewis, LaGarrette Blount, Julian Edelman, and Chris Hogan among them. Defensively, Malcolm Butler will be covering Jones and he's done well against top receivers before. Vic Beasley is the Falcons defensive playmaker and he'll make some plays as all. The Patriots are just too good in these spots and the experience will be a big difference as the Patriots will win their fifth Super Bowl in franchise history and it will be impressive that they'll be doing this without Rob Gronkowski.
Prediction: New England 27, Atlanta 24.
Super Bowl MVP: Tom Brady
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