Monday, April 26, 2010

College Football Preview: 2. Alabama Crimson Tide



2. Alabama Crimson Tide Key Loss: LB Rolando McClain
Last year's former champs the Crimson Tide have lost some talent including Terrence Cody, Rolando McClain and Javier Arenas. But, they still have former Heisman winner Mark Ingram and quarterback Greg McElroy. Plus they have backup running back Trent Richardson if Ingram isn't healthy. The Tide are ready to roll in the SEC once more this season.

Key Game: October 2 vs. Florida
Key Game: November 6 vs. LSU
Heisman Hopeful: Mark Ingram
Star You Haven't Heard Of: Trent Richardson
Photo: Mark Ingram(right) and Greg McElroy(left)

Sunday, April 25, 2010

AL East Team Peek: Boston Red Sox


Boston Red Sox Predicted: 92-70 Key Additions: SP John Lackey, 3B Adrian Beltre

Roster
LF Jacoby Ellsbury .301 average, 8 home runs, 60 RBI'S
2B Dustin Pedroia .296 average, 15 home runs, 72 RBI'S
C Victor Martinez .303 average, 23 home runs, 108 RBI'S
1B Kevin Youkilis .305 average, 27 home runs, 94 RBI'S
DH David Ortiz .238 average, 28 home runs, 99 RBI'S
RF J.D. Drew .279 average, 24 home runs, 68 RBI'S
3B Adrian Beltre .265 average, 8 home runs, 44 RBI'S
CF Mike Cameron .250 average, 24 home runs, 70 RBI'S
SS Marco Scutaro .282 average, 12 home runs, 60 RBI'S
Rotation
Josh Beckett 17 wins, 6 losses, 3.86 ERA
Jon Lester 15 wins, 8 losses, 3.41 ERA
John Lackey 11 wins, 8 losses, 3.83 ERA
Daisuke Matsuzaka 4 wins, 6 losses, 5.76 ERA
Clay Buchholz 7 wins, 4 losses, 4.21 ERA
Bullpen
Jonathan Papelbon 1 win, 38 saves, 1.85 ERA
Photo: Martinez has played well after arriving from Cleveland.

College Football Preview: 1. Boise State Broncos



1. Boise State Broncos Key Loss: CB Kyle Wilson
No young player was better than Kellen Moore last season. Moore, a left handed sophomore passed for 3,536 and 39 touchdown passes last season, leading the Broncos to an undefeated record with wins against Oregon and TCU. He'll have to have another strong season in order for Boise to stay atop the college football world. Not only does coach Chris Peterson have Moore he has underrated Jeremy Avery, the Broncos running back. Avery rushed for 1,150 yards along with 6 touchdowns. This year Boise State will truly crash the BCS.

Key Game: September 6 vs. Virginia Tech
Key Game: September 25 vs. Oregon State
Heisman Hopeful: Kellen Moore
Star You Haven't Heard Of: Jeremy Avery
Photo of Jeremy Avery(left) and Kellen Moore(right)

AL East Team Peek: Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays Predicted: 94-68 Key Additions: RP Rafael Soriano, C Kelly Shoppach

Roster
SS Jason Bartlett .320 average, 14 home runs, 66 RBI'S
LF Carl Crawford .305 average, 15 home runs, 68 RBI'S
RF Ben Zobrist .297 average, 27 home runs, 91 RBI'S
3B Evan Longoria .281 average, 33 home runs, 113 RBI'S
1B Carlos Pena .227 average, 39 home runs, 100 RBI'S
CF B.J. Upton .241 average, 11 homers, 55 RBI'S
DH Pat Burrell .221 average, 14 home runs, 64 RBI'S
2B Sean Rodriguez .200 average, 2 home runs, 4 RBI'S
C Dioner Navarro .218 average, 8 home runs, 32 RBI'S
Rotation
James Shields 11 wins, 12 losses, 4.14 ERA
Matt Garza 8 wins, 12 losses, 3.95 ERA
Jeff Niemann 13 wins, 6 losses, 3.94 ERA
David Price 10 wins, 7 losses, 4.42 ERA
Wade Davis 2 wins, 2 losses, 3.72 ERA
Bullpen
Rafael Soriano 1 win, 27 saves, 2.97 ERA

Saturday, April 17, 2010

AL East Team Peek: New York Yankees


New York Yankees Predicted: 100-62 Key Additions: CF Curtis Granderson, SP Javier Vazquez

Roster
SS Derek Jeter .334 average, 18 home runs, 66 RBI's
DH Nick Johnson .291 average, 8 home runs, 62 RBI's
1B Mark Teixeira .292 average, 39 home runs, 122 RBI's
3B Alex Rodriguez .286 average, 30 home runs, 100 RBI's
2B Robinson Cano .320 average, 25 home runs, 85 RBI's
C Jorge Posada .285 average, 22 home runs, 81 RBI's
CF Curtis Granderson .249 average, 30 home runs, 71 RBI's
RF Nick Swisher .249 average, 29 home runs, 82 RBI's
LF Brett Gardner .270 average, 3 home runs, 23 RBI'S
Rotation
C.C. Sabathia 19 wins, 8 losses, 3.37 ERA
A.J. Burnett 13 wins, 9 losses, 4.04 ERA
Andy Pettitte 14 wins, 8 losses, 4.16 ERA
Javier Vazquez 15 wins, 10 losses, 2.87 ERA
Phil Hughes 8 wins, 3 losses, 3.03 ERA
Bullpen
Mariano Rivera 3 wins, 44 saves, 1.76 ERA
Photo: Cano had a fantastic 2010.

NFL Mock Draft



1. Rams- Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
2. Lions- Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
3. Buccaners- Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
4. Redskins- Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
5. Chiefs- Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
6. Seahawks- Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame(left)
7. Browns- Joe Haden, CB, Florida
8. Raiders- Brian Price, DT, UCLA
9. Bills- Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
10. Jaguars- Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
11. Broncos- Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama
12. Dolphins- Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
13. 49ers- Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida
14. Seahawks- C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson
15. Giants- Everson Griffin, DE, USC
16. Titans- Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame
17. 49ers- Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee
18. Steelers- Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois(right)
19. Falcons- Brandon Grahm, OLB-DE, Michigan
20. Texans- Taylor Mays, S, USC
21. Bengals- Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho
22. Patriots- Jahvid Best, RB, Cal
23. Packers- Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
24. Eagles- Earl Thomas, S, Texas
25. Ravens- Sergio Kindle, LB, Texas
26. Cardinals- Bruce Campbell, OT, Miami
27. Cowboys- Maurkice Pouncey, OG- C, Florida
28. Chargers- Ryan Matthews, RB, Fresno State
29. Jets- Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State
30. Vikings- Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers
31. Colts- Sean Witherspoon, LB, Missouri
32. Saints- Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech