April 28, 2016
NFL Draft Live Updates
With the 1st pick in the 2016 NFL draft the Los Angeles Rams select.. QB Jared Goff.
April 27, 2016
Top Two Picks traded away; what it could mean for the NFL Draft:
Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist
Within two weeks we witnessed the landscape of the NFL alter completely, as the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns both traded away their top picks to the Eagles and Rams. In a wild week, we now know that the top two picks will most likely be quarterbacks. The NFL Draft is now only 5 days away, but the trades within these teams will affect them for decades to come. Here is a look at each trade for the 4 teams mentioned.
April 21, 2016
Trash and Run: Johnny Manziel trashed house has $32,000 in damages.
Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist
Johnny Manziel is always up to something. Whether it's poor performances on the field, management issues, or going to Vegas dressed up as a guy named Billy, he is always up to something. This time, he is under investigation for the use of drugs. After partying with friends in an LA Mansion, he left the mansion in disaster.
Johnny Manziel is always up to something. Whether it's poor performances on the field, management issues, or going to Vegas dressed up as a guy named Billy, he is always up to something. This time, he is under investigation for the use of drugs. After partying with friends in an LA Mansion, he left the mansion in disaster.
April 11, 2016
The Rise and Fall of the 21st Century 49ers.
Jesus Martinez | Main Columnist
While I was writing up on the Mock Draft, a thought occurred to me. When looking at the 49ers situation, I noticed that they could draft a QB with their pick. Two things shocked me. For one, they had Colin Kapernick, so there isn't a need for a QB. Kapernick is a Playoff QB with great intangibles. Which leads me to my next thought: What happened? What happened? In 2011, the 49ers and Jim Harbaugh were looking to be the next dynasty in the NFL. And within years, the dynasty collapsed. And the only questioned that came to mind was, "How is this possible?" In order to understand why this power of a team failed, we need to look at every team from the start of the century. Let's start with the beginning of the era. NO No! Not 2010, let's go back even further.
While I was writing up on the Mock Draft, a thought occurred to me. When looking at the 49ers situation, I noticed that they could draft a QB with their pick. Two things shocked me. For one, they had Colin Kapernick, so there isn't a need for a QB. Kapernick is a Playoff QB with great intangibles. Which leads me to my next thought: What happened? What happened? In 2011, the 49ers and Jim Harbaugh were looking to be the next dynasty in the NFL. And within years, the dynasty collapsed. And the only questioned that came to mind was, "How is this possible?" In order to understand why this power of a team failed, we need to look at every team from the start of the century. Let's start with the beginning of the era. NO No! Not 2010, let's go back even further.
April 2, 2016
The path for each Final Four team
Bewildered. Shocked. Ecstatic. These are some of the few words I would use to describe the current March Madness tournament. Buzzer beaters, upsets, nail biting moments, this tourney had me on the edge of my seat. This March Madness tournament was a complete success. One which was considered the closest in years, we now have the four clear finalists to win the tournament. Lets break down the four teams and what they need to do to win the tournament.
NORTH CAROLINA
Summary: The Tar Heels enter the Final Four as the only #1 seed to make it here, after 1 seeds Oregon and Kansas were eliminated from the Elite 8 on Saturday. Their road to a championship is considered the easiest out of the four teams left. After expected wins vs Providence and Florida Gulf Coast, their tough task was Indiana. UNC dealt with them accordingly, and now the tourney is a mini ACC Tourney. After beating Notre Dame in a second half surge. they now face 10th seed Syracuse and their infamous zone defense.
Key to Success: What the Tar Heels need to do is the three simple things that led them here in the first place.
+One, feed Brice Johnson. The current P.O.Y finalist has been playing exceptionally well in the tourney, as he has been doing all season long. He is the first to have 3 straight 20 pt. 10 reb. games in the tourney, dominating the boards and scoring effectively. In order to beat this Syracuse team, Johnson needs to step up on another level. Another key is to Keep Marcus Paige Rolling. One problem with this 2-3 zone is that it limits the Tar Heels to shooting outside shots. But is that really a problem? Marcus Paige has found his stride in the tournament, reminiscing back to his stellar sophomore year. When he is good, the whole team is, and North Carolina can't be stopped. As for outside shots, Paige has been shooting over .500 from outside range (14-26) this tournament, including going 75 percent from outside range in the 1st half (vs ND and Indiana). If he can heat up early, the Heels will control the tempo. Then, UNC takes over. They must maintain pressure and energy in the second half. They are a second half team, and must show it vs Syracuse.
SYRACUSE
Summary: Introducing the Cinderella team. Syracuse is the first ever 10th seed to make it to the final four, and the fourth double digit seed to make it here. It resembles to the 1983 NC State Wolfpack, who won the championship vs heavily favored teams such as Virginia (Ralph Sampson), Georgia (Final Four team), and Houston (Phi Slamma Jamma). They are two games away from being legends; possibly the best tournament run in history. At the beginning of the year, many questioned if Syracuse would even get to the tournament. With the Jim Boeheim scandal and the team performing lackluster, the world thought that Syracuse's dynasty and era would be over, and they would descend to mediocrity. But after beating Gonzaga and Virginia, they are the team of destiny, and with a win over UNC, the team could bring the program back to national relevance. Here is the main thing they need to do:
Key to Success: Syracuse's infamous strategy will lead them to glory, if the can be effective in
+Running the 2-3 Zone. MAJOR KEY, the words of a great DJ Khaled. If Cuse' can run this zone defense all over UNC, they can effectively control the tempo of the game. Since they are athletic, the zone limits Brice Johnson's ability to go in the post and take high quality shots. Thus, if forces UNC to take outside three's. That is something they aren't good at. UNC shoots a lackluster 32% from outside, which is #284 in all of Division 1 Basketball. If Syracuse can force UNC to take outside shots and limit second chance points, they can win this game.
VILLANOVA
Summary: Their first final four appearance since 2009, and they happen to face off against a team who crushed them by 23 in the Pearl Harbor. Make no mistake, this Villanova team is completely different from the one that got blown out by the Sooners last year. They won the Big East regular season title and an incredible run to the Final Four, beating Kansas along the way. However, the Sooners are currently have the mentality that they can beat the Wildcats, and they can do it easily. If this same Wildcats team follows this path, they can win this game.
Key to Success: Limit one person and spread the ball
+Buddy Hield has been able to single handily carry the Sooners to the Final Four. But he cannot do everything himself, and he will learn that when he faces this talented Villanova team. This squad has depth all around, and what it can do is score every possesion it can have. Once that happens, Buddy Hield will take more and more shots in attempt to bring the team back, and at that point, the Villanova defense, which is one of the best in the nation, will factor out Buddy Hield, and force other players to shoot. It they follow this gameplan, they will head to the Natty.
OKLAHOMA
Summary: This Oklahoma team has arguably the greatest year of its program. They had the first #1 ranking since 1980, finished with a 29-7 record, and made it to their first ever Final Four appearance since 2002, and have the opportunity to win the first even National Championship for the program. Their Final Four opponent: A team they beat in the regular season by 23 points. Yes, they face the Villanova Wildcats, and with a win, they can go to the National Championship and have a storybook ending to what is already an amazing year for the Sooners. However, in order to do that, they need to beat the Wildcats. Here is their Key to Success.
Key to Success: Give the ball to the man who brought you here.
+Buddy Hield is an absolute force when in any given moment, is on fire. He gets all of his teammates to play better when he is good himself, and they can be the best team in the nation if they do good. No, Buddy Hield does not need to repeat his 37 point performance to beat the Villanova Wildcats, but if he has a solid performance, then the Sooners team altogether can win this game. When Buddy Hield has 20 points in a game, the Sooners shooting percentage is 72%! If Buddy Hield is good, everyone is good.
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