tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4707629653504417162024-03-13T20:55:48.550-07:00Talk Sports with MattIt's time for the Big Dance...let's talk some NCAA Men's Basketball. This is the place for discussion, analysis and predictions. Ask my opinion on anything basketball and let's get rolling!Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-83068792060414577072009-08-11T18:37:00.000-07:002009-08-11T18:40:50.420-07:00Which player is better Lebron or Jordan.<div class="mobile_status"><span id="profile_status"><span id="status_text">You see, Lebron is a great, great, great basketball player. Oh man, he truly is. The combination of speed and power, is something I've never seen. He can make plays that no one can, I mean no one, including Michael Jordan can. At the same time, he's so frustrated too. He could be so much better than he is, and I fear he'll never be. Tell me who you think is better and why.</span><small><span id="status_time"><a onclick="'return" class="status_edit"></a></span></small></span></div>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-4344885024310167892009-04-25T01:42:00.001-07:002009-04-25T01:42:20.350-07:00Widget<script type="text/javascript" src="http://widgets.clearspring.com/o/49df78a18a65e68d/49f2cceaea19d73d/49e354c3f9e28079/7a898780/widget.js"></script>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-25024374835804130352008-11-18T19:13:00.001-08:002008-11-18T22:59:35.676-08:00Cavaliers keep on rollin.The Cavaliers have now ripped off 8 games straight, after beating the New Jersey Nets by an astounding 24 points 106-82. Lebron James had 31 points to lead them to the victory. They're going for 9 games in a row in The Palace of Auburn Hills, facing off against the Detroit Pistons tomorrow night at 7:30 Eastern. Can the Cavaliers win a championship this year? Tell me what you think.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-51089449795674506152008-11-17T18:33:00.000-08:002008-11-17T18:35:22.159-08:00Michigan vs. Ohio State Preview<span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span> <p><span>The Ohio State against Michigan football game is arguably the greatest rivalry in sports history.<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> With </span>Terrell Pryor and Beanie Wells <span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">averaging a total of </span>170 yards rushing every game<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">, it is possible that they could have a breakout day against the struggling Wolverine defense. I predict that both will have a stellar day and the two will have a combined </span>300 plus yards on Saturday . <span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Despite the offensive play calling that seemed to focus mostly on the ground game the last two games, let’s not forget that Mr. Pryor has been improving on a weekly basis. With dual threats in </span><span>Hartline and Robiskie<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> who have a combined </span>10 touchdowns<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">, stuffing the box to stop the run could become a </span>nightmare for the Wolverine defense<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> if Pryor gets hot. </span></span><span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"></span></span> </p><p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"></span> </p> <p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Mic</span><span>higan<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">’s</span> Steven Threet <span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">is averaging </span>148 yards passing a game , so let<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">’</span>s not give up on the Wolverines just yet. <span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">The OSU defense has been vulnerable at times. </span>Mcguffie and Minor <span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">are contributing 100 plus yards per game on the ground. However, keep in mind..since this is a rivalry game, all the stats can be thrown out the window. This game comes down to pure heart and desire. Whichever team wants it most will come out on top, and Jim Tressel seems to have the Wolverines’ number. </span></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"></span> </p><p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Mic</span><span>higan<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">’s</span> Steven Threet <span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">is averaging </span>148 yards passing a game , so let<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">’</span>s not give up on the Wolverines just yet. <span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">The OSU defense has been vulnerable at times. </span>Mcguffie and Minor <span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">are contributing 100 plus yards per game on the ground. However, keep in mind..since this is a rivalry game, all the stats can be thrown out the window. This game comes down to pure heart and desire. Whichever team wants it most will come out on top, and Jim Tressel seems to have the Wolverines’ number. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">So fasten your seatbelts and hang on…the excitement kicks off at noon this Saturday on ABC! </span><span><br /></span></p>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-84337616885907630152008-11-17T11:08:00.000-08:002008-11-17T18:41:53.141-08:00Cleveland Cavaliers are red hot.Despite a 1-2 start, the Cavaliers have won 7 games in a row. They're looking for 8 in a row on Tuesday at 7:30 Eastern against the New Jersey Nets. I think they're championship contenders this year. Tell me what you think.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-21305480605690409792008-05-09T20:11:00.000-07:002008-05-09T20:13:09.527-07:00Lebron James shooting drought continues as the Cavs lose again to go 0-2 in the series they head back to Cleveland tomorrow for game 3.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-28734563321767523412008-03-22T10:45:00.000-07:002008-03-22T10:47:48.329-07:00Lebron JamesLebron James, breaks the all-time leading scorer record, in Cavs history.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-81247965877539643672008-03-22T10:43:00.000-07:002008-03-22T10:44:52.163-07:00NCAA tournamentTell me what you think about the 2nd round today.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-67896218157876577252008-01-06T20:20:00.000-08:002008-01-06T20:31:10.028-08:00BCS ChampionshipOhio State is looking to avenge last years loss to Florida,as Chris Beanie Wells and company take on the LSU Tigers for the national championship. You can see the game on the FOX network. The coverage starts at 8:00 P.M. kickoff is at 8:15 P.M. My prediction is the Buckeyes will crush the Tigers 35-14.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-27783396960148999222007-12-01T21:02:00.000-08:002007-12-01T21:10:01.405-08:00BCS upsets#9 Oklahoma upsets #1 Missouri 38-17<br /><br /><br />Unranked Pittsburgh upsets #2 West Virginia 13-7<br /><br /><br />This puts Ohio State at the top of the BCS poll.Ohio State will probably play Hawaii since the Warriors are undefeatedMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-27814503053273437252007-11-10T19:35:00.001-08:002007-11-10T19:45:26.484-08:00Big Ten upsetsIllinois upsets #1 Ohio State 28-21 well sort of the refs were favoring Illinois.The tempo changed when Illinois scored after that fumble,and the refs said he was down,but the ball bounced off of his knee.The refs let Illinois hold the defensive linemen all night long.<br /><br /><br />Other news in the Big Ten Wisconsin upsets #12 MichiganMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-3785615484527857752007-11-10T19:35:00.000-08:002007-11-10T19:45:18.695-08:00Big Ten upsetsIllinois upsets #1 Ohio State 28-21 well sort of the refs were favoring Illinois.The tempo changed when Illinois scored after that fumble,and the refs said he was down,but the ball bounced off of his knee.The refs let Illinois hold the defensive linemen all night long.<br /><br /><br />Other news in the Big Ten Wisconsin upsets #12 MichiganMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-12920673801323649582007-09-05T18:41:00.000-07:002007-09-05T18:53:05.794-07:00big ten footballOhio State defeats Youngstown State 38-6<br /><br /><br />Appalachian State shocks the world and Lloyd Carr a.k.a. Lloyd cooper and defeats Michigan 34-32 that was the biggest upset in college football. With little time remaining Applachian State blocks the game winning field goal and then ran the football to about the five yard line.<br /><br /><br />In the ACC Clemson upset Florida State 24-18,because the refs let three seconds run off the clock after an incomplete pass.<br /><br />In other sports news Texas Tech defeated Southern Methodist.LSU also won their game.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-65973248608573053112007-06-14T21:22:00.000-07:002007-08-07T10:33:42.934-07:00Cleveland Cavaliers Playoff Run<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The Cavaliers lose game 4 and the San Antonio spurs get a sweep 4-0.The Cavaliers had little</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> playoff experience except for veteran Eric Snow.Lebron brought team leadership,but fell short of the win by a point.The Cavaliers will try next year,now that the Cavaliers have been to the finals once already they will know what to expect next year .Mike Brown might not be coaching next year,because of his bad decisions.The Cavaliers will probably look into having Jeff van Gundy as their next head coach.They'll be back next year on a finals hunt.The Spurs will have their reign as champions while it lasts. The Spurs won't be very lucky next season.As for Lebron he will probably stay for next season.</span>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-1960242886296206962007-06-12T21:13:00.001-07:002007-06-14T14:46:59.229-07:00Cleveland Cavaliers<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The Cavs made a run, but lost 75-72 .The Cavs are down by three games in the series.And obviously the refs already had the game planned.The Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown also made some mistakes late in the game. On the last play of the game Lebron got fouled on a three point attempt and the refs didn't call it. After the game Lebron pleaded his case, but the Cavs will still have a chance to start a comeback on Thursday at 8:30.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Predictions</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Cavaliers win game 4 94-84 Lebron James is going to have to step up tonight.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Cavaliers over the Spurs 4-3 in the series</span>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-82628893250305052112007-05-13T11:58:00.000-07:002007-06-06T13:03:36.376-07:00NBA Updates<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">NBA Updates</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Spurs win the series 4-1 against the Utah Jazz.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />The Cavaliers win the series 4-2 after a 98-82 victory over the pistons.The Cavaliers came back from an 0-2 series. The Cavaliers get their first conference Finals win in franchise history. The Cavaliers were led by rookie</span><span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Daniel Gibson who set his career high with 31 points,and he hit five of his six three-point</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">attempts</span>.<span style="font-weight: bold;">The Cavaliers will play the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday June 7th.</span><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br />NBA Predictions<br /><br /><br />The Cavaliers win the series 4-3 against the Spurs.<br /><br /><br />Challenge me on what you think<br /></span></span>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-31668878891899144732007-03-19T20:22:00.000-07:002007-03-20T18:24:39.862-07:00NCAA TOURNAMENT updates and predictions<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Updates:</span><br /><br />THE BUTLER DID IT BABY!<br /><br />Butler defeats Maryland 62 to 59 in the second round of the NCAA TOURNAMENT on Saturday,and upsets Gary William's Terrapins.The Butler Bulldogs were led by A.J. GRAVES' 19 points,2 rebounds and 1 assist.<br /><br />UNLV defeated Wisconsin 74 to 68 on Sunday and upset Bo Ryan's Badgers who were higher ranked.The Runnin Rebels were led by Wendell White's 22 points,3 rebounds and 2 assists.<br /><br />The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Xavier 78 to 71 in overtime,Ron Lewis of the Buckeyes sunk a three pointer with 2 seconds in regulation to tie the game.The Buckeyes were led by Ron Lewis who had 27 points.<br /><br />The Tennessee Volunteers beat Virginia 77 to 74 and upset Cavaliers who were the higher ranked team,Tennessee was led by Chris Lofton who had 20 points,3 rebounds and 2 assists.The Volunteers will advance to play the number one team in the nation, the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Sweet 16.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Sweet Sixteen Predictions: </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ohio State</span> over Tennessee <span style="font-weight: bold;">by 8</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">USC</span> over North Carolina <span style="font-weight: bold;">by 5<br />Kansas </span>over Southern Illinois<span style="font-weight: bold;"> by 12<br /></span>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-470762965350441716.post-75745001157978506912007-03-07T17:24:00.000-08:002007-03-07T17:30:08.930-08:00Big Ten Tournament Prediction<strong>Who will win the Big Ten? Post your predictions here!</strong>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05023625193916831143noreply@blogger.com2