Terrel Owens signed a one year contract worth two million dollars with the Bengals.
So what does this all mean?
The Bengals will be dangerous.
Terrel Owens will join Chad Ochocinco (both just happen to be the most out going and controversial wide receivers in the past decade) and give Carson Palmer another pro bowl receiver to throw to. With wideouts to throw to and a hungry Benson ready to pound the ball up the middle (and don't under estimate their D either), the Bengals are looking like they have a good chance to repeat as NFC north champions.
But to get to what I am most excited about.
The touchdown celebrations.
Knowing both TO and CO, there will be a few entertaining, to say the least, celebrations. I mean Chad, previously Johnson changed his name to Ochocinco. Between the two they have many memorable celebrations, TO and the pom poms and signing the football, Chad and his many different dance moves and commandeering the TV camera. Many of which these can be seen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjxt9w0aau0
So we can only imagine what might be coming this year. Nothing will surprise me, but most likely everything will entertain me. Enjoy.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
One Step Too Far
When LeBron James made his decision, I had no problem with him teaming up with Wade and Bosh down in South Beach. The medium which he did it might not have been the most appropriate but he had the right to do it and ALL of us fed off it.
But now "CP3" AKA Chris Paul publicly requested a trade from the New Orleans Hornets. He gave the Hornets a short list of teams he preferred with the Knick's at the top.
All my respect (which used to be a lot) for Chris Paul just went straight out the window for me.
Paul still has two years left on his contract, but in his mind he can switch teams and create a super team like James, Wade and Bosh did.
James was torn up in the media after he choose the Heat while he was a free agent.
Even though James refused to comment on his future in the free agency market over the past couple years and repeatedly told the media he wanted to focus on winning in Cleveland.
Chris Paul on the other hand is too impatient to wait until his contract is up and wants to be moved NOW. Not when his contract is up but specifically before the season starts. If you want to see an example of a superstar who must have his way then Chris Paul is your guy.
Will the Hornets trade Paul? I am not sure, I wouldn't if I were them. But to all you Cleveland fans and everyone else that though James "abandoned" the Cavs, don't feel so bad. Chris Paul just gave New Orleans fans the finger and slapped them in the face.
But now "CP3" AKA Chris Paul publicly requested a trade from the New Orleans Hornets. He gave the Hornets a short list of teams he preferred with the Knick's at the top.
All my respect (which used to be a lot) for Chris Paul just went straight out the window for me.
Paul still has two years left on his contract, but in his mind he can switch teams and create a super team like James, Wade and Bosh did.
James was torn up in the media after he choose the Heat while he was a free agent.
Even though James refused to comment on his future in the free agency market over the past couple years and repeatedly told the media he wanted to focus on winning in Cleveland.
Chris Paul on the other hand is too impatient to wait until his contract is up and wants to be moved NOW. Not when his contract is up but specifically before the season starts. If you want to see an example of a superstar who must have his way then Chris Paul is your guy.
Will the Hornets trade Paul? I am not sure, I wouldn't if I were them. But to all you Cleveland fans and everyone else that though James "abandoned" the Cavs, don't feel so bad. Chris Paul just gave New Orleans fans the finger and slapped them in the face.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Say Who?
Without fail, the world of sports never ceases to produce amazing stories week in and week out.
Louis Oosthuizen, try to pronounce it on your own.........if you were as successful as I was then you probably butchered it. The native South African's name is pronounced LOO-ee WEST-hye-zin.
If your also like me and mostly pay attention to only golfs majors and the occasional tournament then you have never heard of the guy. In fact he has only made the cut once at a major before, the 2008 PGA Championship. And now Oosthuizen just won the most historic major at the most historic course (St. Andrews).
Not only did Oosthuizen pretty much run away with the title, what's more surprising is how hos golfing career started out. For three years he was supported financially by Ernie Els' golf foundation.
As much as I want to see Tiger dominate golf again, it was refreshing to see someone with the completely opposite background that Tiger has win a major. Someone just like you and me who worked hard and had his wildest dreams come true. That is why I love sports.
Louis Oosthuizen, try to pronounce it on your own.........if you were as successful as I was then you probably butchered it. The native South African's name is pronounced LOO-ee WEST-hye-zin.
If your also like me and mostly pay attention to only golfs majors and the occasional tournament then you have never heard of the guy. In fact he has only made the cut once at a major before, the 2008 PGA Championship. And now Oosthuizen just won the most historic major at the most historic course (St. Andrews).
Not only did Oosthuizen pretty much run away with the title, what's more surprising is how hos golfing career started out. For three years he was supported financially by Ernie Els' golf foundation.
As much as I want to see Tiger dominate golf again, it was refreshing to see someone with the completely opposite background that Tiger has win a major. Someone just like you and me who worked hard and had his wildest dreams come true. That is why I love sports.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
The Man We All Envied
The Yankees have always been a team that many have loved to hate. Myself included. I have never been a fan of the Red Sox, but you better believe that I jumped on their band wagon during the 2004 ALCS just to enjoy the Yankee's embarrassing loss even more. I loved to see the Yankees lose because they were the best team with the highest payroll and the best overall players. And I, among the fans of every other team, hated them for it.
Did and still do the Yankees deserve all this hostility? Not really. Every fan wishes their team was the best and had big name super stars. The Yankees just happened to have one of if not the best owner in the game. George Steinbrenner passed away this morning suffering from a massive heart attack. This is the man who was solely responsible for the Yankees success and high spending. However this isn't the man that should be hated, I think those who do hate him are only envious of him.
George Steinbrenner did exactly what I would do if I had more money then I could throw away. Buy your favorite sports team and make them the best at any cost. And can any of us blame him? It wasn't against the rules, there is no salary cap in baseball so why not. We hated the Yankees because they were good and their owner made them that way. We were envious of their success and owner who was a fan that wanted to win just like us. I'm sure that Pirates fans (if any still exist) would have traded Kevin McClatchy or Robert Nutting in a heartbeat for George Steinbrenner to take control of their team.
So here is to the man, and his team, that we all envied and hated because of it. If only we had all learned to appreciate the man while he was still alive.
R.I.P. George Steinbrenner 1930-2010
Did and still do the Yankees deserve all this hostility? Not really. Every fan wishes their team was the best and had big name super stars. The Yankees just happened to have one of if not the best owner in the game. George Steinbrenner passed away this morning suffering from a massive heart attack. This is the man who was solely responsible for the Yankees success and high spending. However this isn't the man that should be hated, I think those who do hate him are only envious of him.
George Steinbrenner did exactly what I would do if I had more money then I could throw away. Buy your favorite sports team and make them the best at any cost. And can any of us blame him? It wasn't against the rules, there is no salary cap in baseball so why not. We hated the Yankees because they were good and their owner made them that way. We were envious of their success and owner who was a fan that wanted to win just like us. I'm sure that Pirates fans (if any still exist) would have traded Kevin McClatchy or Robert Nutting in a heartbeat for George Steinbrenner to take control of their team.
So here is to the man, and his team, that we all envied and hated because of it. If only we had all learned to appreciate the man while he was still alive.
R.I.P. George Steinbrenner 1930-2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Decision 2010
And so the aftermath of “decision 2010” began. Jerseys were burnt, dogs were kicked, tears were shed and more surprisingly a NBA owner unleashed his inner child. Yes James, left his hometown, yes he did it on national television and yes he did it with a look of no remorse. However lets remember that James was a FREE agent. Free to choose whichever team he wanted to go to. Teams are allowed to cut or trade away players and it is considered “business”, but when James makes his decision based on business he is criticized for not having a heart.
Now back to the child who is Dan Gilbert. In his open letter to Cavaliers fans, Gilbert says “You simply don't deserve this kind of cowardly betrayal”. I wouldn’t consider LeBron James announcing his decision on national television very cowardly. Then Gilbert really stuck it to James, promising the Cavs fans in bold letters that the Cleveland Cavaliers will win a NBA Championship before LeBron James does. I’m not sure if Dan Gilbert wrote this letter or the eleven year old kid down the street did as he was throwing away his James jersey.
Winning the fans over is one thing, but this is more of a cover up. The Cavs did nothingto bring back James. The Bulls and Heat made big moves and that is why it came down to them and the Cavs. Except all the Cavs had to offer was that it was his hometown, hooray! Not really, James wants to win. So Cavs fans, instead of blaming James for going to a better team, why don’t you turn around and take a good look at what your front office did to keep him.
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