Blog Outsourcing - 1/31

Welcome to the latest edition of the Morning After, the final one this month of January 2011.

I pretty much spent the whole day watching television. Watched a little of the FA Cup before proceeding with the NBA on ABC. Managed to catch a little of the NHL All-Star Game and the start of the Pro Bowl until it was the Royal Rumble. Really have nothing to say, but again, the Royal Rumble is probably my favorite PPV match ever. It even screwed the TNA storyline by having both Kevin (a.k.a. Big Daddy Cool Diesel) Nash and Booker T appear on it.



Hereforth are the links:

The Pacers fired Jim O'Brien. (c/o Indianapolis Star)

Not only does Chris Bosh not want to hustle, but also he is pretty much a fake tough guy.

Kevin Garnett is merely staying true to who he is. (c/o Beantown Banter)

Duke was not waylaid like this since Earl Boykins made his name at Eastern Michigan. (c/o New York Times)

Obviously, Basketball Wives would be chomping at the bit to secure her. (c/o Washington Post)

Jon Kitna thinks if you engage in laptop porn, you are not manly. (c/o Deadspin)

NFC > AFC. Ho-hum. (c/o San Francisco Chronicle)

There might be more action outside the field than inside the field next week. (c/o Arizona Central)

Bill Maher credits socialism for NFL success. (c/o Huffington Post)

Lindstrom > Staal. More entertainment value during a game context than the Pro Bowl. (c/o Detroit Free Press)

There is a new show called Chicago Code, maybe they can figure this case out. (c/o Chicago Tribune)

This happened now, what more come 2022. (c/o Sports Illustrated)

Fulham annihlates Tottenham (c/o Scottish Daily Record)

He definitely had a dream. I don't know if that will prosper (c/o New York Post)

Being the writer was from Chicago, it was understood that they are still trying to figure out why the Cubs suck. (c/o NPR)

He ain't no gamer, he's a player. (c/o Kotaku)

Coming to the Victory Formation: the GITC homage to the X Games. Presumably, this will be included. (c/o Grind TV)

Colin Cowherd bringing his comedic talents to CBS. (c/o Entertainment Weekly)

Aussie Kim takes home a Slam. (c/o Winnipeg Free Press), to the consternation of a certain person. (Busted Racquet)

No Nadal, No Federer, Novak! (c/o Kansas City Star)

Even though they lost, i like their entrance theme.

My 2011 ProBowl Roster - AFC

Just like last year, I decided to cast a ballot on the Pro Bowl. Here are my own findings.

Quarterbacks (Pick 3)

Tom Brady (New England) - Hard to argue his stats

Peyton Manning (Indianapolis) - Because he's Peyton.

Philip Rivers (San Diego) - MVP candidate for the early to mid part of the year.

Runningbacks (Pick 3)

Jamaal Charles (Kansas City) - High yards per rush

Arian Foster (Houston) - Came out of nowhere. NFL's leading rusher

Maurice Jones-Drew (Jacksonville) - The engine the makes the Jags rev.

Wide Receivers (Pick 4)

Dwayne Bowe (Kansas City) - finally paying off

Andre Johnson (Houston) - best in the NFL

Brandon Lloyd (Denver) - who knew?

Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis) - Stately Wayne Manor.

Fullbacks (Pick 1)

Mike Tolbert (San Diego) - The main runner in San Diego in lieu of Ryan Matthews

Tight Ends (Pick 2)

Antonio Gates (San Diego) - Foot issues be damned. Fantasy MVP potential.

Marcedes Lewis (Jacksonville) - Garrard's best target in the red zone.

Offensive Tackles (Pick 3)

Ryan Diem (Indianapolis) - bright spot in a maligned line

Joe Thomas (Cleveland) - blocked for Hillis

Andrew Whitworth (Cincinnati) - quietly good amidst the Carson ineptitude.

Offensive Guards (Pick 3)

Kris Dielman (San Diego) - someone has to get credit for keeping Rivers upright

Vincent Manuwai (Jacksonville) - did road grading for MoJo.

Eric Steinbach (Cleveland) - did road grading for Hillis

Centers (Pick 2)

Alex Mack (Cleveland) - Peyton Hillis should be rewarding this O-Line big time.

Nick Mangold (New York) - Someone has to be assisting the LdT rejuvenation

Defensive Ends (Pick 3)

Glenn Dorsey (Kansas City) - Credit Crennel for this one

Dwight Freeney (Indianapolis) - Still getting this one done.

Robert Mathis (Indianapolis) - Likewise, with all the injuries at the back end.

Defensive Tackles (Pick 3)

Haloti Ngata (Baltimore) - The best in the biz.

Richard Seymour (Oakland) - Worth the 1st round pick they traded him for.

Vince Wilfork (New England) - Veteran leader of the Pats D.

Outside Linebackers (Pick 3)

Tamba Hali (Kansas City) - Has been great all season long

James Harrison (Pittsburgh) - Always goes for the kill shot.

Cameron Wake (Miami) - This guy has to be in the Pro Bowl.

Inside Linebackers (Pick 2)

Ray Lewis (Baltimore) - He's Old Spice.

Jerod Mayo (New England) - Tackling machine

Cornerbacks (Pick 3)

Champ Bailey (Denver) - Still going at it.

Devin McCourty (New England) - Could have been DROY if not for a certain DT.

Vontae Davis (Miami) - Over Revis Island? Yep for this season.

Strong Safety (Pick 1)

Troy Polamalu (Pittsburgh) - It's definitely the hair.

Free Safety (Pick 1)

Ryan Clark (Pittsburgh) - Can't give it to Ed because he was on the PUP.

Kickers (Pick 1)

Dan Carpenter (Miami) - Even with the misfires yesterday, he's been their best offensive weapon overall.

Punters (Pick 1)

Shane Lechler (Oakland) - Steady as he goes.

Kick Returner (Pick 1)

Marc Mariani (Tennessee) - Was either him or Jacoby Ford. After yesterday, Dan Connelly might be an ok choice, too.

Special Teamer (Pick 1)

Prescott Burgess (Baltimore) - If you have any alternatives do let us know.

Feel free if I botched the selection process.

My 2011 ProBowl Roster - NFC

Just like last year, I decided to cast a ballot on the Pro Bowl. Here are my own findings.

Quarterbacks (Pick 3)

Michael Vick (Philadelphia) - Headed for a massive payday.

Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay) - The cornerstone in the frozen tundra.

Drew Brees (New Orleans) - Overcame the Madden Curse.

Runningbacks (Pick 3)

Ahmad Bradshaw (New York) - In spite of his fumbling woes, still chugging

LeSean McCoy (Philadelphia) - showed marked improvement as the main back of the post-Westbrook era.

Michael Turner (Atlanta) - The Burner still blasting opponents

Wide Receivers (Pick 4)

DeSean Jackson (Philadelphia) - He's really fast.

Greg Jennings (Green Bay) - Rodgers' best buddy

Calvin Johnson (Detroit) - Megatron!

Roddy White (Atlanta) - Rowdy Roddy.

Fullbacks (Pick 1)

Ovie Mughelli (Atlanta) - Ensures the Burner gets free space.

Tight Ends (Pick 2)

Vernon Davis (San Francisco) - Best weapon for the Niners.

Jason Witten (Dallas) - Back in good graces with the receiver injuries.

Offensive Tackle (Pick 3)

Tyson Clabo (Atlanta) - doing the road grading for Turner

Kareem McKenzie (New York) - someone's keeping thing clear for the Giant running game

Donald Penn (Tampa Bay) - pretty much underrated

Offensive Guards (Pick 3)

Harvey Dahl (Atlanta) - paving the way for the Burner.

Jahri Evans (New Orleans) - still keeping Drew Brees insulated from the Madden Curse

Josh Sitton (Green Bay) - pretty much underrated

Centers (Pick 2)

Andre Gurode (Dallas) - keeping things afloat for Romo / Kitna

Ryan Kalil (Carolina) - bright spot in an ugly year for the Panthers.

Defensive Ends (Pick 3)

John Abraham (Atlanta) - pass-rusher de luxe

Trent Cole (Philadelphia) - He's good.

Julius Peppers (Chicago) - rejuvenated / motivated in Chi-town

Defensive Tackles (Pick 3)

Jonathan Babineaux (Atlanta) - Didn't he just score yesterday?

Aubrayo Franklin (San Francisco) - San Fran's front 7 is really good.

Ndamukong Suh (Detroit) - He's getting a James Harrison-like rep already.

Outside Linebackers (Pick 3)

Lance Briggs (Chicago) - Monsters of the Midway

Clay Matthews (Green Bay) - Defensive MVP this season, especially during the early part.

DeMarcus Ware (Dallas) - Definitely not the reason why Dallas sucked.

Inside Linebackers (Pick 2)

Brian Urlacher (Chicago) - He's nasty as hell.

Patrick Willis (San Francisco) - Tackling machine.

Cornerbacks (Pick 3)

Asante Samuel (Philadelphia) - He gambles, but it pays off most of the time.

Tramon Williams (Green Bay) - He makes Charles Woodson look even better

Charles Woodson (Green Bay) - He makes Tramon Williams look good.

Strong Safety (Pick 1)

Lawyer Milloy (Seattle) - Why not?

Free Safety (Pick 1)

Malcolm Jenkins (New Orleans) - Being taught well by Darren Sharper

Kickers (Pick 1)

David Akers (Philadelphia) - Of course, having weapons of offense boost his numbers.

Punters (Pick 1)

Brad Maynard (Chicago) - Still one of the best

Kick Returner (Pick 1)

Leon Washington (Seattle) - Worth trading for him. Imagine if the Jets had him AND Danny Woodhead at this point.

Special Teamers (Pick 1)

Courtney Roby (New Orleans) - Just thought out of random

Feel free to debate the choices.

Blog Outsourcing - 2/1/10

Welcome to the first TMA of February. In days, it will be Single Awareness Day all over again for all unattached people everywhere.

I need a date. I need love. I need eternal happiness and bliss. At least all of you have a lovelife. I don't. What should I do?

Maybe I should do the ff:

1. Shape up.
2. Save.
3. Be true to myself.
4. Act like I was already worked on by the Queer Eye folks.

Anything else? Maybe Trey's advise as seen in previous posts would be a great suggestion for all desperate single guys and ladies out there.

***

Oh, I was at my sister's debut the other day. She looked like an absolute pink princess. Looking back, I felt that I should be able to be more of a responsible bro and be more of service. Also realized that man, I look so dated at my pictures. I also thought about my dad, who wanted this to happen for her. Man, time has passed. Anyway, stop being mushy.

Time for Link love:

Grade III Sprain = Torn Ligaments. Will you play, Dwight Freeney?

Will Bobby Hebert outdress Lady Gaga?

Rex always finds a way to get attention. He always does, patphish? Where was he? He was here.

Your mandatory Pro Bowl Update.
Maybe positive things in the future of H-Town.

Feel free to castigate the choices of the 00's All-Decade Team.

Ok, who wants Julius Peppers should raise their hands.

Bad juju for Nawlins? Maybe good juju for Chauncey.

Today is Lakers stole Pau Gasol day. To celebrate, they kept the C's struggling. Coming soon. JP toys with the Trade Machine.

John Lithgow vs Ron Jeremy in the All-Star Game.

Kevin Durant is awesome.

The Maple Leafs made their move. Let's see if it pays off.

NHL can't get a break with scheduling. Stanley Cup rematch gets buried on Pro Bowl Sunday, Grammys, and Boston-LA. Penguins have not lost on shootouts.

Miz > Trey. Unfortunately, no jorts on the line.

Not good news for GITC. And Carolina's struggles continue.

And the Fed Express continues. He's ahead of Tiger now.

Coming soon on May Day. But he still takes potshots at my boy. He is just envious that the writers love my boy. Ok. You win your match. We win ours then we talk. Deal?

Futbol update: Man U chasing Chelsea. Plus, I wonder what African officials would do if they were shot at by militants like the Togolese endured.

Video links. Grammy winners all.

Kings of Leon:


Taylor Swift:

Myself as a NFL Pro Bowl selector (defense / special teams)

It is about that time of year that the ProBowl roster for the NFL will be named. Here are probably the most deserving ones, based on performance. (and possibly reputation)

I selected these people before Week 14 Sunday games and after the Thursday debacle in Cleveland (for Steeler fans). And these were on the ballot during that day. You may freely argue with me over the selections.

And so, here we go:

On the Defensive side of the ball!

select 1 SS

NFC:

Adrian Wilson (Arizona)

AFC:

Brian Dawkins (Denver)

select 3 CB

NFC:

Asante Samuel (Philadelphia)
Charles Woodson (Green Bay)
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (Arizona)

AFC:

Champ Bailey (Denver)
Darrelle Revis (New York)
Nnamdi Asomugha (Oakland)

select 3 DE

NFC:

Jared Allen (Minnesota)
Justin Tuck (New York)
Will Smith (New Orleans)

AFC:

Dwight Freeney (Indianapolis)
Mario Williams (Houston)
Robert Geathers (Cincinnati)


select 3 DT

NFC:

Albert Haynesworth (Washington)
Kevin Williams (Minnesota)
Pat Williams (Minnesota)

AFC:

Haloti Ngata (Baltimore)
Marcus Stroud (Buffalo)
Vince Wilfork (New England)

select 1 FS

NFC:

Darren Sharper (New Orleans)


AFC:

Ed Reed (Baltimore)

select 2 ILB

NFC:

A.J. Hawk (Green Bay)
Karlos Dansby (Arizona)

AFC:

Bart Scott (New York)
Ray Lewis (Baltimore)

select 3 OLB

NFC:

Chad Greenway (Minnesota)
DeMarcus Ware (Dallas)
Lance Briggs (Chicago)

AFC:

Brian Cushing (Houston)
James Harrison (Pittsburgh)
Rey Maualuga (Cincinnati)


select 1 KR

NFC:

Percy Harvin (Minnesota)

AFC:

Joshua Cribbs (Cleveland)

select 1 K

NFC:

Neil Rackers (Arizona)

AFC:

Rob Bironas (Tennessee)

select 1 P

NFC:

Brad Maynard (Chicago)

AFC:

Shane Lechler (Oakland)


select 1 ST

NFC:

Sean Morey (Arizona)

AFC:

Kassim Osgood (San Diego)

Observations:

1. Not much from Pittsburgh and New England. Obviously, both teams have had issues on that side of the ball.
2. Ridiculous depth in the AFC corners.
3. May be shooting blind regarding the front 7. Hope I got it right.

Myself as a NFL Pro Bowl selector (offense)

It is about that time of year that the ProBowl roster for the NFL will be named. Here are probably the most deserving ones, based on performance. (and possibly reputation)

I selected these people before Week 14 Sunday games and after the Thursday debacle in Cleveland (for Steeler fans). And these were on the ballot during that day. You may freely argue with me over the selections.

And so, here we go:

On the offensive side of the ball!

select 3 QBs

NFC:

Drew Brees (New Orleans)
Brett Favre (Minnesota)
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay)

AFC:

Peyton Manning (Indianapolis)
Tom Brady (New England)
Philip Rivers (San Diego)

select 3 RB

NFC:

Adrian Peterson (Minnesota)
Frank Gore (San Francisco)
Stephen Jackson (St. Louis)

AFC:

Cedric Benson (Cincinnati)
Chris Johnson (Tennessee)
Maurice Jones-Drew (Jacksonville)

select 4 WR

NFC:

Desean Jackson (Philadelphia)
Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona)
Marques Colston (New Orleans)
Sidney Rice (Minnesota)

AFC:

Andre Johnson (Houston)
Randy Moss (New England)
Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis)
Wes Welker (New England)


select 2 TE

NFC:

Tony Gonzalez (Atlanta)
Vernon Davis (San Francisco)

AFC:

Antonio Gates (San Diego)
Dallas Clark (Indianapolis)

select 2 C

NFC:

Jonathan Sullivan (Minnesota)
Jonathan Goodwin (New Orleans)

AFC:

Jeff Saturday (Indianapolis)
Nick Mangold (New York)

select 3 T

NFC:

Bryant McKinnie (Minnesota)
Jermon Bushrod (New Orleans)
Phil Loadholt (Minnesota)

AFC:

D'Brickashaw Ferguson (New York)
Michael Oher (Baltimore)
Michael Roos (Tennessee)


select 3 G

NFC:

Deuce Lutui (Arizona)
Leonard Davis (Dallas)
Steve Hutchinson (Minnesota)

AFC:

Alan Faneca (New York)
Ben Hamilton (Denver)
Brian Waters (Kansas City)

select 1 FB

NFC:

Mike Sellers (Washington)

AFC:

Tony Richardson (New York)

Observations:

1. Leaving Thomas Jones out was hard. Had to give props to Cedric Benson. Ditto with Carson Palmer.
2. Nice WR depth overall.
3. Picking linemen is picking blind.