Saw Star Trek the other day, thoroughly enjoyable movie. It wasn't the greatest thing ever like some reviews say, but it was pretty good. I had absolutely zero knowledge of anything Star Trek going in, and the movie did a pretty good job of introducing me to it, so kudos there.
So, I'm a little annoyed that Ole Miss is getting so much love in various post-spring Top 25s. Now, I know it's blatantly early to worry about this kind of stuff, but seeing them picked ahead of the Tide in the SEC West is rubbing me the wrong way. Yes, they had a strong year last year, and their QB Jevan Snead is the best in the league behind Tim Tebow. But they lost some very key parts on defense, and are rebuilding their offensive line. To see them in the National Championship talk is a bit ridiculous. It's Houston Nutt people, he's still too one-dimensional.
The Braves are still killing me, but at least the bullpen has turned around. The hitting, however, is gray hair inducing. We need a solid cleanup guy, but I just don't know where one is. Garrett Anderson is not it, and as great as Brian McCann is, he's just not a power guy. If Jeff Francoeur turns it on, he could be the in-house solution. But I don't see that happening. And I just heard a very disturbing stat: the Braves have hit into 32 double plays this season, in now their 37th game. That's almost a double play a game. Sheesh.
Wrestling thoughts: I love Randy Orton more and more each time I get to watch him. His dark, brooding, monotone mic-work is superb; and his in-ring work only continues to flourish. I also like the recent trend of some younger guys like MVP and John Morrison getting pushes (like the Morrison face-turn too). Things I don't like: the continued misuse of the tag team division (Cryme Tyme hosting Diva segments every week, really?); and the rumor that Vince McMahon wants to put a show on Wednesday nights, meaning there would be five nights of WWE programming a week. Unless you get rid of the brand extension, this won't work. However, it could work if they unite the rosters, unify the WWE and World Heavyweight Championships, drop the ECW Title (who wants a fucking silver belt anyway?), add another mid-card belt (Cruiserweight), unify the Womens/Divas belts (and shelve the stupid segments with pillow fights and crap every week), and really push the young guys and tag teams. Don't overexpose your top guys, let storylines play out, get your young guys TV time. It could work.
1 comments:
I think Ole Miss will be a solid team. What the national pundits fail to recognize is that you don't just replace all-conference players Peria and Oher. Yes Snead is the best pure passer in the conference. And yes Ole Miss has a solid backfield. But when is the last time the Rebels played with a bulls-eye on their back? Rightttt.
Everyone appears to be overlooking the Bengal Tigers as well. Not a good idea. They will be back and could have a 10+ win season.
The Tide offensive line is a work in progress, and Alabama shouldn't be able to run the ball like it did last season. The passing game is in good hands with McElroy. Look for Alabama to win 9-11 games in 2009 with a chance to be scary good in 2010.
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