Jordan vs Lavar In Basketball Would Be Fun To Watch

The one thing you can say about Lavar Ball is he is a great marketer as he was able to get two sons drafted in the NBA by two different legends. Magic Johnson drafted Lonzo Ball and Michael Jordan drafted LaMelo Ball this year. Both players should be in the NBA for a number of years, but who becomes the best still is undetermined.

The big question people are asking is will we finally see a one-on-one contest between LaVar Ball and Michael Jordan. Many people forget that LaVar Ball did play college basketball and average a whopping 2.2 points in college. I'm still at a loss on how he thinks he could beat Michael Jordan one on one is beyond me. I guess we must give him credit for being confident or just misinformed about his abilities.

Jordan for his part has mostly kept quiet about this, but I'm sure we will hear more about this in the future. To be totally honest, I do not expect Jordan to ever consider playing one on one against LaVar. It does make good press for people and talk shows, but that's probably as far as it will ever go.

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Tom Brady Look Bad Against The Saints But Don't Count On That All The Time

 The one thing we have learned about Tom Brady over the years is when we think he is done he comes back with a vengeance. The other thing we know about Tom Brady he never forgets games or what people say after losses in his career. He has a long memory and he usually gets even before it's all said and done.

Watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady last night was very painful, but sometimes you need to be taught a lesson. Many people had Tampa Bay as headed to the Super Bowl already and that is not how it works. Give the New Orleans Saints credit as they had a great plan in place and dominated the Bucs.

Sean Payton many times does not get the credit he deserves as he exploited the Buccaneer's defense and how to attack it. This loss will do one thing for Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. Either they will learn from it and get better or will spiral downward and miss the playoffs.

Knowing Tom Brady he will not let this loss keep him from his goal. Throughout his career, he has had these kinds of moments and has always bounced back. I look for him to do that in this situation as well.

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Watching Michigan Football Is Painful Anymore

 After another horrible loss, Jim Harbaugh thinks Michigan is close to getting back to their winning ways. I don't know what game Jim Harbaugh was watching but it couldn't have been Indiana vs Michigan. Indiana dominated Michigan throughout the whole game and there never was a doubt who was winning this game. Indiana held Michigan to less than 20 yards rushing and racked up 460 yards to an easy 38-21 win over Michigan.

Please Mr. Harbaugh tell me how your team is ready to turn the corner and start winning. Defensively, Michigan is horrible especially against the pass. They have no defensive backs that can cover the opposing best receivers. They seem to give up over 300 passing yards on a weekly basis. I can't imagine how bad the loss will be against Ohio State.

At 1-2 Jim Harbaugh is right it's got to get better for Michigan. If they continue this downward spiral I think it's time to vote Jim Harbaugh out of his job. Michigan football has a proud tradition and what I have been watching is not Michigan football. Michigan football fans deserve a better product than what Jim Harbaugh is selling these days.

Nebraska Falls To Northwestern 21-13 And Start Season 0-2

 The Nebraska Cornhuskers gave a great effort but fell short again this time by a score of 21-13 to the Northwestern Wildcats. Give Northwestern credit because in the second half they did not let the Cornhuskers score after down 13-7 at halftime. Nebraska had plenty of chances to pull this game out, but could not get the job done. Let's look at some of the problems the Cornhuskers encountered in this game.

Just like Ohio State, Nebraska had too many penalties that hurt them. Turnovers also were a problem as you must protect the ball. Adrian Martinez played three quarters and Luke McCaffery played the fourth quarter, but both quarterbacks made mistakes, so nothing has really changed in that department.

Nebraska still struggles to stretch the field. They have no wide receivers that they can count on play after play. The wide receivers we have need to be more consistent and get better separation from the defense. This would make it easier on the quarterbacks when it comes to throwing the ball.

In the end, Nebraska did not make enough plays to win this game. Nebraska played hard all game long so they have nothing to hang their heads about. They gave a great effort, but it just was not enough to win this game. Compared to last year this team has improved a lot. Scott Frost is getting this team competitive week after week and that is all you can ask.

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How Can The Milwaukee Brewers Get Better In 2021?

 The Milwaukee Brewers made the playoffs in 2020 which was really a great accomplishment considering how bad the offense was on this team. Now that the Brewers are looking towards many tough decisions will need to happen and some already have happened. Brewers declined the option on Ryan Braun's 15 million dollar contract. They also declined options on  Jedd Gyroko, Eric Sogard, and Ben Gamel. Of these three players, all of them struggled to hit the ball in 2020. Now maybe some of these players might be resigned but it will be for a lower amount of money.

This season coming up players I think will see less money being offered by MLB teams. Many are struggling financially without fans in the stands. Even some of the bigger ballclubs will probably watch their spending as well. This actually could help the Brewers get some players normally they could not afford. These players though will most likely sign one or two-year deals hoping to make a higher wage down the line. 

Finding the right players can be tough in this kind of climate. Last season I thought Milwaukee made some good choices, but it did not exactly work out well for them. The pitching was good enough, but offensively they were challenged to say the least. The problem is will Milwaukee spend the kind of money that is needed to get the free agents they need. One option I guess is to rely on the minors, but there really is not anything great down there either. Milwaukee could be stuck for a couple years if they go the minor league route.

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Is It Time Michigan Part Ways Finally With Jim Harbaugh?

 When Jim Harbaugh was hired as the Michigan coach everyone thought this would finally turn around a program that has struggled in recent years. Now Harbaugh's record isn't bad at 48-19 but just 1-4 in Bowl Games as the Michigan coach. The reason he was brought in was to beat The Ohio State Buckeyes, but that has not gone well for him. Ohio State has pretty much dominated Harbaugh in his head to head matchups. Why has Jim Harbaugh struggled so much as Michigan coach? Let's take a closer look at why he has not met expectations when he was hired.

Through the years Michigan has always had top-notch talent on both sides of the ball. Since Harbaugh has arrived he has struggled to bring in five-star recruits. Without top talent, you will struggle and that is one thing that has happened. Harbaugh loses top players to other schools and you cannot win this way. Harbaugh has complained about an uneven recruiting field, but it hasn't slowed down Ohio State. Winning all the time is something Michigan fans expect, but with the talent level, they have right now that's just not possible.

Firing Jim Harbaugh in my opinion may not ever happen, so the best way to do this is to part ways as a joint effort. Harbaugh has proven he cannot get the talent Michigan needs to compete on the National level. The problem is finding a coach that will be able to do that consistently. There are only so many of Nick Saban's in this world. No matter what I think it's time for Michigan and Jim Harbaugh to divorce in a civil matter at the end of the season. It's best for both people in the end.

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Can Anyone Stop The Ohio State Buckeyes This Year?

 Two down for the Ohio State Buckeyes as they have rolled to two easy victories over Nebraska and Penn State. This week they are 34 point favorites at home to Rutgers which is no real surprise. Many people feel that the Buckeyes will have a cakewalk through the Big Ten. Can anyone stop the Buckeyes this season on the quest for a National Title?

Let's start by looking at the Big Ten first and see if any team can give the Buckeyes any type of competition. Indiana, Michigan State, and Michigan are the only teams that could keep it within a two-score game maybe. Indiana is playing well, but the game is at Ohio State. Michigan State does have the Buckeyes at home and you never know if Mel Tucker will have them ready to play against this type of competition. Michigan is a crapshoot because you do not know what kind of team will show up for Michigan. In my opinion, look for the Buckeyes to roll through the Big Ten with ease.

As far as the rest of college football is concerned Ohio State has an excellent chance of going deep into the playoffs. Justin Fields is a Heisman candidate and as long as he stays healthy he has a good shot of winning the award. On offense, the Buckeyes have many players that will be playing on Sundays. Talentwise this could be one of the best Buckeyes teams in recent years. It could come down the only way this team loses is by beating themselves.

Its Time We Give The Pittsburgh Steelers Some Respect

 I will admit I try to find all the reasons why I would justify saying The Pittsburgh Steelers were overrated, but no more. I used the schedule as my main reason for doubting them. I mean if you take a closer look at their schedule it's not the toughest, but I figured the Ravens would give Pittsburgh a good test. This game was fun to watch and during the process, Pittsburgh has earned my respect, and probably one of the better teams in The NFL this season.

Big Ben managed the game well, but that defense Pittsburgh has can scored points when needed along with getting important stops. To win an NFL title you must be good at all phases of the game and it seems the Steelers have that right now. Defense still wins championships and Pittsburgh was not lights out today but did what was needed to get the win.

Pittsburgh also has the x-factor which is very important when it comes to winning and that is a coach who can handle it all. Mike Tomlin in my opinion does not get the respect he deserves. What does Tomlin do for his team? It's really pretty simple they are well prepared and all he does is win. He reminds me so much of former Steelers coaches all they do is take what they are given and win. No matter what anyone says about this team it should now be respected for what they have accomplished so far this season.

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Early NFL Scores November 1, 2020

 FINALSun, Nov 1

  1 2 3 4 T

New England 

NE

0 6 8 7 21

Buffalo 

BUF

7 0 7 10 24

COMPLETE LEADERS

PASS: C. Newton (15 - 25, 174 YDS )

RUSH: D. Harris (16 ATT, 102 YDS , 1 TD)

REC: J. Meyers (6 REC, 58 YDS )

PASS: J. Allen (11 - 18, 154 YDS )

RUSH: D. Singletary (14 ATT, 86 YDS )

REC: S. Diggs (6 REC, 92 YDS )

FINALSun, Nov 1

  1 2 3 4 T

Pittsburgh 

PIT

7 0 14 7 28

Baltimore 

BAL

7 10 0 7 24

COMPLETE LEADERS

PASS: B. Roethlisberger (20 - 31, 176 YDS , 2 TD)

RUSH: J. Conner (15 ATT, 47 YDS , 1 TD)

REC: J. Smith-Schuster (7 REC, 67 YDS )

PASS: L. Jackson (13 - 29, 208 YDS , 2 TD)

RUSH: J. Dobbins (15 ATT, 113 YDS )

REC: W. Snead IV (5 REC, 106 YDS )

FINALSun, Nov 1

  1 2 3 4 T

Tennessee 

TEN

0 7 0 13 20

Cincinnati 

CIN

3 14 0 14 31

COMPLETE LEADERS

PASS: R. Tannehill (18 - 30, 233 YDS , 2 TD)

RUSH: D. Henry (18 ATT, 112 YDS , 1 TD)

REC: C. Davis (8 REC, 128 YDS , 1 TD)

PASS: J. Burrow (26 - 37, 249 YDS , 2 TD)

RUSH: G. Bernard (15 ATT, 62 YDS , 1 TD)

REC: T. Higgins (6 REC, 78 YDS )

FINALSun, Nov 1

  1 2 3 4 T

Las Vegas 

LV

0 6 0 10 16

Cleveland 

CLE

0 3 3 0 6

COMPLETE LEADERS

PASS: D. Carr (15 - 24, 112 YDS , 1 TD)

RUSH: J. Jacobs (31 ATT, 128 YDS )

REC: D. Waller (5 REC, 28 YDS )

PASS: B. Mayfield (12 - 25, 122 YDS )

RUSH: K. Hunt (14 ATT, 66 YDS )

REC: J. Landry (4 REC, 52 YDS )

FINALSun, Nov 1

  1 2 3 4 T

Indianapolis 

IND

0 20 0 21 41

Detroit 

DET

7 0 7 7 21

COMPLETE LEADERS

PASS: P. Rivers (23 - 33, 262 YDS , 3 TD)

RUSH: J. Wilkins (20 ATT, 89 YDS , 1 TD)

REC: N. Hines (3 REC, 54 YDS , 2 TD)

PASS: M. Stafford (24 - 42, 336 YDS , 3 TD)

RUSH: J. Agnew (1 ATT, 11 YDS )

REC: M. Hall (4 REC, 113 YDS )

FINALSun, Nov 1

  1 2 3 4 T

Minnesota 

MIN

7 7 14 0 28

Green Bay 

GB

7 7 0 8 22

COMPLETE LEADERS

PASS: K. Cousins (11 - 14, 160 YDS , 1 TD)

RUSH: D. Cook (30 ATT, 163 YDS , 3 TD)

REC: D. Cook (2 REC, 63 YDS , 1 TD)

PASS: A. Rodgers (27 - 41, 291 YDS , 3 TD)

RUSH: J. Williams (16 ATT, 75 YDS )

REC: R. Tonyan (5 REC, 79 YDS )

FINALSun, Nov 1

  1 2 3 4 T

New York 

NYJ

3 6 0 0 9

Kansas City 

KC

14 7 7 7 35

COMPLETE LEADERS

PASS: S. Darnold (18 - 30, 133 YDS )

RUSH: F. Gore (10 ATT, 30 YDS )

REC: D. Mims (2 REC, 42 YDS )

PASS: P. Mahomes (31 - 42, 416 YDS , 5 TD)

RUSH: C. Edwards-Helaire (6 ATT, 21 YDS )

REC: T. Kelce (8 REC, 109 YDS , 1 TD)

FINALSun, Nov 1

  1 2 3 4 T

Los Angeles 

LAR

7 3 0 7 17

Miami 

MIA

7 21 0 0 28

COMPLETE LEADERS

PASS: J. Goff (35 - 61, 355 YDS , 1 TD)

RUSH: D. Henderson Jr. (8 ATT, 47 YDS )

REC: C. Kupp (11 REC, 110 YDS )

PASS: T. Tagovailoa (12 - 22, 93 YDS , 1 TD)

RUSH: M. Gaskin (17 ATT, 47 YDS , 1 TD)

REC: M. Gaskin (3 REC, 16 YDS )

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Lebron James Adds Another NBA Title But Is He The GOAT Now

Lebron James added another NBA Title to his resume by taking the Los Angeles Lakers to the top of the NBA. Does this make Lebron the official GOAT of the NBA? Many people think it does but just as many people will tell you it does not. Let's look deeper into that question and see what we can come up with on his GOAT status.

Now if you look at sheer numbers by the time King James hangs up the sneakers he could very well have every record imaginable in his name. No matter which side you come down on you can make numbers look good for both players, so let's look deeper than numbers for a minute.

James has been to 10 NBA Finals now with a 4-6 record while Jordan was a perfect 6-0 in the NBA Finals. Both players have been named NBA Finals MVP for every championship they have won. James has been to more, but Jordan's unblemished record makes it so hard to discount.

James has an impressive run to consecutive Finals which was broken last season when the Lakers missed the playoffs. Out of all the stats that stand out for Michael Jordan the one that does is two different three-peat NBA Championships. Winning three consecutive NBA titles is so hard. Jordan didn't do it once but twice.

In the end, James has some great accomplishments, but still only second in my opinion the greatest of all time. I will admit though he is getting a lot closer in the conversation that's for sure.

Can Baseball Survive Without A Bubble In Place?

When the Flordia Marlins baseball team announce all the players that have Covid19 Major League Baseball's greatest fears were realized. Right now the Marlins will be sitting out until next week sometime or when they are cleared to come back and play again. Will this be an isolated case or will we see a lot more in the coming weeks?Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connection
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The reality is there will be more positive cases in the future. If there is no more I would be totally shocked, to be honest. When MLB decided not to be in a bubble they trusted their players ould do the right thing 24/7 and stay safe. The reality is that will not happen as every player does not always follow the rules. This means if we have more positive tests MLB will have to decide if they want to shut down the season or not.

In my opinion, how Major League Baseball is doing this it is doomed to fail miserably. When you put your trust into Major League players to do the right things you just asking for heartbreak. I hope I am wrong about this but do not see this ending well for Major League Baseball.

MLB Schedule July 27, 2020

There are some good games on the slate for Monday. Toronto playing Washington should be good along with Yankees at Phillies. Atlanta and Tampa Bay should also be an interesting series as well.

Monday, July 27, 2020

3:40 pm Los Angeles Angels @ Oakland Athletics     

4:10 pm Arizona D'Backs @ San Diego Padres     

6:05 pm Toronto Blue Jays @ Washington Nationals    

6:40 pm Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds     

6:40 pm Atlanta Braves @ Tampa Bay Rays     

7:05 pm New York Yankees @ Philadelphia Phillies     

7:05 pm Milwaukee Brewers @ Pittsburgh Pirates     

7:10 pm Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland Indians     

7:10 pm Kansas City Royals @ Detroit Tigers     

7:10 pm Seattle Mariners @ Houston Astros     

7:10 pm Baltimore Orioles @ Miami Marlins     

7:35 pm New York Mets @ Boston Red Sox    

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Will A Shortened Season Championship Mean As Much As A Full Season One

Sports for the most part have been idled for a good amount of time and fans of these sports have been going through withdraw without them. Now that Baseball and Basketball are starting back up what does it mean if you win a championship this year. Will people put an asterisk by it or will they consider if a full season considering we are dealing with COVID19? Let's take a closer look at this and what the winners from these sports can ultimately expect.

Many people will tell you winning either championship will be tough and I do not disagree with that at all. Playing a shortened season and stuck in a bubble is never a lot of fun. As a team just putting things behind you and trying to win is tough when you are away from your loved ones for an extended time. I think winning the basketball championship will be a lot tougher, but both will have their challenges, to say the least.

In my opinion, were going to hear baseball did not play a full season and basketball took a break in-between there season. This is why many purists will not consider this a true championship whoever happens to win it. The teams that do win though will have earned it and will be called champions no matter what anyone thinks about it.