Cavs, Browns, Pryor, etc
– It has been quite a change for LeBron James.
Last season, at this time, his play late in games was questioned. This season, he only seems to play in the fourth quarter, scoring at will at that, leading the league in scoring.
He won't win MVP this season, but I do think he has taken his place as the best player in the league.
– The rest of the Cavs still leave a lot to be desired. But with LeBron, anything will be possible in the playoffs.
– I can't argue with the contract extension for Mike Brown.
– The quiet offseason seems to have spooked Indians fans. I get any number of e-mails worried that last season will be a one-shot wonder. I don't think that will be the case. The foundation is in place for the Indians to be like the Twins have been recently. Always in contention.
– Any worries about the new defensive coordinator having little experience should be put to rest with Romeo Crennel in charge of the Browns. That is where he made his career, coaching defenses. Now does that mean the defense will suddenly be better? NO. Just ask Marvin Lewis of the Bengals. Another supposed defensive wiz whose defense can't play. It takes players to win on defense.
– Terelle Pryor seems to add more schools to his wish list each week. Now the No. 1 prep star in the country is said to be considering LSU. He added Oregon about a month ago, Michigan three weeks ago and Duke after that. At this rate, he will end up a Akron. Actually, I think he ends up at Michigan (he has had a long relationship with RichRod) with OSU a close second.
– Selena Roberts wrote her first back page column for Sports Illustarted this week. She is the best female sportswriter in the business and it shows. She recently left the New York Times to go to SI.
January 19th, 2008 at 9:24 am
LeBron has a chance to win MVP. If the Cavs finish real strong, like they have the last two seasons, they can still get to 50 wins. He could be averaging 30 pts., 8 rebs and 8 assts. too.
January 19th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Who cares about contract extensions for coaches? Can't argue for it, can't argue against it. It's not like they're held against a salary cap. Fire a coach, and it's not held against anything. Hell, sign that dolt Ferry until 2025 and fire him now. It ain't my money.
By the way, who cares if Selena Roberts is the best female sportswriter in the business? Isn't she simply a sportswriter? What's Mike Lupica, the best rumored closeted gay sportswriter in the business? This is simply silly. If it really makes a difference, then underneath their names, include the title "Akron BJ Chick Sportswriter" above Marla Ridenour's and Stephanie Storm's stuff.