Your sports thoughts for the day

[ko300zx]

"The Ravens have agreed in principle to a deal with quarterback Joe Flacco, according to an NFL source.

The deal is not yet finalized but is expected to be signed on Monday, according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer, who first reported the news.

The length of the deal is six years and makes Flacco the highest-paid player in NFL history, according to CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that it's in excess of $120 million."

[iNlKE]

Sport thought of the day: Tampa Bay Lightning and Miami Heat going all the way??

[determined4000]

Flacco becomes highest paid player and one of the most overpaid players in the NFL

Anyone see the college bball player jump shooting fould shots. 40% FT shooter and made 2/2 doing it this way. Small sample size is still very small but I will be watching.

I know the Thunder are the sexy pick in the West but any1 who thinks they are better than a healthy Spurs team is wrong. Spurs are so much more steady, deep, and team oriented. But as above poster said, Heat will win it all anyways.

How many top ten college teams go down this weekend? Who wins Duke vs Miami?

[Lvisaa2]

The guy shot like 75% last year from the free throw line. It has to be mostly mental

[determined4000]

really? wow did not know that

The guy shot like 75% last year from the free throw line. It has to be mostly mental

NBA playoffs predictions sure to go wrong

Heat, Pacers, Knicks, Nets advance
Heat Pacers
Heat

Spurs, Clips, Griz and Thunder advance
Spurs and Clips
Spurs

Heat over Spurs

NBA makes sure Bobcats win Lottery
MJ still picks a bust
After a lot of talk of C3 and Howard Free agency, they resign with same teams.
Blake rejoices, Kobe checks into mental institution
Prokorov or Cuban forced to overpay on Bynum

[FitnessCPA]

Flacco becomes highest paid player and one of the most overpaid players in the NFL

All Flacco does is win. Most wins by a QB in his first five seasons. Only QB to win a playoff game in each of his first five seasons. Most road playoff wins by a QB all-time. Tied for 10th all time for playoff victories by a QB already. Super Bowl champion. 11 TDs, 0 interceptions in the postseason. The guy has balls of steel and he is a winner.

[midcoastking33]

All Flacco does is win. Most wins by a QB in his first five seasons. Only QB to win a playoff game in each of his first five seasons. Most road playoff wins by a QB all-time. Tied for 10th all time for playoff victories by a QB already. Super Bowl champion. 11 TDs, 0 interceptions in the postseason. The guy has balls of steel and he is a winner.

Still overpaid. He just sunk a championship caliber team with his contract

[FitnessCPA]

still overpaid. He just sunk a championship caliber team with his contract

lol

[dukend]

lol

hey.

[psychodiver9]

All Flacco does is win. Most wins by a QB in his first five seasons. Only QB to win a playoff game in each of his first five seasons. Most road playoff wins by a QB all-time. Tied for 10th all time for playoff victories by a QB already. Super Bowl champion. 11 TDs, 0 interceptions in the postseason. The guy has balls of steel and he is a winner.

D post a lot of derpy stuff. He clearly has it in for Flacco.

[FitnessCPA]

hey.

[determined4000]

Now they may not be able to sgin Kruger (sp), Reed, Boldin and others
dont see why its such a great thing
thats all

[psychodiver9]

You can replace a defensive lineman, aging wideout, and safety who is AARP age much easier than a franchise qb

[Dre4]

You can replace a defensive lineman, aging wideout, and safety who is AARP age much easier than a franchise qb

This. Nothing the draft and under-the-radar FAs can't fix, esp with Newsome at the helm.

[determined4000]

Prediction on 2013-2014 Ravens record everyone?
8-8 to 9-7 IMO
Miss playoffs

[midcoastking33]

lol

You can replace a defensive lineman, aging wideout, and safety who is AARP age much easier than a franchise qb

This. Nothing the draft and under-the-radar FAs can't fix, esp with Newsome at the helm.

Yeah good luck with that. Like they would've lost him paying him less than 20 mil? lol stick to watching baseball gentlemen

[Dre4]

Prediction on 2013-2014 Ravens record everyone?
8-8 to 9-7 IMO
Miss playoffs

6-8 wins is my guess. Maybe 9 but def no less than 6.

[determined4000]

lol stick to watching baseball gentlemen

as a Yankke fn I am feeling the blues alreadywhat do you think the chances are Yank and soz finish 4-5 in the East.

[midcoastking33]

as a Yankke fn I am feeling the blues alreadywhat do you think the chances are Yank and soz finish 4-5 in the East.

i think they can both win in the mid 80's, prob neither finishes better than 3rd though

[determined4000]

I am betting the Os take a big step back (had that ridiculous close-game record last year) and the Days take a small step back (lose Upton, Shields, etc.)
Jays win division and overall the East will probably be weaker than it has in a long time.

Duke beats Miami but to only win by one basket and needing that crazy game from Kelly says a lot about how good miami is.
I like their tourney chances (more experience than other top teams, big wins, balanced)
Zags won easy and will be #1
Cuse lost 3rd in a row

Trout will get raise to 20k over minimum (lol)


Just sayin
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/story...bust-potential

i think they can both win in the mid 80's, prob neither finishes better than 3rd though

[mainsqueeze530]

Prediction on 2013-2014 Ravens record everyone?
8-8 to 9-7 IMO
Miss playoffs

ravens are going to blow without ray and his emotional value

6-10 check ittt

[Dre4]

I am betting the Os take a big step back (had that ridiculous close-game record last year) and the Days take a small step back (lose Upton, Shields, etc.)
Jays win division and overall the East will probably be weaker than it has in a long time.

Duke beats Miami but to only win by one basket and needing that crazy game from Kelly says a lot about how good miami is.
I like their tourney chances (more experience than other top teams, big wins, balanced)

I'm not buying any of the Jays hype until July, they've had a couple hot starts the last few years and **** the bed in inter-league play against inferior NL teams. Hopefully they prove me wrong.

Got to disagree with Miami's experience. Sure they have a bunch of seniors who are good players, problem is none of them have played in the Tournament.

[determined4000]

Story of the Day:
Magic Johnson putting up 1million for Lebron to participate in the Dunk contest next year:
To me it is clear that if Lbron were to participate he couldnt accept the money because his image would take a hit and he knows that now.
Secondly I have always assumed he didnt particpate because he isnt a real competitor and is afraid of losing to some scrub who can jump out of the gym.

I think the solution is to get a bunch of people/sponshors to put on money for Lebron, Blake, and the like to particpate in some sort of Dunk "Showcase" where there isnt going to be a real winner but all the money goes to Charitites and the like. That way you could also guilt them into doing it if the money is going to charity of their choice.
Between Magic, KIA *Blake's sponsor), maybe Nike and some other big companies, I am sure you could get the figure up there and some other bigger names to join in.

Who else would you want to see?
Westbrook?
McGee?
Howard?
Andre I.
Josh Smith
Jr Smith

[psychodiver9]

^ I'm sure the money would go to charity not Lebrons pocket

[determined4000]

So indiana going down again
getting old

Dont drink and drive kids
http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/...ted-dui-charge

IMO, last night was another example of why Melo isnt an MVP
His team cannot only survive, but thrive without him
He is great late in 1on1 scenaros and can score.
BUT, he doesnt make teammates better.
While I wont go as far to say the Knicks are certainly better w/o him, I think his individual teammates are.

[determined4000]

two potential #1 seeds (miami and Gtown) both lose
yawn
old story getting oler

Phil calls Dwight. How long before he is coach in LA?

WR runs a sub 4.2 but not everyone had him clocked that low.

Tex out 8-10. Even the Yankees GM is injured now (srs).

Revis gona be traded. Wes to test FA waters.

Me still waiting regular baseball season and bored with regular season basketball.

[determined4000]

GOAT. So sad to be seeing Mo on his way out. Plus a great guy to boot. Arguably the most important player to all the 90s and 2000s WS championships.

McShay has Te'o dropping to 32 in his latest mock! How much imaginary gf and how much poor combine?

Coach Cal not happy with his team. I knew they wouldnt be as good but I figured they would still easily be a tourney team.

[PhiSig2298]

Oklahoma HS state playoffs

Hugo vs Millwood

Hugo up by 1 with 3 seconds left.

Hugo throws the ball in. Hugo player shoots the ball in the wrong goal. Millwood wins





The kid is a Jr.

[Dre4]

Oklahoma HS state playoffs

Hugo vs Millwood

Hugo up by 1 with 3 seconds left.

Hugo throws the ball in. Hugo player shoots the ball in the wrong goal. Millwood wins


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The kid is a Jr.

brb dropping out.
brb getting home schooled for rest of high school
brb attending college as far away from OK as possible

[determined4000]

Tiger leading by 2 shots
I still can't root for him but golf is far more interesting when he is in the hunt

LAL now only .5 games out of a playoff spot
Granted they will probably have to play the Thunder of Spurs in round 1

Blackhawks finally lose but Heat still streaking.

Many college bball teams wrap up their schedules tomorrow
I cant wait for conference tourneys to begin. Sad to see the last real Big East tourney