07
May
09

Why i love the NBA playoffs

The playoffs of any sport are always great, but i especially love the NBA’s version. Sometimes they seem like their going on forever, but if you really love the sport of basketball its a beautiful thing to watch. Although my Miami Heat got taken out in the first round of possibly the worst 7 game series in basketball history, there are still many interesting stories happening with the remaining teams. If you watch these teams, the successful ones have have great energy bench play. What i would give to have a bench like Denver that has JR Smith and The Birdman coming in to give a son of life to the team. Just the pure site alone of the Birdman makes people in Denver go insane.

birdman

How can you not love this guy and his story?

Last night i stayed up to watch the first half of the Lakers vs Rockets game and it was a tale of two quarters. The first qtr saw Kobe and the Lakers go off for 45 points in the first 12 minutes to lead the Rockets by 15. In the second quarter just the complete opposite. The Rockets locked down the Lake-show and zoomed back to take a 1 point lead at the half. With a good game in hand i figure i would go to sleep because i couldnt stay up until 1:30 AM to watch the rest. When i woke up this morning i wish i would have. 2 ejections, 2 flagrant fouls, a handfull of technicals, and who lot of bad blood was created last night in the second half. If you havent seen the highlights you should check them out. My favorite without a doubt has got to be Ron Artest when he got elbowed in the neck by Kobe and Artest ran up into his face screaming “You gonna elbow me in the nack again?!?!?!?”

Artest

How could you not be scared out of your mind when hes coming your way? I do appreciate him bringing back the Derrick Mason style hair art. Thats a step in the right direction. Either way it creates great drama. Man i love basketball.

24
Apr
09

Poll Question of the Day

Ok so with all of the talk around league circles surrounding USC QB Mark Sanchez, we decided to see your thoughts…

Which Team Will Land USC QB Mark Sanchez?
(polls)

24
Apr
09

Mock Draft 21-32

21. Philadelphia Eagles: RB Donald Brown, UCONN

Brian Westbrook cant continue to take the pounding he takes. With jason peters in the fold look for andy reid to take a back who can take some of the load off westbrook.

22. Minnesota Vikings: C Alex Mack, Cal

with a need at center look for the vikings to take the best center available. that is if they can get there draft card up in time. i look foward to seeing hambos away message while he watches the draft.

23. New England Patriots: CB Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest

Sticking with the theme of my rivals picking players who burned my team in college. Who cares about height? He mustve done something right to have over 20 career INTs. He’ll look nice picking off some of chads floaters. Damn!

24. Atlanta Falcons: DT Peria Jerry, Ole Miss

With Tony Gonzalez in the fold look for the falcons to address there interior D-line and select the next best DT in this years draft class.

25. Miami Dolphins: LB Rey Maualuga, USC

Ive been reading a lot of drafts having kenny britt in this spot and I just dont see it. yeah hes tall and played in new jersey but the tuna likes production and Rey provided just that. Sure not the most technically gifted linebacker but neither is another Ray. This selection would make me extremely happy. Hed look real nice next to j peezy and channing ” i dont make big plays” crowder. next best selection would be malcolm jenkins.

26. baltimore ravens:  WR  Derrius Heyward Bay, Maryland

Seeing Ray Lewis Version 2.0 get picked one spot before look for the ravens to give rookie sensation joe flacco another target in the speedster from maryland. Kenny Britt could also fit here.

27.  Indianapolis Colts: WR Kenny Britt, Rutgers

With the loss of marvin harrison and anthony gonzalez a solid slot receiver look for the colts to give peyton another weapon to his arsenal in Kenny Britt who has the size to be a real red zone threat.

28.  Buffalo Bills:  CB Darius Butler, UCONN

After selecting jason peters replacement earlier at pick 11 look for the bills to select a cb to deal with the big receivers in the division. Watch out  Ted Ginn, Jr.

29.  New York Giants:  LB Clay Mathews, USC

While everyone has a WR penciled here I wouldnt be surprised to see them solidify there linebacking corps. With Aaron Pierce having a rough post season look for the giants to get younger at the LB spot with another generation from the mathews family.

30. Tennessee Titans: WR Hakeem Nicks, UNC

After falling to land torry holt look for the titans to get the big receiver they lack in hakeem nicks. While he showed up overweight at the combine hes a solid receiver who runs great routes with great size. A nice target for kerry collins.

31. Arizona Cardinals: RB Lesean Mccoy, PITT

With edge lookin to be on the way out and tim hightower nothing more then a goaline back who can  take some carries off the starter. Look for the cardinals to be the cardinals and reach for a tailback who most thought would go in the 2nd rd.

32. Pittsburg Steelers:  CB  Vontae Davis, Illinois

Thought about going center here to continue the great tradition of oline pivots in pittsburg but with the loss of B-Mac in free agency and vontae davis being a top 15 talent look for him to be selected with the last pick in the first round.

24
Apr
09

Mock Draft 11-20

11. Buffalo Bills: OT Andre Smith, Alabama

After trading Jason Peters this week to the eagles the bills will be looking for find his replacement. It says here they go with Andre the Giant. Considered to be a top 3 pick before being suspended for the sugarl bowl and going mia at the combine. Talent speaks for itself. Next time keep the shirt on when doin a 40 yard dash. please

12. Denver Broncos: LB  Robert Ayers, Tennessee

Defense Defense Defense. This team needs it and needs it bad. Some scouts think 5 years from now Ayers will be considered the top 1 or 2 players from this draft. Gotta start somewhere. This pick all contingent on them not trading up for Mr. Sanchez.

13.  Washington Redskins: OT Michael Oher, Ole Miss

Another team interested in Mr. Sanchez. If Mr. Sydner doesnt get his man then look for the skinnies to address a glarin hole on the o-line. Should get interesting.

14. New Orleans Saints: RB Chris Beanie Wells, The Ohio State University

Brian( Lattimore from the program) Cushing is tempting as is CB/S Malcolm Jenkins but with the deuce gone and reggie bush nothing more then a 10 carry a game type of back they need someone to hand the rock to. Wells and Bush will make a nice tandem behind Drew Brees

15. Houston Texans: LB Brian Cushing, USC

Quick name a LB on the texans? Yeah not so easy is it. Look for the texans to snag the playmaking linebacker from out west.

16.  San Diego Chargers: RB Knowshon Moreno, UGA

LT isnt gonna play forever. Heck he may not make it through the season. The chargers get his replacement in the former bulldog workhorse.

17.  The green team from New Jersey: WR Percy Harvin, UF

while the gang from new york or is it new jersey wants mark sanchez i dont believe they have the ammo to pull it off. Id love for them to take Josh Freeman because I dont think he’ll be any better then ray lucas but hey what do i know. The jets need playmaking and since I had to suffer percy slashing fsu im thinkin he will do the same against the dolphins. Hope im wrong.

18.  Denver Broncos: DE  Aaron Maybin, Penn State

Did someone say defense? The broncos continue to stock the D with the former penn state star. Stand up or sit down? who knows but when he plays he makes them.

19. tampa bay buccaneers: QB  Josh Freeman, Kansas State

Rumors say the bucs are enamored with freeman and will pounce if he is there at 19. Well Pounce on pirates pounce on.

20.  Detroit Lions: TE Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State

Solid pick here as the lions give new qb stafford a solid safety volve who is just as good a blocker. If only we had J2’s special dip. MMMm!

24
Apr
09

The Great ones Mock Draft! 1-10

The great one has returned with his first and final mock draft before tomorrows NFL Draft kicks off.  Without waisting anytime here we go….

1. Detroit Lions:  QB Matt Stafford Jr. 6′3 228

Our friend J2 must be thinking please not michael crabtree! Dont worry J it looks like it wont be a wr this time around. I go with stafford here. Although he never really won big in college side for one game against the hated gators, maybe he has some peyton manning in him? Only time will tell.

2. St. Louis Rams: OT Eugene Monroe Jr. 6′6 315

With an aging qb and no more torry holt one would think instant offense and go with crabtree or sanchez but there Oline is terrible. Alex ” I had college algebra with J dub and D Scal” Barron has been nothing more then average. Its a toss up between OT jason smith from baylor but I always side with the bigger named school.

3. Kansas City Chiefs: DE Tyson Jackson  Sr. 6′4 296

The first wildcard selection as we know GM pioli wont always follow the book. Curry from Wake is considered safe but with less then 10 sacks in his career do u really take  LB who can play the run and coverage? Tyson had a low key Sr year but was dominant along with glen dorsey the year before. Id say 70/30 chance this pick gets traded for someone wanting sanchez.

4. Seattle Seahawks:  WR Michael Crabtree SO. 6′3 214

I dont buy the smoke screen of crabtree slipping all the way to 10. Why draft a qb of the future so high. In the NFL its all about today. Seattle needs weapons and crabtree is the biggest one in this draft.

5. Cleveland Browns:  QB Mark Sanchez,  USC

Things could get interesting here. Mangini isnt enamored with either derek anderson or brady quinn. The great one thinks they start fresh with sanchez and look to deal brady quinn to either the jets or vikings.

6. Cincinatti Bengals: OT Jason Smith,  Baylor

Who will the bungals go with? With cedric benson having a decent end of the year and ocho cinco still in town look for marvin lewis to sure up the O-Line.

7. Oakland Raiders:  WR Jeremy Maclin, Missouri

Al Davis loves burners and this is way to high for Mr. Track Star Darius Heyward Bay. Although I think this is quite a reach one never knows what Mr. Davis will do on draft day.

8. Jackonsville Jaguars: LB Aaron Curry, Wake Forest

Look for Jacksonville to sure up there linebacking corps by taking the top linebacker in the draft. Nice safe pick.

9. Green Bay Packers: DT  B.J. Raji, Boston College

The packers get the run stuffing space eating NT they need to rebuild there defensive line as they switch to a 3-4 defense for the upcoming year.

10. San Francisio 49′ers: DE Brian Orakpo, Texas

Not really sure where the 49′ers are gonna look. they need a wideout but none provide value at the ten spot. Wouldnt be shocked to see a trade here if a prospect falls. For now Ill go with one of the top DE’s on the board

09
Apr
09

A new seaon brings new heroes

The MLB season has kicked off earlier this week and for many people this is a joyous occasion. The smell of the fresh cut grass, mid day sunshine during the game, the smell of the hot dogs, or the amazing taste of an arepa (You have to live in South Florida to understand that). For me personally, im not that big of a baseball fan but i will admit that at the beginning of every season i make a conscious effort to root for my home team (The Florida Marlins) and actually try and care about what is happening in baseball. I always get in a fantasy baseball league with old friends of mine every year for money and about 1/4 of the way through every year i just completely lose interest. Well this year im determined to stay (somewhat) interested and at least contend for a money position in my fantasy baseball league. This season brings a new era of stadiums with the Mets and Yankees closing their doors last year to their old storied stadiums and opening this past week in the brand spankin new buildings.

Yankee

Mets

As i have been watching the past few days with fantasy interest, new seasons bring new heroes, and no one has proved that more than Emilio Bonifacio. In his first game as a Marlin he goes 4/4 with 3 stolen bases, 2 RBI’s, and an inside the park homerun.

He is lightning fast and has a chance to score anytime he is on base. The next game, he almost hit an inside the park homer again! Even though were only 3 games into the season he has provided a new excitement for the Marlins. Well enjoy the opening week of the season and heres to hoping i can keep my interest for more than a few weeks. Bonifacio has given me a reason to watch some games and keep my interest. We all know why Billy the Marlin keeps going.

Billy

Marlin

Bill2

09
Apr
09

Brandon Roy is so underrated

You look around the league and everyone notices the big 3, LeBron, Wade, and Kobe, are the ultimate game changers. Teams that have these players are only so lucky to understand that they are watching people that will change basketball history and the rest of the league is jealous because of it. But little does the rest of the league realize that their are some other great stars out there that are carrying their young teams to new places. Kevin Durant is a scoring machine and once the rest of the OKC Thunder spend enough time with him to gel they will down the road be a young force. Its time for a shift in the NBA. The Spurs have been on top for so long and its finally looking like the end may be near for them. Its refreshing to see the Hornets, Nuggets, and Trailblazers fighting for home court advantage in the West and its not the same ol’ Spurs, Suns, Lakers match ups.

But the real reason im writing this is because I want to shed some light on Brandon Roy. I dont believe he gets enough credit for what he does out in Portland and the reason is because no one sees their games, except for people in the North West. Their shacked up in their little corner of the country and they majority of their games are at 10:30 PM for anyone on the east coast, and their never nationally televised. When they are on national TV i always try to watch them since I always liked the Blazers back to my days of Idolizing Clyde “the Glyde” Drexler. Last night they were in San Antonio in the early game on ESPN and they dismantled the Spurs on their own court on national TV. Its nice to see Greg Oden finally contributing and growing, but watching Roy is like watching a shadow of what Wade was early in his career. He drives to the basket and looks out of control, but always knows he has the control to put up the shot. Hes got a nice cross-over dribble step back fade away, and he can also pass the ball well. Hes averaging 23.0 points per game, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.2 assists this year. He is leading the young Blazers to what could be a home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. I have been saying it for years, watch out for this Blazers team. Their going to be fun to watch.

Roy

25
Mar
09

NFL adding games to the regular season?

More games that count, perhaps as early as August 2011? That’s exactly what NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants.

There are several hurdles before the league can expand its regular season from 16 to 17 or 18 games, including reaching a new collective bargaining agreement with the players union. Still, the commissioner hopes to present a proposal to the owners in May after the matter was discussed at length this week at the owners meetings.

“It’s possible that we could vote in May, but we want to have core discussions on this,” Goodell said Wednesday. “Anytime you have change, there is some reluctance. But it’s clear we don’t need four preseason games anymore.”

Goodell said the league has not seriously discussed the subject with its broadcast partners. He couldn’t imagine them not being interested in more meaningful games.

“I think the quality of NFL programming, that every one of our network partners would say, if they have the chance to have more regular-season programming, they’d be interested in it,” Goodell said. “A key point is the fans also recognize players they want to see are not in those preseason games; that’s why they are not attractive. They want to see those players play.”

As for those players and their union, Goodell recognizes an expanded schedule will be part of CBA negotiations; owners opted out of the current deal last year, and it expires after the 2010 schedule, which would be an uncapped season.

“Under the current agreement, addition regular-season games would not be covered,” Goodell said.

Among the issues team owners must discuss is when the regular season would begin, how deep into February the playoffs and Super Bowl would go, and when the offseason programs — including the combine and the draft — would be held.

21
Mar
09

1000 views

We are nearing in on 1000 views here at hambotalk. We must admit that 994 of those views came from the four authors, thus we greatly appreciate the 6 random people who have visited our site over the past few weeks. Here is a rap to commemorate this joyous occasion.

[UPDATE] I thought I would add my own commentary to the video above but nothing I could say would possibly be better than this….this one is dedicated to the GATORNATION

21
Mar
09

While watching the FSU game..my night..

I know this is a sports blog, but sometimes we have to deviate. Last night I got absolutely wasted at a bar while watching the FSU game. Unfortunately the bar was in gator country (aka gainesville) so I had people screaming “F*ck FSU” in my ear. I hid my allegiances as I watched the game and sipped on my gingerale and vodka.

Here is what I dont understand. Why must I always drunk text, call, and now facebook message people while intoxicated. I awoke to some disturbing conversation with an old friend. Actually, I am not entirely sure if it was disturbing given that I closed the message after reading a line where I asked my friend “i wonder if they will like my weenie?” Really Jason. You are asking your friends if others will like your “weenie”…keepin it classy..All technology should be shut off after 230. Nothing good comes of it….

Oh yea FSU game sucked….

20
Mar
09

Arizona says HULLO

Everyone across the country didnt believe the ncaa had it right in selecting arizona among the field of 64. Well Arizona has just said hullo NCAA with a resounding 84-71 over #5 utah. Arizonas big 3 of nick wise, jordan hill and chase budinger had huge games in completeing the upset. See ya in the 2nd rd wildcats!

20
Mar
09

A different kind of bracket

As a regular sports talk radio listener, one of the great ones favorite radio personalities is that of colin cowherd.  He tells it like it is even if he has a big time west coast bias. While everyone and there mother and sometimes grandmother is filling out there ncaa tourney bracket, Colin has spent the last couple of days discussing a different kind of bracket, a cereal bracket. This is no joke fellas this is real as real can get. In the finals we have frosted flakes against honey nut cheerios/cheerios.  In the final 4 frosted flakes beat out lucky charms while cheerios beat out raisin bran. This upset me greatly as two of my all time fav. cerals are lucky charms and raisin bran. Whats your take on the cereal bracket? please comment and give us your feedback. The bracket can be seen on espnradio.com or here

http://sports.espn.go.com/espnradio/bracket?page=theherd/cereal

20
Mar
09

NFL touchdown celebrations make it to the NHL

Last night Alexander Ovechkin scored his 50th goal of the season and celebrated by doing what was like an NFL touchdown celebration. He dropped his stick to the ice and tried to put it out like it was on fire. I think this was hilarious, but could this start a trend in the NHL after goals are scored? I dont think it will be as big as it was in the NFL but it might change the way goals are celebrated. Heres the video.

20
Mar
09

Western Kentucky upsets Illinois in the first round

The tournament has begun and really the only upset from the first day was Western Kentucky over Illinois. It was the typical 5/12 upset match up that always gets somebody. I had it happening in my bracket so it was good for me! I love this time of year. Everyone is filling out their brackets and very into every second of every game. ESPN.com alone had over 5 million brackets set before the tournament started.

I had a close one last night with UCLA just edging out VCU by 1 point. I am also a Bruin fan so it was a bit disheartening to see UCLA struggle down the stretch and only win by 1 point in the opening round, but my attention tonight turns to our Seminoles who are back in the big dance for the first time in quote some time. FSU and Wisconsin are 2 very defensive minded teams so im sure that the halftime score will be somewhere in the 25-20 range, haha. Hopefully the cross country trip to Boise wont hurt the Noles and we pull off an easy victory. I know 2 people who made the trip out there who will be representing… GO NOLES!!!

Everyone wants to see upsets and a Cinderella team. Some people are big team homers, but honestly, how could you not root for this guy?

WKU

19
Mar
09

Team USA adds star 3b

After being reduced to only one bench player during the World baseball Classic, team usa according to espn.com has added star 3b Evan Longoria.

Third baseman Evan Longoria will be joining Team USA, according to Tampa Bay Rays general manager Andrew Friedman.

The great one although not a baseball fan does keep his eye on the sport and thinks this is a good move. He will add some pop off the bench as well as give them an option behind mets 3b David Wright. USA USA USA

19
Mar
09

Fins add DT depth

According the NFL.com as well as profootballtalk.com the miami dolphins have swung a deal with the jacksonville jaguars sending a 7th rd pick to jacksonville for DT Tony Mcdaniel who was drafted out of tennessee.

The great one says “eh”. Dont really know too much about mr.mcdaniel other then hes 6′7 310 and could push rodrique wright and lionel dalton for a roster spot.

19
Mar
09

10 over 7 is a winner again

For the second time today in the opening rd of the ncaa tourney a #10 seed has downed a #7 seed. This evening saw #10 Michigan down #7 clemson 62-59…Earlier action saw #10 Maryland down #7 california 84-71. In the great ones tourney yahoo picks you will find both of these upsets correctly picked. Who will be the next favorite to go down? In current action #3 Gonzaga is holding a slight edge over #14 akron 52-47 with just over 7 min to go.

19
Mar
09

Stallworth results are confirmed

from profootballtalk.com donte stallworth’s blood results are in and its not lookin good for the new cleveland browns wr.

CBS4 in Miami reports that Stallworth’s blood test generated a BAC reading of 0.14 percent.

The great one thinks once confirmed by authorities that stallworth should be punished to the full extent of the law. It was a disgrace that leonard little of the rams was and is still able to play in the NFL after killing someone while under the influence.  Its one thing to be given 2nd and 3rd chances after commiting acts that dont harm others but when you take someones life you should be forced to pay. And here the great one thinks stallworth will pay big, not only with jail time but with $$ in a civil suit.

17
Mar
09

Shefter says NO DEAL

According to profootballtalk.com, Adam Shefter of the NFL network in his weekly appearance on WEEI in Boston, says the rumored deal of peppers going from carolina to the patriots for there recently aquired 2nd rd pick WILL NOT happen. Shefter argues the financial commitment due to Mr. Peppers as he is a free agent as well as looming free agency for its own star players in richard seymour.

As the great one argued in a previous report there chances of signing jason taylor are far greater as adam shefter reported this rumor to be “realistic”

16
Mar
09

HamboTalk’s First Annual NCAA Tournament Pick’em

Ok so as promised we have created a pick’em bracket for all of the HamboTalk fans to join. The group can be located here:
Or at yahoo sports.

The bracket name is HamboTalk
Group ID: 136000
The bracket password is hambotalkrules

All the HamboTalk authors will be posting our round by round predictions so keep an eye out and see how you fair against us.

Good luck to all!




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