Speacial Edition: Stanley Cup Predictions

The Flyers run to the playoffs has been amazing. After reaching the playoffs as a seven seed they took down a skilled Devils team led by Zach Parise. Next after being down 3-0 in a series against the Boston Bruins they made a fantastic run to win the series in seven games. They would take down Montreal next to get to the Stanley Cup. Led by Simon Gagne and Danny Briere and a strong defnese with Chirs Pronger and Michael Leighton in goal the Flyers are lethal. Meanwhile, the road to the Stanley Cup was easier for the Chicago Blackhawks including a dominant series against the West's best in the Sharks. They are fast, with a good mix of young and experienced players. Young stars include Jonathan Toews and Dustin Byfuligen, a converted defensemen. Old stars include Marian Hossa and John Madden(right). In goal, Anti Niemmi has come out of nowwhere to lead the Blackhawks. Philedelphia's run ends here with Chicago winning in six.

NBA Mock Draft: Picks 17-23

17. Bulls- Paul George, SF Another underrated player from the WAC from Fresno State George gives the Bulls a new forward.
18. Heat- Hassan Whiteside, C Whiteside could be the next Alonzo Mourning for the Heat and let Jermaine O'Neal play power forward.
19. Celtics- Larry Sanders, SF-PF An almost unknown from VCU Sanders gives Boston a backup to either Kevin Garnett or Paul Pierce.
20. Spurs- Gordon Hayward, SF With Richard Jefferson being a disappointment the Spurs new a small forward. Who could resist Hayward after his Cindrella run to the National Championship with Butler.
21. Thunder- Daniel Orton, PF-C With Orton the Thunder could finally get a much needed center.
22. Blazers- Armon Johnson, PG-SG Andre Miller is getting old and Jerryd Bayless is raw, the Blazers need another point guard who could also backup Brandon Roy.
23. Timberwolves- Soloman Alabi, C If the T-Wolves pick DeMarcus Cousins like I predict they could use another big man.

NBA Mock Draft: Picks 11-16

11. Hornets- Ed Davis, PF (right) New Orleans could get a new forward to relieve David West but they could also go with Donatas Motiejunas from Lithuania.
12. Grizzlies- Xavier Henry, SG Henry is a young and explosive shooter that gives the Grizzlies a strong bech player unless they start him in front of O.J. Mayo.
13. Raptors- Donatas Motiejunas, PF With Chris Bosh becoming a free agent the Rapors could use a power forward.
14. Rockets- Ekpe Udoh, PF (left) Udoh could go in the top ten or falter all the way down to the Bucks at 15. The Rockets can't resist the Baylor forward with the 14th pick.
15. Bucks- Luke Babbit, PF-SF An underrated player from the WAC Babbit gives the Bucks a young forward that can play various postitions.
16. Timberwolves- Avery Bradley, SG Bradley gives the Timberwolves a new and explosive guard to play with Johny Flynn.

NBA Mock Draft: Picks 1-10

1. Wizards- John Wall, PG Wall in the anonymous number one and with Gilbert Arenas struggling he could start right away.
2. Sixers- Evan Turner, PG A close number two to Wall Turner will give the Sixers assists, rebounds and points and a solid point guard.
3. Nets- Derrick Favors, PF The number two one and done on the list with Wall, Favors could make New Jersey's inside game potent teaming up with Brook Lopez.
4. Timberwolves- DeMarcus Cousins, PF Just a guess. The Wolves could look at Wesley Johnson but few can pass up this psychical forward.
5. Kings- Wesley Johnson, SF (right) With no huge scoring options except for Tyreke Evans the Kings should look at Johnson who could replace Desmond Mason at small forward.
6. Warriors Al Farouq-Aminu, SF (left) Aminu will give Golden State a new forward in for veteran Corey Maggette. With Monta Ellis feeding to him, he could be the Rookie of the Year.
7. Pistons- Patrick Patterson, PF The Pistons could easily go with Greg Monroe at this spot but why not another Wildcat? Patterson will help an aging Pistons roster.
8. Clippers- Cole Aldrich, C Again the Clippers could easily have gone with Monroe but Aldrich is experienced an knows how to win. He could be a threat playing alongside vet Chirs Kaman and youngster Blake Griffin.
9. Jazz- Greg Monroe, PF Finally Monroe goes to a Jazz team that needs to get a little younger inside with aging Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur.
10. Pacers- James Anderson, SG Tons of players could go at this slot including Ekpe Udoh and Xavier Henry. Anderson knows how to be a leader and gives the Pacers a new and young guard to play with T.J. Ford.
Picks 11-20 coming soon

NBA Draft Lottery: The Big Four

It was an East Coast team that gained the number one pick in the 2010 NBA Draft in the Washington Wizards. It looks like John Wall will still go number one if not him they could look at Ohio State guard Evan Turner. At number two the Sixers will be able to add a young star. Turner looks like he could go to them and give them an effective and young point guard. The Nets had a great chance at getting one but instead landed the number three slot. Derrick Favors could be a force inside with Brook Lopez or they could go with DeMarcus Cousins. At four is the Minnesota Timberwolves, who could take Favors or Cousins or look at another inside threat in former Baylor forward Ekpe Udoh. It looks like it's going to an intresting Big Four at the NBA draft.

NBA Draft Team By Team Prospects: Kansas Jayhawks

Cole Aldrich, C Predicted: Number Eight
Aldrich is probably the best center in this year's draft class. He can rebound the ball dominantly well also scoring. He could go at number eight to the Clippers and play alongside Chris Kaman and Blake Griffin.
Xavier Henry, SF Predicted: Number Thirteen
Last year's star freshman star of the Big 12 Henry averaged 13.4 points per game and 4.4 rebounds a game. He's a young possibility to go to Toronto at 13 as they need a shooting guard after the disappointment of DeMar DeRosan.
Sherron Collins, PG Predicted: 2nd Round, 55 overall
Surprised one of the best point guards in the past four years is this far down on the list. But the question:Is he ready for the NBA. The Jazz could use a backup to Deron Williams.

NBA Draft Team By Team Prospects:Kentucky Wildcats

John Wall, PG (Going into soph. season) Predicted: Number One overall
Wall is the anonymous number one after a fantastic one and done with the 'Cats. Wall averaged 16.6 points per game well also putting up 6.5 assists per game. Plus, he led the Wildcats to an Elite Eight apperance. If the Nets don't take him which would be a surprise he'll b gone at number two.
DeMarcus Cousins, PF (Going into soph. season) Predicted: Number Five overall
Another one and done Cousins is a pyschical and intense player and shows in his stats. 15.1 points per game with 9.8 rebounds per game and a 1.8 blocks per game. The Wizards could use an inside threat now with Antawn Jamison in Cleveland.
Patrick Patterson, PF (Going into senior season) Predicted: Number Eight overall
Before the Wildcats freshman class of Cousins and Wall Kentucky relyed on strong forward. Despite just a season in which he averaged less than an assist a game hes a top 10 prospect. Heck, power forwards aren't supposed to be big passers.
Others: Eric Bledsoe

College Football Preview:5.Texas Longhorns

Texas Longhorns Number Five, Key Loss:QB Colt McCoy
Last BCS Championship Colt McCoy went down with an injury against Alabama. In come an unknown backup named Garrett Gilbert who played decent but wasn't enough for the Longhorns to win. This season Texas is hoping Garrett Gilbert is ready to lead the 'Horns. The BCS runner-ups are missing not just Colt McCoy, also strong defensive players in linebacker Sergio Kindle and Earl Thomas. Also gone is wideout Jordan Shipley. Gilbert has an option in Malcolm Williams. Mack Brown has some work to do if he wants to get Texas back to the BCS Championship.

Heisman Hopeful:Garrett Gilbert
Other Notable Players:Malcolm Williams
Key Games:
October 16 vs. Nebraska Quick Pick:No Ndamukong Suh doesn't mean it's going to be easy. Nebraska's D stops Gilbert in his tracks. Nebraska wins.
October 2 vs. Oklahoma Quick Pick:Both teams are having to regroup after two quarterback losses. Gilbert is just better. Texas wins.
Photo: Garrett Gilbert and Malcolm Williams

College Football Preview:4.Iowa Hawkeyes

Iowa Hawkeyes Number Four, Key Loss:Bryan Bulaga
Last year's Iowa Hawkeyes were very much underrated and went on to beat the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the Orange Bowl. They return most of that roster except for Bryan Bulaga, offensive tackle who was later picked by the Green Bay Packers. Quarterback Ricky Stanzi is back and fully healthy well he can hand the ball off to either tail backs Brandon Weigher and Adam Robinson. The defense is skilled with defensive end Adrian Clayborn. Underrated wideout Derrell Johnson-Koulianos is talented for Stanzi to pass to.

Heisman Hopeful:Ricky Stanzi
Other Notable Players:Derrell Johnson-Koulianos
Key Games:October 23 vs. Wisconsin Quick Pick: Can the Hawkeyes D hold up with talented half back John Clay. Iowa wins.
November 20 vs. Ohio State Quick Pick: Which quarterback is better Ricky Stanzi or Terrelle Pryor? We'll find out in this game. Ohio State escapes.

College Football Preview: 3.Ohio State Buckeyes

Ohio State Buckeyes Number Three, Key Loss:DE Thaddeus Gibson
The Buckeyes proved they were still a power loss when they beat Jeremiah Masoli's Ducks last year in the Rose Bowl. They have no key losses except for the loss of pass rushing end Thaddeus Gibson. They still have talented quarterback Terrelle Pryor and a potent running attack led by Daniel Herron and Brandon Saine. Pryor has plenty to pass to with DeVier Posey and Dane Sanzenbacher who will dominate opposing defenses. Even with the loss of Gibson Jim Tressel's Buckeyes will once again rule the Big Ten.

Heisman Hopeful:Terrelle Pryor
Other Notable Players:DeVier Posey
Key Games: November 20 vs. Iowa Quick Pick: Last year's Big Ten powerhouses beat again late in the year. Ohio State wins.
November 13 vs. Penn State Quick Pick: Will Paterno's Nittany Lions beat the mighty Buckeyes. Ohio State escapes.
Photo: Terrelle Pryor(right) and DeVier Posey(left)

2011 Draft Sneak Peek

The 2010 NFL draft was very eventful. And 2011 could be just the same. Quarterback Jake Locker out of Washington looks like the anonymous Number One. He's the Sam Bradford of this year's 2011 class. A.J. Green is one of the better wideouts in the draft. Locker isn't the only talented draft prospect. Arkansas' Ryan Mallet has been fantastic since transferring from Michigan and could go in the top five. Andrew Luck from Stanford could go in to the top five. Alabama presents wideout Julio Jones. On defense cornerback Patrick Peterson is talented from LSU.

College Football Preview:2.Alabama Crimson Tide

Alabama Crimson Tide, Number Two Key Loss:LB Rolando McClain
Nick Saban must regroup the former champs after lossing key defensive players Rolando McClain, Terrence Cody, Kareem Jackson and Javier Arenas. The offense is still strong. Former Heisman winner Mark Ingram is back and could repeat it once more well they also have a solid backup in Trent Richardson. Quarterback Greg McElroy will be even better in his second season as the Tide's starter. If Alabama can handle Florida they should retrun to the BCS championship game.

Heisman Hopeful:Mark Ingram
Other Notable Players:Greg McElroy
Key Games:
October 2 vs. Florida Quick Pick:With big losses by both teams will this be the game of the regular season. Alabama wins in a close one.
October 23 vs. Tennessee Quick Pick:The Vols are declining but rivalry teams are always upset alerts. Albama wins.