Do the NY Yankees repeat in 2010? This is a painful discussion for me to have. Clearly they will have the highest payroll in baseball and they will make the playoffs in 2010 for sure. The question is do they repeat? This hasn’t happened since the NY Yankees did it in 1999 and then again in 2000. Even though the Yankees will be the favorite to repeat, I believe they will come up short in 2010. Do you agree?
The Boston Celtics win their division by 20 games? The Celtics are great, and if their big three stay injury free they will go to the NBA finals. Their division is horrible and they should coast and win it by 20 games! Do you agree?
Indianapolis Colts play the New Orleans Saints in the Super Bowl? Both teams are 9-0 and lost along the way but both records are still unblemished and undefeated. I say no that only will they not meet in the Super Bowl. NEITHER team makes it! Do you agree?
Is Tiger Woods slowing down? He has had some injuries and hasn’t won a major since the US Open in 2008. I don’t believe he is slowing down. He is still the best in that sport and has a chance to win every single week. Do you agree?
Terrell Owens plays for a good team in 2010? As I type away, Owens is on a pace for less than 50 catches for the year. His days in Buffalo are almost over and he needs to forget about signing for the most money and signing with a good team with a great quarterback. Perhaps he should call Randy Moss and get some advice. Do you agree?
I look forward to reading your comments, opinions, and whether you agree or disagree with me.
Also please let all the readers know if you have any other predictions you would like to toss out.
Michael Halberstam says:
I just pulled out my crystal ball.
Yankees repeat.
Laker’s repeat. Beating Cleveland in the finals.
The Super Bowl is toss up between NO, Indy, Minn, Pat’s and SD.
Tiger is slowing down. He may break Jack’s major’s record but it will take him a long time.
TO….I don’t care. He’s a dope.
Jeff Adler says:
IF they stay injury free, the Yankees are the best team — but the best team does not always win in baseball. I think the Red Sox, Twins, Angels, Rays, Mets (if they stay injury free), Phillies, Giants, Rockies, and Cardinals are all legit contenders. I would give the Yankees better odds than the other teams, but nowhere near 50%+!
Boston does NOT win the division by 20 games. Either Philly or Toronto closes within 20. As far as the NBA Finals, Cleveland, Miami, Atlanta, and Orlando are all legit contenders. Again, I think Boston’s odds are less than 50/50 — even if the big 3 stay healthy. I think Cleveland vs. Boston vs. Orlando is a toss up right now. If Shaq stays healthy and develops chemistry with LeBron, I like Cleveland — which is very tough to say for a Wizards fan.
I think the Colts are better than 50/50 to go to the Super Bowl. It should be almost impossible for them to blow home field advantage at this point, and they are almost impossible to beat at home. Only an injury to Peyton Manning derails them at this point.
The Saints are a different story. Their schedule has been weak — let’s see if they can beat the Patriots. The Vikings may be better than the Saints. Also, if the Cardinals make it to the NFC Championship game, it would be hard to pick against Kurt Warner.
I agree on Tiger.
I agree T.O. should sign with a good team with a great quarterback. I think Cincinnati would be a good fit, although they would have to widen the locker room entrances for his ego to walk in beside Ocho Cinco’s. However, I do NOT agree he should call Randy Moss and get some advice, as I don’t think anyone should seek advice from Randy Moss on anything.
Paul Kirch says:
Tiger Woods slowing down? Hardly. He lost a good part of the season before due to injury and came back to win 7 tournaments this year and was in the running in most of the tournaments he participated in. The guy has literally reinvented his swing from the ground up (more than once) and is constantly working on perfecting it, while maintaining an insanely fast swing speed. His average drives are close to 300, though his longest drive was 428. He had some rounds where he didn’t putt up to this standard and some rounds where his swing wasn’t quite dialed in, still finishing in the top of the pack. According to his coach Hank Haney, Tiger’s best may yet to come. Therefore, I doubt slowing down is accurate. I think the bigger issue will be how much he continues to balance home and tour. Right now, though, I don’t see that keeping him from breaking Jack’s records sooner than you think.
howard burack says:
Merrill, you may live in Dallas but the big red “B” on your forehead glows a little stronger when you say the Yankees won’t win it all again. If they get Roy Halladay they’ll be a lock. If any other team that acquires him, they will just have a better chance. I think your Celtics are too old and might make it to the Conference finals. Tiger will roar again
T.O. who…..
Ed Sugar says:
1. Whoa, you are one bitter Chowd. Heck, I dislike the Yanquis as much as the next guy, but gee, its little early to predict their 2010 demise while there are still bubbles in their champagne. This discussion can wait until February 7th.
2. It’s the day before Thanksgiving, who the heck cares about the NBA. Actually the most interesting basketball question is how much impact will Brandon Jennings 55 points last week have on high school prospects. I think his feat last week will spell the end to “one and out” in the college ranks (thank God), as high school kids who have no interest in attending college and are uncertain of being a 1st round draft pick, will now sign with European teams to hone their skills, make some decent $$ and then go on to negotiate big $$ NBA contracts.
3. Acutally I am more interested in the BCS Championship which looks to be undeated Texas vs. the winner of the SEC, Alabama or Florida. That will be one heck of a football game.
4. I do not follow the PGA that much, but I ask this of all you golf fans out there: How come it seems that aside from Lefty, Tiger’s week-to-week competitors seem just average. When Nicklaus and Palmer were on top they were going head-to-head each week with the likes of Caspar, Player, Trevino, Ballesteros and Watson, Floyd, Irwin, Faldo & Norman. Is Tiger just that much better or is the current field of competitors a grade or two below what Jack and Arnie faced?
5. Hey T.O there is a Raider jersey waiting with your name on, raring to go.
Melanie says:
At the risk of having to eat crow later, I’ll predict a Repeat of BCS National Champs – Go Gators! 🙂
Merrill Dubrow says:
Quick update.
New Orleans and the Colts are now both 11-0. Ok I am starting to get very impressed with them.
Merrill
Karen Dawson says:
No, the Yankees will not win the World Series in 2010. In this modern era of sports, virtually no team can win back-to-back in any
professional sport as there is no loyalty anymore. It’s all about “Now that we have won a Super Bowl, World Series, etc…
How much can I get jumping ship to the highest bidder?” It’s sad to think there isn’t enough desire to make that repeat win.
After the thrashing of my favorite Patriots last night, I think the Saints will be in the Superbowl for sure.
No, Tiger is not slowing down; he’s amazing.
Merrill Dubrow says:
Funny – most of the predictions I made didn’t come true except for the one regarding Terrell Owens. I knew he would sign with a good team – there was talk that he would go to the Rams – now way!
T.O. and Ocho. Two self-conscious stars, one NFL team.
How will they fit? How will it work? Which receiver will provide most of the drama?
And, more importantly, will any of it help the Bengals get back to the playoffs?
The Bengals reached a contract agreement with receiver Terrell Owens on Tuesday, two persons familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. He’s expected to report to training camp in a day or two and sign a one-year deal that will pay him $2 million with a chance for an additional $2 million in bonuses.
The Bengals were his first choice, giving him a chance to team with close friend Chad Ochocinco, who has already dubbed the pair Batman and Robin. The Bengals made an offer on Monday, and Owens accepted a day later.
Players are required to report for the start of training camp on Wednesday in Georgetown, Ky. Owens is expected to show up when workouts begin on Thursday, said one person speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had made no announcement of the signing.
On his Twitter account, Owens replied to Ochocinco late Tuesday: “Ocho Uno is coming 2 town!! Hey Robin, Batman will b there soon!” He’s expected to sign his deal when he arrives in Georgetown.
Already, it’s like something out of a reality show.
Ochocinco gushed about the matchup on his Twitter feed, welcoming Owens and joking that “all of our games have been moved to pay-per-view, you got to pay to see this.”
Both of the look-at-me receivers are accustomed to cable.
By adding the 36-year-old Owens, the Bengals will lead the NFL in reality show stars. Ochocinco competed on “Dancing With the Stars” in the offseason, and has a dating show called “Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch” currently running on VH1. After Ochocinco’s show comes “The T.O. Show.”
Ochocinco’s last show involved eliminating two contestants. Owens’ last program had him walking down a runway as part of a fashion show in metrosexual attire – bare chest under an open jacket with a huge necklace and a wig.
In a couple of days, it will be the dancer-and-dater on one side of the field, the metrosexual model on the other.
In the middle will be quarterback Carson Palmer, who helped bring Owens to Cincinnati. Palmer worked out with Owens in California and called coach Marvin Lewis, saying the team ought to try to sign him.
“He and Chad are going to do some great things with Carson,” said Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for both receivers. “Carson Palmer had a lot to do with this deal coming together.”
Bengals owner Mike Brown went along, even though he knew Owens also brings a lot of baggage. The outspoken receiver has a history of undercutting his quarterbacks, though he was on good behavior last season in Buffalo.
Brown doesn’t mind. He has a history of providing extra chances to players who have caused trouble, allowing them to extend their careers in Bengals stripes. In the last two years, the Bengals also have signed receiver Chris Henry, running back Cedric Benson, running back Larry Johnson and receiver Matt Jones, all of whom were let go because of off-field issues.
“Yes, people can make mistakes,” Brown said at the team’s preseason luncheon on Monday. “It doesn’t mean that they go on the rest of their lives making mistakes. They can get their ship pointed in the right direction. This is a 36-year-old man. He’s been through a lot. He’s proven as a player and as a person.”
The question is how much he has left.
Owens caught 55 passes for 829 yards and five touchdowns with the Bills last season, his least-productive full season since early in his career with San Francisco. The Bengals are trying to upgrade a passing game that was one of the NFL’s worst last season, ranking 26th.
The Bengals won the AFC North by relying on defense and their running game. They released receiver Laveranues Coles after his only season in Cincinnati, and went looking for a replacement. They gave Owens a tryout in March, but decided to sign Antonio Bryant to a four-year deal instead.
Brown had a one-on-one meeting with Owens and came away impressed. When the receiver still available as camp was opening, Brown decided to add him, as well.
Owens was hoping for the offer.
“The Bengals have always been the front-runner,” Rosenhaus said. “Even though I talked to some other teams during this process, the Bengals have always been the team that showed the most interest. Terrell has always been excited about them.”
Rosenhaus also has talked to the Bengals about a contract extension for Ochocinco, who is on the final year of a deal that includes a team option for 2011.
“We’ve been in discussion potentially about doing an extension,” Rosenhaus said. “So we’ll keep that going. It’s been very cordial, very positive.”