tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69376336186682801362024-02-06T19:54:26.594-07:00Sports GorillaThe Sports AuthoritySportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-12467716455386461342008-12-15T19:52:00.002-07:002008-12-15T19:58:15.250-07:00Paul Millsap, 12 double doubles in a row and countingPaul <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Millsap</span> of the Utah Jazz has taken over as power forward. Carlos Boozer? Long forgotten. Third year pro out of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Louisiana</span> Tech, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Millsap</span> has been inserted into the starting lineup for injured Boozer has has prospered. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Millsap</span> has recorded 12 straight double doubles and is averaging almost 14 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, and shooting 54% from the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Field</span>. Very impressive. Despite these good number, excellent <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">hustle</span> plays and energy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Millsap</span> brings the Jazz still need Boozer and his low post scoring - however they do not miss his defense. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Millsap</span> has proven he is a good NBA player. It will be interesting to see at the end of the season as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Millsap</span> is a free agent if the Jazz are able to keep him. In the meantime he continuous to prosper.SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-28885147055556485222008-05-15T12:28:00.003-07:002008-05-15T12:33:49.760-07:00If the Lakers win the NBA title it will be because the refs gave it to themThe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Lakers</span> get the most favorable calls I have ever seen. Just watching how the refs changed the game in game 5 vs the Jazz was ridiculous. Kobe and company get so many questionable calls it is unbelievable. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Harpring</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Millsap</span> for the Jazz get every touch called as a foul (not saying they don't foul, just saying they get called more than they probably should). Every time Kobe blinks he gets a foul called. Last night Odom's dunk, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Vujacic</span> kicking the ball and getting a foul, Walton over <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Harpring</span> in the corner, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Gasol's</span> travel (when 2 had previously been called on the Jazz). It was quite shocking the questionable calls that were made. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Lakers</span> are good, but they are getting help from the refs.SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-17793696411312559212008-05-13T13:17:00.000-07:002008-05-13T12:37:32.240-07:00Top Ten NBA FloppersThe top ten best or should we say worst <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><a href="http://sportsgorilla.blogspot.com/2007/06/top-ten-nba-floppers.html">floppers</a></span> in the NBA. Make sure to check out the King of Flop. Flopping is not an art form, it looks ridiculous and is a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">disease</span> taking over the NBA. This isn't European Soccer. Quit Flopping!<br /><br /><br />(This list does not mean these players are bad. For example, I love Matt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Harpring</span> and the way he plays. No one is tougher. But, he flops and fakes sometimes. That's all I'm saying)<br /><br /><br />10. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Vlade</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Divac</span> (even though he retired I put him on the list because I still have nightmares about his flops)<br /><br />9. Vince Carter<br /><br />8. Matt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Harpring</span><br /><br />7. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Raja</span> Bell<br /><br />6. Derek Fisher<br /><br />5. Shane Battier<br /><br />4. Bruce Bowen<br /><br />3. Anderson <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Verajao</span><br /><br />2. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Manu</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Ginobili</span><br /><br />And the King of Flop is...<br /><br />1. Kobe Bryant<br /><br /><br />If you have any thoughts let me know and I will continue to adjust this list. This is tough to determine because practically everyone in the NBA flops.<br /><br />Players also getting votes are: Richard Hamilton, Dwayne Wade, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Fabricio</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Oberto</span>, Tracy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">McGrady, Andrei Kirilenko, Luis Scola, </span>SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-35026858185067104912008-05-13T12:29:00.002-07:002008-05-13T12:34:27.328-07:00Lakers, Spurs, Celtics and Pistons are all beatableThe second round of the NBA playoffs (and the 1st round for Boston) have shown the top 4 NBA teams are all beatable. The Spurs and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Lakers</span> looked awesome in the first round. But they have struggled in the 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">nd</span> round. The Jazz and Hornets are both tied with the two top West teams and 2 games a piece. For the East Boston and Detroit were head and shoulders above the other teams during the regular season but the playoffs have shown maybe things are closer than we previously thought.<br /><br />I think this is the case of the opponents, Jazz, Hornets, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Cavs</span>, and Magic are all really good teams. These series are all tight and besides one defensive lapse by the Magic would all be tied up series.SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-36446382699348753402008-04-29T14:53:00.003-07:002008-04-29T15:00:12.827-07:00Major trades dissapoint in NBA playoffsSo far the only 1 blockbuster NBA trade has paid off - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Pau</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Gasol</span> to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Lakers</span>. Even though this trade was more like a freebie it has clearly been the best trade of the year. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Gasol</span> has had a huge impact on the dominant looking <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Lakers</span>. The shaggy caveman is playing awesome. Kyle <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Korver</span> to the Jazz is probably the second most valuable trade so far. <br /><br />Jason Kidd has not turned the Mavericks around as anticipated and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Shaq</span> to the Suns is turning out to not be so great of a plan <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">after all</span>. The Suns brought him to Phoenix to help beat the Spurs. He is slowing down Tim Duncan so maybe his is doing what they wanted but I think they gave up too much in Shawn Marion to make that trade worth it. <br /><br />Even though these trades are definitely not busts in my mind since the West is so competitive but it does put major question marks as to the direction for next season for the teams that pulled the trigger.SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-64869379599901467012008-04-24T16:57:00.002-07:002008-04-24T16:59:01.622-07:00Excuses for the RocketsThe Rockets are done. The Jazz have defeated them twice, in Houston . Its going back to Utah for 2 games and they aren't going to make it back to Houston . Their only ammo left is excuses. Yao is gone, Rafer Alston is gone, Kirilenko flopped… blah, blah, blah. <br /><br />I will give them the first excuse. Yao Ming is arguably their best player. He is sorely missed. This series would be very different with him in the middle; however, Utah would still win. He might mean a couple of wins in the series, but without him the Rockets will be done in 4 games.<br /><br />Excuse number 2. The way the Rockets have talked about Rafer Alston the past few days you would think he is on the NBA 50 greatest players list. He will make an impact but that will mean nothing to the outcome of the game.<br /><br />Kirilenko did over exaggerate, okay even flop, but that wasn't even close to the worse flop in the game. Not only was it not even a level 4 flop on the 5 point flop scale (5 being extreme fake), but Jackson took that shot a couple seconds after the call. Play was stopping. And besides that play did not cost the game for the Rockets. Not even close. <br /><br />Keep the excuses coming Rockets because that's all you got left.SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-32091677194447522372008-04-23T09:43:00.001-07:002008-04-24T17:10:52.145-07:00The Atlanta Hawks new uniforms<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4Gjncx10cO7El6L-lw_IXQa0DTXB3nYHh-MwlGh30LbRRYhU6tJRPwyxZT_fZ33PKBexqv3l_sL_P69nY9YUBShtXkkWiZnCfO5lkfz2DSK49zR5dK1BAZuLpWtTnB2jijtYHQr1-VA/s1600-h/atlanta+hawks+uniforms.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192968386059700818" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4Gjncx10cO7El6L-lw_IXQa0DTXB3nYHh-MwlGh30LbRRYhU6tJRPwyxZT_fZ33PKBexqv3l_sL_P69nY9YUBShtXkkWiZnCfO5lkfz2DSK49zR5dK1BAZuLpWtTnB2jijtYHQr1-VA/s200/atlanta+hawks+uniforms.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I know this is old news but watching the Celtics Hawks game last night made me appreciate Atlanta's new jerseys. Those old ones have had their day. </div><div> </div><div>The new Hawks jerseys aren't my all time favorite but a definite upgrade.</div>SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-41854271674721809982008-04-04T21:20:00.003-07:002008-04-04T21:30:21.566-07:00NBA PlayoffsThe West is crazy. Never before have the playoff teams been so close together. The top 9 teams in the West all could have over 50 wins this season. I believe the record is 6 teams with 50 wins. It is really amazing how tough the West is. In reality any of the top 8 teams could be ranked 1st or 8<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>. <br />Today the New Orleans Hornets were the first Western Conference team to secure a playoff spot - and with only 5 games left to play. Unheard of. That is crazy. Already 7 Eastern Conference teams have secured a spot. Each day the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">positions</span> and potential <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">match ups</span> change. It will really come down to the last day of the season until everything is set in stone. And then starts the real madness. Never before has a playoff been so close where a any team has a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">legitimate</span> chance of winning the Western Conference. Crazy.<br />I feel bad for the 9<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">th</span> team who will be left out. Right now it is between Dallas, Denver and Golden State. Chances are it will be Golden State sitting at home which is ridiculous considering they would be the 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span> best team in the East. How can a 31-44 Indiana team still be alive for a playoff spot in one conference and a 46-30 Golden State struggling to make the playoff in another conference?<br />The NBA should take the top 16 teams and line them up for the playoffs. Regardless of the conference. That would be fairest.SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-40558803847281530442008-03-18T20:11:00.002-07:002008-03-18T20:13:51.759-07:00Rockets win 22 straightThe Rockets win streak is now the second longest in NBA history. 22 games in a row is quite a feat, especially thinking of all the dominant teams the never won that many in a row. Shane Battier said they are the worst team be get this long of a win streak, and I agree. You would expect the top team to do this but not a team that was out of the playoffs. Now, the Rockets sit in first place. Without <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Yao</span> Ming. Playing together as a team. Pretty awesome.SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-36550339648369193162008-02-18T12:31:00.003-07:002008-02-18T12:36:46.606-07:00The Final Four - past 10 yearsFINAL FOUR TEAMS 1998-2007<br /><br />(Year, Winner, Runner-up, Other Two Final Four Teams)<br /><br />2007 Florida, Ohio St., UCLA, Georgetown<br /><br />2006 Florida, UCLA, LSU,George Mason<br /><br />2005 North Carolina, Illinois, Louisville, Michigan St.<br /><br />2004 Connecticut, Georgia Tech, Duke, Oklahoma St.<br /><br />2003 Syracuse, Kansas,Texas, Marquette<br /><br />2002 Maryland, Indiana, Kansas, Oklahoma<br /><br />2001 Duke, Arizona, Michigan St., Maryland<br /><br />2000 Michigan St., Florida, North Carolina, Wisconsin<br /><br />1999 Connecticut, Duke, Michigan St., Ohio St.<br /><br />1998 Kentucky, Utah, North Carolina, StanfordSportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-61585698215883077022008-02-13T11:42:00.000-07:002008-02-13T12:49:27.555-07:00NBA teams that need a new nameA couple of NBA teams should change their team name: New Jersey Nets, Utah Jazz, New York Knicks, and the Denver Nuggets.<br /><br />What's a Net anyway? The Nets... how lame is that? I heard that it was because of the New York Jets, New York Mets and they wanted something else to rhyme. So they picked the Nets. I am sorry New York area fans.. Nets, Jets and Mets.<br /><br />That's pretty bad. I would start a petition for a change. That reminds me of the lame 1990s in Utah where every new team was required to have a "zz" in it somewhere to copy the Jazz. The Jazz, the Starzz (WNBA), the Buzz (minor league baseball), the Catzz (indoor football) and probably more lame names. Who picks these stupid names anyway?<br /><br />Speaking of the Jazz, that really is a lame name for Utah as well. So is the Nuggets. Gold Nuggets. Nah, I wouldn't be too excited if that was my favorite team. And then the Knicks. Why would you name your team after weird looking pants? Oh well, whats done is done. All we can do is complain now.<br /><br />However on the other end of the NBA is a few awesome names. The NBA's top team name: The Celtics.SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-91491959021485024842008-01-23T09:42:00.000-07:002008-01-23T12:47:29.275-07:00The Clippers need a new logoThe LA Clippers need a new logo. How many people even know that a Clipper is an war vessel in the mid 1800s? How cool is that. What feeling do you get when you see the LA Clippers logo? Nothing! What does the lame LA Clippers in wimpy cursive writing present to you? It looks old and weak. Get something new. It looks like a cheap version of the Lakers logo, except boring and ugly. It was probably a nice logo back in the 70's but it's time for a change. <div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9C30j00kCcwO5zra8k1YRjuNwVGPeSzObD7LRf5GkCG2jtA_9sumcgBuQLBFf5rkvi8o9O6sFXlra0XUZGs-Zq05AQoJQwvWAsjxk3JWj_g3_NjiSWiddWXoi7oNrjXTTnlv2BzJgkjE/s1600-h/Los_Angeles_Clippers_logo.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158760364261953506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9C30j00kCcwO5zra8k1YRjuNwVGPeSzObD7LRf5GkCG2jtA_9sumcgBuQLBFf5rkvi8o9O6sFXlra0XUZGs-Zq05AQoJQwvWAsjxk3JWj_g3_NjiSWiddWXoi7oNrjXTTnlv2BzJgkjE/s320/Los_Angeles_Clippers_logo.png" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158759947650125778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1sHngiSHA-FcWSBOMe2sKivhfo20fNYNRhF0DmkFxsa9C1-Vts2InM1DG-s6q5kb2pnH1V3InqJPs5Thmeg66DcEPCqAQ8A1VC0dO6G3O7YSOjTkFRnY6gXrGVTNyuGgV-HBQtW6Nqew/s320/clipper.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div></div><div>My suggestion is to do it during the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">offseason</span>. Let's face it, this year is over for them. The Clips are going to have a high draft pick. Elton Brand will be back next year. Promote the team as new and revitalized and cap it off with a new <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sleek</span> logo and jerseys. That's my marketing suggestion. What can it hurt?</div></div>SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-81453169840496226842008-01-10T15:41:00.001-07:002008-01-10T15:49:17.284-07:00SportsGorilla 2007 College Football National Champion is...It was an excellent season. A good one for the underdog and a good one for the SEC. We had another <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">BCS</span> buster with Hawaii. Even though Hawaii died against Georgia, dropping the non-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">BCS</span> leagues to 2-1, it was still a success for non-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BCS</span> leagues. My favorite two word phrase to describe the season: Appalachian State!<br /><br />There is so much parity in college football how can you vote for a champion? The system is ridiculous. So in a system where there is no clear champions and we rely on voting in order to "pick the best team" I have done just that. After a tough debate for who should win the national title I have made an unprecedented decision that I think is fair given the current circumstances.<br /><br />And the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">SportsGorilla</span> National Champion is....<br /><br /><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">LSU</span>, Kansas, Georgia, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">USC</span>, Missouri and West Virginia! An unprecedented six-way tie!</strong><br /><br />I'm serious. You could make a case for each of them. Each looked impressive during the season and in their bowl games. All had losses. But is there enough evidence <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">LSU</span> could beat the rest of the teams? No. So this is the fairest decision in my humble opinion.<br /><br />Congrats <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">LSU</span>, Kansas, Georgia, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">USC</span>, Missouri and West Virginia! You are all the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">SportsGorilla</span> 1st annual 2007 National Champion!SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-60915941336731986172008-01-09T12:42:00.000-07:002008-01-10T16:11:03.921-07:00Final 2007 College Football Top 25 Rankings<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SportsGorilla</span></span> College Football Ranking Top 25 - Final Rankings<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://sportsgorilla.blogspot.com/2008/01/sportsgorilla-2007-college-football.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LSU</span>, Kansas, Georgia, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">USC</span>, Missouri and West Virginia in an unprecedented six-way tie as the National Champions!</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><span class="blsp-spelling-error">1. Kansas</span></p><p><span class="blsp-spelling-error">1. Georgia</span></p><p><span class="blsp-spelling-error">1. LSU</span></p><p><span class="blsp-spelling-error">1. West Virginia </span></p><p><span class="blsp-spelling-error">1. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">USC</span></span></p><p><span class="blsp-spelling-error">1. </span>Missouri </p><p>7. Ohio State </p><p>8. Virginia Tech </p><p>9. Oklahoma </p><p>10. Boston College </p><p>11. Texas </p><p>12. Tennessee </p><p>13. Arizona State </p><p>14. BYU</p><p>15. Hawaii </p><p>16.<span style="color:#ffff00;"> </span><span style="color:#000000;">Florida </span></p><p>17. Illinois </p><p>18. Auburn</p><p>19. Michigan</p><p>20. Cincinnati </p><p>21. Clemson </p><p>22. Wisconsin </p><p>23. Texas Tech</p><p>24. South Florida </p><p>25. Oregon</p><p></p><p>Bubble Teams: Connecticut, UCF, Tulsa, Virginia, Oregon State, Penn State, Wake Forrest, Kentucky, Rutgers, Boise State, Air Force, Utah, New Mexico, Arkansas, Mississippi State, TCU<br /></p>SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-45645126346337709012008-01-03T17:35:00.000-07:002008-01-09T12:41:54.101-07:002007 NBA Rankings<p>The NBA has the typical West powerhouse teams of the past few years: San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks. However the West also has many players that could make a run. The Nuggets, Jazz, Hornets, Blazers, Rockets, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Lakers</span>, and Warriors are all <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">legitimate</span> threats. The Blazers have made an amazing run to be back in the thick of the race, but I don't think they will be able to keep up. They are definitely going to be a team to watch in the next few years.</p><p>In the East it's Boston, Detroit, Orlando and then the rest of the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Field</span>. Three top teams and a bunch of mediocre clubs following. Notice only 3 East teams in the top 13. The number 4-8 spots are wide open, but look for Washington, Cleveland, New Jersey, and Toronto to set the pace.</p><p>Here are my final 2007 NBA Rankings:<br /></p><ol><li>Boston Celtics </li><li>Detroit Pistons </li><li>Phoenix Suns </li><li>San Antonio Spurs </li><li>Dallas Mavericks </li><li>New Orleans Hornets</li><li>Portland Trailblazers</li><li>LA <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Lakers</span></li><li>Denver Nuggets</li><li>Orlando Magic</li><li>Golden State Warriors</li><li>Utah Jazz</li><li>Houston Rockets</li><li>New Jersey Nets</li><li>Toronto Raptors</li><li>Atlanta Hawks</li><li>Washington Wizards</li><li>Cleveland Cavaliers</li><li>Indiana Pacers</li><li>Philadelphia 76<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ers</span></li><li>Sacramento Kings</li><li>Chicago Bulls</li><li>Milwaukee Bucks</li><li>Charlotte Bobcats</li><li>LA Clippers</li><li>Seattle <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">SuperSonics</span></li><li>Memphis Grizzlies</li><li>Miami Heat</li><li>New York <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Knicks</span></li><li>Minnesota <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Timberwolves</span></li></ol><p></p>SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-25215373031267088082008-01-01T17:21:00.000-07:002008-01-01T17:35:55.964-07:00Final 2007 NBA RankingsThe 2007 NBA season has been one of ups and downs so far. The top story of the season so far has been the Boston Celtics. Boston has dominated their way to a 26-3 record. Boston is back in the East and its good to see, in my opinion.<br /><br />The second story line is the Portland Trailblazers. After starting 5-12 they went on a 13 game win streak. Not bad for the youngest team in the NBA missing their future star Greg <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Oden</span>. They play team ball and battled their way to a 18-13 record.<br /><br />The third story is the Chicago Bulls. My only words for them are pathetic.SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-61541343395916434872007-12-07T13:28:00.000-07:002007-12-07T13:44:59.000-07:00Bowl thoughtsWell, Missouri got ripped off. They are ranked number 1 in the nation. The lose in their conference championship game and drop out of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">BCS</span> bowl games? Not fair. The <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">problem</span> is you have to give <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Oklahoma</span> a bid and I think Kansas deserved it as well going 11-1. The problem is the system. Their is no way for Missouri to prove the deserve it. That is left in the hands of the voters to say if you are good enough or not. Sound fair, not at all. They need a playoff more than ever. With the parity in college football, how can we leave the championship up to computers? Let's settle it on the field.<br /><br />If Hawaii beats Georgia I think they should <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">legitimately</span> be considered for a national championship. If they beat them soundly I will automatically give them my vote to be #1. If Hawaii loses and Kansas beats <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Virginia</span> Tech I will also consider them to possibly be national champs. We shall seeSportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-80998964955631917792007-12-05T15:32:00.000-07:002007-12-05T15:41:58.901-07:00NCAA Football Top 25 Ranking - Week 13<strong>SportsGorilla College Football Ranking Top 25 - Week 13</strong><br /><br /><ol><li>Ohio State </li><li>LSU </li><li>Kansas </li><li>Virginia Tech </li><li>Georgia</li><li>Oklahoma </li><li>Missouri </li><li>West Virginia </li><li>USC </li><li>Hawaii </li><li>Arizona State </li><li>Florida</li><li>Boston College </li><li>Illinois </li><li>South Florida </li><li>BYU </li><li>Clemson </li><li>Tennessee </li><li>Wisconsin </li><li>Texas </li><li>Virginia </li><li>Boise State </li><li>Cincinnati </li><li>Connecticut</li><li>Oregon State<br /></li></ol><p>Bubble Teams: Auburn, Oregon, Air Force, Penn State, Texas Tech, UCF, Wake Forrest, Arkansas, Kentucky, Rutgers, Tulsa, Michigan, Utah, Texas A&M, New Mexico,<br /></p>SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-9598722950368708902007-11-29T12:19:00.000-07:002007-11-30T11:32:02.478-07:00NCAA Hoops upsetsSo far this NCAA basketball season looks like it will be quite interesting. So far there have been some rather big upsets. If the first few weeks are any indication as to how the season will turn out it look like it will be a wild ride similar to the college football season. Here are some of the surprising games:<br /><br /><br /><br />Mercer defeats #16 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">USC</span> (in LA, and it is Mercer's only win of the season)<br /><br />Gardner Webb defeats #20 Kentucky (in Kentucky)<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">BYU</span> defeats #6 Louisville<br /><br />Saint Marys defeats #12 Oregon<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Siena</span> defeats Stanford<br /><br />Cleveland St defeats Florida State and South Florida<br /><p>Belmont and Bowling Green defeat <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Cincinnati</span></p><p>NC A&T defeats DePaul</p><p>Sam Houston State defeats Texas Tech</p><p> </p><p>I am sure there are more of these to come. Stay tuned.</p>SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-68498676928217076922007-11-27T16:22:00.000-07:002007-11-27T16:39:00.963-07:00NCAA Football Top 25 Rankings - Week 13<strong>SportsGorilla College Football Ranking Top 25 - Week 12</strong><br /><ol><li>Missouri </li><li>West Virginia </li><li>Ohio State </li><li>LSU</li><li>Kansas </li><li>Virginia Tech </li><li>Georgia</li><li>Oklahoma </li><li>USC </li><li>Arizona State </li><li>Hawaii </li><li>Boston College </li><li>Florida </li><li>Oregon </li><li>Illinois </li><li>South Florida </li><li>Tennessee </li><li>Wisconsin </li><li>BYU</li><li>Clemson</li><li>Texas </li><li>Virginia </li><li>Boise State </li><li>Cincinnati </li><li>Connecticut</li></ol><p>Bubble Teams: Auburn, Air Force, Penn State, Texas Tech, Troy, UCF, Wake Forrest, Arkansas, Kentucky, Rutgers, Tulsa, Michigan, Oregon State, Utah, Texas A&M</p>SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-17225784383100705302007-11-21T12:21:00.000-07:002007-11-21T12:34:57.408-07:00NCAA Football ranking Top 25 - Week 12<strong>SportsGorilla College Football Ranking Top 25 - Week 12<br /></strong><br /><ol><li>LSU </li><li>Kansas </li><li>Missouri </li><li>Ohio State </li><li>West Virginia </li><li>Arizona State </li><li>Georgia </li><li>Oregon </li><li>Virginia Tech </li><li>Oklahoma </li><li>USC </li><li>Hawaii </li><li>Boston College </li><li>Texas </li><li>Florida </li><li>Virginia </li><li>Boise State </li><li>Illinois </li><li>South Florida </li><li>Wisconsin </li><li>Connecticut </li><li>Tennessee</li><li>BYU</li><li>Clemson </li><li>Cincinnati </li></ol><p><br />Bubble Teams: Air Force, Kentucky, Penn State, Texas Tech, Utah, Troy, UCF, Wake Forrest, Arkansas, Auburn, Rutgers, Tulsa, Michigan, Oregon State, Michigan State, Indiana, Florida State<br /></p>SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-23028954313607138412007-11-15T14:55:00.000-07:002007-11-15T15:13:48.939-07:00NCAA Football Top 25 Rankings - Week 11<strong>SportsGorilla College Football Ranking Top 25 - Week 11</strong><br /><br /><ol><li>LSU </li><li>Oregon </li><li>Kansas </li><li>Oklahoma </li><li>Missouri </li><li>Ohio State </li><li>West Virginia </li><li>Arizona State </li><li>Virginia Tech </li><li>Georgia </li><li>USC </li><li>Hawaii </li><li>Boston College </li><li>Texas </li><li>Florida </li><li>Virginia </li><li>Clemson </li><li>Boise State </li><li>Illinois</li><li>Cincinnati</li><li>Wisconsin</li><li>Connecticut</li><li>Michigan </li><li>South Florida</li><li>Kentucky</li></ol><p>Bubble Teams: Tennessee, Penn State, BYU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Utah, Troy, UCF, Wake Forrest, Air Force, Arkansas, Auburn, Alabama, Rutgers, New Mexico, California, Tulsa<br /></p>SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-82722671104505590862007-11-08T16:07:00.000-07:002007-11-08T16:26:02.881-07:00NCAA Football ranking Top 25 - Week 10<strong>SportsGorilla College Football Ranking Top 25 - Week 10</strong><br /><br /><ol><li>Ohio State </li><li>LSU </li><li>Oregon </li><li>Kansas </li><li>Oklahoma </li><li>Missouri </li><li>Boston College </li><li>West Virginia </li><li>Arizona State </li><li>Virginia Tech </li><li>Georgia </li><li>Connecticut </li><li>Hawaii </li><li>Michigan </li><li>USC </li><li>Texas </li><li>Florida </li><li>Virginia </li><li>Clemson</li><li>Alabama </li><li>Auburn </li><li>Boise State </li><li>Purdue</li><li>Penn State</li><li>California</li></ol><p>Bubble Teams: Wisconsin, South Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, BYU, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Illinois, Cincinnati, Texas Tech, Troy, Wake Forrest, Fresno State, Arkansas<br /></p>SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-61901714853452318952007-11-01T15:21:00.000-07:002007-11-01T15:39:38.814-07:00NCAA Football ranking Top 25 - Week 9<strong>SportsGorilla College Football Ranking Top 25 - Week 9</strong><br /><br /><ol><li>Ohio State </li><li>Boston College </li><li>LSU </li><li>Arizona State </li><li>Oregon </li><li>Oklahoma </li><li>Kansas </li><li>Missouri </li><li>Virginia Tech </li><li>West Virginia </li><li>Hawaii </li><li>Georgia</li><li>Connecticut</li><li>Michigan </li><li>USC </li><li>South Florida </li><li>Alabama </li><li>Texas </li><li>Florida </li><li>Virginia </li><li>Wisconsin</li><li>Auburn</li><li>Boise State</li><li>Wake Forrest</li><li>Clemson</li></ol><p><br />Bubble Teams: Rutgers, Penn State, Kentucky, South Carolina, BYU, Purdue, Tennessee, California, Kansas State, Texas A&M, Illinois, Cincinnati, Texas Tech, Oregon State, Troy, New Mexico, Oklahoma State,<br /></p>SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937633618668280136.post-40301058728337459992007-10-30T11:22:00.000-07:002007-10-30T11:28:30.300-07:002007-2008 NBA Playoff Predictions<strong>Playoffs Rankings</strong><br /><strong></strong>I like Chicago in the East. They are one of the hardest playing teams and have a stock of young talent. Detroit is always good but I think they are on the decline. I just can't see <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LeBron</span> and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cavs</span> doing as well in the playoffs this year. Orlando is my surprise pick this year. they had a great start last season and then faded. In the West I like Utah, but I don't see them getting past the second round this year. San Antonio did it too easily last year and I think either Phoenix or Dallas will have enough emotion to finally get past them. Houston and Denver are my two question marks. They both could make a deep run if things work out.<br /><br /><strong>East</strong><br /><ol><li>Chicago</li><li>Boston</li><li>Orlando</li><li>Detroit</li><li>Cleveland</li><li>New Jersey</li><li>Miami</li><li>Washington</li></ol><p><strong>West</strong></p><ol><li>Dallas</li><li>Phoenix</li><li>San Antonio</li><li>Denver</li><li>Utah</li><li>Houston</li><li>Golden State</li><li>New Orleans</li></ol>SportsGorillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919062470234824602noreply@blogger.com1