Goldman Sacks, Around the NBA, Bears-Forte
Great show last night with an old friend. If you haven't listened to it, check it out at the main page. It is most definitely not safe for work or children thanks to our special guest.
Eddie Goldman, ESPN's #1 ranked DT signed a national letter of intent to attend Florida State. I hope he pans out because I can't wait for all the "Goldman sacks!" comments on SportsCenter.
NBA thoughts:
-How long before the Lakers are thinking about starting Andrew Goudelock at the point? I mean, really kids- there hasn't been this much excitement about an unheralded draft pick since...well, Derek Fisher out of Arkansas-Little Rock.
And no, you can't bring up Devean George.
For the record, since Goudelock's started to receive decent playing time four games ago, the kids shooting just under 50% from the floor, 57% from behind the arc, and averaging 11.5 points per game. He also has just one turnover in each of the games. Not bad for the 46th pick, eh?
It makes a much better story than the Lakers supposed interest in Gilbert Arenas. If he couldn't co-exist with Dwight Howard in Orlando how do you expect him to fit in with Kobe, Bynum, Gasol, and MWP? Who could forget this?
And let's not forget the player notorious for guns can't shoot anymore. Ironic, no?
-The Charlotte Bobcats are a mess. In 2009-2010 they won 44 games and made the playoffs. Last year? 34 and no playoffs. This year? 3-19 and mired in a 9 game losing streak.
Kemba Walker may have been a nice college player, but I have doubts whether or not he's the star to build around.
What's worse: watching a flailing franchise and feeling sorry for the fans who were burned by the Hornets and now are forced to deal with this; or the fact that one of best two players of all time is running the show and just can't seem to get it right?
-The Sacramento Kings are officially back in the "Maybe it wasn't Westphal" zone.
-It's still early but beware of teams like the Pacers and Hawks. Teams that can win on the road usually make someone miserable come playoff time.
-I'm trying to determine if the Sixers are for real or if they've just taken advantage of the post-lockout world and come March reality will reign.
What do I like? They outscore their opponents on average by 11, they take care of the ball and play defense.
What do I question? The only legit team they've beat so far is the Hawks. I'm not calling the Magic legit. They're in a tailspin and unless they get a mother of a deal for Dwight Howard, it's only going to get worse.
We're about to learn a whole lot about these Sixers as their next six games are home against Chicago, Miami, at Atlanta, then home against the Lakers, Spurs and Clippers.
Stay tuned.
The Chicago Bears say that RB Matt Forte won't hit the open market. OK new GM Phil Emery, here's your first test: are you able to make the obvious decision?
It's my opinion that a franchise tag will hurt the relationship in the long run and while we all know this is a business, why burn a bridge with a player who has been solid on and off the field?
Chicago doesn't have the best reputation as being a well-run franchise so let's start off on the right foot, OK Phil?
Oh and don't be upset if I refer to you as Phil Connors once or twice.
Posted by 87sportsfans at 2/1/2012 12:21 PM 
Categories: NFL, NBA, NCAA
Tags: NCAA Florida State Seminoles NBA Lakers Arenas Bobcats Kings Pacers hawks Sixers Bears NFL Forte
Categories: NFL, NBA, NCAA
Tags: NCAA Florida State Seminoles NBA Lakers Arenas Bobcats Kings Pacers hawks Sixers Bears NFL Forte
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