Dolphins are still winless.

I started my blog a few months ago, and my first entry was discussing the Miami Dolphins 0-3 start. Coming into the season, i honestly thought The Dolphins would have a good team, but it turns out that they really don't. This is my 30th entry and the Dolphins are still winless, why? Here's are some reasons.

First, they are the only winless team in NFL. Second, the offense has been pathetic all season long. They are 28th league in points, averaging 16.3 point per game. Only San Francisco, Buffalo, St.Louis and Kansas City has less points per game than they do.

Also, they are 29th in the league in total yardage per game. The Dolphins are averaging 281.3 yards per game. So, what's wrong with the team this year, why are they struggling?

It's simple, it all started a few years ago when the Dolphins signed Daunte Culpepper, when they should've taken Drew Brees. Then, Ricky Williams got in trouble for failing his fourth drug test.

This year, Miami traded there best offensive player, Chris Chambers to the San Diego Chargers and also signed Joey Porter to a long four year contract. So I ask, is it the team that's horrible or is it the management of this team.

The Dolphins are struggles are coming from the front office. Unless they make some personal changes, this team will struggles for years to come.

This week, The Dolphins play the Buffalo Bills. Will the winless streak finally end, or will Miami continue on there losing trends. I personally think that Miami will lose again this week because they always struggle in December with the cold weather.

But once again, this is my last blog for my class and i really hope Miami wins.

former Hurricanes Sean Taylor dies

Former Washington Redskin and Miami Hurricane Sean Taylor died Nov. 27, a day after he was shot at his South Florida resident. He was 24.

"Taylor died early Tuesday of a gunshot wound from an apparent intruder, a tragic end for a 24-year-old whose life was transformed by the birth of a daughter 18 months ago" according to ESPN.com news services.

We are talking about a brother, a father, a teammate and a leader. Given the name "The Grim Reaper" by teammate Lavar Arrington, this guy was simple was of the hardest-hitting safeties...period. Taylor was the 5th overall pick by the Redskins in 2004. He didn't get off to the start he wanted, but then year-by-year his game got better, and he became one of the fierest player in the game.

Many former players for the University of Miami were devastated with the news. Some included: former Hurricanes Jeremy Shocker, Willis McGahee, Clinton Portis, and Jonathan Vilma.

The U or the Hurricanes and Redskins lost a great football player but more importantly they lost a changed man. People began to see the change in him when his daughter was born. But now his daughter will grow up with him.

It's hard as a football fan to understand this lost, to me it's simply doesn't make sense. I question myself I know he's from tough area of South Florida, but really why was he there. He was robbed before in his place a few months ago. I know, if I would've gotten robbed, i would've been out of my place...quickly.

There are no suspect yet, to who robbed his house. But one thing for sure, is that when that person gets caught, he should pay heavily for his crime.

The Miami Heat are cold.

The Miami Heat have a 3-9 record this year in there first 12 games. That's second, to the worst record in the eastern conference.

After there first 12 games, Miami finally won there first home game against the Houston Rockets. Miami won there first game against the New York Knicks, who have the worst record in the Eastern Conference. The Miami heat have only scored 100 points one time thus far, and they still lost to the Phoenix Suns.

So what's wrong with the Miami Heat. After winning the NBA championship two years ago and getting kicked out of the second round of playoffs last year, the problem with the Heat is simply one thing, inconsistency.

Too many turnovers and not enough scoring. Dwayne Wade miss the teams first 10 games, so a lot of the scoring was eliminated right away. But Miami did acquire a scoring
threat in Ricky Davis before the season began, but results on that trade has not benefited the team.

Now Wade is back and is playing the back court with Ricky Davis. This back-court could be dangerous but if only Shaquille O'Neal starts playing like Shaquille O'Neal.

Will the Heat turn up the heat or will they continue staying cold.

Joe Kennedy dead at 28-years-old.

A former Toronto Blue Jays and Oakland A's pitcher died early Friday morning. Joe Kennedy was just 28-years-old.

"After going to bed early, Kennedy woke up at about 1:15 a.m. Friday and collapsed as he was leaving a bedroom at the home of his wife's parents", Hillsborough County sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said, according to The Associated Press.

Also, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue took Kennedy to Brandon Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, she said.

Kennedy was a seven year veteran with a 43-61 record. He pitched for several teams in the majors, which include: Tampa Bay, the team that drafted him, Colorado Rockies, Oakland A's, Arizona Diamondbacks and Toronto Blue Jays.

"Kennedy made his major league debut on June 6, 2001 as a starting pitcher. He went five innings, earning a win against the Blue Jays", according to ESPN. He was a winner in his first major league start, but in his career, he was tough on the mound.
He was a competitor and a go-get-him type of player. When asked about how he would react when pitching to Barry Bonds, he said i will give him all i have.


The test to determined the cause of death is expected to take 6-8 weeks. Baseball has lost a great family man and ball player. Kennedy is survive by his one-year-old son and his wife

Freshmans to look out for this year in college basketball

Its been a few weeks since the college basketball began...and its been surprising. Many of the surprises thus far have been the upsets and the play from freshman ball players. Some upsets this year have been Gardner-Webb beating Kentucky and Grand-Valley State beating Michigan State. But the real story right know in college basketball is the deep class of this years freshmens.

Lets take a look at some of the freshmens that are making noise in the college ranks. First off a look at Kansas State, Micheal Beasley.



Beasley, in leading the nation with 30 point per game and 20 rebounds per game. He can play three positions and poses a threat with his left-handed ball handling skills. He also plays an aggressive post game and can shoot the rock from the outside as well. Although the Kansas State haven't played big team yet. It will be interesting to see how he plays against a team like Kansas or UCLA. Overall he's been the most dominant freshman forward since former Wake Forest forward Tim Duncan.
One the of most suprising team in college basketball are the Duke Blue Devils. Coack K has never had a young team like the one he has this year, but it doesnt mean he doesn't have talent. Kyle Singler, an All-American leads the team in scoring with 15.3 points per game and 8.3 rebounds per game. This year the Blue Devils have won all three games by 20 points or more. The young Blue Devils are a fast up-down the court team, with high energy. They also play aggressive in the defensive end keeping under 65 points a game. Although youth is not suppose to be factor in a team, for Duke it has.


Memphis sharp-shooter Derek Rose. What a talent. This kid can flat-out play. Memphis return all there players from last year,you add this kid and you have to think the Tigers are the heavy favorite to cut down the nets. Rose in his first four games in college basketball he has scored 16 or more points. The team is 4-0 thanks to he superb leadership style, even though he's only 18-years-old. If i had to pick a player that will have the biggest impact on thier team. I would say that player would be Rose. Memphis is ready to take that step to becoming a championship team. But if Rose starts to slip of as a player, the team will struggle and will get bounce early from Mrach Madness.

Well...Look who might come back.

Are the headlines true, is Alex Rodriguez coming back to the New York Yankees. According to ESPN baseball analyst, Buster Olney, A Rod and the Yankees are nearing a 10 year $275 million dollar contract. What a turn of events.

Just a few weeks ago Rodriguez opted out of his Yankees contract to become a free agent. According to the New York Post, Rodriguez through other parties told the Yankees ownership that he wanted to discuss coming back to the team.

That's how it all began. Blogs started talking about A-Rod coming back so did the newspapers such as the New York Post and the New York Daily News.

When A-Rod opted out,the Yankees had 0 percent chance of coming back. Yankees ownership told Alex that if he opted out of his contract, they would not negotiate with him. Now the stage is set. Both ownership and A-Rod are discussing a contract that would keep him in pinstripes. If he signs now will the fans react? Or is this a set-up so that other A-Rod, to get other teams to bid as well?

College basketball is here...and so are the baby gators.

Al Horford, Corey Brewer and Joakim Noah each left a year early to enter the NBA Draft. So why are the Florida Gators college basketball team name "The baby gators".

Because nine of Billy Donovan scholarship players, five are freshmens and three are sophomores. Donovan has a well-built freshman class led by guards Nick Calathes and Jai Lucas, both who are McDonald's All-American. Also, joining the core is Alex Tyus, Chandler Parson and Adam Allen, who were all top 50 players in high school.

Although Donovan left The Gators to go to the NBA, he came back because he felt it was the wrong decision. If there's one thing Donovan enjoys doing is recruiting. Not only did Donovan had one of the best recruiting class this year, he's already in line to have the best recruiting class coming in next year.

According to scout.com Eloy Vargas, Kenneth Kadji and Allan Chaney have verbally committed to play for the Gators next year. Two of three players are rated in the top 25 in high school. Both classes combine will bring some excitement to the fans in Gainsville, but until then, Coach Donovan will have his hands full with a lot of young and raw talent.

One way or another coach Donovan kids will be dancing very soon. It will not take long for him to get his team back to where they were. The media and the fans are not expecting anything great from this team this year, but just like last year, no one expected the Gators to repeat, and they did.

Yes its a rebuilding mode, and what a class coach Donovan has coming in. But if coach Donovan wins a national title within the next three years, he would have exceeded everyone's expectations, including me.

Baseball season is over.. but Marlins offseason talk begin

The biggest questions surronding the Florida Marlins organizations are? Are they getting a new stadium? and Will third baseman Miguel Cabrera and starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis come back.

The baseball season is over, but the general manager meetings are on the way.

There's alot of trade discussions right now with top these two Marlins players. The organization informed the media as well as other clubs that these two players would be avaliable but only for the right price. Right price you ask?

Right price means young prospect that are lock into minimum contracts for the next four to five years. For example, if any team wants to acquire a Dontrelle Willis or a Miguel Cabrera someone would have to give up a Phillip Hughes or a Joba Chamberlien. Or maybe a Lasting Mileage and Carlos Gomez. While the Yankees are always given up prospect to get good veteran players, this time, they want to grow within the organization and spend money wisely on younger players for the future of the organization.

According to ESPN,

Good players are always in need, that's for sure. I'm not talking specifically about Cabrera or Willis or Dan Uggla or [Hanley] Ramirez," Florida president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest said, mentioning many top Marlins. "When you trade really good players, you want really good players in return. You want talent for talent.

Other baseball trade discussion involved the Yankees center fielder Johnny Damon and Chicago White Sox third baseman Joe Crede. Also, there are rumors of New York Mets going after free agent pitcher Carlos Silva.

We can't talk baseball without talking about the 300 million dollar man. Alex Rodriguez has kept quite since he opted out his contract. The questions in the meetings this week was who's interested. So far, in the two long days of meetings, no one was interested.

This is all the big news from the meeting thus far, i'll get back when i hear something new.

Joe Torre was introduced as the new Los Angeles Dodgers manager

In the field of the Dodgers staduim, Joe Torre was made the 8th Dodger manager in franchise history. Torre, will lead a franchise that will celebrate its 50th birthday in Los Angeles.

Torre brings exeptional experience into the Dodgers dug-out; 12 straight playoff appearences, 4 World Series championship, and over 1,200 wins.

Now, Joe Torre doesnt have the superstar players in L.A. than what he had in N.Y. But he still has a good ball club with young talent. Torre, gets to manage top prospects like James Loney, Matt Kemp and Andy LaRoche. He also has some experience players in Juan Pierre, Rafeal Furcal and Nomar Garciaparra.

But the questions is can Torre bring back together a team, that last season couldnt get along. Yes, he can.

If there is one thing that Torre can do is manage players. He was able to handle superstars like Alex Rogriguez, David Justice, Gary Sheffield, and Kyle Farnsworth. He brings great deal of knowledge to the game of baseball and he's also great with the media. In such a place like L.A., Torre will have no problem getting along with the media. He will have great sound bites for the L.A. papers just like he did in New York.

Even though i am a huge Yankees fan, i am extremely happy for Joe Torre and his new team. He deserves it and every Yankee fan should be proud of what Torre did. Don't be surprise if the Dodgers win the World Series within three years.

Miami Dolphins had a bye week... that's a good thing.

This week was a good week for pro Florida football fans, but not for Florida college football. South Florida and the Miami Hurricanes but lost this week to teams like Conneticut and North Carolina State. On the other hand, the 0-8 Miami Dolphins had a bye week this week. But many are wondering what's going on with them?

By the way, did anyone see the way Wes Welker has been playing? The former DOLPHIN has been one of Tom Brady's primary target. He's also a punt and kick returner as well. But ofcourse the Dolphins didn't resign him last season.

It seems that no matter what the Dolphins do, whether its pick up the wrong quaterback in Daunte Culpepper and not Drew Brees, who by the way threw for 445 yards and 3 touchdowns this week. i think its time to shake up things in the Dolphins internal everyday operations. Can the Dolphins organization be shaken up by The Tuna . Acccording to Yahoo sports writer, Jason Cole,

It makes a lot of sense that the Dolphins would be a job he'd be very interested in if it came open," a source close to Parcells said Friday. "But only as the GM. I don't think he'll ever coach again.

I'll tell one thing. Bring Bill Parcells would be a smart move in the part of the Dolphins. He knows football. He has taken teams that needed help, fix them and made them winners. He knows talent when he sees it. The one question on everybodys mind is can Wayne Huzienga give control to Bill Parcells. But like i said, these are just rumors.

How good is Tom Brady?

This was the battle of the two best teams in the NFL and two of the best quarterback in the game. Tom Brady vs. Payton Manning, Indianapolis vs. New England, the battle of the unbeatens.

Indianapolis defense was unbelieveable during the first three quarters of the game. They hold Tom Brady under 150 passing and forced him to throw two interceptions. In the first seven games, Brady threw for 2 interceptions total.

So you know the Colts defense brought the noise to the Patroits. But, that's until the fourth quarter came.

And the world found out why Tom Brady is the best quarterback in the league, right now.

With under five minutes left remaining, Brady rallied New England back down 10 points to beat the Colts 24-20.

i felt the Colts defense let off in the fourth quarter. They didn't cover Patroits wide reciever Wes Welker, the fastest player in the team and they left one of the best reciever, Randy Moss, go deep.

With no running game, the Patroits knew that the only way to win this game was to stay close and throw it in the air. That's exactually what they did.

New York Yankees hire former Florida Marlins manager.

Yes, i am a big Yankees fan and everybody that knows me, knows that. I am very happy with the Yankees decision on making Joe Girardi the new manager.

The former Yankees catcher and broadcaster brings leadership, knowledge and youth to the organization.

I like this move because the Yankees needed to change there style of play. Joe Torre was a quiet and a soft-spoken manager, while Girardi is not. Girardi managed a Florida Marlins team that had the lowest payroll in baseball. He made sure that his players played by the way he managed, aggressively.

Yes i miss Joe Torre, because he was very close with the players. And yes i'm not blaming him for the Yankees mistakes. He doesn't pitch and he doesn't hit, so you really can't blame the guy. But he was in the dug-out, and i felt he kept quiet when he should've spoken out when his team was making mistakes.

Simply, it was time for a change and bringing Joe Girardi will get Yankees fans excited once the season start next year. He will have a different team, now that Alex Rodriguez is gone, but will find the best nine players he has and will put them in the field.

Joe Torre walks out... Yankees search for new manager begins.

After 12 season with the New York Yankees, Joe Torre turn down a one-year offer for $5 million, plus bonus. Torre, who won four championship with the Yankees, leaves the team with one of best performance by a Yankees manager ever.

According to MLB.com writer Bryan Hotch,

I just didn't think it was the right thing for me, or the right thing for my players. Whether they're on my side, or not on my side, any pressure caused by maybe the manager's going to lose his job, that pressure isn't needed when the goal is to win baseball games.

Now the question is? Who will manage the New York Yankees? Some candidates for the job are: former Yankees catcher Joe Girardi and former first baseman, Don Mattingly.

Joe Girardi is honestly ready to take over Joe Torre's job. He's more experience with his managerial experience with the young Florida Marlins. He managed a team that had a low payroll and almost took them to the playoffs. Don Mattingly spent three years as a hitting coach for the Yankees until last year. This year, it was his first season as a bench coach, and showed a lot of patients, as the Yankees bats struggled in the beginning of the season. He worked with A-Rod, Cano and Jason Giambi and Shelly Duncan while they were struggling and eventually the bats woke up. There are also some consideration to current manager for the Cubs, Lou Pinella and former Cardinals manager, Tony LaRussa, but it will be long-offseason before the Yankees have a new manager.

According to MLB.com

There will be a process and I can promise you that process is going to take some time," Cashman said. "I ask for everybody's patience as we review and interview the individuals and make the appropriate recommendations to ownership...

The decision will be made, but it's premature to discuss the criteria right now.The only criteria I can touch on is what Hank and Hal [Steinbrenner] have always spoken, which comes directly from The Boss. Our intent is to continue on our quest for championships. We're very proud of everything we've accomplished over the years.

BCS standings are in...South Florida is # 2.

After 2 top-five teams lost this this week, The standings were shaken up just a little bit. A little school in Tampa is now the # 2 team in the nation. What? South florida is # 2 now?. You mean the Bulls, give me a break.

This is why the BCS standings is a joke and it's overrated. What happens if Ohio State plays South Florida for a national title. What station is going to what to pick up that game. Are you kidding me. Get rid of this thing already (BCS). You might as well put this game on PBS because no one is going to want to advertise it.

South Florida is not the second best team in the country. I have seen that and there is proof of that. I know a there's always one game that will tell you if a team is for real, but last week it wasn't that game.

Against Florida Atlantic University, a team who is ranked somewhere between 70-80 in the nation, came really close to knocking off the bulls. FAU forced USF to four turnovers, out-played them defensively and and scared the green and gold off of them.

Its time to get rid of the Bowl Championship Series standings and bring on the playoffs. Bring in the playoff format. Get the best eight teams in the nation and play in the format. Not only will we know who the best team is, but they will get to showcase that in multiple games.

To be honest with everyone, if the playoff format was to be in effect this year. South Florida would not get out of the first round. And if they did, they would get slap around in the second round, by a team like the Florida Gators, LSU Tigers, or Oklahoma Sooners. No chance what's so ever.

Miami's defense struggles... Dolphins are 0-6

One of the worst defense in the NFL showed why they were just that (the worst defense in the NFL).

The Dolphins defense allowed 384 total yardage, 244 passing yards and 140 rushing yards. They also allowed one rushing touchdown by Jason Wright and three passing touchdowns from Derek Anderson. The Dolphins also struggled on penalties. Miami had eight penalties for 90 yards. Although the inside seven of Miami's defense struggle badly, so did Miami's cornerbacks and safeties.

Browns receiver Braylon Edwards had 5 five catches for 67 yards but had three touchdowns. Tight End Kellen Winslow had a great game as well. He had five receptions for 90 yards.On the other side of the ball (offense), the Dolphins played better than usual and scored more points.

Quarterback Cleo Lemon was superb. He pass for two touchdowns to tight end David Martin and rushed for two toucdowns as well. Running Back, Ronnie Brown rushed for 101 yards on 19 carries. This is the fourth week in a row that Brown rushes for more than 100 yards. The first downs of this game was even, but that's because Miami had to play comeback to make this game close.

The Dolphins should play for next year instead of this year. Lose as much games to secure the #1 pick in next years NFL Draft. They should play with what they have and see what needs they will need.

Just when things couldn't get any worst they will. Miami plays the undefeated New England Patroits, who came away from Dallas with a big win. According to ESPN, "Cleveland handed Miami a franchise-record ninth consecutive loss.

FAU basketball recruits two players.

The countdown to March Madness is several months away, but the beginning of the regular season is near. There are many good teams to watch-out for this season.

Some include: Memphis, North Carolina, Michigan State and Louisville, but other teams are recruiting and getting ready for the years to come; those include the Florida Gators and Florida Atlantic University.

Florida Gators lost 5 starters this year to the NBA draft. The return of head coach Billy Donovan has gator fans excited again, but they will have a different mind-set then the championship team had. Instead of having leadership and experience, they will have to rely on youth and athleticism. The Gators recruited top prospect G Jai Lucas, SF Nick Calathes, Adam Allen, Chandler Parsons and Alex Tyus, to make the "baby gators" the best recruting class of 2007.

On the other hand, Florida Atlantic University had verbal agreement from two players.

Shooting Guard, Dago Pena and Combo Guard, Shay Shine verbally agreed to play for the Owls this season. With Sun-Belt conference 1st team player, Carlos Monroe, the Owls look to put one of the most explosive young team in the conference on the court.
Only FAU coach Rex Walters, though, envisioned both in his backcourt.
According to heraldtribune,"

Florida Atlantic made Dago and Shay a priority," said Matt Ramker, founder of the adidas-sponsored Florida Rams, the duo's travel team. "(FAU) worked harder than anyone. They convinced Dago to pass on much-larger schools and help build their school into a bigger national name."

Look for FAU to make a run at the Sun Belt conference championship this year. If so, it will be the second time in the school's history that the Owls would make the NCAA tournament. With young players and a leader in Monroe, the Owls will be a scoring team that can cause some damage against poor defenses.

Miami Dolphins are 0-5.

Kris Brown kicked 5 field goals including a 57-yard field goal as the Houston Texans defeated the Miami Dolphins 22-19. Brown kicked three out of his five field goals beyond 50 yards.

"That's as impressive as I've ever seen," Texans coach Gary Kubiak
said. And then to put that on top of it, i'm kind of lost of words. It's special. i don't know if we'll ever see that again."

Houston Texans offense was superb. They had more total yardage and passing yardage then the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins running game out-rushed the Texans running game. The Dolphins running back, Ronnie Brown rushed for 114 yards on 23 carries. He also had a rushing touchdown.

If the Dolphins 0-5 start is not bad enough. During the game, the Dolphins also lost there starting quarterback Trent Green. Green, was hit in head and was injured by the Texans defensive tackle, Tarvis Johnson. The Dolphins back-up quarterback Cleo Lemon replaced Green and went 15 for 27 for 151 yards.

Lemons looked poised. He showed he can run the Dolphins offense. He will start Miami's next game. Green is out indefinetly. Miami also has options with second round pick John Beck. The BYU quarterback is now the second-string quarterback behind Cleo Lemon. If Lemon gets hurt or starts to struggle, look for Miami to start the rookie sometime down the line.

USF barely beats FAU

In front of 21,106 crazy fans in Lockhart stadium, FLorida Atlantic University showed the nation why there are the next big team to come out of Florida.

FAU was able to play with University of South Florida head-to-head. It was no quarterback shoot-out this time, but both quarterback did show why they were the top players in the nation.

USFs Matt Grothe threw for 122 yards, but threw an interception. He also rushed 120 yards on 14 carries for one touchdown.

FAUs Rusty Smith threw for 259 yards and three touchdowns. He moved the ball around well with his receivers connecting with Diivory Edgecomb, Jason Harmon and Cortez Gent.

But the star of the game was USF running back Benjamin Williams. Williams rushed for 186 yards on 25 carries and had four touchdowns. USF running game dominated FAUs defense. The bulls rushed for 302 yards.

The Owls defense forced 4 turnovers on the Bulls. The Bulls defense wasn't as explosive as they were against West Virgina. The Owls missed opportunities to win this game. FAUs kicker Warley Leroy missed three field goals. They also scored only once on there four turnovers. The bulls on the other hand, was again at the right place at the right time when it came to scoring.

Overall, the Owls football program got a lot of recognition this week for its play. this was the test that the Owls passed even though they lost. There fans showed up all out in red, to show some support. It was the biggest crowd in the schools history.

Can FAU really do it?

Florida Atlantic plays South Florida in what might be an interesting game to watch. Although #6 ranked South Florida is favored by 25 points, most think the Owls have a chance to make this a game. Check this out.

FAU has more total yardage per game and passing yards per game than South Florida, but USF has more rushing yards per game and points scored per game than FAU. Although South Florida plays in the Big East and FAU plays in the Sun Belt conference, one has to look at the others weakness in term of statistics.

Since 2001, when either FAU or USF each score above 30 points or more, combined they are 70-1. This year, FAU scored 30 or points against North Texas and Minnesota, they won both games. FAU will need to open up the running game and explore the passing game to shock the Bulls.

For FAU to have a chance on this game its simple. Stop USF running game, play at there pace of offensive game, and get the passing game going, with one of the most exciting quarterback in college football, Rusty Smith.

Smith has thrown for 1,289 yards and 9 touchdowns. He will have to explore the offense and use his talented wide receivers Jason Harmon and Cortez Gent.

On the other side of the ball, Tavious Polo, the nations top defensive back, will have to show why he leads the nation in interceptions. He we need to shut-down South Florida passing game. South Florida quarterback Matt Grothe is what i like to call "Strike when you least expected". Last week, he shocked West Virginia with two surprising plays to help them beat the #5 ranked team.

When its all said and done, The Bulls will win a close one in Lockhart, but don't be surprise if FAU ends South Florida's run to a national title. Let's go OWLSSSSSSSS.

Can former Hurricane finally come through in the playoffs?

Former Miami Hurricane, Alex Rogriguez looks to put his post-season drought behind him, when the New York Yankees face the Cleveland Indians tonight.

According to Sporting News, Rodriguez went 1-for-14 against the Detroit Tigers, extending his post-season drought without a homerun or an RBI to 44 at-bats.

He looks to turn things around for himself and his New York Yankees. According to ESPN, The Yankees have lost nine of there last 12 playoff games. Although his numbers for the playoffs are pathetic, you can't dismiss what he had done this year. He has fifty-two homeruns, 156 RBIs, 138 runs, and a 312. batting average.

But that's just the problem, he's only a regular-season player. It doesn't matter if its Seattle or New York, he just can't find a way to hit in October, when it matters.

Rodriguez becomes a free agent at the end of the season. Yet to get that guarantee contract and the respect of the New York fans, he will have to perform like another "Mr. October", Reggie Jackson or a "Mr. November" Derek Jeter.

Will this unbelievable season continue with some post-season magic? Let's see tonight when the "real" season begins. This is the year that A-Rod goes wild hitting-wise. He will prove he is the MVP and will help his team to there first championship in seven years.

USF knocks off #5 West Virginia.

How about those Bulls. No not the Chicago Bulls or the New York Red Bulls, but the the University of South Florida Bulls.

How those a team get out-gained, out-possessed, give up more turnovers and penalties and still win. Well thats what happen this Friday when The University of South Florida upset the #5 team in the nation, West Virginia, 21-13.

West Virginia had twice the amount of yardage than South Florida did. 437 yards to 274 yards. They also had 249 passing yards, which was more than South Florida's 135.

West Virginia had 28 more plays ran than South Florida. South Florida just happened to be the right place, at the right time.

West Virginia running game was no where to be found, both Heisman candidates Pat White and Steve Slaton were flat-out shut down.The Bulls defense look like a spanish rampage, while The Mountaineers offensive line looked tired and old. The Bulls defense forced six turnovers against a top 10 team, not bad for a program that just started 11 years ago.

Next week is the week FAU fans has been waiting for. That's right baby, University of South Florida comes to Fort Lauderdale to face the Owls of Florida Atlantic. I'll be there, and i'll tell you one thing, expect this game to be crazy and suprising. Can FAU continue its trend of last week upsets, let's see. Go FAU.

Gay community accepts Tim Hardaway

Former Miami Heat player, Tim Hardaway was embraced by gay community after homophopic comments made several months ago.

Hardaway's comments were

"Well, you know i hate gay people, so let it be known. i don't like gay people and i don't like to be around gay people. I am homophobic. i don't like it. He also said he would not want a gay teammate.

The Yes institute in Miami was holding a discussion on how to keep transgender kids safe and out of harms way. When it came to share an idea, out of nowhere, Tim Hardaway raised his hand.

With 40 people, some of them gay and some of them strangers, he talked about the importance of being educated, awared, and knowledgable.

"I just wanted to go in and get educated, that's all. Get educated on what I said and why I said those things,'' Hardaway said Thursday in an interview with The Associated Press. "I'm working on understanding it now. I'm not really trying to make amends. I've been there trying to get help.''

My question is, why wait several months to go to a meeting like this. Tim Hardaway's comments were unfortunate and repulsive. You don't make a comment and tell a community you hate them, it's just wide of the mark. Humans make mistakes. i don't care if you're a millionare or a middle-class citizen, a remark like this will bring negative connetation to the public eye.
We know this visit to the Yes Institute was just a PR move, it's evident. We know Tim Hardaway wants to resurrect his image, and get back into the NBA.

But those who think that this move was enough, you better think again.

The gay community is a large community, a community who has rights just like everyone else. It will be a long time before Hardaway gains respect from the NBA and the public. The Yes Institute was the first step to fix his persona and to re-establish a relationship with the NBA and its players.

the Dolphins are 0-3, to start of the season.

The Dolphins down 31-14 in the fourth quarter, came back, but lost to Chad Pennington and the New York Jets, 31-28.

Chad Pennington threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another. He showed excitement after he scored his third touchdown of the day. He pumped his chest with his fist to the fans as a show of passion. Last week, he was doubtful to play the this game, but practice during the week and started for the team.

On the other hand, the Miami Dolphins are now 0-3. There's so many questions to be answered. When will former BYU quarterback rookie, John Beck start? When will the offensive line finally protect there quarterback?

One thing is for sure, Trent Green has been a good quarterback thus far. The few mistakes he made, was when he was not being protected by his offensive line. The Dolphins kicking game has been good, with Jay Feely. The talented running game from Leon Wasington and Ronnie Brown has been mediocre.

In all, Miami's offensive has been good, but the defense not's so good.

The Dolphins defense has not been able to stop the run. In there first three games, Miami's rushing defense has allow 100 or more yards to running backs; Clinton Portis, Marion Barber and Thomas Jones.

This week the Dolphins face the Oakland Raiders. Running Back, Lamont Jordan is second in the league with 350 yards rushing. He average's for more than 100 yards a game. Which means this week, Miami's rushing defense has to stop the run. The question is can they?

FAU is now 3-1. A look at FAU's impact players.

What a comeback it was in Denton, Texas, as the FAU Owls rallied back to beat North Texas 30-20. Oh yeah, what a quarterback shootout it was this this week.

FAU Owls quarterback, Rusty Smith and North Texas Mean Green quarterback, Daniel Meager threw for combined 623 yards. The biggest change this year from last year has been the play from the quarterback and defensive back position.

Smith, is in the top 30 in passing touchdown and 18th in passing yardage. You talk about stats, let's talk about his stats. In four games, Smith, has thrown for eight touchdowns and threw for 1,105 yards. He has completed 54 percent of his passes and has a quarterback rating of 139.6.

On the defensive side of the field, Tavious Polo has been a shut-down cornerback for the owls. The freshmen, now leads the nation with six interceptions on the year. In the last two games, Polo, has five interceptions; three against Minnesota and two against North Texas.

"i dont focus on stats", said Polo. "I just want to win, if we win it doesn't matter."

FAU is now in first place in the Sun-Belt conference. Next week, FAU looks to upset the 14th ranked Kentucky Wildcats. Can anyone say... Upset city.

Is FAU getting a stadium?

That's right, Owl fans. According to the Florida Atlantic University web site, the Owls will have a new on-campus stadium in the fall of 2010.

According to the Palm Beach Post, Florida Atlantic University's Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution to move forward with financing and developing a 30,000 seat stadium on the Boca Raton campus.

In other FAU football news. Quarterback Rusty Smith was named USA Today player of the week for his performance against the Minnesota Gophers.

According to FAUsports.com, Smith was also named Sun Belt conference offensive player of the week. Defensive Back, Tavious Polo, won both the Walter Camp and the Sun Belt conference defensive player of the week.

What an amazing week it has been for FAU football. A new stadium and a victory all in one week. In the next three weeks FAU will be playing two top 25 ranked team; Kentucky and University of South Florida.

Cowboys beat Fins...

The Cowboys defense forced five turnovers versus the Dolphins as Dallas defeated Miami 37-20. There were four interceptions and a fumble recovery. Anthony Henry has two, Roy Williams had one and so did Ken Hamlin.


Tony Romo scrambled like Micheal Vick. He average nine yards per run, threw for 186 yards and connected with two touchdowns. Marion Barber, also had a superb game. He rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns. Terrell Owens had 97 yards and a touchdown reception.

According to ESPN, The Dolphins lost thier home opener for the fourth time in five years.

The Cowboys out-rushed the Dolphins by more than 100 yards. Dallas also dominated the clock with more possession time and also forced Miami to more turnovers.

Next Week, Miami Dolphins look for there first win of the season, when they go into play against the New York Jets. The Jets have won the last two meetings between both teams by three points or less.

FAU wins.... beat University of Minnesota

Florida Atlantic University owls forced seven turnovers and combined on 580 offensive total yardage to beat the University of Minnesota golphers.

Rusty Smith threw for 463 yards and five touchdowns. Smith went 27-44, and connected with running backs William Rose and Diivory Edgecomb. Smith, also threw two other touchdowns to wide receivers Lester Jean and Conshario Johnson.

STATSFACT OF THE GAME

FAU never gave away the lead in the entire game.

Smith, had a career high in both passing yardage and touchdowns.

Tavious Polo, defensive back, had three interceptions on the game.

Overall, this game was a offensive shootout. Both teams combined for 1,050 yards and 81 points. This was FAU's first win against a Big Ten conference team in the school's history.

Next week, The owls play the University of North Texas. Players to watch out for next week will FAU quarterback Rusty Smith and North Texas wide reciever Casey Fitzgerald who has 453 yards receiving and 3 touchdowns in just three games.

Dolphins lose safety....add free agents

After losing safety Yeremiah Bell with a torn left Achillies' tendon, The Miami Dolphins signed both free agents Donovan Darius and Lamont Thompson.

Darius, a former Jacksonville Jaguar and a eight year veteran brings leadership and experience to young secondary. He's known for his hard-hitting aggressive style. With second year cornerback Jason Allen, this secondary unit will make the Dolphins a much better passing defensive team.

The Dolphins also added former Tennesse Titans Lamont Thompson. Thompson brings the "in your face" hands on defense. He's physical and will bring a NFL experience cornerback to the team. The Dolphins have to choose between Darius and Thompson. Other options for safety would be Renaldo Hill and Travares Tillman. The Dolphins play there first home against the Dallas Cowboys this sunday.

On a sad note, former Miami Hurricanes and current Buffalo Bills football player Kevin Everett suffered a severe spinal cord injury. The injury that he suffered will be career ending. There's a possibility he may not walk again, although he did regain movement in his legs and arms. "Doctors are optimistic", according to
Yahoo Sports.

Running and Kicking game helps Skins beat Fins.

With a total of three field goals, which included 39 yard game winning one in overtime, Shaun Suisham, help the Washingnton Redskins to thier first win in the 2007. Clinton Portis had a superb game, rushing for 98 yards and one touchdown. Wide Receiver Antwaan Randel El had a career high 162 yards on five receptions.

Washington ruin Miami head coach Cam Cameron and new quarterback Trent Green debut with thier perspective teams. Green used his new weapons well, when he threw to RB's Jesse Chatman, Ronnie Brown, and WR Chris Chambers for a combine 219 yards and one touchdown.

The Dolphins almost lost the game before the game went into overtime. Jason Campbell threw a hail mary pass, which was deflected by Miami defense and landed on Randel El hands. He was stop at the 3 yard line.


STATFACT
Redskins out-rushed the Dolphins 400-296 (yards).


Redskins had more turnovers.... and still won the game.

The Dolphins struggled on the offensive line with too many penalties. The game was clearly over when the home field team won the coin flip in overtime. The Dolphins defense in overtime looked tired and old, which helped the Redskins pound the ball with its running game, to set up the game winning field goal. The Dolphins lost a key player in safety Yeremiah Bell.

UPSET CITY.... USF defeats 17th ranked Auburn Tigers

After the Appalachian State football program upset Michigan in last week college football season opener, it didn't take long before another upset occured.

Behind quarterback Matt Grothe, The University of South Florida shocked 17th ranked Auburn Tigers 26-23 in overtime. Grothe threw a 14-yard touchdown to Wide Reciever, Jesse Hester Jr. in overtime to silenced the 82,617 fans in attendence.

These are what i call---StatFacts of the day.

• The Bulls defense force five turnovers, and kept the Tigers to 290 total yards.
• The Tigers only gained 2 yards in its overtime possession.
• Delbert Alvarado missed 4 field goals...which would of made the final score 38-23.
• The Bulls out-possessed, out-ranned and out-passed the Tigers.

Since joining the Big East in 2005, USF has beaten three power houses thus far, Louisville, West Virginia, and now an SEC team in Auburn.

Games like these are what makes college sports great. These two examples of upsets only bring recognition and exposure to small schools like Appalachian State and University of South Florida.

It's been two weeks of college football, and what a season it has been thus far. Keep the upset coming babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...................in the words of college basketball analyst Dick Vitale.