LeBron James is the most talented player in the NBA, and he's shown it for 7 years now. Is he the best? I don't believe so, I think Kobe takes that trophy, but I do believe that James has the most talent, and is capable of eventually taking that crown. Cleveland had grown accustomed to watching those layups and jump shots for 7 seasons now, but when LeBron started warming up the other night in his 8th, the tables were turned.
In a "Game 7 of the Finals" type atmosphere, LeBron quieted the crowd of 20,000+ with a 38 point performance. But his actions are what spoke the loudest, and not the actions of scoring. Jawing with the bench, basically kicking the Cavs crowd while they're down, and turning to yell at the Cleveland bench after nailing a difficult jumper from the corner were all that showed on ESPN. The crowd was hostile towards James, but that hatred they have for James has most likely been raised after that game.
If you can't relate to this situation, or find yourself asking "Why does Cleveland care? It's just a game", take this into consideration. You're a guy, and have grown up with a girl. You start dating, and do so all through junior high and until junior year of high school. Then come the last day of school, she breaks up with you. But not only does she break up with you, she screams it in the middle of the hall during passing period (The hour long televised "Decision" by James), then goes on to find another boyfriend. You then have to go all through senior year seeing her with her boyfriend at every party, sports game, and even graduation.
Do you understand now? It's not a fun thing, especially when James has grown up in Ohio, and has pledged his allegiance to the state and it's fans multiple times. The fire that is the rivalry between James and the Cavaliers has just received gallons and gallons of gasoline poured on top of it, and it will most likely get uglier before it gets prettier.
College Football
Bowls were announced tonight, and there are a few shockers.
Most exciting bowl game:
This one is a tie...
National Championship: Oregon vs. Auburn-- Prediction: Oregon 42, Auburn 35
I see this game going either way. It will be a high scoring game, and probably the most exciting National Championship in recent memory. The coaches might as well save some money by not even bringing their defenses along for the ride, as both teams are averaging tons of points and yards a game, but I think Oregon's incredible fitness will be too much for Auburn, and Cam Newton's offense won't be able to keep up for the entire game.
Rose Bowl: Wisconsin vs. TCU-- Prediction: Wisconsin 38, TCU 24
This is TCU's shot at being legitimate. Wisconsin comes in as one of the strongest performers in 2010. A healthy power back in John Clay, and a decent passing game could spell trouble for the Horned Frogs, but this game will come down to the trenches, and anyone with even a hint of sports knowledge knows that Wisconsin wins that battle every time. The freak lineman that UW has every year are top notch, and it's even spilling over to the defensive side of the ball with J.J. Watt, a potential All American. I think Wisconsin controls the game with their running and keeps TCU's offense in check.
Worst Bowl Games:
Advocare Bowl: Air Force vs. Georgia Tech Prediction: Georgia Tech 17, Air Force 10
It's like a bowl game from a time machine, two option teams going at it. Older fans might find this as the best game to watch all year, but the new era of football finds it boring. This game will be about control and power, and Georgia Tech will be too much for Air Force. Air Force has come close in a few big games this year, but Georgia Tech's tougher schedule and experience from that will help them win.
Tostito's Fiesta:Connecticut vs. Oklahoma Prediction: Oklahoma 42, Connecticut 21
Seriously? How did Connecticut get here? I understand the automatic BCS bid process, but I think it should be conditional... conditional as in, if a team wouldn't even make a decent bowl if they didn't have the automatic bowl, they shouldn't be there. Oklahoma will roll and win their first bowl game in recent memory, and Connecticut will make them look like a Super Bowl team. Hopefully Dancing With The Stars is on that night so I have something good to watch.
Best Under-The-Radar Bowl Game
New Mexico Bowl: BYU vs. UTEP Prediction: BYU 28, UTEP 24
BYU has been disappointing this year to the fan that doesn't keep up with them, but they're on the rise. They've had a Freshman quarterback playing all year, and have slowly been putting it together. UTEP has had a solid year, but I think BYU's experienced players from past success will rub off on the younger players, and it will be enough to lift them past the Miners.
This bowl season will be epic, with great match ups everywhere. True fans will appreciate just about every game this bowl season, as they are all pretty evenly matched. Hopefully it's a good season!
That's all I've got,
Go Rangers, Cowboys, Pokes, Mavs, and Stars!
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