The lights are on
This week is sure to be a fantastic week in sports. This is truly the best time to be a sports fan with the NFL, College Football, and NHL seasons all getting extremely interesting, and with the MLB post season just getting started. There are sure to be many memorable moments this week alone, starting off tonight.
Game Of The Week:
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers look to march into the Metrodome to embarrass Bret Favre and the Minnesota Vikings. If the Packers are to have any chance of winning this game, they are certainly going to attempt to put a leash on the former soon and star running back, Adrian Peterson. This will prove to be awfully difficult for the Packers to do, especially in their new 3-4 defensive this year under coach Mike McCarthy. It will be up to the play of linebackers such as Nick Barnett and AJ Hawk to contain the Vikings running game.
If the Packers are successful in stopping A.P, this would force that guy, you know, #4, to beat his former team. Despite the speedy and explosive Percy Harvin and quick Bernard Berrian, the veteran defensive backs Al Harris and Charles Woodson have the advantage, and should know how to force Favre into making mistakes.
Prediction: I simply don't think the Packers defense gets the job done tonight. The Vikings are going to be able to run the ball up and down on the lackluster run defense, which will then allow Favre to throw the ball down field and make plays on the play action pass.
Final Score:
Green Bay 20 - Vikings 31
Twins v.s Tigers @ The Metrodome:
In addition to this great Minnesota game, there is actually another one that is far more important, but the emotional story line just is not there. The Minnesota Twins look to steal the A.L Central from the Detroit Tigers, in this one game post season game, where the winner will go on to play the New York Yankees in the ALDS.
The Twins will send out Scott Baker on the mound to take on the Tiger's rookie, Rick Porcello. Both teams are clearly evenly matched, but I'm going to give the edge to the Twins. The team is on fire and are on the verge of making history. Look for the Twins to take advantage of the young gun early and often. The hot bats of Joe Mauer and Jason Kuble will lead the charge, and solid pitching will allow Nathan to come in for the ninth inning and save the game, clinching the post season birth.
NFL Picks:
Games listed below with times, TV channel, and more. And of course, my picks are there highlighted. There are a few close games, and I have two upset games of the week to keep an eye out. I'm taking the Washington Redskins over the Carolina Panthers, due to a strong showing from Jason Campbell and a returning Clinton Portis. Also, give me the Denver Broncos over the New England Patriots, as I was extremely impressed with the Bronco defense last week over Dallas. With Brandon Marshall finally getting back into the mix, and this new found defense, I'm looking for the Broncos to take a huge step, proving they are legitimate this year.
CIN @ BAL
108 (CIN) 123(BAL)
Thats it for this week. Keep in mind, I'm brand new to this blogging thing. I plan to update the blog every Monday year round, with the different sports and games highlighted each week. Any feedback would be really appreciated, and suggestions are also welcome. There are a lot of fantastic games to watch this week, so make sure you save some time to sit back, relax, drink a cold one and watch the game of your choice.
If you're going to mostly highlight football, I think Tuesday would be the better day to do your write-up. That way you can keep in line with the actual week number of the season.
Other than that, it's pretty decent. Much like anything, it will improve as you continue to write.
Thanks man. That isn't a bad idea actually. Of course, it won't always highlight football since I plan on keeping this year round. Nevertheless, maybe I will switch it to Tuesday.