It's
already that time where we say good bye to the year it was and
welcome the new one with all the hopes and dreams imaginable. 2011
was certainly a sports year like no other. The Penn
State fiasco and unceremoniously departure of Joe Pa certainly
seems to be the standout story of the year, but we were given so
much more to be proud of. The US Women Soccer Team
had us glued to the TV set and not just because Hope Solo is
smoking hot. Once again the ladies excelled where the national
men's team couldn't and made a miraculous run to the final where
there was nothing left in the tank losing the final in penalty
kicks. Good seemed to triumph evil in the NBA as Dirk and the
Mavericks finally hoisted the trophy over Lebron and the Miami Heat in an
entertaining Finals, although I'm not sure the Heat can be stopped
this year. In the UFC Jon Bones
Jones took the world by storm introducing new fans to the sport and
seems like 5 years of dominance is on the horizon. The Green Bay Packers went a
full year without losing until overlooking the Kansas City Chiefs, yet the
NFL story of the year is obviously Saint Timothy Tebow and his
2 minutes of excellence every game. The Boston Red Sox had an epic
collapse while the St Louis
Cardinals made a playoff run for the ages and won a compelling
World Series before
Albert Pujols ran to the money in Anaheim. Such a great year for
sports and surely 2012 will bring us just as many memories.
Top 2011 Events Sold
1 - 2011
Rugby World Cup
2 - Super Bowl XLVI in
Dallas - Packers vs Steelers
3 - Kentucky
Derby and Oaks
4 - The
Masters
5 - Redskins
vs Cowboys
Top 2012 Sports New Years Resolutions
1 - Washington
Redskins a first round, top 5 QB that can lead them for the
next decade. Just to be precise, lead them to wins and not
interceptions and a 5th straight losing season.
2 - Alexander Ovechkin - Remember how to be the best player in
the NHL and actually be worth a damn in the playoffs. Bring the Cup
to DC
3 - Washington
Nationals - Be a better, more impressive version of the Tampa
Bay Rays who came out of nowhere to be competitive year in and year
out. This is the year for it to all come together.
4 - Lebron
James - Man up and quit bitching.
5 - US
Olympians -dominate the medal count at this year's Olympics
Sports on the Tube this
Weekend
ODU vs
#8 Missouri (Friday 7PM, ESPN U) - UPSET ALERT!! The Monarchs
welcome undefeated Missouri into the Ted. Go Big Blue. Prediction -
ODU 65, Missouri 61
UFC Lesnar vs Overeem
(Friday 10PM, PPV) - Two gigantic animals look to pound each others
faces in and become the #1 contender to Junior Dos Santos
Heavyweight Championship. So excited about this fight. I predict a
2nd round submission of all things in favor of
Lesnar.
Cowboys vs Giants
(Sunday 8PM NBC) - The last playoff spot and NFC East comes down to
this matchup between the two rivals. Can room and Garrett choke
away another game or has Coughlin's time nearly expired? Both teams
suck and winner will be knocked out by next week. Prediction -
Giants 24, Cowboys 13
Broncos vs Chiefs
(Sunday 4PM CBS) - Can Timmy Terrific somehow complete the
resurrection of the Broncos season and win the AFC West or will
former bronco starter Kyle Orton make the Broncos rue the day they
cut him for Tebow? Tebow has Lindsay Vonn and God so I predict
Broncos 17, Chiefs 13.
Happy New Years!!
