March is around the corner and that means so is March Madness. So to prepare you for college basketballs best time of the year Tidbit Tuesday is all about basketball.
Did you know that Arizona State has never won a Pac 12 Basketball Championship? ASU has been to the NCAA Tournament but has never won the regular season or Tournament Pac 12 Championship.
ASU enters the final two weeks of the regular season in first place. If they can hold on and win the conference it will be the Sun Devils first ever tittle.
Great Sports Commentary From An Arizona Native
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Sunday, February 23, 2020
FURY DOMINATES WILDER
Last night was the much anticipated rematch between two undefeated heavyweights Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. Wilder came in at 42-0-1 and Fury 29-0-1. Both had 61 knockouts between them. In December 2018 they put on an unforgettable fight that ultimately ended in a split decision draw.
This anticipated rematch had a lot to live up to if it wanted to be as good as the last one. The hype that led up to the fight was intense and when the bell sounded Fury stayed just as intense. Fury dominated the fight and had his way with Wilder. He damaged his eardrum and that was the beginning of the end for Wilder.
In the seventh round Fury was again dominating and had Wilder on the ropes and seem to be having his way with Wilder. His corner threw in the towel and the red stopped the fight ending it in the seventh round. Wilder, at first questioned the stoppage until he found out his corner threw in the towel.
Fury, now 30-0-1, was so excited about the victory that during his post fight interview he sang American Pie, and so did most of the audience. It was a great victory for Fury that now leaves no doubt about who is the better fighter between him and Wilder
This anticipated rematch had a lot to live up to if it wanted to be as good as the last one. The hype that led up to the fight was intense and when the bell sounded Fury stayed just as intense. Fury dominated the fight and had his way with Wilder. He damaged his eardrum and that was the beginning of the end for Wilder.
In the seventh round Fury was again dominating and had Wilder on the ropes and seem to be having his way with Wilder. His corner threw in the towel and the red stopped the fight ending it in the seventh round. Wilder, at first questioned the stoppage until he found out his corner threw in the towel.
Fury, now 30-0-1, was so excited about the victory that during his post fight interview he sang American Pie, and so did most of the audience. It was a great victory for Fury that now leaves no doubt about who is the better fighter between him and Wilder
Saturday, February 22, 2020
SUNS LOSE FIRST GAME AFTER ALL-STAR BREAK
The Phoenix Suns got back on the court last night. They went to Toronto to play the Raptors in their first game back from the All-Star break. The Suns lost 118-101. The Suns started slow by just scoring 23 points in the first quarter. They followed that with a 20 point second quarter and find themselves down 67-43 at the half.
Toronto Raptor big man Pascal Siakam led all scorers with 37 points and followed it up with 12 boards and 3 assists. The Suns were led by All-Star guard Devin Booker who had 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. DeAndre Ayton added17 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
The Suns fall to 20-34 on the season. They have a quick turnaround as they now go to Chicago to play the Bulls tonight.
Toronto Raptor big man Pascal Siakam led all scorers with 37 points and followed it up with 12 boards and 3 assists. The Suns were led by All-Star guard Devin Booker who had 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. DeAndre Ayton added17 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
The Suns fall to 20-34 on the season. They have a quick turnaround as they now go to Chicago to play the Bulls tonight.
Saturday, February 15, 2020
BRADY TO RAIDERS?
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald, and a Minnesota media member is report that the soon to be Las Vegas Raiders are prepared to offer free agent QB Tom Brady a two year $60 million deal.
At this time it is unsure how serious this offer is but If the Patriots don’t re-sign Brady soon he will be the most sought after free agent this offseason and maybe even ever. Seeing Brady in a uniform other than a Patriot one will be a strange sight to see.
Brady wants to prove he can win without coach Bill Belichick. But can that actually happen? Most likely yes, then the question turns to can Brady win with the Raiders? We may soon find out if Brady does take this offer.
At this time it is unsure how serious this offer is but If the Patriots don’t re-sign Brady soon he will be the most sought after free agent this offseason and maybe even ever. Seeing Brady in a uniform other than a Patriot one will be a strange sight to see.
Brady wants to prove he can win without coach Bill Belichick. But can that actually happen? Most likely yes, then the question turns to can Brady win with the Raiders? We may soon find out if Brady does take this offer.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
BOOKER NAMED TO ALL-STAR TEAM
The NBS announced this morning that Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has been chosen to play in this weekends NBA All-Star game. Booker replaces Portland trailblazer Damian Lillard. Booker will play for Team Lebron.
Booker was not chosen to the All-Star game, in what many are saying was a complete snub. Booker has been quiet about it, but his frustration has shown on the court since the announcement. He had arguably his worst game in Los Angeles a few nights ago.
Booker definatelt deserves to be an All-Star and hopefully will showcase why on Sunday. Suns fans are estatic that he has been chosen. Those same fans hope this means an end to his subpar play as of late.
Booker becomes the first Phoenix Suns to make the All-Star team since Steve Nash in 2012. He is the 24th player in franchise history to do so as well. Gail Goodrich and Dick Van Arsdale were the first Suns to make the All-Star game. They did so in the 1968-1969 season.
Booker was not chosen to the All-Star game, in what many are saying was a complete snub. Booker has been quiet about it, but his frustration has shown on the court since the announcement. He had arguably his worst game in Los Angeles a few nights ago.
Booker definatelt deserves to be an All-Star and hopefully will showcase why on Sunday. Suns fans are estatic that he has been chosen. Those same fans hope this means an end to his subpar play as of late.
Booker becomes the first Phoenix Suns to make the All-Star team since Steve Nash in 2012. He is the 24th player in franchise history to do so as well. Gail Goodrich and Dick Van Arsdale were the first Suns to make the All-Star game. They did so in the 1968-1969 season.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
TIDBIT TUESDAY: FEBRUARY 11, 2020
In this weeks edition of TidbitTuesday we go extreme. That’s right the XFL. The season debuted this past weekend and it was a huge success.
Did you know the first touchdown in the reboot of the XFL was made by the son of a former Arizona Cardinal? That’s right Seattle Dragons wide receiver Austin Proehl caught a 14 yard pass from Brandon Silvers for the leagues first TD. Proehl’s father, Ricky, played for the Arizona Cardinals from 1990-1994. The team was named the Phoenix Cardinals when he joined the team. Now his son is living his dream.
Did you know the first touchdown in the reboot of the XFL was made by the son of a former Arizona Cardinal? That’s right Seattle Dragons wide receiver Austin Proehl caught a 14 yard pass from Brandon Silvers for the leagues first TD. Proehl’s father, Ricky, played for the Arizona Cardinals from 1990-1994. The team was named the Phoenix Cardinals when he joined the team. Now his son is living his dream.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
SUNS QUIET AT TRADE DEALINE
The NBA trade deadline came and passed here in Phoenix. The Phoenix Suns were quiet and did not make any deals. The team was rumored to have a few deals pending but at the end of the day nothing happened. The suns roster will remain the same for at least the remainder of the season.
According to general manager James Jones he is happy with the way the team has progressed. He and Coach Monster and Williams do not want to change anything. The team has struggled as of late. They have lost four games in a row and currently have a record of 20-31.
The team has a solid young core of Kelly Oubre, DeAndre Ayton and Devin Booker. They also have a solid point guard in Ricky Rubio. The team is improving and is still a year or two away from playoff contention. But the team will be a winner.
According to general manager James Jones he is happy with the way the team has progressed. He and Coach Monster and Williams do not want to change anything. The team has struggled as of late. They have lost four games in a row and currently have a record of 20-31.
The team has a solid young core of Kelly Oubre, DeAndre Ayton and Devin Booker. They also have a solid point guard in Ricky Rubio. The team is improving and is still a year or two away from playoff contention. But the team will be a winner.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
TIDBIT TUESDAY: FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Now that football season is officially over, let’s turn our attention to baseball in this weeks edition of Tidbit Tuesday. Did you know that major league pitchers and catchers report to spring training on February 11, 2020.
That’s right, baseball is right around the corner. And here in Arizona we have a lot to look forward to. The Arizona Diamondbacks have made some good off-season moves and look to make a push towards the playoffs and even possibly a World Series.
We will have to go through the Los Angeles Dodgers if they have any hope of doing so. And all that begins later this month. Arizona is home to half the league during spring training. So take an afternoon off of work and go catch a game and get prepared for the 2020 20 regular season.
That’s right, baseball is right around the corner. And here in Arizona we have a lot to look forward to. The Arizona Diamondbacks have made some good off-season moves and look to make a push towards the playoffs and even possibly a World Series.
We will have to go through the Los Angeles Dodgers if they have any hope of doing so. And all that begins later this month. Arizona is home to half the league during spring training. So take an afternoon off of work and go catch a game and get prepared for the 2020 20 regular season.
Sunday, February 2, 2020
SUPER BOWL LIV PREVIEW
Today’s the big day, Super Bowl LIV live from Miami, Florida. The NFC champion San Francisco 49ers face the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs. This game is all about the offenses. It puts too high scoring offenses with good quarterbacks against each other. Patrick Mahomes versus Jimmy Garoppolo will be the match up everybody is looking at.
The key to this game will actually be the defense. Which defense can stop the opposing teams offense? The team that can do so will become the Super Bowl champion. San Francisco has a powerful defense in most people think they have the better defense. But don’t count out the Chiefs defense. They are a hungry bunch that has put together a great playoff run.
So who do I think will win the Super Bowl? That is a hard question to answer. But here is my answer and why.
The Kansas City Chiefs will win Super Bowl LIV. I believe the Chiefs will win because of Andy Reid. We will have to call a good game today. The 49ers game plan will to be put pressure on Mahomes and not allow him to beat them with his arms or his legs. I don’t think the 49ers will be able to do so. Mahomes will get rid of the bar quick in the beginning. He will throw a lot of quick passes and get small chunks of yards that will add up. Then that will open up big plays through the air and with his legs.
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 41, San Francisco 49ers 38
The key to this game will actually be the defense. Which defense can stop the opposing teams offense? The team that can do so will become the Super Bowl champion. San Francisco has a powerful defense in most people think they have the better defense. But don’t count out the Chiefs defense. They are a hungry bunch that has put together a great playoff run.
So who do I think will win the Super Bowl? That is a hard question to answer. But here is my answer and why.
The Kansas City Chiefs will win Super Bowl LIV. I believe the Chiefs will win because of Andy Reid. We will have to call a good game today. The 49ers game plan will to be put pressure on Mahomes and not allow him to beat them with his arms or his legs. I don’t think the 49ers will be able to do so. Mahomes will get rid of the bar quick in the beginning. He will throw a lot of quick passes and get small chunks of yards that will add up. Then that will open up big plays through the air and with his legs.
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 41, San Francisco 49ers 38
Saturday, February 1, 2020
DEVIN BOOKER SNUBBED
The reserves were announced this week for the 2020 NBA All-Star game. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, who is averaging 27 points per game, was not chosen. Six guards were chosen from the Western Conference.
The fans in Phoenix are extremely upset and rightfully so. Booker was not selected simply because all star voting has become a popularity contest. Players get chosen based on their performance from there entire career and not there performance for the season.
I have said before that Booker isn’t as good as most fans think, but Booker continues to get better each year. This year he finally has a good coach, a point guard and a big man. The Suns may not make the playoffs this year but they will certainly be close. They have already won more games this season then last and we aren’t even at the break yet.
Booker at some point in his career will be an NBA All-Star. He will also lead the Suns to the playoffs, but he truest deserved to chosen to the all-star team this year.
The fans in Phoenix are extremely upset and rightfully so. Booker was not selected simply because all star voting has become a popularity contest. Players get chosen based on their performance from there entire career and not there performance for the season.
I have said before that Booker isn’t as good as most fans think, but Booker continues to get better each year. This year he finally has a good coach, a point guard and a big man. The Suns may not make the playoffs this year but they will certainly be close. They have already won more games this season then last and we aren’t even at the break yet.
Booker at some point in his career will be an NBA All-Star. He will also lead the Suns to the playoffs, but he truest deserved to chosen to the all-star team this year.
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