The University of Kentucky men's basketball team was loaded with NBA talent in 2015. They were dominant and ran through the competition, going undefeated throughout the regular season. When it was time for the NCAA Tournament there was little doubt that they were the overall number 1 seed. In fact most people were sure they would run the table and finish as undefeated national champs.
They were trying to make history and complete a perfect season. But all that ended when they were beaten by Wisconsin in the national semifinal. They had reached the Final Four but the dream season quickly became a nightmare when they were beaten.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016
THE TOP 15 OF 2015 : #9 DUKE WINS NATIONAL BASKETBALL TITTLE
The Duke men's basketball team is always in the talk for National Tittle. In 2015 things were a little bit different. Duke was not the favorite to win the tittle, it was Kentucky and the college basketball talk was a perfect season.
Duke was #1 seed when the tournament began in march. While Kentucky was the favorite many thought it would come down to the two teams to decide the winner. Duke held up its end and became the National Champs when they beat Wisconsin in the finals.
Duke was #1 seed when the tournament began in march. While Kentucky was the favorite many thought it would come down to the two teams to decide the winner. Duke held up its end and became the National Champs when they beat Wisconsin in the finals.
Saturday, January 2, 2016
THE TOP 15 OF 2015: #10 THE DOWNFALL OF PEYTON MANNING
When you discuss the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the NFL the name Peyton Manning comes to mind. He may not be your number 1 but he is definitely in the top 5.
Manning and the Broncos came in to this season with high expectations. This has been a terrible season for Manning. In the last few years we have noticed a late season slip in his stats, but this year it started almost immediately. The only bright spot is that the Broncos have won despite Manning's poor performance.
The season got worse for Manning when he was forced out of action due to an injury. Backup Brock Osweiler has shined in his absence and now that Manning is back he will take on the role of back up quarterback. About a week or so ago things got even worse when a report surfaced saying that HGH was delivered to Manning's wife in 2011.
Manning is a great QB and should be able to bounce back and help his team try and win a Super Bowl. The questions remains will Osweiler allow Manning to do so?
Manning and the Broncos came in to this season with high expectations. This has been a terrible season for Manning. In the last few years we have noticed a late season slip in his stats, but this year it started almost immediately. The only bright spot is that the Broncos have won despite Manning's poor performance.
The season got worse for Manning when he was forced out of action due to an injury. Backup Brock Osweiler has shined in his absence and now that Manning is back he will take on the role of back up quarterback. About a week or so ago things got even worse when a report surfaced saying that HGH was delivered to Manning's wife in 2011.
Manning is a great QB and should be able to bounce back and help his team try and win a Super Bowl. The questions remains will Osweiler allow Manning to do so?
Friday, January 1, 2016
THE TOP 15 OF 2015: #11 CENTENNIAL WINS DUVUSION I FOOTBALL TITTLE
For most people a football High School State Championship is not a top sports story. But for a school in Peoria it's the biggest story ever written.
Centennial is known as a powerhouse and came in to this season as the defending state champs. That was in Division II and before this season started they were moved up to Division I. A division with just 17 teams , yet it belonged to the cream of the crop including schools such as Chandler, Hamilton and Mountain Pointe. All three of those schools came in with preseason national rankings.
Centennial did not feel sorry for themselves, in fact they ending up using a phrase from a DJ Khaled song. "All I do is win". Despite two tough regular season losses they defied the odds and beat Desert Ridge to win the State Tittle. This capped a remarkable season for the Coyotes and let the rest of the nation know that they are not just a state powerhouse but also a national one as well.
Centennial is known as a powerhouse and came in to this season as the defending state champs. That was in Division II and before this season started they were moved up to Division I. A division with just 17 teams , yet it belonged to the cream of the crop including schools such as Chandler, Hamilton and Mountain Pointe. All three of those schools came in with preseason national rankings.
Centennial did not feel sorry for themselves, in fact they ending up using a phrase from a DJ Khaled song. "All I do is win". Despite two tough regular season losses they defied the odds and beat Desert Ridge to win the State Tittle. This capped a remarkable season for the Coyotes and let the rest of the nation know that they are not just a state powerhouse but also a national one as well.
Monday, December 21, 2015
THE TOP 15 OF 2015: #12 THE RISE AND FALL OF RONDA ROUSEY
In 2015 we saw an emergence of women in the UFC. This emergence was led by Ronda Rousey. She was dominating the UFC's Bantamweight division. Like anyone else who burst on to the scene out of nowhere people were quickly jumping on the "Rousey Bandwagon."
Fans were claiming she was the best fighter ever. They even said that she could knockout unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather, mainly because a boxer wouldn't have a chance against her.
That all changed November 14 when Rousey climbed into the octagon with unknown Holly Holm. Holm ended up knocking Rousey out 59 seconds into the second round. Not only was Rousey embarrassed by the loss but her image as a dominant UFC fighter would be tarnished. Rousey will look for revenge when she gets her rematch sometime in 2016.
Fans were claiming she was the best fighter ever. They even said that she could knockout unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather, mainly because a boxer wouldn't have a chance against her.
That all changed November 14 when Rousey climbed into the octagon with unknown Holly Holm. Holm ended up knocking Rousey out 59 seconds into the second round. Not only was Rousey embarrassed by the loss but her image as a dominant UFC fighter would be tarnished. Rousey will look for revenge when she gets her rematch sometime in 2016.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
THE TOP 15 OF 2015: #13 KOBE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
After a few injuries that have slowed him down and a sluggish start to the 2015 NBS season Laker great Kobe Bryant has decided to hang up his basketball shoes and call an end to his Hall of Fame career. He will play the rest of the 2015-2016 season.
You can say what you want about Kobe, heck you don't even have to like him, but if you are a true basketball fan you need to respect what the man has done for the sport. He was the next dominating player after Jordan and should be considered when talking about the best players of all time. Not retiring sooner may have damaged his unstoppable image on the court but he will never be forgotten by the Laker faithful.
You can say what you want about Kobe, heck you don't even have to like him, but if you are a true basketball fan you need to respect what the man has done for the sport. He was the next dominating player after Jordan and should be considered when talking about the best players of all time. Not retiring sooner may have damaged his unstoppable image on the court but he will never be forgotten by the Laker faithful.
Friday, December 18, 2015
THE TOP 15 OF 2015: #14 RGIII GETS BENCHED
What once promised to be a stellar career for quarterback Robert Griffin III came to to screeching halt earlier this year when RGIII was sent to the bench and replaced by someone that was drafted the same year he was, Kirk Cousins.
In a blink of an eye RGIII went from being a "Washington Redskins God" to a scout team safety! We can argue that it was injuries or bad coaching but the reality is that RGIII will never wear a Redskins jersey again. Not only was he replaced by Cousins, who has the team thinking playoffs, He was placed on the third string and doesn't even suit up for games.
This is such a tragic story because RGIII had so much promise but just could not get over the hump and be an elite QB the NFL.
In a blink of an eye RGIII went from being a "Washington Redskins God" to a scout team safety! We can argue that it was injuries or bad coaching but the reality is that RGIII will never wear a Redskins jersey again. Not only was he replaced by Cousins, who has the team thinking playoffs, He was placed on the third string and doesn't even suit up for games.
This is such a tragic story because RGIII had so much promise but just could not get over the hump and be an elite QB the NFL.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
THE TOP 15 OF 2015: #15 THE UNBEATEN PANTHERS
Coming in to the 2015 NFL season the Carolina Panther's had high hopes. They won the NFC South and a playoff game last season despite a sub par record. Many people questioned how good they would be this season due to the fact that their playoff win came against a quarterback less Arizona Cardinal team that had such a promising season. They also only won 8 regular season games last year.
Coach Ron Rivera and his team had high expectations for themselves and many fans thought they would have a better season. But no one saw what was coming. Behind superstar QB Cam Newton the Carolina Panthers are 13-0 and very close to clinching home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
The Panther's are now chasing a perfect season and every week more and more people are staring to believe.
Coach Ron Rivera and his team had high expectations for themselves and many fans thought they would have a better season. But no one saw what was coming. Behind superstar QB Cam Newton the Carolina Panthers are 13-0 and very close to clinching home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
The Panther's are now chasing a perfect season and every week more and more people are staring to believe.
THE TOP SPORTS STORIES OF 2015
The holiday's are quickly approaching. Time for food, family and of coarse sports. We are just over two weeks away from a new year. That means is time for the top sports stories of 2015.
Over the next few weeks I will rewind back to the most memorable moments this year has seen in sports. So sit back and enjoy my Top 15 of 2015!
Over the next few weeks I will rewind back to the most memorable moments this year has seen in sports. So sit back and enjoy my Top 15 of 2015!
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
ARIZONA CARDINALS STARTING TO GET NATIONAL ATTENTION!
The Arizona Cardinals are coming off of two excellent weeks of football. They beat the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle and beat a one loss Cincinnati Bengal team while both games were televised nationally on Sunday Night Football.
The Cardinals are now 8-2 and lead the NFC West by three games. They also have theirs set on one of the top seeds in the playoffs. If that happens it will guarantee the Cardinals a first round bye and home game in the playoffs.
The Cardinals are led by quarterback Carson Palmer, who is quietly becoming a favorite for league MVP. Had Palmer not gotten injured last season the Cardinals may be looking for their second consecutive trip to the Super Bowl.
Palmer and the Cardinals are now staring to get noticed by national media. They have appeared in many NFL power rankings. But most importantly teams are gaming planning differently when they play the Cardinals. They are no longer a team that relies on their defense to win games. The offense has carried the team and they are proving so by being one of the highest scoring teams in the league.
The Cardinals are truly playing like a team and if they continue to do so they will be hoisting the NFL Tittle in February!
The Cardinals are now 8-2 and lead the NFC West by three games. They also have theirs set on one of the top seeds in the playoffs. If that happens it will guarantee the Cardinals a first round bye and home game in the playoffs.
The Cardinals are led by quarterback Carson Palmer, who is quietly becoming a favorite for league MVP. Had Palmer not gotten injured last season the Cardinals may be looking for their second consecutive trip to the Super Bowl.
Palmer and the Cardinals are now staring to get noticed by national media. They have appeared in many NFL power rankings. But most importantly teams are gaming planning differently when they play the Cardinals. They are no longer a team that relies on their defense to win games. The offense has carried the team and they are proving so by being one of the highest scoring teams in the league.
The Cardinals are truly playing like a team and if they continue to do so they will be hoisting the NFL Tittle in February!
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