Trade Dwight before the Deadline

First things first, the guy is a class clown, and I don't think he has the mental toughness to win an NBA title. I'm not saying that he isn't talented; he's probably still the best center in the game right now.

I'm sure it must be tough to be the main guy your whole career and then go to another team where you're the second or third option.  I understand that he's at about 75-80% healthy right now and that his coach's offensive system is not suitable for his style of play. Having said all that, there’s a time where it’s okay to joke around, but there’s also a time where the players have to be serious.

Shaq was one of the funniest guys in the NBA, but he knew the time and place for all his hoopla. It seems like Dwight laughs after every loss. Sure, maybe Howard is capable of changing his ways if he's happy and in the right system, but he doesn't like D'Antoni and doesn't seem to be too fond of Bryant either, and they're both going to be here for the next two years.  

Moreover, he doesn't have that killer instinct that fans like to see in a superstar. Bryant has the killer instinct that all Laker fans have come to enjoy, but he will retire in a couple years and then we will have to rely on Howard, "the jokester," leading the Lakers to an NBA title. I know people are going to say, "Well Dwight led his team to the finals once before," and yes, that is true, but guess who beat him? Bryant, the guy with the killer instinct!

Because of his knee issues, I was relieved when LAL traded Bynum away. Also I could tell he only cared about himself. I was excited for the Howard-era to begin here, but so far his time with the Lakers this season has been a total "DWIGHTMARE." He has one post move and it's a left handed baby hook and he's a turnover machine.

I like Bynum's offensive game more because he has great post moves and definitely could take over when called upon. I'm not saying I would rather have Bynum than Dwight right now because have you seen Bynum's haircut lately? The guy is clueless, and I’ve played as many minutes as him this season.

D12 has definitely proven that he could dominate over the years, but that's mostly on the defensive side of the ball. I can't think of one great Howard offensive moment in the past. I can only think of him dunking and I'm not sure the guy has a clutch gene in him. So it's highly unlikely that the Lakers will trade him at the deadline and that's unfortunate because we will all see Dwight walk away this summer to another team, while the Lakers get nothing for him. 

Blatz out! 

The wait is over: Peyton Manning is a Denver Bronco

The Peyton Manning saga has finally ended and it looks like Tebow-mania is about to start back up again.

Manning, or simply "The Sheriff," has chosen to play in a Bronco uniform next season and Timmy T will likely be Tebowing for another team next season.

Somehow, John "Helicopter" Elway swayed Mr. Manning to come to Denver earlier this morning and this is a bit shocking to me.

Most people like myself, thought he would choose the Cardinals because the weather and Larry Fitzgerald, while others thought he would choose 49ers because of Harbaugh, the Randy Moss acquisition and that stellar defense they've built!

I suppose the Cards were out of the running because they have a shaky defense and lack a strong O-line.

And he didn't land with the 49ers because he probably thought Harbaugh wouldn't let him have total control of the offense.

So why the Broncos? He probably saw a below average quarterback go 8-5 and win a home playoff game with a young defense that is on the rise.

So what does this mean for Tim Tebow? He will most likely be traded to the Jaguars, Dolphins and some have even mentioned the Patriots, but I doubt that will happen.

I suppose the best landing spot for him would be the Jags, because not only is he from there, he would already have a huge fan base waiting for him.

Plus, it also helps that he can hand off the ball to MJD.

Broncos fans are in a bittersweet mood right now.

First of all, they wasted about $100 on a Tim Tebow Jersey, which I'm almost certain that everyone in the Denver area is trying to find the receipt for.

Secondly, Tim Tebow made the Broncos relevant again and had an amazing season that will always be remembered in Bronco history as TEBOW TIME!

I can see why some fans will be sad to see Tebow go, but they'll get over it very soon when Peyton Manning leads them to a Super Bowl in the near future.

MLB TO EXPAND PLAYOFFS BY TWO TEAMS TO 10

The MLB has decided to add two teams to the playoffs AKA the Pirates still don't have a shot. This will make the playoffs very exciting, but the regular season even less important. The season will be less important because teams could essentially finish third place in their division and still make the playoffs. This is good news for teams like the Dodgers, Rays and even the Nationals where the divisions are very top heavy. Some people think it will hurt the game, but I think that's ridiculous because it will only make the playoffs more dramatic. Everyone loves watching win or go home situations and I believe that's why the MLB made these changes.  However, the regular season will be less exciting and fans won't need to watch until about August. I still don't know why baseball has to play 162 games, but that's a different topic for another day. I'm very excited about this because like I said before, Dodgers and Rays will have a greater opportunity to make the postseason.
 http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7637317/mlb-new-postseason-plan

BLATZ OUT!

Talk at the Urinal: July 18, 2011

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USA Women lose World Cup final, NFL Lockout is almost over! NBA to release schedule, Darren Clarke wins British Open -- Who?!, why the Bengals are KILLING Eric, and more!

Talk at the Urinal: July 9, 2011

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Jeter hits 3000, Ohio State loses wins, Dodgers All-Stars, NFL/NBA Lockouts, Yao Ming, Texas Ranger dies, Kobe Bryant versus LeBron James in Turkey?