Please Don’t Make Me Laugh The NBA And NFL Continue To Show Some Sense As In Nonsense !
If there’s something troubling to me at present it has been the NFL lockout and what we’re now seeing is the very same prescribed idiocy from the NBA hierarchy and owners , general managers and the NBPA . I’ve said all along that I felt that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wasn’t the wisest of individuals in terms of being the leading official of a governing professional sport’s body . Whereas , his NBA counterpart David Stern rules with a rod of iron and an autocratic rule that would make a third world despotic tyrant feel proud . It has been this asinine notion of that both hierarchies that they can simply plead poverty without showing any signs of clear transparency when it comes to conducting their business practices . If there’s one thing that I believe that the fans need to learn is that neither party in the case of the NFL owners and the NBA owners can’t be trusted to tell the truth !
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Slide show for your perusal .
The NFL stoppage is now well into its third month and the two sides appear to be no closer in reaching an accord and that is in spite of the joint statement forthcoming from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith . The charade has simply become a complete pissing contest as each side looks to outdo each other rather than simply showing some common sense . And the same thing now appears to be happening as the NBA and union are on a path of actual self destruction . Billy Hunter the union executive director and Derek Fisher the NBPA president and the executive committee have stood steadfast in the belief that the league have been less than truthful as to the league’s financial problems . David Stern has stated that the league is on course to lose in excess of $450 million for the fiscal year 2010. And while I do not dispute that figure what I do dispute is the mere fact that the owners felt that they could simply get by on being gregarious in their spending as they chased after success. The league has a soft salary cap of $57 million but here lies the sheer stupidity of the teams’ actions and that of the general managers as they sought to simply go way beyond that limit (2010-11 team salaries ) . [( 2009-10 NBA team salaries ) ]
Now as the drama plays itself out for all to see I seriously doubt that the fans really can really align themselves with either party in the ongoing negotiations with the NBA , NFL and the respective unions that they are currently dealing with.
This upcoming NFL season should there be one , will prove to be very interesting with Jim Harbaugh and John Fox now taking over the helm of the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos . Both teams had their highs and lows in terms of last season and their respective records within the AFC West and NFC West left a great deal to be desired by their fans. So much so that if anything their schedules and play may well be met with some optimism as well as a sense pragmatism. Inconsistency and an overall lack of accountability and leadership led to both teams’ failings and misfires throughout much of their respective seasons .
Josh McDaniels as Fox’s predecessor simply couldn’t get the Broncos play with any passion and much of that had to do with the incompetency shown by the team over the coach’s tenure. And it should not come as a surprise that the McDaniels was abruptly fired by team owner Pat Bowlen , with the owner having to endure the coach’s lies and his complicity in an episode that simply dragged the Broncos’ season into further despair. Needless to say that the fans were happy with the coach’s firing and John Elway now coming on board as a consultant with the organization as the team’s de-facto general manager . The team with Tim Tebow now on board as its quarterback will certainly have a great deal to live up as they seek to make their presence felt within the league .
In light of the problems had by the Broncos over last season one now has to ask what John Fox can simply do to make this team better ? Certainly with the team’s draft choices from this NFL Draft and that of past seasons one can see that Fox has a stern task ahead of him . If nothing else if Tebow is now viewed as the starting quarterback then his leadership skills and play will most certainly have to come to the fore if the Denver Broncos are to have any chance of having a successful season at all this year.
I am not about to suggest that the Broncos are capable of winning the AFC West but I do certainly feel that they are good enough perhaps make some noise within a division where consistency has always been a problem for the teams there. The Oakland Raiders with new coach Hu Jackson in tow will always be looking over his shoulder as the front office and team owner Al Davis will continue to scrutinize his every move and decision made . This team has become a conundrum and enigma all rolled into one as you never simply know what to expect from this team from one moment to the next . With the talent on show with the Raiders you simply have to believe that there has to be a turnaround sooner or later . The revolving door mentality that seems to have been in place for the Raiders hasn’t bared fruit for the organization . Since the departure of Jon Gruden you have only but to look at the problems that seem to have manifested themselves for the Oakland Raiders . One would have to be in complete denial to think otherwise , as the organization has simply struggled to make their presence felt . I am sure that the fans believe that with Hu Jackson having succeeded Tom Cable they can only make great strides this upcoming season . I am of the opinion that the team will finally begin to show the signs that we saw throughout much of last season as the team at times showed their offensive capabilities . From a defensive standpoint the struggles were there for all to see .
If there’s one team in the AFC that I continue to be beguiled by then it has to be the Baltimore Ravens ! When this team is at its very best I do believe that they’re capable of being and competing amongst the very best in the NFL . In Joe Flacco they have a quarterback who is amongst the very best amongst at the position in the league and a player whose confidence continues to grow each season . But to solely think it has been Flacco that has been the main reason for the turnaround and consistency shown by the Ravens then one ought to look at the coaching qualities of John Harbaugh , his coaching staff and in particular the play of ageless wonders Ray Lewis and Ed Reed .
The Ravens this past postseason wilted when it mattered most but that seemingly came down to the fact that they were complacent . The loss if anything indicated that while they appear to be on the right path the Ravens are still one or two players away from being a truly perennial contender for the Superbowl . The draft and the continued prowess shown in making the prudent choices that have been of benefit to the organization surely will make them quite possibly a presumptive favorite the upcoming Superbowl to be played at Lucas Oil Stadium , Indiana , Indianapolis . I know that amongst some circles teams such as the New England Patriots , New York Jets , Indianapolis Colts , San Diego Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers have to be considered the preeminent contenders within the AFC .
This upcoming season may well tell us a great deal about the direction that this team could very well be heading should there be a schedule to be played. One hundred and six days in and with neither side actually inching towards seeking a quick resolution to this ongoing debacle I for one have become completely resolved to the fact that the season could very well be a shortened one , with there being the usual postseason schedule remaining in tact. The fans are annoyed with the usual statements coming from the respective hierarchies with little evidence to be shown that either side is actually prepared to reach an accord . Simply put , whether or not there is any football to be had then in large part the fans will no longer care either way , as they’ve lost complete faith with the NFL hierarchy and the union.
In the runup to this season’s All Star Game I am beginning to think the teams in with their divisional titles are now focusing on positioning themselves that final onslaught over the ensuing months . Certainly once the events of the All Star Weekend are over and done with , we will see those division leaders simply look to separate themselves from their rivals and those to be in with a chance of attaining a wildcard berth .
I certainly don’t believe that speculating beyond the statements made thus far it’s worthwhile trying to disseminate the information that is now out there to be surveyed . We know the teams are giving it their all with players all seeking to place themselves in a position for the game’s individual awards . As to the postseason itself there’s still a great deal of baseball to be played and it will be interesting to see how things play out over the regular season we before we can begin to think about baseball’s showcase event.
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Picture gallery for your perusal .
What points raised within this piece have been of interest to you ? Simply leave a comment as to your thoughts .
Alan aka tophatal ………… https://tophatal.wordpress.com
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(1) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban walks out of the NBA owners meeting without commenting to waiting media, in Dallas on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. AP Photo/LM Otero ….
(2) NBPA Executive Director Billy Hunter is seen here alongside Commissioner David Stern . AP Photo/ Rafael Montalvez ….
(3) In this undated photo released by the United States District Court , U.S. Magistrate Judge Arthur J. Boylan poses for a photograph. Critical thinking and an ability to relate to others plays a big role in the courtroom for Boylan, who is no doubt having those skills tested as he tries to diffuse the tension in the NFL lockout, no more than 100 days long. AP Photo/United States District Court ……
(4) NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, left, and National Football League Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith speak to reporters outside the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Sarasota, Fla., after speaking at the NFLPA’s rookie symposium, Wednesday, June 29, 2011. AP Photo/Brian Blanco …….
(5) ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 20: NFL player Tim Tebow speaks onstage at the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards at The Fox Theatre on April 20, 2011 in Atlanta City. The show airs on GMC on Sunday April 24th 2011. Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for GMA ……
(6) Joe Flacco (5) of the Baltimore Ravens passes against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens lead the Bengals 6-0 at the half. Larry French / Getty Images North America …..
(7) Ray Lewis (52) of the Baltimore Ravens is introduced before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Bengals 13-6 . Getty Images North America / Larry French ….
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Tophatal's Blog 
I’m sure that there’s a place in hell that awaits Bud Selig ! There he can make friends with the likes of Hitler and Bin Laden .
Hurry on up Bud ’cause she’s waiting for you .
At midnight she then turns into this .
tophatal ……
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Is it just me or is it too hot outside to have a lockout?!?
I still think the most interesting thing in all of this is going to be free agency. Barely any teams have anything close to a full roster, so the mad scramble to sign players is going to be nuts!
I like Baltimore’s chances if the season is shortened. Their stars on defense are old, and could probably do better in a ten game season!
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chappy
Lockout shmuck- out or whatever I think that the NFL had better get their sh_t together before the judge ( Arthur Boylan) renders a decision that neither side may end up liking . Yeah that’ll be the problem once the new CBA comes into being as there’ll upwards of 400 plus unrestricted free agents in the NFL. That being said the marquee players amongst that group won’t be cheap .
In the AFC I do like the Ravens’ chances not because of a prospective shortened season but simply because as a player Flacco has improved immensely and he now has the confidence of his teammates on both sides of the ball . Last season he was one of the top 12 qb’s in the league not just in performance but also in qb ratings as well .
They (Ravens) will definitely be my dark horse in the AFC to win it all in Indiana in the Superbowl to be sure ! If they fail to make it then it will be down to their own complacency more than anything else .
She’s on the wrong side of 500 lbs to be sure and her mate is now being suffocated as he lies beneath her .
tophatal ……….
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chappy81
With there being nothing clear in terms of the CBA this whole thing is still far from over. Now they’re reporting that the NFLPA is asking that there be as many as 90 players be brought in to fully complement a roster for a team . Moreover there’s now the situation that arises concerning the franchise tag and how it will now be applied . Like I said once you get multiple lawyers in a room trying to agree to a compromise between two parties well it’s like watching paint dry because the whole process is futile and meaningless !
Be cool my beating heart ! Wow ! Damn that Melyssa Ford is fine !
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Just lost my late lunch/eraly supper. Yep…leagues make sense, NONSENSE
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al clements
All of a sudden there’s that last minute mad dash and rush to come to some sort of compromise because of the mere fact the closer they ( owners and league hierarchy) come to the preseason and regular season schedule they know that there’s infinitely greater chance they will lose even more money than they had ever envisaged .
The same rule of thumb will also apply to the NBA with the team owners > , league hierarchy and the union .
Do you get the impression that both leagues are getting their guidance from the idiots within White – House , Senate and Congress ?
And here was I thinking that a chick like this would be something of a turn on for you ? LOL,LOL,LOL !!!
But I guess that this is more likely for you to get your swerve on ?
tophatal ……………..
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Where did you find all these pictures of Chappy’s ex-girlfriends?
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Chris Humpherys
Well chappy does have a way with these women . Didn’t you know he’s the Charlie Sheen of the West Coast ? These women are amongst his cabal of goddesses and each of them are well serviced on a regular basis .
And his sense of devotion are towards very noteworthy causes in particular the A’s & Raiders .
But his biggest obstacle is to persuade future A’s fans that the ball club is still worth supporting .
tophatal …..
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Chris Humpherys
Didn’t you know chappy81 was a playa playa ? He’s got it goin’ on like that ! The ladies simply love that about him ………… not sure why but they simply love him .
You know chappy likes his women wearing red bottoms and long heels so he can hit it right . LOL,LOL,LOL !!!
tophatal …………..
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