• The Sticking Reality of Rick Pitino

    The Sticking Reality of Rick Pitino

    Rick Pitino has never been a wise guy. I mean he has been very far selective in his process for recruits. Not to disturb the facts with his bribery and time at Louisville but the sticking reality is this.

    Pitino let down the Johnnies this season because of his age and performance as a coach.

    It was a great season for St. John’s undoubtedly with shrewd abilities to fend off each as a team. Pitino was simply there, for one reason, and that was to resurrect the program like you normally hear.

    He took no bluffs, and in fact, I will go as far as to say Louisville affected him to a standing degree due to his experience as a head coach with another NCAA school Kentucky and Providence.

    Two teams, in which, he led to the Final Four, and took to the National championship. He is the only coach to so eloquently win two titles at different schools. It does not end there.

    Coach Pitino has made a living at the college level as compared to the pros. Pitino did not last long with the Boston Celtics or New York Knicks but generous offer you would say. Pitino has lived up to all these billing expectations but sacrificed the tone of his personality settling with age groups of his and the players.

    Simply, R.J. Luis Jr. was benched and critics and fans have gone crazy since. Yes, from my perspective, it can be tolling the age disparity between the players and coach on staff but there should possibly be a bigger discussion as to this.

    The standing reality is, though, coach Pitino did exceptionally well despite the team’s poor shooting ability. Luis finished with 9 points, 3 of 17 shooting.

  • Ep.9

    Ep.9

  • Brandon Graham Announces Retirement

    Brandon Graham Announces Retirement

    Brandon Graham has announced his retirement at the age of 36. It comes off heels of playing in Super Bowl LIX and striving to return to the field just weeks after injuring his triceps during week 12.

    The man who stripped-sacked Tom Brady and cost the New England Patriots Super Bowl LII, Graham has been largely a key integral part of the Philadelphia Eagles. He is the franchise leader in games played at 206 and his final sack was in Week 12 that moved him past Clyde Simmons for the third most in team history with 76.5 — behind only Reggie White and Trent Cole.

    “Over the course of his 15-year career, he produced so many memorable moments, both on and off the field. His 76.5 sacks are the third-highest total ever by an Eagle and, of course, he will forever be remembered for his game-changing play in Super Bowl 52, but it was the way he played the game and the way he carried himself that earned him the love and respect of his coaches, teammates, and fans. The positive energy he brought every day was infectious, whether it was a practice, a game, or just walking around the building. Anyone who has had the pleasure of interacting with him would tell you that it’s impossible to have a bad day after being in his presence. Make no mistake, he was also a tough, physical, and talented player who has played an integral role in the success we’ve had over the years.

    “In addition to being one of our all-time greats on the field, Brandon has always represented this organization and the City of Philadelphia with exemplary leadership, integrity, and class. Along with his trademark smile and warm demeanor, he treats everyone with respect and has been incredibly giving of himself to others, which is among the many reasons why he was a two-time Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominee. Of all the things that make him special though, it is Brandon’s character and gracious nature that have always stood out to me the most. We could not be prouder of the player, person, and family man that Brandon has become.

    “Although Brandon is officially retiring as a player, we know that his impact on our team will continue to be felt for many years to come, whether it is through the culture he helped build or his future endeavors. On behalf of the Philadelphia Eagles, we congratulate Brandon on an incredible career and wish him and his family all the best in retirement.”

    For his 15-year career, Graham totaled 487 tackles, 153 quarterback hits, 126 tackles for loss, 76.5 sacks, 22 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries with one returned for a touchdown. Off the field, he was recognized for his work in the community as the team’s Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominee in 2022 and 2024.

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    Ep.8

  • Ep.7

    Ep.7

  • Three New Team NFL Quarterbacks in 2 Meek Days

    Three New Team NFL Quarterbacks in 2 Meek Days

    So, the tracks are turning and the birds are chirping during this time of year. It is almost spring you would know it which means players have to earn their pay checks whether that is dream resort vacation, Spring party atmosphere, or bodily.

    Geno Smith was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders to play for his former head coach Pete Carroll. It was solid move considering Smith is 34 and has nothing to lose now working with a well-sought after coach. Carroll was supposed to visit the Chicago Bears and even the New York Jets but he stuck with whatever his instincts told him to do which was retrieve Smith after record setting years individually but not so much to Seattle.

    Sam Darnold, meanwhile, as of almost thirty minutes ago became available and took a feasible offer with the Seattle Seahawks. This does not rule out the fact, he has a great former pass-coordinator by his side from San Francisco, Klay Kubiak, who in fact, became offensive coordinator shortly before March commenced.

    I think given coach Kyle Shanahan’s poor track record. It might be easy to assume that Kubiak will be the successor to his throne in San Francisco very soon as the current regime does dislike losing as an answer. Coaching though will go extremely apart from what Darnold performs now, as he signed for the money and you could see that clearly on his face at a TGL golf tournament recently. It might take some time for Darnold to process the 12th man.

    Justin Fields, also, found a new place in the New York Jets. I did not see that coming as the Jets failed in terms of drafting and bettering the offense around Aaron Rodgers and circling around the former Super Bowl XLV MVP for unworthy player endorsements and Davante Adams being released moments after the season.

    Fields just does one thing. He takes a kick into the turf and starts running as fast as he can. Otherwise, his ceiling especially in front of a bunch of New York Jets fans, is to perform but have not see that, before with Michael Vick. Both, were well-materialized as Vick left and played Pittsburgh, much like what Rodgers will tend to do in the future, but with all that being said.

    Sam Darnold serves as the best chance this off-season. Good work to the Seattle Seahawks and what is to come for the rest of the National Football League, in 2025.

  • Ep.6

    Ep.6

  • The Clippers are Buoyed for One Night

    The Clippers are Buoyed for One Night

    The Los Angeles Clippers have faced a lot of pressure and scrutiny over the years for their lackluster performance on the court, but for one night the stars shined in L.A. including James Harden.

    Harden scored 50 points and marked the 24th time in history behind Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant, he accomplished that. The Clippers faced the young defending Detroit Pistons and boy were not as bad, but they culminated a recipe for disaster based on the season Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duran, and Ausar Thompson has been developing.

    The Clippers went all separate ways and deviated from the fact that they were not resilient. They had help. Owner Steve Ballmer, like normal, sat courtside with former president Barack Obama and Harden meanwhile displayed some of his old signature moves from Houston and Oklahoma City. This was nothing out of the ordinary as Harden has been used to scoring at least more than 20 points in a quarter this season, four times.

    Without Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell, and the fact that Ivica Zubac leftover piece from the Los Angeles Lakers, showed out on both ends and scored 22 along with 11-20 shooting and being very vocal, said extremes. Much so without legend Lou Williams being there. The ghost of the devil reigned in the most points scored in Clippers history before Harden during the 2018 season.

    Harden scored his first major doubles like this since 2019 and it has. not come close to the fact, though, still for one night the Clippers must fight hard in the knits of adversity. They must sail past the game that set them apart from losing six of seven games since the All-Star and what decided execution.

    The Pistons were a good team as they won 10 of 11 games most recently prior to this one, so my hats to the Los Angeles Clippers on one spectacular night and hopefully more to come for their fanbase.

  • Has Lebron James Overachieved with 50,000 Career Points?

    Has Lebron James Overachieved with 50,000 Career Points?

    Lebron James is one of the greatest of all-time. No qualms about that, but what can be said is the man is dialing in all cylinders whether its championships (4), finals MVP’S (4), most valuable player awards (4), and fourth all-time assists (11,481).

    He is even a 21-time NBA All-Star who unfortunately missed out on the game this year.

    But, what I am about to say is intriguing and it has no relation to Bronny James entering the league through his father bestowal.

    Lebron has not overachieved simple because he has earned the right to say so. He has won numerous awards as talked about and works hard in the gym. He sets goals like Jordan, just not seen on the court.

    He makes it look so easy based off his dribble penetration, fadeaway shot, and most importantly his understanding for getting back on defense or rebounding. I think that it was goes deemphasized on replays and in his discussion/huddles with now J.J. Redick is to be aggressive and tell his sons and build off the necessary team work ethic possible to win basketball games in trailing one’s or seasons transpiring between Luka Doncic and him which is allowing the course of the Show time Los Angeles Lakers to stay on steam and balance in transition for a heavy Slovenian player rooted on by his critical father and 40 year old fundamental star who as I said before can every youngster, from Kobe Bryant bestow about the things and lights of basketball.

    This is a game not to be erased some by the fact of 21 years! Lebron James has not overachieved and you should be mesmerized by the fact that he scored and shot 50,000 career points as part of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers.

    Kareem Abdul Jabaar like many of the centers of the traditional league and past helped cultivate an understanding that you could do it as a bigger man like Lebron James and score between tenures in a small market such as Milwaukee and Los Angeles.

    Kareem helped catapult alongside Magic Johnson to NBA championship rings and Lebron James will look to do so now, this year, in California.

  • Ep.5

    Ep.5