Jets Crush Patriots

Unbelievable weekend of divisional playoff NFL games - every bird lost (Ravens, Falcons and Seahawks), all due to poor play by the team's offense (3 second-half turnovers for the Ravens, two costly first-half interceptions for the Falcons and a terrible all-around offensive performance by the Hawks)

But what was most shocking was the beat-down the Jets put on the New England Patriots today. Nearly every NFL fan (outside of the typical trash-talking Jets fan) and NFL writer had the Patriots going to the Super Bowl, including me, after their stellar run during the regular season. What was most shocking was the incapability of New England's passing game. Despite the trash talking by Jets' cornerback Antonio Cromartie and head coach Rex Ryan, the Jets prevailed - mainly through their shut-down pass defense.

This post-game interview by ESPN's San Paoantonio of Jets' linebacker Bart Scott sums up the Jets' emotional level after the game:




Next week should look like a great AFC Championship game - the physical, physical Pittsburgh Steeelers against the lots of bark and lots of bite New York Jets at 6:30 PM EST next Sunday!

Lakers-Clippers Brawl

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Here's my analysis:

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A Staples Center Stampede

No, that is not a misprint. The Lakers dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers last night, 112-57. Seven Lakers were in double-figures in points, while only two Cavs did the same.

Here's some reaction by the Twitterfolk:

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Crazy Shot by Kemba Walker

If you do not know who Kemba Walker is, let me fill you in: he's one of the top players in the nation in college basketball, shoots lights-out, and is a one-man wrecking crew for the #9 Connecticut Huskies.

Today, he had one heck of a shot in overtime against the #12-ranked Texas Longhorns:



That was no ordinary shot with the shot clock expiring and the game tied at 77-all with two minutes left in the extra session.
That shot saved the game for the Huskies in a high-profile nonconference matchup - they ended up winning, 82-81.

A Saturday Seahawks Shocker

Such a dominant performance was made by the Seattle Seahawks in their stunning 41-36 victory over the defending champs, the New Orleans Saints. What really sealed the deal was this miraculous 67-yard run by veteran running back Marshawn Lynch, who showed a little AP in him with the brute strength on his way to the end zone.





All I can say is:

NBA Dunk Contest Participants Revealed!

The NBA Dunk Contest - a tradition held during every NBA All-Star weekend - has revealed it's participants. According to Los Angeles Times writer Broderick Turner, these are the four that will be coming to LA next month: 6-foot-10-inch Blake Griffin PF for LA Clippers), 6-1 Brandon Jennings (PG, now injured, for Milwaukee Bucks), 6-10 Serge Ibaka (PF for Oklahoma City Thunder) and 7-0 JaVale McGee (C for the Wash Wizards).

Find out more about my analysis and videos of the participants after the jump:

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