Petting the Carpet

MVP - Chris Paul

Coach of the Year - Vinny Del Negro 

Top Scorer - Kevin Durant

Top Rebounder - Dwight Howard 

Top Threes Made - Chauncey Billups

Top Assists - Chris Paul 

Top Blocks - Serge Ibaka 

Top Steals - Chris Paul 

6th Man - James Harden

Comeback Player of the Year - Carlos Boozer

Most Improved - Derrick Favors

Finals Predictions - Miami over OKC

Eastern Conference Finals - Miami over Chicago 

Western Conference Finals - OKC over Memphis 

Playoff Seeds by Conference

Eastern 

1. Miami

2. Chicago

3.  New York 

4. Indiana

5. Atlanta

6. Boston

7. Philadelphia

8. Orlando

Western 

1. OKC 

2. Dallas

3. Memphis

4. Portland

5. Clippers

6. San Antonio 

7. Lakers

8. Denver

AFC East - Patriots

AFC North - Steelers

AFC South - Texans

AFC West - Chargers

WildCard - Jets

NFC East - Cowboys

NFC North - Packers

NFC South - Falcons

NFC  West - Cardinals

Wildcard - Eagles

Superbowl - Cowboys over Chargers

Offensive MVP - P. Rivers

Defensive MVP - C. Matthews

MVP - P. Rivers

Coach of the Year - Jason Garrett

Comeback Player of the Year - Matthew Stafford

Offensive Rookie of the Year - Mark Ingram

Defensive Rookie of the Year - Von Miller

What I love most about the Internet is uncovering a world of new information, music, video etc. that you had no idea existed.  In this case, I completely stumbled on one of my favorite bands new material without realizing how late I was to find out.    

Face to Face opened the door to the punk genre to me as early as 1996 so they’ll forever have their place at my table.  This new stuff is really solid and it’s no surprise that former lead guitarist Chad Yaro is back in the band now.  Can’t wait for their new record in May. 

MLB season predictions below a la the Yahoo Sports format.  

AL MVP - Josh Hamilton

NL MVP - Ryan Braun

AL Cy Young - Jon Lester

NL Cy Young - Tim Lincecum

AL ROY - Michael Pineda

NL ROY - Aroldis Chapman

AL HR Leader - Adam Dunn

NL HR Leader - Prince Fielder

AL BA Title - Ichiro 

NL BA Title - Buster Posey

AL East - Red Sox 

AL Central - Twins

AL West - Rangers

AL Wildcard - Yankees

NL East - Braves

NL Central - Brewers

NL West - Giants

NL Wildcard - Phillies

World Series - Red Sox over Phillies

Courtesy of Sons of Anarchy.  The greatest sad song you’ll ever hear. 

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It gets better. Just add slo-mo and a little Radiohead. 

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Yankees over Twins - CC has proven that he can carry teams in the playoffs on his stomach, I mean, back.  Yankees really choked away home field but the Yankees can hit anywhere.  With Justin Morneau still sidelined, the Twins just don’t have enough. 

Rangers over Rays - Cliff Lee, like CC, can eat up innings when it matters and with a contract pending, his motivation is greater than ever. Cliff Lee owns the Rays historically too.  The Rangers overall pitching staff is also better than the Rays.  Josh Hamilton’s health is a question mark but Rays star, Evan Longoria, is also dealing with a quad issue.

Phillies over Reds - Halladay, Hamels and Oswalt.  Enough said. 

Giants over Braves - Giants might be the hottest team going into the playoffs and seem to have the edge in pitching on paper with Lincecum and Cain.  Giants just have that “magical” look to them this year. 

World Series - Phillies and Rangers. 

Champion - Phillies 

Yes!

Trailer for “The Fighter.” Notice the minimal use of Bale in this trailer? Definitely not an accident.