Sunday, August 14, 2011

Expedition Impossible

Expedition Impossible Column

Episode 8. Two teams make unthinkable comebacks to avoid elimination. 8/12/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-recap-episode-8-august-11-08-12-2011

Episode 7. After major injury, No Limits prevails strong. 8/5/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-recap-episode-7-august-4-08-05-2011

Episode 6. A kayak, a zip line, and a sprint to the finish. 7/29/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-recap-episode-6-july-28-07-29-2011

Episode 5. Teams propel down rocky terrain, and a top team emerges. 7/21/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-recap-episode-5-july-21-07-21-2011

Episode 4. Icey mountains send the girls home to Kansas. 7/16/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-recap-episode-4-july-14-07-16-2011

Episode 3. Riding Camels, and a river with two different routes to decide who goes home. 7/7/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-recap-episode-3-july-7-07-08-2011

Episode 2. Riding wild horses, and kayak down to town. 7/1/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-recap-episode-2-june-30-07-01-2011

The Expedition begins with Episode 1, as teams must run up sand dunes and dried rivers. 6/24/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-recap-episode-1-june-23-06-24-2011

What is Expedition Impossible? 6/16/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-06-16-2011

Monday, August 8, 2011

The Weekly Tackle: August 8, 2011

by Joseph Landini
Sportsreageous.com
http://www.sportsrageous.com/the-weekly-tackle-august-8-2011-08-08-2011

This past week in football saw two shocking free agent signings, and a Hall of Fame ceremony no one will soon forget.

Shaun Ellis signs deal with New England Patriots. After 11 seasons in a New York Jets uniform, Defensive End Shaun Ellis will come to an agreement with the rival New England Patriots. After being offered a one-year, less than 1 million dollar deal from the Jets, Ellis agreed to terms with the Patriots. Ellis was as reliable as they come for the Jets, as he only missed six games since becoming a starter in 2001.

Derrick Mason picks Jets over former teams.
Derrick Mason, after being cut two weeks ago by the Baltimore Ravens, has agreed to terms with the New York Jets. Mason adds to an already talented core group, which includes fellow signees Plaxico Burress, Santonio Holmes, and tight end Dustin Keller. With 15 years in the league under his belt, Mason is still reilable, catching 61 balls for over 800 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Deion Sanders led an emotional night for the Hall of Fame induction ceremony this year. In his speech he complimented his mother for all of his success, and said that the game of football was the reason he is the man he is today. Sanders also had a small surprise for the fans, and his hall bust (hall of fame head). Sanders placed a black bandana on its head and told the crowd God bless. Shannon Sharpe had an even more emotional speech for the crowd. Sharpe is proud to be known as a self made man, as he was the only one who believed in himself. Sharper went on to say that he is the only player to be inducted to the Hall of Fame to be the second best player in his family. He was talking about Sterling Sharpe, who he paid major compliments to.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

The Ideal Fantasy Football Team

by Joseph Landini
High Heat Network
http://highheatnetwork.com/?p=437


With the lockout now over, the NFL brings many fun things. One main aspect, which has taken the country by storm is Fantasy Football. This season leagues had to start later then usual, because many players were free agents. Now as a fantasy owner, have you ever asked yourself the question: What if I had the first eight picks of the draft? Here is this year’s ideal team.

QB- Tom Brady, New England: All Packers fans can jump off a bridge for all I care. Tom Brady is the best choice for QB this year. Already having two reliable tight ends, a speedy Wes Welker, a good catching RB in Danny Woodhead, they added Chad Ochocinco to the mix which only means for TDs for Brady. Brady does well with speed, and that is what Ochocinco brings. With a chip on his shoulder after a divisional exit last year, expect greatness from Brady.

RB- Arian Foster, Houston: We will touch on Adrian Peterson, but Arian Foster came out of the wood work last year with a bang. 1,616 rushing and 604 receiving yards to go along with 18 TD convinces me. What people tend to forget is that Foster did this in a year which Houston underachieved, which only means better things in a better year. If you want receiving and rushing yards the do the right thing… pick Arian Foster.

WR- Roddy White, Atlanta and Andre Johnson, Houston- Plain and simple, White and Matt Ryan have become one of the most dangerous combinations in the league. White and Ryan together led Atlanta to the best regular season the Falcons have had in a while. With Tony Gonzalez getting older, Ryan will rely on White even more. Even with Julio Jones now in the mix, the rookie needs to earn the catches, before taking away the touches from White. Andre Johnson seems to make career numbers every year, even when he gets injured. Sometimes he only plays 13 games or so, but Johnson makes up for it when he has HUGE days. The same goes with Johnson as it did Foster, better year better stats. Johnson and White are the picks at WR.

FLEX- Adrian Peterson, Minnesota- I am a hard believer in the fact that with McNabb now under center, that Peterson will become an even better player. Peterson will always be criticized for not being able to hold onto the ball, but at the same time he is too powerful to pass up. Peterson’s hard head and knack for the end zone will be a major pick in the drafts this year. Like I said, with McNabb under center he will become better because he loves to throw to running backs. Don’t worry about fumbles, he will make up for it with other points.

TE- Antonio Gates, San Diego- Despite late season injuries Antonio Gates had another dominant year. Being Philip Rivers main target pays off. Gates has not shown any down grade as the years have gone on, and don’t expect him to this year. What works in Gates favor is that Vincent Jackson is back, meaning no more double teams for the main target. Gates will have another top year, mark my words.

K- Stephen Gostkowski, New England- Hate picking kickers, but plain and simple he is accurate and plays for a team who is in opposition territory constantly. Him or Mason Crosby are the pick at kicker, don’t pick Nick Folk.

DEF- New York Jets- Rex Ryan predicts Super Bowl again, and he will live and die by the defense. Being defensive minded the Jets have ton of play makers on this side of the ball. With Antonio Chromartie now being the kick returner as well, expect plenty of special team touchdowns. Don’t forget about the best corner back in the game either, as Revis island will be open for rent starting Week 1.

Updated: The Weekly Tackle Column

Check out the latest news and notes from the NFL in my column. The Weekly Tackle.

Sportsrageous.com

NFL Free Agency is in full swing now that the lockout is over. Who signed with who? 8/1/11

http://www.sportsrageous.com/the-weekly-tackle-august-12011-08-01-2011

Cedric Benson in trouble again, along with the latest out of Randy Moss camp. 7/18/11

http://www.sportsrageous.com/the-weekly-tackle-july-18-2011-07-18-2011

DUI's and arrests. Plus Mike Vrabel has a retirement plan all set up. 7/11/11

http://www.sportsrageous.com/the-weekly-tackle-july-11-2011-07-12-2011

Kenny Britt still in trouble. Mike Vick resigns with Nike. 7/4/11

http://www.sportsrageous.com/the-weekly-tackle-july-4-2011-07-04-2011

Braylon Edwards trouble at night again. Big Ben hurting. 6/27/11

http://www.sportsrageous.com/the-weekly-tackle-june-27-2011-06-27-2011

Chad Pennington to TV? Tiki Barber depressed? 6/21/11

http://www.sportsrageous.com/the-weekly-tackle-june-20-2011-06-21-2011

Updated: Expedition Impossible Column

Check out the latest show recaps from ABC's Expedition Impossible!

The Celebrity Cafe



Episode 6. A kayak, a zip line, and a sprint to the finish. 7/29/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-recap-episode-6-july-28-07-29-2011

Episode 5. Teams propel down rocky terrain, and a top team emerges. 7/21/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-recap-episode-5-july-21-07-21-2011

Episode 4. Icey mountains send the girls home to Kansas. 7/16/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-recap-episode-4-july-14-07-16-2011

Episode 3. Riding Camels, and a river with two different routes to decide who goes home. 7/7/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-recap-episode-3-july-7-07-08-2011

Episode 2. Riding wild horses, and kayak down to town. 7/1/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-recap-episode-2-june-30-07-01-2011

The Expedition begins with Episode 1, as teams must run up sand dunes and dried rivers. 6/24/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-recap-episode-1-june-23-06-24-2011

What is Expedition Impossible? 6/16/11

http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/expedition-impossible-06-16-2011