Sports Debate and Discussion Thread [Archive]

rasha fasha

02-27-2011, 05:07 PM

Who here likes sports? I know I do. I love a good debate or discussion about the NBA or NFL, etc. So I am making this thread to open the debate on any topic about sports right now.

I'll open the floor with the NY Knicks vs Miami Heat game tonight. Who is your pick? Do you guys think the trade for Melo was a good one, How does everyone like the superstars coming together to create super teams?

I think Miami will win tonight just because they have been playing together longer and the New York Knicks have no size right now. I like the that Melo is in NY, and saw it coming for a long time since they said he wouldn't sign an extension with Denver and I think that the superstars coming together is good for the league in that it gives us these exciting playoffesque games in the regular season when they meet. On the other hand for the smaller market teams it hurts them because it hurts their chances of obtaining a superstar because of the migration to these big markets.

TripChee

02-27-2011, 05:16 PM

my guess is Miami will win im just not feeling the Knicks i mean they lost to Cleveland. Also im hoping this discussion turns to baseball at some point then i can really get into it

Mr P

02-27-2011, 05:49 PM

Miami will Kill the Knicks Tonight !! as much as I don't want that to happen !!

Justin21

02-27-2011, 05:58 PM

miami will stomp the knicks, i think if the knicks get chris paul in the off season, they will be the best team in the nba

PK Toolboxxx

02-27-2011, 06:37 PM

Miami wins. but at the end of the year mello makes that team a good team. we will see.

Makin

02-27-2011, 06:49 PM

Houston Texans are best in the NFL!!

KRILLIN

02-27-2011, 07:08 PM

I'm going to be the antagonist here and say that NY will win simply because they are going to be hungry to prove that they are a better team and beating Miami is a good start in that. We shall see.

Gravity

02-27-2011, 07:09 PM

Knicks to win the Finals in a couple years. It'll take some time, but as a Knicks fan, it will be worth the wait for sure :D

rasha fasha

02-27-2011, 08:18 PM

my guess is Miami will win im just not feeling the Knicks i mean they lost to Cleveland. Also im hoping this discussion turns to baseball at some point then i can really get into it

Miami will Kill the Knicks Tonight !! as much as I don't want that to happen !!

miami will stomp the knicks, i think if the knicks get chris paul in the off season, they will be the best team in the nba

I think the heat will keep it close because of the fact they have melo and amare' but the Heat play really good at home and the Knicks need to learn how to play defense or they are not going to contend this year. I think if they can get it together though and play defense I think they could be the team to pull some upsets in the playoffs.

Briimstone

02-27-2011, 08:29 PM

No baseball fans in yet? Alright, I'll start it up.

How about predictions? AL East is gonna be intense this year. Who would you pick for Division Champs? It seems like the Yanks Rotation may be a little weaker with Nova replacing Petitte, but I don't think it will be too much of a burden, I mean, Phil Hughes almost threw a no-hitter his rookie year. But to see the Bosox with Craword and Gonzalez, I'm a little scarred. And of course, you can't count the Rays out when they have Damon, Manny, Upton and a pretty solid rotation.

I'm gonna stick to my guns as a Yankee fan and call it now...Yanks to win 2011 AL East Division!

theBEAST385

02-27-2011, 08:50 PM

LeBron is too much for the Knicks.

Makin

02-27-2011, 09:04 PM

Spurs are too much for the NBA

TripChee

02-27-2011, 09:11 PM

redsox to win the division and hopefully make it to the world series

Briimstone

02-27-2011, 09:18 PM

redsox to win the division and hopefully make it to the world series
I feel an unhealthy rivalry about to unfold.

TripChee

02-27-2011, 09:55 PM

I feel an unhealthy rivalry about to unfold.

i will defend the redsox in anyway i need too

KRILLIN

02-27-2011, 10:06 PM

Luke

02-27-2011, 10:09 PM

Who do you guys think will be in the NBA finals this year?

I say Boston and La

Boston is too good, and LA is gonna step it up when they need to!

KRILLIN

02-27-2011, 10:19 PM

Who do you guys think will be in the NBA finals this year?

I say Boston and La

Boston is too good, and LA is gonna step it up when they need to!

The west is going to be crazy this year. Dallas, San Antonio and L.A. all have legit enough teams to win it all. I'm going to say you're right though and go with L.A. and Boston just because of the experience of the two. Hopefully L.A. can pull it off giving Phil Jackson a never to be beaten 4th 3 peat. Only thing I don't like about that is the inevitable comparisons between Jordan and Kobe since both will have won 6 championships with two 3 peats.

Briimstone

02-27-2011, 10:19 PM

i will defend the redsox in anyway i need too

Oh lets go. This will be an interesting thread when the season starts.

Yankees! Good call. I really hate that we didn't land Cliff Lee but we'll see what happens this year. Hopefully Steinbrenner is right about the team taking sort of a year off after winning it all in '09 and regaining their focus for this year.

I hope so as well. The Yanks have too stacked of a team to not do amazing! And I don't know why Lee didn't end up with us. Did we not offer enough years or something? I can't remember, but man, our rotation would have ridiculous if we had him!

rasha fasha

02-27-2011, 10:44 PM

LeBron is too much for the Knicks.

New York coming up big. I figured the Heat would win, but Melo has Lebron's number in his career. Look out for New York everyone if they get things together these next 25 or so games and they can make some noise in the playoffs. Lookout Chicago and Miami!

KRILLIN

03-01-2011, 12:04 AM

Was I the only one that called the Knicks game or what? :D

PK Toolboxxx

03-01-2011, 03:31 PM

how about the playoffs in the nhl. and one following whats going on and what teams are on the bubble

Celph

03-01-2011, 05:34 PM

Was I the only one that called the Knicks game or what? :D

I believe so good sir. Who would have thought!?

KRILLIN

03-01-2011, 05:40 PM

I believe so good sir. Who would have thought!?

Haha I didn't really but I like going against the grain sometimes.

Celph

03-01-2011, 05:57 PM

If only I had thought that way during Superbowl XLII...

MichaelMongrel

03-02-2011, 03:51 AM

i will defend the redsox in anyway i need too

Make that two Red Sox fans here. :)

NBA Finals to be the Lakers vs Bulls.

Gweedo888

03-03-2011, 10:48 AM

so tonight is it will we have football next season?

Briimstone

03-03-2011, 03:15 PM

Make that two Red Sox fans here. :)

Eww....

;)

KRILLIN

03-03-2011, 05:39 PM

I think the Red Sox should create their own thread so I don't have to see their posts :D

PK Toolboxxx

03-03-2011, 06:23 PM

I think the Red Sox should create their own thread so I don't have to see their posts :D

lawls....

RagingChickens

03-03-2011, 06:34 PM

how about the playoffs in the nhl. and one following whats going on and what teams are on the bubble

Flyers. They are taking the cup this year, also, Phillies are winning 100 games this season.

Briimstone

03-03-2011, 07:00 PM

Flyers. They are taking the cup this year, also, Phillies are winning 100 games this season.
Oh my....yea the Phillies are gonna destroy. I'm glad they are in the National League...

I think the Red Sox should create their own thread so I don't have to see their posts :D

Great idea. I'm with this guy!

KRILLIN

03-03-2011, 07:51 PM

Flyers. They are taking the cup this year, also, Phillies are winning 100 games this season.
Phillies, maybe, Flyers NO!

Luke

03-03-2011, 10:29 PM

Phillies, maybe, Flyers NO!

Agreed, DETROIT RED WINGS FTW!

RagingChickens

03-03-2011, 10:36 PM

Phillies, maybe, Flyers NO!

Flyers all the way man! You'll see in good time my friend. This is Philadelphia's year!

SECKTOR

03-04-2011, 07:39 PM

The Knicks have a great team as of now and I can definitely see them being a top Eastern division team but 2011 isn't their year, Celtics are going to take it, since I'm from Chicago I'd also like to add that the Bulls are doing amazing and I can't wait till Eastern finals.

KRILLIN

03-04-2011, 10:09 PM

NBA playoffs are definitely going to be interesting this year.

-ironman

03-04-2011, 11:35 PM

I hope the Panthers utilize their draft pick, same with the boobcats.

MichaelMongrel

03-05-2011, 04:45 AM

heuer89

03-05-2011, 04:57 AM

Sorry guys, but you can't remove this Red Sox fan from the thread. Besides... at least I'm not a Yankees fan!

Talking about NBA... why the heck have the Knicks lost to the Cavs all three times this season?

It doesn't matter. They dookied on the Heat. THAT is what matters. ;)

And how about that 30 pt loss the Heat had to the Spurs. So dirty.

Seeing LeBrick lose makes me happy ^_^

Gweedo888

03-05-2011, 05:12 AM

Agreed, DETROIT RED WINGS FTW!

Luke you just jummped a huge notice my book sir lol Major Detroit fan i just can't wait to see who the lions draft and i am worried about the strike that is looming i hope they approved the 7 day extension

KRILLIN

03-05-2011, 01:06 PM

Sorry guys, but you can't remove this Red Sox fan from the thread. Besides... at least I'm not a Yankees fan!

Talking about NBA... why the heck have the Knicks lost to the Cavs all three times this season?

Yeah, it's so terrible being a fan of the most dominant team in the history of sports :D

In basketball, it's all about the Mavericks! If Dirk hadn't gotten hurt earlier this year I really think they would be right there with the Spurs for the league's best record.

RagingChickens

03-06-2011, 12:54 PM

Flyers just dropped 3 straight /:

KRILLIN

03-06-2011, 01:02 PM

Flyers just dropped 3 straight /:

Well, Well, Well! Losing faith already? Of course you aren't but I like that you're man enough to post that. When my teams do bad I tend to disappear for a week or so lol.

RagingChickens

03-06-2011, 01:10 PM

Well, Well, Well! Losing faith already? Of course you aren't but I like that you're man enough to post that. When my teams do bad I tend to disappear for a week or so lol.

The worst part is, they shouldn't have lost any of those games. Ugh, whatever. It doesn't really matter because they aren't missing playoffs, but still. I am so excited for MLB :))))

KRILLIN

03-06-2011, 01:15 PM

The worst part is, they shouldn't have lost any of those games. Ugh, whatever. It doesn't really matter because they aren't missing playoffs, but still. I am so excited for MLB :))))

I'm pretty pissed that you guys got Lee. If they Yanks had landed him it would be OVER! Pettitte left and we didn't really land anyone good as far as pitching goes so I'm really worried about this season. You guys are going to have a sick rotation for sure.

RagingChickens

03-06-2011, 01:18 PM

Like seriously: Halladay, Lee, Oswalt, Hamels....are you serious!!! Cole Hamels, former World Series MVP, is 4th in our rotation. There is no doubt in my mind that the Phillies have the best rotation in the league by far this year. When I heard that we got Lee from my alarm clock, I thought I was dreaming or something. But then I heard it on the news and freaked out :)

rasha fasha

03-07-2011, 12:04 AM

Solid day in the NBA let me throw down the recap I watched the "Heatles" lose again on 2 last second shots to the Bulls tonight which was amazing. I will say I'm not a LeBron hater, but I do hate Chris Bosh the most out of them all. I can't believe that players would be crying after a game. That's insane.

Lakers beat down the Spurs today which I think sends a statement to the NBA that the Lakers will be ready for the playoffs so don't write them off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCi4XUfgDow

Man can Shannon Brown hop haha

The Knicks beat the Hawks today which with the Knicks emerging as one of my favorite teams to watch in the east (yes melo there is awesome but I like Landry Fields guy knows how to play ball) and beating the 5 seed shows they have the talent to play with the best

With the Heat losing to the Bulls today also currently the round 1 matchup for the Heat would be the 6 seed Knicks since they fell to the 3 seed meaning the Heat would have a very difficult round 1 match up and IMO I think the Knicks can pull the upset and knock out the Heat in the first round which would be unbelievable.

Anyways there is my post on the NBA for the day :)

Edit: Who saw my boy Jon Diebler go nuts from three today? 7 for 8 and he hit 10-12 the previous game giving him 17-20 from the 3 point line which is insane. Little fact my highschool played against him every year when he was in high school he was untouchable haha number one scorer in Ohio history

DeeLuv

03-08-2011, 04:51 PM

In the playoffs the Lakers' size will become a huge factor. Theres a reason why they didn't trade Andrew Bynum for Carmelo Anthony and you're starting to see it now. They used their size to destroy San Antonio. Heres hoping the Bulls will put on a good run in the playoffs. Bulls are 3-0 vs. the Heat this year and I always thought that was where LeBron should have gone if he left Cleveland. Him and D-Wade are basically the same player, and do not compliment each others' games unless they are in the open court. Terrible decision by LeBron to "take his talents to South Beach". (don't even get me started on that circus lol)

Knicks are still a while away. Next year it will interesting to see if they continue to go with Chauncey Billups or try and get Chris Paul/wait a year for Deron Williams.

KRILLIN

03-08-2011, 05:33 PM

There are about 6 teams I could see winning it all this year in the NBA if things go their way. Miami, Boston, Dallas, L.A., San Antonio, and Chicago all have a legit shot. Some are greater than others but I wouldn't be surprised to see any of these teams at the top in June.

DeeLuv

03-08-2011, 10:34 PM

So Miami just lost their 5th straight game tonight. At home. To Portland. Something about 7 championships?

CLEHeavyWeight

03-09-2011, 01:40 AM

Jim T. getting in trouble for defending his players, its cool.

MichaelMongrel

03-09-2011, 03:23 AM

I predict the Heat to end the regular season with a slightly disappointing record. But only after putting up a big run in the final couple weeks. They will be tough in the playoffs.

DeeLuv

03-09-2011, 04:46 PM

Anyone see the end of the St. Johns-Rutgers game? Talk about officiating fail. lol

KRILLIN

03-09-2011, 05:02 PM

I predict the Heat to end the regular season with a slightly disappointing record. But only after putting up a big run in the final couple weeks. They will be tough in the playoffs.

Yeah, I don't think they will be pushovers but I pray they don't win it all. Actually a first round exit would be great!

zRocky

03-09-2011, 11:38 PM

Anyone see the end of the St. Johns-Rutgers game? Talk about officiating fail. lol

I saw this. That is just ridiculous. How can 3 officials not see him step out by quite a bit? lol

DeeLuv

03-10-2011, 12:07 PM

Yeah, I don't think they will be pushovers but I pray they don't win it all. Actually a first round exit would be great!

They have problems in the half court game, which should be exposed even more in the playoffs. D-Wade and LeBron James both need the ball to be effective, and there is only one ball. They have no inside game at all, since Bosh is a jump shooting big man. His rant the other day, declaring he needs to get the ball where big guys get it, is laughable since he's never been a post player EVER. Dude is softer than charmin.

MichaelMongrel

03-10-2011, 12:09 PM

Yeah, I don't think they will be pushovers but I pray they don't win it all. Actually a first round exit would be great!

I can only hope you don't like the evil of the NBA like you do in MLB... right? As long as you're not a Lakers fan...

They have problems in the half court game, which should be exposed even more in the playoffs. D-Wade and LeBron James both need the ball to be effective, and there is only one ball. They have no inside game at all, since Bosh is a jump shooting big man. His rant the other day, declaring he needs to get the ball where big guys get it, is laughable since he's never been a post player EVER. Dude is softer than charmin.

I was just watching ESPN on XBL earlier and watched a clip about the Heat/Bosh. Chris Broussard was saying something about a fairly good percentage of his points made in Toronto were in the paint. But all Bosh has been doing this season is shooting jumpers. I think he could do the post job, just like that tall lanky white guy that plays for the Lakers...

Gweedo888

03-10-2011, 12:28 PM

Yeah, I don't think they will be pushovers but I pray they don't win it all. Actually a first round exit would be great!
hell no since my pistons can't be in lets go heat i see them going the distance

I saw this. That is just ridiculous. How can 3 officials not see him step out by quite a bit? lol
ya just when you think officating is getting better they pull this crap i mean come on.... oh well my irish don't have to play till the third round of the tourny so i can hold off a little more

MichaelMongrel

03-10-2011, 12:57 PM

ya just when you think officating is getting better they pull this crap i mean come on.... oh well my irish don't have to play till the third round of the tourny so i can hold off a little more

Jim Joyce all over again. Officiating in sports is getting worse because the officials are getting too comfortable about their position.

Gweedo888

03-10-2011, 04:43 PM

Jim Joyce all over again. Officiating in sports is getting worse because the officials are getting too comfortable about their position.
u had to bring him up lol all us tiger fans weep at the sound of that name such bull that was a night that will never be forgotten

MichaelMongrel

03-11-2011, 02:25 PM

u had to bring him up lol all us tiger fans weep at the sound of that name such bull that was a night that will never be forgotten

Yeah man. I'm no Tigers fan, but I'm a huge baseball fan. I will man up and say that brought tears to my eyes watching the story about that. Poor Galarraga.

rasha fasha

03-22-2011, 12:40 PM

Sooooo haven't been on here in a while haha

How is everyone's march madness bracket doing because mine went downhill after Pitt lost in the weirdest ending in a game I saw in a long time to Butler, Then Texas lost, followed by, Purdue, Notre Dame, Washington, which all killed my bracket haha.

My Buckeyes are still kickin though and they look the best in the tournament so far winning by over 40 in round 2 wooo

KRILLIN

03-24-2011, 03:45 PM

Longhorns really let me down last weekend. I can't believe how much they choked!

MichaelMongrel

03-25-2011, 01:41 AM

UConn going to the Final Four may just happen. This isn't BYU, they aren't carried by one player, they are legit right now.

Oh, and Kemba Walker will be the better shooting Rajon Rondo when he reaches the NBA.

KRILLIN

03-25-2011, 02:56 PM

Wow and then 'Zona smashes Duke. That 5 second violation really hurts now.

MichaelMongrel

03-27-2011, 10:55 PM

Virginia Commonwealth!!!

I've never been so happy for the team that defeats the local favorite.

KRILLIN

03-28-2011, 12:24 PM

I don't think I've ever been less interested in a Final Four. I guess I'm pulling for VCU since I like the underdog story.

MichaelMongrel

03-28-2011, 11:39 PM

I don't think I've ever been less interested in a Final Four.

I'm the complete opposite. The Final Four has never been as exciting to me as it is this season. Two big dogs and two underdogs. Talk about excitement.

Mosquito

04-13-2011, 07:16 PM

NHL Playoff's are finally here and it's time for the real season to begin. Who is everyone cheering for? Who do you think will win the cup? Who do you think will be big surprise and pull off some upsets?

I'm a diehard Penguins fan, so I'm hoping they pull it out this year even though they don't have Malkin, and possibly Crosby for the season. I really think the Canucks will win it all (Hopefully facing the Penguins in the finals) and finally bring the cup back to Canada. I'm thinking if anyone, the Sabres are gonig to surprise some teams and make a run if Miller can play like he did during the Olympics and steal them some games.