Michael Vick, Playoffs and ESPN

There are three things that bother me with the sports media.  The first of these is the sports media themselves, ESPN.  They have such a bias for East Coast teams such as the Patriots, Colts (not really an East Coast team but seriously), the New York Jets and Giants, the New Orleans Saints and so forth.  I know some of these teams are not East Coast but they fall within those guidelines because they're not close to the West  Coast.  My problem with ESPN lies in that fact that they talked about for years how the NFC North was weak when the Bears were winning the division.  Same with the Favre-less Packers.  Aaron Rodgers until this year was compared to Brett Favre and that isn't fair.  I went out on a limb and said when Aaron Rodgers retires from football he will have arguably better numbers than Favre, I may be wrong on that but I will promise you one thing, he will have more Super Bowls won.  It just won't be this year, the Super Bowl winner will hail from Chicago. How's that for bias?  Can I have a job ESPN?   So, I am sitting here asking ESPN when they cover football, cover every team instead of just the ones your bias towards.  Just because Brett Favre walked and chewed gum doesn't make him news worthy.

My next subject is Mike Vick, this guy was hyped up so much and fell flat on his face and failed to take the Eagles any farther than an inept McNabb could do. I'm not a fan of Vick because I will never forgive him for his crimes against so many helpless dogs that trusted him.  I don't think Mike Vick belongs in the NFL, I think he should still be in prison. But I will say that he had a great year, but the problem is it wasn't good enough to go very far and he had a lot of talent around him.  Kevin Kolb was drafted to be your guy, and now there's talk he may be headed to San Francisco. Once again, covering an East Coast team. Bias? ESPN, can I have a job?

Last and certainly not least, the playoffs.  This years NFL Playoffs have been awesome, if that is an inspiring enough word. You've had so many upsets and dark horses winning.  Prime example, the Green Bay Packers.  Many thought they were the team to beat, but they almost missed the playoffs. Nobody expected the Bears to be in the playoffs, especially fighting it out with Green Bay, their arch enemies for the NFC Title and a hopeful Super Bowl win.  The Jets have gone a lot farther than anyone gave them credit for especially ESPN, who said they didn't stand a chance against the overrated Patriots.  How's that for bias ESPN? Will you hire me now? The Steelers are the only team that the experts expected to be there, and I'm sure all of the experts will pick them to win it all, despite not being the best team left in there or the AFC.

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NCAA

This is where I have a big problem with the NCAA.  You may ask what is the problem I have?

My problem is how they suspended five Buckeye football players for something they, the NCAA are responsible for.  Why doesn't the NCAA suspend themselves? They say how these players have broken rules by selling their own personal property or accolades.  Well, sure that is a pretty low thing to do, but how is it worthy of a five game suspension? Five games is a little harsh.

 You ask me how is the NCAA responsible for anything remotely similar to what these five players, including one more player from the SEC who received a four game suspension?  Simple, they have NCAA football games and sell these college players jerseys in stores or on campuses.  Even Wal Mart sells these jerseys. So, the NCAA can exploit these players names to make money, but these players cannot? How hypocritical of the NCAA!

Honestly, I think a five game suspension is wickedly harsh.  Don't get me wrong, the suspension should have happened, but five games? That is a little too much for something the NCAA is guilty of too.  My request is, if these suspensions stand, then the NCAA should suspend themselves.

I feel bad for Terrelle Pryor, Mike Adams, Devier Posey, Daniel Herron and Solomon Thomas.  We cannot forget Georgia player A.J. Green who received a four game suspension.  Why did he get a 4 and the Buckeye players get five?

Before you go off half cocked and tell me just because I live in the state of Ohio, that I am your typical crybaby Ohio State fan, you couldn't be more off.  I am a Gator fan, first and foremost.  So, I ask you, why is there are difference in suspensions?  Could be a simple case of bias.  There is not a secret that the NCAA has an SEC bias, I see it as an SEC fan.

In closing, I think all of the suspensions are unjust because the NCAA are guilty of selling these players names more so than anyone!

Football (State Loyalties)

Have you ever seen these people who cheer for a team just to cheer against a team?  Yeah, I'm talking about those people who were born, raised and currently live in Ohio who are fans of the Michigan Wolverines.  What is your logic for being a Wolverines fan?  Aside of actually going to Michigan, have you ever lived there?

Most people I know, are aware I am a Gators fan, but that is because I grew up in Florida, so do not call me on that.  I may currently live in Ohio but I am still a Gators fan, but that doesn't mean that I hate Ohio State or won't cheer them on when they play.  But I surely won't cheer on Michigan because outside of the Insane Clown Posse, Kid Rock, Eminem and Automobiles; nothing else good has come out of Michigan.

My point on this matter is, I hate it when people cheer on a team they do not relate to.

When it comes right down to it, people from Ohio cheer on Ohio State which is how it should be.  The same can be said for people who were born, raised and currently live in Texas, but they cheer on Oklahoma.  What the...

The overall point of this rant is, when you choose a team to cheer for in College Football try and be state loyal.  Professional Football is a bit different, because I am a huge Bears fan, but being born in Ohio and raised in Florida, one would expect me to cheer for the Bengals (which I do), the Browns (which I also do), the Bucaneers (Not in this life time), the Dolphins (Ugh) or the Jaguars (yeah so not an AFC fan). 

In closing, when it comes to college football, be loyal to your state's team because that is how things should be.