Nov 9, 2009

I have had such a good time reading basketball blogs lately that i am going to try my hand at a general sports blog. Of course, I can only write what i see, and that is not nearly as much as most bloggers. However, i believe that my general "sportiness" and knowledge will allow me to accurately give my own informed conclusions and opinions.

Opinion 1: Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis are the best pass rushing duo in the NFL. Since Robert Mathis' rookie year, the two DE's have combined for 127 sacks. Thats in 6.5 years. Freeney holds a slight edge with 67 sacks over that time, while Mathis holds his own with 60 total sacks since he became a Colt. What a terrible duo to face! I will give Mathis his due however, he has 10 more solo tackles in 1 less year than Freeney, being a better run stopping defender.

Opinion 2: Peyton Manning would easily go down as the best statistical pass thrower in the history of football if Brett "my joints can do it!" Farve would ever hang up his cleats. I am biased, but every important statistic is well withing Peyton's reach.

Opinion 3: A list of the scariest looking football player With helmets on.

1. Stephen Jackson: looks as much like the Predator as is humanly possible without any makeup or computer graphics.
2. Robert Mathis: His triangular head makes him look scary as Satan.
3. Ray Lewis: Born partly from reputation, and partly from the fact that he breathes harder than a 400 pound woman climbing the Sears Tower.
4. Julius Peppers: He has such huge arms, and his teeth are closer to fangs than is appropriate for someone in this age of dental wizardry. The dark facemask makes him look more evil than he already is. (Makes 1 million per game with questionable effort = evil)

Thats my three opinions for today. I will attempt to do 3 a day, 3 days a week!