Rich Keefe and Nick Cattles of BostonThrowdown.com discussed the exciting UFC 116 card that featured Brock Lesnar, what to expect from Anderson Silva, and the UFC coming to Boston in their latest podcast. Click on the link below to check it out.
Throwdown Podcast: UFC 116 Recap
Also, how lame is LeBron James?
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin Preview
The Heavyweight belt will be unified this Saturday night in the UFC as champion Brock Lesnar squares off with interim champ Shane Carwin. Yoshihiro Akiyama co-headlines the card in his 2nd UFC bout against Chris Leben, who steps up on short notice for the injured Wanderlei Silva.
We break down the main event event in a podcast on BostonThrowdown.com
Throwdown Podcast: UFC 116 Preview
-Keefe
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Fedor!
The man, the myth, the legend, Fedor Emelianenko is fighting on Saturday night at Strikeforce & M-1: San Jose. His opponent is former UFC and Pride Heavyweight Fabricio Werdum. Check out the story and highlight video courtesy of BostonThrowdown.com
-Keefe
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Conference Confusion
Ok so let's try and get this straight. Colorado is leaving the Big 12 for the Pac-10, and Nebraska is jumping from the Big 12 to the Big 10, which really was already the Big 11. The 10 remaining teams in the Big "12" have decisions to make, specifically the Big 1 of Texas, which could leave for the Pac-"10" along with up to 4 other schools. Make sense? And independent Notre Dame could join the Big 10 as well? Conference names and numbers will likely have to change. This is what we have as of now...
The Big 10 = 12 Teams: Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Purdue, Northwestern, Penn State, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Nebraska
The PAC-10 = 11 Teams: UCLA, USC, Cal, Stanford, Washington, Washington State, Oregon, Oregon State, Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado.
The Big 12 = 10 Teams (for now): Texas, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Baylor, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State, Missouri.
If the Big 12 survives do they or any of these conference keep their names intact? Who knows the Big 10 has had 11 teams for years. And don't forget in basketball the A-10.
The Atlantic-10 = 14 Teams!
In all seriousness though the idea of 4 -16 Team Mega-Conferences is pretty intriguing. If the Big 12 wants to survive though, and it clearly is all up to Texas, they should try and rob 2 of my favorite conferences the Mountain West and WAC get after TCU, Utah, Boise State, etc. But with those money markets it could be tough.
The Big 10 = 12 Teams: Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Purdue, Northwestern, Penn State, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Indiana, Nebraska
The PAC-10 = 11 Teams: UCLA, USC, Cal, Stanford, Washington, Washington State, Oregon, Oregon State, Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado.
The Big 12 = 10 Teams (for now): Texas, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Baylor, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State, Missouri.
If the Big 12 survives do they or any of these conference keep their names intact? Who knows the Big 10 has had 11 teams for years. And don't forget in basketball the A-10.
The Atlantic-10 = 14 Teams!
In all seriousness though the idea of 4 -16 Team Mega-Conferences is pretty intriguing. If the Big 12 wants to survive though, and it clearly is all up to Texas, they should try and rob 2 of my favorite conferences the Mountain West and WAC get after TCU, Utah, Boise State, etc. But with those money markets it could be tough.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Celtics vs. Lakers
Tonight is Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and for the second time in three years it will be Celtics vs. Lakers. It is the 12th time in league history that the championship game is between these two franchises.
Match ups: BOS vs. LAL
PG: Rajon Rondo vs. Derek Fisher
SG: Ray Allen vs. Kobe Bryant
SF: Paul Pierce vs. Ron Artest
PF: Kevin Garnett vs. Pau Gasol
C: Kendrick Perkins vs. Andrew Bynum
Bench: Rasheed Wallace, Glen Davis, Tony Allen, Nate Robinson vs. Lamar Odom, Shannon Brown, Jordan Farmar, Sasha Vujacic
Head Coach: Doc Rivers (1 title) vs. Phil Jackson (10 titles)
Total Titles: Celtics 17 - Lakers 15
Head to Head in Finals: Celtics 9 - Lakers 2
Keefe's Pick: Celtics in 6; Rajon Rondo MVP
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Which Boston Pro Team Has the Best Outlook in 3-5 Years?
Everyone knows the Boston sports teams have had a lot of success since 2000. The Patriots (3 Super Bowl titles and an unbeaten season), Red Sox (2 World Series titles), Celtics (1 NBA title), and Bruins (playoffs 6/8 years and 2 division titles) have all (minus the B's) been the best in the league at least once over that span. But which team is in line to be at the top in the next 3-5 years?
Bruins-
Just became the 3rd team in NHL history to blow a series in which they had a 3-0 lead, falling to the Flyers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They would have had home ice in the Conference Finals against Montreal with a great chance of making it back to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1990.
Good news: They have the #2 pick coming up in the draft. If healthy they have the best center depth (Savard, Krejci, Bergeron) in the NHL. Tuukka Rask appears to be the real deal in net.
Bad news: Ownership. A 2nd round playoff loss is fine with them as long as they are making money. Fact. Don't have a scoring wing to pair with Savard.
Celtics-
Won the title in 2008 then lost in 7 games (without Garnett) in the 2009 Conference Semifinals to the team that won the East. Right now they have a 2-0 series lead over the Magic in the Conference Finals with Game 3 this Saturday night in Boston.
Good news: They have 1 of the top 3 (Deron Williams and Chris Paul better watch out) point guards in the game and they have him for years to come at a great price. Rajon Rondo is their guy, and they need to find him some running mates for the future.
Bad news: Age. Pierce, Ray Allen, KG, Rasheed are all playing great right now, and who knows maybe even next season. But the question is 3-5 years. KG still has a couple years left on his contract as (unfortunately) so does Sheed. Ray Allen is a free agent and Pierce has a player option which he will undoubtedly pick up. Even if they resign Ray and Pierce, what's the window? Not to mention they could be looking for a new coach.
Red Sox-
Can't seem to get out of their own way thru a couple of months in 2010. The offense looks good one night but the pitching lets them down then vice verse. Victor Martinez can't catch, Mike Lowell wants out, Josh Beckett is on the DL, and Daisuke is Daisuke. The team is 3 years removed from a World Series win, and last year were swept out of the playoffs by the Angels, who never beat the Sox in October.
Good news: Starting rotation? Lester, Lackey, Beckett, Buchholz, and Matsuzaka should keep them in games throughout the season, should. Pedroia and Youkilis have long term contracts and good seasons left in them.
Bad news: No Mark Teixeira/ no power. They dealt Manny Ramirez for Jason Bay and now have Jeremy Hermida starting in LF. Ortiz has shown some power this year, but I wouldn't count on it in 3-5 months let alone 3-5 years. Jonathan Papelbon's 1 pitch is not as effective as it used to be. Theo Epstein wears disguises to Pearl Jam concerts. Also, Yankees & Rays.
Patriots-
The Pats have had a winning record in each of the past 9 seasons and at least 10 wins in 8. 2004 was the last Super Bowl, but they did go 18-0 before a ridiculous play cost them a Super Bowl win in 2007. Then the Matt Cassel year happened, and then last year where they were embarrassed by the Ravens in the playoffs.
Good news: Tom Brady has 3-5 years left in him. The drafts have been getting better, so for the "where will they be in 3-5 years question," that's a positive. Bill Belichick is still one of the best coaches in the game, it's true. It's near impossible to stay on top in the NFL, the Pats and Colts are basically the only teams that have figured it out.
Bad news: Free agent signings have not been their thing. Joey Galloway, Greg Lewis, Shawn Springs, etc., etc.
It is hard to say which team is in the best situation for the future, but it's always hard to count out the Patriots when they have Brady and Belichick working for them. Right now I would also probably put the Celtics #2 because of Rajon Rondo.
What do you think? Hit up the comment section or send an e-mail to sportsbrief@gmail.com
-Keefe
Bruins-
Just became the 3rd team in NHL history to blow a series in which they had a 3-0 lead, falling to the Flyers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They would have had home ice in the Conference Finals against Montreal with a great chance of making it back to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1990.
Good news: They have the #2 pick coming up in the draft. If healthy they have the best center depth (Savard, Krejci, Bergeron) in the NHL. Tuukka Rask appears to be the real deal in net.
Bad news: Ownership. A 2nd round playoff loss is fine with them as long as they are making money. Fact. Don't have a scoring wing to pair with Savard.
Celtics-
Won the title in 2008 then lost in 7 games (without Garnett) in the 2009 Conference Semifinals to the team that won the East. Right now they have a 2-0 series lead over the Magic in the Conference Finals with Game 3 this Saturday night in Boston.
Good news: They have 1 of the top 3 (Deron Williams and Chris Paul better watch out) point guards in the game and they have him for years to come at a great price. Rajon Rondo is their guy, and they need to find him some running mates for the future.
Bad news: Age. Pierce, Ray Allen, KG, Rasheed are all playing great right now, and who knows maybe even next season. But the question is 3-5 years. KG still has a couple years left on his contract as (unfortunately) so does Sheed. Ray Allen is a free agent and Pierce has a player option which he will undoubtedly pick up. Even if they resign Ray and Pierce, what's the window? Not to mention they could be looking for a new coach.
Red Sox-
Can't seem to get out of their own way thru a couple of months in 2010. The offense looks good one night but the pitching lets them down then vice verse. Victor Martinez can't catch, Mike Lowell wants out, Josh Beckett is on the DL, and Daisuke is Daisuke. The team is 3 years removed from a World Series win, and last year were swept out of the playoffs by the Angels, who never beat the Sox in October.
Good news: Starting rotation? Lester, Lackey, Beckett, Buchholz, and Matsuzaka should keep them in games throughout the season, should. Pedroia and Youkilis have long term contracts and good seasons left in them.
Bad news: No Mark Teixeira/ no power. They dealt Manny Ramirez for Jason Bay and now have Jeremy Hermida starting in LF. Ortiz has shown some power this year, but I wouldn't count on it in 3-5 months let alone 3-5 years. Jonathan Papelbon's 1 pitch is not as effective as it used to be. Theo Epstein wears disguises to Pearl Jam concerts. Also, Yankees & Rays.
Patriots-
The Pats have had a winning record in each of the past 9 seasons and at least 10 wins in 8. 2004 was the last Super Bowl, but they did go 18-0 before a ridiculous play cost them a Super Bowl win in 2007. Then the Matt Cassel year happened, and then last year where they were embarrassed by the Ravens in the playoffs.
Good news: Tom Brady has 3-5 years left in him. The drafts have been getting better, so for the "where will they be in 3-5 years question," that's a positive. Bill Belichick is still one of the best coaches in the game, it's true. It's near impossible to stay on top in the NFL, the Pats and Colts are basically the only teams that have figured it out.
Bad news: Free agent signings have not been their thing. Joey Galloway, Greg Lewis, Shawn Springs, etc., etc.
It is hard to say which team is in the best situation for the future, but it's always hard to count out the Patriots when they have Brady and Belichick working for them. Right now I would also probably put the Celtics #2 because of Rajon Rondo.
What do you think? Hit up the comment section or send an e-mail to sportsbrief@gmail.com
-Keefe
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Machida vs. Shogun II at UFC 113
The UFC's Light Heavyweight Title is on the line this Saturday night in Montreal. The Champion Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida faces Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in a much anticipated rematch.
Check out the story from BostonThrowdown.com to see why the belt will change hands.
Why Shogun Will Beat Machida
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