A Plan to get Seth Jones to Brooklyn

Could a Patrick Ewing type lottery scam be heading to the NHL Draft this year, it might if you listen to writers The Prospect Park, they put the idea out there that the NHL would love to have Portland Winterhawks defense man Seth Jones with the Islanders next year.
While it sounds crazy, it does makes sense. Next season the Islanders are moving from Long Island to Brooklyn. Seth Jones would give the Islanders an African American star that would attract new fans to the game. I know it sounds crazy but it could happen.

It's over Mike

Mike Vick is still a member of the Eagles, but don't tell that to Dick's Sporting Goods. The sporting good giants already have him out of Philly. While at a Dicks on Saturday, I saw a number of Vick jerseys on the clearance rack. You know your time is up when your jersey is on the clearance rack.

Chris Rock hates Big Red

Yesterday Chris Rock took to twitter to slam the Chiefs on hiring Big Reid. I understand that Chris is unhappy that more minorities did not get head jobs, but to take it out on Andy is not right. Reid record overall speaks for its self and he deserved another shot. It's like the Chiefs hired Marty Mornhinweg as their head coach.

Win the Day

Win the Day, its the slogan that is posted all over the football facilities at the University of Oregon and 
today new Eagles head coach Chip Kelly did exactly that. 

Kelly was introduced as the 21st head coach in the franchise history and today he showed why he was so well thought of. Kelly did a nice job letting Eagles fans know the type of person he is. For all of Andy Reid's success with the Birds, he never owned a press conference like Chip did today. 

“I know that the second most important bowl, besides the Super Bowl, which is my goal, is the Wing Bowl,” Kelly said in his introductory news conference.  “I am not going to participate, but I understand what this city is all about and I’m just glad that I got an opportunity to be here."

Could you imagine this line coming out of Andy mouth.

While winning the press conference does not mean anything for a coaches record, but it might be the most important game he has. By winning this press conference, Kelly has showed fans that he has an outgoing personality something that Andy did not have. 

So day one of the Chip Kelly's tenure with the birds was a success lets rest of it holds.

Putting all of the Chips on the table

The Eagles search for a new coach is now over and its Oregon's Chip Kelly. About 10 days ago, Kelly said he was staying at Oregon but that all changed Wednesday morning when he said yes to the birds. The twitter world exploded, here are some of the best.

Respect The Carrick

He might not be the flashiest midfielder in the Premier League, but he maybe the best. During the first half of the year, United's Michael Carrick might be the player of the first half of the season. During this season Carrick has taken on the Paul Scholes mantle.  He has made United forget about their midfield issues.

The $72 million man

After a half a season of hype, PSG fans finally got a look at their news $72 million man.

On Friday, the much hyped Lucas Moura made his debut for the club in their game against AC Ajaccio. Over the summer the oil rich club bought the 20 year old from São Paulo. Both clubs agreed that he would not join PSG until January. During the summer PSG outbid Manchester United for Moura services.

To start the game Moura started on the right side of the midfield pushing forward at any chance he got.

During the game he showed some of the skills that made him one of the worlds most valuable footballers. The one thing that surprised me was that Moura got involved in a couple of challenges, you don't usually see that with a player coming over from Brazil. His on the ball strength was impressive for a player who is only 20 years old.



The one negative I see was that he kept drifting inside and not staying on the wing.

Based on a first appearance it looks like Moura is going to be a stat in the French capital.

The Arsenal of France

A couple of years ago Arsenal's Arsene Wenger was criticized for playing a team that did not feature an English player.

Well PSG is stating to get like that. During the game Friday against AC Ajaccio, the team located in the French capital had two players from France in their starting 11. There were more players from Brazil, 4, than France. That is just not right.

Now this is a debate

Interesting debate. Who would win in a tournament between teams comprised of the top players in the English, German and Spanish leagues. My winner in a surprise would be Germany

A key reason why the US won the WJC

In the past the idea of USA Hockey winning the World Junior Championship seemed likes a pipe dream. But the influx of Americans into the Canadian Hockey League has changed that. Just look at this tweet from the OHL. It sums it up.

My World Junior Championship All Tournament Team

The Hockey Woodstock know as the World Junior Championship is over and the United States took home the biggest prize of them all: the gold medal. This marks the second time in four years that the red, white and blue took home the gold.

Here is the OTWT All Tournament Team:
Goalie: John Gibson, USA
Defense man: Jacob Trouba, USA
Defense man: Jake McCabe, USA
Forward: Mikhail Grigorenko, Russia
Forward: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Canada
Forward: John Gaudreau, USA

Top draft eligible player: Seth Jones, D, USA
Most impressive player, that I had not heard about before the tournament: Leon Draisaitl, Forward, Germany.

Live Blogging WJC Final

Why is he still on the front page of my newspaper

On Monday, the Eagles fired Andy Reid and I thought that would be the last of him being on the front page of the Philly Daily News. I pick it up today and there is Andy looking right at me. Please no more Andy.

The end is here

The Andy Reid era is over. The Eagles season ended with a unprofessional performance against the Giants. Here is how the Philly Daily News covered the end.

Mid-Term Team of the Season

The Barclay's Premier League season is halfway over. Most of the teams have played 19 games, marking the half way point of the 38 games season. Here is a look at The OTWT All Mid-Season Team.I'm sure people will complain about it, if you have a different view post your team in the comment section.

Goalie: Asmir Begovic, Stoke City
Defender: Vincent Kompany, Manchester City
Defender: Jan Vertonghen, Spurs
Defender: Ryan Shawcross, Stoke City
Defender: Leighton Baines, Everton
MF: Micheal Carrick, Manchester United
MF: Juan Matta, Chelsea
MF: Marouane Fellaini, Everton
MF:Michu, Sweansea City (pictured above)
Striker: Luis Suarez, LFC
Strick: RVP, Manchester United

Boxing Day Drama

Could Boxing Day become the day the Braclays Premier League title race came into focus. This British Tabloid thinks it could be and I hope they are right.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all

Saying good bye

Andy Reid walked off the field yesterday at The Linc for what appears to be the final time. In a way it's sad, but that is the business. The Philly Daily News has another great front page after another heart breaking loss.

Popeye Jones Part II

Most NBA Players sons become basketball players, but not Seth Jones. Jones the son of Popeye Jones is set to make a name for his himself:  Jones Is a Rising Hockey Star. Jones is set to the be the first African American to be chosen first overall in the NHL Draft, that is if we have one. Jones will be one of the cornerstones of the United States World Junior team that is set to play in Russia next week.

Manchester United Academy Still Tops in England

For all of the talk of Manchester United youth system not producing talent, that is simply not true, according to a report from Sporting Intelligence. According the report, United lead the Premier League in developing talent, yes more than famed youth policy at Arsenal.  According to the report, Barcelona No1 for producing players for clubs in Europe’s elite leagues. Now that is not surprising at all, considering the players that have come out of La Masia over the last decade.