Sunday Roundup

Every Sunday around noon I am going to try and do a roundup in the wide world of sports. Attempting to address the four major sports and college, but definitely the ones that are still playing. In addition, I will be making note of my hometown teams San Jose Sharks, Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers, and San Francisco Giants.

MLB

When I was on the radio last week (clip in the previous blog), I had the Phillies, Red Sox, Indians, and Diamondbacks winning. It looks like I will be half right, which isn't terrible, but it is embarrassing. You would think that being a Giants fan, I would be able to predict the National League a lot better than the American League. And at least have a better idea of how the NL West teams did. But before this season when was the last time a NL West team won a playoff round? I think it might have been when my Giants went to the World Series. It has just been that kind of year in the National League.

A quick note on the Cubs, I feel if Lou Pinella left Zambrano in and try to win Game 1, this series might have gone a different way. In the playoffs you need to go one game at a time, and worry about the next one later. Terry Francona did it right in with Beckett in Game 1.

NFL

How much longer until Colts/Patriots? If they did not have to play each other could we have seen two undefeated teams going into the AFC Championship game.

The 49er season took a huge setback with the injury to Alex Smith. Everyone likes to get on Alex for not putting up the numbers. But he made the 49ers offense look somewhat competent, something that Dilfer couldn't do. It would also be nice if Alex actually had a true number one receiver. I finally understand what the Seahawks were saying about Jackson being overrated. The man cannot hold on to the ball.

NHL

The Sharks look good, especially Thornton. It's going to be a fun race between Crosby and Thornton for the Heart Trophy.

NBA

Monta Ellis hopefully will be alright and I like that Nelson named Jackal as a captain.

NCAA Football

Well the Badgers season is over, even if they go 11-1 or whatever, it looks we will be lucky to go to the Capital One Bowl. Ohio State in the National Championship and Michigan to the Rose Bowl. Maybe next year. Stupid defense.

On the JB & BC Radio Show

You can listen to my baseball post season predictions here.

http://wsum.net/shows/monday?page=1 the 11 AM show

NHL Predictions

I swear I'll explain these eventually.

Predictions are below, explanations for those later.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic

New York Rangers (2)
Pittsburgh Penguins (4)
New Jersey Devils (5)
New York Islanders
Philadelphia Flyers

Northeast

Ottawa Senators (1)
Montreal Canadiens (6)
Buffalo Sabers (7)
Toronto Maple Leafs
Boston Bruins

Southeast

Tampa Bay Lightning (3)
Atlanta Thrashers (8)
Carolina Hurricanes
Washington Capitals
Florida Panthers

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Central

Detroit Red Wings (1)
Nashville Predators
Columbus Blue Jackets
St. Louis Blues
Chicago Blackhawks

Northwest

Calgary Flames (3)
Colorado Avalanche (6)
Vancouver Canucks (7)
Edmonton Oilers (8)
Minnesota Wild


Pacific

San Jose Sharks (2)
Dallas Stars (4)
Anaheim Ducks (5)
Phoenix Coyotes
Los Angeles Kings

EASTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS:

Ottawa Senators (1)
Atlanta Thrashers (8)
Ottawa in 5

New York Rangers (2)
Buffalo Sabers (7)
Rangers in 6

Tampa Bay Lightning (3)
Montreal Canadiens (6)
Canadiens in 5

Pittsburgh Penguins (4)
New Jersey Devils (5)
Penguins in 5

Ottawa Senators (1)
Montreal Canadiens (6)
Canadiens in 7

New York Rangers (2)
Pittsburgh Penguins (5)
Rangers in 6

New York Rangers (2)
Montreal Canadiens (6)
Rangers in 6


WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS:

Detroit Red Wings (1)
Edmonton Oilers (8)
Red Wings in 4

San Jose Sharks (2)
Vancouver Canucks (7)
Sharks in 5

Calgary Flames (3)
Colorado Avalanche (6)
Calgary in 6

Dallas Stars (4)
Anaheim Ducks (5)
Ducks in 6

Detroit Red Wings (1)
Anaheim Ducks (5)
Red Wings in 7

San Jose Sharks (2)
Calgary Flames (3)
Sharks in 5

Detroit Red Wings (1)
San Jose Sharks (2)
Sharks in 7

STANLEY CUP FINALS

New York Rangers (2)
San Jose Sharks (2)
Sharks in 6