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NY Jet's hole in defense following Coleman's departure...

I myself, have not heard anything about plans to fill Erik Coleman's strong-safety spot in the defensive backfield.  An active player, Coleman will be missed in my opinion.  Looking at the current roster, im not sure who could fill the void best.  I've heard thoughts of rookie CB Dwight Lowery being converted to safety, but i think Eric Smith (Big Ten conference scholar athlete of the year; Mangini loves brainy players) or veteran Artrell Hawkins are both a more likely choice, and a better fit.

Anyone know anything about this, or have anything to say?

Orlando Magic Clinch in Game 5!!!

I just got home from game five of the playoff series between the Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors...it was insane.  I seriously think i might have damaged my hearing; the crowd was absolutely electric.  The magic played just so-so for the first 3 and a half quarters, then got serious for the last 7 minutes.  Keith Bogans, after going 1-7 from 3-point range, hit two big ones in the fourth.  Dwight Howard (a.k.a. Superman) put up his third 20-20 game (including 11 offensive rebounds) in the five game series, something absolutely unheard of.

New York Jets Draft Recap/Analysis...(Completed!)

Gang Green drafted better than most analysts are grading, in this humble fan's opinion.  We drafted for need for the most part, and adressed the few holes that we haven't already plugged this off-season.

Pick One- #6 Overall

Vernon Gholston DE(6'3", 266, 4.669) Ohio St.

This guy is an absolute freak physically.  His 37 bench-press reps at the combine tied Jake Long, and his game film really displays how he transfers that strength to the field.  Like most overpowering pass-rushers, Gholston was double-teamed constantly yet still found a way to the QB 14 times (not to mention 15 tackles for a loss) his senior year.  He obviously posses great pass rush abilities, but his overall skills as an outside linebacker (which is his projected position in the Jets 3-4 defense) are unproven.  He will without a doubt help our biggest problem last year on defense, which in my opinion was putting pressure on the opposing quarterback.  Gholston also performs well in pursuit.

things to look forward to in the new year....

A new year. a time of change. (for better or for worse) Not everything changes however...here are some things you can count on for the new year.

Tiger Woods will be Tiger Woods

Yes, he'll be player of the year again.  Yes, he'll probably win at least one more major.  I look for him to have more consistency this year following an emotional roller-coaster last year.  

Barry Bonds back in the spotlight...still

Sure barry will be back in the media loop with his upcoming court investigation coming, along with more HR record talk of asterisks and the like...but heres the thing, the record talk is irrelevent. A Rod has barry in his sights, and its only a matter of time, my guess being sooner than later...Rodriguez recently eclipsed 500 homers this past season, his 12th; Bonds had a mere 374 at the end of his 12th year.