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The Boring Life of Retirement Haunts Pro Athletes

     Many professional athletes can retire pretty much whenever they want. Thats not like most Americans who will give whatever they have for that kind of freedom. I mean, if Matt Ryan wanted to, he could wait until his contract is up and just retire. Enter: Brett Favre, the 17 year NFL vet, who is a sure Hall of Famer and will see his bust in Canton sooner rather than later has said he wanted to come back. Unfortunately, for Brett his old team, the Green Bay Packers don't want him. (Sound familiar, Jeff Bagwell.) There are many different arguements ranging across America.

Why Philadelphia Is The BEST Basketball Town

     Alright, Alright. I knowI'm probaly going to take alot of heat for this but I truly believe Philadelphia is the BEST town for Basketball. And I dont mean just professionaly.

     So, here are a few facts to back-up my statement.

1. Six Division I schools in the city. Six! I know down in North Carolina they are a hot-bed for hoops but nothing comes close to the tradition of the Big 5 and the Penn Palestra. I mean, for those who have been, there is nothing better than that. Villanova, St. Joes, Penn, Temple and La Salle make up the Big 5 with Drexel being the 6th Division 1 school.
2. The Division II school in Philly, Philly U, may have the most legendary coach. Herb Magee has won over 800 games and is considered by many as a basketball genius. Many probaly havent heard of him, but hes is a giant.
3. The Philadelphia Catholic League is not only the best, toughest brand of basketball in the state of Pennsylvania but in the entire East Coast of the United States of America. I know all about the PSAA in New York but Philly is the stuff of legend. Great Players. Better Coaching. Legendary Basketball.

Sixers Are Still A Few Moves Away...

 The Philadelphia 76ers have made a huge deal in getting Elton Brand. I think I speak for all Sixers Fans when I say I hope he delivers and gets us deep in the playoffs. However, the Sixers did absolutely nothing in helping their dead-last 3 pt. shooting % last year. They needed big man help and got it, now lets get a perimeter shooter and with our almost-potent fastbreak game, our half-court offense could put up plenty of points also with a balanced inside-out philosophy.

Are the Irish Eyes Smiling?

     Notre Dame football, as everyone knows went a miserable 3-9 last season. However, things should be a little better this year. Charlie Weis was able to land a "top 10" recruiting class and the Irish beefed up their O-line in the offseason. Alot of ND fans are really hoping for a winning record, although Notre Dame's schedule is a little easier than year's past they still get a mix of poor programs and the powerhouses. They play San Diego St. in Week 1 (Oh God let them win!) then they take on two Big 10 teams in the Michigan Wolverines and the Michigan St. Spartans. After that, they take on two home games against Purdue (Big 10) and Stanford. Then, its back on the road at North Carolina (a sleeper program, that the Irish need to be careful of.) After a Bye Week, the Irish play at Washington and home versus Pittsburgh. Then it's at Boston College and Navy before coming home against Syracuse and then the season finale against USC.

Flyers Get Ready For War With Penguins

     The Philadelphia Flyers are making another playoff run. Before the lockout, the Flyers were accustomed to making the playoffs and making the Eastern Conference Finals. Well, after a miserable year last year, theyre back in the ECF. The Last time was before the lockout when they went a grueling 7 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning before losing to the Lightning (who went on to win the Stanley Cup.)

     This time the Flyers go up against "Sid the Kid." Yes, the Flyers shut down Alexander Ovechkin in the first round, but could they be able to shut down the "other" "Second Coming?" This should be a very entertaining series with alot of smack talk back and forth and tempers flaring.