So here it is, without further delay, the lineup for August 7:
1. Who will play for the National Championship in college football this year?
We'll start things off with a little college football talk - it's really been too long. The sexy picks are USC and Georgia this season, but I'm going down a different path. Chase Daniel is a small QB, but he will lead Missouri through a relatively easy Big XII schedule to the title game, and in the process take home the Heisman. There, the Tigers will meet the Ohio State Buckeyes, who will finally be able to ... lose their third consecutive national title game. Georgia is already falling apart off the field, and the Bulldogs face a ridiculous SEC schedule. USC is overrated like always, and its schedule is also too rough.
2. What coaches will get canned in college football this year?
OK in the interest of full disclosure, I have a personal agenda when it comes to this topic. Syracuse's Greg Robinson has posted a 7-28 record in three seasons, and he has succeeded in just one thing: destroying the present and future of Orange football. It's time for him to go, and there are some people in the media who are finally starting to agree. Check it out - Here, here and here. I could go on, but I might cry.
3. Why even watch the Olympics with all the athletes that have been caught doping?
The games have definitely lost their luster with all the doping accusations, but there's always a great story that comes out of the Olympics. The thing that scares me more than cheating is the fear of an international incident involving a reporter that isn't used to be censored by foreign press. (Here's a sport that apparently hasn't been ruined by drugs. It might surprise you.)
4. Will the Jets regret trading for Brett Farve?
Yes. Not only did it cost them a draft pick, it also cost them a reliable quarterback who wasn't going to win a lot of games, but also wouldn't lose a lot of games for you (Pennington) and the supposed quarterback of the future (Clemens) who will now lose confidence and have his progression stunted. They better win the Super Bowl, or they will regret this trade for years after Favre retires (four or five more times).
5. Is anyone else upset that the NBA allowed an owner to rob a city of a franchise?
Apparently only people in Seattle and Bill Simmons care. If there's something funny that comes out of this though it's the vindictive uniform designs on uni-watch. In fact, this whole article is hysterical, so check it out.
6. How will the Patriots' O-Line fill all the holes?
I'm not talking about the holes the Giants tore in the line during the Super Bowl. The Pats O-Line has been decimated, with Matt Light, Steven Neal and Ryan O'Callahagn all out. This is not a position you want to have a weakness at, but Belichick has been fantastic at developing O-linemen from within the organization. Look for Billy Yates to take big steps this season.
7. How good will the Celtics be on banner night (Oct. 28)?
Losing James Posey hurts, and probably makes the Hornets a championship contender, but the Celtics return the core of a great team next year. They're asking Tony Allen to step up and fill Posey's role, which sounds like a serious risk, but he has the skills if he puts it all together.
8. When will the NHL be relevant again?
No time soon. Once again, the NHL geniuses have decided to make their league's season-opener compete with the MLB playoffs and both college and NFL football. Good luck getting any viewers on Oct. 4 and 5.
9. Will USA Basketball return to the pinnacle of the sport?
I want to say yes, but I think they will fall a little short. This is the best USA team in a long time, but the rest of the world has improved so much in the last decade. The other teams no the international rules better and configure their teams and strategies accordingly. The days of the American all-stars having their way in the Olympics are over. My prediction is another disappointing bronze.
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