The first issue I want to address is the current state of the New York Knicks, then on to more important things happening out here in the Rocky Mountain State. So what is with the Knicks?! After the emergence of Linsanity all seemed to be great in the Big Apple, then came All-Star weekend and afterwards we went back to the same old Knicks with the return of Melo. Our record then fell all the way to 18-24 before Mike D'Antoni finally resigned. Now the Knicks are an entirely different team!! They have won 3 straight and seem to be a new ballclub ever since Mike Woodson took over as coach. It's almost like the team stopped competing for six games so D'Antoni would skip town. Hey I'm not complaining as long as we keep winning! In terms of coaching options for next season, Phil Jackson?! Probably not, but Jerry Sloan is a very good option I have heard analysts suggest.
Now, on to the mayhem over here in Colorado! Lets start with the impressive run through the Pac-12 tourney by my very own Colorado Buffaloes. We began the tournament coming off a rough stretch, dropping in the standings from third to sixth. However, we began the tournament the right way with a twelve point victory over Utah. These were followed with a clutch win over Oregon and an impressive showing versus California. Carlon Brown asserted his will throwing down a few spectacular dunks! This was assisted by Andre Roberson's hard work on the boards and spectacular defense. All this, helped CU capture the Pac-12 Title in a tight battle over Arizona 53-51! This momentum carried into the tournament where the Buffs played energized, determined basketball. Despite doing everything but hand UNLV the game in the final ten minutes we were able to pull through and advance to play Baylor in the 2nd Round. Now, this was a close game for thirty minutes, then Baylor took control! Gotta say, Brady Heslip tore us apart! It wasn't even poor defense, he just couldn't miss! Heslip ended the game with twenty-seven points, all on three point attempts. Unfortunately the buffaloes ended up falling to the Bears 80-63 bringing our basketball season to a close. However, we are only losing four seniors this year. Yes, Carlon Brown is one of them along with fellow starters, Nate Tomlinson and Austin Default. However, with Andre Roberson returning along with an abundance of young talent I think good things are yet to come for Colorado Basketball.
Finally, on to the most recent and intriguing news! Yes, it is reported that Peyton Manning may be headed to the Denver Broncos. This news hit me this morning and I was estatic. Over the past couple days rumors were that Peyton's final three teams were the Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, and the Tennessee Titans. Well, perhaps the best part about Manning's decision, NO MORE TEBOW! At least not in Colorado at least. Speculations about where Tebow will go are still unknown but expect him on the trade block tomorrow! But away from "Baby Jesus" and back to Peyton. This is a great fit, solid defense and O-line. Yes, the receiving core could use some work after losing Brandon Lloyd to the Patriots(ofcourse), but you're telling me free agent receiver's won't find Denver appealing now! This move puts Denver in prime position to be the Division favorites for the next several years. I mean think about, the Raiders and Chiefs?! Yes, the Chargers will contend as well, but Denver is sure to be a much stronger and exciting team with this addition. Time for me to purchase those season tickets! Be back soon.
-E-Breezy
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