Verlander Wins Both Cy Young and MVP

Justin Verlander, ace pitcher of the Detroit Tigers, won both the AL Cy Young Award and was also MVP of the AL.  Without a doubt Justin Verlander had a great year and was virtually unhittable most of the year but was he really deserving of the MVP?  How can a guy who only contributes to one of every five games be named MVP of the league when he only plays in possibly 40 games?  I believe the Cy Young is the MVP award for pitchers which he deservingly achieved but then why give him the MVP award also?  The MVP award should go to a position player who contributes to every game and has an impact on whether they win or lose night in and night out.  Sure when Verlander pitched he contributed to the game but he only contributed in 21% of the games played in that year.  In no other sport can you only participate in 21% of the games and still win the MVP, it's just not possible.  Congrats to Justin Verlander on his accomplishments during the season but I do not believe he is to be called the MVP.

Coack K Gets 903rd Win

Mike Krzyewski talks to Bob Knight after
passing him as the all-time winninest
coach in division one history

Mike Krzyewski passed Bob Knight as the all-time winningest coach in division one history on November 15th.  Mike Krzyewski's Duke Blue Devils took down Tom Izzo's Michigan State Spartans to achieve his 903rd victory.  This is truly and incredible accomplishment.  He has coached 36 years in division one basketball (5 years at Army, 31 years at Duke).  He will easily go down as the best college coach of all time and even has a chance to achieve 1,000 wins!  He has made Duke into a national powerhouse in basketball and has won 4 national championships (1991, 1992, 2001, 2010). It is truly incredible to think about what Coach Mike Krzyewski has achieved and I doubt that anyone will ever come close to passing him in wins in division one history.

Could Ohio State Win 7th Straight Big Ten Title?

The Ohio State started off the year with much controversy and questions entering the season.  Scandals surrounded the team and players were suspended.  With 5 players suspended, a new coach, and a very inexperienced team, nobody expected anything great from this team.  After getting pounded by Miami U, new head coach Luke Fickell turned to freshman quarterback Braxton Miller in hopes to improve the offense.  After back to back losses in the Big Ten to Nebraska and Michigan State, it seems as though they had no chance of winning the Big Ten and would be lucky to even go to a bowl game.  Then surprisingly enough, Ohio State has bounced back with two great wins over Illinois and Wisconsin and is tied for second place in the Big Ten.  If Ohio State wins out and Penn State loses two games, Ohio State will advance to the Big Ten championship and have a chance to win it's 7th Big Ten title.  Nobody could of predicted this good of a season from Ohio State.

Ohio State Still Having Problems

Three players from Ohio State are being suspended from saturdays game against Nebraska.  The three players being suspended are startling linemen Marcus Hall, reciever DeVier Posey, and running back Dan Herron.  Dan Herron and DeVier Posey were already suspended for the first five games of the year for the tatoo scandal last year.  These three players recieved improper work benefits from booster Bobby DiGeronimo.  Apparently they were overpaid while working for him in the summer.  It is especially disappointing to hear that DeVier Posey and Dan Herron were involved especially after being involved in the scandal last year.  Ohio State after having five players suspended and having a bad start to their season, are now in serious jepordy this saturday night as they take on Nebraska.  Nebraska is coming off their first lost of the season to Wisconsin and will be looking to make a name for themselves against Ohio State.  With Ohio State now being short handed again, will they be able to put these distractions behind them and overcome the odds? Tune in on saturday to find out.

Surprise Season

The Cleveland Indians who surprised so many people with their extremely hot start have a chance to finish in second place in the AL Central Division when many people predicted them to finish last.  Nobody expected them to play well this year especially with a young roster.  Then after a 30-15 start people began to think playoffs but that quickly vanished after a few horrible months for the Tribe.  They began to battle with the Tigers for the division lead but that quickly vanished as the Tigers got hot for the last few months of the season.  The Indians still are battling through this season and although playoffs are out of the picture, they have a chance to finish second and also finish with a winning record.  A winning record for a team that was predicted to finish dead last with a bunch of young prospects.  I would say that the Indians were the most surprising team in baseball and should be a force to reckon with for the next few years.  Get ready Cleveland fans, the Indians should be in the playoffs very soon.

Top Pick Worthy?

After Cam Newton's bumpy road through college, was he worthy of being the top draft choice.  With scandal right at his doorstep, Cam Newton has seemed to put the past behind him and has surpassed all the expectations with flying colors in his first two games as a professional quarterback.  Cam Newton has thrown for 400+ yards in his first two games, most for any rookie quarterback in their first two games.  After his troubles at Florida, and his pay for play scandal at Auburn, he seems to be unfased as he continues to impress all the experts watching him.  If Cam Newton continues his incredible production this season, it would seem that the Carolina Panthers selected a winner with their top pick in the 2011 NFL draft.

The Worth of Peyton Manning

After Peyton Manning had surgery on his neck, him playing this season was in doubt.  In an act of panic the Colts quickly signed the retired Kerry Collins to run the complicated Colts offense.  Now it's two weeks into the season and the Colts have started 0-2 for the first time since Peyton Manning's rookie year (1998) where they finished 3-13.  Before Peyton Manning had neck surgery, the Colts were expected to compete for a division title.  So now the question is, how valuable is Peyton Manning?  Considering the Colts are off to their worst start in 13 years, Peyton Manning could be proven to be the most valuable player to his team.  This is only proving his worth to the Colts and how much they need him.  Without his presence they look like a team competing for the top pick in the NFL draft.  The Colts better hope for a speedy return otherwise their season could be in serious jeopardy.