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Let's Fix The Dallas Cowboys

So I have just become the GM of the Dallas Cowboys. What now? First I break this team into thirds. 1). The Core (top 15 players), 2) Still being evaluated(23 players) and 3) Players who need to go (15 players left).

So who is the core of this team? Here are the 15 best players in order on this team.

1. Demarcus Ware
The heart and soul of the defense.

2. Sean Lee
Up and coming player who will be a star in this league.

3. Jason Witten
Remains one of the 3-5 best tight ends in the league.

4. Demarco Murray
May be a little early but signs all point to Murray hanging around awhile.

5. Tony Romo
I know many aren't sold, but, man, you can do so much worse at QB.

6. Miles Austin
Still the best receiver on this team when healthy.

7. Laurent Robinson
One year, but a very good year, needs to be resigned to at least another 3 years.

8. Dez Bryant
Off-field issues will go away as he matures; dude is a beast on-field.

9. Tyron Smith
As a rookie, best OL Cowboys have; should be here for at least a decade.

10. Anthony Spncer
Probably most controversial pick on this list; 2nd in sacks, 4th in tackles

11. Jay Ratliff
Can get lost sometime in the mix, but when good, can be very good.

12. John Phillips
Good backup to Witten; shows flashes of brilliance when he gets on the field

13. Victor Butler
Has shown that he has potential to be game-changer.

14. Stephen McGee
As a backup, i have nothing to complain about, but will never start in the NFL.

15. Matt McBriar
Let's just lock him up, if foot heals, and not worry about punter for next few years.


These 15 are part of the solution. After that we now need to decide who is part of the problem on this team. Here are the 15 worst players which need to be moved at some point, via either trade or by being released.

1. Terence Newman
It's been said all week since Giants game. His career is done in Dallas.

2. Alan Ball
His bad play simply outweighs any good that he has shown.

3. Keith Brooking
Age has caught up to him. Great career, but we can do better here.

4. Bradie James
Has never been great in pass coverage; kinda surprised he's lasted this long.

5. Marcus Spears
Former 1st round pick, never lived up to expectations.

6. Martellus Bennett
Always seemed nonchalant about playing football; simply refuses to put work in.

7. Abram Elam
Some believe he was best of 4 starting DBs; maybe, but not good enough.

8. Mike Jenkins
Inconsistency is frustrating; health issues are a concern as well.

9. Gerald Sensabaugh
No way should he have been extended.

10. Orlando Scandrick
Do you see starting DB in the league? I don't. Again, should not have been extended.

11. Phil Costa
Why are we still having issues with snapping the ball 10 weeks into the season?

12. Kyle Kosier
Never been blown away by his play; simply average, we need more.

13. David Buehler
This roster spot can be used for something more than a kickoff-only kicker.

14. Frank Walker
Simply a victim of being member of the weakest position on this team

15. Kenyon Coleman
Just like Spears, only one sack in 2011. We need more from the DE position.


Here are the grades for 2011 for each position on this team

QB - A
You can hate Romo if you want but the numbers simply don't lie. He remains a top-ten second-tier QB in the NFL. And even with McGee, has shown to be a legit backup.

RB - C
For some reason, the running game was pretty good with Murray, but seems to falter with Jones a the featured back. Is this a line problem or a Jones problem? 2012 may give us the answer we need to this question.

WR - B
Austin took a slight step back, primarily due to injury. Bryant is a future start but must learn to play for four quarters. Ro+binson is the steal here. Resign him for 2012 and we may have the best 3-receiver set in the game.

TE - B
Bennett stopped this from being an A. His lackadaisical style of play towrad the game is not what we need from a second-string TE.

OL - C
This group has received a lot of criticism since the season-ending Giants game. I believe only half is warranted. When Murray was the back, they looked pretty good. With Felix, not so much. But taking into account Romo's numbers, a bad OL would not allow for such a great performance out of their QB. Certainly there is room for improvement out of Free, Costa and Kosier.

DL - D
I simply don't buy this idea that 3-4 DL's are given a pass on being productive simply because the OLB are supposed to make all of the plays. Other 3-4 defensive teams seem to get major production out of there. If no production is expected from Cowboy DL, there is no wonder why this team can't seem to get pressure on QB's and, in turn, can't cover receivers.

LB - B
The best position defensively. Ware continues his march to Canton. Spencer is solid, but not great. Too many I think make mistake comparing Spencer to Ware and he is not as good - just solid. Lee has become the #1 tackler on this team. Legit LB in both the pass and the run. Also tied for lead in interceptions.

DB - D
only giving a D because some of the ineptness in pass defense has gotta go to the pass rush as well. Could have easily been an F. Be it DB or DL, either needs to be addressed in the first round of the draft. I would also like to see 2 new faces starting in the defensive backfield in 2012.

So what should the Cowboys draft (by priority)?

1. CB
2. DE
3. OL
4. S
5. ILB
6. CB
7. S

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2012 Dallas Cowboys Free Agent list

Exclusive Rights (4)
96 Geathers, Clifton DE
16 Holley, Jesse WR
78 Parnell, Jermey T
30 Washington, Chauncey RB

Restricted Free Agent (3)
24 Fiammetta, Tony FB
14 Greisen, Chris QB
85 Ogletree, Kevin WR

Unrestricted Free Agent (13)
20 Ball, Alan CB
80 Bennett, Martellus TE
51 Brooking, Keith LB
75 Dockery, Derrick G
26 Elam, Abram S
64 Holland, Montrae G
56 James, Bradie LB
3 Kitna, Jon QB
1 McBriar, Mat P
23 Morris, Sammy RB
81 Robinson, Laurent WR
93 Spencer, Anthony LB
25 Walker, Frank CB

Man On A Ledge - Trailer

College Basketball Top 10 (as of Jan 4)

1. Georgetown(4,8,12,20)
2. Kentucky (4,5,12)
3. Michigan State (13,18,23)
4. Indiana (1,2)
5. Ohio St.(3,7)
6. Long Beach State (9,14)
7. Kansas(2,23)
8. Duke(14,15)
9. Mississippi St.(15,19)
10. Missouri (20,25)

Final College Football Top 25 for 2011-2012

1. LSU (2,3,3,12,16,17,19,25)
2. Oklahoma St. (3,4,8,17,22)
3. Clemson (5,11,11,21)
4. Alabama (1,12,14,23)
5. Arkansas (10,11,14,15)
6. Oklahoma (5,10,11)
7. Oregon (3,9,18)
8. Michigan St. (4,11,18)
9. Wisconsin (8,11,20)
10. Stanford (20,22,22)
11. Baylor (5,14)
12. Iowa State (2,19)
13. Nebraska (9,12)
14. Auburn (10,16)
15. Ohio St. (12,16)
16. Virginia (12,23)
17. Missouri (16,21)
18. Michigan (17,17)
19. West Virginia (14,23)
20. Miami (17,20)
21. South Carolina (18,21)
22. Virginia Tech (20,24)
23. Arizona St. (21,23)
24. Georgia (24,25)
25. Texas Tech (3)

College Basketball Top 10 (as of Jan 3rd)

1. Kentucky (4,5,12)
2. Georgetown(4,8,12)
3. Michigan State (13,18,23)
4. Indiana (1,2)
5. Ohio St.(3,7)
6. Long Beach State (9,14)
7. Duke(14,15)
8. Mississippi St.(15,19)
9. Missouri (20,25)
10. UConn (22,25)

College Basketball Top 10(as of Dec. 31)

1. Kentucky (4,5,12)
2. Georgetown(4,8,12)
3. Indiana (1,2)
4. Ohio St.(3,7)
5. Long Beach State (9,14)
6. Duke(14,15)
7. Mississippi St.(15, 19)
8. Michigan State (13,23)
9. Missouri (20,25)
10. UConn (22,25)

College Basketball Top 10 (as of Dec. 29)

1. Georgetown(4,8,12)
2. Ohio St.(3,7)
3. Kentucky (5,12)
4. Long Beach State (9,14)
5. Duke(14,15)
6. Mississippi St.(15, 19)
7. Michigan State (13,23)
8. Missouri (20,25)
9. UConn (22,25)
10. San Diego State (23,24)

NFL Top 10 - Week 16

1. Green Bay Packers (197)
As good as they are, still no shoo-in for another championship.

2. New Orleans Saints (180)
Brees seems to be becoming the odds-on favorite for Super Bowl winners.

3. San Francisco 49ers (144)
Great season, but just not good enough to pull off the ultimate prize.

4. New England Patriots (143)
Beating Baltimore in January might just be asking too much.

5. Houston Texans (104)
I expect early exit, even though this is the greatest year in fronchise history.

6. Baltimore Ravens (104)
Should represent AFC in Super Bowl.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers (94)
Team goes as far as Roethlisberger can limp them.

8. Detroit Lions (91)
Should win first round of playoffs.

9. Philadelphia Eagles (44)
Not sure who this team is...starts slows, wins 4 of their last 6. see ya next year.

10. Dallas Cowboys (39)
If form holds, Cowboys will blow this game against the Giants to make playoffs.

College Basketball Top 10 (as of Dec. 23)

1. Ohio St.(3,7)
2. Kentucky (5,12)
3. Georgetown(8,12)
4. Long Beach State (9,14)
5. Duke(14,15)
6. Mississippi St.(15, 19)
7. Missouri (20,25)
8. UConn (22,25)
9. San Diego State (23,24)
10. UNLV (1)

Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2012

1. The Dark Knight Rises
Not sure how this will turn out, but I feel in good hands with Christopher Nolan.

2. The Avengers
Been long in the works; can it live up to the hype?

3. Underworld Awakening
Vampires and werewolves in 3D, how can this miss?

4. Skyfall
A lot in the know expect this to be one of the best Bond films in a while.

5. Red Dawn
I remember the original one vividly. There is room for improvement.

6. Man on a Ledge
Trailer looks interesting, outside, don't know a lot about this one.

7. G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Totally numb to the first one, this can't be as average as that one.

8. The Amazing Spider-Man
Why are we rebooting this? I guess I have to highly anticipate it anyway.

9. The Devil Inside
Looks scary.

10. Men in Black III
Quick...name the last Will Smith movie. It's been 4 years since Seven Pounds.

NFL Top 10 - Week 15

1. Green Bay Packers (183)
OK, we can finally stop the 16-0 talk.

2. New Orleans Saints (151)
A Saints-Packers championship game would probably break all kinds of NFL records.

3. New England Patriots (140)
Can we all thank the Patriots for killing off this Tebow nonsense?

4. San Francisco 49ers (138)
Win over Steelers makes a serious statement.

5. Houston Texans (107)
With Yates and without Johnson, how far can they go really?

6. Baltimore Ravens (98)
The consistency is starting to become a concern.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers (67)
I maintain that they are simply not that good this year.

8. Detroit Lions (63)
Dream season will probably come to a thud early in the playoffs.

9. Atlanta Falcons (60)
The beneficiaries of the Bears falling off the face of the earth.

10. Dallas Cowboys (52)
Along with the Ravens, one of the most inconsistent teams in the NFL.

NFL Top 10 - Week 14

1. Green Bay Packers (188)
Bring on 16-0!!

2. New Orleans Saints (129)
Most think they have no chance against Pack. I am not one of them.

3. San Francisco 49ers (125)
Still about a year away for serious championship consideration.

4. New England Patriots (124)
Should slow Tebow Express this week.

5. Houston Texans (122)
T.J. Yates can't take them all the way, can he?

6. Baltimore Ravens (118)
Certainly not the same Flacco.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers (84)
Gonna be tough without Big Ben.

8. Detroit Lions (62)
Lions just trying to hold on to a playoff spot with average play on the field.

9. New York Jets (57)
In wild-card contention. Just about where they should be.

10. Chicago Bears (56)
Heartbreaking loss to Tebow and Co. But should grab a wild card spot.

College Basketball Top 10 (as of Dec 11th)

1. Ohio St.(3,7)
2. Kentucky (5,12)
3. Georgetown(8,12)
4. Duke(14,15)
5. Mississippi St.(15, 19)
6. UConn (22,25)
7. San Diego State (23,24)
8. UNLV (1)
9. Indiana (1)
10. Kansas (2)

College Basketball Top 10 (as of Dec 8th)

1. Ohio St.(3,7)
2. Kentucky (5,12)
3. Georgetown(8,12)
4. Duke(14,15)
5. Mississippi St.(15, 19)
6. UConn (22,25)
7. San Diego State (23,24)
8. UNLV (1)
9. UCF(4)
10. Cleveland St.(7)

NFL Top 10 - Week 13

1. Green Bay Packers (158)
Ain't no stoppin' them now.

2. San Francisco 49ers (127)
Have given up no rushing TDs this year.

3. New Orleans Saints (124)
NFL's most prolific offense.

4. Houston Texans (121)
Andre Johnson's health is key to deep playoff run.

5. New England Patriots (115)
NFL's 2nd best offense and worst defense.

6. Baltimore Ravens (104)
Still remains most balanced team in AFC.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers (73)
Should lose no more than one rest of way.

8. Detroit Lions (56)
Suh loss major blow to 11th ranked pass defense.

9. Chicago Bears (49)
Mcnabb may be viable pickup as they knock on playoff door.

10. Dallas Cowboys (39)
I expected Cowboys to go 8-8 this season. Might be on their way.

College Football Top 25 - Week 14

1. LSU (2,3,3,12,16,17,19,25)
2. Clemson (5,11,11,21)
3. Oklahoma St. (3,8,17,22)
4. Oklahoma (5,10,11)
5. Wisconsin (8,11,20)
6. Arkansas (10,14,15)
7. Alabama (12,14,23)
8. Stanford (20,22,22)
9. Michigan St. (4,11)
10. Baylor (5,14)
11. Iowa State (2,19)
12. Oregon (3,18)
13. Nebraska (9,12)
14. Auburn (10,16)
15. Ohio St. (12,16)
16. Virginia (12,23)
17. Missouri (16,21)
18. Miami (17,20)
19. Virginia Tech (20,24)
20. Arizona St. (21,23)
21. Georgia (24,25)
22. Texas Tech (3)
23. USC (4)
24. TCU (5)
25. Georgia Tech (6)

College Basketball Top 10 (as of Dec 4th)

1. Ohio St.(3,7)
2. Kentucky (5,12)
3. Georgetown(8,12)
4. Duke(14,15)
5. Mississippi St.(15, 19)
6. San Diego State (23,24)
7. UNLV (1)
8. UCF(4)
9. Cleveland St.(7)
10. Michigan(8)

College Basketball Top 10 (as of Dec 3)

1. Ohio St.(3,7)
2. Kentucky (5,12)
3. Georgetown(8,12)
4. Duke(14,15)
5. Mississippi St.(15, 19)
6. UNLV (1)
7. UCF(4)
8. Cleveland St.(7)
9. Michigan(8)
10. Marquette (9)

College Basketball Top 10 (as of Dec 1st)

1. Ohio St.(3,7)
Destroyed Blue Devils, clearly best team in the country today.

2. Georgetown(8,12)
Best of Big East so far. Is that saying much this year?

3. Duke(14,15)
Youth may be the undoing of this team

4. Mississippi St.(15, 19)
Baylor Bears on Dec. 28th will be next major test for Bulldogs.

5. UNLV (1)
NOrth Carolina win is how they got here. Let's see how long they stay.

6. UCF(4)
Don't get used to it. They won't be here soon.

7. Cleveland St.(7)
Good win vs. Vanderbilt but schedule strength will fail them.

8. Michigan(8)
No other tests rest of year; Wisc on Jan 8.

9. Long Beach State(9)
falling after early Pitt win; Kansas and North Carolina in next two weeks.

10. North Carolina (9)
Heels make their presence felt with win over Badgers.

NFL Top 10 - Week 12

1. Green Bay Packers (155)
After Lions win, 16-0 nearly inevitable

2. Houston Texans (114)
Two tough ones coming up: ATL and CIN.

3. New Orleans Saints (110)
One of three elite offenses in the league with GB and NE.

4. New England Patriots (108)
Don't know how far they can go with this defense.

5. San Francisco 49ers (101)
Pretty easy schedule coming up down the stretch.

6. Baltimore Ravens (90)
3rd best rush defense, 5th best pass defense.

7. Detroit Lions (70)
They're slippin'

8. Chicago Bears (56)
Next three quite winnable.

9. Dallas Cowboys (45)
Question will always be: "Which Cowboys are gonna show up?"

10. Pittsburgh Steelers (45)
Hard to believe that Steelers can still win AFC North.

College Basketball Top 10 (as of Nov 29)

1. Ohio St.(3,7)
Destroyed Blue Devils, clearly best team in the country today.

2. Duke(14,15)
Youth may be the undoing of this team

3. Mississippi St.(15, 19)
Baylor Bears on Dec. 28th will be next major test for Bulldogs.

4. UNLV (1)
NOrth Carolina win is how they got here. Let's see how long they stay.

5. UCF(4)
Don't get used to it. They won't be here soon.

6. Cleveland St.(7)
Good win vs. Vanderbilt but schedule strength will fail them.

7. Michigan(8)
No other tests rest of year; Wisc on Jan 8.

8. Georgetown(8)
Best of Big East so far. Is that saying much this year?

9. Long Beach State(9)
falling after early Pitt win; Kansas and North Carolina in next two weeks.

10. Kentucky(12)
Slow start, NC on dec 3, Louisville Dec. 31

College Basketball Top 10 as of Nov 26

1. Duke(14,15)
2. Mississippi St.(15, 19)
3. UNLV (1)
4. UCF(4)
5. Ohio St.(7)
6. Cleveland St.(7)
7. Michigan(8)
8. Georgetown(8)
9. Long Beach State(9)
10. Kentucky(12)

College Football Top 25 - Week 13

1. LSU (2,3,3,16,17,19,25)
Tigers might be staring a rematch with the Tide in the face.

2. Oklahoma (5,10,11)
Big 12 Championship still hangs in balance with Okla. St. game.

3. Arkansas (10,14,15)
Hogs are good - but not that good.

4. Clemson (11,11,21)
So disapappointing. This is no longer the same team.

5. Oklahoma St. (8,17,22)
OU next up and not expecting Cowboys to deliver.

6. Alabama (12,14,23)
I hate to say it, but they will see LSU again in championship.

7. Stanford (20,22,22)
Heisman race will be pretty interesting with Luck losing to Oregon.

8. Michigan St. (4,11)
Wisconsin vs. Spartans: Maybe the best championship game on the horizon.

9. Baylor (5,14)
Anyone believe that RGIII is not one of the 3 best players in college football?

10. Iowa State (2,19)
OSU win is one for the ages.

11. Oregon (3,18)
Should roll over Bruins.

12. Nebraska (9,12)
Huskers have made the state of Nebraska proud with first year in Big-10.

13. Auburn (10,16)
Along with Clemson, greatest meltdown this season.

14. Wisconsin (8,20)
Right behind Clemson and Auburn in meltdownage.

15. Ohio St. (12,16)
Almost pulled off another miracle vs. Michigan; should make lotta noise next year.

16. Virginia (12,23)
Too high for Cavs, I agree. They are in over their heads.

17. Missouri (16,21)
Ends year with 3-game win streak.

18. Miami (17,20)
Hurricanes have no business being a .500 team.

19. Virginia Tech (20,24)
David Wilson is the real deal

20. Arizona St. (21,23)
Another major meltdown

21. Georgia (24,25)
I expect them to get manhandled by LSU.

22. Texas Tech (3)
Offense is a juggernaut, defense is a joke.

23. USC (4)
They should be a force next year.

24. TCU (5)
They are about who you thought they were.

25. Georgia Tech (6)
Yellowjackets win against Clemson highlight of the year.

College Basketball Top 10 as of Nov. 25, 2011

1. Duke(14,15)
2. Mississippi St.(15, 19)
3. UCF(4)
4. Ohio St.(7)
5. Cleveland St.(7)
6. Michigan(8)
7. Georgetown(8)
8. Long Beach State(9)
9. Kentucky(12)
10. Loyola Marymount(17)

NFL Top 10 - Week 11

1. Green Bay Packers (143)
Biggest test on Thanksgiving vs. Lions.

2. San Francisco 49ers (111)
They just continue taking care of their business.

3. Houston Texans (107)
Best defense in the NFL by total yards.

4. New England Patriots (90)
Manhandled the Chiefs, back where many people think they belong.

5. New Orleans Saints (85)
Running game is a bit of a mess; might need to shore it up by the playoffs.

6. Detroit Lions (82)
Can't determine if they are still among the NFL elite or not.

7. Baltimore Ravens (80)
Ravens losing ground, but still best in the NFL's best division this year.

8. Chicago Bears (61)
Ranked 3rd in NFL in interceptions.

9. Dallas Cowboys (44)
Cowboys' remaining schedule gets easier and easier by the week.

10. Cincinnati Bengals (41)
They remain near or at the bottom of this list; still think Dalton is special.

College Basketball Top 10 - as of 11-23-2011

1. Duke(14,15)
2. Mississippi St.(15, 19)
3. Ohio St.(7)
4. Cleveland St.(7)
5. Michigan(8)
6. Georgetown(8)
7. Long Beach State(9)
8. Kentucky(12)
9. Loyola Marymount(17)
10. Presbyterian(20)

College Football Top 25 - Week 12

1. LSU (2,3,16,17,19,25)
Seems as if no one wants to play Tigers in the Championship game.

2. Oklahoma (5,10,11)
Here only because no one wanted the #2 spot.

3. Arkansas (10,14,15)
Still remains quite underrated on national landscape. LSU next.

4. Clemson (11,11,21)
Quite disappointing in the home stretch of the season. Expected more.

5. Oklahoma St. (8,17,22)
If it wasn't ISU, it would've probably been OU.

6. Alabama (12,14,23)
Not gonna hand them the win against Auburn. They will have to earn it.

7. Michigan St. (4,11)
Best, I repeat, best of a bad Big 10.

8. Baylor (5,14)
No one expected them to beat Sooners. Robert Griffin III putting in his Heisman bid.

9. Oregon (3,18)
C'mon. You just beat Stanford, people start to believe and then lose to USC?

10. Nebraska (9,12)
Inconsistency doomed them to second best in Big 10. Martinez not the answer.

11. Iowa State (2,19)
Wow. They probably win Game of the Year. Yet no one giving love.

12. Auburn (10,16)
Should've been better this year. Win over tide would give season a passable grade.

13. Ohio St. (12,16)
I never bought in, but Wisconsin win spoke volumes.

14. Virginia (12,23)
Stayed under the radar all year, can still win the ACC.

15. Missouri (16,21)
I agree, shouldn't be this high, but can't overlook quality wins.

16. Miami (17,20)
Jacoby Harris may have something.

17. Stanford (20,22)
Most overrated team on this list. Good team, but national championship?

18. Arizona St. (21,23)
Liked them early, but Oregon loss derailed them.

19. Texas Tech (3)
They still beat OU. Who else can say that other than Baylor?

20. USC (4)
Trojans putting it together late in season. A Stanford win would've been nice.

21. TCU (5)
Win over Boise gave NCAA a sigh of relief.

22. Georgia Tech (6)
ACC may have surpassed Big 10 in quality this year.

23. Wisconsin (8)
Most disappointing team this season with last-second losses to MSU and OSU.

24. Northwestern (9)
How they beat Huskers I'll never know.

25. Syracuse (11)
By virtue of beating West Virginia, I dub thee best of the ridiculous Big East.

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NFL Top 10 - Week 10

1. Green Bay Packers (141)
Believe it or not, there's room for improvement here; 30th in defense total yardage.

2. Houston Texans (107)
Has become the latest surprise in a strange 2011 season.

3. San Francisco 49ers (95)
Defense is for real

4. New Orleans Saints (85)
Drew Brees makes this thing go.

5. Baltimore Ravens (73)
Seattle, Ravens? Really? Seattle?

6. Detroit Lions (68)
Totally dismantled by the Bears last week.

7. New England Patriots (59)
Slow start against Jets, but the real Tom Brady finally stood up.

8. Chicago Bears (50)
Bears catching fire lately; 4-game winning streak.

9. Cincinnati Bengals (48)
Ravens, Steelers and Texans in next four weeks. defense will be tested.

10. Dallas Cowboys (41)
When Romo has his act together, this team can be dangerous.

College Football Top 10 - Week 11

1. LSU (2,3,16,17,19,25)
The Tigers simply await a challenger for the National Championship game.

2. Oklahoma (5,10,11)
This Texas Tech loss is looking worse and worse.

3. Arkansas (10,14,15)
Hogs are officially for real.

4. Clemson (11,11,21)
Unlike most of you out there, I still believe.

5. Oklahoma St. (8,17,22)
Haven't beaten OU in Bedlam game since 2002. Just sayin'.

6. Alabama (12,14,23)
Still licking their wounds after LSU loss. Auburn in two weeks.

7. Michigan St. (4,11)
Surprisingly, they stay at #7. Should run table rest of way.

8. Oregon (3,18)
Ducks enter after statement win vs.Stanford. Trojans next up. They're not finished.

9. Nebraska (9,12)
Huskers 2nd best in a bad Big 10; Wolverines next up.

10. Auburn (10,16)
Not sure which Auburn team is gonna show up week to week; Bama in two weeks.


5 to watch: Iowa St., Ohio St., Baylor, SMU and Kansas St.

NFL Top 10 - Week 9

1. Green Bay Packers (96)
Aaron Rodgers and Co. seem almost unbeatable.

2. Detroit Lions (92)
They are still living the dream.

3. San Francisco 49ers (88)
Niners and Lions this high. Welcome to the NFL.

4. New Orleans Saints (82)
Drew Brees remains one the most important players to any team in the league.

5. Houston Texans (79)
Maybe best running duo in the league in Foster and Tate.

6. Baltimore Ravens (78)
2nd best defense in both pts and yds given up.

7. Cincinnati Bengals (55)
Don't look now but Bengals are kinda good.

8. Buffalo Bills (48)
Defense has gotta step up if they expect to go deep in playoffs after dream season.

9. New England Patriots (38)
Pretty easy schedule coming up.

10. New York Jets (36)
They're baaaack. Give credit to Ryan for keeping this thing together.

College Football Top 10 - Week 10

1. LSU (2,3,16,17,19,25)
They've said all they need to say.

2. Oklahoma (5,10,11)
Sooners have become the team that everyone is overlooking. Ok. St.-Okla becomes next biggest game of the season.

3. Arkansas (10,14,15)
Hogs never get love. LSU Tigers hosts them in three weeks.

4. Clemson (11,11,21)
With one loss, everyone calling Clemson overrated. Really? Not seeing it. Gamecocks in three weeks.

5. Oklahoma St. (8,17,22)
Bedlam on Dec. 3 will tell us all we need to know.

6. Alabama (12,14,23)
Horrible way to lose a game but still admire the Tide's resume so far. Auburn in three weeks.

7. Michigan St. (4,11)
Don't know what to make of Big 10. Spartans free fal on this polll begins this week.

8. Auburn (10,16)
Tigers still have a chance to prove doubters wrong. Georgia this week and Bama in three weeks.

9. Ohio St. (12,16)
Can still do damage with Penn St. and Michigan on schedule.

10. Miami (17,20)
I promised Canes would no longer be here. Unfortunately, can't find anyone with better resume right now.



5 to watch : Georgia Tech, Stanford, Oregon, Nebraska, Iowa

NFL Week 8 - Top 10

1. Detroit Lions (92)
They take over the top spot, but for how long?

2. Green Bay Packers (89)
Won't get tested until the 11/24 vs. Lions.

3. San Francisco 49ers (80)
Smooth sailing until 11/24 vs. Ravens

4. Baltimore Ravens (75)
Class of the AFC, but losing their grip. 3 pt win against the Cards?

5. New Orleans Saints (71)
Rams loss major setback - and just downright embarrassing.

6. Buffalo Bills (64)
Big one against Jets this week.

7. Houston Texans (61)
Next four should be a piece of cake: CLE, TB, JAX and ATL.

8. Cincinnati Bengals (48)
Still the team flying under the radar.

9. New England Patriots (42)
Falling and fast. The most overrated team on this list.

10. Pittsburgh Steelers (37)
Steelers starting to get their groove back.

College Football Top 10 - Week 9

1. LSU (3,16,17,19,25)
It's finally here: LSU vs. Bama, Sweet!!

2. Oklahoma (5,10,11)
Sooners show as much character as any team could by their win against K-State.

3. Clemson (11,11,21)
Tigers drop a bit; expect them to drop a spot or two in next few weeks.

4. Alabama (12,14,23)
Get ready! It will be one for the ages.

5. Michigan St. (4,11)
Still consider them the best of an unpredictable Big 10.

6. Auburn (10,16)
Two big ones in two of the next three games. Don't count champs out yet.

7. Ohio St. (12,16)
They've earned it. 2 quality wins in a row with two more ranked teams on schedule.

8. Arkansas (14,15)
Hogs vs. Gamecocks next week.

9. Oklahoma St. (8,22)
I may be lowest on Cowboys as anybody, 3 of next 4 are ranked opponents; we'll see.

10. Miami (17,20)
Highly unpopular, I hear you. This is the last you'll see of the 'Canes.


()= ranking of beaten top-25 teams.

5 TO WATCH: Kansas St., Texas A&M, Purdue, Pitt and South Carolina

NFL Top 10 - Week 7

1. Green Bay Packers (89)
Clearly, the #1 team at this point.

2. New Orleans Saints (81)
After ripping Indy for 62, Saints move up.

3. Baltimore Ravens (72)
Not sure who this team was against Jags.

4. San Francisco 49ers (70)
Pretty easy schedule coming up.

5. Detroit Lions (57)
Lions, like Bills before, dropping back down to earth.

6. Houston Texans (51)
Defense remains strong, Foster getting his groove back. Texans rising.

7. New England Patriots (50)
Others have them much higher. I say: no way.

8. Buffalo Bills (41)
Keeps pushing Patriots for top of AFC East.

9. Pittsburgh Steelers (29)
Don't expect thist o last; next three opponents are better than .500

10. Cincinnati Bengals (26)
The remian at bottom of this list, about where they should be.

College Football's Top 10 - Week 8

1. LSU (3,16,17,19,25)
'Bama game will finally say it all.

2. Clemson (11,11,21)
Starting to think I am the only one who believes Clemson is second-best team in the nation.

3. Alabama (12,14,23)
Tide out to prove who runs the SEC on Nov 5th.

4. Michigan St. (4,11)
Spartans defense simply too much for Wisconsin; 13th-ranked Huskers up next.

5. Oklahoma (5,11)
K-State smells blood after Sooners go down against Texas Tech. Big 12 race ain't over yet.

6. Auburn (10,16)
Auburn simply not good enough vs.LSU but their resume keeps them on this list.

7. Arkansas (14,15)
Hogs will stay around here for awhile I suspect.

8. Oklahoma St. (8,22)
K-State game on Nov. 5th puts winner in Big 12's driver seat.

9. Miami (17,20)
Don't look at me like that. They do have wins against two ranked teams. How many teams can say that?

10. Arizona St. (21,23)
Take a bow, Sun Devils!! You won't be on this list after next week.

()= ranking of beaten top-25 teams.


5 TO WATCH: Kansas St., Baylor, Ohio St., Nebraska and Georgia Tech.

NFL Week 6 - Top 10

1. Green Bay Packers (83)
Only team that can beat them now are themselves.

2. Baltimore Ravens (77)
Best scoring defense in the game.

3. San Francisco 49ers (70)
Still holding on after tough win against Lions

4. Detroit Lions (64)
Proving that they aren't just early-season wonders.

5. New England Patriots (50)
Defense (or lack of) will eventually hurt them.

6. Buffalo Bills (41)
Great running game, but Fitzpatrick needs to get his groove back.

7. New Orleans Saints (26)
Saints keep doing what they do, but running game must get better

8. Cincinnati Bengals (26)
Palmer saga now over; all up from here.

9. Houston Texans (17)
Not sure Houston is as good as I thought they were.

10. Pittsburgh Steelers (17)
I know that Pittsburgh is not as good as I thought they were.

College Football Top 10 - Week 7

1. LSU (3,16,17,25)
Be careful. Next up is Auburn. They are one team that all are overlooking.

2. Clemson (11,11,21)
Tigers just simply know how to get it done.

3. Alabama (12,14,23)
Three weeks until Game of the Year.

4. Oklahoma (5,11)
Battle of unbeatens against K-State in two weeks. Big 12 will be made even clearer.

5. Auburn (10,16)
LSU next up; expect a good game, just not a win.

6. Arkansas (14,15)
May go undefeated rest of way until LSU last game of season.

7. Oklahoma St. (8,22)
Should probably be higher. K-State in 3 weeks.

8. Arizona St. (21,23)
Expected better against Oregon; should run table rest of way.

9. Wisconsin (8)
Hot Michigan St. team next up; Badgers should come out on top.

10. Michigan St. (11)
Have won three straight; biggest test so far next up vs. Badgers.


()= ranking of beaten top-25 teams.


5 TO WATCH: Miami (FL), Texas Tech. Washington, Tennessee and North Carolina.

R.I.P. Steve Jobs

NFL Top 10 - Week 5

1. San Francisco 49ers (64)
Who would've thunk it? Harbaugh has Coach of the Year in the bag.

2. Green Bay Packers (62)
Don't think they are the best team now, but they are making a hell of an argument.

3. Detroit Lions (62)
Doing it on both sides of the ball. Cowboy scare may be best thing for this team.

4. Baltimore Ravens (62)
Ravens-Texans should be a fun affair.

5. New England Patriots (46)
As long as Brady has an arm, they have a chance. Who needs defense?

6. Buffalo Bills (44)
They're slipping a bit.

7. New Orleans Saints (32)
A quiet year, but Saints still in the hunt.

8. Houston Texans (32)
Too good of a team to have lost to Oakland.

9. Washington Redskins (20)
Philly next up - and believe it or not, I expect a win.

10. Cincinnati Bengals (16)
Their defense is keeping 'em in games.

College Football Top 10 - Week 6

1. LSU (3,16,17,25)
Tigers back in the saddle again.

2. Clemson (11,11,21)
Those other Tigers await Georgia Tech in 3 weeks

3. Alabama (12,14,23)
It's all about Nov 5 vs. LSU now for SEC supremacy.

4. Oklahoma (5,11)
Win against Horns moves them up slightly, but respect still lacking.

5. Auburn (10,16)
Came up short against Hogs, gets no easier for next two weeks: Florida and then LSU.

6. Arkansas (14,15)
Hogs go 2-1 against last three ranked teams. Hosts Gamecocks Nov. 5.

7. Arizona St. (21,23)
Ducks next week; biggest game on West Coast so far this season.

8. Oklahoma St. (8)
Bruised and battered Horns host the Cowboys; nail in the coffin for the 'Horns?

9. Wisconsin (8)
5-0 Badgers should be 10-0 by Nov. 19 @ Illini.

10. Baylor (14)
Travels to Texas A&M and Okla. St; must see best of RGIII if Bears are to survive.

()= ranking of beaten top-25 teams.


5 TO WATCH: Ohio St., Virginia, Texas, Florida and Wake Forest.

NFL Top 10 - Week 4

1. Baltimore Ravens (62)
Defense is starting to be who we thought they were.

2. Detroit Lions (59)
Lions dropped back down to earth vs. Cowboys.

3. Green Bay Packers (51)
Is Aaron Rogers human?

4. Buffalo Bills (37)
Another team dropped back down to earth. Fitzpatrick still special.

5. New England Patriots (37)
Weak Pats defense picks two from Raiders. Let's see how they do vs. Jets.

6. Houston Texans (37)
Wade Phillips may be a defensive genius. Head coach? Not so much.

7. Tennessee Titans (32)
Not sure how Titans are getting it done without Chris Johnson.

8. New Orleans Saints (29)
So many weapons. Sproles is an absolute beast.

9. Washington Redskins (20)
Sorry, Shanahan. Still not buying it.

10. San Francisco 49ers (19)
Even with Bills and Lions, 49ers may be the story of the year.

College Football Top 10 - Week 5

1. Clemson (11,11,21)
Not ashamed to say that this is only poll that has the other Tigers at #1 this week.

2. LSU (3,16,25)
After beating Gators next week, they'll regain top spot. I promise.

3. Alabama (12,14,23)
Now with Gators out the way, all focus is on LSU Nov. 5th.

4. Auburn (10,16)
Next three opponents are all ranked teams. Isn't the SEC fun?

5. Arizona St. (21,23)
@ Ducks in two weeks, we'll see how bad these Devils really are.

6. Oklahoma (5)
Win against Horns next week would gather them just a little bit more respect.

7. Oklahoma St. (8)
Horns in two weeks, more to learn about Cowboys.

8. Wisconsin (8)
Impressive Badgers in a weak Big 10. @ Illini Nov. 19.

9. Arkansas (14)
Auburn next week and South Carolina in early Nov. Hogs got a lot more to prove.

10. Baylor (14)
Tough loss vs. K-State. Two of their next three against ranked opponents.

()= ranking of beaten top-25 teams.


5 TO WATCH: Texas, Miami, Texas Tech, Maryland, and San Diego St.

NFL Top 10 - Week 3

1. Detroit Lions (55)
Should knock off Cowboys. Lions at 4-0?

2. Baltimore Ravens (45)
Bounced back nicely after shocking Titans loss

3. Buffalo Bills (40)
Bills hold strong after beating non-defending Pats.

4. Houston Texans (30)
I don't really think they are this good, expect them to drop soon

5. Green Bay Packers (25)
I expect Packers to get better and better throughout the year.

6. New England Patriots (25)
Am I the only one that thinks the Pats are a bit overrated?

7. New York Jets (22)
Ditto for Jets.

8. San Francisco 49ers (18)
Most surprising team on this list - they won't last long.

8. New Orleans Saints (16)
Still early to know who exactly the Saints are.

9. Tennessee Titans
If Chris Johnson finds himself, this just might work.

10. Washington Redskins (12)
Get ready for the freefall of the Redskins.

College Football Top 10 - Week 4

1. LSU (3,16,25)
Better get used to it.

2. Clemson (11,21)
Do not adjust your monitor. Clemson is the second-best team in the country.

3. Alabama (14,23)
It will all come down to Nov. 5 vs. LSU, but next up are Gators.

4. Arizona St. (21,23)
Next test @ Oregon Oct. 15th.

5. Oklahoma (5)
Sooners and 19th-ranked Horns in 2 weeks.

6. Oklahoma St. (8)
Along with Sooners, class of the ill-fated Big 12.

7. Baylor (14)
Bears lickin' their chops for A&M on Oct. 15th.

8. Notre Dame (15)
Relax, they won't be here next week.

9. Auburn (16)
Tigers could gain more respect with win against Gamecocks.

10. S. Florida (16)
Say goodbye to Bulls after this week.

5 to watch: Auburn, Arkansas, Nebraska, Texas A&M, Wisconsin

NFL Top 10 - Week 2

1. Detroit Lions (52)
Yes, I said it. The Lions are the best team in football as of today.

2. Buffalo Bills (37)
Fitzpatrick are making believers out of many. Patriots game will tell the real story.

3. Houston Texans (37)
A bit premature for this team to be this high, but through two games, it's justified.

4. NY Jets (32)
Still can't believe win against Cowboys, but Jets are holding their own right now.

5. New England Patriots (28)
A bit low for the best NFL offense? Not really with their terrible defense.

6. Green Bay Packers (15)
I expect them to move up over the next few weeks.

7. Washington Redskins (15)
I think Shanahan is doing it with smoke and mirrors - don't believe the hype!!

8. Baltimore Ravens (15)
Birds will be fine - expect them to move up.

9. Philadelphia (14)
Vick may be out, may spell doom in Philly over next week or so.

10. San Francisco (13)
Relax, this is all a dream. It is not real.

1. LSU (3,25)
Don't expect this to change much.

2. Oklahoma (5)
Sooners prove that they are one of the few who can probably hang with LSU.

3. Baylor (14)
Still like these Bears and RGIII. Bring on the Aggies Oct. 15th.

4. Notre Dame (15)
Didn't plan on this. But only one of 4 teams to beat a top 15 team this season.

5. Auburn (16)
I'll keep them here for now, but expect them to drop soon.

6. S. Florida (16)
Still riding high with ND win, but won't keep them here long.

7. Miami (17)
Welcome the 'Canes. But let's see another win at Hokies Oct. 8th

8. Boise St. (19)
Broncos falling fast - simply no competition. Frogs Nov. 12th.

9. Clemson (21)
'Noles and Hokies in next two weeks. We'll see if Tigers are fraud or not.

10. Arizona St. (21)
I suspect this is the last you'll see of the Sun Devils on this poll this season.


5 teams to watch out for next week: Alabama, Arkansas, Okla. St, Texas A&M, UTEP

NFL Top 10 Week 1

1. Baltimore Ravens (3)
Absolutely took the Steelers apart by the seams.

2. Chicago Bears (3)
No one saw this one coming vs. ATL.

3. Philadelphia Eagles (3)
Vick is back to his Vick ways.

4. Buffalo (3)
The Bills, really? Yes. Really. Fitz is the real deal.

5. Houston (3)
Not sure what beating the Colts without Manning means, but the Texans looked good.

6. San Francisco (3)
49er fans should be happy beating anybody.

7. Washington Redskins (2)
Didn't expect such a letdown from G-men. Or should Grossman who should get credit?

8. New England Patriots (2)
Pats are still here and are not going away.

9. Cincinnati Bengals (2)
It's a work in progress, to say the least.

10. San Diego (2)
Bolts win over what I think is a better Vikings team.

College Football's Top 10 Week 2

1. LSU (3)
Seriously, they are really good.

2. Baylor (14)
Bears will ride high after TCU win until they roll into Texas A&M on Oct. 15th.

3. Auburn (16)
How long will Tigers keep pulling out last-minute miracles? Gamecocks Oct. 1st

4. S. Florida (16)
Bulls are the real deal - I think. No more top 25 opponents until December.

5. Boise St. (19)
Broncos should drop off this list soon. Next big one not until TCU Nov. 12th

6. Arizona St. (21)
Huge win vs Mizzou. Let's see what they do vs. Oregon Oct. 15th.

7. Alabama (23)
We knew it was only a matter of time that they show up here. Hosts Ark Sep 24th.

8. South Carolina
Gamecocks weren't pretty vs. Georgia, but got it done. Should roll until Oct. 15.

9. BYU
Yeah, i know. They lost to Texas, but they beat an SEC team.

10. Iowa State
They beat a 1-1 Big 10 team. Of course, so did Rice. Who would you pick?

NFL Preseason Top 10

1. Philadelphia Eagles
Big things expected from Vick & Co. Almost feel they can never live up to the hype.

2. Green bay Packers
I expect more of the same from this team this year - minus a Super Bowl win.

3. Baltimore Ravens
This year they break out of the AFC.

4. New York Jets
They fail once again to reach ridiculous expectations.

5. New England Patriots
As long as Brady is there, they are always in the mix

6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The team that should sneak up on everybody this year.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers
Should take a step back but should still make waves.

8. New Orleans Saints
Should have a better running game; I expect Ingram and Sproles to be huge.

9. Minnesota Vikings
Mcnabb will keep this team afloat after the successful Favre experiment.

10. Atlanta Falcons
Got lost in the shuffle last year; expect the same this year.

College Football's Top 10 - Week 1

1. LSU (3)
Even more impressive that they did it without Jefferson. LSU may not be moved from this spot all year.

2. Baylor (14)
No one saw this coming. Although they won't finish this high, Bears are seriously making strides. Griffin for Heisman?

3. S. Florida (16)
Quietly, nobody thought Notre Dame was that good anyway. But the Bulls handled their business and get the #3 spot.

4. Boise St. (19)
The more I keep doubting them, the more the Broncos make me look like a fool.

5. BYU
Cougar fans,enjoy. This won't last long.

6. USC
I know, it was just Minnesota. But they are Big 10. Better competition than some teams can say during week 1.

7. Ball State
I should be ashamed of myself. There aren't words to defend myself, so I won't even try.

8. Hawaii
Give me a break, it's week 1!

9. Houston
See what beating UCLA gets you - a spot on my top 10.

10. Northwestern
After week 1, best Big 10 team going.

Broke: iPhone 5 release date sees Apple richer than Treasury, ad blitz

Broke: iPhone 5 release date sees Apple richer than Treasury, ad blitz: "

iPhone 5 sees Apple with more cash on hand than U.S."

The 50 Greatest Basketball Players of All-Time

Someone asked me where does Dirk Nowitzki fall on the list of greatest basketball players now that he has won a championship for the long-suffering Dallas Mavericks. Well, after toiling over this list I have the answer. But anyone who knows me knows that I have to have anally systematic to answer a question such as this. So a formula was devised. it goes:

(number of NBA MVP's won x 5) + (number of season scoring titles won x 4) + (number of season rebounding titles x 4) + (number of season assists titles won x 4) + (number of all-star selections x 3) + (number of NBA Finals MVPs won x 2) + (number of NBA championships won)= Players' greatness score.

Eventually, I will expand on this and add blocks and steals to the formula but for now here are the results of The 50 Greatest Basketball Players of All-Time and their greatness score.

1. Michael Jordan 125
2. Wilt Chamberlain 117
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 109
4. Bill Russell 92
5. Bob Cousy 82
6. Moses Malone 81
7. Magic Johnson 78
8. Oscar Robertson 70
9. Shaquille O'Neal 68
10. John Stockton 66
11. Kevin Garnett 64
12. Kobe Bryant 61
13. Tim Duncan 59
14. Larry Bird 58
15. Allen Iverson 54
16. Bob Pettit 52
17. Karl Malone 52
18. George Gervin 52
19. Hakeem Olajuwon 51
20. Steve Nash 51
21. Jason Kidd 51
22. Elvin Hayes 49
23. John Havlicek 49
24. Jerry West 47
25. David Robinson 45
26. Isaiah Thomas 44
27. Charles Barkley 42
28. Julius Erving 41
29. Dolph Schayes 41
30. George Mikan 39
31. Dennis Rodman 39
32. Paul Arizin 39
33. Dirk Nowitzski 38
34. Lebron James 35
35. Elgin Baylor 33
36. Willis Reed 32
37. Dikembe Mutombo 32
38. Rick Barry 31
39. Dominique Wilkins 31
40. Clyde Drexler 31
41. Robert Parish 31
42. Hal Greer 31
43. Neil Johnston 31
44. Lenny Wilkens 31
45. Bob Mcadoo 29
46. Tracy McGrady 29
47. Dwyane Wade 28
48. Dave Cowens 28
49. Bill Sharman 28
50. Andy Phillip 28
51. Alex English 28

davidewilson.com's College Football Preseason Top 10

1. LSU
Everything falls on QB Jordan Jefferson's shoulders.

2. Oklahoma
Landry Jones should be solid enough to keep Sooners in the national championship hunt

3. Arkansas
As of today, I like the Hogs this high. Not sure how good they will be by mid-SEC play.

4. Auburn
Lost a lot in the draft, but there is enough talent here to keep things interesting.

5. Alabama
It's 'Bama, for God's sakes. Expect greatness. They always do.

6. Texas A&M
Big expectations for the Aggies this year. Anything less than 2nd in the Big 12 is a failure.

7. Oklahoma State
If the Cowboys can hold it together until Bedlam, we just might have one for the ages.

8. Florida
I really don't think the Gators are this good in the long=term, but time will tell.

9. Texas
Maybe I'm crazy, but I expect the Horns to bounce back from last year.

10. Texas Tech
Remember, this is just preseason.

Review: X-Men:First Class (2011)

When we heard that the fourth X-Men installment was being released, I'm sure there was a wide range of expectations that immediately took shape. Some probably felt that "X-Men: The Last Stand" should have completed the story and summed all we needed to know about these mutants (not to mention the solo Wolverine film) and this will be a weak attempt and last ditch effort to cash in on the brand. Others probably saw this as further development of the franchise's core characters packaged as a prequel after really enjoying the earlier movies. I happened to have been in the former camp. After this experience, I could not have been more wrong. Not only do I consider First Class the best of the franchise, it's so far is the best film I've seen this year. Set in the 1960s, it gives us a well-crafted back story on how the X-men became who they are. I found the third act as, quite possibly, the best climax in superhero film history. First Class is first-class filmmaking, to say the least. Rating: ****

WWDC Preview: Ten features that might make the cut in iOS 5

WWDC Preview: Ten features that might make the cut in iOS 5: " Apple's confirmed it will talk about iOS 5 at next week's Worldwide Developer Conference, but what changes can you expect to see? Dan Moren runs down the list.




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What is a Windows 8 PC?

What is a Windows 8 PC?: "What will a Windows 8 PC look like? We won't know until we see one, but you can bet many Windows 8 devices won't look like the PC you're using today."

Rise of the Planet of the Apes Official Trailer 2011 HD

Review: Mint Condition's 7

As the last true band standing in R&B, we have become accustomed to Mint Condition bringing us the funk. Not really Parliament/Funkdadelic funk,but funk, nonetheless. I must admit that although I consider myself a Mint Condition fan as much as the next guy, I never have extremely high expectations for each release from the group. Just as on their latest effort,7, there will be a solid ballad or two, some good mid- to uptempo funk numbers to bob your head to and one heavy rock,guitar-laden ditty near the end. Everything else kinda falls somewhere in between. The problem has been with Mint Condition is that they are very good at what they do -but not great. Outside of maybe 1996's Definition Of A Band, there really hasn't been a bona fide, breakout smash album from the group. But, I guess, simply being very good is a nice problem to have. Rating: *** 1/2 stars

Steve Jobs was top choice for Google CEO

Steve Jobs was top choice for Google CEO: "

Steven Levy's new book, In The Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives, has some interesting insights regarding the relationship between Steve Jobs and Google throughout the years. Perhaps most interesting is the fact that when Sergey Brin and Larry Page were looking around for a new CEO their first choice was Jobs.

Jobs turned them down, but saw enough in Google to see that it could be a success; he offered to mentor the two founders, going so far as to provide them with access to his closest advisers. After Jobs declined the Google CEO position, Brin and Page chose Eric Schmidt as CEO and Schmidt also later joined Apple's board of directors. That's when things quickly took a turn for the worse.

As Levy states in the book, Jobs was 'furious' when he visited Google's Mountain View headquarters and saw that the Android OS sported iOS features like pinch to zoom, among others. Shortly after that visit, Jobs told an Apple town hall meeting what he really thought of Google: 'We did not enter the search business. They entered the phone business. Make no mistake: they want to kill the iPhone. We won't let them [...] This don't be evil mantra? It's bullshit.'

The book also states that after Jobs found out about Android's similarities to iOS, he felt betrayed enough to somehow keep the development of the iPad hidden from Eric Schmidt while he was still a board member of Apple.

[via The Daily Mail]

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The Sky is Falling: 20 Incoming Alien Invasion Movies - Film Junk

The Sky is Falling: 20 Incoming Alien Invasion Movies - Film Junk

davidewilson's College Basketball Final Top 10 Poll

1. UConn (2,3,7,8,9,11,12,14,22)
2. Notre Dame (5,8,9,15,16,16,25,25)
3. Syracuse (6,7,11,15,15,17,25,25)
4. Louisville (4,4,5,12,13,16,20)
5. St. John's (3,4,9,9,10,15)
6. Texas (2,11,11,12,13,16)
7. Pittsburgh (4,4,9,19,22,25)
8. Kentucky (12,13,13,21,22,23)
9. Duke (4,6,6,20,24)
10. Kansas St. (2,5,11,20,22)



()=ranks of Top 25 teams beaten

The 10 Most Anticipated Albums of 2011

1. D'angelo's TBA
Another year, here we go again.

2. Dr. Dre's Detox
OK, really!! It's coming out this year. I promise.

3. Drake's Take Care
Here is an artist not resting on his laurels. Sophomore album only a year after debut.

4. Lauryn Hill's TBA
I hope Ms. Hill's fans still care what she has to say musically.

5. Jay-Z & Kanye West's Watch The Throne
Gotta be better that Jay's collabo with Kells, doesn't it?

6. Diddy & Rick Ross' The Bugatti Boys
I'm intrigued. Let's see how this goes.

7. Janet Jackson's TBA
Janet has same dilemma as Lauren above, do us fans still care?

8. Maxwell's blackSUMMERS'night
Mildly disappointed with Part 1 of this three-part suite. "Two" must come with goods.

9. Marsha Ambrosius' Late Nights and Early Mornings
Have no expectations for this. I just know chick can sing.

10. Lil' Wayne's Carter 4
I guess you either love him or hate him, but he remains relevant in hip-hop.

davidewilson.com's College Basketball Top 50 Poll

1. Texas (2,11,11,12,13,16)
2. Syracuse (6,7,15,15,25,25)
3. St. John's (3,4,9,9,10)
4. UConn (2,7,8,9,12)
5. Notre Dame (2,8,9,16,25)
6. Georgetown (8,9,12,15,16)
7. Louisville (5,12,13,16,20)
8. Pittsburgh (4,4,9,22,25)
9. Villanova (3,18,24,25,25)
10. Wisconsin (1,11,14,16)
11. Purdue (2,10,16,17)
12. Vanderbilt (8,18,22,24)
13. West Virginia (8,8,13)
14. Tennessee (3,7,21)
15. Duke (4,6,20)
16. Kansas St. (2,11,22)
17. Florida (6,10,20)
18. Michigan St (13,14,20)
19. Penn St (16,17,18)
20. Ohio St. (12,18,23)
21. Texas A&M (15,21,21)
22. Kentucky (13,22,23)
23. Florida St. (1,15)
24. Nebraska (3,13)
25. Minnesota (8,8)
26. Providence (8,19)
27. Kansas (13,14)
28. BYU (4,25)
29. Colorado (9,21)
30. Washington St (15,18)
31. Missouri (21,21)
32. Oakland (7)
33. Temple (9)
34. Rutgers (9)
35. New Mexico (9)
36. Georgia (10)
37. Ole Miss (10)
38. Richmond (10)
39. SDSU (11)
40. UNLV (11)
41. Alabama (12)
42. UIC (12)
43. Seton Hall (14)
44. Cincinnati (16)
45. Baylor (16)
46. UCLA (16)
47. Illinois (17)
48.Arkansas (19)
49. Duquesne (19)
50. North Carolina (20)

()=ranks of Top 25 teams beaten

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Review: The Green Hornet (2011)

Let's be honest. Green Hornet is, at best, a 2nd or 3rd tier superhero - if you wanna call him that. So enthusiasm walking through the theater doors to the big-screen treatment of The Green Hornet should be curbed a bit. The film is a simple story of a rich, young party animal whose father dies and leaves him the family business. Finding himself with more responsibility, our hero decides to clean up his act and fly the straight and narrow. Oh yeah, and while he's at it, he'll also fight a little crime with his sidekick driver, Kato. Many would think that Seth Rogan's act would be played out after multiple roles of playing the funny and lovable loser. But after this feature, I say there is still a place in this movie world for guys like him and Will Ferrell. I laughed a few times more than I thought I would in this one. All in all, Hornet receives a passing grade given expectations. Rating *** 1/2 stars.

College Basketball's Top 10 Poll

1. Texas (2,11,11,12,13,16)
No more top 25 teams to play, but resume speaks for itself.

2. Villanova (3,18,24,25,25)
Best of Big East today; how conference ends up is anybody's guess.

3. UConn (2,7,8,12)
Lost two of their last three to Top 25 teams, Louisville and Syracuse.

4. Notre Dame (2,8,9,25)
Don't know exactly how they are doing, but getting it done; vs. Louisville Feb. 9th

5. Georgetown (8,9,15,16)
The comeback kids riding a six-game win streak; next up Syracuse.

6. Syracuse (6,7,15,25)
Dropped 4 of last 6; next 3 against Top 25 teams, 'Cuse is team with most to prove.

7. Pittsburgh (4,4,22,25)
Some believe Pitt best of Big East, I think Villanova; showdown Feb. 12.

8.Ohio State (9,12,18,23)
Just starting to buy into the Buckeyes; Sullinger a beast.

9. St. John's (3,9,9)
3-5 in 8 consecutive games against Top 25 teams; Storm not as good as I thought.

10. Tennessee (3,7,21)
They will be replaced on this list by end of week.

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davidewilson.com's Top 10 College Basketball Poll

1. UConn (2,7,8,12)
Huskies remains the team that everyone is overlooking.

2. Texas (2,11,12,13)
Huge win against KU makes believers out of many.

3. Notre Dame (2,8,9,25)
Knocked off Pitt. U can't overlook the Irish now.

4. Villanova (3,18,24,25)
Beating Syracuse on the road is huge. Only one of their next five are top 25 teams.

5. Pittsburgh (4,4,22)
Tough loss to Notre Dame. Panthers were considered beast of Big East - who knows now.

6. Tennessee (3,7,21)
Two early top 10 wins keep the Vols at #6, but expect a free-fall down poll soon.

7. Syracuse (7,15,25)
Orange can't wait for Feb 2 vs. UConn to prove that they still got it. Good luck!!

8. Michigan St. (13,14,20)
Loss to Purdue will sting for awhile, expect them to fall off this list next week.

9. Texas A&M (15,21,21)
Chance for Aggies to redeem themselves Jan 31st vs. Texas.

10. Kentucky (13, 22, 23)
Expect Wildcats to fall as well; not enough quality competition in SEC.

()=rankings of beaten opponents

10 Most Underrated College Basketball Teams

1. Connecticut
How UConn is not the #1 team in the country is an absolute mystery; no team is more battle-tested.

2. Tennessee
I know the SEC is not a basketball powerhouse, but can I get someone from the AP to look at who the Vols have beaten?

3. Kentucky
Not sure the Wildcats are getting the love they deserve,even after 3 quality wins so far.

4. Michigan St.
Spartans have been a Jekyll and Hyde team this year, but worthy of a higher ranking.

5. Colorado
The team that no one is talking about; would love to see how they fare against Kansas on Jan 25th.

6. Kansas St.
Big games coming up against Texas A&M and Kansas; keep an eye on K-State.

7. Louisville
Not sure they can win a championship in a deep,very deep, Big east Conference, but they have a nice resume.

8. St. John's
Five of their next seven are against Top 25 teams; already have 2 wins against Georgetown and Notre Dame

9. West Virginia
Some big ones coming up for the Mountaineers.

10. Minnesota
Golden Gophers deserve more respect after quality wins against UNC and Purdue.

10 Most Overrated College Basketball Teams

1. Ohio State
Buckeyes haven't played anybody except for a mediocre Florida team.

2. Kansas
Kansas has a lot to prove against a better Texas team for Big 12 supremacy.

3. San Diego State
The Aztecs are just the media darlings now; but where are the quality wins?

4. BYU
BYU has no business in anybody's top 10; obviously, the AP doesn't agree.

5. Purdue
Boilermakers' next 4 games are against top 25 teams- the first of the year.

6. Washington
Pac-10 should have no representatives in the top 25 at this point;Huskies are the best but no quality wins

7. St. Mary's
Here is a team which many seem to want to root for,like Gonzaga or Princeton; they've beaten no one.

8. Cincinnati
Bearcats have at least played quality competition, but no wins.

9. Butler
After last year's peformance in the tourney,some assume this is same team. Trust me, it isn't.

10. Baylor
Don't buy into the Bears. At least, not yet.

2011 Top Fantasy Relief Pitchers

1.Mariano Rivera, NYY
2.Joakim Soria, KC
3.Heath Bell, SD
4.Brian Wilson, SF
5.Neftali Feliz, TEX
6.Rafael Soriano, TB
7.Jonathan Papelbon, BOS
8.Jonathan Broxton, LAD
9.Andrew Bailey, OAK
10.Carlos Marmol, CHC

Final College Football Poll for 2010-11

1. Auburn (2,6,11,12,12,19)
2. Oklahoma (10,12,17,25)
3. Ohio St. (8,12,21)
4. Oregon (9,20,24)
5. Boise St. 10, 19, 24)
6. Va. Tech (20,23,24)
7. TCU (4,6)
8. Syracuse (20)
9. Miami (OH) (24)
10. Tulsa (24)
11. FIU
12. Alabama (7,9 10,18, 19)

()= Top 25 wins

Top 10 Fantasy Starting Pitchers for 2011

1. Roy Halladay
2. Adam Wainwright
3. Felix Hernandez
4. Ubaldo Jimenez
5. Tim Lincecum
6. Jon Lester
7. Cliff Lee
8. Josh Johnson
9. David Price
10. Justin Verlander

College Basketball's Top 10 (as of Dec.21)

1. Connecticut
2. Tennessee
3. Duke
4. Kansas St.
5. Minnesota
6. Temple
7. San Diego St.
8. Central Florida
9. Drexel
10. UCSB

NFL Power Rankings through Week 14

1. Atlanta
Still being overlooked by major media.

2. New England
Brady further solidifying his legend.

3. Pittsburgh
Still quality team but will be in a dogfight with Baltimore for division championship.

4. Chicago
A team I never believed in from the beginning -they are proving me wrong.

5. Philadelphia
I believe in Vick and this high-powered offense.

6. Jacksonville
Del Rio leads in Coach of the Year candidates. And how 'bout some respect for David Garrard finally?

7. Kansas City
Chiefs still hanging tough in wild AFC West - Chargers ready to pounce if they slip up.

8. Seattle
NFC West oughta be ashamed of itself.

9. New Orleans
The team on the biggest incline; won 6 straight.

10. NY Jets
One of the biggest disappointments of the season. Sanchez is simply not ready.

11. NY Giants
Giants know how to do just enough to hang around and stay relevant.

12. Baltimore
Even at #12, I wouldn't be surprised to see this team go deep in the playoffs.

The 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2011

1. Green Lantern

2. Thor


3. Captain America: The First Avenger



4. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol


5. Cowboys and Aliens

6. Rise of the Apes


7. The Thing


8. The Green Hornet

9. X-Men: First Class


10. Transformers: Dark of the Moon

College Basketball's Top 16 Poll (as of Dec. 5)

1. UConn
2. Duke
3. Texas
4. Tennessee
5. Ohio St.
6. San Diego St.
7. Central Florida
8. Coastal Carolina
9. California
10. Cleveland St.
11. Boise St.
12. North Texas
13. Kent St
14. UMass
15. Hampton
16. Jacksonville

College Football's Week 14 Top 12 Poll

1. Auburn
No more denying. Only one more to go.

2. Oklahoma
Sooners came from seemingly nowhere to become the second best team in the nation.

3. Oregon
Not sure why Ducks are #2 in most polls with given schedule easier than Sooners.

4. Virginia Tech
Beamer and Co. jump to 4 after winning 11 straight. Much love to Hokies this year.

5. Wisconsin
Big 10 had a pretty good run, but just not good enough for nat'l championship.

6. TCU
Big East, here they come!!

7. Nevada
Came from outta nowhere.

8. Miami, OH
Beat a top 25 team, you get on this list. See how easy it is?

9. UConn
Don't worry, Big East. Help is on its way.

10. UCF
Sure wanted Ponies on this list, but oh well...


11. FIU
Sun Belt in the year with just another whimper.

12. Alabama
Tide should have been better.


So here would be the first round matchups in a 12-team college playoff at end of this year.

5. Wisconsin
12. Alabama

6. TCU
11. FIU

7. Nevada
10. UCF

8. Miami, OH
9. UConn

Second round would look like this:

1. Auburn
12. Alabama

4. Virginia Tech
6. TCU

3. Oregon
7. Nevada

2. Oklahoma
9. UConn

Third round?

1. Auburn
6. TCU

3. Oregon
2. Oklahoma

National Championship
1. Auburn
3. Oregon

Winner:
AUBURN

Point as made last year. Even with a playoff system, more than likely you will end up with two best teams as you have with today's BCS system. Of course, a playoffs would be nice to see, but not sure it will get you different results. The cream usually rises to the top.

College Football's Week 13 Top 12 Poll

1. Auburn
Tigers showed all the guts you can ask from a college football team vs. Alabama in their comeback from 21 to win.

2. Oklahoma
Sooners back on the map after huge win against OSU Cowboys.

3. Oregon
Arizona win validates the ducks in my mind.

4. Wisconsin
Nobody paying a lot of attention to the Badgers.Don't be shocked if they sneak in the title game.

5. TCU
A matter of simply not playing strong enough competition.

6. Boise State
Broncos didn't take care of business versus Nevada. College presidents and NCAA can sleep easy now.

7. Virginia Tech
What a way to save a season after early-season turmoil.

8. Northern Illinois
Should we start expecting more from the Huskies? Wisconsin in 2011 and Iowa in 2012.

9. West Virginia
Big East needs to step up. Disappointing 2011 season for the entire conference.

10. UCF
Ends the year against Southern Methodist in championship.

11. FIU
Sun Belt sucks...LOL

12. Alabama
Hard to believe that this team is second best in the SEC. Can easily beat at least 8 of the others on this list.

College Football's Week 12 Top 12 Poll

1. Auburn
Tigers put their bid in for National Championship next two weeks: #10 Alabama, #17 South Carolina.

2. Wisconsin
Just beat Northwestern and stave off Michigan State and Ohio State for Big 10 title.

3. TCU
Nebraska's loss helps Frogs, but National Championship hopes are still slim.

4. Oregon
Beat Arizona and they could move to #2.

5. Boise State
Nevada game crucial, could move them into #2 or #3.

6. Va.Tech
Hokies should be given full credit for bouncing back from early losses.

7. Oklahoma State
Must beat OU this week and Big 12 title to move into Top 5.

8. Southern Miss
Not a lot to look forward except potential Conference USA championship;must beat Tulsa.

9. Northern Illinois
Has a win against Big 10's Minnesota; not much else.

10. West Virginia
Big East has fallen behind the MAC?

11. FIU
Sun Belt still brings up rear.

12. Alabama
If Alabama is #12, LSU is #13. If Auburn or Alabama falters, LSU will be their to pick up the pieces.

NFL Power Rankings: Week 10

1. NY Jets
3-0 in division, 5-0 on the road. Best NFL has to offer.

2. Atlanta
Still no respect being given to those Dirty Birds.

3. Chicago
They are getting it done. Not sure how, though.

4. Baltimore
I still believe this team has not peaked yet.

5. NY Giants
Got punched in the mouth by Dallas. How long will they stagger?

6. Indianapolis
Still a good team with defensive issues.

7. Oakland
Yes, THAT Oakland. The Raiders. Don't believe it? You better start.

8. Seattle
I still believe they are better than what we have seen in past 3 weeks.

9. New England
They will remain in a dogfight with Jets over AFC East supremacy.

10. New Orleans
They're good, but nothing like last year's team, lower expectations a bit.

11. Pittsburgh
Should probably be ranked higher, but 1-2 in last three games.

12. Green Bay
Pack is somewhat being forgotten in NFC, but quietly on three-game winning streak.

College Football's Week 12 Top 12 Poll

1. Auburn
The clear #1 in the country. Forget about what the BCS is telling you.

2. Wisconsin
Knocked off the #1 team in the country and the best in the second-best conference.

3. Nebraska
#8 in BCS? Please!!! One of the best rushing offenses in the country.

4. TCU
Only one game left, not much more they can do to better their standing.

5. Oregon
Vs. Arizona in two weeks. Would further solidify their chance at a national title.

6. Boise St.
Plays #19 Nevada in two weeks: They can actually move up this list.

7. Syracuse
The 'Cuse don't have a lot to be proud of - but best in the Big East.

8. Virginia Tech
Much love for Hokies for grinding this year out after two early losses.

9. Southern Miss
Win over Central Florida makes them team to beat in Conference USA.

10. Northern Illinois
They probably won't move from this spot for rest of the year.

11. Troy
A bid for legitimacy for Trojans this week vs. South Carolina, #17 in the nation.

12. Alabama
Giving the nod to Tide over LSU this week for at-large spot for two top 10 wins.

NFL Power Rankings: Week 9

1. NY Jets
J-E-T-S back on top.

2. Atlanta Falcons
If their defense can stop the pass, they will have to be reckoned with.

3. NY Giants
Eli playing within himself, defense playing out of its mind.

4. Pittsburgh Steelers
Major contender with both sides of ball playing solid.

5. Chicago Bears
Not buying them but they could prove me wrong.

6. Tennessee Titans
Moss addition should raise eyebrows.

7. Kansas City Chiefs
Haley coach of the year candidate.

8. Seattle Seahawks
Best of a bad NFC West.

9. New England Patriots
Must shore up defense to have a chance to go deep.

10. New Orleans Saints
They are putting this thing together at the right time for another run.

11. Baltimore Ravens
The NFC North chase should be fun to watch.

12. Green Bay Packers
With Rogers at the helm, the Pack will be OK, regardless of all of their injuries.

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College Football's Week 10 Top 12 Poll

1. Auburn
They are hanging onto the top spot. 'Bama game at end of season doesn't look so bad.

2. Wisconsin
Badgers should win out. Ohio State win shouldn't be forgotten for a long time

3. Nebraska
Their ranking should drop a bit by year's end. Strength of schedule ain't all that.

4. TCU
Like a Horned-Frog, TCU rises from the Mountain West ashes.

5. Oregon
Yeah, they're 9-0, but #5 feels right for this team.

6. Boise State
Poor Boise State.

7. Syracuse
Big East remains atrocious.

8. Virginia Tech
Ditto for the ACC.

9. Northern Illinois
They beat Minnesota. More than UCF can say.

10. UCF
Conference USA reps. Not saying much again this year.

11. Troy
You know by now how i feel for the Sun Belt

12. LSU
You just can't keep the Tigers off this list, no matter how hard you try.

Top 10 Coaches The Cowboys should hire next

1. Bill Cowher


Everyone's favorite pick for next Cowboys head coach. Has the best combination of demeanor, personality and resume of all on this list. The negative? He was in Pittsburgh for 14 years before winning a Super Bowl. Would Jerry Jones and fans be that patient?

2. Brian Billick


Has a super Bowl under his belt and a winning record to boot. Depending on what he expects from working under Jones, I think this team would flourish under his care.

3. Jon Gruden


Gruden has won one Super Bowl, but many would say that it was a team that Tony Dungy put together. I've never bought that argument (Switzer wins with Jimmy Johnson's "team"). Each year is different. There is very little carryover from one team to the next, even if personnel is nearly the same. Gruden has the best personality to coach a team like this. He is hard-nosed and has that "take-no-stuff" demeanor that these 53 need.

4. Marty Schottenheimer


Although he has been out the game for a while, his resume deserves respect from players. He has a great track record of turning losing franchises around which this team definitely needs.


5. Bob Stoops


People love this guy for winning one college championship at his present position as head coach for the Oklahoma Sooners. So do I, but there are question marks with him winning big games. But by and large, this guy is a winner and players love to go to war for him. A solid, even tempered coach, he has the perfect balance of disciplinarian and player's coach.

6. Mike Zimmer


Zimmer coached the Cowboys' defense for 7 years and made a name for himself. Now as defensive coordinator for the Bengals, his name is popping up again for possible head coaching vacancies. Dallas would be a perfect fit for him.

7. Butch Davis


Presently coaching at North Carolina, Butch Davis has a history with the Cowboys as def coord under Jimmy Johnson. So at least he knows what working with Jerry jones would be like. As a Head Coach, his record is not his strength - 20 wins and 20 losses.

8. Jason Garrett


Verdict is still out on Garrett as a head coach. As an offensive coordinator, he has done a fair job. But of course, head coach should have a different set of skills. And the real question is will the players respect and respond to him given he would a carryover from the Wade Phillips era.

9. Jerry Jones


No, I am not joking. By and large, the NFL head coach does not have to be an X's and O's guy. He needs to be a manager of men and the coach's coach. Jerry would be a great motivator, but as a disciplinarian, he might be suspect.

10. Mike Singletary


Of course, he has to get fired first from the 49ers, but he has the perfect temperament that this team needs to succeed. Let us not worry too much about his present record with the 49ers. They have the exact opposite problem that the Cowboys have - weak talent but extremely disciplined.