Should've Lamar Odom be Traded?

Kobe Bryant is mad with the Lakers' pending trade of Lamar Odom to Dallas for $8.9 million. With Lamar Odom leaving, Pau Gasol could be out the door, as well, leading the Lakers' to possibly picking up Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard. The Lakers' organization believe Odom was not fully committed to the organization but more to his reality star wife and reality television show. Kobe Bryant and other players, as well, disagree with this statement because Odom had his best season yet last year with the Lakers' winning the Sixth Man Award and playing to his full capability. Personally, I believe the Lakers' are not thinking this through and are making mistakes by giving up Lamar Odom and possibly Pau Gasol. Only time will tell if the Lakers made the right decision.

*http://www.foxsportswest.com/12/11/11/Kobe-not-on-board-with-Odom-trade-to-Dal/landing_lakers.html?blockID=624678&feedID=3687

The New Look Big East

This past week, the Big East Conference added the teams it need to keep it as a viable conference with automatic BCS qualifying status. Boise State and San Diego State have to be added to the Big East for football, along with Houstion, UCF, SMU, and possibly Navy competing in other Big East sports. What is interesting about the new look Big East is how nationalized it is becoming with teams coming from all over the country. This could create a good market for television networks. We will see in the future if the Big East can be an elite conference, because it has failed in the past to becoming one.

*http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/story/College-football-conference-breakdowns-after-latest-moves-120611

Could Tebow be the NFL MVP??

People believe that Tim Tebow is the NFL's Most Valuable Player, as of now. Yet this is an opinion, when Tebow took over the Broncos were 1-4 and now they are 7-5. I believe without Tim Tebow, the Broncos would still be losers. Yes, his total QBR (Quarterback Rating) is 31st in the league, behind Kyle Orton (who the Broncos let go) and Donovan McNabb (who currently is out of a job), the only other people who are in front of him are Philip Rivers (who is playing terrible) and Tarvais Jackson (enough said). Tebowmania is spreading like wild fire and will continue no matter if the Broncos win/lose. Players on the Broncos are buying into Tebow's positive upbeat beliefs and it really shows on the field. You can say he isn't an NFL quarterback and doesn't or won't ever compare to players like Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady, but it comes down to one thing WINNING. Tim Tebow is winning game after game in tough situatuons and is surpassing one of the Broncos predecessors, John Elway, in his first year of play. He will just have to see in weeks to come if Tebow will continue this hype.

*http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Denver-Broncos-Tim-Tebow-is-most-valuable-player-in-NFL-right-now-120411

Celtics Interested in Chris Paul

The Boston Celtics are looking in trading Rajon Rondo for the New Orleans Hornets star, Chris Paul. Chris Paul is considered one of the best point guards in the NBA and for the trade to be of an equal match the Celtics would have to give up Rondo. The Hornets aren't thrilled about this trade with the Celtics because Rondo still has four years and $50 million left on his contract, and in order to the Hornets to sign off the deal the team would have to get a third party involved to pick up younger players. Finally, Chris Paul doesn't come cheap. He is due for $16 million in the 2011-2012 season. If the Celtics were to give up Rondo, they would be getting a great player in Paul. I believe this would be a fair trade between the two teams because of the players superstar ability. If this trade happens the Celtics would continue to be a dominant force in the NBA.

*http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/boston-celtics-look-at-trading-rajon-rondo-to-new-orleans-hornets-for-chris-paul-113011

Lawrence Taylor hit with a sex trafficking lawsuit

Hall of fame Giant, Lawrence Taylor, was slammed with a sex trafficking lawsuit on Monday filed by the girl who was forced to prostitute herself to LT last year. The suit accuses Taylor of ignoring the bruises on the face of the 16-year old girl who arrived to Lawrence Taylor's New York motel last year. Taylor than tried to pursue sexual acts with Cristina Ferro, who was beaten by her pimp moments before. LT, 52, was originally charged with statutory rape, but then pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct in March. This whole situation, I believe, is very disturbing. It does not matter if he was a former super star or not, he deserves jail time for what he did to the minor. This isn't the first time Taylor has had a run in with the law, he used to be addicted to crack. Only time will tell his verdict.

*http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Lawrence-Taylor-federal-sex-trafficking-lawsuit-112811

West A Alum to fill Quarterback Position

Some remember Tyler Palko as the University of Pittsburgh quarterback, but I remember watching Tyler Palko play for our high school almater West Allegheny. I was about 9 years old when I remember watching Tyler play and just saw how amazing that team was in 2001. West Allegheny made it to the WPIAL championship and beat rival Hopewell, then finally to a State Championship victory. From there Tyler went to Pitt and had a so-so two years at the University. It was great to see Palko start for the Kansas City Chiefs last night and finally represent West Allegheny. Even though, they played the Patriots and Tyler threw three interceptions I believed he played okay. The Chiefs do not have an easy rest of the season either, with the Steelers this week and the Bears upcoming as well. Good luck Tyler, making West A proud!

Sid the Kid is Back!!!!!

Sidney Crosby will be returning to the ice tonight against the New York Islanders. This will be the 2007 NHL MVP's first game in a year. Crosby hasn't played since he sustained concussions in consecutive games in January. The last ten months have been stressful on the star, but he needed to take his time with the concussions. On Sunday he was cleared to play, and since then there has been play-off buzz around the city of Pittsburgh. Lets Go Pens!!!!!

*http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/Pittsburgh-Penguins-Sidney-Crosby-anxious-for-season-debut-112111