Thomas_Forester's Blog

Finally College Football is here...

Michigan Fans...What in the "5th ranked" happened...lol....

bottomline..Win the Big Ten or say Bye to the BCS....

Gator Fans....your season opens in 2 weeks...TENNESSEE...nuff said...

Western Kentucky and Troy.. sorry Lake Brantley could beat them....Apopka for sure..lol

But I had to admitt Tim Tebow looked great.....300 yards, 4 td's  impressive...

especially with the game ending with over 8 mins left...

but What I want to ask , is whether or not Tebow will do it against TENNESSEE....

it will not only be HIS  first true test as a starter but it will be a gut check for the entire

Gator team....What do you think Sports Fans...Are the Gators for real or is it way to early,

until after the Vols game???

let me know...

Thomas

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No question the Red Sox's  are playing unbelievable right now..

seven and a half games ahead of the Yankees.

I know there is still alot of baseball to be played, but

boy, they just destroyed the Chisox in the four game series.

Barring injuries, they should easily make the ALCS and perhaps the World Series

where they will meet the METS....

What do you think Red Sox Nation???

Is this your year once again????

Let me know sports fans

Thanks

Thomas

Well it seems quite a few present and former athletes have now stepped forward and supported Michael Vick and how society has ripped him apart.  It seems they feel that society in general doesn't care about "Vick the person" heading to prison, but the big story is now whether or not "Vick the Football Player" will be able to return to the NFL when he is released from prison.  Has professional sports and society got to a point that  athletes don't matter as far as "the person" is concerned, its now only about MONEY period and what have you done for us lately type of attitude.  I agree Vick brought this on himself and now he must face the piper, but are we more concerned with our sports teams then people themselves???

let me know sports fans

i'm looking forward to your response.

Thomas 

The latest betting scandal has ruined the NBA, especially now that former ref

Tim Donahgy has reportedly made a deal and will name at least 20 other NBA refs

who have gambled in some way shape or form, so he can recieve a ligher sentence. 

How can basketball fans now  trust,  that a magic/heat game is on the up and up???

and chances are pro basketball isn't the only game that is being bet on by refs or players

just last season hockey was rocked with a betting scandal,  what about the NFL, and the MLB perhaps its only time when cases are found in those two sports..

What do you think?? is all pro sports tainted???

or was it just basketball and hockey???

what about college bowl games??

let me know sports fans

Ok Gator Nation I know I am about to open up a "Can of Worms"..

BUT  it will be a tough season for ya...

here's why....

11 starters are gone....Period....in most programs that's called a "Rebuilding Year"

I know  Tim Tebow is GOD in Gainsville but this year it's his team FULL time.

no more just running into the endzone, after Chris Leak led them down field.

I expect Tebow to show great things in some games but NOT on a consistant basis

Urban Meyer will keep them in games but the talent pool won't be there down the stretch.

Bring it ON GATOR NATION....I am expecting your WRATH...

Do you Agree???  Deep Down perhaps but you won't admit it...

Nascar Fans help me out, for the past four years I have been a Nascar fan...

I respect the drivers and what they go through each and every week...no doubt they are all

great athletes.  I don't however understand why, you the fans,  feel so upset that

Dale Earnhardt Jr.  will not get to wear the number eight when he goes to Hendrick Motorsports next season..Can you NOT see its a good BUSINESS decision for Nascar??

Sure the number is special to Junior himself.... BUT ....let's face it,   the sport of Nascar

is a billion dollar business they didn't want Junior to take the number with him....

they won't come out and say it but its true....They wanted more then anything to

issue him a NEW number next season which would mean MILLIONS in revenue for the sport...

new hats, t-shirts, water bottles, jackets, posters etc....

If you ran Nascar, would you not want to make MILLIONS more in NEW income next year???

Come on folks...remember YOU the Fans Built Nascar   from day one,  BUT your paying for it EVERY YEAR....

Do you agree or not???

let me know....lets chat....

Thomas

Sports Fans I have been away for a week on vacation and wow...

talk about changes in the world of sports..Yankees, NBA Refs, and the latest

on the Falcons Michael Vick.

It seems that Prosecutors have offered Michael Vick a deal, and his lawyers are

hoping for more.  Less than a year in prison, if he cops a plea.

Lets face it there is certainly different laws for athletes, hollywood stars and everyone else in the world spotlight, because if that was you or I in Michael Vicks shoes..we are headed to the big house for a long long time..deal what deal..were done period.

What do you think should and will Michael Vick take the deal??

Friday August 17, 2007 is the deadline...

Or will Vick try the Courts and plead not guilty???

Lets talk sports fans

Yankee fans,  its time to say goodbye to the Redsox and concentrate on the Indians,

going into today's games, the Tribe has just a 2 game lead over the Yankees for the

wildcard.  Its alot better then eight games behind the Bosox.  Just stay in the game

for the next 2 months and  the ALCS is in your future.  Do you agree??

and Boston Fans GREAT pickup in fellow Canadian Eric Gagne, he will make a difference down the stretch.

BUCS FANS.. WHAT DO YOU THINK, IS THIS THE MAKE OR BREAK SEASON FOR HEAD COACH JON GRUDEN??

DOES HE DESERVE MORE TIME.... OR SHOULD GM BRUCE ALLEN SHOULDER THE BLAME...

OR PERHAPS SHOULD YOU JUST LOWER YOUR EXPECTIONS....

Well alot of talk as of late, concerning Barry Bonds

As of Sunday, July 22 he is two to tie, three to break Hank Aaron's homerun record

of 755.  Despite the steroid rumors......(he's innocent until proven guilty)

why is MLB not promoting this historic event???

Bud Selig still hasn't said whether or not he will attend games as Bonds gets closer

to the record..

Should MLB show Bonds some love or continue to ignore the situation??

I think we should.    What do you think???

So the Magic and last night's draft, no new faces

just a collection of cash....$300,000 dollars to be exact.

Free Agency starts Sunday, who and what do the Magic need

to take them back to the playoffs and win a series??

Vince Carter?

Rashard Lewis?

all you GM's out there, give me your picks.

Is Stan Van Gundy the right man for the Orlando Magic coaching job? Should the Magic have made Donovan stay? Who else do you think might be a better fit?

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been finalized. The official says Donovan agreed to a five-year, 27-point-five (M) million dollar contract.

What do you think of the move? Bad for the Gators? Good for the Magic? Can Donovan bring the magic back to the Magic?

With Brian Hill out, what's next for the Magic.  A veteran coach or an assistant  "newbie."

I think the best coach out there right now is former Pacers head coach, Rick Carlisle.  Can he handle a young team... yes he's proven that already.... Pacers!  Does he have what it takes to get the Magic to the next level... yes ... he proved it in Detroit! But the question now remains, will the Magic spend the money to get him?  I hope so!

Your thoughts?