Orlando Magic.. Beginning to Look Magical

Jeremy McNish — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:57:55 -0500

How about youuuurrr Orrrrrrrlaaaaaannnnndoooooo Magic, Magic Magic?

The Magic are riding the wave of two big wins, including who most all think is the best team in the West: The L.A. Lakers (in case of any misdecretion). They are all looking very good, including big play from one of the most important positions on the court, point guard. Not to mention, the person who needed to step up the most and produce to help with the load, and is now doing it (Jameer Nelson).

He has not only stepped up to the plate, but is producing beyond all conceivability. That has, as a whole, made the Magic a force, not only in the Eastern Conference anymore, but in the entire league. Now, the Magic dont have to depend on Dwight to be a monster every night, and live and die by Superman...even Superman has a Kryptonite.

The Magic are also getting good play from rookie Lee, who is producing good numbers when need be. In addition, the acquisition of Mickael Pietrus has been a defensive weapon with an offensive tendency..

The Magic are clicking on all cylinders right now, with little weakness throughout the team, including good play from the bench. This surge of power has now threatened the powers that be at the moment in Cleveland and Boston. You are guaranteed to see the Magic dominate the division and grab a great seed going into the playoffs. And with the team playing the caliber of ball they are playing now, the Magic could very well be the Beast of the East.

Granted, when playoff time rolls around, the Magic will surely run into Cleveland and/or Boston, but I trump Magic over the LeBroners any day of the week. Shut down one player and the Magic are on there way, with experience, hunger, and chemistry on there side.

The Magic will be a tough team to beat come postseason. Even running into the Celtics, the Magic's five on five will hold there own again with experience, hunger, and chemistry. The Magic will be very tough to beat. So, a Boston vs. Orlando matchup will be a great future event...oh and Cleveland you also can get a taste of the Magic spirit.

To summarize the season as of yet, the Magic are hot and getting hotter...maybe it's the time of season or maybe its the fans, or maybe, just maybe...it's the Magic.

The Puzzle Begins for the Miami Dolphins with Jake Long

Jeremy McNish — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:23:18 -0400

How about those Dolphins? Are they great or what?

This is sarcasm, by the way.

With the first overall pick of the 2008 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins selected offensive linemen Jake Long. This is a safe pick, a conservative pick, a "just in case something goes wrong" pick.

Jake Long is a great player, but is he player that could have the biggest impact on the Miami Dolphins in the draft? No. Why not choose someone at an impact position such as quarterback?

Jake Long as a rookie offensive linemen cannot carry the Miami Dolphins, and it is hard for great progress to be seen from that particular position or area, let alone in one rookie season.

The Dolphins already knew they had a young O-line that had to develop, and it would take a year or two for that to manifest. So why not let the O-line manifest in a synchronized manner?

Matt Ryan would take a year or two to get into full pro mode but he could win you games on the way to ultimate success. If not quarterback, look at the wide receivers. The Dolphins have a good base with Ted Ginn Jr., but with give them one or two more receivers (cough...Chad Johnson...cough) and you have a dynamic offense.

Then you could look on the defensive side of things. Getting one or two defensive linemen (like Dorsey) and tightening up the secondary, dare I say with Pac Man Jones, and you could have the rendition of the No-Name Defense.

In essence, I am saying Bill you are inheriting a great tradition (that I am sure you are aware of) and this is a fun puzzle to put together just make sure you put all the right pieces in all the right places, and make the next move your best move. I will see you in the playoffs.

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Orlando Magic.. Beginning to Look Magical

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