Tim Tebow Considers College Broadcasting

What a year so far for Tim Tebow. Pre-season stats was not good, the Patriots let him go, and no other team was interested in him. He is now considering college broadcasting since his NFL career is on hold. Tebow still wants to play in the NFL, but he needs to resort to his backup plan until otherwise. According to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport, this is the first time there has been any indication that Tim might consider pursuing a career outside of the NFL.

Tebow has been loyal within his journey to be an NFL quarterback. He shows up to practice, stays focused, he eats right, works out, and stays humble but it seems as though nothing's working out especially when it comes to pleasing coaches. The biggest highlight so far in his three year career is back in 2012 when Denver won against Pittsburgh in the AFC wildcard game. He threw for a career high of 316 yards and two touchdowns in the 29-23 victory.

Following that season it seems as though everything has went downhill. Denver traded him for future hall-of-fame quarterback Peyton Manning, the New York Jets picked him up and he spent most of the time on the bench because Mark Sanchez was the leading quarterback, last he signed with New England and was released before the 2013-14 season began. With the season now coming to an end, and he still has no word or idea about his future in the NFL, college broadcasting may just be what he needs to do. He has enough credibility in the NCAA that will help boost his career considering that he did win the Heisman in 2007 and two BCS Championships in 2006 and 2008. 

Hopefully when the 2014-15 college season begins, the world will start to see Tim Tebow on the television screen once again, but in a different way... in a suit and tie giving the pre-game, post-game, and halftime stats. This may be his calling after all. Either way it goes, I'm sure that Tebow will be satisfied considering that it is football and he is partaking in it even though he is not on the field. 

THE SPURS MOVE ON!!!!

After a six year drought, the Spurs are one step closer to winning a championship again! They achieved this milestone by sweeping the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night with a 93-86 win. This makes their fifth Western Conference title. Tony Parker led the Spurs all the way with scoring 37 points. During his post-game interview, Parker stated "Since last year, I promised to him (Tim Duncan) that we will go back, go back to the Finals and get an opportunity to win the whole thing and I'm trying to do my best, try to be aggressive every night. I think everybody on the team, we really want to do it for him. We win the West and now it's one more step. This is the hardest one." (Associated Press, 2013).

Lately, San Antonio has being dubbed as being "too old" to compete for another title. Not saying that, shutting up their nay-sayers was their main focus, but they proved that age has nothing to do with the determination to win. The Spurs have been that team that has made their mark in the NBA. I say this because they have a total of four championships, five western conference titles, 39 playoff appearances, and 17 division titles under their belt. They have also had great former players like David Robinson and Bruce Bowen just to name a few and current players like Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili to keep the torch burning. I must also feel the need to mention Gregg Popovich, whom has coached the Spurs since 1996 and has turned this franchise around. Out of 18 coaches with him being number 18, Popovich is the only coach with  accomplishments such as all four championships and coach of year for the 2002-03 season.

During Popovich's post-game interview on Monday he stated " You don't expect that to happen this late in the game with the same group." "It's tough to do, to maintain something that long. But just know the character of those three guys (Duncan, Parker, Ginobili) and their ability to play with whoever else is brought in around them. They deserve the credit for that." (Associated Press, 2013). The Spurs now await the winner of the Miami/Indiana series for the Finals which starts on June 6th. Last, but not least, I must also mention if some of you have not noticed, but this is Tracy McGrady's first championship run!!! Congrats T-Mac! Not to single him out, but he's a great player and everyone deserves a chance!!

The NFL Nation Will Miss You #52

Ray Lewis, one of the GREATEST inside linebackers of all time announced his retirement today. I am pretty sure that the Ravens fans most of all will miss him the most. I say this because they are in his town and had the pleasure to see him up close. This statement is also directed towards those die hard fans that traveled just to see him play. Ray was drafted into the NFL in 1996 in the first round as the number 26 overall pick for the Baltimore Ravens, the team that he has played for his whole career. Lewis played for the Miami Hurricanes before entering the draft.

Throughout his career, Ray has played in 13 pro-bowls, been named to the All-Pro first team seven times, and he was the All-Pro defensive player of the year for the year of 2000 which he also won Super Bowl MVP the same year, and the year of 2003. Lewis is now back in the line-up after tearing his triceps two months ago. The Ravens will host the Indianapolis Colts in a wild-card game this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts in a wild-card game for the playoffs. "It's time for me to create a new legacy" Lewis said in a statement. "I talked to my team today" " I talked to them about life in general, and everything that starts has an end. For me, today I told my team that this will be my last ride"

For his teammates and coach, I am sure that they were dreading this day. The Ravens with no Ray Lewis just doesn't sound right. For football fans such as myself, it's going to take a while before anyone gets used to not seeing him on the field. Ray was inspirational, motivational, and he became the leader of the team. It is understandable that he now wants to take this time and support his children in their endeavors. He stated "My children has made the ultimate sacrifice for 17 years""Now it's my turn to give them something back" Ray Lewis will indeed be in the hall-of-fame, he made his mark in the NFL, and he has gained many fans. From the NFL nation across the world, we would like to say thank you and there will NEVER be another Ray Lewis. Can't wait to see him on Sunday!

#9 Kansas defeats #7 Ohio State

On December 23rd, the Kansas Jayhawks traveled to Columbus, OH to only beat the Buckeyes by eight in a 74-66 win. This was the first away game for Kansas freshman Ben McLemore. He was also the leading scorer of the game finishing with 22 points. "This was great. It was my first time playing in an away game" McLemore said in a statement following the game.

Kansas has now been on a nine-game winning streak since losing by three to Michigan State back on November 13th. Seven of the wins are at home which make their record 7-0 thus far. Referring back to the game, the Jayhawks had a 14-0 run on the Buckeyes in the first half putting the Ohio State fans on pins and needles. They then held Ohio State without a field goal for 10 minutes to maintain control of the game.

Ohio State only hit 9 of  the 36 shots that was taken in the second half meaning they only hit 31 percent. Three of the Buckeyes' main starters only hit 5 of 24 from the field. This was the third victory for the Jayhawks against the Buckeyes in over a year after beating them in the NCAA semis in a nail-biting 64-62 win. "Today is probably the best we've played against Ohio State in the three games," stated Kansas coach Bill Self. The Jayhawks' next game is against American University at 8pm on ESPN 3.

Falcons Fans...Are You On Pins and Needles?

Yesterday the Atlanta Falcons (8-0), visited their NFC rival the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome. I am pretty sure that "Rise Up" and "Who Dat" fans around the world was glued to the television. This is one of the greatest rilvaries in the NFL. It was an intense game considering that the score was so close. Both defenses were determined to not let the offense of the other team score.

With the xcore being 28-27 Saints, the Falcons were able to keep them out of the endzone to score a touchdown. On this drive, Jimmy Graham had a 46-yard completion and then the Saints were stopped on 3rd down and 11 yards to end their drive before their kick team was sent to the field to take the lead. Matt Ryan being the great quarterback actually drove the Falcons back down the field with 37 seconds remaining.

On 3rd down and 3, Ryan's pass to Jacquizz Rogers was completed gaining 14 yards on that play. A few plays later, Rogers gained another 18 yards. Matt Ryan was able to have complete passes to six receivers, but the last pass to Roddy White just couldn't get the job done and they lost their first game. With at least eight weeks left until playoffs will the Falcons bounce back from this loss and keep their winning streak going? This team is known to do real good in the season and disappoint their fans during the playoffs. Only time will tell. Will they "Rise Up"? Stay tuned....

The Truth Shall Always Set You Free!....Ask Brian Banks

Brian Banks have an inspiring story that can touch those who read it.  He was the young man that was falsely accussed of rape at the age of 16 when he was a star linebacker for his high school football team. The next 10 years of his life was taken away because he served five years in prison and another five years on probation. Even though his privileges were stripped and he was only able to do so much, but he never lost hope and still trained as if he was trying out for a professional football team. He was exonerated this past May because the allegations appeared to be untrue. Upon that news, several NFL teams became interested in him and he was able to attend mimicamps for the Summer. Banks ended up at the minicamp of the Seattle Seahawks who is coached by Pete Carroll, the former USC coach who received a verbal committment from Banks that he was going to attend that college to play football.This past Wednesday Banks' dream came true when he signed with the Las Vegas Locos of the United Football League. He still has high hopes in being in the NFL, but of course just like everyone else, he has to start from somewhere. Even though this ain't the time for him to do so, he left an impact on NFL personnel and he is still on their minds. I am pretty sure that there will be more on this story because if it doesn't inspire then I don't know what it does. This goes to show that if you are meant to do something, it is never too late. Stay tuned for more on the successful journey of Brian Banks.

Lets Be More Careful Football Fans

As you know, everybody's ready for some football! Fans have long anticipated this ever since the end of the summer was approaching. Getting game gear ready, making plans to attend the games to tailgate or either watch it, meeting up at a friend or family member's house to have a game day party, or take the day a relax to enjoy it alone. Football is the sport that just brings everyone together to have a great time and create more memories to add onto your journey in life. It also gives you an adrenaline rush like no other. You just want to gear up and get on the field with them.

Now I am shifting the subject just a little bit. As I mentioned in the paragragh above, football is a sport that just brings excitement to people all over the world. It is sad to hear that within a 24 hour time period, two fans fell to their deaths from long falls within the football stadiums in Houston and Atlanta. It is understandable that you are having a great time, but please be careful. The memories that you want to have for that game should be happy not sad ones. You never know what can be going on inside of someone else's mind, nor are you really worried about it because you are too busy watching the game, but try and keep a close eye on those that are with you. These stories should be eye openers to all football fans. Things can get a little crazy when you are in an environment that is filled with thousands of people, but it isn't worth your life. For more on these stories, please click on the links below.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8324831/fan-dies-fall-georgia-dome-upper-deck-tennessee-north-carolina-state-game

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--man-falls-to-his-death-at-texans-game--fourth-fan-fatality-in-four-years.html