NFL Heavy Metal Rankings: Week 3 2010

Hey there friends.  Week 2 continued on the same trend as week 1.  Some very good games (Saints - 49ners), more disappointing surprises (Vikings 0-2) and more injuries (Saints RB Bush broken leg).  Nevertheless, it was one great week of football!  Now, on to the rankings.

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Prev. #2  The defending champs had a hard fought battle with the 49ners on a windy Monday night.  Though San Francisco looked formidable at times, the Saints gutted the stormed and marched down the field for a game winning field goal.  The win didn't come without a heavy blow.  Saints RB Reggie Bush is out for 6-8 weeks with a broken leg.  The next couple of weeks will be critical to the Saints Super Bowl run.  NEXT: FALCONS (1-1)

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Prev. #1  Giving the Bills a beatdown doesn't surprise me.  Good teams are expected to beat inferior opponents.  We'll get a better understanding of how good this team is when they go up against divisional foe, Chicago.  We'll also see if the loss of RB Ryan Grant can be overcome by the running of RB Brandon Jackson.  NEXT:  @BEARS (2-0)

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Prev. #5  Surprise, surprise!  The Texans are looking awesome under the play of QB Matt Schaub.  Being just 3 yards shy of 500 yards, QB Schaub came out on top in an overtime thriller with the QB Donovan McNabb lead Redskins.  Another win against a quality opponent will dictate that the Texans have indeed arrived.  NEXT: COWBOYS (0-2)

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Prev. #-  Another big surprise comes in the form of the Steelers being 2-0.  The Steelers have relied heavily on their defense to keep them in games and ultimately win them.  No one envisioned this team winning more than a game without their star QB Ben Roethlisberger but a 3-0 start is very possible with a favorable matchup against Tampa Bay.    NEXT: @Buccaneers (2-0)

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Prev. #6  Indy came out firing after their week 1 loss.  Indy QB Peyton Manning looked like his old self again while giving his younger brother a beat down he won't soon forget.  With a strong balance between passing, running, and defensive plays, the Colts have to be favored to be on top of the AFC South when it is all said and done.  Look for them to light up the Broncos and start a winning streak.  NEXT:  @DENVER (1-1)

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Prev. #-  The Jets made a bold statement against the favored Pats.  Jets QB Mark Sanchez shined and stayed poised while under pressure.  The Jets defense completely shut down the Patriots offense, stifling Pats QB Tom Brady on many occasions.  Pats WR Randy Moss had no receptions in the second half, but that wasn't because he was on Revis Island.  CB Darrell Revis was injured in the game and is expected to miss at least a week.  NEXT @DOLPHINS (2-0)

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Prev. #7  QB Tom Brady was channeling his inner Jim Mora during his press conference after the game.  After tearing his team a new one and claiming that they "sucked" it was clear that Tom was not a happy camper.  The offense could not move the ball in the second half and because of it, were held scoreless after scoring a quick 14 pts in the first half.  Look for them to bounce back with a vengeance against the lowly Bills.  NEXT: BILLS (0-2)

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Prev. #3  The Ravens will be a formidable foe once QB Joe Flacco syncs with his offense.  The Raven defense has kept them in games and until the offense can find it's groove, expect for LB Ray Lewis to will his team to victories.  Look for Flacco to get his act together and light up the Browns for a couple of TDs in the Raven home opener.  NEXT: BROWNS (0-2)

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Prev. #-  The Dolphins are beginning to look like a playoff team.  The defensive pass rush has been one to keep an eye on and if QB Chad Henne can develop some chemistry to WR Brandon Marshall, this offense can win games for the Dolphins down the stretch.  This week's game against the Jets will determine how good this Dolphin team can be.  NEXT: JETS (1-1)

THE RAIDERS:

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Prev. #(28) This team is nowhere near the top 9... but they would be ranked 27th in my system. 

The Raiders took care of business in beating the Rams last week.  Though, they did it without the newly acquired QB Jason Campbell.  Campbell was taken out of the game at halftime and QB Bruce Gadkowski came in and gave the home crowd a show.  He did what Jason Campbell couldn't...  get first downs.  With the offensive line having issues, Bruce released the ball much quicker than Jason having successful completions to wide receivers.  The problem that Oakland faces now is who to start at QB.  The "next" Jim Plunkett, Jason Campbell or Bruce Gradkowski?  Accordingly to the Raiders, that determination will made later today.  Running the ball with RB Darren McFadden has also bolstered the rushing game.  The Oakland running game is 3rd in the league with 154 yards a game.  Many of those coming behind the strong legs of McFadden.  And with strong hands, he's also an easy target for the QB to throw some quick screens to.  NEXT: @CARDINALS (1-1)

Pimp Your Ride with Dual Electronics Latest Mobile Receiver

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Hey there friends. How many of you have fumbled through CDs to find the right tunes to play while out for a drive? I know I have. I'll be in the mood to Rock out to some Metallica and don't have the CDs in the car or I'll be in the mood for more epic, like Queen, but again, not have the CDs in the car. It's a bummer that my car didn't come with a mobile receiver, like many new cars of today do. You know... those built in MP3 players and what not. That's why I was thinking of upgrading my system with the Dual Electronics XDMA6630 mobile receiver.

I have been browsing for one for some time now and I love that this one has Bluetooth connectivity and functionality, front panel USB ports for an iPod, iPhone, or other mobile device, 2 RCA preamp outputs, and a 3.5 mm aux input.  This thing is perfect.  Instead of fumbling through 10 CDs or so, plug in your iPod and choose EXACTLY what you want to hear.  That's 1000's of songs at the touch of the button without all the CDs.  It plays music in WMA and MP3 formats and if you still will want to carry CDs after buying this, it also plays CDs.  lol

I want one of these.  It's time that I up the cool factor of the car with a more updated car audio system.  Believe it or not... the car audio system that we have now still has the tape slot!  TAPES!  Time for an upgrade.  Check out Dual Electronics audio systems here and look to give your sound system a boost!  Later!

Motivational Monday - The Raiders

At least Al Davis doesn't deal with the devil

Backing up, Backing up, Backing up, Backin up... Cause my Daddy Taught Me Good

Hey there.  I have been cracking up to this video since I first heard about it on the Kevin & Bean show on KROQ.  I looked it up and the whole family has this song on the brain.  It's even been sung at the most inappropriate of times.  lmao  It's a catchy tune and once you'll hear it, you'll curse me for inviting such as catchy song into your brain.  lmao  You're welcome.

NFL Heavy Metal Rankings: Week 2 2010

Hey there. I don't do a pre-week 1 rankings. I feel that you need to see the teams in action before you can place the teams in a ranking system. Sure, some were powerhouses last year, but with all the off season moves, you never know who might surprise you (AHEM... Kansas City... AHEM). So here is my top power rankings and a tidbit on my NFL team, the Oakland Raiders.

The Packers came up with a win against the Kolbless Eagles.  But QB Michael Vick wasn't going down without a fight.  Despite a valiant effort, the Eagles fell short the Packers came out on top.  QB Aaron Rodgers looked ordinary (2 TDs, 2 INTs) and we'll have to see how much of an impact the loss of RB Ryan Grant will affect the passing game.  NEXT: BILLS

The shootout with the Vikings never materialized as the offense for both teams seemed to struggle at times.  However, with the defense coming to play, and making the Viking QB Brett Favre look every bit of 40, the Saints pulled out the victory.  Look for them to start checking out kickers.  K Garrett Hartly missed two very makable kicks. NEXT: 49NERS

The Ravens definitely shut up the Jets with their defense.  The Ravens pressured Jets QB Mark Sanchez all game long and the defensive line dominated the front lines all game long.  QB Flacco has many weapons to work with.  It's only a matter of time before he's in sync with his receivers putting the Ravens back in Super Bowl contention. NEXT: @BENGALS

Is trouble brewing in Big D?  Coach Wade Philips better right this ship fast.  The offense only produced 7 points in a game where the Cowboys hurt themselves more than the Redskins beat them.  The Cowboys still have the talent, but if they cannot produce this year, the Cowboys will look for a new head coach.  NEXT: BEARS

Who is this Arian Foster kid?  He gashed the Colts defense for a staggering 231 yards and 3 TDs.  QB Matt Schaub didn't have to do much since the running game was astounding.  A big win over the Colts can pay huge dividends for young team and this may be the year where they may legitimately challenge the Colts for the AFC South crown. NEXT: @REDSKINS

QB Peyton Manning was Peyton Manning throwing for over 400 yards and 3 TDs, but the running game was nowhere to be found.  It takes a team to win in the NFL and he can't do it all by himself.  And now with the loss of S Bob Sanders, look for the Indy run defense to continue to struggle.  NEXT: GIANTS

Disarray in New England?  It didn't look like it.  With distractions abound (QB Brady car accident, WR Moss contract dispute) none of it was apparent on the field.  The cool and collected QB Tom Brady threw for 3 TDs, two to WR Wes Welker, as they brought the Bengals back to reality.  NEXT: @JETS

WR Sidney Rice was not playing, WR Percy Harvin, was not at 100% and QB Brett Favre not being at training definitely took a toll on the Viking offense.  QB Brett Favre was out of sync with all his receivers, with TE Visanthe Shiancoe being the exception.  Another week in practice will definitely help so look for them to bounce back this week.  NEXT: DOLPHINS

Charger coach Norv Turner has an awful record in September and that trend continued against the Chiefs.  The Chargers, having superior talent, had no business losing this game but give credit to the Chiefs defense. They stopped QB Philip Rivers 4 times at their goal line in the final minute of the game to prevent the tying score. NEXT: JAGUARS

THE RAIDERS:

If I were to do a full ranking list... the Raiders would be placed 28th out of 32 teams.  The team has the potential to leap from the cellar the AFC West but showed no improvement against the Titans.  They were gashed for over 200 yards rushing and looked horrid on offense.  Whether it be jitters or just bad play, the offense was confused and out of sync the whole game.  Raider QB Jason Campbell was on his ass most of the game and held the ball too long on most occasions.  The lone bright spot?  RB Darren McFadden was 5 yards shy of rushing for 100 yards and had another 55 yards receiving.  Look for the Raiders to finally get out of this funk against the Rams and have their offense be on the same page.  Their defense should be more than effective against the young Rams, who have 9 starting rookies on their team, including their shiny new QB Sam Bradford.  NEXT: RAMS

A Vacation in Kissimmee Florida

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Kissimmee Tourism. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey there friends. The more I read about Kissimmee, Florida, the more I am compelled to take a trip there. When you think about it, who doesn't want to take a trip to an American paradise? It has awesome weather, sandy beaches, and with those of us with kids (or at least a kid at heart), Disneyworld is just a short drive away.  This is definitely an ideal travel destination for those of us looking for a get away from the daily grind of our work lives.

For those of us looking for a little bit of nature, there is a heritage trail, hiking, boating,  kayaking, fishing, and they just recently added a zip line to their great outdoors so you can zoom through the sky and take in the beautiful scenery from above!  For the kid in us, we have the theme parks that usually garner all the attention of central Florida, and with good reason.  With Disneywold being minutes away, who wouldn't want to spend an afternoon with the beloved Disney charaters?  And for those of us just wanting a relaxing time.  Bird watching, beaches, , lakes, parks and golf courses are in abundance and should provide you with the "me time" that we all desperately need from time to time.

I wouldn't mind taking a trip there to check out the outdoors.  Maybe book a room at the Super 8 Kissimmee Suites.  I'll have to admit that price would determine where we stay since we're pretty much just use the place to sleep.  lol  So much to do that we wouldn't be spending much time in the room.  I would definitely want to do the zip line and maybe a little kayaking. I think there's enough shopping here in Los Angeles so I wouldn't want to spend my vacation time in stores, but there is a nightlife there that my wife and I would like to check out.  The Saturday Nite Cruise®, featuring over 300 classic cars sounds like an awesome way to spend an evening!

I don't see why anyone would NOT want to spend a weekend (or a week) in Kissimmee, Florida.  I'm from the west coast of the US and I wouldn't mind checking out the south east coast for a change!  With all that it has to offer, you have to consider Kissimmee, Florida as a top choice vacation spot.  Later!