Five Reasons to Train with Heart Rate Monitor Watch

Posted on May 24, 2012 by leetee21

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Contrary to the general conception that Heart Rate Monitor Watches are a necessity for patients suffering from cardiac diseases, they can actually be beneficial for all and sundry. Whether you desire to improve your health, achieve better targeted fitness goals, or are aiming at weight loss, Heart Rate Monitor is the ultimate choice for you.

Fitness Trainer

Heart Rate Monitor serves as your personal fitness trainer and monitoring device, as it not only guides you in setting goals for your training sessions, but also monitors your performance and gives you real time feedback on it.

Comfort

The gadget comes with a comfortable, easy to wear and ventilated watch band, which can be worn both during exhaustive workout sessions and daily routine chores. Even for a casual stroll around the block, you can aim at burning a few fats by setting up your aerobic target zone with Heart Rate Monitor Watch. A few models also come with the functionality of sending you audible and visual alerts when you are facing dehydration or you are in need of a nutritional intake.

Location tracking

Connecting with the Global Positioning System (GPS), you can find locations in an easy way. Also you can mark locations of your tracks, so that you can find an easy route to reach that path later. With GPS functionality, you can also download previous tracks and courses, to compete against your own previous scores, and monitor your performance statistics later by connecting with your personal computer or with your online training program.

Zone targeting

Most of these watches allow you to set target zones for your activities, so that you can optimize your performance by selecting a Heart Rate Zone and working within it. They take into account your Maximum and Resting Heart Rate. In this way, you can measure your basic stamina and aerobic competence. This guides the device in setting up training goals for you.

Basic measurements

Heart Rate Monitor Watches offer basic data measurements for parameters like lap/split, recovery heart rate time, time in a specific target zone, calorie counter, speed and distance monitor. Most of them come with stop watch and bicycle mounting options. Connected with PC interface, your coded transmitter will send data wirelessly to your personal computer if it falls in the range.

Beside the aforementioned reasons, there are so many other rationales on why you should conduct your training sessions with a Heart Rate Monitor Watch, and how it can boost your performance during each workout.

 

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Author Bio,

Nancy Kalinton is a passionate cyclist and ardent writer. She has used gadgets like Garmin Forerunner 210 and Garmin 210 for years. Her obsession with cycling and writing has led to a great combination of talent for inspiring and teaching others.

 

 

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What to Watch for in This Year’s US Open

Posted on May 18, 2012 by leetee21

Author bio: Jerome Manson is a sports enthusiast who enjoys both watching games and writing about them. When he is not cheering on his team from the stands, Jerome is blogging about 2012 US Open tennis for selectaticket.com.

Football fans have the Super Bowl. Baseball fans get the World Series every October. NASCAR fans, they have the Daytona 500. These are the most prestigious and anticipated events in all of sports. They are actually something even akin to a second Christmas to sports spectators. The aforementioned events happen just once a year, like the Christmas holiday. Soccer fans really get the short end of the stick; they’re big competition, the World Cup, comes around just once every four years. Tennis spectators are not so unlucky. In fact, if anything, the inverse is true for these fans. Once a year, they have four major tournaments to look forward to. These tournaments, the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open, combine to make up what is known as the Grand Slam. That is any player who can win each tournament in a single year will have won the grand slam (professional golf has a similar system). Needless to say, it’s not so easy. In the Open era, only three players have accomplished it: Margaret Court, Steffi Graf and Rod Laver. Many more have won all four tournaments over the course of a career, but not all four in the course of one calendar year. Still, to win just one of these tournaments is an unrivaled thrill in a tennis player’s career. For American tennis players, that’s doubly true of the US Open.

The 2012 US Open is scheduled to commence on August 27, with final matches on September 9. The tournament will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, the same venue that has played host since 1978. Like years past, the US Open promises to bring together an assortment of the world’s best tennis players, men and women. This includes defending champions Novak Djokovic and Samantha Stosur, along with other world class tennis luminaries such as Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Victoria Azarenka, Andy Roddick and Maria Sharapova. All of these players will compete rigorously for a piece of tennis history, a sense of pride, a chance to move up in this year’s rankings, and oh yeah, $1.8 million.

This year’s favorites, barring injury, are current number one players Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka. All 33 courts at the Billie Jean King Center use a DecoTurf cushioned acrylic surface. Hard court surfaces like this do nothing but benefit these two exquisite players. The US Open favors players with powerful serves and who can thrive on the baseline, two characteristics of both Azarenka and Djokovic. And in Djokovic’s case, his play since the beginning of 2011 on has quite possibly been unparalleled with anyone, possibly going as far back at the dawn of the Open era in 1968. However, Roger Federer has an outrageously superb track record here as well. He was victorious in five consecutive tourneys, from 2004 until 2008. And on the women’s side, power players like Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova are not going down without a fight.

US Open spectators, which typically number over 28,000 each day of the tournament, are often treated to stunning upsets too. Just last year, no one anticipated that Samantha Stosur would beat perennial favorite Serena Williams for the title. Not only did Stosur win, she did it handily, in straight sets. Possibly the most famous upset in tourney history happened in 2009, when Federer, who was gunning for his sixth consecutive victory, lost to relative unknown Juan Martin del Potro. The young Argentinian has not won, or even placed in a Grand Slam tournament since. His historic 2009 victory, however, is more than any tennis player could really ask for.

This year’s US Open will, per the usual, thrill and delight tennis fans the world over. It will feature astonishing play, wild upsets and drama that even the best playwrights could not conjure. Tennis fans are waiting with breathless anticipation.

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Tips For Training For a Triathlon

Posted on May 6, 2012 by leetee21

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Have you ever felt the desire to accomplish something that you had never dreamed of doing? Something that is not only exciting, but also extreme and adventurous. For sport lovers, this is the triathlon – the combination of athletic endeavors that demands a perfect physical and psychological preparation. Supposed you want to challenge yourself to take part in such an event, you should get down to work immediately in order to achieve good results. If you are a novice, this advice will help get you started.

Sports Gear and Equipment

For a traditional swimming-cycling-running triathlon, you will need no unusual gear. However, there are a few important pieces you’ll need. Firstly, the swimming track requires a swimsuit, of course, but it would be a good idea to get one not sunbathing but for lap swimming. Another important thing is to provide goggles as they play a part in your performance. As for the cycling, it’s a good idea to use your own bike, because you are used to it and it probably fits you. If necessary, you can borrow a bicycle but make sure it is of good quality.  Professional running shoes are a must as they are what make you more successful in the last part. Also, make sure the runners apparel If you are to take part in another type of triathlon, you should get some information about the equipment you might need.

 

Physical Training

Now that you have the necessary gear, you can start training. The first thing you should consider is the distance that you plan on completing – you should definitely start with something shorter the first time around. Remember, you needn’t overwork as 5 hours a week is a good starting point, and you can add more from there. It is advisable to concentrate on all of the sports altogether, not in just one, as it develops the whole body’s muscles and gives you energy. Don’t forget to always warm up before and stretch after the training.

Psychological Preparation

 

As the big day approaches, you must stay calm and relaxed. It’s a good idea to try to figure out a plan for success. For example, take in mind that for the final result the transition time is always included and you can try to lessen it. What’s more, prepare yourself to endure the whole thing and start slowly in order to have energy to finish strongly. Finally, remember that you only do it for yourself and to get the thrill out of it. So don’t take it seriously and just have fun because this is what you do it for. 

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Barcelona Loses its Biggest Game

Posted on April 27, 2012 by leetee21

FC Barcelona is the most talented soccer club in the world, as some may view them. However as they played their second leg of the UEFA Semifinal against English Premier League giant Chelsea, they faltered in front of their home fans of over 90,000. The team had the advantage most of the game, although they entered the match down a goal from the first leg played in England. Chelsea’s best player, and the core of their defense, John Terry, was ejected during the 37th minute of the first half, allowing Barcelona an incredible 83% possession.

As Barcelona ruled the ball, Chelsea excelled in the counter for there were numerous occasions where the game could have been put out of reach on several breakaways that fell short. Barcelona was granted a penalty kick in the first 5 minutes of the second half, which the entire Camp Nou believed would end the competitiveness of the game, allowing Barcelona to gain the lead and go into preservation mode. However, arguably the best player in the world missed the penalty kick, as Lionel Messi struck the bar, sending fans into a frenzy. Messi looked off all night as he barely had space to operate with Chelsea playing their men back most of the second half. Chelsea defended bravely the second half, not allowing Barcelona to capture the momentum that they had achieved during the first half. And to soccer’s greatest advantage, a goal out of nowhere at the end of regulation by former star Fernando Torres would put Barcelona out of its misery.

The forgotten world class striker regained his popularity in seconds by breaking away from Barcelona’s attacking defensive front of and dancing his way around Barcelona’s goalkeeper, sending 90,000 fans home sick, and Chelsea into the EUFA final.

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Top 10 Athletes of All Time

Posted on April 26, 2012 by leetee21

Post contributed by Andrea Jones, on behalf of ChilliSauce.co.uk, Event coordinators and  providers of special Chillisauce Stag Do and chillisauce stag weekends in the UK and abroad.

No single facet of society has greater powers of distraction than sports. Cheering for the home team, watching a great clash of champions, or taking in a title game can lift our spirits even in the darkest of times. Often times single players can transcend their sport, amaze us, and leave everyone in awe of their natural talent in a way many other people simply cannot. Regardless of the sports you consider your favorites there are athletes who are unquestionably considered great.

 

The sporting world has given rise to hundreds of supremely talented individuals during the course of modern human history. Choosing just 10 athletes is not an easy task, but it is possible. There are certain athletes whose accomplishments stand out from the crowd and earn them a place among the greatest of the great.

 

10. Lance Armstrong (Cycling)

9. Bo Jackson (NFL football, MLB baseball)

8. Roger Federer (Tennis)

7. Jesse Owens (Olympian)

6. Tiger Woods (PGA Golf)

5. Wayne Gretzky (NHL Hockey)

4. Muhammad Ali (Boxing)

3. Babe Ruth (MLB baseball)

2. Michael Jordan (NBA Basketball)

1. Jim Thorpe (football, basketball, baseball, Olympian)

 

Any discussion involving the greatest athletes of all time is guaranteed to result in two things, a heated debate about lists such as this and questions about what makes each individual worthy of the honor.

 

Lance Armstrong has become a controversial figure in cycling in recent years during the fallout from a doping scandal. Prior to the scandal however, Armstrong cemented his legacy as a supreme athlete. Armstrong overcame testicular cancer to win a record seven consecutive Tour de France titles and made an entire country sit up and pay attention to cycling.

 

Bo Jackson’s professional careers in baseball and football were short, but impressive. Jackson was a Heisman Trophy winning running back at Auburn University, played four seasons for the Los Angeles Raiders of the NFL, and eight seasons for various teams in MLB. Jackson was a unique combination of speed and power and was the first athlete to ever be voted an All-Star in two major American leagues.

 

Roger Federer helped usher in a new era of great tennis. His knack for winning and his friendly competition for trophies with rival Rafael Nadal have left tennis fans drooling for almost a decade. Among his most impressive feats, Federer was ranked #1 in the ATP polls for a record 237 consecutive weeks from February 2004 to August 2008.

 

Jesse Owens may be unknown to many people in the 21st century, but his impact on society is immeasurable. Owens represented the United States at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Owens brought home four gold medals in track and field events, but he will be forever remembered for other feats. As an African-American, Owens faced segregation at home but represented his country honorably at an Olympic games hosted by Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany hoping to tout Aryan values.

 

Tiger Woods and golf are synonymous in the 21st century. Woods’ 14 major titles trail only Jack Nicklaus’ 18, thanks in large part to his impressive victories and dominant performances on the course. There is no replacing Woods; whenever he misses an event viewership and attendance dwindle.

 

Wayne Gretzky rightfully earned the nickname “The Great One” due to his superior talent on the ice over the course of a 20 year career. Gretzky holds 40 regular season NHL records, 15 playoff records, and six All-Star records. He remains the leading point-scorer in NHL history and is the only player to have ever recorded over 200 points in one season.

 

With a flair for the dramatic and trash talking rhymes, Muhammad Ali brought boxing popularity it has rarely experienced. Unlike so many others, Ali could back up every word of trash talk that passed his lips. Ali’s unique boxing style, dubbed “floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee”, changed the sport and helped him become the first and only three-time World Heavyweight Champion.

 

No one thinks of baseball without thinking about Babe Ruth. Ruth became the game’s home run king decades before the long ball era would be ushered in, and was the source of a curse that haunted a franchise for almost 100 years. Ruth came into baseball as a pitcher with the Boston Red Sox, was traded to the New York Yankees, and the rest is history. He set every major hitting record for future players to break. Ruth also increased the popularity of the game and helped change it from a low-scoring, speed game to a power-hitting, high scoring game.

 

Michael Jordan is considered by most to be the best basketball player ever and is the measuring stick future players must live up to. Jordan was a pure shooter who possessed an ability to soar above the rest, earning him the title “Air Jordan.” Jordan won the 1982 National Championship with the University of North Carolina and went on to win six NBA titles (1991-1993, 1996-1998) with the Chicago Bulls. Jordan became a marketing icon with Nike and helped popularize the sport around the globe.

 

Jim Thorpe lacks the flare, dramatics, and attention that many others on this list received, but none of them can match his accomplishments as an athlete. Thorpe competed in an era before mass media, and as a Native American in a segregated America his accomplishments were not always appreciated during his time. Thorpe won gold medals in the pentathlon and decathlon at the 1912 Olympics, is a member of the collegiate and pro football Hall of Fame, and also competed professionally in baseball and basketball. Thorpe’s raw athletic talent and ability to adapt to any sport make him the greatest athlete of all-time.

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Why So Many Holes in the Sox?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by leetee21

What luck for the BoSox, in danger of slipping to the bottom of the MLB’s power rankings and they get pitched against the Minnesota Twins, one of the four teams actually worse than them. Despite being on a five game snap, the Red Sox overcame a late deficit to be at the Twins 6-5. While the win will put a shinier gloss on this article it is a bit like dropping  a cake on the floor then putting the frosting on.


Going into the game Boston were ranked 26th with a 4-10 record. They had the second lowest win record of all the teams, joint with the Chicago Cubs and one ahead of bottom team the Kansas City Royals who were on a ten game losing streak. The Twins, meanwhile, went into the first game with a 5-11 record having played two more games. Dread rivals the Yankees were in 6th in the power rankings with a 9-6 record.
Why have things gone so bad for the 2004 and 2007 World Series Champions? In the five years since their latest championship, the Red Sox have needed wild card picks to get into the 2008 and 2009 playoffs. The 2010 season ended with them missing the playoffs and 2011 started with six straight defeats, their worst start since 1945. This season has not started much better either.
At the end of the 2011 season Terry Francona admitted the club were lacking in the leadership department and some pitchers like John Lackey and Josh Beckett had been drinking in the dugout. Over the two seasons the disabled list was often bigger than the first team roster. At the end of 2011, Francona decided not to continue as coach and Theo Epstein left for the Chicago Cubs. In came Bobby Valentine who returned to the MLB after 5 years coaching  the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan.

Maybe the BoSox are in transition. Maybe another season needs to be written off while Valentine finds his feet, but that does not excuse some terrible performances. After their 18-3 loss to the Texas Rangers (ranked 1st), Valentine was unable to explain what went wrong, but he knew that pretty much everything that could go wrong, did. It was their worst loss in 12 years and included starting pitcher Jon Lester’s, and possibly baseball history’s shortest start in history. He lasted two innings, just.
As bad as that debacle was, the Sox were about to record their own titanic. Not that it appeared that way in the beginning. Boston steadily built up a 9-0 lead against arch rivals the New York Yankees. Could the season be saved? No. It took just three innings to dismantle that lead and then add some. Six pitchers combined forces to lose 15 runs in a collapse equal to Sauron’s tower in Lord of the Rings. The pitching was so bad the Yankees could have mailed their runs with a home delivery network and still would have won the game.
Valentine was not underestimating things when he said his return to Major League Baseball has been a difficult one. When any manager has been away from sport a while, things can be challenging. Just look at that other sporting team owned by Fenway Sports Group, soccer club Liverpool, who have had a disastrous season in the English Premier League. Their manager had spent longer than Valentine away from the national game and it’s shown. Valentine’s woes have been compounded though by a raft of injuries to major players in the BoSox team.

Andrew Bailey, a new acquisition to close out games, has needed reconstructive surgery on his thumb and is out until the All-Star break. Meanwhile Jacoby Ellis dislocated his shoulder meaning the Sox were without the second placed player in the AL MVP race of 2011. Last season he batted .321 with 32 home runs, 105 runs in total and 39 stolen bases.

Sure, players are suffering a hangover from the late season collapse of 2011. The injuries are not helping either, but Valentine has struggled to find his place. Some believe his public criticism of Kevin Youkilis (third base) has undermined team morale, while his constant pitching changes suggest Valentine has not found the right balance yet.

With the club’s 100th anniversary at Fenway Park coming up this year and with a 14-year winning seasons streak to protect, the team need to buck their ideas up to make it a more memorable year. The return of injured players will help and Valentine believes all they need is a winning mentality.

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No Future For 66 Game NBA Despite Positives

Posted on April 21, 2012 by leetee21


This shortened basketball season has seen tighter playoff races and fewer injuries, but Deputy NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reckons the 66 game season is not here to stay. The reason for this is money, while the NBA looks set to perform better financially this season, Silver believes clubs and players will both lose out.

The season was cut short after players and franchise owners failed to agree on a new collective bargaining agreement. Such was the delay that the agreement was not made until Thanksgiving weekend. The disagreement was sparked by around $650 million losses over the previous two seasons. Good news, however, is that the losses have been cut significantly this season despite a reduced schedule. Silver says that “we will make money for the next season, for the 12-13 season.”

To make up the game deficit the number of games each team played was cut from 82 to 66. In order to do this, each team has to play an extra two games a month, making their schedules more packed than usual.

Despite playing more games per month, though admittedly less overall, player injuries for All-Star players are down from 43 last season to 35 this season. Commissioner David Stern has also described the season as a “barnburner” as the compressed schedules have made it more difficult for teams to pull away in the race for the playoffs. This means less games are being seen as dead rubbers and their outcomes are counting for more. This kind of entertainment can only be good for the game, though with this much excitement players and fans alike might have to compare life insurance.

Still, Silver, who negotiated the bargaining agreement last November, thinks that the 82 game season will be back next season and will be here to stay. Silver is quoted as saying that if a season is cut, “we cut our revenues significantly as well. Players would make less, so no, and I think it’s not optimal to play a condensed season in this fashion. I think both we and the players’ union recognized that going in, but it was a compromise on both our parts to maximize the amount of salary players would  get this season and to have as authentic a season as possible, sufficient number of games for competitive reasons.”

The league are still exploring new ways to increase revenues. One of the ideas being mooted is having shirt sponsors for each team or for the league as a whole. Up until now, basketball uniforms have been advertisement free, but it is a common occurrence in other sports such as soccer. NBA franchise owners have been given demonstration shirts as examples, but Stern and Silver would not predict when advertisements might appear on shirts.

The larger soccer teams in Europe, such as Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Juventus have signed significant deals. Only last year, Liverpool, who are owned by the same Fenway Sports Group who own baseball’s Boston Red Sox signed a deal worth about $140 million deal with Standard Charter, a London bank.

Commissioner Stern is convinced that the NBA is moving in the right direction in terms of finances. He said “we reported on the improved profitability of the league; the improved – what we expect – profitability going forward, and generally, the success of the season that we are in with increased licensing, sales of products. Everything has been on the uptick, and as I said before, far better than we had reason to hope for but we are extremely pleased and feeling good about it.”

While finances keep the teams going and keep the players in the NBA, making it the best basketball league in the world, for fans the excitement of the competition is utmost in their thoughts. This season has been a tight and gripping contest so far. With the regular season coming to an end soon things are relatively quiet on the eastern front with Chicago, Miami, Indiana, Boston, Atlanta, Orlando and New York already qualified for the playoffs. This leaves Milwaukee with the task of overhauling Philadelphia’s three game lead with four games left to play.

The Western Conference is far more open. San Antonio, Oklahoma, the Lakers and the Clippers, plus Memphis and Dallas have already qualified. This leaves four teams fighting it out for the last two places. Denver top the list with a 34-28 record with four to play, while Houston are the outsiders with a 32-31 record and three to play. Sandwiched between them, however, are Phoenix and Utah who have identical 33-30 records with three to play. Expect this one to go down to the wire.

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Are You Using The Right Size Golf Grips?

Posted on April 19, 2012 by leetee21

Summary:  This article explains how most golfers are using the wrong size grips, how this occurs, and what they need to look for in a new set of grips for their clubs.

Most golfers believe that when it comes to golf grips, the standard sized grip is the one for them. After all, the standard grip is designed for the majority of people, so it is going to be the best fit for most people, correct? Well, that isn’t actually true. The reality is that finding the correct grip for you has less to do with the size of your hands than you might think, and there are other factors which will make a difference to the effect they have on your game.

Most golfers start by measuring their hand size using a static chart, and unsurprisingly most of them come out in the ‘standard’ range. However, various experiments have shown that if you provided golfers with a variety of grip sizes and let them hit a few shots, many of them would actually choose a different grip size to the one that the chart indicated. When the distances and accuracy of the test shots were measured, very few of the golfers managed to hit the ball furthest or most accurately with the grip size they were measured for.

What we can conclude from this is that most golfers are playing with the wrong size grip. They may feel ok, and the size chart may well tell you it’s the right size, but the proof is in how they perform out on the course and the chances are that you are needlessly throwing away a performance advantage which could be as much as 5 strokes every round you play.

As well as the size, you’ve also got various options for the grips. These range from the materials they are made from to the texture and the shape of them, and they may also give that little bit more of an edge when it comes to your game. To start with the materials, you get a variety of compounds which are harder or softer, allowing you to choose a hold on the club that suits you – a soft grip means you can hold the club more loosely and be more relaxed, while a harder grip requires a stronger grip. The texture follows on from that, with everything from smooth to knobbled to dimpled available, with some even ridged to force your fingers into the right place. Finally, the shape makes a difference to where you place your hands or fingers – a tapered grip on a putter, for example, will let your lower hand control the movement much more, while a wedge shaped grip will let your thumbs control the small movements needed for greater accuracy.

With all the above in mind, isn’t it worth taking time to investigate a new set of golf grips? Your only real way to do it properly is to handle and try out as many different ones as you can, but it’s clearly worth the time to do it. Once you’ve found the ideal grip, they aren’t expensive or difficult to replace, and they could be one of the best golf accessories you ever buy.

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Nash Would Make the Knicks Instant Contenders

Posted on December 30, 2011 by leetee21

Watching the New York Knicks lose their second straight game in ugly fashion made me wonder what was really wrong with this seemingly talented team. Sure it’s only three games into the season, but the way the Knicks played against the Warriors and Lakers – two teams which they are definitely capable of beating – caused me to believe that the Knicks are just going to have another disappointing season, and they are going to end up in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. As I looked over the lineup, the glaring issue that stood out to me was the point guard position. It’s seemed like ages since the Knicks had a good point guard on their team, and it appears that the trend isn’t going to change this year unless Iman Shumpert or Baron Davis have miracle seasons. With those two options not likely to bring the Knicks the success that they would need to seriously compete in the Eastern Conference, I played around with the idea of bringing a new point guard to New York. When I came across the name “Steve Nash”, I was certain that this guy could be the difference in whether the Knicks would be contenders or pretenders.

For starters, the Knicks’ offense right now is being run by individuals, not a team. Inserting Steve Nash into this lineup instantly turns them into a team offense where everybody is touching the rock, and thus, the players get more quality shots per game. I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty sure Mike D’Antoni’s specialty was offense when he came to the Knicks. Watching the Knicks play offense so far has been outright difficult. By having a proven point guard running the show and leading them down the court, their points per game would increase tremendously. Just remember what Nash did under D’Antoni in Phoenix. Oh yeah, didn’t Nash play with a forward named Amare Stoudemire in Phoenix too? How did those two do together?

In addition to that, Nash can shoot the three better than most people in the league. To have a guy who can pass the ball as effectively as he does, yet have the shooting touch of one of the most feared marksmen in the league is a dangerous combination. If you give Nash the supporting cast that the Knicks can provide for him, the team would be nearly unstoppable offensively. If Nash could feed Amare and Carmelo instead of them having to do everything one-on-one, he would open up this team’s true offensive talent. No longer would Stoudemire have games where he shoots 4-17 because he would get open looks down low and tons of free throw opportunities. The same goes for ‘Melo and Tyson Chandler. Speaking of Chandler, how much better would this guy look if he had a point guard lobbing alley-oops to him? Honestly, does this guy have any post moves?

One of the biggest arguments you will hear against bringing Nash to New York is that he is too old and past his prime now that he is 37. From a team that brought in Baron Davis and Mike Bibby in the offseason – two guys who haven’t been in their prime in quite some time –  I think that giving the 2x MVP a shot would be a no-brainer. Not only is Nash definitely better than both of those guys right now, but he is in better shape than both of them as well. If I had to take one of the older point guards in the league, it would absolutely be Steve Nash. Nash is a player who is dedicated to keeping his body in tip-top shape, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he has another 2-3 years of very solid basketball ahead of him. And when you can shoot the ball as well as he does, his age shouldn’t be too much of a hindrance in his game anyway.

In terms of the way the Knicks would look on defense with Nash, I think they could be respectable. Obviously Nash isn’t going to be a stalwart on defense, but with the amount of offense he would provide the team with, and having a big like Chandler patrolling the middle, it may be just enough for them to get by. If you look at those Nash and Stoudemire Suns teams, they went far in multiple seasons together, and that was without a real good defensive center.  Just look at how much better the Mavs got on defense once they brought Chandler in.

If I had to sum everything up, I would say that Steve Nash is a very good fit for the Knicks right now. He is a veteran with poise, he has the ability to run a real offense, and he can shoot from anywhere on the floor. His court vision is outstanding, and having players like Amare Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, and Tyson Chandler to get the ball to in the open court is something that Nash would probably dream of. The fact that he is already 37 gives the Knicks a better chance to get him for much less than he is worth, and I think that he is the type of player who is well worth the risk. To watch a team flounder despite so much talent is always very difficult for a fan to watch. When you realize that a good point guard is the solution to that problem, you need to do everything in your power to secure that solution. That is why the Knicks need to make a run at Steve Nash if they want any chance of making some noise this season.

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Owens’ Interview Wreaks of Favre

Posted on October 6, 2011 by leetee21

For those of you who haven’t heard yet, Terrell Owens has announced that he will be ready to make his comeback to the NFL ‘in a month or less.’ Owens had offseason knee surgery, and there have been many people questioning if “Team Obliterator” (as Skip Bayless calls him) would ever come back to the NFL.

Check out ESPN’s version of the video here: http://es.pn/nkWaKD

During his sit-down conversation with Steven A. Smith, and what appears to be his family members, Owens used his silly antics to play with Steven A’s emotions by telling him first that he would be retiring, then by saying that he was joking and really thinking he’ll be ready to come back “soon.” The way that Owens jerked at Steven A’s emotions was a classic example of an old player who was trying to create buzz about himself to make others actually care about him.

Remind you of anybody?

How about Brett Favre?

Well, the funny thing is, I checked out some classified files of Owens’ internet activity, and the truth is that he’s been dealing with Brett Favre, and he is using him as a mentor. Now that Favre is too old to create a buzz around himself, he is teaching Owens how to do exactly what he did during his last few years in the league. It’s like a player who retires and becomes a coach, but instead of Favre teaching young quarterbacks the art of being a gunslinger, he is teaching old players the art of old-man self-promotion.

Great job, Brett! And great choice for a mentor, Terrell!

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