The 2011-2012 Basketball Season will be Cardinal Season

                Well, fellow bloggers, benchers, bleachers, fans, whatever you wish to be called; it is official that the Louisville Cardinals have lost their chance for championship gold. Fans are disappointed, babies are crying, and Morehead State is laughing their heads off at the so called, Cinderella Team of the season. This does not matter though, for there is always next season, and what a season it should be! You see, the Louisville Cardinals will take home gold next season for various reasons, whether it be their defense or their depth, but the main reason is their recruiting class. The Cardinals have Wayne Blackshear coming in, who is a major factor in his high-school team’s offense, and can easily take Preston Knowles’ place as main offensive three-point shooter.  We have Chane Behanan who is another great player, and is a power forward (big man), which is great for the Cardinals because they need more big man to win games. Finally we have a fantastic center named Zach Price coming in, someone who can easily replace Jennings in the years to come. Two of these players, Chane Behanan and Wayne Blackshear, are McDonalds All-Americans and all three of them are in the ESPNU 100.

                Now, add those factors in, along with returning players from this year such as: Kyle Kuric, Peyton Siva, Terrence Jennings, Gourgie Dieng, Mike Marra, Elisha Justice, Chris Smith Steven Van Tresse, and a returning Jared Swopshire. With a team looking like that, there is no telling what they can accomplish next year; who knows, they might even get a possible number one seed in the tournament next year. This roster is made of very consistent and athletic players, who will mainly look to press in order to force turnovers, similar to this year’s team. The difference is, next season’s team will be better on offense and possibly defense. This is a great thing for Louisville and with all my heart I hope that they do something big next year. Good luck Cards, and think you for the great season!

Best Pay-Per-View of 2010???

What pay-per-view was the best pay-per-view of 2011? Was it Summerslam, I don’t think so, how about Night of Champions…not even close. In fact the best pay-per-view of 2011 was an original concept just introduced last year. Concepts known as Tables, Ladders, and Chairs, below are my reasons for picking such a great, action-filled, pay-per-view.

Firstly, the pay-per-view itself was up to par on WWE’s old standards. The pay-per-view received reception like none other before it, except for Wrestlemania, and was well worth anybody’s money that paid for it. The matches were great and action filled, and this pay-per-view possible had the best match of 2010, the Smackdown main event match.  Who doesn’t want to see three main-eventers and one up and coming superstar battle it out for the WHC in a fatal four way ladder match. Not only that, but the crowd was ecstatic and the match card was set up to perfection.

Secondly, I would like to point out that even the Divas got time for their match. The divas match on this card was Natayla vs. Laycool in a one-on-two handicap ladders match.  This match was great, and just when it seemed like Laycool was going to win, Natayla would turn the match around just a split second before going through the custom-made table, which just added more fun to this match. You know a pay-per-view is good when WWE gives time to the Divas!!!

Thirdly, I would like to point out about how all of the feuds between WWE Superstars and Divas were ended at this pay-per-view. Wade Barrett vs. John Cena was ended at this pay-per-view along with Kane vs. Edge, and Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio. This brought up the suspension a ton, as people could hardly wait to see the results of each feud match. Who doesn’t like a great feud?

For my fourth reason I would like to state that this Pay-Per-View pushed so many WWE Superstars to the next level. Firstly it pushed Alberto Del Rio to where he is now, by making him seem like a contender for the WHC championship. Secondly, it pushed The Miz as a credible champion by having him defeat Randy Orton not once, but twice. Wade Barrett also got pushed greatly, even though he lost his respective match, by making it seem like he could very well defeat John Cena in his coming back pay-Per-View Match. John Morrison and Sheamus both greatly got pushed by having their ladder match, and Natayla got a push by seeming like a credible champion, by defeating team Laycool. Who doesn’t like a good push, well I know I do!

Fifthly, this is one gimmick pay-per-view that actually works, normally it is just a pay-pay-view filled with boring and predictable gimmick matches, such as Fatal Four Way, but instead this Pay-Per-View was filled with unpredictable gimmick matches, such as Hell in a Cell of last year. WWE can go far with pay-per-view which makes it even better!

Sixthly, and finally, this is one pay-per-view that has room for improvement as it is still young and in stages of development. This greatly increases and helps the quality of the Pay-Per-View, and based on the pay-per-view in 2010, I will most defiantly be ordering it this year!

In conclusion, the Tables, Ladders, and Chairs pay-per-view is the best pay-per-view of the year 2010, and perhaps the best pay-per-view of the past two years. It had fun filled matches and pushed many young superstars. This pay-per-view was as god as the Superbowl, no wait, it was BETTER than the Superbowl!