Derrick Rose Win MVP

No shock here it was just a matter of time. Derrick Rose had a crazy year, ranking 7th in scoring and 10th in assists, making him the only player this season in the top 10 in both categories (25 ppg, 7.7 asts, 4.1 rebs). The Bulls have a good team around him, but not a great one. The reason this team ended up with the #1 seed in the East is because of this man. He is now the youngest NBA player to ever win the MVP award, and to be honest I don't think he is anywhere near his peak. His outside game is only going to get better, and as that develops he is going to be unstoppable.

Bulls had a hell of a year with Rose winning the MVP and Tom Thibodeau winning coach of the year honest, which were both well deserved.

Teams Figuring Out Vick?

Vick's overall numbers are amazing (62.6% CMP, 30 (running/passing) TDs 6 INTs 676 yards rushing) , there is no denying that, but there is some troubling signs starting to come out.

No he isn't killing dogs again, but over the past 5 weeks he has thrown 10 TDs 6 INTs that's not bad, but when you add in that he has fumbled the ball 7 times (losing 3 of them) and you can see the reason for worry. Listen, I think Vick is still the most dynamic QB in the league, but I think all the MVP talk probably needs to end.

Vick had a chance to get his team a bye in the playoffs, but failed to beat Webb and the Vikings. That simply shouldn't happen with an MVP. He didn't have a terrible game 263 yards passing, 2 TDs (one rushing, one throwing) and 63 yards rushing. Yet, when you look closer he had 2 fumbles (both lost) and a pick. I still think Vick can lead the Eagles through the NFC playoffs, but he has to stop turning the ball over, because as we saw last night, that is usually the difference in NFL games.

A Question For You Guys

DP and I were talking yesterday right after the Celtics beat LA, and DP brought up an interesting point.

IF the Celtics can beat the Lakers, who would be the finals MVP?

Yes, I know it is a big IF with Boston heading back to LA, and trust me we aren't getting ahead of ourselves, but you really can't ask this question last, because it'd already be over. Boston has had a lot of great games, from a lot of different people. Ray Allen's eight 3-pointer game, Paul Pierce last night, ect. Yet, there really hasn't been anyone who has constantly gone off. So, when DP asked me this question it really took me awhile to come up with an answer.

The best I could do was to say that if Pierce has another big night he'll get it. DP basically said whoever is the top player in the clinching game would get it (which I somewhat agree with).

Anyways, take some time, think about it, and let us know who you would give the MVP to and why?

Lebron To Get MVP

No shocking news here, but ESPN and Sportsline are both reporting that Lebron will get the MVP award later today. He will be accepting it at his old high school. So, I guess the NBA got what they wanted. They should really give half the award to the refs that work his games, since they are truly what makes him great. Fuck Lebron, fuck the Cavs...Skip Bayless 4 Life.

Finals MVP named after Russell

“This is one of my proudest moments in basketball, because I determined early in my career, the only important statistic in basketball is the final score,” Russell said. “
Russell’s wife, Marilyn, recently died of cancer, and he was visibly moved as he accepted the honor.
“This is a bittersweet award,” Russell said. “I just lost my special person. But I wanted to thank my teammates because we played a team game quite well. I accept this for my team, and my team included our coach, Red Auerbach, and all my teammates over the years. This is quite flattering.”

How cool is this guy. He has an award named after him and he still thanks his teammates and his coach. I can't think of anyone who deserves an award named after him more than Russell. Not only does Russell have a trillion rings but he may be the best player that has ever played the game of basketball. I just wish this was last year, so Paul Pierce could have won the Bill Russell MVP award. But there is always this year.

Manning Wins 3rd MVP

Peyton Manning won his 3rd MVP today. It was a tough year for Manning, who had to battle back from offseason knee problems. He may not have had the best stats, but he led the Colts to 9 straight wins to end the season and put them in the playoffs. About 7 weeks ago Dueling Couches put up a poll about which team would not make the playoffs. The Colts were chosen by a landslide. Manning received 32 votes in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sportswriters and broadcasters who cover the NFL.

"Manning finished far ahead of Miami quarterback Chad Pennington and Atlanta running back Michael Turner, each of whom received four votes. Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison and Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson each got three votes. San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers (2); Tennessee rookie running back Chris Johnson (1); and Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner (1) also earned votes (ESPN)."

Micheal Turner was the only other guy I would chosen, but there was stiff competition at running back from Adrian Peterson, and DeAngelo Williams, both of whom had fantastic years. I like that Manning got the award to show that it is not all about stats, but what you do for your team, and Manning willed him team to the playoffs this year.

-BMack

Pedroia Wins AL MVP

Dustin Pedroia has officially won the AL MVP award. Little Dusty reported for duty all year hitting .326 with 17 HRs and 83 RBIs while breaking franchise records by a 2nd baseman for runs, hits, doubles, batting average, total bases, and extra-base hits. He had an amazing year, I really thought either him or Youk could have won it this year (You came in 3rd), but Little Dusty probably deserved it. It is kind of amazing that Pedroia is the first Red Sox player to win MVP since Mo Vaughn in 1995. Not Manny, not Big Papi, none of those guys...Little Dusty brings the trophy home to Boston. I will admit I thought he overachieved his rookie year, but boy did he prove me wrong. Congratulations Dusty, look forward to watching you for years to come.

-BMack

Pujols Wins NL MVP

For the 2nd time in his career Albert Pujols has won the NL MVP. He had a monster year hitting .357 with 37 home runs and 116 RBI, while playing with a sore right elbow. Pujols got 18 of the 32 first-place votes. Ryan Howard came in 2nd with only 6 less first place votes then Pujols. Even though Howard led the MLB in HRs, I still think Pujols deserved it. He had a ridiculous batting average, and OBP. The only argument I can see is that his team didn't do well this year, but I don't think the MLB cares since A-Rod won while he was in Texas. A part of me says Manny desrves it, for what he did with the Dodgers. He really deserved a lot more consideration then he got, but I can see why they went with Pujols. He had a great year, and was in the NL the entire year.

-BMack

Kobe Wins MVP

The NBA handed Kobe Bryant an MVP title despite not leading the NBA in one significant category. Fuck Kobe.