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The 2015 NFL Draft

Today is the one day that could change so many lives..

For about 4 to 5 years, thousands of men have endured the hard-fought seasons of college football hoping to one day hear their names called and shake hands with the NFL commissioner. Leading up to this day has so much media attention, high hearts and the sports world buzzing! 

This year's draft will be lead by the competition of two great quarterbacks, whom both were Heisman recipients, Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota to see which QB will be taken first . A lot of NFL team's draft boards have Winston being taken first because he's considered a more "NFL" ready quarterback.

 Winston is being regarded as a better fit because of his strong pocket presence as a college quarterback. 

But the issue is Jameis Winston's  off the field issues, shenanigans and drama at FSU. Those problems ranging from sexual assault allegations to shoplifting accusations. 

 Although, Marcus Mariota is being shopped around as a better athlete. Mariota, is hands down  the fastest quarterback in the draft. He also has less character issues and a better off the field reputation.  However, the thing that separates the two is that, Mariota ran a typical spread offense. Generally, the QB's that come from spread offenses don't usually transition well into the NFL.  It will be exciting to see who gets chosen first today during the first round of the NFL draft. 

Here is a mock draft by sports analyst Michael Brewer...

Manny Pacquiao Takes It Up A Notch Unknown 12:57 PM

Pacquiao's Camp Adds New Special Speed Bag to Gym

With the fight coming up on May 2, there has been a great deal of media attention directed towards the fighters.

For Mayweather, he's been seen in the media on a different note. The Undefeated World Champion has switched from his usual cocky and arrogant mindset to a focused and humbled one. He's been noted in interviews to giving genuine respect to his opponent Manny Pacquiao and his camp. 

But Manny Pacquiao took a different route with Floyd's face....

 

Some may feel its not a big deal because typically some fighters or athletes will use the image of their opposition as motivation during training leading up to the competition.. but for a boxing bout of this level, it seems like that little stab Manny Pacquiao took today adding the new Floyd Speed Bag might add additional fire to the fight itself. 

The funny thing fact is that the 'Mayweather Bag'  happens to be a gift given Manny Pacquiao.  So deliberate or not, it definitely makes it interesting that he wasn't hesitant to use it during a morning speed bag session because the bag isn't just for looks it was painted with  a special varnish that can withstand most if not any kind of beating. 

Of course, Floyd's camp wasn't going to not take a punch back at Pacquiao saying, "Have fun with your 'Mayweather' punching bag because its the only way your going to beat up Floyd's face."-TMZ

Floyd Maywetaher's Money Team made it clear that yes it was humorous item but the stunt is just sparking more animosity towards Manny Pacquiao.

May 2nd will truly be a spectacular day when the bell rings for the start of the first round, because the entire world will be able to see what this fight means to the two camps. 

LS

Hernandez Found Guilty ! Unknown 12:12 PM

Following the Aaron Hernandez Case, today he was found guilty of 1st degree murder for killing Odin Lloyd.  

With the conviction, Hernandez was automatically given a life sentence without the possibility of parole. 

It's very saddening to see a player with such great talent and potential to throw it all away over something that was probably so minute it could have been avoided. 

The jurors looked into the case for 6 days and had multiple breaks asked for due to the complexity of the case but ultimately came to a conclusion for the former New Patriots TE. 

Over the years with the New England Patriots, Aaron Hernandez was one of Tom Brady's favorite targets, lining him up at a bunch of different spots to give him the ball and let him work his magic downfield. 

The media attention around the case is very similar to those of the Ray Lewis and infamous OJ Simpson, but their cases were on the other side of the fence. 

For Hernandez's fiancé,  Shayanna Jenkins, she was granted immunity for her testimony in court after initially pleading the fifth, she was given the choice to either testify or face jail time for contempt. 

Aaron Hernandez's friends that were also with him at the time of the murder, Carlos Ortiz and Ernest Wallace were also convicted of murder charges. 

More details about the case are to be expected. Condolences go out to the Lloyd family and may his soul rest in peace. 

LS

Game Punches Cop In Basketball Game Unknown 7:19 AM

The Game Might Face Big Charges

Rapper the Game might be facing battery charges after punching on off duty police officer in a basketball game. 

TMZ covered the story, states that The Game and the cop were going back in forth during the game but matters quickly escalated when the Game says the cop threatened to get his firearm from his bag. 

Moments later, the Game then punched the officer. Police were called to the scene and investigated the incident.

The funny thing is that celebrities in general, are so quick to flare their tempers and react to situation in irrational ways. Little did Game know who he had punched. Game was under the impression that the individual his attacked was a typical person but it happened to be a L.A.P.D off-duty officer.

On the flip side, the off-duty officer also has issued a statement saying that it was The Game whom issued the threat and punched him and fled the scene.

If the first year officer was actually the one doing the threatening, he could be facing some extreme legal trouble and be in danger of losing his job to say the least. This story could pan out to be extremely interesting.. 

Sam Makes Big Claim Unknown 6:26 AM

Michael Sam Claims He's Not Alone

With as much controversy that has around the National Football League in the past two years, nothing trumped the moment of its first openly gay player reaching the media on a large scale. 

When the news broke that the former SEC Defensive Player of the year was openly gay, it had the sports world shocked because not only was Michael Sam from one of the hardest college football conferences in the nation, he had a great chance to get drafted into the NFL. Some felt that Michael Sam coming out may have hurt his chances of being drafted higher but after his performance at the NFL combine, many felt it showcase he got taken right where he should have been in the 7th round. 

During the draft process, the media was undeniably only focused on Michael Sam being the first openly gay football player. They had little interest in his skills that brought him the title of SEC Defensive Player of the player. The obvious issue was that the NFL isn't a place to be mixed up with the idea of homosexuality and it stirred up huge controversies because of the NFL broadcasting Sam being drafted by the rams and his emotional reaction with his partner.

But this past Friday, Michael Sam hit the sports world with another jaw dropper. Sam in an TMZ interview claimed that he obtained information from a handful of players stating their sexual preferences. 

Michael Sam in the interview stated that, "there are a lot of gay players in the NFL, including some famous people." But Sam says he is swore to secrecy and wont give up any names. -TMZ

He stands behind his claim that there are numerous players in the NFL that have hidden their sexuality for the longest in fear be being ripped by the media and belittled as men. 

Michael Sam's solicitation definitely raises more eyebrows around the league. Now one must ponder if their favorite QB or Defensive Lineman have something big to hide.. Many understand that in life to each its own, but as a huge sports fan, I know personally and worldwide, fans would look at their favorite athlete much differently if they were to come out.. but that's just the society we live in.

Undefeated or Defeated? Unknown 7:08 AM

Princeton Women's Basketball Perfect 

When dealing with women in the sports world, they tend to be overshadowed by their counterparts in that of men's sports. For the longest, women have been trying to preach their importance in what they have to offer to the sports world. As an example of this struggle, you can look at the Princeton women's basketball team.

Most people unless they followed the team intensively wouldn't know that they finished a perfect regular season, winning 30 games by large margins in each outing.Princeton in conference play, won its first half of their games by an average margin of points..but they haven't been all over Sports Center headlines like Kentucky men's basketball team.

On Tuesday, they beat UPENN 55-42 to clinch the IVY Championship. To make matters more interesting, Princeton isn't the only unbeaten women's basketball team that will take part in the NCAA Tournament. After clinching their Ivy League Championship and punching their ticket to the tourney, Princeton became the 15th unbeaten team in.

In a world already consisting of male dominance, many feel sports should be a platform that unites our society instead of adding to the division.

Laila Ali Might Be Crazy Unknown 4:54 PM

Ali Claims There Is No Match For Her

Daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali, stated TMZ that no female fighter could possibly take her down... Not even the viscous Ronda Rousey.

She told TMZ reporters this morning... "there's NO WOMAN ALIVE who could beat her in a fight ... and that includes UFC superstar Ronda Rousey. 

Coming from a undefeated great like herself, Laila Ali's statement may hold some actuality. But after hearing who she claimed couldn't beat her, some definite eye brows were raised.

Ronda Rousey is hands down one of the best if not best fighters of her time. 

In her short but victorious season, Ronda only has a few knockouts...But for her sport that only means shes dominating on the mat.

Ronda Rousey is known for her dominant fighting style. Unlike her counterparts who try and duke it out till the finish standing up, Rousey has a fondness of taking her opponent to the ground and ending the fight in submission.

Either Laila Ali hasn't seriously watched Ronda Rousey fight, or she must have the same ascendent cockiness as her father, to realize Ronda Rousey is greatness !

Ali is saying that she could take Rousey or any UFC fighter because of her size. AT 5'10, Laila Ali said that the Ronda Rousey only being 5'7 is comparable to the tininess of her 3 year old daughter. - TMZ

This just might have added more fuel to Rousey's  fierceness in the octagon...coming from an Ali