ASU's first loss

Maybe I'm just pissed off or maybe I'm just drunk, but that Rudy Carpenter is a bum. I don't think ASU's reliance on the run game is a choice. Statistically he looks ok, but it's only because he receivers make him look good. At least half of his completions are thrown too high. He also takes way too long to throw the damn ball. It's not the O-lines fault that there have been so many sacks this year. I'm not real impressed with the offensive play calling either, but it's pretty obvious where the weak link is.

Ok, I feel better... still not real happy, but better.

Predicted final standing

Just to see how wrong I can be, here are some predictions for the final regular season standings and playoffs.

East:

1. Chicago
2. Detroit
3. Orlando
4. Toronto
5. New Jersey
6. Boston
7. Miami
8. Milwaukee
9. Indiana
10. Cleveland
11. Philadelphia
12. Washington
13. New York
14. Atlanta
15. Charlotte

First round: Toronto over New Jersey, Chicago over Milwaukee, Boston over Orlando, Miami over Detroit.
Second round: Chicago over Toronto, Boston over Miami
Conference Finals: Chicago over Boston

Western conference

1. Phoenix
2. Dallas
3. Utah
4. San Antonio
5. Houston
6. Denver
7. New Orleans
8. Golden State
9. LA Clippers
10. Memphis
11. Portland
12. LA Lakers
13. Seattle
14. Sacramento
15. Minnesota

First round: Phoenix over Golden State, Dallas over New Orleans, Utah over Denver, San Antonio over Houston
Second round: Phoenix over San Antonio, Utah over Dallas
Conference finals: Utah over Phoenix

NBA champions: Utah over Chicago in 6.