NFL Gameday Blog, but first...

Play The Game Right Or Don't Play At All. 

Ryan Braun:  Just when you thought baseball was exiting what was called "The Steroid Era." Your NL MVP tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. I'm just as shocked as you are, Braun is probably the last person I would have expected to test positive for PED, but it happened.

Braun put together a tremendous season batting .332, knocking in 111 runs, blasting 33 home runs, winning the MVP, and helped the Milwaukee Brewers to their first Championship game in franchise history. Now an asterisk will sit beside this season stats and the rest of his career.

It's ashame play the game the right way or don't play it all. Braun now faces a 50 game suspension at the start of this season. If you want my opinion on it players like Braun should be suspended

for a full season, and it should be taken into consideration that they never play in MLB ever again.

Of course Braun has denied the reports calling it "BS." Although Major League Baseball wouldn't make up a positive test so Braun's comments are irrelevant. It's also pretty contradicting when you hear what Ryan "the juicer" Braun had to say about Alex Rodriguez when he tested positive for PED's in 2003.

"The best thing he can do is come out, admit to everything and be completely honest. The situation will die a whole lot faster if he tells the whole truth"

And when asked if Braun would ever take performance enhancers he replied with

"I would never do it because if I took steroids I would hit 60 or 70 home runs."

...That's a great explanation Ryan where did you get that one from a 5 year old? Bottom line is you play the game the right way or don't play it all. I have lost all respect for Ryan Braun both as a person, and a player. Ryan Braun will likely be suspended 50 games at the start of this season, but I hope the MLB decides to do more. As a fan of the game you just don't want to see things like this.


NFL Week 14 Scores & Predictions!

TNF Cleveland @ Pittsburgh:  Cleveland actually had a chance in this game..but in the end it's the Browns. Final Score: Cleveland 3 Pittsburgh 14.

Indianapolis @ Baltimore:  A trap game for the Ravens? Maybe. I'll admit I'm a little scared, but not enough to pick the soon to be 0-13 Colts. Baltimore wins 24-10.

Atlanta @ Carolina:  Cam Newton has gone out and called the Panthers "tarnished", and basically said he is better than everyone else. Will this fire up Carolina? Who knows, but maybe with a Panthers win Newton can actually give a press conference were he doesn't look like hes about to punch someone. Carolina's defense is terrible which is why I think this game will be close, but I'm going to give the Panthers the edge in this one. Carolina wins 28-25.

Houston @ Cincinnati:  Bengals coach Marvin Lewis has went out and called this game "the biggest of his career." Kind of odd he was Baltimore defensive coordinator in the Superbowl in 2000/2001, and made the playoffs in 2005 as head coach of the Bengals. In the battle of two rookie quarterbacks I think the Ginger one gets the best of the other. T.J. Yates is making his second start of his career, will not have Andre Johnson, and faces the leagues 6th ranked defense. Bengals win 23-17.

Minnesota @ Detroit:  Detroit has been struggling, and it's not going to be a cake walk for them if they want to get into the playoffs. Minnesota's Joe Webb may get the start over an injured Christian Ponder, but either way I don't think it matters. Lions take down the Vikings 29-21

Tampa Bay @ Jacksonville:  If this game is on any ones TV that does not have NFL Sunday ticket, I will be shocked. The only thing good Jacksonville has going for them is Maurice Jones-Drew, but football isn't won with just one guy. Tampa Bay betters Jacksonville 25-13

Philadelphia @ Miami:  Michael Vick is suppose to start today against the Dolphins. Not sure why Philadelphia is going to throw him back in there like that, but I think it works. Eagles win 26-18

Kansas City @ New York Jets:  the Chiefs only managed to score 10 points last week versus Chicago, and facing the Jets defense will be no different. The Jets keep catching break after break, and they win this one 24-10

New Orleans @ Tennessee:  The 7-5 Titans are battling the Broncos, Jets, Bengals, and Steelers for the AFC wild-card. If Tennessee can win this game I think it gives them enough fire power to back into the playoffs. The fact that the Saints have all 3 losses on the road doesn't help them. The Titans emerge victorious 25-24

New England @ Washington:  I remember the last time these two teams met....52-7 not in favor of the Redskins. The Patriots wont put up that many points, and the Redskins won't be held to such a low amount versus the leagues worst defense. Patriots win 30-20

San Francisco @ Arizona:  Not a big game by any means, but I love to watch this rivalry. San Fran got the better of Arizona in week 12 winning 23-7, but I don't see this game being so one sided this time. Cardinals steel a victory 17-14 in overtime.

Chicago @ Denver:  Caleb Hanie couldn't even muster one touchdown versus the Chiefs defense. Now he faces an even tougher Denver defense. yea good luck with that. Broncos win their 5th straight 24-10.

Oakland @ Green Bay:  This game will be on TV at 4:00 eastern time (east coast only.) Expect a high scoring game....that is not won by Oakland :(. Packers remain undefeated, win it 35-30.

Buffalo @ San Diego:  ahh the battle of the underachievers. The Bills may be relevant next year, but as far as this season goes their screwed. Phillip Rivers is still a great quarterback, and will bounce back. I think the Chargers finish their season at 8-8 losing only to the Baltimore Ravens down the stretch. San Diego has this one down 32-21.

SNF New York Giants @ Dallas:  Game Of The Week!  <--- Without question. With the Cowboys loss to Arizona last week it keeps the Giants only one game back of the Cowboys. This is a big game, and it's in December, two things that don't go well with Tony Romo. Giants win 27-24.

MNF St. Louis @ Seattle:  I've really enjoyed watching the Seahawks over the last few weeks, I think next year or the year after they will be a team to look out for. Even with Tarvaris Jackson, and with thta all I have to say is. BEAST MODE!! Marshawn Lynch will have over 125 yards, and Rams 3rd string quarterback Tom Brandster is expected to get the start. Maybe he brings St. Louis a spark, but i doubt it. Seahawks win 27-14.

In Other News...

• Manny Ramirez has been reinstated by Major League Baseball. After testing positive for performance enhancing drugs two times over his career.
• Baylor's Robert Griffin III won the Heisman trophy Saturday. Giving Baylor it's first Heisman trophy ever.
• Lakers trade forward Lamar Odom to the Dallas Mavericks for future draft picks. With that it means the Lakers have pulled out of the Chris Paul chase.
• 4,000 plus fans went out to support Albert Pujols in his debut press conference as a Anaheim Angel
• Mavericks trade Center Tyson Chandler to the New York Knicks in a 3 team deal.