Kevin Garnett is a former Defensive Player of the Year

Maybe the rain was the racing gods crying with us, understanding our pain, though trying to signify it beyond our understanding. He’s a tough guy who brings them the attitude they need, plus you gotta love the fact that he watches MMA.Don’t forget to follow 5thRound on Twitter at twitter /5thRound and visit the "Round Table" Forums . The best poker player of all time Phil Hellmuth currently holds the record of 11 WSOP bracelets. Ichiro Suzuki has had at least 200 hits in all nine seasons he has been in the Major Leagues. A champion alpine ski racer, Riesch is actually great friends with fellow skier and hottie, Lindsey Vonn. Five of his six goals were game-winners, and only his temperament stands in his way of becoming one of the best attacking threats in the game.

Crawford, Johnson, combined with a maturing Josh Smith (averaging 15 and 8 a ball game), and “The Enforcer” Al Horford (not afraid to knock anybody on their ass) is a pretty scary lineup to contend with. The New York Giants brought in the new millennium in style, capturing the NFC East crown and clinching home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Canada?s position of biggest strength comes in the form of their bottom six forwards, which, in my opinion, are the best in the world. Head had a couple of good years with the Rockets and was a bit of a pleasant surpriseIn 2006, the Rockets selected Rudy Gay with the eighth pick in the draft He ranks as fourth overall in the 2006 draft class Houston sent Gay to Memphis in a deal to get Shane Battier. Ware combines the strength of Jacob Hester and the durability of Charles Scott with his own brand of versatility.

Both cannot afford to lose this game, and considering how hot the Bulls are, it is hard to pick against Dominique Jones and his 35 point per game average over the last two weeks. This way the opposing coach has a game plan with or without Freeney. They reached one less NFC Championship Game than the Vikings. Kevin Garnett is a former Defensive Player of the Year.The Celtics were once a team with great leadership thanks to the big three’s motivation for a championship.Could it be that they see the end is near and just aren’t as hungry anymore?Something needs to change GM Danny Ainge has been rumored to be shopping Glenn Davis and Ray Allen because the Celtics will be lucky to get out of the first round of the playoffs the way they’re playing now.“We were getting what we deserved,” Rivers said after the second Orlando Magic game. Either he kicks ass the rest of the way, wins 2-3 more Super Bowls, while making everyone forget who Terry Bradshaw was, or he is just an average quarterback who struggles like everyone else It happened to Brett Favre, Dan Marino, and Joe Montana. It’s almost impossible to pick against Manning in any situation.Really, think about it.If tomorrow President Barack Obama declared war on Iran and announced Manning is the new U.S. And in each of their last four games against their rivals they have conceded three goals per game.These are worrying developments and statistics for Arsene Wenger.

(Originally posted on my blog January 23)Before anyone reads this, make sure you realize and fully understand that I absolutely despise Kobe Bryant and LeBron James?(I am a fan of their game, just not their personality)There I have said it, now that that?s been said let?s proceed, shall we?For the second time this season, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He showed a great ability to catch the ball away from his body in traffic and run clean, precise routes.Whether or not Freddie Barnes can succeed at the next level will remain a question, but he's worth a 7th round flier, for sure. Both prospects are from Florida and bring hope up to New York. With a potential lockout looming if players and owners can't agree on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, here are five major changes I want to see that will benefit owners, players, and most of all, fans. I can see Harbaugh bringing Oakland's offense back to relevancy. A little bit of a wild card here. 58 recruiting class in the nation, fourth in the Mountain West Conference, and first along the Front Range (eight spots ahead of CU-Boulder).Twenty eight players in all (including grayshirt Mike Orakpo, who signed with CSU last year, but did not join the team last fall); the future looks bright for football at Hughes Stadium. 10, 1983?Bloomington, MNHeight: 6'3", Weight: 206 lbs, Shoots RAlthough he has good size and shut down ability, his offensive numbers this year are just as bad as the Oilers' record.