Playoff hype

Sorry, I do not have very much time to write today, but here are the main headlines for the week. College football has been the number one sport in the past week with the big games really showing as advertised (mostly). What I really wanted to talk about was the playoff games during new years eve. First off we had Clemson taking on Oklahoma in Miami. The Tigers' star DE, Shaq Lawson, injured his knee during the first defensive series, thus helping Oklahoma score first. But that didn't stop Clemson's attack. They roared back and went on to win the game easily 37-17. The second game of the playoff came in the form of Michigan State taking on favorite Alabama in Dallas. Alabama took control and never let go, destroying the Spartans 38-0. The defense showed their muscles in that game and seem to be the favorite heading into the title game on January 11th at 8:30 ET on ESPN. Be there or be triangle.

In the NFL, we approach week 17 for the final game of the regular season. Last week the Panthers lost for the first time all season in Atlanta to the Falcons. So long as they win on Sunday, they will clinch home field advantage throughout the remainder of the playoffs. Other teams vying for a playoff spot include the New York Jets. Ever since Ryan Fitzpatrick trimmed his beard five weeks ago, the team has gone undefeated and in position to make the playoffs. It's looking like it will come to fruition as well as they take on the Buffalo Bills on the road. Leave a comment below to request your favorite team to be discussed next week no matter if they made it to the playoffs or not. Meanwhile, it is my personal opinion that the Chargers and Raiders will be leaving their respective cities and move to Carson, California come the vote later in the month by the NFL. Since the Rams have been the most proactive in keeping their team in their city (they submitted a plan for a $1.1 billion stadium one day before the deadline), I believe the NFL will grant their petition and send the other two teams to Carson.

Next week I am back in school, but I will find time to talk about the NBA and also the MLB as pitchers and catchers will report to spring training in just over a month and a half. Happy new year everybody!