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Why You Shouldn't Root for the Jets

9/30/2020

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There are plenty of teams in the NFL that are awful and I mean AWFUL. There are your perennial losers such as the Washington Football Team, the Detroit Lions, and the Cleveland Browns. Then there are teams that are good, but aren't good enough, i.e. the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys. Then there are teams like the New York Jets, who are like a bad case of the runs after eating too much Taco Bell.

First off, the team hasn't had a competent quarterback in a looooooooooong time. I'm talking about decades since the last good Jets quarterback Joe Namath. We're talking 1960's Jets football here. Countless Jets quarterbacks have faltered in the green here, from an aging Brett Favre to Mark Sanchez to Geno Smith to the current incarnation, Sam Darnold. I bet you Sam Darnold will end up with a completion percentage hovering around 60% as he throws as many picks as he does touchdowns. It's destined to happen.

How do the Jets try and remedy their QB woes? By bringing in the so-called quarterback whisperer, Adam Gase. If you just take away the "e" in Gase's last name, you get gas. That is what the Jets have been at the quarterback position: a wet cheesecake fart straight from the bowels of Shrek himself. How many times will Gase take ownership for his mistakes before the Jets rip him out of their lower intestines?

Then there's owner Woody Johnson, who scared Jamal Adams away. Aside from questioning the legitimacy of Black History Month, Johnson has also made numerous remarks on the appearances of particular women. Johnson has also tried to get the Open Championship moved to one of Donald Trump's golf courses in Scotland as a U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. It doesn't help that his team sucks.

The Jets play true to their color, which is the color of vomit from moldy curry chicken. You shouldn't expect the Jets to win another Super Bowl under the Woody Johnson regime, either. Yes, the Jets may come off as those gritty underdogs in the New Jersey area. But they are the NFL's resident bowel movement. Thus, that is why you should avoid the New York Jets like the plague.

Also, never forget...
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MLB Playoff Predictions

9/29/2020

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October baseball is here and in a unique form. You have 16 teams in the mix, which will draw the ire of the "purists", but will generate interest from more fan bases. Baseball should see an exciting postseason, but there's the big question that remains. Who will win it all?

My answer will still be the Los Angeles Dodgers since they are the best team on paper. A stacked rotation even in the back end, a tough lineup top to bottom, and relief for days should make the Dodgers tough. If Clayton Kershaw can shake his postseason woes, the Dodgers should win their first title since 1988. I believe they will do it over the Tampa Bay Rays, though. I don't know if the Yankees will be able to make it through this year. I like Gerrit Cole, who has a proven postseason pedigree. However, New York's back end of the rotation could be costly. Tampa Bay has always been a great club in terms of relief and this year should be no different. They are also a power hitting lineup that can rake.
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Takeaways From Week Three of the NFL Season

9/28/2020

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There are plenty of noteworthy headlines and question marks after Week 3 of the NFL season. Here's what went down in Week 3 of the NFL season.
  • Mahomes Wins the QB Duel: Lamar Jackson didn't even show up after going 15-for-28 with just 97 passing yards. He did have 83 rushing yards on nine carries, but Baltimore's offense was stagnant, otherwise. On the other hand, Patrick Mahomes did Patrick Mahomes things, going 31-for-42 with 385 passing yards and four touchdowns in Kansas City's 34-20 win on Monday night. With Mahomes winning the duel of the MVP quarterbacks, it seems like no one can stop Kansas City this season.
  • The Falcons Blew Another Lead! Another one...
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The Atlanta Falcons blew another lead, this time at the behest of the Chicago Bears. DA Bears scored 20 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to stun the Falcons, 30-26, erasing a 16-point deficit in the process. Suddenly, Matt Ryan looks pedestrian, completing half of his passes for 238 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Dan Quinn's ass must be burning from his seat being so hot.
  • The NFC East is Terrible: The first place team(s) in the division are 1-2. It's between the underachieving Dallas Cowboys and the underwhelming Washington Football Team (at least their defensive line is scary). The Giants are obviously winless, getting throttled by a wounded San Francisco team, 36-9, while the Eagles tied... the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-23. With Dallas losing to Seattle, 38-31, and Washington losing to Cleveland, 34-20, there's a possibility the NFC East will have an 8-8 (or worse) division champion. Yikes...
  • Cleveland's Over .500 for the First Time in Six Years: YAY! Nick Chubb is turning into one of the more underrated running backs in the NFL, running for 108 yards on 19 carries. Cleveland showed that they can throttle you on the ground when they want to and can beat you through the air during other times. Can Cleveland hold onto their momentum and stun Dallas next week? Stay tuned.
Top Five Power Rankings:
  1. Kansas City Chiefs
  2. Buffalo Bills
  3. Seattle Seahawks
  4. Green Bay Packers
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers
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My Plans For Next Year

9/28/2020

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I have some big ambitions not just for when I get old, but in the next year. These next few steps will be crucial to getting to where I need to be. Here are a few goals and plans that I have for next year.
  • Get a New Website: That's right. http://www.jacobtwalters.com will be getting a facelift! There are a few reasons behind the scenes as to why I'm getting a new website, or at least a new design. I want to add other amenities such as an arcade to add more appeal to my website.
  • Add More Stocks: My portfolio is a bit top-heavy right now, so I would like to add more money and get more stocks. Stocks such as Coca-Cola, Pfizer, Delta, and Bank of America are stocks that I'm keeping my eye on and are either stable or have good upside. We also have an election coming (be sure you're registered to vote, by the way), so whoever is elected will affect how certain stocks will do.
  • Promote My Website: In step with my new website will be more promotion for my website. That will mean pouring more money into it and that will mean getting more money. I will go back to promoting my Facebook page, Twitter and even Instagram (although I don't use it much). In order to achieve my big goals, I must step it up and get back to heavy promotion.
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College Football Winners and Losers, Week Four

9/26/2020

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It's upset city in the fourth week of the football! Not even the defending champions are safe! Who hit the ground running and who went SPLAT! on their face(s)?
  • Winner: K.J. Costello: The Mississippi State quarterback had two 300-yard games in one, throwing for 623 yards (an SEC record) against the defending champions. Costello had five touchdowns and two interceptions to boot as the Bulldogs upset #6 LSU, 44-34. The Stanford transfer made a statement against LSU, giving new coach Mike Leach his first SEC win.
  • Winner: Pittsburgh: The #21 Panthers haven't been relevant since the days of Dan Marino, but are suddenly 3-0. Pittsburgh held the Cardinals to 1-11 on third down and 223 total yards, getting three interceptions in the process. Winning against #24 Louisville, 23-20, proves that Pittsburgh is a dark horse in the ACC.
  • Loser: Oklahoma: Letting a short-handed Kansas State score 24 unanswered points en route to a 38-35 loss has #3 Oklahoma shaken. The upset from the Wildcats sounds excellent, but it was Spencer Rattler who threw three interceptions, including the one that sealed the Sooners' fate on the last drive. Kansas State scored 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, sealing the victory against a collapsing Sooners squad.
  • Loser: The Penalty Negating a 100-Yard Pick-Six: Almost had it. If it wasn't for targeting...
  • Loser: Florida State: Down 38-3 at halftime against Miami? This program has fallen to the wayside...
Other Winners: Sam Ehlinger, Georgia defense, Alabama
Other Losers: Louisiana needing a fourth-quarter comeback to win, Big 12's playoff hopes

Playoff Four
  1. Clemson
  2. Alabama
  3. Georgia
  4. Ohio State
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Potential Expansion Draft Targets for the Kraken

9/25/2020

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While the expansion draft is still a ways away, it's not too late to pick some potential targets for the draft. Seattle Kraken fans will be hoping for the same stroke of luck the Vegas Golden Knights had in their inaugural season. How will they be able to achieve said stroke of luck? By possibly picking these guys in the draft.
  • Tyler Johnson (Tampa Bay Lightning): First off, Johnson is a Washington state native (Spokane), which would make sense for civic pride. Secondly, the center has been an important cog in Tampa Bay's system, scoring 153 goals and providing 186 assists. With a career plus/minus of 85, Johnson has done an excellent job setting up his Lightning teammates for scoring opportunities.
  • Jordan Kyrou (St. Louis Blues): Another center, Kyrou has proven to be a hard-working player in St. Louis's system. The center has dominated the OHL and could be an imposing force in the NHL. St. Louis will have to let some talent go and Kyrou may be the one they release.
  • Mathieu Perrault (Winnipeg Jets): Before the 2019-2020 campaign, Perrault scored 45 goals in the past three seasons with Winnipeg. His shooting percentage before 2019-2020 was 14.01 in the past two seasons with the Jets. The left winger can score goals and provide a veteran presence on the Kraken. 
  • Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers): If Lundqvist is available, would the Kraken grab him in hopes of Lundqvist becoming like Marc-Andre Fleury with Vegas? The bona fide future Hall-of-Famer was nominated for the Vezina trophy in his first three seasons before winning it in 2012 and recorded 11 30-win seasons during his time with the New York Rangers. Kraken fans would rally behind Lundqvist the same way Golden Knight fans rallied around Fleury.
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Steam Review: Sonic Mania

9/24/2020

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Welcome to another edition of Steam Review, where I review games that are on Steam! This edition will take a look at everyone's favorite blue hedgehog, Sonic!

Sonic Mania is a game that was developed by Christian Whitehead, PagodaWest, Headcannon, and SEGA of America. Initially released on August 15, 2017, Sonic Mania was released for the Nintendo Switch, XBox One, Steam, Windows, and PlayStation 4. The game was produced on the 25th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog's debut and pays homage to the original Sonic the Hedgehog games. In Sonic Mania, the premise is simple: Stop Dr. Eggman as you venture through various dimensions of the Sonic realm and fight various bosses.

That is in part of what makes Sonic Mania so appealing. The game does an excellent job of paying homage to the original Sonic games. There's even a reference to Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine as one of the bosses! You get various throwbacks such as Chemical Plant Zone, Oil Ocean Zone, Labyrinth Zone, and more in Sonic Mania.

While it did take me a while to get used to the fast-paced gameplay, I managed to do fine with enough practice. The music also slaps in this game, especially with the mid-boss theme. I will say that it can be a whirlwind to try and get the chaos emeralds. Still, the bonus stages are a blast.

Every 90's kid loves a good wave of nostalgia. This especially rings true with established franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog. If you're itching for the days of the Sega Genesis or love a good fast-paced game, Sonic Mania is the right choice for you.
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Why You Shouldn't Root For The Washington Football Team

9/23/2020

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The reason is right below. A sexual misconduct scandal, taking away the fan's signs, a botched name change, and numerous mediocre seasons is why you should avoid the Washington Football Team like the plague. That's it.
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Should The San Francisco 49ers Be Worried?

9/22/2020

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The San Francisco 49ers have been hit hard by injuries to start 2020. The defending NFC champions were without Richard Sherman (calf), Dee Ford (back), and George Kittle (MCL sprain) after Week 1. Then, Week 2 went full 2020 and took away Nick Bosa (ACL), Raheem Mostert (MCL), Jimmy Garappolo (ankle), Tevin Coleman (knee) and Solomon Thomas (ACL) after the Niners' 31-13 victory over the Jets. Guess what, Niner fans? You're playing on the same surface that took away your players for Week 3 again against the Giants. Ouch. With that being said, should Niner fans be worried?

Here are a couple reasons why they should be worried. One reason is the tough-as-nails NFC West division. The Niners are last in the NFC West, with the Los Angeles Rams, Arizona Cardinals, and Seattle Seahawks all undefeated after two weeks. The division made moves to get better either now or for the long-term, which should worry Niner fans a bit. Another reason to be worried is that those injuries constitute over a FOURTH of San Francisco's starting lineup for the Super Bowl. That string of injuries could devastate a team for good before the season truly starts.

Now here's a couple reasons why the Niners should be fine. One, the schedule for the next month should be easy. You have games against the aforementioned Giants, who just lost Saquon Barkley to an ACL injury, the Dolphins, the struggling Eagles. The toughest game in the next four weeks will be at home versus the Rams. By that time, the Niners should have a good portion of those players back. That leads up to my other point: The Niners will play their tougher games later on. With two games against the Seahawks, a game against the Bills, the Patriots, the Saints, and the Cowboys, the Niners should have most of their players back by that time.

It's been a tough couple of days for Niners fans. It expects to be tougher waters to tread for them in the next month. But if everything breaks right in this light stretch, the Niners should be good to go for a playoff run.
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Takeaways From Week Two of the NFL Season

9/21/2020

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Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season has gone full 2020 with unexpected events happening. What, you ask? Here's what.
  • The Injuries Kept Piling Up: Michael Thomas, Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, and Jimmy Garappolo all either were out for Week 2 or got injured in action. As a result, their respective teams either got hurt during the week or will have their chances hurt in the week. This is especially true for San Francisco, who's already without George Kittle and Richard Sherman.
  • "They Are Who Thought They Were": That famous line from Dennis Green came true when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers, 31-17. Tom Brady looked better than he did last week, throwing for a touchdown and completing just under two-thirds of his passes. Leonard Fournette was the star of the offense, though: the former Jaguars running back ran the ball 12 times for 103 yards and two touchdowns. Tampa Bay looked like the team that was expected to dominate this season. The more things change...
  • The More They Stay the Same: Remember when the Atlanta Falcons blew a 28-3 lead in that one Super Bowl against the New England Patriots? Well, the Falcons blew another double-digit lead, this time against the Dallas Cowboys. Atlanta had a 29-10 lead, which included leading by 15 points with just under five minutes left. The next thing you know, Dak Prescott and the Cowboys scored two touchdowns, recovered a spinning onside kick that left the Atlanta Falcons clueless, and left Greg Zeuerlein to kick the game-winning 46-yard field goal as time expired. This has left many to wonder if Dan Quinn and his game mismanagement will eventually get him fired.
NFL Power Rankings:
  1. Kansas City Chiefs
  2. Seattle Seahawks
  3. Baltimore Ravens
  4. Buffalo Bills
  5. Green Bay Packers
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