The Falcons are hosting the New Orleans Saints tonight, so this seems like a good time to talk about the Atlanta Hawks. Twelve games into the season, Mike Budenholzer has his team playing well. Point guard Jeff Teague has been very impressive so far, averaging 18.4 points per game along with 8.7 assists per contest. Meanwhile, former Gator, Al Horford is providing the offense with 17.4 points per game. The 6'10 center is leading the team in blocks with 2.1 per contest and collecting 8.2 rebounds during the young NBA season of 2013.
The 7-5 Hawks have the night off, but they will resume play tomorrow night at 7:30 in Motown. Atlanta will be facing a Pistons squad they just defeated 93-85 in Philips Arena on Wednesday evening. Detroit will be looking for more productivity from former ATLien, Josh Smith than the 11 scrawny points he scored during his first game at home in an away jersey. Another Piston with local ties is former Bulldog basketballer, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The 20 year old shooting guard from Thomaston, Ga is averaging 7.4 points per game during his rookie season.
I'm expecting another close game on Friday night. The Hawks average 102 points per game to Detroit's 98 and allow 99 points per contest to the Pistons' 101. The key statistic that gives Atlanta an advantage is assists per game, as they are second in the league with 25.7. Both teams need to improve their efforts on the glass. The Pistons are 24th in the NBA in rebounding and the Hawks are currently 2 spots behind them at 26.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Auburn beats Georgia
I don't know how to discuss the painful outcome of this game. Although I know what happened, I still don't believe it. Somehow, the Aaron Murray led Dawgs rallied from a 20 point deficit to take a scrawny 1 point lead with less than 2 minutes remaining. All Georgia needed was 1 defensive stop to win this game. And, it looked like they would get it.
The momentum had seemed to take a drastic turn in favor of the Red and Black. With Auburn facing 4th and 18, it was a do or die play for the Tigers. As for UGA, 73 gigantic yards defensively separated them from victory or defeat. And then, Ole Lady Luck reared her ugly head once more. While Nick Marshall avoided Bulldog tacklers, the Auburn faithful prayed for divine intervention. And, they got it with 25 seconds left in the contest. A pass that should have been intercepted by Dawg defender Tray Matthews was tipped away by teammate Josh Harvey-Clemons and into the arms of WR Ricardo Louis for the game winning score. It was an Auburn version of the bluegrass miracle.
The final result is another tough defeat for the Bulldogs of Georgia. In a season when many predicted them to contend for the national championship, this team falls to 6-4. Injury issues aside, this ain't the record I expected to see during Aaron Murray's senior year at the helm.
The momentum had seemed to take a drastic turn in favor of the Red and Black. With Auburn facing 4th and 18, it was a do or die play for the Tigers. As for UGA, 73 gigantic yards defensively separated them from victory or defeat. And then, Ole Lady Luck reared her ugly head once more. While Nick Marshall avoided Bulldog tacklers, the Auburn faithful prayed for divine intervention. And, they got it with 25 seconds left in the contest. A pass that should have been intercepted by Dawg defender Tray Matthews was tipped away by teammate Josh Harvey-Clemons and into the arms of WR Ricardo Louis for the game winning score. It was an Auburn version of the bluegrass miracle.
The final result is another tough defeat for the Bulldogs of Georgia. In a season when many predicted them to contend for the national championship, this team falls to 6-4. Injury issues aside, this ain't the record I expected to see during Aaron Murray's senior year at the helm.
Friday, November 8, 2013
This Week in the SEC
It's been awhile since I've posted some predictions on SEC football. But, tonight seems like a good time for me to get back into the swing of things. So, here we go...
Arkansas goes to The Grove tomorrow and loses to the Ole Miss Rebels by 17, while the Auburn Tigers fare a whole lot better in Knoxville. War Eagles by 13 over the Vols.
Meanwhile, the Vanderbilt Commodores take a journey into the Swamp and leave the sunshine state with an upset victory over my favorite Florida coach, Mr. Will Muschamp and his Gators.
In Athens, the Bulldogs of Georgia host Appalachian State. Injury issues aside, Dawgs celebrate homecoming with a 33-10 win. But, the party is a bit subdued when Kentucky loses to Missouri in Lexington.
South Carolina has the week off and Dan Mullen's Dogs wish they could say the same about themselves. Texas A&M won't need the 12th man in this one. The home team wins 42-14.
And, for the premiere game of the week, Les Miles leads LSU to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to take on the national champions. This will be an epic battle that goes down to the wire. To find out who I expect to win, please follow @RobSealerSports on Twitter. Will post a video soon.
Arkansas goes to The Grove tomorrow and loses to the Ole Miss Rebels by 17, while the Auburn Tigers fare a whole lot better in Knoxville. War Eagles by 13 over the Vols.
Meanwhile, the Vanderbilt Commodores take a journey into the Swamp and leave the sunshine state with an upset victory over my favorite Florida coach, Mr. Will Muschamp and his Gators.
In Athens, the Bulldogs of Georgia host Appalachian State. Injury issues aside, Dawgs celebrate homecoming with a 33-10 win. But, the party is a bit subdued when Kentucky loses to Missouri in Lexington.
South Carolina has the week off and Dan Mullen's Dogs wish they could say the same about themselves. Texas A&M won't need the 12th man in this one. The home team wins 42-14.
And, for the premiere game of the week, Les Miles leads LSU to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to take on the national champions. This will be an epic battle that goes down to the wire. To find out who I expect to win, please follow @RobSealerSports on Twitter. Will post a video soon.
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