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Passing the Guard: MMA Power Rankings November 2012

Music to listen to: The Journey (Drum and Bass Mix) by Tolerance I haven’t done an MMA post in several weeks so the best way to reassimilate myself into the sport is to do a breakdown of the top-five fighters in each major weight class. Heavyweight: 1) Junior Dos Santos 2) Cain Velasquez…
Passing the Guard: UFC 154 Preview

Music to listen to: Cold Blooded by Rick James UFC 154 is in Canada so I’ll feature a Canadian artist. Georges St. Pierre vs. Carlos Condit: GSP returns to the octagon after major knee surgery and a layoff of more than 18 months. He’s technically still the welterweight champion and hasn’t lost a fight…
Lay Up Line: The D Finally Gets a Win, Break Up the Bobcats and Clippers Best In West?

Music to listen to: The Enemy Within by Rush The D finally has a win: Its rare that we start the Lay Up Line with the Detroit Pistons, but when you get your first win of the season, respect is deserved. Behind 19 points and 18 rebounds from Greg Monroe, the Pistons finally got…
Backdoor Cut: NBA Power Rankings

Music to listen to: Maven Fade by Kerreta 1) San Antonio Spurs: Its little surprise that the team that the team that keeps the most consistent roster in the NBA would get off to a 6-1 start. What has been surprising is the continued efficiency of the offense (first in the NBA in assists…
Lay Up Line: Welcome Back Lob City, Troubles in Indiana and Yes, The Lakers are in Trouble

Music to listen to: San Angeles by Maserati Boston survives: Some will look at the Celtics needing overtime to beat the Wizards last night as a sign that Boston is in trouble. However, how often is Paul Pierce going to go 2-12 from the floor for the Celtics? It was a mid-week game between…
Lay Up Line: Denver Finally Wins, Detroit Still Losing and Nate Robinson Under Control?

Music to listen to: Man On The Silver Mountain by Rainbow The Bulls may be OK after all: Chicago looked to be in trouble at the start of the season with Derrick Rose missing in action until at least the All-Star break. However, with its 99-93 win over Orlando last night, the Bulls improved…