Sports Update

In case you missed it in all the excitement of the NFL draft, I had another piece up at Sports Central. A week or so ago I wrote about the top ten AFC games I was looking forward to in 2006. Saturday I outlined the NFC games. Here is the list:

1) Sunday, September 10: Chicago @ Green Bay

2) Sunday, September 17: Arizona @ Seattle

3) Monday, September 25: Atlanta @ New Orleans

4) Sunday, October 8: Dallas @ Philadelphia

5) Monday, October 23: New York Giants @ Dallas

6) Sunday, November 5: Dallas @ Washington

7) Monday, November 13: Tampa Bay @ Carolina

8) Sunday, November 26: Carolina @ Washington

9) Sunday, December 24: Carolina @ Atlanta

10) Saturday, December 30: New York Giants @ Washington

Speaking of the draft, did you watch it? I watched the first 15 picks or so live. Pretty exciting! Here is my rapid fire opinion:
- Houston was stupid to pass on Reggie Bush and sign a defensive lineman to a $26 million six year contract.
- New Orleans is happy the Texans were stupid.
- I can't wait to see Vince Young play in the NFL and the Titans should have a good system in place to produce McNair v.2.
- Yes, Ohio State had a lot of players drafted in the first round. Bastards! Congrats to the Buckeyes and may their defense stink this year.
- Yes, my beloved Steelers moved up to take one (a Buckeye). Is Santonio Holmes worth it? Tough call. But I think the team is happy. They got the best WR in the draft and someone who can return punts. Despite his Buckeye status, I have always felt he has a lot of talent. If OSU had a more pass orientated passing attack he could have put up much better numbers. I look forward to seeing him develop.
- The Steelers also drafted the QB from my alma matter: BGSU gunslinger Omar Jacobs. I am not sure why Jacobs didn't come back for another year to perfect his skills and develop into a first round pick, but it should be interesting to see if they can develop him into a reliable backup for Roethlisberger.
- Cardinals coach Denny Green must still be smiling after he was able to get Matt Leinart at #10. He has two great young receivers and an all pro-running back and now he has a franchise QB to groom for the future.
- How do you think Jake Plummer felt when Denver moved up to take Jay Cutler? Of course maybe Javon Walker can help Jake win before Cutler takes the reins.

That is all for now, maybe I will write up a more detailed analysis later.

- They played some golf this weekend too. It was an emotional return to New Orleans for the PGA. Chris Couch made the end exciting as well, chipping in from 55 feet to win the Zurich Classic by one stroke. 49-year-old Fred Funk birdied the last hole for a 62, but had to settle for second after Couch's chip-in. Couch was lucky to be playing on the weekend after making the cut on the number.

- In other golf news, Tiger Woods won't be playing in this weeks Wachovia Championship. He is on an extended break due to his father's illness. I understand Wood's need to take a break, but golf just isn't the same without him.