Latest and Greatest Collapse Story

No, this is not a repeat of 2007, 2008 and 2009 for the New York Mets. In fact, they weren't even involved. The latest and greatest collapse of the season belongs, not to just one team, but to two teams. The Boston red Sox and Atlanta Braves completed one of the biggest collapses in sports history. The Boston Red Sox, in the beginning of September, were ahead of the Rays by nine games... NINE!!! Then they went 7-20 this month. They blew their lead and not only lost hold of the division title, but also the AL Wild Card title. The Atlanta Braves were no better. At the start of September the Braves were 8.5 games ahead of the Cardinals. They likewise blew it. Some are calling these historical collapses the greatest in the history of the sport. Hopefully the Mets can now have their past forgotten and filled with another team's demise. Who would've thought that the Wild Card race could become so exciting. This may be a tall-tale sign of what is to come in the play-offs. Both the Rays and Cardinals deserve to be in the Play-Offs. They worked hard to get here. This post-season will certainly be an exciting one and one that many should watch.

Kerry Collins and the Indianapolis Colts

          In case you do not know yet, Peyton Manning is most likely out for the 2011 NFL season due to a neck injury. So in his spot under center is Kerry Collins. Many people remember Kerry Collins from back when he was a Titan just last year and a few years back. In the off-season Collins retired. But with the bad news about Peyton, the Colts asked Collins to return to play for them. He did... two to three weeks before the regular season began. The Colts record is a depressing 0-3. Since when are the Colts losers??? They are not losers. What many people do not realize is that Peyton Manning has a mind like no one else. He basically created the playbook the Colts use. He uses a language to make calls on the field that no one understands except his teammates. Now Collins is expected to come into this completely new offense, new playbook, new LANGUAGE and win some games. The Colts will win a game this year, I have no doubt about that. It should be understood by all that Collins is in a completely new system. He is unfamiliar with it and is still learning it. Be patient with the Colts. Don't think they won't win a game. They will. Just wait. In the meantime respect what Collins is doing. Let us not forget that this O-Line nearly had Manning killed last year (hence, the neck surgery).  Now throw in a new quarterback who is still learning the plays and you have a recipe for disaster. But like I said before, be patient. Collins will pull a win through, if not 3 or 4 wins.

2011 MLB season headed into the Play-offs

 With the season coming to a close today for 90% of the league, October is just around the corner. The race is over... or is it??? In the American League the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Texas Rangers have all occupied a spot in the play-offs. In the National League the Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks have likewise locked up a spot in the play-offs. However, in both leagues the Wild Card is still up for grabs. It is extremely uncommon for the Wild Card to come down to the last game, let alone in both leagues, unheard of. And yet in the 2011 season all this is happening. The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays are fighting for the AL Wild Card. The St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves are fighting for the NL Wild Card. Last night the AL Wild Card remained tied between the Red  Sox and Rays. Tonight, it comes down to the final game! Who will win? Who will lose? Or, will both win or both lose (None of the teams are versing each other. Each team is versing an opponent that will affect the outcome, not each other). If the latter happens then a one game play-off will take place between these two teams to determine once and for all the AL Wild Card team. In the NL, the Braves lost last night and the Cardinals won. This tied up the NL Wild Card race between these two teams. Atlanta and St. Louis are in the exact same position as Boston and Tampa: Win-Lose, move one-go home. Tonight will be a nail-biter for many fans. It all comes down to this. The Red Sox and Braves have performed poorly in the month of September. Neither team winning over eight games. However, the Rays and Cardinals have made big pushes to get to this point. Will there effort pay off or pay futile? We will find out tonight...