What am I going to do with my life?

Realistically, I have no idea what I'm going to do when I finally graduate college. I'm lucky enough to have a family that lives in different parts of the world and who actually want to see me. (weird, I know)

The plan is to go to Germany and visit my brother in late June (I think. According to my mom, we already got the tickets, so whatever), he gave me the advice to travel before I get bogged down by the world. It's true though. There really isn't a market out there for me; the newspaper industry is almost dead and to be able to write on the internet you have to have experience in the multi-media world...

I've been on the radio a few times, does that count?

So my overall plan is to visit My brother in Germany. It should be amazing. He said I could probably get a job in the military writing for the paper or working with the radio stations on base (All my brothers either were or are still in the military). While that would be a good job, I don't think I would want it. I would rather do it on my own. It's just one of those things. When I get back to America (hopefully right before July 4th), I'm going to visit my other brother, who is stationed in North Carolina. What's also sick about that is the fact that my sister lives down there as well. So I would finally be able to actually hang out with my siblings, for really, the first time ever. Aside from my sister, I can finally get to know my brothers. My third brother lives in Michigan, but he is going to visit me during my graduation.

So while I'm traveling around, I might as well bring my resume

Why the hell not?

What else do I have to lose?

It's not like I have a job anyway...

But I'm terrified of the real world. If it's anything like I've seen in the countless episodes of Law and Order: SVU that I've watched, I sure as hell just wanna stay in my mom's basement and eat Pizza Rolls.

Oh well, I'm sure Detective Stabler will protect me. Actually, I'd rather have Detective Benson do it...

Ohhhh Olivia.....

Hmmm.....maybe I'll visit my friend who lives in Nashville, too....

First Round of the NBA Playoffs, Stevie Johnson and more

The NBA playoffs are right around the corner and it's going to be an awesome time. The following are my picks for the first round

The East-

#1 Chicago Bulls vs. #8 Indiana Pacers

Derek Rose is going to show why he is the sure-fire MVP and sweep the Pacers, 4-0.

#2 Miami Heat vs. #7 Philadelphia 76ers

The Heat swept the 76ers in the regular season and I see no reason for them to not do it in the playoffs. 4-0

#3 Boston Celtics vs. #6 New York Knicks

The Celtics swept the Knicks in the regular season, but they have fallen apart here at the end of the season. The trade that sent Kendrick Perkins to the Thunder has really hurt them. They did, however, beat the Knicks in the very last game of the season. So that being said, they'll still beat the Knicks. 4-1

#4 Orlando Magic vs. #5 Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks won the season series 3-1 but, this is the playoffs. Dwight Howard isn't just going to let D. Rose run away with the MVP title that easily and I think Jason Richardson and Gilbert Arenas are too much for Joe Johnson and co. to handle. The Magic are going to win this series. 4-2

The West-

#1 San Antonio Spurs vs. #8 Memphis Grizzlies

This match up is interesting because the Grizzlies have actually played the Spurs tough this season by splitting the season series, 2-2. What is interesting is if Ginobli is okay to play because of his hyper-extended elbow. But, I'm sure everything is fine and the Spurs won't disappoint. Spurs win, 4-1.

#2 Los Angeles Lakers vs. #7 New Orleans Hornets

The Lakers as of late haven't been playing up to their championship standards. Andrew Bynum will play this weekend so it should help. The Lakers are going to win this series because they just have more talent than the Hornets. 4-1.

#3 Dallas Mavericks vs. #6 Portland Trailblazers

It seems like every year the Mavs have a championship-caliber team, but they never live up to the billing. Even though I love Jason Kidd, him and the rest of Dallas are on their last legs because most of the team is 30+. I feel like the Mavs are overrated. The Blazers, on the other hand, are a tough team and can give any one fits, plus, Gerald Wallace is a beast. I think this is going to be an upset. 4-2.

#4 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. #5 Denver Nuggets

This is probably the toughest series to pick. The Thunder are the dark-horse pick to come out to the West, but the Nuggets have been playing great basketball since the 'Melo trade. Denver has been spreading the offense out and playing great defense. This is the series that will probably go to game 7. The Thunder are going to win this series, purely because of Kevin Durant's scoring ability and Kendrick Perkin's presence. 4-3

My boy Stevie Johnson was in March 21st fashion issue of ESPN The Magazine, showing off his threads. Johnson was joined by the likes of the Heat's Chris Bosh, Texas Rangers' C.J Wilson among others. I like how the Buffalo Bills finally have someone that is getting some face-time in the media. According to one of Johnson's tweets, he wants to stay a Bill for life. Hopefully the Bills finally do something intelligent and keep the guy. He's going to be a huge star. Here's the picture of Stevie in the article...

So I was watching Raw on Monday night, and I watched Edge announce his retirement. Crazy. He started

wrestling right when I started watching wrestling. He said he had to retire because of his injuries and his body can't take it anymore. It's understandable; he was in some of the most dangerous matches in wrestling history (i.e. TLC matches). Just to see someone retire that I watched growing up though, is showing how times are changing. #Gettingold.

What the hell happened at Wrestlemania?

Did I really watch that?

Yeah, I did.

Now what the hell was that?

I learned a few things from watching it though:

Alberto Del Rio can't wrestle. At all.

Santino Marella is probably the funniest person in the WWE.

They don't push Kofi Kingston or John Morrison enough.

Randy Orton and CM Punk can actually put up good matches and should continue their rivalry.

Stone Cold Steve Austin is still badass

Undertaker and Triple H continue to show why they are two of the greatest wrestlers of all-time. Even with an anti-climatic ending.

Trish Stratus is still hot and can still wrestle and I didn't know Snooki could move like that, outside of a bed.

The Rock is still the man.

Even with god on his side, people hate John Cena. But not as much as they hate The Miz.

The thing that really confuses me is the fact that wrestling continues to shove these huge, muscle-headed wrestlers that only know 4 moves in our faces, but, they don't push someone like John Morrison, who can actually move.

The United States title and Intercontinental titles aren't what they used to be. When the US title was in WCW, it was a stepping stone, much like the IC title. Now-a-days, they are just throwing it every where. If they want it to actually mean something again, they could actually have a REAL up-and-coming wrestler fight for it. Raw is actually doing something good with Sheamus holding the belt, but, they need to have Morrison go after it. Smackdown is okay with the guy from The Core or whatever holding the belt. Kingston can still go after it, but they could have a third party go after it as well. Maybe like a triple threat match.

John Cena needs to take a break. He's been in the spot light too long and people are getting stale of his routine. Hulk Hogan had this problem, The Rock had this problem, and the Undertaker had this problem. What happened? They turned heel and had fresh story lines and different people were pushed because of it. Now I'm not saying turn Cena into a heel, I'm just saying have him take a step back and look at what his character is. Really? The Rock said it best when he said "We went from Austin 3:16 to If You Smell What The Rock is Cooking to You Can't See Me." I understand Cena makes a shit-ton of money for the business because little kids buy every fruity-pebble shirt out there, but, come on. Atleast have him do a few different moves. His matches go the same way, he is winning in the beginning, starts getting his ass beat, then he comes out of no where with his finisher.

Randy Orton and CM Punk work well together. I feel like if they continued their storyline, it could work out really well. They could add another twist to it somehow.

I didn't like how the Triple H and Undertaker match ended. I was actually on the edge of my seat for the entire thing, until the end. How does The Undertaker win by submission? It was amazing when Triple H did the Tombstone pile driver and everyone thought that's how it would end. The Undertaker's streak would end by his own move. Nope. He kicked out. Then for The Undertaker to come back, amazing. But to end it with a submission move? It should of ended with Taker doing the Pedigree, just sayin.

The Rock came back and beat the hell out of John Cena and The Miz, saving the match in the process. It was a terrible match. Just awful. Cena used his four-move limit and The Miz was just taking it. If The Rock were to come back, I feel like it would be a good twist if he was the Raw GM.

One last problem, they talk too much. I get it. You need promos to build story lines, but it's ridiculous. There is only like 4 matches each episodes. There has to be atleast 6 or 7.

The NFL Draft; What's gonna happen in the Top 10?

I know, I know, the first round of the NFL draft isn't until April 28th but why not make my very first blog about something I know best; the NFL.

This year has been tough though, with regards of picking who's going to go where. This years draft has an interesting mix of talent at different positions. In prior years, you already knew who was going to be the first pick of the whole draft. You knew the Rams needed a franchise QB last year, so Bradford it was. The year before, the Lions needed one as well, so Stafford was taken. This year, not so much.

#1- Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers hold the first pick of the draft but they already have a potential franchise QB on their roster with Jimmy Clausen. The problem is, their is a new coach in town and may want to start fresh. Head coach Ron Rivera has a tough decision to make. He could stick with Clausen, whom played less than stellar last season, or he could draft a fresh, new face to lead the team. But which QB would he draft? There are only two first-round worthy QBs in this draft; Missouri's Blaine Gabbert and Auburn's Cam Newton. Neither one of them, in my opinion, are elite. Newton has accuracy and deep-ball issues and Gabbert just focuses on one receiver the whole time and wasn't in an NFL-ready offense in college.

Coach Rivera is also a big defensive guy. This draft is a big defensive-loaded draft, with elite talent everywhere. Defensive tackles, Marcell Dareus from Alabama and Nick Fairley from Auburn are probably the best lineman in the draft. Teams, more-often than not, start building at the trenches. The teams sack leader last year, Charles Johnson, could use some help on the line, So I could see the Panthers taking one of them.

Some believe LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson is the most NFL-ready player in the draft and can make an immediate impact. I could see them going this route as well because they need an impact player right away.

So with the first pick in the 2011 NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers take:

QB Cam Newton from Auburn
I know I said earlier that they had Clausen, but he was terrible. Rivera needs a new fresh face to lead the team. Even though Newton has his troubles, he could still help a team sell tickets at leaProxy-Connection: keep-alive
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and bring excitement to a team. He's the most popular player in the draft and he's going to go to the most un-popular team in the league.

#2- Denver Broncos

Woof!, what a cluster this team was last year. The team had no identity (other than Tim Tebow sitting on the bench for most of the season) and literally had no defense last year. They were dead-last in points allowed with 29.4 and gave up 154.6 yards on the ground. So this makes this choice pretty simple...

Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama
It's pretty simple. They don't need a QB right now, they have Kyle Orton and Tim Tebow. RB, they are set with Moreno. WR, I could see them picking AJ Green purely because their leading receiver, Brandon Lloyd, is older and they could infuse some talent into that core but, like I said before, you start building at the trenches.

#3 Buffalo Bills

Oh those Buffalo Bills. They haven't been to the playoffs since Doug Flutie graced the red, white, and blue of the Bills, and haven't had a franchise QB since Jim Kelly. Many "experts" believe that they need a franchise QB on their roster, even though they have Ryan Fitzpatrick, who didn't play that bad last year. I could see them going that route, but with Newton gone, it's going to be tough to fill in the shoes of Jim Kelly with a guy named Blaine. On the defensive side of the ball, the Bills got ran over. They allowed 169.6 yards on the ground and only had 27 sacks. They need elite talent and can't miss with the third overall pick. They need someone who can help right now, not 3 years down the road.

With the third pick in the draft, the Buffalo Bills take...

Von Miller, LB, Texas AM
Elite LB can help the Bills sorry run defense and pass rush. Coach Chan Gailey already knows a bit about Miller; he coached him in the Senior Bowl. He can help out Paul Posluszny and try to make that linebacking core elite. The man is a beast and brings a blue-collar type work ethic that the Bills fan will love.

#4 Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals are in a tough situation right now because Carson Palmer wants out, OchoCinco and TO are old, and Cedric Benson didn't have that great of a season. So, what in the world are they going to do? I don't think the Bengals are going to trade Palmer; they want him there for the rest of his career. TO and OchoCinco are headaches and they could live without them. Benson just had a down year, he'll be good next year. I think they will try to keep Palmer happy and get him a play maker who won't complain if he doesn't get the ball all the time...

AJ Green, WR, Georgia
Green has Larry Fitzgerald-type of talent and you just can't pass this up. If they can keep Palmer, this is going to be a good offense. They will have explosiveness, something they didn't have last year.

#5 Arizona Cardinals

They need a QB, period.

Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
Some people have him as the best QB in the draft, but he slips down to #5 and Larry Fitzgerald is happy to have him.

#6 Cleveland Browns

Quarterback Colt McCoy did a great job as a rookie stepping into a tough situation. The Browns need play makers and help for McCoy. GM Mike Holmgren is going to do everything to turn this team into something good. The defense though is something of desire. They don't really have a great pass rusher and could use some help at stopping the run. I know, it's like every teams' problem.

Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
This might be a little high for Jones, but Holmgren won't care. McCoy is someone to build a team around and he needs someone to throw to. Especially after seeing his combine, I know this kid is going to be a beast.

#7 San Fransisco 49ers

The offense for San Fran is talented. It isn't a pressing need to add someone on that side of the ball. The defense needs help though. One glaring need is the cornerback position.

Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
The most NFL-ready player goes to the 49ers. With Nate Clements slowing down, they are going to need someone to replace him. Peterson is an elite talent that can step into any situation and play well.

#8 Tennessee Titans

I know the Titans need a QB, but there isn't another one that is worthy a top-10 selection after Gabbert and Newton. After Haynesworth left, the Titans lacked a big, tough, run-stopping DT that can plug up the lanes.

Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
Cam Newton's teammate becomes a Titan. He brings a personality that might turn some people off about him. But, Fairley's old DL coach at Auburn, Tracy Rocker, is now the DL coach in Tennessee. If Rocker can keep Fairley in line, Fairley would be a huge asset to the team.

#9 Dallas Cowboys

Last year, they were a pre-season Superbowl pick. Injuries and a defense that couldn't stop anyone hurt them. Tony Romo getting hurt was obviously the biggest injury. Their offense is good with Jason Garrett being their head coach. They need defensive help, especially in the secondary and with a division with a lot of depth at WR, they need help fast.

Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
Cowboys need help in their secondary, so they will go with the 2nd best CB in the draft. They need someone with ball-hawking abilities and someone who can actually stop someone from scoring.

#10 Washington Redskins

I have no idea what to think of this team. They were terrible on offense and defense. For some reason, Mike Shanahan thinks he's a wizard and can fix any team. No, he's overrated. The only reason why he won those Superbowls in Denver was because of John Elway and Terrell Davis. They screwed McNabb last season and treated him terribly. So, I'm going to try to give Washington the benefit of the doubt and say they will actually have a good pick.

Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
His knee injuries hurt his draft stock, but he is still the best DE in the draft. He's a play maker and can help the Redskins. I know you expected offense here, but I think they'll wait till the second round to address it.