Ken Haddad's Blog

THIS SONG IS DOPE!

This is just a blog about various topics.

1) Football Season
I'm getting the "Brett Favre" itch right now. As much as I love baseball, its time to play a real sport (sorry Magglio). Of course, with football season comes many questions; Will the Lions win a game? Will Michigan State remain consistent in making a New Years Day bowl? Will the Michigan student section show up this year? My answer to all these questions is a resounding YES.

The Lions are a mysterious team right now. Some are picking them to win 2 games, some are predicting a Miami Dolphins type turn around. The confusion is acceptable seeing as the whole organization has been turned inside out. My personal prediction, putting aside my overly optimistic attitude with the Lions, is 6-10. They might have made drastic improvements in some positions, and with a new coaching philosophy, the players could be refreshed. But with a difficult schedule, a division that will live to pick apart secondaries, and of course, the Brett Favre curse, I'm not seeing a playoff run in sight. I would think Stafford gets in sometime this season.
As for Michigan and MSU.
Both teams are still uncertain of who is playing QB. It's really a toss up. I think MSU finishes 3rd in the Big Ten. Michigan finishes somewhere in the middle. Max wins, probably 7.

2) Fabolous New Album; Loso's Way (July 28th)

Now unfourtuantly for Loso, his album leaked last week. Fortunately for me, I downloaded it. I'm not saying this album is the savior of hip hop, but it is certainly a block builder. Unless something crazy comes out, I'm putting this in my top 3 this year. Fabo has always had great lyrics, one of the best. The beats on this album are smooth, and well done. Check it out.




3) The Tigers: Playoffs?

So most experts, pundits, ESPN, Mike Valenti, think the Tigers won't make the playoffs. I tend to agree. Poor starting pitching, dead bats, a mediocre bullpen. Not good for a playoff run. Verlander and Jackson have been pitching well, but not getting any run support. Rodney has been a somewhat reliable closer, not blowing a save yet, but questions still remain about his stability. Unless the Tigers make a move or two to improve they're lineup, I see this team finishing behind the White Sox, perhaps even the Twins.

4) The Game vs Jay-Z
All I want to say about this is that I'm sick of beef. Jay-Z will wreck the Game. Blueprint 3 SEPTEMBER 11!

FROM LOSO'S WAY JULY 28TH

1) Kid Cudi
2) Wale
3) B.o.B
4) Charles Hamilton
5) Big Sean
6) The Cool Kids
7) Asher Roth
8) Drake
9) Corey Gunz
10) Jay Electronica

RIP MICHAEL JACKSON

The Pistons agreed to terms with guard Ben Gordon (5yr, $55Mil) and big man Charlie Villanueva (5yr, $35Mil).
The Pistons roster is, dare I say it, empty?
Rasheed Wallce, Antonio Mcdyess, Allen Iverson and Amir Johnson.
All gone.
Michael Curry fired.
Richard Hamilton, Rodney Stuckey, and Tayshaun Prince all the subject of trade rumors.

There are many questions left for Joe Dumars to adress.
Who will play point guard? Who will coach? Will Ben Gordon come off the bench? Who's playing center?
I'm feeling some kind of a trade. Possibly something like a Tyson Chandler, or a David Lee. I would give my opinion on how I think these signing's will work out, but its way too early, and the outlook is far to uncertain.
Stay tuned.