Top 5 Fantasy Quarterbacks in 2011-2012

With NFL regular season approaching quickly and fantasy fanatics beginning to prepare for the infamous draft day, I begin to think about what quarterback I would take first. Here's my predicted top 5 QB's for the upcoming season in terms of fantasy numbers:

1. Michael Vick (Philadelphia Eagles):Could be your best fantasy draft or could be your worst fantasy option. Placing him at #1 on my list of top QB's is making the assumption that he will remain healthy all season; however, this is highly unlikely in my opinion. With a Denard Robinson-like style, Vick's numbers could lead you to the championship game or could leave you in a serious bind to find another QB...least he knows how to tie his shoes.

Top Targets: DeShaun Jackson, Jason Avant, Steve Smith, *Jeremy Maclin*, Brent Celek

*health issues might keep him from being a target this season*

2. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers): Coming off such a successful previous season, we'll just hope Rodgers doesn't have a Superbowl hangover this season. I can't imagine that happening as he is one of the more consistent performers at the QB position.

Top Targets: Greg Jennings, Jordy Nelson, Donald Driver, James Jones, Jermichael Finley

3. Tom Brady (New England Patriots): With the new addition of Pro-bowl receiver Chad Ocho Cinco, Brady should put up some impressive numbers again this year. He has a number of solid receivers and 2 young tight ends that have already solidified themselves as reputable targets. After throwing for 36 TD's and only 4 int's last season, expect Brady to put up very similar numbers this coming season.

Top Targets: Wes Welker, Deion Branch, Chad Ocho Cinco, Brandon Tate, Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez

4. Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints): Looking to make it further into the play-off's this season, Brees should lead a powerful Saints offense to put up solid fantasy numbers. He did lose a play-making back in Reggie Bush; however, he has a number of other weapons around him that make his job at QB much easier.

Top Targets: Marques Colston, Devery Henderson, Lance Moore, Robert Meachem, Jimmy Graham

5. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons): Ryan could put up some impressive fantasy numbers this year with his returning cast of receivers and new addition in Julio Jones. He threw for 28 TD's last season and should increase that stat into the mid to high 30's.

Top Targets: Roddy White, Eric Weems, Julio Jones, Tony Gonzalez

Land of the Free, Home of the Hustlers

America the Great is known for the freedom to behave, think , and act however we wish to do so. We get away with things we shouldn't and some fail to get punished for major crimes they commit. And, in recent news, some may even gain success through past debacles. Does Casey Anthony ring a bell to anyone?

After the death and disappearance of her 2-year old daughter, Caylee, Miss Casey Anthony was deemed not guilty of murder; however, she was found guilty for providing false information to investigators. Think what you want to think about whether or not she was responsible for the death of her daughter, but I will not get into that at this point.

Now, only a few weeks after Anthony was "cleared" from one of the more heated trials in American history, she has been offered an amount of money larger than most of us will ever see...to pose nude? Larry Flynt of Hustler Magazine says that he offered Anthony $500,000 to pose nude for his magazine plus 10% of all profits. Talk about a turn of events for this 25-year old party girl from the sunshine state...only in America can you go from nearly being sentenced for life to being offered a 1/2 million dollars...to pose nude. In my humble opinion, something seems off with this situation...and with our justice system...and with America. Even judges involved with the situation admit this is a messed up situation. Judge Perry, a judge involved with Anthony's probation, stated that the situation is a "legal maze" and "If anything could go wrong, it went wrong here".

But again, this is the land of the free and home of the "Hustlers". Casey Anthony gets acquitted from murder of her own daughter and now rewarded with a nice sum of cash and percentage of profit that will leave her wealthy for the remainder of her life...shouldn't she be in jail right now?

Land of the Free, Home of the Hustlers

America the Great is known for the freedom to behave, think , and act however we wish to do so. We get away with things we shouldn't and some fail to get punished for major crimes they commit. And, in recent news, some may even gain success through past debacles. Does Casey Anthony ring a bell to anyone?

After the death and disappearance of her 2-year old daughter, Caylee, Miss Casey Anthony was deemed not guilty of murder; however, she was found guilty for providing false information to investigators. Think what you want to think about whether or not she was responsible for the death of her daughter, but I will not get into that at this point.

Now, only a few weeks after Anthony was "cleared" from one of the more heated trials in American history, she has been offered an amount of money larger than most of us will ever see...to pose nude? Larry Flynt of Hustler Magazine says that he offered Anthony $500,000 to pose nude for his magazine plus 10% of all profits. Talk about a turn of events for this 25-year old party girl from the sunshine state...only in America can you go from nearly being sentenced for life to being offered a 1/2 million dollars...to pose nude. In my humble opinion, something seems off with this situation...and with our justice system...and with America. Even judges involved with the situation admit this is a messed up situation. Judge Perry, a judge involved with Anthony's probation, stated that the situation is a "legal maze" and "If anything could go wrong, it went wrong here".

But again, this is the land of the free and home of the whores. Casey Anthony gets acquitted from murder of her own daughter and now rewarded with a nice sum of cash and percentage of profit that will leave her wealthy for the remainder of her life...shouldn't she be in jail right now?

Land of the Free, Home of the Hustlers

America the Great is known for the freedom to behave, think , and act however we wish to do so. We get away with things we shouldn't and some fail to get punished for major crimes they commit. And, in recent news, some may even gain success through past debacles. Does Casey Anthony ring a bell to anyone?

After the death and disappearance of her 2-year old daughter, Caylee, Miss Casey Anthony was deemed not guilty of murder; however, she was found guilty for providing false information to investigators. Think what you want to think about whether or not she was responsible for the death of her daughter, but I will not get into that at this point.

Now, only a few weeks after Anthony was "cleared" from one of the more heated trials in American history, she has been offered an amount of money larger than most of us will ever see...to pose nude? Larry Flynt of Hustler Magazine says that he offered Anthony $500,000 to pose nude for his magazine plus 10% of all profits. Talk about a turn of events for this 25-year old party girl from the sunshine state...only in America can you go from nearly being sentenced for life to being offered a 1/2 million dollars...to pose nude. In my humble opinion, something seems off with this situation...and with our justice system...and with America. Even judges involved with the situation admit this is a messed up situation. Judge Perry, a judge involved with Anthony's probation, stated that the situation is a "legal maze" and "If anything could go wrong, it went wrong here".

But again, this is the land of the free and home of the whores. Casey Anthony gets acquitted from murder of her own daughter and now rewarded with a nice sum of cash and percentage of profit that will leave her wealthy for the remainder of her life...shouldn't she be in jail right now?

Why the Spartans will Overcome Doubters in 2011

With the Spartan football season under a month away, I can personally feel a positive buzz in the air, an excitement in my heart, and with no surprise, a belittling attitude coming from the large number of critics that surround me. And, in their defense, I cannot blame them as our program has seen its share of ups and downs in the previous few years. From beating in-state rival Michigan Wolverines 3 consecutive years to being defeated by the Chippewas of Central Michigan, we've seen just about everything. Now, with another season looming in the near future, we hear the doubts once again from fans, critics, analysts, etc. However, the Spartans have enough pieces and potential to once again prove critics wrong in 2011.

The #1 uncertainty going into this season could be one of the team's strong suits if history repeats itself: the offensive line. Anchored by all-Big Ten left guard Joel Foreman, the line needs to fill in 3 important spots on the starting lineup. For many, this is considered a problem. For the Spartans, this is just another task to check off the to-do list as they had this same "issue" going into last season. Look what happened with that inexperienced, young offensive line. They played a large role in forming the team into one of the better rushing teams in the country.

In thinking back a year, you may remember the "log-jam" of personnel in the backfield. Larry Caper led the coalition of tailbacks; however, an injury shot him down the depth chart. Then, Edwin Baker came out of nowhere as the Spartan "back-up running back" to emerge as one of the elite running backs in the conference and in the country. Not to mention, Le'Veon Bell gave the squad a big bruiser to compliment Baker's fluent running style. Now, with Larry Caper back to 100% healthy and with Bell and Baker returning, this 3-headed monster at tailback will give opposing defenses a nightmare to deal with.

The Spartans return a strong defensive line headed by Jerel Worthy, a very talented junior tackle whom many believe will be a first round draft pick in the NFL draft after this season. The linebackers are young as they are filling the void of Greg Jones and Eric Gordon; however, a nice mixture of experience and talent will be filling those responsibilities. The secondary is led by junior cornerback Johnny Adams and senior free safety Trenton Robinson, the Spartans' leading returning tackler.

Last but not least, the Spartans have a very experienced quarterback returning in Kirk Cousins. He has played in the big games, he knows how to win, and he wants to make this team the best team the school has put on the football field. With a number of different weapons to work with (Cunningham, Martin, Nichol, Linthicum, Celek, Lippett, Fowler, and Sims), Cousins should put up some impressive numbers this season and lead a talented team to a very special season.

With all these factors working together, critics will be scratching their heads again wondering how the Spartans keep winning games. It's about time to realize that this team is going to be a special one and they will surely overcome the doubters once again. Go Green!