Random Thoughts-August 17

Some random thoughts while waiting for Monday morning to get here.  Had to type it on top my pug because she refused to leave my lap.

-I know I am a long time Seahawks fan, but they have a legitimate opportunity to repeat.   I know it is preseason, but the defense has looked good so far.  The offense has been very efficient, all you need with a dominant defense.  They are legitimate contenders again.

-On paper, the Colts look attractive to me.  They had a great season last year, with a young quarterback wise beyond his years.  They also have a very experience backup in Matt Hasselbeck.  If the defense steps up to the next level, they are legitimate Super Bowl contenders.

In both of the above, games are played on the field and not paper.  Anything can happen, especially in today's NFL.

-I am intrigued by the pennant races in Major League Baseball.  The AL Central is interesting, primarily because of the rise of the Royals and the struggles of the Tigers.  I still favor the Angels in the West, primarily because the A's great moves haven't looked so good so far.  The East is the only race seemingly settled, the Orioles comfortably ahead of the Yankees.

-The National League looks pretty set right now.  Washington, Milwaukee and Los Angeles all have at least three game leads.  The Wild Card race will be extremely interesting.  Bet the best pitching wins.

-I would like to see Jose Bautista of the Blue Jays play in a bigger market.  Joey Bats has power, patience, and is a solid defensive outfielder.  He is on pace for 30 homers and around 100 RBI, with a team definitely in the race for the second Wild Card spot.  The Jays have good starting pitching, and need something to put it together.  Bautista would have big numbers with more around him.

-Notre Dame is investigating academic dishonesty in the athletic department.  Academic dishonesty has been around as long as college has had athletics.  It is rampant now, where winning trumps academics, just underreported or unreported.  It is just part of the big business that is college sports.  Wait until the O'Bannon ruling reaches it logical conclusion, it will get even worse.

So...am I off base?