Cardinals Draft - Day 3

Round 4 - Evan Boehm - C - Missouri



Round 5 - Marqui Christian - S - Midwestern State



Round 5 - Cole Toner - OT - Harvard



Round 6 - Harlan Miller - CB - Southeastern Louisiana

Vikings Draft - Day 3

Round 4 - Willie Beavers - OT - Western Michigan



Round 5 - Kentrell Brothers - ILB - Missouri



Round 6 - Moritz Boehringer - WR - Germany



Round 6 - David Morgan - TE - Texas-San Antonio



Round 7 - Stephen Weatherly - OLB - Vanderbilt



Round 7 - Jayron Kearse - S - Syracuse

Cardinals Draft Brandon Williams

The Cardinals selected Texas A&M CB Brandon Williams in round 3 (number 93 overall) of the NFL Draft tonight.  He played RB for 3 years at Texas A&M before being converted to CB.  He appears to be a heckuva athlete and I'm assuming will be put to work on special teams pronto.   He's raw at CB though, it may take him some time to contribute there.  I'll qualify him as a work in progress with big potential.  Steve Keim has been solid in round 3 so I'm optimistic!

Vikings Draft Mackensie Alexander

The Vikings selected Clemson CB Mackensie Alexander in round 2 (54th overall pick) of the NFL Draft tonight.  I'm assuming that this was a case of BPA as CB is not a pressing need for the Vikings.  Regardless, I like the pick, this guy has first round talent and the Vikings got him late in round 2.  It sounds like his stock dropped some due to his cockiness, but IMO that's a great trait to have as an NFL CB, especially if you can back it up.

Cardinals Draft Robert Nkemdiche

The Cardinals used their first round draft pick (number 29 overall) tonight on Mississippi DT Robert Nkemdiche.  He was projected as a top 5 pick at one point, he's great value at the 29th pick.   Freakish talent with a few red flags.  Arizona may be a perfect landing spot for him, they have a great locker room and lots of leadership to help develop him.  He can play some fullback too!

Vikings Draft Laquon Treadwell

The Vikings used their first round draft pick (number 23 overall) tonight on Mississippi WR Laquon Treadwell.  He fills a need for a big, physical WR for the Vikings, don't overlook his blocking ability either given that they have a RB like Adrian Peterson carrying the ball. Nice addition.

NFL Draft Thoughts

The 2016 NFL Draft starts today and runs through Saturday.  I absolutely love the draft!  I couldn't be more excited!  It really is heaven for football fans.  Here are a few thoughts as we head into day 1. 

• IMHO Joey Bosa is the proverbial best player available.
• The WR and DT positions are stacked this year. 
• Fast risers:  Ryan Kelly, Karl Joseph, Deion Jones 
• I'm a huge fan of Sterling Shepard.
• I could see both the Vikings and the Cardinals trade down. 
• Sleepers:  C.J. Prosise, Joe Schobert, Devin Lucien
• I could see Derrick Henry in a Vikings uniform.
• Eric Murray is going to make a nice late round pick for someone. 
• I'd love to see the NFL Draft come to Phoenix. 
• Boom or Bush:  Robert Nkemdiche, Noah Spence, Myles Jack
• I'd take Prescott, Hogan or Brissett over Hackenberg, Jones or Cook at QB. 
• Shaq Lawson will probably not go as high as he should go.  
• It'll be interesting to see where D.J. Foster falls.  
• Whoever picks Scooby Wright will be rewarded. 
• I'd love to see someone pick LaQuan McGowan. 
• Mackensie Alexander deserves to go in the first round. 
• The Vikings or Cardinals would do well to select Tom Hackett. 

AZ Tidbits

• Supreme Court upholds Arizona Redistricting map. 
• Phoenix Suns name Earl Watson permanent head coach. 
• Those corporate tax cuts are becoming very expensive to Arizona. 
• Kyrsten Sinema once again proves that she's no Democrat. 
• Arizona's for-profit prison system is still a mess.  
• That Jean Segura trade is looking good for the Diamondbacks so far. 
• Why is Arizona making abortions dangerous?  
• Arizona sued over disastrous voting rights.  
• Hillary Clinton & Bernie Sanders out polling Donald Trump in Arizona. 
• Why is Arizona spending big bucks to regulate medicinal marijuana? 
• The Koch Brothers are no friends to Arizona. 
• David Gowan is making Arizona into even more of a national joke. 
• I would fully support an initiative to get dark money out of Arizona. 
• Do we really need another tax payer funded arena? 
• I'm not a fan of Arizona's Proposition 123. 
• Why does Arizona keep getting the Hispanic ballot wrong? 
• Is Arizona the home of aliens?  
• I would advise the Arizona Cardinals NOT to trade Michael Floyd. 
• Do people really go to Arizona to swim with the Dolphins? 
• Don't look for ASU to join the Big Ten Conference for hockey. 

John Oliver on Puerto Rico

Once again, John Oliver speaks a lot of sense.

2016 TPSG NFL Mock Draft 6.0

The NFL Draft starts on Thursday!   News since my last mock draft?  The Eagles gave up a boatload in a trade to the Browns for the number 2 overall pick of the draft.  The Redskins signed free agent CB Josh Norman to alleviate their pressing need at CB, but creating one for the Panthers.  Needless to say, I think it's time for a mock update.

1. Los Angeles Rams - Jared Goff - QB - California
2. Philadelphia Eagles - Carson Wentz - QB - North Dakota State 
3. San Diego Chargers - Jalen Ramsey - CB Florida State  
4. Dallas Cowboys - Joey Bosa - DE - Ohio State 
5. Jacksonville Jaguars - Myles Jack - LB - UCLA 
6. Baltimore Ravens - Leremy Tunsil - OT - Mississippi 
7. San Francisco 49ers - Deforest Buckner - DE - Oregon
8. Cleveland Browns - Ezekiel Elliott - RB - Ohio State 
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Vernon Hargreaves - CB - Florida
10. New York Giants - Ronnie Stanley - OT - Notre Dame
11. Chicago Bears -  Leonard Floyd - LB - Georgia
12. New Orleans Saints - Sheldon Rankins - DT - Louisville 
13. Miami Dolphins - Eli Apple - CB - Ohio State 
14. Oakland Raiders - Reggie Ragland - LB - Alabama
15. Tennessee Titans - Jack Conklin - OT - Michigan State
16. Detroit Lions - Taylor Decker - OT - Ohio State 
17. Atlanta Falcons - Darron Lee - LB- Ohio State 
18. Indianapolis Colts - Ryan Kelly - C - Alabama 
19. Buffalo Bills - Jarran Reed - DT - Alabama 
20. New York Jets - Noah Spence - DE - Eastern Kentucky
21. Washington Redskins - Andrew Billings - DT - Baylor
22. Houston Texans - Corey Coleman - WR - Baylor 
23. Minnesota Vikings -  Laquon Treadwell - WR - Mississippi 
24. Cincinnati Bengals - Josh Doctson - WR - TCU 
25. Pittsburgh Steelers - William Jackson III - CB - Houston
26. Seattle Seahawks - Germain Ifedi - OT - Texas A&M 
27. Green Bay Packers - Shaq Lawson - DE - Clemson
28. Kansas City Chiefs - Robert Nkemdiche - DT - Mississippi 
29. Arizona Cardinals - Paxton Lynch - QB - Memphis
30. Carolina Panthers - Mackensie Alexander - CB - Clemson  
31. Denver Broncos - Connor Cook - QB - Michigan State

Springsteen Covers Prince

Great job by Bruce Springsteen covering Prince's Purple Rain.

Top 10 Prince Songs

I'm still reeling from the news of Prince's death.  I grew up around the Twin Cities area around the time that Prince was breaking out.  The master of funk, rock, soul, pop and cool.  He will be missed.

TPSG Top 10 Prince Songs

1. Purple Rain
2. Let's Go Crazy
3. When Doves Cry
4. Little Red Corvette
5. 1999
6. Kiss
7. Raspberry Beret
8. Cream
9. Delirious
10. U Got the Look

RIP Prince

Truly one of a kind.  RIP Prince.

Suns Hire Earl Watson

The Phoenix Suns hired Earl Watson as their new head coach yesterday.  Not to disparage Watson, he may turn out to be a heckuva a coach, but honestly this move really doesn't inspire to run out and buy season tickets.  Perhaps I just got my hopes up too much when I heard Jay Wright's name being bandied about.  It's also a bit troublesome that from all reports, they didn't even interview anyone else.  What would it have hurt to reach out to a few top names, it would at least give the impression that Watson was the best choice among many talented candidates when he got the job.  The franchise has been mired in mediocrity lately and I'm not sure this move will move the needle much.  I'm guessing they were at the low end of the totem pole among vacancies though, so perhaps Earl Watson really is the best they could do.  Anyways, I hope I'm wrong, I'll be pulling for him to succeed.  At little luck at the draft lottery would be nice too.

Ebonee Davis

I think I'm in love!

POTpourri

• Voter ID laws have nothing to do with protecting the vote. 
• 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame class announced. 
• Trent Harmon wins the final "American Idol". 
• RIP Merle Haggard, Doris Roberts & Will Smith. 
• Kansas continues to prove that tax cuts don't create jobs. 
• I really must make it to Macau at some point. 
• I'm not quite sure how I don't know more about Dalia Elliott. 
• Danny Willett wins the 2016 Masters.  
• Book recommendation:  Nation on the Take
• Religious liberty laws have become license to discriminate. 
• The Keystone Pipeline is already leaking.  
• If your goal is to demean the poor vote Republican. 
• 2016 NFL Regular Season schedule released.  
• Is it good for the economy when companies hoard their cash? 
• I don't believe for a second that Paul Ryan doesn't want to be President. 
• Ba Ling is still looking mighty fine!  
• Is School Choice is becoming code for Segregated Schools? 
• It's the .1% who are the real problem.  
• We really can't wait another 4 years to take action on climate change.
• I'm sitting on my ass way too much!  
• Breanna Stewart is first pick of the 2016 WNBA Draft. 
• Republicans opposition to net neutrality befuddles me.  

John Oliver on Lead Crisis

More good stuff from John Oliver.

2016 TPSG NFL Mock Draft 5.0

The Tennessee Titans have traded the top pick in the upcoming NFL Draft to the Los Angeles Rams.  The Titans got a pretty big haul for that pick, props to them.  It does shake up my my mock draft though, so here's an update:

1. Los Angeles Rams - Jared Goff - QB - California
2. Cleveland Browns - Carson Wentz - QB - North Dakota State 
3. San Diego Chargers - Jalen Ramsey - CB - Florida State 
4. Dallas Cowboys - Joey Bosa - DE - Ohio State
5. Jacksonville Jaguars - Myles Jack - OLB - UCLA
6. Baltimore Ravens - Laremy Tunsil - OT - Mississippi 
7. San Francisco 49ers - Deforest Buckner - DE - Oregon
8. Philadelphia Eagles - Ezekiel Elliott - RB - Ohio State
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Vernon Hargreaves - CB - Florida
10. New York Giants - Ronnie Stanley - OT - Notre Dame
11. Chicago Bears -  Jarran Reed - DT - Alabama 
12. New Orleans Saints - Sheldon Rankins - DT - Louisville 
13. Miami Dolphins - Shaq Lawson - DE - Clemson
14. Oakland Raiders - William Jackson III - CB - Houston 
15. Tennessee Titans - Jack Conklin - OT - Michigan State
16. Detroit Lions - Laquon Treadwell - WR - Mississippi 
17. Atlanta Falcons - Reggie Ragland - LB - Alabama
18. Indianapolis Colts - Taylor Decker - OT - Ohio State 
19. Buffalo Bills - Robert Nkemdiche - DT - Mississippi 
20. New York Jets - Paxton Lynch - QB - Memphis 
21. Washington Redskins - Eli Apple - CB - Ohio State 
22. Houston Texans - Will Fuller - WR - Notre Dame 
23. Minnesota Vikings -  Josh Doctson - WR - TCU 
24. Cincinnati Bengals - Corey Coleman - WR - Baylor  
25. Pittsburgh Steelers - Artie Burns - CB - Miami 
26. Seattle Seahawks - Jason Spriggs - OT - Indiana 
27. Green Bay Packers - Andrew Billings - DT - Baylor 
28. Kansas City Chiefs - Mackensie Alexander - CB - Clemson
29. Arizona Cardinals - Ryan Kelly - C - Alabama 
30. Carolina Panthers - Kevin Dodd - DE - Clemson  
31. Denver Broncos - Chris Jones - DT - Mississippi State 

I suspect that there will be QB's taken at both the top spots of this years draft, the only question is if it's the Browns making one of those picks.  I'm thinking they'd like to trade down.  Personally, if I'm them, I keep the pick and take one of the QB's.  Laremy Tunsil looks like the biggest loser of that Titans/Rams trade, a fall from top pick to number 6 pick will cost him considerably.

It still sounds like the Vikings are leaning towards WR and if that's the case a bigger target seems to make the most sense, that means Josh Doctson or Laquon Treadwell in round 1.   If neither is available, I'm guessing they go BPA and I wouldn't be surprised if BPA means defense (i.e. Andrew Billings, Darron Lee, Leonard Floyd?).

I'm hearing a lot of heat around Ryan Kelly to the Arizona Cardinals, they reportedly really like him and he'd be a great fit for them, if he's available at the spot I think they take him.  That is, unless Paxton Lynch falls to them (which is more of a possibility after that Rams/Titans trade).  I wouldn't rule out a CB here either, or a pass rusher like Noah Spence.

For the record, the hardest guys for me to mock (i.e. first round talents, but no good fits) were Darron Lee, Leonard Floyd, Noah Spence & A'Shawn Robinson.  Any team being able to select one of these guys in round 2 will be getting very good value.

Previous Mocks:  1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0

Seth Meyers on Goldman Sachs Fine

He makes some good points don't you think?

Top 10 Basketball Players of All Time

Now that Kobe Bryant is officially retired, I thought it would be interesting to rank him with the best players of all time. Here's how I would rank the Top 10:

1. Michael Jordan
2. Wilt Chamberlain
3. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
4. Larry Bird
5. Magic Johnson
6. Oscar Robertson
7. Kobe Bryant
8. LeBron James
9. Bill Russell
10. Tim Duncan

It's really a pretty fine line between most of these guys.  I ranked Michael Jordan first because I just feel that he had a way of taking over and dominating a game like no one else.  Wilt Chamberlain once scored 100 points in a game, need I say more?  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was probably the most well rounded center to ever play the game.  Larry Bird did the most with the least, he wasn't supremely athletic but his shot was deadly and he had a very unique feel for the game.  Magic Johnson was a freak of nature, a 6'9" point guard who could also play center if needed.  Oscar Robertson was nearly unstoppable.  Kobe Bryant is perhaps the most athletic player on this list, deadly offense, very good on defense, his inability to get along with his teammates keeps him from being ranked higher.  LeBron James reminds me a lot of Magic Johnson, he's a unique talent and who could still move higher on this list when all is said and done.  Bill Russell is perhaps the best defensive player of all time.  Tim Duncan wasn't flashy but his game is flawless, he makes things look so easy.  

The Bralette

As a guy, I must say, I like it!

AZ Tidbits

• Why is Doug Ducey trying to stack the Arizona Supreme Court? 
• Arizona ranked as one of the best states for Marijuana use.  
• A.J. Pollock injures elbow, could miss entire season. 
• Donald Trump is bringing out the Latino vote in Arizona. 
• Phoenix Suns move D-League team to Prescott Valley. 
• The disenfranchisement of Arizona voters was no accident. 
• Andy Biggs is apparently not too concerned with Arizona kids. 
• Scott Dixon wins IndyCar's Arizona Grand Prix. 
• Arizona Senate race between John McCain & Ann Kirkpatrick tightens. 
• Markus Howard commits to play basketball at Marquette. 
• Coaching candidates are beginning to surface for the Phoenix Suns.
• Arizona House Speaker is apparently not a fan of the free press. 
• Tyrann Mathieu is quickly becoming my favorite football player. 
• Arizona Coyotes part ways with GM Don Maloney. 
• Yet another scandal for Arizona congressional candidate Paul Babeu. 
• Could Arizona delegates be swayed from Donald Trump? 
• Earthquake swarm hits northwestern Arizona. 
• Do we really want mining operations near the Grand Canyon? 
• Former Sun Devil basketball coach Herb Sendek hired by Santa Clara. 
• Diamondbacks pitcher Matt Buschmann is an easy player to pull for.

Nina Agdal

It really doesn't get much better than Nina Agdal!

Hottest Black Women

I haven't updated my list of hottest black women in awhile, I think it's time for an update!

1. Ebonee Davis - model 
2. Jasmine Tookes - model 
3. Lais Ribeiro - model 
4. Jazzma Kendrick - model 
5. Joan Smalls - model 
6. Chanel Iman - model 
7. Oluchi Onweagba  - model 
8. Lyndsey Scott - actress/model 
9. Georgie Baddiel - model
10. Agbani Darego - model 
11. Arlenis Sosa Pena - model 
12. Damaris Lewis - model 
13. Veronique Boubane - model 
14. Joelle Kayembe - model 
15. Emanuela de Paula - model 
16. Fatima Siad - model 
17. Jessica White - model 
18. Lupita Nyong'o - actress
19. Jourdan Dunn - model 
20. Aminat Ayinde - model  

There's No Shame in Punting

Are you listening Republicans?

Money in Politics

"The end of democracy and the defeat of the American Revolution will occur when the government falls into the hands of lending institutions and moneyed incorporations."  - Thomas Jefferson

"The day will come when our Republic will be an impossibility because wealth will be concentrated in the hands of a few.  When that day comes, we must rely upon the wisdom of the best elements in the country to readjust the laws of the country."  - James Madison

"Government is instituted for the common good: for the protection, safety, prosperity  and the happiness of the people and not for the profit, honor or private interest of any one man, family or class of men."  - John Adams

"The power of all corporations ought to be limited, . . . the growing wealth acquired by them never fails to be the source of abuses."  - James Madison

"The millionaire class and the billionaire class increasingly own the political process, and they own the politicians that go to them for money. . . we are moving very, very quickly from a democratic society, one person, one vote to an oligarchic form of society, where billionaires would be determining who the elected officials of this country are."  - Bernie Sanders

"There is no question in the world that money has control."  - Barry Goldwater

"When these political action committees give money, they expect something in return other than good government. . . Poor people don't make political contributions.  You might get a different result if there were a poor PAC up here."  - Bob Dole

"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies." - Thomas Jefferson

"History records that the money changers have used every form of abuse, intrigue, deceit, and violent means possible to maintain their control over governments by controlling money and it's issuance."  - James Madison

Seth Meyers on Wisconsin Elections

Is this really the America we want?

2016 TPSG NFL Mock Draft 4.0

The 2016 NFL Draft is just three weeks away.  It seems like a good time to update my mock draft.  So here goes:

1. Tennessee Titans - Laremy Tunsil - OT - Mississippi 
2. Cleveland Browns - Carson Wentz - QB - North Dakota State
3. San Diego Chargers - Jalen Ramsey - CB - Florida State 
4. Dallas Cowboys - Joey Bosa - DE - Ohio State
5. Jacksonville Jaguars - Myles Jack - OLB - UCLA
6. Baltimore Ravens - Deforest Buckner - DE - Oregon
7. San Francisco 49ers - Jared Goff - QB - California
8. Philadelphia Eagles - Ezekiel Elliott - RB - Ohio State
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Vernon Hargreaves - CB - Florida
10. New York Giants - Ronnie Stanley - OT - Notre Dame
11. Chicago Bears - A'Shawn Robinson - DT - Alabama 
12. New Orleans Saints - Shaq Lawson - DE - Clemson
13. Miami Dolphins - Eli Apple - CB - Ohio State 
14. Oakland Raiders - Mackensie Alexander - CB - Clemson
15. Los Angeles Rams - Paxton Lynch - QB - Memphis State
16. Detroit Lions - Jack Conklin - OT - Michigan State 
17. Atlanta Falcons - Reggie Ragland - LB - Alabama
18. Indianapolis Colts - Taylor Decker - OT - Ohio State 
19. Buffalo Bills - Robert Nkemdiche - DT - Mississippi 
20. New York Jets - Noah Spence - DE - Easter Kentucky
21. Washington Redskins - Andrew Billings - DT - Baylor 
22. Houston Texans - Corey Coleman - WR - Baylor
23. Minnesota Vikings -  Josh Doctson - WR - TCU 
24. Cincinnati Bengals - Will Fuller - WR - Notre Dame
25. Pittsburgh Steelers - William Jackson III - CB - Houston
26. Seattle Seahawks - Sheldon Rankins - DT - Louisville 
27. Green Bay Packers - Jarran Reed - DT - Alabama
28. Kansas City Chiefs - Kevin Dodd - DE - Clemson 
29. Arizona Cardinals - Ryan Kelly - C - Alabama 
30. Carolina Panthers - Jason Spriggs - OT - Indiana 
31. Denver Broncos - Chris Jones - DT - Mississippi State

Laremy Tunsil is still looking like a lock for the top spot.  It just makes too much sense, they have to find a way to keep Marcus Mariota healthy and no one else has really emerged to enough to entice a team to trade up to that top spot.  

Josh Doctson seems to be the most logical pick for the Vikings, they really need to add some talent at the WR spot and Doctson's skill set seems to be the best fit for the Vikings.  All that being said, Mike Zimmer is a defensive coach at heart and the chance to add a DT like Sheldon Rankins, Robert Nkemdiche, Andrew Billings or Jarran Reed may be too much for them to pass up on.  

Ryan Kelly makes a lot of sense for the Cardinals, they really need an upgrade at the Center spot and Kelly could probably start from day 1.  If Paxton Lynch were to fall to them though, I can't see them passing on him.  If drafting on a BPA basis, I could also see them take a long look at Darron Lee, Laquon Treadwell and Leonard Floyd.  

Previous Mocks:  1.0, 2.0, 3.0

John Oliver on Congressional Fundraising

John Oliver makes some good points.  The system is broken.

POTpourri

• Villanova wins the 2016 NCAA Basketball Championship.  
• Can longtime marijuana use make you a loser? 
• Who the hell did Negan kill on "The Walking Dead"?  
• Is it possible that Gigi Hadid has gotten even more attractive? 
• Why did the media turn the other way on GOP extremism? 
• Don't be that guy everyone hates in a public restroom. 
• The Panama Papers highlight the need for a Bernie Sanders Presidency. 
• It's way too long between Ashley Sky picture shoots! 
• Buddy Hield gets my vote for 2016 NCAA College Basketball POY. 
• The Ted Cruz National Enquirer story is quite the read.  
• I'm not a fan of using the caucus system to elect the President.  
• The NutriBullet was one of my wisest investments.  
• I wouldn't mind getting my hands on the new Tesla Model 3. 
• Be very weary of all of those Republican tax cut plans. 
• Voter ID laws are evil and obvious ploys to suppress the vote. 
• Bernie Bros are not helping Bernie Sanders cause. 
• Don't lose a loved one to Fox News!   
• Are you familiar with Paul Ryan's path to the Presidency? 
• Yes, the world's coastal cities are in peril.  
• I would love to check out an AC/DC fronted by Axl Rose. 
• Do you know what happens when you vote for Republicans? 

Kendall Jenner - LOVE

She's looking mighty fine!

TPSG 2016 MLB Predictions

AMERICAN LEAGUE

EAST
1 - Toronto Blue Jays
2 - Boston Red Sox *
3 - New York Yankees
4 - Baltimore Orioles
5 - Tampa Bay Rays

CENTRAL
1 - Kansas City Royals
2 - Chicago White Sox
3 - Minnesota Twins
4 - Cleveland Indians
5 - Detroit Tigers

WEST
1 - Texas Rangers
2 - Houston Astros *
3 - Los Angeles Angels
4 - Seattle Mariners
5 - Oakland Athletics

NATIONAL LEAGUE

EAST
1 - Washington Nationals
2 - New York Mets *
3 - Atlanta Braves
4 - Miami Marlins
5 - Philadelphia Phillies

CENTRAL
1 - Chicago Cubs
2 - Pittsburgh Pirates *
3 - St Louis Cardinals
4 - Cincinnati Reds
5 - Milwaukee Brewers

WEST
1 - San Francisco Giants
2 - Los Angeles Dodgers
3 - Arizona Diamondbacks
4 - San Diego Padres
5 - Colorado Rockies

* = Wildcard

World Series Champions:  Chicago Cubs

AL MVP:  Mike Trout - Angels

NL MVP:  Bryce Harper - Nationals 

AL Cy Young:  David Price - Red Sox 

NL Cy Young:  Clayton Kershaw - Dodgers 

AL Rookie of the Year:   Byron Buxton - Twins 

NL Rookie of the Year:   Corey Seager - Dodgers 

Seth Meyers on North Carolina

Seth Meyers is on a roll lately!   I'm loving it!

AZ Tidbits

• Sorry Diamondbacks but that stadium is just fine.  
• Helen Purcell & the AZ GOP are taking a beating over recent election problems. 
• Does Andy Tobin have compromising pictures of someone? 
• Arizona millennials are not buying new homes. 
• Could the Arizona State hockey team end up in the Big Ten?
• The Arizona legislature continues to run amok.  
• I'm sensing arena plans for the Coyotes will be announced soon. 
• The Arizona Cardinals lose Rashad Johnson to the Tennessee Titans. 
• RIP Joe Garagiola Sr.  
• Keep an eye out for these Arizona Diamondback prospects. 
• Salt River Fields named top Cactus League Ballpark.  
• Arizona cops really should be held accountable for killing.  
• The Arizona State football QB battle is heating up.  
• I highly recommend a visit to Centerfolds Cabaret in Phoenix. 
• Arizona is becoming ground zero for dark money spending. 
• Will a border wall stop people from building a tunnel? 
• Top Arizona high school football prospects for 2017?  
• Could Bogdan Bogdanovic be playing in Phoenix next season?  
• It's time to put campaign finance reform to the voters. 
• Is the Arizona Chamber of Commerce really looking out for Arizona?