This will be the fight of the decade…

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather get in the squared circle on March 13^th and every fight fan has the date circled on their calendars.

Floyd Mayweather has been accused of dodging fights and on the flipside you’ve got Manny Pacquiao a boxer that fights anybody that wants to go 12 rounds. Both of these boxers are lightning fast and powerful however neither of these attributes will be the determining factor.

So now you’re thinking WTF???

It’s not that hard…

The boxer with the most heart will be the winner of this epic fight.

Let’s look at both boxers last 5 fights:

Mayweather

Marquez 12^th Round Decision

Hatton 10^th Round TKO

De La Hoya 12^th Round Decision

Baldomir 12^th Round Decision

Judah 12^th Round Decision

Pacquiao

Cotto 12^th Round TKO

Hatton 2^nd Round KO

De La Hoya 8^th Round TKO

Diaz 9^th Round TKO

Marquez 12^th Round Decision

If I had to pick which boxer had the most heart I would have to choose Pac-Man, he’s been in the ring 5 times since March 15, 2008. As for Mayweather, his last five fights date back to April 8, 2006 partly because of an early retirement.

A retirement that wasn’t warranted but rather an easy way out of fighting a certain boxer named Sugar Shane Mosley. But you didn’t hear that from me because I ain’t one to gossip.

One thing is for sure… No matter who you like it’s gonna be one for the ages!!!

So this past weekend was the start of Big Time college football and it didn’t disappoint.

Most ranked schools started their seasons off with some fluff, while others faced true competition. One of those schools was UGA, who kicked off the season with a loss to #9 OSU and off the top I’ve got to say Joe Cox isn’t that guy and neither is Carlton Thomas.

I’m sorry but they aren’t!

The Dawgs host the Cocks this weekend and I promise if we don’t see different results Mr. Joe Cox will not be the QB for UGA, I expect to see true freshman Aaron Murray take over this team within a week or so.

I could be wrong but I know Coach Richt and it’s all about reloading versus rebuilding for him as with most successful college programs.

We will see RB Calib King this week versus S.C.

On the Flats of Ga. Tech no surprise here…

The #15 ranked Jackets hosted a Jacksonville State team that didn’t even put up a fight.

Paul Johnson’s triple option offense looked unstoppable as Jonathan Dwyer ran for a 74 yard TD on the Jackets opening possession.

Overall they racked up 497 yards on offense in there 37-17 win.

Meanwhile Jacksonville State could only put up 106 yards and a touchdown.

The Jackets host the Clemson Tigers Saturday @ 7:30pm

As a UGA fan it really hurts me to say GT will have the better season out of the two.

What in the world is wrong with Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley?

This dude has some serious issues…

In case you have no idea what I’m speaking of check this out.

Beasley got a new tattoo and wanted to show the world so he had someone snap the photo and upload it to his Twitter account.

Nothing wrong with that…Right?

Wrong…

What I didn’t mention is that in the picture you can clearly see a bag of the Good Stuff, Mexican Grass, Mary Jane, or what some Sweet Cheeba.

Marijuana…

As a result Beasley, already a member of the NBA’s substance abuse program has checked himself into a Houston, Tx. rehab center.

It’s unknown how long Beasley will remain at the facility, or whether he will be available when the Heat open training camp on Sept. 28.

Another topic that I’ve got to speak on is the Atlanta Falcons.

I have to say that I am very, very excited about the upcoming season. Last year was good and the playoff appearance made it even better but, after watching the 1st unit in the past two games I have to say they look very Super Bowlish.

Real Talk…

During Friday night’s game versus the St. Louis Rams the 1st unit offense dominated the Rams defense. Yes, I fully understand the game was versus the Rams but come on you’ve got to give them credit.

The rush/pass game was ridiculous yet balanced, 160+ yards through the air and 160+ yards on the ground.

The defensive front seven look good, however secondary needs work.

I’ll say this, if Michael Turner, Roddy White, and Matt Ryan all stay healthy we could possibly witness greatness.

I’m Rob Calloway and I am the Mad Sports Fan.

After two years of not being the playing field Philadelphia Eagles’ QB Michael Vick is trying to turn his life around.

Millions tuned in to 60 minutes last night to watch the long awaited interview with James Brown from CBS Sports and of course it didn’t disappoint. Every question that JB asked Vick was answered with confidence and humility. Personally, I think CBS should have aired the interview earlier seeing how most of the Q&A from 60 Minutes was almost a mirrored image of the press conference from ESPN on Friday.

Yes we know that he did some cruel things but, when is enough, enough?

I’ll make a wager with all that read this blog, if Philly makes it to the NFC championship or the Super Bowl no one in America except for maybe PETA will even discuss Vick’s transgressions.

I can’t lie seeing Vick and McNabb on the sideline together looked like a dream come true.

To me anyway and I’m not even an Eagles’ fan…

Can we at least give this man an opportunity to prove that he is trying to do right?

I hate to go biblical but in Proverbs 24:16 it clearly states:

A righteous person may fall seven times, but he gets up again. However, in a disaster wicked people fall.

Think about that…

I’m Rob Calloway and I am the Mad Sports Fan.

Tonight the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Braves recognize one of the greatest pitchers of all times, Greg Maddux.

Coming off of a 20 win season the Braves snatched Maddux from the Chicago Cubs and as expected he was the missing piece of the puzzle winning 20 games in his first season with the Atlanta Braves. He made 12 playoff & 3 World Series appearances with the Braves, winning it all in 1995. 

Tonight the four-time Cy Young award winner joins an exclusive group as the Braves retire his jersey and induct him into the Braves Hall of Fame, joining the likes of Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Dale Murphy, Phil Niekro and Warren Spahn.

Mad Dog retired back in December, however, he will always be remembered as a part of Atlanta’s only professional sports championship and as a member of maybe the greatest pitching rotation ever alongside John Smoltz & Tom Glavine.

There used to be a thing called playing for the love of the sport but, somewhere along the way playing for love became what’s love got to do with it.

There are several three letter organizations that I can blame for this.

NBA, NHL, PGA, MLB, & NFL…

There are so many other professions that don’t even make a tenth of what some of these guys are making and to me there is no way to justify some of these ridiculous salaries.

Coming up in the 80’s players were fortunate to sign a contract worth $1million dollars and they were very happy to do so. Magic, Bird, Malone(Moses), Abdul-Jabbar, and even the likes of Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley have signed deals below their talent level because, that was the going market value. They had endorsements deals but not like the ones going around today.

I’m not a hater… I’m a realest, which means I keep real and to be honest there are several other professions that I feel need a salary increase desperately.

To start how about the teachers?

You know the ones that actually teach the future doctors, lawyers, and yes believe it or not the athletes. Teachers start off making 28k-32k per year and without an advanced degree they max out at around 60k-65k per year.

That’s funny because the minimum salary for a rookie NFL player is right around $310k. A teacher making 28k per year would have to work 11 years to accumulate that amount of money.

So where is the justice?

There is none…

President Obama says that we are in a recession, however, based on the money guys like Tiger, Kobe, LBJ, Peyton, and a bunch of players that you wouldn’t believe are filthy rich their respective leagues didn’t get the memo.

I can go on and on but MV7 is about to be released from house arrest on Monday so I’m gearing up for another award winning Vick post.

Check out the salaries of some your favorite or not favorite athletes…

NBA
Kenyon Martin  $15,613,636
Paul Pierce  $19,976,085
Kobe Bryant  $23,034,375
LeBron James  $15,070,550
Shaquille O’Neal  $20,000,000

NFL
QB Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh $ 27.7 million
DE Jared Allen, Minnesota $ 21.1 million
WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona $ 17.1 million
QB JaMarcus Russell, Oakland $ 16.8 million
RB Michael Turner, Atlanta $ 16 million

MLB
Alex Rodriguez, Yankees: $28 million
Derek Jeter, Yankees: $21.6 million
Manny Ramirez, Dodgers: $18.9 million
Carlos Beltran, Mets: $18.6 million
Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners: $17.1 million

Alright so where so we start??

How about NBA free agency…

Your Atlanta Hawks have resigned PG Mike Bibby to a three $18 million and ZaZa to a four year deal also worth $18 million. I understand the Hawks wanting to resign familiar faces and being loyal to the guys that have led them to the playoffs back to back years. With the addition of Jamal Crawford I am very excited about the possibilities of this team but, we still don’t have that one BIG MAN to help Al Horford down low. Until they sign or draft a true center the Hawks will always be a 1(round) and done team, maybe 2(rounds) and done.

Other moves around the league include…

Richard Jefferson & Antonio McDyess have reached agreements with the San Antonio Spurs.

Trevor Ariza signed a multiyear deal with the Houston Rockets.

Rasheed Wallace is the newest Boston Celtic.

Shawn Marion has come to terms with the Dallas Mavericks

And Ron Artest was formerly introduced as the newest member of the World Champion L.A. Lakers and by the way Ron-Ron has decided to honor the King of Pop by wearing the number 37….

Why 37?

That’s the number of weeks MJ’s Thriller was #1!!!

Have you ever wondered what your legacy will be when you die?

I’m so sure that Steve McNair thought his would be one of great honor. After all, dude was the general of all field generals. He should be remembered as the last first round draft pick out of an HBCU of course Doug Williams did it back in the 70’s, he should also be remembered as the Titans first QB, or maybe the Oilers true replacement for Warren Moon(Chris Chandler was the starter when McNair was drafted), what about the guy that opened the door for all current African American QB’s?

There are so many accolades that you could give this dude but, the one that I’m so sure he didn’t want to take his grave is the one of CHEATER… I can only hope that sports fans and the world can forgive Air McNair for his indiscretions.

Today could be the day…

No, this isn’t an advertisement for the Ga. Lotto…

This is a promo for what could be one of the best days in the history of your Atlanta Hawks.

Word is the Hawks are on the verge of trading Acie Law IV & Speedy Claxton to Golden State in exchange for guard Jamal Crawford.

Yep. That Jamal Crawford…

Wow… I know you can’t believe it, neither can I.

Honestly…

Now the big question is, who’s gotta go Mike Bibby or Flip Murray?

The Hawks could also pick up some much need help in tonight’s NBA Draft. My gut feeling is that they will draft an ACC player maybe UNC’s Ty Lawson, Tyler Hansbrough, Wayne Ellington, or Wake Forest’s Jeff Teague.

Now for the BIGGEST news…

The Cleveland Cavs & Phoenix Suns have agreed to a trade that will send Big Shaq Daddy to the Cavs in exchange for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavolic, and a second round pick.

I have to commend the Cavs for trying to do what it takes to not only keep LeBron but also bring the 1^st championship to the city since BC…

Yep I said it Before Christ…lmao.

RC- Out…

Now that I’m back from a much needed vacation, I’m gonna say all the things that you’ve been waiting on…

First of all, congrats to the L.A. Lakers on winning their 15th NBA championship. They kicked off the decade winning 3 in a row and they close out the decade as NBA champs.

Yes Kobe you’ve finally done it… Without Shaq.

But the real story is Phil Jackson winning his 10th NBA championship as a head coach, surpassing the great Red Auerbach’s 9 championships.

So is he the greatest?

On the flipside of that, who does Hedo think he is?

I’m convinced this dude is just looking for a BIG paycheck.

The funny thing is that Orlando is gonna do whatever it takes to keep him.

I can’t hate the player… Seriously!!!

From the WTF file…

How is it possible for Donte Stallworth to kill a man with his vehicle while legally DUI and only get sentenced to 30 days in prison?

You know where I’m going with this.

Michael Dwayne Vick a.k.a. Ron Mexico was involved in dogfighting and is still serving out his 18 month sentence.

Where do we draw the line?

How are the lives of animals more important than the lives of people?

Thank god for Roger Goodell stepping up and suspending Stallworth indefinitely.

Shouts out to the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream just a few games into the season and with one more win they will surpass there win total from last season.

I’m Rob Calloway and I am the Mad Sports Fan
Email me: madsportsfan@gmail.com and follow me on twitter @iamrcatl

The one guy that nobody thought to be a threat in this finals series is the one guy that’s been with Kobe for all three of his championships.

Derek Fisher…

I guess you could call him “Lil Fish in Big Lake” or something like that.

Up by 5 points with 1:36 left in regulation it looked as if the Magic had the game won but, the Lakers had other plans. With 4.6 seconds left “Lil Fish” drilled a three pointer to send the game to overtime and then with 31.3 seconds left in overtime he did again nailing a go ahead three pointer to help L.A. secure the win.

Whoopty doo…

Seriously…

The REAL story here is the number of free throws Dwight Howard missed and the lack of three pointers made in Game 4.

Howard missed eight free throws that could have easily helped the Magic tie the series at two games apiece, not to mention going 7-of-21 from three point land.

If the Magic have any hope of making this a series again, they will need to find their swagger…

It just seems as if Orlando is happy with winning the Eastern Conference.

Not the mark of a champion.

When this series began I expected to see the same team that defeated the Cavs easily.

Where is the Magic’s Swagger???

Follow me on Twitter @theotherrc as I blog live from Orlando’s Amway Arena.

I’m Rob Calloway and I am the Mad Sports Fan.

Email me at : madsportsfan@gmail.com