Best & Worst NFL Week One

And with that, the first week of games in the National Football League is in the books. And a wild one it was. Spitting circus in Philly, wild night cap in Buffalo, bigtime rookie debut of sorts for Minnesota. We also saw some decisions that made ones scratch your heads. There's a lot to take in from the opening week around the league. So let's not waste anymore of your time. Here's the best, and worst, from week one in the NFL.

Best: Aaron Rogers, Quarterback Pittsburgh Steelers
If there was ever a time and place to stick it to an old team, Sunday afternoon in Metlife Stadium was the spot. Arron Rogers, the 41 year old gunslinger for the Steelers, went in against his old team and showed flashes of his old self. Rogers helped lead the Steelers to a 34-32 win over the Jets with an almost vintage performance. Sure the mobility isn't there quite like it used to be. But what he did do was make quick decisions and go 22 of 33 for 244 yards and four touchdowns. Is this Aaron Rogers here to stay? We will find out in the coming weeks. But if it does, then Pittsburgh could be a big threat in the AFC North.

Worst: New York Giants Front Office
I'm almost not totally sure who to put the blame on here for the Giants. Yes, you are playing a very good team in Washington in the opener. Yes you lost 21-6 to said Washington team, who is in the opinion of most a playoff bound team this year (possibly). But what the Giants did was destroy whatever good hopes they might have had coming out of training camp and the preseason games. Going with Russel Wilson over rookie Jackson Dart is making that hot seat even hotter for Brian Daboll. The Giants couldn't seem to do anything right in the opener, which makes me wonder. Who's going to get canned first for the Giants. The head coach or general manger.

Best: Derreck Henry, Running Back Baltimore Ravens
Credit has to be given where its due in Baltimore. Derreck Henry did everything he possibly could to try and win the Ravens the game Sunday night in Buffalo. Henry finished the day with 18 carries, two of which went for touchdowns, and 169 yards on the ground. Those yard totals were the most amongst NFL runners in the opening week. He did almost everything he possibly could to help the Ravens win that game. Its the rest of the tea that failed to show up. Why? See below.

Worst: Rest Of The Baltimore Ravens
You score 40 points and have a three score lead late in the football game......and still manage to lose 41-40 to the Buffalo Bills. In Buffalo. How does that happen? A total meltdown over the final five minutes is what happened. Derreck Henry had a monster day. You had a 15 point lead with four minutes left, and became the first team in NFL history to score 40 points and rush for over 235 yards and lose. It was a total meltdown in a big game. Yes, it's week one. but losing a game like this to a team that, let's be honest here, is a favorite in the AFC in the Bills. That going to make things just that much harder for the Ravens as the season rolls along.

Best: Rookie Tight Ends
There's two guys in particular who stick out from the tight end class in the 2025 NFL Draft. Tyler Warren of the Colts (taken 14th overall) and Harrold Fanning Jr of Cleveland (taken 63rd overall). Warren had 7 catches for 78 yards in he debut win over Miami. Only guy in the Colts lineup who had more yards was Michael Pittamn with 80. As for Fanning, he also had 7 catches on the day, for 63 yards. That was good for 3rd on the Browns that day (even though it was a 17-16 loss to the Bengals). Both guys were able to find openings in the opposing defense and give their quarterbacks some solid options. If both guys can keep this up as the season wears along, they could have massive impacts on their teams and the playoff pictures.

Worst: Mike McDaniel, Head Coach Miami Dolphins
We talked earlier about the Giants management being on the hot seat earlier on. Well you can make the same argument for Mike McDaniel in Miami. The Dolphins went into Indy and got steamrolled by the Colts, to the tune of a 33-8 loss. Judging by some of went down on the field on Sunday, the Dolphins seem to be getting tired of the schtick from McDaniel. If they quitting on him in week one, who knows how long he's going to stick around.

Best: Green Bay Packers Defense
There had been high expectations on the Green bay Packers before camps even opened this year. They got even higher when Micah Parsons was added into the mix. So what did they do to show that off? They opened up at home against old friends the Detroit Lions. And held said Lions team to just 13 points in a 27-13 Green Bay win. That Packers defense sacked Jared Goff four times on the day. They also held them to just 62 total yards of offense in the 2nd half and 246 total yards. It was a big statement early on by Green Bay.

Worst: Younghoe Koo, Kicker Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were supposed to be the team to challenge the Tamp Bay Buccaneers for the top spot in the NFC South this season. But after one week, the Falcons are already possibly exploring options for a new kicker. Younghoe Koo missed a huge kick late in the game that would have tied it for the Falcons at home, but ended up missing the kick. Atlanta's coaching staff said, at this point, he is still the teams starting kicker. But if he keeps missing big kicks like this, it could be sooner rather than later if the plug gets pulled.

Baseball Legend Passes

When the late 80s New York Mets come up in conversation, one of the names that gets brough up is Davey Johnson. The man at the helm of one of the most fun baseball teams every, and a stretch for the best teams in Mets franchise history, Davey had a lot to handle. And handle it well he did. Word has come down that, at the age of 82, Davey has passed away.

He was more than just a great manager, he was a pretty good ballplayer in his own rights.

Davey played for 13 years in the Majors, eight of which were with the Baltimore Orioles, where he was best known. He also played three years in Atlanta, two in Philadelphia and one with the Chicago Cubs. He was a lifetime .261 hitter, with 136 home runs  and 609 driven in. Solid enough numbers for a playing career. Once his playing career ended, his really great work in the game took off.

In 1984, Davey was given the helm to manage the New York Mets, a position he held until getting fired 42 games into the 1990 season. From there, he managed the Cincinnati Reds from 1993-95, then Baltimore for 1996 and 1997, then the Dodgers for 1999 and 2000, and finally the Nationals 2011 to 2013. During those 17 years as a manager, Davey had a record of 1,372-1,071. His best work was with the Mets, going 595-417 in his seven season in New York. During that time he lead the Mets to the 1986 World Series title, and another division title again in 1988. His career .562 winning percentage is the sixth highest among managers with at least 1,300 wins.

Davey was a great baseball mind, he knew how to get the best out of his players. He pushed the right buttons and knew how to handle the personalities he had. Need proof? Look at what he was able to do with the wild bunch he had with the Mets in the mid to late 80s. He was able to stay around the game for another two decades, but his best work was with those 80s Mets teams.

His impact on the game will never be forgotten!

Hockey Legend Passes

There have been more than a fair share of outstanding netminders that have graced the crease in the National Hockey League. Too many to list here. One of those names was Ken Dryden. His on ice exploits were well documented, as were what he did off the ice post playing career. Yesterday the hockey world lost Dryden at the age of 78 after a long cancer battle.

His on ice exploits were the stuff of legend. Dryden began his playing career in 1970, but didn't take over full time until the start of the 1971 season. He would stay in the nets  until the end of the 1979 season. All that time was spent playing for the Montreal Canadiens. His list of accolades during that time is long: 397 games played, 258 wins, 2.24 goals against, .922 save percentage 46 shutouts. Calder Trophy 1972, Vezina Trophy five times, Conn Smyth Trophy once, Stanley Cup six times, all star game five times, Hockey Hall of Fame induction. When his playing career ended, he started out as a commentator, calling the 1980, 1984 and 1988 Winter Olympics. From there, he stepped into a management role in the game. Beginning in 1997, he worked in a management role for the Maple Leafs and Canadiens, roles in which he held until 2004.

In 2004, he left the hockey world and entered the Political relm. Holding down positions in Canadian office from 2004 until around 2013. During his playing career, Dryden finished his law degree, which helped him parlay into a successful political career after his hockey life ended.

Having two great careers, one on the ice and another off of it, are something most people only really dream of. Ken was able to do both and do both very very well. He impacted so many peoples lives, in different ways. He did amazing things on the ice, and off it as well in the role of management for two of the leagues most notable franchises. Then when he stepped into the political game, he did so with the intent of making lives better of the Canadian people. His impact on not only the game of hockey but the betterment of his country will be felt forever.

It truly was a well lived life!

Big Week For Junior

At the start of spring training this year, there were some high expectations for the young guys with the Tampa Bay Rays. One of the guys who had high expectations placed on him was Junior Caminero. This year, he has more than lived up to the hype. Earlier this week, Junior became only the second player in the history of the franchise to hit 40 or more in a season. He hit the mark at home Tuesday night against the Seattle Mariners.

He joins Carlos Pena in 2007 (who hit 46 that year) as the Only Rays players to collect 40 or more in a year. It's also just the 18th time in 27 years that a Rays player has ever clubbed more than 30 or more home runs in a single season. He's also tied for 10th on the Rays list for most RBI's in a season at 102 (and counting). That's joining some pretty good company, but more on that in a second.

For a team that's been around for 27 years, the fact that there's only two guys that have ever hit 40 or more homers in a season says a lot about the two guys that have done it. Junior has been carrying this team to this point. Which is pretty impressive, because at the time of this writing the Rays are 70-69 and in 4th place in the AL East. Oh and they are two and a half games back in the wild card race in the AL at the moment as well. The way he's been playing, he's a big reason why the Rays are even still sniffing a playoff spot this late in the season. And there's still a lot of time left for them to make noise.

As for his standing in Rays history, hitting 40 or more home runs for this club is a pretty big deal. He's got an outside shot of hitting two more milestones this season with a little over three weeks left in the season. He's got a chance to pass Carlos Pena's club record of 46 homers in a season. And he's also got a chance to become the first player in Tampa Bay history to crack the magical 50 home run mark. Both would be major power marks to hit. Oh but he's not done. He's also got a shot at passing Pena's club mark of 121 RBI in a season, which Pena set in 2007. Right now, Caminero is sitting at 102 RBI which is tied for 10th most in a season in club history.

So lets see if the Rays can not only make the playoffs, but Junior can set a couple of club records.

2025 NFL Season Preview

The time has finally arrived. Time for talk and waiting has ended. The 2025 season is here for the National Football League. All thirty two teams are at an even footing, with the end goal the same for all of them. Hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy in early February as the champions of the pro football world. So lets not waste any time and dive right into it. Here's how things are going to go down during the 2025 National Football League Season!

There are some familiar faces that will be playing in new places this season. Sam Darnold (Seattle), Russel Wilson (Giants), Justin Fields (Jets), Aaron Rogers (Steelers), Davante Adams (Rams), Najee Harris (Chargers),  DeAndre Hopkins (Ravens), Joey Bosa (Bills), DeBoo Samuel (Washington), Geno Smith (Raiders), and Jalen Ramsey (Steelers) are just some of the names that moved teams this offseason.

With that out of the way, lets break it down. Here's how we see this season going down.

NFC:
NFC East:
1. Philadelphia Eagles (12-5)*
2. Washington Commanders (10-7) (WC)*
3. Dallas Cowboys (8-9)
4. New York Giants (4-13)

It seems like that its going to be the 2nd year in a row and the 3rd time in the last four years that the Eagles will walk away with this division title, and defend their world championship. With the core group of talent brought back on both sides of the football this season, who's to say that the Eagles don't repeat in this division. This year's going to be a little tougher, dealing with the AFC West and NFC North, along with their own division. But with the talent on this team, despite losing talent on both sides of the football in the offseason, another twelve win season is possible. Right behind them is going to be the Commanders, who are coming off a terrific year last year. The offensive line got a boost in the offseason, adding a guy the talent of Laremy Tunsil, and Deebo Samuel at wide receiver. The talent is there, but they have as tough a schedule as the Eagles. And the big question is can Jayden Daniels repeat what he did in his awesome rookie year or is he going to take a step back? Even if he does, the team is still good enough for ten wins and a wild card. The window is quick closing more and more for the Cowboys. New head coach and new defensive coordinator in Dallas, plus the looming contract issues for Micah Parsons could hang over their heads. Injuries look like they might take their toll on Dallas early on in the season. Sure, they were able to add George Pickens but they aren't the kind of team that is built to win high scoring, shootout type of games. Finally, there's the Giants, who are the hard luck team in this division. Yes, there might be a lot of good, young talent on this Giants team, but with Russel Wilson starting the year under center, it doesn't look good. There might be a chance they  go to Jackson Dart during the year, but that won't help. Maybe giving the team with the toughest schedule on the season four wins is giving them too much credit or hope.

NFC North:
1. Green Bay Packers (11-6)*
2. Detroit Lions (10-6) (WC)*
3. Chicago Bears (9-8)
4. Minnesota Vikings (7-10)

This is going to be another dogfight at the top of the division for who walks away with the North Crown. Giving the edge out of the North has to go to the Packers. They have given Jordan Love plenty of weapons to work with this season. Love has the option to get the ball to Matthew Golden, Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave. Now, that receiving core may not set the world on fire on star power, but its a very reliable group and a balanced attack for the Pack to run with. There may be some level of concern with the Green Bay secondary, so that'll be something to keep an eye on as the season goes along. Still, the Packers are good enough this year that they should be able to take the North. Right behind them are going to be the Lions, who still have big expectations on their shoulders. What is going to hold back Detroit this year is the fact that they lost both their offensive and defensive coordinators in the offseason. They also saw the retirement of two of the key members of their offensive line. Lets not get things twisted, there's still plenty of talent on this Detroit club, and it will be enough to get them into the playoffs. But it not just enough there yet to get past Green Bay for the division. A team that's going to be on the rise this season is going to be the Bears, who are looking for their first winning season since 2018. Caleb Williams will improve in his second season under new head coach and play caller Ben Johnson. It will also help keep Williams upright with three new improvements to that offensive line. They might be good enough to just get over .500, but its going to be tough. Why? because the only team with a tougher schedule than Chicago is the Giants. Brining up the rear in the North is going to be the Vikings. There's no doubt you still have one of the best receivers in the game in Justin Jefferson in Minnesota. But Sam Darnold isn't there this season, and JJ McCarthey is under center. That's going to leave a lot of questions. There's going to be holes and question marks in Minnesota this year, which is going to see them take a big step back from what they did a season ago.

NFC South:
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-8)*
2. Atlanta Falcons (8-9)
3. Carolina Panthers (7-10)
4. New Orleans Saints (3-14)

There won't be a whole lot of change in this division this season. One thing is for sure, the division title will once again go to the Buccaneers. Sure, they are going to be without Chris Godwin for a little time Tristan Wirfs down as well. So at the start of the year it going to be a rough go to kick the year off. But it makes things easier at the end of the year when you consider that the last six games are against teams that missed the playoffs last year. Also, with the talent that Tampa has on both sides of the football, there's no doubt in my mind that they should be the team to beat at the top of this division. Now is the time for the Falcons to really find out what they have under center from the beginning of the year. Michael Penix Jr will be the go to guy from the beginning of the year, and he showed in the final three games of last season that he can go under center at this level. You got some good talent to run with and catch passes on offense. Atlanta's defense seems average at best from the get go, which is why the Falcons are going to be on the outside looking in. Now a team that's going to be taking a big step in the right direction this year in this division is going to be the Panthers. This year with be a gigantic test for how far along Bryce Young is coming along as a starter in this league. With the team he has around him, he has a chance to at least hit a seven win season if everything falls right and he can find his game. If things go south and fast, so with Carolina. They will be fighting for a top pick again next April if they don't get the play they need from their signal caller. Same thing can be said about the Saints this year as well. You got a new head coach in New Orleans in the form of Kellen Moore. Derek Carr and Tyrann Mathieu both retired. You have to rely on a new gunslinger in Spencer Raattler, who had a rough go of it last year. It going to be a long season in New Orleans. Maybe giving the Saints three wins this season is asking too much for this football team.

NFC West:
1. San Francisco 49ers (12-5)*
2. Arizona Cardinals (10-7) (WC)*
3. Los Angeles Rams (9-8)
4. Seattle Seahawks (7-10)

It seems like its another season in which the West title goes through the 49ers. It does help your cause this year when you have drawn the easiest schedule in the league, which San Francisco has done. Sure, Deebo was traded, but there's still plenty of offensive weapons for Brock Purdy to get the ball too. Kittle and Aiyuk are great at catching the ball, and there's hope that Christian McCaffery can return to his old form. Things go that way, it could be a very good year out in San Francisco. The team that might be closest to catching them this year is the Cardinals. After missing the playoffs a season ago. Now that Marvin Harrison Jr has a year of service under his belt, he'll be more of an option for Kyler Murray to use in the passing attack, which will be more dangerous than it was a year ago. Him and Zay Jones make for good targets, as does James Connor running the football. What will be of interest is that over the final month and a half of the season will see Arizona play four of six on the road. The other team to finish above .500 in this division will be the Rams. They don't have Cooper Kupp anymore, having replaced him with Davante Adams. Him and Puka Nakua are a solid one two pass catching core for Matthew Stafford to get the ball to. Question is how well are the gun slingers going to be able to get the ball out to those pass catchers. Finally we have the Seahawks rounding things out in the West. Geno Smith, DK Metcaff and Tyler Lockett are all gone. Sam Darnold takes over under center with Cooper Kupp being his primary target. The only thing that could even get Seattle close to the .500 mark for the year is the defense. They are solid, and with a defensive minded head coach, that side of the ball will keep them in most games this year. But what's going to hold them back is the fact the offense seems to have taken a step or two back from what it was just a season ago.

AFC:
AFC East:
1. Buffalo Bills (12-5)*
2. Miami Dolphins (8-9)
3. New York Jets (7-10)
4. New England Patriots (6-11)

As if there was any doubt here that the Bills would be the best team in the AFC East. As long as Josh Allen is still under center in Buffalo, there's a better than even chance that the the AFC East title stays in Western NY. Buffalo has a chance to build its division lead early, with a first half of the schedule against under .500 teams from a season ago (save Baltimore in the opener). Barring any injuries on either side of the football, there's plenty of talent in Buffalo for them to not only roll to a division title, but have an outside shot at another deep playoff run. Right behind them are an underachieving Dolphins team who are a lot closer to taking steps back then they are being a contender. Another classic case of fools gold in Miami. They have a lot of what seem to be winnable games early on in the year. It's the back half of Miami schedule that are going to be really tough. Sure, the Miami offense on paper looks like it could be really really good. It's how well they are going to hold up that's going to be the million dollar question. Now there is some level of optimism with the Jets, but lets be real here, its going to be another season of underachievement and missing the playoffs. Sure, Justin Fields has taken over under center, and he's got weapons in Hall and Wilson on the offensive side of the ball. It's how well can they click. The defense seems like it could be decent. New York has a brutal schedule to contend with this year under new head coach Aaron Glen. Closing things out in this division again will be the Patriots. Under new head coach Mike Vabrel, New England might be able to start taking steps in the right direction to be an improving team. Look, they have a stretch this year where they might be able to hold serve. But the problem is they lack the firepower to really be able to put much on the board. It's going to be a long season in New England.

AFC South:
1. Houston Texans (10-7)*
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (9-8)
3. Tennessee Titans (5-12)
4. Indianapolis Colts (4-13)

For the third year in a row, the AFC North title will remain with the Texans. C.J. Stroud continues to grow as a leader under center for this team. He's got good weapons  He got plenty of weapons to work with and a solid defense on the other side of the football as well. They get off toa  rough start but they have the talent to overcome it as the season wears along. Houston should be the one standing alone in this division come seasons end. The only other team in this division that could finish with a winning record this year is going to be the Jaguars. Biggest thing that needs to happen in Jacksonville this year is keep Trevor Lawrence on his feet and healthy. He's got some good weapons in his pass and run game, the line just has to be able to hold up enough to allow the play to develop. They have the pass rushers in Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker that could help make this team a dark horse in this division as a challenge for the title. There's only one direction to go from here for the Titans, and that's up. It's not going to happen right away in Tennessee, but the pieces could be in place. It starts with new quarterback in Cam Ward. He's got the tools, lets see if he can put it all together at this level. He's got some good parts to work with in the form of Pollard, Lockett and Ridley. He just needs to be able to produce. Bringing up the rear in this division is the Colts, who are going to hit rock bottom this season. Daniel Jones became the starter in Indy, taking the place of Anthony Richardson from the outset. How long he stays there is to be determined. Facts are Indy is going to be a bad team for some time. It doesn't seem like its going to be getting better any time soon.

AFC North:
1. Baltimore Ravens (14-3)*
2. Cincinnati Bengals (10-7) (WC)*
3. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)
4. Cleveland Browns (3-14)

For the third year in a row, the AFC North title will belong to the Ravens. And why not when you got a guy the talent of  Lamar Jackson leading this football team. Derek Henry is back, DeAndre Hopkins signed for a one year deal. Them with Zae Flowers and Mark Andrews make for a pretty balanced attack. They have a stacked defense, one that allowed the fewest yards and touchdowns against a season ago. A nice complement to that high powered offense. This should be easy for Baltimore to grab the division again this year. Right behind them just barely will be the Bengals. Sure there's going to be question marks about the health of Joe Burrow. If he can stay healthy and play the way he's expected to, Cincinnati will be just fine. Joe still has plenty of weapons to hook up with, so putting points on the board shouldn't be too hard in Cincy. The only thing that might hold them back, even slightly, from this win total is how well the defense can hold up. Same thing can be said about the Steelers, just on the other side of the football. The defense in Pittsburgh could be good, like really good, this season. When you add a guy like Jalen Ramsey to the defense, you going to get a lot better. Its the offense that has me slightly worried. Kaleb Johnson is taking over for Najee Harris in the backfield.DK Metcaf is the top target, along with Jonuu Smith. But throwing them the ball is going to be Aaron Rogers. There's no guarantees of what Rogers will be able to do. It will be enough to get them into the playoffs, but its taking a step back from a season ago. Bringing up the rear in this division is going to be the Browns, who will be lucky if they win three games all season. Sure, they got Joe Flacco under center, who somehow still has something left in the tank. He got David Njoku to throw to, along with Jerry Judy. Those two guys can't do it all, and Cleveland doesn't have a run game. Its going to be a long year in Cleveland.

AFC West:
1. Kansas City Chiefs (12-5)*
2. Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) (WC)*
3. Denver Broncos (10-7) (WC)*
4. Las Vegas Raiders (5-12)

Another year, another West title for the Chiefs. Sure, they won't be as good as a season ago, they will likely win three or four fewer games then they did a season ago. But Kansas City is still the class of this division. As long as Patrick Mahomes is healthy, you got a really good shot. You got a ton of talent on the offensive side of the football that could really put points on the board. Defense should do a fine job of shutting down the opposition. There isn't much out there on paper to say that KC won't relinquish the title. Right on their tails this year is going to be the Chargers. Jim Harbaugh took this team to the playoffs a season ago, and they going to be an even bigger threat to the Chiefs this year. The run game got a big improvement drafting Omarion Hampton in the first round. With him and Najee Harris running the ball, they could be good. Same with Ladd McConkey and a returning Keenan Allen catching Herbert passes, this team can put points on the board. Defense is going to be solid this year, so don't be surprised with the Chargers getting back into the playoffs. Another team getting to the playoffs out of the West will be the Broncos. Bo Nix and Sean Peyton will get even better in year two together. Evan Engram joins Cortland Sutton in the top pass catchers for Bo this year. They got a balanced offensive attack in Denver and a good line to allow it to get the time it needs to go to work. The defense will do a decent job keeping the opposition off the board and get back into the playoffs this season. Bringing up the rear in the West will be the Raiders. Sure they got a decent signal caller in Geno Smith and snagged a good running back in Ashton Jeanty high in the draft. The offense can put some points on the board in Vegas. Problem is, they may have a little trouble keeping the opposition off the board. Defense could be spotty at best.

Super Bowl: Ravens and Packers

Big Day For Big Dumper

It has been a monster year for Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh in 2025. As of this writing, Cal is putting up MVP type numbers. He's hitting .247, with 107 RBis and a league leading 50 Home Runs, which he hit #50 on Monday night. Those 50 homers are the most ever by a catcher in a single season

That 50th homer set a couple of new benchmarks, for both the Mariners and Major League Baseball. From the Mariners point of view, Raleigh joins Ken Griffey Jr as the only Seattle players to slug 50 or more home runs in a season. Cal's total is still climbing after this writing. Griffey hit 56 home runs in a season, in back to back years in 1997 and 1998. That's the only time its been done. Raleigh also joins Mickey Mantle as the only switch hitters to ever swat 50 or more in a season (he's also the 8th man in history to hit the 50 mark before the end of August0. The last note is that Raleigh is the first switch hitter in history to hit 20 home runs from each side of the plate.

The record for a catcher had been 48, set by Salvador Perez back in 2021, when he finished the year with 48 long balls.

What does this mean for the Big Dumper and the M's? Well, as of this writing, Seattle is a game and a half back of the Astros for the AL West lead, and they also hold a four game lead on the final wild card spot in the AL with about five weeks to go in the season. So they are sitting in a good spot right now and can only expand on it from here.

As for the personal marks, Cal is leading the AL and second in all of baseball in RBI's and he leads all of baseball in home runs. Sure, his batting average is below what it should be, but that's the trend that baseball seems to be going in. Is he in the discussion for AL MVP? Of course he is. Is he the frontrunner? Not quite sure of that yet. The only guy who might have a say in that is some guy named Aaron Judge. He's the AL and MLB leading hitter.

All in all, its still a fantastic season for Cal Raleigh, and it's not even close to being done yet.

2025 Florida College Football

In the state of Florida, College Football is almost as much a way of life as the NFL is. And why not. There are 18 totally college football programs in the state, ten of which are D1 schools. Of all those D1 programs here in the state, there's five that we will try and cover the most here on the show: USF, UCF, Florida, Florida State and Miami.

A grand total of sixty games will be played combined between the five schools. Yes there are crossovers this year, where some of the schools do play each other this season. Quite a few of those games involve teams that are ranked, as of this writing, in the top 25 in the nation in the coaches polls. There's no doubt in anybody's mind tis going to lead to a lot of exciting football this season.

With that being said, here's how we see the records going down for the big five schools this season.

USF: 7-5
UCF: 5-7
Miami: 11-1
Florida: 8-4
Florida State: 6-6

So what co you think? How do you see things going down this season for the Florida schools in College Football in 2025?