How Accurate

1. Panthers: Who they will pick was correct! Cam Newton

2. Broncos: Wrong on both Von Miller

3. Bills: Wrong on both Marcell Dareus

4. Bengals: Who they will pick was correct! AJ Green

5. Cardinals: Wrong on both Patrick Peterson

6. Trade

7. 49ers: Wrong on both Aldon Smith

8.TITANS: WRONG, BUT THAT'S OKAY!!!! JAKE LOCKER!!!

9.Cowboys: Who they will pick was correct! Tyron Smith

10. Trade

11. Houston: Wrong on both JJ Watt

12. Vikings: Wrong on both Christian Ponder

13. Lions: Wrong on both Nick Fairley

14. Rams: Who they should pick was correct! Robert Quinn

15. Dolphins: Wrong on both: Mike Pouncey

16. Trade

17.Patriots: Wrong on both Nate Solder

18. Chargers: Wrong on both Corey Liuget

19. Giants: Wrong on both Prince Amukamara

20. Bucs: Wrong on both Adrian Clayborn

21. Trade

22. Colts: Who they should and would was correct! Anthony Castonzo

23. Eagles: Wrong on both Danny Watkins

24. Trade

25. Seahawks: Wrong on both James Carpenter

26. Trade

27. Ravens: Wrong on both Jimmy Smith

28. Trade

29. Bears: Wrong on both: Gabe Carimi

30. Jets: Who they should and would was correct! Muhammed Wilkerson

31. Steelers: Wrong on both Cameron Heyward

32. Packers: Wrong on both Derek Sherrod

Correct: 6
Wrong: 19
Trade picks: 7

Draft Continued

17. New England Patriots: JJ Watt DE
Who they should pick: Mike Pouncey C/G
JJ is going to be an amazing player and would definitely help them out immediately. But with Dan Koppen turning 32 this year, Pouncey would be able to sit for a year or even be put somewhere is on the line and be in line to replace Dan.

18. San Diego Chargers: Cameron Jordan DE
Who they should pick: Cameron Jordan DE
We agree on this pick, the Chargers need that elite pass rusher and Jordan is the next best available.

19. New York Giants: Nate Solder T
Who they should pick: Anthony Castonzo T
Most definitely need to tackle they just choose the wrong one. Solder will be good, but overall Castonzo will end up being the better tackle.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Aldon Smith DE/LB
Who they should pick: Jimmy Smith CB
The Bucs only have a few places they need to fill to become that elite team to beat. Aldon could help them out right away, I just feel they need to get that elite corner to lock the WR in their division.

21. Kansas City Chiefs: Mike Pouncey C/G
Who they should pick: Mikey Pouncey C/G
The Chiefs are exstatic to see Pouncey still available and pick him in 10 seconds.

22. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Castonzo T
Who they should pick: Anthony Castonzo T
Once again, two teams in a row are super pumped to get the guy they did not think would have been available in your spot. Castonzo will be an immediate impact player.

23. Philadelphia Eagles: Adrian Clayborn DE
Who they should pick: Adrian Clayborn DE
The draft of the defensive lineman continues with the Eagles pick of Clayborn. They think of many other players in this pick, but keep coming back to Clayborn. If this pick is anything different it would not surprise with the way Andy Reid likes to stack up on offensive players.

24. New Orleans Saints: Gabe Carimi T
Who they should pick: Gabe Carimi T
We both agree on this pick. The Saints did not expect Gabe to still be available and an amazing tackle to protect Drew at the number 24 spot in the draft the Saints can not pass. Drew is stoked!

25. Seattle Seahawks: Phil Taylor DT
Who they should pick: Danny Watkins G
Once again, Seattle messing up and missing on the true position they need. The Seattle line is one of the worst in the NFL.

26. Baltimore Ravens: Aaron Williams CB
Who they should pick: Aaron Williams CB
The Ravens are a very smart organization and they realize they need the most help in their secondary. Williams is the next best secondary player and they can not pass on him.

27. Atlanta Falcons: Kyle Rudolph TE
Who they should pick: Kyle Rudolph TE
Not just because I am a huge fan of Rudy and ND, the Falcons want to get Matt Ryan another weapon besides Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez is getting up there in age. Although Rudy is already to play in the NFL, what better option than Tony to sit back, watch and learn. The Falcons will not regret this pick.

28. New England Patriots: Danny Watkins G
Who they should pick: Danny Watkins G
Although I do believe the Patriots will try to trade this pick, they can not pass on Watkins. With the Patriots doing everything they can to protect Brady and keep him healthy as long as they can. (Do not be surprised to see them pick a QB in this slot)

29. Chicago Bears: Derek Sherrod T
Who they should pick: Derek Sherrod T
Everyone knows the Bears have to get help on the offensive line.

30. New York Jets: Muhammed Wilkerson DE
Who they should pick: Muhammed Wilkerson DE
When your as big and as physical as Wilkerson you are bound to be with Rex and his defense.

31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Brandon Harris CB
Who they should pick: Brandon Harris CB
The only reason the Steelers lost in the Superbowl last year is because of their poor secondary. With the addition of Harris and started immediately or close to it, by the end of the season the Steelers are going to once again be an elite team.

32. Green Bay Packers: Cameron Heyward DE
Who they should pick: Brooks Reed DE
The Packers have to get bigger and faster on the line and go with Heyward. They messed up on not picking Reed, who is Clay Matthews in the making.

Lets see how accurate my first NFL Draft predictions are

One New Idea

SPORTS!!!
My first post will be about this years NFL Draft. There will be the player I believe the team will take and then the player I believe the team should take.

1. Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton QB
Who they should take: Marcell Dareus DT
Not even because I am a Notre Dame football fan, I think you have to give Jimmy Clausen more than a year to prove himself. The only good receiver he had was Steve Smith and quite frankly he is getting old and a ton of injuries are hurting him. I do not think Jimmy is in fact a franchise QB. However if you draft a qb in the second round you have to give that guy a chance. I also do not think Cam is a franchise QB in the NFL.

2. Denver Broncos: Marcell Dareus DT
Who they should take: Marcell Dareus DT
I agree with who they will and who they should pick. Marcell is going to be an amazing player. I could see them picking Patrick Peterson as well. With Patrick and Champ they would have the best defensive back tandem in the league.

3. Buffalo Bills: Von Miller LB
Who they should take: Blaine Gabbert QB
Do not get me wrong, Von Miller is one of the greatest players in this years draft and I would love to have him on my team. However they should draft a qb and the best qb in this draft will still available for them. Let Fitzpatrick teach Gabbert the few things he needs to learn and then hand the team over to him when the Bills have only won 1 of their first 8 games.

4. Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green WR
Who they should pick: Blaine Gabbert QB
I really think the Bengals do not believe Carson when he says he wants out or he is going to retire. So I think they are going to do everything they can in this draft to try and keep him here. What better way to do that then to get the best WR. I believe Carson is serious though, and they should go with the safe pick and getting the best QB available in the draft.

5. Arizona Cardinals: Blaine Gabbert QB
Who they should pick: Blaine Gabbert QB
They are going to be thrilled to see Gabbert still available. Dream come true!

6. Cleveland Browns: Julio Jones WR
Who they should pick: Julio Jones WR
Two in a row agreeing on. This never happens. Their biggest need is a pass rusher and they could go with Robert Quinn but instead with the big guns they have choosing the picks now they will do anything to make Colt a better QB. (Biggest rise in wins for a team this coming year and they make the playoffs)

7. San Francisco 49ers: Patrick Peterson CB
Who they should pick: Patrick Peterson CB
What! Three in a row! The 49ers are only a few missing pieces away from being an elite team and with the pick of Peterson they just got one of those pieces.

8. TENNESSEE TITANS: Nick Fairley DT
Who they should pick: Andy Dalton QB
When the Titans do choose Fairley, I am going to be exstatic, however, we ABSOLUTELY NEED a QB. I believe Andy is the best QB in this draft class. Laugh at me all you want but he has proven himself year in and year out. Do not forget Flacco when he was picked and how he is turning out.

9. Dallas Cowboys: Tyron Smith T
Who they should pick: Mike Pouncey C/G
No doubt they need help on the O line, I just believe Tyron is a little overrated and Pouncey to me has proven he will be great in the NFL.

10. Washington Redskins: Robert Quinn DE
Who they should pick: Mike Pouney C/G
I do believe Quinn will be good in the NFL I just do not believe he will great until a couple years. The safer pick here is Pouncey.

11. Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara CB
Who they should pick: Prince Amukamara CB
The Texans need help more than anything and anybody in the defensive passing game. They are so happy to have Prince to help them with that.

12. Minnesota Vikings: Jake Locker QB
Who they should pick: Andy Dalton QB
With Favre finally leaving, the Vikings have to reach out and get a franchise QB. I do think Jake will be a great QB but still I believe Andy is going to the best QB out of this draft. Maybe Andy will be available for us in the second round.

13. Detroit Lions: Da'Quan Bowers DE
Who they should pick: Da'Quan Bowers DE
Even though he is going to be a huge medical risk, I can not deny his skill and talent. Having Suh and Bowers (who was going to be picked first overall) the Lions D-line is going to be hard to compete against. Yep, the Lions!

14. St. Louis Rams: Corey Liuget DT
Who they should pick: Robert Quinn
I know they want more in the middle but as good as Quinn was/is you can not let him go any further than this.

15. Miami Dolphins: Andy Dalton QB
Who they should pick: Mark Ingram RB
Dolphins were reportedly very impressed with Andy. I know they will not pick Mark but with all the injuries their running backs have had they need to pick him. A former Heisman winner falling in your lap to help out Chad Henne. I do not like Chad as he came out of Michigan but when they gave him a chance he was pretty darn goood.

16. Jacksonville Jaquars: Ryan Kerrigan DE
Who they should pick: Aldon Smith DE
Okay, so we both agree they need a DE, however I think Kerrigan is a little overrated. Aldon Smith in my opinion will be as good as the top DE picked in this draft.

The other half will be coming before Thursday...stay tuned

Something New

So, I did have an idea of what I was going to focus my blogging on, but I thought of a better idea. In an attempt to see how many people actually read my blog and to keep the interest of the few who do read it, I am going to ask you.

WHAT DO YOU WANT?

Anything you want me to blog about. Just leave a comment and let me know.

New Nintendo Console

Nope, I am not talking about the 3DS. IGN reported today that Nintendo will reveal a new system at E3 this year!

Not much has been said yet. However it is reported to be "HD resolutions" and capable of running 1080p. It will also be backwards compatible with current Wii games.

Last Wednesdays Word

Todays word: Finish

Definition from dictionary.com: to bring (something) to an end or to completion

My definition of finish is to accomplish anything you set your mind to do.

Finish is a weird word. It can make you happy or sad. To finish school and start a new job will make you happy. However, to finish your honeymoon and have to come back home is going to make you sad.

I really like this picture I found. It really makes sense when you think about it. Always when you finish something you are going to start another something. Wednesdays word for me is finished. I feel as though I accomplished what I wanted to do and am ready to "start" something new with the blog. I am thinking of a few different ideas so make sure you stop by to check it out.

Wednesdays Word

Todays word: Change

Definition from Dictionary.com: make the form, nature, future course, etc., of different from what it is or from what it would be if


My definition of change is making different from the normal and everyday. To change is to make whatever it is different.

Seriously, as I was writing this a song came on the radio with the word change in it, a million times. Crazy how things occur.

Check out my brother(s) website: changemichiana.org

Our Sunday

This past Sunday, Lauren and I had the day off together. Lauren spent most of the day in the kitchen (which is always a good thing for me). I cleaned the house and got all my crap picked up and put away. She made these delicious chocolate chip cookies. She was not pleased with the way they came out but I sure was. She also made these amazing pretzels! The reason why the one is black is because it is a cinnamon and sugar one. That one was for me. They came out great and Laure was pleased with these ones. We have eaten quite a bit of them already. We will definitely be making them again. I helped out on both of these makings.

Xbox to get new disc

Just saw a post on IGN talking about XBOX getting a new format for their disc. Not much was said but I figured I would post what was said on here.
"Microsoft is beginning a new public preview for Xbox 360 users as they prepare for an updated Xbox 360 disc format. Xbox Live Director of Programming Larry Hryb made the announcement this morning through his Major Nelson blog. "This is an important update as we continually strive to improve our products and we could not do so without the help of our great Xbox community," Hryb wrote. "As part of the preview program, you will receive a copy of Halo: Reach along with other possible rewards." Due to disc distribution, this preview is only available to U.S. residents. Users can head over to the official Xbox Live website to register. It's unclear at this time what the update will mean for Xbox 360 software going forward. Hryb told IGN in a separate e-mail this is not an update to Blu-ray discs, but could not provide any additional details at this time."

Wednesday's Word

Todays word: Late

Definition from dictionary.com: occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time

My definition of late is arrival after the alotted space provided

I chose late today because my Wednesday word is being posted on Friday. The first part of dictionary.com's definition was pretty confusing. After I read it a couple times it makes a little bit of sense. I quess even when you are late you still plan on "coming" to whatever it is you are late for.

I will try to post "Wednesday's word" on Wednesday's from now on

Rotation

The Red Sox rotation is set for the opening of the 2011 season

1. Jon Lester
2. John Lackey
3. Clay Buchholz
4. Josh Beckett
5. Dice-K

I love Lester getting the starting one. Shows that we believe he is our true number 1! No one in baseball deserves this more then him. From what he has gone through to now being the number 1 starter in the best team in baseball. Also the first Red Sox pitcher I ever saw pitch live in Boston!

Wednesday's Word!

Todays word: GIVE

Definition from dictionary.com: to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation

My definition of give is to supply someone/something with a physical or mental object (not so much object, also love or compassion)

What made me think of this word is what my brothers are doing in our community. They are using the act of give, giving their objects and time to the community. Give is a very very strong word. I know that I need to give more of what I have to offer in my community and my world. We get so caught up in our everyday lives and forgot that we need to take a break and give our time and effort not only to our family but to those that we do not know.

Improvements...Really?

Well, lets just say some improvements great. Others, horrible!

For my first improvement of writing more. Not only on here but also in some sort of book, I started out great but recently have not been doing it at all. How your improvements or resolutions always go, huh? I have to stick to this. I do not want to lose the few people who do read my blog because I am not using it. I hate when the people's blogs who I read do not post. So why the heck do I do it. I will get back to it!!!

My second improvement of starting to vlog. I have not done one at all. I have not even attempted to do it. I promise to have one up in the next month!

Third improvement of being fit and active. I have done a little bit of this. I try to walk Jemma as much as possible and take her for a longer walk than what we use to do. If she does her business and wants to go inside I just keep her out and walk her a little more. Also while I am at work, instead of just sitting on my butt when we are dead I will get up straighten the merchandise and walk around the store a couple times. I really need to start going the gym before we move and I do not have a gym.

For my fourth improvement looking good for my wife on my wedding day. Well I have not gotten married yet...so.

My fifth improvement of helping Lauren around the house and cooking has been amazing! I have focused my improvements on this the one the most. I do the dishes as much as possible. Dust the house every once in a while and vacuum quite often. Cooking wise I have improved a lot also. I will make our lunches every once in a while and make dinner for us as much as possible. I just made homemade chili the other night.

My last improvement of figuring out what I want to do for the rest of my life, I am still working on. I did get more hours at my job that I am at now and that is really helping. I work 36-40 hours a week now. I am so grateful for this opportunity that my bosses have given me. There are a few things I would like to do for the rest of my life, it is just a matter of figuring out the best one for Lauren and I.

So here is to improving my improvements!!!

Wednesdays Word

Todays word: Awesome
-adjective

Definition from dictionary.com: inspiring awe, showing or characterized by awe

My definition of awesome is pertaining to someone or something that made you awestruck or happy!

When I think of awesome I usually think of my great family and fiancee. I also think of sports and playing sports. Using my definition of the word, when I am with my family, fiancee, or watching/playing sports I usually become awestruck or happy!

What do you think of?!?!?

Wednesday's Word

Todays word: Epic

Definition from dictionary.com: noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style

I think epic means something of great achievement or of great failure.

When I think of epic, I think of World of Warcraft. Mainly because my brothers both play the game and I hear the word quite often. To be honest with you before I looked the definition up I did not think it was going to speak of poems or writings. Now that I think about it though, it makes sense. I took Mythology my senior year in high school and I cant believe I did not think about that before I looked it up.

So go out today or tomorrow and have an epic day! (Hopefully for the better side)

Wednesday's Word

A little something new!

Every Wednesday I am going to pick a random word. Give you the definition of that word. Tell you what I think about the word and what it means to me. Hopefully you will leave a comment and let me know what you think about it and what it means to you! (I like comments)

I believe words have more than just a definition and more than just something that comes out of our mouths. I feel as though we say words without really thinking what they mean.

Today's word is: Grace

Definition from dictionary.com: elegance, or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action. It also reads, favor or good will.

For me, grace means delicate and gentle. To me grace is one of the most beautiful words in the english dictionary. I would love to name one of my kids Grace. When I say it, it almost calms me down, as weird as that sounds. I find grace in nature through the trees and the beautiful parts of this world.

Rest of Improvements and a LONG week

I know I already told you I am going to write more, not only on here, but, in some sort of book, but I have a couple more "Improvements" that I want to work on this year!
First off the one everyone is waiting for. I want to "vlog" on my Iphone and make videos using Imovie on my phone. I really want to explore more "media" and experiment a lot this year!
Another is: Be fit and active. I do not want to set a weight loss or say I am not going to eat this or that because I know I will not stick to it. Instead I want to eat better, making healthier choices and work out at our apartment gym and play more sports this year even if it is just shooting hoops by myself.
Another is: Look good for my wife on my wedding day this year! I am getting married on September 10, 2011. 9 10 11!!! This "Improvement" ties in with my last one. I want to look good for her and be able to do whatever we want on our honeymoon without getting out of breath from walking down the stairs.
Another is: Help Lauren with the house and cooking. What, Matt has a passion for cooking and he wants to improve on cooking? That makes no sense. To be honest with you since I have moved in with her, I cook about once a week and sometimes only once every two weeks. As far as the house goes, I do not really help her at all with this. Occasionally I will vacuum the house or dust the family room but I need to help her out more! (Geeze, I sound like crap now)
Last is: I want to figure out what I want to do for the rest of my life. I cant live on what I make now for the rest of my life and I want to be able to support my family on the income that I bring in and be able to tell Lauren she does not have to work. She can stay home and do what she wants. I have a couple things in mind but am still exploring.

A long week indeed! This past week my closest grandparent and last grandparent past away. My grandmother. She is in a better place now and I know she is fishing and eating with my grandfather. She will be missed by so many!