Could Johnny Football be a two sport athlete? San Diego Padres may think so as they selected Cleveland Browns first round draft pick Johnny Manziel in the 28th round of the 2014 MLB draft Saturday afternoon. Manziel, who played the infield growing up, was the 837th overall choice in MLB Draft. He never played baseball for Texas A&M, and the last time he played organized ball was in high school.
If Johnny Manziel plans own being a superstar in the NFL then his dream of playing MLB will probably never happen. However if this football thing doesn't workout who knows, maybe JohnnyBaseball will take off!
It only took two days for the Houston Astros to ink their number one draft pick, Brady Aiken. The 17-year-old phenom pitcher just became a rich man Saturday signing a 6.5 million contract tying Jameson Taillon for the largest signing bonus ever given to a high school pitcher. Aiken topped off his senior year with a 1.06 ERA, 111 strikeouts in 59 2/3 innings for Cathedral Catholic High which is in San Diego. Though the agreement is verbal both sides have until July 18th to finalize a deal.
Baltimore Orioles gamble on 2-time Cy Young Award winner, Johan Santana, who was making a comeback before an MRI revealed a torn Achilles suffered during an extended Spring Training outing. Santana has been trying to come back from a second shoulder injury he tore last season with the New York Mets. Baltimore were hoping that Johan still had a little bit left in the tank to help a struggling Orioles pitching staff; but they will have to look elsewhere since he is officially done for the 2014 season.
Not sure if this is the end of a career or not for the 35-year-old Santana. The four-time all-star has had a remarkable career with a 139-78 record, 3.20ERA, with 1988 strikeouts.
The @Orioles' Johan Santana tore his left Achilles during extended spring training and is out for the rest of the season.
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) June 6, 2014
The Houston Astros hit the jackpot again landing 17-year-old high school sensation Brady Aiken with the first pick of the 2014 MLB draft. Aiken is a left hand pitcher from Cathedral Catholic HS in San Diego and is the first high school pitcher taken No. 1 overall since the Yankees grabbed Brien Taylor in 1991. Aiken, a 6'4 205lb senior went 7-0 with a 1.06 ERA this past season. Aiken's fastball records in the 94mph, he has very strong curveball that reaches the 80s. Brady's best pitch maybe his change-up, he has good command of the ball.
Aiken is a man-child, who has made it known that he believes he's the best player in the draft and should be drafted number one. The Astros had the number one pick last year drafting Stanford pitcher, Mark Appel. With the addition of Brady Aiken look for the Astros will soon be must see tv.
Aiken models himself after David Price but is compared to a Cliff Lee. Brady has also has a verbal commitment to UCLA.
LeBron James backs up his Monumental talk with an unbelievable game winning three-point shot at the buzzer giving his Miami Heat a needed victory over the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night in Oakland. James had to redeem himself after missing a crucial late fourth quarter free throw with his team up only by one. Both all-star starters, James and Steph Curry put on a duel in the weighing moments as they exchanged multiple baskets. Curry getting what to be a possible game winning driving lay-up for a three-point play giving his Warriors a two point lead with 14 secs left in the game. Miami Coach, Erik Spolstra decided to let them play it out rather than call for a timeout and watch what LeBron does with the game on the line. Take a look:
You can always tell when LeBron is about to pull-up: when he's dancing and jabbing. He doesn't mess around when he drives. — Marcus Thompson (@ThompsonScribe) February 13, 2014
Who said the man wasn't clutch. My Lamb! Well if you are going to talk about being on the Mount Rushmore, then you better hit shots like that. LeBron finished the night with 36pts, 13 boards, 9ast, 2blks, and 2stls. This game was probably a message to Kevin Durant..... You can't win the MVP before the All-Star Break!
The time Anderson Silva has met his match, as he loses to UFC Champ Chris Weidman for the second straight time. Unfortunately it didn't go the distant because of one gruesome accident that occurred in the second round of the most anticipated UFC 168 bout. Silva wasn't able to continue as he snapped his left tibula and fibula bone forcing him to be eliminated immediately. Take a look below.
It's definitely not how anyone wanted the bout to end but oh my gosh, this will be a topic of discussion. Silva's injury rivals the Joe Theismann, who suffered a comminuted compound fracture of his leg while being sacked by New York Giants Lawrence Taylor on November 18, 1985 on Monday Night Football.
Here at Sports Kings we went brainstorming in the past and present for the best iconic moments in football. Our goal is to feature players who have wowed us with their signature move that fans all over have talked about, mimic, or can tell you where they were when the incident happened. We will use Terrell Davis for example. Do you remember the Mile High Salute? Well if you were a Denver Broncos' fan or hater you saw it plenty during their Super Bowl run in the late '90s. The Mile High Salute indicated the Broncos way of celebrating one of their many touchdowns. There are 40 iconic moments that were chosen, they are not in any particular order.
40. Terrell Davis Mile High Salute
39. Ickey Woods "The Ickey Shuffle"
Ickey wasn't in the league very long but he did make an impact when he reached the end zone. Woods touchdown dance became hip hop!
38. Michael Irvin's First down Salute
I can't remember who was the first to celebrate a first down but you knew when it was 3rd and 9, Troy Aikman was going to hit Irvin with that ten yard slant. First and ten Cowboys!
37. Walter Payton's Bulldozing Over Defenders & Jumping Over the Top Of The Pile.
Sweetness, now that's funny, Walter Payton was everything but SWEET! He was probably pound for pound the most physical mixed with athletic running back the game had ever seen.
36. T.O SMH! The Star, Popcorn, Sharpie, Pom Pom
Terrell Owens brought WWF to football. Since the NFL only marketed the great Peyton Manning, Terrell promoted himself better than anyone else. Besides know one loves T.O more than T.O!
35. Shawn Merriman's Lights Out Dance
Shawn Merriman perfected the Mark Gastineau sack dance representing the Charger's bolt. Just when he made his nitch as a sack master father time set in soon after.
34. Peyton Manning's Cadence
I always got tickled when Peyton barked out his cadence. You would see defenses change their call, for what? We all know Peyton is throwing the ball! Nevertheless, Peyton hike the ball please!
33. Deion "Prime Time" Sanders Showboating
Prime Time, Prime Time, Prime Time! Did anyone have more swag than #21. You knew if you Deion was at corner then his whole side of the field was covered.
32. The Eddie Lacy's Spin Move
Eddie Lacy is probably the only back in history that enjoyed the spin move drill in practice. Lacy's looks like a human pinball machine.
31. Bo Jackson's 91 Yard Touchdown vs Seattle Seahawks
Damn you Bo, how could you be the one to end Brian Bosworth's football career! Hmmm, just think Bo was one time a marketing machine. I wonder who's our Bo Jackson today?
30. The Mack Brown's Clap!
If you are a Texas Longhorn fan shouldn't we be clapping at Mack Brown's resignation? After losing out on RGIII, Andrew Luck, Johnny Manziel, and Jameis Winston. Job well done Mack!
29. 1993 Buffalo Bills Greatest Comeback Against Houston Oilers
Houston Oilers up 35-3 and Buffalo Bills are without Jim Kelly at the helm. Here comes backup quarterback, Frank Reich with a second half surge throwing for 21 of 34 pass completions for 289 yards and 4 touchdowns, with 1 interception.
28. Desmond Howard's Heisman Pose
Desmond probably got the Heisman for the simple fact he posed better than the Heisman himself!
27. Jim Mora "Playoffs?"
Don't you just love meltdowns, does anyone even remember if they ever won a again?
26. John Elway's Helicopter Run
Of all the highlights John Elway has been a part of, his helicopter
run signifies a Super Bowl victory.
25. Robert Brooks' Lambeau Leap
I'm sure there were many of Packers before Brooks that leaped into the land of Cheese heads but I can't think of one that did it before Brooks. I'm sure some Packer historian can tell me who was the first.
24. Cam Newton's "Superman"
Is Cam really Superman? Not only does he have a S on his chest. He now wears Superman socks now. Thank the Lord he's winning football games now.
23. Franco Harris' Immaculate Reception
All I can say is in the right place at the right time but what was the big deal, they lost to the undefeated Miami Dolphins a week later.
22. Jamal Anderson's "The Dirty Bird"
What was once the Bird by Morris Day and the Time. Then comes Jamal Anderson with his touchdown celebration and it was a little bit on the dirty side.
21. Dennis Green's "Meltdown!"
Yep, I agree Dennis your Cardinals did let the Bears off the hook, epic but not quite the greatest meltdown.
20. Jim McMahon's Headband
You had to love Jim McMahon being onry, he was the bad boy of sports. Without Jim McMahon pushing buttons you may not have a T.O or a Chad Johnson.
19. Michael Strahan's Sack Record
So who really cheapen this sack record, Brett Favre or Michael Strahan. I guess if you are going to give it to me, I have to take it, right?
18. Eric Dickerson's Goggles & Neck Brace
For those who don't know what Eric hairdo was back in the day was, it was the Jheri Curl. The Curl also signified coolness to go along with the goggles and neck brace. Everything Dickerson did was cool, heck he even ran cool!
17.Dwight Clark "The Catch against the Cowboys"
That catch ended the Cowboy reign in the NFC and started a dynasty for the 49ers. Is that when the two-minute drill all started. Joe Montana to Dwight Clark!
16.Lynn Swann's Circus Catch
I guess its pick on Cowboys day! Yes its Lynn Swann and one of his epic Super Bowl catches. Okay it was spectacular!
15. Mike Singletary's "Intense Eyes"
Is it me or did running backs just fall down after the Singletary stare at them?
14. Jerry Jones On The Sidelines
No one complained when the Cowboys were winning but heck that was 16 years ago! Then again if my team was worth close to 2 billion dollars I would be on the sidelines too!
13.Tony Dorsett's 99 yard touchdown run
This happen on Monday Night Football January 3, 1983. This record will always be intact, it can only be tied.
12. Tom Brady's "Tuck Rule"
This play started all this Patriot Dynasty BS! Of all teams getting screwed, DA RAIDERS! Between the Tuck Rule and Spygate......... Equals a New England Patriot Dynasty. Spygate wasn't included but probably should have.
11. David Tyree's Super Bowl Catch
David Tyree should have been given a second Super Bowl ring for this catch. One from the NY Giants and a second one from the '72 Miami Dolphins. His catch led to winning catch by Plaxico Burruss. He kept New England from the perfect season of 19 - 0. Heck no love afterwards, Tyree didn't make the squad the following season.
10. "Steve Tasker's Hustle Play "Super Bowl XXVII" "Leon Lett"
Oh Leon, if only people knew how dominant of a defensive tackle you were, but blunders like this and who could forget the Thanksgiving Day when you touched that blocked kick!
9. Keyshawn Johnson's "Give Me The Damn Ball"
Perfect title for a starving wide receiver. Funny how Wayne Chrebet was getting the ball instead!
8. Kordell Stewart's Hail Mary Throw To Michael Westbrook
It was Kordell's only highlight of his football career. As for Michael Westbrook, I can only remember him giving his former Redskins teammate Stephen Davis a can of whoop a$$!
7. Pat Summerall & John Madden
The pair was a very entertaining. Pat Summerall's voice, I can hear it now giving True Value Hardware some love and Madden, I can vision him drawing plays on the tv monitor.
6. Mike Gundy's "I'm A Man I'm 40!"
Thank God for 40, I'm finally a MAN!
5. Chicago Bears "Super Bowl Shuffle"
The big bad Bears pulled this one-off, I remember having to do this same bit in choir back in junior high school. They came, saw and kicked a$$ while doing the shuffle.
4. Herm Edwards "You play to win the game!"
The best meltdown to this point, who has more charisma than Herm Edwards? Great motivator, like him even more on ESPN
3. "The Drive" Denver vs. Cleveland
The Drive was only the start. It wasn't the Cleveland Browns that was haunted by John Elway. It was Marty Schottenheimer who was being tormented. After Marty left Cleveland for Kansas City, Elway picked on him for another decade in KC.
2. Joe Namath's Super Bowl guarantee
Namath's Super Bowl guarantee gave the American Football Conference some legitimacy. Don't hear too many bold predictions anymore.
1. 1972 Miami Dolphins Undefeated Season 17 - 0
I guess we can continue to watch these old geezers pop open champagne year after year. I don't think anyone is going perfect anytime soon despite the league being watered down a bit.
