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21. Toronto Maple Leafs - Frederik Gauthier (C)
Gauthier is a very solid two-way player, who uses his well-developed hockey sense to make plays at both ends of the ice. His mature game will translate well in the NHL, though he isn't viewed as a game-changing prospect. Gauthier showed some offensive ability this year, scoring 22 goals and registering 60 points in 62 games in his first season with Rimouski. However, it is his defensive play that is his ticket to the NHL. He's strong in the faceoff circle and is very effective on the penalty kill. Though he doesn't use his 6'3" frame to physically intimidate his opponents, he understands how to use his body in the cycle game and in shielding defenders from the puck. With some more development, he projects as a prototypical second or third-line player who could be used against an opposing team's top line. The Maple Leafs sure could use this type of player but will likely have to wait a year or two before he can contribute in NHL.
22. Calgary Flames (via St. Louis) - Emile Poirier (LW)
Poirier might not be the biggest offensive threat, but he plays a competitive, aggressive game and could bring the blend of penalty minutes and points that fantasy owners love. He's not slow, but his skating could use some work as he can be awkward in that regard. He had 70 points and 101 penalty minutes in 65 QMJHL games in 2012-13. He could stand to beef up and should be regarded as a bit of a long-term project.
23. Washington Capitals - Andre Burakowsky (LW)
Burakowsky is a "tweener" right now – too good for the Swedish junior team but not yet good enough for the pro team. He plays with a "give me the puck" mindset and has exceptional offensive tools with great speed, though his 11 points in 43 games with Malmo this past season were somewhat disappointing. Constantly on the move, the winger has a knack for finding open spaces to generate offense. Even though he performs well in tight checking, he is not a player who asserts himself in the dirty areas for offense, mostly due to the fact that his body is still maturing. Burakowsky is an average player on defense but his calling card is offense. In time, he has the potential to be a game breaker.
24. Vancouver Canucks - Hunter Shinkaruk (LW)
Despite his small stature, Shinkaruk is one of the most aggressive forecheckers in the draft. He is an exceptional skater and keeps defensemen off-balance on his offensive rushes. He's not overly physical, but he's willing to take a hit to advance the puck. When he has the disc, Shinkaruk is dangerous and can score by crashing the net or utilizing his plus shot. He was captain of this year's Medicine Hat squad, and produced excellent results in back-to-back seasons, scoring 49 goals last year and registering 86 points in 64 games this season. Defensively, Shinkaruk will need to add some bulk if he's to make a difference in his own end, but his persistence and puck skills will help him get out of trouble in the meantime. Shinkaruk may think he can contribute in the NHL right away, but it is likely he will need at least a year of seasoning before he makes the jump.
25. Montreal Canadiens - Mike McCarron (RW)
McCarron is a bit of a risky pick as scouts have been divided on his future. If he is the sum of his parts, then he could be a great pick for Montreal, but he can leave observes unsatisfied given all his skills. At 6-foot-5, 228-pounds, he's certainly a big man and he moves nicely for one. He'll also use that size to his advantage and consequently has potential as a two-way forward at the NHL level. He had 10 points and 84 penalty minutes in 19 USHL games last season.
26. Anaheim Ducks - Shea Theodore (D)
Shea Theodore is a strong-skating offensive defenseman who sees the ice very well, boasts a great shot and possesses pinpoint passing accuracy. He lacks strength, a physical edge and defensive prowess, but he can quarterback a power play and rush the puck with exciting moxie. Theodore finished in the top of WHL defenseman in scoring with 50 points in 71 games, but has also compiled a disappointing minus 50 rating in his two years with the Thunderbirds. Modeling his game after Mike Green, Theodore's ability to create and manufacture offense along with his gifted ability to identify and execute good plays are the primary reasons why he is a top pick, but patience will be needed as he develops strength, positioning and defensive awareness over the rest of his junior career.
27. Columbus Blue Jackets (via Los Angeles) - Marko Dano (C)
One thing is certain with Dano--he's going to be an offensive player. Beyond that, it's tough to say how good he will become (top-end forward or average player) and what his ultimate upside will be. The Austrian-born pivot combines good speed and strength with a solid presence around the net and decent puck awareness, but he's still a bit of a project. In the World Junior Championships, he led Slovakia with nine points in six games, though he struggled in the KHL with just seven points in 37 games. Still, there is a lot to be said about an 18-year-old playing in arguably the world's second-best league. It would behoove him to come over to North America as soon as possible in order to adapt to an NHL style of play.
28. Calgary Flames (via Pittsburgh) - Morgan Klimchuk (LW)
Klimchuk flew under the radar on a pretty weak Regina team this season. However, he had an impressive year just the same, registering 76 points in 72 games, while showing the ability to play at both ends of the ice. Klimchuk has quick hands and feet, and uses his exceptional speed to pressure opponents off the puck. He's very good on the powerplay and can even be used on the point, as he has a knack of getting hard shots through to the net. He's a bit undersized, but competes hard in the corners. He won't wow anyone at the NHL level, but he could develop into a very serviceable player. Calgary had three picks in the first round and replenished their forward depth with Klimchuk, Elias Lindholm, and Emile Poirier.
29. Dallas Stars (via Boston) - Jason Dickinson (RW)
Dallas acquired this selection from Boston as part of the Jaromir Jagr trade. Dickinson has seen his stock drop over the past few months in part due to his relatively poor second half of the season. However, he has huge potential and is only scratching the surface of his offensive skill set. He improved his production in 2012-2013, registering 47 points, but scouts point to his plus-19 rating after finishing a minus-15 in his rookie year as the greatest indication of his progression. He has very quick hands and uses his creativity to set up teammates for scoring chances. Some scouts are concerned with Dickinson's consistency issues and his lack of compete level, as he seems to take shifts off at times. If he can gain some strength and become more reliable on a nightly basis, he has a real chance to become a very good offensive player in the NHL.
30. Chicago Blackhawks - Ryan Hartman (C/RW)
Hartman made a name for himself in his first season removed from the United States National Team Development Program playing for the Plymouth Whalers of the OHL. He's known for his gritty, agitating style of play, as he finished with 120 PIMs in 56 games. However, he is deceptively effective offensively as his 60 points for Plymouth this past season will attest. He's also a gifted skater. While Hartman may take poor minor penalties at times, he's one of the best in the draft at rattling his opponent. Moreover, he's very versatile and can fit in on lines with different types of players. He sustained a severe cut on his wrist early in the OHL playoffs, but returned later in Plymouth's post-season run. The prevailing thought is that the injury won't be an issue going forward.
1. Colorado Avalanche - Nathan MacKinnon (C)
With likely the highest offensive upside of any player in the draft, MacKinnon is just about as dynamic as they come. MacKinnon has top-end speed combined with a wicked release, making him very difficult to defend. He uses his body well, and is tough to move off the puck. He is more capable on the defensive end then he may appear, as there is a physical aspect to his play. He'll need to improve on the back check, but he is well on his way to becoming a complete player. There are lofty expectations for MacKinnon, and despite some reservations about his current ability to play at the next level—especially considering his disappointing 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship effort—he should make a huge impact in the coming years. In the short-term though, it might be best to temper your expectations as Colorado's depth up the middle could result in MacKinnon starting the season on the third line.
2. Florida Panthers - Aleksander Barkov (C)
Florida made a bit of shocker by selecting the Barkov with the second overall pick. Barkov is the full package and unique among Finnish players. Blessed with an NHL-ready body, the 6-2, 207-pound power forward has top offensive skills and is an exceptional competitor who can easily win puck battles because of his strength. He set the record for most points by a 17-year-old this season in the Finnish SM-liiga with 48 (21 goals, 27 assists). A two-way center, Barkov isn't just a great offensive player, he has hockey smarts and plays a sound game away from the puck, too. He may not be the best skater in the draft, but he's improving. Barkov doesn't play an overly physical game, but he has been successful against older competition and should transition well to the North American style provided he is over a shoulder injury that ended his season prematurely. He should compete for a roster spot at training camp.
3. Tampa Bay Lightning - Jonathan Drouin (RW)
According to certain scouts, Drouin is an even better prospect than his Halifax teammate Nathan MacKinnon. The 18-year-old put together an incredible season, culminating in being named CHL Player of the Year. Drouin finished with an outrageous stat line, scoring 41 goals and registering 64 assists in only 49 regular season games. He was just as good in the playoffs, registering 44 points in 21 contests, en route to winning the Memorial Cup. Drouin's top skills are his ice-vision and his puck handling, and despite his lack of explosive speed, his acute hockey sense gives him the unique ability to see the play even before it fully develops. Size could be an issue, but he's proven himself against larger opponents, especially in the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship, when he finished the tournament on Team Canada's top line. There are openings in Tampa for a few forwards and Drouin is poised to grab a roster spot with a good showing in training camp.
4. Nashville Predators - Seth Jones (D)
Seth Jones is considered by most hockey pundits to be the best prospect of a very talented NHL draft class. He's a workhorse armed with great size, athleticism and bravado. He hits, skates, quarterbacks the power play, and is both a shooter and a playmaker. Jones does need to hone his defensive positioning but that may be his only weakness. He is the complete package and will contribute immediately to his NHL club next season. What makes him special though is his potential impact to be a leader both on and off the ice. Jones wasn't expected to drop further than second in the draft, so Nashville must be feeling pretty thrilled about this pick. They certainly could have used a forward, but Jones is just too promising a defenseman to pass up.
5. Carolina Hurricanes - Elias Lindholm (C)
There is nothing not to like about Lindholm's game. He's a center who can do a little bit of everything well in all three zones. Even though he only had 11 goals and 19 assists this season, he is a talented and passionate player with a tremendous work ethic and an extraordinary hockey IQ. The center has hands, stickhandling and passing skills that are advanced for his age. Even though he's not the biggest guy, he's strong for his size and finishes his hits. Lindholm is a tenacious, quick player who excels in creating turnovers and generating offense in transition. He's also a great faceoff man. Lindholm might never be a top-line center, but he's responsible and has the ingredients to be a future NHL captain. Carolina was shopping this pick heavily, but they ended up using it on a player who should turn into talented forward.
6. Calgary Flames - Sean Monahan (C)
After losing a significant number of players from last year's squad, the Ottawa 67's relied more heavily on Monahan and he responded with the increased responsibility. He was team captain in 2012-2013, a testament to his natural leadership skills. Monahan isn't flashy on the offensive end, but he is arguably the best two-way player in the draft. He uses his above average size well, being physical when necessary. He played in all situations for Ottawa, and was an absolute monster in the faceoff circle. While Monahan may not be a dynamic game-changer, a la Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin, he does everything the coaches ask of him and does it well. Many scouts agree that he will develop into a top-six forward in the NHL. As the Flames are very thin at center Monahan will have a very real chance to break camp with Calgary in 2013-14.
7. Edmonton Oilers - Darnell Nurse (D)
Tall, tenacious and tough to beat, Darnell Nurse is one of the elite shutdown defensemen in this year's draft class. In 2012-13, Nurse's second OHL season, his offensive output exploded from 10 to 41 points, as he played big minutes on the Greyhounds' top pairing and established himself as a defensively sound leader with excellent skating abilities and a fiery physical edge. Nurse needs to beef up his lanky frame and improve his offensive instincts and capabilities if he hopes to be a scoring threat in the NHL. His on-ice skills are polished and if he has a strong off-season in the weight room, he could crack an NHL roster this spring with the potential of earning a top four spot in the near future. The Oilers already have plenty of skilled forwards and getting Nurse will help them become a far more balanced team in the long run.
8. Buffalo Sabres - Rasmus Ristolainen (D)
Rasmus Ristolainen has been making scouts salivate for years now. An extremely talented and smart defenseman with three years of professional experience, the Finn plays a shutdown game with a decent offensive upside. He's capable of quickly and effectively moving the puck up the ice, he plays tough minutes and is very gritty and physical. Ristolainen makes impressive reads, has a great shot, is calm with the puck and commonly jumps into the rush. His skills are NHL ready and he is physically mature. It will not be long until he blossoms into a top-pairing defenseman.
9. Vancouver Canucks (via New Jersey) - Bo Horvat (C)
Some scouts tout Horvat as the best shutdown center in junior hockey. Whether that's accurate or not, there is no denying that he plays the game with a combination of toughness and skill that few players can match. He's known best for his defensive prowess, excelling in the faceoff circle, while showing tremendous ability on the back check and in the corners. Horvat stepped up as a leader on a loaded London team this season, a testament to his upbeat character and determination. He's also improved his offensive game scoring 33 goals in 67 games for the Knights. He has a nose for the net but is also a strong playmaker who can center scoring wingers. There are a ton of things to like about Horvat, who could make an impact in the NHL as soon as 2014. There will be a considerable amount of pressure on Horvat as the player who was acquired for Schneider.
10. Dallas Stars - Valeri Nichushkin (RW)
Nichushkin is a monster with a 6-4, 202-pound frame and tremendous offensive skills. The winger has a powerful stride and superb vision and playmaking ability. He's a menace to contain for defenders, as he has the ability to bulldoze his way to the net and utilize his smooth hands to create scoring chances at will. Nichushkin progressed to the KHL this year, and he turned heads at the World Junior Championships and Five Nations. He's still a little raw and needs to be a little more consistent, though. His defensive game also needs refining. But the comparisons to Alex Ovechkin or Evgeni Malkin speak to his upside. Nichushkin's already got some experience playing with men in the KHL, but it will probably take him time for him to transition from European hockey to the NHL.
11. Philadelphia Flyers - Samuel Morin (D)
Sam Morin is a smart and smooth skating giant of a defenseman who made impressive strides in his second QMJHL season with Rimouski. He's now a first-round caliber pick who could potentially anchor an NHL blueline a few years down the road. Morin is solid in his own end, using his size and reach to disarm attacking forwards with relative ease. He shows poise with the puck and despite registering only 16 points in 46 regular season games in 2012-13, he proved he has some offensive flair by recording seven points in six playoff contests. Morin needs time to develop his technical skills and get stronger, but should eventually evolve into a capable two-way NHL defender. The Flyers were thought to be thinking defense heading into the draft, so this move isn't surprising.
12. Phoenix Coyotes - Max Domi (C)
Much has been written about Domi, especially since he's following in his popular father's footsteps. However, Domi's game is vastly different than his father Tie's as he is more of a scorer than a fighter. He had a breakout 2012-13 season leading a loaded London team with 39 goals and 87 points in 64 games. He's a dynamic player in the offensive zone, combining unique playmaking skills and elite ice vision. When he's not setting up his teammates, Domi spends his time crashing the net or winning board battles. Obviously size is a concern for Domi, but scouts do praise his strength on the puck, which could counteract any disadvantage he may have due to being vertically challenged. He also has a strong compete level and his energy is infectious on his teammates. Domi has the tools, but he'll need to prove he can withstand the level of physical play at the NHL level. It is unlikely Domi spends any time in the NHL this upcoming season.
13. Winnipeg Jets - Josh Morrissey (D)
Josh Morrissey sure makes a big impact with his small body. Logging big minutes in all situations for Prince Albert this past season, Morrissey proved to be a gifted offensive puck mover with fantastic skating and mobility. He is also creative and possesses an excellent hockey IQ that is showcased on the power play, but he could stand to reign in some of his offensive aggressiveness. Although Morrissey doesn't shy away from physical contact, he's not physically dominant. Morrissey needs to beef up in order to reach his potential, which could be a top-four blueliner in the NHL and power-play specialist. He's something of a long-term project and shouldn't be a factor in fantasy leagues for at least a couple years.
14. Columbus Blue Jackets - Alexander Wennberg (C )
Wennberg has seen his draft stock soar throughout the season. Considered the second-best Swedish prospect in the draft, the center has been compared to a chameleon by scout Kyle Woodlief because you can slot him in any line and he'll fit to whatever that role necessitates. Wennberg is an extremely adaptable player who can literally play in any situation and those types are a coach's dream. The lanky pivot could stand to get stronger, but he's a plus skater and isn't afraid to play with some sandpaper in his game. An intelligent player, Wennberg has an innate sense of where to be on the ice, which makes him very opportunistic. An 18.9 percent shooting percentage and four game-winners for Djurgarden proves that.
15. New York Islanders - Ryan Pulock (D)
Pulock's character alone makes him an NHL prospect. The fact that he contributes offensively, is reliable defensively and understands how to think and play the game makes him one of the best in this draft class. Pulock has an explosive shot and projects as an offensive defenseman as his 105 points in 132 WHL games over two seasons attests. What makes that point total even more impressive is that Pulock had little offensive support and battled multiple injuries last season. Although he's not very flashy, physically intimidating or elite in his skating or puck moving abilities, his guts, tenacity and offence will be welcomed on an NHL blueline within the next two years. Pulock will not hit the NHL next season but may be ready to contribute in 2014-15.
16. Buffalo Sabres (via Minnesota) - Nikita Zadorov (D)
Nikita Zadorov is near the top of this year's class in the big, powerful and physical defenseman category. The OHL rookie played a pivotal role in London's title run, improving immensely as the season went on. Zadorov's speed, balance, crisp pivots and impressive edgework make him an excellent skater who can fill big gaps with his long reach. The Russian plays an intimidating brand of hockey, makes bone-rattling hits and drops his gloves when challenged to fisticuffs. Zadorov's offensive skills are still raw and he lacks poise with the puck making him prone to turnovers and bad passes. His defensive shutdown capabilities can translate well into the NHL as soon as next season, but a little seasoning in the juniors will improve his offense and polish. Between Rasmus Ristolainen and Zadorov, the future of the Sabres defense is looking very bright.
17. Ottawa Senators - Curtis Lazar (C)
Before the season, Lazar was considered one of the top prospects in the draft, but a change of role into a more defensive-minded position seems to have unfairly lessened his value in the eyes of many scouts. He still scored 38 goals in 72 games for the Oil Kings, despite being asked to shut down opponents' top players on a nightly basis. Lazar is one of the top two-way forwards in the draft, and is seen as one of the surest bets to make an NHL roster. He knows how to position himself at both ends of the ice, and uses his size well despite his relatively small frame. While Lazar knows when to make the safe, smart play, he can sometimes be a little too conservative which detracts from his offensive capabilities. How he develops those capabilities will determine how far he will go once he reaches the NHL.
18. San Jose (via Detroit) - Mirco Mueller (D)
Mueller is a tremendously smart and quick defenseman with the sound fundamentals you like to see in a prospect. His rookie season with the Silvertips took an unexpected twist when his star defense partner Ryan Murray suffered a major injury early in the campaign. The Swiss national stepped up big time, registering 31 points in 63 games as Everett's go-to defenseman and was arguably their best player. Mueller's quick footwork and smart positioning of both his body and his stick compensates for his lack of physical prowess. That said, he still has a lot of beefing up to do in order to make the jump to the NHL. Scouts love his playmaking abilities, especially his breakout passes. He generally plays consistent, mistake-free shifts and could be an asset worthy of a roster spot in San Jose as soon as next season.
19. Columbus Blue Jackets (via New York Rangers) - Kerby Rychel (LW)
The Blue Jackets got this pick from the New York Rangers as part of the Rick Nash trade. Rychel registered back-to-back 40 goal campaigns for the Windsor Spitfires, but his production increased this season as he added more points and penalty minutes to his totals. While he has a scoring touch, he's also a very gritty player who is willing to drop his gloves to shift the momentum in a game and stand up for his teammates. Scouts do worry about his consistency, however, as he tends to get lazy when the puck is out of his vicinity. Moreover, he's not a great skater and will need to improve in this area before he makes an NHL club. However, when engaged, Rychel is a load to stop and looks to be one of the top players out of this draft.
20. Detroit Red Wings (via San Jose) - Anthony Mantha (RW)
Mantha led the QMJHL in goals in 2012-13 with 50 to go along with 89 points in 67 games played. He has a natural scoring ability that teams covet, which will likely get him to the NHL faster than his overall play might warrant. He doesn't need much time and space to get his shot off thanks to his lightning-quick release. However, there are concerns about his lack of intensity and fight in the defensive end. He doesn't use his 6'4 frame to his advantage and absolutely needs to become more physical if he's to succeed in the pros. Moreover, he needs to raise his compete level in the defensive zone as he often takes the easy way out, which results in opponent's counter chances. Nonetheless, his ability to score goals may mask his deficiencies in other areas of his game. Detroit tends to take their time with their prospects though.


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Games Played for Week 19
4 Games Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Cleveland, Denver, Golden State, L.A. Lakers, Miami, Milwaukee, Minnesota, New Orleans, New York, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Portland, Sacramento, Toronto, Utah
3 Games Brooklyn, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Indiana, L.A. Clippers, Memphis, Phoenix, Washington
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Isaiah Thomas SAC – Thomas is still only owned in 71 percent of Yahoo! Leagues, and while Wednesday's 14-minute disaster is a concern, he played 48 minutes in the prior game, and 24 minutes on Friday, and is still averaging 16.0 points, 5.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.6 3-pointers over his last five, despite scoring just two points with two assists in Wednesday's blowout win over the Magic. Simply put, he should be owned in all leagues, but beware of a two-game week starting March 11, and then a string of three straight three-game weeks to end the season.
Kirk Hinrich CHI – Hinrich has played in three straight games and has not only wrecked the value of Nate Robinson, but is actually providing some of his own, averaging 12.7 points, 3.3 boards, 7.0 assists, a block and 2.0 3-pointers over that stretch. He could go down again at any time, as he had missed 10 of 11 games with an elbow injury, but might finally be ready to roll. Of course, there's always a chance that Derrick Rose could return at any time and rain on his parade, but I'm not sure we can sit around and worry about it unless we get a concrete report that Rose is set to return. The Bulls play three times this week and just two games in the following scoring period, but then go on a nice run to finish out the season. And given Hinrich's injury history, it's not a bad idea to hold Robinson if you are going to take a flier on Hinrich.
Brandon Knight DET – Knight is back from his knee injury and in a big way. After missing three straight games, he returned on Wednesday and exploded for a career-high 32 points and five 3-pointers, and then had 22 points and two 3-pointers on Friday. That's a pretty small sample size, but he also had 21 points and three 3-pointers on Feb. 20, right before he went down with the knee problem. Prior to that he was pretty unspectacular and I'm not going to go so far as to say I fully trust him. It does appear that he's going to play heavy minutes down the stretch for the awful Pistons, but you should keep in mind their remaining weekly schedule is pretty awful.
Devin Harris ATL – Like Hinrich, Harris has trouble staying healthy, and has bounced in and out of the starting lineup, coming off the bench in two of his last four games. But he has looked pretty good in those four, scoring 12, 12, 11 and 21 points in each of them. He's also been a nice source of assists, steals and 3-pointers, and the kicker is the Hawks play four games every week the rest of the way, until the final full week of the season, when they play two games in Week 24.
Luke Ridnour & J.J. Barea MIN – The Timberwolves have a flawless schedule the rest of the way, playing four games per week until the cows come home. Ridnour is not the most exciting guy around, but has quietly hit double figures in scoring in five straight games, and 10 of his last 11. He's averaging 14.2 points, 5.0 assists and 0.8 3-pointers on 45 percent shooting over his last five games and with the great schedule, could be a very solid pickup in many leagues.
Barea hasn't been as consistent as Ridnour, but is also playing well as Alexey Shved has cooled off over the last month or so. Barea has scored 14, 20, 16, 4 and 14 points over his last five games and the Wolves aren't getting any healthier, with Andrei Kirilenko and Nikola Pekovic joining Kevin Love in street clothes lately. However, there are rumblings that Brandon Roy is going to try to play again, but I just can't see him getting heavy minutes, and he may just be trying to finish up his career on his own terms. In any case, both of these guards look like they could help most teams in head-to-head playoff leagues, and possibly even in some Roto leagues, as well.
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Manu Ginobili, Nando De Colo & Patrick Mills SAS – Tony Parker is going to be out for the next month, and as we've seen in the past, Ginobili usually goes on a tear when Parker is out. While I don't trust him, Manu has played between 23 and 30 minutes over his last four games and is averaging 11.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.8 steals, and has been shooting threes, but hitting just 3-of-14 over his last five games. The Spurs' schedule is pretty poor and they play just twice this week, but Ginobili could finally be ready to go on a run, although a couple more random DNP's could also be in his future.
De Colo and Mills should draw most of the starts in Parker's absence, although it's tough to say whom Gregg Popovich will go with as the starter from night to night. Neither player is must-own at this point, but you should keep an eye on both of them going forward. I'd be more excited about both of them if the Spurs' schedule wasn't so bad.
Thabo Sefolosha OKC – Sefolosha blew up for 28 points, five boards, three assists, two blocks and six 3-pointers a week ago Wednesday and is averaging 12.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.0 blocks and 2.0 3-pointers on 54 percent shooting over his last five games. He's also on fire from downtown, hitting 53 percent of his shots from beyond the arc over that stretch. He's getting 32 minutes per game over his last five, but if you grab him, be prepared for plenty of single-digit scoring nights and beware of the Thunder's less than ideal remaining schedule.
Marcus Thornton SAC – Thornton has had a disastrous campaign under Keith Smart, but has finally gotten hot, and could be ready to finish up in a flurry. Thornton, who is available in 16 percent of Yahoo! Leagues, has scored 25, 20 and 36 points over his last three games, hitting 12 3-pointers and shooting lights out by hitting 25-of-44 shots during that stretch. Yes, he could disappear and fall into another funk for the fickle Smart at any time, but Thornton should be grabbed in all leagues until further notice.
Avery Bradley BOS – Bradley's checking in at 10.6 points, 3.0 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals and nearly a 3-pointer per game in 31 minutes over his last five. The Celtics play four games per week in four of their next five scoring periods and could make for a nice pickup down the stretch. Courtney Lee and Jason Terry are also worth a look, but I'd put Bradley slightly ahead of both of them in the pecking order.
Ray Allen & Shane Battier MIA – Allen is averaging 13.0 points and 3.0 3-pointers in 29 minutes over his last five, and the Heat's schedule is pretty sweet going forward, making him worth a look if you need threes. Battier's also worth a deep-league look, averaging 9.3 points and 2.8 3-pointers over his last four, but I don't trust him nearly as much as Allen.
Tony Allen MEM – This Allen isn't going to have a lot of big scoring nights, but is productive in most categories outside of 3-point shooting. He's in a shooting slump, hitting just 38 percent of his shots over the last five, but is also averaging 10.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.4 steals and a block in 30 minutes over his last five. And the schedule is pretty good for Memphis after the upcoming week, when they play four games in four straight after going three times in this scoring period.
Alec Burks UTA – Burks has been hit or miss, but is getting minutes for the Jazz. He's averaging 9.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 3-pointers on 42 percent shooting in 29 minutes per game over his last five. Give him a look if you're in a deep league, and keep in mind the Utah schedule is very fantasy friendly going forward.
Alan Anderson TOR – Anderson has been shooting it poorly for most of the season (38%) and is at 35 percent over his last five games. However, he has gotten hot over his last two games, scoring 21 and 14 points, but is just 1-of-12 from downtown over that stretch, and hasn't done much of anything else. He's at least worth keeping an eye on in deeper leagues.
E'Twaun Moore & Beno Udrih ORL - Jameer Nelson may play on Sunday, and if it happens, both Moore and Udrih will take a hit. But anytime Nelson is out, both players are worth throwing into fantasy lineups.
Shaun Livingston CLE – Livingston has started three straight games in place of Kyrie Irving, scoring 15, 15 and 10 points in them, while racking up some decent rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, and shooting it very well. Irving could return on Monday, and Livingston will take a hit when it happens. But if Irving goes down again at some point, Livingston should be worth a look.
Derrick Williams MIN – Williams has been cooking over his last four games, scoring between 23 and 15 points in each of them, and is averaging 18.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks over his last five on 44 percent shooting. Andrei Kirilenko could be out for "a while," and the only thing that can slow Williams down right now would be the return of Kevin Love. But Love's return is far from guaranteed and with Minnesota's great remaining schedule, Williams looks like a must-own player to me.
Jeff Green BOS – Green had a 3-of-10 shooting night for just six points on Monday, but has been pretty stellar outside of that one, averaging 16.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.8 blocks and 0.8 3-pointers on 51 percent shooting over his last five games. He's getting 32 minutes a night and is going to continue to see heavy minutes going forward, albeit off the bench. The Celtics play four games per week in four of their next five, and I see no reason why Green's not owned in all leagues – which I say every week.
Tobias Harris, Moe Harkless & Andrew Nicholson ORL – Harris has absolutely been killing it ever since he stepped off the plane in Orlando, averaging 20.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.3 3-pointers on 70 percent shooting over his last five. That's not a typo. He's scored 27 and 23 points in his last two and it looks like the Magic are going to roll with him going forward, even though he's coming off the bench. And despite the fact he's killing it, he's owned in just 36 percent of Yahoo! Leagues right now. Orlando plays four times per week in three of their next five.
Harkless is averaging 13.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 0.8 blocks and 1.2 3-pointers on 56 percent shooting over his last five, and it looks like he'll be able to co-exist with Harris going forward. Nicholson has taken a hit, playing just 17 minutes per game in each of his last three, but has scored 17, 8 and 13 points in those limited minutes. But I'd much rather own Harris or Harkless at this point.
Thaddeus Young PHI- Young has been back in action for four games since returning from a hamstring injury and is averaging 10.5 points, 11.3 boards, 2.3 steals and 1.3 blocks since then, despite hitting just 39 percent of his shots. His shooting will improve, meaning the rest of his numbers may follow, although it's hard to imagine him grabbing more than 10 boards a night the rest of the way. But if he was dropped in your league and still hasn't been picked up, make the move.
Other Forwards To Consider
Antawn Jamison & Earl Clark LAL – Pau Gasol's not coming back anytime soon and Jamison has been pretty solid and very consistent since he went down. Over his last five, Jamison has scored between 13 and 17 points, averaging 15.0 per game, along with 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 3-pointers on 52 percent shooting. Some assists, blocks and steals would be nice, but at least Jamison can be relied upon for scoring and threes, with some decent rebounding numbers mixed in. Clark has hit a bit of a wall, scoring eight or fewer points in each of his last three games, with a total of just 11 rebounds. I'm not sure what his problem is and while I'm guessing he'll bounce back, I trust Jamison more at this point.
Carlos Delfino HOU – Delfino has played well over the past few weeks and saw a big boost when he was starting at power forward. However, that job currently belongs to Donatas Motiejunas, which means Delfino is coming off the bench again. He's averaging 15.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.2 steals and a whopping 3.8 3-pointers per game over his last five. He'll have some bad games when his shot's not falling and the Rockets play just three games per in all but one of the remaining scoring periods. But if you can live with the inconsistency, Delfino looks primed to keep it going through the end of the season, as long as he can stay healthy.
Al-Farouq Aminu NOH – AFA hasn't scored more than eight points in six straight games, but has hit double digits in rebounding in three of those and is averaging 6.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and1.8 blocks over his last five. He's shooting just 35 percent over that stretch and the scoring is a major concern, but the Hornets play four times this week and maybe he'll break out of the funk while he's at it.
John Salmons SAC –Salmons went on a three-game tear recently, blowing up for 21, 15 and 18 points in three straight starts, while piling up 3-pointers, assists and steals. However, he had eight points in the game prior to the streak, and hit just 1-of-7 shots for three points on Friday. Another concern is that he's played 21 & 22 minutes in each of his last two games, while Marcus Thornton is surging and probably hurting Salmons' minutes. He's worth keeping an eye on, but one look at his game log will tell you he's gone on several short hot streaks like this one this season, and they seem to end as quickly as they start.
Caron Butler LAC –Butler has been playing really well lately and we can even forgive him for his 1-of-9 shooting Thursday, when he had just two points and missed all six of his 3-point attempts. Butler's been hot in six of his last seven games and is averaging 12.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 3-pointers on 45 percent shooting over his last five. He'll get some rebounds and steals, but isn't really killing it anywhere outside of the scoring category right now, while the Clippers' schedule goes 3-2-3 over the next three weeks, meaning he's going to be tough to own in many leagues. Lamar Odom is also worth a deep-league look after averaging 8.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 0.8 steals, 1.9 blocks and 0.8 3-pointers over his last five.
Carl Landry GSW – Landry has hit double figures in scoring in seven straight games and is averaging 13.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 0.8 steals over his last five. As long as Andrew Bogut is out with his back injury, Landry is a solid option. But keep in mind the Warriors' schedule is pretty bad after they play four games in each of the next two weeks. Harrison Barnes is also worth a look, but has been too inconsistent for my blood.
Martell Webster & Trevor Ariza WAS – Webster averaged 12.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.6 3-pointers per game in the month of February, shooting 52 percent in 12 games. And even with Trevor Ariza coming on, Webster still played 37 minutes on Friday night, when he scored nine points and hit a 3-pointer. As long as Webster's starting over Ariza, he's worth owning in deeper leagues, and the Wizards play four games per week in four straight after this scoring period's three-game week.
Wilson Chandler DEN – Danilo Gallinari actually played on Friday, but that didn't stop Chandler from going off for a career-high 35 points with six 3-pointers on 13-of-19 shooting. Chandler is always a decent roll of the dice when Gallo is out, but that's all we really know. When Gallinari is back at full strength, it's hard to imagine Chandler being consistent enough of use in most leagues.
Quincy Pondexter MEM – QP has quietly been seeing more minutes recently and is in a timeshare with Tayshaun Prince. He's averaging 11 points, 1.5 3-pointers and 24 minutes over his last two games, meaning owners in extremely deep leagues should have him on their radar.
Donatas Motiejunas HOU – Motiejunas has now started two straight games at power forward and is averaging 15.0 points, 5.0 boards, 3.0 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.5 3-pointers in them. He also played well just before entering the starting five, going for 11 points, six boards and two 3-pointers in last Saturday. The Rockets play just three games a week for the next four, but Motiejunas looks like a guy that should be picked up in a lot of leagues, especially with the 3-pointers.
Robin Lopez NOH – Ro-Lo has had some great games this season, but can also disappear without warning. He's going to get minutes, but you just never know what you're going to get. He's averaging 9.4 points, 4.2 boards and 2.4 blocks over his last five games in 27 minutes per, but is shooting just 42 percent. But if you're in a bind at center and he's available, he probably won't hurt you.
Spencer Hawes PHI – Hawes was a disaster on Saturday, missing all nine of his shots and failing to score in 20 minutes before Doug Collins planted him on the bench. He also had a two-point game last Saturday, but had a great line of 20 points, 15 boards and two blocks on Thursday against the Bulls. As you can see, you never know what you're going to get from Hawes, but Andrew Bynum's not walking through that door anytime soon, and I trust Hawes a heck of a lot more than I do Lavoy Allen. Philly plays four times per week in three of their next four, and Hawes is worth hanging onto in most leagues, despite the inconsistency.
Kosta Koufos DEN – Koufos has quietly been chugging along as a starting center in Denver all season, averaging 8.0 points, 6.6 boards and 1.4 blocks on 60 percent shooting on the season, and 7.8 points, 7.8 boards and 1.6 blocks over his last five. He's not flashy and isn't ever going to dominate, but does make for a decent center option if you're desperate.
Derrick Favors & Enes Kanter UTA – With Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson (ankles) banged up for the Jazz, Favors and Kanter are both getting a lot of run right now. Favors is averaging 10.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks over his last five, while Kanter went crazy with 23 points, 22 rebounds and a block on Friday against the pathetic Bobcats. Jefferson and Millsap are both iffy for Monday's game, but if they play, Kanter and Favors will be shaky plays, at best. But if everyone is healthy, Favors may still be worth a look in some leagues, while I wouldn't mess with Kanter unless Jefferson is out. Utah's playoff schedule is ideal though, so Kanter may still be worth a stash in case Jefferson goes down again.
Andrea Bargnani TOR – Bargnani hasn't looked right since returning from an elbow injury, but did make a surprise start for Rudy Gay (back) on Friday and had 11 points, seven rebounds, two blocks and a 3-pointer on 4-of-14 shooting. He's shooting a laughable 29 percent over his last five and failed to even score in two of those, but he has gotten 33 minutes in each of his last two games. Bargnani's a total wild card and Toronto's schedule gets dicey after this four-game week, but he's probably worth a flier in case he continues to get 30 minutes a night, as he simply can't shoot it this poorly forever.
Elton Brand & Chris Kaman DAL – Brand has been playing well, averaging 11.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.8 blocks on 53 percent shooting over his last five games, while Kaman has surprisingly started two straight, averaging 7.0 points, 4.0 boards, 1.5 steals and a block in those two games. Brand looks like a solid player to own going forward, while I'd just keep an eye on Kaman in case he continues to start and can stay healthy. Keep in mind Dallas has three four-game weeks in their next six.
Jermaine O'Neal PHX – Props to the Suns' training staff for keeping O'Neal healthy and looking like an NBA player again this season. He's been on a tear for a few weeks now, and is averaging 14.6 points, 10 rebounds and 2.0 blocks over his last three games, and finished February with averages of 11.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 11 games. His daughter is scheduled for heart surgery on March 5, so we don't know how much time he'll take off for that, while the Suns play just three times in four of the next six weeks. But if he doesn't miss much time due to his daughter's health, he'll likely continue to play well for one of the league's most dysfunctional teams.
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The party affiliation breakdown shows that 88 of the voters are Democrats, 49 are unaffiliated, and 13 are Republicans. Five others are from minor parties, according to numbers provided by Gessler's office to The Associated Press.
No charges have been filed yet against the voters, which Gessler said Monday are being referred to prosecutors. It's the latest chapter in a heated debate that Gessler, a Republican, has helped drive since taking office in 2011, repeatedly saying noncitizens on voter rolls are vulnerability in the system. He said this week that officials "can no longer turn a blind eye" to it.
But Democrats and voting rights groups have questioned Gessler's findings and have argued that the data does not back up his claims.
"I think that he has chased this boogeyman for so long, he can't let go of it," said Ellen Dumm, a communications consultant for voter advocacy groups that have been critical of Gessler's push.
The voters sent to prosecutors are among 4,201 people who have received letters from Gessler since last August, asking them to affirm their citizenship or voluntarily remove themselves from the voting rolls. More than 500 have responded affirming their citizenship, and at least 1,000 had moved with no forwarding address.
The 155 voters under scrutiny did not respond to the letters, and have voted in one or more elections, Gessler's office said.
Like the latest party-affiliation breakdown, most who have received letters are Democrats or unaffiliated voters. According to a breakdown from August, when the letter tally was at 3,903, registered Democrats received 1,566 letters and 1,794 went to unaffiliated voters. Another 486 letters were sent to registered Republicans, and the remaining voters who were questioned belonged to minor parties.
Gessler's office has said they don't use party registration as an identifier when searching for suspected noncitizen voters.
"Any implication of a partisan motive is reckless and factually incorrect," said Rich Coolidge, a Gessler spokesman.
The letters have been sent to people who once showed proof of non-citizenship, such as a green card, when getting a driver's license and then later appeared on voter rolls. Gessler is also using a federal immigration database, which has historically been used to track who is a legal resident eligible to receive government benefits. Critics have argued it's not error-free and doesn't immediately update when someone becomes naturalized.
Denver District Attorney spokeswoman Lynn Kimbrough said that as of mid-week, her office had not received any names from Gessler. She said once they get the names, they'll review and determine, "based on the evidence submitted, whether sufficient credible evidence is present to pursue the case for criminal investigation."
Coolidge said prosecutors are expected to get referral packets Friday and Saturday.
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Erma McDowell of Rolla was named Senior Companion of the Month for February.
Erma McDowell of Rolla was named Senior Companion of the Month for February.
McDowell grew up with one brother and four sisters in Belle. She enjoys crocheting, shopping, cooking, and spending time with her children and seven grandchildren. As a Senior Companion for 12 years Erma has enjoyed volunteering and being of service to the community.
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There is nothing more frustrating then getting a Legendary item to drop after a boss fight in Diablo 3, only to find that it is not as good as a Rare you have, or worse yet, a duplicate Legendary drop. Blizzard is looking at ways to fix that problem, as well as how to maximize farming monsters and minimize using the auction house.
In a post on the Diablo 3 blog, Game Designer Travis Day addressed several aspects of itemization, including changing Legendary and Set drops to reflect the level of the monster that dropped it, adding "game changing effects" to character-specific items, and dropping the frequency at which Rare items drop. On the latter point, he said:
We don't feel it's necessary to present the player with hundreds of bad Rares for every one that they might want. As an example, suppose items currently roll between 1-100 Intelligence. Now, imagine that we dropped 25% as many items, but the Intelligence range was instead somewhere around 75-100. In the end, you'd find fewer items, but more of the items you find would be worth equipping. That's our goal.
The team is also looking at ways to decrease the reliance on the auction house without eliminating it entirely, such as "targeted Legendaries" from named NPCs and coming up with a system that eliminates the randomness of Rare and Legendary items and makes them more useful for your class.


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Convicted kidnapper Ariel Castro was found dead in an Ohio prison cell after he hanged himself Tuesday night.
Castro was found hanging in his cell at 9:20 p.m., JoEllen Smith, spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of Corrections told The Denver Post.
"Staff immediately attempted life-saving measures," she said.
Castro was taken to the Ohio State University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 10:52 p.m., Smith said,
Officials declined to specify what Castro used to hang himself.
Castro was in "protective custody" and was to be checked in on every 30 minutes, Smith said.
Castro was sentenced last month to life in prison, plus 1,000 years, for kidnapping and sexually assaulting Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesus while holding them captive in his Cleveland home for more than a decade.


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The monks have been building a sand mandala in Jersey City's municipal building since Monday. It's a flat, multicolored display that is created and then destroyed in a ceremony meant to symbolize the fleeting nature of life.
The Jersey Journal (http://bit.ly/1feKs6a ) reports the young boy climbed over a rope barrier Friday and got onto the 4-foot-square display. The sides and middle were smudged as a result.
Some of the monks spent a few hours repairing the sand in time for its ritual destruction Friday afternoon. They led a group to the Hudson River and threw the sand into the water.
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We sign in artistes as our way of giving back to the society, and by the time they become known, we let them be. However when May D came in, he wanted more than that, he wanted to be Psquare, a name that we have struggled to be build for years. He also said May D wanted to live a good life with cars and flashy things all in a year, forgetting that it took P Square 8years to achieve that. Watch the full video after the cut.
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Friday, January 11, 2013
May D Wanted to Be P-Square in a Year- Jude Okoye
We sign in artistes as our way of giving back to the society, and by the time they become known, we let them be. However when May D came in, he wanted more than that, he wanted to be Psquare, a name that we have struggled to be build for years. He also said May D wanted to live a good life with cars and flashy things all in a year, forgetting that it took P Square 8years to achieve that. Watch the full video after the cut.
74 comments:
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 19:05
No comment!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 00:09
Money dey finish o! If Michael Jacksons money could finish, how much una get wey u dey tear mouth? You dont know whether May D is the guy that will help you folks out in your twilight yearsDelete
- happyhausabunny12 January, 2013 09:44
In other words, MayD was over ambitious, lol,and what's wrong with that?Delete
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 19:12
i wonder if jude is telling the whole story..and since when did signing an artiste become a charitable act do they not make money from managing these artistes...its like bank w saying he signed wizkid to give back to society ........anyway its in uganda he gave the interview sha....ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 19:33
Don't mind him, very insulting to refer to a two sided affair a one sided..they would have collected royalties from his sale if he stayed..to the other point, we heard May D was still leaving at home with hi parents without a car as DavidO used to take him to and from events. I do not think it was too much for him to ask for a car and as the Mo'hits leaked emails showed, buying a car and packaging artsistes is good for business as people will take them more seriously.Delete
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 20:13
Jude is a big fool idiot like u , u fit sing if not ur brothers.so u expect him to keep living with his parents.he only requested for 1 good car n im sure he deserves it cos he is talented.Delete
- happy yoruba bunny11 January, 2013 20:30
Jude shd SDFUDelete
arrogant idiot
these r d guys giving Ibo people bad names
u signing MayD is not charitable but u guys r making money while d artiste gain too
so u worked for 8yrs to make d name, na u get d name?
attache agbaya living off his brothers fame and famzing big boy
if u pass me i no go even know u
is it not after he left ur sorry asses that he got himself a car?
olodo rabata
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 22:06
You must be very stupid to bring in tribal sentiments inTo this. BEAST!Delete
did you even read her comments before jumping on the attack? I'm sure you r one of those people who see an enemy under very undergrowth chill out before you give yourself a premature heart failure life is much too simpleDelete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 00:10
YOROBA people and envyDelete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 00:23
YOROBA people and envyDelete
- happy yoruba bunny12 January, 2013 00:53
Luca u get time ooooDelete
u know say some people na bingo dem be
let them be barking na an when they r @ it
if u v some dogbones left @ home please do feed 'em wt some
and who calls a woman BEAST if not a beast himself
get education; its not as expensive as ignorance
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 14:26
Luca wa gbayi!gud reply ..Delete
- Anonymous13 January, 2013 09:18
Lucabracee, have you ever heard of punctuation marks?Delete
The break up is sad news. wen May D came with P Square to my restaurant in March 2012 for their show in Paris, i did nt knw May D was part of d group until we got 2 d club 4 d showcase... They did a very good job in promoting his Soundtrack single which got everybody in d club rocking. Well, thats life 4 u i wish him the bestReplyDeleteReplies
abeg where is your restaurant located if its naija restaurant o..will be coming to your area in about 2 months timeDelete
you are welcome, its Nigerian. its in d heart of Paris...Delete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 08:55
please give me us the name of ur restaurant I'm in paris soonDelete
You can google it, its Africa Kitchen Paris...Delete
You can google it, its Africa Kitchen Paris...Delete
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 19:34
Random, but how come Jude speaks good english and his brothers do not?..btw I am not hating on them, just curious..ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 19:42
The twins speak like his oh if Jude had continued gbagaun would have entered somewhere.Delete
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 19:54
What's good about that Igbotic English?Delete
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 20:02
What's good about that Igbotic English?Delete
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 21:34
I guess Yorubatic Accent is better? " I ate myself" people. Abeg shut it!!Delete
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 19:45
I say this a lot , I hate Jude , egocentric fool and I'm not hating. Still love the real artists ."psquare"ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 00:14
U hate somebody who is not on ur level so keep hateing. FoolDelete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 12:02
Bastard, I'm made . Even ur papa no fit reach my level . Let's not even go there and I'm not gon brag about wat I make but fuck no. I'm not hating , I have a house, 3 cars and my bank acct is hmmmm u don't wanna know . I don't like Jude cause he's egocentric so choke on ur father's Dick if u don't like wat I saidDelete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 23:26
Idiot,yoruba and mouth I think that is their second name.keep on hateing while de igbo boys re buying up ur places.foolsDelete
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 19:55
Hate dem or love dem. It will nt add or change dia namez or reduce dia money. #iboboyzReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 14:05
Ode na d thing wey we dey talk be dat.ignorant foolDelete
- Anonymous13 January, 2013 14:24
ode na publicity stunt...no worry ur breakfast no go stop for psquare house...u didnt have to chat silly.Delete
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 20:02
So because it took P Square 8 years to achieve anything, it must take May D the same? So what is the value P Square added?ReplyDelete
And how is developing an artiste giving back? Its simply business. The guy is talented, not a pushover. May D was working all that time without a contract. When it became time to sign, was it too much to even offer him a car and an apartment. They wanted to cheat him and he was right to refuse the slave treatmentReplies
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 00:17
U re myopic,bastard,u think it is easy to build brandDelete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 17:15
Kenny:- u r an idiot u anon 00:17. If it too ur father eternity to build ur name that's if he achieved it doenst mean it will take another person the same. If u r wise,sharp n smart u will know ow to go about it. Say NO to foolishness cos its obvious u are a senseless big fool..... Mchewww!Delete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 19:22
U are a fool, so because it took lil Wayne years to make a name he should have also made nicki minaj and drake suffer the same fate, Nigerians will never ever let the person under them progress, they want you to be under them forever, useless peopleDelete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 21:13
It takes one to know another. Have a word with your mum.Delete
That was so unprofessional I like That May D is keeping mute ontheissue. And Psquare making it in 8 years is not a yardstick to measure other people's success. May god save us from this I must better pass my neighbor attitude.ReplyDeleteReplies
Pardon my sentence. I meant - That was so unprofessional. I like That May D is keeping mute on the issue. And Psquare making it in 8 years is not a yardstick to measure other people's success. May god save us from this I must better pass my neighbor attitudeDelete
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 23:38
Madam, go and update your blog. Stop running around blogs dropping comments on every post when your blog is as dry as a desert. Charity begins at home!Delete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 00:18
Who caresDelete
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 20:34
Pls jude okoye kindly shut your trap there! Why do this okoye brothers like beefin pple's success. Ts your same bro peter that blutterd out while been interviewed bout a good concert in uganda quoting him " we are popular in africa, we no need sing with american star to be respected" commonsense tld one that was a swip @dbanj after the endowed remix wit snoop, lo n behold they had a remix wit akon then rick ross. Pls this dumb ass igbo boys need to b educated on the fact that success has many descendants n the sky is wide enuf for nyone to fly, okoye bros pls b careful of statements you utter in public, it cn come back to hunt you, espcly you peter.ReplyDelete
Jude is obviously not well schooled in promoting artist. Times have changed in the Nigerian music industry and his brothers helped change it for the better and he feels buying a car and a renting a better apartment is not a worthy investment for someone that helped bring about their biggest hit outside of Africa.ReplyDelete
May D is the next level and they should have seen it from 'Chop my money' and 'Ile Ijo'.
I wish all of them well but bad business move Jude, don't think sentimentally, think business!!Replies
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 21:44
Ok o expert. I know you.Delete
Jude is obviously not well schooled in promoting artist. Times have changed in the Nigerian music industry and his brothers helped change it for the better and he feels buying a car and a renting a better apartment is not a worthy investment for someone that helped bring about their biggest hit outside of Africa.ReplyDelete
May D is the next level and they should have seen it from 'Chop my money' and 'Ile Ijo'.
I wish all of them well but bad business move Jude, don't think sentimentally, think business!!
Jude is obviously not thinking like a business man, he is being sentimental.ReplyDelete
May D is the next level, 'Chop my Money' & 'Ile Ijo' should have given them a better insight to the star May D would become.
P Square got some benefits when they signed to Konvict music. They helped change and pave the way for artist in Nigeria and its a shame that one of the most successful managers in Nigeria can air such empty sentiments as against informed business decision about an Artist who gave P Square their biggest hit out of Africa (we all know May D made 'Chop my Money' ...Jackie Chan ...Wuasha!)
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 21:29
I can believe this story as i have had similar experience with artist in the past, a friend of mine also had same experience with some artist as well so I can see reason with Jude, Square Records gave him 2 videos, popularity and we all know MayD today because of square records. So its obvious they were putting work into his project, most naija artist want big cars, mansion, babes and plenty money once contract is signed even tho they haven't really sold records so I can see sense in what Jude is saying.. take a Q from Mohits Wande, Sid and Prince dint have much until they started releasing their own albums, signing endorsement deals and doing plenty performances.. its a job at the end of the day as you work so you will eatReplyDeleteReplies
- Fatimah11 January, 2013 23:40
I like your perspective. Nobody wants to stoop low to conquer these days and this is majorly because a lot of these artistes are falsely buying into their own hype. MayD has been around for years but he was an unknown quantity till Square Records gave him a platform. Cool down, humble yourself, get work done and bid your time, no! which is pretty easy to do (with the advent of social media, it's easier and faster these days to blow up).Delete
Thanks to Davido, Olamide etc. Everybody wants to be a star in 15mins. I remember this MayD from 2009 when he was featured in that Kels' song (Too fine), he totally murdered that hook but did that make him popular or put food on his table? So far, the only young artiste I love right now is Dammy Krane. He is young but he has common sense.
A lot of these artistes went through the same process (Tuface at Kennis, Wiz @ EME, Darey post Idols etc.). I remember how Kels grew titanic wings after a couple of singles, she fought with Clarence, left the label. Thank God for a well-documented contract, now she owes them. Where is she today? Probably growing a pot belly somewhere.
- Ms.Bee12 January, 2013 00:18
You believe because it happened to you. Really???? What car did MayD buyy after he left? Wasn't it a Nissan? Is that a big car?Delete
Everyone else has stated the obvious. MayD's success does not affect PSquare's, it adds to it.
I wish everyone well. I really wish MayD will be mature about this and remain quiet while moving on.
Tell those halfwits that always commented rubbish's ...#ekpaDelete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 14:11
Ugo u can't even speak simple and correct englishDelete
- bintin laye lomo11 January, 2013 21:58
jude imagine this, you start construction of a house (mayd) and many tenants (fans) moved in, without tangible reasonable reason, you, jude okoye, decided to pull the structure down with the occupant, nna, that is wickedness.ReplyDelete
jayz made riri, what she is today. lets not go far, akon made or contributed to the career success of the following; lady gaga, cardinal official and t pain.
akon saw all this artist through, and these musicians made him filty rich, if he wants to be selfish like you, oyinye remix wouldnt have been possible.
imagine again, jude okoye, if you had seen mayd album through and he sells 3millions copy, under square records, yall gonna smile to the bank, i take a pause to drink water.....Replies
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 13:22
Best comment!!!Delete
- bintin laye lomo11 January, 2013 22:46
to cut a short story long, jude wants to pull down psquare, why? he has been under the shadows of his brothers for too long! this thought may be seating in his johari window!ReplyDelete
if you guys believe that success must come with pain, kindly enrol cameroon in a public primary school in lagos, if those pupil will not pull out his long hair one by one.
it took rahinna like 6months to take over america courtesy of hova, why in the hell are you now talking about "it took psqare 8 years bla bla bla" money indeed cannot buy class.
have said it before am gonna say it once more, if you cannot finish it dont start it.
hurricane mayd will make you guys to be working against the tides from now, prepare for the uphill task. you need a damage controller fast and keep ur naughty mouth shut for now.Replies
- happyhausabunny12 January, 2013 09:59
Thank you! I really dont see what MayD did wrong, cause he wanted to be like Psquare in a year, c'mon! So other artists under them that want to be like Psquare should wait for 7-8yrs abi...such nonsense. Being ambitious is now crime, na wa ohDelete
- ****Mufasa Said12 January, 2013 14:28
LMAO @ "enroll 'cameroon' in a public skl if d pupils wwill nt pull out his hair one by one" !!! Nice one to illustrate success coming with pain!Delete
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- bintin laye lomo11 January, 2013 22:51
*room 4 of ur johari window*ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 00:20
Pls who is ur dealer? I need some of that sh*t ur smoking. dude u get time.Delete
the pertinent questions the guy should have been asked is how many artistes have p square management actually single handedly discovered,nurtured and released in the 8 years?ReplyDelete
besides it smacks of a collective self esteem issue they are battling with for p square as a brand seeing an ambitious young man as a threat,and reason for him to be sacked..the guy then seems to be inferring to the fact that may d should have somehow served an apprenticeship of sorts making some money for them for several years before being qualified to own cars and other material/financial benefits..
he really shouldn't have said anything because all he has said have only managed to sully their brand and render him useless,ineffective a jealous,vindictive record label exec.
in this day and age,with the one track, banal,usher wannabe,tribute style that they continually churn out without any new innovations and style which may d would have provided it is guaranteed that they have a shelf life and fans will soon get tired of their kind of music so if they think they can last the long haul without signing on new acts they ll be surprised
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 23:32
Every body has turned to an expert in music business...mscheeuw!!! Jude has helped to make psquare what it is today. He knows what he is saying and doing. You guys shud stop beefing him. If MayD was such a hassle-free investment, I don't think Jude wudav let him go. And yes, signing new artists is giving back to the society. U think record labels just sign anyone? Apart from monetary returns, there are other criteria so most of you shd go and sleep.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 13:34
A quick question, how many artistes have they helped so far??Delete
- Anonymous11 January, 2013 23:56
All i see is an arrogant guy, very full of pride!! Wasn't really gonna comment before buh just had to do after watching the video, and culdnt help buh notice the "we helped" ...wat the hell is he feeling like abeg? I still believe dat he shuldnt av given dat godamn interview in the first place,it was just so one sided and very bias if u ask me. He can't be saying dat they are giving back to the society, what stuipid society? Dat was so wrong a word to use and all I sense is pride, pride , pride, tshewwReplyDelete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 06:59
Jude wats ur p...I hate u guys...pls leave d poor boi aloneReplyDelete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 07:09
#VeryBigSALUTE @bintin laye lomo!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 12:24
First of all,they did a very good thing by letting him go. Each side shouldn't be angry because of that. It is much easier to destroy than to build. One artiste can destroy what you have built for years. The people using Rihanna as an example...Ask yourselves when Jay Z bought rihanna a Car(porshe) and when did rihanna buy a house...it all happened in 2012. Now this youg man wants to be DAiVIDO in just a year,does he not know that davido is from a rich home. It takes patience,humility and sometimes acting like a fool to get what you want. Its damn too early for him to start wishing to be P.square. He should have kept those wishes close to his heart alone till he gets what he wants. EllaReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous18 January, 2013 00:12
I am with you EllaDelete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 12:44
Taaa sharraaap. Hate which guys....Smhhh. May D stop commenting as Anonymuos ....No one cares. You wanted to bite the fingers that fed you but you forgot you are dealing with a family that built a brand over the years.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 14:49
Lol poverty mentality..if it took u 8yrs does it have to take him d same..dis fortunate pple sha...ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 17:31
Ladun post my comment. I am beginning to dislike your tribalistic Ass. Just post my comment. You obviously enjoy the shade on P.square abi. If you post this particular comment without posting my comment I sent hours ago...then you are truly an TRiAss.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous12 January, 2013 22:01
Okoro it's Yoruba not Yoroba.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous14 January, 2013 10:22
How many people have they ever brought to stardom? this is their first project and they failed. P-square and squared records is a family business.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous18 January, 2013 13:29
Fatima you have a good sense of reasoning, MayD was giving a platform which so many artiste on the street are praying to for.i think he should humble himself, Rome was not built in a day like they said.His first colabo was with artiste well known round the world,i think he was given a yard and he ask for a mile which means pride has overwhelmed him which he must control.ReplyDelete


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Puerto Rico Open
Trump International Golf Club-Puerto Rico
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Yards: 7,506 per the scorecard
Par: 72 (36-36)
Greens: Sea Dwarf Paspalum
Fairways: Salam Paspalum
Stimpmeter: 11'
Bunkers: 62
Water Hazards: 18
Course Architect: Tom Kite (2004)
Purse: $3,500,000
Winner's Share: $630,000
FexExCup Points: 300 to the winner
Defending Champion: American George McNeill birdied the final three holes to defeat young Japanese player Ryo Ishikawa by one shot for his second TOUR victory.
Dates: March 6-9
Top 10, Plus One
Henrik Stenson: Class of the field.
Graham DeLaet: Riding the hot, Canadian hand coming off a solid week at The Honda. He's played twice here at was T9 last year and T24 in 2010.
Jeff Overton: Is this the week he finally breaks through? He's been eighth, T15 and T14 in his last three events here so I would expect him to contend.
Josh Teater: TEATER HEATER was married after his T6 at Riviera so it'll be interesting to see how he gets back on the heater with his new wife by his side.
Kevin Stadler: He's five-for-five with four, top 18s.
Bryce Molder: Putt it! He's posted a T13 and T7 in previous trips to Puerto Rico.
John Rollins: No course history but he's kicked off 2013 five-for-five and four of those are T24 or better.
George McNeill: He's won and been fifth the last two years. Omit at your own risk. He hasn't finished higher than T28 this season but you shouldn't worry.
Boo Weekley: If he can get anything going on the weekend he should have a chance to be right in the thick of it. In eight weekend rounds this season, he's broken 70 once.
Luke Guthrie: He'll no question learn from his experience at The Honda Classic so I'd look for him to jump right back into action this week.
Patrick Cantlay: After winning by four shots in Colombia he showed that his T9 at Pebble Beach was a sign of things to come. He'd be higher this week but who wins back-to-back on two different tours on two different weeks.
Peter Uihlein: He's T18, T19, T22 and fourth last week in his last four starts on the European Tour.
Brian Stuard: He's five-for-five to start 2013 and nothing worse than T39.
Matt Jones: All four of his finishes are T30 or better including his T18 last weekend with the low round on Sunday (68). He was T5 last year.
Nicholas Thompson: He's hit the top 25 in three of his five starts in 2013.
HTOC: Steve Stricker (2nd; $665,000)
Sony: Charles Howell III (T3; $324,800)
Humana: Tim Clark (MC)
Farmers: Rickie Fowler (T6; $204,350)
WMPO: Jason Dufner (MC)
AT&T Pebble: Hunter Mahan (T16; $94,250)
Northern Trust: Bill Haas (T3; $343,200)
WGC-Match Play: Charl Schwartzel (T33; $46,000)
Honda: Lee Westwood (T9; $156,000)
WGC-Cadillac Championship: Matt Kuchar
World Golf Championship-Cadillac Classic
TPC Blue Monster at Trump Doral
Doral, FL
TPC Blue Monster
Yards: 7,334 per the scorecard
Greens: Bermudagrass (6,600 square feet on average)
Rough: Bermudagrass with perennial ryegrass at 3"
Stimpmeter: 11.8'
Bunkers: 110
Water Hazards: 11
Course Architect: Dick Wilson & Robert von Haggins (1961); Jim McLean (2000); PGA TOUR/Doral (2006)
Purse: $8,750,000
Winner's Share: $1,500,000
FexExCup Points: 550 to the winner
Defending Champion: Justin Rose won his first WGC title by catching and passing 54-hole leader Bubba Watson by one shot.
Notes: There is no cut as the field of 65, including the top 50 in the OWGR, will play four rounds of stroke play.
History Lessons
The Blue Monster, now called the TPC Blue Monster, was refurbished in 2006 to bring in the World Golf Championships beginning in 2007.
Please remember, any data on this event BEFORE 2007 took place at other courses around the world. This event has been played at Doral since 2007 so that's what I'm looking at for horses-for-courses. Past performances at the Ford Championships from the TOUR will be factored in this week.
Since moving to Doral in 2007, no player has defended his championship.
The last six winners have rotated between American and international players.
Tiger Woods (2007) won at 10-under-par with the highest winning score.
Geoff Ogilvy (2008) won at 17-under as the weather cooperated. Ogilvy is in this week's field after his solo second last week at The Honda Classic.
Phil Mickelson (2009) won at 19-under and has set the lowest mark in this event.
Ernie Els (2010) fired 18-under and won by four shots, which is the largest margin by any winner since 2007.
Nick Watney (2011) posted 16-under to claim his first WGC title.
Justin Rose (2012) also posted 16-under in his victory last year.
This year should be an American, non-major winner, right?
The average winning score is 16 under par and that has been the winning score the last two years.
Doral has been the longest standing tournament host site since its inception in 1962. The final Ford Championship at Doral took place in 2006 before this event turned into a WGC Championship.
Rank and File
By my count, as of Monday afternoon, 49 of the top 50 OWGR players are in the field this week. Only Brandt Snedeker (rib injury) is not playing this week.
All six former champions are in the field this week as well.
Of Course
The TPC Blue Monster rated the 38th-easiest course of the 49 played in 203 on TOUR. Doral is known for its water hazards, tight driving holes and quick greens but has shown over the last six years that players must post a number to win. With four par-fives, it's no wonder that the big hitters have thrived on this 7,334 yard par-72 course. Where professionals here the word "resort" they know they are going to have to go low to win which is the complete opposite of last week's wind-swept event at The Honda Classic.
With the best players in the world lining up this week, there is absolutely no point of heading off the reservation to find players. I'll be looking at players will successes on Bermudagrass greens and can take advantage of par-fives. As we have seen, there have been no "surprise" winners in this event and looking over the top 20 from the last few years, there are not, if any, guys from "off the beaten path" there. That being said, Michael Thompson whipped a better than average field last week at The Honda Classic after coming off rounds of 78-80 at Riviera. This field should make that problem obsolete this week.
Here's the good news: everyone cashes a check this week because there is no cut so remember that when putting together your one-and-done picks.
Justin Rose: Last year's champion is looking the part again this year as he is rounding into form coming off last week's T4 at The Honda Classic. His ball-striking was "off" by his standards yet he found a way to climb into the top five. From tee to green there aren't many better in the business and with a premium on hitting fairways and greens this week, he should flourish again.
Charl Schwartzel: The only disappointing week for Schwartzel in the last five months was his first round KO at the WGC-Match Play. Well, actually was his worst stroke-play finish was last week, T9. Yes, T9. He was second here in 2010, T24 in 2011 and T4 last year.
Matt Kuchar: The WGC-Match Play champ has shown he has no regard for who's in the field any time he tees it up. In the last year he's won THE PLAYERS and a WGC event so don't be worried that you might be taking him too high in your games. He's played this event three times and has finished T3 in 2010, fifth in 2011 and T8 last year. Sold.
Tiger Woods: I can't throw him out based on his six wins on this track. He was playing quite decently here last year before having his Achilles act up on him, forcing his WD. Since that WD, he's gone on to win three times on tracks he's torn up in the past so he SHOULD factor this week. There are plenty of problems off the tee, yes, but he has 11 top 10s in 12 starts. That's ridiculous.
Jason Day: He has quietly cashed in the top 10 in three of his first four events including third at WGC-Match Play last month. He has no problem grinding it out as his superb short-game can carry him through tough spells during rounds. It looks like he's finally settled down in the States and his game is reflecting that.
Luke Donald: With the way he drives the golf ball and the way he commands his short game, it's no wonder why Donald will make this list in every tournament he enters. He enters his 10th event at this course and his worst finish is T26 three times. Five other times he was T11 or better including T6 the last two events here.
Keegan Bradley: I thought he might break through last week in his backyard but his game is getting closer and closer. He's over the "cheater" comments and back to drilling greens and holing putts. Remember, he was right in the thick of it last year before a Sunday back-nine 41 sunk his chances. He'll be in the thick of it again this year.
Bubba Watson: Speaking of being right in it, Watson carried the 54-hole lead into Sunday before a front-nine 39 gave Justin Rose the lead he wouldn't relinquish. Watson has battled illness to start 2013 but he's feeling stronger each tournament. Should I be worried that the new "Golf Boyz" video is out? NO CHANCE!
Hunter Mahan: Hey, look! Another Golf Boy! Mahan has one round over par in his last 12 and finished second in the WGC-Match Play his last time out. He'd be ranked higher on this list but his form on this course only registers one top 10 in five tries. His second best finish is T24. He's hot right now so I'm still bullish regardless of the history.
Steve Stricker: Ok, he's played twice, I know, but in those two events he's second and T5. He proved to me at Match Play that the layoff was more helpful than hurtful and once you look at his record at Doral, it's impossible to leave him off. Here's his run since 2007: T35, T6, T13, T16, T18 and T8 last year. There are worse chances to take this week by far.
Lee Westwood: The "Plus One" this week, Westwood was again close to cashing the top prize but couldn't catch Luke Guthrie or Michael Thompson last week at Honda so you know he's getting close to putting all four rounds together. His recent history here is not encouraging but he's seen this course plenty of times and his improved short game, combined with his sweet ball-striking should make him a factor this week.
What's up with Rory?
As we did with Tiger Woods last year, McIlroy will now have a section devoted him weekly until he breaks out of his slump. It worked for Woods last year so don't laugh.
McIlroy is back this week and this will be his final tournament before he has his wisdom teeth pulled. He hasn't broken par in three events, nor has he made the cut. He poses a huge question in weekly games: To pick or not to pick. The upside? He has enough talent to break out at any second. The downside? He showed last week that he might become disinterested when things don't go his way. I suggested to a reader last week that was trying to figure out whether to take him or Graeme McDowell on the Yahoo! game that he takes a wait-and-see approach because there was nothing in those first events that said to "waste" a start on him. I suggest using those 10 events when he's shown some course form. I stand by that again this week.
Don't Overlook
These guys just missed out on the premium list but should not be dismissed this week.
Adam Scott: After admitting he's not a big fan of the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain course, it's no surprise that he went out, again, in the first round of Match Play. The good news for Scott is he heads to Doral where he's been T6 in 2011 and T13 last year and had only one round above par. This will be his 12th appearance at Doral so he should be comfortable this week.
Robert Garrigus: Sure, it's his first time at Doral but he's No. 1 in the all-around category and seems to birdie everything in sight. He was eliminated by eventual champion Matt Kuchar in Match Play and his worse round this year is 72. All aboard!
Rickie Fowler: His ball-striking and putting help keep him around the top of most leaderboards and he showed last year at Quail Hollow that he can win in a big field. He was eighth here in 2011 before finishing T45 last year. He was in touching distance of the trophy entering Sunday last week before a 74 knocked him out of the top 10.
Ian Poulter: He has only one top 10 here in nine starts but I believe that Poulter and his game are in a happy place after taking six weeks off after HTOC. His history on this course held me back this week.
Graeme McDowell: After getting off to a rough start, 75, last year, G-Mac rallied to fire 12-under to close out the final three days. That was the fourth year in a row that G-Mac posted a round of 74 or better. Back-to-back top 10s in his last two events are encouraging.
Webb Simpson: After missing the cut in Phoenix, Simpson has finished T26, T6 and T5 in his last appearance at Match Play. He hasn't fired a round above 72 this season so he's not far away. He finished T35 in his only appearance here last year as he opened with 75 and closed with 77.
Scott Piercy: This might be a step-up in class for Piercy but the way he fires in birdies he just might have a chance this week. He's currently fifth in birdie-or-better conversion percentage and has hit the top 15 in four of six events played this year.
Off the Beaten Path
Either "horse-for-course" or guys off the radar
Francesco Molinari: In his only three starts here he's finished T14, T3 and T13 last year to solidify his love for Doral. That's horse-for-course!
Thorbjorn Olesen: Young and fearless. I prefer that over old and cagey. High risk can turn into high reward but not usually at these events.
Russell Henley: The field didn't frighten him at Match Play or The Honda Classic.
John Senden: As Rob Bolton pointed out via Twitter, the renowned ball-striker has not three-putted in over 170 holes. His last two times here he's finished T11 in 2010 and T6 last year.
Jim Furyk: His last two trips here have been underwhelming but we've seen him play well here before. This is his 12th trip around Doral.
Buyer Beware
Current form plus course history or injury has chased me away this week. As sure as the sun will rise in the east, one of these guys usually contends each week…
Sergio Garcia: In his first nine events here, he finished in the top 10 six times. His last three trips his best finish is T31.
Jason Dufner: His best finish is T18 in the limited-field HTOC. He's T29 and T18 in two starts here.
Phil Mickelson: He has one top 10 in 10 starts and that's a victory in 2009. I don't like to play him the first event back from a layoff and I'm not going to this week either.
Louis Oosthuizen: Hit the ball all over the place at The Honda Classic and has no top 10s in six events here as his best finish is T20.
Dustin Johnson: Good news? 66 to open at The Honda. Bad news? The 71-74-75 finish. Sure, he could pop one at any time and he's working with Claude Harmon but I'll look elsewhere.
Rookie of the Week Last Week
I keep an eye on the youngin's each week to see who is making the most noise.
Sony: Russell Henley WIN
Humana: David Lingmerth P2
Farmers: Brad Fritsch T9
WMPO: James Hahn T16
AT&T: James Hahn T3
NTO: Luke Guthrie T21
WGC-Match Play: Russell Henley 2nd round
Honda: Luke Guthrie 3rd
GolfChannel.com Fantasy Challenge
WGC-Cadillac Championship
Mike Glasscott (Rank: 8,841; $4,720,724)
Player 1: Matt Kuchar
Player 2: Charl Schwartzel
Player 3: Jason Day
Player 4: John Senden
Ryan O'Sullivan (Rank: 11,828; $4,347,090)
Player 3: Robert Garrigus
Player 4: Padraig Harrington
Ned Brown (Rank: 1,669; $6,151,550)
Player 3: Rickie Fowler
Rob Bolton (Rank: 21,024; $3,340,184)
Player 1: Tiger Woods
Player 1: Henrik Stenson
Player 2: George McNeill
Player 3: Matt Jones
Player 4: Jordan Spieth
Player 1: Graham DeLaet
Player 4: Vaughn Taylor
Player 2: Patrick Cantlay
Player 1: Kevin Stadler
Player 2: Bryce Molder
Player 4: Michael Bradley
Ned said, "…
Ned Brown is a long-time contributor for Rotoworld Golf. He's had documented success in Yahoo!'s game for years. Even if you're confident in your selections for that game, give his insight a read. Ned also provides us with his GolfChannel.com Fantasy Challenge selections as well!
"Pure Spin"
Points last week: 158
Points this year: 1372
Overall Ranking: 539
Tiger Woods-- Woods had an off week at PGA National, but here at Doral he is a top ten machine. I can't see how you can fade him this week.
Bubba Watson-- Watson had his off week at the NTO, but otherwise he has well this season. He led for most of last year's edition of the the WGC-Cadillac until a final round of 74 left him in second place.
Graeme McDowell, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia
Justin Rose-- He is the defending champion at Doral and he looked pretty good last week at The Honda where he tied for fourth place.
Matt Kuchar—He is coming off a win in the WGC-Accenture March Play and his record at this event is very good with a T3 in '10, a T5 in '11 and a T8 last year.
Luke Donald--He has played a light schedule this season, but he has played well and his recent record at Doral in solid with a pair of T6s in the last two years.
Steve Stricker-- Another player that has played a very light schedule, but he has been solid with a second place at the TOC and a T5 at the Match Play.
Hunter Mahan, Keegan Bradley, Nick Watney, Fredrik Jacobson
Charl Schwartzel—He has been so hot this year that his T9 finish last week at The Honda was a bit of a disappointment. He has a strong recent history at Doral of a second place in '10 and a T4 last year.
Adam Scott—He got bounced out the first round of the Match Play, but before that he played well in the off-season events and he looked good at the NTO where finished tied for tenth place. His recent history at Doral is solid, with a T9 in '08, a T6 in '11 and a T13 last year.
Rickie Fowler, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter
Coming Wednesday
And the analysis doesn't end here. Rotoworld's Rob Bolton and I will be co-hosting a one-hour live chat WEDNESDAY at NOON ET. We will be breaking down the field at the WGC-Cadillac Championship AND the Puerto Rico Open and answering your questions. Simply return to the golf home page to join in on the chatter.