Ryan McCombs
Bio
I am currently a communications and sports media major at Franklin Pierce University.
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2019 NBA Mock Draft
1. New Orleans Pelicans www.247sports.com The pick: Zion Williamson F Probably the number one pick with the most consensus in NBA history, Williamson will have big shoes to fill for the Pelicans. He should have no problem doing so as his combination of freakish athleticism and skill will give the Pelicans the star they so desperately need. The Pelicans will be one of the most fun teams to watch on league pass next season.
By Ryan McCombs5 years ago in Unbalanced
Clint Capela to the Celtics?
When Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Rockets general manager, Daryl Morey was exploring trades for every player on his roster outside of James Harden, I expected Danny Ainge and the Celtics to be interested, but not in Clint Capela. Danny Ainge has long been a fan of Rockets point guard Chris Paul and has tried to trade for him in the past, so with the possibility of Kyrie leaving, I was expecting Ainge to hop on the phone with Morey. What I was not expecting, was his interest in center Clint Capela.
By Ryan McCombs5 years ago in Unbalanced
Handicapping the NCAA Men's Tournament Elite Eight Games
Tournament Record: 29-19-1 +8.68 units. After two nights of great sweet sixteen games, we have another great slate set for the weekend elite eight games. Will we see some more upsets or will the chalk trend continue?
By Ryan McCombs5 years ago in Unbalanced
Handicapping Thursday's NCAA Men's Tournament Games
For the first time in a long time, the tournament has been mostly chalk this year. We have reached the sweet 16, and we have every single 1, 2, and 3 seed and have two of the 4 seeds left. Will we see that change during Thursday's sweet sixteen matchups?
By Ryan McCombs5 years ago in Unbalanced
Grading the New NFL Head Coaching Hires
Arizona Cardinals: Kliff Kingsbury Everybody wants their version of Sean McVay, and the Cardinals believe they have it with Kliff Kingsbury. The young, offensive-minded head coach was fired by Texas Tech this season and took the offensive coordinator job at USC before resigning and taking the Cardinals job. Kingsbury has had loads of success on the offensive side of the ball, developing quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Johnny Manziel, Baker Mayfield, and Case Keenum. Presumably, Kingsbury will implement his air-raid offense with the hopes that Josh Rosen will take to it and develop into the quarterback of the future for the Cardinals.
By Ryan McCombs5 years ago in Unbalanced
2019 First Round Mock Draft
1. Arizona Cardinals Pick: Nick Bosa, Defensive End, Ohio State I believe there is some reality where the Cardinals trade Josh Rosen and take Kyler Murray with this pick, but I am not bold enough to predict that. Nick Bosa gives the Cardinals immediate pass rush production and new defensive coordinator Vance Joseph a second fantastic and versatile pass rusher to play with.
By Ryan McCombs5 years ago in Unbalanced
- Top Story - January 2019
How the Cowboys Should Handle Their Coaching SituationTop Story - January 2019
During his time as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Jason Garrett has been the punchline of a lot of jokes from Cowboys fans and NFL fans alike. Often, he has been deserving of the hate he has received. When the Cowboys fell to 3-5, the Garrett hate hits its peak. Cowboys fans were calling for his head, and the rest of the NFL was laughing at him. What happened next, surprised everyone, as Jason Garrett coached his ass off. The Cowboys finished 11-7, including the playoffs, and made it further than anyone could have possibly imagined they would have in mid-October.
By Ryan McCombs5 years ago in Unbalanced
What Happened to the Cowboys in Indianapolis?
The Cowboys essentially clinched the NFC East last week against the Eagles, and they played like it against the Colts. The Cowboys were shutout for the first time since 2003, and the defense had its worst performance of the year. With the ability to clinch the NFC East with a win, the Cowboys went out and laid an egg. To give Jason Garrett just a little bit of credit, he usually does an excellent job of making sure the team comes out and plays hard, which made Sunday's performance especially odd. Let's take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly from Sunday's loss.
By Ryan McCombs5 years ago in Unbalanced
Week 14 NFL Gambling Picks
Season Record: 49-47-1 +1.07 units. We have reached week 14 of the NFL season, and the playoff races are heating up. This week's slate features some of the biggest games of the season regarding playoff positioning. Let's dive right in.
By Ryan McCombs5 years ago in Unbalanced