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Welcome to another vibrant edition of Po Politickin. On today's show, we politick with Queens, New York singer/songwriter DeShara Renee'. DeShara Renee' discusses the art of mastering your craft and reaching back to help others. Period stops bye to explain his disdain for 2 minutes lap-dances and Lady T shares us poem entitled "Pre-Mediated".



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In a somewhat bold move last week, the Detroit Pistons sent G Chauncey Billups, and F Antonio McDyess to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for G Allen Iverson. This move comes as a bit of a surprise given how much Detroit likes Billups, and the timing of the move (right in the middle of a 4-0 season).

I feel that Detroit got the better end of this trade by a mile. For the last few years, I've been saying repeatedly, while watching Detroit essentially get bounced by one man teams, that Detroit needs a dynamic scorer to compete. You can have this team basketball and chemistry all you like, but in the NBA you need a superstar to win. Boston has Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett, the Spurs have Duncan, Miami had Shaq and Wade, the Lakers had Shaq and Kobe.

Team basketball is nice, but when it comes down to 2 minutes and you need one guy to take over a game, all those teams had their go to guy. Detroit has never had one until now. Now the jury is still out on whether Iverson can coexist with a team like Detroit, and whether his style of play can mesh with Detroit's halfcourt style. That being said, Detroit has NEVER had a great offensive player, they have never had someone who can consistently take over a game, and they have never had someone who can break down anyone in the league off the dribble. Now they have that dynamic playmaker, we'll see if he can fit into their plans.

I don't think Iverson is an NBA point guard though, so Detroit is going to have to do something in that regard. They can either slide Stuckey into the starting rotation, slide Iverson to the 2, then bring Hamilton off the bench, or place Iverson into the Ginobili role, of "Super Sub". Do I think this assures Detroit a title? No, but I do believe as a result of this trade they do have a better chance at a title than they did last week. If the trade doesn't work out for Detroit, they simply let Iverson go, move on with Stuckey as the point guard and hope to make a serious push at one of the big free agents in the off season of 2009. It is a win-win situation for the Pistons. They had gone as far as they were going to do with Billups leading them, it was time for a change, and Detroit made one and it works out well for them from every vantage point imaginable.

Now from Denver's standpoint, I don't think it's a good trade for them (basketball wise) but I realize given the fact that Iverson was going to walk after the season anyway, along with the fact that bad contracts (Kenyon Martin making 45 million for the next 3 seasons, and Nene making 41 million for the next 4 seasons), it makes the move almost a necessity for Denver to do this to remain competitive. Considering the fact that even with Iverson's contracts coming off the books, Denver was unlikely to be a serious player in free agency for either of the next 2 seasons, due to the terrible contracts of Nene and Martin in particular, the trade makes sense. I think that Iverson is the clearly superior basketball player but there are many reasons to make that trade for Denver. The financial reasons, getting a true point guard to run that offense up there, and defensively Billups is an upgrade (though I believe we will see him exposed a bit without the varying plethora of shotblockers that Detroit always put behind him). The move for Denver was a short term fix for what will end up as a long term problem. The move was made to stay competitive enough to keep the fans relatively interested but it doesn't make Denver a title contender now or in the future, unless a lot of things change.

All in all, its an even trade for both sides when you consider all of the external ramifications. Now hopefully for Iverson, for Detroit, and the fans of both parties, he can get that elusive first championship ring. It won't be easy, but I like Detroit's chances much more now than I did a week ago

That was a hell of a football game. There were so many ups and downs, so many momentum swings. The Jets went up 24-6 early, with a picture perfect offensive display, then when it came down to the 2 minute segment of the first half, the Jets let the Patriots off the ropes with conservative play.

The Patriots couldn't stop them for the entire first half, the Jets get the ball back and run once, then throw a short pass, then get a delay a game and finally run a draw then punt. After that the Patriots proceeded to take the ball and take all momentum, attacking Dwight Lowery and the rest of the bewildered Jets defense en route to a touchdown, which gave them life and sucked the wind out of the Jets.

Other thoughts on the game:

-I don't think the Jets will win anything with Eric Mangini on the sideline. There is no reason why the Jets should have been forced to win this game multiple times and that is exactly what happened. After dominating early, the Jets instead of burying the Patriots let the foot off the gas. Therefore the Patriots were in this game for far too long. Between the extremely frustrating rush 3 and 4 on defense, and the head scratching playcalling on offense, the Jets looked like a completely different football team. That is a sign of bad coaching.

-Dwight Lowery should not be a starting CB on a team with championship aspirations, period. I think he has promise, and he is doing alright for a 4th round rookie thrust into a starting role of a complicated scheme, but he isn't accustomed to the game speed in the NFL yet, and it shows every week. As much as I know Darrelle Revis is a stud, there is a reason no one throws at him. Why throw at him when you have Lowery on the other side?

- Jerricho Cotchery continues to be a Patriot killer. It seems like every time these two teams get together, Cotchery makes a big play to change the game. His fumble hurt, but with the amount of good he did, it went largely unnoticed. It's amazing that Herman Edwards really had this guy on the bench in favor of Captain Concussion, Wayne Chrebet. That one-handed catch he made on the duck thrown by Favre was absolutely splendid.

- Dustin Keller showed exactly why the Jets took him in the first round. He has playmaking ability, good speed, and has good hands. He played a great game tonight and caused problems for New England over the middle of the field, which came into play later on, when a NE linebacker jumped a route to Keller, leaving Coles open behind him on the catch that put the Jets in FG range during the OT session. The threat of Keller opened up space for Coles. It was a beautiful sight, and hopefully one that will be seen a few more times throughout the remainder of the season.

-Matt Cassel looked very good tonight. He made a lot of plays with his feet, and he has a strong arm as seen with the velocity he had on his passes. I think he has a future in the league, and think this Patriots offense could be potent with him, if he ever learns how to throw deep passes. He had Randy Moss open deep twice, and overthrew him by a mile each time. Other than that, his game is fine. Maybe it's the system masking his deficiencies? Who knows, but if the offensive line gives him time to pass the team will be fine.

-This is the type of game the Jets acquired Brett Favre to win, and win he did. Favre was magnificent tonight and this was his best game as a Jet to date. He was precise with his throws, he had his trademark fastball tonight. He made good decisions and got everyone involved in the game. He led the team to 27 points in hostile territory with a defensive wizard on the other sideline (one that has owned him for the last decade to boot), and led this team from the dead twice. After New England kicked the FG to tie the game at 24, Favre led the team down on a long touchdown drive. After New England tied the game at the end of the fourth in logic defying fashion, Favre drove the team down in overtime to win it. This is the type of game the Jets got Favre to win, and this is why I'm glad Favre is on this team instead of Chad Pennington. Thank god. Brett showed why he's a Hall of Famer, tonight. He took the team on his back and carried it to a win

- I love Leon Washington. The guy is exciting, and is a return demon. I wish they would give him the ball more but with Jones going the way he is, that case is starting to dwindle.

All in all, I am very proud of this Jets team. They went up 24-6, by dominating the Patriots, the Patriots came back, and they withstood the barrage on two different occasions. This is the type of game the Jets historically do not win, and never have. It feels like the culture is changing with the New York Jets, and we'll see how it goes even though I feel with each game I watch, the Jets slash a year off of my life. Congrats to the Jets, they deserve this. Now keep the train going, don't stop. Ride it all the way to an AFC East crown.

Shout out to Moe Arora for putting me on to Dru.

Fresh v1.0 means all new music today.Brand new music by Brandy, Estelle, Dru, Pink and other artists all on this show. Check out some hot new (and unheard of) tracks to groove to. Call me @ 1-800-882-9291 or check the main website - www.mirthnadir.com for the playlist. Enjoy the show!


Playlist
Shontelle - Battle Cry
Q-Tip w/Norah Jones - Life is Better
Estelle w/Sean Paul - Come Over
Brandy - Long Distance
Deborah Cox - Did You Ever Love Me
Ryan Leslie - How it was Supposed to Be
Janelle Monae - Smile
Craig David w/Lynnisha - Walking Away
Sterling Simms - True Love
Dru - Stay with Me Always
Pink - Sober

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Rap artist, songwriter, and lyricist Rico Paysos, has been perfecting his talents as an emcee for the last seven years. Born and raised in the same place as Hip Hop, "The Boogie Down" Bronx, New York, he would later relocate to Long Island. Rico Paysos speaks about his experiences and about every view of his life as he has seen while walking the top of the devil's roof. Whether it is cash, drugs, crime, women, lust, dreams, love, struggles and the come up; Rico Paysos is not afraid to share his soul and experience with his audience. His music does not merely speak about life; it is Life, because everyone can relate to it.

Rico stopped by "Po Politickin" to discuss his musical journey thus far....

1. Tell us a little about yourself?
I'm originally from the South Bronx, I lived the first half of decade of my life in Puerto Rico. I moved to long island when I was like in 2nd grade. I started making music under the direction of the legendary Johnny Juice of Public Enemy. I grew up grindin' and loccin'. I got knocced in 03, did a stint came home, went to college, got a bachelors in media and communication. I always knew I wanted to make music na mean, and I knew I had to learn the business and how the behind the scenes work. I don't have intentions in gettin' G'd out of my paper or rights to my music, and it helped me build myself as an artist because I am capable to administrate all aspects of my career, but na mean right now I'm just focusing on the music and the substance. Gallic Wars & Tawag Promo handle all the in's and out's ya dig...Big Caesar, MadMan Lando, Whats Craccin baby!!!


2. How was it growing up?
Growing up was whatever, it got kinda vida loca at one time. I was a regular little nigga into sports and shit. I lost all my male role models that i admired and kept me focused. I ended up in a single parent household and soul in limbo tryin to find himself. I became the A-Typical problem child. I started bangin' when I was 14, that gave a speed burst through adolescence. I grew up too fast and missed out on being a regular kid. I spent too much time chasing money and watching my bacc that i missed out on a lot of shit in life! Luckily for me, I had some unfortunate drama with some bitch ass niggas that helped me realize I wanted more out of life, and it was up to me to make it happen. So I had my share of bullshit ya dig me, anybody that tells you they enjoy livin with they finger on the trigger and in the trap, is full of it. I did what I had to do, and i will still get it craccin any minute, but na mean this life, I'm living right now. Its so different then where I came from, and making music and being successful is all I want!

3. Describe your music? How was it differs from everyone else in the game?
I don't describe the music, it describes itself, that what makes it good.


4. Who's your top five favorite rappers?
This is in no particular order but, Biggie, Nas, Pac, Snoop, and Andre 3000


5. What's your top five albums of all-time?
Ill Matic, Life after Death, Doggystyle, All Eyez on Me, American Gangster


6. I notice you been doing your thing on the mixtape scene. Can you talk about that experience?
Awww yeah...G-Dub Gang, Gallic Wars, Never Retreat, Never Surrender! thats the first I gotta say bout that. I'm on my shit, I got the myspace poppin, now the mixtapes is coming up, and my google game crazy. The experience is crazy, I love it, I make music for people to listen to it and the mixtape help me satisfy that addiction. Right now I got a couple big mixtape projects I work on. "Sour D & Goose" vol.1 co-hosted by DJ ENVY & Rico Paysos, which is a series Envy and I put together to give exposures to hotest unsigned artist out here! The Cracc Baby era of hip hop!!!


7. I read about you hooking up with Gallic Wars? Can you talk about that deal?
Yeah I signed with Gallic wars as my management a couple months, it's been a blissful relationship, I work hard, and my team works hard, and Big Caesar is a beast na mean, so it's mutually beneficial and dope relationship na mean....its a big deal to get the bigger deal, feel me!

8. What are your career goals?
my goals are to get some grammy's, some emmy's, some AMA's, some MTV astronauts na mean, eventually a VH1 hip hop honors, you know something light.

9. What advice would you give to aspiring emcees?
believe in yourself, or nobody else will...

10. Where can we check out more of your music?
hit me up on myspace.com/ricopaysos or google rico paysos & download any mixtape i made an appearances on...or look me up on youtube.com.

10. Thanks for stopping by "Po Politickin". Any last words for the readers?
Can I get an Aww Yeah....This "The Best Thing Since Free Air & Raw Sex" Rico Paysos, make sure u download Gallic Wars & ForTheloveOfMoney Inc. presents Rico Paysos: Swervy Derby Marathon hosted by DJ VLAD and ForTheLoveOfMoney Inc.,Gallic Wars & Blok Ent. DJ Envy: Sour D and Goose co-hosted by Rico Paysos

Welcome to another refreshing edition of Po Politickin. On today's show, we politick with rap sensation Tito Lopez. Tito discusses his mission to bring honesty and integrity back to hip-hop, re-creating the 96 Bulls Dynasty, and his upcoming Ep "The Raw Deal". Po also explains ways to find a mentor.



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The homie Tito is ill... Tito hosted my latest mixtape and went in... His drops were awesome... Download his mixtape for free... You won't be sorry.. It's good music...

This show gives you my top 10 Love Songs from movie Soundtracks. Of course we leave out some of the more popular songs and keep it a little different. Check out www.mirthnadir.com for more info. I also include some movie clips from some great movies as well. Call me or comment on the website and let me know if you agree/disagree! 1-800-882-9291. Thanks for subscribing and listening to the show. Enjoy!

Playlist:
Movie Clip #1
Lauyrn Hill - The Sweetest Thing
Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
Movie Clip #2
Toni Braxton - Love Should Have Brought You
Movie Clip #3
Aerosmith - Don't Want to Miss a Thing
Brian McKnight - Crazy Love
Movie Clip #4
Berlin - Take My Breath Away
Movie Clip #5
Al Green - How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
Movie Clip #6
Mary J. Blige - Not Gonna Cry
Olivia Newton John - Hopelessly Devoted to You
Prince - Purple Rain

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1. Intro - Dj Vlad the Butcher
2. Not Even News - Rico Paysos
3. Smoke In Ya Face - Rico Paysos ft Gully G
4. Dat Baby Remix- Shawty Putt, Rico Paysos & Too Short
5. Ass Like Hers - Rico Paysos ft Lil Wayne
6. Dj Vlad the Butcher Skit
7. Platinum & Gold - Rico Paysos ft Kallil Giovanni
8. You Can Be My Wife - Rico Paysos ft Gully G
9. Baby Baby - Rico Paysos ft Thomas Piper
10. The Baddest - Rico Paysos & Kallil Giovanni
11. Some Freaky Thangz - Rico Paysos ft Groove
12. Dj Vlad the Butcher Skit
13. Paper Planes Remix- M.I.A ft Rico Paysos & Jim Jones
14. Fast Lane - Rico Paysos
15. Ignore Her Calls Freestyle - Rico Paysos
16. Benz Rollin Up - Rico Paysos ft RozeGold Cali'O
17. I Put On Remix - Young Jeezy ft Rico Paysos, Kanye West & Jay-Z
18. I Make It Wet - Rico Paysos ft Lil Munney
19. Make Me Feel Good - Rico Paysos ft Thomas Piper
20. I Know You Feel Me - Rico Paysos ft Groove
21. Outro - Dj Vlad the Butcher

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1. Intro - Tito Lopez
2. Money - Tito Lopez
3. Hustle Baby - Tage ft. Jeff Lacy
4. Get To A Dollar - Fiq
5. Chane Chane Chanes - Chanes
6. Pretty Girls In The VIP - Bump J ft. Peedi Crack & Gillie Da Kid
7. Wiggle With It - King Kan & Product
8. Hard Shit Interlude - Tito Lopez
9. Gutta Bitch - Riskay The Drama Queen
10. What Money Sounds Like - Archie Eversole
11. All I Know - Roccett ft Akon
12. Like This - Young Tre
13. Introducing Manal Interlude - Tito Lopez
14. Loving Ways - Manal
15. Bottom of the Pussyhole - Cam'ron
16. He Ain't Got To Know - Neef Buck
17. Did To Me - Fiq
18. S.E.X.Y. - TQ
19. Ain't No DJ Interlude - Tito Lopez
20. Come and Get It - Tito Lopez
21. Modern Day Hippie - Curren$y
22. Cali - HiPost
23. Stereotype - Chanes ft. Mainfest
24. Michelle Obama - 5D
25. I Go Hard - Tito Lopez
26. Outro - Tito Lopez

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Born on a military base in Germany on July 26, 1984 Archie Eversole aka Mr. Evasocold ended up being raised in the College Park section of Atlanta. A product of rap's Dirty South, Atlanta, GA, resident Archie Eversole is a hardcore rapper who thrives on street imagery and specializes in lyrics that are descriptive of his impoverished and sometimes violent environment as a youth.

Following his incarceration of eight months on a charge of simple assault, Archie who was 17 at the time started recording his first album Ride Wit Me Dirty South Style, in the early May 2002 under the now defunct MCA Records. That album produced what is now a Billboard charting Dirty South classic entitled “We Ready” featuring Bubba Sparks.

After a brief hiatus from the music industry, Archie has set his sights on once again becoming the topic of discussion when it comes to southern artist dominating the music charts. The official street single that will take Archie's new movement with Slummed Out/Dry Rain Entertainment to the next level is entitled "What Money Sounds Like" produced by Needlz for Dry Rain Entertainment (50 Cent, Game, Ludacris, Trina, Fabolous)...

Archie stopped by Po Politickin to discuss his musical journey....

1. Thanks for stopping by Po Politickin. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

First off let me say I appreciate this opportunity. I am Archie Eversole aka Mr. Evasocold. Born in Germany then quickly moved to Atlanta, Georgia where I reside to this day. At 17 I released "We Ready" under MCA Records in 2002. The record smashed the game and pushed my first album to Gold.

2. Your last album "Ride With Me Dirty South Style" was released in 2002, can you explain you six year hiatus from the game?

Numerous things, first off I was in a bad label and management situation. I recently got out of that deal and switched my management team. I feel more confident in how my business is being handled now and I'm able to concentrate on making good music. I was 16 when I released my first album which did respectably well. My single We Ready was everywhere from radio, video games, and even the NFL & NBA… I toured the world and enjoyed every minute of it, but things were being done behind my back and beyond my control that I had no idea about. Now I'm 24 in control of my career and knowledgeable of the business, nicer behind the mic, and the stage show has more energy than ever. While my career as an artist was being held up by the label/management I moved on to working more behind the scenes, fell into production, while playing the block with my people in the streets…

3. Can you describe your new single "What Money Sounds Like"?

Its a statement record... I wanted to reintroduce myself to the game with a strong record to let people know where I have been and what I have been on since the first album. When I heard the joint for the first time I knew what I would do with this joint... I have stronger records but none that have the agressive sound and message that "What Money Sounds Like" has. Needlz produced this joint so you know what it is... I mean you hear it, I think the message is clear I had it at 17 and I still got it at 24.

4. Can you talk about your upcoming album?

The album will be a completely solid project. The tone will definitely be aggressive because I feel like I have a lot to get off my chest. The music is like therapy for me and this is my second time around so I'm holding nothing back. Producers range from Needlz, Khao, Drummer Boy, The Trak Starz and of course myself. I'm only half way there… and I'm sure some things (songs/features) will change before its release but regardless it will be hard and make its way from the streets to the radio from the radio to the internet from the internet to the world…


5. What advice would give to upcoming rappers?

Stay positive, presisistent, and brush off the hate that comes your way. "Fuck what those haters have to say"

6. Who are top five favorite rappers of all-time?

1. Rakim
2. TuPac
3. Scarface
4. Biggie
5. Bun B

7. What are your top five favorite albums?

1. All Eyes On Me - TuPac
2. The Fix - Scarface
3. Read To Die - BIG
4. Riding Dirty - UGK
5. Coming Out Hard - 8 Ball & MJG

8. I appreciate you stopping by Po Politickin. Can you tell us how to contact you?

If you want to stay up to date on my music and show dates check me out at www.myspace.com/archieeversole. From there you can find my management information for booking shows and features. Www.evasocold.com is coming soon so be on the look out for the launch early 2009. To reach me via phone call 347-329-5358 and you will be able to get updates directly to your cell. As you can see I'm on top of my game... so there is no reason for my fans not to be connected to my movement.

9. Any last words for the readers?

Slummed Out/Dry Rain Entertainment is the label… much love to my city Atlanta and all the fans of my music worldwide. Check me out at www.myspace.com/archieeversole let me know if you dig "What Money Sounds Like" and this time it's more than music… it's a movement. Mr. EVASOCOLD

ARCHIE EVERSOLE - WHAT MONEY SOUNDS LIKE

Usher, Goodie MOB, Avant, Tank and S Club 7 highlight episode 29 of Mirth Nadir. We also played the 2nd part of the Asheru which is tight as well. Visit www.mirthnadir.com for the playlist. Call 1-800-882-9291 for requests and dedications. Guess the artist and song from the title of this episode and qualify for a prize!

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Playlist
Chuckie Booker - Turned Away
Damian Dame - Right Down to It
New Edition - Boys to Men
Lenny Kravitz - Stillness of Heart
Usher ft. Barack Obama - Hush
Leanne Rhimes - How Do I Live
S Club 7 - Never Had a Dream Come True
Asheru Interview Part II
Goodie MOB - Beautiful Skin
Avant - Making Love
Kelis - In the Morning
Tank - She's the One

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1. (Intro) - Misty Monteith
2. Put A Ring On It - Beyonce
3. Get Up Freestyle - Rain
4. Live Your Life Remix - Rosco & Rihanna
5. All Together Now - Statik Selektah ft Young Chris, Peedi Crakk & Freeway
6. Miss Independent Remix - Trina & Ne-Yo
7. He Asked For It (Fat Joe / DJ Khaled Diss?) - Uncle Murda ft Jay-Z
8. I Could Smell Money - Styles P ft Short Dawg, Straw, Large Amounts, Bucky, AP & Bully 9. Jackin 4 Beats - The Advocate
10. SLU Freestyle - Sacario ft Kanye West, Lil Wayne & T.I
11. Boys Remix - M.I.A ft Jay-Z
12. Lost Remix - Coldplay ft Jay-Z
13. Accept The Troubles - Lupe Fiasco
14. Love Lockdown (Gallic Wars Mix) - Kanye West
15. Swagga Like Hav - Havuk
16. You Came Up Freestyle - Tito Lopez
17. In Ya Phone - Trey Songz ft Fabolous
18. Keep It Hush - T.O.K ft D.O.E
19. Rikers Island - Foxy Brown ft Ox
20. Girl In The Movie - Ashanti
21. (Outro) Mrs Officer Remix - Lil Wayne ft Ashley Williams

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and their joke of a head coach, Eric Mangini. Look, to all the people who may read or skim this blog, this will be as blunt, uncut and forthright an entry as I probably ever will write. Eric Mangini and his fat, arrogant, gum chewing, passive ways needs to be fired. He was good back in 2006 when he took a team nearly devoid of any talent and brought them to the playoffs with innovative schemes and aggressiveness, and actually playing to win. Now he coaches football like Mr Softee, but that isn't even the biggest issue with him. This team is NEVER prepared, and they have been unprepared, lackadaisical and emotionless for the most part this season and it is disheartening. The team has no identity on offense, and plays this bend but don't break nonsense which makes average QBs look wonderful and bad QBs look average.

What exactly did Eric Mangini do to get this job anyway? He was a defensive backs coach on a terrible pass defense for a season when the Jets decided to try and emulate the Patriots (god knows they've been doing this for WAY too long), but I digress as that is not even the point of this. Every single god forsaken game the Jets play you leave the game wondering 'Who the hell is this collection of morons' running the ship? Not one game this season have the Jets been well coached. NOT ONE. Do you know how pathetic that is? And that reached its pinnacle yesterday when Mangini was outcoached by Tom Cable. Yes, that's right, the coach of the most pathetic franchise in the NFL.

The Jets ran the ball as they so pleased yesterday as the Raiders were hell bent on taking away Brett Favre and the threat of the big play. They did that successfully as they harrassed Favre all day, as he made his trademark stupid decisions (see the blind hurl to Hall at the end of the 4th) and forced Jones to beat them, which he did somewhat successfully as he had a boatload of yardage and did whatever he wanted with the Raiders defense except score. While I am not criticizing Jones for his game yesterday, an average back scores 3 long TDs yesterday. Jones simply cannot make anyone miss and it was on display yesterday as Jones had several opportunities to 'hit a homerun' and did not do so. Now, with Jones running the ball the way he was, you would think the Jets would have run a playaction fake somewhere in the second half? Throughout the fourth quarter and overtime I am sitting there waiting (more like hoping) for the playaction since the Raiders were literally sticking their entire team in the box. But the Jets coaching staff sat there with their collective finger up their collective ass, and ran, ran some more then ran some more. I have no issue with them pounding the rock, but what I do have an issue with is not running a single playaction pass, as well as running the ball the entire overtime period. The Jets were essentially waiting for the Raiders to hand them the game instead of going out there and taking it. This type of playcalling and general nature around the team has been going on for the last two seasons, and it absolutely repulsive.

My issues with Eric Mangini and the rest of this incredibly putrid coaching staff: That dumbass clueless look on Mangini's face no matter how the game is going. No matter the events in the game he has this same emotionless face and is chewing gum. I don't care about yelling and screaming and all that stuff, but could you at least look like you give a damn?

- The overly conservative, play not to lose, soft as charmin garbage playcalling that we Jets fans have to endure on a weekly basis. We trade for Brett Favre, and upgrade from one of the worst QBs in the league, yet we are running the same damn offense we ran last year. Why? What sense does that make? I understand it isn't feasible to throw 40 yard bombs every play, but can we see a 20 yard post? Can we see a playaction? - The use of Kerry Rhodes/the insistence on not putting any legitimate players around him and Darrelle Revis. Nobody has thrown at Revis or Rhodes all season long. Why is that? When you have the human turnstile (Eric Smith) and a rookie who was a 4th round draft pick, why would you throw near Revis or Rhodes? While I think very highly of Darrelle and have since the day we drafted him, does anyone think he is THAT good to the point where he hasn't been thrown at 10 times all year? I don't. I am not sitting here expecting a pairing of LaRon Landry and Kerry Rhodes (even though we could've traded Vilma to Washington and realistically made this happen), or a pairing of Darrelle Revis and Champ Bailey, but is it so hard to have two competent guys around our two very good players? Why the hell is Eric Smith still on the team let alone starting? Oh I forgot, he's smart, hard working and cares about football. Do those things make up for not having any talent, or not knowing how to play the safety position? By the way I am absolutely sick of 'hard working, smart and cares about football' Chad Pennington was all of the above and Eric Mangini swore for him like he was his son. Why? No idea. I guess it's the glaring lack of talent that Eric likes.

I like Dwight Lowery and he is playing well for a rookie 4th round draft selection, but is it really the smartest thing to have him out as the #2 CB when:

A) Our LBs in the middle are very shaky when it comes to pass coverage
B) Our pass rush (the pansy, soft as charmin, play not to lose 3 man rushes certainly don't help) isn't anywhere close to good enough to cover up liabilities much like the Giants is. I can't believe anyone actually thinks Aaron Ross is any good. Whenever the QB has a shred of time to throw the ball, he gets beaten and abused.

-The lack of adjustments. The gameplan isn't working, Mangini stands there with that dumbass look on his face meanwhile we continue to do whatever isn't working. I mean, how many times on 3rd down has the Jets defense rushed 3, watched the QB stand in the pocket until the next damn lunar eclipse and complete a pass for a first down? Hello, Coach, you have a rookie CB, a flat out garbage nickel back, and MLBs who have trouble in the pass game. Might want to try and say, I don't know, put pressure on the damn QB?

-The consistent sticking with favorite players no matter how much they suck and/or struggle. He stuck with Chad Pennington far too long, he stuck with Jonathan Vilma far too long (oh look Vilma just made another tackle 15 yards downfield), only god knows what his obsession with Eric Smith is, etc. If the players are bad, why keep playing them?

There are many others but I could conceivably write a book on my problems with this clown and the rest of the clowns on his staff. Bottom line is this, I think the Jets are talented enough, especially with a depleted AFC, to make the postseason and I believe they will in spite of this utterly moronic coaching staff. That being said, we will never take any strides with Eric Mangini as coach. Woody Johnson, the Jets owner, needs to cut bait with that entire coaching staff as soon as possible, before its too late.

Game 1 of the World Series is beginning here shortly, but before then I will put my prediction and thoughts on the series out there.

As far as pitching goes in this series, I definitely think that Tampa has the upper hand. While I believe that Cole Hamels is right up there when it comes to best left handers in the National League, last time I checked he can't pitch all the games. After him it is very spotty, as you have a potentially nice #2 starter in Brett Myers, though you never know what you are going to get out of him, Jamie Moyer who never pitches well in the postseason as the 'slow, slower, slowest' stuff doesn't get it done.

I think Joe Blanton is a wildcard here, as he is a guy who can give solid innings, so if he gets a chance to pitch in this series it will be worth watching to see how he fares. As far as the bullpens go, the Phillies have the advantage here by a longshot. Brad Lidge hasn't blown a save all year, even though I tend to think that he is due. As good as the guys in Tampa were during the regular season I think they showed during that seven run debacle in Game 5 against the Sox, that they aren't fully trustworthy. I think David Price is a sleeper though, his stuff is incredible and it seems as if the pressure doesn't get to him. If I'm Joe Maddon I'm using him as my closer this series.

As far as the hitting I'll give the Phillies the edge as they seem to have a million guys who can rake. They are not the best contact hitting team in the league but they can score, score and score some more. Tampa is no slouch in this category as they have several good hitters like Upton, Longoria and Crawford. I do think that Tampa's speed adds a different element to the game.

Keys to this series:

1) Chase Utley- I know this is somewhat redundant but this guy is their best position player. For them to win he has to produce, otherwise it's going to be a long but yet short series for Philly.

2) The Phillies have to win the games that Hamels start. He is their best pitcher, he is the only sure thing you have. If I am Manager Manuel I pitch Hamels in Games 1, 4 and 7 (if necessary). The Phils might be able to scratch one or two out with their other starters but they must win the games Hamels start.

3) The Rays youngsters- So far the brighter lights of the playoffs hasn't affected Upton, Longoria, Garza among others. They have to continue on that path, since this team is chock full of younger players. Evan Longoria seems like he is cool and collected, and BJ Upton does everything so smoothly (I mean, the guy probably brushes his teeth in a smooth fashion for pete's sake) so I don't think the butterflies will be an issue.

4) The Philadelphia "lunch pail players"- While some of these guys are actually quality MLB players, most of them are the hard working, dirty work kind of players. Guys like Shane Victorino and Jayson Werth along with Jimmy Rollins to a lesser extent, bring an energy to the team, and their production has also been good for the most part. Victorino seems to be developing a power stroke as well, as he has come up with several big hits. And of course Jimmy Rollins is the heart and soul of the Phillies team.

I like both of these teams, I think they are both very good and well constructed, but when it comes down to it, I don't think the Phillies have enough pitching to deal with Tampa. I like Philly's core of players and I think Jimmy Rollins is one of the best leaders in the sport. Their style of play, and the kind of players they have is the only reason I give them a shot in the series. I just think Tampa is very good, and destiny is on their side.

PREDICTION: Tampa Bay in 7 games