Random things I likeTumblr (3.0; @thechristopherw)http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/<blockquote> <p>As previously announced, the main card at UFC 160 will bring forth much ladder movement in the heavyweight and light divisions. In the main and co-main events, Cain Velasquez will fight Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva a second time for the UFC Heavyweight…</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/25/potential-ladder-movement-at-ufc-160/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/51288266657http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/51288266657Sat, 25 May 2013 03:45:00 -0400sportsMMAUFCUFC 160UFC LadderCW Sports Blog<blockquote><p>After a full month of April, in which we saw a UFC card each weekend, these last three weeks have felt much longer. But this Saturday the UFC is back in Brazil with the first of four events in the coming month. The main event will welcome the former…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/potential-ladder-movement-at-ufc-on-fx-8/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/50620626843http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/50620626843Thu, 16 May 2013 21:47:21 -0400MMAsportsUFCUFC on FX 8<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c2933e0215963db822a77c94edf24982/tumblr_mmc6grO9C31rzthl7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/50229764702http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/50229764702Sun, 12 May 2013 01:37:36 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/53833a617dad9f150aaa8eb97890313e/tumblr_mmfzk8PpMm1qbb1b8o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a38c84cd3c3e119cc0debf8b6b532c3e/tumblr_mmfzk8PpMm1qbb1b8o2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Recently updated UFC Ladder for ALL weight classes. Nine pages worth of goodness (I know you’re excited).</p> <p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/ufc-ladder-may/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/49869813457http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/49869813457Tue, 07 May 2013 15:02:00 -0400BantamweightFeatherweightFlyweightHeavyweightLight HeavyweightLightweightMiddleweightMMAsportsUFCUFC LadderWelterweight<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_49467793966" src="http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/49467793966/audio_player_iframe/thechristopherw/tumblr_mlgo97URas1rp6xuf?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fthechristopherw%2F49467793966%2Ftumblr_mlgo97URas1rp6xuf" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://getthesoundoffyourhead.tumblr.com/post/48287190443">getthesoundoffyourhead</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Little Tybee - Jury Duty</p> </blockquote> <p>All day.</p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/49467793966http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/49467793966Thu, 02 May 2013 18:53:56 -0400<blockquote> <p>Seeing as this is only my second time giving a preview of potential ladder movement at a UFC event, I’m not sure if the amount of fighters on each list can tell us anything about the quality of the event, on paper. But I am willing to make the argument…</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/potential-ladder-movement-at-ufc-159/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48879023156http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48879023156Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:39:00 -0400MMAUFCUFC 159UFC Ladder<blockquote><p>NFL Draft Trend</p> <p>2013 Outlook</p> <p><strong>Likely Candidates</strong></p> <p>ILB Alec Ogletree (Georgia)</p> <p>ILB Manti Te’o (Notre Dame)</p> <p>ILB Kevin Minter (LSU)</p> <p>OLB Jarvis Jones (Georgia)</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/nfl-draft-trends-linebackers/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48715406573http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48715406573Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:35:21 -0400FootballNFLNFL Draftsports<blockquote><p>NFL Draft Trend</p> <p>2013 Outlook</p> <p>Likely Candidates</p> <p>CB Dee Milliner (Alabama)</p> <p>CB Desmond Trufant (Washington)</p> <p>CB D.J. Hayden (Houston)</p> <p>CB Jamar Taylor (Boise State)</p> <p>CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson (UConn)</p> <p>CB Xavier Rhodes (Florida State)</p> <p>S Kenny Vacarro (Texas)</p> <p>S Matt…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/nfl-draft-trends-defensive-backs/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48715401722http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48715401722Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:35:17 -0400FootballNFLNFL Draftsports<blockquote><p>NFL Draft Trend</p> <p>2013 Outlook</p> <p><strong>Likely Candidates</strong></p> <p>DE Dion Jordan (Oregon): ESPN</p> <p>DE Ezekiel Ansah (BYU): CBSSports.com</p> <p>DE Bjoern Werner (Florida State): Optimum Scouting</p> <p>DE Datone Jones (UCLA): NFL.com</p> <p>DE Tank Carradine (Florida State)</p> <p>DE Margus Hunt (SMU)</p> <p>DE…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/nfl-draft-trends-defensive-linemen/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48634433481http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48634433481Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:33:58 -0400FootballNFLNFL Draftsports<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1ec10aa6fa98db9a0dd300a0059404d6/tumblr_mlkntzpsCS1qbb1b8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><big>NFL Draft Trends: Receivers & Tight Ends</big></p> <blockquote> <p>As I’ve said before, the concept of a “weak” or “strong” draft class is an overrated one to me. But…</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/20/nfl-draft-trends-receivers-tight-ends/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48467007213http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48467007213Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:03:00 -0400SportsfootballNFLNFL Draft<p>Fighters with the best chance to move up the UFC Ladder with a win tonight.</p> <blockquote> <p>With a UFC events on all four weekends in April, I’m kicking myself for not writing about the first two events. But as a consolation, I thought I’d give a little preview of what to expect on the next UFC Ladder coming out in May. Here’s a look at the…</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/20/potential-ladder-movement-at-ufc-on-fox-7/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48442004201http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48442004201Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:22:00 -0400sportsMMAUFCUFC LadderUFC on Fox 7<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/717973f6af6bfddc22c6bbbb9152be3d/tumblr_mliy85xXBE1qbb1b8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><big>NFL Draft Trends: Running Backs</big></p><blockquote><p>When it comes to today’s running backs in NFL, it can be hard to separate what you hear from what…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/19/nfl-draft-trends-running-backs/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48388929825http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48388929825Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:52:53 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/eaed38679dd4c8c7132fa669fc7e8265/tumblr_mkw5fifH921rx93nso1_r1_250.gif"/><br/><br/>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48340559559http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48340559559Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:53:24 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/22211c3cc04a56042f9720e42b7badaa/tumblr_mlgxn5PZHv1qbb1b8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><big>NFL Draft Trends: Quarterbacks</big></p> <blockquote> <p>It’s easy to miss how good a draft really is when there’s a “can’t-miss prospect” involved. Last…</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/18/nfl-draft-trends-quarterbacks/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48300295086http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/48300295086Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:45:00 -0400sportsNFLfootballNFL DraftCW Sports Blog<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a2ff3f5a070882a10045498966e777c2/tumblr_ml9jm4J8DX1qbb1b8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><big>NFL Draft Trends</big></p> <blockquote> <p>With the NFL Draft being one of the biggest sporting events of the year, I was hoping to have more…</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/14/nfl-draft-trends-2/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/47984442443http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/47984442443Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:58:00 -0400sportsfootballnflNFL DraftCW Sports Blog<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_47877009730" src="http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/47877009730/audio_player_iframe/thechristopherw/tumblr_mf07xhPEle1qclzp3?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fthechristopherw%2F47877009730%2Ftumblr_mf07xhPEle1qclzp3" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://jamsfranca.tumblr.com/post/37889310435/tame-impala-why-wont-you-make-up-your-mind">jamsfranca</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Tame Impala — Why Won’t You Make Up Your Mind?</p> </blockquote> <p>Can’t wait until June.</p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/47877009730http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/47877009730Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:22:38 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4bseoQ7hU1qfm1e3o1_250.gif"/><br/><br/><p>GPOY</p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/47188816541http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/47188816541Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:09:24 -0400<p>My picks for the Elite Eight.</p> <blockquote> <p>When Florida Gulf Coast went up 19-9 midway through the first half, there was a genuine sense of excitement throughout the college basketball world. We see “mid-major” schools go on deep tournament runs, especially in the last seven years, but Florida…</p> </blockquote> <p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/30/christophers-picks-ncaa-tournament-elite-eight/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/46695062876http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/46695062876Sat, 30 Mar 2013 15:58:00 -0400sportscollege basketballncaa tournamentmarch madnesselite 8<blockquote><p>Coming into this year’s NCAA tournament, many expected an extra dose of “madness” compared to years past. Since mid-season, teams rose to #1 in the rankings only to be upset, oftentimes to unranked foes. More Top 5 teams lost to unranked opponents this…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/christophers-picks-ncaa-tournament-sweet-sixteen/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/46493927279http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/46493927279Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:21:12 -0400<blockquote><p>For today, I’m just going to write about the second round games from Thursday.</p> <p><strong>Atlantic 10 Dominance</strong></p> <p>Six conferences came into the tournament with five or more bids: the Big Ten, Big East, Pac-12, Big 12, the Mountain West, and the Atlantic 10. But not…</p></blockquote><p><a href="http://cwsportsblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/23/christophers-picks-ncaa-tournament-third-round-saturday/">View Post</a></p>http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/46087701556http://thechristopherw.tumblr.com/post/46087701556Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:03:33 -0400