Top 50 NFL players 2008

by Muhammad Ashhar Hasan
1. Ladainian Tomlinson, Chargers RB (1,474 yards rushing, 475 yards receiving, 18 total TDs)

2. Adrian Peterson, Vikings RB (1,321 yards rushing, 268 yards receiving, 13 total TDs)

3. Tom Brady, Patriots QB (4,806 yards passing, 52 total TDs, 8 INT)

4. Steven Jackson, Rams RB (1,273 total yards, 6 TDs in 12 games; watch his holdout status, though)

5. Randy Moss, Patriots WR (1,493 yards receiving, 23 TDs)

6. Marion Barber, III, Cowboys RB (1,257 total yards, 12 total TDs, but will get more touches in 2008)

7. Brian Westbrook, Eagles RB (2,104 total yards, 12 total TDs)

8. Joseph Addai, Colts RB (1,436 total yards, 15 total TDs)

9. Peyton Manning, Colts QB (4,401 passing yards, 34 total TDs, 14 INT)

10. Clinton Portis, Redskins RB (1,651 total yards, 11 TDs)

11. Frank Gore, Niners RB (1,538 total yards, 6 TDs)

12. Tony Romo, Cowboys QB (4,211 passing yards, 38 total TDs, 19 INT)

13. Braylon Edwards, Browns WR (1,289 yards receiving, 16 TDs)

14. Reggie Wayne, Colts WR (1,510 yards receiving, 10 TDs)

15. Terrell Owens, Cowboys WR (1,355 yards, 15 TDs)

16. Drew Brees, Saints QB (4,423 passing yards, 29 total TDs, 18 INT)

17. Larry Johnson, Chiefs RB (8 games, 559 yards rushing, 4 total TDs)

18. Marshawn Lynch, Bills RB (1,115 rushing yards, 7 TDs, offseason character problems)

19. Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals WR (1,409 receiving yards, 10 TD, happy with new contract)

20. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars RB (768 yards rushing, 4 TDs, 407 yards receiving. Needs Fred Taylor to retire, now!)

21. Laurence Maroney, Patriots RB (835 yards, 6 TDs, but very promising in 2nd half)

22. Earnest Graham, Bucs RB (898 rushing yards, 324 receiving yards, 10 TD)

23. Willis McGahee, Ravens RB (1,207 rushing yards, 7 TD)

24. Ryan Grant, Packers RB (956 rushing yards, 8 TD on just 188 carries)

24a. Brett Favre, Packers QB. He's back, and he will produce, as he always does.

25. Derek Andersen, Browns QB (3,787 passing yards, 32 total TDs, 19 INT)

26. Carson Palmer, Bengals QB (4,130 yards passing, 26 TDs, 20 INT)

27. Michael Turner, Falcons RB (4.5 yards per carry in 2007 as LT's backup)

28. Andre Johnson, Texans WR (851 Receiving Yards, 8 TDs in 9 games)

29. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers QB (3,154 yards, 32 TDs, 11 INT)

30. Steve Smith, Panthers WR (1,002 receiving yards, 7 TDs; deserves to be in a better passing game)

31. Jamal Lewis, Browns RB (1,304 rushing yards, 11 total TDs; still just 28 years old)

32. Brandon Jacobs, Giants RB (1,183 total yards, 9 TDs in 11 games)

33. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Bengals WR (1,143 receiving yards, 12 TDs)

34. Ronnie Brown, Dolphins RB (991 total yards, 5 TDs in 7 games. Monitor his progress through training camp.)

35. Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle QB (3,996 passing yards, 28 TDs, 12 INT)

36. Donovan McNabb, Eagles QB (3,324 passing yards, 19 TDs in 14 games)

37. Anquan Boldin, Cardinals WR (853 receiving yards, 9 TD in 12 games)

38. Plaxico Burress, Giants WR (1,025 receiving yards, 12 TDs)

39. Jason Witten, Cowboys TE (1,145 receiving yards, 7 TDs)

40. Edgerrin James, Cardinals RB (1,428 total yards, 7 TDs)

41. Darren McFadden, Raiders RB (Rookie)

42. Eli Manning, Giants QB (3,336 passing yards, 23 TDs, 20 INT)

43. Vincent Jackson, Chargers WR (623 yards, 3 TDs)

44. Brandon Marshall, Broncos WR (1,325 receiving yards, 7 TDs)

45. Jay Cutler, Broncos QB (3,497 passing yards, 20 TDs, 14 INT)

46. Antonio Gates, Chargers TE (984 receiving yards, 9 TDs)

47. Chad Johnson, Bengals WR (1,440 yards receiving yards, 8 TDs)

48. Wes Welker, Patriots WR (1,175 receiving yards, 8 TDs)

49. Kellen Winslow, Browns TE (1,106 receiving yards, 5 TDs)

50. Chris Cooley, Redskins TE (786 receiving yards, 8 TDs)
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Top 50 Baseball players 2008

by Muhammad Ashhar Hasan
1. Alex Rodriguez, 3B, Yankees. He's the best player in real life and in fantasy.

2. Matt Holliday, OF, Rockies. Great park, great hitter, very good lineup.

3. Jake Peavy, SP, Padres. Jake's got a shot to repeat pitching triple crown.

4. Albert Pujols, 1B, Cardinals. The elbow is a concern. Keep an eye on his game during spring training.

5. Hanley Ramirez, SS, Marlins. Take him over Reyes and Rollins.

6. David Wright, 3B, Mets. Average +Power + Speed = Fantasy Stallion.

7. Miguel Cabrera, 3B, Tigers. Allegedly on a diet.

8. Jose Reyes, SS, Mets. Don't let late season slide scare you off this speedster.

9. Chase Utley, 2B, Phillies. A complete player at the thinnest position in fantasy baseball.

10. Ryan Howard, 1B, Phillies. A healthy Big Man could hit 55 and drive in 150.

11. Vladimir Guerrero, OF, Angels. Go look up his career stats if you disagree.

12. Johan Santana, SP, Mets. He and Peavey will both be great; take your pick.

13. Prince Fielder, 1B, Brewers. Big slugger won't be quite as good as Howard in '08.

14. Alfonso Soriano, OF, Cubs. Expect close to 40 HR, 120 runs, and 35 steals.

15. David Ortiz, 1B, Red Sox. Only the slow-witted bet against Big Papi.

16. Jimmy Rollins, SS, Phillies. This little guy does it all, but a repeat of 2007 is a tall order.

17. Ryan Braun, 3B, Brewers. Potential sophomore slump is the only reason he's not top in 10.

18. Magglio Ordonez, OF, Tigers. He was a monster last year. His stats are due to decline, but he will still be very good.

19. Ichiro, OF Mariners. He's always a threat to hit .350, steal 50 and score 125. That's a fantasy asset.

20. Carlos Beltran, OF, Mets. If all five tools work this year, he's a steal at this level.

21. Grady Sizemore, OF, Indians. He's a unique power/speed combination.

22. Carl Crawford, OF, Devil Rays. If he can nudge the homers up to 20-25, he'll be deadly, both on the field and in the fantasy world.

23. Travis Hafner, 1B, Indians. Will bounce back from sub-par 2007.

24. Robinson Cano, 2B, Yankees. This is his breakout year. Deadly in second half.

25. Mark Teixiera, 1B, Braves. Looked really good in second half of 2007 season.

26. C.C. Sabathia, SP, Indians. Needs to hit the salad bar.

27. Josh Beckett, SP, Red Sox. Good in every pitching category. Won't slump after great '07.

28. Carlos Lee, OF, Astros. He should hit .300 with at least 30 HR, 100 RBI, 10 SB.

29. Justin Morneau, 1B, Twins. Don't forget about this 2006 MVP.

30. J.J. Putz, RP, Mariners. Who can argue with 6-1, 40 saves, and a 1.38 ERA?

31. Alex Rios, OF, Blue Jays. Nice producer in every offensise

32. Torii Hunter, OF, Angels.

34. Troy Tulowitzki, SS, Rockies. Coming off a great rookie year in hitter's park.

35. Brandon Phillips, 2B, Reds. A great fantasy player for a second baseman.

36. B.J. Upton, OF, Tampa Bay Rays. .300/30/30 are not out of the question.

37. Victor Martinez, C, Indians. Best hitting catcher in the game.

38. Aramis Ramirez, 3B, Cubs. He might fly under the radar on draft day. Don't let him.

39. Brandon Webb, SP, Diamondbacks. Solid and steady. Not quite a top four pitcher, though.

40. Jonathan Papelbon, RP, Red Sox. Great in every category, but Putz wil get more saves.

41. Derek Jeter, SS, Yankees. Will hit .325, score 115 runs and steal 25. Might pop 20 HR.

42. Nick Markakis, OF, Orioles. Ranked in Top 30 among fantasy players in '07.

43. Adam Dunn, OF, Reds. He always hits at least 40 HR; his low batting average hurts, though.

44. Erik Bedard, SP, Mariners. Would be higher except he's coming off an injury.

45. Manny Ramirez, OF, Red Sox. Can Manny still be Manny this year, or has the decline begun?

46. Derrek Lee, 1B, Cubs. Average is a given. 16 HR after All-Star break raises power hopes.

47. Russell Martin, C, Dodgers. Hitting in a better lineup this year.

48. Carlos Pena, 1B, Devil Rays. He hit 46 homers last year. That can't be ignored.

49. Brian Roberts, 2B, Baltimore Orioles. Take him higher if he's traded to Cubs by Opening Day.

50. Garrett Atkins, 3B, Rockies. Top notch hitter in last 4 months of '07 season.
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Pete Sampras and Todd Martin in Austin 8th Nov.

by Muhammad Ashhar Hasan

I received the following press release from the USTA Texas section:

One of the greatest tennis players of all time, “Pistol Pete” Sampras and American legend Todd Martin will headline the ABC Services Tennis Classic on Sunday, November 8th at 2:00PM at Lakeway World of Tennis located at One World of Tennis, Austin, TX.

The always entertaining Murphy Jensen will host the event. In addition to the Sampras and Martin men’s singles match, the Tennis Classic will also features local players in an innovative tiebreak shootout format. A portion of the proceeds from the exhibition will benefit The Children of Fallen Soldiers, a non-profit and non-partisan organization that finances the college education for children of soldiers from Ft. Hood killed in the line of duty. You can learn more about the Children of Fallen Soldiers at:

www.childrenoffallensoldiers.com

"I’m excited to return to Texas to participate in the Austin Tennis Classic benefiting the Children of Fallen Soldiers Organization.” said Pete Sampras. “ It’s an honor to support an event that in turn helps support such an important cause. I know Todd and I look forward to having a great match at Lakeway World of Tennis."

Pete Sampras captured his final grand slam title with his dramatic US Open victory over longtime rival Andre Agassi in 2002. His resume boasts 14 grand slam titles, including seven Wimbledon titles. He was ranked World No. 1 for six consecutive years from 1993-1998. In July of 2007, he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I.

Todd Martin was a finalist at the 1999 U.S. Open and the 1994 Australian Open. In 1994, he reached the semifinals at Wimbledon, the US Open and the Grand Slam Cup. Every year from 1994 to 2002 Martin played Davis Cup for the United States. He was inducted into the ITA Men’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame in May of 2007.

The Classic is proudly supported by the United States Tennis Association, Wilson Sporting Goods, KTBC Fox 7, Mix 94.7, Majic 95.5, and the Austin Sport Commission.

Tickets are available to the public beginning Saturday, August 29th on-line through www.etix.com or by calling 800-514-etix(3849). Ticket prices are $28.50, $48.50 and $68.50.
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USTA League Updates

by Muhammad Ashhar Hasan

Balls of Fury, captained by Sharon McKinney, won the 9.0 Mixed league with a 7-1 record. BOF will advance to sectionals in Corpus Christi in October.

The 8.0 Mixed championship is coming down to the wire, as 15 Sticks, captained by Anne Blackwood, and Worst Tennis in Texas, captained by Michelle Gilbert, are both 9-1 heading into the final week of play.



In Men's Senior 4.0 play, Gary Ellison's Westover team has clinched the league title as they are 7-0 with one week left to play.

Not Dead Yet, captained by Hollis Chacona, won the Senior Women's 4.0 league with a 6-0 record.

In the Women's Senior 4.5 league, Austin Aces, captained by Carol Welder, claimed the title.
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Fall Kids Programs at Westover Hills Club...Ultimate Tennis Fall Season

by Muhammad Ashhar Hasan

The Fall Programs at the Westover Hills Club are starting up soon. Check out the website for more information. There are classes for kids between the ages of 5-18 every afternoon and Saturday mornings.

Registraton for the Fall Season of the Ultimate Tennis League has started. Early registration deadline is September 2nd. The Season will start on September 19 and run through November 12.Click here to register to play.
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