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Two Way StreetSports Editors Grant Huhn and Nick Eliason talk Tim Tebow, MLB, and College Basketball“Twice the editor, half the emotion”

Tim Tebow-Success or Failure in the NFL?

Nick: Tim Tebow is not even close to being ready to play quarterback in the NFL. His mechanics are off and his arm is below average. Tebow cannot rely on his feet to be successful in the NFL. Defenses are too good and too quick. His first performance in a pro-style offense at the Senior Bowl was atrocious. He threw for only 50 yards with no touchdowns and fumbled twice. If Tebow is to make it to the next level, it won’t be at the quarterback position. He looks like more of a tight end to me.

Grant: I couldn’t agree more with my colleague Nicholas Eliason. Tebow’s poor vision and loopy throwing motion would lead him to failure as an NFL quarterback, which is why Tebow will convert to the tight end position and become a Pro-bowler. Well, definitely not a Pro-bowler, but with his strength and athleticism, he could definitely become a decent NFL tight end. He used to play tight end before college, so he has some experience. Once he realizes that he actually can’t play QB in the NFL, he will save his career by switching to tight end.

What are your Final Four predictions this year?

Nick: Ohio State - Gotta pick a Big Ten team. Plus they’ve got Player of the Year candidate Evan Turner who’s averaging 19.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game playing three positions for the Buckeyes. The only thing that may keep Ohio State from a number one seed was the back injury Turner suffered early in the season.Kansas - Guards Sherron Collins and Xavier Henry will attempt to win the Jayhawks’ second championship in two

Photo: Mark Cornelison/Lexington Herald-Leader/MCT

Photo: Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel/MCT

Above: Tim Tebow is looking to prove his doubters wrong in the NFL.Right: John Wall is the best freshman since Kevin Durant in college basketball.

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Golf Tees Offby Sean McGeer

The Miramonte Ultimate Frisbee team is ramping up for competition as tournament season rapidly approaches.

The captains scheduled conditioning and extra practices in order to prepare the athletes for their upcoming games.

However, despite the increased workouts and practices, the team still takes a casual approach to their sport.

“It’s competitive, but at the same time it’s pretty laid back,” said Captain Philip Chang ‘11. “It’s fun and you can meet new people, stay in shape, win trophies, and wear cool clothes.”

U l t i m a t e is a football-esque team created by Joel Silver, played on a playing field with two e n d z o n e s . Action is composed of throws of a flying disc (usually called

a Frisbee) where a player catches the disc and has ten seconds to pass it to one of their teammates. Players holding the disc cannot move. A team scores when they successfully pass the disc to someone in their endzone.

“Our team is actually pretty

casual. It’s more about fun than actually winning,” said Chang.

Despite their focus on fun rather than winning, the Miramonte team won third in State four years ago and came in second two years ago.

Their coach, Chemistry teacher Jennifer Moore, has taken a more advisory role with the team. The team itself is mostly student-run, with responsibilities broken up between four team captains. Moore thinks the Miramonte structure is superior to other school sports that follow a more formal structure because the students learn how to improve their leadership skills.

“The kids really thrive on responsibility, and as long as they’re willing to put the time in, I’m willing to help. They coach each other,” said Moore.

by Dani Vignos

Men’s golf finished in the middle of the pack in NCS last year and this year they hope to make it to the front. However, with the loss of Mario Paoletti ‘09 and Cole Spears ‘09, leading scorers of last year’s team, the season seems unpredictable.

“The team is pretty young this year, but also very strong. I have high hopes,” said team captain Will Lavis ‘11.

The starting lineup continues to rotate, but Lavis, Patrick Fabian ‘13, Jordan Nevares ‘11 and Erik Thompson ’11 are the leading scorers.

The season has opened up with two scrimmages that tested the waters of the Mats’ talent. “We are just getting back into the swing of things, but our scores were nothing to be ashamed of. With some work I think we can succeed,” said Lavis.

Together, new coach Rick Eisenhour and assistant coach Skip Vulpe, have devised a steady recipe for success.

“Eisenhour pushes us and always expects us to try our best,” said Lavis.

“Dublin and Acalanes should be particularly strong this year. But there is no reason we shouldn’t be tough competitors against them,” said Lavis.

On Thursday, Feb. 25 the Mats competed against Piedmont in their first league match of the season. The Mats lost by one stroke with a final score of 203 to 202. However, the individual scores promise hope for the future. Lavis was the leading scorer of the match with a solid score of 35, with Fabian close behind with a score of 36. The rest of the scores landed in the 40’s range.

Frisbee Flies Towards Tournaments

Photos: P. Chang

Above: The team passes a fris-bee around at a game.Left: Justin Duong ‘11 jumps to catch a pass.

years, and with a supporting cast of big men (Cole Aldrich and Marcus Morris) it’s looking like a strong possibility.Syracuse - The number one seed should make it through their bracket with relative ease. Wesley Johnson is a mismatch waiting to happen and can score with ease. They lead the nation in field goal percentage, and their smart play will get them to the Final Four.Villanova - The Wildcats have the second best scoring offense in the nation despite the lack of a true star. Guard Scottie Reynolds is their main option, averaging 18 points per game. If he catches fire from long range, Nova should

advance to the Final Four.

Grant: Syracuse - Iowa State transfer Wesley Johnson was a force to be reckoned with this year, averaging 15.6 points and 8.6 rebounds. It will be a tough task stopping Johnson, Andy Rautins and big man Arinze Onuaku come tournament time.Kentucky - Led by John Wall, the Wildcats are definitely favorites to take home the hardware. Wall has a spectacular supporting cast in center Demarcus Cousins, forward Patrick Patterson, and guard Eric Bledsoe. Cousins is averaging over 15 points and 10 rebounds per game,

Patterson is averaging 15 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, and Bledsoe is putting up just over 10 points per game as the Wildcats fourth option.New Mexico - The Lobos might not be getting much national attention, but they have a legitimate shot at the Final Four. Their only losses before the Mountain West Tournament came at the hands of tournament hopefuls UNLV, San Diego State, and Oral Roberts. Guard Darington Hobson, a junior college transfer, is the Lobos best player and is averaging nearly 16 points per game and 9 rebounds per game.Duke - After pummelling NIT-bound North Carolina, this

looks like the year the Blue Devils will finally perform up to expectations. Duke is led by the “big three” of Jon Scheyer, Nolan Smith, and Kyle Singler, who are all averaging over 17 points per game.

Which MLB team improved the most this offseason?

Nick: The Mariners have a strong rotation after adding Cliff Lee into the mix with Felix Hernandez and Erik Bedard. However, they don’t have much of an offense. The Twins finally acquired some middle infielders with J.J. Hardy and Orlando Hudson. They also added some more pop in the lineup with the addition of Jim Thome, but they didn’t do much to help their pitching which was their weakness last year. They also need to lock up Joe Mauer as soon as possible.

Grant: The Mariners definitely made the best offseason moves. But as far as difference in wins from last year to this year,

the Mets are definitely going to have the most improved record. With the big addition of Jason Bay and players returning from injuries, the Mets will be an offensive force in ‘10. The combination of Reyes, Wright, Beltran, and Bay is devastating for any opposing pitcher. Johan Santana will have to dominate as usual, and with the help from other starters, good relief pitching, and good health, Mets could win around 90 games, a big improvement from last year’s dissapointing 70 wins.