I'm not going to talk about COVID anymore. It's done. Health officials are predicting a return to normalcy by the start of next season so I am going to stay optimistic and believe that to be the case. Sure, there were game postponements and cancellations but we finally can say that college football made it... Continue Reading →
2020 NFL Playoffs Predictions
Well we made it. We finally made it. The NFL successfully played all 256 games in the 17 week schedule. Of course, any other year this would have been no feat at all, but given the times we are in, this is a tremendous feat for all of sports. Obviously, we still have until the... Continue Reading →
2020 Bowl Mania Picks
It's been a long journey but we have finally made it to the finish line of the college football season. Hopefully, we can complete all of the bowl games before COVID decides to ruin this element of normalcy. We already have around 16 bowl games canceled and a number of teams opting out of post-season... Continue Reading →
What Giannis Antetokounmpo’s signing means for himself, James Harden and the NBA
What does the signing means for James Harden It's no question that James Harden wants out of Houston. Yes, he played last night but not without some comedic volume from fans of the league regarding what appears to be Harden's weight gain. His preseason debut was nothing to really write or talk about as he... Continue Reading →
Power Ranking: Christmas Movies Edition
2020 has been the most difficult year for everyone. So hopefully these movies can help spread a little holiday cheer as the Christmas season comes in full swing! Here are my rankings: A Christmas Story (1982) I watch this show no less than 5 times between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and I've done it... Continue Reading →
The Takes are Back and Better than EVER!
After hibernating for a couple of months, Top Shelf Takes is back with some of the hottest and most correct takes you will ever witness. First, a couple of things... If you haven't already, go check out our podcast! You can listen to it on any major streaming platform when you search Top Shelf Takes.... Continue Reading →
Western Conference Finals Prediction
Well how in the world did we get here... I'm glad I decided to wait until after Game 7 to write this. Before I start I feel like I'm obligated to bash on the Clippers real quick. That was the biggest collapse in the history of the NBA and you could argue in sports history.... Continue Reading →
Eastern Conference Finals Predictions
So normally I've been doing each round as a whole but because the Clippers couldn't close out the Nuggets earlier I am doing the Eastern Conference tonight. I don't want to make my prediction after Game 1 has already happened even if I keep the same outcome. With that being said here we go... Miami... Continue Reading →
NBA Playoffs: Round 2 Predictions
I would like to start off by saying how disappointed I am in the NBA for starting the second round of the playoffs when some first round match ups hadn’t even played Game 6 yet of their first round series. I guess I understand that they are in a bubble and want to get everything... Continue Reading →
NBA Playoffs: Round 1 Predictions
With the NBA playoffs set to begin next week I am here to give you my predictions for the first round. Being that it's 2020 I am not going to predict the entire playoffs because who knows what will happen so we will do it round by round. Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trailblazers (Play in... Continue Reading →