As of this moment, the Golden State Warriors haven't completely filled out its roster, and may feel some pressure to make a meaningful addition. The Lakers seem they've just done so, and if it works out they may have completed the puzzle and become a contender. But really nobody knows how new additions are going to work out, and they probably won't really know until well into the season. That goes for the Warriors big gamble as well, Chris Paul.
But I can't idly wait for basketball season to start, and the baseball teams I have rooting interest in (the Giants and Pirates) are going nowhere, and the world being what it is, I'll have to swallow my misgivings and get back into football again.
It was fun watching the first week edits of college games, when skilled teams ran up the score. The big story was Colorado over Clemson, and now Deon Sanders' team is getting a lot of hype. But that game revealed some possibly significant weaknesses, especially on defense: poor run defense and sloppy tackling. Nebraska (their next opponent) used to be able to run the ball, but their first game wasn't inspiring, so Colorado should win its home opener. But if they do run up against a team that can run, they could be in trouble.
The NFL season started with an upset, Detroit's one point win over Kansas City, but KC was missing three significant starters, and they gave up one big play. So it's doubtful this game will mean anything. I'm rooting for a Niners championship this year, but I wouldn't be brokenhearted if they lost to the Steelers this week. That might be the best game of the weekend.
