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Some are calling 2016 the best year in sports ever. Some are saying it couldn't have gone better if it were scripted. I am saying...I'm just glad that I kept this blog going throughout the year. The checklist of "perfect moments" in 2016 is anticlimactic only for the reason that everything was a climax. Was there much time to breathe? Let's see: - Alabama holds of Clemson for a National Championship - Peyton Manning leads team to Super Bowl win in final game of his career - Where did Villanova Basketball come from? Buzzer beater for the win. - Warriors set new wins record.....then blow a 3-1 series lead in the Finals - Is there even a National Hockey League anymore? - Cavs win the NBA Finals in Lebron's homecoming season...just like he promised - Leicester City wins the BPL at 5000-1 odds.....did you even notice this one? - KD joins the Warriors giving that team a lot of experience at blowing 3-1 leads - Serena ties Steffi Graf's all time Grand...

Last week, ESPN writers revealed who they believed should win the NFL MVP this season. Today, and updated list and ranking was released. I feel it necessary to add my opinion and say that this race isn't as wide open as you may think. It is time to take a few names off of that list...and maybe add one. First of all I need to say that I respect the great teams of the season. I am not a fan of the Raiders, Cowboys, or Patriots, but what these teams are doing is noticed and respected. With that being said, I believe that much of the success that we are seeing from these teams comes from a team aspect. Let me explain. Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot are both in the running for Rookie of the Year....and rightfully so. They both are also in the running for league MVP which I do not agree with. It is a bit of a miracle that they Cowboys are 11-1 this season when few people expected them to even have a winning record this season. It is an accomplishment worth noting. The other thing ...