Wish List for the New Year

Philip Thompson:

• NC State Basketball to Return to Relevance - So far, this season’s edition of Wolfpack basketball seems to play with much more passion and drive, however, there is still a severe lack of talent on the team. With next year’s recruiting class looking strong on paper, hopefully the Pack will be in store for big things in the future.
• Phil Mickelson to Continue on His Strong Finish - Nobody on the PGA had a stronger final two months of the season than Mickelson. He seemed confident in his putting stroke, and with no idea of what will become of Tiger Woods (STD’s anyone?), this is Phil’s golden opportunity to win many tournaments and possibly claim the world #1 ranking.
• St. Louis Cardinals Make Deep Playoff Run – With yesterdays signing of Matt Holiday, the Cards have again position themselves to be a true contender for the World Series. They certainly have the front loaded starting pitching to be a tough out.
• Phillip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers to Win the Super Bowl - The Chargers certainly enter the playoffs on a roll. They have to be happy that the Steelers did not qualify for the playoffs and they have struggles against Pittsburg in the past. Also, one key to remember is that San Diego has taken 4 of the last 5 games against the #1 seeded Colt.
• Wolfpack Football to Avoid Injuries and Develop a Defense - The Wolfpack’s season was really over before it started. If they want to be any factor in next years ACC race, they must get better on the defensive side of the ball.
• John Fox to Return as Panthers Coach - What the Panthers accomplished at the end of the season says a lot to me about Coach Fox. His team really had nothing to play for at the end of the season, yet he kept them motivated and they will enter next season with some much needed momentum.
• Dallas to lose Saturday night - I love the fact they have not won a playoff game in over 12 seasons. As great as they have looked over the past three weeks would only make their fall better if they Eagles won on Saturday evening.
• Have the Chicago Cubs not Win the World Series - Hey, at least I know one of my wishes will come true!