T.I.L.T.S.

It's time for a new segment on the Cleavie Wonder blog. I call it T.I.L.T.S. which stands for Things I Like To See. The sports world is so competitive and filled with negativity that it's refreshing to see certain things go in a positive manner or things that are just down right entertaining. Here are a few examples. Let me know your thoughts.

1. Bernie Bickerstaff is on Nate McMillan's coaching staff in Portland. Bernie drafted Nate when he was the head coach of the Sonics 25 years ago and now Nate's returning the favor.

2. Tate Forcier decided to go to Miami instead of the UW. Tate showed flashes of brilliance at Michigan, but never any consistency. He is basically the equivalent of Jake Locker, just smaller and not as athletic.

3. Kevin Durant is leading the NBA in scoring proving last season and the World Games performance wasn't a fluke. the more scoring titles he racks up the more he gets involved in the conversation of the league's best player.

4. Anderson Silva kicking another grown man in his face. If you haven't seen Anderson Silva knock out Vitor Belfort at UFC 126 with a kick to the face it's worth going to you tube and checking it out.

5. Deion Sanders elected to the pro football hall of fame on the first ballot. A lot of times the voters like to punish athletes for off the field indiscretions by denying them the hall on the first try (Michael Irvin for example). I'm glad to see they were able to put the pettiness aside and do the right thing.

6. Aaron Rodgers putting Brett Favre in his rear view mirror. Aaron Rodgers will never erase the memory of the golden Brett, but at least now he can stand on equal ground and lead the Packers franchise without having to answer the question of can he win the big one.

7. The Arizona Cardinals asking Larry Fitzgerald for input on what quarterback they should pursue. It only makes sense to ask the team's best player who he would like to catch passes from. That's not to say his opinion will be the ultimate determining factor, but at least he gets to put his two cents in.

8. Steven Stamkos emerging as a star in the NHL. For years the debate has been between Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin, but now there's a new kid in town scoring goals at an alarming rate. If those two aren't careful they will have company in the discussion.

9. Ray Lewis III and Barry Sanders Jr. following in their father footsteps. We know they have the genes and the opportunity to benefit from all of their father's experiences, but if they can put those two things together we could be witnessing some freakish athletic accomplishments in the years to come.