Running away with you

No review again this week, but I do have running back predictions for 2016 in fantasy football. I also have a bunch of Region 8C baseball photos. Lets start with how I did a year ago (though I'd rather we didn't):

Picked No. 1 for 2015, Adrian Peterson. Actually finished: 2. He was a strong choice, which is no surprise, becaus when able to play he always performs.
Picked No. 2 for 2015, Le'Veon Bell. Actually finished: 50. Injuries are not good for rankings. More on that to come.
Picked No. 3 for 2015, Matt Forte. Actually finished: 9. He missed three games, and was still in the top 10. Strange year. Stay tuned.
 Picked No. 4 for 2015, CJ Anderson. Actually finished: 32. Was expected to break out. Did not.
Picked No. 5 for 2015, Jamaal Charles. Actually finished: 54. Another injury. Sucks for that high of a pick.
Picked No. 6 for 2015, Marshawn Lynch. Actually finished: 64. Only played seven games with injury problems, which led to his retirement.
Picked No. 7 for 2015, Eddie Lacy. Actually finished: 31. He played heavy all year, and it hurt him.
 Picked No. 8 for 2015, Jeremy Hill. Actually finished: 17. Rise wasn't as high as I expected..
Picked No. 9 for 2015, DeMarco Murray. Actually finished: 19. Struggled in Philly. Probably why he's on the Titans now.
Picked No. 10 for 2015, Justin Forsett. Actually finished: 42. Was injured in the 10th game. Another victim of the bug last year.

Here are this year's thoughts:

1. Adrian Peterson: He is just so darn consistent. It's hard not to expect him to get 1,200+ yards and 10+ touchdowns.
2. Todd Gurley: I feel like he is a pretty safe pick in this spot as well. He had a strong year last year, and he should hopefully take another step forward this year.
3. Lamar Miller: I really think he could breakout even more (he was sixth last year) in Houston.
4. Ezekial Elliot: His upside is really high with that amazing offensive line in Dallas. If he is still available in the back half of the first round, snap him up.
5. Mark Ingram: He catches A LOT of passes. Problem with him is that he is a bit injury prone, which is always a concern with running back. But even if you get 10 really strong weeks, he could be worth it.
6. Devonta Freeman: Another big time pass catcher, and was the top back a year ago. If he can keep the starting role and get 20-25 touches a game, he should be an easy RB1.
7. David Johnson: A lot of folks have him as the top option or at least one of the top three for RBs. I'm tempering my expectations because he was in more of a change-up role a year ago, and I'm just not sure he will get or excel in a feature role.
8. Le'Veon Bell: Easily the most talented and highest producing of these backs, but a suspension is likely coming, and that drops his value a bit.
9. LeSean McCoy: Yet another pass-catching back, and I think Buffalo should be much improved this year. If he stays healthy he has top-five potential.
10. Thomas Rawls: Maybe a bit ambitious here, but he looked really strong when filling in for Lynch toward the end of last year. Assuming he does get the touches, and that Seahawks line improves some, he should have a real strong season.

And here are some photos from the second weekend of Region 8C play:

Ft. Ripley's Brett Kramer makes an athletic play at second base.

Chad Weiss of Lastrup pitches in a state play-in game against Avon, Saturday, Aug. 6.

Ethan Branum pitches in a Region 8C game in Freeport.

Lakers second baseman Paul Herman throws to first for an out.

Herman charges to try and make a barehanded play.

Lastrup third sacker Jason Sadlovsky hustles to third to earn a force out after a big stop.

Buckman's Lane Girtz throws to first in a 4-0 loss to Sobieski, Saturday, Aug. 6.

The Rebels' Logan Kalis takes a big cut.

Lastrup's Weiss tosses to first to get out Avon's Carter Holthaus.

Buckman's Mark Kahl fouls off a pitch against Sobieski.

Buckman first baseman Joe Kahl rushes to the base after a strong stop.