Predictions for 2005

Here are a few of my predictions for the coming year. Remember you heard it here first!

Football
USC Football
8-3
2nd in the SEC East

Tennessee wins SEC Championship

Harry Potter
Book 6 is coming out in July and there are several questions to be answered.

JK has said another main character will die in this book. I'm predicting that 2 will meet thier end. First Albus Dumbledore will perish in an attempt to save others. This death gives Harry the example he needs to be willing to die for others in his fight against Voldemort. In addition it eliminates the possibility of Harry having a white knight to come and save him.

I also believe another student will be killed. The Death Eaters are going to do anything to get to Harry. During this chapter of the Harry Potter saga they will kill to try and draw Harry out. I'm guessing they'll attack several students. Neville Longbottom will be wounded in a fight, but will show great resolve standing up to them. But Hermonie will die in the attacks.

WSOP
This year's final event could have over 5,000 people. With that many people, the pros don't stand a chance. In fact, I'm predicting that not a single pro makes it to the final table.

PowWows.com Drum of the Year
This is our first year of doing Drum of the Year, where we'll track contest wins by drums. I'm going to predict that Southern Boys and Midnite Express will the Southern and Northern Drums of the Year for 2005.

Oscars
Best Movie - Sideways
Best Director - Scorese
Best Actor - Jamie Foxx
Best Actress - Hillary Swank

That's it for now. I'll try to come back later and do a few more!