Archive for September, 2009
Chad Pennington started his collegiate career as part of the ôThundering Herdö of Marshall University where he was the fourth string QB, but ended up leading Marshall to the Division I-AA championship game as a freshman. PenningtonÆs stock rose during his senior season when he was the starting QB for an undefeated Marshall team. With the help of teammate Randy Moss, Pennington set school records in several categories and finished ...
Blue Jays-Red Sox: Mother Nature Prevails in Jays Win
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Ian Hunter in MLB
It took them seven tries and some assistance from Mother Nature, but the Toronto Blue Jays finally won a game at Fenway Park.After seven innings and a hell of a downpour, the umpires chose to call it a game with the final score 11-5. By glancing at the box score, you might think that the Blue Jays had a comfortable lead late in the game. By the time the initial ...
NFL Week 4 Point-Spread Winners: Lock and Load
Posted: 29th September 2009 by thomas moreland in NFL
If you're a gambler, there are some good games to play this week in the NFL.
Flat-outálocks, actually.
Let's start with the Bengalsáon the road,ágiving onlyá5.5 points to the Browns. I know these two teams hate each other, but this doesn't seem like enough points. Get all over the Bengals on this one.
Chicago is at home against the Lions. This game might be close.áThe Bears are not blowing anyone away so far ...
Should the conversation in Tom Cable's office today start with "Let's try this again?"
With the news that Philadelphia has released Jeff Garcia, do the Raiders need to make an effort to lure the veteran QB back to Oakland? The NFL is a win now league, and I hate to say it, but my answer is yes.
Like many who follow the Raiders, I've been waiting and waiting for JaMarcus Russell to ...
Twins-Tigers Recap: AL Central Battle Has October Feel
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Leslie Monteiro in MLB
The currentáfour-game series between the MinnesotaáTwins andáDetroit Tigers will determine who wins the AL Central. Both teams approached the first game ofáTuesday's doubleheader as if it was October.
The game featured great pitching, exciting defensive plays and chess moves by the managers with less emphasis on offense.
It figures the game ended in extra innings with the Twins taking a 3-2 victory in 10 innings.
That's the way it should be in a ...
The Stephen Strasburg Project Begins In The Instructional League
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Devon Teeple in MLB
It is almost time for the ôcanÆt missö prospect to make an appearance.
The No. 1 pick in the 2009 draft will take the hill in two Instructional League games next month.
StrasburgÆs first outing will take place against the Tigers on Oct 5, 2009 in Viera Florida, and will once again take the mound against the Astros in Kissimmee Florida.á In both appearances, he will be limited to a strict pitch ...
2009-’10 NHL Predictions and Awards: Where They’ll Finish
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Joe Mikolai in NHL
EASTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS
Atlantic Division
1. Pittsburgh Penguins: Don't forget they had to rally just to win the Cup. Lots of young talent in the right places.
2. New Jersey Devils: Losing Brian Gionta andáJohn Madden will hurt their always-tremendous depth. They picked up Rob Neidermayer and new coach Jacques Lemaire with his passive offense. Expect offensive production to decline and defense to go up.
3. N.Y. Rangersá
4. Philadelphia Flyers: The only trade they ...
By Jim McCurdy
CBSSports.com
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HOUSTONùAs the verdict has it: the defense rests.
Big play after play is the difference between a 2-1 and a 1-2 start.
Through three games, the Houston Texans defense ranks last in the NFL in yards per game allowed at 436.3. Opponents have converted on third-down on 20 of 40 occasions against Houston. They've been successful on three of four fourth-down plays.
"We canÆt hide anymore, about whatÆs wrong and whatÆs ...
Pittsburgh Steelers News: Frank Summers Lands on IR, Carey Davis Is Resigned
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
In one of the smartest moves of the season to date, Carey Davis is again a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
As reported on profootballtalk.com, Frank Summers has landed on injured reserve, thus ending his rookie season, three games in.
There were high hopes for Summers, making the team as the starting full back, even though his area of expertise is on special teams. Summers did not adapt well to the new ...
Florida State: Too Many Chiefs, Not Enough Indians
Posted: 29th September 2009 by The Sportmeisters in MLB, NFL
By Ryan of The Sportmeisters
After taking 48 hours to digest Florida StateÆs latest loss, a 17-7 upset at the hands of Big East upstart University of South Florida, questions arose as to where to put the blame. Some blamed the players for a lack of urgency and focus. OtherÆs blamed the lack of talent and experience on the field. Some further placed the fault squarely on the coaches. I would ...