Archive for September, 2009
Brett Favre and Mark Sanchez further established themselves as, at the very worst, fantasy roster candidates. While normally "sure-fire" performers like Clinton Portis and Thomas Jones bombed.And what was with Willie Parker finally playing well and scoring a touchdown the very week I tell you to sit him? I swear, that guy has it out for me.Regardless, it's time to put your team's fate back in my hands, this time ...
Rock Chalk Blackhawk: October Preview of the Chicago Blackhawks
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Jake Karmel in NHL
Get ready, Hawk fans. The season has come.
Many questions are yet to be answered though. As a die-hard Hawks fan myself, I'm very nervous for this upcoming season. I have no idea what to expect.
Let me break down what has gone down since last season.
Former GM Dale Tallon was fired and reassigned to a new job after the fallout with Marty Havlat.á Havlat was never re-signed, and he eventually ...
Pennington-less 0-3 Dolphins Make Trade For Kansas City QB Tyler Thigpen
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Brian Salzer in NFL
Following an 11-win season in 2009 and making the playoffs, only to have an early exit in round-one, the Dolphins 2009 season is off to a bad start and things just got worse.
After losing to the Chargers Sunday, the Dolphins are currently 0-3 and last in their respected division. But the biggest loss of all Sunday was starting quarterback Chad Pennington. Pennington went down early in the third quarter with ...
Cowboys Dominate Second Half and Beat Panthers 21-7
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Derek Major in NFL
The Cowboys overcame a lackluster first half and jumped on the Carolina Panthers to win their first game in their new stadium and improve to 2-1 with a 21-7 victory.
Jason Garrett finally accepted that the Cowboys need to run to be successful, as the ground attack led them to 212 yards. Felix Jones had 94 yards on eight carries but had to leave the game in the third quarter ...
Much has been written about the changing personality and image of the Steelers.á
They are no longer a smash-mouth, run first team and haven't been in the Mike Tomlin era.á
The result is instead of wearing down teams in the fourth quarter, they are the ones that wear down.á The offense has looked strong in the first half of all three games.á The last two, they downright wilted in the fourth quarter.
Being ...
NBA Primetime’s Top 26-50 Heading Into The ’09-’10 NBA Season
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Brandon Ribak in NBA
Click here for the full article on NBA Primetime!
Since NBA Primetime is fairly new, this will be the official part two of a four part series which will include power rankings from No.1 through No. 100.
In addition, the top 100 rankings will also be updated periodically throughout the '09-'10 NBA season.
These rankings are based on the players impact to their team, career averages, potential and upside, and overall championship ...
Early Thoughts on the Broncos-Cowboys Week Four Matchup
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Sayre Bedinger in NFL
The Denver Broncos (3-0, First Place AFC West) are getting set to take on the Dallas Cowboys (2-1, Second Place NFC East) in what figures to be one of the top matchups in the fourth week of the NFL season.
Dallas is fresh off a dominant 21-7 victory over fellow NFC opponent Carolina, and the Broncos are still soaking in a 23-3 crushing of their bitter rival Oakland Raiders.á
The last time ...
Is Albert Haynesworth “Worth” His Weight in Redskins’ Gold?
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Chad Waylon Pouncy in NFL
It seems that the only thing fatter than Albert Haynesworth's paycheck is Albert Haynesworth.
Redskins' owner Dan Snyder shocked many by signing DT Albert Haynesworth to a contract worth $100 million this offseason. Looking to beef up his defensive front, Snyder truly found the "beef," all 350 lbs. of him.
Haynesworth impressed last season for the Tennessee Titans, recording 8.5 sacks and 50 tackles in his second Pro Bowl ...
The New York Giants Continue to Emphatically Answer Questions
Posted: 29th September 2009 by David Geller in NFL
If the questions that the Giants have faced the past three seasons were categorized into one school-issued test, they would have an A to hang up on their refrigerator.
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In other words, every time there are questions regarding an aspect of this teamÆs game, they immediately alleviate the issue with very little doubt.
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After two games in 2007, the Giants defense was placed under immense scrutiny. They had faltered down the stretch ...
When predicting any week of football, you have to go over certain things. In any case, Mike Craig, which is me, goes over how the divisions are starting to shape up. So without really much BS, here it is.
AFC EASTAt the start of the season, nobody would have expected the New York Jets to be ahead of the New England Patriots in the division. Unless of course you are me. ...