Archive for January, 2010

Oakland A’s and Jack Cust Reunite: Why Cust? Why?

Posted: 8th January 2010 by Robert Slye Jr. in MLB
Color me pessimistic, but I was happy when the A's non-tendered Jack Cust at the Dec 12 deadline and I am not happy about the re-signing of Jack Cust today. I've tried very hard to wrap my head around whatever it is that Beane is planning this offseason, but doing so is like when my NASA scientist father speaks his science speak at me. Buster Olney from ESPN was quoted as ...

Theoren Fleury’s Bash Of Calgary Flames Is Legitimate

Posted: 8th January 2010 by Daniel Sallows in NHL
After months of hearing rumours that Theoren Fleury's failed comeback attempt with the Calgary Flames was just a publicity stunt on the heels of his book releaseá"Playing With Fire," it turns out he really wanted to make the roster after allùand he isn't pleased with the team for cutting him. According toáEric Francis of theáCalgary Sun, Fleuryáexpressed some hostile remarks about the club on his personal Web site before pulling ...

Boltbits: Why the San Diego Chargers Can Win the Super Bowl

Posted: 8th January 2010 by Paul Preibisius in NFL
With San Diego's newfound success, many people are polarizing in their opinions of the Chargers. The first wave of new support is giving way to those looking to rebut the teamÆs chances.á How one feels will not ultimately decide the teamÆs fateùthe team will take care of that all by themselves. Yet looking through articles/reports that begin to try to attack the Chargers' potential for success, a notion strikes through them ...

Red Sox GM Theo Epstein: More Clownish Behavior

Posted: 8th January 2010 by Mike Guetti in MLB
When did Theo Epstein become so smug? If you listen to the Boston GM these days, his off-season moves were just short of scintillating and have the Red Sox poised for a big run in 2010. He's either had too much to drink, or if he doesn't, he needs to down a couple real quick. Who exactly was Epstein bidding against when he secretly (and, from the way he talks about it, cleverly) ...
Written By: Mark ôThe Hard Hitterö Ritter With my Eastern Conference Buyers and Sellers article completed, my thoughts now turn to the Western Conference. As the saying goes, ôthe best is the westö and this season the NHLÆs Western Conference have proven that beyond a doubt. The margin for error in the Western Conference is very slim. As such, when one team makes a move at the deadline the others will follow ...

Seahawks Fire MoraùCarrol Likely to Replace

Posted: 8th January 2010 by Zack Nally in NFL
After only a year in Seattle, Jim Mora has been fired as the SeahawksÆ Head Coach. The firing of General Manager Tim Ruskell in December might have served as a foreshadowing for what was to come, but neither Mora nor Seahawk nation anticipated such a strong decision by team executives. Mora was only able to marginally contend in the NFC West with a 5-11 record, but his final 2-6 record to end ...

The Cincinnati Bengals Should Win On Wild-Card Weekend

Posted: 8th January 2010 by JW Nix in NFL
New York Jets @ Cincinnati Bengals The Jets are crested with bravado right now, thanks to their effervescent head coach Rex Ryan. They are also a week removed from easily kicking the Bengals all over the field at the last event to ever take place in the Meadowlands. á What To Watch From The Jets Thomas Jones is a running back that leads the charge in the team's offensive ...

Why The Dallas Cowboys Will Win the Superbowl

Posted: 8th January 2010 by Will Jefferson in NFL
It is, of course, impossible to predict the future. And betting onáa team tied for the fifth best record among the remaining contenders is not exactly maximizing your odds. But when I ask myself "Who is the best team in this year's NFL playoffs?" There is no question in my mind the answer is the Dallas Cowboys. With a stellar passing game and running game, the Cowboys' offense isáranked second in the NFL.áYet, ...

Mike Tomlin Has Intertwined His Own Fate With That of Bruce Arians’

Posted: 8th January 2010 by Timothy Kessler in NFL
Amongst all the controversy surrounding the third year offensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin has made a move that has the majority of Steelers nation shaking their collective heads. After a meeting that lasted several hours, Bruce Arians walked out of Tomlin's office with his job intact. He will enter the final year of his contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers as their offensive coordinator. Many non-Steelers fans may wonder why ...

Charlie Weis To Join Kansas City Coaching Staff

Posted: 8th January 2010 by Zack Nally in NFL
According to team and league sources, Charlie Weiss has been named the new offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. Weis is coming off a less-than-spectacular career as the Notre Dame head coach. During his five years there, he amassed a 35-27 record. Weiss is reunited with former friend and colleague, Todd Haley, who worked with Weis on the coaching staff of the New York Jets. At the time, Weis served ...