Archive for January, 2010
New England Patriots’ Decade Still Lacking Final Chapter
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Matt Chaprales in NFL
More often than not, teams that rise to greatness use adversity as a springboard at some point before their ascent.
The 2003 Patriots jettisoned franchise mainstay Lawyer Milloy a week before the season opener at Buffalo. Milloy ended up with the Bills and played a significant role in BuffaloÆs 31-0 Week one pasting of the Patriots. It was a stunning and brisk series of events that culminated with ESPNÆs Tom Jackson ...
Prior to New England's meaningless but important game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick discussed what every guaranteed playoff team has been discussing this week.á Should they rest their starters or not?
As far as Bill is concerned, the answer is no.
Quarterback Tom Brady claims he has spoken to Patriots head coach Bill Belichick today about his desire to play this Sunday.
"You'll play, don't worry about ...
NHL: Winter Classic Needs to Be Open Air AND Open Ice
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Steven Ovadia in NHL
How can you not love the NHL's Winter Classic? It's an exciting day, with national TV coverage, pomp and circumstance, all coupled with the beauty of outdoor hockey.
And the massive media coverage makes the Winter Classic feel at least as important as a Bowl game.
It's huge for the NHL.
But taking the media attention and aesthetic beauty out of the equation, the Winter Classic is also a celebration of hockey's outdoor ...
Seattle Mariners 2009 Year in Review: Tears and Cheers
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Danny Ciaccio in MLB
A recent study from the New York Times concluded that air traffic controllers suffer the most stress than any other job. I beg to differ. Without a doubt, I confidently believe that being a Seattle Mariners fan is the most stressful "occupation" known to man.
In the past year, I sat down in front of the television and/or computer screen 160 times, barring the two games that I attended. During that time, ...
Gilbert Arenas is Proof That Money Doesn’t Change Mindsets
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Samuel Bell Jr in NBA
As fans, we're done with the excuses.
We're tired of superstar athletes rising to prominence only to turn their back on common sense and intelligence, to give way to chosen ignorance.
It's not everybody else's fault. It's your responsibility, what you reflect and what people see as a reflection of who you are and what you stand for.
Everyday we are bombarded with choices. Mundane decisions like whether to sleep a little longer ...
Detroit Tigers Offseason: A Month Late and a Million Short
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Blake VandeBunte in MLB
Alright, my thoughts on the moves so far this offseason are late. At any rate, hate them or love them, here they are.
It would be an understatement to simply say that the Detroit Tigers have entered a rebuilding phase.
It has become a reality that we are all dealing with in our own ways. Common solutions include denial, rage, optimism, sadness, and/or the bottle of your choice.
Our offseason activity thus far has done everything ...
They know all about the uproar and the anger.
They can hear the booing that echoed inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 16. They also expect that the next two weeks will be filled with speculation about how one unpopular decision will affect their future. But here's what you should realize about theáIndianapolis Colts: One week of controversy might be the best thing that ever happened to this team.
We all know ...
Every season in the world of fantasy football, there are players who surprise everyone and come out of nowhere and sometimes can lead your team to championship glory.
But for every diamond in the rough there is inevitably a group of high profile players that fail miserably to live up to expectations. This season has been no different, as many players drafted in the first two rounds of your ...
Jason Bay Will Be Missed, But Boston Red Sox Were Correct in Letting Him Go
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Joe Regan in MLB
So the Bay era is over in Boston. Probably a lot sooner than many Red Sox fans, myself included, had hoped.
Jason Bay, while no Manny Ramirez with the bat, provided the Red Sox with a very solid power stroke in a very walk-happy lineup (second in the AL with 659), hitting 36 home runs, and providing a very nice line of .267/.384/.537. It will be interesting to see ...
It seems hard to believe, but we are already in the year 2010. And with any new decade, it seems only fair to look back on the best of the previous 10 years.
So with that, I present my top 10 picks from each position between the years 2000-2009: Hot Corner time!
As with any ranking, there will always be snubs. I welcome any comments suggesting players that may have been left ...