Archive for January, 2010
Oakland Raiders: Fee, Fie, Fo, Fum, We Really Should Have Won
Posted: 8th January 2010 by Damali Binta Yael in NFL
"Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum,
I smell the blood of an Englishman,
Be he alive or be he dead,
I'll grind his bones to make my bread."
The Baltimore Ravens are named for the poet Edgar Allen Poe who was born in America and had his early education in England. Poe's poem, The Raven, is a favorite in American literature classes. It's a poem about a bird; its a poem about depression, I believe.
The ...
Rick DiPietro Finally Returns to New York Islanders
Posted: 8th January 2010 by Michael Gasparino in MLB, NHL
Almost one full year. That's how long it's been since Rick DiPietro has been on the ice in an NHL game for the Islanders, 364 days since a 5-4 loss in Phoenix. Now, rising from the ashes, DiPietro will try to win the Isles some games, while proving to the many doubters, that his pro career is far from over. Hard to believe it's been that long, but ...
Dominique Wilkins: The Most Underrated Player in NBA History
Posted: 8th January 2010 by Mike B. in NBA
When you think of the NBA in the 1980s, the first names that probably pop into your mind are Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Julius Erving.
But one name that you might forget aboutùDominique Wilkins.
Unlike those other guys, Wilkins never won a championship in the 80s and in fact, he never won a championship during his entire 15-year NBA career.á á
However, 'Nique was truly special to watch whether he ...
Success of Arizona Cardinals Season Doesn’t Rest on Sunday’s Outcome
Posted: 8th January 2010 by Greg Esposito in NFL
It seems that some Cardinals fans have become the equivalent of spoiled rich L.A. teenagers.
No, they havenÆt been given their own reality show or a spread in Playboy, although some of them may be named Spencer and Heidi. And no need to worry, the closest theyÆve gotten to wearing Chanel or Prada is their $125 Kurt and Fitz jerseys.
DonÆt be fooled, though, these two groups share a common bond.
Last year, ...
Ricky Nolasco: Quick 2010 Fantasy Baseball Projection
Posted: 8th January 2010 by Eric Stashin in MLB
Jimmy Hascup already gave his thoughts on Ricky Nolasco (click here to read the full article), so letÆs take a quick look at my projections for him in 2010:
205.0 IP, 15 W, 3.91 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 195 K (8.56 K/9), 54 BB (2.37 BB/9)
Thoughts:
His struggles last season were due to some of the worst luck possible.á He posted a strand rate of 61.0 percent, the worst ...
After firing head coach Jim Mora, league sources says that the Seattle Seahawks are interested in USC head coach Pete Carroll, according to ESPN.
The sources are also reporting that Carroll is interested and is trying to bring Trojans offensive coordinator Jim Bates with him.
"You're about to see a big headline that shakes up the major college football world," a source close to the situation told ESPN.com.
Mora was fired Friday morning ...
Pivot Points: Pau Gasol’s Hamstrings Have Become A Strain On The Lakers
Posted: 8th January 2010 by Hadarii Jones in NBA
Chemistry, continuity, and cohesion are three elements, if possessed by a talented team, that are capable of thrusting them into the throes of destiny. The three words are familiar to the Los Angeles Lakers because they are the primary reason for the Lakers' championship march of 2009.
Two of them, continuity and chemistry, are threatened by various factors which have materialized as the season has progressed. The addition of forward Ron ...
Wrapping The Seattle Seahawks Season, Looking Ahead to Life After Mora
Posted: 8th January 2010 by Matt Rybaltowski in NFL
In a ritual completed in 19 other NFL locker rooms Monday, SeahawksÆplayers removed their belongings for the final time this season in an attempt to cleanse themselves of a forgettable 5-11 campaign.
Craig Terrill, a backup defensive lineman, and D.D. Lewis,ábackup linebacker, toted massive, plastic-covered posters containing the 2009 team picture upon their departure. Many of the players in the photo are unlikely to appear in next yearÆs version.áá
ôI think ...
I will say that this is the hardest round one to predict in recent memory. All the teams are match up well, are well coached and can beat anyone in the league.
To be completely honest, I would not be surprised if any one of the six made the Super Bowl, besides the Jets (I just canÆt see Mark Sanchez winning three on the road, sorry Jets). It should make for ...
Rookie Surge: Dan Sexton and Matt Beleskey Generating With Anaheim Ducks
Posted: 8th January 2010 by SK in NHL
We've all bared witness to the Colorado Avalancheùoverhauled with rookies on their rosterùmaking a valiant surge in the Western Conference.á Currently nestled in the top eight, the Avalanche are doing what many expected they would be unable to accomplish with so many players in their first official NHL season.á
However, first round pick (3rd overall) Matt Duchene is not struggling one bit, as he was ...