Archive for January, 2010
Is Mike Shanahan the Answer for the Washington Redskins?
Posted: 7th January 2010 by kevin roberts in NFL
Norv Turner couldn't do it. The guy that originally brought Washington three titles, Joe Gibbs, couldn't get it done in his second try, either.
Few truly believed Jim Zorn, who had zero previous head coaching experience, was ready, so after all the Washington Redskins franchise has been through in the past 15-plus years, what makes anyone think Mike Shanahan will be any different?
The former Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos head coach ...
2010 NFL Mock Draft: Whose Stock is Rising and Whose is Dropping?
Posted: 7th January 2010 by Tim Healey in NFL
One of the most fun parts of the run-up to April's NFL Draft is watching the "stock" of prospects as it rise and falls between the end of the college football regular season and the draft. Between bowl games, all-star games, and the NFL Combine, players positions will move up and down the board in a miniature version of Wall Street. Let the fun begin. Begin Slideshow
When it comes to voting on the Baseball Hall of Fame, for the most part the Baseball Writers Association of America has its head on its shoulders.
However, with its omission of Roberto Alomar from the 2010 Hall of Fame inductions, a couple of bad apples had to spoil the whole bunch.
The BBWAA as a whole didn't do anything wrong, but several writers within the association took it upon themselves to ...
In what can only be described as a topsy turvy year for the New Orleans Hornets, it appears they are finally making headway toward becoming an elite team.
Skeptics viewed Lawson as just another undersized college star who would quickly fade at the NBA level. The Nuggets never doubted him.
After rigorously scouting Lawson prior to the draft in 2008, the Nuggets were all but a lock to make him their pick. A baby DUI, and silly questions about his character made him feel it necessary to go back to North Carolina for another run at a championship.
With Lawson's ...
"This is tough, because we're obviously out of the playoffs. We thought we had a great chance to make it to the playoffs. This is hugely disappointing." û Rex Ryan following the Jets Week 15 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Rex Ryan has been a walking sound byte since becoming head coach of the New York Jets. He has not been afraid to talk a big game, and his players have ...
Charged Up | Which Playoff Matchup Benefits Chargers The Most?
Posted: 7th January 2010 by Eric Gomez in NFL
As I watched Jim Zorn's Washington Redskins lose to the Chargers JV squad on Sunday, I couldn't help thinking about what must've been going through ol' Jim's head.
Across the field, on the opposing sideline, stood Norv Turner, whose team's (as well his own) reputation is starting to grow on both sides of the Mississippi.
Norv was once in Jim's shoes, fired by impetuous 'Skins owner Daniel Snyder, disregarded in most ...
A Historical Graph of Oakland Raiders' History is worth a thousand words.
During the first of the year, many of us reflect on our past experiences, and we made some assessments about our progress over the year, and over a decade.
Since the 2009 season for the Oakland Raiders had its ups and downs, this aricle gives a pictoral account of the Raiders performance, in part. We have entered a new ...
Clippers-Lakers: Ladies and Gentlemen, the Hallway Series Is Back
Posted: 7th January 2010 by Jo-Ryan Salazar in NBA
It took 10 games. Count 'em, 10 games.
But make no mistake about it.
After more than two seasons of one-sided dominance, the Hallway Seriesùthe rivalry between the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakersùis back.
Can you believe it?
With the Clippers faithful mocking their well-known Jack In The Box tacos promotion, the fires that fuel this battle of Los Angeles were stoked. Mike Dunleavy's Clippers pulled off a 102-91 victory over ...
Minnesota Twins and Jarrod Washburn: A Good Match?
Posted: 7th January 2010 by Cole Claybourn in MLB
Over the past week, talks between the Minnesota Twins and left-handed starting pitcher Jarrod Washburn have begun to heat up.
Scott Miller of CBSSports.com áreported on Tuesday that the Twins made an offer to the lefty but the figures of the deal had not yet been disclosed.á
But on Thursday, La Velle Neal of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune said several people close to the Twins said that they were not aware of a ...