Archive for January, 2010
Is Clemson Running Back CJ Spiller the Next Chris Johnson?
Posted: 7th January 2010 by Daniel Wolf in NFL
Last week, the comparison to who could become the next Chris Johnson of the Titans was Ole Miss' running back Dexter McCluster, but now it is time to take a look at a running back who may be a better comparison in Clemson back CJ Spiller.
If you didn't get a chance to read to McCluster comparison, then click here .
Since coming to Clemson Spiller has to spilt carries with former ...
Dear San Jose Sharks: Treat Jamie McGinn Like Part Of The Team
Posted: 7th January 2010 by Nick Burger in NHL
Through the jungle of big-name players and a glistening 28-9-7 record, many of you might be unfamiliar with the name Jamie McGinn.
But the Sharks, their fans, and McGinn's travel agent have gotten to know him well this season.
Last season and earlier this season, San Jose gave the 21-year-old McGinn a chance to get a taste of NHL action to see what he could do.
In 35 games last season, "Ginner" netted four goals ...
Aroldis Chapman May Be Boston-Bound: Yankees, Mets, and Astros All Out
Posted: 7th January 2010 by Kevin Murphy in MLB
As the Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes heat up, one thing has become a bit more clear:á Chapman will not beásigning with theáYankees, Mets, or Astros.ááChapman isáset to decide on a club veryásoon, and these three clubs have fallen out of contention for the flame-throwing Cuban lefty.
Three doors have been shut.á Which means three more have opened.á Behind door No. 3 stands Boston GM Theo Epstein.á Behind door No. 2 stands Florida ...
There is a magnificent story in today's Chicago Tribune that fans of every sport, not just hockey, should read.
According to the story, written by David Haugh, Kane is doing something special tonight when the Blackhawks visit the Boston Bruins. After seeing how USA Hockey announced the roster for the 2010 Olympic, Kane was not only honored but responsible to do more.
Haugh reports that Kane, after a number of phone ...
First, my congratulations to the New Orleans Saints for a well played season; and I'm sure there fans are excited, however, the hype and excitement that was the Saints' season is about to close in January.
Although they have an explosive passing attack and the cannon-armed quarterback in Drew Brees, the Saints are a team that are dangerously close to falling short and here's why.
Looking back at the Saints ...
Boston Celtics Check To-Do-List As They Head to Atlanta
Posted: 7th January 2010 by Frances White in NBA
Boston has shown their mental toughness by overcoming injury concerns to three-fifths of their starting lineup.á The second unit was put to the test by winning without Garnett, Pierce and Rondo. They still own the best road record in the NBA and are mere percentage points behind Cleveland áfor the best record in the Eastern Conference.á
The Celtics were reeling with back-to-back losses to the Clippers and Golden State both, under ...
Takin a T/O with BT: Daniel CarcilloùHe’s Not All Bad But Watch Out
Posted: 7th January 2010 by Bryan Thiel in NHL
Two years ago, had I asked you who the biggest pest in the NHL was, there were more than a few answers that could've been handed around.
At that point, Ryan Hollweg was in New York and frustrating Rangers' fans with senseless penalties and mis-timed fights. George Parros' had caught on full-time for the Anaheim Ducks, while Riley Cote of the Flyers was still running around slamming people through the boards ...
Chris Chelios Says DUI an Attempt To Earn “Street Cred” With Hawks (Satire)
Posted: 7th January 2010 by Matt Hutter in NHL
Former Detroit Red Wing and Chicago Blackhawk Chris Chelios was arrested on Dec. 28 for a DUI in Westmont, IL.
The former NHL All-Star, 47, is currently under contract with the AHL's Chicago Wolves, yet his desire to play for an NHL team, particularly his hometown Chicago Blackhawks, is well known.
Making his first public comments about the arrest on Thursday, Chelios indicated that the incident was intentional on his part.
Asked what ...
Solution for Josh Cribbs and Cleveland Browns: Dump Derek Anderson’s Contract
Posted: 7th January 2010 by Daniel Wolf in NFL
So two-time Pro Bowler Josh Cribbs is "insulted" because the Cleveland Browns only offered him a new deal which would pay him $1.4 million per year.
Is this a salary increase for Cribbs ? Indeed.
Are the Browns offering enough for their best player, and the best returner in the NFL's history? Not a chance.
Will the Browns make another contract offer? Hopefully.
Is Cribbs overreacting with his many tweets via Twitter ...
Ravens’ Historic Playoff Run Last Year Gives Baltimore Hope for Super Bowl Push
Posted: 7th January 2010 by Matt Miselis in NFL
As the 2010 NFL playoffs roll around, one team often gets hot at the right time during the postseason and, in many cases, has taken the success to a Super Bowl run.
Last season, the Baltimore Ravens faced those odds after facing quite a bit of adversity.
First off, nobody went out on a limb to say rookie quarterback Joe Flacco could make enough clutch plays on offense to put the team ...