Archive for January, 2010
All I can say is ... wow.
There I was anxiously anticipating Roberto Alomar's name to be called as one of the 2010 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, but it never happened. For whatever reason, the BBWAA decided it was Andre Dawson's year and only Andre Dawson's year to go into the hall. I have no ill will towards Dawson, but I do have some disdain over this decision directed ...
Breaking Rumor: John Fox to Browns Would Open Door for Bill Cowher to Panthers
Posted: 6th January 2010 by Daniel Wolf in NFL
Rumors have begun to spread in Cleveland (via cleveland.com) that new president Mike Holmgren is eyeing Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox to coach the Browns in 2010.
This opens up so many different channels of speculation because if Fox was to come to the Browns, then that means Holmgren is already leaning toward firing current Browns coach Eric Mangini.
Also, if this rumor holds any truth, then Fox, who is ...
The Rumor Mill: Who Will Serve as the Next Giants Defensive Coordinator
Posted: 6th January 2010 by Kyle McMorrow in NFL
Former Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo left behind some pretty big shoes to fill, just ask former New York coach Bill Sheridan, who was fired earlier this week.
There's no denying the Giants have the personnel to be one of the NFL's elite defensive teams once again, but the problem doesn't lie with the players, it falls squarely on whoever will take over as defensive coordinator.
As with all coaching vacancies ...
Why the Oakland Raiders Should Trade for Brandon Marshall
Posted: 6th January 2010 by David Xaviel is the Real Mr. X in NFL
Let me start by saying that I can imagine people will either love this idea, hate it passionately, or just wouldn't count on it, but I had to find out what people think.
The Denver Broncos have a predicament with their star receiver Brandon Marshall, who has stated that he wants out of Denver.á His rookie contract expires this year; however, if no CBA is signed, Marshall will be an RFA ...
Don’t Fill Out The Buffalo Bills’ Change of Address Cards Just Yet
Posted: 6th January 2010 by John Howell in NFL
There's one phrase I'm sick to death of reading or hearing in the press, relative to the Buffalo Bills' coaching search:
"The situation in Buffalo is too uncertain with the age of owner Ralph Wilson and the likelihood that the franchise will relocate after his death."
I don't know why it is assumed that the Bills are only biding time until Granddady dies so they can finally run away from home. There ...
Roberto Alomar Denied Hall, Bert Blyleven Snubbed Again
Posted: 6th January 2010 by Josh Johnson in MLB
It shouldn't surprise me anymore, but it does.
The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) failed to elect Bert Blyleven into the Hall of Fame by five votes. He received 74.2 percent of the votes when 75 percent is needed.
There's really nothing more to add that hasn't been said before. And I'm not going to beat a dead horse over this issue. I'm sure I feel the same disgust for the ...
With the Miami Dolphins' season over, practice squad contracts have expired and those players are now free agents. As expected, the Dolphins have re-signed six of the seven players that finished the season on their practice squad to future contracts for 2010. Those six playersùrunning back Tristan Davis, guard Ray Feinga, wide receiver Taurus Johnson, tight end John Nalbone, safety Nate Ness, and wide receiver Julius Pruittùwill join ...
Andre Dawson Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame, Roberto Alomar Snubbed
Posted: 6th January 2010 by Adam Bernacchio in MLB
Perhaps one of the benefits of being unemployed, is that I get to see things happen live right before my eyes during the day.
Take today for example.
Today, it was announced who the Baseball WriterÆs Association of America voted into the 2010 class of BaseballÆs Hall of Fame. The announcement was made at 2:00 pm ET.
Fortunately, or maybe unfortunately depending on how you look at it, I was around to watch ...
Cleveland Browns Offseason: Welcome Mike Holmgren and Position Analysis
Posted: 6th January 2010 by Daniel Wolf in NFL
Going into the 2010 offseason, there are many things surrounding the Cleveland Browns since their new president, Mike Holmgren, is finally in the Browns' Training Facility in Berea, OH.
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Holmgren cracks jokes and needs an office on day one as President
When Holmgren got to the facility, he was looking around for his office, and when he asked where it was, another employee informed him that his office was not completed.
So what ...
Memphis Grizzlies 109, Portland Trailblazers 105: Game 37
Posted: 6th January 2010 by Busta Bucket in NBA
On the tail end of a back to back that started in Los Angeles, the Blazers wasted away an 8-point lead in the final four minutes, losing to Memphis, 109-105. Brandon Roy had 27 points and 9 assists, but managed zero field goals in the final quarter.
This was a bizarre game. It was close throughout the first half, then Memphis started to pull away in the 3rd quarter. The arena ...